Cypress Communications Wins 26th Innovation Award for Hosted Unified Communications

Cypress Communications Wins 26th Innovation Award for Hosted Unified Communications

C4 IP recognized again for product excellence and innovation, securing the Unified Communications magazine Product of the Year Award for the third year in a row.

Atlanta (Vocus) May 27, 2010

Cypress Communications® is proud to announce that its hosted VoIP and hosted unified communications solution, C4 IP®, has been recognized again with the 2009 Unified Communications magazine Product of the Year Award. Presented by the Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC®), the award distinguishes companies that brought ground-breaking advancements to unified communications technology in the past year.

“It is an honor to grant Cypress Communications with a 2009 Product of the Year Award for their C4 IP solution. Cypress has proven their dedication to quality and excellence while supporting the needs in the marketplace,” stated Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “We look forward to seeing continued advancement in technology solutions from Cypress in the future.”

Since its launch, C4 IP has taken the market by storm, being lauded by industry analysts, publications and users alike. With 26 awards for innovation, mentions in nearly two-dozen analyst reports and tens of thousands of satisfied users across the nation, Cypress has solidified its leadership position in the hosted unified communications industry. In fact, this is the third time C4 IP has been named a Product of the Year by Unified Communications magazine, signaling Cypress’ continued commitment to excellence and innovation.

“Even with C4 IP’s resounding success, we don’t rest on our laurels; we continue to integrate new functionality into the solution, enabling our customers to benefit from the latest capabilities and services that unified communications technology has to offer,” said Frank Grillo, executive vice president of marketing and customer support at Cypress Communications. “Delivering C4 IP through the cloud enables faster implementation of new advancements, and we are proud to be the hosted unified communications provider of choice for tens of thousands of users across the nation.”

C4 IP includes integrated voice and data services, PBX features, SIP phones, soft clients, unified messaging, find-me/follow-me call routing and Microsoft® Outlook integration, with integrated IM/chat, presence, web conferencing, video calling and file sharing. As a hosted solution, C4 IP enables small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) to increase performance while saving significant budget dollars by enabling them to avoid upfront capital outlays and ongoing expenses.

Cypress manages the C4 IP solution from its private IP network cloud through the customer LAN and to the phone on each desk, enabling the highest quality of service (QoS) and user experience. Recent additions to C4 IP include advanced ACD functionality, remote office solutions, failover capabilities, MPLS-VPN private data networking and more.

About Unified Communications magazine
Launched in July 2007, Unified Communications magazine is devoted to educating enterprise decision makers on why and how they need to deploy unified communications (UC) solutions. Every issue of Unified Communications magazine features a comprehensive news section; case studies of successful deployments and lessons learned; interviews with leading hardware and software companies; and an 'industry' section, featuring analysis of important mergers and acquisition, partnerships and a Wall Street perspective on the unified communications market. Unified Communications has a readership of 100,000. For more information, please visit http://www. uc-mag. com.

About TMC
Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is a global, integrated media company helping our clients build communities in print, in person and online. TMC publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, and NGN magazines. TMCnet, TMC's Web site, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. TMCnet is read by two million unique visitors each month on average worldwide, according to Webtrends. TMCnet has ranked within the top 3,500 in Quantcast's Top U. S. sites, placing TMCnet in the nation’s top.03% most visited Web sites. In addition, TMC produces INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO (ITEXPO); 4GWE Conference and M2M Evolution (in conjunction with Crossfire Media); Digium|Asterisk World (in conjunction with Digium); and Smart Grid Summit (in conjunction with Intelligent Communication Partners). TMC also serves technology professionals with industry-specific Web sites: IT. TMCnet. com, 4G-wirelessevolution. TMCnet. com, M2M Evolution. com, Smart-Grid. TMCnet. com, Smart Products Ecosystem, Robotics. TMCnet. com, Cable. TMCnet. com, Satellite. TMCnet. com, Green. TMCnet. com, Healthcare. TMCnet. com, and Education. TMCnet. com. For more information about TMC, visit http://www. tmcnet. com.

About Cypress Communications
For over 25 years, Cypress Communications has been helping small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) connect, communicate, collaborate and continue® with a range of fully hosted and managed voice, data and Internet solutions. Beginning in 2006, Cypress revolutionized the communications industry with its hosted VoIP and hosted unified communications solution, C4 IP, making it easy for SMEs to take advantage of productivity-enhancing technology such as integrated audio and web conferencing, multimedia collaboration tools, presence, chat, Microsoft® Outlook integration, and more. As a Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 award recipient, Cypress is recognized as one of the fastest growing telecommunication companies in North America. In 2008, the company was also named one of Atlanta’s Best Places to Work. Cypress has won a total of 26 awards for excellence and product innovation to date. The company’s web address is http://www. cypresscom. net.

For more information, contact:

Heather Whitt Roberts
Cypress Communications
404-442-0034 

Jan Pierret
TMC 
203-852-6800, ext. 228 

© 2006-2010 Cypress Communications, Inc. The Cypress Communications logo is a registered service mark of Cypress Communications, Inc. C4 IP and Connect. Communicate. Collaborate and Continue are registered trademarks of Cypress Communications. All other marks used herein are the property of their respective owners.

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IdeasProject. com Features Juliette Powell, Author of '33 Million People in the Room'

IdeasProject. com Features Juliette Powell, Author of '33 Million People in the Room'

Co-founder of The Gathering Think Tank Inc, Author and Speaker Joins Scores of Ideators with their Big Ideas on Nokia website

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) October 28, 2009

Canadian television host, entrepreneur, integrated media specialist and author, Juliette Powell, says the true significance behind today's social media technology lies in its ability to forge new creative collaborations empowering individuals and adding tremendous value to our political, economic, and government institutions.

IdeasProject was established by Nokia to provide a unique way for individuals, thought leaders and "Ideators" to share their big ideas about the future of connected communications. IdeasProject website breaks the big ideas into six themes: enabling technologies, business/investing, deep thoughts, new applications, impact and experience. For more on Powell's big idea, please visit: http://www. ideasproject. com/idea_person. webui? id=4606 (http://www. ideasproject. com/idea_person. webui? id=4606)

"I'm a great believer in co-creating the future," said Powell. "This means encouraging all who wish to participate can add value to the community using social media technology with the understanding that we are all in this together. The dialogue is opening up because more and more people are learning how to use basic connective tools to be able to speak to each other and also speak to people who were previously inaccessible."

The Montreal-native Ms. Powell, who achieved initial recognition as Miss Canada 1989, has in the two decades since her days as a pageant titleholder become well known as a VJ on Canada's MuchMusic and MusiquePlus television networks.

The themes found in Powell's IdeasProject video echo those found in her recent book, 33 Million People in the Room. A scholar of finance, business, and economics, Powell's book details how businesses can utilize social networks to run a successful business.

Juliette Powell is a big believer in the Internet's power to forge new relationships, which enable people to create a healthier future for all of humanity," said Valerie Buckingham, Director of Developer Brand Management at Nokia. "We look forward to featuring more of Powell's provocative thoughts on IdeasProject about the Internet's role in connecting individuals within our society and the huge role it is playing in determining the future of government, business, and media undertakings."

About Juliette Powell

Juliette Powell is an entrepreneur, an integrated media specialist and the author of 33 Million People in the Room: How to Create, Influence and Run a Successful Business with Social Networking (Financial Times Press, 2009). Her background includes a decade of experience as a television and digital media producer / interviewer and Founder of Powell International Entertainment, Inc. (PIE, Inc.), an integrated media production and development company that produces cross-platform content with newsmakers such as Nelson Mandela, Prince Charles, Sir Richard Branson, and Steven Spielberg. After Powell assisted in the production of the world-renowned TED Conference for 3 years, in 2002 she co-founded The Gathering Think Tank Inc, a global R&D forum at the intersection of innovation, media, technology, and business. A popular guest keynote speaker, Powell has been featured at MIT's Innovation Forum, NYU's Interactive Technology Program, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), the Producer's Guild of America New Media Council and Harvard University. Her consulting services have been employed by corporate, government and new media organizations, including Microsoft, Compaq, the United Nations, the Department of Justice, UBS, Cirque du Soleil and Nokia.

About IdeasProject

IdeasProject (http://www. ideasproject. com/index. webui), a project of Nokia hosted at http://www. ideasproject. com (http://www. ideasproject. com), brings together the most visionary and influential "big thinkers" to contemplate the big ideas that matter most to the future of communications. It is a new kind of conversation platform aimed at uncovering the connections between these thought leaders and their disruptive ideas. Explore the IdeasProject website, subscribe to its RSS feed, join its Twitter feed (IdeasProject), and come back often to learn about great new big ideas as they break.

About Nokia

Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing its offering of consumer Internet services, as well as its enterprise solutions and software, is a key area of focus. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through Nokia Siemens Networks.

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The 2010 Shades of Our Community Tour Comes to Charlotte, NC, Courtesy of Time Warner Cable

The 2010 Shades of Our Community Tour Comes to Charlotte, NC, Courtesy of Time Warner Cable

Time Warner Cable provides a community outreach that combines Turner’s brands and programming with music, activities for adults and children, and plenty of giveaways.

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) September 18, 2010

Cartoon Network, CNN, TBS, and TNT join Time Warner Cable to present the Shades of Our Community tour to Charlotte at Panthers Lair event, at the Bank of America Stadium, 800 South Mint Street, on Sunday, September 19 from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Prior to Charlotte Panthers vs Tampa Bay Football game). This community outreach combines Turner’s brands and programming with music, activities for adults and children, and plenty of giveaways. In addition, Time Warner Cable is donating $1,000 to the Boys and Girls Club to further assist in the needs of the community.

“The Turner portfolio is a highly diverse lineup of top brands and content. The Shades of Our Community Tour packages some of our top performers into a really fun atmosphere where people of all backgrounds and interests can connect with some of the best programming on TV,” said Gary Brockman, vice president of 360 network marketing and brand operations, Turner Network Sales. “This also gives Time Warner Cable the opportunity to directly connect with our loyal fans.”

Central to all the fun is a dance floor, DJ and emcee to host the festivities as attendees enjoy continuous music, dancing, contests and prizes. Themed activities will feature high-profile Turner properties, including ALMIGHTY DEBT: A BLACK IN AMERICA SPECIAL (from CNN), Tyler Perry’s MEET THE BROWNS and Tyler Perry’s HOUSE OF PAYNE (from TBS), HAWTHORNE (from TNT), and Scooby-Doo and TOTAL DRAMA WORLD TOUR (from Cartoon Network).

Cartoon Network’s Total Drama World Tour tent will offer a recording studio for people of all ages to ‘show off their victory dance’ in an animated flipbook. The recordings will be captured and printed on site into a flipbook souvenir. TOTAL DRAMA WORLD TOUR is an animated comedy for kids 6-14 that takes audiences to all the best and most familiar moments of reality TV shows. From the creators of Total Drama Island and Total Drama Action, TOTAL DRAMA WORLD TOUR airs on Cartoon Network on Mondays at 9 p. m. (ET/PT). Also, attendees may meet Scooby-Doo, the lovable star of Cartoon Network’s all-new animated series, Scooby-Doo Mystery Incorporated.

CNN’s Almighty Debt: A Black in America Special tent will feature a family portrait studio offering complimentary photos taken at the event by a professional photographer. Photos will be printed on site and made available online to download and share with family and friends. ALMIGHTY DEBT: A BLACK IN AMERICA SPECIAL is an event documentary and town hall discussion, and explores how the challenges presented by financial debt and the national economic crisis are being addressed within Black faith communities. The Black church is an institution central to African-American communities for generations. In the midst of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, African-American communities have been among the worst affected. Anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien introduces viewers to Rev. Dr. DeForest ‘Buster’ Soaries, senior pastor of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens (Somerset, N. J.), who believes ‘debt is the new slavery’ and follows him as he tries to fight debt from his pulpit. ALMIGHTY DEBT: A BLACK IN AMERICA SPECIAL premieres Oct. 21 on CNN.

TBS’s Tyler Perry’s House of Payne and Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns tent will offer a make-your-own-button booth. Each attendee will wear home a personalized photo button. Both shows reflect Tyler Perry’s gift for delivering inspirational and uplifting-yet-funny stories with identifiable, relatable characters. Also, giveaways will be distributed to promote ARE WE THERE YET?, the new series from TBS and executive producer Ice Cube. ARE WE THERE YET? stars Terry Crews (Everybody Hates Chris) and Essence Atkins (Half and Half) as Nick and Suzanne, a newly married couple whose blended family faces the challenges of everyday life.

TNT’s HawthoRNe tent will create the ultimate waiting room experience, with free chair massages given by certified massage therapists, and a “weighting” area offering giveaways and information to educate attendees on weight management and healthy lifestyle choices. The TNT medical drama HAWTHORNE stars Jada Pinkett Smith as a strong but caring director of nursing.

For more information on Panthers Lair, visit www. panthers. com. Find us on Facebook at Shades of Our Community and follow the tour on Twitter @shadestour2010 for up-to-the-minute information.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news, entertainment, animation and young adult media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world.

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Sheldon Manufacturing Supplies Center of Swine Flu Crisis with Laboratory Incubators

Sheldon Manufacturing Supplies Center of Swine Flu Crisis with Laboratory Incubators

Sheldon Manufacturing Inc., of Cornelius, OR, ships a large number of laboratory incubators, essential for the development of vaccines, to the heart of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) outbreak in Mexico.

Cornelius, OR (PRWEB) May 24, 2009

Sheldon Manufacturing Inc. of Cornelius, Oregon, was prepared for the abnormally large demand for laboratory incubators (http://shellab. com/store/categories/laboratory-incubator/ (http://shellab. com/store/categories/laboratory-incubator/)) due to the outbreak of the H1N1 virus. "When I heard of the H1N1 virus crisis in Mexico, I e-mailed my distributors there to let them know that we had units available for immediate delivery. One of my top dealers, Labtech, has placed an order for all of our on-hand laboratory incubators - over 23 units to be shipped directly to Mexico City at the center of the crisis," says Rudy Navarro, Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc., Latin American Sales Manager.

The incubators, which control environmental conditions, such as temperature and humidity, are used for the culture of viruses, bacteria and tissue. This equipment is vital for researching the virus strains, sensitivity to anti-viral compounds and development of vaccines. The urgent need for vaccine development is based on the upcoming Fall flu season. According to Christian E. Sandrock, MD, MPH, deputy health officer of Yolo County in Sacramento, CA, speaking at the American Thoracic Society International Conference (ATS 2009) in San Diego, CA, no vaccine has been developed yet, and the hope is to produce one before Fall this year, when the virus season occurs, "and the second wave is very likely."

About Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. (http://www. shellab. com/ (http://www. shellab. com/))
Over the past 39 years, Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. has worked with industry leaders to design solutions for production and research needs across the entire constant temperature/environmental control spectrum. Over time, our reputation has grown as an innovative manufacturer of dependable and reliable equipment, designed for demanding environments. Sheldon Manufacturing, Inc. was founded in 1970 with the goal of being a worldwide leader in the manufacture of constant temperature equipment. Sheldon has been designing and manufacturing equipment for the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, research and industrial markets ever since.

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Leap of Faith: Launching a New Business during a Recession

Leap of Faith: Launching a New Business during a Recession

In the face of the most severe economic down-turn since the great depression, many Entrepreneurs are faced with tough choices. DocuCube Systems Inc, a provider of Electronic Records & online Document Management, announces the launch of its hosted service online using creative strategies the weather the current economic downturn.

Sterling, VA (PRWEB) March 4, 2009

In the face of the most severe economic down-turn since the great depression, many Entrepreneurs are faced with tough choices. With no end to the recession in sight, realizing success in this challenging economy is going to require companies to be more creative in their approach and reinvent typical business models to not only survive, but prosper.

Ironically, a "down economy" can present businesses with opportunities. However, as Monique Wilson CEO of DocuCube Systems Incorporated says, "The saying that opportunity goes around knocking on doors is really untrue. In fact, opportunity usually stands quietly to the side waiting to be noticed." Here are some ways that bold entrepreneurs are finding opportunities to leverage a down economy to grow a business.

On Building Strategic Partnerships

Bloomberg reports that for the first time since 1991, consumer spending has dramatically decreased as Americans cut back on personal consumption. Nariman Behravesh, a chief economist at HIS Global Insight stated, "Consumers have thrown in the towel. They have no choice but to cut back on spending in a very big way. This is going to be a fairly deep, long recession." How are businesses responding? Some entrepreneurs are developing strategic partnerships as a way of attracting customers in a down economy.

DocuCube. com is a new start-up company specializing in hosted Document and electronic records management for businesses and individuals. To attract new customers, the company has adopted a creative strategy of partnering with existing businesses to access their customer base rather than spend big dollars in blanket advertising to sign-up new customers. Wilson states, "It seems that in these tough economic times, it's easier to establish partnerships with other businesses that are looking for ways to weather the storm than it is to market in traditional ways". DocuCube Systems invites small retail owners to partner with the company in reselling its document management solution for a monthly commission on active customers. It is a winning formula because DocuCube increases its customer base while its retail partners have the opportunity to add an additional revenue stream to their business at no additional cost. DocuCube VP of Operations Jay Christian says, "We had to appeal to the inner entrepreneur of each of our retailers. Established businesses resell our services for a monthly commission on active customers. To encourage active participation in the program, we have enacted a graduated commission scale, meaning the more new customers a partner signs up, the higher their monthly commission. The motivation is absolutely there".

On Doing Business Over New Channels to a Motivated Customer Base

Creativity has always been one of the hallmarks of successful new businesses. Monique Wilson says, "The ability to find inventive ways to serve a public need in a unique way that hasn't been met before is more critical than ever in these tough times where consumers are forced to be more choosy about where they spend their dollars". DocuCube Systems strategy is to reinvent the way that people use document management. Instead of building a pricy document management system to rival big competitors like Microsoft's SharePoint, DocuCube is tailored to work for both businesses and individuals. Because they are pricy, existing Enterprise Document Management solutions are often out of reach for ordinary individuals and small businesses. Jay Christian says, "We're really taking web 2.0 to new heights by facilitating communication, interoperability, and allowing people to collaborate in ways that were not possible before." The company even developed an iPhone optimized web portal for mobile customer access. Additionally, DocuCube is using social networking as a way to increase its market footprint. Social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace owe much of their success to word of mouth marketing and social connections. DocuCube. com is a social networking site that is unique in that it allows users to share documents, tasks, and events to persons within their network over a secure network.

On Pricing
In these tough economic times, many businesses offering products and services at a discount continue to profit despite the down economy. Companies such as Walmart and McDonalds continue to do perform exceptionally well despite economic recession because they offer valuable products and services at a price that is more palatable to the consumer. Putting a product or service within reach of everyday working people can allows companies to realize success despite the troubled economy. DocuCube System's business model and mission centers around accessibility to individuals and small and medium sized businesses, a market typically under served by larger competitors such as MicroSoft, Oracle, and SAP.

On Going Green
Today, smart companies are seeking to maintain a balance between sustainability and profitability and are working to reduce their environmental footprint. Being environmentally responsible can also present unique opportunities to meet a market need for eco-conscious consumers. DocuCube Systems provides hosted services that allow people to limit paper consumption by facilitating paperless communication and freeing people to recycle their hard copy documents. Monique Wilson says, "Our Paperless Office solutions allow our consumers to be environmentally conscious while meeting today's need for instant access to secure electronic communications, documents and records."

In the end, starting a new business is as much art as it is science. Particularly in tough economic times, it requires a healthy mix of ingenuity and pragmatism. DocuCube System's VP of operations Jay Christian says, "I think that the severity of the current economic situation has a kind of accelerated Darwinian effect on startup companies like ours. It requires that we plug any holes that may exist in our budgets and tighten our belts from day one. We find inspiration from companies like Google, which were also started during troubled economic times." One key success factor may be the ability of a start up to recognize unique opportunities presented by the down economy. As Inc. magazine stated, "Starting a business in a recession is like vacationing the off-season. It's a little less crowded, and everything starts going on sale." Over the long-term, entrepreneurs who are able to whether the storm may in fact be better for the wear. As the saying goes, the hungriest wolves hunt best.

About DocuCube. com
DocuCube Systems Incorporated is a company specializing in electronic records and paperless office technology. The company operates on a Software as a Service (SAAS) model and is a web 2.0 entity, providing hosted Electronic Records and Document Management Services.

For more information, contact DocuCube Systems Inc at 1-888-958-7774 or email.

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California State University Will Offer NAPSR CNPR Training -- Vocational Training for Pharmaceutical Sales - NAPSRx

California State University Will Offer NAPSR CNPR Training -- Vocational Training for Pharmaceutical Sales - NAPSRx

The National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives (NAPSRx) announced today that it has reached an agreement to begin offering the Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative (CNPR) training program through California State University and Gatlin Education Services. (NAPSR)

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 8, 2007

The National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives (NAPSRx) is happy to announce that it has reached an agreement to begin offering the NAPSR - Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative (CNPR) training program through California State University and Gatlin Education Services.

Developed in response to a rising demand for trained entry level pharmaceutical sales representatives, the NAPSR nationally recognized online certification and CNPR sales training program will provide individuals with the tools to gain entry-level jobs in the industry. Upon registering for the course, students will automatically gain membership with NAPSR and will become eligible to sit for the CNPR national certification exam at no additional cost.

"There is a great demand for pharmaceutical sales reps, which means there is an equal need for solid training devices," said Stephen Gatlin. "In short order, this program will become one of our most popular offerings. Pharmaceutical sales can be a very rewarding career, and the first step toward realizing that is completing the CNPR entry level pharmaceutical sales course."

Even if students lack a formal pharmacology and medical education, the program can ready them for a long and successful career by imparting information regarding general medical terminology, clinical pharmacology, managed care, drug sampling rules, effective selling techniques and more.

Upon completing the course, National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representative students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the industry, including the role of the FDA, drug products and developments, and how to make an effective sales pitch. Students will also be prepared to take the CNPR certification exam.

"The field is adding 9,000 new jobs this year, and obviously they can't all be filled by experienced reps," said Brad Sullivan of the NAPSRx. "Companies will not only be looking to hire professionals who can sell and motivate physicians to buy their brand, but also for someone who can speak intelligently about the healthcare industry and its products. Gatlin's training is a great avenue to gain the knowledge of clinical pharmacology and medical terminology that is essential to success."

Established in 1989 Gatlin Education is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to community colleges and universities. Gatlin's courses are open enrollment, allowing interested students to start their desired training immediately. Gatlin's online career training courses are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

NAPSRx® is a trade association for the pharmaceutical, medical and biotech industry. NAPSRx® represents sales representatives for these industries and is also a federally trademarked group. The National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives® was initiated to educate, train, create standards and provide current information for professional pharmaceutical sales representatives as well as for individuals who want to gain entry into the industry.

CNPR graduates should mention the training and post their CNPR # on their resume. Pharmaceutical companies prefer to hire candidates who have received CNPR training as most companies prefer industry knowledge from their applicants. The CNPR program is also available by correspondence directly through the association.

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Exorbyte Search Product Highly Scalable and Configurable

Exorbyte Search Product Highly Scalable and Configurable

Search and recall system innovator Exorbyte and its founder are the subjects of a Search Wizards Speak interview with Stephen E. Arnold, an expert in search, content processing, and text analytics.

Louisville, KY (PRWEB) November 11, 2009

Search and recall system innovator Exorbyte, http://www. exorbyte. com/ (http://www. exorbyte. com/), and its founder are the subjects of a Search Wizards Speak interview, http://www. arnoldit. com/search-wizards-speak (http://www. arnoldit. com/search-wizards-speak), with Stephen E. Arnold, an expert in search, content processing, and text analytics.

The interview focuses on Exorbyte's fully managed search solutions and Benno Nieswand, the company founder and chief technical officer.

"The development (of Exorbyte) was driven by the aim to provide a highly scalable and highly configurable search solution for structured and semi-structured data. With regards to the combination of speed and the quality of our error tolerance, we consider our solution an unmatched technology leader," Nieswand said.

The company's core product, MatchMaker, is a search application for structured and semi-structured data such as information from online databases, XML files, e-commerce catalogs, targeted online advertising or directories. The company also markets the Search Navigator for interactive search in online retail databases; the Web Extraction Solution, which is a full-text content database enrichment system; the DataQuality Server, which performs deduplication for large data sets; and Matchmaker OCR for automatic validation of OCR processes. More about these products is available at http://www. exorbyte. com/index. php/products (http://www. exorbyte. com/index. php/products).

The Matchmaker software can search millions of records and return results in under 10 milliseconds. Besides its speed, Matchmaker is noted for its unlimited error tolerance, meaning it corrects all spelling and other data errors on the fly or by "Did You Mean" suggestions.

"We offer more advanced, more transparent and easy to configure ranking... and we even make these algorithms configurable," Nieswand said. "That makes Exorbyte especially suited for applications that need to perform very intricate and specific lookups on vast amounts of structured data in very little time."

Exorbyte markets its products to several different sectors: E-commerce, data quality, master data management, OCR-matching, and more. "What they all have in common is the need of matching error-prone input data as quickly as possible with a high amount of reference data. Exorbyte can serve all these customers with its unique toolbox of algorithms assembled to a whole, flexible solution," Nieswand said.

He gave this example: "A healthcare claims processing center handles inbound documents (40,000 a day) and other processes (like electronic status inquiries) for over 120 health insurance plans. Matching claims with procedure codes, patient records, and other data types can be very difficult to fully automate. They saved one million U. S. dollars in two years by increasing the automation rates through our error-tolerant data matching with their central data repository."

The company sees the demand for search engines to power interactive applications growing. "Our experience is that potential clients increasingly understand the value of specialized search applications after difficult experiences with generic applications which could not sufficiently accommodate their business models," Nieswand said. "Also we see that search vendors who can quickly roll out and implement solutions are successful. As very specialized solutions can be implemented in ever shorter times, their benefits become interesting to a wider range of customers, in particular those who deal with large amounts of structured data."

"Exorbyte offers a powerful and useful system for handling a broad range of content. This system is worth a close look," Arnold said.

To contact Exorbyte, go to http://www. exorbyte. com/index. php/Contact/contact. html (http://www. exorbyte. com/index. php/Contact/contact. html).

Search Wizards Speak is the single most comprehensive collection of interviews with the movers and shakers in search and content processing. The full text of this interview is available at http://www. arnoldit. com/search-wizards-speak (http://www. arnoldit. com/search-wizards-speak).

About Exorbyte

Exorbyte is a privately held company incorporated in 2000 which has quickly gained a worldwide recognition for technology leadership in its field of structured data approximate recall and search systems. Its headquarters are located in Konstanz, Germany. Exorbyte provides high-performance approximate search and data matching solutions for online ecommerce, directories and data quality applications. Exorbyte's technology is employed in a wide range of applications such as websites, enterprise search, OCR recognition, data-quality solutions and paid-search solutions. Visit the Exorbyte web site at http://www. exorbyte. com (http://www. exorbyte. com).

About Stephen E. Arnold

Stephen E. Arnold monitors search, content processing, text mining and related topics from his office in Kentucky. He works with colleagues worldwide on a wide range of online and content-related projects. The company's Web site is http://arnoldit. com (http://arnoldit. com), and the Beyond Search blog is at http://arnoldit. com/wordpress/ (http://arnoldit. com/wordpress/).

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5min Launches Web's Largest 'How-To' Video Syndication Network, Reaching 110 Million Monthly Unique Users

5min Launches Web's Largest 'How-To' Video Syndication Network, Reaching 110 Million Monthly Unique Users

5min VideoSeed™ semantic technology allows publishers to match relevant, ad-supported instructional videos to their lifestyle, knowledge and information textual sites.

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 2, 2008

5min (http://5min. com), (www.5min. com), a leading destination site and distributor of online how-to videos, today announced its VideoSeed semantic syndication platform for instructional and knowledge video programming now reaches more than 110 million unique users a month via its vast network of comprehensive knowledge and information syndication partner sites. 5min pairs brand advertising with tens of thousands of professionally-produced, niche-specific "how-to" titles produced and licensed from hundreds of content partners for semantic delivery via the VideoSeed platform.

5min has closed syndication deals with horizontal sites such as Answers. com, wikiHow, Wikia and Articlesbase as well as vertical sites including Tim Carter's Ask the Builder, Recipe4Living and Pregnancy. org. Concurrently, 5Min has closed content agreements with Ford Models, Kiplinger's, Elle, Car & Driver, Petside, Britannica, Big Think, WatchMojo, Road & Track, Woman's Day and others.

5min believes VideoSeed's value proposition to brands lies in the idea that instructional content provides an ideal opportunity to advertise given how-to video audiences tend to be more engaged in the content and are typically close to making purchasing decisions.

The innovative approach taken by 5min evolves the model initially pioneered by broadcast cable networks for a broadband cable generation: Delivering relevant professionally-produced programming to passionate vertical audiences. Unlike user-generated video sites, all 5min content is reviewed, filtered and meta-tagged prior to syndication. The VideoSeed proprietary semantic technology crawls the text of every syndication partner's site ensuring only the most relevant, contextual videos are served to each individual page, thereby integrating 5min's content deep within the site itself. Videos are streamed through 5min's proprietary SmartPlayer™ enabling a viewing experience unmatched in the industry. 

"5min is delivering on the promise that online video can be an effective, targeted and measurable medium for advertisers and creators alike," said Ran Harnevo, CEO and Co-Founder of 5min. "Having a video library is no longer enough to impress advertisers, especially chaotic libraries that have been improperly tagged or have questionable subject matter. The key to monetizing video for advertisers, creators and publishers is contextually-relevant distribution to enthusiast or inquisitive audiences proactively seeking a particular type of content. Google's AdSense was founded on this idea and now 5Min is doing the same for instructional video content."

"It is obvious that the Internet has become such a video-driven entity," said Gil Penchina, CEO of Wikia (www. wikia. com). "With broadband becoming ubiquitous, viewers and advertisers are looking for professional-quality videos. 5min provides Wikia an easy way to insert relevant video content that satisfies both."

As consumers become more conscious about unnecessary expenses, the popularity of do-it-yourself projects is expected to rise. A recent Online Publisher's Association report showed 54 percent of online video viewers watch at least one how-to video per month.

About 5min
Backed by Spark Capital, 5min develops technologies and platforms that power the targeted syndication and monetization of online video content. 5min is creating online vertical content networks which it programs with content-rich video on lifestyle interests including food, home, auto, tech, health, business, fashion, sports, music and arts among others. Having developed a proprietary semantic technology to power its VideoSeed distribution platform, 5min serves contextually-relevant video from its extensive destination site library of expert instructional titles licensed from the world's leading media studios and semi-professional independents. 5min's content is broadcasted on 5min. com and across its vast network of comprehensive knowledge and vertical interest site publishers. 

Contact:
Wilson Cleveland
CJP Communications
+1.212.279.3115 x207
Wcleveland@cjpcom. com

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Start the School Year with a Cleaner, "Greener" Slate

Start the School Year with a Cleaner, "Greener" Slate

Cleaning often falls to the bottom of college students' to-do lists, but some simple tools can help them keep their dorm rooms clean. The Eureka envirovac, an environmentally-friendly upright designed to help consumers decrease their impact on the earth without sacrificing a clean home, is a great choice for college students because of its manageable size and budget-conscious cost of $72.22.

Bloomington, IL (PRWEB) July 8, 2009

The beginning of a new school year can be a stressful time for college students and their parents. From finding the perfect tech accessories to the newest fall fashions - and, not to mention, books and supplies for classes - preparing for the back-to-school season is a large assignment. It's not surprising that cleaning (http://eureka. com/index. php? option=com_cleaningtips&view=cleaningtips) often falls to the bottom of college students' to-do lists, especially without Mom around to help out.

"College students often live in cramped quarters, which are a breeding ground for germs," says Jackie Cooper, director of marketing and communications for Eureka. "The good news is that routine cleaning doesn't have to be overwhelming. Parents can make sure that students who live away from home have the right tools on hand to make the task quick and easy, which can keep them healthy and ready to study for the next big exam."

Cooper suggests that parents pack the following checklist of essential cleaning gear with the alarm clock and shower caddy so students can easily keep their dorm rooms spick and span and ready for visitors:

Cleaner and "greener": The Eureka envirovac is an environmentally-friendlier upright vacuum (http://www. eureka. com) designed to help consumers decrease their impact on the environment without sacrificing a clean home. It features an 8-amp motor, which provides powerful cleaning results while using 33 percent less energy than the standard 12-amp motor, and its compact size makes it a manageable vacuum for cramped dorm rooms and small apartments. And at only $72.22, envirovac is a great deal for cash-strapped students who want to incorporate eco-awareness into their daily lives.

"College students have always been budget-conscious, and have grown increasingly eco-conscious too," says Cooper. "Less energy is required to run envirovac (http://eureka. com/index. php? option=com_productdisplay&view=productdisplay&task=getproducts&productid=57), so fewer harmful emissions are created, and its washable hypoallergenic filter can be reused multiple times for a more environmentally-friendly option that also is easy to maintain."

Baby wipes: Even though your baby's all grown up, baby wipes still can serve a purpose. Sanitary and convenient, they can be used for anything from removing stains from clothes or furniture to dusting televisions, stereos and other appliances around the room. "Natural" baby wipes, like Seventh Generation Chlorine-Free Baby Wipes (http://www. seventhgeneration. com/Baby-Wipes), contain natural cleansing and moisturizing components like aloe vera, vitamin E and water. Crafty college students who want to save some "green" can make their own solution by mixing two tablespoons natural baby wash, two tablespoons olive oil, two drops tea tree oil and two cups water. Keep the solution in an inexpensive spray bottle and spray onto a warm, wet cloth or paper towel.

Baking soda: While leftover pizza makes a great snack, if left too long it can lend an unsavory scent to a small dorm room. Baking soda offers many cleaning purposes. For example, it can fight odors if put in the fridge, and can be used to clean surfaces when sprinkled on a damp cloth. Simply wipe and then rinse with clean water. Also, for students in apartments or dorm rooms with personal sinks, pouring one quarter cup down the drain weekly and rinsing with hot water can help to avoid clogging.

About envirovac
Available in black with sea foam green accents, the envirovac is one more way the design team at Eureka supports "greener" living. And because Eureka's commitment to creating an eco-friendlier vacuum goes beyond the unit itself, envirovac is packaged in 100 percent recycled, unbleached cardboard to further reduce its impact on the earth.

Baby wipes and baking soda can be found at most local grocery, drug and discount stores. The Eureka envirovac is sold exclusively at Walmart (http://www. walmart. com) stores and on www. walmart. com.

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AP9 PrivacyMatters123 Provides Helpful Tips for Tax Filers

AP9 PrivacyMatters123 Provides Helpful Tips for Tax Filers

AP9 PrivacyMatters123 offers consumers a few pointers when it comes to filing their 2005 tax returns.

Norwalk, CN (PRWEB) March 27, 2006

As the calendar moves towards April 15th, the tax-filing cut-off date, AP9 PrivacyMatters123 (http://www. privacymatters123-program. com/), a leading security and privacy membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/), provides handy filing tips for filers from coast to coast.

Every year, millions of Americans hurry to get their tax returns completed on time. Hindered by new tax laws, questions about deductions and other worries, for many tax filers, it’s no wonder why thousands wait until the very last minute to file. If the thought of preparing your own taxes makes your head spin, there are plenty of people out there that do it for a living. Before handing over the job -- and personal information -- to a complete stranger, make sure to do a little background check on them and the firm they work for. If your taxes are really complicated, you might want to find someone a little more “seasoned” than the “seasonal” tax preparer.

As the tax deadline draws nearer, AP9 PrivacyMatters123 offers useful tips for those taxpayers who are planning tackle their own 2005 tax preparations:

  If you are comfortable with doing so, file your 2005 federal tax return electronically -- it’s free, accurate, secure and quicker than waiting in the lines at the post office on April 15, plus e-filers usually get their refunds sooner than paper filers. Check the IRS. gov website for details.  Look for “hidden” deductions and credits — child credit, child - and dependent-care credit, adoption expenses, IRA contributions, alimony, pension plan deductions, interest on student loans, mortgage-refinancing points, college tuition deduction and more.  Check into no-cost, IRS-sponsored, volunteer tax return preparation services like the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program. Type “Community Network” into the keyword search on the IRS. gov home page to learn more.  It may seem like stating the obvious, but make sure to enter all required Social Security numbers on your return, and be sure to sign and date your return. When filing a joint return, remember that both spouses must sign it.  An important reminder to all: While there is no late filing penalty on a refund return, you generally lose the right to that refund if you fail to claim it within three years of the filing deadline.

Tax season is also a good reminder for members of AP9 PrivacyMatters123 to order an updated credit report from all three credit bureaus. Simply visit PrivacyMatters. com (http://www. privacymatters. com) to find out what is on your credit file. Unlimited, online credit reports (http://www. privacymatters. com/) and credit monitoring (http://www. privacymatters. com/) are just a couple of the security and protection benefits offered by AP9 PrivacyMatters123.

About AP9 PrivacyMatters123

AP9 PrivacyMatters123 is a leading security and privacy membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at PrivacyMatters. com. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs such as AP9 PrivacyMatters123.

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Web site Design and Development Company in India, SEO (Search Engine position Optimization) Company

Web site Design and Development Company in India, SEO (Search Engine position Optimization) Company

Deep Channel is an interactive organization that delivers Web site Design and development, E-commerce best professional services, cool and affordable custom web page templates and Internet Marketing

(PRWEB) September 30, 2004

Satish founded Deep Channel as a self help project for VisionDeep. As Chief Executive Officer, Satish has overall responsibility for Deep ChannelÂ’s strategy, growth and operations and driving ongoing success of Deep Channel services by providing the greatest value for the most valued clients. Satish brings with him over 10 years of services and technology experience. Prior to founding Deep Channel, he served as Key Account Manager in the IT enabled services concern of a multimillion reputed export Group. Prior to that, he was the Marketing Manager for the IT concern of the same group and was responsible for overall product strategy and development.

Prior to that, Satish worked at CMC Training Division, as a senior faculty and in charge of the training division.

Satish graduated from University of Andhra Pradesh with a M. Sc.(Computer Science) and from Pondicherry University with a Post Graduate Diploma in Software Marketing

The objective of Vision - Destitute Enriching And Empowering Project (Vision - DEEP) is to share the Love, Care and Help the Orphans, Street Children, Old People and Widows who donÂ’t have any one to care for them.

It hurts a lot to see the children starving and begging for food in the streets and no one caring for them. No one cares for their schooling, and their health. It's very sad even to see old people sleeping in the cold nights on the pavements.

Vision-DEEP will have an Orphanage with School for children and a Home for Old People and Widows in the same campus along with a health clinic for all.

Vision-DEEP is dedicated to help these children and old people by providing them a family environment, food, education, clothing and medication.

Is it not a wonderful feeling to share our blessings with the downtrodden and to help children to build their lives and in turn society?

I am working to build an Orphanage for the Orphans & Street Children and a Home for Old People and Widows. My Vision is to get a shape to the project by 24th July 2006.

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A Valentine's Day Gift from the Heart that's Good for the Stomach

A Valentine's Day Gift from the Heart that's Good for the Stomach

It's tough to feel romantic when you suffer with Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Lactose Intolerance - even if it's Valentine's Day. So along with jewelry, roses, candy and a day at the spa, give your loved ones the gift of good digestive health this Valentine's Day and the freedom to live life with passion - the freedom to feel and be romantic. Digestive Advantage Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Digestive Advantage Lactose Intolerance Therapy contain probiotics or "healthy" bacteria that help with digestive relief.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) January 23, 2007

Having a headache can certainly ruin a romantic mood, but for the 60 million plus Americans who suffer each day with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (http://digestiveadvantage. com/prod_ibs. html) and Lactose Intolerance (http://digestiveadvantage. com/prod_adult_li. html), it's tough to feel romantic - even if it is Valentines Day. Some doctors refer to people with IBS as "bowel cripples." They get an aisle seat in the last row of a plane, make sure they sit near the bathroom at restaurants and know where every public bathroom is when they drive to work or run errands. This Valentine's Day, along with jewelry, roses, candy or a day at the spa, give your loved ones the gift of good digestive health and the freedom to live life with passion.

Chances are that you or someone you know has digestive problems and lives their life with abdominal pain, bloating, gas, or constipation and may have even been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lactose Intolerance or Crohn's & Colitis. Truth is one out of every ten doctor visits is related to digestive discomfort. Dr. Michael Cline, a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist, says that in recent years he's seen a substantial increase in patients who experience a number of symptoms and suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. And while many factors, including stress, a poor diet, age, medication use and illness can contribute to digestive distress, people should monitor their symptoms and learn more about the effective treatments available to them. The first step, Dr. Cline says, is to always seek advice from a respected physician.

The intestinal tract is home to hundreds of species of bacteria, both "beneficial" and "harmful." In order to maintain digestive health, a key is maintaining the levels of "beneficial" or "friendly" bacteria. Dr. Cline recommends that his patients eat a proper and balanced diet, exercise and take supplements like Digestive Advantage (http://digestiveadvantage. com/index. html) that contain probiotics or beneficial bacteria. Digestive Advantage is a complete line of once-daily, over-the-counter products available that help with digestive relief and treat digestive disorders such as IBS, Lactose Intolerance, Constipation, Gas and Crohn's & Colitis. "Many of my patients have had great results by following this regimen," says Dr. Cline. "Digestive Advantage products work extremely well and they're affordable, making them an excellent option for patients who experience digestive upsets."

So the next time you think about what to give that special someone in your life, the greatest gift of all may just be good digestive health - and that's something we all can stomach.

Founded in 1997, Ganeden Biotech is a consumer healthcare company that features a popular line of over-the-counter, once-daily products under the Digestive Advantage (http://digestiveadvantage. com/index. html) brand. All of Ganeden's oral products contain a powerful, patented strain of healthy bacteria (probiotics) known as Ganeden Lactobacillus™ cultures, which work within the intestinal ecosystem to help normalize digestive function and combat a variety of digestive symptoms. Ganeden Biotech is dedicated to improving peoples' quality of life through continued consumer and physician education and researching and developing new products. Digestive Advantage is available at retail stores nationwide. For more information, visit www. digestiveadvantage. com or call 800.456.0276.

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Stephen & Ondrea Levine Launch New Online Spiritual Community

Stephen & Ondrea Levine Launch New Online Spiritual Community

Renowned Buddhist teachers develop multi-media platform and online community for counseling, guidance, compassion and awareness

Taos, New Mexico (PRWEB) October 12, 2010

Technology and spirituality might not seem like an obvious mix, but renowned teachers Stephen and Ondrea Levine have bridged the gap. Recognizing modern culture’s digital search for companionship and compassion, the bestselling authors have unveiled LevineTalks. com (http://levinetalks. com): a media-rich, interactive teaching platform and spiritual community.

Throughout the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, Stephen and Ondrea were pioneers in grief counseling. Combining the compassion of Buddhist teaching with modern psychology, they developed original methods of helping people deal with death and dying. Along with personal counseling via their free 24-hour telephone service, the Levines held seminars on relationships, forgiveness, and loving-kindness. Throughout their journey they collaborated with other Buddhist teachers, including Ram Dass and the Dalai Llama. Acclaimed author Jack Kornfield said of Stephen and Ondrea, "(their) work is among the deepest, most healing and heartful contributions to modern spiritual life in America."

In 2000, after decades of service and facing mounting health difficulties, Stephen and Ondrea decided to retire from public life. They have spent the last ten years in seclusion in northern New Mexico. Though they continued writing, until recently the only other Levine media available to the public were old VHS tapes and audio recordings. The loss of readily-accessible insight from the Levines has been felt deeply within the spiritual populace.

LevineTalks. com is a new venue for Stephen and Ondrea to share their teachings. This “online experiment in consciousness,” as Stephen calls it, provides website members with a rich, intimate format to engage and learn. The videos and writings available on the website offer a means of using technology as a catalyst for spiritual healing and reflection, an aspect of our lives too often unrepresented in today’s constantly-connected world. The goal, as Ondrea puts it, is “to continue in the healing that we all took birth for.” To find out more, visit the website at LevineTalks. com (http://levinetalks. com).

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Via Yoga Announces 15 Yoga Vacations, November 2006 through May 2007, at Villa Amor and Las Alamandas in Mexico

Via Yoga Announces 15 Yoga Vacations, November 2006 through May 2007, at Villa Amor and Las Alamandas in Mexico

Via Yoga, the Seattle-based yoga vacation company founded in 2004, offers 11 6-night yoga vacations for the adventurous at Villa Amor in Sayulita, and four 4-night vacations for those who love pampering at Las Alamandas in Jalisco. All levels of students are welcome. Vacations include luxury accommodations, daily yoga practice, meditation, and massage; many add surf lessons, and some add Pilates or Spanish.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) September 20, 2006

Via Yoga, the yoga vacation company started in 2004 by Kelly Kemp and Michelle King, offers 15 yoga vacations at two locations in Mexico from November 2006 through May 2007. Eleven of the vacations will be at Villa Amor in Sayulita, chosen for the resort’s rugged beauty and the many adventures the area has to offer. Four of the vacations will be at Las Alamandas, a luxurious boutique hotel that offers the utmost in privacy and top-notch spa services. Yoga students of all levels are welcome at the retreats, as classes are tailored to the needs of each student.

While Via Yoga vacations are designed primarily for the yoga experience, they’re also very much about fun, adventures, and meeting new like-minded people. Groups are kept at a maximum of 20, smaller than at most retreats. Guests can expect to unwind with the daily yoga classes, meditation, and hours of free time, but can also take advantage of the adventures each resort has to offer. Some guests come for ‘alone time,’ some bring a partner, and others come with friends for a group experience. It’s no wonder that Via Yoga guests return to their daily life with a healthy balance of mind, body, and spirit. “The week was a perfect combination of privacy to enjoy our own vacation and naturally flowing planned activities to meet new people. It was really an investment in new energy and peace of mind for the rest of the year rather than just an ordinary vacation,” said a recent guest at a Sayulita retreat. Todd Jones of Yoga Journal said "Via Yoga creates a great blend of structure and freedom and they take care of details so quietly that their work was almost invisible - everything was so smooth."

Sayulita, 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta by car, is a pretty beach hamlet on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Once a quiet fishing village, it is now dotted with charming restaurants and shops. There are vast, unspoiled beaches with excellent surf, mountains, and lush jungles. For those who like adventures, the region offers many, from some of Mexico’s best surfing to horseback riding, kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, and zip-line tours through the jungle canopy. Villa Amor is a classically deluxe resort of 35 beautifully decorated open-air villas nestled on a hillside overlooking Sayulita Bay. Each villa is steps away from the beach, with expansive views of the ocean, village, and mountains.

Las Alamandas is a 5-star, 14-room luxurious boutique hotel on 1500 acres of private land about two hours south of Puerto Vallarta. The romantic hideaway is a paradise of palms, exotic trees, flowers, wild birds, lagoons, and white-sand beaches. Favored by celebrities for its privacy, Las Alamandas is managed like an elegant estate and provides the highest standards of hospitality.

Every Via Yoga vacation includes roundtrip airport transfers, deluxe accommodations, two daily classes, and an in-room massage. The Sayulita trips are six nights and also include daily breakfast, three group dinners, and a day trip to Punta Mita for surfing or snorkeling. Prices range from $1795 to $2795. The Las Alamandas trips are four nights and include three organic meals daily. Prices range from $1995 to $4495. Airfare is not included.

Via Yoga’s teachers are carefully chosen, highly regarded, and well experienced, and they share what they have absorbed in their in-depth studies and ongoing training with yoga masters. Most offer their own yoga training and workshops on a national or worldwide level. They represent many different yoga styles: Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Anusara.

Kelly Kemp and Michelle King started Via Yoga in 2004 with the aim of taking yoga vacations to a new level of bliss. In their first three years in business, they hosted between six and 12 retreats per year at Villa Amor in Sayulita. Business was so good that they started a second vacation series in 2005 at Las Alamandas. Kemp, an entrepreneur and passionate yoga practitioner, was in radio sales for 10 years, has a degree in business, and has studied yoga since 1997. King has studied massage since 1993 and yoga since 1994. A certified yoga instructor and licensed massage therapist, she currently teaches yoga and Pilates and has a thriving massage business.

Contact: Via Yoga, 2212 Queen Anne Avenue N, Seattle WA 98109,(800)603-YOGA, Kelly Kemp /Director of Operations, Michelle King / Director of Programs

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Call Center Leadership Courses; Just Released 2009 Course Dates for Call Center Managers and Call Center Agents

Call Center Leadership Courses; Just Released 2009 Course Dates for Call Center Managers and Call Center Agents.

Our experienced certified instructors make the difference. For managers looking to enhance their skills and insights on a wide range of subjects, there is no better program. Call Center Courses are designed to let managers/agents customize the learning experience by focusing on specific areas of interest. All courses cover the key challenges Call Center Managers need to address to successfully elevate the contact center to new levels of excellence. Call Center Courses and Training are one of the best ways to excel.

West Lafayette, Ind. (PRWEB) April 13, 2009

Become a certified manager from Center for Customer Driven Quality at:

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October 06-09, 2009 -- Memphis, TN

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The course includes both lectures and case studies, which were developed by Dr. Jon Anton, Director of Research at Purdue, internationally recognized as a leader in Call Center Management. Class size allows one-on-one interaction with the instructors and enables managers and agents to network effectively with colleagues and industry peers. Typically participants include Call Center Managers, Directors and Vice Presidents. These courses will help better manage the call center and strengthen relationships with other departments (for example: Marketing, MIS and Telecommunications).

We provide complete course documentation for each attendee. As a participant one will receive a comprehensive workbook with over 100 pages and a sample case study - a document for easy reference when applying new skills at work.

The Courses offered by the College are taught by experienced instructors in Contact Center Management and Consulting. We believe this experience sets The College of Call Center Excellence apart. For managers looking to elevate the performance of their own skills and insights on a wide range of subjects there is no better program of courses.

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Reno, Nevada Plastic Surgeon Offers New Non-Invasive Alternatives for Women On-the-Go

Reno, Nevada Plastic Surgeon Offers New Non-Invasive Alternatives for Women On-the-Go

A plastic surgeon in Nevada is offering new technologically-advanced, non-invasive procedures designed to cut down on the need for recovery to help every patient reach their individual aesthetic goals with less downtime.

Reno, NV (Vocus) June 16, 2010

Dr. Tiffany McCormack is the director of a practice offering plastic surgery in Reno and the Lake Tahoe area. A board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. McCormack says new technology available at her practice can be ideal for women on-the-go, particularly mothers, in need of quicker procedures requiring less recovery time. While offering a full range of the common cosmetic procedures, McCormack Plastic Surgery is announcing several non-invasive alternatives that can allow patients to return to a normal routine in less time than typical plastic surgery procedures.

The Lumenis® Light Sheer Duet system is making laser hair removal in Reno and around the country a virtually pain-free process that can often meet patients’ goals in fewer sessions. The top-of-the-line high speed permanent hair reduction system is designed to make the procedure more comfortable and more effective, often providing an 80-90% reduction in unwanted hair for all skin types and most hair colors. The laser system is known for its comfort, and is typically performed without a topical anesthetic as it gently penetrates the hair follicle to discourage growth at the root. Dr. McCormack says treatment times can be reduced by 75% in some cases when compared to the typical laser hair removal procedures, saving valuable time for patients.

In addition to the new laser hair removal system, Dr. McCormack says laser skin resurfacing in Reno now requires minimal recovery time with the ActiveFX™ and DeepFX™ fractional skin resurfacing procedures offered at her practice. The new laser system provides non-surgical skin rejuvenation and skin tightening by stimulating healthy skin cells and collagen, which provides a more youthful appearance and smoother skin texture. Both laser procedures are designed to deliver results after one treatment—where other procedures may require four or five sessions—which speeds up recovery, with downtime typically averaging about four to seven days.

Dr. McCormack says one of the newest aesthetic enhancement techniques available serves as an alternative to traditional liposuction in Reno. The Zeltiq™ Cool Sculpting™ procedure uses advanced cooling technology called cryolipolysis to improve the body contour. The Cool Sculpting™ method is a new, non-invasive way to reduce fat cells gently and effectively. During the procedure, an applicator delivers precise cooling to target areas, which causes fat cells to begin the process of natural cell removal mimicking the body’s normal metabolic processes. Because there is no need for needles or surgical incisions, pain medications or anesthesia, there is no need for recovery time. Most patients return to their routines on the same day as the procedure, while a reduction in the treated areas is typically visible within two to four months as the damaged fat cells are broken down and naturally digested.

Dr. Tiffany McCormack says she understands that cosmetic surgery is a significant decision, concerning not only how a patient looks and feels, but also how the process will affect each patient’s everyday life. And by providing technologically-advanced, non-invasive procedures that require less recovery time, Dr. McCormack says she can individualize any cosmetic treatment plan to meet the needs of patients, including women and moms on-the-go looking to refine their natural beauty.

About Dr. McCormack

Dr. Tiffany McCormack completed her plastic surgery medical degree and residency at the Stanford University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons. She continues to supplement her medical knowledge base with courses in cutting-edge technologies and techniques. Dr. McCormack has also published many articles in major medical publications, and has presented her work at national meetings and symposia.

McCormack Plastic Surgery is located at 10685 Professional Circle, Suite B in Reno, NV 89521. Dr. McCormack can be reached at (775) 284-2020 or via the website at http://www. plasticsurgeryrenotahoe. com/

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Sheridan Gospel Network Promotes PM Drive Host Ace Alexander

Sheridan Gospel Network Promotes PM Drive Host Ace Alexander

Sheridan Gospel Network promotes afternoon drive DJ to National Music Director.

Atlanta, Ga. (PRWEB) April 19, 2006 -

Ace Alexander, host of the Praise Party on the Sheridan Gospel Network, has been promoted to National Music Director for the network. Alexander, who has been with SGN since October 2004, brings to his new position over 10 years of radio experience. Since he has been with SGN, Alexander has branded his afternoon show with fascinating elements featuring star power names such as Donna Richardson Joyner and Lee Jenkins speaking on topics ranging from health to wealth.

SGN’s Program Director, Michael Gamble states, “The creation of this position indicates our commitment to keep the stations we serve musically diverse and well positioned in their markets. Ace Alexander’s dedication in developing his afternoon air shift, his observance of listener musical preferences as well as his assistance in retail research, makes him an excellent choice for this position.”

Ace will continue his afternoon air shift, 3-7 pm EST, while taking on NMD duties.

SGN is a division of the Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation. It’s the nation’s first African-American owned and operated 24-hour nationally syndicated inspirational music format and targets an audience of African-American adults 25-54. SGN delivers the nation’s best mix of traditional and contemporary inspirational music, programming, and strategic promotions to over 45 markets via satellite and online streaming through www. sgnthelight. com, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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HydroWorx Hurries with Oklahoma to the BCS National Title Game

HydroWorx Hurries with Oklahoma to the BCS National Title Game

The University of Oklahoma's football team is taking HydroWorx aquatic therapy machines with them from Norman, OK to Miami Gardens, FL to help them prepare for the BCS Champhionship. HydroWorx InstaFit underwater treadmills are providing the Sooners with portable aquatic therapy.

Middletown, Pa. (PRWEB) January 2, 2009

The University of Oklahoma's #1 ranked football team has won the Big 12 Championship and now they're preparing to head to Miami for the BCS National Championship Game against the University of Florida. HydroWorx InstaFit underwater treadmill (http://hydroworx. com) machines are helping the top team in the land to prepare with water therapy (http://hydroworx. com/contact-us. aspx) in Norman, Oklahoma and all the way to South Florida.

College football's biggest game will represent the culmination of a long season of hard hits and injuries on both sidelines. OU's Director of Sports Enhancement, Jerry Schmidt, always on the cutting edge of strengthening and recovery strategies, is maximizing his team's health by utilizing a temporary and portable HydroWorx underwater treadmill machine and a HydroWorx PolarPlunge cold pool setup adjacent to the team's indoor football facility. Schmidt will be taking these same HydroWorx aquatic therapy (http://hydroworx. com/rehab-and-performance-applications/index. aspx) units to Miami for use at the team's practice field location in order to keep his players in optimal condition.

Coach Schmidt states, "After going into the Big 12 Championship game, our guys were run down and beat up. We wanted to look for an advantage...." Schmidt telephoned HydroWorx the Sunday after the Big 12 Championship game and the company had two pools delivered and set up on Thursday of the same week. Now, after two weeks of use, these InstaFit hydrotherapy (http://hydroworx. com/pools-for-pros/index. aspx) machines are hitting the road.

HydroWorx pools with the InstaFit option offer a convenient, plug-in answer for sports professionals who need immediate access to the benefits of aquatic therapy. These pools feature underwater treadmills, resistance jets, hot or cold temperature systems and massage (http://hydroworx. com/rehab-and-performance-applications/sub-section. aspx? sectionId=5&subsectionId=27) hose technology.

Schmidt is singing the praises of HydroWorx and their InstaFit pools. "It's amazing how four days later, (the pools) showed up. It was amazing how small and mobile they were because we could set them up right next to our indoor field. That way, when our players got through with practice, they could walk right through the doors and get into these tubs."

The massage hoses are critical to the 12-1 Sooners players' physical recovery. Schmidt maintains, "The massage hoses are a big plus for our program. What we'll do is work on the ankle, going all the way to the glute, pushing all of that lactic acid out of there, getting the muscles to recover. Really, going into a championship game like this, everybody's got to be fully recovered." The team uses the pools after every practice.

The HydroWorx InstaFit pools are up and running after they are set into place and connected to an electrical source at a rehab and exercise destination. If a sports or healthcare professional doesn't have an opening large enough for these pools, they can be carried through a standard doorway and quickly assembled and plumbed on site, permitting them to fit into virtually any confined location.

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Key To Male Infertility - Report In Molecular Medicine

Key To Male Infertility - Report In Molecular Medicine

A factor in immune cells regulates human semen and seems to determine whether a man will be fertile, according to a new study.

Manhasset, NY (Vocus) June 29, 2007

A factor in immune cells regulates human semen and seems to determine whether a man will be fertile, according to a new study.

Yousef Al-Abed, PhD, and his colleagues at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have isolated an immune substance called macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in semen samples from infertile and reproductively healthy men. MIF is key to helping sperm mature, which is necessary for its union with an egg. The finding could lead to a diagnostic test to determine fertility status.

The study appears in the latest issue of Molecular Medicine. The semen samples were collected from men three to five days after a period of sexual abstinence. The scientists had no idea when analyzing levels of MIF whether the sample came from any of the 68 men who had problems conceiving or from the 27 healthy controls. The findings have a Goldilocks kind of quality: Those with infertility problems had MIF levels that were either too high or too low. Those who had no problems conceiving had levels that were just right.

When the scientists added MIF into lab dishes filled with healthy sperm, it decreased the count and impaired their motility.

If MIF has a role in infertility, Dr. Al-Abed and his colleagues are wondering whether it might just work as a form of male contraception. In the meantime, the scientists have a patent on an assay that can be used to analyze MIF levels to help determine whether a man will have problems conceiving. About 15 percent of couples attempting to get pregnant for the first time have problems conceiving. About 40 percent of infertility problems are due to disorders in the male.

MIF is a key player of the immune system. MIF was identified 40 years ago but it was only recently that scientists discovered its role as a pro-inflammatory substance. MIF has now been linked to many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases - such as diabetes and sepsis - and Al-Abed, an organic chemist by training, has been trying to identify and design small molecules that would block MIF activity.

The Feinstein researchers recently identified a critical area on the MIF protein surface that is crucial for the inflammatory response. Such a substance designed to target this area could be used to treat a variety of conditions, including septic shock, sepsis, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. The team designed a specific inhibitor called ISO-1 to fit into this pro-inflammatory site. In an animal model of sepsis, ISO-1 abolishes MIF's potent inflammatory abilities and the animals respond dramatically. They lived through the once-fatal sepsis.

In patients in the throes of sepsis - an over-reactive and potentially fatal immune response to a bacterial infection - MIF concentrations are 10 to 20 times higher than normal. If MIF goes down, the chance that patients will survive sepsis is increased dramatically. "The idea is to suppress inflammation so that cells stop producing MIF," said Dr. Al-Abed.

Every year, 215,000 Americans die of sepsis, a systemic inflammatory reaction to infection. Another 500,000 survive the infection, and scientists are still trying to figure out why these patients survive and others don't. There are no treatments for this massive all-out war on the body. Those who survive often face serious cardiovascular problems. Scientists examining cardiac function during sepsis have identified macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) as a key factor in heart damage. And antibodies targeted to MIF, so-called anti-MIF antibodies, significantly improves cardiac performance during septic shock.

MIF levels are also two times higher in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes. In the laboratory, Al-Abed and his colleagues found that having MIF on board in high amounts in animals prone to diabetes set the disease process in motion weeks earlier than expected. The team is now trying to design a clinical study to look at MIF levels in type 1, or juvenile, diabetes.

One thing has become clear about the MIF molecule: It needs a network. To act as a pro-inflammatory soldier, it relies on other substances to help. "MIF on its own is not toxic," Dr. Al-Abed said. They are now trying to figure out what substances MIF partners with to do its dirty work.

To read other studies published in the latest journal: http://www. molmed. org.

About Molecular Medicine: Headquartered in Manhasset, NY, and part of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, Molecular Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal published by the The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. The Feinstein is home to international scientific leaders in Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, sepsis, inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, human genetics, leukemia, lymphoma, neuroimmunology, and medicinal chemistry. The Feinstein Institute ranks in the top 6th percentile of all National Institutes of Health grants awarded to research centers. Feinstein researchers are developing new drugs and drug targets, and producing results where science meets the patient. For more information, please visit http://www. FeinsteinInstitute. org or http://www. molmed. org.

Contacts:

Jamie Talan
516-562-1232
Jtalan @ nshs. edu

Contact: Margot Puerta
Assistant Editor, Molecular Medicine
516-562-1129

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Field Asset Services Launches Collateral Command™ to Streamline the Delivery of Asset Management Services

Field Asset Services Launches Collateral Command™ to Streamline the Delivery of Asset Management Services

Single Source Solution Reduces Costs and Simplifies REO Property Management for Banks and Servicers

Austin, TX (PRWEB) September 8, 2010

Field Asset Services (FAS), the nation’s leading provider of field services to the REO industry, today announced the availability of Collateral Command (http://fieldassets. com/collateral-command), an integrated solution for property management services and support. Collateral Command offers lenders and servicers, for the first time, a single source for the full spectrum of services required to manage their growing inventory of foreclosed and REO properties. In conjunction with the release of Collateral Command, FAS is also announcing today the availability of their new Utilities Management Service (http://fieldassets. com/utilities-mgmt) offered as part of the Collateral Command suite.

“Servicers are faced with numerous challenges as they try to manage the abundance of REO properties or ‘collateral’ under their control,” said Dale McPherson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Field Asset Services. “Collateral Command was created to simplify this daunting task by providing a single source from which to access the most important services needed to maintain a foreclosed or REO property. In addition, by integrating the use of advanced technology and support from FAS’s experienced staff, we are able to continue our tradition of delivering these high quality services at a fair, flat rate.”

With the number of foreclosed and REO properties growing daily, banks’ and servicers’ need for multiple vendors offering a range of services has increased along with the probability of mistakes or fraud occurring in the field. Collateral Command eliminates the risk of having an array of vendors performing separate servicing activities in an uncoordinated manner by providing a single, integrated solution with centralized coordination and management through FAS’s work flow management system, FASConnect. This approach allows banks and servicers to securely offload the day-to-day tasks associated with REO property management and focus on growing their core business.

“There are numerous unoccupied properties in the market today,” according to David Friedman, Chief Executive Officer of American Home Mortgage Servicing in Irving, TX. “Given the sheer volume, the competition to market and sell these properties is at an all time high. Property preservation services, offered as an integrated solution, can make the difference and potentially remove the stigma associated with an REO and reduce the days on market for the property.”
Delivering the Right Services, the Right Way

Collateral Command offers a comprehensive and high-quality suite of services to manage, and control, all aspects of servicing REO portfolios including:
 Preservation - re-keying, lock-out, board-up, trash-out, winterizing and other appropriate preservation services as required by the bank or servicer.  Maintenance - lawn and yard, janitorial, winterization, pool maintenance, HOA and code compliance.  Utilities - relationship management with the utility provider, billing consolidation, flat-rate billing, and agent and attorney reimbursements.  Compliance - health and safety measures, security services, lawn and landscaping overviews, habitability reviews, building code assurance, and vacant property registration.  REoMODELING - project assessment and analysis, general project management, and project visibility with detailed reporting.  Repair - appliance replacement and installation, mechanical and HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural work, interior and exterior cosmetic improvements, landscaping, exterior lighting and outbuilding repairs. Collateral Command’s suite of integrated services is available today. For more information, please visit http://fieldassets. com/collateral-command (http://fieldassets. com/collateral-command).

About Field Asset Services
Field Asset Services (FAS) is the premier Property Preservation, REO Maintenance and Repair Services company in the United States, servicing more than $7.1 billion in residential assets on behalf of our clients. FAS works with 25 mortgage and asset management clients nationwide, servicing more than 94,000 active properties on a recurring basis. For more information about FAS, please visit www. fieldassets. com.

About FirstService Corporation
FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV; TSX: FSV and FSV. PR. U) is a global diversified leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, providing services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. Industry-leading service platforms include Colliers International, the third largest global player in commercial real estate services; FirstService Residential Management, the largest manager of residential communities in North America; and TFC, North America’s largest provider of property services through franchise and contractor networks.

FirstService generates over US$1.8 billion in annualized revenues and has more than 18,000 employees worldwide. More information about FirstService is available at www. firstservice. com

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Equine Medication from the Center Pet Pharmacy: Leading Pet Pharmacy Now Supplying Horse Medications

Equine Medication from the Center Pet Pharmacy: Leading Pet Pharmacy Now Supplying Horse Medications

The Center Pet Pharmacy, America's most comprehensive pet medication supplier, is excited to further expand the large nature of their selection by now carrying healthcare products for horses.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 4, 2009

Though already distinguished from their competitors by having the world's most comprehensive selection of pet medicines, Center Pet Pharmacy is proud to announce they now can supply their customers with medications and other health care products for horses.

Horses can be afflicted with a variety of maladies, and owners know that keeping their horse healthy is not only keeping a noble animal healthy, it is keeping a beloved friend healthy. Furthermore, if a horse care product exists, Center Pet Pharmacy can provide it. From breathing aids, bandages, bone/joint care, and wormers, to wound care, nutritional supplements, and fly and pest control, Center Pet Pharmacy is the place to go for every equine health need.

And not only does Center Pet Pharmacy supply standard prescription strength horse medications, they are also a compounding pharmacy capable of mixing medicines for whatever strength a horse needs to maintain peak condition and optimal health. Different horses prefer different tastes, and Center Pet can create medicines in a variety of flavors, like caramel, tangy apple, butterscotch, and licorice, to make the process of medicating horses go smoothly.

Center Pet Pharmacy carries only quality medications for the most discriminating horse owners, while keeping their costs competitive. This combination of competitive costs and expansive selection makes Center Pet Pharmacy the one stop shop for horse medications as well as any medications for any other type of pet. Visit their website at CenterPetPharmacy. com to learn more.

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The Herriage Manifesto Explained Bernanke Drops The Ball, But AIG's Rescue Gets Done

The Herriage Manifesto Explained Bernanke Drops The Ball, But AIG's Rescue Gets Done

Yesterday Kip Herriage wrote that the "FED must drop rates and that AIG must be bailed out". Tonight we have word that the AIG bailout has happened, and that 80% of the company will now be owned by us…the US taxpayer. Congratulations everyone….we now owe over $1 trillion in additional unfunded liabilities.

Sugarland, TX (PRWEB) September 18, 2008

Yesterday Kip Herriage, editor of the Vertical Research Advisory, wrote that the "FED must drop rates and that AIG must be bailed out". Tonight we have word that the AIG bailout has happened, and that 80% of the company will now be owned by us…the US taxpayer. Congratulations everyone….we now owe over $1 trillion in additional unfunded liabilities.

"The Board determined that, in current circumstances, a disorderly failure of AIG could add to already significant levels of financial market fragility and lead to substantially higher borrowing costs, reduced household wealth and materially weaker economic performance," the NY Federal Reserve said.

Look, here's the bottom line on all of this. The delirious "geniuses" that dreamed up these ridiculous instruments called "derivatives" over the last 10 years are to blame for the current mess we are in. If any of us were responsible for this monstrosity of a creation, we would be tarred, feathered and hanged for the whole world to see. Kip honestly doesn't know if the worst is behind us, because he has lost complete confidence in a government that would allow this to happen in the first place. It's almost as if they want it to happen…."it" being a repeat of the catastrophic events of the 1930's Great Depression.

The truth is that Kip herriage is an eternal optimist, and he believes in the great spirit of ingenuity that lies in each of us. Unfortunately, "we" are not running things right now, and the idiots that are don't seem to know how to right the ship that we are all sinking in.

So, what would he do if he ran the Federal Reserve??

He would institute the "Herriage Manifesto": a FIVE STEP PLAN to completely clean up our markets in less than 30 DAYS:

One: Kip would open the books of the FED so that for the first time EVER, our private bankers accounting shenanigans could be audited and uncovered. The FED is as Federal as Federal Express…which means that it's not federal at all. It's a private cabal that lines the pockets of the worlds "ultra elite" through massive criminal activity and should ultimately be abolished… and the crooks that profit from our misery should be thrown in jail for life!

Two: He would place the US dollar back on a limited version of the gold standard immediately, and reverse the amazingly poor decision made in 1973, when Nixon removed all of gold's backing from our currency. Then, over a 50 year period he would mandate that 25% of all money in circulation must be backed directly by gold. This move would reduce interest rates by 50% overnight, increase lending to consumers by 300%, and would have real estate prices appreciating across the board NOW…and for decades to come.

Three: Kip would eliminate "naked short selling" and make these crooks immediately cover their short positions so that Wall Street thieves couldn't drive otherwise healthy companies into total and complete bankruptcy. This criminal short selling would be eliminated in less than an hour and we would see share prices rise by 10% in a single day…. and over 25% in 30 days. The fact that this has not already been done tells us that the foxes are guarding the hen house!

Four: He would make it a crime (criminal not civil) to issue derivatives that do not directly add to the well being and health of a particular industry or commodity. Derivatives make a lot of sense for a farmer that is hedging against a bad crop season, but they make no sense when used by financial institutions that are using them to increase their returns by 2% per year, while placing the entire financial system as we know it at risk.

Five: Kip Herriage would remove all barriers to trade, and open the markets entirely so that a true 'free enterprise" system could develop once and for all. Protectionism is the enemy of the entrepreneur, and once removed allows prices to move based purely on supply and demand. This allows businesses to make decisions based in what really works, pure and simple, instead of some government mumbo-jumbo about "protecting us" from international competition.
Where we go from here will be interesting to watch. This has the feel of a total selling climax, which gives us the massive negativity that we need to finally reach a contrarian bottom. The next few days will tell us if this is the case, so stay tuned.

Good luck to all as we work our way out of this mess caused by our idiot decision makers in the government, and by the criminals at the FED.

"I'm from the government and I am here to help"…..yeah……right

For over 15 years Mr. Herriage was a Financial Advisor and Vice President of Investments for the most respected firms on Wall Street. While in this position he learned that the quickest and easiest way to lose money for his clients was to follow the advice of investment firms and their research departments… to purchase or sell securities based on their recommendations. Sadly, this is probably not a surprising statement, as over the last several years the public has learned about the vast conflicts of interest that continue to be inherent on the "street". These conflicts make it very difficult for the average person to make money with their financial advisor. This environment forced him to learn how to analyze companies and to do real research… to develop strong relationships, proprietary screens, technical analysis, identify industry momentum, and most importantly, to personally get to know the managements of exciting growth companies.

This is exactly what the "Vertical Research Advisory" (VRA) provides. To learn more, visit the VRA at http://www. vraletter. com.

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San Jose Liberty Tax Service Located on Bascom Avenue is Holding a March of Dimes Fundraiser

San Jose Liberty Tax Service Located on Bascom Avenue is Holding a March of Dimes Fundraiser

Liberty Tax Service located at 880 Bascom Ave in San Jose Ca. is sponsoring a 'March of Dimes' appreciation week to benefit the March of Dimes. Taxpayers can get their tax returns done free at Liberty Tax during the 'March of Dimes' appreciation week in exchange for a donation made to March of Dimes.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) January 27, 2008

Liberty Tax Service is sponsoring a 'March of Dimes' appreciation week to benefit the March of Dimes. Taxpayers can get their tax returns done free at Liberty Tax during the 'March of Dimes' appreciation week in exchange for a donation made to March of Dimes.

"Liberty's goal is to raise $2,000 during the 'March of Dimes' appreciation week, and create excitement and support for March of Dimes and its programs. "All local funds raised by Liberty Tax and other supporters are utilized right here in our community," said Paul Grewal, a local franchisee sponsoring this event at his office on South Bascom Avenue in San Jose. The "March of Dimes' appreciation week is scheduled to start March 3rd.

In addition, during the entire month of February, Liberty will give a discount of 30% for each customer who makes a $10 donation to the March of Dimes. By providing a discount during some of the busiest time in the tax season, Liberty hopes to beat their goal of $2,000. "This is a great program to benefit a much needed program such as March of Dimes", said Paul Grewal.

About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy. For more information, visit the March of Dimes Web site at www. marchofdimes. com or its Spanish language Web site at nacersano. org.
March of Dimes is about ALL babies. The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. They carry out this mission through programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy. Of every dollar raised, 76 cents goes directly to programs that save babies' lives. www. marchofdimes. com

About Liberty Tax Service:
As a national sponsor of the March of Dimes, Liberty Tax wants to raise funds and place a national emphasis on March for Babies events and programs. Liberty Tax Service is the fastest growing retail tax preparation company in the industry's history. Founded in 1997 by CEO John T. Hewitt, a pioneer in the tax industry, Liberty Tax Service (www. libertytax. com) has prepared over 5,000,000 individual income tax returns and currently operates over 2,400 offices throughout the United States and Canada.

Liberty Tax Service provides computerized income tax preparation, electronic filing and refund loans. With an emphasis on customer service including audit assistance, a money back guarantee and free tax return checking, Liberty Tax Service is well known for its strong commitment to its client base.

With 38 years of tax industry experience, Hewitt stands as the most experienced CEO in the tax preparation business, having also founded Jackson Hewitt Tax Service (NYSE: JTX).

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