Living Rich When You're Not Wealthy Seminar Teaches Freedom from Debt and Daily Happiness Techniques

Living Rich When You're Not Wealthy Seminar Teaches Freedom from Debt and Daily Happiness Techniques

You can be debt free and obtain lifelong daily happiness, with the strategies you learn in one informative seminar with personal development coach, Mark Barnes. The author/expert is conducting his Living Rich, When You're not Wealthy seminar in September and October in South Euclid.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) August 30, 2006

Would you like to live debt free with no additional income or change in lifestyle? Do you have unfulfilled dreams or daily frustration? Serious solutions are coming to South Euclid.

Author/expert and professional speaker, Mark Barnes, will show you simple, legitimate keys to financial independence, goal achievement and lifelong daily happiness at his Living Rich, When You're Not Wealthy seminar on September 14th and October 24th at Memorial Junior High School in South Euclid.

Based on Barnes' soon-to-be-released book, "An Ordinary, Happy Man," the Living Rich seminar contains personal finance and life enrichment advice, grounded in the author's own, real-world experiences. Barnes debunks the gurus and changes your life in the process.

Your questions about life’s biggest mysteries are finally answered: How do I unbury myself from thousands of dollars in credit card and other debt? Can I find a career that is satisfying? Will I ever have true love in my life? Is it possible to lose weight without a fad diet? Do I really have to quit smoking and drinking to achieve health and happiness?

"People need real answers to life's problems," says Barnes. "The TV talkers and self-proclaimed gurus don't have the answers. With decades of legitimate experience in personal finance, debt management, education, and marriage and family life, I give people basic, yet highly effective, strategies that immediately help you destroy debt and improve daily life. My advice is not from a book or a get-rich-quick scheme. It's real, and it works."

While exposing the gurus of the world as phonies, author and personal development expert, Barnes, reveals the answers to all of your debt, goal and relationship issues in his seminar, Living Rich, When You’re Not Wealthy: 7 Keys to a happy and financially independent life.

The seminar includes a copy of Barnes' new Living Rich CD. To register for either seminar date, call South Euclid-Lyndhurst Recreation at 216 691-2246.

Learn more about Mark Barnes and his seminar at markbarnes. net.

Contact SELREC at 216 691-2246 for seminar details.

Contact Mark Barnes directly for an interview.

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Author, Fitness Pro and Healer Carolyn Cooper Announces New Training in Energy Therapy Technique Calyco Healing

Author, Fitness Pro and Healer Carolyn Cooper Announces New Training in Energy Therapy Technique Calyco Healing

Carolyn Cooper's Calyco Healing training is now available to the public. The training teaches easy-to-learn energy therapy techniques. Energy healing is becoming more accepted, as evidenced by the National Institutes of Health initiative launched in 2005 that includes the scientific study of energy therapy as part of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

St. George, Utah (PRWEB) March 20, 2008

Carolyn Cooper's Calyco Healing training is now available to the public. An energy therapist since 1996, Cooper designed Calyco Healing training to help dispel the myths, disseminate the facts and take energy healing mainstream.

"Calyco Healing teaches easy-to-learn energy therapy techniques to help yourself, your family or anyone who needs it," Cooper says. Energy healing is becoming more accepted, as evidenced by the National Institutes of Health initiative launched in 2005 that includes the scientific study of energy therapy as part of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

"There's plenty of anecdotal evidence for the effectiveness of energy healing," Cooper says. "In China, researcher K. M. Sancier has amassed a database of more than 2,000 case histories, detailing relief from all kinds of ailments--everything from high blood pressure to asthma."

Calyco Healing training courses are divided into Levels I and II and each takes place over two days. Both courses are offered several times per year in scenic southern Utah. Cooper also travels to other cities when 10 or more students request a training.

For more information on Calyco Healing, contact Carolyn Cooper at 435-688-9277 or visit her web site at www. CarolynCooper. com.

About Carolyn Cooper: In addition to her energy work, Cooper is a certified fitness professional and founder of Tai Chi Flow, Inc., which has produced a series of videos (www. TaiChiFlow. com) including Tai Chi Flow for Kids, Tai Chi Flow for Pregnancy (featured in Fit Pregnancy Magazine) and Tai Chi Flow for Everybody. Cooper also publishes an enewsletter called "Living in the Flow" and was a contributing author of the book "101 Great Ways to Improve Your Health".

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BCBSNC Helps Customers Fight Recession With Free Generics

BCBSNC Helps Customers Fight Recession With Free Generics

BCBSNC waives copayments for generic prescriptions from Jan 1 - June 30, 2009; BCBSNC's 2008 "Medication Dedication" program has helped customers stick with their medicines and save a total of $13 million on out-of-pocket costs; The 2009 generic copay waiver program applies to about 1 million BCBSNC customers

Chapel Hill, NC (Vocus) December 8, 2008

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (http://www. bcbsnc. com) is helping customers save money and stay healthy during tough economic times by making generic prescriptions free to eligible customers from January 1 through June 30, 2009.

The generic copay waiver program supplements BCBSNC's Medication Dedication program, launched in January 2008 which waives copays for generics for selected chronic conditions. Thus far, Medication Dedication has saved customers more than $13 million in out-of-pocket expenses.

"We don't want folks to have to choose between paying for prescriptions and paying their bills," says Ron Smith, PharmD, BCBSNC vice president of employer health and corporate pharmacy. "We're facing tough times with this recession. To help our customers with costs and help them stick with their prescription regimens, we're reviving our generic copay waiver program. Based on data, we know these programs help people improve their health and control costs."

The 2009 generic copay waiver program applies to about 1 million BCBSNC (http://www. bcbsnc. com) customers, including:
Blue Advantage customers (once they meet their annual prescription deductible, if applicable). Medicare Supplement customers who have prescription coverage on their policies (once they meet their annual prescription deductible, if applicable). Many customers who receive coverage with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina from their employers. Members of self-funded employer groups are eligible only if their employer group has pharmacy benefits through BCBSNC and has chosen to participate in the program. The savings for an individual who takes advantage of the generic copay waiver could be significant for the first half of 2009. For example, if a BCBSNC customer takes three brand name medications per month with a copay of $30 each, that person spends $90. If that customer can shift to generic medication, she would save $540 from January through June 2009.

To take advantage of the program, eligible BCBSNC members who are prescribed a covered generic drug simply take the prescription along with their BCBSNC ID card to a participating pharmacy. Pharmacies will automatically apply the copay waiver to eligible members filling generic prescriptions (http://www. bcbsnc. com). Drugs used for cosmetic purposes and medications that are also available over-the-counter are not covered by this program.

In 2004, BCBSNC launched a generic copay waiver program and saw an immediate increase in generic prescription usage. This is important because generic drugs are equivalent to corresponding brand name drugs in active ingredients, dosage, strength, safety and performance, but they cost a fraction of their brand name counterparts. Since prescription drug costs are a key driver of rising medical costs, the long-term increased use of generics also impacts future premiums for the benefit of our customers.

With or without the copay waiver, generic medications cost less out-of-pocket than brand-name medications. Generic copay waiver programs increase those savings and highlight the benefits of generic medications (http://www. bcbsnc. com).

Since 2004, BCBSNC has waived copayments for generics on three additional occasions, each time helping customers to save out-of-pocket prescription costs by moving from brand-name prescription drugs to generics. During a generic copay waiver period in 2006, BCBSNC customers saved more than $50 million in out-of-pocket prescription costs. Utilization of generic drugs rose from 51 to 58 percent during 2006, and has increased to more than 66 percent in 2008, through the use of continued generic promotional efforts, such as the Medication Dedication program.

In January 2008, BCBSNC launched its Medication Dedication program, which helps encourage BCBSNC members with congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes - all conditions that require regular medication - to stay on their medications. The Medication Dedication program waives copays for certain generic medications that treat these four targeted conditions and will run through 2009. To date, results from the Medication Dedication program include the following:
BCBSNC customers have saved more than $13 million in out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in 2008 through the Medication Dedication program. Approximately 12 percent of members who used brand-name medications prior to the program have switched to generics (http://www. bcbsnc. com). BCBSNC data shows a 10 percent increase in members filling their initial prescription as a generic medication. BCBSNC customers eligible for the Medication Dedication program are filling prescriptions sooner following their initial diagnosis and filling them more often than they were prior to the program's implementation. Other Medication Dedication initiatives include launching outbound medication reminder calls to members about the importance of taking their medication and launching adherence messages to providers via electronic prescribing devices. Additional Medication Dedication initiatives will launch in 2009.

About BCBSNC:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is a leader in delivering innovative health care products, services and information to more than 3.7 million members, including approximately 896,000 served on behalf of other Blue Plans. For 75 years, the company has served its customers by offering health insurance at a competitive price and has served the people of North Carolina through support of community organizations, programs and events that promote good health. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Access BCBSNC online at www. bcbsnc. com.

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HRchitect "Beauty Pageants" For Top Vendors in the HR Technology Arena Returns with a Full Schedule for Remainder of 2009

HRchitect "Beauty Pageants" For Top Vendors in the HR Technology Arena Returns with a Full Schedule for Remainder of 2009

HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, announced the return of the wildly popular and groundbreaking webinar series entitled, "Assessing the Talent Management and HR Systems Landscape, an HRchitect Beauty Pageant."

Frisco, TX (PRWEB) August 19, 2009

HRchitect (http://hrchitect. com), the leader in HR systems strategic consulting and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, announced the return of the wildly popular and groundbreaking webinar series entitled, "Assessing the Talent Management and HR Systems Landscape, an HRchitect Beauty Pageant." (http://hrchitect. com/News/Pageant)

HRchitect conducted ten successful Beauty Pageants (http://hrchitect. com/News/Pageant) from November 2008 through May of 2009 and took a short hiatus for the summer months. The events will return on August 21, 2009 with Talent Acquisition Systems followed by Talent Management Systems on September 4, 2009. Best of all, these are free to the HR community and any other interested parties.

Each "Beauty Pageant" focuses on a different category of HR technology such as Talent Management Systems, Talent Acquisition Systems, and HR/Payroll Systems and will feature up to six contestants. The contestants are all top vendors in each specific category.

The Talent Acquisition Systems Pageant is up first and will feature Hodes IQ, HRsmart, iCIMS (last year’s winner), SilkRoad, and Taleo. Talent Management Systems follows and at press time the confirmed vendor contestants are Jobpartners, Saba, Salary. com, and SumTotal Systems.

"The world of HR technology continues to puzzle many people," commented Matt Lafata, Vice-President of Sales & Marketing for HRchitect and the host of the Beauty Pageants, "and what better way to try and help solve that than through a fun and informative beauty pageant? Our continuous mission is to educate the public about HR technology options and we feel that these short, 8-10 minute presentations from multiple vendors, is a great way to do it AND keep people’s attention. The feedback we have received from these Beauty Pageants is absolutely tremendous and we are looking forward to producing many more of these events."

HRchitect developed a format to help guide each vendor with an outline of what should be covered during each portion of the pageant. HRchitect came up with pageant categories and a guideline for vendors to loosely follow but of course leaves it up to each vendor to follow their own format:

Evening gown – To start off each portion, we are asking the vendor to come out in their best ‘outfit’ – corporate overview, history, specific identity, financial viability, marquee clients, leadership team, etc. This will be the grand entrance.

Swimsuit – Here the vendors will show some skin in this portion – usability, configurability, etc.

Talent – This portion will cover functionality, technology/integration, global ability, etc.

Interview – This will be the Q & A section from the audience.

At the end of each Beauty Pageant, the audience votes to determine who walks away with the crown and industry bragging rights.

"These beauty pageants are designed to give the audience a quick overview of the leading vendors and showcase their uniqueness and creativity," added Tiffany Appleby, Director of Marketing for HRchitect and Production Manager for the Beauty Pageants. "Past participants have gotten extremely creative in their presentations and we thank them for their time and efforts in doing this. We truly believe this is a really great opportunity for anyone who is looking at purchasing any kind of HR technology solution to be able to learn more about several of the top systems in each category in a fun and informative format."

The upcoming schedule of Beauty Pageants is as follows, and registration is available on the HRchitect web site:

August 21, 2009 – Talent Acquisition Systems
September 4, 2009 – Talent Management Systems
September 25, 2009 – Learning Management Systems
October 9 – Background Screening
October 16 – Mid-Market Talent Acquisition Systems
October 30 – Onboarding
November 6 – Performance Management Systems
November 20 – HR/Payroll Systems
December 4 – Workforce Management
December 11 – Compensation Management

Visit HRchitect. com (http://hrchitect. com) to register for any of these free Beauty Pageants and learn more about some of the exciting educational and innovative events that HRchitect has coming up over the coming months.

About HRchitect:
HRchitect is the leader in HR systems strategic consulting. As the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management Systems consulting firm, our services include the selection, implementation, and integration of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Talent Management Suites (TMS), Performance Management, Succession Management, Compensation Management, Learning Management, Competency Management, Talent Acquisition Systems, and Time & Attendance software.

HRchitect has participated in the successful evaluation and implementation of HR technology systems for leading high-tech, high-growth leaders such as Perot Systems, McAfee, Sony PlayStation, and WebMD; manufacturing companies such as 3M, Texas Instruments, and Raytheon; retail leaders including Best Buy, Domino’s Pizza, PepsiAmericas, J. C. Penney, and Target; healthcare/bio-tech organizations such as Alcon Labs, The Mayo Clinic, and Tenet Healthcare; financial organizations including: Barclay’s Global Investors, Countrywide Financial, and VISA; energy leaders such as Baker Hughes, ConocoPhillips, and Lyondell Chemical; transportation leaders such as APL, FedEx, and Southwest Airlines; telecommunication leaders AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon; as well as leading hospitality companies such as Hyatt, Marriott, and Starwood.

Based in Dallas with consultants nationwide, HRchitect has completed over 1500 successful engagements for more than 600 clients over the past twelve years. HRchitect’s client list consists of companies of all sizes from all industries and includes more than 1 in 5 companies on the Fortune 100 list.

To find out how HRchitect’s HR software expertise can benefit your company, visit our website at HRchitect. com or call 214-619-0888.

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

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"You Have to Have Balls to Lose Weight" Says Daniel Radinsky of The Sadkhin Complex with 3 New Offices in NY/NJ

"You Have to Have Balls to Lose Weight" Says Daniel Radinsky of The Sadkhin Complex with 3 New Offices in NY/NJ

"Most clients lose 5-10% of their weight in 10 days with this fast and effective, all natural, drug free approach to total hunger control." says Dr Sadkhin, founder and creator of The Sadkhin Complex.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 19, 2009

"America, you have to have balls to lose weight!" says Daniel Radinsky, COO of The Sadkhin Complex (www. sadkhin. com).

To give America more balls, The Sadkhin Complex is happy to announce the opening of their 3 new offices in East Brunswick, NJ; Englewood, NJ; and White Plains, NY.

These new offices will now total 5 offices in the NY/NJ metro area and will give clients greater access to better health. This is just in time for our clients to lose weight before the holidays and continue into the new year.

The Sadkhin Complex is a nationwide group of weight reduction centers giving clients fast, all natural results. "We use balls to help our clients lose weight" says Daniel Radinsky, COO of the Sadkhin Complex. This unique use of acupressure using tiny stainless steel balls taped behind the client's ear and when rotated, cuts their appetite. This method of hunger control gives the client fast results. "Most clients lose 5-10% of their weight in the first 10 days" says Dr Sadkhin, founder and creator of The Sadkhin Complex.

The Sadkhin Complex has been in the NY metro area for over 20 years and has helped over 60,000 clients lose weight and become healthy.

With franchise offices sprouting up nationwide, the opportunities for a healthier nation are just within reach.

For more information
Please contact Craig Ross
Director of Sales and Marketing
646-421-0194

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Healthcare Data Solutions Announces August Trade Show Appearances

Healthcare Data Solutions Announces August Trade Show Appearances

Healthcare Data Solutions (HDS) has announced that they will be exhibiting at two major industry trade shows in August. HDS will have a booth at CBI's 4th Annual Forum on Tracking State Laws and Aggregate Spend on August 16-18, 2010 in Washington D. C. HDS will also have a booth at The 2010 NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference on August 28-31, 2010 in San Diego, CA.

Foothill Ranch, CA (Vocus) August 2, 2010

Healthcare Data Solutions (http://www. healthcaredatasolutions. com/?utm_campaign=HDS_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=pressrelease_email) (HDS) has announced that they will be exhibiting at two major industry trade shows in August. HDS will have a booth at CBI's 4th Annual Forum on Tracking State Laws and Aggregate Spend on August 16-18, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton Washington, DC. HDS will also have a booth at The 2010 NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference on August 28-31, 2010 at The San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA.

CBI's 4th Annual Forum on Tracking State Laws and Aggregate Spend is the longest running and best-attended event on aggregate spend in the industry. The passage of the federal Physicians Payment Sunshine Act from within Healthcare Reform adds another layer of complexity to the task of tracking and reporting aggregate spend. Companies must gather data on an enterprise level, across the nation and while the details of exactly what data must be collected is still being ironed out, there are many companies taking an approach now to collect everything, everywhere. This requires a great deal of company resources. Compliance teams are partnering with IT teams, finance teams and other groups across their organizations to ensure they are adequately capturing and verifying the information they need to report to the states and anticipate the need to report to the federal government.

As the challenges in tracking and reporting aggregate spend evolve, year after year, CBI’s Annual Forum on Tracking State Laws and Aggregate Spend has evolved with it. The program, now in its 4th year, covers the most timely legislative updates and addresses the specific issues companies are facing in the implementation and adaptation of their aggregate spend solutions in the changing landscape. Healthcare Data Solutions will be showcasing their SpendTrackPRO Service. This service enables Pharmaceutical, Bio-Tech and Medical Device companies to track aggregate spend more accurately and efficiently using the industry leading HDS PrescriberPRO Database. For more on this product please visit the HDS site (http://www. healthcaredatasolutions. com/spendtrackpro. html/?utm_campaign=HDS_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=pressrelease_email).

The 2010 NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference is the premier event for the gathering of key decision-makers from more than 130 retail companies comprised of chain drug stores, supermarkets, and mass merchants who collectively represent over 80,000 retail outlets and more than $200 billion in annual sales for prescription drugs, OTC, and home healthcare. HDS will be featuring its PrescriberPRO B2B Web Service. This service allows users to receive daily updates of the full PrescriberPRO Database as well as supporting manual look-ups for prescriber verification. For more about this product, please visit the HDS site (http://www. healthcaredatasolutions. com/prescriberpro-b2b-web-services. html/?utm_campaign=HDS_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=pressrelease_email).

To make an appointment with HDS for either show or for any questions please contact them directly (http://www. healthcaredatasolutions. com/contact-b. html/?utm_campaign=HDS_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=pressrelease_email).

About Healthcare Data Solutions
Healthcare Data Solutions (http://www. healthcaredatasolutions. com/?utm_campaign=HDS_email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=pressrelease_email) is an original source data compilation company focused on building and distributing Physician, Pharmacy, Dentist, Nurse and Hospital databases. HDS provides healthcare data, data processing, web services and new customer acquisition programs for leading healthcare marketing firms. With over 2 million healthcare provider profiles and 1 million healthcare provider emails, HDS is the fastest growing provider of sales and marketing Healthcare Data today. For more information, visit HealthcareDataSolutions. com.

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Celebrity Trainer Reveals a New Way to Celebrate the Holidays

Celebrity Trainer Reveals a New Way to Celebrate the Holidays

Gary Kobat Reveals the “Skinny” on Holiday Weight Gain

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 6, 2010

Gary Kobat, a celebrity integrated performance and wellness coach whose clients include numerous A-list actors including Jim Carrey, and the likes of Mariska Hargitay, Will Ferrell and Kate Winslet, is sending a message about holiday weight gain. The world-class athlete and Olympic “Mentalist” is on a mission to change the frightening fact that the average American gains 6-8 lbs from Halloween to Super Bowl Sunday. Gary represents an alternative method for celebrating the holiday’s and is providing the tools American adults need to stay in alignment with their fitness goals and achieve inner balance throughout the season, while avoiding weight gain this year and hereafter.

Holiday parties, New Year celebrations and Super Bowl Sunday can cause most Americans to increase their caloric intake by thousands. Likewise, many people are less active during the cold winter. Kobat understands that our minds are naturally programmed to allow, and even welcome, this change in routine primarily based on habit. But, as Kobat suggests, we need to change our thinking about how we celebrate during these months.

“The mind drives the body,” says Kobat, who is currently training Jim Carrey in New York City for an upcoming movie. “When we change our thinking, we can then correct the course toward those 6-8 additional pounds by changing our eating and movement.”

Three days worth of calories are consumed in ONE day over holiday meals, News Years, or Super Bowl Sunday and additional holiday meals, not to mention that most adults attend 4-8 parties throughout this time span. Junk food such as cookies, cakes, and alcohol release insulin in the body and are then stored as fat. The new method towards consciously choosing to stay in alignment with healthy intentions and fitness goals for the holiday season is an effective way to avoid easy weight gain.

Kobat explains that simple changes such as eating a pre-planned high protein meal prior to leaving for a party will help people reach health objectives; which will also not leave them at the mercy of someone else’s potentially unhealthy menu. Likewise, skip the fried finger food, which is usually high sugar and full of unwanted calories. Instead, fill up on fruits and vegetables. Most importantly, display portion control verse portion distortion - fill your plate with healthier foods and start with the protein before eating carbs.

“With a little nurturing, self-love, and appreciation for each moment you give yourself permission to stay in alignment with that inner and outer balance that is necessary throughout the entire season,” says Kobat, who is currently training Jim Carrey in New York City for an upcoming movie. “With this new method of self-care and intention, you are able to avoid weight gain this year and hereafter.”

About Gary Kobat
Gary Kobat, World-Class Athlete and Olympic “Mentalist”, is on a mission to inspire millions of people to reveal the “best” self mentally, physically, and spiritually. Focusing his teachings and practice on the importance of self-love and self-worth, Kobat has become the personal wellness coach to many A-list celebrities through his one-of-a-kind self-mastery system, and training techniques. Gary is available for interviews, guest appearances and keynote speaking engagements. Find Gary on Facebook or at http://www. GaryKobat. com.

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New Dog Treats and Cat Treats Made with Organic Wheatgrass

New Dog Treats and Cat Treats Made with Organic Wheatgrass

A new generation of health conscious consumers belly up to the juice bars for their daily shots of nutrient-rich wheatgrass. Now many realize the importance of green nutrition and healthy choices for their pets too. To meet the needs of this fast growing market, Bell Rock Growers offers healthy dog treats and cat treats in four tasty recipes, all made with organic wheatgrass. Pet Greens Treats, Powered with Green Nutrition, debuts this week at Global Pet Expo in San Diego.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) February 13, 2008

Bell Rock Growers (http://www. bellrockgrowers. com), the pioneer grower and supplier of green nutrition pet products, adds new recipes to its popular line of healthy dog treats (http://www. bellrockgrowers. com/freesample. html) and healthy cat treats (http://www. bellrockgrowers. com/freesample. html) made with certified organic wheatgrass. Formerly called Grass Goodies®, the newly branded and expanded Pet Greens® Treats will be showcased this week with exclusive show specials for retailers and distributors at H. H. Backer's 20th Annual Pet Industry Show & Educational Conference (http://www. hhbacker. com/hhbacker/s08tradeshow. asp) in Baltimore (Booth #408).

Pet Greens Treats come in four tasty recipes: Roasted Chicken or Deep Sea Tuna semi-moist treats for cats; Roasted Chicken or Savory Beef jerky-style treats for dogs. All four varieties of Pet Greens Treats are made with wholesome ingredients, including certified organic wheatgrass (http://www. bellrockgrowers. com/whygreen. html). Recipes contain no wheat gluten, no corn, and no artificial colors or flavors.

According to Bell Rock Growers Co-founder Catherine Hoffmann, the company's passion for Pet Greens began with her personal quest for greater well being. "After experiencing the healing qualities of wheatgrass in my own life, I learned green nutrients also improve our pets' health," says Hoffmann. "We developed Pet Greens to provide quality pet nutrition similar to green food supplements people include in their own diets."

Wheatgrass is packed with high concentrations of chlorophyll, active enzymes, carotene, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients known to promote healthy gums and digestion, detoxification and development of healthy blood and muscle tissue. Wheatgrass also satisfies pets' instinctual cravings for greens, providing a safe alternative to harmful household plants and chemically treated outside grasses.

Bell Rock Growers Co-Founder Marty Walls partnered with Hoffmann in 1996 to launch the pet product industry's first nationally distributed live wheatgrass, called Pet Grass®, and catnip with major retailers and independent stores. The innovative duo created another industry first when they incorporated green nutrition into Pet Greens Treats, providing pets with healthy, convenient treats for training and rewards between meals. "Bell Rock Growers has earned a solid reputation among retailers and consumers as a premium supplier of affordable green nutrition products for pets," says Walls. "Our Pet Greens Treats set the benchmark for quality, convenience and originality in pet nutrition." 

Pet Greens Treats have a suggested retail price of $3.99 for 3 oz. packages of semi-moist cat treats and $5.29 for 4 oz. packages of jerky-style dog treats. Retailer prices may vary.

Based in San Marcos, Calif., Bell Rock Growers is a certified organic grower of live wheatgrass and the pioneer supplier of green nutrition products for pets. Bell Rock Growers' complete line of products Powered with Green Nutrition™ include: Pet Greens® Live Pet Grass® and Catnip; four varieties of Pet Greens Treats for dogs and cats; Pet Greens Garden self-grow wheatgrass kits; and an all-natural grooming line with wheatgrass.

Retailers and distributors are invited to visit Bell Rock Growers at booth #408 for free samples and exclusive H. H. Backer show offers in Baltimore May 16-18, or visit www. bellrockgrowers. com.

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Southern Trails Mixes Small Neighborhood Feel With Big Community Amenities

Southern Trails Mixes Small Neighborhood Feel With Big Community Amenities

A neighborhood-centered Pearland community just minutes from Texas 288 and Beltway 8, Southern Trails offers its residents resort-style amenities worthy of the largest master-planned developments.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) August 18, 2006

Residents can cool off this summer in the new Southern Trails recreation center and pool complex, which includes a junior Olympic pool with an extensive deep swimming area, a toddler pool and a separate splash park. The complex opens this month.

Overlooking the pool, the recreation center features Prairie-style architecture that complements the community’s natural surroundings. To accommodate parties, meetings and other functions, the center will include a multi-purpose room with a stone fireplace, plasma-screen television and catering kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The recreation center also will include an exercise room, complete with a mix of cardiovascular and strength-training equipment.

Southern Trails residents also will enjoy other amenities, such as lakes, miles of hike-and-bike trails with fitness stations, two covered pavilions with outdoor grills and more than 80 acres dedicated to parks and green space. More than 1,000 trees are being planted to further enhance the landscape, and three lakes will feature native aquatic plants, creating a natural shoreline.

“We are combining open, natural spaces with landscaped areas where residents can gather outdoors, visit with their neighbors and enjoy the recreational amenities of the community,” said Terry Krenek, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods, the developer of Southern Trails.

Bordered by FM 518 on the north, County Road 59 on the south, County Road 48 on the west, and the future extension of Kirby Drive on the east, Southern Trails includes approximately 1,500 homesites in a range of prices.

In the development’s first phase, Trendmaker Homes offers 14 designs on 80-foot homesites, with prices from the $340,000s to the mid-$400,000s. Ashton Woods and David Weekley build on 60- and 70-foot homesites. Ashton Woods offers homes priced from the $200,000s to the $320,000s and David Weekley features homes with base prices from the $190,000s to the $350,000s. Several of the available 214 homesites offer lake frontage, and pocket parks intersperse the neighborhoods. Visitors can tour an array of decorated models in the community.

Students in Southern Trails attend well-regarded schools within the Alvin Independent School District, including Mary Burks Marek Elementary School, which opened two years ago, and Manvel Junior High. Older students will attend the new Manvel High School when it opens in August.

With quick access to Texas 288 and FM 521, Southern Trails offers residents easy commutes to downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center. Nearby Beltway 8 also offers convenient east-west access to other Houston-area destinations, such as William P. Hobby Airport and the Clear Lake region. Also, Southern Trails is mere minutes from a wealth of shopping and dining choices in Pearland’s booming retail corridor.

Ranked among the most rapidly growing communities in the Houston area, Pearland is experiencing strong retail growth in response to strong residential development.

In addition to approximately 1 million square feet of retail already open, two planned commercial developments will add a combined 1.5 million square feet of new retail and office space in Pearland. Macy’s, Dillard’s and a nationally known bookstore will anchor Pearland Town Center, a 700,000-square-foot open-air shopping mall at the southwest corner of Texas 288 and FM 518. The Spectrum at Clear Creek, a 1,000-acre mixed-use business and technology park at Kirby Drive and Beltway 8, includes an 850,000-square-foot lifestyle center on 127 acres at the southwest corner of Texas 288 and Beltway 8. A 130,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shop outlet will anchor The Promenade Shops at the Spectrum, which also may include a national hotel chain and a movie theater.

A $130 million retail center anchored by a super-sized H-E-B Plus Store – only the second such store in the Houston area – will break ground this fall and is slated for completion by the summer of 2007. Other retailers will include Academy Sports & Outdoors, Hobby Lobby, Amegy Bank, Compass Bank, La Madeleine and McAllister’s Deli.

Also, several medical facilities are in the works, including a 150,000-square-foot building by Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, a 200-bed hospital at the northeast corner of Texas 288 and FM 518, and HCA’s 81,500-square-foot Pearland Medical Complex at the southwest corner of FM 2234 and Texas 288. Also under construction, the 80,000-square-foot Medical Commons of Pearland, at FM 518 and County Road 90, includes medical offices, an ambulatory surgery center, a diagnostic imaging center and an emergency and urgent care center.

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“M*Modal and Intelligent Medical Objects Partner to Improve Ease of Use of Electronic Medical Records”

“M*Modal and Intelligent Medical Objects Partner to Improve Ease of Use of Electronic Medical Records”

Linking narrative and structured data in medical records through common medical vocabularies

Pittsburgh, PA (Vocus) March 2, 2010

M*Modal, pioneer of advanced Speech Recognition and Understanding technology and provider of on-demand Conversational Documentation Services (“CDS”), and Intelligent Medical Objects (“IMO®”), the market leader in clinical interface terminology, have partnered to improve physicians ability to create, review, reconcile, and update clinical diagnoses, problem lists, and medical histories in electronic health records (“EHR”) using a physician friendly workflow powered by narrative dictation.

Michael Finke, CEO of M*Modal, said, “M*Modal and IMO are both passionate about making it easier for physicians to capture their findings in a manner that is expressive while being convenient to use and meaningful, i. e. linked to standard medical terminology. Linking to the IMO® Problem IT™ terminology, the HL7 CDA and CCD based documentation created, augmented, validated and reconciled through our patent-pending workflow used to populate the EHR can now ‘speak the same language’ as the plethora of electronic medical record solutions do that have partnered with IMO.”

M*Modal’s proprietary Speech Understanding solutions transform free form narrative into meaningful and actionable clinical information used to populate the EHR. Incorporating IMO® Problem IT™, a clinical diagnosis and problem vocabulary containing synonyms, acronyms, and lexical variants commonly used by clinicians, M*Modal will further enhance its ability to accurately convert, normalize, and deliver structured and coded information to the EHR. Information coded using IMO® Problem IT™ will be of particular use to the many hundreds of existing IMO customers with EHRs; from Epic, Cerner, Eclipsys, Allscripts, Greenway and other leading companies who use IMO’s terminology to document information entered by physicians using traditional EHR direct data entry methods.

Using M*Modal Speech Understanding technology, physician dictation is transformed into structured data that fulfills EHR data entry requirements for orders, problem list, vital signs, allergies, and medications. This method increases physician adoption of the EHR as no change in familiar dictation habits is required.

“Clinicians using M*Modal Clinical Documentation Services have created tens of millions of clinical documents each year and the number continues to grow. Coding these documents using IMO® Problem IT™ will enrich the content and allow these documents to feed EHRs and clinical repositories with problem focused tags at the point of care”, said Frank Naeymi-Rad, IMO’s CEO.

The current IMO® Problem IT™ data source contains over 190,000 terms and concepts representing over 16,000 ICD-9-CM codes and terms. Incorporating IMO® Problem IT™ will ease the anticipated future adoption of ICD-10-CM, reducing the effort to undertake a major migration of coded health information. IMO® Problem IT™ will incorporate ICD-10-CM when it is required in the U. S.

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Requests for Attorney Referrals Spike, as do Calls for Information about Support Groups

Requests for Attorney Referrals Spike, as do Calls for Information about Support Groups

This release shares details about spikes in the number of requests that LifeCare, Inc. is receiving for attorney referrals and information about support groups. LifeCare's CEO says the trends are largely a result of the financial challenges that people face.

Shelton, CT (PRWEB) May 12, 2009

LifeCare® (http://www. lifecare. com/), Inc., a leading provider of health and productivity solutions for employers nationwide, said that its Call Center is answering a substantially higher volume of telephone calls for legal guidance and information -- and specifically for referrals to divorce attorneys. During the month of March alone, LifeCare handled more than 1,900 requests for attorney referrals, a significant number of which were related to information about divorce attorneys. The company also is reporting a 60% increase in requests for information about support groups that help with work and family issues.

What forces are driving these trends? LifeCare CEO, Peter G. Burki, says the number one force is finances. "Our Call Center Specialists always ask callers to specify the reasons they've reached out to us, and in well over half of the cases related to divorce attorneys and support groups finances are a factor. When people are stressed about their finances, the impacts can be devastating and far reaching."

Burki says that financial stressors have been building steadily among working families since early 2008. In fact, the number of finance-related cases that LifeCare handled doubled from 2007 to 2008. He also cites an online poll the company conducted in July of 2008 asking individuals to specify the issues that are negatively impacting their health. While "lack of exercise" was their top response (24%), their second leading response was "stress about finances" (22%).

LifeCare provides a wide range of financial and legal resources to its clients, including access to financial and legal counselors, an online library of educational materials, and an enhanced bundle of financial and legal services that provide more in-depth consultation and educational materials. One of the most popular resources the company provides is its financial planning seminars, which include a new series of 15 seminars created exclusively for LifeCare by Jean Chatzky, award-winning journalist and financial editor for NBC's Today show. The seminars have been so popular, in fact, that nearly 600 people attended them in the first three months.

LifeCare also is delivering four online financial webinars per month. While the company originally planned to cap attendance at 50 individuals per webinar, the demand was so great that it has extended participation to 100 people per webinar.

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

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

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

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Therapure Biopharma Inc. and YM BioSciences Inc. Announce Partnership

Therapure Biopharma Inc. and YM BioSciences Inc. Announce Partnership

Therapure Biopharma to perform fill/finish of nimotuzumab

Mississauga, ON (PRWEB) December 17, 2009

Thomas Wellner, President and CEO of Therapure Biopharma Inc. and David Allan, Chairman and CEO of YM BioSciences Inc. today announced the signing of an agreement under which Therapure Biopharma will provide aseptic fill and finish services for nimotuzumab, the humanized monoclonal antibody licensed to YM’s majority-owned Canadian subsidiary, CIMYM BioSciences Inc., by the Centre of Molecular Immunology (CIM). Under the terms of the agreement, Therapure will formulate and fill nimotuzumab into sterile vials in their aseptic GMP certified and Health Canada licensed fill suite in Mississauga, Canada. The facility is built to FDA, EMEA, MHRA and Health Canada standards. The final product will be utilized by YM BioSciences and its licensees, Daiichi Sankyo in Japan, Kuhnil in South Korea, and Oncoscience AG in Europe for all activities and by Innogene Kalbiotech, YM’s licensee in Southeast Asia, for global clinical trials.

Nimotuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets and binds to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), the well-validated oncology target. Nimotuzumab is currently being evaluated in 32 clinical studies worldwide in numerous indications, including multiple stages of non-small cell lung cancer, pediatric and adult glioma, esophageal cancer, pancreatic cancer, gastric cancer and head & neck cancer. Three Phase III trials and eight Phase II trials of those 32 are being conducted between YM and its four licensees. Nimotuzumab has been approved for marketing in 23 countries including Argentina, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and, most recently, Mexico. In 2009, worldwide revenues for EGFR-targeting monoclonal antibodies are expected to approximate $2 billion.

“We have been very pleased with the performance of nimotuzumab during our on-going clinical development program advancing it toward the market,” said David Allan. “Combining the supply of the active drug product from the Center Molecular Immunology with the fill/finish capabilities of Therapure’s manufacturing suite provides CIM and YM BioSciences with a cost-effective and complete Canadian solution that integrates the numerous skills required in the production of biologics and provides a North American GMP standard to the nimotuzumab manufacturing process. Our product is well suited to Therapure’s flexible and modern Health Canada-licensed facility.”

“Therapure Biopharma is proud to be able to work with YM BioSciences and to apply our expertise to support the clinical evaluation of this differentiated drug, and we look forward to continuing the process through supply of the commercial product when marketing authorizations are granted in the major markets,” said Thomas Wellner. “Therapure Biopharma has much experience filling and finishing a variety of biopharmaceutical products in different formats. Working closely with YM BioSciences, another successful Canadian-based biotech company, has allowed us to meet their quality requirements for a successful globalization of this exciting cancer treatment.”

The agreement has been concluded between Therapure Biopharma and YM BioSciences and the implementation of the agreement will occur upon the finalization of the contract agreed with CIM.

About Therapure Biopharma

Therapure Biopharma Inc. is an integrated biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, purifies and packages therapeutic proteins. As a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Therapure Biopharma applies scientific, manufacturing, and downstream purification expertise with an intimate understanding of advanced biology, complex proteins, and regulatory processes to develop effective and innovative solutions to advance products from discovery to market for its’ clients. Therapure’s Health Canada licensed 130,000 sq. ft. facility, includes manufacturing, research and quality control laboratories and a cGMP warehouse, is built to U. S. FDA, EMEA, MHRA and Health Canada standards for the aseptic handling and purification of proteins.

For more information, please visit: www. therapurebio. com

Enquiries:
Thomas Wellner, President and CEO
Therapure Biopharma Inc.
+1 905 286-6204

About YM BioSciences

YM BioSciences Inc. is a life sciences product development company that identifies and advances a portfolio of promising cancer-related products at various stages of development. The Company is currently developing two late-stage products: nimotuzumab, an EGFR-targeting Affinity-Optimized Antibody™,and AeroLEF®,a proprietary, inhaled-delivery composition of free and liposome-encapsulated fentanyl. Products in clinical development at Cytopia Ltd., the Australian public company that, subject to shareholder agreement, shall be merged into YM, include a JAK 1/2-targeting small molecule (CYT387) in a Phase I clinical trial at Mayo Clinic and a novel vascular disrupting agent (CYT997) in a Phase I/II trial internationally. YM has proven regulatory and clinical trial expertise and a diversified business model designed to reduce risk while advancing clinical products toward international approval, marketing and commercialization. Nimotuzumab is licensed to CIMYM BioSciences Inc., the majority-owned Canadian subsidiary of YM. YM is acting on behalf of CIM to assure the technology transfer to Therapure and will manage the interaction with Therapure for the fill and finish.

Enquiries:
James Smith, the Equicom Group Inc. 
Tel. +1-416-815-0700 x 229 

Thomas Fechtner, the Trout Group LLC
Tel. +1-646-378-2931 

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CELEBRITY SKIN CARE LINE, CLASSIC BEAUTY™, Nominated “Best in Beauty” 2004 by Health Magazine

CELEBRITY SKIN CARE LINE, CLASSIC BEAUTY™, Nominated “Best in Beauty” 2004 by Health Magazine.

CLASSIC BEAUTY™ skin care, nominated "Best in Beauty" 2004 by Health Magazine!

(PRWEB) May 26, 2004

(Burbank, CA) – Von Henschen Industries, Inc., creator of the scientifically advanced and entertainment industry preferred Classic Beauty™ skin care line, proudly announce their nomination by Health Magazine as one of 2004’s best products!

“We work hard to bring the best possible products to the marketplace.” Says Roni von Henschen, CEO, VHI, Inc. “With ingredients including Ester-C®, Laracare®, Vitamins A& E, and soothing botanicals, it is not a surprise, rather an honor to be nominated.”

Classic Beauty’s ™ “Best in Beauty” moisturizers combat the signs of aging and reduce acne. The oil-free and fragrance-free formulas are non-comedogenic and contain “The most effective ingredients available without a prescription”. It is fast, it is easy, it is affordable and it is effective. What more could you ask for?

To order the Classic Beauty™ skin care products, or to learn more about their innovative and cutting edge skin care line, visit the product website at www. classicbeauty. com

Knowledge Source, Inc. and Mark Farrah Associates Launch Health Insurer Insights

Knowledge Source, Inc. and Mark Farrah Associates Launch Health Insurer Insights

Health Insurer Insights is a company profile series that responds to the healthcare industry's need for competitive snapshots about leading health insurance companies. These reports are available online at www. knowsource. com

Trumbull, CT (PRWEB) June 29, 2006

Knowledge Source, Inc. and Mark Farrah Associates announced today that they have launched Health Insurer Insights which are available at knowsource. com (http://www. knowsource. com) or by calling 203-377-0460.

Knowledge Source's Health Insurer Insights, priced at $100, features a summary of recent corporate developments with strategy insights; health plan performance data; a competitor comparison; and a SWOT analysis.

Companies profiled to date include: Aetna, Assurant, CIGNA HealthCare, Coventry Health Care, Health Care Service Corporation, Health Net, Humana, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealth Group, and WellPoint.

Health Insurer Insights may be purchased as single profiles for $100 each, in quantities of 5 or more at a 15% discount, or on an annual subscription basis.

For additional information on Health Insurer Insights or other research reports published by Knowledge Source, please contact John Santilli at 203-377-0460 or visit Knowledge Source (http://www. knowsource. com) Health Insurer Insights are purchasable for $100 with immediate online delivery.

About Knowledge Source

Knowledge Source, headquartered in Trumbull, Connecticut, has been a leading source of healthcare business information and analyses since 1989. Products include Health Insurer Insights, Health Care Market Overviews and BusIntell Reports. The company also provides custom research services that include strategic opportunity assessment; market/industry analysis; competitive analysis; marketing and customer analysis; and survey research.

About Mark Farrah Associates

Mark Farrah Associates, headquartered in Kennebunk, Maine, provides health insurance market data and analysis. The company's portfolio includes online data products, industry-focused market reports and research consulting services. Since 1997, Mark Farrah Associates has been recognized as a leader in analyzing market data and trends. Products include Health Insurer Insights, Health Plans USA, Medicare Business Online, Medicare Advantage Market Reports, and Northeast Health Plans Online.

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New Summer Fruit and Veg Offer is D. T. Brown's Biggest and Best

New Summer Fruit and Veg Offer is D. T. Brown's Biggest and Best

The newly released, 64 page Summer Fruit and Vegetables Catalogue 2010 from mail order kitchen garden specialist D. T. Brown is the company’s biggest-ever such offer.

(PRWeb UK) July 15, 2010

It features a host of new plants which are set to appeal to all those who enjoying growing and eating fresh, home-produced food. Following the immediate popularity of the honeyberry, which D. T. Brown introduced to British gardeners two years ago, comes the introduction of Juneberry Smoky (http://www. dtbrownseeds. co. uk/catalogue/product/juneberry-smoky-/61709), which has long been grown as a ‘pick-your-own’ crop in North America, where it is known as ‘saskatoon’.

Smoky’s fruits are similar in size, taste and shape to those of the blueberry and were once a staple food of North American Indians. The self-fertile, ultra-hardy plants will grow in most soils and can yield up to an impressive 4.5kg of fruit per bush in July. Unchecked plants can reach up to 2.5m high, whilst their suckering makes them good hedging plants. One bare-root plants costs £12.95, while three are offered for £28.85, a saving of £10.

Recently introduced self-fertile Kiwi arguta Issai is now joined by females Jumbo and Pupurna Sadowa and the male Weiki, which is required for pollination. Both new females are, like Issai, bite-sized, can be eaten unpeeled and are sweeter and more aromatic than larger kiwi fruits. Jumbo has relatively large, oblong fruits which are borne in profusion from late September onwards. One potted plant of Jumbo costs £12.95. Pupurna Sadowa has red-skinned fruits with a delicate, slightly sharp taste. This ornamental variety crops heavily, and a potted plant costs £12.95. Both Jumbo and Pupurna Sadowa (http://www. dtbrownseeds. co. uk/catalogue/product/bitesize-kiwi-arguta-purpurna-sadowa-female-/61798) can be supplied with Kiwi Weiki to ensure pollination.

Another new soft fruit is the Balloon Berry, which is also known as the ‘strawberry-raspberry’. It is easy to please and hardy. While the large, sweet fruits are a little bland when raw they make delicious jam and jelly. Its low growing habit makes the Balloon Berry good for ground cover. One potted plant costs £12.95, or three are available for £28.85, saving £10.

Once greenhouses and polytunnels have been cleared of summer crops they often remain unused until the following spring, but D. T. Brown’s ‘undercover’ range of winter greens seeds (http://www. dtbrownseeds. co. uk/search/winter+greens) help to ensure they can remain productive for much more of the year. General manager Tim Jeffries has chosen a varied selection of fast-growing and tasty winter greens, which can be steamed just like spring greens or added to stir-fry dishes and salads. Autumn sowing of the seeds will give speedy crops of healthy and nutritious young vegetables

Sprouting Chinese Cabbage Eats, Shoots and Leaves F1 is not to be missed. Rather like a Chinese purple sprouting, it is much quicker to grow and produces masses of slender, succulent, sweet flower stems which can be eaten raw or lightly steamed. Treat the young leaves just like spinach for a really worthwhile, dual-purpose vegetable. The range also includes Tatsoi Emperor’s Savoy, which resembles a rather flat pak choi, Japanese Spinach Hohei F1, green-stemmed Pak Choi Yuushou F1 and Mizuna Waido, a versatile, cut-and-come-again strain. Autumn and winter sowings should be made in cell packs for transplanting to the greenhouse border. The Undercover Collection of all five varieties is priced at £5.95, a saving of £2.00 on individual prices. 

Other new additions to the vegetable section of the catalogue include a selection of seed mats (http://www. dtbrownseeds. co. uk/catalogue/product/summer-salad-seed-tape-collection/61473/) and seed tapes, which are convenient for both new and seasoned gardeners, autumn-planting Onion Swift, which becomes ready the following May, and Garlics Tuscany Wight and Aquila Wight. Tuscany Wight is widely used in Umbrian chicken dishes and Aquila Wight is a red-skinned Roman type which keeps very well. All D. T. Brown garlic is UK-grown and therefore very well suited to British growing conditions. 

In addition to six ‘second cropping’ new potatoes for autumn and Christmas harvest, the company is also offering a selection of its main season seed potatoes for December delivery to satisfy the many keen growers who ‘chit’ their tubers early.

Back to soft fruit, D. T. Brown’s reputation as one of the leading mail order suppliers will be further enhanced by many exciting new introductions. Gooseberry Xenia’s (http://www. dtbrownseeds. co. uk/catalogue/product/gooseberry-xenia/61724/) large and very sweet fruits can be eaten straight from the spine-free bush if desired. The berries are ready at the end of June and are superb in all types of desserts. One plant of Xenia costs £7.95, while three are priced at just £19.85.

Raspberry Polka has the renowned Autumn Bliss as one of its parents, but it can produce up to double the yield and crop up to two weeks earlier, from late July through to October. The fruits are large, medium red and have a traditional fragrant, zesty flavour. Polka has the added advantage of growing well on a wide range of soils. Six canes cost £12.95 while 12 may be ordered for £21.90. New from Oregon USA is Blackberry Black Pearl, which is currently undergoing commercial trials in the UK. D. T. Brown, customers have the exclusive opportunity to try this thornless and very tasty new variety before it reaches the shops, with one potted plant of Black Pearl costing £8.95 and three costing £17.95.

No summer is complete without strawberries. D. T. Brown has several new varieties on offer in the catalogue. Christine is an ‘early’ which yields plenty of large, firm fruits which are packed with flavour – plus the advantage of strong resistance to most common diseases. A pack of 12 runners costs £12.95. Elegance is a mid season variety, the firm flesh of which is simply packed with flavour. It is an exceptionally heavy cropper. Twelve runners of Elegance cost £9.95.

In recent years D. T. Brown has introduced several outstandingly tasty strawberries from France, the latest of which is early cropping Combraille. With fruits weighing up to 26gm each, it is remarkably large fruited and lacks nothing in flavour, texture and colour. Five runners of Strawberry Combraille are priced at £5.95, while customers may but 15 runners for the price of 10 at £11.90.

Misted tip modules of Strawberry Sonata are again a feature of the catalogue due to their great popularity with ’savvy’ gardeners. A technique developed with commercial producers in mind ensures that if the specially prepared, large young plants are set before the end of August they will yield an earlier and heavier crop next summer – up to 1kg of strawberries per plant. Twelve misted tip plants of Strawberry Sonata cost £12.95.
More…

Blueberries have become increasing popular with British gardeners in recent years. D. T. Brown’s new variety Sunshine Blue is rather different from most in being evergreen or semi-evergreen, giving it greater ornamental value. It grows to around 1m and is perfect for both container and open ground plantings. Showy, bright pink flowers are followed in midsummer by delicious, tangy little fruits. One established three-litre potted plant of Sunshine Blue costs £14.95, while three are priced at £29.85.

While the catalogue is chiefly aimed at kitchen gardens a range of flowers and other ornamental plants is also included. In response to customer demand, D. T. Brown is introducing a range of native, ornamental or edible hedging (http://www. dtbrownseeds. co. uk/search/edible+hedging). Sloe, hazel, sweet briar, copper beech and hornbeam are just some of the species on offer as two-year-old bare-roots. Perfect for naturalistic plantings, they not only look good but provide welcome shelter for a wide range of wildlife.

Few flowers are better loved than sweet peas – and what better ones to grow than those regularly chosen by keen exhibitors? D. T. Brown has carefully selected six of the best ‘showbench’ varieties which it is offering as autumn-sown plants to produce the finest and longest lasting display of these fragrant favourites next season (2011). They can be bought as single varieties or as a money-saving collection of all six for delivery in March 2011.

To request a free copy of the D. T. Brown Summer Fruit and Vegetables Catalogue 2010 (http://www. dtbrownseeds. co. uk/catalogue_request), write to D. T. Brown, Bury Road, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7PQ, telephone 0845 3710532, fax 0845 3710534 or visit the D T Brown website (http://www. dtbrownseeds. co. uk).

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EXCELLENT NEW ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE WEBSITE

EXCELLENT NEW ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE WEBSITE

.20 -

Stock Symbol: WAME (PRWEB) November 23, 2000
Shares Outstanding: 30,000,000

Float: 7,000,000

52 Week Trading Range: $ $3.625

Current Price $3.00

Target Price: $9.00

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About the Company

FRESNO, Calif--In an effort to prepare for expected growth in corporate development, employees, and revenue, WellnessAmerica

( OTC BB: WAME ) announced that it has closed an initial $8 million round of funding with a pledge of an additional $60 million expected to close within the next two months. The proceeds will aid WellnessAmerica, Inc. in its acquisition and corporate development campaign that is anticipated to drive the Company to become a leader in the Alternative Health E-Commerce arena. The Company has designed a program that allows subscribers to have access to the world's largest electronic encyclopedia of alternative medicine gathered under one domain on the Internet.

Reasons to Own the Stock

WellnessAmerica is committed to it's B2B licenses allowing it's partners to build relationships with consumers and health care providers generating revenues thru several methods including licensing fee's from physicians, ad revenues, subscriptions, content value and portal retail sales of vitamins, herbs, skin care products, video, magazines, newsletters, page review fee's paid by search engines, licensee fee's from content syndicated, as well as product portals linked back to WellnessAmerica home products.

Tariq Faridi, President and CEO of Wellness America Inc, "We are experiencing overwhelming demand, and acceptance of our products and services. This is just another step towards our goal of becoming the dominant Alternative Health Therapy Company. This is a very exciting time for us with the trend in health care moving towards Alternative Medicines. With countries like Japan requiring that alternative medicines be used prior to prescription medicines a much larger market is being created. WellnessAmerica is positioning itself to facilitate business in this $90 billion dollar a year marketplace.''

Final Note

Serious investors due their own due diligence about this or any other investment opportunity. The alternative medicine market of over 20 million consumers has spent almost $6 billion on vitamin and weight loss products in the last 10 months alone and is definitely an industry to consider investing in.

New Low-Impact Exercise Video from Joslin Diabetes Center; A Unique Video for Type 2 Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes

New Low-Impact Exercise Video from Joslin Diabetes Center; A Unique Video for Type 2 Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes

Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, the world leader in diabetes research and care, announced today that it has released Keep Moving!Â…Keep Healthy with Diabetes, the first video designed by Joslin Diabetes Center specifically for people with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Created by the Exercise Physiology Department at Joslin, the video offers low-impact exercises designed for people who have physical limitations or are new to exercise programs. These exercise routines have been used by Joslin patients as part of JoslinÂ’s clinical practice, and can be an ideal tool for those looking for low-impact exercises to help get the physical activity they need.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) July 23, 2004

The Keep Moving!Â…Keep Healthy with Diabetes video costs $24.95, and is available by calling

Joslin at 800-344-4501 or by visiting JoslinÂ’s online store at www. store. joslin. org.

Exercise is an important way to delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes as well as to improve the health of people with diabetes. A recent Joslin Diabetes Center study showed that obese adults who lost just seven percent of their weight – or 16 pounds in a 220-pound, 5'5" tall woman – and did moderate-intensity physical exercise for six months such as the exercises on the Keep Moving! video, improved their major blood vessel function by approximately 80 percent, regardless of whether or not they had type 2 diabetes.

"Physical limitations often prevent many people who want to improve their fitness from doing so, but these limitations do not need to stop them from exercising. In fact for people with physical limitations, having a regular exercise routine is very important since they otherwise tend to lead sedentary lives," said Cathy Mullooly, M. S., R. C.E. P., C. D.E., Clinical Exercise Physiology Specialist at Joslin. "This is a unique resource, especially for those with type 2 diabetes. It is also beneficial for those struggling with their weight and who either should not or cannot embark on a high-impact exercise routine. This video is a great resource for people who assume that fitness is unattainable."

The video shows two simultaneous exercisers, one seated and one standing, performing similar aerobic activities. Seated exercises are appropriate for individuals with a limited capacity for exercise as well as for people with physical limitations (hip or knee problems, balance difficulties, etc.). The standing version involves a higher level of aerobic activity, but is still relatively “low impact.”

Each workout segment is set to music and led by Joslin Clinical Exercise Physiologist Catherine Jarema, M. S., R. C.E. P., C. D.E. Richard A. Jackson, M. D., a senior physician at Joslin Diabetes Center and head of its federally funded "On the Road" program, also provides useful information regarding the correct methods for performing exercises. The entire video runs 45 minutes.

The production of the video was supported by funding from the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, a division of the United States Department of Agriculture. "On the Road" is a program established by Joslin Diabetes Center to reach out to underserved populations at risk for diabetes.

About Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center, dedicated to conquering diabetes in all of its forms, is the global leader in diabetes research, care and education. Joslin Research is a team of over 300 people at the forefront of discovery aimed at preventing and curing diabetes. Joslin Clinic, affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, the nationwide network of Joslin Affiliated Programs, and the hundreds of Joslin educational programs offered each year for clinicians, researchers and patients, enable Joslin to develop, implement and share innovations that immeasurably improve the lives of people with diabetes. As a nonprofit, Joslin benefits from the generosity of donors in advancing its mission. For more information on Joslin, call 1-800-JOSLIN-1 or visit www. joslin. org.

Note for Media: A color image of the exercise video cover can be downloaded at the following link:

Http://www. joslin. org/images/exerciseblueborder. jpg (http://www. joslin. org/images/exerciseblueborder. jpg)

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Relief from IBS using Quantum Focusing and Hypnotherapy

Relief from IBS using Quantum Focusing and Hypnotherapy

Now there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for millions living With IBS -- new protocol wins “Pen and Quill” award.

Tarzana, CA (PRWEB) November 15, 2005

Jack Wilson, C. Ht. is proud to announce the opening of offices in Tarzana and Los Angeles, CA.

Wilson is using a new Quantum Focusing protocol developed by Michael Ellner, D. D., MSH, CHT, and Alan Barsky, CHT, MH and impressive improvements in clients has been observed even after the first session.

Michael Ellner is the recipient of the prestigious "Pen and Quill" Award for his new textbook for Hypnosis Practitioners: QUANTUM FOCUSING with CLIENTS - A Ten-Week Protocol for Relieving Symptoms of IBS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome, co-written with Alan Barsky. The Award was presented at the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA) 18th Annual Hypnosis Conference.

Hypnosis has been scientifically demonstrated to be helpful in reducing the symptoms of IBS and can improve the quality of life for the estimated 57 million Americans now living with this expensive, painful and very embarrassing condition.

Ellner, an internationally acclaimed hypnosis practitioner and educator, and Barsky, a highly respected hypnosis practitioner in his own right, have developed a Protocol that is designed to help people learn creative, new ways to manage and regulate their bodies' reactions to stress. According to Ellner, "There is light at the end of the tunnel for the tens of millions of people living with IBS. This simple 10-week protocol is designed to help people take charge of their lives and their health." http://www. quantumfocusing. com (http://www. quantumfocusing. com)

Wilson’s most recent studies include gaining certification through the Hypnotherapists Union Local 472 - #AL011462 as well as becoming a Certified NLP Practitioner at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in Tarzana, CA. http://www. hypnosis. edu (http://www. hypnosis. edu)

As your Quantum Focusing Coach, Wilson will provide you with a Client’s Workbook explaining the step-by-step procedure and forms necessary to maintain a progress history during the sessions. The client must have been evaluated and diagnosed by a licensed medical doctor before beginning the sessions.

In addition to helping clients with IBS, Wilson also uses the latest techniques of Hypnotherapy and NLP in dealing with such things as Fears & Phobias, Low Self-esteem, Self-confidence, Anxiety, Study Habits, Weight Management, Smoking cessation and more. Each session is just about You!

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77% of Employees are Miserable; Unhappiness at Work Soars, According to Fruit Poll

77% of Employees are Miserable; Unhappiness at Work Soars, According to Fruit Poll

Time 4 change, leading personal and professional development specialists, announced today the results of their work satisfaction poll carried out this past week, which found that 77 per cent of people in London are unhappy with their career.

London (PRWEB) March 15, 2006

time 4 change, leading personal and professional development specialists, announced today the results of their work satisfaction poll carried out this past week, which found that 77 per cent of people in London are unhappy with their career.

Pollsters, dressed as knights and serving wenches questioned commuters on whether they were happy or unhappy in their job while handing out fruit to cheer up people on their way to work. They began their three-day quest at the weekend and continued their journey today (Wednesday, March 8, 2006) at Southwark and then travelled by underground to Victoria, Embankment, Liverpool Street and Hammersmith.

The poll coincides with a recently published City & Guilds report which states that 91 per cent of people in the UK are unhappy at work. It also comes at the launch of time4change’s new Career Quest workshop, the only career management programme that enables participants to identify their true vocation in just one day.

Commenting on the results, Christina Griffiths, Managing Director of time4change said, “It’s pretty depressing to find out so many people are very unhappy at work. Since we spend two-thirds of our lives there, I believe it’s important to our health and well-being to do something we love. That’s why time4change developed the Career Quest workshop -- to help people identify just what it is they’ll really enjoy doing and solve the ’what should I do with my life next?’ problem. The world would be a much happier place if everyone had a job they loved.”

Notes for Editors

Christina Griffiths, Managing Director of time4change, is available for interview or comment.

Photographs of the pollsters dressed as knights and wenches in Southwark underground station are available.

Company Background

Time4change was established by Christina Griffiths in 2001 to help organisations create more positive workplaces.

Specialising in personal and professional development, it runs coaching and training programmes to give people the skills and knowledge to make better decisions and develop effective behaviour, allowing them to be more successful, more effective, and happier in the workplace.

Programmes focus on four key areas: developing yourself, connecting with people, progressing with people, and growing your business.

The Career Quest workshop, time4change’s latest programme, helps people to identify their ideal career and find their true vocation.

Background info can also be found at

Www. time4change. com and www. careerquest. info

For additional information or photographs contact:

Kellie Smith

Time4Change

Tel: +44 (0)20 7917 9440

Fax: +44 (0)870 420 5261

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RewardStream Leverages SaaS to Shake Up Loyalty Marketing

RewardStream Leverages SaaS to Shake Up Loyalty Marketing

Marketing technology provider RewardStream leverages Software as a Service (SaaS) to liberate loyalty marketers.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) February 6, 2008

RewardStream Inc., a leading provider of marketing automation technology, is shaking up the loyalty marketing industry with their unique SaaS delivery of dynamic loyalty programs. By leveraging SaaS to deploy their Lifecycle Marketing Platform™ (LMP), RewardStream has changed the speed at which sophisticated loyalty programs are launched, modified and upgraded -- from months into days. This has created waves in an industry ruled by legacy technology solutions that take months to deploy and are infrequently modified once launched.

The benefits of SaaS deployments are well documented, with companies such as Salesforce. com and Google owing much of their growth to SaaS. Once known as Application Service Providers or ASP's, SaaS has revolutionized software distribution because of its ability to deliver business solutions that are intuitive to use, easy to deploy and charged in a pay-as-you-go model. These same benefits apply to the Fortune-class companies who run loyalty programs on RewardStream's LMP™.

"RewardStream has liberated the marketing professional by significantly increasing the speed at which they can deploy and optimize their loyalty program," states Peter Oxley, CEO of RewardStream. "Leveraging a SaaS delivery model, we can seamlessly release leading-edge functionality into RewardStream's LMP platform three or four times a year. This continuous innovation ensures marketers have a responsive loyalty toolkit and robust technology platform on which to run strategic loyalty marketing program in real-time."

The flexibility of SaaS is inherent in the way RewardStream's clients interact with their loyalty programs. Self-service, real-time program reports are available through ControlCenter™, RewardStream's intuitive web-based administrative portal. Reports can be customized to deliver on the key metrics that determine the program's health and ROI. The result is marketers who are empowered with the information they need to make informed decisions around optimizing a program's performance at anytime -- and a technology platform that can deliver on these changes within tight timelines. "Many of our clients are optimizing their loyalty program each week," continues Oxley. "You simply cannot do this with the legacy technology dominant in the industry today -- this helps to keep our clients a step ahead of their competition."

As an active participant in the SaaS technology community, RewardSteam is attending the SaaS Summit 2008, February 27 to 28 in San Francisco. As a member at these technology-leading summits, RewardStream addresses innovative new ways to continually deliver the cost, functional and usability benefits a SaaS solution offers their clients.

About RewardStream
RewardStream, the leader in SaaS marketing automation technology, develops products that liberate loyalty marketers from the shackles of legacy technology. Our Lifecycle Marketing Platform™ (LMP) empowers marketers to launch highly customized loyalty programs in under 30 days. RewardStream's LMP is utilized by a broad spectrum of clients that operate B2C, B2B and Channel loyalty programs in the financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, IT and manufacturing sectors. More information on RewardStream can be found at www. rewardstream. com.

RewardStream and the RewardStream logo are trademarks of RewardStream Inc. All other trademarks and company names mentioned are protected by their respective owners.

Contact:
Valia Thorburn
RewardStream, Inc.
604-692-1211
Media@rewardstream. com

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Ryder to Sign "5-Star" Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve

Ryder to Sign "5-Star" Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve

Ms. Vicki O'Meara, Executive Vice President & Chief of Corporate Operations will participate in the signing ceremony in conjunction with McDonald's Salute to America's Heroes.

Ft Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) April 28, 2005

Mr. David Bludworth, State Chair of the Florida Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee, an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Ms. Vicki OÂ’Meara, Executive Vice President & Chief of Corporate Operations for Ryder System Inc. will sign a “5-Star” Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve on Thursday, April 28, 2005 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The signing ceremony is in conjunction with the McDonaldÂ’s National Salute to AmericaÂ’s Heroes and will be conducted at 7:30 a. m. in the Pier 66 Hyatt Resort. 

The “5-Star” Statement of Support confirms that Ryder:

Signed a Statement of Support publicly demonstrating its support for its employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Reviewed its Human Resources policies to ensure compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act Law (USERRA). Promotes training for managers and supervisors to effectively manage its employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve. Adopted polices and programs that are “Above and Beyond” what is required by the USERRA Law. Is an advocate for employee service in the National Guard and Reserve and will help to promote the mission of ESGR.

“Today, supportive employers are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation’s National Guard and Reserve units. I am asking all Florida employers to review and amend their current human resources policies to ensure compliance with the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act Law (USERRA)”, said Bludworth. “Many Florida employers provide ‘Above and Beyond’ support with pay differential to offset the loss of wages, and extension of health care benefits which complement coverage provided by the military when their employees are mobilized”.

“Upon meeting the ‘5-Star’ Statement of Support criteria, the management of Ryder will stand proudly with their Guard and Reserve employees, who like the Minute Men before them, continue to answer their nation’s call to defend our way of life. Their personal sacrifices are essential to the strength of our nation,” said Bob Hollingsworth, ESGR Executive Director.

“Our Company is very fortunate to have been founded in a country in which personal and economic freedom are highly valued and where people of all backgrounds and cultures have an opportunity to pursue their dreams,” said Ms. O’Meara. “The brave women, men and families of the Guard and Reserve are making tremendous personal sacrifices to preserve our way of life. Ryder is especially proud of the more than 160 employees who have been, or are now, on military leave. Demonstrating our support here today and making a strong commitment to theses men and women is something we do gladly, and we call upon other companies to support their employees who are called to duty.”

“Ryder is joining a cadre of its fellow Fortune 500 companies and thousands of America’s employers in demonstrating support for our armed forces, added Hollingsworth. “By signing the ‘5-Star’ Statement of Support Ms. O’Meara is sending a clear message to the employees of Ryder that while they are serving their country they do not have to worry about their civilian jobs.”

Ryder is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in South Florida, which provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions to businesses worldwide. RyderÂ’s stock (NYSE:R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & PoorÂ’s 500 Index. For more information about Ryder System, Inc., visit www. ryder. com.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972. The mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain active support from all public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve. ESGR volunteers provide free education, consultation, and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees.

As the 1.2 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions that require extraordinary actions on the part of everyday citizens, ESGR will continue to be the informational agency for the employers of AmericaÂ’s Patriots. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www. esgr. mil, or by calling the National Committee Office at 800-336-4590.

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Office of Minority Health and Options: A Benefits Training Foundation Launch Program to Improve Access to HIV/AIDS Healthcare and Health Coverage in Minority Communities

Office of Minority Health and Options: A Benefits Training Foundation Launch Program to Improve Access to HIV/AIDS Healthcare and Health Coverage in Minority Communities

June 1st marks the launch of an innovative program that will train providers of people living with HIV/AIDS in health benefits coverage. This program, beginning in Louisiana and three western states and to be rolled out nationally, will dramatically improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS by helping to connect them with the income and health benefits coverage they may not be have enough knowledge to access.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 7, 2005

Options: A Benefits Training Foundation (Options) today announced it has been awarded a grant by the Office of Minority Health to deliver a three-year health and income benefits training program for community-based organizations working with the HIV/AIDS populations in Arizona, Hawaii, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Southern California. By the end of the program in August 2007, 112 service providers in community-based organizations and 40 individuals will have developed basic, advanced, and “train the trainer” levels of information and skills spanning both public and private benefits. As each service provider works with about 50 clients, this program will positively impact the lives of many thousands of disabled individuals.

Although according to the 2000 Census African Americans make up 12.3% of the U. S. population, they have accounted for 39% of the more than 886,000 estimated AIDS cases diagnosed since the beginning of the epidemic – almost 350,000 cases. Hispanics and Latinos represented 13% of the U. S. population (including residents of Puerto Rico), but they accounted for 19% of the total number of new U. S. AIDS cases. The objective of the Public Health Service’s “Healthy People 2010” initiative is to eliminate these disparities in minority health care and health coverage nationwide. This three-year program will be run by Options, one of the leading providers of health and welfare benefits training programs in the U. S., and will directly support organizations that serve minorities in the HIV/AIDS community. The program will enable these organizations to offer increased patient knowledge on how to best access care; to support increased outreach efforts; and to provide direct education to individuals with HIV/AIDS.

Since training on health and income benefits planning services is not included in social work degree programs, very few benefits counselors, social workers, or other service providers understand the full range of public and private benefits available to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The people they serve are at risk of extreme financial hardship that could be prevented through comprehensive benefits counseling. Access to all the coverage available to them can make a crucial difference in their condition.

“This program will help service providers better understand the full range of public and private benefits available to their clients at all stages of disability, from those newly diagnosed with HIV/AIDS to those working with HIV/AIDS or starting or returning to work,” .said Daniel Fortuño, Executive Director of Options. “An additional benefit of the program is that it will provide up-to-date training to service providers on the new Medicare program – in particular the new Part D Prescription Benefits that will take effect at the beginning of 2006.”

The program consists of a three-day training for service providers, a one evening training for individual clients, and continuing education through quarterly conference calls to ensure service providers receive ongoing support as they put the information learned at the training into practice. The first training will take place in Houma, Louisiana on June 1–3, followed by Gallup, New Mexico on June 20-22, Los Angeles, California on June 27-29, and Volcano, Hawaii on July 28-29.

About Options:

Options is a registered California 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated in 2000, whose mission is “to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities”. The organization accomplishes this through innovative, affordable health and welfare educational programs for community-based organizations. These programs address each stage of disability, including how to access services in order to meet basic needs from healthcare to housing, and creating opportunities for employment. By the end of 2004 Options had trained over 1000 individuals from 144 organizations in 14 US states. Since each individual works with approximately 50 disabled clients, their services ultimately benefit approximately 60,000 disabled people each year. Their programs also enable community-based organizations to become more efficient with program dollars and staff resources, and be better prepared to assist more clients.

For more information, please visit www. optionsfoundation. org, or contact:

Lauri Shay

Program Manager

Options: A Benefits Training Foundation

415 398 2170 Phone

415 398 2179 Fax

Lshay@optionsfoundation. org

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PlanetShoes. com Adds Fashionable and Functional Sorel Footwear

PlanetShoes. com Adds Fashionable and Functional Sorel Footwear

Planet, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Sorel footwear to its excellent assortment of leading brands for Fall and Winter 2009 on PlanetShoes. com.

Waltham, MA (PRWEB) October 1, 2009

Planet, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Sorel footwear to its excellent assortment of leading brands for Fall and Winter 2009.

Sorel has always been around for cold, winter weather needs, but this is the first time the brand has gone all-weather with the debut of its fall collections. Sorel's new, fashionable footwear line-up includes styles for winter sports enthusiasts, urban commuters, families on the go and fashionistas who must brave fall and winter elements.

"Adding a well-known and well-regarded brand like Sorel to our shoe and boot lineup is a great thing for the site," explained Phil Meynard, President of Planet, Inc. "We're striving to offer everyone comfortable and stylish options for outdoor wear, whether we're working with a daily urban commuter or someone ready to trek all winter long. Sorel offers the technology, the features, the look and the value that make them a perfect PlanetShoes. com brand."

PlanetShoes. com is currently offering over 30 styles of functional and fashionable Sorel footwear for men, women and children online.

About Sorel
For more than 40 years, Sorel boots have been engineered to provide outstanding warmth, comfort and durability in the most extreme cold-weather conditions. They have accompanied explorers to the North Pole and earned a legendary reputation among winter outdoor enthusiasts as well as those who work outdoors in harsh winter conditions. While the brand's Caribou style remains a winter classic, Sorel now offers and exciting range of comfortable, luxurious, all-weather products that merge high-quality materials with outstanding design to produce durable, fashionable warmth. Sorel boots can be found in specialty outdoor stores, as well as upscale department and footwear stores around the world, reflecting growing appeal among discerning consumers who trek the most demanding urban jungles year-round. Sorel is a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear Company, based in Portland, Ore. For more information about Sorel, please visit www. sorel. com, www. facebook. com/sorel (http://www. facebook. com/sorel) or follow @SorelFootwear on Twitter.

About Planet Inc.
Planet, Inc. is an innovative lifestyle shoe retailer dedicated to selling the most comfortable and stylish shoes possible at value prices. Our flagship site found on the web at PlanetShoes. com specializes in active, comfortable, healthy, earth friendly shoes and products with a flare of fashion. Our product lines are ever expanding to bring our customer new fun footwear to choose from. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or an eco-friendly fashionista, we strive to offer the selection you want.

We look at affordability and value in pricing our products. Customer service and unique products are our calling card. Contact us directly at 1-888-818-SHOE (7463). Tweeting at: twitter. com/planetshoes

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Author Draws on Experience to Craft Practical Guides for Caring for Elderly Parents

Author Draws on Experience to Craft Practical Guides for Caring for Elderly Parents

Tonia Boterf, The Practical Expert, has written three books geared towards adult children caring for their aging parents

Augusta, ME (PRWEB) July 24, 2009

As parents grow older, it becomes increasingly important for their children to be prepared for health and wellness issues that may present themselves. Tonia Boterf learned this firsthand by caring for her mother who had Alzheimer's disease, her father and mother in-law who died of lung cancer. As The Practical Expert, she coaches people to help them through transitional periods of life - and her new series of books focuses on one of the most important transitions for everyday people.

The "Practical Guide" series of books contains useful and easy-to-implement ideas and information for people dealing with aging parent issues. Ms. Boterf uses her background as a licensed social worker, a holistic health practitioner and certified life coach and her life experiences to ease the difficulties that others face in dealing with aging parents and senior adults. The series is comprised of three books:
A Practical Guide to Identifying and Planning Home and Residential Needs, which offers tips and advice to assist your parents in living as independently as possible by learning how to assess a person's daily living activities skills accurately, ideas on how to modify things to promote independence and safety, understanding different types of living options and how to assess each type, important information for family discussions and knowledge, as well as helping them make an easy transition when that isn't possible anymore.

A Practical Guide to Depression in the Elderly helps you clearly define depression and recognize its many possible causes and symptoms in a quick and easy manner. Numerous ideas on how to prevent and/or diminish depression as a caregiver, family member or a friend that you can follow are included as well. It also includes a breakdown of various treatment options, including traditional medicine and natural treatments.

-A Practical Guide to Aging Parents and Nutrition shows you the many different possible reasons why an elderly person may not be eating a healthy diet and how to address and deal with the causes. A large number of practical and usable tips and suggestions are given to help find ways to encourage an elderly adult to want and be able to eat a more healthy diet and thus improve their health, at the same time are included. It also includes nutritional guidelines for senior adults and recipes for you to follow. 65% of all senior adults need to improve their nutrition in order to live a healthy and quality life, yet few books address the issue or give numerous helpful tips related to this problem, until now.

All three of these books can be purchased at http://www. toniaboterf. com (http://www. toniaboterf. com) and at The Practical Expert at http://www. thepracticalexpert. com (http://www. thepracticalexpert. com).

The Practical Expert offers a large variety of coaching service options and prices for individuals who are action-oriented and committed to overcoming transitional challenges and obstacles in their way. By partnering with you, the coach will help you stay motivated, focused and accountable, as the complex problem is clearly defined and manageable steps and solutions are identified for implementation and success.

Tonia Boterf is the chief expert at The Practical Expert and with over 25 years of coaching experience in life and small business issues. Ms. Boterf is a Licensed Social Worker, a Holistic Health Practitioner and Certified Life Coach. Ms. Boterf has received numerous awards and recommendations for her work and ability to handle complex and difficult situations. Tonia has also overcome many extremely challenging life circumstances which she uses in creative ways to assist others.

The Practical Expert provides Q&A by a professional on transitional life problems, life coaching for motivated and action-oriented people who are committed to achieving success, goals, or completing a project or challenge. The Practical Expert also offers numerous articles, products, reports, a blog and resources to help you get the answers you need without having to waste time searching the internet. The Practical Expert is continuing to grow in all aspects, so visit often or sign up for the free Practical Press e-mail newsletter.

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First Trace Names Albert Whipple VP of Sales

First Trace Names Albert Whipple VP of Sales

First Trace, Inc. , a leading provider of engineering document management, data unification and process management solutions, has announced that Albert Whipple has joined the company as the new Vice President of Sales. Whipple will lead First Trace in bringing the advanced Kinnosa suite of products and solutions to the engineering and enterprise marketplace. "Albert brings an entrepreneurial passion and decades of sales and marketing experience in high technology industries to our growing team," said Terry Simpson, President and CEO of First Trace. "We are extremely excited about bringing a dynamo of this caliber aboard to command our sales efforts."

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) March 18, 2008

First Trace, Inc.], a leading provider of engineering document management, data unification and process management solutions, has announced that Albert Whipple has joined the company as the new Vice President of Sales. Whipple will lead First Trace in bringing the advanced Kinnosa suite of products and solutions to the engineering and enterprise marketplace. "Albert brings an entrepreneurial passion and decades of sales and marketing experience in high technology industries to our growing team," said Terry Simpson, President and CEO of First Trace. "We are extremely excited about bringing a dynamo of this caliber aboard to command our sales efforts."

Albert Whipple has succeeded as a VP of Sales and Marketing and Director of Sales for a number of software, high technology, and project management firms including Informatics, Tektronix and Electronics for Imaging. Whipple has progressed his career and the business units he lead with a "no excuses" sales philosophy grounded in understanding customer needs and the best ROI case possible to meet those needs. His impact has been felt across a number of markets by employing core selling principles and a pragmatic sales approach that focuses on a clearly defined strategy.

At First Trace, Albert will focus on driving Kinnosa solutions into the engineering and enterprise marketplace and establishing Kinnosa as the de facto standard for document management solutions. The Kinnosa Enterprise System is an open, distributed, and affordable document management system that integrates with CAD products such as SolidWorks, Microstation, AutoCAD, as well as desktop tools MS Office and OpenOffice. Whipple has a responsibility for sales teams across North American and Europe handling both direct and indirect sales.

"Albert´s experience in directing sales teams, delivering multi-million dollar contracts, and developing market opportunities will cement First Trace as the market leader in software solutions for highly complex document management and process management requirements," said Terry Simpson. "We are looking for Albert to use his expertise to take control of our national and international customers and prospects to build on the success we have already achieved in delivering evolved solutions."

About First Trace
First Trace Incorporated is a responsive global provider of document management and data unification solutions for industries with complex technical and business information needs. First Trace has innovated the next leap forward in the evolution of document management with the only transparent document management, data unification, and collaborative solutions that leverage existing technology investments. Combining decades of high technology, manufacturing, and engineering experience, First Trace has customers worldwide across a range of industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, facilities management, energy, utilities, manufacturing, healthcare, as well as state and local governments. First Trace customers are some of the largest industry players and include Ford Motor Company, Lockheed Martin, Bombardier Aerospace, Mittal Steel, Georgia-Pacific, New York State Electric & Gas, Accuride, Mitchell International and Ineos Chemicals. To learn more about First Trace and the evolution of document management, visit www. FirstTrace. com or call +1 480.940.2393.

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