Top 10 Baby Boomer Travel Trends

Top 10 Baby Boomer Travel Trends

BabyBoomerTrips. com highlights the top 10 trends regarding baby boomer travel habits.

Duluth, MN (PRWEB) April 18, 2006

Early this year, a new website was born. The site - BabyBoomerTrips. com - was the first portal dedicated to helping baby boomers find travel deals. Since the launch, the owners have received thousands of email messages regarding their site. Some of the common messages they are receiving are as follows:

1. Baby Boomers still love to find a good deal.

Baby boomers do not like being taken for granted. You've probably seen numerous reports regarding the monetary strength of the baby boomer generation. As a result, vacation packagers have mainly focused on high end luxury trips, with very little discounting. The baby boomers who have written in have said that they want great value for their special trips, but know when they are being taken advantage of.

2. Baby boomers are enjoying the attention.

We've received so many messages thanking us for putting together a resource for baby boomers. This goes against the popular theory that baby boomers are resentful of such websites. The majority of people we've chatted with are happy that they are being taken seriously, and that they have a place to go that is focused on their needs.

3. Baby boomers are anxious to chat with others about issues important to them.

We've found that baby boomers love message boards! They are very open to chatting with others in this type of format, and really like to meet friends of similar interests that they can reminisce or chat with. They also like to help others, which goes against the popular theory that baby boomers are selfish.

4. Baby boomers ARE tech savvy.

We've received countless emails from baby boomers that love to book travel at all hours of the night. They love the convenience of the Internet, and they love the adventure of trying to find great deals for higher end trips. A relatively high percentage had high speed Internet, and some had other devices such as Blackberrys. They are not opposed to taking on new technical challenges, as earlier generations may have been.

5. Baby boomers feel forever young.

Most boomers feel like this is the beginning of a wonderful period in their life. They are concerned about health challenges ahead, but don't see deterioration as inevitable. We've talked with so many baby boomers that feel young, healthy, and vibrant.

6. Baby boomers feel that they still have a lot to offer.

We've talked to some baby boomers who can only think of retirement, but many others feel that now is their time to make a difference. Many are thinking of volunteering, working another job just for fun, staying on with their current employer if they're happy, or even starting their own business. These entrepreneurs are anxious to take on projects that make a difference.

7. Baby boomers want to be treated well.

Let's face it - you've worked your whole life, raised your children, and now is your time. A majority of the baby boomers we've heard from want to be treated well. They're willing to pay for luxurious items, but again, they still have to be of relatively good value.

8. Baby boomers will pay for convenience.

While annoyed by ever-increasing fees and surcharges, the majority of baby boomers we heard from will generally pay them. This goes for ATM fees, and bottled water, just to name a few.

9. Boomers shy away from organized tours.

Annoyed by waiting in lines, and being on someone else's schedule, the majority of baby boomers we heard from would like to stay far away from organized tours. They are independent people who want to explore on their own, or with friends who have similar interests.

10. Boomers like to take their time on vacation.

Most baby boomers we talked to are so tired of schedules and time constraints, that they want to be pampered when on vacation. This is one major reason that they tend to favor quieter, more luxury-oriented resorts and hotels, as opposed to the roadside hotels that are packed with families. Their time is special, and they want each vacation to be relaxing and memorable.

For more information, visit http://www. BabyBoomerTrips. com (http://www. BabyBoomerTrips. com) on the web.

CORPORATE INFORMATION

BabyBoomerTrips. com is owned by ConventionZoo, Inc, which also operates ConventionZoo. com (http://www. conventionzoo. com (http://www. conventionzoo. com)), the world's first all-in-one convention portal for attendees and planners. Offices are located in Los Angeles, CA and Duluth, MN.

Press Contact: Dean Packingham

Company Name: BabyBoomerTrips. com

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

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ProLife IT Keeps Fit and Active with Gymbox

ProLife IT Keeps Fit and Active with Gymbox

IT Solution for a London gym. ProLife IT installs new IT infrastructure for London gym to upgrade and assist their future expansion plans.

(PRWEB) April 22, 2006

Gymbox, a top London gym and fitness company has chosen ProLife IT, a leading provider of IT Solutions, who have provided their new in-house IT systems. The new system was designed and specified with a plan to upgrade their existing infrastructure and to allow for their future expansion plans.

Gymbox known for its friendly and inviting atmosphere offers the latest ‘state-of-the-art’ health and fitness clubs and are changing the shape of fitness.

ProLife IT welcomes Gymbox as a partner and looks forward in continuing on building a successful relationship and further to support Gymbox through its growth and future expansion plans.

Gymbox is the latest in a long list of clients choosing ProLife IT as it’s preferred IT supplier and IT support company. ProLife IT’s excellent customer focus and cost effective solutions are turning heads with SME C-level decision makers.

About Prolife IT Technologies:

Prolife IT is a leading provider of IT Services to the SME market. Our range of services includes designing, implementing and maintaining complete IT infrastructures, IT Consulting, Remote Systems Management, Project Management, Network Security and much more.

ProLife IT Technologies has successfully delivered solutions to many vertical markets and our wealth of experience has enabled us to work alongside our clients and give them the piece of mind that they require when it comes to managing and maintaining their IT infrastructure needs.

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New Test Helps Latino Patients, Health Care Workers Communicate

New Test Helps Latino Patients, Health Care Workers Communicate

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Department of Health Policy and Administration have designed an easy-to-use health literacy test to help U. S. health care workers better communicate with and care for Spanish-speaking patients.

Chapel Hill, NC (PRWEB) June 11, 2006

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Department of Health Policy and Administration have designed an easy-to-use health literacy test to help U. S. health care workers better communicate with and care for Spanish-speaking patients.

The new test, SAHLSA (Short Assessment of Health Literacy for Spanish-speaking Adults), helps health care workers identify patients with low health literacy, alerting the workers that alternative communication methods – audio, video or pictures – may be needed. The test is administered in Spanish.

Poor health literacy – inability to understand commonly used health terms – can cause communication problems for Latinos and health care staff, resulting in higher health care costs, lower quality of care and possible medical errors.

“It’s not uncommon for bilingual Latino children to act as interpreters for their parents in a hospital,” said Dr. Shoou-Yih D. Lee, professor of health policy and administration in the School of Public Health. “That’s a lot of pressure on a young person to get the information right.”

Lee, principal investigator in a federally funded study to evaluate the new test, said it is valuable because Spanish-speaking residents often face health threats, such as job-related accidents. They also may be reluctant to enter a hospital because of the language barrier.

Also participating in the study were co-investigator Dr. Deborah E. Bender, research professor, and Rafael E. Ruiz, a doctoral candidate in health policy and administration, both in the School of Public Health; and Dr. Young Ik Cho of the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Health professionals who work with Latinos have expressed a need for an easy-to-use health literacy test, Lee said. Spanish-speaking populations have risen dramatically in some areas of the country. North Carolina’s Latino population grew 400 percent from 1990 to 2000.

The test takes a few minutes and is administered by asking a patient to read aloud in Spanish a list of common medical terms, such as embarazo (pregnancy), microbios (germs) and infección (infection). The patient must associate each term with another word similar in meaning to demonstrate comprehension.

Patients who have trouble pronouncing the words are more likely than others to have difficulty with comprehension, researchers said.

They conducted the study at UNC Health Care’s Ambulatory Care Center with 201 Spanish-speaking participants. The study compared SAHLSA with two other tests now in use: REALM (Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine) and TOFHLA (Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults).

REALM takes just a few minutes, but it has not been translated into Spanish successfully. TOFHLA has been translated into Spanish but takes at least 20 minutes to administer. The study showed that SAHLSA significantly reduced the time needed to administer a test and could be conducted entirely in Spanish.

The journal Health Services Research published the study online.

The study was supported financially by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, an arm of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Dr. Walt Larimore Joins Relegent as Medical Director

Dr. Walt Larimore Joins Relegent as Medical Director

Relegent announced today the addition of Walt Larimore, M. D., as the company’s Medical Director. Dr. Larimore will begin his duties on September 1, 2006. In addition, Relegent announced the formation of a Medical Advisory Board under the direction of Dr. Walt Larimore.

Franklin, TN (PRWEB) September 3, 2006

Relegent announced today the addition of Walt Larimore, M. D., as the company’s Medical Director. Dr. Larimore will begin his duties on September 1, 2006. In addition, Relegent announced the formation of a Medical Advisory Board under the direction of Dr. Walt Larimore. The Medical Advisory Board will be made of clinical experts in a wide variety of medical and surgical specialties including Cardiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, ENT, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Neurology, Nutrition, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Pediatric Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Psychiatry, Public Health, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine and Urology.

“Our mission is help people live healthier, happier lives,” said J. Tod Fetherling, president and chief executive officer. “We do this by working with hospitals and schools to provide proactive health education. Dr. Walt Larimore and the Medical Advisory Board will help us tremendously in reviewing and updating our content for both schools and hospitals.”

Dr. Larimore practiced small-town family medicine for over twenty years (delivering over 1,500 babies) prior to becoming the medical director of Fox’s Health Network from 1998 until 2000. He was then Vice President and Family Physician in Residence at Focus on the Family until 2004. Dr. Larimore is now a full-time author, medical journalist and medical educator. He teaches part-time, holding adjunct clinical academic appointments in family medicine at the In His Image Family Medicine Residency Program in Tulsa, OK and University of Colorado Family Medicine Residency Program in Denver, CO.

Dr. Larimore received his B. S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1974, his M. D. degree, with AOA honors, from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in 1977; then completed a General Practice Teaching Fellowship at Queen's Hospital in Nottingham, England in 1978 and his Residency in Family Medicine at Duke University Medical Center in 1981. Dr. Larimore is Board Certified and thrice re-certified by the American Board of Family Practice and has been awarded the Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine by the ABFP. He has been awarded the American Medical Association's Physician Recognition Award every year since 1981.

"The team at Relegent has been pioneering E-health strategies for more than eleven years." said Walt Larimore, MD. "Having worked with the team at Relegent in previous companies like The Health Network, I believe we can continue to make a tremendous impact on the health and well-being through the use of multi-media channels."

Dr. Larimore has been listed in "Distinguished Physicians of America" (1992), "The Best Doctors in America" (1998-2002), "Who's Who in America" (2000), "Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare" (2002-2004), "Who's Who in Science and Engineering" (2003-2007), "International Health Professionals of the Year" (2004-2005), "International Health Scientists of the Year" (2004-2005), and "International Health Scientist of the Year" (2004). In addition, Dr. Larimore has been listed in the Guide to America's Top Family Doctors (2004-2005), America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals (2002), and The 2000 Intellectuals of the 21st Century (2004).

About Relegent

Relegent is a leading supplier of health content to schools and hospitals. Relegent, headquartered in Franklin, TN, markets Discovery Hospital to hospitals and provides additional healthcare marketing services to hospitals, health plans and employers. Relegent owns and operates HealthTeacher, the leading K-12 health curriculum. HealthTeacher is the health curriculum of choice in more than 7,000 schools in 60 countries to more than 5,000,000 students.

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New Dental Coding System Improves Reimbursement for Dental Professionals

New Dental Coding System Improves Reimbursement for Dental Professionals

All dentists and oral surgeons must report CDT 2009-2010 codes for all professional services performed on or after January 1, 2009. The new codes, mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), are designed to improve the billing process for dental services.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 23, 2008

Dentists and oral surgeons are required to report CDT 2009-2010 codes on dental insurance claims for all services performed on or after January 1, 2009. The new codes will improve reimbursement and reduce audit liability for dental professionals.

In order to be paid by insurance companies dental professionals must submit insurance claims that report the services provided. To facilitate this process, dentists and oral surgeons use a coding system, known as Current Dental Terminology (CDT). Each CDT code defines a specific dental service or procedure. Use of the correct code improves the potential for full reimbursement and also reduces liability, in the form of fines and penalties, in the event of an audit of billing records.

CDT codes are revised every two years by the American Dental Association (ADA) and are mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or HIPAA. The ADA recently announced the forthcoming publication of Current Dental Terminology 2009-2010. The new codes will be released in October and dental professionals are encouraged to place orders as soon as possible in order to guarantee receipt of the codes before the implementation deadline.

James B. Davis, President of PMIC, a major reseller of CDT, stated "Proper coding is the key to maximizing reimbursement and minimizing audit liability. All dental professionals must make sure that their coding and billing staff is using the most current codes for reporting dental services on insurance claims. Using older versions of these codes after the implementation date can result in lower reimbursement, and even fines and penalties."

American Dental Association, "ADA", and the ADA Logo are registered trademarks of the American Dental Association. The Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (Code) is published in Current Dental Terminology (CDT). Copyright © American Dental Association. All rights reserved. CDT and CDT-20XX are trademarks of the American Dental Association.

About Practice Management Information Corporation (PMIC):

PMIC is the nation's leading independent publisher and reseller of medical and dental coding and compliance books, forms and software. Serving over 100,000 dentists, physicians, hospitals and third party payers, PMIC takes great pride in providing current, accurate, and unbiased information, along with excellent service and value, to all of its customers.

Contact:

James Davis, President
Practice Management Information Corporation
4727 Wilshire Boulevard #300
Los Angeles, CA 90010
323-954-0224
Http://pmiconline. com (http://pmiconline. com)

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Beryl Institute Conference Reveals Consumerism Driving Healthcare Change

Beryl Institute Conference Reveals Consumerism Driving Healthcare Change

The Beryl Institute's "Power of Impressions" conference reveals consumer-centric factors behind healthcare trends. Consumers heightened expectations and greater demand for choice is requiring healthcare organizations to take a new approach to service delivery, employee relations and brand positioning. This was the resounding theme shared by healthcare leaders who spoke at The Beryl Institute's conference held in Dallas.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 11, 2008

Consumers' heightened expectations and greater demand for choice is requiring healthcare organizations to take a new approach to service delivery, employee relations and brand positioning. This was the resounding theme shared by nearly 20 speakers at The Beryl Institute's (http://www. theberylinstitute. net) "Power of Impressions" Conference held in Dallas.

"As consumers are asked to spend more of their own money to receive care, they will consider the entire spectrum of value, from access and expertise to service, convenience, and price," said Chris Bevolo, partner in GeigerBevolo.

Bevolo and other healthcare leaders addressing the Institute's attendees stressed that consumers' unprecedented access to cost and quality information is the leading factor in the emergence of customer service (http://www. theberylinstitute. net/publications. asp) as a key differentiator in where consumers choose to receive care. To win in this new environment, speakers challenged healthcare providers to:
"Always" deliver on their brand promises. Create a corporate culture that nurtures "engaged" employees. Challenge traditional ways of approaching the market. Understand the customer service opportunities before, during and after a clinical visit. Empower consumers by making it easy to navigate the healthcare system. Turn moments of truth into moments of trust.

"Consumers should be in the driver's seat when it comes to managing their health and making their own healthcare decisions," said Wayne Sensor, CEO of Alegent Health. With consumers making more of the purchasing decisions, healthcare organizations are being forced to shift the way they communicate and interact with consumers at every point in the continuum of care. Kristin Baird (http://www. theberylinstitute. net/faculty. asp), president of Baird Consulting, listed many "moments of truth" during which a hospital can gain the trust of its consumers. She asserts that hospitals can build trust through consistency during "every encounter, every moment and every day."

"Every healthcare organization should strive to be a first-choice provider, which is a trusted healthcare partner that the consumer believes will provide them with the highest degree of satisfaction," said Paul Spiegelman, executive director of The Beryl Institute.

Among the other speakers at the conference who echoed themes of healthcare customer service were Lynn Cunningham of the Studer Group, Britt Berrett of Medical City-Dallas, David Dickey of RedBrick Health, and Brian Grubb of the Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center.

Founded in 2006, The Beryl Institute is dedicated to improving customer service in healthcare by defining best practices around all touch points in the continuum of a consumers' healthcare experience. The institute was created by The Beryl Companies, which for 20 years has been the leading provider of outsourced call center services in healthcare. For more about The Beryl Institute, visit www. theberylinstitute. net.

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Tampa Bay Partnership Hires Larry Henson as Business Intelligence Officer

Tampa Bay Partnership Hires Larry Henson as Business Intelligence Officer

Larry Henson has joined the Tampa Bay Partnership as Business Intelligence Officer. Henson will provide the organization and its investors with insightful interpretation of pertinent research information applied to the programs of economic development marketing, public policy, and leadership.

Tampa Bay, FL (PRWEB) June 23, 2006

Larry Henson has joined the Tampa Bay Partnership as Business Intelligence Officer.

Henson will provide the organization and its investors with insightful interpretation of pertinent research information applied to the programs of economic development marketing, public policy, and leadership. He will be responsible for maintenance of research documentation, research product deliverables and execution of the work program elements to support the initiatives of the Partnership. He will also be responsible for the Partnership’s Regional Economic Scorecard, a realistic snapshot that assesses the region's economic health in five "economic driver categories," including employment and workforce; income and productivity; housing; innovation; and education.

Henson comes to the Partnership from the Memphis Regional Chamber where he serves as Vice President of Research and Information Technology. In this role, he directs the research activities of the economic development department and manages information systems for the Chamber. Previously, he served as research analyst with the Memphis Biomedical Research Zone and worked with the United States Geological Survey and Memphis City Schools.

Henson is also active on the Board of ACCRA, the Council for Community and Economic Research, and is 2006 President-elect and will be President in 2007.

“Using economic development research to measure the progress of our region and direct resources to areas that will ensure our future success is one of the Partnership’s five strategic initiatives,” said Gwen Mitchell, Managing Partner with Deloitte and Business Intelligence Chair with the Partnership. “Adding a professional of Larry’s caliber to guide this process is critical to remaining competitiveness and ensuring the attractiveness of our region for business and investment.”

“Larry’s extensive background in economic development research will help us move to the next level in achieving our strategic goals,” said Stuart Rogel, President & CEO of the Partnership. “He will be a strong addition to our team.”

Henson served as research team leader and Technical Committee Chairman for the Governors’ Alliance for Regional Excellence regionalism study and was a contributing writer for the Memphis Region Sourcebook.

Henson has been a frequent commentator and research contributor in national and international media, was co-author of “Wal-Mart Stores: A Study in Retail Diffusion” for Southeastern Geographer magazine, and a contributing writer for “Giving Memphis 2003: The Report on Philanthropy in the Memphis Region.”

Henson holds a masters degree in economic geography from University of Memphis and serves as adjunct faculty at Southwest Tennessee Community College. Henson has served on the executive committee with the Memphis Technology Council, Board of Directors with the Tennessee Biotechnology Association, was Chairman and founder of the Memphis Area Research Council and also served on MAGIC – the Memphis Area Geographic Information Council.

About Tampa Bay Partnership:

The Tampa Bay Partnership is a CEO-led regional economic development organization with a mission to work with its partners to market the region nationally and internationally, to conduct regional research, and to coordinate efforts to influence business and government issues that impact economic growth and development. Founded in 1994, the Tampa Bay Partnership markets the entire seven-county, 4,200-square-mile area of west central Florida that includes Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties.

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Smart Age Media: Helping Network Marketers With Buying Decisions

Smart Age Media: Helping Network Marketers With Buying Decisions

Network marketers struggle with lead companies from not asking the correct questions before purchasing...

(PRWEB) February 22, 2005

Shopping decisions in life usually involve a checklist that helps buyers make an intelligent purchase and for buyers of leads for their home based business programs, there are basic guidelines that should be followed before investing marketing dollars. "This industry is no different than the computer or automobile industry" said Mike Bromell, marketing manager at Smart Age Media, "and by being aware of what questions to ask, decisions that lead to headaches down the road can be avoided."

Smart Age Media (www. smartagemedia. com) has become an industry leader in the lead generation business by generating and marketing Non-Incentivized lead packages since 2001 to associates with business opportunity programs such as Coastal Vacations, Liberty League International, Tahitian Noni, AMS Health Sciences and Sportron International. "I deal personally with hundreds of folks from all over the country on a weekly basis and most of them have had some challenging situations with lead companies. A lot of our competitors sell leads... not a lot of them sell quality leads. If folks knew on the front end what to shop for, they would avoid a lot of the problems down the road, " said Bromell. Bromell outlined a few of the key indicators that prospective lead buyers should be aware of:

1) Ask the lead company if they leads they are offering are Incentivized Leads. "Incentivized leads are leads with data that are generated from folks tricked into filling out a form to win an item such as a truck. These folks have no more interest in a home based business than Rush Limbaugh does in spending time on the golf course with President Clinton. We only sell Non-Incentivized leads and clients find out quickly that our leads are truly folks that indeed have expressed some desire to locate a home based business."

2) Ask the lead company if they actually generate leads. If the answer is yes, ask them to provide yourself with a copy of the advertisement they use to generate leads. "There a number of companies in this industry that claim to generate leads. And when asked this question the response is normally, "we have a number of advertisements that we run all over the internet and due to the frequency of rotation, we can't provide a sample." The reason they can not provide a sample is very simple: they buy leads.. and most likely leads they are being sold 15-20 times."

3) Ask the lead company if they provide training. "This is an amazing part of this industry. Why sell leads and not provide expertise on how to understand how to work leads to the maximum efficiency? My office takes pride in the fact we provide a great live training call on Thursday evenings and all new clients are contacted directly by myself to make sure they are aware of the training we provide. A lot of folks need help working leads and we provide the support necessary to maximize their purchase."

4) Ask the lead company if they provide other marketing assistance other than selling leads. "Does the lead company provide assistance in developing artwork specific to your program that can be used to email out to prospects? What about providing assistance on deck card programs? What about providing assistance in writing a press release to announce your new business venture? It is much simpler to find a "One Stop" Shop for building a home based business... and Smart Age Media takes pride in providing more than just selling high quality leads."

Smart Age Media (www. smartagemedia. com) can be reached @ 888-659-3878 for questions pertaining to customized lead packages, training, artwork development & press release development for all network marketers and home based business companies.

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CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods to Award $10,000 in Veterinary Medicine Scholarships in 2009

CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods to Award $10,000 in Veterinary Medicine Scholarships in 2009

CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods is pleased to officially announce the CANIDAE 2009 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Program. Four individual $10,000 Veterinary Medicine Scholarships will be awarded.

San Luis Obispo, CA (PRWEB) January 7, 2009

CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods is proud to support those who have chosen to pursue a career path and life dedicated to the health and welfare of our beloved pets and animals. In accordance with its commitment to promote responsible pet ownership, CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods will award four individual $2,500 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Scholarships in 2009.

"One of our ongoing goals at CANIDAE is to raise awareness of the responsibilities of pet ownership," said Jason Castillo, Director of Finance for CANIDAE. "As part of this effort we established scholarships in 2008. The essays on pet ownership from the candidates were particularly thoughtful and played a key role in narrowing down the applicants to the final four winners."

This year, the essays will again play an important role as will strong academic achievement and a history of dedication to the well being of animals. Students will be asked to write about the same areas that are a concern to CANIDAE:
Training and exercise
Planned breeding
Spaying and neutering
Supporting reputable breeders and rescue groups
Proper veterinarian care
Healthy nutrition

Kristin Davignon from Seattle, one of the four scholarship winners last year, wrote in her essay, "…while we can pick and choose what we eat, most pets cannot. They rely on us to make the smart choices for them."

CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods Veterinary Scholarships are open to full-time first and second year graduate students who are currently enrolled in a doctorate of veterinary medicine program at an approved college of veterinary medicine within the United States or Canada.

To maintain impartiality and confidentiality, a selection committee comprised of educators chosen by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. of Nashville, Tenn., will evaluate the applications and select the winners.

For detailed application criteria and requirements, please visit http://www. canidae. com/collegescholarships (http://www. canidae. com/collegescholarships). The application period is open January 15 through April 15, 2009. Winners of the scholarships will be announced on the CANIDAE website approximately 60 days after the close of the application period. Applicants will be notified on or about June 16, 2009.

About CANIDAE All Natural Pet Foods:
Founded out of love for pets and animals, CANIDAE Pet Food, Inc. manufactures and distributes a complete line of healthy meat based, holistic all natural dog food, cat food, and gourmet pet treats sold world wide through independent pet food retailers including over 6000 locations throughout the United States and Canada. For more information visit http://www. canidae. com/ (http://www. canidae. com/).

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Philip S. Bousquet Elected to Board of Managers

Philip S. Bousquet Elected to Board of Managers

Green & Seifter Attorneys, PLLC today announces that Philip S. Bousquet has been elected to the Board of Managers for the firm.

Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) July 18, 2009

Green & Seifter Attorneys, PLLC today announces that Philip S. Bousquet has been elected to the Board of Managers for the firm.

Bousquet joined Green & Seifter in 1989 and has been a member of the Syracuse firm since 1996. In addition to handling a broad range of business matters, his practice concentrates in the areas of business formation and succession, tax planning, economic development, and mergers and acquisitions. He frequently lectures and advises clients regarding New York's Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) tax credits, working with developers, lenders, and investors in structuring and negotiating transactions involving the BCP credits and related tax benefits.

Bousquet is a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law / Syracuse University School of Management, J. D./M. S. (Accounting), magna cum laude, 1989 and Kenyon College. He is admitted to practice in New York. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (MOST), and is a member of the Board of Directors for the organization, Helping Offer Primary Education for Sudan, Inc. (HOPE for Sudan).

Green & Seifter Attorneys, PLLC is a diversified law firm of more than 30 attorneys located in Syracuse. The firm counsels clients on a broad array of business and personal matters, including mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, alternative dispute resolution, economic development, government relations, litigation, commercial bankruptcy, health care law, trusts, estate and succession planning, employee benefits, commercial real estate, employment, energy, environmental and land use law, and tax planning and advocacy. For more information, please visit www. gslaw. com.

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Newly Launched Program Can Help Restaurants Increase Orders by up to 93%

Newly Launched Program Can Help Restaurants Increase Orders by up to 93%

NTouch Loyalty, a newly launched program by Silver Stream Marketing, is a complete marketing system that reduces customer turnover, increases average order value and encourages repeat business.

Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) August 31, 2007

Silver Stream Marketing (www. silverstreammarketing. com) announced today the launch of nTouch Loyalty (www. ntouchloyalty. com), a complete marketing system enabling restaurants, and retail businesses, to reduce customer turnover, increase average order value and encourage repeat business.

Historically, restaurants have avoided loyalty programs because of the perception that they are too expensive and too difficult to manage. nTouch Loyalty removed the guesswork and offers a system that is both affordable and easy to manage. The program has many automated direct marketing features and the rewards program manages itself. Every time an nTouch gift and loyalty card is swiped, points are earned, value is stored and rewards are issued based on a determined criteria. Best of all, the entire program is customizable from the actual gift and loyalty card to the receipt that is printed every time a card is processed. 

NTouch Loyalty is now available after 3 years of research and development with marketing partner, Silver Stream Marketing. Their goal was to create a loyalty program that went beyond just transactions and rewards. Instead, their focus stems from what they believe to be the most important business asset: the customer database. With that in mind, they offer a turn-key system based on capturing customer information, building relationships with those customers through systematic email and direct mail communication and measuring results through key performance reports.

The nTouch rewards program offers full flexibility for the business owner. It allows their customers to earn points and redeem rewards, based on visits or purchases, and set redemption levels how they see fit. nTouch Loyalty is compatible with numerous credit card processing terminals, pos systems or can be used with an online virtual terminal. 

Monty Lockyear, President of Silver Stream Marketing, had this to say about nTouch Loyalty: “Reward programs and loyalty marketing are no longer just for airlines and large corporations. Many notable restaurant chains have had great success including one that posted a 93% increase in incremental orders among loyalty club members. Our goal is to bring that same success to independent restaurant operators, mid-size restaurant chains and a variety of retail establishments. If one restaurant can achieve that kind of success as a testing sample we know it can work for others.”

NTouch asks businesses three questions:
1. Do you capture information on the customers that visit your business?
2. Do you communicate directly with your customers and give them a reason to come back?
3. Do you measure all of your marketing activities

A loyalty marketing program from nTouch allows businesses to answer “yes” to all three questions. nTouch Loyalty also offers every client a free membership to Restaurantpartner. com (www. restaurantpartner. com) with unlimited access to marketing tools, business resources and national account pricing on everyday business services. Non-restaurant clients receive a free membership to myMarketingOffice. com (www. mymarketingoffice. com) featuring many of the same marketing tools but geared toward businesses such as spas, health clubs, drycleaners, salons and auto service centers.

About nTouch Loyalty
NTouch Loyalty is a fully integrated marketing system featuring a robust gift and loyalty card program, database management, automated marketing tools, custom marketing collateral and key performance reporting. nTouch Loyalty is owned by Lockyear Holdings, LLC and exclusively marketed by Silver Stream Marketing, both based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Contact: 
Monty Lockyear
President
Silver Stream Marketing
877-307-7058
Monty @ silverstreammarketing. com

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CynergisTek Named as Preferred Provider of IT Security, Compliance and Audit Services by HealthShare/Texas Hospital Association

CynergisTek Named as Preferred Provider of IT Security, Compliance and Audit Services by HealthShare/Texas Hospital Association

HealthShare/Texas Hospital Association (HealthShare/THA), a subsidiary of the Texas Hospital Association (THA), announced that CynergisTek, Inc. has been selected as its preferred provider of IT security, compliance and audit services. Through this partnership, HealthShare/THA will exclusively recommend CynergisTek's industry leading consulting services to Texas hospital and health care organizations.

February 27, 2007 (PRWEB) February 28, 2007

HealthShare/Texas Hospital Association (HealthShare/THA), a subsidiary of the Texas Hospital Association (THA), announced that CynergisTek (www. cynergistek. com) has been selected as its preferred provider of IT security, compliance and audit services. Through this partnership, HealthShare/THA will exclusively recommend CynergisTek's industry leading consulting services to Texas hospital and health care organizations.

"We are thrilled to be HealthShare/THA's preferred provider of information security services," said Mac McMillan, president and CEO of CynergisTek. "HealthShare/THA's decision to endorse CynergisTek demonstrates the organization's awareness of the importance of the data protection, patient confidentiality, and regulatory compliance concerns of Texas Hospitals and the need to have ready access to expert services when needed," added McMillan.

"CynergisTek offers a robust portfolio of services and innovative approaches that make sound information security and compliance achievable," said Vicki Pascasio, president and CEO of HealthShare/THA. "We are committed to providing Texas hospitals with services that support the mission of patient care. In today's climate of increasingly complex information systems to support clinicians in that mission, the importance of data security, integrity and availability has never been higher," added Pascasio.

CynergisTek offers a growing portfolio of solutions for the healthcare industry such as auditing and monitoring solutions, managed security services, business continuity management, technical testing, HIPAA and PCI compliance solutions and secure infrastructure design. In addition, CynergisTek avails best-in-class technology and business partners to its clients through its partner program.

About CynergisTek

CynergisTek is a leading provider of information security management, regulatory compliance, IT audit and advisory services, business continuity management, security technology selection and implementation, and secure IT infrastructure architecture and design solutions. The firm offers practical, manageable and affordable consulting services for organizations of all sizes and complexity. Using an organized, planned and collaborative approach, CynergisTek applies multidisciplinary expertise to serve as partner and mentor, to enhance the consulting experience and, ultimately, clients' compliance and business performance. CynergisTek participates in and contributes to HIMSS, AHIMA, HFMA, HCCA, AHIA and other industry bellwether organizations. For more information visit http://www. cynergistek. com (http://www. cynergistek. com), call 512.402.8550.

About HealthShare/Texas Hospital Association (THA)

HealthShare/THA is based in Austin, and offers a wide variety of carefully selected products and services for Texas healthcare facilities. The company has been serving hospitals in Texas and surrounding states since 1969. As a wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary of the Texas Hospital Association (THA), HealthShare/THA returns revenues to the association in support of its mission, goals and activities. Founded in 1930, THA is the leadership organization and principal advocate for the state's hospitals and health care systems. THA enhances its members' abilities to improve accessibility, quality and cost-effectiveness of health care for all Texans. One of the largest hospital associations in the country, THA represents nearly 85 percent of the state's hospitals and health care systems, which employ some 320,000 health care professionals statewide. For more information visit http://www. healthshare-tha. com (http://www. healthshare-tha. com).

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Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Anthony Mobasser As Featured in TV News Can Be Your Exclusive Online Dentist

Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Anthony Mobasser As Featured in TV News Can Be Your Exclusive Online Dentist

Dr. Anthony Mobasser is known for treating celebrities, but he treats every patient as a celebrity. Dr. Anthony Mobasser’s clients from around the world share smiles worthy of the stars. The expert cosmetic dentist is now bringing his talent and experience to his exclusive group on the world’s most popular social network: Facebook.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 28, 2010

Dr. Anthony Mobasser is the expert Celebrity Dentist and has the knowledge and know-how necessary to deliver a life-changing smile. He has earned the title “Celebrity Dentist” because of his dedication to detail, which has merited him a flourishing career providing cosmetic and reconstructive dentistry to the world’s elite.

Dr. Anthony Mobasser is known for treating celebrities, but he treats every patient as a celebrity. Dr. Anthony Mobasser’s clients from around the world share smiles worthy of the stars. The Expert Celebrity Dentist is now bringing his talent and experience to his exclusive group on the world’s most popular social network: Facebook (http://www. facebook. com/pages/Celebrity-Dentist/118124697582).

Dr. Anthony Mobasser will be sharing his knowledge and artistic eye online for those who are looking for a stellar smile. That’s why he’s decided to create Fabulous to Facebook, a program offering answers and expert opinions to his closed group of patients and friends. Request to join the closed group of Dr. Anthony Mobasser Celebrity Dentist on Facebook (http://www. facebook. com/pages/Celebrity-Dentist/118124697582) to ask questions, share smile stories, and enjoy the exclusivity of the personal doctor experience worldwide for the new millennium.

Most recently featured on KTLA 5 in Los Angeles (the TV station chose Dr. Mobasser to weigh in on Mel Gibson’s girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva's, smile and teeth – watch the full video here (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=g5lxwvt0gO0)), Dr. Mobasser is trusted as an objective expert for dental advice. He brings an artful eye to creating the most beautiful, healthy, lasting smiles. He also provides balanced, insightful information to his patients.

Request Dr. Anthony Mobasser Celebrity Dentist be you’re A-list cosmetic dentist today. For more information find Dr. Anthony Mobasser Celebrity Dentist on Facebook (http://www. facebook. com/pages/Celebrity-Dentist/118124697582), or visit www. celebritydentist. com.

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CynergisTek Introduces RealEstate EssentialsTM – Information Security Solutions for Today's Real Estate Enterprises

CynergisTek Introduces RealEstate EssentialsTM – Information Security Solutions for Today's Real Estate Enterprises

CynergisTek launches solutions portfolio specifically designed to meet the needs of associations, brokerages, franchise organizations, MLS's and technology vendors.

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) November 10, 2006

CynergisTek, Inc., a leader in information security solutions and REALTOR Secure® Program Evaluator, is proud to announce the introduction of RealEstate EssentialsTM -- a suite of customized and scalable information security solutions for the real estate industry.

"There is no better time for all industry stakeholders to take a fresh look at what they are doing to protect their listings, assets, customers and members," stated Mac McMillan, CEO of CynergisTek. McMillan continued, "Sound security and technology decisions will translate into appropriate access to data and services, safeguard against possible business interruption and system outages, and empower staff with access to the right tools at the right time to enhance business and financial performance."

CynergisTek's RealEstate Essentials portfolio includes security program and technical advisory services, program and technical assessments, disaster recovery and business continuity services, policy development, security tools and technology selection, educational services as well as REALTOR® Secure certification preparation and evaluation. Through its technology partner program, CynergisTek also offers security products and solutions that are preeminent solutions in their class and have proven themselves in multiple industries.

"Our longstanding relationship with NAR as an educational services partner has provided us unique insight to the industry over the past 3 years. Through those insights, we have designed a suite of services and a network of partner relationships that are relevant, accessible, affordable, and meet the current and future needs of real estate," stated Stephanie Crabb, VP of Client Services for CynergisTek.

Services are designed to support independent agents as well as the nation's largest real estate firms, MLSs and associations. Using an organized, planned and collaborative approach, CynergisTek applies multidisciplinary expertise to serve as a trusted adviser and mentor to enhance client performance.

About CynergisTek, Inc.

CynergisTek provides REALTOR® Secure Certification and regulatory compliance solutions for the healthcare, financial services and real estate industries. CynergisTek's other areas of focus include information security management, IT infrastructure design, tool and technology selection and technology audit services. We bring meaningful and practical insights and guidance to our clients, we are disciplined in our methods, we are responsible stewards of our clients' resources and we are generous in our service.

Please contact CynergisTek, Inc. via telephone (512) 402-8550; fax (512) 857-0700; email; or visit our website at www. cynergistek. com.

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New Book Provides Understanding of Foster Experience for Children

New Book Provides Understanding of Foster Experience for Children

Every year thousands of children go to live in foster care homes. The transition can be frightening and difficult. A new book, "Billy Had to Move," is written for adults to read to children so they will be less anxious and know what to expect.

Cambridge Ontario, Canada (PRWEB) May 25, 2009

Sadness, fear, confusion, and hope mark the foster experience for thousands of children across North America. Foster children can be better prepared for the transition by reading Theresa Ann Fraser's "Billy Had to Move" (ISBN 9781932690873, Loving Healing Press, 2009).

"Billy Had to Move" tells the story of seven-year old Billy's placement in a foster home. With the help of Child Protection Services, Billy has been happily settled in a kinship placement with his grandma. He enjoys his pet cat, interacting with the neighbors, and even taking piano lessons. But when Billy's grandmother passes away unexpectedly and his mother cannot be located, Billy's social worker, Mr. Murphy, has to place him in a foster home.

Billy's new home consists of Amy, Tim, and their baby, Colly. While Billy's foster family wants to make him feel like part of the family, Billy finds the adjustment difficult. Not only does Billy mourn his grandmother, but he also misses the life he knew at his grandmother's house. With help from his foster parents and his play therapist, Ms. Woods, Billy learns to adjust and be happy in his new home.

Theresa Anne Fraser wrote "Billy Had to Move" so children would understand the foster care situation as they transitioned into it. She wanted children to know there are caring people they will meet who are committed to their welfare, including foster parents, therapists, and social workers. The introduction of play therapy in the book prepares children for visiting a therapist and realizing therapy is not a frightening experience but one that can help them understand and adjust to a new home. Alex Walton's colorful illustrations will make the story all the more attractive to children. "Billy Had to Move" is like a friend to the child who may feel alone and lost before the foster care transition.

Experts in childcare and psychology applaud the usefulness of "Billy Had to Move." Gisela Schubach De Domenico, PhD, MFT, R-PTS says, "This gem of a book…offers a sacred space that compassionately holds and supports the multidimensional realities of our foster children and their birth families, our social workers and foster families, our teachers and child psychotherapists." Mark E. Hulbert, MA, LLP appreciates that "The book…provides insight into how powerful the experience can be when the child has an opportunity to explore their trauma in the sandtray." Athena A. Drewes, Director of Clinical Training at The Astor Home for Children states, "This is a much-needed book for foster care children…It offers a welcoming view of how children's worries and losses can be understood by a caring Play Therapist, in a warm and inviting setting." And Charles E. Schaefer, Director Emeritus for the Association for Play Therapy describes "Billy Had to Move" as an "engaging, warm-hearted story…Highly recommended!"

About the Author
Theresa Ann Fraser is a mother, foster parent, Child and Youth Worker, Educator and Play Therapist. Her bibliotherapy book, "Billy Had To Move," is based on the children she has known after working in Children's Mental Health over the last twenty-five years.

"Billy Had to Move" (ISBN 9781932690873, Loving Healing Press, 2009) can be purchased through local and online bookstores. For more information, visit www. theresafraser. com. Publicity contact: www. ReaderViews. com. Review copies available upon request.

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Tips on How to Avoid the Flu and Colds During the Holidays

Tips on How to Avoid the Flu and Colds During the Holidays

During the holiday season, our stressful, busy lives take a toll on our immune system. And being exposed to crowds at the mall or at the office party increases our risks of exposure to colds and flu. Learn a few tips for avoiding the flu during the holiday season.

Elk Grove Village, IL (PRWEB) December 19, 2003 -

–It’s officially the holiday season, the season of giving and sharing. The time has come to make a list of gifts we want from our friends and family. There’s a gift that’s on no one’s list, however, that many unsuspecting people will get this year – the flu or cold. There’s no coincidence that the holiday and flu seasons coincide or that people get colds when it’s cold out. It might even explain why Rudolph’s nose is red.

“As the weather gets colder, people spend most of their time indoors,” says Patrick Esposito, Marketing Director of Shepard Medical Products, experts at infection protection and manufacturers of infection control products such as medical exam gloves, antiseptic hand wipes and instant hand sanitizer. “Whether you’re at an office holiday party or shopping at the mall, you’ll come in contact with more people and should take extra precautions to protect yourself.”

Esposito suggests some holiday tips to help combat the cold and flu-giving-spirit:

• Wash your hands often. You touch many surfaces throughout the day - doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, the chair in the cafeteria, paperwork and more. Remember, the person that used that object before you may not have washed their hands. If soap and water are not available, use an antiseptic hand gel or wipe.

• Keep your hands away from your eyes and nose. The cold virus will enter the body easiest through the eyes and nose. Your mother knew what she was talking about when she told you to quit rubbing your eyes.

• Drink plenty of water, at least 2 liters a day. Water not only keeps you hydrated in the dry winter months, but also flushes out your system.

• Cut down or quit smoking. Smoking kills the cilia, those little hair-like fibers in your lungs and nose that prevent mucus from clogging up your lungs and nose.

• At holiday parties, avoid any food trays that DO NOT have serving utensils in the dish. You never know if the person before you could have picked up that finger sandwich and changed their mind. Avoid dips at all costs, unless you are sure there are no double dippers in the room.

• Get plenty of sleep. The average adult requires 7 - 10 hours of sleep per night. Don't let your body run down. If youÂ’re not fully rested and feel fatigued, your body is not strong enough to fight off a cold.

• Keep a scarf over your mouth and nose. It helps to keep germs from spreading to you or from you to others. Remember, you donÂ’t want to spread your cold to others, either.

• Pay special attention to crowds. Shopping malls, buses, concerts and other crowded areas are prime venues for spreading germs.

• Good nutrition is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Eat healthy, take vitamins and supplements, and arm your immune system to fight any flu or cold virus that might find itself in your stocking this season.

Esposito points out that, if we follow these simple tips, we can enjoy a healthy and happy holiday season. “Remember to spread good cheer, not germs.”

About Shepard Medical Products

Since 1986, Shepard Medical Products has been an industry leader in the field of Infection Protection for the medical and food industries. Throughout the companyÂ’s history, Shepard has been committed to providing customers with the highest quality latex and synthetic gloves, hand sanitizing gel & wipes and related infection protection products. Shepard Medical ProductsÂ’ commitment to finding solutions to customer needs has lead to products that exceed regulatory standards throughout the world, as well as the development and introduction of proprietary products. www. shepard-medical. com.

Media contact: Beth Peterson, (708) 383-5989

Shepard Medical Products contact: Patrick Esposito, (800) 354-5683

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Tanning Beds as Harmful as Tanning in the Sun, Reports Harvard Women's Health Watch

Tanning Beds as Harmful as Tanning in the Sun, Reports Harvard Women's Health Watch

Whether it comes from the sun or from artificial sources such as sun lamps and tanning beds, ultraviolet radiation is linked to skin cancers and to other sorts of skin damage, particularly premature skin aging, reports the September 2009 issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch.

Boston, MA (Vocus) September 3, 2009

Whether it comes from the sun or from artificial sources such as sun lamps and tanning beds, ultraviolet radiation is linked to skin cancers and to other sorts of skin damage, particularly premature skin aging, reports the September 2009 issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch.

Ultraviolet radiation is one part of the spectrum of light that reaches the earth from the sun. The longer ultraviolet rays (UVA), which penetrate deep into the skin, are responsible for tanning. Shorter rays (UVB) damage superficial skin cell layers, causing sunburn. Tanning beds use fluorescent bulbs that emit mostly UVA, with smaller doses of UVB. The amount of UVA radiation emitted in a tanning bed is up to three times more intense than the UVA in natural sunlight, and the UVB intensity in tanning beds approaches that of bright sunlight.
There's mounting evidence of a link between tanning bed use and all skin cancers. In 2002, a study found that use of an indoor tanning device was associated with a 50% increase in the risk of basal cell carcinoma and a more than 100% increase in the risk of squamous cell carcinoma. In 2007, an international cancer research organization found that people who started indoor tanning before age 35 had a 75% greater risk of developing melanoma, a serious and sometimes life-threatening cancer.

Harvard Women's Health Watch notes that despite the clear evidence that it's unsafe, the use of tanning beds is on the rise. The tanning industry claims that tanning is a good way to stimulate the skin's production of vitamin D, which is essential to bone health and has also been linked to a reduced risk for some cancers. But supplements can easily provide sufficient vitamin D, without any risks to skin health.
Read the full-length article: "Is a tanning bed safer than sunlight?"
Also in this issue:
Medical uses of Botox Anaphylaxis Migraine with aura linked to brain lesions Soy protein, isoflavones, and bone density Endometrial ablation

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Concierge Medicine--Premier Medical Service for a Price

Concierge Medicine--Premier Medical Service for a Price

With patients demanding a greater level of customer service during office visits and physicians receiving reduced amounts of income through standard insurance reimbursements, a growing trend in the healthcare profession is the practice of "concierge medicine." However, there are important ethical and legal questions that surround this controversial approach to patient care, as discussed in a special report in the most recent edition of the Jackson & Coker Industry Report entitled "Concierge Medicine--A Growing Trend?"

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) August 13, 2008

With patients demanding a greater level of customer service during office visits and physicians receiving reduced amounts of income through standard insurance reimbursements, a growing trend in the healthcare profession is the practice of "concierge medicine." The premise behind this concept is that some patients are willing to open their wallets wider to pay for a "premier" level of medical service and personal attention.

However, there are important ethical and legal questions that surround this controversial approach to patient care, as discussed in a special report in the most recent edition of the Jackson & Coker Industry Report entitled "Concierge Medicine--A Growing Trend?" (http://www. jacksoncoker. com/newsletter/Long_7282008.aspx)

"Admittedly, concierge medicine is making some significant inroads into the healthcare community, but there are important questions that need to be addressed concerning this innovative practice model," mentions Sandra Garrett, president of Jackson & Coker.

Understanding the Concept:
Often referred to as "boutique medicine," "direct practice," "retainer practice," or "innovative practice design," concierge medicine is not a brand-new concept. For the last dozen years, a growing number of physician practices in the United States have experimented with the concept of offering a more personalized approach to treating patients who are willing to pay more out-of-pocket fees for shorter wait times during office visits, lengthier consultations, 24/7 access to their primary care physician via cell phone, and, in some instances, house calls by someone on the medical staff.

All of this is for a price. Often times, concierge practices offer a tiered-approach to fees for service. On top of customary insurance billing, the practice may charge patients annual fees ranging from $1,000 per person or upwards of $15,000 to $20,000 per family.

Thomas W. LaGrelius, MD, FAAFP, president of the Society for Innovative Medical Practice Design (SIMPD) simpd. org (http://www. simpd. org/), addresses the matter of cost: "The range of fees goes down to as low as $39 per month for full care concierge services" in some practices. "The national average is less than $150 per month and membership levels as low as 50 patients. The average practice has about 600 patients as its cap. Keep in mind, the most expensive concierge doctor with the fewest patients is the White House doctor."

Some critics of concierge medicine raise this important question: How can healthcare practitioners justify concierge medicine on the upper end of the tier, given the fact that an estimated 40+ million of U. S. residents lack any insurance coverage at all? Furthermore, by making medical treatment even more costly, doesn't this widen the current disparity in healthcare delivery that is of concern to many segments of society?

"Such critics are short-sighted. Insurance is the problem, not the solution," mentions Dr. LaGrelius. "Most primary care doctors today run from room to room with seven-minute visits accomplishing next to nothing in the pursuit of generating enough CPT codes to keep the office solvent. Half the money paid to health plans and government for health care is wasted."

"Concierge doctors have been shown to cut high tech and hospital costs by as much as 60-85%. Insurance is not a useful tool in the delivery of primary care. Such care should be purchased directly, thus eliminating the costly, meddlesome middle man," he points out.

In fact, proponents of concierge medicine stipulate that for a modest $100 - $200 monthly retainer, along with higher deductibles to cover serious emergencies, providing patients significantly greater personalized medical attention is actually cheaper than traditional insurance-based healthcare models.

Direct practice proponents would further argue that this approach to patient treatment is intended to bridge the gap between theory and practice concerning consumer-driven medicine, and as such might serve as a viable model for reformed healthcare care in America.

Lingering Questions:
No matter which side of the argument one supports, there are lingering questions that concern all sectors of the healthcare community, as the JCIR special report notes. For instance, the American Medical Association (AMA) emphasizes that licensed physicians are obligated to provide the same level of care to all patients treated, regardless of their economic status. (Direct practitioners would emphasis that they also abide by this ethical standard.)

With respect to consumer satisfaction, patients who pay out-of-pocket $10,000 or more for family medical care certainly expect a different level of service than they have previously received.

Quality of care is judged by recipients of medical treatment, regardless of the cost, explains Dr. LaGrelius: "Keep in mind, the average concierge fee today is less than $150 per month. Most Americans pay more for cable, cell phone bills and cigarettes. Concierge medicine costs, like cell phones, are going down and such care is being used by more and more average Americans. That trend will continue. Most innovations start with wealthier people and then become generalized."

Furthermore, there are ethical and legal matters concerning when and how to inform current patients when a medical practice transitions to a retainer-based model. Patients who cannot afford concierge-level medical care must be given the opportunity to continue seeing competent physicians whose services are more affordable.

Concierge physicians have no problem with this stipulation, but point out that their approach to primary care medicine is to rule in, not rule out, persons who can benefit from access to "direct practice medical homes," much like the Dr. Welby-type practices of yester-year. Or at least that's their visionary goal.

As healthcare costs and delivery models are hotly debated in this political season, a fresh spotlight shines on innovative practice design, which will undoubtedly gain much more attention in the foreseeable future.

Ms. Garrett comments: "Our special report on concierge medicine raises concerns for all segments of the healthcare community. Though an interesting concept, it remains to be seen how widespread concierge medicine will be adopted by patients and practitioners who generally agree that improving customer service is a priority in our consumer-driven society."

About Jackson & Coker (http://www. jacksoncoker. com/):
Begun in 1978, Jackson & Coker is a prominent physician recruitment firm headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The firm places physicians in over 40 medical specialties as well as advanced practitioners (such as CRNAs) in temporary (locum tenens) assignments and permanent placement opportunities.

Jackson & Coker is a member of a "family of companies" known as Jackson Healthcare (JH). The corporation provides information technology and human resources solutions to hospitals and healthcare organizations across the country. Jackson Healthcare has the distinction of being voted among "Atlanta's Top 10 Fastest Growing Companies" and designated by Inc. Magazine as among "The Fastest growing U. S. private companies."

More information concerning Jackson & Coker (http://www. jacksoncoker. com/)--along with the monthly Jackson & Coker Industry Report--can be found at www. jacksoncoker. com.

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Truthradio. com Presents the D'Anne Burley Show, Live on Mon-Tues-Wed Each Week at 6 pm Central Time and You the Listener Can Call In To Speak To Our Guest

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An Interview with world renown Scientist Mordechai Vanunu from Israel,

How did Mordechai Vanunu become the nuclear whistleblower jailed for 18 years for treason and espionage? In his first interview since his release from prison, he tells Yael Lotan of the Sunday Times what made him a rebel.

I was born in Marrakesh on October 13, 1954. I used to have a very strong memory of my life in Morocco; since prison my memory is not as strong as before. My parents used to move from house to house and street to street. My father had a store selling food, a grocery store, and I used to go there and sit with him, see people and listen to them.

In June 1963 we moved to Israel. We knew nothing about Israel. We just knew what was written in the Bible, and we expected a very nice place with mountains and water, green and trees; (but) they sent us to the south, Beersheba. It was a desert. It was too hot and it wasn't what we expected. After three months we were given a much better house. Then my father started working in a job, we started going to school, and we started to become Israeli people.

I went into the army in 1971. I expected to have an interesting job but they put me in an engineering unit. After the army I applied to study engineering, but they only let me study physics. I tried to study but I did not do well, and I found an advertisement in the newspaper to work at Dimona (the secret nuclear weapons centre in the Negev desert).

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Deer Guard Repellent Protects Plants without Harming the Deer

Deer Guard Repellent Protects Plants without Harming the Deer

Martinson-Nicholls new Deer Guard protects your growing plants from foraging deer with the bitterest tasting substance known to man and a detection agent that trains deer to avoid Deer Guard protected plants. One application of Deer Guard will last up to four months, making it one of the longest-lasting repellents ever developed.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) February 9, 2009

Deer Guard (http://www. floormat. com/pest/deer-guard. html) is the newest addition to the pest repellent (http://www. floormat. com/pest/pest-control. html) line from Martinson-Nicholls, Inc. It protects your plants and shrubs from foraging deer year round by using the bitterest tasting substance known to man, and a detection agent that trains deer to avoid Deer Guard protected plants.

Deer Guard may be applied to non-bearing plants such as flowers, ornamental plantings, trees and shrubs when the temperatures range from 40 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and literally bonds to the plant's surface using a latex formula. One application lasts up to four months, keeping your plants protected even when temperatures drop to sub-freezing. Odor-based repellents do not work in freezing temperatures.

Deer Guard does not affect the health of the plant. If a deer attempts to take a bite of a treated plant, the repulsive taste stops him.

Unlike scent-based deer repellents (which typically contain rotten eggs or animal blood), Deer Guard has no foul odor. This allows it to be applied near patios without driving people away. It is also superior to scent-based products because Deer Guard performs 365 days a year, even in below-freezing temperatures. Scented repellents are not as effective below 32 degrees F., because the cold stifles the odor. But Deer Guard maintains the same bitter taste under all conditions.

One application of Deer Guard will last up to four months, making it one of the longest-lasting repellents ever developed. "One application on my trees has taken me through the growing season, with just a little touch-up on new growth. In the fall, I'll spray them again and that will protect my investment through the winter" quotes Babe Winkelman, outdoor television host and noted naturalist.

Deer Guard is available in a one-quart spray bottle for smaller applications, and a one and two and a half gallon bottles for larger applications.

About Martinson-Nicholls
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Martinson-Nicholls provides the customer with the exact size needed-small, large, standard, nonstandard, special shapes and logos. Custom installations are also a specialty of the company.

Anti-slip safety tapes and treads are available in various sizes and textures from hand cut or die cut pieces to full rolls and special shapes. For more information, please visit www. floormat. com.

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Hermitage Hall -- New CEO Announces Transition to Trauma Informed Care Treatment Model

Hermitage Hall -- New CEO Announces Transition to Trauma Informed Care Treatment Model

Hermitage Hall announces transition to Trauma Informed Care services.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) October 14, 2009

Doug Webster CEO of Hermitage Hall, stated the conversion to Trauma Informed Care services represents a "new generation" for the transformed organization who services children with histories of trauma, neglect, physical and sexual abuse and trauma induced experiences. Hermitage Halls' goal is to create a truly healing and collaborative environment based on safety, trust and healthy relationships which encourage effective coping skills. Each staff member involved in resident care interactions at Hermitage Hall is trained and skilled in addressing the needs of children who have been traumatized.

Hermitage Hall (http://www. hermitagehall. com/) currently requires staff to complete an average of 70 hours of training each year. The conversion to a Trauma Informed Care model is not just about completing a certain number of training hours, but even more so is a fundamental change in the culture of the organization that grows and matures over months and years. Hermitage Hall will be using and continually updating the most recent evidenced based practices as the foundation for our programmatic changes.

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The Evolution of Security and Surveillance Systems into a Service Industry is Likely to Hike Revenues

The Evolution of Security and Surveillance Systems into a Service Industry is Likely to Hike Revenues

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan U. S. Security Systems Services Market, reveals that the revenues in this industry totaled $11.91 billion in 2005 and is likely to reach $27.24 billion in 2012.

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) June 24, 2006

The security and surveillance system business is increasingly evolving into a service industry. Rising demand for security has resulted in the emergence of new technologies. A dynamic and complex business scenario such as this demands system integrators to be abreast of the changing trends.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan U. S. Security Systems Services Market, reveals that the revenues in this industry totaled $11.91 billion in 2005 and is likely to reach $27.24 billion in 2012.

If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which provides manufacturers, end users and other industry participants an overview of the latest analysis of the United States Security Systems Services Market, then send an email to Tori Foster, Corporate Communications, with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, fax number and email. Upon receipt of the above information, an overview will be sent to you by e-mail.

“Successful integration of security systems involve profound understanding of technical aspects as it is customized based on business requirements and existing infrastructure,” explain Frost & Sullivan Research Analysts Jason Halverson and Sathya Durga. “The cost of system failure is encouraging end users to consider appropriate operational support and maintenance of security systems and thus, boost demand.”

Organizations in both the public and private sector today face an additional challenge of maintaining and providing access to a mobile workforce. The need to improve operational efficiencies by upgrading access control systems to enable employees from differing workplaces to easily access various facilities is of crucial importance.

Low comfort levels of systems integrators with network systems and software is affecting the growth in surveillance and security integration markets. Emerging technologies such as Internet Protocol (IP) surveillance demand in-depth understanding of network systems for installation and integration. The lack of expertise to install and integrate such emerging technologies is one of the major challenges in this market.

“System integrators in the surveillance industry have been playing a significant role in influencing the buying decision process and with the analog to digital transition, their roles have become critical,” explain Halverson and Durga. “System integrators' growing unease with emerging technologies needs to be eradicated and vendors should take active steps to educate and train them to be comfortable with network systems.”

In addition to systems integrators growing detachment from emerging technologies, vendors face an additional challenge of low awareness levels from end users. In a move to counter these challenges, vendors should actively educate systems integrators through training and should improve awareness of their end users.

U. S. Security Systems Services Market evaluates the government, education, corporate and high technology, commercial and banking, healthcare and residential markets in this space. This study also includes a detailed discussion of industry challenges with strategic recommendations, market drivers, restraints and competitor profiles. Executive summaries and analyst interviews are available to the press.

Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 40 years. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership services, and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. Frost & Sullivan serves an extensive clientele that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, and the investment community by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets, technologies, econometrics, and demographics.

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Experience a Tasting of Exceptional Port Wines in Boston October 27, 2004

Experience a Tasting of Exceptional Port Wines in Boston October 27, 2004

Boston, MA (PRWEB) October 21, 2004

The Douro and Port Wine Institute (IVDP) is showcasing some of the best and most unique Ports from the Douro River Valley region of Portugal at a special tasting at The Hampshire House, 83 Beacon Street, on Wednesday, October 27, 2004, from 6PM-8PM. Tickets for the event are $30 in advance and may be purchased online at www. bmc. kintera. org/wine (http://www. bmc. kintera. org/wine). Proceeds go directly to support Boston Medical Center, New EnglandÂ’s largest safety-net hospital.

The tasting will present different types of Port, from Vintages to those that can be served as aperitifs, enjoyed with food, or savored after dinner. Port is distinguishable from other wines in that its fermentation, the natural process by which the sugar in the grapes is transformed in alcohol, is not complete.

Port wine producers attending include: Broadbent, Churchill's, Cockburn's, Companhia das Quintas, Croft, Delaforce, Ferreira, Fonseca, Quinta do Crasto, Quinta de Ventozelo, Quinta de Santa Eufémia, Poças, and Taylor Fladgate, among others.

Wines will be tasted in the Official Port Wine Glass, designed by Alvaro Siza and available through Ohm Design, www. ohmdesign. com. A live auction will feature some very special Ports and a dinner for two at the Portuguese restaurant Atasca.

The Douro and Porto Wine Institute is the ultimate guarantee of the authenticity of Port Wine. The IVDP is responsible for certifying and supervising the Port Denomination of Origin by controlling the quality and quantity of wines that are permitted to bear the said Denomination of Origin.

Boston Medical Center’s (BMC) mission is to provide consistently excellent care and accessible health services to all in need of care regardless of status or ability to pay. BMC is Boston and New England’s largest most comprehensive “safety net” hospital having provided $306 million in free care in 2003. Half of our patients have an annual income below $17,000 and approximately 30% of our patients do not speak English. BMC patients are extraordinarily grateful yet the overwhelming majority of our patients are not financially capable of expressing their gratitude through philanthropic support. Therefore, events such as The Port Wine Tasting are very important in helping BMC serve its patients.

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Warm Whiskers Selects Romac to Launch International Distribution of Heatable Pillow Products

Warm Whiskers Selects Romac to Launch International Distribution of Heatable Pillow Products

Warm Whiskers LLC, the premiere maker of heatable animal-shaped relaxation and comfort pillow products in the U. S., announced today that it has signed an exclusive international export management agreement with Los Angeles based Romac Export Management Corporation. A full-service export management company renowned for developing international markets for U. S. manufacturers, Romac will assume responsibility for all aspects of sales, marketing, and distribution for the entire catalogue of Warm Whiskers products in all territories outside the U. S. Sold into a variety of consumer goods channels including giftware, toy, health, spa, physical therapy, specialty, pharmacy, natural products and even pet, Warm Whiskers has developed an extensive line of animal shaped pillows and wraps that are as calming and therapeutic as they are cute and cuddly. Utilizing the comfort of natural, body conforming buckwheat, and scented with natural dried lavender flowers renowned for their aromatic calming effect, each Warm Whiskers product can be heated in a microwave to provide long lasting heat therapy that promotes relaxation and tension relief.

Woodland Hills, CA (Vocus) September 3, 2008

Warm Whiskers LLC (http://www. warmwhiskers. com), the premiere maker of heatable animal-shaped pillow products in the U. S., announced today that it has signed an exclusive international export management agreement with Los Angeles based Romac Export Management Corporation (http://www. romacexport. com). A full-service export management company renowned for developing international markets for U. S. manufacturers, Romac will assume responsibility for all aspects of sales, marketing, and distribution for the entire catalogue of Warm Whiskers products in all territories outside the U. S.

Warm Whiskers (http://www. warmwhiskers. com) has been the industry leader in its category since the company’s founding in 2000 and has focused most of its resources on expanding distribution throughout the U. S. despite an ever-increasing demand by overseas consumers and distributors. "Even though we have been selling internationally for years, product development and growing domestic demand is our primary focus," said David Sternlight, co-owner of Warm Whiskers. "We really needed a special partner, an export leader who we can trust to manage every aspect of international sales for us. Romac fits our criteria on so many levels beyond their outstanding reputation and all encompassing sales infrastructure. Their commitment to products that promote health and our mutual commitment to ethical, humane and sustainable practices make this new relationship ideal. There is no doubt that they will make the Warm Whiskers name as successful overseas as we already are domestically."

Sold into a variety of consumer goods channels including giftware, toy, health, spa, physical therapy, specialty, pharmacy, natural products and even pet, Warm Whiskers has developed an extensive line of animal shaped pillows and wraps that are as calming and therapeutic as they are cute and cuddly. Utilizing the comfort of natural, body conforming buckwheat, and scented with natural dried lavender flowers renowned for their aromatic calming effect, each Warm Whiskers product can be heated in a microwave to provide long lasting heat therapy that promotes relaxation and tension relief. A beloved companion for children, adults and even pets, Warm Whiskers products can also be cooled in the freezer for cold therapy or relief from a hot day. New additions to the Warm Whiskers catalogue include a pet product and a spa therapy line, both of which will offer an extraordinary level of market flexibility for Romac.

"One of the reasons why we are so excited about this partnership is that Warm Whiskers fits in so many different categories where we have very strong sales and retail relationships," said Romac CEO Roberta Best. "This premium made yet very affordable brand offers Romac both the flexibility and market focus that we thrive on. Warm Whiskers is also a very positive kind of rejuvenative product that improves the quality of life for our customers in a natural, healthful way. The result is a perfect embrace of our mantra -- fantastic customer loyalty and longevity."

About Warm Whiskers:
Warm Whiskers (http://www. warmwhiskers. com) is the maker of the finest heatable relaxation and comfort pillow products in the world. They offer a comprehensive line of premium grain and herb filled body and eye pillows, neck and body wraps, and cozy slippers for all ages in plush fabrics and signature animal-shapes. Warm Whiskers also features a line of ultra-relaxing spa products in both plush and luxurious silk as well as a truly unique line of pampered pet products. All are filled with aromatic, all-natural lavender and body conforming buckwheat or flaxseed (smaller items). Both grains offer long lasting therapeutic properties when heated in a microwave or even chilled in the freezer to provide cool relief on a hot day.

Recognized for the powerful, rejuvenating qualities of their loveable and cuddly animal-shaped pillows since the company’s introduction in 2000, each and every Warm Whiskers product is designed to be restorative for both body and soul. As wellness promoting as they are endearing, each pillow offers the time proven benefits of heat therapy, the calming aromatherapy of fresh cut Lavender and chamomile, and the ergonomically engineered shapes that closely hug the contours of the body to promote an extraordinary level of relaxation and relief from stress and tension.

As the industry leader in its category, Warm Whiskers prides itself both on the quality and functionality of their products and on being recognized by consumers and retail partners for providing exceptional customer service and attention to detail in both craftsmanship and business practices.

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Southwest Airlines and Campbell-Hill Introduce Study on Consumer Benefits

Southwest Airlines and Campbell-Hill Introduce Study on Consumer Benefits

Campbell-Hill study illustrates the consumer penalty imposed by the Wright Amendment.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 7, 2005

Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today released results of a three-month study by an outside commercial aviation consulting firm that said the gain to local economies should the Wright Amendment be repealed would be at least $4.2 billion annually. To view the entire study, please click on this link: http://www. southwest. com/about_swa/press/050607_wright_amendment. pdf (http://www. southwest. com/about_swa/press/050607_wright_amendment. pdf)

Using a list of 15 potential new nonstop markets from Love Field, the study found that:

-- North Texas would reap an additional $1.7 billion in economic activity annually due to increased air travel to the region.

-- 3.7 million more passengers would travel in the 15 markets annually due to new competition and lower fares.

-- Passengers would save nearly $700 million annually compared to airfares charged by American Airlines at DFW International.

-- The total Wright Amendment burden on passengers, North Texas, and cities beyond the seven-state perimeter exceeds $4 billion per year.

Southwest hired Campbell-Hill Aviation Group to demonstrate the "Southwest Effect" in real numbers. Campbell-Hill used data readily available to the public, such as passenger traffic figures from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and current air service as published in the Official Airline Guide (OAG). The Washington, D. C. consulting firm has done work for the DOT and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in addition to working with such airports as Baltimore/Washington International, DFW International, the Houston Airport System, and Pittsburgh International.

"There have been many attempts to confuse or scare the consumer into thinking that the best course of action is to do nothing about the Wright Amendment. This issue is about the fares and the cost of doing nothing is just too great," said Gary Kelly, Southwest's CEO, at today's press conference.

Southwest said it wished to answer a question that had not been addressed in the seven months the Wright Amendment has been making headlines. Communities all over its 60-city network report record traffic figures and airfare savings for consumers, but in the 26-year reign of the Wright Amendment over the Dallas area, a comprehensive look at the positive economic impact to be gained from repealing the Wright Amendment had not been done.

"Unlike others, this story can have a happy ending," Kelly said. "It's about unrealized potential; money that could be going to area businesses; money that travelers to and from the Dallas area could be saving on airfares; and how much the entire region stands to gain in additional tourism, convention, and business travel-related dollars."

The Campbell-Hill study considered what destinations from Dallas could look like by studying Southwest's operations in similar markets. Eighty-five percent of the U. S. population lives outside the restricted seven-state Wright Amendment zone. The study assumed Southwest could add 15 new nonstop destinations from Dallas, not currently allowed by the Wright Amendment. Using Southwest's average fares to markets on a like-mile basis, C-H determined consumers would have saved $397 million in airfares from the Metroplex area alone in 2004, just in those 15 markets.

"We must never forget that it is the consumer who is penalized by the status quo and who must be set free. It is the consumer who pays the greatest price to maintain corporate bottom lines and ancient history," said Herb Kelleher, Southwest's Executive Chairman, also onhand for the Dallas press conference.

Southwest is well known for expanding markets due to its lower airfares and frequent service. Through a price elasticity model validated by the FAA, C-H determined that just these 15 new destinations from Love Field would produce 3.7 million more passengers to those markets to and from the Dallas area.

Increased air travel also generates enormous positive impact on the economies of the cities and regions involved. Philadelphia recently credited Southwest for saving citizens there about $1.2 billion on an annual basis in Southwest's first year of service in that city. C-H determined that the economic impact of allowing competitive service from Love Field in just the

15 new markets studied would provide a $1.7 billion annual gain to the Dallas-area economy. C-H estimates a 46 percent gain in new passenger traffic from nonresidents visiting the Metroplex.

"Dallas' Love Field Airport is an underutilized facility and the wobbly wheel of the economic engine which is the entire transportation infrastructure in North Texas," Kelleher said. "You might not know that Love Field is now Southwest's eighth-largest airport in terms of departures, but it is only 17th-largest in terms of passenger traffic. Dr. Campbell's view would pump much-needed air into a flattening tire for a much smoother ride overall."

"It's foolhardy to argue with prosperity," said Dr. Brian Campbell, chairman of Campbell-Hill Aviation Group." Hotel occupancy in Dallas declined drastically by 22 percent from 1996 to 2003. For a city its size, Dallas cannot afford to ignore this issue and not actively market itself to the rest of the country through healthy airline competition."

It appears that lawmakers are listening. Texas Congressmen Jeb Hensarling and Sam Johnson recently introduced "The Right to Fly Act" to immediately repeal the Wright Amendment. Kelleher praised the leadership and vision shown by that effort. The bill now has seven co-sponsors: Congressmen Jeb Bradley (NH), Lee Terry (NE), Jim Cooper (TN), Joe Wilson (SC), Butch Otter (ID), and Texans Ron Paul and John Culberson. Kelleher said he looks forward to a similar effort in the Senate.

The Nevada State Senate and the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce are the latest in a string of community efforts and editorial positions to support repeal of the Wright Amendment, including the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce, the Wall Street Journal, Houston Chronicle, Tampa International Airport Authority, and a growing list of Dallas-area economists and academics who say the competition presented by an unfettered Love Field would lower airfares within the region.

Southwest Airlines launched a web site, http://www. setlovefree. com (http://www. setlovefree. com), as part of its education campaign. The site received thousands of registrations within the first few days. The site provides information on the Dallas Love Field Master Plan, the benefits of state-of-the-art aircraft operated by Southwest, illustrates the fare premium charged to Dallas-area travelers as a result of the Wright Amendment, and Southwest's business reasons for not choosing DFW International Airport as its next new start-up.

"Herb and Colleen (Barrett) set the pace at the beginning, and Southwest Airlines has remained steadfast, in its mission of low costs, high productivity, great Customer Service, and low fares. It's why repealing the Wright Amendment is so important," Kelly said.

Southwest Airlines, the nation's largest carrier in terms of domestic passengers enplaned, currently serves 60 airports in 31 states. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates nearly 3,000 flights a day and has 31,000+ employees systemwide.

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