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Sunday, August 31, 2003

Gael Announce Partner Opportunity in US Aviation Market

Gael Ltd today announce a partnership opportunity in the US aviation market as part of the continuing expansion of their global Partner Program.

(PRWEB) February 25, 2010

Gael Ltd (http://www. gaelquality. com) today announce a partnership opportunity in the US aviation market as part of the continuing expansion of their global Partner Program.

The Partner Program (http://www. gaelquality. com/partners-partner-program. asp) has successfully developed partnerships around the world in taking Gael's Q-Pulse solution to markets that include aviation, healthcare and life sciences and manufacturing and services.

Gael Ltd are the developers of Q-Pulse, an integrated management solution that supports key compliance activities such as Audit Management, Document Management and Occurrence Reporting, in regulatory environments that include SMS, IOSA, ASAP, Part 145 and Part 147.

'Due to our continuing growth and our commitment to the global aviation industry, we're enhancing our presence in the US aviation market,' explains Donald Maciver, Gael's Chairman.

'To this end, we're currently looking for partners with experience in aviation compliance management to give us greater flexibility in meeting the needs of this marketplace.'

Part of the Q-Pulse partner program, Quality America is a trusted partner of Gael Ltd and
Reseller of Q-Pulse in North America since 1995.

'In meeting the needs of our customers, we realized the advantages of partnering with an existing software provider, and we've now been partnered with Gael for more than 15 years,' says Paul Keller, Vice President at Quality America.

'Q-Pulse has allowed Quality America to satisfy the overall needs of our customers, and has constituted about a third of our overall business, which in 2008 resulted in revenue of more than $1M.'

With a wide range of models to allow each partner to choose a level of engagement that is right for them, the Program enables partners to grow their business by complementing their existing offerings with the Q-Pulse solution.

As Safety Audit Manager at Emirates, Malcolm Harbron uses Q-Pulse to manage internal and external audits, evaluations and inspections.

'Q-Pulse is probably the closest to a one-stop QMS solution that any software supplier has achieved,' says Malcolm. 'It's a sound solution for those wanting to streamline existing systems, as well as an ideal off-the-shelf starter pack for any new airline.'

For further information please contact Steven Cespedes, Partner Manager at Gael Ltd, or telephone +44 (0) 1355 593400.

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Friday, August 29, 2003

To Asia Transpacific Journeys, Luxury Means Providing Experiences Beyond What the Guidebooks Say

In-depth cultural explorations equate to highest end value to some travelers.

Barnard, VT (PRWEB) May 17, 2006

BOULDER, CO May 17, 2006 -– Individuals have different expectations of luxury when it comes to vacation travel. For some it’s highest possible thread counts and staff waiting to be in service outside a guest room door. For others luxury means leaving no stone unturned regarding the possibilities of learning about a new culture, about experiences that go far beyond the expectations of guidebooks to delve into the heart and soul of a country.

That’s when a company such as Asia Transpacific Journeys (ATJ) comes into play. After 18 years of exploring Asia from the perspective of how to awe and amaze its travelers, ATJ’s Fall 2006 departures to China, Burma, India, Bhutan, Indochina and Thailand include elements such as festivals, visiting locals in their own homes, detailed studies of flora and fauna, and much more.

“Exploration and in-depth interpretation are what set us apart. However, our sophisticated travelers also enjoy the crème de la crème of meals and lodgings,” says Marilyn Staff, CEO, who notes that ATJ can also arrange Custom Journeys to these and other Asian destinations.

ATJ’s Fall 2006 Small Group Trip departures of up to 16 passengers include:

Oct. 4, 20 days CHINA BEYOND THE WALL

Explore the great metropolises of Beijing and Shanghai, trek on a section of the Great Wall with no one else in site, see the Terracotta Warriors in Xian, visit a research center near Chengdu where giant pandas are studied, and take a Yangtze River cruise. This pioneering mix of cultural, historical and natural sites most fully captures China in all its amazing complexity. Land cost per person of $6,995 includes expert tour leadership, insurance, and superb accommodations.

Oct. 7 and Nov. 25, 22 days, PASSAGE TO INDOCHINA (VIETNAM, LAOS, CAMBODIA)

Think Catherine Deneuve in Indochine. The exquisite French colonial architecture of Hanoi, Saigon’s markets, the textiles of Vientiane, the glittering golden city of Luang Prabang, and Angkor Wat—Asia’s archaeological equivalent of the pyramids—combine with elephant excursions to create the definitive journey to this corner of the world. Land cost per person of $7,395 includes expert tour leadership, insurance, and elegant accommodations.

Oct. 15 and Nov. 5, 16 days BURMA, LAND OF THE GOLDEN PAGODA

Float down the languid Irrawaddy River, overnighting on a classic, restored colonial-era river barge, then journey by rail, car, horse cart and foot to explore golden pagodas, exotic markets and tribal villages. Considered the hands-down Burma experts in the industry, ATJ offers the definitive journey to this enchanting land. Land cost per person of $4,395 includes expert tour leadership, insurance, and exceptional accommodations.

Oct. 22, 17 days TREASURIES OF INDIA, FESTIVALS, TEMPLES & TIGERS

Experience the fabled Pushkar Camel Fair (October) or the untouristed Jaisalmer Desert Fair (January) then delve deep into a culture that invented algebra and created massive fortresses of red sandstone—where women in saris of butterfly colors draw water from the village well. Explore a national park for a glimpse of the Bengal tiger, wild boar, jackal, Indian bison and more. This itinerary focuses on the treasures of Rajasthan then gets its finger on India’s spiritual pulse at Varanasi, and culminates in a visit to the wondrous Taj Mahal. Land cost per person starts at $6,795 and includes expert tour leadership, insurance, and overnights in restored maharaja’s palaces.

Oct. 26, 14 days BHUTAN INSIDE THE DRAGON KINGDOM

Nestled deep in the Himalayas, Bhutan is the last intact Buddhist Himalayan kingdom and one of the few populated places on the earth to enjoy a pristinely healthy environment—perhaps because it was isolated from the world until 30 years ago. This journey visits monasteries, farms and cultural centers, and culminates in the spectacular Jakar Tscechu festival in remote central Bhutan, the destination for only 20% of Bhutan’s 8,000 annual visitors. Land cost per person of $5,595 includes expert tour leadership, insurance, and beautiful accommodations in traditional style.

Oct. 27, 14 days, ROYAL THAILAND

This superlative journey celebrates Loy Krathong, Thailand’s magical festival of light and water. Explore Bangkok by long tail boat; ride on bamboo rafts down rivers and atop elephants through hill-tribe villages. Visit Ayutthaya, the former imperial capital and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a remote Burmese border town, Golden Triangle tribes, and the stunning world-class beaches of Phuket. Land cost per person of $4,895 includes expert tour leadership, insurance, and stunning accommodations.

Included in the per person rate on all Small Group Trips are accommodations, nearly all meals, transfers, visa fees, tips, entrance fees, medical and emergency insurance and a comprehensive pre-departure packet. ATJ can also arrange Custom Journeys to these and other Asian destinations. ATJ can also arrange international air through its in-house air department.

Asia Transpacific Journeys has been crafting customized private journeys and small group trips to the Asia/Pacific region since 1987.

Says CEO Downing Staff: “Our intimate, in-depth style promotes cross-cultural understanding, encourages environmental sustainability, and fulfills long-held personal dreams.” She notes that ATJ’S regional expertise also makes ATJ the operator of choice for dozens of America’s most demanding universities and museums.

For 2006 ATJ’s ever-expanding itineraries of 18 Small Group trips and Custom Journeys encompasses 20 countries in North Asia, South Asia, SE Asia and the Pacific. Some trips also support global conservation and cultural preservation. ATJ’s own non-profit Asia Transpacific Foundation, established in 1998, works with rural Asian communities to provide clean drinking water through locally made ceramic water filters.

For more information please see www. asiatranspacific. com or call toll free 800-642-2742.

Press contact: Sara Widness

802 234 6704

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Thursday, August 28, 2003

NEW PRODUCT RELEASE - UNIBEX ADVANCES COLLABORATIVE COMMERCE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES

(PRWEB) March 6, 2001

WASHINGTON, D. C. Â– February 28, 2001 Â– Unibex, Inc., a provider of electronic marketplace infrastructure for online business communities, today announced the availability of the Unibex Private Commerce Network (PCN). This new comprehensive, cost-effective and secure e-commerce platform lets manufacturers and suppliers set Â“one-to-oneÂ” pricing, allowing secure online negotiation and management of contracts. The product is designed primarily for mid-market manufacturers and suppliers. However, the PCN is compatible with the Unibex private exchange products and can be used by larger firms as a Â“point-of-entryÂ” for launching a total buy - or sell-side solution.

The PCN gives manufacturers and suppliers a password-protected, secure online environment that lets them create custom views of their products, services and pricing unique to each buyer. The PCN also includes the comprehensive e-commerce builder tools to create websites and virtual trade booths and to help sellers quickly and efficiently update their online catalogs.

Companies deploying a Private Commerce Network can:

O Create customized views of their product catalog offerings that are unique to each purchaser and compliant with negotiated contracts

O Negotiate contracts online

O Send and receive orders online

O Encourage customer loyalty, repeat business and increased sales by automating the product reordering process

O Improve efficiency and reduce costs of order fulfillment by eliminating manual work and errors through automation of processing and compliance

O Quickly update or change product catalog information

O Reduce costs associated with maintaining paper catalogs

O Access other Unibex and third-party marketplaces

The PCN includes collaboration tools for pricing, negotiation, and relationship and order management:

O The Pricing Organizer lets the PCN owner to set catalog pricing on an individual customer basis, for a group of customers or based on volume discounts. This capability gives a sales team the complete flexibility to negotiate and establish one-to-one pricing relationships with each customer, distributor or reseller.

O The Negotiation Manager lets new or existing customers negotiate directly from the online catalog. They can negotiate pricing, product specifications, payment terms and methods of delivery. Contract documents can be attached and coordinated online, and both parties can view a complete history of the negotiation process.

O The Relationship Manager allows the PCN owner to communicate specific offers or messages. The PCN Order Manager lets the PCN owner approve, modify and manage the entire ordering process online.

O The Order manager can also generate and transmit customer invoices.

The Private Commerce Network can be implemented in a matter of weeks, depending on the complexity of the company catalog. Companies can purchase the PCN as an ASP service based on the size of the online product catalog. The other elements of the PCN price include the costs to create the online catalog and to set-up and implement the commerce / supplier network.

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About Unibex, Inc.

Unibex provides software infrastructure and services to build open, scalable private e-commerce marketplaces. These marketplaces are all created with the Unibex Collaborative Commerce PlatformÂ™. This Platform has two major components: software tools to build e-marketplaces and to access e-services, as well as a collaborative work environment to manage existing and new business relationships over the Internet. The Unibex Platform currently powers 12 e-marketplaces in industries such as manufacturing, health and fitness, consumer package goods and telecommunications. For more information about Unibex, or to contact a Unibex sales representative, call 1-877-7UNIBEX (1-877-786-4239), extension 4, or visit the companyÂ’s web site at www. unibex. com.

Wednesday, August 27, 2003

DPA to Pamper Stars, Nominees and Presenters the Week of the Golden Globes 2010

Nathalie Dubois-Sissoko and DPA are back in Beverly Hills at the Peninsula Hotel with the newest and hippest brands for a fresh gifting lounge

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 12, 2010

DPA is returning to the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills to produce the "DPA gifting lounge" offering celebrities, nominees, and presenters, amazing new products and fantastic services.

Even if the DPA gift suite is open to female and male Golden Globe nominees, the event would be first of all a paradise for women.

Recreating a fashion studio in one of the suites, DPA will introduce to her guests, whatever is the best or the most original in the fashion industry: luxury Brazilian Barbara Bela's Evening dresses, with plenty of ultra sophisticated embroidered pieces. They are unique creations, made with first class imported materials, using the most fine fabric techniques with a high level quality. Eva Varro, favorite of stars such as Eva Longoria or Angela Basset in Hollywood will be back with its fabulous designs, offering some of its new looks for spring2010. Canadian Sodaliscious (hit of L'Oreal Fashion week runways) will gift some new couture gowns, Marchon, always present worldwide in DPA most prestigious gift lounges, will launch Diane Von Furstenberg sunglasses for women, Tucker Paisley fabulous bags, Fall 2009 fashion week success' Tristan and Trista will have a selection of leather pieces, and sexy Toronto's Starkers! Corsetry will offer one-of-a-kind corsets.

Ginger McGann couture jewellery, Micalla, an extra exclusive line of precious, natural stones sourced from all over the globes, and Geisha fabulous couture headbands will add to the spices of the Fashion studio suite.

In the second suite, the Spa will feature some of the best of beauty treatments. SPHATIKA will come back with a small version of their NY spa, offering mini treatments on site as well as great traveling kits, featuring the Sphatika skincare line, with elixir of quartz crystal, to take home. The Massage Express will install for the three days massages tables and on site luxury massages for the pleasure of the DPA guests. This year as well, stars will be offered $1500 luxury gift boxes from Natura Bisse skincare Diamond Collection. Also present in the SPA area, are Kerstin Florian skincare, Brazilian Blowout the only professional smoothing treatment that improves the health of the hair, Sisley cosmetics botanical make up, Anastasia Beverly Hills, lash conditioner MD lash factor, and Nettie Davis manicurist. Nathalie Dubois is very proud to introduce to her guests, CHARLIE en particulier from Paris, who will offer to the DPA guests relooking sessions, similar to the ones offered to stars such as Catherine Deneuve or Isabelle Adjani in the past.

One of the highlights of the DPA event would be a stay in Tahiti, French Polynesia, provided by the two most exclusive resorts of French Polynesia: LE TAHAA private island and spa and the St Regis Bora Bora. Selected guest will receive an invitation to stay in both these resorts.
Also featured in the DPA gift lounge are the Berry company, Me and Goji, Food matters, Good luck horse shoes, Rootote, the Hollywood Reporter, Nature baby, Garrett popcorn, Kara Wily Pilates, Volvic, Steaz, Bird Pick tea and herb, Cabana Cachaca, St Germain, Crystalhead, Little Spoon desserts, Blue horse, Royal blush, Chokolinis, and Cloud b

The gift lounge will be set up in exclusive three suites of the Peninsula Beverly Hills and opened to guests January 14th to 16th, 2010, 10am to 6pm. The lounge is expected to welcome many A-list celebrities from the movie and TV worlds.

About DPA
A veteran in the production of star-studded events, Nathalie Dubois, President and CEO of DPA, has proven herself to be exceptionally innovative and successful in the realm of celebrity gift suites. With six major suites in the past year alone, Nathalie Dubois and DPA have become an intricate part of almost every major award show worldwide. Originally from France, Nathalie Dubois attributes her success in part to her world travels and the exotic cultural influences of the products she picks for her unique gift suites. "Celebrities want new and exciting products -- products that are exotic. They don't just want the same thing at every suite," says Nathalie Dubois. With products, designers and treatments from all over the globe, Nathalie Dubois puts on the best show in town.

PAST ATTENDEES OD DPA GIFTING LOUNGES: Queen Latifah, Charlize Theron, Richard Gere, Sharon Stone, Angela Basset, Rachel Bilson, Eva Longoria Parker, Morgan Freeman, Terrance Howard, Catherine Deneuve, Spike Lee, Vanessa Williams, Kate Walsh, Paula Abdul, Eric Roberts, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jennifer Hudson, Scarlet Johansson…

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Monday, August 25, 2003

Community Marketing Distributor Announces Appointment of Company's Newest Assistant Manager

California-based The Landers Group has recognized Ivan Saavedra as its newest assistant manager.

Sherman Oaks, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2007

California-based referral marketing distributor, The Landers Group, announces the appointment of Ivan Saavedra as its newest Assistant Manager. Since joining The Landers Group in January of 2006, Ivan has helped to mentor and develop 12 other individuals in the office. Ivan's team is responsible for generating nearly $20,000 in weekly sales within The Landers Group, and he is also responsible for overseeing the entire "Compliance for Less" division within the office. This new division, which is responsible for providing the safety posters businesses are required to display by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), was first started in April of 2006 and has been a primary factor in the office's overall growth.

As the newest Assistant Manager to The Landers Group, Ivan will now be responsible managing the inner workings of the office and taking on a larger role in developing personnel and making long-term team decisions. He will also become involved with the regional development of the company's marketing plans and strategies, specifically focusing on the Inland Empire region of California, where Ivan is scheduled to open another office in May.

"Since joining our team, Ivan has truly proven to be a leader in the field and throughout the office as a whole. His work ethic is a motivator to the entire office and we're so proud to be able to recognize him as our newest Assistant Manager," said Matt Kelly, CEO of The Landers Group.

With the support of Ivan and a team of professionally-trained Distributors, The Landers Group continues to support local businesses through targeted community outreach programs that help drive sales while generating overall awareness throughout the metroplex.

Whether distributing on behalf of popular area restaurants, car care brands or local professional sports teams, The Landers Group brings together local merchants and community members by making it possible for consumers to do more of the things they enjoy for less than they thought possible. This unique community marketing network allows consumers to get more out of life through one-of-a-kind value offers while helping businesses connect with their customers face-to-face.

As an authorized Distributor of referral marketing leader, Smart Circle International, The Landers Group builds upon a proven marketing approach that has helped national and international consumer brands - from Pizza Hut to the Los Angeles Dodgers - significantly increase their business. Customized consumer promotions offered in the form of professionally-produced Smart Cards, build traffic by increasing frequency, filling unused capacity during off-peak periods and prospecting brand new customers.

In addition to supporting its advertising partners, The Landers Group provides a ground floor opportunity for its professionally trained field representatives to become involved in the direct sales business and reach consumers on behalf of respected international brands and local favorites. The company's business model continues to afford opportunities for full-time distributors to sell popular products that consumers already connect with, directly to them at home and work.

About THE LANDERS GROUP
Established in 2000, The Landers Group is an authorized distributor of Smart Circle Cards™, a product of Smart Circle International - the dominant force in referral marketing worldwide. More information about Smart Circle International is available at www. smartcircleinternational. com. To speak to a Landers Group representative, please contact Matt Kelly at (818) 907-7049 or visit us at www. thelandersgroupinc. com.

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Shopatron Supports Charity and Great Triathlon Brands

Shopatron executives set to participate in the Wildflower Triathlon to benefit Lifewater International

San Luis Obispo, CA (Vocus) April 2, 2010

Shopatron, the leading provider of retail-integrated eCommerce, announced today that three executives will be taking part in the Wildflower Triathlon as “Team Lifewater 0.5.” They will be participating to raise funds for Lifewater International (http://www. lifewater. org/), a non-profit organization committed to providing safe drinking water and adequate sanitation for communities in developing countries.

Shopatron is located in San Luis Obispo, California, an area renowned for its beautiful weather and healthy lifestyle, where exercise can be a regular part of the workday. A typical lunch break can involve a 20-mile bike ride through quiet county roads.

The Wildflower Triathlon takes place in the region, at Lake San Antonio from April 30 to May 2, 2010. Shopatron will be represented in the Long Course event by Brian Clausen, Senior VP of eCommerce (running), Mark Grondin, Senior VP of Marketing (cycling) and Brad Rubin, VP of Operations (swimming). Brian, Mark and Brad all train and will compete in gear from various Shopatron clients, including Zoot (K2 Sports), 2XU, Quintana Roo, Sugoi, Cannondale and Louis Garneau apparel, Mizuno and Brooks footwear, Aqua Sphere goggles, Ritchey, Cane Creek and Tri-Flo bike components and Thule transportation equipment.

According to USA Triathlon (USAT), multi-sport participation in the United States is at an all-time high, and Shopatron is seeing similar growth from client triathlon brands. Triathlon-related brands have produced 45% more sales in the last year on the Shopatron network, with a 49% increase in unique customers.

“We use Shopatron for several reasons” stated Matt Burdick of K2 Sports. “They have a thorough understanding of eCommerce for brands and they understand our industry. And Shopatron constantly works with us to improve our retail relationships, which allows us to sell more of our products to their benefit. This is important to us as K2 Sports continues to launch brands on the Shopatron platform.”

“Our goal has always been to help our manufacturers sell more,” said Ed Stevens, Founder and CEO of Shopatron. “We currently have over 5,000 retailers on the Shopatron platform in the sporting goods industry that can fulfill orders for our great triathlon brands. As the demand for product increases and online sales go up, retailers stock more to service both online and in store orders. This is a win-win for everyone, even the customer, who ultimately gets more product availability in their local store”

Those interested in supporting Shopatron’s Team Lifewater 0.5 can contribute to the effort at http://www. firstgiving. com/lifewater05 (http://www. firstgiving. com/lifewater05). Lifewater is hoping to fund four water wells, helping thousands of people, through sponsorships in this year’s Wildflower event.

About Shopatron
Shopatron, Inc. is the leading provider of global eCommerce solutions for consumer goods manufacturers, allowing its brands to engage consumers with a fantastic experience, from shopping through fulfillment. Orders placed on Shopatron merchant websites are filled by a managed, distributed network of fulfillment partners, typically local retailers. Local fulfillment speeds delivery, motivates fulfillment partners to stock more inventory, and facilitates in-store pickup, a convenience valued by a majority of online shoppers.

Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, CA, Shopatron operates Coex Freedom, an order exchange with more than 700 merchants and 12,000 fulfillment partners across 35 consumer products industries. Some of Shopatron's merchant clients include Berkley Fishing, Callaway Golf, D'Addario, Johnson Outdoors, K2 Sports, Mammut, MK Diamond, Nordica, Panasonic, Spy Optic, Suzuki and Thule. For more information and a full client list, visit: ecommerce. shopatron. com (http://ecommerce. shopatron. com).

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Sunday, August 24, 2003

The Marine Mammal Center Hires Jim Oswald to Manage Communications and Public Relations

Veteran public relations and media expert Jim Oswald will head up and develop The Marine Mammal Center's communications program

SAUSALITO, CA (PRWEB) June 7, 2004

The Marine Mammal Center (http://www. marinemammalcenter. org (http://www. marinemammalcenter. org)), a non-profit hospital, rescue and research facility for ill and stranded sea lions, elephant seals and other marine mammals, is proud to announce it has hired veteran public relations executive and former broadcast journalist, Jim Oswald, to head up and develop its public relations and communications program. Prior to his joining The Center, Oswald had been the principal and founder of Oswald Media Communications, a PR consultancy with clients primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Â“We are so excited to have Jim come on board and provide his expertise in communications and public relations on a regular basis,Â” said Cynthia Schramm, membership and communications director for The Marine Mammal Center. Â“Jim knows what we do inside and out, both as an animal-care volunteer, as well as providing media relations counsel and assisting in representing us to the public, for the past three years.Â”

Â“IÂ’m ready for a refreshing and rewarding job that I can be passionate about;Â” said Jim Oswald. Â“The CenterÂ’s dedication to bettering our knowledge about marine mammals has inspired me to want to help it communicate its news, milestones and research, to the world.

Mr. Oswald will be the day-to-day contact for journalistsÂ’ inquiries. HeÂ’ll also manage and run The CenterÂ’s communications program, which includes its website, public outreach and response initiatives, along with other media relations activities and communication strategies. He has more than 10 years of combined experience as a radio reporter, television news producer and as a public relations executive. Mr. Oswald is a member of The Golden Gate Business Association, National Lesbian Gay Journalist Association and was a distinguished guest lecturer at San Francisco State University - College of Business Management & Marketing. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in television and radio news broadcast from California State University, Fresno. In his spare time, he is a correspondent for Sirius Satellite RadioÂ’s OutCue News program.

The Marine Mammal Center is a non-profit hospital dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals that are found ill, injured or orphaned, along 600 miles of northern and central California coastline. Since 1975, The Center has rescued over 10,000 California sea lions, elephant seals, sea otters, harbor seals and other marine life. It uniquely combines its rehabilitation program with scientific discovery and education programs throughout the Bay Area and the world, to advance the understanding of marine mammal health, ocean health and to promote conservation.

Mr. Oswald can be reached at (415) 289-7341 or by email at oswaldj@tmmc. org

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Saturday, August 23, 2003

Plastic Surgery Center in Fort Lauderdale Gets High Marks from State Department of Health

South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery, performing Fort Lauderdale and Miami plastic surgery, recently received accolades from the Florida Department of Health for its outpatient surgery center.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) November 18, 2007

In late October, an investigator with the Florida Department of Health ranked the office surgery facility at the South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery (SFCCS) as an "overall excellent facility." The cosmetic surgeons at SFCCS perform cosmetic surgery in this Fort Lauderdale outpatient surgery center.

The Florida Department of Health sets standards for office-based surgery within the state and the Board of Medicine is responsible for monitoring the safety of licensed clinics. South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery offers office-based cosmetic surgery in Fort Lauderdale so that its clients can enjoy a more convenient and comfortable medical environment compared to a hospital setting.

"We appreciate that the Board of Medicine has recognized the level of care we place in operating an outstanding facility to serve our Fort Lauderdale and Miami plastic surgery clients," said Tess M. Jahnke, President of SFCCS. "We work hard to ensure our surgery center remains a top-level facility, and take pride in being called an 'excellent, well organized facility' during our latest inspection."

Inspections are performed by state investigators who are often licensed healthcare risk managers or MDs registered in the state. At the inspection, a clinic is evaluated on a variety of factors, including staff credentials, facility and equipment, compliance with state regulations, risk-management practices, success in meeting training requirements, and compliance with all anesthesia guidelines. South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery's cosmetic surgery clinic in Fort Lauderdale received the highest possible rankings on these factors and all the others evaluated during inspections.

"From documentation to follow-up care to clinical staff qualifications, our facility received top reviews," continued Ms. Jahnke. "Our outpatient surgery facility has met or exceeded the state's stringent office-based surgery regulations, including those for general anesthesia."

Unlike SFCCS, many clinics that perform cosmetic surgery procedures avoid the rigorous demands of state licensure by performing procedures only under local anesthesia. By offering only local anesthesia, these clinics expose their patients to increased risk, requiring them to take unnecessary drugs in some cases and lacking the resources to monitor patients during the procedure. SFCCS is committed to patient satisfaction and safety, with staff including cosmetic surgeons and MD anesthesiologists credentialed by the state.

"Our staff is proud to provide outpatient surgery services in our recently inspected facility," added Ms. Jahnke. "Our clients have yet another reason to trust that they will receive outstanding care when they choose South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery."

The South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery (www. floridacenter. com) (www. southfloridabreast. com) (www. southfloridabody. com)achieves improved appearance and quality of life for many clients through a dedicated, caring staff and the use of some of the most advanced technologies and products. SFCCS provides a warm friendly environment at its locations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The most popular surgical procedures at SFCCS are breast augmentation, liposuction, and tummy tuck.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2003

Take Positive Steps to Ensure a Stress free 4th of July Holiday for Families with Fearful Pets

Help sound fearful pets be relaxed on the 4th of July by training now to overcome mild to extreme reactions to sudden loud sounds. Scared pets can injure themselves or run away and get lost. Modifying their behavior gently over time is a positive technique that works. Tips for the 4th of July are provided too.

Asheville, NC (PRWEB) June 10, 2009

Act now to help the fearful pet dog, cat, or other animal be calm during the loud fireworks on the 4th of July. Visit http://angeldoginc. com/Products. html (http://angeldoginc. com/Products. html).

Sound socialization specialist, O'Neal Hendrix, master trainer and president of Angel Dog Inc. , offers suggestions to help calm pets that are anxious about loud sounds. A puppy can be trained to be calm to unexpected loud distractions. Also, a fearful pet can be counter-conditioned to reduce or eliminate anxiety and unpredictable behaviors that often cause injury to pets and damage or destruction to property.

Begin now in the home with exposure to sounds by playing fireworks sounds at low volumes during pleasurable times such as meals, sharing affection or petting. The key is to play the sounds at a low volume as to not disturb the pet. Gradually increase the volume over time while watching behavior. The volume is too loud if it causes the pet to react.

Volume sufficient to cause reaction by the pet will reverse progress. Move at their pace in training and the result will be a calmer, happier and safer pet.

During the fireworks there are steps to take.

Be present and calm with your pet when the sounds occur. Animals often take their cue from their people. Yawn, relax and be the fabulous leader you are to your dog. Leashing or crating is a good idea at these times.

Some pets handle noises by hiding. Provide a safe, quiet, dark space such as your closet. Clear a space out in the very back and put their bed there. Do not shut the door. Covering a pet's crate with a dark towel or blanket is good but be mindful not to overheat the enclosure. Outdoor pets may prefer a cool quiet basement or quiet dark garage. Providing cool, fresh water is important. Turning on a radio or TV for background music/sound is a helpful distraction making sure the broadcast is not the fireworks display.

Bach's Rescue Remedy is a wonderful naturally calming product available at most health food stores. Small dogs get one drop and a golden could be given 6 drops. Put drops in the palm of your hand, rub hands gently and then rub dogs chin, neck, and shoulders. They inhale the scent and it calms them down. This popular product can be used by people as well to calm and sooth the senses. It takes about 20 minutes to take effect.

Teach others to be loving and respectful of pets. If pets are disturbed by the sounds and your family enjoys setting off fireworks make arrangements to do this activity at another location instead of at home.

For more information on positive training for sound sensitive dogs, cats and other pets check out Angel Dog's Sound Socialization CD by visiting http://angeldoginc. com/Products. html (http://angeldoginc. com/Products. html) or http://dogwise. com (http://dogwise. com). (Training CD with complete instructions and sounds.)

O'Neal Hendrix is a thirty year master dog trainer. The last several years she has expanded her positive reinforcement training to successfully help other animals with behavior problems.

Contact:
O'Neal Hendrix
Angel Dog, Inc.
404-488-5770
Http://angeldoginc. com (http://angeldoginc. com)

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International Companies Identifying Cleveland as a Destination for Growth

Zodiac Infotech - A cost effective end to end solution for all Transcription, Data Processing, Document Imaging & Web based Software development services.

(PRWEB) September 20, 2004

Zodiac Infotech a leading back office solution provider company from India is establishing its office in Cleveland, Ohio with the help of World Trade Center Cleveland under the international business development program. Zodiac Infotech is a company with strong presence across North America having marketing network in six different states of USA which includes New York, New Jersey, California, Texas, Indiana, and Ohio. The company has selected to establish its headquarters in Cleveland in the USA. It is a company engaged mainly into medical transcription also providing services like data processing, data entry, image processing, content development, website designing, and other back office solutions.

Company's President & CEO Mr. Ashish Mehta has vision to provide end-to-end solutions to all customers across North America in the filed of IT services, to make life simple & easier, to streamline processes and optimize resources to enhance productivity.

Zodiac Infotech was incorporated in the year March 2000 and as on date has more than 500 graduates working with them worldwide. The company has a strong presence in India and has a network of sales force in the United Kingdom as well as in North America. The company has offices in Vadodara and Mumbai in the western region of India, and in Bangalore and Chennai in the Southern region.

The company is majorly focusing in healthcare industry and engineering industry to help professionals to have an easier and simpler solution. This includes digitalizing all papers electronically, providing a database utility, retrieving useful information just with a single click, transcription, convert all the voice information electronically, data processing, all this possible in a more economical way due to availability of the offshore team as well as having own sales and support team.

Zodiac is planning to recruit graduates in Cleveland in next six months to have initial sales and supportive activity in place. The projected data is within next one to one and a half year, the company is planning to employ 25-30 graduates to handle the sales and support task. With a view of expansion, down the line the company is also planning to have a full fledge operational unit in Cleveland due to the presence of large number of health care facilities in Ohio especially in Cleveland.

Zodiac has identified Cleveland, Ohio as its destination to locate their headquarters in the USA. The key advantage of an offshore office to open such an office is not just to outsource services to overseas countries but also to recruit people here, start educational programs (like mass awareness campaign. The company is also planning to start its educational series where most of the things would be of academic Interest, free education to college students and to industry professionals).

On a broad spectrum, the company is providing services like document imaging, content development, software development which is a unique feature of their services. They do provide backward integration for software development and customized solution as per Industry need, so a facility can have customized solution for its own requirement and that too in a very cost effective manner.

Zodiac has undertaken various types of projects including directory conversions, doing web based marketing for corporates. They have also developed website for the Chamber of commerce, for health care facilities in Ohio and also medical facility in San Diego, California. With a strong team of more than 50 plus software developers, Zodiac offers its clients integration up to a level where they can customize even the smallest application as per their needs, minimizing the possibility of error in the respective processes. The key feature they offer is 24x7 support facility, HIPPA compliant system, assured quality, customized solution and proven record of the company for last five years. To know more about the company log on to their website www. zodiacinfo. net or call the support team on 1-800-442-3404

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Tuesday, August 19, 2003

MyTherapyNet. com Reaches 1000 Online Licensed Therapist

MyTherapyNet. com, the leader in online therapy, has signed therapist number 1000 to their growing library of licensed psychotherapist. This signing continues to make MyTherapyNet. com the leader and largest online licensed therapist provider.

Woodland Hills, CA (PRWEB) June 30, 2006

MyTherapyNet. com separates itself from other online therapy providers by signing licensed therapist number 1000. “This is a wonderful milestone for us, but to be able to reach more clients and offer the help they need, that is what we are here for”, states MyTherapyNet. com’s CEO Kathleene Derrig-Palumbo.

Though numbers vary, estimates are that in 2005, some 80 million people searched online for health information, nearly half of them looking for information specifically about mental health. On MyTherapyNet. com’s website, patients can browse bios of participating counselors ranging from marriage and family therapy to substance abuse and chemical dependency. Clients are able to make an appointment for a later time, or chat immediately with whoever is on-call at the time.

Therapist must submit to a thorough background check to be a part of the MyTherapyNet. com library. “We are not in a race to get to a certain number”, states MyTherapyNet. com’s COO Paul Andrews, “We want to make sure our therapist are licensed to be able to help our clients to the best of their ability. Reaching the 1000 mark before anyone else is just a bonus”. MyTherapyNet. com averages a licensed therapist sign-up each day.

For more information about MyTherapyNet. com’s background check, go to http://www. mytherapynet. com/public/p_healthnews. asp (http://www. mytherapynet. com/public/p_healthnews. asp)

About MyTherapyNet. com

MyTherapyNet. com is the leader in both providing and training online therapy. Kathleen Derrig-Palumbo, PhD, the CEO of MyTherapyNet. com and the MyTherapyNet. com team have been successfully providing online therapy for over five years. Dr. Derrig-Palumbo is a published author – her book, Online Therapy, a Therapist’s Guide to Expanding Your Practice, was published in 2005 by W. W. Norton and is considered the “bible” of best practices for psychotherapists considering moving their practices online. The book is now being used by Radford University as the text book for their Online Therapy Course.

Media Contact:

Paul Grace

818-401-0301

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Brooklyn, New York Real Estate Broker With a Personal Touch – Jeff Grandis Advises When is the Right Time to Sell the Family Home or Investment Property

When people consider selling their home, the decision relies less on the real estate market and much more on the cycle of one’s life

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) April 11, 2006

In most cases when people consider selling their home, the decision relies less on the cycle of value in the real estate market and much more on the cycle of one’s life that they are approaching or are already in. If an individual is lucky and healthy enough to reach the stage in life where it’s best to simplify their life by not being tied down to the responsibility of owning a house, that decision is usually the most prudent one for most older folks. Some seniors delay and delay this decision beyond the time when it’s really appropriate for them to sell. Some seniors have the good fortune to have caring and involved family members to help them arrive at this most important decision at the right time so that the transition can be a smoother one.

Just last week Jeff Grandis concluded a transaction with Mrs. Eileen Sokoloski, a 50 year resident and owner of a store plus 2 family building investment property located in the Homecrest neighborhood of Brooklyn.

Mrs. Sokoloski was delighted with the results. “I am very pleased with the sale price of my property and everything that Jeff did.” Sokoloski went on to say “Jeff’s attitude was comforting and positive and he was always reliable because he did whatever he said he would do.”

Jeff Grandis, Associate Broker, affiliated with Fillmore Real Estate for over 18 years, has been called upon countless times in his career as a consultant on such matters. Jeff listens to his clients very carefully and helps them to decide if and when the right time has come for them to consider selling their house or investment property.

In addition to considering his clients' needs, Jeff Grandis also has followed the real estate market in Brooklyn for nearly 2 decades.

“The real estate market is a cycle,” says Grandis. “The market goes up and sometimes an uptrend can last for years. Such is the case in Brooklyn for the past 4-5 years. However, uptrends can only sustain themselves so long. Eventually the winds of economic change prevail, in the form of either rising fuel prices and interest rates or an unforetold event or disaster such as the September 11th terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and prices do gradually come down again.” This is the case right now in the Brooklyn New York Real Estate Market according to Grandis. In the last six months we have seen a decline in the prices of homes and investment properties between 5% to 10%.”

When the real estate market is on a downtrend, Jeff Grandis can also help his clients make the best decision economically. Jeff Grandis, the full-service real estate broker with a personal touch.

For expert advise on making just the right choice and decision for your family call Jeff Grandis, your Brooklyn Neighborhood Real Estate Broker at 917-804-3198 or visit www. JeffGrandis. com for more insight into Brooklyn New York Real Estate.

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Lichen Rock Luxury Bath Products Adds Revealing Hour Sea Salt & Sugar Body Polish to Their Organic Aromatherapy Product Line

Lichen Rock Luxury Bath Products introduces an all natural, handcrafted Body Polish to promote healthy skin renewal.

Warren, VT (PRWEB) April 4, 2008

Lichen Rock Luxury Bath Products presents, Revealing Hour Sea Salt & Sugar Body Polish. This beautiful product is handcrafted with pure Dead Sea Salts, cane sugar and organic raw Shea Nut Butter. The sea salts and sugar exfoliate, removing dead skin and improving circulation, while the organic Shea butter leaves a soft, moisturizing finish. Revealing Hour contains a Geranium and Rosemary aromatherapy formula to promote healthy skin cell renewal.

"The low humidity of our New England winters can cause dry, irritated skin" said Lichen Rock owner/product designer, Tory Gadd, "and using Revealing Hour Sea Salt & Sugar Body Polish is an excellent way to shake off winter, and to nourish and rejuvenate your skin. Like spring cleaning, you are preparing your body for the season ahead."

"Skin regenerates on a monthly cycle. It sheds the dead, flattened cells that lie on its surface to make room for new, living cells to rise. If the dead cells don't shed as quickly as they should, thick, dry skin can form," says D'Anne M. Kleinsmith, a dermatologist in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Lichen Rock's REVEALING HOUR SEA SALT & SUGAR BODY POLISH, refreshes, smoothes and softens the surface skin layer. It is delightful to use on a regular basis, during all seasons, in the bath or shower. Revealing Hour is a great addition to complement the existing Lichen Rock line of luxury bath products and your own daily routine of personal care.

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Sunday, August 17, 2003

Newest and Safer Online Dating Site Opens

Finally, a dating website that focuses on the growing need for safer online dating.

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) February 7, 2008

SaferDates. Com has unveiled its website to all 18+ single persons looking for a Safer Date. SaferDates. Com provides the very best detailed information for a safer way to build healthy and lasting relationships through education. SaferDates. Com also provides unparalleled service consistently based on integrity and trust. SaferDates. Com is committed to the following:

1) Because integrity and trust are the foundations of the relationships, SaferDates. Com values first Integrity
2) As our primary asset SaferDates. Com values: Our People
3) Because members are the reason SaferDates. Com exists, SaferDates. Com values a: Membership Focus
4) Because it is how SaferDates. Com differentiates itself in these dynamic times, SaferDates. Com values: Safety and Security
5) Quality with value governs everything done

SaferDates. Com is committed to delivering unparalleled quality, service and value to its members in a timely fashion. SaferDates. Com is unique in providing multiple levels of background verification.

Level I verification is a detailed background investigation which screens for felonies, misdemeanors, sex offenders, and married persons.

Level II requires fingerprint analysis for a more in depth screening before obtaining verification. Various icons on each profile identify the verification levels completed.

Giving its members the information needed to make safer choices. Although nothing is 100% guaranteed, SaferDates. Com is committed to providing a safer online dating forum to benefit the online community.

All paid members will also have the opportunity to complete a professional and scientifically derived personality assessment. Results from this assessment will be integrated into a searchable database and identified on member profiles. Other features available include access to monthly articles, tips on safety and relationships, as well as, Q & A from the SaferDates. Com Team of Experts.

Registration is free so please visit us at SaferDates. com (http://www. saferdates. com) for more details.

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Friday, August 15, 2003

Red Phoenix International Donates to the March of Dimes “March for Babies”

Red Phoenix International, Inc., a marketing firm that specializes in outsourced sales for service-based, Fortune 500 companies, recently participated in the March of Dimes “March for Babies” in New Jersey, raising more than $250 for the organization.

Wayne, NJ (Vocus) July 8, 2009 –-

Red Phoenix International, Inc. (http://www. redphoenixintl. com), a marketing firm that specializes in outsourced sales for service-based, Fortune 500 companies, recently participated in the March of Dimes “March for Babies” in New Jersey, raising more than $250 for the organization.

Nine staff members from Red Phoenix International, owned by President Michael Mounter, walked four miles during the event. Prior to the walk itself, they sold chocolate bars and raised money from their family and friends.

The money raised by Red Phoenix International will help support community programs that assist mothers in having healthy, full-term pregnancies. It also funds research to find answers to serious problems that threaten babies. Since 1970, the organization has raised $1.8 billion to benefit all babies.

Red Phoenix International chose the March of Dimes because team leader and staff member, Lauren McKenna (http://www. linkedin. com/pub/lauren-mckenna/12/6b5/b55), had participated in the walk for years—and was a premature baby herself. To get her team interested, McKenna made an announcement and then conducted a signup. From there, Red Phoenix International started fundraising and getting donations.

“By supporting those less fortunate around us, specifically those who are not able to support themselves, such as premature babies, not only are we contributing as a company, but we are also doing so as members of a community,” said President Michael Mounter of Red Phoenix International. “We’re proud of our participation in the event and hope the money we raised can make an impact.”

Red Phoenix International’s next community involvement will be the JDRF Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at The Bronx Zoo.

About Red Phoenix International
Red Phoenix International is a marketing firm that specializes in outsourced sales for service-based, Fortune 500 companies in areas including merchant services, office supplies, telecommunications, and fiber optics. Red Phoenix International’s overall marketing approach enhances client brand loyalty which translates into increased revenues and long-term success, creating a positive and long-lasting impression. For more information, log on to redphoenixintl. com (http://www. redphoenixintl. com/) or contact Michael Mounter at (973) 439-0008.

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Thursday, August 14, 2003

AWARD WINNING ACTRESS MICHELLE STAFFORD OPENS L. RON HUBBARD EXHIBIT AT THE BOOK EXPO AMERICA

Exhibit Highlights Over 70 Years of the AuthorÂ’s Popular Works

(PRWEB) June 2, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR MORE INFORMATION

CONTACT: Blake Silber

Booth 4108

323-953-3320

Bsilber@bridgepub. com

Los Angeles, CAÂ—Emmy Award winning actress Michelle Stafford, star of CBSÂ’s The Young and the Restless, cut the opening ribbon at the L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibit at this weekendÂ’s Book Expo America.

A standout among 2,000 exhibitors representing thousands of books and authors attending the expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center, May 30-June 1, this exhibit uniquely highlights a single author, L. Ron Hubbard, in celebration of over 70 years of his popular works in print.

The Book Expo America is the largest publishing industry event of its kind in the United States and Canada and has over 2,000 exhibitors, covering all categories of books.

Ms. Stafford, an Emmy Award winning actress, worked opposite Ashley Judd in the hugely popular film Double Jeopardy. She attributed much of her success in both her career and personal life to the principles in HubbardÂ’s books.

"Hubbard's all-time bestseller, Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health has been a key factor in my ability to achieve happiness and success," said Stafford.

The star also regularly devotes time to volunteer for the education and literacy programs based on the study technology developed by L. Ron Hubbard.

Hubbard, who began his more-than-half-century long career with his first publication in 1932, has sold over 154,000,000 copies of his works throughout the world.

His groundbreaking work on reducing drugs and toxins stored in the body, Clear Body Clear Mind, became HubbardÂ’s 19th New York Times bestseller in March of this year.

The ribbon cutting took place at 1:00 pm in booth 4108 at the Book Expo America in the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday May, 30. Call 323-953-3320 for more information.

T. Scott McTague Joins Assess Systems as Director of Consulting Services

Assessments veteran brings decades of experience, expertise in hospitality industry

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 17, 2010

T. Scott McTague, MS, has joined Assess Systems in the role of Director of Consulting Services and is based at the company's Dallas headquarters.

Assess Systems provides talent selection (http://www. assess-systems. com/solutions/talent-selection/) and people development solutions for companies in the hospitality, retail, healthcare and many other industries in the U. S. and worldwide. McTague will oversee client accounts, design custom talent management systems, implement assessments for selection and development, and measure organizational impact and return on investment. He will also provide thought leadership through speaking engagements and writing projects.

McTague's 20 years of consulting experience includes the design, implementation and measurement of strategic human resources, organizational development, and talent management systems for companies of all sizes. He has consulted with many organizations on a variety of issues such as talent selection and development, performance management, succession planning (http://www. assess-systems. com/solutions/people-development/succession-planning/), and organizational effectiveness.

For much of his career, McTague's work has focused on the selection and retention of top performers in high-volume, entry-level positions. He has worked with hundreds of clients in the hospitality (Hotel, QSR, Fast Casual, Full-Service, and Fine Dining) and distribution and manufacturing industries. McTague's in-depth experience led him to author the book "Hiring in Good Times and Bad: A Comprehensive Guide to Entry-Level Staffing" (2001, Quorum Books). According to McTague, the main need of hospitality organizations is to partner with an assessment firm to strategically elevate their talent as a competitive differentiator—no matter what the economic climate.

"Use all available information to make a well-informed decision," McTague said. "An assessment that gives you a comprehensive description of a candidate's competencies and capabilities enables you to hire ‘A' players and keep them a long time."

McTague received his bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas in 1987 and a master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of North Texas in 1992. He has had a variety of roles over his career, including assessor, mentor, project manager, client manager, product developer, department head, and board member. After a stint as a freelance consultant, he is looking forward to being part of a team again and working directly with clients.

"We've respected Scott's work in our industry for years and are so glad to have him aboard," said JoAnn McMillan, chief operating officer at Assess Systems. "He brings knowledge, experience and a focus on customer relationships that will serve the company and our clients well."

McTague's most important role is that of husband to his wife and father to his two daughters. He also enjoys sports and is an avid Jayhawks fan.

About Assess Systems
Assess Systems is an innovative software and consulting firm providing talent selection and people development solutions including: competency modeling (http://www. assess-systems. com/assess/define. asp? bc=1&tabs=2), selection process design, entry-level assessments, competency-based professional and managerial assessments, sales assessments, leadership development (http://www. assess-systems. com/solutions/people-development/professional-leadership-development/), 360 feedback, succession planning, performance appraisal and executive assessment and coaching. For more than 25 years, Assess Systems' organizational psychologists have assessed millions of people in a broad spectrum of industries and positions spanning 42 countries and supporting 16 languages. For additional information, please visit http://www. assess-systems. com (http://www. assess-systems. com).

Media Contacts:

Diane Ianni
Assess Systems
972-233-6055
Dianni(at)assess-systems(dot)com

Heath Davis Havlick
Fisher Vista/HRmarketer
831-685-9700
Hhavlick(at)hrmarketer(dot)com

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

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Community Capital Management Bond Purchase Marks $2 Billion Invested in Community Development: Investments in All 50 States Finance Affordable Housing, Job Growth, Environmental Restoration, Education & Healthcare

Community Capital Management Bond Purchase Marks $2 Billion Invested in Community Development: Investments in All 50 States Finance Affordable Housing, Job Growth, Environmental Restoration, Education & Healthcare

Community Capital Management (formerly known as CRAFund Advisors) announced today that it has purchased more than $2 billion worth of bonds that finance community development throughout the United States. The milestone solidifies the company's place as the leading fixed income investment manager for directing capital to the nation's underserved communities.

PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) August 27, 2007

Since 1999, Community Capital's $2 billion of fixed income investments have financed hundreds of thousands of affordable rental housing units, supported affordable healthcare, contributed to environmental restoration, and helped spur job creation and job training among other "community development" activities.

The bond purchase that pushed Community Capital's total community development impact over the $2 billion mark was a geographically-targeted pool of 10 single family mortgage loans purchased on behalf of a Pennsylvania-based investor. The investment targets low-income homeownership in several communities throughout the Keystone State.

To date, on behalf of its Pennsylvania-based clients including the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Treasury Department; Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry's State Workers Insurance Fund; Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency; and several Pennsylvania-based banks, the firm has invested nearly $200 million in securities benefiting Pennsylvania economic development. This translates into more than 480 affordable home mortgages, $6.7 million in affordable healthcare facilities, $30.1 million in job training and job creation programs, more than 4,600 affordable housing units, $18.7 million in community and economic development, and $21.4 million in statewide homeownership and down-payment assistance programs.

"We work tirelessly on behalf of our clients to find the right bonds that meet our rigorous financial criteria and our clients' mission-based and geographically-targeted goals. Nonetheless, after just seven years, I still find it hard to believe our efforts have directed $2 billion toward underserved populations," said Todd Cohen, Community Capital's President and Chief Investment Officer. "I'm grateful to the hundreds of institutions and thousands of individual investors who have put their faith in our team and have given us the resources to make such a profound and meaningful impact. They are the ones who deserve the real credit. It's their money that is making a difference."

"When working on behalf of our clients, we really start from the ground-up. For this investment, we started by hand-selecting loans that meet our financial criteria and offer substantial benefits for the targeted population. Then we securitized these carefully selected loans. So far, we've been successful at generating returns that both outpace our clients' benchmarks and support community and economic development in underserved communities throughout the United States," said Barbara VanScoy, Community Capital's Managing Director and Portfolio Manager.

About Community Capital Management

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida-based Community Capital Management is a GIPS(R) compliant investment manager that manages fixed income portfolios on behalf of institutional clients. The company seeks to earn competitive returns while promoting economic and community development activities such as affordable housing, small business growth, workforce development, and environmental restoration.

Since 1999, Community Capital Management's geographically - and economically-targeted investments have directed $2 billion toward community initiatives in all 50 states. As of March 31, 2007 its investments have financed 130,000 affordable rental housing units; 4,900 home mortgages for low - and moderate-income families; $31 million in affordable healthcare facilities; $143 million in community development activities including neighborhood revitalization and brownfield redevelopment; $95 million in job training and creation programs; and $308 million in down payment assistance and statewide home-ownership programs. For additional information, call (877) 272-1977.

Community Capital Management, Inc. is a Florida-based investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. The Community Investment Composite ("CI Composite") is comprised of all actively managed fixed-income accounts managed by Community Capital Management that invest mainly in investment grade securities with community development as the primary purpose. The CI Composite assets of March 31, 2007 were $860.2 million, which represented 99.7% of the firm's total assets. Returns are calculated in U. S. dollars. Community Capital Management has received a firm-wide GIPS(R) Verification for the period August 30, 1999 through March 31, 2007. In addition, the Community Investment Composite has received a Performance Examination for the same time period.

Community Capital Management claims compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS(R)).

Wednesday, August 13, 2003

The Appeal of Far Infrared LuxSauna Surges Despite Sluggish Economy

Multiple health benefits and low costs of far infrared saunas are behind the rapid growth of LuxSauna as they launch into multiple markets.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) April 1, 2009

10-20 years ago no one would understand what a far infrared sauna was. They might think of very expensive hot rock or steam saunas, or they might confuse it with a hot tub. This confusion is not lost. The new far infrared saunas are similar to the booming market for hot tubs in the 1980's. This is a product that appeals to the baby boomer market once they become educated about the benefits and (relatively) low cost.

You may have seen the LuxSauna 30-minute TV show on many stations across the U. S. And recently infrared sauna benefits were showcased by Dr. Oz on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

LuxSauna has recently teamed up with world famous detox retreats such as the "Tree of Life & Dr, Gabriel Cousins" in addition to other equally well knows retreats such as Hippocrates Health Institute in Palm Beach Florida. These retreats use the far infrared saunas in individual private cabins to enable clients to expedite detoxification and regain health and relief from pain caused by diabetes, cancer and even help eliminate obesity and many other health problems and ailments.

The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center is known worldwide for its foundation in spirituality and living foods, and as a leading fasting and detoxification center, offering a diversity of spa vacations, spiritual retreats and health education programs. Founded in 1993 by Rebbe Gabriel Cousens, M. D., M. D.(H), Diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Medicine, The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center is an oasis for awakening, inspiration & rejuvenation on the physical, emotional, mental & spiritual levels.

Dr. Gabriel Cousens of The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center stated, "Toxins are like driving in life with your brakes on. They slow your mental functioning. If you want to have optimal functioning you have to get the toxins out of your system."

Teaming up with Luxsauna will aid individuals that visit the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center with the ability to detoxify their mind and body utilizing the detox spa in their private cabins much in the same way as having your own private sauna in a resort.

From the LuxSauna. com website you can view Dr., Cousins elaborate on the many benefits of detoxification, the benefits of far infrared saunas for detoxification, and the wisdom of incorporating a far infrared Lux sauna into your own detoxifying, health regimen.

Scientists in Japan report that Far Infrared Sauna treatments expand the capillaries and then initiate the start of a process to dissolve hidden toxins.

The new partnership with Luxsauna will provide guests with the not only the luxury of a private sauna, but a detox spa that will aid in their healing process.

For more information or distributor details contact LuxSauna at 888-luxsauna, or 888-589-7286 or you can access more information at http://www. luxsauna. com (http://www. luxsauna. com) or http://www. hotelsauna. com (http://www. hotelsauna. com) or http://www. luxspasuites. com/ (http://www. luxspasuites. com/).

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Simply You Wishes a Great Night's Sleep Every Night to Every Consumer

SimplyYou Provides Members with Valuable Resources to Live a Well-Balanced Life

Norwalk, Conn. (PRWEB) June 2, 2008

The day is over, the body feels tired, the bed is comfortable, and yet it's hard for some people to fall asleep. Others wake up in the middle of the night or too early in the morning, and it's also difficult -- or impossible -- to fall back asleep. What to do? Simply You (http://www. simplyyou-program. com/) (SM), a membership discount savings program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/ap9/simplyyou. asp) that provides members with savings on items to help them improve their quality of life, knows that one very important element in living a better life is good sleeping habits.

According to a recent poll by the National Sleep Foundation, the majority of American adults experience sleep problems. However, few are aware of the effects of these problems, the benefits of appropriate sleep, and methods to prevent and manage sleep issues. Luckily, as SimplyYou (http://www. simplyyou-program. com/SimplyYou_ResourceCenter. html) reports, implementing simple lifestyle changes can improve the symptoms of mild to moderate insomnia without any prescriptions or intensive medical treatments.

Here are some of the most effective and natural tips for dreaming away all through the night, brought by AP9 Simply You (http://ap9consumergateway. typepad. com/ap9_articles/2005/07/ap9_simplyyou_i. html):

-- Night rites. Do something to calm down and get into a resting mood. Take a hot bath, drink hot milk or decaffeinated tea before going to bed, or read something while in bed. Activities like these, done every day around the same time, can cue the body to settle down.

-- Seven nights a week. Keeping a regular sleeping schedule will help the body set its body clock and expect sleep around a certain time every day. Aim to go to bed at or around the same time each night, and wake up at the same time each morning, even on weekends.

-- Healthy living. Heavy smokers and heavy drinkers often suffer sleep disorders of different kinds. Try to exercise (especially aerobic activities) and eat healthy. Exercise stimulates the body, increases the amount of oxygen that reaches the blood, and produces chemical reactions that, at the end of the day, make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.

-- Eating right. Sleep-friendly food helps the body relax and fall asleep in a natural way. Of course, eating right has to be combined with other healthy habits, but ingesting the right food can help those with sleep difficulties. Sleep-friendly foods include: halibut, tuna, eggs, artichokes, asparagus, pumpkin, potatoes, avocados, almonds, walnuts, apricots, peaches, oats, bananas and buckwheat, among others.

-- Slumber chamber. The bedroom should primarily be a place for sleeping. If the mattress isn't comfortable enough, try different ones until the right one is found. Make sure the room is a relaxing place, and keep it well-ventilated, with a consistent temperature.

Sleep isn't merely a "time-out" from our busy schedules; it's an essential element for good health, mental and emotional functioning, and safety. To save on other vital elements of a good life, members use the benefits of Simply You.

About SimplyYou
Simply You is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in membership programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at SimplyYou123.com (http://www. simplyyou123.com). With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs such as Simply You.

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Tuesday, August 12, 2003

EcoFocus Study Identifies Opportunities for Companies to Target the New 21st Century Mom

The newly released EcoFocus Worldwide Report entitled "Are You Ready for Eco-Mom?" shows several new trends when marketing brands towards the 21st century mom including how being eco-friendly offers high level emotional benefits for moms. The report also identifies and defines next generation products and communications for EcoMoms.

Saint Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) June 22, 2010

EcoFocus Worldwide has released a new report identifying a powerful new trend emerging, as parents are feeling that being eco-friendly is part of setting a good example for their children as well as leaving a legacy behind. According to the EcoFocus report, "Are You Ready for EcoMom?", nearly 2 in 3 American parents agree that “when my kids are grown, I want them to remember me as teaching them to be environmentally responsible”. A similar number agree it’s important "for my children to understand the impact they have on the environment based on the choices they make".

“Brands with or who want to build equity with moms around nurturing and responsibility themes have a powerful platform here,” recommends Linda Gilbert, CEO of EcoFocus. “It’s a new archetype that will define next generation products and communications,” says Gilbert.

The report shows that EcoMoms are more involved than others in example setting behavior, such as water conservation (turning off the water when brushing teeth or other activity) and energy savings (turning off lights when leaving a room). Already, 35% of EcoMoms are sending their children to school with waste-free lunches and snacks. Upon embarking on more eco-friendly behaviors, moms are finding unexpected health and quality of life benefits:
2 in 5 are becoming more physically active as a result of a greener lifestyle, and 3 in 5 expect that a cleaner environment will mean less cancer and disease in the future.

Most also agree that they are spending more time together as a family, with nearly 70% of parents agreeing that being eco-friendly provides them with teachable moments with their kids.

Just as the 50’s ritual of Mom having dinner at 5 and sitting down together was a pivotal family experience, green activities are becoming part of the role of being the good Mom in the 21st century. Shared familial experiences are moving to eco-friendly activities, such as recycling and preparing water bottles for the family’s use the next day. For these Eco-moms, cleaning up your room isn’t just about making your bed; it’s about recycling cans and repurposing old clothes.

“EcoMoms see being green as part of teaching their kids responsibility and respect for others: their kids become more responsible citizens, and they consume more responsibly,” observes Lisa Harrison, Research Leader for EcoFocus. “Some moms even feel guilty that their teens grew up with a disposable lifestyle, and they don’t want to make the same mistake with their younger children.”

But, parents are in need of help. While they have many sources of information (from the web to family and friends) there is often conflicting information. Over 40% of all Moms agree that it is hard to figure out what choices to make in order to have a more eco-friendly lifestyle.

To win them over, consumer goods and service providers need to keep the following in mind:

Keep it simple-- make it clear what the green feature is and state it upfront on packaging Keep it positive-- consumers do not want to be "frightened" or 'bullied" into making green choices Keep it consistent-- many have observed a disconnect with organic or eco-friendly products coming in non-recyclable or unfriendly packaging.

And, rest assured, they will make the change! Already, 90% of Moms in the EcoFocus survey at least sometimes consider environmental reasons when choosing the products they buy. And nearly half will change brands to make a more eco-friendly choice.

For more information about the new EcoFocus report "Are You Ready for Eco-Mom?" or to schedule an interview with Ms. Gilbert or Ms. Harrison regarding the research findings, please contact Fran Lowe at 510-735-9871 (PST) or Sheryl Zapcic at 717-875-4545 (EST).

About EcoFocus Worldwide
EcoFocus Worldwide conducts consumer trend research and provides marketing consulting specializing in consumer perspectives on green and sustainable goods and services as well as insights into the health and wellness marketplace. Clients include businesses with products and services that touch consumers in their homes and daily lives: foods and beverages; personal care and cosmetics; household cleaning and home improvements; gardening and pest control; school and home office supplies; transportation; restaurants; packaging and recycling, and other consumer and B2B goods and services. http://www. ecofocusworldwide. com (http://www. ecofocusworldwide. com).

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Monday, August 11, 2003

As Fall Business Picks Up, Use Customer Care Expert&#194;’s Tips to Stay in Control

As Fall Business Picks Up, Use Customer Care ExpertÂ’s Tips to Stay in Control

Autumn is almost officially here, and in most industries as the leaves fall business picks up. JoAnna Brandi, publisher of the Customer Care CoachÂ®, says this is the perfect time to get a grip on what Stephen R. Covey refers to as your "Q2" list Â– things that are "important, but not urgent" Â– so that youÂ’ll be well prepared to stay on top of those items while taking on the fast-paced challenges fall brings, enabling you to keep improving your customer care.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) September 8, 2005

"As kids go back to school and adults get serious about work again, itÂ’s very easy to drown in the fast pace and extra workload," says JoAnna Brandi, publisher of the Customer Care CoachÂ®. "My advice: Before things get hairy, assess the items on your Q2 list and plan for how youÂ’ll take care of them. This is critical if you want to maintain and, better yet, improve your customer care standards and the profitable loyalty you can get in return."

The "Q2 list" Brandi refers to is a concept developed by Stephen R. Covey, renowned author of books including "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." In his book "First Things First," Covey categorizes activities into four quadrants, and Q2 features "activities that are important, but not urgent."

He writes, "This is the Quadrant of Quality. HereÂ’s where we do our long-range planning, anticipate and prevent problems, empower others, broaden our minds and increase our skills though reading and continuous professional developmentÂ…prepare for important meetings and presentations, or invest in relationships through deep, honest listening. Increasing time spent in this quadrant increases our ability to do."

Brandi agrees, and believes that early September is a great time to reflect upon the way you do business and to identify what is and isnÂ’t working to help your organization build loyal customer and employee relationships.

She says, "The dog days of summer are over, the fog of vacation-mind has lifted, and now you can key in on important issues, planning thoughtfully how youÂ’ll address them as business gets busy. This will prevent crises that can impact your customer relationships during the busy time of year." To that end, she offers the following checklist to get you thinking about the responsibilities you have that are important, but not urgent:

1) How are you managing your energy? Are you taking care of yourself Â– getting enough rest, eating well, exercising and drinking plenty of water? DonÂ’t laugh, says Brandi. "These things are important to you personally AND professionally. Take care of yourself, so you can be your best at work and at play and have a firm, healthy foundation for when work gets busy again."

2) Did customer needs change over the summer? Have you taken the time to ASK them if their needs have changed? This is the perfect time to pick up the phone and have some short, friendly conversations to find out how they feel about your organization. A great question to stimulate their thinking is: "Is everything about doing business with us perfect in your eyes?" Chances are theyÂ’ll say no, which will give you a great opportunity to learn about gaps in your service or problems with your product.

3) Are your employees knowledgeable about what they do? When was the last time they received training to update them on industry trends or your product lines? When was the last time they received customer care or communications training? Have some informal sit-downs to discuss such issues, or to book some more formal or ongoing training to keep them at the top of their game.

4) Are your processes up to date? Review your hiring process, conflict resolution process, and your methods for measuring customer loyalty. Then read some great new business books, making notes of simple but effective ways you can improve processes, creating more loyal employees and customers.

5) Get organized! Says Brandi, "Nothing says stress relief at work like a clutter-free, well organized work space. Get yours together, and encourage your employees and co-workers to do the same!"

To subscribe to BrandiÂ’s free, bi-weekly newsletter, visit http://www. customercarecoach. com (http://www. customercarecoach. com). To find out if your customer care is exquisite, take her QUIZ at http://www. customercarecoach. com/public/quiz. asp (http://www. customercarecoach. com/public/quiz. asp)

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Sunday, August 10, 2003

Overwhelming Majority Approval For New Resort Style Pool Complex

The Polo Club of Boca Raton scheduled to begin construction in the Spring of 2011

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) October 29, 2010

Ever since the Polo Club of Boca Raton opened its doors in 1986, people from all over the world have been drawn to the incredible lifestyle offered there. Distinguished celebrities, professional athletes and prominent business leaders have called The Polo Club their home for the past 25 years.

The exclusive residential community continues to reflect the ambiance and prestige that has made it famous since its opening with the recent announcement to develop a state-the-art Family Resort-Style Pool Complex. This news comes with overwhelming approval by the Polo Club Membership, which recognizes the value of maintaining The Polo Club’s outstanding reputation by adding modern age style, design and amenities that today's prospective new members demand. "This is very exciting for us all. We have pledged a commitment to continued excellence and to offer new members the same quality and luxury that all of our current members have experienced for the past 25 years," said Alex Raimondi, GM and COO of The Polo Club of Boca Raton.

The magnificent 1-acre Family Resort Complex will be a taste of paradise. Centered around an 8,000 sq ft. zero entry resort-style pool with cascading water features, poolside cabanas and an elevated cupola, this complex renders itself pleasing to the eye from every direction. The surroundings offer comfort and elegance, yet they incorporate modern, state-of-the-art design features. The expanse is constructed with a pleasing palette of tasteful colors and environmentally friendly, thematically appropriate materials.

The scope of the project is scheduled for completion by November 2011 by the Design/Build team, Kast Construction and Leo A. Daly Architects, including the following amenities:
An interactive multi-purpose activity center for members of all ages, complete with a large variety of fun games and participative programs, including video games and billiard tables.

A new children's activity center with a playground, water features and wading pool.

A new upscale, open-air casual café & bar overlooking the new pool complex. This area will serve lunch, dinner and provide outdoor entertainment in this new tropical setting.

Complete project details, conceptual renderings and short video are available on http://www. poloclub. net

About The Polo Club of Boca Raton
The Polo Club of Boca Raton is a premier private member-owned residential community in Palm Beach County providing world-class amenities and services to its members. The Club's desirable location and surroundings promote a healthy lifestyle, which is complimented by a friendly and caring membership.

The Polo Club is the 2010 recipient of the Professional Tennis Registry award as the Best private tennis facility in the world, the Best Club in Boca Raton by the U. S. Commerce Association and was selected as the golf course of the week by Golf America.

The Club centers itself around a magnificent 145,000 square foot clubhouse with five dining venues, two championship golf courses, 29 tennis courts, a children's activity center and a 35,000 square foot, world-class spa and state-of-the-art fitness center.

For more information visit The Polo Club of Boca Raton at http://www. poloclub. net

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My EMR Choice launches One Stop Program for Electronic Medical Record Information

Updated and accurate, a free service to assist physicians in selection of Electronic Health Record systems

Doylestown, PA (PRWEB) January 12, 2011

My EMR Choice. com, llc, a healthcare technology process and evaluation company, is connecting physicians with Electronic Medical Record systems (EMR) through its One Stop EMR Advantage program.

A free service to medical staff and physicians, My EMR Choice matches a physician’s unique needs in selecting from the hundreds of Electronic Medical Record systems and related services.

“The HITECH Act requires physicians to move from paper to electronic medical records. This is a process, not just a product” says Doug Wallace, Executive VP of My EMR Choice. “Our signature advantage is our continually working with the physician throughout the sales process to ensure the accuracies in identifying and implementing of a fully computerized medical practice, as well as registering for incentive funds which have already begun to be paid out”
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The HITECH Act, part of the stimulus program of 2009, has allocated billions of dollars for EMR adoption and development of health Information exchanges. Spending on EMR systems is expected to exceed $3.8 billion in 2015, up from $2 billion in 2009. Doctors can receive incentive payments of more than $44,000 over four years if they update to an EMR system.

“In addition to selecting from hundreds of EMR systems, physicians need to make a choice among providers of broadband connectivity, security, computer tablets, patient portals, billing, and many other pieces to the puzzle. Perhaps none of these will compare to the interest we see developing for patient access to their own personal health record information (PHR), anywhere, anytime” adds Wallace.

The One Stop EMR Advantage program is open to all healthcare and medical professionals. Information can be found by visiting the My EMR Choice website at http://www. myEMRchoice. com.

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Thursday, August 7, 2003

Interlink's eSignature Technology Integrated Into RouteOne's eContracting Software

Interlink Electronics, Inc.'s electronic signature technology, is now integrated into RouteOne LLC's eContracting platform.

Camarillo, CA (PRWEB) March 20, 2008

Interlink Electronics, Inc.'s [OTC:LINK. PK] electronic signature (http://www. interlinkelectronics. com/esign) technology, is now integrated into RouteOne LLC's eContracting platform―a move that streamlines the vehicle delivery process and improves customer satisfaction at auto dealerships across the country. Using Interlink's ePad-ink and IntegriSign software with RouteOne, dealers can securely capture and bind their customers' esignature to the finance agreements and ancillary documents.

"By utilizing the eSignature support in Route One's eContracting software, auto dealers can increase their efficiency, compliance, and enhance the customer experience," explains Rod Vesling, Senior Vice President and Officer for eTransactions at Interlink Electronics.

RouteOne was developed in 2002 by the finance arms of Chrysler LLC, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Toyota. "We are pleased to offer integration of the Interlink ePad (http://www. interlinkelectronics. com/esign) to our eContracting solution," said Mike Jurecki, RouteOne CEO. "As dealers' use of RouteOne eContracting increases we will support their business with improvements to process efficiency and compliance. We are proud to offer our dealers the efficiencies that the Interlink ePad will provide."

About Interlink Electronics Inc.
Interlink Electronics, Inc. [OTC:LINK. PK] provides the financial services industry as well as the healthcare and government sectors with the electronic signature platform needed to eliminate paper from critical business processes. Interlink's complete solution, which includes e-signature software, hardware, and services, allows organizations to implement end-to-end electronic processes no matter where the signing takes place: in-branch, in-the-field or online. Interlink Electronics is also known for its family of MicroNav products, powered by the company's patented Force Sensing Resistor (FSR) technology and integrated in handheld consumer electronics devices. Headquartered in Camarillo, California, Interlink Electronics, Inc. also has offices in Japan, Hong Kong, and China. www. interlinkelectronics. com/esign (http://www. interlinkelectronics. com/esign)

About RouteOne
RouteOne was formed in 2002 by DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, Ford Motor Credit Company, GMAC, and Toyota Financial Services to create a more streamlined credit application for automobile dealers and their customers. Providing access to more than 21,500 dealers in North America, RouteOne's web-based system allows automotive dealers to submit credit applications to the largest indirect lenders, request credit reports, and increase profitability with RouteOne's free Dealer Reporting Suite. RouteOne's open integration business model also allows the dealer to integrate with their choice of a wide variety best in class partners, including DSPs, CRM systems, F& I modules and menu providers. RouteOne offers dealers a common platform for all their credit application financing needs. More information is available at www. routeone. com.

For information, please contact:
Nathalie Benoit
Interlink Electronics, Inc.
805-279-2705
Nbenoit @ interlinkelec. com

For Investor Relations information, please contact:
Michelle Lockard
Interlink Electronics, Inc.
805-484-8855 ext. 114

All registrations and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. IntegriSign is a registered trademark of Interlink Electronics, Inc. This release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The following are among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: business conditions and growth in the electronics industry and general economies, both domestic and international; lower than expected customer orders; delays in receipt of orders or cancellation of orders; competitive factors, including increased competition, new product offerings by competitors and price pressures; the availability of third party parts and supplies at reasonable prices; changes in product mix; signiﬁcant quarterly performance ﬂuctuations due to the receipt of a signiﬁcant portion of customer orders and product shipments in the last month of each quarter; problems or delays in reporting our results of operations to the public; and product shipment interruptions due to manufacturing problems. The forward-looking statements contained in this document regarding industry and review trends, industry product and technology acceptance, product mix and future business activities should be considered in light of these factors.

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Introducing Professional Coaching To Healthcare Specialists

Three Teleclasses introduce the core principles of the coaching relationship, coaching tools, and coaching as a career Presented by David Krueger MD

Houston, TX (PRWEB) October 13, 2005

Learn how Professional Coaching offers a delivery system for mentorship, accountability, partnership, and co-creative work to create strategies for success. Coaching techniques will be reviewed and applied.

The second Teleclass emphasizes the unique contributions of coaching to personal enhancement and organizational transformation. Topics include: how coaching is different from therapy, counseling, and consulting; the scope of applications; and how coaching principles can enhance healthcare delivery.

The third Teleclass reviews the most common themes in coaching sessions. This class will provide information on training, certification, and subspecialty niches possible for the career of Professional Coaching. The future application of its principles is only beginning in such areas as professional growth, healthcare application, and business development.

David Krueger, M. D. is CEO of MentorPath, an executive coaching practice tailored to the needs of coaches, entrepreneurs, and healing professionals. He is Mentor and Training Coach at Coach Training Alliance, and author of 11 books on success, money, work, and self-development. His 12th book, soon to be published, is LIVE A NEW LIFE STORY: The Essentials of Change, Reinvention, and Personal Success. Dr. Krueger formerly practiced and taught Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis, and was Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2003

Bosley: Eyebrows are Back

More and more people are wanting their eyebrows bushy and full as opposed to penciled in and thin and now are getting transplants to make it happen.

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) November 2, 2007

The beauty media has announced that eyebrows are back in 2007 as seen during New York Fashion Week runway shows -- full, thick and more pronounced.

Unhappy with your skinny, old-fashioned brows? Too much plucking leave you balding? Born without eyebrows? There is a solution.

Bosley, known as the world's leading hair restoration experts, has added eyebrow transplantation to its cosmetic surgical procedures available for men and women. Permanent hair loss in the brow area can be corrected permanently with follicular unit transplantation, the same state-of-the-art technique used in hair transplantation for balding and thinning areas of the scalp.

The Bosley techniques yield natural results and can be performed in a simple in-office procedure. Hair is taken from a "donor area" at the back or sides of the scalp and artistically placed in the eyebrow area with attention to shape, thickness and appropriate degree of the arch. As with hair transplantation, the hair is dormant for three months before the new growth begins. Patients can easily repeat the procedure if additional fullness is desired. The results are permanent and plucking or dying does not affect the health of the transplanted hairs.

According to Edwin Suddleson, M. D., Assistant Medical Director of Bosley, the world's leading hair restoration experts, "we are benefiting from our many years of experience in advancing hair restoration technology to help pioneer and expand the market to eyebrows, certainly one of the most important facial features that impacts expression and personality." "Eyebrows are something we take for granted, but when they are thin, absent or tattooed it's the first thing you notice." "An otherwise beautiful face looks incomplete without eyebrows." "A burn patient commented following her eyebrow restoration that all the other burn patients were jealous of her eyebrows."

Eyebrow restoration can run several thousand dollars and requires a specialized expertise and sense of artistry. Patients are typically women between 25-50 although men have also taken advantage of the procedure. This market is expected to grow as the public gains awareness of this new cosmetic surgical option.

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Monday, August 4, 2003

SAARC FMs Meet in Dhaka August 1-2

The foreign ministers of the seven member countries of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation are scheduled to meet in Dhaka on August 1-2 to review the implementation status of the plan of action taken at the 13th SAARC summit, official sources said.

New York City (PRWEB) July 30, 2006

Prior to the council of ministers’ meeting, foreign secretaries of the SAARC countries will meet between July 31 and August 1 and the meeting of the programming committee will be held on July 30, the foreign ministry sources said.

Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal and Bhutan are the members of the regional forum.

The meeting of the SAARC foreign ministers will put special emphasis on issues like trade in services, communications links among the member countries, establishment of the SAARC energy center and finalising operation modalities of the SAARC poverty alleviation fund, which were incorporated in the 53-point plan of action of the Dhaka Declaration adopted at the 13th SAARC summit, held from November 12 to 13 in Dhaka, according to the provisional agenda of the meeting.

The agenda was finalised at an inter-ministerial meeting, held at the foreign ministry here on July 13. The meeting presided over by the foreign secretary Hemayetuddin, was attended by representatives from different ministries and divisions concerned of the government.

The foreign ministers will also review the implementation status of the decisions taken at five ministerial-level meetings held so far in Dhaka after the 13th summit.

The SAARC ministerial-level meetings, held after the 13th summit, were -- first Safta ministerial council, third SAARC health ministerial meeting, first SAARC home ministers’ meeting, and seventh SAARC environment ministers’ meeting.

The Dhaka Declaration decided to incorporate trade in services in the South Asian Free Trade Area agreement, which is based on trade in goods. A study on trade in services in the SAARC countries is likely to be undertaken prior to incorporating the area with the Safta agreement, sources in the commerce ministry told New Age.

The council of ministers’ meeting will discuss extensively on the SAARC regional multi-modal transport issue, on which a study report was also submitted to all seven member-countries for a decision.

‘Dhaka would soon finalise its position on transport connectivity among all seven member-countries of the forum based on the study report,’ a high official in the foreign ministry told New Age.

‘Prior to the meeting of the council of ministers, our foreign and communications ministries would hold discussions on the matter to finalise the country’s position.’

The 13th summit decided that the finance ministers of the SAARC countries would finalise the operation modalities of the forum’s poverty alleviation fund. The meeting was held on July 11 in Islamabad. But the finance minister, M Saifur Rahman, did not attend the meeting. However, a deputy secretary of the finance ministry attended it, sources said.

The forthcoming meeting will review the status of establishing the SAARC energy center in Islamabad, which was also decided at the 13th summit.

Besides, the meeting of the SAARC foreign ministers will review the implementation status of opening of counters for SAARC nationals at the international airports in the region, special incentives for SAARC nationals visiting countries of the region and special rates for them, sources said.

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