KCTCS Fall Enrollment Up Eleven Percent

KCTCS Fall Enrollment Up Eleven Percent

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) announced today an estimated record enrollment of more than 100,000 students for the 2009 fall semester, an 11.2 percent increase over fall 2008. This represents the third largest annual enrollment increase since the statewide system of 16 college and 67 campuses was formed in 1998, and the largest since 2001.

Versailles, KY (Vocus) August 26, 2009

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) announced today an estimated record enrollment of more than 100,000 students for the 2009 fall semester, an 11.2 percent increase over fall 2008. This represents the third largest annual enrollment increase since the statewide system of 16 college and 67 campuses was formed in 1998, and the largest since 2001.

“This increase in enrollment clearly shows KCTCS is providing Kentucky what it needs right now; real opportunity for individuals to transform their skills and knowledge in order to meet the workforce demands of today’s economy,” said KCTCS President Michael B. McCall.

While final numbers will not be known until late fall, preliminary analysis indicates the majority of the enrollment increase is occurring in technical and distance learning programs, showing a significant portion is due to individuals returning to college to upgrade their skills. Enrollment in online programs is up 29 percent for students taking at least one online class, and 14 percent for students exclusively enrolled online. To meet this demand KCTCS has added nearly 1,000 sections of online classes.

“The technical programs at our colleges are bursting at the seams,” said Dr. McCall. “We are adding evening classes and adjunct faculty in order to meet the needs of our students who are interested in areas such as advanced manufacturing and allied health.”

During the 2008-09 academic year, KCTCS eliminated programs, reduced the number of courses and services offered to students and reduced the number of faculty positions in order to absorb a $13.5 million reduction in state appropriations. KCTCS began the 2009-10 year with an additional $4.4 million cut to its budget.

“KCTCS has experienced an eight percent reduction in state appropriations since 2007 and this enrollment increase is straining our already limited resources,” stated Dr. McCall. “Kentucky’s economic recovery depends upon KCTCS’ ability to fulfill our unique role in higher education of providing the citizens of this state with the higher education access and opportunity they need to be successful in today’s global economy.”

Every year the Kentucky Community and Technical College System provides real opportunity to real people – transforming the economy of the entire state by transforming the lives of the people who live in it. Help us continue transforming lives and our state’s economy by joining the Kentuckians for Community and Technical Colleges at kctcs. edu.

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William Russell Launches Enhanced Life Insurance and Income Protection Plans for Expats

William Russell Launches Enhanced Life Insurance and Income Protection Plans for Expats

International health insurance specialist William Russell has launched its 2008 life insurance and income protection plans for expatriates with improved benefits and prices held at 2005 levels for the third year running.

LONDON (PRWEB) April 22, 2008

 Under the new plans expats will be able to include commissions and regular bonus payments when calculating their income for the payment of benefits. William Russell's GlobalIncomeProtection plan now also includes a rehabilitation benefit to allow expatriates to return to part-time work and continue to receive partial benefit payments for up to six months until they are fit enough to return to full time work.

William Russell is one of only a few insurance providers to offer specialist life and income protection insurance plans to expatriate customers. GlobalLife is available from $27 per month and GlobalIncomeProtection from $27 per month. The plans can be accessed online at www. william-russell. com.

Inez Cooper, Managing Director, William Russell says:

"Choosing to live and work abroad provides expats with tremendously rewarding career and lifestyle opportunities, but they also need to make sure that they have the right insurance to financially protect their income and the security of their families in the event of illness, injury or even death.

"Most life insurance and income protection plans are simply not designed for expat living. This is why we have launched our GlobalLife and GlobalIncomeProtection plans to provide expatriates with the level of flexibility and international cover they need to protect their standard of living. We provide cover around the world and have international offices in the UK and Malaysia to respond to claims and enquiries across time zones.

"We've added two important new benefits for 2008 and held our prices for the third year running. Many expats earn part of their salary as commission payments and regular bonuses which can now be included when we assess customer's pre-disability salary. This means that their benefits now more fully replace their take home pay. In the past expats would also lose their benefits as soon as they returned to work - which made it difficult to ease their way back into employment when they began to feel better. We've now addressed this by allowing expats to claim a six month rehab benefit if they recover sufficiently to return to work part time within the first 24 months of claiming benefit."

Notes to editors

Launched in 1992 as family-run company William Russell is a specialist provider of insurance plans for expatriates of all nationalities. Its clients include individuals, families and companies in more than 190 countries world-wide. It offers a range of top quality health plans with affordable premiums and the highest standards of customer care. It is one of only a few insurance providers to offer specialist life and income protection insurance plans to expatriate customers.

-- GlobalHealth: William Russell's Essential and Elite health insurance plans offer a range of health care benefits for all budgets.

-- GlobalLife: Life insurance for individuals and families with optional accident benefit.

-- GlobalIncome Protection: Provides a regular income to individuals unable to work through illness or injury.

William Russell administers its plans and pays claims from offices in the United Kingdom and Malaysia. Its plans are underwritten by Hauteville Insurance Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of AGF, one of France's leading insurance companies and part of the Allianz Insurance Group, which has an AA - Standard & Poor's rating

Awards:

-- "Best International Private Health Group" International Investment Awards 2007.

-- Highly commended "Best International PMI provider" Health Insurance Awards 2007.

-- Highly commended "Best International PMI provider" Health Insurance Awards 2006.

-- "Best Commitment To Service" International Investment Awards 2006

Health Site Says 'Yoga Improves Fitness'; Explains with New E-book

Health Site Says 'Yoga Improves Fitness'; Explains with New E-book

Interest in Yoga for fitness is increasing across the country and as a result, www. bodyhealthsoul. com, a health and wellness site now offers its core e-book titled “Fitness: Inside & Out”, which is a lifestyle changing program that enables health seekers to find new methods of improving fitness. With its use of Yoga, body-weight exercises and a proper diet, this e-book will prove to be a useful guide to better health.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 5, 2006

It is a widely accepted fact that Yoga (http://www. bodyhealthsoul. com/yoga. htm) is great for the body. What was once ridiculed as a bizarre fad is today recognized as a basic skill that many people have embraced as a way of life and a first-rate choice for physical and mental fitness.

Having learned the value of this intriguing study, independent health researcher and yoga practitioner, Foras Aje, now offers an e-book titled “Fitness: Inside & Out” which expands on the many benefits, styles and techniques of Yoga, its exclusive use or a wise combination with aerobic and anaerobic exercises for a total body workout. Interested parties can view the e-book at his site www. bodyhealthsoul. com

Upon closer inspection, Aje’s e-book: “Fitness: Inside & Out” appears to be a program that combines conventional exercises with Yogic principles consisting of focused, intentional breathing, prolonged muscular contractions known as poses or ‘asanas’ in Yoga practice and a healthy diet all aimed at increasing strength, flexibility, delayed aging and improved health. (http://www. bodyhealthsoul. com/index. html)

Nonetheless, in spite of its immense popularity, some big misconceptions of Yoga still exist, for example, some people believe that it is too hard and takes too long to perform or that it is basically an exercise for women, considering its appearance of being basically a stretching exercise. Consequently, Aje debunks each of these falsehoods and shows that even with the practice of its core warm-up routine alone, Yoga can be easily practiced in about 10 minutes a day or more as desired.

As far as Yoga being just a ‘female’ exercise: “Nothing could be further from the truth” Aje says, “Just ask Phil Jackson who brought his Yoga philosophy to the Los Angeles Lakers and in June of 2000 led the team to their first championship in 12 years, needless to say, similar methods were used in the coaching of the Chicago Bulls during their successful tenure as NBA champions under Jackson’s guidance, so no, Yoga is not just for ladies, it is for everyone.”

Through his website and e-book, “Fitness: Inside & Out”, Aje aims to assist readers in finding new methods to improving health and overall fitness (http://www. bodyhealthsoul. com/fitness. htm) by making small but necessary lifestyle changes to get lasting results. With Yoga as a tool, he believes the fitness-minded will be able to achieve just that.

About www. bodyhealthsoul. com:

Launched in November 2005, Bodyhealthsoul. com is a website providing comprehensive information towards the improvement of overall health.

For additional information on yoga for fitness and healthy living go to:

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

Interview Contact:

Foras Aje

Phone: 213-842-7159, 310-286-1700 (work)

Website: http://www. bodyhealthsoul. com (http://www. bodyhealthsoul. com)
Mailing Address:

206, W 6th St (Suite 907)

Los Angeles, CA

90014

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"Green" Stainless Steel Offers Hope to Promote Healthy Environment and Energy Conservation

"Green" Stainless Steel Offers Hope to Promote Healthy Environment and Energy Conservation

With increasing fuel costs, and energy conservation awareness reaching new heights, the desperate search for innovative products and methods to "save the environment" continues. But could the answer be right under our noses? Jason Stile, CEO of JLS Global explains how stainless steel could be a viable solution because it's "green" and it's already here.

Riverdale, NY (PRWEB) June 16, 2007

With increasing fuel costs, and energy conservation awareness reaching new heights, the desperate search for innovative products and methods to "save the environment" continues. But could the answer be right under our noses? Jason Stile, CEO of JLS Global explains how stainless steel could be a viable solution because it's "green" and it's already here.

Many consumers are not aware that stainless steel is a green product; not the color green, but green for the environment. A company called MyStainlessSteel. com has grasped this concept and is educating consumers about the benefits of utilizing stainless steel to help their home and their environment.

"Stainless steel is a reusable product that's often overlooked. It can withstand extreme temperatures, doesn't stain or rust, and it can be melted and recycled. Consumers and companies can often choose stainless steel items at affordable prices, but will enjoy the long-lasting benefits for many, many years," states Jason Stile of MyStainlessSteel. com and JLS Global.

For years, companies and individuals have been discovering new ways to recycle. There are local grocers that offer durable recyclable bags for their customers to take home and bring with them each time they shop. There are landfills that are organized by the types of recyclable materials. There are even labeled trash cans on city streets in many areas of the United States and other countries where passersby can separate their garbage items that can be recycled. These trends, if followed by even one state or nation completely, could significantly improve the environment.

Stainless steel is a popular material used in a variety of products that can be melted time and time again and reformed into a new product. Plastic, on the other hand, is made from oil. Oil is a
Serious issue right now and is causing many worldwide problems. Plastic is also a major pollutant when manufactured or disposed of. Companies and individuals who want to make a difference in the environment can easily do so by simply choosing stainless steel products over plastic and other non-recyclable materials.

Stile states, "We all collectively change our environment even with small things like the decision between a plastic fork and a stainless steel one. MyStainlessSteel. com celebrates stainless steel and its many benefits by offering a variety of products -- all made of stainless steel -- to its customers."

More information about stainless steel products is available at the Web site below:

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

For an interview, please contact Jason Stile by phone or email.

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Acclaimed Beach Plum Spa at the Cape Codder Resort and the John Carver Inn Launches Med-Spa in Hyannis and Plymouth, MA

Acclaimed Beach Plum Spa at the Cape Codder Resort and the John Carver Inn Launches Med-Spa in Hyannis and Plymouth, MA

Deb Catania, Owner and Garry L. Brake, Medical Director, announced today the June opening of the Beach Plum Med-Spa, their new medical spa and laser center at the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis, MA and the John Carver Inn in Plymouth, MA.

Hyannis, MA (Vocus) July 7, 2009 -–

Deb Catania, Owner and Spa visionary announced the opening of Beach Plum Med-Spa (http://www. beachplumspa. com/med-spa) launched last month at the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis, MA, under the Medical Direction of Garry L. Brake, MD.

Beach Plum Med-Spa offers non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic medical treatments to help maintain a youthful appearance for men and women of all ages.

“We have selected the latest laser technology from Alma Lasers to offer the most advanced medical skin care programs available including, pain-free laser hair removal, skin tightening, skin resurfacing, BotoxTM, DysportTM & dermal fillers, as well as photo-facials. By adding these higher-level, results-driven medical services we are able to meet the growing demand in the marketplace and the needs of our current clients,” states Deb Catania. The services at Beach Plum Med-Spa address clients’ concerns such as unwanted hair, sun and age spots, uneven skin tone, sagging skin, acne, spider veins and wrinkles. The Beach Plum Med-Spa offers the perfect way to bring the children for a vacation, enjoy a variety of med-spa treatments and go home looking relaxed and rejuvenated.

Ms. Catania and Dr. Brake have been discussing this advancement of the Beach Plum Spa program for over a year, planning the Summer 2009 launch which officially happened June 3rd at their first event held at the Cape Codder Resort (http://www. capecodderresort. com/). With over 75 people in attendance, the Beach Plum Med-Spa team introduced the new cosmetic medical services with demonstrations, a slide presentation, free gifts and on-site consultations. The next event is being held on July 22nd at 6:00 p. m., seating is limited and reservations are required; please call 508-771-3000 x269.

“We are the first Medical Spa on Cape Cod to offer Alma Lasers’ pain-free laser hair removal and Accent Your Body alongside all of the other cosmetic medical treatments available at Beach Plum Med-Spa," comments Dr. Garry Brake. Dr. Brake is a highly regarded surgeon with a private practice based out of Falmouth Hospital since 1995. Graduating from Rutgers' Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Dr. Brake completed general surgery training at the University of Illinois in Chicago, and held the position of Chief Resident at Cook County Hospital. He has served on the board of Cape Cod Healthcare and as Chief of Staff at Falmouth Hospital. Dr. Brake is currently a board member of the Physicians of Cape Cod which represents over 300 Cape physicians.

About Beach Plum Med-Spa (http://www. beachplumspa. com/med-spa):
Beach Plum Med-Spa offers the latest in cosmetic medical spa treatments in a relaxing, spa environment located at the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis MA and at the John Carver Inn in Plymouth, MA. Owner and Spa Visionary, Deb Catania, in conjunction with Medical Director Garry L. Brake, MD and their highly skilled team, provide specialized medspa programs that address the needs of their clients on an individual basis. Their treatments have minimal to no downtime. Consultations are complimentary. For more information, please call 508-771-3000 x269 or visit www. beachplumspa. com/med-spa (http://www. beachplumspa. com/med-spa)].

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Gulf View Walk In Clinic Gets FLU Vaccine for 2009-2010

Gulf View Walk In Clinic Gets FLU Vaccine for 2009-2010

Gulf View Walk In Clinic has started Flu Vaccine and has already given more than 1000 Flu shots. "It takes some time to develop immunity from the vaccine", says Dr. Dhaliwal.

New Port Richey, FL (PRWEB) September 27, 2009

Gulf View Walk In Clinic announces the arrival of seasonal flu shot for the year 2009-2010. The best time to take the Flu shot is in September or October. But then there is a saying "Better Late than Never". You can get vaccinated up to the end of December. The flu usually runs from October to February.

We know that this year we are in uncharted territory. Federal Health Officials say there is plenty of vaccine for seasonal influenza this year. Each year 5% to 20% of the population gets seasonal flu, about 200,000 are hospitalized with flu-related complications, and 36,000 die.

Gulf View Walk In Clinic has two offices; one in New Port Richey on state road 54 (Tel. 727-844-5555) and the other in Spring HIll on County Line Road (352-666-5555). No appointment is required and people can just walk in. Gulf View gives anywhere 2000 to 5000 Flu shots every year at two of its offices.

The Flu vaccine is covered by Medicare and other patients pay $30 for the shot. Some insurances reimburse the patients. It is strongly advised to get vaccinated when you are healthy. You can not get vaccine if you are sick.

Pneumonia vaccine is also available that is recommended for age 65 and older or at risk patients every ten years.

Every body is waiting anxiously for Swine Flu H1N1 Vaccine that is being released in the middle of next month. Gulf View has requested 15,000 doses for Swine Flu vaccination that is being distributed through Health Department free of cost, only administration fee of $22.70 will be charged to Non-Medicare patients. The offices will hire extra temporary help and vaccinate people seven days, extended hours if needed.

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Online Marketing a “Hit” for Interiors Remembered, Inc

Online Marketing a “Hit” for Interiors Remembered, Inc.

High-end interior design firm in Tempe, Arizona, uses Internet marketing and advertising to reach prospective new clients.

(PRWEB) March 20, 2003

TEMPE, AZ March 20, 2003- The results are in from the first quarterly online marketing report for Interiors Remembered, Inc., a Tempe-based interior design firm, and over $800,000 in project leads were generated in the initial phase of its Internet marketing program. Interiors Remembered launched its first web site in early November and its marketing program to continues to uncover business opportunities for projects in Sedona, Phoenix, Flagstaff, New Mexico, Nevada and California.

According to owner and chief executive, Athena Vigil, IFDA, ASID, the targeted marketing program “is designed to reach home builders, general contractors, real estate executives and potential clients where they live and work, when they are ready to receive information about Interiors Remembered, its projects, clientele and success stories.”

Interiors Remembered provides builder services, turn key packages for vacation and second homes, and in-home design consultation for high-end residential projects. Currently working on a $1 million dollar residential renovation, it specializes in high-end residential design work including vacation and luxury home interiors around the Valley and throughout the region. In addition, they have completed a broad range of commercial projects including a manufacturing plant reception area, corporate offices, apartment models, a health care facility and community clubhouse.

Their web site, designed by Craig Zahn, of Mysticom. net, showcases photographs of recent projects including a home theater, executive study, and outdoor spaces that convey the simple elegance of Interiors RememberedÂ’s unique style.

To reach potential clients online, Interiors Remembered's is listed at several industry sites, all of the major search engines and at Respond. com, the online business RFP site. They also advertise on local web sites like Sedona Home and Garden. com.

About INTERIORS REMEMBERED, INC.

Interiors Remembered, Inc. is an 11-year-old, Tempe based corporation, dedicated to serving the needs of its residential and commercial clients throughout the state. Interiors Remembered is an Allied Member of ASID, Executive Member of IFDA and holds membership in the U. S. Chamber of Commerce. Athena D. Vigil, Owner and CEO, was selected as one of “AZ’s Finest” for 2000 and has been honored in the National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals for the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 editions and was featured on the television program, “Sonoran Living.” For more information, please visit http://www. interiorsremembered. com/residential. htm (http://www. interiorsremembered. com/residential. htm).

Interiors Remembered offers a personal, step by step, full design service tailored to the specific needs of each client. “The entire company, from the support staff to the design staff, sincerely puts their heart into each and every project. We are real people helping real people,” says Athena.

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For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact: 

Mariane Maffeo 

MAFFEO MEDIA

602.550.0703 tel

Mailto: info@maffeomedia. com

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

New product introduction: certified organic, certified kosher blue corn chips, made with HempNut brand shelled hempseed. High in omega-3 essential fatty acid, all natural, delicious

New product introduction: certified organic, certified kosher blue corn chips, made with HempNut brand shelled hempseed. High in omega-3 essential fatty acid, all natural, delicious.

The newest product introduction from HempNut, Inc. is the first certified organic, certified kosher blue corn chip. Made with HempNut brand shelled hempseed, it is high in omega-3 essential fatty acid, and all natural. Structure/function claim on the package reads: helps support healthy heart, brain, lung, and immune function. This is the first known kosher organic healthy corn chip.

(PRWEB) April 25, 2002

SEBASTOPOL, CALIF.-- HempNut, Inc. announces the the newest product introduction from HempNut, Inc.: the first certified organic, certified kosher blue corn chip. Made with HempNut brand shelled hempseed, it is high in omega-3 essential fatty acid, and all natural. The structure/function claim on the package says it all: "Helps support healthy heart, brain, lung, and immune function." This is the first known kosher organic healthy corn chip.

And it is also the coolest chip on the planet: third-party certified >95% organic (including the oil, most use nonorganic oil), made with only 4 ingredients (and never any flavorings), certified kosher (Kof-K), vegan, high in omega-3, blue corn means never any Genetically-Modified Organisms (unlike yellow corn), healthier organic high-oleic sunflower and/or safflower oils are used, and packed in a metal mylar bag to protect the omega-3 fatty acid and to prevent rancidity. (Unlike plastic bags, mylar keeps oxygen from getting into the bag and causing rancidity, plus we flush the bag of oxygen with inert nitrogen gas.) It's the best package we can find for the best chips we can make.

Like all HempNut foods, this one contains no THC, and eating them will not result in a positive drug test. Thus, they are drug test compatible.

This product helps support healthy heart, brain, lung, and immune function. And not only are they super healthy, they taste great! This is one of the most organic chips available today, and the healthiest, and certainly contending for the honor of tastiest as well!

HempNut brand shelled hempseed is very nutritious, at 9% omega-3 and 31% protein. It has been used continuously as food for at least 5,000 years, first in China. Hempseed is mankind's oldest food crop.

HempNut, Inc. is the world's oldest and largest hempseed food company, with its first product introduced in 1994. Today the line includes blue corn chips, kosher shelled hempseed, peanut butter, whole food bar, chocolate chip cookies, cheese alternative, veggie burger, omega-3 nutritional oil, lip balm, and "The HempNut Health and Cookbook" with 116 recipes. Distribution of the firm's products include the US, Canada, and Europe.

All products are available online at the firm's store: http://store. yahoo. com/hempnut (http://store. yahoo. com/hempnut), or by calling the HempNut Order Line at 1-877-HEMPNUT.

Kosher certification is by Kof-K of New Jersey. Organic certification is by QAI of California.

HempNut: omega-3, not THC.

Http://www. thehempnut. com (http://www. thehempnut. com)
Http://www. hempfood. com (http://www. hempfood. com)
Http://store. yahoo. com/hempnut (http://store. yahoo. com/hempnut)

Sales@thehempnut. com

(707) 571-1330 tel

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Sub Prime Crisis is Only the Tip of the Iceberg: Critical Illness Causes 50% of Home Foreclosures; Financial Consultant Sam Harris Sees a Worrying Trend

Sub Prime Crisis is Only the Tip of the Iceberg: Critical Illness Causes 50% of Home Foreclosures; Financial Consultant Sam Harris Sees a Worrying Trend

Twenty-five people suffer a critical illness every four minutes, that's 1 in 2.5 adults -- which leads to stress, misery and financial hardship for other family members. Sam Harris reveals some startling statistics and thinks many North Americans need to change their priorities.

Vancouver B. C. (PRWEB) September 6, 2007

New figures show 25 people suffer a critical illness every four minutes in North America.

Not only that, according to financial consultant Sam Harris, in the same four minutes, five North American families will have to file for bankruptcy caused by a family medical problem.

2007 statistics from The National Cancer Institute of Canada predict 39 percent of women and 44 percent of men will suffer a cancer-related illness during their lifetime.

A critical illness is defined as a condition such as heart attack, stroke, invasive cancer or a number of other conditions that a patient can be diagnosed with, but is likely to survive.

Apart from the emotional trauma associated with this kind of condition, financial problems usually arise owing to the patient not being able to work for some time; or medical insurance in force will not cover the cost of all treatment required.

Harris, a Vancouver-based financial consultant who recently experienced cancer in his own young family, believes the problem is two-fold.

"The main problem is, we all take our health for granted until it's gone and then it's too late," he said.

The second problem, according to Harris, is that North Americans have to rethink their priorities.

"For instance, people traditionally insure their homes, cars and boats. However, if you look at the statistics there is a 1 in 300 chance that your home will burn down in a North American city, yet almost a 1 in 2 chance you will get a critical illness!"

Harris stresses that income protection against such events should be at the top of any families list, because without any income -- the home, car and boat would not exist.

"Even a household on a tight budget can afford and should get C. I. protection. Usually with some simple cash flow restructuring it can be achieved."

Critical illness protection is different from traditional insurance, because the insured does not have to prove any financial loss. It pays up a tax-free lump sum of cash upon diagnosis.

It was originally designed to compensate people from being off work whilst recovering from by-pass surgery and now covers a multitude of illnesses. The policy will also return all the premiums to the insured if no claim is made on the 75th or 100th birthday depending on how the plan is set up. It is also ideal for protecting a persons retirement savings from being ravished by high medical costs later in life. Not only that, the premiums can be fixed not to go up.

"You have income protection for most of your life and then you get all your money back -- you have your cake and eat it!" Harris exclaimed.

He passionately believes that every family should have adequate protection and now is the time to do it.

"People are living longer and medical costs are going up. 75 million Baby Boomers are going to retire in the next 20 years, does anyone really know what impact that is going to have?"

No we don't.

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ArjoHuntleigh & Maquet-Dynamed partner at HealthAchieve 2009

ArjoHuntleigh & Maquet-Dynamed partner at HealthAchieve 2009

ArjoHuntleigh & Maquet-Dynamed partner at HealthAchieve 2009 to achieve a higher quality of care.

Mississauga, Ontario, (PRWEB) November 25, 2009

ArjoHuntleigh Canada: With clear government focus on reducing preventable deaths and controlling healthcare spending, the two members of the Getinge Group, ArjoHuntleigh and Maquet-Dynamed partnered at last week's HealthAchieve 2009 in Toronto.

Both companies specifically recognize the challenges to patients and staff in the Operating Room environment, where both companies posses valuable experience in patient handling, infection control and prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis. It is recognized that as much as 50% of DVTs occur during surgery and consequently this has been the focus of the recent Safer Healthcare Now targeted intervention on VTE.

HealthAchieve 2009 had a clear focus on infection control and the Getinge Group, including ArjoHuntleigh and Maquet-Dynamed have quality product design, heritage of disinfection devices and the years of experience in infection control best practices. Peter Bennett, President of Maquet-Dynamed in Markham commented; "We were very pleased to work with ArjoHuntleigh at HealthAchieve 2009 to focus on the challenges of the OR environment and strength that we have to work with Canadian hospitals to reduce their risks when the value of investments is under immense scrutiny."

The majority of transfers taking place in hospitals today are from one lateral surface to another; patients can be transferred in this matter 10 or more times within the first 48 hours of admission to hospital resulting in the risk of musculoskeletal Injuries to caregivers from overexertion. The HoverMatt products eliminate this risk allowing the caregivers to quickly, safely and comfortably transfer patients on a cushion of air resulting in increased quality of care and decreased healthcare costs. ArjoHuntleigh used the opportunity of HealthAchieve to formally launch the HoverMatt lateral transfers system, which represent one of the highest risk tasks in nursing for injury. The HoverMatt line of products decrease the risk of injury to caregivers performing lateral transfers while simultaneously improving the comfort of the patient and eliminating the potential for skin shear during transfers. ArjoHuntleigh is already a world leader patient handling for the care of patients with reduced mobility and related conditions.

For more information about ArjoHuntleigh Canada and Maquet-Dynamed, please contact ArjoHuntleigh at info (at) arjo. ca and quote "Getinge Group" in your subject line.

For more information please contact John Gregory, Marketing Director at ArjoHuntleigh at 800-665-4831 ext. 610 or via email john. gregory (at) ArjoHuntleigh. com

Additional information:

ArjoHuntleigh is a member of the Getinge AB Group, a global provider of equipment and systems to customers within healthcare, extended care and pharmaceutical industries/laboratories. In 2007, the Getinge Group global sales exceeded CAD$2.7 billion dollars. GETINGE Group is a leading global provider of equipment and systems that contribute to quality enhancement and cost efficiency within healthcare and life sciences. We operate under the three brands of ArjoHuntleigh, GETINGE and MAQUET. ArjoHuntleigh focuses on patient handling and hygiene, disinfection, DVT prevention, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces and diagnostics. GETINGE provides solution for infection control and prevention within healthcare and life sciences. MAQUET specializes in therapeutic applications, products, solutions and services for OR and ICU.

ArjoHuntleigh was formed following the 2007 merger of ARJO and Huntleigh Healthcare. The original Huntleigh organization has almost 40 years of experience in manufacturing dynamic air filled mattresses for medical patients. ArjoHuntleigh has over 50 years experience in Canada with over 100 employees, including 35 in sales & marketing and 42 in field service.

HoverTech International, the leader in air-assisted lateral transfer products, provides and promotes quality products and services with care and compassion, enhancing the physical and emotional well being of those served.

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Center for Children's Healthcare Improvement Selects Clinipace's Tempo as Preferred Technology Platform for Clinical and Quality Research

Center for Children's Healthcare Improvement Selects Clinipace's Tempo as Preferred Technology Platform for Clinical and Quality Research

Clinipace and UNC-affiliated, CCHI (Center for Children's Healthcare Improvement), announced today that the organization will use Clinipace's software for its pediatric clinical research and quality improvement programs. Clinipace's web-based technology, Tempo, will be used to collect data among a broad network of healthcare providers treating children with special healthcare needs.

Research Triangle Park, NC (PRWEB) September 23, 2005

Clinipace, Inc., a software company focused on late-stage clinical research studies and registries, announced today that the Center for ChildrenÂ’s Healthcare Improvement (CCHI) has chosen Tempo, ClinipaceÂ’s software platform for its clinical research and quality improvement programs.

“We are very pleased to be working with Clinipace to support our growing research needs,” said Dr. Peter Margolis, Co-Director at CCHI. “Tempo will not only enable us to consolidate several different projects, but also help expand physician participation by making our studies and projects accessible to a broader network of healthcare providers.”

CCHI, within the Department of Pediatrics at UNC-Chapel Hill, leads various quality and research initiatives designed to support preventive services and developmental assessments for children, while advancing healthcare for children across the country. Since 1990, CCHI has used collaborative learning opportunities to improve care for children with asthma, ADHD, cystic fibrosis and other special healthcare needs at over 500 practices in North Carolina and 700 practices nationally. These initiatives include disease and drug registries, clinical trials, and quality improvement programs involving provider collaboration and education.

“Data collection and collaboration among a distributed network of healthcare providers serving children is the backbone of CCHI programs. Clinipace’s web-based research platform will support an increasing number of providers that want to participate in registries and other important collaborative efforts,” added Margolis.

“We are excited to be affiliated with an organization like CCHI, whose sole interest is the health and welfare of children in our country,” said Jeff Williams, CEO of Clinipace. “Their work is important, and we are honored that we were chosen to support the expansion of programs conducted by CCHI and its affiliates. This partnership, and the diversity of projects supported by CCHI, further illustrates how a powerful and flexible web-based research platform like Tempo can improve clinical research initiatives.” 

This partnership will initially involve the transition of existing registries and quality improvement programs to the Tempo platform, as well as planning for new initiatives with CCHI partners, such as the American Board of Pediatrics.

About Clinipace

Clinipace is a private software company providing solutions that support clinical research projects for biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, and academic medical centers. Tempo -- ClinipaceÂ’s web-based flagship product -- enables the efficient collection and management of study data while integrating critical workflows, including investigator training, monitoring and randomization within a single platform. Clinipace has received patents on several aspects of this platform including the integrated web-based randomization engine.

About CCHI

The Center for ChildrenÂ’s Healthcare Improvement (CCHI) works to make quality healthcare a reality for all children, adolescents and their families. CCHI is a national organization affiliated with the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and partners with organizations dedicated to providing quality healthcare. CCHI works with clinicians and systems to develop and test methods to achieve measurable improvements in health and healthcare.

For more information on Clinipace, please visit: www. clinipace. com

For more information on CCHI, please visit: www. childhealthimprovement. org

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The Honest Kitchen Stirs Up the Pet Food Industry

The Honest Kitchen Stirs Up the Pet Food Industry

The Honest Kitchen (THK), a San Diego-based holistic pet food manufacturer, offers new healthy alternatives to conventional pet foods including grain-free and raw dehydrated products. Their continued growth clearly indicates the increasing demand for natural pet foods.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 4, 2005

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 4, 2005 – In its quest to provide healthy products for pets around the world, The Honest Kitchen (www. thehonestkitchen. com), a San Diego-based holistic pet food manufacturer, continues to develop natural, dehydrated raw dog and cat foods (Embark, Force, Verve, and Prowl).

Amidst a growing buzz for raw food diets around the pet food industry, THK has pioneered two grain-free dog food recipes. These products not only contribute to the overall health of dogs, but are also revolutionizing the way people tackle numerous low grade chronic ailments in their pets.

“Grains are not well digested by many dogs and can result in ear infections, GI Upset, skin irritation and a host of other ailments that have conventionally been treated with steroids and over-prescribed antibiotics,” explains Lucy Postins, Animal Nutritionist, pet-lover and Director of Marketing at THK. “The simple step of eliminating grain can actually have a profound effect and reduce the need for medication.”

As owners come to understand the horrors of what goes into conventional pet food, interest in home made diets for pets continues to surge in popularity. With conventional dog foods, pets end up eating the exact same type of food, day after day for their entire lives (primarily canned diets or brown chunks of 'kibble').

THK's all natural products offer a fresh approach to canine nutrition and feature organic ingredients. Made from real 'people food' which has been specifically formulated for dogs, their products facilitate daily variety so pets can eat like humans – with a selection of varied ingredients throughout the week. In fact they are the only pet food manufacturer in the U. S. to receive a statement of 'no objection' from the FDA to use the term 'human grade' on their labels.

“As more and more people come to understand the importance of feeding a dog the same way that healthy humans eat – with fresh, wholesome variety, our company continues to grow,” reports Postins.

THK's growth is a firm indication of the increasing demand for natural pet foods. The company has experienced growth on an average of 250% per year since it was founded in 2002. They currently have about 500 resellers in the US and three international distributors in Japan and Singapore. They also are launching their first cat food in October 2005 and new product labels this fall.

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World Population Day 2009

World Population Day 2009

Investing in women and girls: cost-effective and smart economics, says UNFPA

United Nations, New York, NY (Vocus) July 10, 2009

Investing in women and girls during the global financial crisis will help set the stage for economic recovery and reduce inequality and poverty, according to Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director of UNFPA (http://www. unfpa. org/public/), the United Nations Population Fund. "There is no smarter investment in troubled times," added Ms. Obaid in her statement for World Population Day, which falls on Saturday, 11 July.

Women and girls were the majority of the world's poor, even before the current financial crisis, said Ms. Obaid. "Now, they are falling deeper into poverty and face increased health risks, especially if they are pregnant." For World Population Day, she added, "I call on all leaders to make the health and rights of women a political and development priority."

In developing countries, women's health has critical economic importance. Women are more than half the agricultural labour force. They grow 80 per cent of staple crops in Africa, and in South-east Asia, 90 per cent of rice growers are women.

Investing in reproductive health is especially cost-effective, noted Ms. Obaid, adding, as an example, "an investment in contraceptive services can be recouped four times over--and sometimes dramatically more over the long term--by reducing the need for public spending on health, education and other social services."

In a separate statement, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on decision-makers to "protect women's ability to earn income, keep their daughters in school, and obtain reproductive health information and services, including voluntary family planning.

"Together," added Mr. Ban, "let us advance the rights of women and girls, and empower them as highly productive members of society capable of contributing to economic recovery and growth. There can be no better investment on this day or any other."

Since 1990, governments and their national partners have been marking World Population Day with a variety of activities and events focusing on the importance of population to overall development strategies. This year's 20th anniversary of the Day coincides with the 40th anniversary of UNFPA and the 15th anniversary of the historic International Conference on Population and Development that guides UNFPA's work.

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

For more information, please contact:
Omar Gharzeddine, +1 212 297 5028
Abubakar Dungus, +1 212 297 5031
Or visit the UNFPA website, www. unfpa. org

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New Study Offers Hope for Tinnitus Sufferers

New Study Offers Hope for Tinnitus Sufferers

A new study undertaken at the School of Human Communications Disorders at Dalhousie University used a new software product called Quiescence to prove that a form of tinnitus treatment called residual inhibition is an effective means for offering relief to sufferers of this mostly incurable condition. The study results were greeted with optimism by leading tinnitus researchers, including leading tinnitus researcher Dr. Jack Vernon of the Oregon Health & Science University.

Fredericton, New Brunswick (PRWEB) February 22, 2005

“Tinnitus, a condition of ringing or buzzing in the ears, afflicts over 40 million Americans, and millions more people worldwide. A quarter of these people are severely debilitated,” said Dr. Dennis Woo (PhD), Vice President of Spectral Visualization and Development (SVD) Inc. SVD is a software company in Canada that has developed a revolutionary new product, called Quiescence, for diagnosing and treating tinnitus.

“Quiescence allows audiologists to precisely model the patient’s tinnitus,” said Dr. Woo, “and reproduce a sound that exactly matches the tinnitus pitch of the patient. When this sound is played to the patient, the majority of tinnitus patients will experience a silencing of the tinnitus known as residual inhibition. This sound is recorded into an audio CD or other popular format such as MP3 players that patients can use to relieve the tinnitus as needed.”

“This is a nice means of getting patients to participate in their own treatment,” said Dr. Tom Robertson from the Beltone Hearing Clinic in Springfield, Illinois. “It’s non-invasive, and allows patients to lead more normal lives.”

A recent study undertaken by the School of Human Communications Disorders at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia used Quiescence to examine the effectiveness of frequency matched masking and residual inhibition in tinnitus therapy.

“The results confirmed our assumptions that residual inhibition is an effective means of treating tinnitus,” said Dr. Woo, “and that Quiescence is an effective tool for targeting a patient’s specific tinnitus sound and quickly creating an exactly matched tone that will bring relief.”

“Matching the tinnitus pitch and frequency does a much better job of producing residual inhibition than when it is not matched,” said Dr. Jack Vernon, Professor Emeritus of Otolaryngology at the Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Vernon is commonly acknowledged as the “father of modern tinnitus masking.”.

“From the findings of this study,” said Dr. Vernon, “it looks like Quiescence does this successfully.”

Dr. Ravi Sockalingham of Dalhousie University supervised the study. “The software itself is easy to use,” he said. “Everything is software-driven. You just point and click at features that are well laid out.”

“There are many other tools for tinnitus,” said Dr. Woo, “But Quiescence is unique because it actually finds out where the tinnitus is located. Other tools basically just cover up the tinnitus no matter where it is, a sort of one-size-fits-all approach. Quiescence allows audiologists to make a CD that is customized for the patient’s specific tinnitus.”

“Quiescence is also very affordable and convenient,” said Dr. Woo. “Audiologists will simply purchase their licenses and use Quiescence on as many patients as they want at no additional charge. And all the patients need is a CD player that they can use at home or even while driving. Plus, the tinnitus parameters obtained by Quiescence can be incorporated into devices such as hearing aids to increase the level of tinnitus relief.”

Copies of the School of Human Communications Disorders study can be obtained free of charge from SVD.

SVD Inc is a software company in New Brunswick, Canada, specializing in advanced signal processing technologies.

For a complete copy of the study, contact:

Dr. Dennis Woo, Vice President of Product Development

SVD Inc

921 College Road

Fredericton, New Brunswick

Canada  E3B 6Z9

Phone: 506-460-1625

Fax: 506-460-1626

Email: dwoo@svdinc. com

Web site: www. svdinc. com

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If You're Looking for Good Health, This is Your Lucky Day

If You're Looking for Good Health, This is Your Lucky Day

7/7/07 is almost upon us. It is the revered day that so many are looking forward to for the good fortune it is said to hold.

Holbrook, NY (PRWEB) July 1, 2007

7/7/07 is almost upon us. It is the revered day that so many are looking forward to for the good fortune it is said to hold.

Wedding receptions have been booked for years in advance. Couples have been trying to plan the birth of their child on this day. And you could just imagine the number of people who will be traveling to Las Vegas on 7/7/07, hoping to cash in big.

The number 7 has always held spiritual importance. God rested on the 7th day of creating earth. There are 7 sacraments. 7 wonders of the world, 7 deadly sins, 7 seas and 7 continents. And when it comes to playing dice, every gambler knows that if they roll a 7 in any combination, it's a winner.

7/7/07 is destined to be significant, not only for the luck it holds, but also for the opportunity it brings for good health. That's because Puritan's Pride (http://www. puritan. com/?utm_source=prwb&utm_medium=pr&cm_mmc=prweb-_-lucky7-_-homelinktop-_-na) has declared 7/7/07 "Lucky 7 Health Day." To celebrate, they'll be offering an entire week --7 days -- of savings for everyone to take advantage of their buy 1, get 2 free offer on high quality Puritan's Pride vitamins and supplements (http://www. puritan. com/pages/Categories. asp? CID=67&utm_source=prwb&utm_medium=pr&cm_mmc=prweb-_-lucky7-_-vitaminlink-_-na).* Plus 77 cents shipping on any size order.

In addition, on Saturday July 7th, visitors to www. Puritan. com can play the Healthy 7 Jackpot Game to receive a special surprise!

The 7 days of savings start on Sunday, July 1st and end at midnight on Saturday, July 7th. It's all available on the web at Puritan. com.

Puritan's Pride believes good health shouldn't be left to chance, and as the #1 direct-to-you-vitamin manufacturer they're making it easier and more affordable for everyone to win big.

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Vital Juice's Happy Healthidays Program Aims To Alleviate Common 'Holiday Fumbles'

Vital Juice's Happy Healthidays Program Aims To Alleviate Common 'Holiday Fumbles'

To combat the health challenges presented by the infamous Thanksgiving-to-Christmas stretch, Vital Juice, the free daily email devoted to health and wellness, is rolling out a free three-week program aimed at helping participants stay focused, motivated and on-track during the hectic holiday season.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 5, 2009

The holidays are known for revealing what a month of unrestrained eating and drinking does to one’s waistline, complexion and energy -- a fact that many avoid facing until January 1.

To combat the health challenges presented by the infamous Thanksgiving-to-Christmas stretch, Vital Juice, the free daily email devoted to health and wellness, is rolling out a three-week program called Happy Healthidays, designed to keep its readers focused, motivated and on-track during the hectic holiday season.

The Happy Healthidays program will be delivered exclusively to Vital Juice subscribers Monday through Friday, November 30 to December 18, in one quick email each morning that contains a tip designed with the season in mind. It is free to sign up for Vital Juice and participate in the program.

Readers will receive three weeks' worth of workout plans from David Kirsch, the same trainer who helped Heidi Klum lose the baby weight, a detailed three-week eating plan and recipes from Keri Glassman (author of The Snack Factor Diet), seasonal skin-care regimens from the experts at Bliss, hair and makeup tips from the talented pros that help Kate Bosworth and Mandy Moore look perfect, and more. Subscribers also will have access to a motivating "Holiday Survivor Kit” giveaway series.

Those seeking “a bit of holiday support” can sign up for free here (http://vitaljuice. com/lander/PRwebHealthidays) and also be entered to win $2,010 on January 1, to fund their choice of healthy pursuits in the New Year. For more information about Vital Juice, the free daily healthy living email, visit vitaljuice. com (http://vitaljuice. com/lander/PRwebHealthidays).

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Trivani International Welcomes Bill Andersen as One of its Newest Distributors

Trivani International Welcomes Bill Andersen as One of its Newest Distributors

Trivani International welcomes Bill Andersen to its family of leading distributors. Bill, a highly successful network marketer and businessman, brings over ten years of experience in the network marketing industry to Trivani.

Springville, UT (PRWEB) March 23, 2010

Trivani International, (www. Trivani. com) a Utah-based manufacturer and distributor of toxin-free personal care products, welcomes Bill Andersen from Salt Lake City, UT, to its growing list of professional networkers. Bill’s experience and success in business and network marketing is extensive. After building a large insurance agency for 20 years and ultimately selling it to his partner, Bill decided to embark on a networking career. This decision came because of a previous event in Bill’s life. Two of his best friends had decided to join a new network marketing company and urged Bill to join them, but Bill declined; he was happy with his insurance business.

Those two friends later became two of the highest paid distributors in a billion dollar company. After leaving the insurance business Bill joined a network marketing company and became a successful distributor building a large organization. Later he was recruited by another company as their Master Distributor. Again Bill was successful. He attributes his financial achievements in this industry to “treating it as a business” (www. trivani. com) and not some type of get rich quick deal.

Then Bill heard about the Trivani Foundation (www. trivanifoundation. org). After some intense due diligence he made the decision to join Trivani International.

Bill has this to say, “I came to Trivani partly because of the humanitarian efforts of this company. As the chairman of a humanitarian organization, I find it is important in today’s world to help others less fortunate have a chance at a life without hunger and strife. The second reason is the philosophy on their products which is Do No Harm. I have never seen products with such purity and wholeness. I feel I have found my home.”

Bob Steed, CEO of Trivani International (www. Trivani. com) has this to say, “I am very excited about Bill Andersen joining the Trivani International family. His understanding and background in the humanitarian field will certainly add tremendous value to our company and foundation. With all my heart and soul I welcome you Bill.”

Trivani is the world’s first Purpose Marketing® company, using the power and profit of network marketing to provide ongoing humanitarian aid around the world. Trivani’s unique business model consists of two distinct but closely intertwined entities: Trivani International and the Trivani Foundation. This business model helps Trivani fulfill its humanitarian goals through three main missions: Purpose, Health, and Prosperity.

Persons interested in learning more about the company can go to www. trivani. com. Persons interested in the Trivani Foundation, a non-profit organization, and its humanitarian projects can go to www. trivanifoundation. org.

Bob Steed is available for media interviews and special speaking engagements.

For more information contact:

J. Michael Palka
619-977-5022

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Ascentis Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Ascentis Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

Ascentis Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Microsoft Competency in ISV/Software Solutions

(PRWEB) August 24, 2004

Bellevue, WA - August 24, 2004 - Ascentis Corporation today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in ISV/Software Solutions, recognizing AscentisÂ’ expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, Ascentis has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customersÂ’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

“Ascentis is extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certification status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers and partners,” said Mike Hayes, vice president, sales and marketing. Hayes continues, “Ascentis’ HROffice solutions and Employee Self-Service integrate with Microsoft Business Solutions – Great Plains, Small Business Manager, and Solomon business applications; providing further HR enhancement within vertical industries such as the not-for-profit, government, health care, banking finance and insurance, manufacturing, and service sectors.”

“As Microsoft continues to focus on vertical solution sets, Ascentis’ ultimate goal is to develop deep vertical additions to the HROffice product line for the benefit of the Microsoft customers looking for functionality that really addresses their pain points,” concludes Hayes.

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies,” said Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes Ascentis as a new Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for demonstrating its expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

As one of the requirements for attaining Gold Certified Status, Ascentis had to declare a Microsoft Competency. Microsoft Competencies are designed to help differentiate a partnerÂ’s capabilities with specific Microsoft technologies to customers looking for a particular type of solution. Each competency has a unique set of requirements and benefits, formulated to accurately represent the specific skills and services that partners bring to the technology industry.

The Microsoft ISV/Software Solutions Competency recognizes the skill and focus partners bring to a particular solution set. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners that have obtained this competency have a successful record of developing and marketing packed software based on Microsoft technologies.

“Solutions Competencies are an important way for Microsoft to better enable ISVs to meet customer needs,” said Sanjay Parthasarathy, corporate vice president of the Platform Strategy & Partner Group at Microsoft. “They allow ISVs to keep and win customers with their deep knowledge of solutions-based Microsoft platform technologies. Microsoft has a long history of working closely with ISV partners to help deliver compelling solutions and applications to our mutual customers, and the Solutions Competencies are an important step in continuing to enhance vital relationships with ISVs worldwide.”

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in December 2003 and represents MicrosoftÂ’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partnersÂ’ businesses be successful.

Founded in 1994 and based in Bellevue, Wash., Ascentis Corporation is a pioneer in state-of-the-art human resources management systems (HRMS) for small to mid-sized organizations. The companyÂ’s flagship product, HROffice, eliminates the paper process and builds on the latest technologies from Microsoft for easy integration with those tools HR departments use on a day-to-day basis. Connect, communicate, and control all aspects of HR with HROffice.

Ascentis Corporation was named to the Deloitte & Touche prestigious 2003 Technology Fast 500 list and is ranked one of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America -- one of the top 50 in Washington State. Workforce Management Magazine named HROffice to its hot list of the “Top 15 HRMS systems” in its March 2004 issue. For more information on Ascentis Corporation and the HROffice product line, visit www. ascentis. com or call 800.229.2713.

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Media Contact:
Courtney McKenzie
Ascentis Corporation
425.289.2359
Courtney@ascentis. com

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

Smiles Change Lives Named Give Kids A Smile® Program Champion

Smiles Change Lives Named Give Kids A Smile® Program Champion

Smiles Change Lives (SCL), an affordable orthodontic charity, will be serving more kids in need as a result of being named a Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) Program Champion. SCL plans to work with as many American Dental Association, GKAS statewide programs as possible to help children who desperately need, but whose families cannot afford, braces. Every child can have a champion smile with assistance from Smiles Change Lives. Families nationwide are encouraged to apply.

Kansas City, MO (Vocus) September 28, 2010

Smiles Change Lives (SCL), an affordable orthodontic charity (http://www. smileschangelives. org/), will be serving more kids in need as a result of being named a Program Chamption of Give Kids A Smile (GKAS), a program of the American Dental Association.

“Every child can have a champion smile with Smiles Change Lives,” shares Andrea Umbreit, Director of Marketing and Communications for SCL. “Becoming a GKAS Program Champion is a great honor which will allow us to help children in every state have a healthy and beautiful smile.” This partnership allows 350 SCL orthodontists to provide treatment to qualified children across the country.

Give Kids A Smile Day is an annual program of the American Dental Association (ADA) that works with thousands of the nation's dentists and their dental team members to provide free oral health care services to children from low-income families. An expansion of the program includes the addition of Program Champions like Smiles Change Lives which will serve as the orthodontic access to care component of the program’s very successful events and services.

“The Give Kids A Smile program is very appreciative of the transformational services that Smiles Changes Lives provides to its recipients. We have all come to appreciate how important a bright and attractive smile is in our social and business activities,” said Steven Kess, Vice President of Global Professional Relations for Henry Schein, Inc. and Chairman of the ADA Foundation’s GKAS National Advisory Board.

SCL plans to work with as many GKAS statewide programs as possible in the coming years to help children who desperately need, but whose families cannot afford, braces.

SCL is currently seeking applicants nationwide who meet the following criteria:
Ages 11-18 with good oral hygiene
Have crooked teeth and/or misaligned jaws
Taxable family income is at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines

Give Kids a Smile Events are just one way SCL is reaching out to communities to help serve thousands of children this year. To apply for assistance, please visit Smiles Change Lives at http://www. smileschangelives. org/apply (http://www. smileschangelives. org/apply) or call 888-900-3554 to obtain an application via mail.

Information is also available in Spanish.

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DVOU Joins with Ukrainian Cradle Adoption Agency to Raise Awareness of Neglected Special Needs Orphans in Ukraine

DVOU Joins with Ukrainian Cradle Adoption Agency to Raise Awareness of Neglected Special Needs Orphans in Ukraine

Unnecessary Dysfunctions Develop In Addition To Personal Disabilities

Jenkintown, PA (PRWEB) December 7, 2002

Philadelphia, PA USA (December 4, 2002) Disabled & Vulnerable Orphans of Ukraine (DVOU) and Ukrainian Cradle Adoption Agency (UCAA) announced today their partnership to build awareness of disparaging orphanage conditions that special needs orphans face in Ukraine.

Sonia Kondrat, Director of UCAA, adopted two sons from Ukraine in 1998 and witnessed the great need to assist Ukrainian orphanages. "Although the orphanage staff did the best that they could with their limited resources, many needs of children with medical and developmental challenges were often not addressed nor met", stated Kondrat.

With the lack of incoming state funds, orphanage administrators and medical personnel find it increasingly difficult to support disabled and vulnerable orphans. Through understaffing, ignorance or disinterest, institutionalized children have very little contact with adults who can provide the stimulation they need for healthy development. Special needs orphans are often left lying in their beds alone for long periods of time, causing a myriad of physical, intellectual and emotional disturbances. "Ultimately, they develop a combination of dysfunctions such as aggressive or passive behaviors, sensory disorders, attachment problems, learning disabilities or consequential invalidity, on top of their own special disability", commented Lillian Horodysky, DVOU Executive Director. "This is why we need to join forces and form one voice to build awareness of the plight of Ukrainian disabled & vulnerable orphans". 

"It is the selfless mandate of such organizations as DVOU that come into existence because of this, raising the standard of life for these children", said Kondrat. "Every child deserves a family, and if that is not possible, then they deserve a life of hope. We stand behind the efforts of DVOU as proud sponsors, supporting their quest in assisting these Ukrainian children".

Ukrainian Cradle Adoption Agency is a licensed international adoption agency, committed to uniting children and parents to build loving and stable families. UCAA is a non-profit corporation that assists Canadian parents in all aspects of their adoption process in Ukraine. UCAA can be found online at http://www3.sympatico. ca/soniak/ucaa. html (http://www3.sympatico. ca/soniak/ucaa. html) or reached at 416.622.7677.

DVOU is a non-profit organization aimed at identifying and resolving critical issues and emerging areas of need in the lives of special needs orphans suffering from HIV/AIDS, Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, tuberculosis and other diseases. Services offered include humanitarian aid, health care, advocacy, education and training. For more information visit www. dvoua. org or call 215.884.9212.

Matthew McConaughey and his Girlfriend Camilla Alves Receive Eco-friendly Baby Gift Basket from EcoBabyWorld. com

Matthew McConaughey and his Girlfriend Camilla Alves Receive Eco-friendly Baby Gift Basket from EcoBabyWorld. com

Matthew McConaughey and his girlfriend Camilla Alves receive eco-friendly baby gift basket from EcoBabyWorld. com

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 18, 2009

Matthew McConaughey and Camilla Alves recently received the baby gift basket that contained all the eco-friendly products including the world's first stainless steel baby bottle. For a list of the products that they received please scroll down.

Www. EcoBabyWorld. com is the place for the eco-conscious families. This is a one-stop information source and shopping portal for anything and everything organic and natural for your baby. EcoBabyWorld. com was founded by the CEO when her newborn daughter continued to have dry skin and breakouts even after using some of the most expensive baby lotions on the market. When she came across a natural lotion and her daughter's skin improved overnight the idea for EcoBabyWorld. com was born. "I realized that there must be a lot of parents having been or are in the same situation and I wanted to create a place where they could find what they needed without spending hours looking online. I just wanted to simplify their life when they were making the effort to do something good for their children. The majority of the companies on our site are founded by mothers and entrepreneurs like me and the network that we are creating is an amazing experience".

Natura World: Organic Crib Mattress Pad, Travel Size Puddle Pad, Organic Baby Cloud Pillow, Re. Groove. N.8 Mist (pronounced regroovenate as in rejuvenate)

Epicuren Baby: The Epicuren Baby Gift Set - Daily Wash (5.4oz), Daily Lotion (5.4oz) and Diaper Spray (2.4oz)

Plum Organics: Brochures with information on the importance of starting your baby right with 100% organic baby food, 2-week supply of FREE Plum Organics baby food, 100% organic cotton
Plum Organics Kids t-shirt for the little one

CleanWell: CleanWell All-Natural Kid-Safe Hand Sanitizer spray and wipes, CleanWell All-Natural
Foaming Hand Soap (Spearmint Lime and Orange Vanilla scents)

UV Skinz: Seth 6 months w/Navy Baby Bloomers

Fresh Baby: SO Easy Baby Food Kit

Zo-li: On-the-Go Travel Formula & Snack Dispenser, Baby OHM changing mat, Munch teether, BPA & phthalate free bottles.

My Goodness Duds: Personalized Rockin Royal-tee shirt with baby Levi's name on it. A blue trimmed bib with our most popular Peas On Earth design on it. Erin Go Bahhh outfit consisting of body suit and pants hopefully for St. Patty's Day. Beach Bum Turtle Blanket for the little Surfer Bum

HealthyChild. org: Healthy Child Healthy World, Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer home book by Christopher Gavigan.

Rabbit Kinney: Skateboard organic onesie, surfboard organic lap tee, mini rollerskate organic bag and the recycled paper coloring book.

NoliNNali: Chamomile Willow Baby Shampoo, Sleepy Baby Washbar, Little Willow Detangler, Ella Bella Bubble Bath, Baby Bum Balm

EDITOR: For further information please contact Jeanne Holm Ackah at 310-869-9708

CONTACT:
Jeanne Holm Ackah,
310-869-9708
Jha @ ecobabyworld. com

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PUA Forums. com, "The Definitive Forum For Men" is Announcing a Rapid Expansion of its Website and Membership

PUA Forums. com, "The Definitive Forum For Men" is Announcing a Rapid Expansion of its Website and Membership

New York, NY – PUAForums. com, "The Definitive Forum For Men" is announcing a rapid expansion of its website and membership as more and more men realize that they, too, can meet women, by being the best men they can be. More than 500 men have recently joined PUAForums and weigh in on more than 500 threads on topics such as “How to Get Over Shyness”, “Magic Tricks to Attract Women” and ‘Health and Fitness Advice.”

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 9, 2009

PUA Forums. com, the premiere online source for dating advice, is announcing a rapid expansion of its website and membership as more and more men realize that they, too, can meet women, by being the best men they can be.

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Book Distribution Company Cbbooksdistribution. com Selects its 2004 Aspiring Authors by category

Book Distribution Company Cbbooksdistribution. com Selects its 2004 Aspiring Authors by category

Book Distribution Company Cbbooksdistribution. com selects its 2004 Aspiring Authors by category

Queens, NY (PRWEB) August 30, 2004

Book Distribution Company cbbooksdistribution. com selects its 2004 aspiring authors by category. C & B Books has selected aspiring authors in the following categories fiction, non-fiction, inspirational authors, mystery authors, poetry authors, finance authors, health authors, and children's authors.

To view C & B Books 2004 aspring authors log on to C & B Books web site and click on aspiring authors gallery on homepage. C & B Books Distribution has been serving the reading community since 1995 as a community based bookstore. C & B Books specialize in selling best selling titles and promoting self-published and aspiring authors. C & B Books recently celebrated the milestone on one million web site hits. C & B Books looks foward to continually meeting the needs of the reading public by connecting them to both self-published and aspiring authors.

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Global Protein Drugs Market to Reach US$158.2 Billion, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Global Protein Drugs Market to Reach US$158.2 Billion, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Protein Drugs market. The global market for Protein Drugs is forecast to reach US$158.2 billion by 2015. Key factors driving market growth include improved drug efficacy and safety, patent position, speed-to-market, advances in the field of biotechnology and positive outcomes of protein drugs in treating critical diseases.

San Jose, CA (Vocus) August 17, 2010

Protein drugs, also referred to as biologics, are pharmaceuticals based upon proteins. Advent of proteomics and high-throughput screening has helped expand the range of protein drugs available for disease treatment and management. And this matched against the growing base of aging population with deteriorating health conditions, has helped boost the popularity of protein drugs. Development of protein drugs transformed the treatment process for various diseases such as anemia, autoimmune diseases, cancer, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, psoriasis, cardiology, diabetes, hormone replacement, hepatitis, metabolic disorders, and reproductive medicine. In Europe and the US, over 160 types of licensed protein drugs are already commercialized and nearly 400 types of protein drugs are in the process of development. Protein drugs had attracted the attention of pharmaceutical manufacturers based on its specificity, bioreactivity, safety and tremendous success rate. Still, continuous improvements are being made with respect to the formulation and drug delivery method. One area where experts are particularly noticing interest is in non-injectable solutions such as rectal, oral, ocular, buccal, transdermal, intranasal and pulmonary routes. New protein drug delivery methods are expected to further increase patient compliance, and expand its applications into several disease therapeutic markets. While growth of protein drugs is healthy, industry participants face several new and serious challenges in foreseeable future. Notably, several blockbuster drugs will lose patent exclusivity in short-to-medium term and pipeline of pioneer, game changing drugs remain slim.

Amid a mixed bag of growth and challenges, global market for protein drugs is projected to reach US$158.2 billion by 2015. United States represents the largest market for protein drugs worldwide, as stated by the new market research report on Protein Drugs. Relative resilience of the protein drugs market to economic cycles is higher than in comparison with many other businesses, given its growing indispensability in the practice of health care worldwide. Not recession, but generic competition is expected to cause erosion in revenues for major players in this space. Most of the drug classes such as, insulin and analogues, erythropoietins, granulocyte colony-stimulating factors, interferons and human growth hormones have already lost patent protection. Patents expiration of key protein drugs, and worldwide endeavors to reduce healthcare expenditure opens the market to biosimilar versions of first generation drugs.

Segment wise, Antibodies is expected to register impressive growth to become the leading drug class in the worldwide protein therapeutics market by 2015.

Advances in information, bio and nanotechnologies are fueling the development of innovative drug delivery systems for protein therapeutics. The success of protein therapeutics rests partially on the effectiveness of protein delivery devices. Besides increasing patient compliance, advances in protein drug delivery are likely to expand several drug markets. In addition, for brand originators, innovative drug delivery devices provide an opportunity to differentiate their products in the marketplace.

Insurance reimbursement will continue to remain a key factor influencing growth in protein drugs market. Presently, worldwide hospitals and healthcare providers are fraught with reimbursement pressures and lowered direct government spending due to constricted budgets. Market acceptance of products is heavily dependent on the ability of consumers to obtain adequate reimbursement from third-party payers. Several drug companies are committed to ink partnerships in emerging markets in a bid to increase patient access to their medicines.

Major players profiled in the report include Abbott Laboratories Inc, Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc,
Amgen Inc, Biogen Idec, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Medarex Inc, Crucell N. V., Dendreon Corporation, Eli Lilly and Company, Emergent BioSolutions Inc, Genentech Inc, Johnson & Johnson, Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc, MedImmune Inc, Merck Serono S. A., Schering-Plough Corporation, UCB Group, Unigene Laboratories Inc, Vaccinogen Inc, among others.

The report titled “Protein Drugs: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of current market trends, key growth drivers, challenges, recent product introductions/corporate developments and profiles of key market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for Protein Drugs for the following geographic markets - US, and Rest of World. Key drug classes analyzed include Antibodies, Blood Products, Cytokines, Peptide Hormones, Vaccines, and Others.

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

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

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

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Morehead Associates Inc. Wins Contract with Premier for Employee and Physician Engagement Surveys

Morehead Associates Inc. Wins Contract with Premier for Employee and Physician Engagement Surveys

Morehead Associates Inc., a market leader in providing surveys, research, and consulting services to the healthcare industry, announced that it has been chosen for a new 36-month contract by Premier Purchasing Partners, L. P., the group purchasing unit of Premier, Inc.

Charlotte, NC (Vocus) August 10, 2010

Morehead Associates Inc., a market leader in providing surveys, research, and consulting services to the healthcare industry, announced that it has been chosen for a new 36-month contract by Premier Purchasing Partners, L. P., the group purchasing unit of Premier, Inc.

The new agreement provides Premier’s 2,400 member hospitals and nearly 70,000 additional healthcare sites with access to contracts for Morehead’s employee and physician surveys and consulting.

“We are very pleased to formalize a ‘contracted supplier’ relationship with this prestigious group of hospitals,” says Brad Morton, Morehead’s Senior Vice President of Product Management. “Our commitment to helping our clients create and maintain an engaged workforce will assist Premier as they work with their members to improve the health of the communities they serve,” Morton adds.

Morehead will offer Premier member hospitals, on a discounted basis, an extensive array of customized surveys and analyses to measure and drive employee and physician engagement. Research shows engaged employees and physicians are linked to positive business outcomes such as patient satisfaction, safety, quality healthcare, and financial stability. In addition, Morehead will provide its extensive suite of employee normative benchmarks to help interpret survey results and prioritize improvement initiatives. These national and hospital benchmarks are drawn from Morehead’s extensive client base, which includes nearly 40% of the U. S News and World Report’s Honor Roll Hospitals.

Clients will have access to Morehead’s online action planning tools, best practices, and consulting to implement proposed activities to increase engagement and commitment among their employees and physicians.

About Premier Inc., 2006 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Recipient

The Premier healthcare alliance is 2,400 U. S. hospitals and nearly 70,000 other healthcare sites working together to improve healthcare quality and affordability. Premier maintains the nation's most comprehensive repository of clinical, financial and outcomes information and operates a leading healthcare purchasing network. A world leader in helping deliver measurable improvements in care, Premier works with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the United Kingdom's National Health Service North West to improve hospital performance. Premier has offices in San Diego, Charlotte, N. C., Philadelphia and Washington. For more information, visit http://www. premierinc. com.

About Morehead Associates

Morehead is a market leader in providing surveys, research, and consulting services to the healthcare industry for the purpose of creating an engaged workforce. Morehead has more than 30 years experience and offers products and expertise built on robust data and norms from their substantial client base of hospitals and healthcare systems. This Charlotte based company is known for its superior customer service and partners with clients nationwide. Morehead’s focus is helping clients drive quality-focused, cost-effective, and patient-centered healthcare through an engaged workforce. For more information, visit http://www. moreheadassociates. com.

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Wind Currents Communications Chooses the Grandstream GXV3000 Video Phone and HT386 Analog Telephone Adaptor for its Residential VoIP Offering

Wind Currents Communications Chooses the Grandstream GXV3000 Video Phone and HT386 Analog Telephone Adaptor for its Residential VoIP Offering

Grandstream Networks, Inc. a leading designer and manufacturer of IP Voice and Video endpoints for broadband networks, and Wind Currents Communications, Inc. (www. v2vip. com) an Internet Phone company that provides videophone and IP telephony calling plans to the global residential market announced today that the GXV3000 IP Video Phone and the HT386 Analog Telephone Adaptor will be IP terminal endpoints for the V2VIP telephony and video end-to-end solutions.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 21, 2007

Grandstream Networks, Inc. a leading designer and manufacturer of IP Voice and Video endpoints for broadband networks, and Wind Currents Communications, Inc. (www. v2vip. com) an Internet Phone company that provides videophone and IP telephony calling plans to the global residential market announced today that the GXV3000 IP Video Phone and the HT386 Analog Telephone Adaptor will be IP terminal endpoints for the V2VIP telephony and video end-to-end solutions.

"After extensive evaluation testing, we're confident that both the performance and price of the HT386 and GXV3000 complement our V2VIP calling plans," said John Monahan, President of Wind Currents Communications (WCCI). "We believe that the superior video quality and overall functionality, performance and price of the GXV3000 and the clear, reliable voice communication of the HT386 allow V2VIP customers to choose how to lower their toll/long distance bills and revolutionize their communication experience. Our V2VIP Basic Plan--GXV3000 Bundle was developed and priced for TeleHealth markets, where service-delivery is expanded dramatically with voice-and-video patient communication. Grandstream and Wind Currents Communications are cooperating for optimum outcomes; so, we're poised for success in two rapidly growing markets."

V2VIP service is a SIP-based platform that can replace traditional telephone service while adding video to the call. Three calling plans are available with the GXV3000 to offer a variety of options--unlimited in-bound/out-bound, local, long-distance (US, Canada) calling--as well as unlimited, worldwide in-the-network voice-and-video calling. For camera-shy users, the V2VIP Voice plan offers the HT386 at no charge. All V2VIP plans offer numerous call features, such as: voice-mail, caller ID, call forward, 3-way, etc., and each assures savings of both time and money. The V2VIP Basic-GXV3000 Bundle allows home / rural care agencies to expand and enrich service delivery and a choice of payment options developed to off-set budgetary constraints. 

The Grandstream GXV3000 is an advanced IP video phone based on SIP and H.264/H.263 standards, and is competitively priced. The GXV3000 combines great design and technology with excellent audio and picture quality, ease-of-use and broad interoperability with 3rd party SIP products. The phone supports real-time (up to 30fps) high-quality video at very modest bandwidth levels (as low as 64kbps). The large 5.6 inch TFTP adjustable LCD screen and the VGA camera enable high-quality videoconferences with any other video device, anywhere, anytime. It is ideal for any multi-media communication environment.

The HandyTone 386 Analog Telephone Adaptor is SIP-based, lightweight and compact, and works with any phone or fax, supports a broad range of codecs including G.711, G.729 A/B, iLBC, G.723.1, G.726 and T.38 fax, and provides a network port and dual FXS telephone ports. The HT386 offers caller ID, voicemail with LED indicator, 3-way conferencing, all of the popular telephony features and supports two independent SIP accounts or SIP server platforms and a PSTN pass through line for toggling operations between SIP and PSTN networks.

"We are excited about our partnership with Wind Currents Communications," said David Li, CEO of Grandstream Networks. "This partnership confirms that the Grandstream IP video and ATA product portfolio is a best-in-class solution which enables innovative service providers such as Wind Currents to offer advanced IP multimedia communication services to both consumer and specialty professional markets. We look forward to a long and prosperous partnership with Wind Currents."

About Grandstream Networks
Grandstream Networks, Inc. is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of next generation IP voice & video products for broadband networks. Grandstream's products deliver superb sound and picture quality, rich telephony features, full compliance with industry standards, and broad interoperability with most service providers and 3rd party SIP based VoIP products. Grandstream is consistently recognized in the VoIP industry for their innovation, affordability and superior value in their products. Grandstream Networks is a private company headquartered in Brookline, MA with offices in Los Angeles, Dallas and China. For more information, please visit www. grandstream. com.

About Wind Currents Communications
Wind Currents Communications, Inc. (WCCI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wind Currents, Inc. (WCI), launched its Internet Phone Service calling plans (V2VIP™) and products for residential customers and professional clients this year. Wind Currents, Inc. (WCI), d. b.a.: Wind Currents Technology, celebrated its 10th year of business in 2007, as it continues to serve governmental and institutional clients with high-quality, affordable videophone solutions (POTS and IP) for business, TeleHealth, judicial, and border security applications. Wind Currents, Inc. is a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Ulster County, the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation, and the Minnesota Telehealth Association. Both companies are based in Woodstock, New York. For more information about V2VIP phone services, please visit www. v2vip. com. For information about Wind Currents Technology, visit www. videophoneconnection. com.

Grandstream Networks Contact 
Marianne Rocco
(617) 566-9300 

Wind Currents Communications Contact
John Monahan
(866) 435-0213

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Breaking the Sound Barriers of Disease -- Unconventional Technique Produces Miracles of Non Medicine

Breaking the Sound Barriers of Disease -- Unconventional Technique Produces Miracles of Non Medicine

The regeneration of nerve and muscle tissue, through ambient presentation of low frequency sound, is now a reality. Using biofrequencies to evaluate health risks and disease involvement is an advancement that could revolutionize medicine. Frequency based biomarkers exhibit considerable potential to evaluate human form, function and biochemistry using novel math based protocols.

(PRWEB) July 28, 2005

The regeneration of nerve and muscle tissue, through ambient sound presentation, is now a reality. Macular degeneration, the deterioration of a part of the field of vision, need not be considered irreversible any longer. The millions of adults who report daily back pain need not continue to suffer. These are but a few of the research outcomes that have been gaining considerable attention even though the developing protocols are still emerging.

Using biofrequencies to evaluate health risks and disease involvement is an advancement that could revolutionize medicine. Studies have shown that frequency based biomarkers exhibit considerable potential to evaluate human form, function and biochemistry using novel math based protocols. Based on these innovative case studies, frequency based templates for heart disease markers, mitochondrial and immune disorders, weight management, anti aging, DNA/RNA analysis, metabolism issues, nutrient requirements, genetic syndromes, pain management and pathogenic and toxicity measurements are being developed and tested.

With the sophistication of modern science you would expect major contributions to medical science to come from prestigious research facilities or well-funded commercial ventures. Yet these miracles of non medicine are being repeatedly demonstrated by a small biotech company located in poverty stricken Appalachia. The techniques and protocols have been developed over several years by Sharry Edwards and have become known as Human BioAcoustic Vocal Profiling Techniques & Technologies. A separate company, nVoice™ has been established to bring these procedures and resulting products to market.

Results of Edwards' pioneering research projects have increasingly caught the attention of groups who have invited Edwards to explore a wider range of frequency based health related issues. Her work with invading pathogens, particularly nanobacteria, was a well-received topic at a BioAcoustic conference last summer. Edwards' has decoded the frequencies associated with nanobacteria and has demonstrated a predictable mathematical relationship of tooth plaque to the early warning signs of heart disease.

At that conference, Roman Chrucky, MD credited Edwards' frequency protocols using nanobacteria with helping his body reverse not only his heart condition but his prostate cancer as well.

Larry Trivieri, an internationally known expert and author, has identified Edwards as one of the true pioneers in the field of energy medicine, specifically the use of sound as a diagnostic management tool. One of Trivieri's latest publications, Health on the Edge: Visionary Views of Healing in the New Millennium includes a chapter outlining Edwards' innovative work with Human BioAcoustics.

Trivieri noted that the interviews with the twelve experts in the book were designed to help him answer the question as to what the future of our health system holds. To respond to this concern he wanted "to speak to experts in the vanguard to find out from them where their research is leading us." His search for a legitimate leader in the field of sound therapy lead him to Edwards and her company, Sound Health, which is located in Albany, Ohio, USA (www. soundhealthinc. com).

Examples of Edwards' work that brought her to the attention of Trivieri included toxicity evaluations for World Trade Center engineers and firemen who worked at ground zero; the development of a computerized pre-screening for vaccination risk factors; and pain relief through the presentation of low-frequency sound. Trivieri was particularly interested in the frequency correlations of Myrex (the flame retardant causing the fireman's cough) with genetic issues relating to early age onset breast cancer. Edwards' studies indicate that those exposed to Myrex would be vulnerable to toxin related cancer symptoms because of the frequency relationships of the two issues.

“I've been very fortunate in having worked with literally hundreds of the world's top physicians and researchers in this field,“ Trivieri says, “and I know that answers and solutions exist right now for all of the health problems currently facing our nation. The proprietary technologies that she (Edwards) developed have the potential to revolutionize not only medicine, but also our understanding of whom and what we are as human beings. The exciting work she is doing is truly a "healing for the new millennium!"

Edwards believes that BioAcoustic Vocal Profiling may be an answer to the issues facing the world in terms of the International Food Code - Codex regulations that may restrict our access to much needed nutrients. “As we resist the loss of our health rights and freedoms we can also begin to establish alternative means that move beyond what is being conventionally offered. We need to thoroughly develop the techniques of frequency-based wellness so that we will have the option to use BioAcoustics to monitor and manage health. We are working on several projects that may allow an individual to supply their nutrient and biochemical needs through sound frequencies. If we lose the Codex fight for access to nutrients, this is certainly a viable alternative in support of self health,” declares Edwards.

Other companies are beginning to follow Edwards' twenty year lead. Pfizer pharmaceuticals published a paper last year indicating that they are using voice frequency analysis to predict Parkinson's disease. UCLA has announced a new program that will train scientists to listen to the sounds of cells in the hopes of finding a way to translate cell sounds into disease information data. Edwards' team has been producing research data and results for over a decade using vocal data and low frequency sound presentation.

"Breaking the sound barriers of disease" as a concept, likely conjures-up images that would be associated with a sci-fi flick but it is a substantiated fact that sound, under research conditions, has provided support in the reestablish of nerves, mitigation of macular degeneration, reversal of diagnosed multiple sclerosis, release of back pain, stimulation of metabolism and rehabilitation of muscle trauma.

"We anticipate that our efforts will continue to move medicine forward as we nudge conventional medicine toward a more competent and compassionate future," Edwards adds.

For the latest news from Sound Health call 740-698-9119.

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