0xffh: June 2004

Saturday, June 26, 2004

Applied Language Help Huddersfield Commuters Start Their Day

Huddersfield translation agency, Applied Language, believes so strongly that starting your day with a healthy portion of fruit improves your energy and productiveness that it’s giving the commuters of Huddersfield an apple each to help kick-start their day.

(PRWEB) September 8, 2006

Huddersfield translation agency, Applied Language believes so strongly that starting your day with a healthy portion of fruit improves your energy and productiveness that it’s giving the commuters of Huddersfield an apple each to help kick start their day.

On Tuesday, 12th September, the people travelling to work from Huddersfield to the business centres of Leeds and Manchester, will be greeted by Applied Language staff armed with loads of free nutritious apples.

Gavin Wheeldon, Applied Language Managing Director said, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives you the energy to perform to your potential and keep that level until its lunchtime. This is something we put into practice in all our offices around the world by providing free healthy lunches and fruit every day. As well as being a great benefit to our staff in that they don’t have to worry about lunches it’s also helped us to increase our productivity and take the business forward. We thought it was about time we took this message to the business people of Huddersfield to see if we can help them in a similar way.”

As well as handing out the free breakfast, Applied Language are also looking to recruit some new sales staff for their UK office and in the interest of keeping a “Work/Life” balance will be inviting interested people to join them for a drink later in the evening at the HD1 Bar near Huddersfield train station.

Applied Language Solutions translate all kinds of documents from simple letters to large technical documents for specialist Medical, Legal, Financial and Marketing organisations, including whole websites and printed catalogues.

They use only professional in-country translators and have more than 6,000 on their books. These translators work in more than 140 languages including all the major European, Asian, African, Middle Eastern and American languages.

For a free quote visit www. appliedlanguage. com or call +44 (0)870 172 0000 in the UK or +1 (800) 579 5010 in the US to talk to a one of the team.

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Friday, June 25, 2004

Turn On Your Tap And Consider The More Than One Billion People With No Access To Safe Water On World Water Day, March 22, Urges Hilton Foundation

Unsafe water is the No. 1 public health crisis in the world; one in six people globally have no access to clean water

Los Angeles (PRWEB) March 17, 2008

When Americans turn on their taps on World Water Day, March 22, 2008, they are urged to stop and consider the more than one billion people around the world who cannot take for granted an abundant supply of safe and clean water by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, a philanthropic pioneer in water development for needy populations in the developing world.

"A global lack of safe water is the biggest public health crisis in the world," says Steven M. Hilton, president and CEO of the Hilton Foundation. "80 percent of all illness in the developing world stems from contaminated water and poor sanitation." He points out that 1.1 billion people around the world, or one in six people, lack access to clean drinking water while 2.6 billion people, or two in six, lack access to adequate sanitation.

The enormous public health consequences include:
More than 2.2 million people die each year from diseases caused by unsafe water and poor sanitary conditions (WHO/UNICEF/WSSCC -- Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council) Every week, 42,000 people die of diseases caused by unsafe water and poor sanitary conditions; more than 90 percent of them are children under age five (WHO/UNICEF) Diarrhea, which can be caused by germs in dirty water, is the third largest killer of children under five years of age (WHO) In sub-Saharan Africa, a baby's chance of dying from diarrhea is almost 520 times the chance of a baby in Europe or the U. S. (WHO/UNICEF) Other serious diseases from contaminated water and poor sanitation are Guinea worm and trachoma which is the world's leading cause of preventable blindness (International Trachoma Initiative) At any one time, half of the world's hospital beds are filled with patients suffering from water-borne diseases (UN) According to the United Nations, 1.7 million people could be saved each year if they had safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (UN World Water Development Report, March, 2006)

Unclean water also has devastating economic and social consequences. Women and girls spend their days walking miles in search of clean water, instead of earning money for their families or going to school.

"For all these reasons, bringing safe water and sanitation to communities in the developing world has been one of our foundation's top priorities," says Hilton. "The foundation began working in this area in 1990, and we are proud to have been at the forefront in investing in potable water. We are particularly pleased that now so many other foundations, corporations, NGOs and donors are joining in the effort to bring safe water and better sanitation to the developing world," noted Hilton.

The Hilton Foundation has committed more than $62 million to provide clean, sustainable sources of water that have benefited nearly one million people in Africa and Southern Mexico.

Based in Los Angeles, the Hilton Foundation was created in 1944 by the late hotel entrepreneur and business leader, Conrad N. Hilton, who left his fortune to the foundation with instructions to help the most disadvantaged and vulnerable throughout the world without regard to religion, ethnicity or geography. The foundation along with its related entities has assets exceeding $4.3 billion, and since its inception, has committed more than $780 million for charitable projects throughout the world. More than 50 percent of its grants fund international projects.

For more information, visit www. hiltonfoundation. org

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TPC Foundation, Inc. Announces their 13th Annual California Living History Makers Awards Reception 2006 Honorees

13th Annual Living History Makers Community Award that benefits the TPC Foundation, Inc. announces their 2006 honorees!

Los Angeles, Calif. (PRWEB) February 13, 2006

The countdown has begun to the community’s most exceptional recognition award reception held during Black History Month.

Presenting Sponsors: Wells Fargo and Microsoft, and Corporate Sponsors: Farmers Insurance - Farmers Action for Communities of Tomorrow (F. A.C. T.) and Turning Point Magazine present the 13th Annual Living History Makers Awards Reception. Hosted by TPC Foundation and Turning Point Magazine, the reception will be held Thursday, February 23, 2006 from 6PM to 8PM at the City Club on Bunker Hill, 333 South Grand Avenue, 54th Floor, Wells Fargo Center, Los Angeles, CA.

Always held on the last Thursday of Black History Month, the Living History Makers Reception recognizes California’s most dedicated individuals in the categories of Advocacy, Arts & Entertainment, Education, Science and Technology. All of the individuals chosen worked tirelessly to uplift the California African-American community. And in addition, for the reception’s lucky 13th year, the Emerging History Maker category was added.

The Living History Makers Award Reception 2006 Honorees are:

Advocacy

William Tribble Sr.

CEO, Faywill House

Community: Indio, California

William Tribble Sr. is the CEO, Faywill House, a six-bed facility that caters to teenage boys 13 to 17 years old. Faywill House falls under the umbrella of Faywill Alternative Housing Services, an organization which provides a staggering array of services ranging from shelter and mental health counseling to vocational training and economic empowerment. Tribble and his late wife, Jennie, founded the organization in 1992. He is also the founder and CEO of Tribble Construction, which has also helped African-Americans become homeowners by providing workshops on financial literacy and homeownership.

Arts & entertainment

Malcolm Ali

Owner, Fashion Image News Agency (FINA)

Community: Los Angeles, California

Malcolm Ali is the owner, Fashion Image News Agency (FINA) and has been capturing the grief, pain, joy and exhilaration of everyday people and everyday life for over 30 years as a photographer. He has taken the art of photography and brought it to the community from photographing the rich and famous as well as the everyday person. He does more than just snaps a picture; he enlightens through his camera with stories of fame, loss, love, life, and community. From the Los Angeles Homeless and Hurricane Katrina’s devastation to the star-studded BET’s 25 Anniversary Show, he has captured the glamorous with undeniable shine to the sorrowful without sacrificing their dignity. He is an unrelenting teacher, mentor and worker who devotes the same passion and energy to his craft, whether he is paid or not.

Education

Howard Ransom Jr.

CEO, New Wave Educational Center

Community: Watts/Los Angeles, California

Howard Ransom Jr. has nearly 30 years as an educator and mentor. He has earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Hayward, in African American Studies and Theatre Arts and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Urban Education at California State University, Los Angeles. He currently teaches at the Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center in Watts, Calif., has served as the principal of Academy Cathedral High School in Inglewood, Calif. and is also the President and CEO of the Long Beach, Calif.-based New Wave Educational Center. After the Los Angeles riots in 1992, he joined forces with U. S. Post Service officials and developed a Civil Service Training Program to help prepare applicants for the civil service exam. His efforts led to nearly one thousand men and women enrolling in the course, and the hiring of over 400 of those applicants as temporary and permanent workers.

Science & technology

Hildreth "Hal" Walker Jr.

CEO, Tech Plus

Community: Inglewood/Los Angeles, California

Hildreth "Hal" Walker Jr. has been in the field of science and technology for the past 40 years. In 1969, his lunar laser-ranging experiment was the only active interplanetary experiment carried out by the Apollo 11 crew. His career includes positions at Korad Laser Systems, where he first began his work, and Hughes Aircraft, from where he retired. He is the President and CEO of Tech Plus, a Los Angeles, Calif. based laser technology consultant group with international collaborators. Along with his wife Dr. Bettye Walker, he is the chairman of the board of directors and co-founder of the African-American Male Achievers Network Inc. (A-MAN). The Walkers also run the nonprofit International Science and Discovery Center, which began as a pilot project at Dr. Walker’s Compton, Calif., elementary school nearly 20 years ago. In the latter part of 2005, Walker traveled abroad to run an A-MAN program that was first implemented in 1998 at the Umthombo Primary School in Memelodi, South Africa.

Emerging Living History Maker

Myia Jones

CEO, Multicultural Youth in Action Inc. (MYIA Inc.)

Community: Bay Area/Vacaville, California

14 year old Vacaville Christian High School Honor Roll student Myia Jones is CEO of Multicultural Youth in Action Inc. (MYIA Inc.); her four year old Vacaville, Calif. based nonprofit organization! The organization offers social interaction, education and empowerment to youth in her community. The activities of the group range from holding financial and health seminars to promoting good health with young children. In September of 2005, MYIA Inc. was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Kaiser Permanente Foundation to enable the organization to reach even more youth and in 2004, Jones was voted by State Farm Insurance as one of the "10 Most Influential Blacks in California's Bay Area."

Each Living History Makers Award 2006 Honoree was nominated by peers, family or organizations. This affair will be attended by business executives, community leaders, elected officials and decision makers that directly influence the African American Community.

Pre-Paid reservations are $50.00 per individual or you can pay at the door the night of the event on Thursday, February 23, 2006.

For pre-paid reservations, contact the TPC Foundation, Inc., Event Coordinator, Mr. Sean Ransom at (323) 299-6000 ext. 105.

Media/Press/PR Contact:

Adrienne S. Lamm

Public Relations, Media and Marketing

TPC Foundation, Inc.

Phone: 323-299-6000

Website: www. tpcfoundation. org

About the TPC Foundation, Inc.

The TPC Foundation, Inc. provides educational assistance and training to minority students through the TPC Internship Program. It assists minority college students, particularly from under-served communities, in gaining practical experience and professional instruction in the field of journalism, specifically in the areas of communications, business and graphic design.

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Coordinated Teamwork, Planning Futuristically And Acting Now Breed Health, Success

Omnion Consulting Successfully Completes 3 Major Projects with Client, Hologic

Woburn, MA (Vocus) September 18, 2009 -

This summer, Omnion Consulting (www. omnionconsulting. com/ (http://www. omnionconsulting. com/)) successfully brought 2 concurrent multi-national projects live on time and within budget for client, Hologic. Starting in the spring, the Omnion team worked on two parallel projects, Cytyc Costa Rica and Third Wave -- an Hologic acquisition in Wisconsin. Omnion resources were key in bringing these two fast tracked projects live successfully. On both goals, Omnion worked directly and daily with the customer's team defining their future business process solutions, their data conversions, and core team training.

In January of '09, Hologic's acquisition, Cytyc, went live with the full application foot print. This execution brought six new organizations live within the existing Hologic instance. Omnion worked with the customer's supply chain team in all phases of the implementation including business requirements analysis, future business process solutions, data conversions, and core team training. This project came in on time and within budget, with Hologic basically doubling the number of people and organizations using the Oracle applications.

"The fact that there are very few post go-live issues in all 3 events speaks to the wealth of experience and ability of both the client and Omnion team" says Mark McCormack, Omnion Managing Partner. Paul Malenchini, Hologic's Director of Applications Program Management, adds:

"Both Mark McCormack and Steve Rapoza were heavily involved in our overall success implementing the Oracle Manufacturing and Quality Suites for our Marlboro, Londonderry, Canada, Costa Rica and Madison locations. I was amazed with their contributions, knowledge and total team approach. They were vital team members in a highly visible area and Hologic could not have been happier with their deliverables. They did whatever it took to get the job done and done right. All phases of the project … went flawlessly thanks to their efforts and dedication. In short we could not have been successful without them."

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Thursday, June 24, 2004

Surprise Arizona Community Marley Park Introduces New Attached Living Options Through its Newest Homebuilder

Frank Residential to present 157 units.

Surprise, AZ (PRWEB) September 6, 2006

New attached living options including lofts, carriage homes, villas and town homes are coming to the Surprise Arizona community (http://marleypark. com/surprise-arizona. html? engine=prweb0906&keyword=prweb0906) of Marley Park late this year with the introduction of a 157-unit product developed by its newest builder, Phoenix home development company Frank Residential.

Presented in the Spanish style, Old Oak Lane Condominiums at Marley Park will be grouped in four - to seven-unit buildings with a two-story, single-family attached home on one end of the building. Homebuyers Arizona home development (http://marleypark. com/arizona-home-development. html? engine=prweb0906&keyword=prweb0906) will have their choice of seven floor plans, featuring up to three bedrooms and three baths and ranging from 1,000 to 1,800 square feet.

“These homes will complement the charm and character of the neighborhoods, while providing homebuyers with additional options to appeal to their lifestyle needs,” said Dan Kelly, DMB general manager of Marley Park.

Pedestrian paths connecting neighborhoods, individual entries and generous 18-foot driveways leading to garages with direct residence access will contribute to a streetscape that complements the surrounding neighborhood. A community pool is also planned for the residents.

“In addition to creating homes that capture the essence and feel of single-family homes, we take great pride in crafting homes that fit the neighborhood and community,” said Bob Frank, president of Frank Residential.

Frank Residential is a local, boutique Phoenix home (http://marleypark. com/phoenix-home. html? engine=prweb0906&keyword=prweb0906) development company which has been crafting quality residential neighborhoods in the metropolitan Phoenix marketplace since the early 1960s. The Frank family’s emphasis on style and architectural detail has allowed them to craft unique homes that offer singular value and quality of life for discerning homebuyers. The family is raising their fourth generation of Valley residents and remains committed to the proposition that building neighborhoods is a noble pursuit. In a dynamic real estate market, Frank Residential has continued to offer an exceptional product at an affordable price as a result of their dedication to superior design, planning and construction.

Marley Park is a Surprise AZ new home (http://marleypark. com/surprise-az-new-home. html? engine=prweb0906&keyword=prweb0906) community classically styled to celebrate the most valued characteristics of historic neighborhoods. Taking its cues from the area’s rich agrarian history, the community of Marley Park emphasizes open spaces, shade trees and diverse and traditional architecture. The Marley Park Welcome Center and Model Home Neighborhood, featuring 21 model homes, are located at 13118 Founders Park Blvd. in Surprise, AZ (http://marleypark. com/surprise-az. html? engine=prweb0906&keyword=prweb0906). Hours of operation are 10 a. m. – 6 p. m., daily. The Marley Park Welcome Center offers a preview of the lifestyle that can be enjoyed at Marley Park. For more information, visit marleypark. com.

Marley Park is being developed in phases by Marley Park LLC, an affiliate of Scottsdale-based DMB Associates, Inc. (DMB). DMB is a diversified real estate investment and development firm with real estate holdings through affiliated companies that include current and planned resort/recreational and primary residential communities, signature commercial developments, country clubs, hotels, health clubs and spa properties. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., DMB is one of the most active community developers in the West, with properties in Arizona, California, Utah and Hawaii. The firm’s name is synonymous with high-quality real estate developments.

Contact:

Teri Walker

Denise Resnik & Associates

(480) 600-3901

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Inviro Medical Devices to Exhibit Infection Control Products at Upcoming APIC Events

Leader in Manually Retractable Technologies to Demonstrate Products at October Events in North Carolina, California, and Ohio

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 11, 2006

Inviro Medical Devices, creator of the innovative InviroSNAP!® Safety Syringe, will exhibit at three upcoming chapter meetings of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Inviro Medical will demonstrate its Inviro Safety System product line for APIC members in North Carolina on October 16, 2006 at the Sheraton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel, as well as at the APIC Central Ohio Regional Conference on October 19 and 20, 2006 at the Columbus Ohio Hilton. In addition, Inviro will be present at APIC Sierra on October 20, 2006, at the Holiday Inn Express in Elk Grove, California. All of these meetings are scheduled during International Infection Prevention Week, occurring October 16-22.

Attendees, including infection control practitioners, epidemiologists and employee health personnel, are invited to visit the Inviro Medical exhibit to meet with company representatives, attend demonstrations of medical devices, and secure product literature. Northern Representative Rick Fedie and Senior Vice President of Sales Jim Charlesworth will attend the Ohio Conference on October 19, while Western Representative Ted Curry will be available on October 20 in California to meet with visitors. In North Carolina, Southeast Representative Charles Farry will discuss infection control options with event attendees.

“We look forward to this opportunity to meet with members of local APIC chapters to discuss how our products provide enhanced infection control and protection from needlestick injuries,” said Charlesworth. According to a 2006 independent nationwide study, sponsored by Inviro Medical Devices, needlestick injuries continue to be a major concern for healthcare workers. “With the recent launch of our InviroSNAP! Safety Syringe, we address those areas for improvement in safety design identified by survey respondents.”

Following its participation at the 2006 national APIC meeting in Tampa, Inviro Medical will continue to be involved in APIC events nationwide. Upcoming APIC programs at which Inviro will exhibit its infection control products are listed on the company’s website, at www. inviromedical. com.

About Inviro Medical

Founded in 1988, Inviro Medical Devices engineers and markets safe medication delivery systems, including the patented InviroSNAP! Safety Syringe. After years of research to develop its patents and refine its product designs, the company is addressing the growing $1.6 billion safety syringe market and introducing its breakthrough technology in North America. Headquartered in Atlanta, Inviro Medical is becoming a leading industry champion in the quest to protect healthcare workers, patients and the environment with innovative medical devices. For more information, visit www. inviromedical. com.

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Wednesday, June 23, 2004

Zerosmoke Self Treatment to Quit Smoking Debuts in the U. S

Zerosmoke Self Treatment to Quit Smoking Debuts in the U. S.

Alternative medicine treatment uses acupuncture points of the ear to curb addiction.

Hewitt, NJ (PRWEB) December 7, 2004

Zerosmoke, an all-natural treatment to quit smoking (http://www. zerosmoke. org), is now available in the United States. This new this new alternative medicine (http://www. zerosmoke. org) treatment to cure addiction is already sold in Europe, Australia and Mexico with remarkable success. In one year, European sales totaled one million products sold, with site visitors numbering 30,000 a day. With so many smokers making a New YearÂ’s Resolution to stop smoking, the Zerosmoke treatment is perfect for anyone committed to improving their health in the New Year. To celebrate their U. S. premiere, Zerosmoke will provide free samples of their product to hospital and government health programs. For more information, visit www. zerosmoke. org to request a free kit.

Based upon the precepts of auricular therapy, or the stimulation of acupuncture points in the ear, two small magnets are placed opposite each other on a determined point of the left ear. This electromagnetic therapy activates the production of neurotransmitters in the brain, removing the desire to smoke. Magnets are comprised of 24K gold, both for its highest conduction properties and to eliminate allergic reactions. Non-invasive and chemical free, Zerosmoke utilizes the most successful natural therapies without the pain and costs involved.

The treatment involves using Zerosmoke for three to four hours daily for six days, while continuing to smoke as normal. On the seventh day, users quit smoking without the cravings, while wearing the magnets for an additional 20 to 25 days to complete the cycle. The desire to smoke is eliminated at the end of one month, without the cost or hassle of nicotine chewing gum, patches or traditional medical therapies.

With cigarette smoking accounting for nearly one-third of all cancer deaths each year, tobacco use remains the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. According to a recent family doctor survey, nearly 80 percent of current smokers desire to quit. Alternative medicine therapies involving acupuncture and auricolotherapy have been scientifically proven to alter brain chemistry to help cure addiction. Zerosmoke provides a convenient way to quit smoking (http://www. zerosmoke. org) and improve health naturally and without side effects. For more information, please visit http://www. zerosmoke. org (http://www. zerosmoke. org).

Media Contact:

Paolo Internicola

973-846-0141

Sales@zerosmoke. org

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Tuesday, June 22, 2004

Benlan Inc. Expands Use of Plantnode

Shoplogix Inc., a leading developer of intelligent manufacturing plant floor productivity software is pleased to announce that Benlan Inc. is expanding their use of Plantnode, a solution which provides real-time, intelligent mining of shop floor data and machine utilization as well as predictive preventative maintenance alerts.

Oakville, ON Canada (PRWEB) April 18, 2006

Benlan is implementing ten new Plantnode units on multiple machines in their Oakville, Ontario facility. The company initially implemented Plantnode in April 2005 to assist them in gathering information on the efficiency of a form-fill-seal packaging machine. According to Tom Enns, President of Benlan, “Plantnode has helped us increase productivity on this machine by up to 25%, so it makes sense to implement the solution on more of our equipment.” The company is implementing Plantnode on more packaging machines as well as tubing extrusion machines and custom catheter assembly equipment, to monitor and gather information on the overall productivity of each machine. According to Enns, the key to this solution is its ability to monitor and communicate in real time.

Benlan Inc. is a medical device manufacturer specializing in disposable plastic products for the healthcare markets in Canada and the United States. The company operates a 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Oakville, Ontario where it manufactures molded and extruded medical components.

ABOUT SHOPLOGIX

Shoplogix develops integrated web-based software solutions that optimize plant floor operations. Shoplogix solutions improve productivity, efficiency, and total operational performance by allowing companies to make real-time decisions that impact profitability while actively engaging employees in the process.

Shoplogix Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, with offices across North America. The company serves a growing base of Global 2000 companies to set new standards for production performance and efficiency in industrial environments.

PLANTNODE

Plantnode is a hybrid web-based software application designed on an open platform to integrate with existing production equipment, analyze real-time performance, and evaluate machine productivity. Plantnode’s built-in intelligence goes beyond raw data collection to provide a fully integrated production and performance management application; differentiated by the ability to compare real-time data against planned estimates. Plantnode is proven to increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and enables machine level visibility on a 24x7 basis with automatic escalations and interactive processes to drive higher levels of operational efficiency, quality, and performance.

PLANTNODE NETWORK

Plantnode Network is an enterprise web-based software application that consolidates and analyzes operational data for all Plantnode enabled equipment providing a complete and accurate view of production performance. Plantnode Network’s distributed design provides true enterprise scalability to evaluate real-time performance on a plant-wide, multi-site, or global basis.

Shoplogix

Www. shoplogix. com

Hellen Budaya Pileski

Manager, Marketing Communications

905-469-9994 Ext.120

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Bibby Financial Services Makes Their Move on India

International business finance provider Bibby Financial Services has launched a new business in India as part of its expanding global network.

CHICAGO (PRWEB) September 17, 2007

Based in New Delhi, Bibby Financial Services India will offer Indian business owners and managers funding against their accounts receivables, helping them to maintain a healthy cash flow across the business and finance growth plans. It also offers American business owners who export or import from India the ability to work with their local Bibby Financial Services office to get working capital finance from those receivables. Bibby Financial Services has businesses in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Tennessee and Texas.

As the tenth largest and second fastest growing major economy in the world, India represents a major new centre for the Bibby Financial Services Group, which, through a proactive growth strategy, now has offices in ten countries including the United States, Canada, Ireland, France, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, the United Kingdom and Australia.

Chief executive David Robertson of the Bibby Financial Services Group comments, "It's a brave move and one which I am incredibly proud to announce. Establishing ourselves in India represents an exciting opportunity and is no doubt an important milestone for the Group. We have set ourselves a challenging growth objective and in order to achieve this we are continually looking for opportunities to move the business forward. We believe that India represents an important territory in the sphere of global trading and as such one that we need to be in. Its growing economy and underdeveloped factoring market is exactly the type of market we want to be in."

Bibby Financial Services India will be headed up by managing director Vikas Nanda, who has more than 30 years experience in the Indian commercial finance market, most recently with Foremost Factors.

Vikas Nanda states, "As part of a 200-year-old, family-run business which has helped small businesses around the globe to grow, I believe we have a unique insight into the issues facing owners and managers and can make a real difference for small businesses in India. With such a wave of entrepreneurial spirit across the country, we are sure the Indian market is now ready to capitalize on the real benefits that this funding solution can deliver."

To find out more about Bibby Financial Service's range of flexible finance solutions please contact Tel: 877-88-BIBBY or visit www. bibbyusa. com

Notes to Editors

Bibby Financial Services is wholly owned by the Bibby Line Group, a business-to-business services group with interests in ship owning and operation, shallow water accommodation, oil field services, contract logistics and business finance.

Bibby Financial Services specializes in the provision of finance to small and medium sized enterprises across a wide range of industry sectors. Operating via a global network of 26 autonomous operating companies in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, India, Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Australia the group purchased more than $6 billion dollars of receivables and had more than 6,500 clients worldwide.

For more information on Bibby Financial Services, visit www. bibbyusa. com

For more information on The Bibby Line Group of Companies, visit www. bibbygroup. co. uk. www. bibbytf. com www. bibbyfinancialservices. com.

Friday, June 18, 2004

Truth Publishing Launches Unique Online Book Publishing Technology That Revolutionizes Author/Publisher Revenue Model

New natural health book posted entirely online represents brand new revenue model and relationship format between book authors and Internet-based publishers.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) February 2, 2006

This week, Truth Publishing announced the launch of www. kitchenmedicinebook. com, an innovative website that introduces a new model of online book publication. Instead of utilizing a downloadable ebook, this site presents the book's text on individual webpages. Chapters are segmented into clearly defined articles that are easily referenced from the homepage.

"This website model provides a way for authors to reach out directly to readers without needing distribution through bookstores," said Mike Adams, site creator and chief spokesperson for Truth Publishing. "Because the pages are available to be referenced by major search engines, authors published on the Truth Publishing network have access to a wider audience. Authors also benefit by receiving payment monthly, which is much faster than traditional book distribution deals."

Written by Kelly Joyce Neff, "The Kitchen Medicine Book" shares traditional healing remedies that use common foods such as honey, garlic, cayenne, and culinary herbs. Articles on the website explain the history of garlic in holistic medicine, how to use oregano for pain, multiple uses for baking soda, and many other natural health topics. Like in a hardcover book, readers also find an introduction where Neff discuses her reasons for writing the book and what she hopes visitors will learn from the site.

Neff is represented by Waterside Productions, Inc. (www. waterside. com). She has an interdisciplinary degree in Celtic Studies, which includes work in cultural anthropology, history, linguistics, language, and literature. She is a traditional midwife and herbalist, a reiki master, and an active craftsperson.

"The Kitchen Medicine Book" is located at http://www. kitchenmedicinebook. com (http://www. kitchenmedicinebook. com).

About Truth Publishing

Truth Publishing is dedicated to a mission of public service through the creation and distribution of educational materials covering natural health, wellness, environmental responsibility, and other topics important to people everywhere. Articles and commentary are published at www. newstarget. com, and books and interviews are published at www. truthpublishing. com.

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Wednesday, June 16, 2004

Welcome To XOOMA Worldwide

With all the choices out there today in the wellness / home business industry, you might be asking yourself Â“what makes Xooma Worldwide better than any other company?Â” Not only is that a fair question, it's the number one question I want you to ask.

(PRWEB) May 27, 2005

You see, from day one, we designed this company to stand head and shoulders above the rest - even in front of the most hard-nosed skeptics who come our way. And in order to do this we knew that meant we could never settle for Â“second bestÂ” when it comes to our product or business opportunity. A difficult task? Yes. But, while most companies' main focus lies is doing whatever it takes to be Â“the biggest,Â“ here at Xooma, we're simply focused on being the best.

For example, rather than start our company with dozens of low quality Â“slap a fancy label on itÂ“ type products, we choose to grow our company one product at a time. Again, we are dedicated to providing you with the best wellness products on the planet - period. And if that means a smaller, more focused, premium quality product line, that's fine with us. After all, what good is a health product if it doesn't deliver the results you're looking for? Rest assured, you'll always be able to count on us to provide you with the kind of products you'll be proud to use and recommend to your family and friends.

In addition to our life-changing health product, Xooma's home-based business plan is simple, lucrative, and fun. Imagine getting paid great money each and every month just for sharing Xooma's product and business plan with other people. Our state-of-art compensation plan actually pays you in up to 5 different ways! And thanks to our commitment to ongoing training and support, making money with your own Xooma business is as easy as 1-2-3.

Xooma is just starting it's journey to fulfilling our vision of helping thousands, and eventually millions of people enjoy optimum health and long-term wealth through our products and business plan. We're currently looking for caring and motivated people who share that same vision. So, I'd like you to consider this a personal invitation to join us on this incredible journey.

My website is: www. XoomaWorldWide. com/tgraffeo (http://www. XoomaWorldWide. com/tgraffeo )

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Saturday, June 12, 2004

Dallas Breast Enlargement Specialist Marks 250th Post on RealSelf

As part of his ongoing commitment to patient education, Dallas breast enlargement surgeon Dr. Michael Bogdan recently posted his 250th answer to a real patient question posed on RealSelf, a popular cosmetic surgery resource on the Web.

Southlake, Texas (PRWEB) December 2, 2009

Dr. Michael Bogdan (http://www. drmichaelbogdan. com (http://www. drmichaelbogdan. com)), a board-certified plastic surgeon, has reached the 250-post mark on RealSelf. com, an online cosmetic surgery resource where the Dallas breast enlargement specialist contributes answers to a broad range of plastic surgery questions.

"I definitely believe that the more people know about their cosmetic options, the better they'll be able to reach their goals, so I'm always working hard to help patients educate themselves," says Dr. Bogdan. "Online, everyone has access to the basic facts on cosmetic surgery, but it's a real passion of mine to help my patients understand the how and the why of their choices. I feel privileged to be able to offer some of that guidance to other people around the country considering cosmetic surgery."

Dr. Bogdan, whose practice focuses on facial rejuvenation, body contouring and breast implant surgery for Dallas patients, has used RealSelf to help patients learn more about surgical planning, recovery, and procedures, and to offer suggestions to patients unsure about which procedure is "right" for them.

"Most detailed plastic surgery questions just can't be answered by a brochure; you need someone with the training to look at your case and say, 'this is what my experience tells me would work best, and here's why,'" explains Dr. Bogdan. "Of course, online advice isn't a substitute for a real consultation from a board-certified plastic surgeon, but I think it can really help patients avoid some of the misinformation out there."

Dr. Bogdan feels he helps patients most through one-on-one consultations where he has the patient's medical history and physical examination to guide him, but he also believes that sites like RealSelf can play an important role in helping patients get reliable information.

"Many patients are a lot more cautious today, which I think is wonderful," says Dr. Bogdan. "When something doesn't feel quite right, they're looking online for the answers, and I think it's a responsibility of qualified surgeons to step up and explain which treatments offer real benefits. It's a question of priorities, and for me the patient's health and peace of mind must always come first."
Much of Dr. Bogdan's advice both online and at his plastic surgery practice in Dallas centers on helping patients recognize that healing takes time.

"If I could give only one piece of advice to all of the women and men I've helped, it would be 'be patient,'" he says. "Most of the concerns that patients share online have to do with normal healing processes that maybe their own doctor didn't explain in detail. I take a lot of care to explain exactly what patients can expect after their surgery, and hopefully I've been able to help other patients share in some of that peace of mind too."

Dr. Michael A. Bogdan (http://www. drmichaelbogdan. com (http://www. drmichaelbogdan. com)) is a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in plastic surgery in Dallas. He received his medical doctorate and completed his residency at Stanford University and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He has two offices to serve Dallas/Fort Worth patients, one in Southlake and the other in Dallas.

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Friday, June 11, 2004

NJ-NAIOP Supports Findings and Recommendations of RPA Report By Michael McGuinness

New Brunswick, N. J. (PRWEB) September 29, 2005

New Jersey is less than one year away from a transportation standstill. Unfortunately, many people do not fully understand the severity or urgency of the current transportation funding shortage.

When the New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NJ-NAIOP) decided to help fund the RPA study, we did so because of the critical role of transportation in the health of our stateÂ’s residents and economy. The Chapter now strongly endorses the findings and recommendations of the report released by RPA this summer, which fairly and accurately captures the issues and represents a logical approach to addressing our stateÂ’s transportation financing crisis.

The State created the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) in 1984 as a predictable source of transportation investment. Unfortunately, state government reduced the appropriate amount of operating assistance to transportation in the past two decades and borrowed from the Trust FundÂ’s revenues, helping to deplete its resources.

Now, NJ-NAIOP urges state lawmakers to make substantial efforts to identify and secure alternate revenue sources to supplement funds and eliminate expenses in the areas we can all agree are unnecessary. They must make long-term investments to ease the taxpayerÂ’s burden. Our 500 members are stakeholders in many ways: They are on the front lines of economic development in New Jersey and are ambassadors for attracting new business.

Our concern goes beyond the business and real estate industry: Most members live in New Jersey, and we are experiencing congestion that negatively affects the environment and the lives of everyone here. The total annual cost of traffic congestion in New Jersey in lost time, operating expenses and fuel consumption has reached $4.9 billion according to a report issued by the National Center for Transportation and Industrial Productivity at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in February 2000. People traveling longer to and from jobs experience higher levels of stress, which leads to increased health care costs and decreased labor productivity. Congestion translates into higher costs of truck freight operation also through driver wages and has a negative impact on the manufacturing industry and the service sector. If left unchecked, congestion will erode New Jersey's competitive advantage by obstructing the movement of people and goods, thereby weakening our efforts at business retention and attraction.

New JerseyÂ’s roadways must be maintained and expanded to handle the traffic now and in the future Â– roads such as the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 78 and Routes 1 and 9. Additionally, newly created distribution and warehouse facilities in port areas will ease mobility issues, generate jobs and keep much of the distribution business in New Jersey instead of sending these jobs to Pennsylvania.

We must also consider the ongoing development and impact of the current dredging of our channels to 50 feet and future expansion of Port activity. This will generate increased cargo shipping from overseas that will inundate the Port neighborhoods and roadways, which are already sorely lacking good roadways and access. Without sufficient and reliable transportation infrastructure in the Port areas, the New Jersey economy stands to lose thousands of current and future jobs as carriers choose alternate ports for their import business.

Transportation finance must be a priority. NJ-NAIOP is advocating a stable, dedicated and broad-based source of funding for maintenance, repair and expansion of the stateÂ’s transportation infrastructure that includes highways, county and local roads and transit networks. If we choose to ignore the problem, roads will deteriorate and burden future generations. We support adherence by the TTF to strict financial standards; increased revenue for NJ Transit operations; improved efficiency, advancement of smart growth and the incorporation of best practices to maximize investments; and public accountability to prevent future insolvency of the TTF.

NJ-NAIOPÂ’s position supports investment in all modes of our transportation infrastructure and an increase in our mobility options, to be implemented as effectively and as soon as possible.

The State of New Jersey is highly dependent on transportation; the way people experience the transportation system is critical to the future progress of the state and region. We need better roads and bridges, less congestion, more buses and trains, cleaner facilities and a safer system overall. We need to reform our current transportation finance structure along the guidelines of the RPAÂ’s recommendations.

Our leaders must be able to face difficult decisions and show discipline to identify revenues that maximize our mobility and that provide the most benefits for New Jersey taxpayers. Finally, fixing the Trust Fund now will help to restore the publicÂ’s trust, which has been eroded by New JerseyÂ’s past priorities and past government practices. Raising the gas tax alone would still leave the TTF bankrupt, and motorists are already driving on substandard roads. The time to act is now.

Michael McGuinness is the executive director of the New Jersey Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NJ-NAIOP), which is the trade association for developers, owners, investors and other professionals active in the industrial, office and commercial real estate industry. Founded in 1970, the New Jersey Chapter is comprised of 500 members who benefit from a variety of business and networking opportunities, education and professional development programs, research on trends and innovations and strong legislative and public affairs representation. The New Jersey Chapter is part of the larger NAIOP organization founded in 1967, which is comprised of more than 12,000 members in 50 chapters throughout North America.

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The National Institutes of Health Installs Sunnex Celestial Star Surgical Lights in New Intraoperative MRI Suite

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has installed Sunnex’s innovative Celestial Star(TM) MRI Surgical Lights in its state-of-the-art intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite at its headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.

Natick, MA (PRWEB) May 24, 2006

The suite, one of a handful in the U. S., provides real-time MRI in the surgical suite, displaying current and pre-operative imaging data using state-of-the-art 3D and virtual reality technology. The suite is a collaborative effort between the NIH Clinical Center, the National Cancer Institute, and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Less than a year old, the suite is the site of spinal cord surgeries, craniotomies, craniectomies, and other leading-edge research and neurosurgical procedures.

One challenge in developing a state-of-the-art intraoperative MRI suite is the selection and installation of leading-edge technology to equip it, according to Mike Borostovik, NIH Clinical Center Neuro Nurse Specialist. One, and not the least, is the suite’s use of a high-field 1.5 tesla MRI magnet which requires the installation and use of specialized MRI-compatible instruments – including the surgical lighting.

After extensive review and testing, three sets of pioneering dual ceiling-mounted Sunnex Celestial Star MRI Surgical Lights were installed. The innovative lighting systems were designed specifically for use in MRI facilities and manufactured of MRI-compatible materials by Sunnex, Inc. of Natick, Mass., a medical lighting manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience.

The Sunnex lights provide critical lighting for all of the neurosurgical and specialty procedures performed in the NIH suite, said Borostovik.

Key features of the lights include their excellent flexibility, reach, range, and motion. The light’s 114-inch vertical and horizontal reach provides head-to-toe coverage. Universal movement and placement is enhanced by a patented drift-free balance arm design, he noted.

“The lights are so easy to position. The surgeons are able to move the lights around perfectly. They are so lightweight, they can move them with one hand – to position the light right where they need it,” Borostovik said.

The high intensity lighting, which illuminates up to 6,000 foot candles with a unique space-saving design, is also impressive. “I am amazed at how bright the output is – even as overheads and given how compact they are,” Borostovik said.

The dual-ceiling mount configuration of the Sunnex Celestial lights provide several benefits, including avoiding the use of sets of intrusive mobile lights, “which tend to get in the way in the work area” – as well as allowing surgeons to eschew the use of headlamps.

In use, Borostovik said surgeons praise the Sunnex equipment for remaining cool to work under – unlike the case with traditional surgical lamps – and for the closeness in color of its light to true sunlight. Additionally, the lamps are brighter, more flexible, and more comfortable for the surgeons – especially after lengthy hours of surgery – and provide better illumination for the entire assisting staff.

Combined with Sunnex’s “outstanding personal service,” Sunnex’s MRI-compatible Celestial lights would benefit “any intraoperative MRI – or any – surgical suite,” he said.

For more information about Sunnex’s innovative Celestial Star MRI Surgical Lights – or any Sunnex medical lighting solution - contact Sunnex by phone at: 1-800-445-7869 or on the Web at www. sunnexmedical. com.

About Sunnex

Sunnex is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative, quality surgical and examination lighting, with 30 years of medical industry experience. Sunnex lights offer extensive reach, low maintenance, and unparalleled flexibility and are installed in top hospitals and clinics around the world. Headquartered in Natick, Mass., Sunnex is an ISO 9001 registered company with sales and service representatives located worldwide. Contact Sunnex by telephone at: 1-800-445-7869 or on the Web at www. sunnexmedical. com.

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Thursday, June 10, 2004

Roevin Translation Provides Interpreters for Civicus World Assembly

Roevin congratulated on their professionalism.

Birmingham, UK (PRWEB) October 24, 2006

Roevin Translation Services (www. roevin. co. uk/translation (http://www. roevin. co. uk/translation)), a leading language translation company with a global network of translation experts, today announced the successful conclusion of their interpreting assignment for the recent CIVICUS World Assembly in Glasgow, which took place from 21 to 25 June 2006 organised by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations.

Roevin's Glasgow office was commissioned to provide 17 professional French, Spanish and German interpreters for the event, which was attended by over 800 delegates to interpret at meetings, workshops and seminars for the conference and associated side events.

Eva Rehse, Project Co-ordinator for the SCVO congratulated Roevin on their professionalism:

"For an international event of this significance, it is vital to show a multilingual profile, to enable people to express themselves in their own language. The CIVICUS World Assembly would not have been the success it was without the contribution of Roevin, who delivered a professional and flexible service."

About the CIVICUS World Assembly

The SCVO was responsible for organising this year's CIVICUS World Assembly in Glasgow. CIVICUS is an international alliance established in 1993 to nurture the foundation, growth and protection of citizen action throughout the world, especially in areas where participatory democracy and citizens' freedom of association are threatened. The World Assembly is a forum for international civil society representatives to get together, exchange ideas, experiences and build strategies for a just world.

About Roevin Translation Services

Roevin offers language translation services, localisation, multilanguage desktop publishing and interpreting services to global organisations in a wide range of fields including mechanical engineering, healthcare, control and instrumentation, legal, financial, industrial and consumer electronics and process manufacturing. Roevin offers translation services in over 100 language pairs with French, Spanish and German currently the most commonly requested. The company is respected for tight turnaround times, accuracy and their professional experience in a wide range of publishing formats.

Visit Roevin's website for an immediate online estimate, a more formal quotation or to obtain further details on all their translation services.

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Hostelworld. com Recommends Supporting Endangered Destinations

With global warming, pollution, deforestation and overpopulation becoming imminent threats to the permanent stability of our fragile ecosphere, the danger of extinction is no longer relegated to Earth's rarest species. Some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring destinations, both naturally occurring and manmade, are at risk of disappearing forever. Hostelworld. com recommends visiting and supporting the following endangered locations before it's too late.

Dublin, Ireland (PRWEB) March 22, 2007

Hostelworld. com recommends visiting and supporting the following endangered locations before it's too late.

The Dead Sea

Located between Jordan and Israel, the Dead Sea isn't merely an ancient oasis in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. Instead, the home of the now famous Dead Sea scrolls is a site of immeasurable cultural and religious significance, having hosted historic figures such as King David, Herod the Great and Jesus Christ in its therapeutic waters. Now a major tourist attraction, the saltiest body of water on the planet welcomes millions of tourists every year who come to float in its unusually buoyant waters and revel in the many physical therapies provided by the natural landscape. Whether it's a balneotherapy session, which uses the black mineral mud of the sea, or the reduced ultraviolet rays at the lowest dry point on earth, the Dead Sea area has become a major center for health research and treatment. Unfortunately, due to irrigation and human intervention, the Dead Sea is shrinking at an unprecedented rate, and according to experts, will completely evaporate in approximately fifty years. At least no one will have to change the name.

Hostelworld. com Recommended Hostel: Jaffa Gate Hostel, Jerusalem, Israel

Rates start at €9/night

Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Sometimes referred to as the tropical rain forest of the sea, the largest organic collective in the world resides along 1600 miles of coastline off of Queensland, Australia. Besides having the distinction of being one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef is home to one of the most diverse collections of wildlife on the planet, many of which are endangered. Leatherback sea turtles share this ocean playground with humpback whales, clownfish and thousands of other distinct and beautiful sea creatures. Thanks to human activity, this essential component of the Earth's ecosystem is in danger of ending its 500,000 year existence in our lifetime. Reef scientists agree that global warming, which results in coral bleaching, is the greatest threat to the reef, predicting that a three degree rise in the global temperature would result in the total destruction of the 300,000 square kilometer refuge of biodiversity.

Hostelworld. com Recommended Hostel: Parrot Fish Lodge, Port Douglas, Australia

Rates start at €15/night

The Great Wall of China

Construction began over 200 years before the birth of Christ and was promptly completed in the 17th century. Not necessarily the wisest use of a nation's labor force, but when you're constructing a 30 foot high, 4500 hundred mile long wall, complete with 10,000 watchtowers, meant to keep out the rest of the world, all without the use of modern equipment, you can't sweat the small stuff. China's most famous landmark, and generally considered the longest man-made structure on Earth, spans all varieties of the Chinese landscape, twisting through the stark Gobi desert and rugged mountain ranges to the fertile grasslands and high plateaus. Exploited for tourist dollars, too large to adequately maintain, and subject to the ravages of time, it is estimated that one-half of the wall has completed disappeared, with a large percentage of the remaining wall rapidly deteriorating. How do you make a 4500 mile wall disappear without the help of David Copperfield? Wait a few years and we'll have the answer.

Hostelworld. com Recommended Hostel: Templeside House Hostel, Beijing, China

Rates start at €5/night

Glacier National Park, Montana, U. S.

This ancient ecosystem, dominated by cragged mountain ranges that reach into the North American sky, was carved by the retreating glaciers of the last ice age. The offspring, remnants of these Earth-shaping ice giants, have remained the centerpiece of this national treasure for 15,000 years. To general dismay, photographic evidence dating back to the mid-19th century provides indisputable evidence that the 150 glaciers scattered throughout the park have rapidly retreated, and by 2005 only 27 of the original glaciers remained. If global warming continues at the current rate, scientists agree that by 2030 there will be no glaciers left in Glacier National Park. Not a welcome prognosis for the many plant and animal species that depend on the seasonal melting of glacier ice for survival, or for the millions who make the trek each year to experience a world frozen in time.

Hostelworld. com Recommended Hostel: SameSun Backpacker Lodge, Kimberley, Canada

Rates start at €14/night

Venice, Italy

Gondolas floating silently down the Grand Canal. Streets free of cars that wind past the architectural triumphs of the Basilica di San Marco and the Doge's Palace. Back alleys and hidden waterways that creep through the crumbling beauty of an ancient word built upon the water. Nicknamed the "Queen of the Adriatic," Venice is decadently rich in both history and culture, from its famous canals to its celebrated glassblowers, attracting over 7 million people a year to view this window into the past. Venice is also sinking. Between it's dissolving foundation and the rising sea level, the Italian government faces a daunting challenge in the coming century to keep one of the most romantic and beloved cities in Europe from becoming an underwater attraction.

Hostelworld. com Recommended Hostel: Residence Santa Croce, Venice, Italy

Rates start at €33/night

Amazon Rain Forest

The "lungs of our planet" pump approximately 20 percent of the world's oxygen into the atmosphere. Covering more than half of Brazil, the Amazon represents half of the remaining rainforest in the world, and is home to most diverse and abundant collection of plant and animal life on the planet. So numerous in fact, that most still wait to be discovered. However, the time for discovery is quickly waning, as deforestation, human expansion and global warming threaten to muffle the breaths of this ecological necessity. At the current rate of deforestation, in 20 years the Amazon will be reduced by 40 percent, and according to some experts, global warming could lead to the complete annihilation of Amazonian rainforest by 2100.

Hostelworld. com Recommended Hostel: Hostel Manaus, Manaus, Brazil

Rates start at €6/night

About Hostelworld. com

Hostelworld. com is a leading provider of online reservations to the budget, independent and youth travel market. It offers confirmed online reservations for over 12,000 hostels and budget hotels in 165 countries worldwide. The site also offers budget travellers free podcasts, customised city guides, a travel social network and more. Hostelworld. com is headquartered in Dublin and is fully owned and operated by Web Reservations International Ltd (WRI).

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Wednesday, June 9, 2004

Atlanta Business RadioX Launches New Show: Accelerator Avenue

Atlanta Business RadioX announced today the launch of a new weekly radio show called Accelerator Avenue. The one hour weekly program features founders, owners and operators of small businesses – who have made it “out of the garage” – as they detail their accomplishments and describe the new challenges they face navigating the acceleration phase of business success. Accelerator Avenue is hosted by Bernie Wolford, President of Buckingham Associates, LLC. The first show airs November 12, 2010.

Atlanta (PRWEB) November 2, 2010

“While the excitement of start-ups understandably receives much attention, companies in the acceleration phase face predictable challenges if they are to achieve the full potential of the product or service they have created,” explains Wolford. “This program is designed to help provide them with much of the information and resources they need to address those challenges.”

Accelerator Avenue airs each Friday from 2 – 3 p. m. EST. Listeners are able to tune in and listen to the show by clicking on the Listen Live button at acceleratoravenue. businessradiox. com. Free podcasts of each episode will be available for download on Apple’s iTunes store.

Each show will cover topics such as bootstrapping, funding options, market penetration, first generation management and staffing. Companies providing services at this stage of business growth may appear alongside accelerator phase company owners as well as business persons who have successfully passed through this challenging stage.

“Providing guidance and structure for these acceleration phase companies is critical in an economy where large companies continue to reduce costs and conduct headcount reduction,” continues Wolford. “The economy of the future will increasingly rely upon these small emerging growth companies to provide new jobs and fuel growth for the next 20-30 years.”

“Adding Accelerator Avenue to our line-up of already compelling talk radio programs provides yet another valuable resource for our expanding community of listeners,” explains Atlanta Business RadioX Producer Lee Kantor. “Packaging and delivering content via internet radio continues to be an ideal medium for business owners looking for new ways to provide targeted content to preferred audiences in a simple and easy to consume format,”

About Bernie Wolford
Mr. Wolford boasts more than 30 years of experience in the manufacture, distribution and retail of consumer goods and services. Additionally, Mr. Wolford's experience and skill sets have been provided to the healthcare market: employers, employees, providers and payors, as an extension of productivity improvement and cost reduction services.

Wolford is the President of Buckingham Associates, LLC, the consultancy that he founded in 1999. During that time he has also served in a joint-venture with a private equity investment firm, providing advisory services for numerous privately-owned emerging growth companies.

Prior to founding Buckingham Associates Wolford was employed by the Home Depot where he held the positions of Director of Strategic Business Development/Growth Initiatives and Director of Labor Management/Productivity.

Before joining The Home Depot, Wolford was with Kurt Salmon Associates (KSA), the leading full-service management consulting firm specializing in the manufacture, distribution and retail of consumer goods and services. During his tenure he served such manufacturers as Samsonite, Hartmarx, Liz Claiborne, Pendleton Woolen Mills, and Coach Leather. Later when the firm entered the retail market, he was engaged by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue/Investcorp, Broadway/CHH, Dillard’s, The Home Depot, Lojas Americanas (Brazil), Nordstrom, Gottschalks and Spectra Physics.

Wolford serves on the Board of Directors of several small emerging growth companies, and also serves on the Board of the World Chamber of Commerce. He holds a B. S. degree in industrial engineering from West Virginia University where he serves on the faculty advisory committee.

About Atlanta Business RadioX
Atlanta Business RadioX provides a turnkey solution for business owners who want to leverage the power of internet radio to meet their best prospects, establish credibility for their organization and heighten the placement of their brand in search engines rankings. With a professional venue and a proven formula, Atlanta Business RadioX helps hosts podcast their shows and create a regular stream of dynamic content to share with their prospects and feed the search engines every week. Programs are recorded and streamed live to the internet from our corporate offices in suburban Atlanta. For more information or to see a live show, visit: http://www. BusinessRadioX. com.

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Tuesday, June 8, 2004

California Gourmet Granola Line Hits Store Shelves; Traci's Gourmet Granola Launches into Whole Food Markets

African-American owned Traci’s Gourmet Granola, the California-based granola company, has partnered up with Whole Food Markets in the Northern California region.

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) October 13, 2005

Traci’s Gourmet Granola, the California-based granola company, has partnered up with Whole Food Markets in the Northern California region. Whole Food Markets is the world's leading natural and organic foods supermarket found in 176 locations throughout North America and the United Kingdom. The new partnership between Traci’s Gourmet Granola and Whole Food Markets increases the company’s visibility in various natural and gourmet markets nationwide.

“We are thrilled at the opportunity to have our product on the shelves of Whole Food Markets. Since my company’s inception in 2002, it has been my goal to grace the shelves of a premier natural foods store, such as Whole Foods, since we share the same consumer," said company founder, Traci Fellows. "Health food customers are health conscious and discerning about what they consume, so are my customers. A healthy lifestyle is our ultimate goal.”

The company began in 2000 when Traci attempted to bake Snicker Doodles for a friend. She was watching one of her favorite food show host making granola when the idea hit. She rummaged through her kitchen pantry for all of her favorite ingredients-- organic oats, fruits, nuts and maple syrup. After mixing them all together, she whipped up what is now known as “Fruit & Nut Crunch.”

Since then, African-American Traci Fellows -- affectionately known as “The Granola Lady” around the San Francisco Bay Area -- is putting her name (and green satin ribbon) on the gourmet granola industry. Her passion for a balanced and healthy lifestyle, combined with her love for baking has always been part of her way of life. In September of 2002, she decided to combine both and introduced Traci’s Gourmet Granola.

About Traci’s Gourmet Granola

Since its two-year inception, the demand for Traci’s Gourmet Granola has increased dramatically. The product line is eaten by professional athletes, Hollywood trainers and musicians. Traci’s Gourmet Granola gives back to the community through the sponsorship of various charity events.

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Monday, June 7, 2004

Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries at the Adventures in Travel Expos

Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries organizes distinctive educational travel programs covering all that Crete has to offer Â– ancient history, culture, wild nature, organic agriculture and cuisine. CCS founder, Nikki Rose, is speaking on the panel, Â“WhatÂ’s Hot in Adventure TravelÂ” at the Adventures in Travel Expos in Chicago (January 7, Stephens Convention Center), New York (January 14, Javits Convention Center) and Washington, DC (January 28, Washington Convention Center). CCS will also have an exhibition booth at the Chicago and DC shows.

(PRWEB) December 21, 2004

CCS programs are tailored to small groups and presented exclusively by resident experts. Intensive classes in CreteÂ’s renowned healthy cuisine and organic gardening, including the seasonal production of olive oil, cheese and wine are intertwined with visits to ancient sites, botanic treks and optional sports such as rock climbing and paragliding. Â“We instinctively follow sustainable tourism guidelines,Â” said Rose. Â“We collaborate with local groups that specialize in a wide range of activities. Our guests join us in villages they may never find on their own and really get to know residents who are passionate and knowledgeable about the rich history and culture of their island. Any place we visit, whether it be New York or Nepal, is much more memorable when we spend time with local people. ThatÂ’s the connection we make in Crete, while sharing valuable cultural, culinary and gardening information with our guests.Â”

Rose is a Greek-American, professional chef and writer (primarily for Slow Food) who lived in Crete for four years. She now divides her time between the U. S. and Crete, working on a book and documentary that mirrors CCS programs in Crete. She has designed cultural-culinary seminars since 1997, featuring prominent chefs from the diplomatic sector, culinary schools and fine dining establishments from around the world.

Kostas Bouyouris, the Greek co-designer of the CCS project, is a noted agronomist and founding member of the Mediterranean Association for Soil Health. Bouyouris lives on Crete and has worked for over a decade on innovative projects to encourage the expansion of sustainable organic production in Crete. His training programs and cooperative incentives link organic farmers directly to restaurant kitchens and create an essential bridge between the two primary industries in Crete Â– agriculture and tourism. MedASH is involved in many ancillary community projects, such as training young farmers and organizing childrenÂ’s gardens.

Â“Alternative travel has evolved into cultural immersion travel,Â” said Rose. Â“We often hear that climbing a mountain in a foreign land was exhilarating, but getting to know local people was the most memorable part of the journey. Travelers are searching for more than an ideal climate, natural beauty or extreme sports in places they choose to pass through in their lifetime. They are also more concerned about the impact their visit may have on the local communities. ItÂ’s wonderful to be a part of such a dynamic group at the Adventures in Travel Expos who are working on programs like ours to create a lasting bond between visitors and residents. Crete has a significant ancient past, but people still live there and they can be quite fascinating, when we make the time to know them.Â”

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Overture Pay Per Click Case Study: The &#194;“B to B&#194;” Pay-Per-Click Bargain

Overture Pay Per Click Case Study: The Â“B to BÂ” Pay-Per-Click Bargain

(PRWEB) December 18, 2004

The Challenge:

Founded in 1995, AllMed Healthcare Management, an independent medical review organization, has grown rapidly since 2002 by investing in Sales & Marketing. As part of these ongoing efforts, AllMed revamped its website in 2003. Although the company already had 150 clients in 35 states, they didnÂ’t have the budget for traditional print advertising. ThatÂ’s why AllMed decided to experiment with Google AdWords Pay-Per-Click advertising. Initially, the company launched an in-house pay-per-click campaign but, with inappropriate messaging and poor keyword selection, spent a sizeable amount of PPC money without achieving significant results. AllMed then turned to outside help, retaining Cube Management to handle the companyÂ’s AdWords pay-per-click campaign management Â– a move that ultimately achieved tremendous pay per click campaign ROI for AllMed. Given the success of the campaign, AllMed remained focused on driving even more targeted traffic to the companyÂ’s website (above and beyond AdWords) and once again turned to Cube for pay per click campaign advice.

The Solution:

The professionals at Cube quickly stepped in to create and implement an Overture Pay-Per-Click campaign for the company. Web stats had shown that AllMed was not reaching a healthy enough portion of the web-searching public (including people who use Yahoo and MSN as their search engines) through AdWords pay-per-click advertising alone. Cube understood that the widely held perception of Overture as a Â“ConsumerÂ” search engine meant that Â“Business to BusinessÂ” pay-per-click bids at Overture could actually be a great bargain. By advertising on both Overture and AdWords, AllMed would reach nearly all of its targeted market through pay per click campaigns.

The Outcome:

AllMedÂ’s Overture Pay-Per-Click campaign was launched in August 2004. A natural increase in AdWords traffic combined with the new Overture campaign led AllMed to receive nearly double the Pay-Per-Click traffic for August, compared to July, at 1/3 less cost per click. AllMed staff members are happy to acknowledge that an Overture Pay-Per-Click campaign led to an increase in business. Â“Prospects who click-thru to our site are the types of targeted leads that we need and want. We gladly pay Overture to drive these interested prospects to our site Â– and the strong ROI doesnÂ’t hurt either,Â” says Kenny Boyett, AllMed Sales Manager.

About AllMed:

Founded in 1995, AllMed (http://www. allmedmd. com (http://www. allmedmd. com)) is a URAC-accredited Independent Review Organization (IRO), providing peer review services to leading hospital groups and medical facilities nationwide. AllMed also provides independent medical reviews to insurance payers, providers, TPAs and claims managers. AllMedÂ’s growing customer base includes premier organizations, such as EducatorÂ’s Mutual Life, IMS Managed Care, Tenet Healthcare Corporation, HealthGuard, several Blue Cross Blue Shield organizations, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Allianz and many other leading healthcare payers.

About Cube Management:

Cube Management (http://www. cubemanagement. com)provides (http://www. cubemanagement. com)provides) sales acceleration services to emerging growth and mid-market companies in the technology, manufacturing, healthcare and business service sectors. The experts at Cube work across the entire spectrum of marketing, sales and business development to provide customized solutions which drive revenue and profit growth. Cube combines Strategy, Process & People to produce winning results.

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Sunday, June 6, 2004

CG4 Solutions Announces Updates to Its Asset Tracking Solution

CG4 Solutions updates the compatibility and features of its Asset Tracking System software, including its functionality with mobile devices.

Centerville, Utah (Vocus) March 24, 2009

CG4 Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of stand-alone and integrated asset tracking solutions, today announced an update to its Asset Tracking System (ATS) software. The new update offers greatly enhanced capabilities for asset management and tracking, as well as a more intuitive user interface and improved compatibility.

"With this update, CG4 Solutions continues to take steps to offer a superior and innovative service to our existing and future clients," said CG4 Solutions' Vice President of Marketing and Customer Care, Maxim Holloway. "We've listened to our clients' needs and criticisms. The latest product improvements reflect our continued commitment to quality asset tracking solutions. In the current economic climate, we know how vital it is for the businesses that use our Asset Tracking System to cut costs, manage assets, and deliver value, and they can expect us to continue delivering a high-quality product that help them to do just that."

Among CG4 Solutions' ATS updated features are enhanced functionality across the Palm OS, Pocket PC, Windows Mobile and Windows CE mobile devices used to collect and verify asset data in the field, and a greater degree of compatibility with existing asset management systems. CG4 Solutions' software will continue to work across several OS platforms.

About CG4
CG4 Solutions is a leading provider of enterprise asset tracking software. The CG4 Asset Tracking Software and its integration platform provide patented data modeling, and patent pending communication technologies to provide robust mobile integration functionality. The mobile and web-based applications provided by CG4 Solutions are used by a broad range of global corporations from various industrial segments including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, energy, government, and many others. For more information, visit our website at CG4.com or call (801) 294-4CG4 (4244).

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U. S. News Media Group and Seniors for Living Offer New Senior Housing Options on USNews. com

Leading Resource for Senior Housing Research Enhances and Expands USNews. com

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 28, 2010

SeniorsforLiving. com (SFL), a leading resource for those searching for senior housing and home care providers, and U. S. News Media Group, publisher of U. S. News & World Report, today announced the launch of Seniors for Living content at U. S. News’s new Senior Housing portal, located at http://www. usnews. com/senior-housing (http://www. usnews. com/senior-housing). In addition to U. S. News’s well-regarded Best Nursing Homes rankings, the new portal will feature Seniors for Living’s comprehensive database of senior living communities to help U. S. News visitors find the right senior living communities for them based on their specific situation and needs.

SeniorsforLiving. com (http://www. seniorsforliving. com) provides individuals who are actively seeking senior housing for themselves or a loved one with the tools to research, compare, and connect with thousands of senior living communities across the United States. In addition, the site provides timely content and advice; creates and engages with a social community for those concerned with issues of aging; and explores the many options available from assisted living and independent living to home care, Alzheimer’s care and retirement living.

"We’re excited to work with a respected news organization like U. S. News to bring the depth and breadth of our senior housing content to a new audience,” says Jordon Keltz, CEO of Seniors for Living. “This partnership significantly expands the number of people we can help get the information they are looking for to make informed senior living decisions.”

U. S. News recently launched a redesign of its Health channel, which enhances the usability of the quality content for which U. S. News is well known. The new U. S. News Senior Housing section within U. S. News Health helps meet the demands of boomers and seniors seeking information and resources on communities offering varying levels of services and care.

“In collaboration with Seniors for Living, we’ve dramatically expanded what U. S. News offers seniors who are searching for the ideal retirement community,” says Ben Harder, general manager of U. S. News Health. “Our users can turn to the Senior Housing section to find U. S. News’s signature Best Nursing Homes rankings and Seniors for Living’s information about assisted living, independent living, and other kinds of senior communities.”

About U. S. News Media Group
The U. S. News Media Group is a multi-platform digital publisher of news and analysis, which includes the monthly U. S. News & World Report magazine, the digital-only U. S. News Weekly magazine, www. usnews. com, (http://www. usnews. com) and www. rankingsandreviews. com (http://www. rankingsandreviews. com). Focusing on Health, Money & Business, Education, and Public Service/Opinion, the U. S. News Media Group has earned a reputation as the leading provider of service news and information that improves the quality of life of its readers. The U. S. News Media Group’s signature franchises include its trademarked News You Can Use brand of journalism and its “America’s Best” series of consumer guides that includes rankings of colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.

About Seniors for Living
Seniors for Living is a leading performance-based marketing company that provides senior housing communities and home care companies with the most highly qualified, exclusive lead referrals available. Through SFL's online directory and extended partner network, users actively searching for senior housing or home care can learn about their options, review senior housing and care providers, and request additional information from the senior community or home care provider that best meets their specific situation and needs. Seniors for Living also maintains an active social community for those concerned with issues of aging on Twitter. com (http://www. twitter. com/Seniors4Living) and Facebook. com (http://www. Facebook. com/SeniorsforLiving). For more information, contact Doug Johnson at 212.490.6290, ext. 227, djohnson@seniorsforliving. com, or visit SeniorsforLiving. com (http://www. seniorsforLiving. com).

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Saturday, June 5, 2004

1-800-DOCTORS, Inc. Announces 800 HealthCall(SM) &#194;“Connecting the telephony audience to disease and treatment information&#194;”

1-800-DOCTORS, Inc. Announces 800 HealthCall(SM) Â“Connecting the telephony audience to disease and treatment informationÂ”

1-800-Doctors, Inc., a unique, nationwide marketing service connecting patients with physicians, hospitals and other medical services, announced the general availability of a new product for pharmaceutical manufacturers called 800HealthCall. The product provides pharmaceutical companies with access to 1-800-DoctorsÂ’ callers by connecting them to the pharmaceutical product information 800 line. The connected callers have expressed interest in specific disease information, such as diabetes, asthma, osteoporosis, cardiovascular, obesity and more.

(PRWEB) June 30, 2003

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Donna Weber, EVP Corporate Marketing Services

(732) 726-4388

dweber@healthstarCOM. com

1-800-DOCTORS, Inc. Announces 800 HealthCallSM

Â“Connecting the telephony audience to disease and treatment informationÂ”

Woodbridge, NJ (PRWEB) June 30, 2003 Â– 1-800-Doctors, Inc., a unique, nationwide marketing service connecting patients with physicians, hospitals and other medical services, announced the general availability of a new product for pharmaceutical manufacturers called 800HealthCall. The product provides pharmaceutical companies with access to 1-800-DoctorsÂ’ callers by connecting them to the pharmaceutical product information 800 line. The connected callers have expressed interest in specific disease information, such as diabetes, asthma, osteoporosis, cardiovascular, obesity and more.

The 800 HealthCall ROI-based marketing solution addresses a growing market segment. According to Manhattan Research, there has been a 100% increase in consumers calling for pharmaceutical information after viewing a DTC advertisement. Consumers are able to conveniently access multiple pharmaceutical services with one call to 1-800-Doctors.

Â“1-800-Doctors innovative technologies enable 800 HealthCall to be easily integrated into the pharmaceutical brand strategies for distributing therapeutic specific content and CRM initiatives. Consumers win in that they gain valuable disease and treatment information that they are seeking. Sponsoring pharmaceutical companies are able to monitor its effectiveness, with complete daily usage reports,Â” said Mr. Doug Snelson, executive vice president of 1-800-Doctors, Inc. For more information about the product Mr. Snelson can be reached at dsnelson@1800doctors. com or 732-726-4354.

About 1-800-Doctors, Inc.

1-800-Doctors produces easy-to-use telephony, Internet, and wireless solutions assisting patientsÂ’ searches for, and connection with, healthcare providers and services. Since 1984, the company has provided service to over eleven million prospective patients. Each year in the US, patients schedule approximately 900 million appointments with healthcare professionals and nearly 100 million of these are first appointments with a new provider. As the number of empowered health-centric consumers increases each year, the 1-800-DoctorsÂ’ service has become a communications utility for a growing percentage of patients, The company is privately held and is based in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Learn more about 1-800-Doctors at www.1800doctors. com.

Open Source in the Enterprise

Open Source in the Enterprise will focus on methods of Securing Business Critical Applications for Open Source. Open Source in the Enterprise will bring together leading industry practitioners from every stage of Open Source implementation. Sessions will highlight companies who are in the early phases of evaluation and adoption, and proceed through to those that are more mature in regard to their Open Source strategies, and who are rapidly moving towards actual business applications.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 23, 2005

marcus evans is proud to be presenting Open Source in the Enterprise: From Evaluation, Adoption to Implementation and Optimization – Integrating Open Source into Existing IT Platforms; January 23 – 25, 2006 at the Omni San Francisco Hotel, San Francisco, CA.

“This conference is very much needed, it focuses on the practitioners and their real challenges, not simply marketing fluff,” said Jamie Cash, VP Technology, NLG.

Over the years, Open Source has gained momentum and has become an integral part of many corporations’ enterprise architecture. Increased popularity however is mirrored by a rise in questions pertaining to actual cost, scalability, reliability, security, supportability and legality. As Open Source moves into its next generation, these questions have to be answered and the myths surrounding it must be put to rest. Additionally, examination of improved tools that facilitate the integration, maintenance and support of Open Source is needed.

The Open Source in the Enterprise conference (event website: www. marcusevansbb. com/opensource (http://www. marcusevansbb. com/opensource)) presented by marcus evans will be taking place January 23-25, 2006 in San Francisco, CA, and will bring together leading industry practitioners from every stage of Open Source implementation.

Experts in the industry such as Jay Hansen, CEO of Avalanche; Roy Fielding, Cofounder, The Apache Software Foundation; Ken Coar, Board Member, Open Source Initiative; Douglas Phillips, Attorney, Covington & Burling will give informative sessions on maximizing support as well as licensing considerations for Open Source software in order to avoid legal penalties for your organization and ensure utmost advantage. Other key speakers include John Alberg, CIO & CTO, Employease; Barry Vandevier, CTO, Travelocity; Robert Wiseman, CTO, Cendant Travel Distribution; Rick Malinowski, CIO, State of Colorado; Bob Gatewood, CTO, Athenahealth; Jeremy Zawodny, MySQL, Yahoo!. These key speakers along with other presenters will share best practice case studies and address topics that include evaluating, implementing and ongoing management of Open Source software; moving your critical IT infrastructure to open applications and decrease time to market; integrating Open Source within your current IT platform; Growing your business without growing your IT needs; tailoring applications to enhance productivity and profit; and more.

Open Source is no longer a niche development and is rapidly moving beyond Linux into actual business applications. Because it’s becoming a novel way to “outsource” IT development for IT buyers, as well as a sales, marketing and distribution strategy for IT vendors, Open Source in the Enterprise is the ideal forum to learn how to streamline your IT infrastructure and increase your profitability by taking control of your software. For a full listing of the speakers as well as a detailed description of the conference program, please visit the event website located at: www. marcusevansbb. com/opensource (http://www. marcusevansbb. com/opensource).

About marcus evans:

Marcus evans, one of the world’s leading business information companies, is dedicated to the provision of global business intelligence and information to assist in strategic and effective decision-making. Established in 1983, the company’s international network of offices creates major sector-focused events for business learning and networking opportunities across a variety of industries and professions.

Contact:

Bill Kanerva

Marketing Manager / IT & Telecom Sector(s)

Marcus evans

600 boul. de Maisonneuve O. Suite 1700

Montreal, QC H3A 3J2

Tel: 514.289.9700

Fax: 514.289.9301

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Wednesday, June 2, 2004

"Finally, A Simple and Natural Program That Reverses Diabetes."

My name is John Spanek, a 39 year old type one diabetic and I finally found a simple and natural program that reversed my diabetes. Please read my eBook to find out how I did it at www. diabetesyoga. com

(PRWEB) April 7, 2003

Â¡Â§Finally, A Simple and Natural Program That Reverses DiabetesÂ¡Â¨

Allow me to introduce myself, John Spanek. I am a 39 year old type I

Diabetic who started practicing Bikram Yoga in May of 2002. Prior to

That I was an out of control diabetic who landed in the hospital 5 times since the age of 27 with blood sugars that were soaring through the roof. I was literally on deathÂ¡Â¦s door all 5 times and had very little desire to continue living!

Since I started my practice, my life has turned around 180 degrees. I

Even wrote an eBook called Â¡Â§No More Diabetes, How Yoga Saved My lifeÂ¡Â¨ and developed a website (www. diabetesyoga. com) which I launched in April of 2003 relative to my miraculous change. Since August of 2002 I have:

Â„Â« Lost 30 pounds

Â„Â« Stabilized my blood sugars

Â„Â« Quit smoking

Â„Â« Quit drinking alcohol

Â„Â« Increased my energy 100%

Â„Â« Increased positive outlook on life 1000%

I recently completed 60 days in a row of consecutive practice and have been told that this is quite an accomplishment by my instructor, Robin Duffy who owns the studio where I practice in Burlingame, California (www. bikramyogaburlingame. com). I wanted to mention in this press release that I plan to continue on my consecutive daily practice until July 7, 2003 when I will turn 40 years old. If all goes well, I might even strive for 1 year straight of daily practice.

I want everyone, healthy or not to order my eBook off (www. diabetesyoga. com) in order to see for themselves that there truly is hope, and life need not be a death sentence for one who has diabetes.

Sincerely,

John Spanek

Author

Â¡Â§No More Diabetes, How Yoga Saved My LifeÂ¡Â¨

Spanj@comcast. net

650-642-8993

845 Woodside Way

Suite #112

San Mateo, CA 94401

Tuesday, June 1, 2004

Hundreds of Runnders to Participate in First Annual Race for Spinal Victory at Jones Beach on April 10 - Proceeds to Benefit Spinal Cord Injury Education and Research for a Cure

The Long Island Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center, a project of the Testaverde Fund for Spinal Cord Injury will be holding its first annial Race for Spinal Victory, a 5K and 10 mile run at Jones Beach on April 10. Hundreds have pre-registered with tremendous support from the Long Island community. Proceeds will benefit spinal cord injury prevention, education, community outreach and research for a cure.

(PRWEB) March 15, 2005

Hundreds of runners and walkers, young and old will participate in this SundayÂ’s Race for Spinal Victory sponsored by the Long Island Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center (LISCIRC), a project of the The Testaverde Fund for Spinal Cord Injury. The 5K and 10 mile run will take place this on April 10 at Jones Beach. Proceeds of the event will go to fund spinal cord research, and the newly created LISCRC whose focus will be community outreach, and education programs aimed at SCI prevention.

Ron Quartararo, president of the Testaverde Fund stated, Â“WeÂ’ve had an overwhelming response from the the entire community Â– schools, businesses, running enthusiasts, and those that are just interested in the cause. We want to spread the word about amazing work being done to find a cure and to help raise money to accelerate that processÂ”. Registrants include Little League teams, health classes from Long Island middle and high schools, a Rugby team, members of various Long Island running clubs, wheel chair bound spinal cord injury victims, as well as other supporters.

The Testaverde Fund, a 501C3 non-profit organization, was named after Wantagh resident Joe Testaverde, who was injured in a swimming pool accident in 2000 at age 17 and is now a quadriplegic. Kathy Testaverde, chairperson of the group and mother of Joe added Â“Our goal is also to help families in need of assistance who do not have the support network that our family had when Joe was injured, and to educate kids on how to prevent such accidentsÂ” Joe, Assistant Director of LISCIRC is also the cousin of former NY Jets quarterback Vinny Testaverde.

The Race will take place at Parking Field 5 (Zachs Bay) at 8am. Prizes will be awarded to winners in each age category. Registration is available online at www. testaverdefund. org. Fees are $25 in advance; $30 day of the race.

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