Lung Cancer Alliance Announces Results of National Survey Revealing Stigma, Pessimism Surrounding Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Alliance Announces Results of National Survey Revealing Stigma, Pessimism Surrounding Lung Cancer

Health marketers to receive education and help correct misperceptions highlighted by study during unique event

Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 26, 2010

A national survey announced recently by Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA), sheds more light on why support for people affected by lung cancer remains low. The poll indicates Americans are more likely to view lung cancer as "hopeless" and "untreatable" when compared with a diagnosis of breast or colon cancer. In addition, 26% of Americans believe lung cancer is largely "self-inflicted."

"Many believe that those impacted by lung cancer brought the disease on themselves. This is simply not true," said Laurie Fenton Ambrose, LCA President & CEO. "Over 77% of those diagnosed today either quit smoking decades ago or never smoked at all. The fact remains that regardless of smoking history, no one deserves lung cancer."

This survey was conducted to provide guidance to health marketers participating in a unique online and live learning experience, unNiched 2010. During unNiched 2010, participants will learn powerful collaboration and strategic marketing skills. In addition, attendees will apply their knowledge during an event-wide idea competition designed to help LCA correct misperceptions about lung cancer and encourage people to become involved in the movement to increase compassion and support for the disease.

"We believe unNiched 2010 will help us accelerate our ongoing efforts to combat the pervasive stigma and misinformation surrounding lung cancer," continued Fenton Ambrose. "We are confident participants will come up with creative and exciting concepts intended to enhance the work that LCA is already doing to alleviate stigma and further activate the lung cancer community."

The full results of this survey will be unveiled in November during the live portion of unNiched 2010. To download an executive summary of the study, please visit www. unniched. com/LungCancerPerceptions. pdf (http://www. unniched. com/LungCancerPerceptions. pdf). Learn more about unNiched 2010 by visiting www. unniched. com (http://www. unniched. com).

Lung Cancer Alliance, www. lungcanceralliance. org (http://www. lungcanceralliance. org), is the only national non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to patient support and advocacy for those living with or at risk for lung cancer. Lung Cancer Alliance is committed to leading the movement to reverse decades of stigma and neglect by empowering those with or at risk for the disease, elevating awareness and changing health policy.

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DC Web Design Company Blue Water Media Exposes a New Ballston-Common Mall

DC Web Design Company Blue Water Media Exposes a New Ballston-Common Mall

Blue Water Media www. bluewatermedia. com partnered with Ballston Common Mall to use their award-winning website design and marketing skills to unveil the newly redesigned web site www. ballston-common. com, one of the premier shopping malls in the Washington, DC area.

Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) July 31, 2005

Ballston Common Mall www. ballston-common. com came to Blue Water Media www. bluewatermedia. com looking to modernize their commercial online image, as well as make their site easier to navigate. They needed a total reconstruction of their website featuring 119 stores, 15 eateries, movie theatre, and sport and health club. The Mall wanted to highlight the wide selection of stores, the friendly shopping atmosphere, and the variety of services they provide for customers including tour bus services, gift certificates, lottery tickets, and handicap accessibility.

Blue Water Media enthusiastically stepped up to the challenge, providing an entirely new look to the website introducing user-friendly options and brightly colored pictures to accurately portray the character of the mall. Blue Water Media www. bluewatermedia. com developed new services available to visitors including a navigational online shopping Mall directory and store listings, traveling instructions, and up to the minute movie listings. They also created an online space where Ballston Common Mall www. ballston-common. com could post upcoming special events and alert viewers of current news.

Blue Water Media www. bluewatermedia. com worked with Ballston Common Mall www. ballston-common. com in the marketing, design, and support of their website. With its progressive strategies, Blue Water Media www. bluewatermedia. com used innovative methods of website analysis and search optimization to best tailor to its clientsÂ’ needs and to increase web site exposure and traffic overall.

Blue Water Media www. bluewatermedia. com delivers the cutting edge in website expertise and creates exceptional online experiences for local businesses as well as national Fortune 1000 companies. Guided by a seasoned team of in-house DC web designers, Blue Water Media www. bluewatermedia. com delivers website visuals that leverage both form and function, conveying the client intelligently while reaching the audience effectively. Driven by progressive methods of website analysis, search engine optimization, online advertising and conventional marketing, they shape sophisticated marketing strategies that are tailored to each companyÂ’s distinct needs. Blue Water Media www. bluewatermedia. com is dedicated to providing high-quality traffic and increased online visibility for their clients.

To find a directory of the stores located in the mall, we encourage you to visit www. ballston-common. com. For a list of Ballston Commons restaurants, check out www. ballston-common. com.

To learn more about the Washington, DC website designers, please visit www. bluewatermedia. com.

Blue Water Media

Www. bluewatermedia. com

Contact: Miya Taguchi

Phone: (202) 861-0000

Marketing@Bluewatermedia. com 

Ballston Malls

Www. ballston-common. com.

Contact: Selina Tolentino

Phone: (703) 243-6346

SelinaTolentino@forestcity. net

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Seneca Partners with CTERA Networks on Hybrid Cloud Storage and Data Protection

Seneca Partners with CTERA Networks on Hybrid Cloud Storage and Data Protection

Seneca offers CTERA Networks' award-winning solutions & private-branded cloud services to resellers

Syracuse, NY and Petach Tikva, Israel (PRWEB) August 9, 2010

Seneca, a leader in innovative technology solutions, and CTERA Networks, an innovator in hybrid cloud storage and data protection, today announced that Seneca will distribute CTERA's Cloud Attached Storage® appliances and offer branded cloud services using CTERA's platform.

Cloud Attached Storage is a hybrid solution that combines fast local network storage with off-site cloud storage, cloud backup and remote access. Managed via the CTERA Portal™, the comprehensive solution makes it easy to launch branded cloud-based storage and data protection services that work seamlessly with the CTERA appliances. The cloud storage market is forecasted to triple itself over the next three years, and CTERA's approach allows for quick, painless adoption with no change to existing networks and systems.

"Our new collaboration with CTERA Networks provides our reseller community real choice when offering their Small/Medium Business (SMB) and SOHO customers fast, reliable and economical managed backup and storage solutions," said Paul Hayes, director of strategic initiatives for Seneca. "It will allow us to introduce resellers to the world of managed cloud services with minimal investment, providing recurring revenues and tremendous growth potential."

"By joining forces with Seneca we now have access to thousands of new resellers, significantly increasing our reach in North America," said Don Fuller, director of channel sales at CTERA Networks. "Seneca and its partners have recognized the opportunity in managed data protection and storage solutions, and CTERA's technology will allow them to capitalize on this opportunity with the most comprehensive and cost-effective solution in the market."

Capitalizing on Growth in Storage Needs and Cloud Computing

Under the new partnership, Seneca will distribute CTERA's award-winning appliances, including the CloudPlug™ and C200™, recently named by CRN as one of the "top 10 systems and peripherals the midmarket needs right now."

The CTERA C200 is the optimal solution for small businesses and branch offices that need to share files, synchronize folders across their network, gain access to files from anywhere and have a secure, transparent and disaster-proof backup of their critical data.

Ideal for teleworkers and SOHO, the CTERA CloudPlug is an elegant solution for file sharing, data backup and remote access. The small-footprint CloudPlug converts any external USB/eSATA drive into a powerful NAS appliance with integrated cloud services.

Seneca-affiliated resellers will now be able to offer managed cloud storage, backup and remote access services to their existing customer base within minutes. With the CTERA Portal, run by Seneca, and offered as Software as a Service (SaaS), resellers will be able to remotely monitor and control customer storage appliances, offer their own-branded cloud backup services, send monthly reports, and invoice their customers on a recurring basis.

Using the combination of on-premises managed appliances and easy-to-run cloud services; CTERA provides the most complete, cost-effective solution for SMB storage and data protection, allowing businesses to benefit from:
 Comprehensive Data Protection - The CTERA solution protects data on the network, along with servers, desktops and laptops, against accidental loss or damage. The combination of local and off-site backup provides disaster recovery and immediate restore capabilities.  Reduced IT Overhead - CTERA's Cloud Attached Storage combines local and cloud storage, backup, file sharing and remote access in a single solution, doing away with backup tapes, dedicated servers and separate solutions for backup. All aspects of the solution are remotely managed and fully automated, allowing organizations to focus on their business and reduce IT costs.  Ironclad Security - All data is encrypted using strong 256-bit AES hardware encryption before being sent to the cloud, and access is controlled with password-protection and authentication mechanisms.  Fast Performance - Thanks to the local network appliance, advanced de-duplication and bandwidth optimization, users experience local network speeds even as their data is being backed up to the cloud.  Ease of Use - Accessed using a standard web browser from anywhere, the CTERA user interface makes it easy to set up automated tasks, share and synchronize files and folders, run backups and restore from backup either to the CTERA appliance or to any PC.

For more information on CTERA Networks solutions from Seneca, contact Louis Zamora, at louisz (at) senecadata (dot) com or 888-843-7440.

About Seneca Data
Seneca is a premier U. S.-based custom system manufacturer and value-added technology distributor with over 30 years of experience. Through a commitment to the total technology lifecycle, Seneca delivers scalable solutions backed by a complete service offering. Proven engineering and manufacturing expertise make Seneca the trusted source for VARs, OEMs and ISVs looking to shorten time to market and decrease project risk. Seneca's expertise can be seen in the well-recognized Nexlink® brand of custom-built desktops, notebooks, servers and storage devices. Nexlink® products consistently offer performance, quality, and reliability to Business, Government, Education, Healthcare, Enthusiast, and OEM customers nationwide. For more information, visit www. senecadata. com.

Seneca. Creating and partnering throughout the technology lifecycle.

About CTERA Networks
CTERA™ Networks revolutionizes storage and data protection for SMBs and branch offices with Cloud Attached Storage®, a hybrid solution that combines secure cloud storage services with on-premises storage appliances for a seamless user experience. CTERA provides a cloud services platform that enables service providers and IT resellers to quickly deliver cloud storage, hybrid local/offsite backup and data protection as managed services to their customers. For more information, visit www. ctera. com.

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Barkin' big news! Polar Pups, formerly Chilly Dawg, with great new pooch-approved name!

Barkin' big news! Polar Pups, formerly Chilly Dawg, with great new pooch-approved name!

Polar Pups, formerly Chilly Dawg, has a great new name for the same great all natural frozen treats for dogs!

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 8, 2006

Incomparable and unequaled, Polar Pups, formerly sold across America as Chilly Dawg, is serving up the same fantastic all natural frozen treats that our four-legged friends love to eat under its new, pooch-approved name!

As soon as the lid is off the generous 4 oz. reseal-able cup, you and your best friend will recognize the consistent fabulous flavors we’ve created just for your dog when we began making frozen treats in 2004: Barkin' Apple, Berry Bite, Puppy Nutter, and Beggin’ Banana. Each of our Polar Pups is lovingly made with a puree of fresh fruit or our homemade peanut butter then blended with a touch of healthy soy milk. Unsurpassed, these extraordinary treats can be found around Chicagoland and across America in specialty pet supply stores.

“Parents of Pups,” accept no imitators! Your pooch deserve the best…an all-natural treat, taste tested by our own furry kids and enjoyed by thousands of happy, tail-wagging dogs.

Dogs don’t read our label but have given a million licks of approval to Polar Pups!

Visit www. polar-pups. com for more information and the hottest updates!

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Brain Damage Due to Over Medication from Anesthesia Exposed by Newly Launched Non-Profit Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation

Brain Damage Due to Over Medication from Anesthesia Exposed by Newly Launched Non-Profit Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation

Too much anesthesia can result in death or worse - brain damage - reports newly created non-profit organization Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation. As a critical alternative to routine over medication, Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation promotes the use of brain monitors, undercutting Big Pharma's financial gain.

Corona del Mar, CA (PRWEB) May 12, 2009 -

Death isn't always the biggest danger of too much anesthesia (http://www. goldilocksanesthesiafoundation. org/), says Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation. Brain damage (http://www. goldilocksanesthesiafoundation. org/) is also a hazard for patients undergoing surgery when a brain monitor is not used by the anesthesiologist, reveals the recently formed non-profit organization.

There is major and minor surgery, but every anesthesia is major. The patient's brain is at risk every time consciousness is surrendered.

Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation was launched by Barry L. Friedberg, MD, the top international authority in anesthesia for cosmetic surgery, in order to expose the avoidable dangers of too much anesthesia (http://www. goldilocksanesthesiafoundation. org/) and to counter Big Pharma's (http://www. sciencedaily. com/releases/2008/01/080105140107.htm) financial interest in acute over medication.

Big Pharma profits are generated through drug sales. More sales mean more profits," Friedberg explains. "The use of brain activity monitors has been shown to reduce drug usage to a lesser, yet appropriate, amount for good quality anesthesia."

As reported in the April issue of 'Anesthesiology' - the official journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) - anesthesia over medication kills one person every day.

Friedberg attributes avoidable deaths, variable degrees of temporary mental impairment, and cases of lingering brain damage (http://www. goldilocksanesthesiafoundation. org/) to anesthesiologists continuing to measure the wrong thing; i. e. changes in vital signs, now known to be inaccurate indicators of brain response to anesthesia.

"The brain is the target for anesthesia," says Friedberg, a leading expert in the field of anesthesiology for the past 12 years. "It's critical for the brain to be measured with a brain activity monitor; however, most anesthesiologists are not doing this."

The current generation of brain activity monitors gained FDA approval in 1996 and has enabled anesthesiologists to avoid the practice of routine anesthesia over medication.

Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation maintains that anesthesiologists are discouraged from using brain monitors because the ASA and its sponsored organizations like the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (http://www. faer. org/sponsors/index. html (http://www. faer. org/sponsors/index. html)]), the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (http://www. apsf. org/sponsors/ (http://www. apsf. org/sponsors/)]), and others receive substantial funding directly from pharmaceutical companies.

"There is an obvious disincentive for the ASA and its sponsored organizations to encourage the use of brain activity monitoring," Friedberg says. "Less drug use would translate to less drug sales and profits along with a diminished capacity to continue to provide the same level of support (i. e. money) from Big Pharma to the ASA and their sponsored organizations."

So, how can a patient know if a brain monitor will be used during surgery? By insisting that their anesthesia provider uses one.

Says Friedberg, "If the answer is 'no,' tell them you will find a hospital or surgicenter that does brain monitoring with anesthesia. Taking a firm stand will get attention and as a result, more facilities will use brain monitoring with anesthesia."

According to the non-profit Foundation, public awareness of the serious risks of anesthesia without brain monitoring is the first step.

"Americans must be their own brain safety advocates by insisting on a brain activity monitor with anesthesia. Otherwise, they will be routinely over medicated. Aging Baby Boomers and Medicare-aged Americans, particularly those with diseases in addition to their surgical problems, are especially sensitive to over medication risks. Those risks include pseudo-Alzheimer's, seizures, delirium, increased inflammatory response, possible cancer recurrence, brain damage, variable degrees of mental impairment, and even death," says Friedberg.

Disclaimer: Dr. Friedberg has no financial involvement with any maker of brain activity monitors.

About Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation:
Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to educate Americans about the public health risk of anesthesia over medication and the value of brain activity monitors.

'Goldilocks anesthesia' is not 'too much' (or 'too little') but just the right amount. Too much is detrimental to the brain. The only way to get 'the right amount' is by measuring patient's brain responses with a brain monitor.

Goldilocks Anesthesia Foundation supports research demonstrating the negative effects of too much anesthesia.

For more information on avoiding anesthesia over medication that can lead to brain damage and death, please visit www. GoldilocksAnesthesiaFoundation. org.

Media contact:
Barry L. Friedberg
+1-949-233-8845

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Dale Carnegie Training on Conquering Workplace Stress

Dale Carnegie Training on Conquering Workplace Stress

Dale Carnegie Training India, is organizing a day-long workshop on “How To Conquer Workplace Stress” at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Apollo Bunder, on April 7th 2004.

Mumbai (PRWEB) March 24, 2004

Dale Carnegie Training India, is organizing a day-long workshop on “How To Conquer Workplace Stress” at the Taj Mahal Hotel, Apollo Bunder, on April 7th 2004.

The workshop is designed for individuals who feel that stress is interfering with their ability to reach their full career potential especially executives, managers and supervisors, who want to increase productivity by creating a less stressful work environment.

Participants would be trained proven methods to eliminate their business worries. The workshop will train participants on ways to implement strategies to reduce fatigue caused by stress; rank priorities to erase the anxiety caused by everything being “important”; make quick effective decisions with a tested “magic formula”; cultivate a positive mental attitude; block out stress and stay focused using “day - tight compartments”

The workshop will also address issues on how to juggle multiple projects without losing it; understand the difference between positive and negative stress; create a healthy work/family balance; stay calm in conflict situations; eliminate “worry time” to add a productive extra hour to every day and most importantly break the worry habit before it breaks you.

Http://india. dalecarnegie. com/LSFind. jsp? SID=440100&orderby=date (http://india. dalecarnegie. com/LSFind. jsp? SID=440100&orderby=date)

Educating Angels

Educating Angels

Pima Medical Institute, 3350 E. Grant Road, Suite 200 is educating angels according to a recent Hispanic Heritage television show that recently aired in Tucson. The program featured Alexandria Cordoba, a PMI student who is going through the Respiratory Therapist program.

(PRWEB) December 25, 2004

Pima Medical Institute, 3350 E. Grant Road, Suite 200 is educating angels according to a recent Hispanic Heritage television show that recently aired in Tucson. The program featured Alexandria Cordoba, a PMI student who is going through the Respiratory Therapist program. Cordoba discussed her “calling” to help people’s lives by pursuing an education in the medical field, and about the caring and family atmosphere of the medical career college itself. Carlos Flores, director of admissions discussed the opportunities in the medical field and how PMI prepares students for a successful career in this rapidly-growing area.

Hispanic Heritage Inc offers an incredible source of information for local Latinos and Latinas using television shows, local events and a community outreach program. The company is in their first phase of a major push to reach English-speaking Hispanics in the Tucson area. The new company is run by TV news anchor Valerie Cavazos. Compact disks of the show are available by contacting 520-579-0279.

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

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

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