Philadelphia Newspapers LLC Selects Benelogic For Online Benefits Management

Philadelphia Newspapers LLC Selects Benelogic For Online Benefits Management

Benelogic, a best-of-breed provider of online benefit management portal applications, is pleased to announce that Philadelphia Newspapers has selected Benelogic as their online benefits enrollment partner.

Timonium, MD (PRWEB) September 19, 2007

Benelogic, a best-of-breed provider of online benefit management (http://www. benelogic. com) portal applications, is pleased to announce that Philadelphia Newspapers has selected Benelogic as their online benefits enrollment partner.

Benelogic was introduced to Philadelphia Newspapers after a lengthy search by Philadelphia Newspapers’ employee benefits broker, The Graham Company. Approximately 600 of the newspaper’s employees will elect their benefits using Benelogic’s intuitive online benefits management software during the company’s enrollment period this fall and for ongoing, self-service benefits administration (http://www. benelogic. com).

"Benelogic’s solution will help us to streamline Philadelphia Newspapers’ enrollment and eligibility processes, and provides us with a significant and measurable ROI," said Michael Lorenca, Human Resources Vice President for Philadelphia Newspapers. "The solution’s ability to interface with our current payroll and COBRA vendor, capacity to support all our benefit eligibility and enrollment rules and proficiency at ensuring accurate, non-duplicative enrollments were among the top reasons Philadelphia Newspapers and The Graham Company chose to work with Benelogic."

"We look forward to working with both Philadelphia Newspapers and The Graham Company as partners," said Christine Miki, president of Benelogic. "Their selection of Benelogic exemplifies their desire to reduce operating costs and improve efficiencies."

About Benelogic (www. benelogic. com)
Benelogic delivers services and intuitive online benefits management software designed to simplify employee benefits administration. Logical processes and procedures streamline the intake and distribution of data to improve benefits administration. Benelogic offers services and technology to meet a range of benefit management needs across any industry with clients represent the nation’s leading companies in the transportation, health insurance, banking, information technology and retail industries. Its proprietary software system supports mid-size employers to Fortune 500 corporations. Benelogic is the largest online benefits administration firm in the mid-Atlantic region, serving employees in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada.

About Philadelphia Media Holdings, LLC
Philadelphia Media Holdings, LLC, is the leading media company in the Philadelphia region. Privately held and locally owned, PMH is the owner of The Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News, philly. com, related online products and several community newspapers (http://www. pnionline. com/). With almost one million people reading The Inquirer each day, and 1.8 million on Sundays, The Inquirer is the region¹s most-read daily newspaper. Together with the Daily News, the #1 tabloid newspaper in the region, and philly. com, the #1 website in the region, Philadelphia Media Holdings, LLC, reaches almost 2 million people each day.

About the Graham Company (www. grahamco. com)
The Graham Company ranks among the top Insurance Brokers (http://www. grahamco. com) in the United States. Headquartered in Philadelphia, The Graham Company has been in business for over 50 years and is one of the 100 largest brokers in the United States. The Graham Company provides Employee Benefits Brokerage and Consulting Services, Property & Casualty Insurance Brokerage and Risk Management Solutions and Surety Bonds.

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

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WWU Offers Online Emergency Management Certificate Program

WWU Offers Online Emergency Management Certificate Program

Completion of Western Washington University's 24-credit program ensures that participants meet a base level of training and prepares individuals to sit for the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) exam administered by IAEM. WWU is an accredited university and is consistently ranked as one of the top public regional universities in the western United States.

Bellingham, WA (PRWEB) December 23, 2010

Western Washington University offers an Emergency Management Certificate program via online classes. The courses are designed for the public and will provide training suitable for a variety of emergency management professions, from public administration and public health to emergency administration and planning. Formal admission to WWU is not required to enroll in the program, and participants can start the program in any one of four quarters: winter, spring, summer or fall.

WWU’s certificate program provides the academic background established by the Higher Education Project at the Emergency Management Institute at FEMA and International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) as essential for an effective Emergency Manager. Completion of the 24-credit certificate program ensures that participants meet a base level of training and understanding, and prepares individuals to sit for the Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) exam administered by IAEM.

“The field of Emergency Management is one of the fastest growing professions in the U. S. and the WWU certificate is a valuable credential to add to a person’s skill set and resume. Certified Emergency Managers or working professionals teach each of the courses and provide real world information and scenarios based on their unique experiences,” said Ariel Cleasby-Heaven, Program Manager.

Western Washington University is an accredited university and is consistently ranked as one of the top public regional universities in the western United States. The online classes are taught over a 10-week period corresponding to the University’s quarter schedule. Up to three courses are offered each quarter. Because classes are taught asynchronously, attendance is not required on any specific day or time.

During the program, students will learn about disaster and hazard mitigation, business continuity (keeping a business running in a time of crisis), and emergency response planning using the model “Mitigate, Plan, Respond, Recover.” In addition, students will learn how to respond to hazardous materials and bio-terrorism, determine critical infrastructure, define vulnerable populations in a disaster, and understand the roles of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and National Incident Management System (NIMS).

The following courses are available this winter:

Principles and Practices of Emergency Management
This overview course provides an introduction to society’s organized response to natural and technological hazards and disasters in the United States. Examine the events that threaten communities and challenge those who are responsible for the lives, safety, and well-being of others. Explore the history and evolution of emergency management from citizen volunteer activities to the organization systems in the public and private sectors. Course will include an expanded look at the history of disaster and its consequences in the United States. An overview of risk assessment will be included, along with an examination of the basic tenants of sustainable communities and their role in disaster mitigation. An overview of communication issues relevant to emergency management will also be provided.

Course instructor, Nicholas L. Crossley, MSW, CEM is the Assistant Director of Johnson County Emergency Management and Homeland Security in Kansas City, Mo. Crossley received his CEM in 2002 and the Kansas Emergency Management Certification in 2001. He serves as Vice-Chair of the International Association of Emergency Managers – Certified Emergency Manager Commission. Crossley was recognized as Emergency Management Professional of the Year in 2001 for the state of Kansas. He is an E-Map assessor and has taught several online emergency management courses.

Law and Policy of Emergency Management
Discuss the Stafford Act, legal processes related to emergency management and their effect on social change, delivery systems, and affected populations. Readings encompass the intent, development and use of legislative, judicial, administrative, and policy/procedural systems within Federal, State, and local levels of government.

Course instructor, Jason Lum, JD, MPA, earned his JD at the University of California, Berkley with a concentration in Constitutional Law and received his MPA at Harvard concentrating in Law and Public Policy. Lum recently earned an executive certification in management from MIT’s Sloan School. Academic honors include the Prosser Award (Ethics) and National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Scholarship at UC Berkley, John F. Kennedy Fellowship and the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship at Harvard. Lum has taught Public Policy Implication of Terrorism Legislation and Policies and A Systematic Approach for Emergency Preparedness at the doctoral level.

Emergency Management and the Challenge of Terrorism
Survey acts of political terrorism, ranging from low-level threatening acts to acts of violence that present significant risk to human life and property (including large-scale acts of violence using "weapons of mass destruction" that have devastating long-term effects). This course will address the nature and many forms of terrorism as well as policies and programs to reduce risk from the consequences of terrorism.

Course instructor, Keith Earnshaw, PhD, earned his MS in Health Physics/Environmental Toxicology and BS in Environmental Health from Purdue University, and his PhD in Engineering Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic. Dr. Earnshaw is president of Earnshaw Environmental, which supports the Department of Homeland Security’s REP Program. His firm develops technical training seminars and courses in the areas of radiation safety and dose assessment, risk management, and environmental analysis.

WWU’s winter quarter begins January 4 and prompt registration is encouraged to reserve your space in the course. Details are on the Web site, http://www. EmergencyMgmt. wwu. edu or contact Ariel. Cleasby-Heaven(at)wwu(dot)edu or call (360) 650-3717 for more information.

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Revolution in Entertainment Arrives Down Under with Kinect for Xbox 360

Revolution in Entertainment Arrives Down Under with Kinect for Xbox 360

Microsoft brings controller-free entertainment to Australia, with Kinect for Xbox 360 launching at retailers in time for Christmas.

Sydney (Vocus/PRWEB) November 23, 2010

Predicted to be one of the most significant consumer electronic product launches in history, Xbox Kinect’s world first technology features a revolutionary sensor which allows full body play for the first time.

Instead of using a traditional controller and pressing buttons, the player’s full body is captured by the Kinect sensor, enabling their movements and gestures to control the action.

By freeing people from the boundaries of a controller, Kinectbrings entertainment to life in extraordinary new ways, getting people off the couch and using movement they intuitively know in real life to interact with the game. See a ball? Kick it. Control an HD movie with a wave of the hand. Want to join a friend in the fun? Simply jump in.

“This is the most transformative product launch in the history of our business,” said David McLean, General Manager of Xbox, Microsoft Australia and New Zealand.

Microsoft has already sold 1 million Xbox Kinect sensors worldwide in the 10 days since its US launch on November 4, on track to reach its forecast of 5 million units to be sold worldwide prior to Christmas.

“Kinect has incredible appeal to people of all ages and will introduce Xbox to millions of Australians, especially those who have never before picked up a controller. Additionally, when we combine Kinect with our Xbox LIVE capabilities, games and movies are all available on demand†, at the wave of a hand,” said Mr McLean.

“There’s no question Kinect will be one of the most sought after gifts this year – retailers are even re-configuring their stores for Kinect and investing to ensure they can meet demand. Kinect is flagged as one of their big-sellers these holidays,” added Mr McLean.

Kinect also has the seal of approval from international footballer, father of three and the Commonwealth Government’s Healthy Living Ambassador, Harry Kewell – an Xbox enthusiast who hopes Kinect will encourage kids to become more active via technology.

“I’m a massive supporter of getting kids off the couch,” said Mr Kewell.

“Kids love computer games and to see what Xbox has done is fantastic. This gives the opportunity for kids and parents to get involved by being active, jumping around and having a great time. This will transform the way families get together on a Sunday afternoon,” concluded Mr Kewell.

Fitness expert, best-selling author and The Biggest Loser television personality Michelle Bridges is also enthusiastic about her role in Kinect, appearing as an “avatar” in the game Your Shape: Fitness Evolved.

“I’m so excited that I’ve had this opportunity to be involved in such forward-thinking technology, that we can now take training and make it virtual. I now become your personal virtual trainer within the game,” said Ms Bridges.

“This is so revolutionary and a massive step in making fitness fun and also accessible. With workouts personalised for your body, your fitness level, and your goals, you can now get fit and healthy within the convenience of your own home,” concluded Ms Bridges.

With 19 Xbox Kinect games available by Christmas, including Kinect Adventures, Kinect Sports, Dance Central, Your Shape: Fitness Evolved, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and Kinectimals,* Mr McLean predicts living rooms across Australia will soon be transformed into fitness rooms, dance clubs and sports stadiums.

“Given our complete product offering, including Kinect, Xbox LIVE, Foxtel on Xbox 360 and a great line up of blockbuster games, we are thrilled that Xbox can now become the ultimate entertainment experience in the home, bringing families together this Christmas,” concluded Mr McLean.

With more than 1.2 million Xbox 360 consolescurrently in households across Australia, console owners1 can purchase the Kinect sensor for A$199.00 (RRP)** packaged with the Kinect Adventures game.

Additionally, new customers to Xbox will have an all-in-one opportunity to jump in with a new offer from participating retailers for A$449.00 (RRP)** featuring:
  The all new Xbox 360 4GB console   Kinect sensor   Kinect Adventures game

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Understanding Breast Cancer Staging

Understanding Breast Cancer Staging

After breast cancer has been diagnosed, additional tests may help determine if the disease has spread outside the breast. These and other tests contribute to a process called staging. Breast cancer staging helps patients and their doctors develop a treatment strategy and understand the most likely outcome or prognosis.

Rochester, MN (PRWEB) February 7, 2008

After breast cancer (http://www. mayoclinic. com/health/breast-cancer/DS00328) has been diagnosed, additional tests may help determine if the disease has spread outside the breast. These and other tests contribute to a process called staging. Breast cancer staging helps patients and their doctors develop a treatment strategy and understand the most likely outcome or prognosis.

Although breast cancer staging is a complex classification system that can change as physicians learn more about the disease, it is helpful for patients to understand what factors physicians consider when identifying a diagnosis. A new feature on MayoClinic. com explains the stages of breast cancer (http://www. mayoclinic. com/health/breast-cancer-staging/BR00022) and describes one of the most common current staging methods.

The TNM staging system includes three key components:

-- Tumor (T). How large is the tumor, and has it spread to the skin or chest wall muscle? Tumor size is one of the most important predictors of how a cancer will behave.
-- Node (N). Have cancer cells spread to nearby lymph nodes? Doctors note how many lymph nodes under the arm (axillary lymph nodes) test positive for cancer, because lymph node status strongly relates to prognosis. Breast cancers may be described as "node positive" or "node negative."
-- Metastasis (M). Has the cancer spread to other, distant areas of the body?

The numbers assigned in these categories indicate the degree of tumor growth or spread. For example, N0 means no axillary lymph nodes are affected, while N1 means one to three nodes are positive and N2 means four to nine positive nodes.

An interactive slide show (http://www. mayoclinic. com/health/stage-of-breast-cancer/BR00011) on MayoClinic. com shows how the stage of breast cancer, on a scale from stage 0 to stage IV, reflects the cancer's extent.

In addition, MayoClinic. com has recently posted a podcast (http://www. mayoclinic. com/health/inflammatory-breast-cancer/BR00020) about inflammatory breast cancer, a particularly rare and aggressive form of cancer.

About MayoClinic. com
Launched in 1995 and visited more than 13 million times a month, this award-winning Web site offers health information, self-improvement and disease management tools to empower people to manage their health. Produced by a team of Web professionals and medical experts, MayoClinic. com gives users access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,500 physicians and scientists of Mayo Clinic. MayoClinic. com offers intuitive, easy-to-use tools such as "Symptom Checker" and "First-Aid Guide" for fast answers about health conditions ranging from common to complex; as well as an A-Z library of more than 850 diseases and conditions, in-depth sections on 24 common diseases and conditions, 16 healthy living areas including food and nutrition, recipes, fitness and weight control, videos, animations and features such as "Ask a Specialist" and "Drug Watch." Users can sign up for a free weekly e-newsletter called "Housecall" which provides the latest health information from Mayo Clinic. For more information, visit www. mayoclinic. com.

To obtain the latest news releases from Mayo Clinic, go to www. mayoclinic. org/news (http://www. mayoclinic. org/news). MayoClinic. com (www. mayoclinic. com) is available as a resource for your health stories.

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AtTask Facilitates Project Management for New, Diverse Customers

AtTask Facilitates Project Management for New, Diverse Customers

@task selected by industry experts for variety of business and project needs, including central project management, accelerated invoicing and expense reporting

Orem, UT (PRWEB) February 22, 2006

AtTask, Inc., a leading provider of project management software, today announced the addition of several new organizations to its growing list of customers. The mix of companies and nonprofit organizations has selected AtTask’s enterprise project management software, @task, to simplify projects for a variety of business and organizational needs. New customers include: Adaptive Limited (U. K.), Focused Momentum, Healthnotes, Literacyworks and The Local Pages.

“The ability to solve a variety of complex concerns from all types and sizes of organizations demonstrates the versatility of our project management tool,” said Abraham Knell, vice president of sales for AtTask, Inc. “@task will maximize management resources, facilitate team collaboration, and improve organizational efficiencies and individual accountability for any size company in any industry. It has become the project management tool of choice for many industry leaders.”

Focused Momentum, based in San Francisco, Calif., works with corporate leaders and leadership groups to define their strategic direction and align their organization’s energy and efforts toward its achievement. “Our business grew by 175 percent last year, so our ‘old’ methods were completely unable to handle the complexity of our changing company,” said Cecilia Lynch, principal, Focused Momentum. “One of our greatest challenges was billing our customers in a timely manner. Employees work remotely on multiple projects and regularly perform different functions. With @task, we now enjoy accelerated invoicing, central project management and expense report systems, and new easier project design tools. Overall, @task is the most effective tool to analyze our business performance.”

Adaptive Limited (www. adaptive. com) is an international corporation providing a web-based and industry standards compliant Enterprise Knowledge Repository and related "Adaptations" to enable Enterprise Architecture management. Graham Robson, professional services manager for Adaptive commented about @task, “As a UK/US customer, @task’s multi-currency and multi-calendar capabilities were a real factor in our choice of project management tools.”

Utah-based The Local Pages (www. thelocalpages. net) produces multi-state local directories with unique features such as a reverse directory section, easy-to-read bold print throughout the directory, a menu section, and a comprehensive community information section.

Joe Reidling, director of operations for The Local Pages said, “Our business is forecasted to grow exponentially over the next few years and we have selected @task as the project management tool to make that growth possible. @task is a very robust product with a price that is ideal for a company like ours and the level of customization @task provides will be integral in allocating and managing our expected growth. This tool will prevent us from duplicating work and allow us a snapshot view of our business potential.”

Literacyworks, an educational nonprofit organization, uses educational technology to increase the quality, availability, and accessibility of literacy curriculum for individuals with low literacy skills. Literacyworks serves programs, both nationally and internationally, with over 140 countries coming to the site to increase their English literacy skills. The non-profit organization, based in Oakland, Calif., provides education assistance and literacy programs with consultation in the areas of technology support, educational material, funding, and assessment. (www. literacyworks. org).

“@Task has given us the opportunity to help our clients to manage their projects more efficiently," said Max Ferman, art director with Literacyworks. “We use @task’s Helpdesk module to initiate a request for work, convert that request into a project plan, and confirm with clients before we begin the process. They know exactly how many hours of work their project will require, how much the work will cost, and how soon they can expect the result. There are no surprises, and no miscommunication of requirements. Invoices are compiled as we go, and clients know immediately how they are doing on their budget.”

Other new customers include:

Based in Portland, Ore., Healthnotes Inc. is the leading provider of healthy living retail marketing solutions. Healthnotes Connect™ in-store and web solutions are currently used by six of the top seven U. S. grocery retailers, as well as thousands of pharmacies and health food stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. (www. healthnotes. com)

About AtTask, Inc.

AtTask is a leading provider of enterprise project management software. The company’s software, @task, lets businesses define initiatives and projects, automate processes, and distribute real-time data through a secure and easy-to-use online environment thereby maximizing management resources, facilitating team collaboration, and improving organizational efficiencies and individual accountability. @task accelerates workflow, decision-making, risk analysis, and contingency planning for a number of distinguished organizations, including Benjamin Moore, Cingular Wireless, Federated Department Stores, Fujitsu, Hawaiian Airlines, Hitachi, Lockheed Martin, Novell, Walt Disney Feature Animation, and Wizards of the Coast. Founded in 2001, AtTask, Inc. is a privately held corporation located in Orem, Utah. For more information about @task, visit www. attask. com.

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Comprehensive Health Education Foundation Adds Marketing and Sales Director to Staff

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation Adds Marketing and Sales Director to Staff

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C. H.E. F. ®), developer of the most widely used prevention curricula in the United States, announced that it has hired Pam Garfield as its Marketing and Sales Director. In this position, Garfield will oversee planning and implementation of all marketing and sales activities for the organization, reporting directly to Debra Keene Bergeron, Vice President of C. H.E. F.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) October 27, 2005

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C. H.E. F. ®), developer of the most widely used prevention curricula in the United States, announced that it has hired Pam Garfield as its Marketing and Sales Director. In this position, Garfield will oversee planning and implementation of all marketing and sales activities for the organization, reporting directly to Debra Keene Bergeron, Vice President of C. H.E. F. Garfield will work closely with most of the organization’s employees, and will supervise a small staff.

With much of her professional career spent in the publishing field, Garfield joins C. H.E. F. from San Francisco-based Krames, a division of StayWell Company, and a leading developer of health and prevention education materials. While at Krames, Garfield held the position of Executive Editor, which was preceded by a brief stint as Custom Project Manager. Prior to these posts, she was employed at Weldon Owen in San Francisco as a Freelance Writer and Editor, and at Palo Alto-based Fast Mark as Managing Editor and Senior Writer. Earlier in her career, Garfield practiced law as an Associate Attorney at Boylan & Bowen, P. C. in Springfield, Vermont.

According to Debra Keene Bergeron, “Pam’s arrival at C. H.E. F. coincides with our growing need for greater discipline in sales and marketing, and we look forward to her future contributions. She brings a unique set of credentials that combine highly impressive career accomplishments, a depth of sales and marketing acumen, plus a thorough understanding of the health and prevention education field. In her new role, Pam will serve our organization well as we look for ways to better serve our current markets, identify opportunities to reach new ones, and continue to support our mission.”

Garfield, who recently relocated to Seattle from San Francisco with her family, received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Art History from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, and her law degree from the University of Denver College of Law.

About Comprehensive Health Education Foundation 

Founded in 1974, Seattle-based Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C. H.E. F.®) is dedicated to promoting health and quality of life through education, addressing such important topics as childhood obesity and other unhealthy behaviors. As a nationally known nonprofit organization, C. H.E. F. develops a variety of health promotion and prevention education programs and products targeted to the early childhood, school-aged youth, and healthy aging markets. For information about C. H.E. F.’s new FUEL™ series designed to fight childhood obesity, please visit http://fuel. chef. org (http://fuel. chef. org). For C. H.E. F.’s other products and programs, please visit www. chef. org or call 1.800.323.2433.

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Semaphore Improves “Self-Service” by Delivering Semantic Search Across Organisations’ Internal and External Information

Semaphore Improves “Self-Service” by Delivering Semantic Search Across Organisations’ Internal and External Information

Semaphore 3.1, the latest release of the semantic platform developed by Smartlogic, improves the ability of diverse audiences to quickly find information, promoting “self service” with semantic search and cutting costs through automatic information classification.

(PRWEB) May 1, 2010

Smartlogic (http://www. smartlogic. com) have announced the release of Semaphore 3.1, the latest release of the semantic platform. The new version with its revolutionary information classification capabilities increases the ability of diverse audiences to quickly find information, promoting “self service” and cutting costs.

Smartlogic’s CEO, Jeremy Bentley, explains the concept of “self service” as provided by semantic search:

“Self service involves the 3 A’s – audience, author, and algorithm. Say the author is a world-class vet, working for the Department of Agriculture, who has written a research paper on BSE. She writes the document in ‘vet speak’ and uses the terminology she’s used to. The audience in this case is a farmer, who’s worried about mad cow disease. But when he types “mad cow” into the Department of Agriculture’s website, the research paper doesn’t show up. That’s because the website’s search algorithm is too simple and has no understanding of meaning, and looks only for the words “mad” and “cow” in the documents on its system.

We could take this a step further, by assuming the farmer then phones up the Department to ask for advice about mad cow disease. The telephone operator has a third vocabulary, and she might search for ‘MCD’ on the Department’s intranet, again, turning up nothing about ‘mad cow disease’ or ‘BSE’. She’s trained to try to help the farmer answer his query, so she puts him through to the – very expensive – vet.

All this has cost the Department time, money, and credibility. With a semantic search platform on the intranet and the website, diverse vocabulary is no longer an issue and the farmer could have ‘self serviced’ his query.”

Semaphore is integrated with MS Sharepoint, internal CMSs, the Google Search Appliance and other search platforms to enhance these systems with automatic classification and to ensure these platforms can deliver semantic search capabilities to deliver fast, accurate results.

About Smartlogic

Smartlogic (www. smartlogic. com) are the UK-based creators of Semaphore, a semantic platform that adds advanced semantic search capabilities to information management systems.

Adopting a semantic approach to information management delivers findability, improves the accuracy and efficacy of applying metadata and enables content integration across disparate sources.
 Media companies use Semaphore to improve the quality of their information feeds  Government authorities use Semaphore to tag information according to their standards  Investment banks use Semaphore to consolidate their information costs  Online directories use Semaphore to increase their advertising revenues  Intranets and websites use Semaphore to boost their use  Knowledge managers use Semaphore to manage their taxonomies and ontologies

Clients include NASA, The National Health Service, ABN Amro, Bank of America and The Office of Public Sector Information.

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Konsyl Psyllium Fiber Featured in Better Homes & Gardens

Konsyl Psyllium Fiber Featured in Better Homes & Gardens

National magazine features Konsyl as a top pick for protecting against heart disease.

Easton, MD (PRWEB) February 12, 2009

Konsyl psyllium fiber is recommended in the February 2009 issue of Better Homes & Gardens. In an article on heart health, Konsyl psyllium is recommended as a good source of the soluble fiber that can be used to help reduce cholesterol levels. The article was written by Registered Dietician Gale Maleskey.

Konsyl Original fiber supplement has the highest concentration of psyllium husk among leading brands. It contains 6 grams per teaspoonful. Konsyl Original is considered the best choice by many doctors and dieticians because it contains no sugars, artificial flavors, chemical sweeteners or fillers. It has also been notably recommended by TODAY show contributing nutritionist Joy Bauer to guard against high cholesterol.

Studies show 14 grams of psyllium seed husk per day, along with a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol have lowered blood total as well as LDL cholesterol levels.

In a value-conscious economy, Konsyl Original is a best buy. This supplement is 450 grams of pure psyllium husk. When compared to the large size container of the leading competitor, it offers more of the cholesterol-lowering ingredient. Competitors add artificial flavors, sugar substitutes and other fillers. For example, there are only 376 grams of psyllium in the "value size" of Pink Lemonade Metamucil®.

Metamucil is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble

About Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. produces high quality, natural fiber supplements and digestive aids for improved intestinal and digestive health. Konsyl products address a variety of digestive issues, such as constipation, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, IBS and diverticulosis. For over 50 years, doctors have recommended natural Konsyl products as a soluble fiber supplement for patients of all ages. The high fiber content of Konsyl products helps consumers to achieve dependable digestive health. Konsyl products are available in fine pharmacies and chain stores throughout the United States. For more information on Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. or its complete line of products, contact a company representative at 800-356-6795, or visit the company's website at www. konsyl. com. Healthcare professionals may visit www. konsylmd. com.

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The IR-4 Project: Promoting Effective Weed Control for Food, Flowers and Seasonal Favorites

The IR-4 Project: Promoting Effective Weed Control for Food, Flowers and Seasonal Favorites

IR-4 is a government program promoting effective weed control for "specialty crops." Among them are seasonal favorites such as Christmas trees, poinsettias and holly, and even the nuts, berries and sugar used in holiday treats.

Lawrence, KS (PRWEB) December 10, 2009

Hundreds of government officials, growers, agricultural researchers and extension personnel gathered recently to make decisions that will impact the quality and quantity of the fruits and vegetables on our tables and the ornamental plants that beautify our landscapes.

They were determining 2010-2011 research priorities for the Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4), an organization launched more than four decades ago by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. IR-4 is responsible for conducting residue studies and investigating the safety and effectiveness of new, reduced-risk herbicides, insecticides and fungicides that can help growers of specialty crops successfully manage pests and improve yields.

“Specialty crops” include hundreds of fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, spices, flowers, shrubs and trees that bring diversity to our diet and color to our homes and gardens. Among them are seasonal favorites such as Christmas trees, poinsettias and holly, and even the nuts, berries and sugar used in holiday treats.

“IR-4 not only benefits crop producers, but also our nation’s consumers,” says Lee Van Wychen, PhD, science policy director for the Weed Science Society of America (http://www. wssa. net). “The public has a vested interest in environmental protection, food safety and affordability, and IR-4 addresses all three.”

Funding for IR-4 comes from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), state agricultural experiment stations and private industry. “Studies show that IR-4 is a sound investment that is paying enormous returns,” says Jerry Baron, PhD, executive director of the IR-4 Project (http://www. IR4.rutgers. edu).

Research conducted by Michigan State University’s Center for Economic Analysis found that the IR-4 Food Program’s annual budget of about $15 million made an $8 billion contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In a second study, researchers found that the IR-4 Ornamental Horticulture Program contributed $1.1 billion to the GDP on an investment of $1.4 million.

“To date, IR-4 has been instrumental in the approval of more than 20,000 chemical and biological uses to protect specialty crops,” Van Wychen says. “As a result, farmers have a broader and more effective range of choices for managing weeds and other pests.”

One example of IR-4’s success is sugar beets, a source of sugar for holiday treats. Growers have traditionally had a limited arsenal of herbicides for weed control in sugar beets because the plants are susceptible to injury. One product that works well is ethofumesate, an herbicide that controls broadleaf and grassy weeds. Many growers were unable to use ethofumesate, though, because they followed their sugar beet crop with wheat. The herbicide’s label required a 16- to 18-month wait before wheat could be planted in a treated field. IR-4 stepped in to conduct field trials that proved wheat could be safely planted much sooner without injury or unacceptable residues.

Another example involves poinsettias, which have become a prized holiday tradition. Throughout their growing cycle, poinsettia plants are susceptible to insects and diseases, including whiteflies, powdery mildews and root rots. IR-4 has worked with researchers to identify products that can protect poinsettia plants without leaving an unsightly residue or damaging their showy leaves.

“Registering a pesticide can be a long, expensive and complicated process,” Van Wychen says. “IR-4 research provides required information that allows many herbicides, fungicides and insecticides to be registered for use on specialty crops.”

IR-4 is headquartered at Rutgers University, with laboratories and field research sites in 36 states and Puerto Rico. Regional offices are based at the University of California, Cornell University, University of Florida and Michigan State University. For more information on the IR-4 Project, visit the organization’s website at http://www. IR4.rutgers. edu (http://www. IR4.rutgers. edu).

Further Background: A Few Fast Facts about the Pesticide Registration Process
Federal law requires that all pesticides distributed in the U. S. be registered by the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA evaluates extensive research data on each product to ensure it can be used safely as proposed – without threat to human health or to the environment. Product developers may be required to conduct more than 140 studies before their product is approved for use; the process takes years. For pesticides used on large-acreage crops such as corn, wheat and soybeans, the cost of the registration process is recovered through high-volume sales. The registration process can be cost-prohibitive for pesticides used on smaller-acreage crops with a lower sales volume. The government-funded IR-4 Project helps to reduce that financial barrier by conducting vital research on new, lower-risk products that have the potential to protect crops and improve yields.

About the Weed Science Society of America
The Weed Science Society of America, a nonprofit professional society, was founded in 1956 to encourage and promote the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. The Weed Science Society of America promotes research, education and extension outreach activities related to weeds, provides science-based information to the public and policy makers, fosters awareness of weeds and their impact on managed and natural ecosystems, and promotes cooperation among weed science organizations across the nation and around the world. For more information, visit http://www. wssa. net (http://www. wssa. net).

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Caregivers and Families to Face Rise in Eldercare Issues During this Holiday Season, According to ElderCarelink

Caregivers and Families to Face Rise in Eldercare Issues During this Holiday Season, According to ElderCarelink

According to Robert Brooks, CEO of ElderCarelink, the nation’s leading free eldercare referral service, “We are anticipating a record number of requests for eldercare assistance this season. Historically, the week after Thanksgiving generates more requests from worried family members than any other week of the year.”

Ashland, MA (PRWEB) November 2, 2006

A sharply increasing number of families will face rising eldercare challenges during this approaching holiday season. For out-of-town visitors, seeing the condition of their elderly relative in person may come as a shock. For those already intimately involved with caregiving responsibilities, the holidays can be a time when both the onset of winter and the emotional needs of the elderly will add to the job at hand.

According to Robert Brooks, CEO of ElderCarelink (http://www. eldercarelink. com/?src=pr12_lrs-holiday&cpgn=press110306), the nation’s leading free eldercare referral service, “We are anticipating a record number of requests for eldercare assistance this season. Historically, the week after Thanksgiving generates more requests from worried family members than any other week of the year.”

This holiday season, ElderCarelink is sending a message to all family members to be alert to signs that their elderly relative may need help. “Most importantly,” says Brooks, “watch for signs of change. Changes in health, mood, and living conditions can all be important indicators.” In addition, Brooks suggests that visiting family members speak with the people who see their elderly relative on a daily basis to find out if they have noticed any recent changes.

ElderCarelink offers the following list of ten specific signs to watch for:

 Personal hygiene problems  Home in disarray or needing to be cleaned  Weight loss or weight gain—check for spoiled food or insufficient food in the home  Failure to manage medications or medical appointments  Increased difficulty with mobility (such as climbing stairs or using a bathtub)  Changes in judgment, mood, or overall behavior  Increased forgetfulness—check for unopened mail or unread newspapers  Missed bill payments or other financial difficulties  Unusual or extravagant purchases that are out of character  Decreased social activities or failing to maintain friendships

“It’s very difficult for adult children to confront these issues with their aging parents,” adds Brooks, “but failure to do so can create even greater difficulties down the road.”

About ElderCarelink

ElderCarelink (http://www. eldercarelink. com/?src=pr12_lrs-holiday&cpgn=press110306), a leading provider of qualified lead generation services within the eldercare industry, assists families in finding a multitude of senior services, including assisted living, nursing homes, adult day care, private duty nursing, care management and home care (http://www. eldercarelink. com/) in all 50 states. More about finding eldercare assistance or joining our network of providers can be found at www. eldercarelink. com.

Contact:

Ken Housman

ElderCarelink

508-881-0831

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Professional Services to Ease Transition to PACS

Professional Services to Ease Transition to PACS

Frost & Sullivan's Analysis of the European PACS Professional Services Market

(PRWEB) February 2, 2004

Likely outcomes of expanded picture archiving and communication system (PACS) implementation include re-engineered workflow in radiology departments and organisational/cultural resistance to change. Effective change management during this transition phase is, therefore, vital. Professional service vendors that can convince providers about a smooth transition during and uninterrupted services after PACS implementation are poised to reap substantial market share.

As provider institutions await initial PACS deployment, change management is expected to emerge as an immediate challenge.

“Clinical transformation during the implementation of PACS solutions throws open several issues that need to be dealt with, both by the provider institution and the PACS vendor,” cautions Siddharth Saha, Research Analyst from Frost & Sullivan (http://healthcare. frost. com (http://healthcare. frost. com)). ”The issues range from technology, workflow processes and switchover issues to people-related issues and change management.”

Vendors are also likely to confront various degrees of apprehensions regarding the actual quantum of benefits effected by PACS solutions and services. Indeed, a significant obstacle to PACS implementation has been the quantification of benefits derived from the system. While providers want return on investment (RoI), executives in charge of operations look for enhanced productivity.

Therefore, professional services components, including clinical consulting and workflow re-engineering, will need to justify the costs of using these new technologies and services. Vendors will need to offer tangible value propositions to clinicians to encourage the uptake of PACS and other IT systems.

As the benefits of PACS and professional services are quantified through time bound implementation and efficiencies achieved, organisational resistance is likely to diminish.

Despite these challenges, the total PACS professional services market, comprising consulting, project management, systems integration and training and support, is set for healthy expansion. The market is set to grow at an annual average of 19.7 percent over the 2003-2010 period.

Increased uptake of IT solutions including clinical information systems and PACS by healthcare providers are expected to provide impetus to the PACS professional services market. “Migration to these clinical information systems will be facilitated by a good portfolio of professional services that helps the provider organisation to assess, choose, implement and support these systems,” adds Mr. Saha.

The integration of new clinical information systems with existing legacy systems is also likely to fuel uptake of professional services. Optimised workflow, reliable throughput and improved profitability resulting from the use of professional services are also expected to be key drivers of market growth.

Revenue forecasts reveal that the overall PACS professional services market is set to increase from $95.0 million in 2003 to $334.0 million in 2010. The project management sector is anticipated to account for the largest revenue share in 2010 due to major implementations in the U. K., Germany, Italy and France followed by systems integration, training and support and, consulting services segments.

Healthcare delivery can undoubtedly benefit from the multiple benefits offered by technology. On their part, IT professional services vendors need to maintain close working relationships with hospitals and offer innovative financial schemes to help them tide over budgetary constraints.

PACS professional services vendors also need to maintain a diverse client portfolio to leverage their experience in the varied and competitive healthcare industry. Companies offering scalable and flexible solutions along with the scope for a smooth evolution to new systems are likely to gain favour with both end-users and providers. Market participants also need to build and retain strategic relationships with hardware suppliers, distributors and clients, thus facilitating easy client servicing.

Frost & Sullivan will hold a conference call at 14:30 hrs GMT (15:30 CET) on Tuesday, 27th January, 2004, which will provide industry participants with an overview of the imaging information management systems market in Europe and the factors that determine its development and growth. To participate, please email to reports@frost. com with the following information: Name, Company, Title, Telephone Number, and e-mail. Upon receipt of the above information, a confirmation/pass code will be e-mailed to you.

If you are interested in an analysis overview which provide manufacturers, end-users and other industry participants an overview, summary, challenges and latest trends in the European PACS Professional Services Market - then send an email to Katja Feick – Public Relations Manager at katja. feick@frost. com with the following information: Full name, Company Name, Title, Contact Tel Number, Contact Fax Number, Email. Upon receipt of the above information, an overview will be emailed to you.

Title: European PACS Professional Services Market

Code: B274

Background

Frost & Sullivan, an international consultancy firm, has been supporting clients' growth for over four decades. Our market expertise covers a broad spectrum of industries, while our portfolio of advisory competencies include strategic consultancy, market intelligence and management training. Our mission is to work with our clients' management teams to deliver market insights and to create value and drive growth through innovative approaches. Frost & Sullivan's network of more than 500 consultants, industry experts, corporate trainers and support staff, spans the globe with 19 offices worldwide.

For unlimited access to constantly updated medical devices market news written exclusively by Frost & Sullivan's team of industry experts visit http://medicaldevices. frost. com (http://medicaldevices. frost. com).

For more information contact:

Europe:

Katja Feick

Public Relations Manager

P: +44 (0) 20 7915 7856

F: +44 (0) 20 7730 3343

E: katja. feick@frost. com

Americas:

Danielle White

Media Relations Executive, Healthcare

Frost & Sullivan

P: 210.247.2403

F: 210.348.1003

E: dwhite@frost. com

India:

Biswarup Banerjee

Media Relations Executive, Healthcare

P: +91-44-24314263/5/6/7

Bbanerjee@frost. com

IPTVBoyz to Help Infomercial Clients Reach Customers on the Web

IPTVBoyz to Help Infomercial Clients Reach Customers on the Web

IPTVBoyz announced today the deployment of their state-of-the-art Vlog/Blog & Social Media platform to help infomercial product companies dominate Web search.

Denver, Colorado (Vocus) January 30, 2009

IPTVBoyz, a local communications company offering turn-key solutions for web brand management, video, blogs, syndication and SEO, announced today the deployment of their state-of-the-art Vlog/Blog & Social Media platform to help infomercial product companies dominate Web search. The infomercial industry is a $300 Billion dollar segment and IPTVBoyz is poised to help these companies capitalize on the market by reaching more consumers via organic Web search.

This new application to the IPTVBoyz proprietary platform will be called Webtasticdeals. com and will offer services specific to the infomercial vertical. Mark Eibner, co-founder of IPTVBoyz, feels that the Search Engine 'juice' built into this platform will help take the infomercial products to new levels.

"I have looked at the Infomercial sites currently offered in the Web space and really believe that the IPTVBoyz platform can deliver a thousand times more relevance," Eibner said. "In my opinion, the sites today are just static Billboards on the web and require other forms of media to drive customers to them. The IPTVBoyz platform is active, aggressive and truly the future of Web marketing."

Webtasticdeals. com (http://www. webtasticdeals. com/) customers will benefit from the use of Video segments, Blog postings and social media pinging. Each Webtasticedeals. com site will become a repository of information as well as a research portal. The platform will provide a site where the infomercial client can use their video assets as well as testimonials to drive their message constantly on the Web.

Webtaisticdeals. com has already landed its first customer, Longeva Labs from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the makers of Miraflex (http://www. miraflexworks. tv/), an over-the-counter topical medication for relief from aches and pains of the joints and muscles associated with arthritis, lower back pain, strains, sprains and bruising. Miraflex postings will appear on the webtasticdeals (http://www. webtasticdeals. com/miraflex) site. There will be client testimonials, product information and, in the future, an area that will allow customers to upload their own videos showing how Miraflex has helped them lead a healthier, happier and pain free life.

IPTVBoyz is a privately held company based in Denver, Colorado. IPTVBoyz are forward thinking web marketers who are experts at B to B, B to C and Brand Management on the web. For more information on IPTVBoyz and their new infomercial platform, contact Mark Eibner at 303-800-1006.

Leveraging future technologies to deliver measurable results for clients today!

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BloomIQ. com Expands to Include New Features for Gardeners

BloomIQ. com Expands to Include New Features for Gardeners

Plant tags get tech savvy: For gardeners, new technology links plant tags with a comprehensive library of indoor and outdoor plant articles. For growers and retailers, the tags offer a 2D-imprinted code directing the gardener to any page of the BloomIQ. com website.

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 16, 2010

New York, NY (December 16, 2010): The John Henry Company, a leader in print, packaging, and merchandising solutions for the horticultural industry, has expanded its BloomIQ. com website with new features to help novice and experienced gardeners plan their purchases in advance and ensure plants thrive once they get home.

"Gardeners have questions about garden design both before they visit the garden center and after they come home with their plant purchases," said Erin Willigan, vice president of marketing for BloomIQ, "The information on a plant tag provides all the essential planting and care information, but gardeners often need assistance with companion plants, garden design, and troubleshooting."

Responding to this need, BloomIQ. com now includes a comprehensive library of articles on popular indoor and outdoor plants. The articles expand on the website's plant encyclopedia and garden collections to provide in-depth design ideas, care tips, and troubleshooting advice for all gardening zones.

When linked to a plant tag, the BloomIQ. com article library provides the individualized support gardeners need. This connection enables growers and retailers to inspire, educate, and assist customers, leading to a more successful gardening experience. Articles are authored jointly with breeders, growers, and other leading experts to ensure accuracy and are added monthly to stay ahead of emerging trends.

BloomIQ. com feature articles are also more accessible than ever through a new turnkey marketing program for breeders, growers, and retailers interested in promoting their plants to the gardening public. The marketing program provides graphic design and 2D-imprinted code creation services for plant tags, URL management tools, website content, and reporting metrics.

"Our 2D code marketing program and BloomIQ. com website allow growers and garden centers to dynamically engage retail consumers, creating the opportunity for both planned and impulse purchases," said Kristi Huffman, vice president of John Henry Horticulture. "It's taking the in-store selection process to a new level, benefiting the gardener, retailer, and grower."

About BloomIQ. com
BloomIQ. com is an offshoot of The John Henry Company, a Multi Packaging Solutions company. The website provides an invaluable resource for gardeners that eliminates guesswork by suggesting planting combinations that match an individual's growing conditions, color preferences, and personal style. BloomIQ. com's relationship with thousands of growers across the country provides access to timely information about new ideas and emerging trends in gardening. Visit BloomIQ. com for great flower garden designs, container garden ideas, and plant information for both perennial and annual flowers.

About John Henry®, a Multi Packaging Solutions Company:
The John Henry Company, a Multi Packaging Solutions company, is a leader in print, packaging, and merchandising solutions for the horticulture industry with more than 100 years of experience. John Henry has a plant reference library of over 165,000 annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs that provides the database engine for BloomIQ. com. Multi Packaging Solutions is a leading print and packaging company offering an array of solutions to the horticulture, entertainment, health, and beauty markets. MPS has a seasoned management team with vast experience in print and packaging and is known for creativity, innovation, and technology. Find out more at http://www. jhc. com and http://www. multipkg. com.

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Server Rack Enclosure for Noise Reduction to Begin Pre-Order

Server Rack Enclosure for Noise Reduction to Begin Pre-Order

GizMac Accessories Begins 25U Server Rack Noise Reduction Enclosure Cabinet Pre-order.

Torrance, CA (PRWEB) August 11, 2006 -–

GizMac Accessories LLC, designer and manufacturer of noise reduction server rack enclosure cabinets, announces the start of pre-ordering on their new 25U XRackPro server rack cabinet.

Joining the 4U and 12U XRackPro server rack enclosure cabinets, the 25U XRackPro server rack will more than double the capacity of the of the largest currently available XRackPro server rack. The soon to be released 25U server rack enclosure will give new and existing customers a much needed solution to quiet larger amounts of noisy server rack mount equipment.

“The pre-order for the new 25U XRackPro2 server rack cabinet begins today,” says Ken Vitto, Director of Marketing for GizMac Accessories, “Our new 25U size noise reduction server rack enclosure cabinet will join GizMac’s 4U and 12U XRack server rack enclosures in reducing noise pollution in the work environment.”

XRackPro2 25U server rack is a noise reduction solution for rackmount Apple, Windows, Linux, Sun, SGI and other servers as well as RAID storage, tape and disk backup, networking, battery backup and other rackmount systems. Although the XRackPro2 server rack was designed primarily for rackmount equipment, the height of the 25U XRackPro2 will allow some vertically standing non-rackmount equipment to fit inside the rackmount enclosure.

By reducing noise levels, the 25U XRackPro2 rackmount enclosure allows computer, audio / video, medical and other equipment to be placed in areas that require low noise. Post production in film, video and audio editing; television, cable and radio broadcasting; health care, dental and veterinary locations; military, education and government or any other environment that requires low noise will benefit from the GizMac noise reduction rackmount enclosure cabinet.

Pricing for the 25U XRackPro2 server rack mount cabinet is $2,199 US retail and pre-orders can be made on the GizMac XRackPro web site at http://www. XRackPro. com (http://www. XRackPro. com) and by calling the corporate headquarters at (800) 475-1677.

About GizMac Accessories LLC

GizMac Accessories LLC, headquartered in the United States, designs and manufactures creative and innovative rackmount enclosure products for the professional market. The GizMac team is dedicated to providing solutions and support for customers around the world.

Press Contact:

Ken Vitto

Director of Marketing

(310) 798-7879

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Homedicare - Return of the House Call Specialists

Homedicare - Return of the House Call Specialists

Homedicare brings back the concept of home based healthcare. Now medical care is available to Indians at their door step.

(PRWEB) April 30, 2001

House Call Specialists

Some things in life are timeless. Like the centuries old Hippocratic Oath. It is the basis and symbol of the high ethical standards of Western Medicine. Its basic tenets are still very much in practice. These tenets are: to do good to patients and save lives, never to take them; to avoid intentional ill-doing and improper relationships with patients including sexual ones; and to protect patient confidentiality. Even today, Hippocrates is relevant as the “Father of Medicine”. He is a figure that physicians can respect and be proud to have kinship with.

Hippocrates saw patients in their homes. The Hippocratic Oath calls for professionalism in “whatever houses I enter”. This age-old practice--the doctor house call--is fast being revived, with more and more doctors rediscovering what their predecessors practised without a second thought. The American Medical Association states that six million Americans receive medical care at home and are greatly benefited by it. The resurgence of doctor house calls may be attributed to several factors from waiting in long queues to see a doctor, doctor and patient dissatisfaction with managed care insurance companies to the rapidly growing ageing population in all the world’s developing economies. Many companies have entered the segment, having realised that house calls are good medicine.

Bringing home, health

Among the first to offer home-centric healthcare services to the 50 plus population in India, is Homedicare, headquartered in Singapore with operations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Started in January 2001, Homedicare provides house call services to the India-based parents and relatives of NRIs.

For NRIs who are assuaged with guilt about neglecting their aged parents in India, the service comes as a blessing. The health of their parents' is a constant source of anxiety for them as they live miles away and cannot provide the care and support their parents' need when they fall ill. It is also difficult for them to rush back home to their parents as and when a crisis occurs. The elderly parents, on the other hand, are left to cope by themselves most of the time and wish for support and reassurance. By taking the practice to the patientÂ’s drawing room, Homedicare tries to provide peace of mind to both NRIs and their dependants.

Novel approach

A novel approach to healthcare delivery differentiates Homedicare's hi-tech house calls. In-house general physicians are accompanied by a multi-disciplinary team comprising a nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, fitness expert and health educator. The team arrives equipped with portable diagnostic equipment and works together to help the elderly in reaching their optimal level of health and independence. In reaching out to this segment, the health professionals makes use of other tools too, like compassion, information and reassurance to give the elderly a comfort feeling. Homedicare has tied up with affiliate and outsourced care providers including specialists, hospitals, laboratories etc., who offer their services when needed.

End-to-end services

Homedicare's core services include Prime Care, Treat Care and Recoup Care. The emphasis is on preventive care or timely intervention before occurrence of disease and before problems get complicated. The Prime Care plan includes pre-defined schedules of house visits done by team members at periodic intervals and a comprehensive health screening done in the comfort of ones home. Treat Care also covers house calls for diagnosis and treatment of common ailments and illnesses. Recoup Care offers support and supervision for recovery at home following a minor or major medical/surgical treatment. The ultimate purpose is to promote and maintain health rather than just treat illness.

The services have first been started in Chennai, which is famous as the Mecca of Medicine. Future plans are to roll out services in other cities too.

Technology augments care

Recognising the importance of technology in providing better customer services, Homedicare offers `eHelium' or Electronic Health Information Utility Manager and `Consult Zone' to its customers. Both are available in its website homedicare. com. eHelium provides NRIs confidential access to their parents' electronic medical records, and offers detailed information about their visit reports, lab test results, medications and other updates. NRIs are relieved on receiving timely updates and information about their parents' health status.

Consult Zone offers free consultation of a panel of reputed doctors through telephone calls and email, on registration. A Live Chat with doctors and other empanelled professionals can be scheduled over the telephone. So also, an e-Appointment can be fixed with empanelled care providers in the city locations where Homedicare has operations. This increased communication results in better doctor-patient relationship and better quality care.

Homedicare hopes to touch the lives of the elderly in a positive way and make them independent and healthy for as long as possible. Its personalised services are aimed at ensuring cent percent client satisfaction. The end result is a win-win situation on all sides. Patients are well cared for, NRIs have a cost-effective option and relieved of anxiety, and doctors are more responsive to patient needs.

For further information, Contact:

Sandeep Sridhar

Corporate Communications

Homedicare I Pvt. Ltd.

Ph:91-044-432 9851 / 52

Fax: 91-044-432 9850

AboveNet Addresses Growing Bandwidth Demands at i/o Data Centers' Next-Generation Phoenix ONE Facility

AboveNet Addresses Growing Bandwidth Demands at i/o Data Centers' Next-Generation Phoenix ONE Facility

AboveNet, Inc., (NYSE:ABVT), a leading provider of high bandwidth connectivity solutions, announced that it is working with i/o Data Centers at its Phoenix ONE facility to provide an array of low-latency, gigabit speed networking services. i/o Data Centers provides data center solutions for some of the world's largest corporations and Web properties.

New York (Vocus) August 19, 2009

AboveNet, Inc., (NYSE:ABVT (http://www. nyse. com/about/listed/abvt. html)), a leading provider of high bandwidth connectivity solutions, announced that it is working with i/o Data Centers at its Phoenix ONE facility to provide an array of low-latency, gigabit speed networking services. i/o Data Centers provides data center solutions (http://www. iodatacenters. com/data-center-solutions. aspx) for some of the world's largest corporations and Web properties.

AboveNet will provide fully redundant all-fiber access to i/o Data Centers' next generation colocation (http://www. iodatacenters. com/colocation. aspx) facility, allowing i/o's customers to benefit from AboveNet's extensive fiber network.

"We have worked collaboratively with i/o Data Centers to design a world-class, state-of-the-art, low latency fiber network," said AboveNet President and CEO Bill LaPerch. "This network will allow i/o's customers to have reliable, industry-leading network connectivity."

I/o Data Centers' President and Founder Anthony Wanger said, "i/o Data Centers offers carrier-neutral colocation (http://www. iodatacenters. com/data-center-solutions/carrier-neutral-colocation. aspx) and, by offering access to AboveNet's highly optimized optical network, our customers will be able to achieve minimal latency while maintaining superior route diversity. As the demand for bandwidth and 24/forever connectivity increases, we're glad to be able to offer our customers access to a variety of Tier 1 providers like AboveNet."

About AboveNet, Inc.
AboveNet, Inc. provides high bandwidth connectivity solutions for business and carriers. Its private optical network delivers key network and IP services in and among 15 top U. S. metro markets and London. AboveNet's network is widely used in demanding markets such as financial services, media, health care, retail and government.

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CONTACT: MaryBeth Nance, Exec Dir Business Development & Marketing, +1-571-262-2865, mnance (at) above (dot) net

About i/o Data Centers
I/o Data Centers is the premier provider of wholesale colocation and data center solutions. Based in Arizona, i/o Data Centers designs, builds and operates highly reliable and energy efficient data centers for some of the world's largest corporations and Web properties. i/o Data Centers offers innovative and flexible colocation solutions including colocation cabinets, colocation cages and data center suites. For more information on i/o Data Centers visit: www. iodatacenters. com.

Media Contacts for i/o:
The Lavidge Company
480-998-2600
Marcia Scott x 569
Mscott (at) lavidge (dot) com

Lauren Pokras x 542
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Market America Introduces New Digestive System Supplement

Market America Introduces New Digestive System Supplement

NutriClean Digestive and Colon Maintenance Helps Preserve Proper Health

Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) September 12, 2003

Market America, a leading product brokerage and Internet marketing company, today introduced NutriClean™ Digestive and Colon Maintenance, the newest addition to its cutting-edge line of health and nutrition supplements. NutriClean, a seven-day cleansing system is designed to help detoxify and revitalize the digestive system with a mild, yet highly effective formula of nutrients and botanicals.

According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year alone. The majority of colorectal cancer cases are colon cancer. Recent scientific studies have indicated that fiber intake and proper cleansing of the colon can significantly reduce the chances of developing this and a variety of other conditions.

"This product is another example of Market America being able to offer any product that our consumers want or need," said Dennis Franks, executive vice president, Market America. "These types of ailments have become so widespread that our consumers demanded a way to address them. NutriClean is a cutting-edge, proactive product for those that are worried about what has become a widespread, unspoken ailment."

To help counteract this situation, NutriClean employs a 3-step regimen designed to cleanse and detoxify the digestive system. The first step, HepatoCleanse c aps ules, combines botanicals and nutrients to strengthen and support the liver. NutriClean Release tablets, the second step, utilize natural botanicals to promote natural intestinal movement and cleanse the bowel. The final step, NutriClean Fiber Powder features a combination of soluble and insoluble fibers along with a probiotic blend that help enhance the immune system and promote colon health. The fiber powder should be taken daily to satisfy fiber intake requirements.

With a healthy colon and digestive system, the body can more efficiently utilize nutrients from foods and dietary supplements, resulting in higher energy levels and an overall healthier feeling.

About Market America

Headquartered in Greensboro, N. C., Market America is an Internet marketing company that provides product solutions through the power of One-to-One Marketing and Mass Customization. Founded in 1992, the company has experienced explosive growth and achieved more than $1 billion in suggested retail sales. Market America has more than 100,000 distributors worldwide and has recently expanded its operations into Australia with plans to open in Taiwan in 2004.

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"Blade Of Betrayal" Released for iPhone/iTouch - Retro Revenge Jumping Swordplay Game Includes Enhanced Controls

"Blade Of Betrayal" Released for iPhone/iTouch - Retro Revenge Jumping Swordplay Game Includes Enhanced Controls

Perfect Dork Studios announces the availability of "Blade of Betrayal" for iPhone and iTouch. Co-developed with Conjured Realms, "Blade of Betrayal" is a single-player running, jumping, fighting action game that focuses on high-tech swordplay.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 25, 2009

Perfect Dork Studios announces the availability of "Blade of Betrayal" for iPhone and iTouch. Co-developed with Conjured Realms, "Blade of Betrayal" is a single-player running, jumping, fighting action game that focuses on high-tech swordplay. The player travels through different levels fighting enemies on the way. Each of the levels is tied together with a revenge storyline featuring comic-style retro graphics and a catchy rock electronica soundtrack.

In "Blade of Betrayal," the protagonist, Spencer Corinth, seeks vengeance against those who killed his father. Through the adventure Spencer finds out that deception runs deep and justice must be served. The player uses touch activated screen buttons to move and attack. Each level has hidden and locked areas that can be entered only after finding the proper keys. This exploration with purpose rewards the player with upgrades to their health bar and weapons energy. The player will also be able to find four special weapons that will give them the edge against enemies large and small.

"The game is pure fun. It features cool art and rockin' music to make each level unique and memorable. We have also implemented several new techniques that significantly enhance the play control," said Billy Garretsen, founder/president, Perfect Dork Studios.

"Blade of Betrayal" features retro style gameplay, but with a modern control layout that allows some customization, including options for left-handed players. The high production value16-bit sprite graphics and fully illustrated story art separate it from other iPhone platformers. Perfect Dork Studios created the concept, design, story, music and art for the game. Blade of Betrayal (http://www. bladeofbetrayal. com).

Perfect Dork Studios' additional 2009 game releases include:

May - "Bumble Tales" for the PC, Mac and iPhone. Co-developed with Tandem Games, "Bumble Tales" is a creative and expansive twist on traditional Match-3 puzzle game that mixes in elements of city planning and item collection. In this all-ages friendly game you must gather your resources and help the little forest-bound society of Bumbles build their ideal town. As you explore the 35 unique and entertaining tales you discover new facts about each character to unlock their stories. With vibrant art, memorable music and full voice-over, "Bumble Tales" offers a catchy experience that will have the whole family playing. Perfect Dork Studios created the character design, art direction and art production. Bumble Tales (http://www. bumbletales. com).

Fall - "Box Macabre" for PC and Xbox Community Games. The XNA-based "Box Macabre" features fast-paced action and adventure style gaming set in a fantasy afterlife. The game uses the new Torque X 3D engine from GarageGames. Your soul has been trapped in a box and you must use your wits to find salvation. On the way you will learn the secrets of the underworld and play a part in the never-ending battle against evil. Discover new abilities to solve puzzles. Explore imaginative fantasy worlds. Classic 2D game play with 3D graphics. Box Macabre (http://www. boxmacabre. com).

About Perfect Dork Studios:
Perfect Dork Studios is an Austin, TX based video game development and multimedia studio. Founded in 2007 by Billy Garretsen, their animation work has been featured on Right Guard's RGXLife. com, a men's lifestyle website sponsored by The Dial Corporation. Perfect Dork Studios previous release, "Aim For The Brain!" for iPhone, was rated 4.5 mice by Macworld and called a well crafted game that delivers a fun experience.

For more information please visit Perfect Dork Studios (http://www. perfectdorkstudios. com).

Check out Perfect Dork Studios' development blog Perfect Dork Studios Development Blog (http://www. perfectdork. wordpress. com).

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Back to School: Back Outside

Back to School: Back Outside

NWF Report Documents How Outdoor Time Boosts Academic Performance

(Vocus) September 1, 2010

Remember how great it felt to buy that new box of crayons? Selecting new school supplies at this time of year is always fun for kids but parents may be surprised to learn “nature” is one more thing they should put on the back-to-school supply list. According to a new report by National Wildlife Federation, “Back to School: Back Outside,” time spent outdoors both during school and at home helps children become high-performance learners and score higher on standard tests.

Unfortunately, American children spend only minutes a day playing and learning outdoors which presents a new educational challenge for our country. The report examines the impact of outdoor and environmental education, outdoor time and nature study on student motivation, effectiveness at learning, classroom behavior, focus and standardized test scores.

The report shows how outdoor time is connected with wide-ranging academic benefits including;
improved classroom behavior, increased student motivation and enthusiasm to learn, better performance in math, science, reading and social studies, reduced Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), higher scores on standardized tests (including college entrance exams), help under-resourced, low-income students perform measurably better in school.

Some teachers don’t need convincing. A spring 2010 survey of 1900 educators by the National Wildlife Federation found that:
78 percent believe children who spend regular time in unstructured outdoor play are better able to concentrate and perform better in the classroom, 82 percent said students need daily unstructured outdoor time as a counterbalance to the significant time spent indoors in front of electronic media, 75 percent said students who spend regular time outdoors tend to be more creative and better able to problem solve in the classroom

Sadly, the trend has been away from outdoor time and outdoor learning in recent years, a shift that does a disservice to the country’s children. “It’s ironic that time outside during the school day has been reduced to allow more time for standardized test preparation when it’s that very time outdoors that could create higher test scores,” said Kevin Coyle, NWF VP for Education and Training and author of the report.

“Back to school: Back Outside” spells out how schools can implement outdoor time through recess, school gardens, campus greening projects, field trips, outdoor education programs, environmental learning and safe routes to school programs.

The report also shares tips for parents and caregivers who want more outdoor time for their kids. These include:
Get your kids to trade screen time for green time. Limit use of electronic media and encourage your children to just “go outside and play”. NWF has prepared a great Outdoor Family Fun Guide especially for the Fall season full of easy ideas to squeeze fresh air and green spaces into your family’s busy routine, http://www. nwf. org/familyfun], Parents concerned about outdoor safety can team up with other parents to create outdoor co-ops, taking turns each week watching the kids while they play outdoors, Where safe, don’t be so quick to offer rides to school. Let your kids walk and encourage other moms in the neighborhood to do the same with their kids. Walking with your children is a great way for adults to get their daily exercise, Be an advocate for outdoor time at your children’s school. Suggest this for a topic at a PTA meeting and let your school’s principal know how you feel, Volunteer some time to green your child’s school grounds with more trees and natural vegetation, Support outdoor learning programs and let school administrators know that such programs are seen as valuable and should be part of your child’s school experience. Speaking up can go a long way to making outdoor education a reality.

The Back to School: Back Outside report is part of NWF’s Be Out There movement, which was created to give back to American children what they don’t even know they’ve lost, their connection to the natural world. An earlier report from NWF, “Whole Child: Developing Mind, Body and Spirit through Outdoor Play” examines the way in which nature can help families raise happier, healthier children both mentally and physically. Both reports are on http://www. beoutthere. org].

“The evidence is clear, hands-on and real-world aspects of environmental and outdoor education and play improve students’ desire to learn and boost their performance on most measures of student success,” concluded Coyle.

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Infogix to Present, "Parallel Data Testing: The Next Frontier of Quality Assurance" at Toronto TesTrek Symposium

Infogix to Present, "Parallel Data Testing: The Next Frontier of Quality Assurance" at Toronto TesTrek Symposium

Infogix executives will present, "Parallel Data Testing: The Next Frontier of Quality Assurance" at the Toronto TesTrek Symposium hosted by QAI Global Institute on October 21, 2010. During this session, Dopp and Dutta will educate the audience on how Parallel Data Testing (PDT) is the most efficient and effective approach to ensure data quality. The workshop will cover PDT concepts and framework, common PDT controls, and a case study during which attendees can participate in a facilitated discussion on PDT requirements.

Napierville, IL (Vocus) October 14, 2010

QAI Global Institute will be hosting the Toronto TesTrek Symposium on October 18-20, providing a four day format filled with information exchange between industry leaders and fellow testing professionals. During the Software Testing portion of the symposium, Infogix executives, Daniel Dopp and Angsuman Dutta will present, “Parallel Data Testing: The Next Frontier of Quality Assurance.” The workshop will be held on Thursday, October 21st 2010 from 11:00AM-12:30 EST.

During this session, Dopp and Dutta will educate the audience on how Parallel Data Testing (PDT) is the most efficient and effective approach to ensure data quality. The workshop will cover PDT concepts and framework, common PDT controls, and a case study where attendees participate in a facilitated discussion on the PDT requirements.

During the session attendees will learn:
•An Enterprise Level Testing Framework for ensuring data integrity
•Types of information controls required to prevent and detect data errors during the testing/movement process
•The cost benefit analysis of performing PDT
Dopp supports business development efforts at Infogix. With over 13 years experience in the automated controls industry and an additional 10 years in the quality assurance market, he focuses on educating audiences on the steps they can take to ensure the accuracy of their critical business information. Dopp has special expertise in the Insurance and Healthcare industries. He has also recently spoken at The Chicago Quality Assurance Association and The Quality Assurance International conferences.

Dutta is an expert in information risk assessment and control implementation. He has assisted numerous enterprises in defining data testing requirements for system conversion and migration projects, and lead projects to define operational data testing criteria and processes. Additionally, Dutta has authored and published numerous articles in trade journals including ISACA journal, ASQ, and the Information Management journal. These have led to him presenting a number of national and international conferences in USA and abroad.

About Infogix, Inc.
Many of the world’s largest enterprises depend on Infogix Controls to eliminate information errors. Infogix Controls are independent, automated and continuous. They can be deployed enterprise-wide across applications, platforms, and business processes. Infogix offers a powerful portfolio of software products and services (Infogix Controls Solutions) to monitor, detect, and prevent information errors. Since 1982, Infogix has been providing Infogix Controls Solutions to Global 2000 enterprises. Millions of Infogix Controls continuously monitor and assure the integrity of information in hundreds of enterprises each day. For more information, call +1.630.649.6800 (U. S, Canada, and International), or visit Infogix today.

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Doe Run Shares National Ambient Air Quality Standard Results

Doe Run Shares National Ambient Air Quality Standard Results

Broad Street monitor pushes third-quarter average beyond national standard; nine others are within.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) October 3, 2006

The Doe Run Company announced today that its Herculaneum, Mo., smelter facility exceeded the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for lead in the third quarter of 2006 at the Broad Street monitor. While nine of 10 air monitoring stations have consistently met the standard, this single monitor, located 200 yards west of the facility, has been slightly over or under the standard since the 2000 State Implementation Plan (SIP) was completed in July 2002.

“We are working with the EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] and the MDNR [Missouri Department of Natural Resources] to identify measures that will allow us to consistently meet the standard,” said Gary Hughes, general manager of Doe Run’s Herculaneum operation. “Improving air quality and maintaining a healthy community are our shared objectives. As we press forward toward the goal of consistent attainment at all 10 monitors, we sincerely appreciate the continued support and cooperation of our community.”

According to data collected by Doe Run, final third-quarter results from strategically positioned air monitors in Herculaneum ranged from 0.1 to 1.6 micrograms of lead per cubic meter of air, placing the area just outside the EPA-specified air quality standard of 1.5 micrograms of lead per cubic meter of air (averaged over a calendar quarter). The Broad Street monitor registered 1.6 micrograms of lead per cubic meter of air for the third quarter. The remaining air monitoring stations (High School, Bluff, Sherman, City Hall, South Main, South Cross, North Cross, Mott and Circle) were all within the standard.

Aaron Miller, environmental manager with Doe Run, says the company constantly explores ways to bring emissions levels down– and keep them there. “We’ve come a long way since 1981, when the first State Implementation Plan was established. In fact, cooperative efforts have resulted in a 92 percent decrease in lead emissions since that time. We’re currently working on controls and technologies to further minimize emissions, and we expect to include some of those measures in the SIP that’s in development.”

The MDNR is reviewing proposed State Implementation Plan control strategies to determine if those measures will enable the area nearest the Herculaneum facility to stay within the NAAQS. A new SIP will be submitted by MDNR for the EPA’s approval in April 2007.

“We have tackled all of the big changes, so there are no more big bites to take out of the apple,” said Miller. “Our team is diligently working to control the things we can, nibbling at every part of the proverbial core to protect our neighbors and deliver what’s needed to our customers.”

Establishing a “buffer zone” between the plant and community is another of the strategies being considered in the SIP by agencies and the company to further protect the community. Discussions on the proposed buffer zone are ongoing.

Based in St. Louis, The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral production, metals fabrication, recycling and reclamation. The company and its subsidiaries deliver products and services needed to provide power, protection and convenience through premium products and associated metals including lead, zinc, copper, gold and silver. As the operator of one of the world’s only multi-metal facilities and the Americas’ largest integrated lead producer, Doe Run employs more than 5,000 people, with U. S. operations in Missouri, Washington and Arizona, and Peruvian operations in Cobriza and La Oroya. Committed to sustainable development, The Doe Run Company has helped bring electrical power, business training, educational opportunities and improved telecommunications to rural communities in Peru and the U. S. For more information, visit http://www. doerun. com (http://www. doerun. com).

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements may be significantly impacted, either positively or negatively, by various factors, including without limitation, the Company’s ability to satisfy its debt and environmental obligations, regulatory compliance with local state and federal governmental agencies, financing sources, potential and actual litigation, weather, permits, raw materials cost, competition and business conditions in the mining and recyclable industries. As a result, the forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, see the risk factors set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.

Contact:

Christi Dixon

314-469-3500

Http://www. doerun. com (http://www. doerun. com)

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How a Low Carb Lifestyle Can Help Your Overweight Kids

How a Low Carb Lifestyle Can Help Your Overweight Kids

The National Intututes of Health says that one in five children in the US is overweight. Many times, their paretns are also overweight. Henri Schauffler recommends that the entire household adopt a low carb lifestyle by adopting the “The Five Keys to Low Carb Success.”

(PRWEB) May 25, 2004 -

– (PRWEB) May 21, 2004 – You can help your overweight kids by building a low carb lifestyle right in your family home, says leading low carb success coach Henri Schauffler. The latest challenging fact to be learned about the great American obesity problem is that among children, the number of clinically obese children has doubled in the last two decades, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In fact, by 2002, NIH says that one in five children in the US is overweight.

Obese children are also developing diseases like Type 2 Diabetes that used to only occur in adults. And overweight kids tend to become overweight adults, continuing to put them at greater risk for heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. Perhaps potentially more devastating is that children who are teased a lot can develop low self-esteem and depression.

What’s a concerned parent to do? Schauffler, founder of LowCarb-Lifestyles. Com, a website that helps people build successful low carb lifestyles, says he has some answers. We’ve found that diets and “14 day induction plans” don’t work – we need a permanent lifestyle change.” Schauffler and his wife, Loretta, founded the website earlier this year in response to what they saw as “low carb becoming just another fad diet.”

There are many households in which not only one or more children are obese, says Schauffler, but frequently one or both parents are also obese. Furthermore, many parents are also at risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Even members of a household who do not have these problems will benefit from a low carb lifestyle, says Schauffler, because all Americans are far too dependent on processed sugar and carbohydrates, putting all of us at risk for obesity and myriad other health problems.

He recommends that the entire household adopt a low carb lifestyle by adopting what he calls “The Five Keys to Low Carb Success.” The first is “Information.” Schauffler recommends that the whole family learn the principles of health according to low carb, including members of the household who may not be obese. In any case, he continues, those needing a lifestyle change should learn as much as they can about low carb - on the Internet or in books such as Atkins Diet Revolution or The South Beach Diet. One way or another, everyone should understand the basics, and why the household should change.

The Second Key is “Motivation.” LowCarb-Lifestyles. Com advises its members to find ways to motivate themselves when the going gets tough. Says Schauffler, “Motivation helps us answer important internal questions for ourselves, such as, ‘Why am I really doing this – what’s the payoff?’ ‘Why do I need to stay the course?’ ‘Who benefits from my being healthy, trim and peaceful besides me – do I have a

Responsibility to anyone else?’” In a household setting, he says, parents can go through this process and then show their children how to do the same. Then the whole family can pledge their goals to each other at a special family meeting.

The Third Key is, “Nutrition.” While seemingly simple, keeping a varied menu that the whole family looks forward to eating every day is not easy. Many low carb recipe books are turning up these days; Schauffler reports that LowCarb. Lifestyels. Com has literally hundreds of recipes for members to choose from.

For the remaining “Five Keys,” and more in depth on these concepts, Schauffler invites people to visit http://www. lowcarb-lifestyles. com (http://www. lowcarb-lifestyles. com).

Schauffler, a success coach and management consultant, says, “I have concluded that the low carb approach is absolutely the best system for both individuals and even whole families, but we must follow certain principles to get success. That’s why I encourage parents with obese children to strongly consider a low carb lifestyle for the whole household.”

Contact Information:

Henri Schauffler

LowCarb-Lifestyles. Com

301-806-0510

Http://www. lowcarb-lifestyles. com (http://www. lowcarb-lifestyles. com)
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Study: Raises and Turnover Lower in Tennessee and Florida Than National Averages

Study: Raises and Turnover Lower in Tennessee and Florida Than National Averages

Effective Resources, Inc. releases salary and benefits data representing more than 1.9 million employees from Tennessee and Florida

Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) October 5, 2009

Lower employee turnover (http://www. salarysurveyonline. com) and lower merit raises are the findings of annual salary, wage and benefits surveys by Effective Resources, Inc.

The salary survey (http://www. salarysurveyonline. com) -- held in coordination with the Tennessee SHRM State Council Inc., a Society for Human Resource Management affiliated council --covers data from 164 Tennessee and 167 Florida employer participants, representing more than 1.9 million employees.

The Tennessee regional surveys cover East, West and Middle Tennessee with an overall survey covering the entire state. The Florida regional surveys cover Tampa Bay, South Florida, and Northeast Florida, while the overall survey covers the entire state. The wages reported include industry groups such as banking, finance and insurance, government/education, healthcare, hospitality and restaurants, manufacturing/distribution, not-for-profit, services (business/consumer) and sales (retail/wholesale) and more.

Among the highlights of the survey's findings for Tennessee:
The average monthly employee turnover for Tennessee employers (http://www. salarysurveyonline. com) is 2.3%--considerably lower than the national average of 3.6%.

The reported 3.5% planned merit increase is higher than other reported averages of 2.8% to 2.9% for the state and lower than the national average of 3.8%.

Among the highlights of the survey's findings for Florida:

The average monthly employee turnover for Florida employers (http://www. salarysurveyonline. com) is 2.3%--considerably higher than the 1.8% reported last year but much less than the national average of 3.6%.

A marked decrease in merit increases. The reported 3.2% planned merit increase is lower than the national average of 3.8% and is down from 3.6% as reported in last year's survey.

"If you can afford a merit increase, do it." suggests Barry Brown, president of Effective Resources Inc., the owners of SalarySurveyOnline. com. "When things start to return to normal, you'll be in a more competitive position. If not, consider non-cash rewards and don't hesitate to budget merit increases when your company's survival is a little more certain."

Aggregate wage information is reported for over 300 jobs with data break-outs by region, industry, company size, and more. The surveys also include an extensively detailed eight-section benefits report with details for medical premium increases, life insurance and disability plans, medical out-of-pocket costs, 401(k) matching, vacation and sick time, and other important issues facing today's employers.

Visit SalarySurveyOnline. com to learn more about the surveys and their availability.

Click here to view a complimentary Executive Summary for the State of Tennessee:
Http://www. SalarySurveyOnline. com/Default. asp? Location=ES/SSO_TNES_2009.pdf&RefCode=PressRelease2009 (http://www. SalarySurveyOnline. com/Default. asp? Location=ES/SSO_TNES_2009.pdf&RefCode=PressRelease2009)

Click here to view a complimentary Executive Summary for the State of Florida:
Http://www. SalarySurveyOnline. com/Default. asp? Location=ES/SSO_FLES_2009.pdf&RefCode=PressRelease2009 (http://www. SalarySurveyOnline. com/Default. asp? Location=ES/SSO_FLES_2009.pdf&RefCode=PressRelease2009)

About Effective Resources
Effective Resources, Inc. is a leading human resources consulting firm specializing in providing companies assistance with compensation issues, affirmative action plan preparation, salary surveys and employee opinions surveys, as well as other areas of human resources. Effective Resources, Inc. has been in business since 1992. Visit our website at: EffectiveResources. com

Contact Information:
Barry Brown, SPHR CCP
Effective Resources, Inc., President
Voice: 800-288-6044

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

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AP9 HomeWorks Plus Offers Convenient Home Maintenance Tips for the Spring-Cleaning Push

AP9 HomeWorks Plus Offers Convenient Home Maintenance Tips for the Spring-Cleaning Push

AP9 HomeWorks Plus Provides Members with Year-Round Savings on Home and Yard Needs

Norwalk, Conn. (PRWEB) April 10, 2007

It's spring, and that means busy times around the old homestead, reports AP9 HomeWorksPlus (http://www. homeworksplus-program. com/), a leading membership discount program from Adaptive Marketing LLC, because it's time to revamp the house, garden and surrounding areas. Things in and around the house can take a beating during the winter months between ice, snow and colder temperatures -- even the winter blues. AP9 HomeWorks Plus offers its members tricks and tips on what it takes to restore the house's shine and keep things sparkling, long after Old Man Winter has decided to call it quits -- at least until the next go-round.

Neglecting home upkeep during the winter months seems, well, about par for the course. And that's just where a well-designed spring-cleaning regimen and home maintenance program can lead -- out of the garage, back yard or attic and straight to the golf course or some other worthwhile open air locale. AP9 HomeWorksPlus (http://www. homeworksplus123.com/) can help make the transition to spring that much faster with these five helpful indoor and outdoor spring maintenance improvement ideas:

-- To "air" is human. There's nothing better than getting all the old, stuffy air out and letting all the clean, crisp air back in. Just remember to be safe and environmentally sound. Try cleaning things up with non-toxic soaps for better indoor air quality.

-- Cool will soon be king. It won't be long before that first really hot day. Think ahead and try out that air conditioning system now -- not later.

-- Raise the roof. Okay. Don't literally raise it, but inspecting it is always a good idea. Look for loose or curled-up shingles, and think about re-roofing if the damaged shingles cover at least 20% of the roof.

-- Free 'em up and check 'em out. Be sure to remove all debris from gutters and downspouts, and patch up any holes. Also, make sure the cleared downspouts aim water at least five feet from the house's foundation walls.

-- Don't bug me. It might actually be reassuring to see those first few spring insects, but that doesn't mean they belong in the house. Trim branches and trees that are touching the house, and keep bugs outside.

AP9 HomeWorks Plus offers these tips to help make spring what it's supposed to be -- a return to the "outside" world after a long winter. So let the fresh air drift right in, and let all the old air waft back out. Celebrating spring's return is simply a breeze -- with a little help from AP9 HomeWorksPlus.

About AP9 HomeWorks Plus

AP9 HomeWorksPlus (http://www. homeworksplus-program. com/) is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/) is a category leader in membership programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at HomeWorksPlus123.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 HomeWorks Plus.

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