Media Logic's 'Open Book' Policy Propels Firm to Third Straight Year of Double-Digit Earnings Growth

Media Logic's 'Open Book' Policy Propels Firm to Third Straight Year of Double-Digit Earnings Growth

Media Logic today announced that the company has recorded its third consecutive year of double-digit earnings growth, which underscores a 23-year run during which the company's gross income has grown by an average of 25% annually. Media Logic attributes the company's success to its 'open book' policy, which promotes openness and sharing across the enterprise that extends beyond financial figures to include resources, skills, tasks and people.

Albany, NY (Vocus) March 11, 2008

Media Logic (http://www. mlinc. com/), a full-service marketing firm headquartered in Albany, NY, today announced that the company recorded its third consecutive year of double-digit earnings growth. This punctuates a 23-year run during which the company's gross income has grown by an average of 25% per year, from just $60,000 to $10.5 million.

Media Logic's president, David Schultz, believes the company's success has resulted in part from a single question he posed to his employees over a decade ago: "How much money do you think we make?" Schultz recalls that the answers to that question were all widely off the mark. Everybody thought the company made a lot more money than it did. If Media Logic's employees did not understand the fundamentals of their own business, Schultz reasoned, how could they understand their clients? It was then that he decided to run Media Logic as an open book business. Little did he know how far-reaching and important this decision would prove to be.

Open Book Sparks Employees' Morale
Sharing financial data united Media Logic's employees (http://www. mlinc. com/company/) and this was just the beginning. Since then, Media Logic has committed to openness and sharing across the enterprise that extends beyond financial figures to include resources, skills, tasks and people.

One Friday morning each month, all employees gather to share success stories, new client information, news and numbers. During these monthly staff meetings, Schultz presents the financial status of the agency, including top line, bottom line and all costs in between.

Schultz realizes that running an open book company does have its down sides, noting, "You cannot gloss over months in which results don't hit expectations." But he was pleased to find that once employees were more connected with the finances of the company, the more they did to affect positive change.

Collaborative Environment Nurtures Creativity
Media Logic's four-year old office reinforces its commitment to being an open book. The agency is equipped with meeting spaces throughout the building, but its main meeting rooms - what the firms calls its DTM (Daily Team Meeting) rooms - are all semi-circular, glass-walled and sit right in the middle of the production studio. The purpose of DTMs is to exchange ideas, spark creativity and allow the entire team to play an enhanced role in the development and execution of marketing solutions (http://www. mlinc. com/clients/) that deliver results.

Schultz notes as a result of the firm's open, collaborative environment, team members have all provided lasting contributions to their respective accounts. Their passion, intellect and collaborative spirit have been instrumental in developing marketing solutions that have yielded great client success and played a significant role in the agency's continued growth and achievement in the marketplace.

"Our open book policy and three consecutive years of double-digit earnings growth, on top of a great 23-year run, speaks to the value of low walls, deep integration and transparency that characterize Media Logic," adds Schultz.

About Media Logic
Media Logic is a strategic marketing and communications firm specializing in brand building, revenue generation, marketing planning and integrated communications. Founded in 1984, Media Logic is headquartered in Albany, NY, with a West Coast office in Oakland, CA. With annual capitalized billings in excess of $63 million, the agency provides marketing services in consumer/financial, business-to-business and higher education for a wide range of clients, including Visa, Trans World Entertainment, MVP Health Care/Preferred Care, Weil-McLain, Fortitech, SPX Cooling Technologies, Alloy Polymers, Penn Mutual, SI Group, Hofstra University, the Johnson School at Cornell University and Binghamton University. Media Logic is ranked by Advertising Age as one of the nation's top 250 advertising agencies and by BtoB Magazine as a top business-to-business agency. Visit www. mlinc. com for more information.

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YMCA Couldn't Resist AKBrothers Web Site Designs

YMCA Couldn't Resist AKBrothers Web Site Designs

YMCA Buckhead approached AKBrothers to create a compelling and exciting prescence online with a new website. AKBrothers designed a website that was visually pleasing and effective.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 12, 2005

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Client: YMCA Buckhead

Project: Website design

Technology used: Flash, HTML

Website: http://www. ymcabuckhead. com (http://www. ymcabuckhead. com)

(PRWEB) October 12, 2005 -- YMCA Buckhead approached AKBrothers to create a compelling and exciting presence online with a new website. AKBrothers designed a website that was visually pleasing and effective. Moreover, YMCA Buckhead will serve as a haven for YMCA Buckhead members in the future for for information exchange regarding events, activities, and other issues. The YMCA Buckhead website from AKBrothers advances the YMCA cause and will prove effective in increasing memberships to the prestigious organization.

About YMCA Buckhead

YMCA simply stands for Young Men's Christian Association. This association was founded by George Williams in 1844. It is one of the largest nonprofit organizations consisting of more than 2,000 facilities just in the United States alone. However, this program is not limited exclusively to Christians. Instead, it gathers men of different faiths and races with a variety of talents and abilities. This program was designed to help young men continue the activities they love while receiving the support of others. YMCA is known for building strong kids, families and communities. The goal of YMCA is "to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all."

About AKBrothers

AKBrothers, LLC provides complete web site design and development, graphic design services, corporate identity (logo creation), collateral (mailers and brochures), and online strategy implementation. We produce customized solutions to meet specific communication objectives. Our clients span many industries and range in size from large accounts from Internet Retailer magazine's Top 400 like Benchmark Brands (www. footsmart. com) and Sleep Better Store (www. sleepbetterstore. com), to smaller local clients.

Year Founded: 1999

For more information, please contact Aldin Konjic at +1 404.460.5712.

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Universal Design Principles Showcased at International Show

Universal Design Principles Showcased at International Show

A new national Universal Design Home model, planned for construction in the Columbus area, was the focal point of a panel discussion at the National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) Annual Convention and Exposition.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) March 24, 2006

A new national Universal Design Home model, planned for construction in the Columbus area, was the focal point of a panel discussion at the National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) Annual Convention and Exposition. This convention is known as the International Builders’ Show and is one of the largest building projects showcases in the country, attracting more than 105,000 attendees.

The mastermind behind the project, Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph. D. of Rossetti Enterprises Inc., is a speaker, trainer, consultant and writer. As a former Ms. Wheelchair Ohio, she has been a vocal advocate for people with disabilities. She is using her experience as a wheelchair user and her seven years of research into Universal Design principles to help builders and product designers understand the importance of designing living spaces, and product lines, that benefit the widest possible range of people in the widest range of situations. Houses need to be designed so people can stay in them as long as possible, even when health conditions limit their mobility.

Here are some universal design features that these experts agree should be incorporated into floor plans and product specifications:

¨ Step-free entrance (a gradual, level grade; no conspicuous ramps)

¨ All doors without thresholds that are wide enough for a wheelchair or walker (36”)

¨ Wider hallways (46 “)

¨ Lever handles on doors and faucets

¨ Various heights of kitchen counters

¨ Full extension drawers and shelves in kitchen base cabinets

¨ Cooktop set into a counter with open knee space

¨ Side hinged microwave and oven doors at countertop height

¨ Side by side refrigerator

¨ Sliding casement or awning windows

¨ An elevator to the basement and/or second floor

¨ Lower rocker style light switches (36” above the floor)

¨ Higher electrical outlets (25” above the floor)

¨ Large bathroom with decorative grab bars

¨ Wood, non-slip tile and a dense weave, low pile (< ½”) carpet floors

¨ Large bathtubs with plenty of grab bars

¨ Curbless roll in showers with plenty of grab bars

¨ Slide bar for shower head

¨ Hand-held, flexible shower fixture

¨ 17-19” high toilet seat

¨ Adjustable hanging closet rods and shelves

¨ Front loading washer and dryer

¨ Open knee space under all sinks

Rossetti has found that some universal design features are appearing in appliances, however, universal design principles have not made it into all markets. She said, “I approached an outdoor barbecue grill during the conference and grabbed the hood handle with one hand. I was surprised to find that I could not budge it, due to the weight of the hood. Product manufacturers need to continue to bring universal design products to market.”

Rossetti knows from personal experience the difficulties people face when circumstances change due to either injury or simply aging. Rosemarie said, "I know this situation all too well. Seven years ago my spinal cord injury left me in a much compromised condition. I came home from the hospital in a wheelchair and realized just how unaccommodating my two-story home was to me. My life change was sudden; for others life changes more gradually. People develop chronic conditions like arthritis, get shorter as they age, and have hip and knee replacements."

Universal Design housing features are important as the Baby Boomer Generation begins to age. There are an estimated 78.2 million baby boomers. Active adults need to think ahead to prepare for future mobility limitations. Body parts do wear out, and 20 million Americans are limited in walking, reaching, or climbing steps. Four million need help walking inside their homes. Universal Design housing features will also benefit the estimated 54 million Americans living with a disability, and 1.8 million people use wheelchairs.

Rosemarie was joined by Mary Jo Peterson, CKD, CBD, CAPS of Mary Jo Peterson, Inc., Dottie Harper of Providence of Brookfield Homes and Derrick Layer of C. V. Perry.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Rosemarie Rossetti Ph. D.

1008 Eastchester Drive

Columbus, Ohio 43230-6230

1-614-471-6100

Www. UDLL. com

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New Book Teaches You How to Live More Naturally and Spontaneously

New Book Teaches You How to Live More Naturally and Spontaneously

“The Power of Self-Coaching” Shows You How to Easily Overcome Fear, Doubts and Insecurities

Hatfield, MA (PRWEB) August 18, 2004

We are a nation of stress – surveys report that 65% of Americans lose sleep because of it. Fear and anxiety keep us from sleeping at night and being productive in our daily lives. Job worries and family top our lists of concerns followed by personal finances and world affairs and health. Is the economy improving? Will I make enough money this year? Will I have a job? How will I support my family? Are my kids in trouble? Are they safe? Am I too fat? A vicious cycle of these and other stressful questions – fueled by worry, doubt, and fear – costs businesses more than $150 billion each year in workplace injuries, workers’ compensation, illness, absenteeism, tardiness, and poor performance.

For some people, the answer is a medicine cabinet full of pills. Others simply suffer in silence. Joseph Luciani, PhD believes we have a choice. We CAN take back our lives from the grip of what he terms “reflexive, habitual, negative thinking.” And he should know. He lived a good portion of his life in the seemingly never-ending cycle of doubt, fear, and insecurity. No matter how successful he was in school or in his work it wasn’t good enough. He developed a self-destructive pattern of control. This cycle of thinking soon became a habit making him tired and fearful of the “what-ifs.”

In his new book, THE POWER OF SELF-COACHING: The Five Essential Steps to Creating the Life You Want (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; September 2004, $15.95/trade paperback), Dr. Luciani shows us, in an easy-to-follow program, how to get back to where our lives make sense. It allows us to decide who is going to steer our thoughts – ourselves or our insecurities. “Learning to live more naturally and spontaneously may seem complicated, especially if you’re suffering. But it’s not complicated at all!” says Dr. Luciani. “It isn’t in our nature to be unhappy or suffer, it’s simply a habit and the truth is that habits are learned and habits can be broken! No matter how destructive, a habit can’t hurt you if you learn to stop feeding it.”

THE POWER OF SELF-COACHING is a powerful tool for becoming active participants in our own thinking. Dr. Luciani believes that the answer to our doubts, fears, and insecurities can be broken down into two words: Control and Habit. Once we recognize these two influences on our thought processes we can create the life we want. Then, by following his five essential steps, we can tackle our self-generated feelings of unhappiness and helplessness:

● Chart Your Weaknesses

● Separate Fact from Fiction

● Stop Listening to the Noise

● Let Go

● Motivate Yourself

Joseph Luciani is a clinical psychologist in general private practice since 1977 in northern New Jersey. He has a PhD in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. He is the author of Healing Your Habits, and Self-Coaching: How to Heal Anxiety and Depression, What to Do When Your Life Gets Out of Control. He is a popular lecturer who appears frequently in newspapers, magazines, and on national TV and radio programs. You can learn more about Dr. Luciani and Self-Coaching on his website: www. Self-Coaching. net.

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IndiaStockMarket. com Reports, "SENSEX Hits Record Highs - Slowdown Approaches But Opportunities Still Abound"

IndiaStockMarket. com Reports, "SENSEX Hits Record Highs - Slowdown Approaches But Opportunities Still Abound"

The rally may be over but market participants remain bullish pending corporate earnings reports.

POINT ROBERTS, WA (PRWEB) October 14, 2005

www. IndiaStockMarket. com (ISM), a global investor and industry news portal for the Indian Stock Market, reports that following a 2½ year stock market boom, the SENSEX rally that recently broke record highs, finally looks set to slow its dynamic pace. This however is not bad news according to analysts who state that a "shake out of the weak hands" will only serve to strengthen the Indian market.

The Indian market is still considered to be in the Bullish region, and the slowdown has been attributed to investor concern over a sharp slide in global markets, but market participants are optimistic that strong Indian economic fundamentals, and good second quarter corporate reports will result in a continuing run of prosperity.

Sector perspectives are revealed from industry participants: Gulbir Madan of Neptune Capital Management; Jeffrey Joerres, Chairman and CEO of Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN); and James A. Joyce Chairman & CEO of Aethlon Medical (OTCBB: AEMD).

Article Excerpt: "SENSEX Hits Record Highs - Slowdown Approaches But Opportunities Still Abound"

Brian Noer reports for IndiaStockMarket. com, October 11, 2005

"Just prior to the news that the SENSEX was experiencing a dip (the index dropped 2% on October 6th alone), Gulbir Madan of Neptune Capital Management told IndiaStockMarket. com that he could not see the rally continuing, at least not at its current pace. That is not to be considered as bad news, however. "The rally has been a product of too much euphoria," said Madan, "even the locals have jumped into the fray. Going forwards, India will be, in my opinion, a great investment story, but the market needs a shake out of the weak hands - the velocity of the current rise has been too much and too fast. A healthy correction will do everyone a great deal of good. The correction has already started and will probably go on for a few months."

"There are a great number of opportunities with smaller companies that are experiencing growth in India," said Madan whose largest position is in the market leader Reliance. Madan revealed that he also sees opportunities within the company Bajaj Auto, as well as the growing infrastructure space.

Jeffrey Joerres, Chairman and CEO of Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) discussed with IndiaStockMarket. com the news that his company recently acquired three divisions of ABC Consultants, India's leading professional executive selection and recruitment firm. "We have more than doubled our footprint and have now become the largest provider of employment services in this market. This is both a strategic and tactical investment for us - the Indian market is on fire right now."

In late September, Aethlon Medical, Inc. (OTCBB: AEMD), announced that they would begin clinical trials of their Hemopurifier(TM) (Aethlon's Hepatitis-C (HCV) treatment technology) at the Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. Aethlon Chairman & CEO, James A. Joyce, stated, "The unfortunate reality is that 50% of Hepatitis-C patients who initiate the current standard of care fail this exceptionally toxic treatment regimen." Joyce continued, "We clearly envision that our Hemopurifier(TM) treatment technology will improve patient outcomes as an adjunctive therapy, and will serve as an effective disease management tool as a stand alone treatment."

Full story: http://www. IndiaStockMarket. com/ISM/Article/SENSEX. asp (http://www. IndiaStockMarket. com/ISM/Article/SENSEX. asp)

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MedSurge Advances to Exhibit at Maryland Academy of Family Physicians 2007 Annual Scientific Assembly

MedSurge Advances to Exhibit at Maryland Academy of Family Physicians 2007 Annual Scientific Assembly

MedSurge Advances will be exhibiting at the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians 2007 Annual Scientific Assembly in Annapolis, Md. on June 21-22, 2007. MedSurge Advances will provide interested physicians with information on medical spas, body-management centers, and integrating aesthetic procedures into their existing practices.

Dallaas (PRWEB) June 7, 2007

MedSurge Advances will exhibit at the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians 2007 Annual Scientific Assembly in Annapolis, Md. on June 21-22, 2007 to provide interested physicians with information on medical spas, body-management centers, and integrating aesthetic procedures into their existing practices. The event will be held at the Sheraton Annapolis Hotel.

Many doctors today feel squeezed by financial pressures such as declining insurance reimbursements and rising malpractice insurance costs. At the Annual Scientific Assembly, representatives of MedSurge Advances will discuss the clinical and business aspects of adding aesthetic procedures to a medical practice. MedSurge Advances will also provide information for physicians interested in starting standalone medical spas or body-management centers.

MedSurge will educate physicians on a variety of procedures and treatment programs, including:
 Skin rejuvenation with laser and IPL therapy  Acoustic Wave Therapy™ (AWT™) for dimpled skin  New body-management systems (futureperfect™)  Hair reduction  Vascular and pigmented lesions  Microdermabrasion and skin resurfacing  Combination acne therapy (Clear Concept Acne Treatment Process)  BOTOX and other injectables

Attendees interested in scheduling a meeting with MedSurge Advances representatives at the Annual Scientific Assembly are invited to contact Rob Huckels at 214.540.3807.

About MedSurge Advances
Based in Dallas, MedSurge Advances helps physicians across the United States build and manage their practices in aesthetic medicine, one of the fastest-growing healthcare segments. Since its founding in 2002, MedSurge Advances has provided technology and business resources for more than 330 physicians in 42 states who have started stand-alone businesses or added aesthetic procedures to their existing practices. For more information, contact MedSurge Advances at 972.720.0425, or visit www. medsurgeadvances. com.

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Strong Men Weep As Teen-Age Boys Are Dying To Have Better Bodies

Strong Men Weep As Teen-Age Boys Are Dying To Have Better Bodies

Healthy fitness guru sees new urgency in educating young people about gaining mass and losing fat with exercise, diet, and supplementation.

(PRWEB) May 24, 2005

"It's enough to make a grown man cry, and it did," says fitness expert Anthony Ellis of Mark McGwire's testimony before Congress on the subject of illegal drug use. "He almost lost it when talking about teenagers who committed suicide after doing steroids." 

Like McGwire, Ellis was deeply affected by the heart-breaking stories told by Ray and Denise Garibaldi and Don Hooton, parents of two teen-age boys whose suicides have been linked to steroid use. But unlike McGwire who many believe was himself a steroid user and now doing too little too late to discourage young men from abusing them, Ellis is taking a proactive approach with Gaining Mass!, a natural, healthy alternative for adolescents and adults of both sexes who are struggling to put on weight.

Gaining Mass! is a complete, step-by-step training and nutritional program for hardgainers. Based in nature not chemistry, Gaining Mass! is written for beginners, but contains cutting-edge information that will benefit even the most experienced fitness follower. Helping them to gain weight and build muscle mass. It's appropriate for athletes trying to get their game on, for armchair quarterbacks who want to look and feel better and, says Ellis, "It's for anyone who has ever felt the pain of being skinny."

Who Is Anthony Ellis?

A self-proclaimed "average guy" who was "fed up with being a 135-pound weakling," Ellis was able to achieve a miraculous transformation of his own bodyÂ…without steroids. Instead of taking the easy road and succumbing to the lure of the "magic pill," Ellis studied, did research, tested and re-tested, and ultimately was able to develop Gaining Mass!, all-natural, muscle gaining techniques and strategies especially designed for people who have trouble with weight gain.

"I want to help other people who are struggling the way I was to achieve the same results that I have without putting their lives at risk," he says. "I gained 32 pounds of muscle in 12 weeks, I reduced my body fat by 3% (from 10% to 7%), and I did it naturally," he says with undisguised pride. To give proof to his claims, Ellis displays his personal before-and-after pictures on his website. "When people see what my body used to look like and what it looks like now, they know my system is for real. That's why they get on-board. To get the results they've been dreaming of with a natural system they never dreamed existed."

Ellis notes that his is not the only success story owed to the Gaining Mass! system he developed. There are more than 70,000 healthy fitness fans in 100 countries worldwide that have changed their bodies and their lives with Gaining Mass!

At the core of Ellis' program are "sane, rational, total-health-oriented ideas" on how to structure a diet to keep fat gain to an absolute minimum, what nutritional supplements actually work for gaining mass, and even the best time to eat to increase muscle and minimize fat gain.

Gaining Mass! also addresses the best way to train and which exercises to avoid when training. And for busy people who say, "I don't have time," Ellis offers a way to structure a training routine that can reduce gym time and increase results.

"Gaining mass with steroids is Russian Roulette with a weight-gain regimen that can compromise your health and even kill you. But gaining mass with a program of diet, exercise, and nutritional supplementation "is the body-smart way to achieve the highest levels of fitness and health," Ellis says emphatically. "It's simply a matter of knowing the right path to follow." There's no magic involved," he admits. "Just hard work, smart eating and consistent training."

Ellis has also created an eye-opening 5-part report on healthy muscle gain to help educate consumers, especially at-risk adolescents. "Learn What You MUST Know to Gain Mass FAST!" is a free instant download is available only at: FastMuscleGain. com

Contact:

Anthony Ellis

888-420-5494

Webmaster@cuttedgepub. com

Cutting Edge Publishing, Inc.

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TateAustin Transitions to TateAustinHahn; Kerry Tate Launches Civic Interest

TateAustin Transitions to TateAustinHahn; Kerry Tate Launches Civic Interest

33-year old firm remains independent with transition and expansion

AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) September 26, 2007 -

Local public relations executives Kerry Tate and Jeff Hahn announced today both the expansion and acquisition of TateAustin Public Relations and Public Affairs, an independent agency serving many well-known private companies and public agencies throughout Texas.

Tate announced that local PR veteran Jeff Hahn has acquired TateAustin. Hahn is a former corporate communications executive with Motorola and Freescale who joined TateAustin as Vice President in 2006. The agency, founded by Cathy Bonner in 1974 and owned by Tate for the past 16 years, has been renamed TateAustinHahn. 

Tate described the changes as part of a three-year transition plan designed to ensure continuity for the firm's clients who depend on combined experienced leadership and "new-economy" talent. The firm's leadership team includes Hahn and four tenured employees: Vice Presidents Brian Dolezal and Russ Rhea with 11 years and seven years respectively; Patti Summerville, Principal for the past 14 years; and, Steve Lanier who has served as Controller for the past 12 years.

"I am obliged to make room for the next generation at TateAustinHahn just as Cathy Bonner made room for me years ago," Tate said. "She taught me the importance of preparing for a natural, seamless transition to next-generation leadership for the benefit of clients and the community."

A new affiliate of TateAustinHahn was also announced. Tate remains at TateAustinHahn to become a founding principal of Civic Interest, a group venture for civic entrepreneurs advising clients on local issues and new initiatives. A central focus of the work of Civic Interest is research, including continuing and expanding LeaderTrack, an interactive poll of regional leaders, which Tate launched last year with colleagues Patti Summerville and Mike Clark-Madison.

"A few business and civic leaders helping shape the future of Austin will land at Civic Interest after the new year," Tate said. "The idea is to tap this human capital and spend the mutual interest locally. It's a natural extension of TateAustinHahn and a fun, new gig for me," she added.

While the name changes, Hahn says the strategy does not. "Our work with clients remains the same -- helping them communicate who they are and what they do so they can get what they want. We'll stick with that as our mission." "Another thing that will continue at TateAustinHahn is our internal mantra 'you must be present to win,' since we are known for being present, engaged partners to Central Texas leaders and to our clients," Hahn added.

Hahn joined the 17-person agency after a 15-year public relations and public affairs career with Motorola, Freescale Semiconductor, Lockheed Space Operations and prior service in the U. S. Air Force. Locally, he has served in leadership roles on nonprofit boards ranging from Keep Austin Beautiful to LifeWorks, and is one of the long-time leaders behind the Austin Marathon. He is a 2002 graduate of Leadership Austin and a member of the inaugural class of McBee Fellows at the Austin Area Research Organization.

"Jeff came to the firm a year ago, but I've known and worked with him in the community for more than a decade. His aspirations for the company, his management style and his personal values are a perfect fit here," said Tate.

Originally founded in 1974 by Cathy Bonner, Tate acquired the agency in 1991, renaming it TateAustin. Then and now, the firm has been engaged in dozens of major Austin projects such as the referendum and five year development of the Austin Bergstrom International Airport and its brand, as well as branding Austin itself as "The Human Capital" for Opportunity Austin promoters.

For decades, the agency has represented many of the city's most recognized private companies such as Whole Foods Market, Samsung and AMD as well as public agencies and non-profit organizations. Current clients include real estate giants Catellus Development Group (master developers of Mueller), AndrewsUrban and Novare (the 44-story "360" high-rise), Thomas Properties Group and top-tier clients such as the Regional Mobility Authority, Seton Family of Hospitals, Temple-Inland, Dimensional Fund Advisors and Vinson & Elkins.

About TateAustinHahn - www. tateaustinhahn. com
TateAustinHahn is an independent, full-service public relations and public affairs agency in business since 1974. The company builds business for its clients by helping develop stories, brands and reputations. The firm serves private companies, public agencies and non-profit organizations, most often engaged in real estate, energy, transportation, healthcare, consumer and the arts. The firm was awarded the 2006 Ethics in Business Award and was recently recognized for the highest company contributions in its category by United Way-Capital Area.

Contacts:
Kerry Tate  512.344.2012 ktate@tateaustin. com

Jeff Hahn 512.344.2017 jhahn@tateaustin. com

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EtQ's Weekly Webcast Series Provide In-Depth Insight into EtQ's Products and Utilities

EtQ's Weekly Webcast Series Provide In-Depth Insight into EtQ's Products and Utilities

EtQ is pleased to announce that its weekly webcast series continue to provide an excellent forum for attendees to learn more about EtQ's solutions and best practices in Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety Management.

Farmington, NY (Vocus) May 5, 2009

EtQ is pleased to announce that its weekly webcast series continue to provide an excellent forum for attendees to learn more about EtQ's solutions and best practices in Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety Management.

EtQ webcasts are designed to demonstrate the various modules offered by EtQ's Quality and Environmental Health and Safety Management Solution, giving attendees a basic understanding of the depth and flexibility of EtQ's solution and which tools best meet their individual business needs. Webcasts consist of a one-hour product demonstration that is followed by a question and answer period.

"EtQ's webcasts are able to provide its attendees with the knowledge necessary to make an informed decision in which solution best meets their organization's business needs, as well as allow for interactive discovery of EtQ's products and utilities," stated Glenn McCarty, Chief Executive Officer at EtQ. "It is always exciting for us to be able to interact with potential and existing customers to demonstrate the value that EtQ's innovative, leading solutions can offer their organization."

EtQ provides a broad variety of webcasts on the following topics:
EtQ for EH&S: Incidents, MSDS, Aspects, etc. EtQ Reliance Portal and Reporting Features EtQ for Manufacturing: NCM/Risk-Based CAPA EtQ Product Overview: Supplier Rating and Inspection EtQ Product Overview: Calibration and Preventive Maintenance EtQ Product Overview: Document Control and Training EtQ Product Overview: eMDR EtQ Product Overview: Audits and Risk-Based CAPA EtQ for Life Sciences: Complaints/Risk-Based CAPA EtQ Reliance: Overview and New Features EtQ Change Management EtQ eValidator Webcasts are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm Eastern time. For more information or to register, please visit EtQ at www. etq. com/webinar (http://www. etq. com/webinar).

About EtQ
EtQ is the leading Enterprise Quality and Compliance Management software for identifying, mitigating, and preventing high-risk events through integration, automation, and collaboration. EtQ uses best-in-class, integrated modules and enterprise application integration to manage and measure quality and compliance processes and execute organizational change. Key modules within the product include: Document Control, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Audits, Complaint Handling, Risk Management, Change Management, Employee Training, Project Management, Nonconforming Materials, Enterprise Reporting, and more than 20 additional compliance-oriented modules. With its world-class flexible workflow, collaborative platform, EtQ has developed a unique niche to support enterprises involved in various compliance management initiatives such as; cGxP (FDA), ISO 13485, ISO 9001:2008, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, AS 9001, TL 9000, OHSAS 18001, RoHS, Sarbanes-Oxley, HACCP, SQF, and similar standards for compliance and regulatory management. EtQ has been providing compliance solutions to a variety of markets for over 15 years.

For more information or to schedule a virtual demo, contact EtQ Inc., at 800-354-4476 or 516-293-0949, e-mail us at info(at)etq. com or visit us on the Web at www. etq. com.

EtQ is a trademark of EtQ Management Consultants, Inc. All other product names and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact:
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EtQ, Inc.
800-354-4476 ext. 26
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Attitude Insurance: What is it?

Attitude Insurance: What is it?

Attitude Insurance is critical for success in the sales world, but exactly what is it and how do you get it?

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 30, 2005

Everyone knows the importance of having a positive attitude, especially in the health insurance industry. Even negative people say that they have a positive attitude.

All agents have seen it one time or another. They are at a meeting, and in the hallway during one of those five minute breaks they notice a woman on the telephone. In fact, she’s on the phone on every break. Finally one agent says, "calling your husband, huh?" to which she quickly responds, "No! Setting appointments." She’s obviously protecting or insuring her ‘good attitude’. She’s making sure that the outside influence of a meeting will not affect her production goals or her ‘good attitude’.

Or, what about the guy who’s sitting at a table by himself at the Monday morning ‘turn-in’ meeting. He’s busy wrestling with a pile of papers and hasn’t said a word to anyone. Someone goes up to him and says something about the monsoons or scorching heat or earthquake in China last week and he barely acknowledges their presence. "All those papers must be apps", he mutters to the group in the hall.

An example of Attitude Insurance:

Sam, a new agent, rode with John, a seasoned pro, for a week. Monday, John finished setting up his week. He already had about eight appointments and added another 7 or 8. It didnÂ’t look too difficult, people just seem to like him. On Tuesday, things started going bad. The first appointment wasnÂ’t there so they just introduced themselves to a few other businesses. The next person didnÂ’t qualify medically, but they did sell the NBA membership and a critical illness policy. Wednesday they encountered severed thunderstorms. Their first appointment was the owner of a tow trucking company and was a no-show. They went next door to a beauty shop and found five beauticians and a receptionist looking very bored because all their customers had canceled due to the weather. They took to them immediately, offering coffee and a place to dry off. During the three hours before their next appointment, they wrote up every one of those ladies.

Still raining something awful, they went to their next appointment. It was a mechanic shop on the other side of town. The rain was blowing completely horizontal with no signs of letting up, so they made a mad dash for the door. The ground was so soft that Sam lost one of his brand new shoes in the mud. The owner and one employee helped them in and long story short, was so impressed with JohnÂ’s presentation that he quickly called his brother over. They ended up selling 3 families. Thursday, JohnÂ’s car broke down on the way to their appointments. So they had to call SamÂ’s wife to pick them up and use his car the rest of the day. John had over $20,000 in AV that week. He never once let the elements get in his way. He was constantly thinking of positive solutions to every situation. It was JohnÂ’s best week to date.

So, where does attitude insurance come from? Attitude insurance comes from the same place things like honor, discipline and integrity come fromÂ…inner self. An agentÂ’s friends and co-workers surely help but for him to truly have the good attitude, he will have to be the one to get it and protect it. The agent is the only one who can give himself an Attitude Insurance Policy.

The really great news is that there is no cost associated with obtaining this policy. Not in terms of money anyway. The cost is the agentÂ’s action and their discipline. Agents must discipline themselves to take action against all those outside forces that adversely affect their good attitude.

By not protecting his attitude, an agentÂ’s focus and ability to perform sound reasoning will be destroyed. Failure to protect a good attitude will certainly feed a bad attitude.

If an agent wants to make $4,000 a week selling insurance, he can. But if he sets a goal to make $4,000 a week and doesnÂ’t do his due diligence to gain the proper knowledge and discipline, it wonÂ’t happen. And what do happens next? Well, believe it or not, this person is now looking for ways to cancel their Attitude Insurance Policy. They actually seek out other unsuccessful people to confirm their lack of success is justified --- again, from another unsuccessful person.

Dropping attitude protection, even for a moment, can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Ironically, highly successful people who encounter great challenges have those really huge Attitude Insurance Policies.

Dan Roberts is the VP Sales and Marketing for Insurance of America Agency, Inc. A marketing leader in the insurance industry, Dan has worked in operations and sales and marketing at some of the nation’s largest insurance marketing organizations. He is the recipient of over 85 industry awards including a coveted ‘Million Dollar’ gold ring from the agency’s founder. Insurance of America specializes in both operational and sales and marketing support for those individuals wishing to build their own successful insurance business or marketing organization.

Dan Roberts, VP Sales and Marketing

Build Your Own Insurance Business

Www. byoib. com

888-440-4642

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Rapid Growth Continues in 2010 for Hospital Physician Partners

Rapid Growth Continues in 2010 for Hospital Physician Partners

Hospital Physician Partners, one of the nation’s leading Emergency Department and Hospitalist Medicine Management companies, expands its client base with steady first and second quarter growth in 2010.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Vocus) June 10, 2010

Hospital Physician Partners (http://www. hppartners. com/?utm_source=V&utm_medium=Eblast&utm_campaign=HPPGrowthTrendContinues), an industry leader in Emergency and Hospitalist Medicine management (http://www. hppartners. com/hospital? utm_source=V&utm_medium=Eblast&utm_campaign=HPPGrowthTrendContinues), announced today the addition of 12 new contracts during the first 5 months of 2010. This growth continues the trend in 2009 which resulted in 26 new contracts. This year’s expansion includes new emergency department and in-patient Hospitalist program contracts in Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas and solidifies Hospital Physician Partners as one of the fastest growing Medical Management companies in the United States.

“Our Clinical Operations teams’ expertise and dedication on a local level in our client hospitals continues to be our greatest asset,” said Hospital Physician Partners Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Schillinger. “Our clinical leaders practice in the hospitals we serve. That means they, along with our local Medical Directors, are on-site from the very beginning working with hospital leadership to deal with issues and challenges when they happen, not six months later when things are out of hand.”

Last year, the Hospital Physician Partners’ Clinical Operations leadership team (http://www. hppartners. com/about/leadership/?utm_source=V&utm_medium=Eblast&utm_campaign=HPPGrowthTrendContinues) worked 1,086 shifts representing over 11,000 clinical hours in client hospitals. Nationally, Hospital Physician Partners and its affiliates treat over two-million patients annually and work with more than 1800 providers.

In addition to the staffing and management of emergency department and Hospitalist programs nationwide, Hospital Physician Partners’ affiliate, PhyAmerica Government Services, Inc. (http://www. phyamerica. com/?utm_source=V&utm_medium=Eblast&utm_campaign=HPPGrowthTrendContinues) (PGS), provides healthcare staffing and management solutions for military facilities including hospitals, clinics and urgent care centers, plus state-run facilities and other government healthcare entities. PGS also partners with small businesses that are seeking to provide services to government healthcare facilities.

“The larger you grow as a company, the greater the challenge becomes to remain local,” says Schillinger. “That’s something we’ve got to be able to hold on to. It's what sets us apart from the competition. Hospital Physician Partners will continue to be there as a medical management resource for hospitals seeking to improve their service delivery and the overall patient experience.”

About Hospital Physician Partners

Hospital Physician Partners (http://www. hppartners. com/?utm_source=V&utm_medium=Eblast&utm_campaign=HPPGrowthTrendContinues) and its family of affiliates are among the nation’s largest privately-held Medical Management companies specializing in Emergency & Hospitalist Medicine and government healthcare staffing (http://www. hppartners. com/jobs? utm_source=V&utm_medium=Eblast&utm_campaign=HPPGrowthTrendContinues). Along with PGS, Hospital Physician Partners maintains hospital and provider partnerships in more than 130 hospitals in over 20 states treating more than two million patients annually and working with over 1800 providers. Hospital Physician Partners is based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and maintains offices in Durham, North Carolina, Jacksonville, Florida and Plantation, Florida. For more information, visit www. hppartners. com.

Media Contact: 
Al Emerick, Vice President of Marketing & Communications
(904) 805-1305 – Office
(904) 430-3077 – Cellular
Aemerick(at)hppartners(dot)com – E-mail 

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Latin America Summit at VON Conference &amp;amp; Expo to Focus on Key IP Communications Business and Operational Issues in Latin America

Latin America Summit at VON Conference & Expo to Focus on Key IP Communications Business and Operational Issues in Latin America

The one-day conference in Miami will gather leading providers, vendors from the world's fastest-growing telecom region. Scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 2 p. m. to 6 p. m. at the Miami Beach Convention Center in South Beach, Fla., the Latin America Summit will be presented as part of the VON Conference & Expo, which covers service provider transformation and the advanced IP communications industries. The Latin America Summit is open to all full conference attendees and exhibitors at VON. In addition, attendees will be able to take advantage of VON's exclusive One-on-One Networking Meetings service, which arranges and coordinates individual face-to-face meetings based on attendees' specific business needs.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) June 10, 2009

Virgo Publishing, a leading B2B information services company, announced today that the 2009 VON Conference & Expo (http://vonexpo. com) will include a Latin America Summit focusing on advanced IP communications services in the world's fastest-growing telecommunications region.

Produced in conjunction with SmartMark Communications, LLC, the Latin America Summit will be a unique event bringing North American service providers, enterprise users and vendors together with key decision makers from Latin American telecom operators, solutions vendors and systems integrators, as well as industry analysts covering the region.

Scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 2 p. m. to 6 p. m. at the Miami Beach Convention Center in South Beach, Fla., the Latin America Summit will be presented as part of the VON Conference & Expo, which covers service provider transformation and the advanced IP communications industries. The Latin America Summit is open to all full conference attendees and exhibitors at VON.

Latin America comprises several of the world's fastest growing countries in terms of advanced telecom services. According to the Latin America Telecommunication Industry Report, the region's broadband market grew at a rate of 54 percent over the last five years. Driven by the off-shoring of call centers from Spain as well as a push to use video-conferencing systems rather than travel for corporate meetings, the telecom markets in Latin American countries, particularly Brazil, Mexico and Peru, are expected to continue to show healthy growth in 2009, despite the world economic downturn.

"I'm very excited to include the dynamic Latin American community in VON," said Mike Saxby, group publisher for telecommunications at Virgo Publishing. "There's no other trade show that affords the opportunity to network with key executives from this increasingly critical region."

Panel sessions and a keynote address at the Summit will enable North America-based attendees to:
Hear Latin American operators explain key trends in the region Understand the types of investments currently being made in IP-based infrastructure, both short and long term Gather key insights from the leading industry analysts who cover the region Network with key decision makers from Latin American operators Learn about the IP network strategies of leading service providers in the region Benefit from first-hand knowledge of the telecom challenges faced by multinationals operating in the region.

In addition, attendees will be able to take advantage of VON's exclusive One-on-One Networking Meetings service, which arranges and coordinates individual face-to-face meetings based on attendees' specific business needs.

"At a time when telecom spending in North America and Europe is essentially flat, the Latin American market continues to surge," said Richard Martin, editor-in-chief of VON. "The Latin America Summit will provide our attendees with a unique window into the opportunities, and the challenges, of that market. Our Miami location is the perfect venue for building bridges between North American vendors and operators and their Latin American counterparts."

The VON Conference & Expo is also colocated with the Channel Partners Conference & Expo (http://www. channelpartnersconference. com), the industry's premier event exclusively for the channel, which will be held Sept. 23-25 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The two complementary events will share a keynote address by Christopher Dean, chief strategy officer for Skype, on "Service Provider Transformation."

To register for the VON Conference & Expo, go to http://www. vonexpo. com for a full agenda and travel information.

About The VON Conference & Expo
Focused on service provider transformation and the future of IP communications, the VON Conference & Expo showcases the best of the global IP communications world for service providers and large enterprises. Roundtables, keynotes, panels and Q&A sessions go beyond the pitch to examine the financial, operational, marketing and technological strategies, best practices and solutions for introducing innovative applications and products that resonate with users. Meanwhile, the exhibit floor features industry leaders and exciting startups with plenty of opportunities to interact with key decision-makers and industry luminaries. VON is the only IP-focused event of its kind. For more information, visit http://www. vonexpo. com

About Virgo Publishing
Virgo Publishing is a dynamic information services company specializing in communications through print and electronic media, trade shows and special events, education and training, and value-added business services. In general, each print magazine serves as a platform to create communities through the integration of publishing, events and the Web. For information, visit http://www. vpico. com.

Virgo Publishing produces business-to-business media and conferences across four verticals. Virgo Publishing's Telecom Division includes four leading brands: xchange, PHONE+, Billing & OSS World and VON. It also includes three trade shows: Channel Partners Conference & Expo, Billing & OSS World Conference & Expo and the VON Conference & Expo.

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SmartPick Backup Announces Nationwide Coverage of Secure Online Data Backup for Businesses

SmartPick Backup Announces Nationwide Coverage of Secure Online Data Backup for Businesses

The secure offsite data backup solution that was previously available only in the Silicon Valley and the Dallas-Fort-Worth metro area is now available for all small and medium businesses nationwide. SmartPick Backup, a leading provider of secure online data backup service for businesses, announced today that they have expanded their data protection services to cover entire United States and Canada.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) January 4, 2007

SmartPick Backup (http://www. smartpick. com/ (http://www. smartpick. com/)), a leading provider of secure online data backup service for businesses, announced today that they have expanded their data protection services to cover entire United States and Canada. The secure offsite data backup solution that was previously available only in the Silicon Valley and the Dallas-Fort-Worth metro area is now available for all small and medium businesses nationwide.

"There are many big names, such as AT&T and AOL, that provide cheap online data storage and backup. These are perfect solutions for a home user to store photos and music. But when it comes to backup of your critical business data their solutions and service fall significantly short," says Swami Nathan, President and CEO of SmartPick Backup. "Simply providing storage space is not an adequate and secure backup solution for business users. Business needs are unique based on their type of business, methods of operation, federal data security regulations and volume of data. We have over 80 years of combined experience in the data storage architecture and backup and we can implement a cost effective solution, for any business, that adequately covers the risk of data loss and ensures business continuity."

SmartPick's customized backup solutions automate the daily backup of all critical business data, including databases, email archives, patient or client records, payroll and account data, marketing and sales presentations, etc. SmartPick's unique file selection logic, advanced encryption technology and patented bandwidth optimization technique makes it the most advanced online backup solution available today in the market. For more information, visit http://www. smartpick. com/tech. htm (http://www. smartpick. com/tech. htm).

"Our clients' online data backup requirements range from 1 GB to 150 GB and the data types vary from simple text files to large databases that are up 24x7. With our byte level incremental backup technology that backs up only the bytes that changed within a file or database, the nightly backup completes in minutes, even for the 150 GB users," says Suren Lalapet, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for SmartPick Backup. Within days of starting nationwide expanded coverage, businesses from New Jersey, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Oregon, and other places have started using SmartPick's online backup service.

About SmartPick Backup:

SmartPick Backup is a San Jose, California-based company that provides secure online data backup for small and medium businesses. It is a privately held company with corporate office and data center in California and branch office in Plano, Texas. With its focus firmly on data backup and disaster recovery for small and medium businesses, SmartPick has developed its data backup service that provides hands-on assistance to non-technical business clients and a no-hassle method of data backup for Network Administrators. SmartPick's clients span multiple industries including Healthcare, Legal, Financial, Insurance, Non-profit, Churches, High-Tech, Real Estate and more. Please visit http://www. smartpick. com/company. htm (http://www. smartpick. com/company. htm) or call (408) 238 7731 for more information.

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Hilton Foundation Brings New Hope on Mother's Day With National Initiative For At-Risk And Homeless Mothers And Children

Hilton Foundation Brings New Hope on Mother's Day With National Initiative For At-Risk And Homeless Mothers And Children

Projects in Los Angeles and Minneapolis/St. Paul selected to pilot model aimed at identifying long-term solutions.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2007

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation today announced selection of three projects for its national initiative to improve housing, health, and development of young homeless and at-risk children and their mothers. Two are in Los Angeles and the third is Reuben Lindh Family Services of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Each will pilot and evaluate innovative programs for homeless children and their families, then share the strategies and services proven to be effective to provide a roadmap to enhance services nationally.

National partners in the initiative are The National Center on Family Homelessness, the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and the Child Welfare League of America. The three partner organizations will act as the initiative's Coordinating Center, bringing expertise to project selection, provision of training and technical assistance to project sites, and evaluation of pilot programs and services.

"We are honored to be selected for this national initiative and excited to work with three of the finest organizations in the U. S. on issues of child welfare and homelessness," says Dianne Haulcy, Executive Director of Reuben Lindh Family Services. "We are also grateful to the Hilton Foundation for their commitment to homelessness and early-childhood development."

In Minnesota, about 10,000 people are homeless on any given night, with the majority of them concentrated in the Twin Cities area

Reuben Lindh will partner with Wayside House and St. Stephen's Human Services to integrate housing, child development services, chemical dependency and mental health into a single delivery system.

The five-year initiative, Strengthening At Risk and Homeless Young Mothers and Children, was launched in 2006 by the Hilton Foundation to mitigate the effects of homelessness on childhood development. Funding for the five-year project will total $11.2 million, with $3.6 million generated as funding matches by local partners.

Other selected projects are PROTOTYPES, Centers for Innovation in Health, Mental Health and Social Services and Antelope Valley Homeless Coalition, both of Los Angeles.

"Children and young mothers who are homeless or on the verge of homelessness face circumstances and choices that most of us cannot imagine," said Steven M. Hilton, President and CEO of the Hilton Foundation. "Our goal is to find workable solutions that pave the way for them to lead stable, happy and productive lives and that can be implemented by public and private agencies across the country."

The target population is young at-risk or homeless mothers, age 25 and younger with at least one child five years of age or younger. It is anticipated that approximately 500 children and their families will benefit annually from Hilton Foundation initiative including housing stability, maternal and child-well-being, strengthened family functioning and family preservation.

"We are very pleased to have identified strong local programs serving areas faced with serious problems of family homelessness," said Ellen Bassuk, MD, President and founder of The National Center on Family Homelessness. "Each of our local partners will implement innovative approaches to helping children and families escape homelessness and thrive again in the community. We expect this project to yield important findings to guide others. "

The initiative has two main components: direct services for homeless children and mothers and capacity building and training for local agencies serving homeless families. The goal is to improve integration of housing/homelessness systems and child development/welfare systems locally in order to improve programs and services nationally.

This initiative grew out of two of the Hilton Foundation's mission priorities - homelessness and early childhood development. Homelessness funding from the foundation includes a $20 million, 13-year commitment to providing supportive housing for homeless people experiencing mental illness. In the area of early childhood development, the foundation has awarded $38.6 million to create the Hilton/Early Head Start Training Program.

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
The Hilton Foundation was created in 1944 by 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. With offices in Los Angeles, California and Reno, Nevada, the foundation has provided more than $500 million for charitable projects throughout the United States and the world. For more information, visit www. hiltonfoundation. org.

Reuben Lindh Family Services
Reuben Lindh Family Services (RLFS) began in 1969 as a day activity center for handicapped children. Today, RLFS serves over 1200 families a year with a unique array of 11 programs including therapeutic pre-schools, parenting classes, supervised visitation, chemical dependency aftercare, housing advocacy, and child care. The mission is to preserve and nurture families in the context of their culture. For more information, visit www. reubenlindh. org

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OGO is Breathing New Life Into CyberSpace

OGO is Breathing New Life Into CyberSpace

OGO Oxygenwater, the crystalline Dutch export with 35 times the amount of oxygen to regular water, has only been in the U. S. for two months, but the response from both trade and consumer is much higher than anticipated. OGO headquarters have been unable to accommodate the demand. To alleviate this problem and open up availability of OGO, its importer Verve Brands LLC is proud to announce the launch of its new website on June 29.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 29, 2006

Phew... Retailers, bars, clubs, hotels, spas, health enthusiasts, athletes, cool kids, chic adults and luxury connoisseurs are breathing a huge collective sigh of relief. One of the most prestigious European bottled water imports, OGO Oxygenwater, is now available online at www. BUYOGO. com.

Ordering this premium, oxygenated spring water from www. BUYOGO. com is simple and hassle free; it’s as easy as breathing. Since its introduction to the United States this past month, this luxuriously healthy and natural water from the Netherlands has quickly piqued the interests and curiosity of many trade buyers and consumers. The water has been infused with pure O2 to promote energy, help digest food, metabolize fats, clean and detoxify, and enhance a number of other bodily functions.

“OGO has only been available for one month and already we are getting a huge response,” says Larry Greenway, CEO of Verve Brands LLC, the U. S.A representative for OGO. “With 35 times the oxygen of regular waters, healthy benefits, superb taste and a chic look, retailers are looking for a faster way to get their hands on it. We’re even getting calls from consumers from different towns and cities in the States asking where they can find OGO for their parties and personal consumption. Our web site, www. BUYOGO. com, will finally ease the demand and provide both retailers and consumers easy access to OGO.”

Packaged in a chic 330ml spherical bottle created by Parisian designer Ora Ito, it looks stylish in the fridge and in the hand, while helping the body feel great. Currently, only ‘Still’ is available online, with refreshing ‘Sparkling’ and tantalizing ‘Flower Power,’ a concoction dreamed up by renowned Parisian bar tender Theirry Hernandez and infused with floral essences, to follow suit in Fall 2006. OGO’s renowned OGO Oxygencanisters, one of the most sought-after accessories within the European trendsetters, will also be available later in the year.

“OGO’s mission about combining health and well-being, luxury, style and fun. All OGO products carry this message and are meant to represent the lifestyle this generation of fine goods purveyors seek,” continues Greenway. “www. BUYOGO. com is going to bring this lifestyle directly to retailers and consumers. The internet has never been as fresh as it is with this added burst of pure oxygen.”

Consumers who can’t wait to have OGO Oxygenwater at their next summer party can purchase the water online for $29.95 per case (12 bottles), with free shipping during the introductory period. And this is a small price to pay for the natural goodness in the world’s only “breathing water.”

Special introductory prices are available through Fall 2006 for trade accounts by contacting Verve Brands via email. Trade support collaterals and P-O-P materials will also be made available to trade accounts on request. To learn more about the benefits of oxygen and OGO Oxygen products, visit our web site at www. OGOlife. com. To purchase OGO, please visit www. BUYOGO. com or call Verve Brands LLC at 877-OGO-Water (877-646-9283).

Editor’s Note: To obtain more information about OGO Oxygenwater, samples or images of the OGO products, to speak with The O-Company or Verve Brands LLC, please call Vivien Teo/Mara Siegler at 646-723-2320.

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Shoplet. com Secures Inventory and Guarantees Fixed Pricing for Flu Prevention Products

Shoplet. com Secures Inventory and Guarantees Fixed Pricing for Flu Prevention Products

Shoplet. com Stocks Up on Hand Sanitizers and Hand Soaps in Preparation for Flu Season and Offers Free Shipping to Customers

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 10, 2009

Shoplet. com has fixed its pricing and will not raise the prices on any of its flu prevention products regardless of an increase in demand. "Since the initial outbreak of the Swine Flu back in April, we have succeeded in securing essential flu supplies from our main providers to make sure that we can maintain our current pricing. While nameless companies will try to exploit the situation, we will provide our customers with a reliable supply of flu-related items at price points our customers have come to expect. We would rather run out of our stock of flu supplies than take advantage of people's fears," said Tony Ellison, CEO of Shoplet. com.

"We have made every effort to secure inventory in order to maintain stable prices so that customers will know what to expect when they purchase from Shoplet. com. This is our way of ensuring that our customers can take the necessary precautions to help prevent the flu this season without being exploited."

"In a further effort to aid customers in finding what they need, we have setup a dedicated flu prevention center. Here, customers can find such items as hand sanitizers (http://www. shoplet. com/flu-prevention-center/hand-sanitizers. html), hand soaps (http://www. shoplet. com/flu-prevention-center/hand-soap. html), hand wipes (http://www. shoplet. com/flu-prevention-center/hand-sanitizing-wipes. html), hand foam (http://www. shoplet. com/flu-prevention-center/hand-sanitizing-foam. html), soap dispensers & soap refills, as well as disposable gloves and face masks. Depending on demand, it is possible we could run out of stock, but we are committed to maintaining our prices regardless of supply. Additionally, our free next-day shipping on any order over $45 should put our customers at ease that they can afford to stay healthy and prevent flu symptoms," said Ellison. "We are confident that the many businesses and government agencies that have come to rely on us for their flu supplies will be able to continue to do so."

About Shoplet. com
Founded in 1994 and serving 2.5 million customers, Shoplet. com offers the industry's largest selection of office products with more than 200,000 available items, compared to only 7,000-14,000 products available from the industry's old-line retail competitors. Shoplet. com offers a full spectrum of office supplies and printing/document services, including IT products, furniture, janitorial and cleaning products, ink/toner, electronics, and office basics such as paper, pens, pencils, etc. Shoplet. com's "Shop Green" store-within-a-store offers one of the largest selections of eco-friendly office products both on and offline, with more than 8,000 environmentally conscious products available. For more information, visit http://www. shoplet. com (http://www. shoplet. com).

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New Book Offers Final Answer to 'What's for Dinner?' for People with Diabetes and Those Who Love Them

New Book Offers Final Answer to 'What's for Dinner?' for People with Diabetes and Those Who Love Them

HealthyOutcome's nationally recognized diabetes educator and author, Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE, has updated her best-selling guide to making sense at mealtime: Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy. She offers new helpful hints and strategies for food shopping and eating out for people with diabetes. On HealthyOutcomes. com, visitors can tap Warshaw's expertise for free.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) April 5, 2010

Eating right is a challenge for most people, especially for the country's 57 million with prediabetes and 24 million with diabetes. Is sugar the enemy? Must a person count every carb? Need to study every food label? Avoid eating out?

Healthy Outcomes. com (http://www. healthyoutcomes. com)’s, nationally recognized diabetes educator and author Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE has updated her best-selling invaluable guide to help you make sense at mealtime: Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy (4th Ed, American Diabetes Association, 2010). The best part--her tips work whether you have diabetes, prediabetes or are at risk for diabetes!

In Diabetes Planning Made Easy, Warshaw presents a practical and realistic approach a person can live with. Challenging? Yes, but not as hard as one might think!
People with diabetes CAN still enjoy eating--diabetes lasts all through life and people have to eat. It doesn't have to be stressful.

Learn skills and strategies for planning, portion control, and savvy supermarket shopping.

Discover tips to make quick and easy home-cooked meals and navigate restaurant menus when dining out.

It's not a "one-size-fits-all" diet; Warshaw offers tricks and tips to help anyone eat healthier for the long haul.

Get up-to-date recommendations based on American Diabetes Association guidelines and real-world scenarios.

On HealthyOutcomes. com (http://www. healthyoutcomes. com) visitors can tap Hope Warshaw’s vast expertise for free. Ask her and other diabetes experts and endocrinologists questions about your diabetes meal planning challenges, or other aspects of managing diabetes. Ask questions and get personal responses in return.

HealthyOutcomes. com (http://www. healthyoutcomes. com) is the premiere diabetes education website, helping users learn about diabetes in fun and easy-to-understand ways. Users earn points towards free merchandise, such as blood glucose meters, which are often expensive but essential to managing diabetes. Joining HealthyOutcomes. com is free too!

For more information, visit HealthyOutcomes. com (http://www. healthyoutcomes. com) or HopeWarshaw. com (http://www. hopewarshaw. com). Warshaw has appeared in national print and broadcast media. Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy has already sold over 100,000 copies.

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ASPCA Announces Groundbreaking Research Study Underscoring Importance of Animal Cruelty Law Enforcement

ASPCA Announces Groundbreaking Research Study Underscoring Importance of Animal Cruelty Law Enforcement

A groundbreaking research study just released by the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) stresses the critical role that animal services and animal cruelty investigations play in communities nationwide while pointing out the obstacles that law enforcement professionals face in responding to animal abuse.

New York (Vocus) December 15, 2010

A groundbreaking research study just released by the ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) stresses the critical role that animal services and animal cruelty investigations play in communities nationwide while pointing out the obstacles that law enforcement professionals face in responding to animal abuse.

Highlights from the ASPCA study, entitled “Public and Professional Perspectives on Animal Cruelty,” reveal that only 19 percent of law enforcement officers stated they received formal animal cruelty training. Forty-one percent said they are familiar with animal cruelty laws in their jurisdiction, but fewer—30 percent—admitted being familiar with the penalties.

The study, taken from a nationwide sample of law enforcement professionals in the U. S., also defines the three major obstacles that law enforcement professionals face in responding to animal abuse cases: animal cruelty cases are considered a low priority by leadership; law enforcement lacks staff with special knowledge in animal cruelty cases; and finally, no facilities exist for long-term impoundment of animals kept as evidence.

“These findings validate what we have long assumed—that there is a major need for training for officers charged with enforcing animal cruelty laws and investigating cruelty cases,” said Dr. Randall Lockwood, Senior Vice President of Forensic Sciences and Anti-Cruelty Projects for the ASPCA. “The ASPCA is unique in that we offer staff with specialized knowledge on this topic and have developed partnerships with shelters to help facilitate temporary housing for animals seized in such cases. We support local agencies across the U. S. with law enforcement training programs and other resources.”

The city of Baltimore, for example, recently signed into law an Anti-Animal Abuse Advisory Commission, a board that works to help the city prevent and prosecute animal cruelty, including dog fighting. The commission was started at the ASPCA’s behest as a task force in July 2009 following the fatal burning of a dog named Phoenix. Recommendations of the commission include training law enforcement and animal welfare professionals who respond to animal cruelty cases throughout Maryland and assisting in the drafting of anti-animal cruelty legislation.

In addition, the ASPCA, in conjunction with the U. S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, has developed an in-depth, free on-line course on combating dogfighting and is developing a “dogfighting tool kit” for law enforcement and animal welfare professionals.

Another significant finding in the research study was that a majority of law enforcement officers surveyed--78 percent--believe that animal abusers are more likely to be involved in interpersonal violence or other violent crimes.

“The link between animal cruelty and human violence is well documented and is a well-known phenomena among law enforcement,” said Dr. Lockwood. “But animal cruelty training is still severely lacking in most cities, mostly due to a lack of resources and funding.”

And in today’s tough economy, animals are even more at risk. According to a content analysis conducted as part of this research study, media reports of animal abandonment, which is a form of animal cruelty, topped the news in the South Atlantic region of the U. S from March to June of 2010. Incidentally, three states in the South Atlantic region (Georgia, Florida and Maryland), were included in RealtyTrac’s highest foreclosure rate list for June 2010. Similarly high media reports of animal abandonment were seen in California, historically known as having a high foreclosure rate and ranked No. 4 in RealtyTrac’s highest foreclosure rates for June 2010.

The ASPCA commissioned the six-month study, which was conducted from January through June 2010 by two market research firms: the Southeastern Institute of Research, Inc. (SIR) and Symscio. The research study probed three audiences: the general public, law enforcement officers and the media through focus groups, online surveys as well as a media content analysis. The online surveys included a nationwide sample of 1,200 respondents from the general population and 500 law enforcement respondents.

For a complete copy of the ASPCA’s report, please contact Emily Schneider at emilys(at)aspca(dot)org or (212) 876-7700 ext. 4575.

About the ASPCA®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) is the first humane organization established in the Americas and serves as the nation’s leading voice for animal welfare. One million supporters strong, the ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. As a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA is a national leader in the areas of anti-cruelty, community outreach and animal health services. The ASPCA, which is headquartered in New York City, offers a wide range of programs, including a mobile clinic outreach initiative, its own humane law enforcement team, and a groundbreaking veterinary forensics team and mobile animal CSI unit. For more information, please visit http://www. aspca. org.

To become a fan of the ASPCA on Facebook, go to http://www. facebook. com/aspca. To follow the ASPCA on Twitter, go to http://www. twitter. com/aspca.

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Per Inquiry Advertising Boosts Marketing Firm

Per Inquiry Advertising Boosts Marketing Firm

Clients embrace risk-free, pay per lead strategy that yields direct responses.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) August 5, 2006

Showing businesses how they can spend less on advertising has propelled Higher Power Marketing (http://www. hpowermarketing. com) to a year of stellar growth -- boosting revenue 400 percent from June 2005 to June 2006. Suddenly, the seven-year-old advertising agency finds itself billing in the low seven figures annually.

President and CEO Peter Feinstein says HPM’s emphasis on results appeals to clients who care about how well their advertising works, not necessarily when or where it runs. He says companies are accustomed to paying more for advertising because they divide the cost of expensive airtime or print space by the number of customer responses and arrive at a de facto cost per lead or sale; “Our methodology starts with a static cost per lead or sale, from which many of our clients experience returns on investment (ROI) of up to 20-to-1.”

“Clients that would benefit from our services are those that would benefit from receiving qualified leads and want to establish a stable cost per lead within their business plan,” Feinstein says. “We give clients rock-solid numbers they can count on for lead generation in exchange for the flexibility in when and where the ads run.”

How It Works

“What if you could be on TV or radio for free – pop up on movie screens across the country?” Feinstein asks. With his approach, advertising is free because clients pay for results.

HPM has relationships with media outlets across the country – radio, television, print, movie theaters and Internet – and access to their unsold inventory. “The client makes money; the station makes money; and we make money,” Feinstein says. “Everybody wins.”

The approach is called, variously, per inquiry (PI), pay per lead or direct response advertising. What qualifies as a response is negotiated between client and PI advertising agency. Packages can be structured for a variety of results: per inquiry (any response), per lead (name and contact information) – even per sale.

Feinstein calls it risk-free advertising and is willing to put his money where his mouth is. HPM not only is one of the largest players in PI advertising, but also one of just a few that offer a money-back guarantee.

The Arizona-based agency agrees to generate a specific number of inquiries during the course of each campaign. If it fails to produce the number of inquiries promised, it will refund the client’s money for the unproduced leads, less production costs and a 20 percent commission.

In its seven-plus years, the agency has had to deliver on that money-back guarantee only a couple of times, but Feinstein says even those experiences weren’t all bad. “They’ve actually helped us get new clients by demonstrating that we’re true to our word. The folks at one company recognized it wasn’t a good fit for them -- but referred us other clients because they recognized [direct response advertising] as a good business proposition and were impressed that we’d kept our word.”

Full Service Agency

Higher Power Marketing works with clients from start to finish. It wants them to start with two very different advertising concepts that to seek to arrive at the same conclusion -- getting the phone to ring or a sale to occur. They do this to see which one works better.

Says Feinstein: “In our world: Test, test, test. We are always testing commercials. Then we run one for a while and test again.” The feedback, he says, is integral to staying ahead of the curve.

“We have professional copywriters that literally do nothing but write ads specifically focused on producing results,” Feinstein says. “We do not do creative for the sake of being creative. We are direct-response oriented.”

He pauses a moment, then elaborates: “In our world ‘creative’ is a noun. We are doing creative to produce measurable results -- to sell products. We want the client spending their money for lead generation, not fancy, flowery ads that don’t produce results. We give them professional quality production that they own.”

The result? “We make the phone ring with qualified leads, or we persuade potential customers to visit a Web site,” Feinstein says.

Most importantly, this is trackable advertising. Higher Power provides exclusive toll-free numbers and Web addresses for potential customers to respond.

When that direct response comes, the PI advertising agency is ready with a turnkey solution for clients. It handles the call center services and details, from obtaining toll-free numbers to scripting; from testing the call center systems for functional operation to training the people who will be answering. The agency draws from the nine largest call center systems in the country, which collectively have more than 600 regional offices in place to manage calls from every corner of the United States, and Canada too.

To make things even easier for clients, the agency arranges fulfillment house solutions as well.

Low Overhead

Feinstein has a regular staff of nine, plus a couple of creative people. To keep overhead costs down, the company operates on a virtual basis, with everyone on staff remote networked from their own offices. Audio, video and graphic work is outsourced.

About 47 percent of the agency’s business is per inquiry television advertising, 31 percent per inquiry radio advertising and 15 percent per inquiry Internet advertising. Print and movie screens make up the remaining 7 percent, though Feinstein believes movie screens will be a growing sector.

He estimates that the company’s recent growth has doubled its client base to 43. Those clients fall primarily into 14 categories:

Health insurance

IRS tax resolution Structured settlements Higher education Mortgage Credit counseling Tort litigation . Home/lifestyle improvement

Business opportunities Home care products Travel vacation sales Automotive aftermarket Debt elimination Medical discount programs

Feinstein also believes the non-profit sector could benefit from pay-per-lead advertising. “If they are spending money to generate donations, our system would be an ideal way for them to generate revenue and have absolute certainty that they would not overspend to get the results,” he says.

In fact, it was a non-profit client that spurred the longtime radio ad man’s interest in PI advertising.

He was helping the group run radio advertising campaigns in the Southwest, buying local airtime in the traditional manner. “We were doing such a good job for them, the regional director referred us to their national marketing manager,” Feinstein says. “He offered us the chance to place national advertising but asked to pay per lead.”

Thus, listening to the customer has paid off for Feinstein and Higher Power Marketing. More importantly, HPM’s systematic approach to converting an expense line item into a predictable investment that provides an ROI could pay off for companies interested in growing their businesses without the usual risks associated with advertising.

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Groundbreaking Universal Health Care Conference on the Uninsured Explores Using Technology in Child Health Plus and Medicaid Enrollment: "Building Blocks for Universal Health Care in New York," a May 8, 2008 conference on using technology to help enroll the uninsured, is sponsored by the Hudson Center for Health Equity &amp; Quality (Hcheq)

Groundbreaking Universal Health Care Conference on the Uninsured Explores Using Technology in Child Health Plus and Medicaid Enrollment: "Building Blocks for Universal Health Care in New York," a May 8, 2008 conference on using technology to help enroll the uninsured, is sponsored by the Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality (Hcheq)

The first step in the long journey toward universal health care in New York is maximizing enrollment of eligible uninsured New Yorkers in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus. Yet, the mechanics of enrolling the uninsured frequently gets in the way. The potential for using technology to improve the process is the focus of "Building Blocks for Universal Health Care in New York: Bridging Coverage Gaps with Information Technology," a conference that will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., at the New Yorker Hotel in New York City. The day-long event, sponsored by the Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality (Hcheq), is the first conference of its kind to bring together policy and health care technology experts to discuss the role technology should play in increasing access to Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus for all eligible uninsured individuals.

TARRYTOWN, N. Y. (PRWEB) March 27, 2008

 The conference focuses on New York State, where roughly 900,000 people -- 40 percent of the state's 2.2 million uninsured -- are eligible but not enrolled in public health insurance provided by Medicaid, Family Health Plus or Child Health Plus (CHPlus) programs.

"We need enlightened health care policy to solve the problem of the uninsured and the underinsured, but also the administrative infrastructure and technology in place to support it," explains Georganne Chapin, President and CEO of Hcheq. "Information technology initiatives are already at work in health care programs in New York and other states and have huge potential to increase coverage and access. This conference will bring together leaders from New York's health care community to start a productive and, hopefully, ongoing discussion about how to leverage information technology in the enrollment and eligibility process for New York's Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus insurance programs."

The conference will feature panels of experts in health care, IT, and public policy. The keynote speaker will be Sam Karp, Vice President of Programs, California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF), who is a nationally recognized leader in developing IT solutions to overcome barriers to public insurance enrollment. A former director of CHCF's Health Information Technology program and Chief Information Officer, Mr. Karp led the development of the first Web-based application in the United States to enroll uninsured low-income children in public health insurance programs.

Other conference participants include Deborah Bachrach, Deputy Commissioner, Office of Health Insurance Programs, and New York State Medicaid Director, NYS Department of Health; Michael Birnbaum, Directory of Policy, Medicaid Institute, United Hospital Fund; Patricia Boozang; Tangerine M. Brigham, Deputy Director of Health, Director of Healthy San Francisco, San Francisco Department of Public Health; Anne Marie Costello, Director, Bureau of NYC Compliance and Customer Service, NYS Department of Health; Andrea Dodge, Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Mary Harper, Executive Deputy Commissioner, New York City Human Resource Medical Insurance and Community Service Administration; Linda Hacker, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Managed Care and Family Health Plus, New York City Human Resources Administration; David Hansell, Commissioner, NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance; George L. Hoover, Deputy Commissioner, Pennsylvania CHIP and adultBasic Programs, and Joshua Lipsman, Commissioner of Health, Westchester County Department of Health.

Specific topics participants will explore include:

-- The current landscape of IT innovation in New York's Medicaid/Child Health Plus enrollment and eligibility process;

-- Opportunities for making enrollment of the uninsured more accessible, efficient and accurate through IT innovation;

-- Barriers to implementing IT innovation and potential policy solutions for removing or reducing those barriers;

-- Experiences of states and localities currently using electronic application and enrollment technology in their public health insurance or universal health care programs.

"Building Blocks for Universal Health Care in New York" will be held on Thursday, May 8th from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. at The New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Avenue, New York City. The conference fee, including lunch, is $175. For more information and to register, call (914) 372-2100 or visit www. hcheq. org.

About Hcheq

The Hudson Center for Health Equity & Quality (Hcheq) is an independent not-for-profit organization that promotes the delivery of high quality health care for all people. Hcheq is an advocate for universal health care and other policies to broaden health care access, and a developer of information technologies for improving the quality, safety, and efficiency of medical care. As the national health information infrastructure grows, Hcheq will contribute by offering tools that streamline clinical and administrative practices. For more information, visit www. hcheq. org.

Dr. Andrea Natale Endorses Perminova’s Web-Based EHR System

Dr. Andrea Natale Endorses Perminova’s Web-Based EHR System

Perminova, Inc. receives the endorsement of renowned Cardiologist Dr. Andrea Natale

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 4, 2010

Perminova, Inc., an innovator in affordable, flexible web-hosted Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, and the leading provider of comprehensive web-hosted surgery information management systems, received the endorsement of renowned Cardiologist Dr. Andrea Natale to pursue the acquisition of Perminova’s CardioSure Application Suite™.

Dr. Andrea Natale is a leading pioneer in the field of atrial fibrillation (“AF” or “A-Fib”) ablation; he pioneered a new circumferential ultrasound vein-ablation system to correct atrial fibrillation and performed the procedure on the world’s first five patients. He also developed some of the current catheter-based cures for atrial fibrillation and was the first electrophysiologist in the nation to perform percutaneous epicardial radiofrequency ablation, which is a treatment for people who fail conventional ablation.

Dr. Natale received the Cleveland Clinic Innovator Award for Innovation in 2004, 2005 and 2006; in 2006, he was named to the Food and Drug Administration's Task Force on Atrial Fibrillation.

“I am pleased with the ease of its use and how intuitive it is. I can foresee the system’s potential for the EP laboratory as well as the EP practice office,” noted Dr. Andrea Natale. “My interest is to use the system to link my EP labs and practice office in TX and CA. I will definitely advocate its implementation in other places where I have clinical appointments”.

Dr. Natale currently holds senior positions at some of the nation’s most prestigious healthcare organizations, including: Senior Medical Director of Electrophysiology at the California Pacific Medical Center “CPMC” in San Francisco, CA; Executive Medical Director at Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas; Director of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology at Scripps Clinic, in La Jolla, CA; Consulting Professor for the division of Cardiology at Stanford University in Stanford, CA; and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland OH.

“We are very proud that Dr. Natale has selected our EP Module to enhance his clinical practices” said Robert Cass co-founder, and CEO of Perminova. “His endorsement and collaboration will help us fulfill our commitment to delivering the highest quality patient care through the use of our solutions.”

About Perminova
Perminova, Inc. specializes in the next generation of web-hosted Electronic Healthcare Records (EHR) and surgery information management systems. Perminova combines practice management, clinical documentation, and reporting while leveraging open standards and a Rich Internet Architecture (RIA) to provide an agile, collaborative Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model for perioperative practices. The company’s groundbreaking new platform offers flexibility for organizations of all sizes, ranging from single offices to large surgery centers and enterprise-wide hospital systems. Perminova’s goal is to improve patient care, workflow, and physician satisfaction, while providing for a rapid time-to-value and an outstanding return-on-investment, through state-of-the-art software and services. Perminova is committed to the continuous innovation of medical solutions for the common good of both patients and customers. For more information, visit www. perminova. com.

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ClearView Water launches the ION Drinking Water System in Denver

ClearView Water launches the ION Drinking Water System in Denver

The ideal water filtration product for homes and businesses by ClearView Water

Denver, CO (PRWEB) June 9, 2010

ClearView Water, LLC is expanding its commercial water filtration product line by featuring the ION by Natural Choice Corporation. The ION Drinking Water System is a stand alone or countertop water filtration appliance that produces freshly filtered water for commercial offices and businesses.

“Our commercial customers and prospects were looking for a way to get freshly filtered water and move away from the wastes associated with bottled water and water delivery services. The ION became the perfect solution.” said Rich Anderson, Founder and CEO of ClearView Water, LLC. “After a product review and meeting with their Team, I knew the ION was the ideal match for our customer’s needs and the core values of ClearView Water.”

The ION features the InstaChill™ and RapidHot™ technologies – perfect for commercial accounts and their customers. Always bottle-free and freshly filtered, you’re assured that your water never sits stagnant in a plastic container.

“ClearView Water will help us expand again by featuring the ION as their premier product line for their commercial customers.” said George Knoll, President of Natural Choice Corporation. “We are truly excited to see the ION meet the needs of the many health conscious consumers in Colorado.”

ClearView Water, LLC is a Denver based water filtration company that focuses on empowering customers to take care of their family and their health with safety, reliability and quality. To find out more, please visit http://www. ClearViewWater. com (http://www. ClearViewWater. com).

Contact:
Rich Anderson, ClearView Water, LLC
Rich(at)ClearViewWater(dot)com
303.801.7031

Melissa Klenke, Natural Choice Corporation
Mk(at)naturalchoicewater(dot)com
815.874.4444

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Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore an Elegant Five-Star Hotel in Singapore

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore an Elegant Five-Star Hotel in Singapore

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore offers guests a range of accommodation options with 574 guest rooms and suites including a variety of amenities and services.

(PRWEB) March 27, 2010

Situated on the banks of the historic Singapore River, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel (http://www. millenniumhotels. com. sg/grandcopthornewaterfront/) is one of the largest five-star conference accommodation properties in Singapore. Located just minutes away from the central business district, this luxury hotel in Singapore (http://www. millenniumhotels. com. sg/grandcopthornewaterfront/) offers lifestyle and business-enabling conveniences to facilitate business and leisure travellers’ needs with health and leisure facilities, a variety of restaurants and bars, executive accommodation and privileges, meeting facilities at the Waterfront Conference Centre, wireless connectivity, business support services at the well-equipped business centre and fully furnished serviced
Offices.

Guest Rooms and Facilities

With 574 guest rooms and suites, including rooms available for the physically challenged, each guestroom is equipped with business-enabling conveniences such data ports for computer and facsimile, broadband Internet access, a selection of cable channels and pay-movies, in-room personal safe, IDD service, hair-dryer, coffee and tea making facilities. Room categories include Superior, Deluxe, Club, Club Deluxe, Suite, a Presidential Suite and the exclusive La Residenza for long-staying guests. With the growing demand for non-smoking rooms, the hotel has a total of 21 floors of rooms appointed for non-smoking guests.

Guest facilities include the gymnasium, tennis courts, out-door swimming pool and jacuzzi. The hotel also offers ample secured underground parking bays.

Wired and Wireless Broadband Connectivity
With the requirements of today’s wireless world, wireless broadband Internet access is available in all 34 meeting rooms at the Waterfront Conference Centre, The Executive Club Lounge and the hotel’s common areas. Wired broadband connectivity is also available in all guest rooms.

La Residenza

Located on levels five and six of the hotel, La Residenza is specially designed for long-staying guests and features 24 lofty, high-ceilinged one or two bedroom units, sweeping gallery-like corridors and a rich combination of contemporary design and luxurious touches. La Residenza showcases a suite-within-a-suite concept; some units boast balconies where one can lap up the serene view of the Singapore River and downtown skyline.

The Executive Club

Offering private comfort and luxury, the Executive Club Rooms and Suites on the top six floors are favoured amongst today’s busy business travellers. The exclusive two-storey Executive Club Lounge on the 29th floor boasts floor-to-ceiling glass windows with a breathtaking panoramic view of Singapore’s modern skyline. Coupled with ‘attention to detail’ service by the superb Executive Club team, special Executive Club privileges include personalised check-in and out, daily complimentary breakfast, evening cocktails with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments throughout the day at The Executive Club Lounge.

Business Centre and Serviced Offices

A fully equipped Business Centre and 27 units of fully furnished Serviced Offices are located on Level Three of the hotel. The Business Centre and Serviced Offices offer a range of secretarial and business support services including on-site IT support, ISDN enabled and videoconferencing facilities, high-speed Internet connection, conference, meeting and training rooms, complete with coffee & tea making facilities.

In today’s busy business world, relaxation and fitness is a must! The hotel offers tenants special privileges such as complimentary use of the swimming pool and gymnasium, short or long term discounted guest room rates and special food & beverage offers.

For more information - http://www. millenniumhotels. com. sg/grandcopthornewaterfront/facilities/ (http://www. millenniumhotels. com. sg/grandcopthornewaterfront/facilities/)

Meetings and Events at the Waterfront Conference Centre

Welcome to the Waterfront Conference Centre, one of Asia’s premier venues for meetings and events. With 34 versatile meeting rooms covering an impressive 65,000 square feet, it truly offers an unparalleled choice of naturally lighted meeting rooms within one of the best designed conference venues in the region.

Being the choice conference venue of many multi-national corporations and professional organizations, expect nothing less than the highest standard of excellence and personalized service to guests, delegates and organizers from our dedicated Events Team.

With state-of-the-art meeting aids including wireless broadband internet access, built-in projectors, motorized screens, video-conferencing equipment, intelligent lighting and sound systems for special effects, the Waterfront Conference Centre is fully equipped to meet your most challenging demands.

For more information - http://www. millenniumhotels. com. sg/grandcopthornewaterfront/meeting (http://www. millenniumhotels. com. sg/grandcopthornewaterfront/meeting)

Weddings on the Waterfront

With a dedicated Wedding Services Team to provide the highest standards of excellence and personalised service, wedding celebrations will unveil exquisite cuisines, unsurpassed service, elegant floral creations and table settings, supported by advanced sound and pattern illumination lighting capabilities for a dazzling wedding presentation.

Restaurants and Bars

The hotel also offers much to satisfy all palates with its award winning restaurants serving up Italian cuisine at Pontini, Shanghainese cuisine at Grand Shanghai, international and Asian cuisine at Cafe Brio's, cocktails by The Promenade and live entertainment at The Piano Bar. Light snacks at the The Pool Bar and 24 hours Room Service provide for additional dining options.

For more information - http://www. millenniumhotels. com. sg/grandcopthornewaterfront/restaurant/ (http://www. millenniumhotels. com. sg/grandcopthornewaterfront/restaurant/)

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