New Year's Resolution Weight Loss Weapon Finally Arrives

New Year's Resolution Weight Loss Weapon Finally Arrives

Beverly Hills celebrity trainer helps consumers save valuable time by providing hundreds of weight loss resources and information with just one quick click away at Weight Loss Assistant. com.

Beverly Hills, California (PRWEB) November 20, 2005

Weight Loss Assistant. com is making life easier for consumers by bridging the gap between valuable weight loss resources, and information seekers.

Beverly Hills Celebrity Exercise Physiologist, and Author, Jim O'Connor, has created a one stop, tell all, website featuring everything from weight loss programs, to weight loss products. Due to the overwhelming amount of weight loss information and theories found scattered all over the internet, Mr. O'Connor felt it would be best to bring all of this information underneath one roof, just a click away, at Weight Loss Assistant. com. Gaining quick access to this valuable information has become much easier.

This free weight loss resource directory offers up-to-date articles, daily news feeds on what is happening in the weight loss world, and access to hundreds of web resources, all with just one quick click away.

For consumers who enjoy reading blog entries, Weight Loss Assistant. com offers a free blog for those searching for additional information in the form of press releases, and other internet weight loss blog content. The Blog is found at Weight Loss Assistant. com/blog.

O'Connor states, "Weight Loss Assistant is truly a total consumers' assistant by providing access to everything you could possibly image when it comes to losing weight.

Visitors are just one click away from getting more information helping them decided which program, or product is worth considering."

Mr. O'Connor also warns consumers to do their due diligence, and not rush into any fast weight loss solutions without consulting their physician first. "There are many different weight loss pills, products, and theories riddling the weight loss world. So it is best to do your research, and then clear it with your health care team," suggests O'Connor. "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."

When New Year's resolution weight loss seekers begin deciding which weight loss program is best for them, they should consider clicking on Weight Loss Assistant. com first in order to save valuable research time by gaining access to all the helpful resources from one simple website.

Jim O'Connor, Beverly Hills celebrity fitness consultant, has conducted thousands of personal fitness sessions with celebrities, business executives, and highly motivated professionals throughout Los Angeles. Mr. O'Connor is the Chief Exercise Physiologist for Wellness Word, LLC, a health, fitness, and nutrition promotion company, and author of a nationally known, multimedia newsletter called Wellness WORD, as well as ebook, Home Gym Shopping Secrets.

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Design Clinicals Announces New Iowa Client

Design Clinicals Announces New Iowa Client

Myrtue Medical Center is installing MedsTracker, medication reconciliation software.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) March 23, 2008

Design Clinicals, Inc., a provider of advanced medication reconciliation and patient safety systems, announced today that Myrtue Medical Center, located in Harlan, IA is implementing the company's MedsTracker software. Myrtue Medical Center is a rural, integrated healthcare delivery system that incorporates the Harlan, Avoca, Shelby and Elk Horn Medical Clinics, as well as a behavioral health center. MedsTracker enables hospitals like Myrtue to improve medication management for patients and exceed The Joint Commission's (TJC) National Patient Safety Goals for medication reconciliation.

"Over the past three years, Myrtue Medical Center has been recognized for leadership in clinical excellence, and our goal has always been to put patient safety at the top of our medical care list. This new software package will help us with that ongoing patient care mission," said Mark Woodring, CEO of Myrtue Medical Center.

"Our company is committed to providing affordable, healthcare IT solutions that improve medication safety, increase quality, are easy to implement and support clinicians - especially those working in rural communities. We believe that our vision to make the world a healthier place through the use of information technology to improve communication and coordination of patient care is directly aligned with all of our clients and in particular those serving in rural critical access areas," commented Dewey Howell, MD, PhD, CEO of Design Clinicals.

MedsTracker enhances the medication reconciliation process which has been identified by TJC as a key component to patient safety and well-being. The application was designed by practicing physicians and IT experts who understand the complex provider workflow of inpatient admission, transfer and discharge and the challenges of seamless integration with hospital data systems.

About Myrtue Medical Center
Myrtue Medical Center is not your "typical" rural hospital. Myrtue's medical staff includes board-certified medical providers and extenders with specialties in family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, geriatrics, women's health issues and surgery. The hospital operates a modern and well-equipped surgery suite, family birthing center, physical and occupational therapy and sports medicine, radiology, laboratory, respiratory therapy, occupational health outreach, and the full spectrum of outpatient clinic services. Our Community Health Department encompasses home health, public health, hospice and behavioral health covering the needs of all ages, including our new Kids Korner, a free program for families of young children to provide better health care and school readiness.

About Design Clinicals
Design Clinicals, Inc. is a healthcare information technology company, founded by physicians and IT experts. Recognizing the urgent need for improved communication of patient medical information between caregivers throughout the care continuum, the founders designed a set of information technology tools that enhance communications and improve patient care and patient safety. Since its inception, the company has made significant progress in achieving its goals of improving the delivery of patient care through improved communications. For more information, contact Design Clinicals at www. designclinicals. com.

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Today, Sep. 23, 2010, Date of Birth For New Obama Patient's Bill Of Reimbursement Rights: Claims & Appeals Laws Going Into Effect

Today, Sep. 23, 2010, Date of Birth For New Obama Patient's Bill Of Reimbursement Rights: Claims & Appeals Laws Going Into Effect

Today, New Obama Patient Bill Of Reimbursement Rights, Claims & Appeals Regulations, Go Into Effect For Healthcare Claim Denials & Delays, with New Federal Prompt Pay Enforcement and Penalties for Noncompliance, New EOB Standards, New External Appeals and $100 Excise Tax Penalties, As Historic Landmark Overhaul for Healthcare Reimbursement in 45 Year History.

Hanover Park, IL (PRWEB) September 23, 2010

Today, a welcome ceremony from ERISAclaim. com was announced for the date of birth of the new Patient's Bill Of Reimbursement Rights, as a historic landmark overhaul for U. S. healthcare reimbursement in 45-year history, new federal claims and appeals regulations, as a part of new health care reform laws, PPACA, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. ERISAclaim. com will offer free Q & A sessions all day today from e-mails and telephone calls on denials and appeals under PPACA, including, but not limited to, new federal EOB standards, new federal internal and external appeal regulations, new federal "Prompt Pay" enforcement and excise tax penalty in $100 per day per patient for any violation of new federal external appeal mandates.

"Today is the most significant day in 45-year U. S. healthcare history when the new Patient's Bill Of Reimbursement Rights, PPACA appeals laws, are finally going into effect for more than 200 million Americans", said Dr. Jin Zhou, president of ERISAclaim. com, the only company in the nation offering comprehensive education on new federal appeals laws for healthcare providers and health plans.

On March 23, 2010, the signing of new Federal Health Reform Bill, PPACA, by President Obama received worldwide media attention and debate. Six months later today, the effective date for the most important part of PPACA, new federal appeals regulations have received little or no attention from healthcare industry and national media, especially healthcare providers. "But we won't let the Congress and American people down. We are celebrating and welcoming the implementation and enforcement of real PPACA", reflecting on the signing of ERISA law 36 years ago by President Gerald Ford on September 2, 1974, without any meaningful enforcement of ERISA claim regulation in the past 36 years. "This is the purpose for our today's PPACA ceremony", expressed by Dr. Zhou.

Dr. Zhou is still excited on what Pres. Obama told the nation on January 9, 2010 in his weekly address to the nation:

"And there will be a new, independent appeals process for anyone who feels they were unfairly denied a claim by their insurance company……In short, once I sign health insurance reform into law, doctors and patients will have more control over their health care decisions, and insurance company bureaucrats will have less. All told, these changes represent the most sweeping reforms and toughest restrictions on insurance companies that this country has ever known."
Http://www. whitehouse. gov/the-press-office/weekly-address-president-obama-outlines-benefits-health-reform-take-effect-year (http://www. whitehouse. gov/the-press-office/weekly-address-president-obama-outlines-benefits-health-reform-take-effect-year)

On July 23, 2010, IRS, DOL and HHS released the new Patient's Bill Of Reimbursement Rights under PPACA:

Http://www. dol. gov/ebsa/newsroom/2010/ebsa072210.html (http://www. dol. gov/ebsa/newsroom/2010/ebsa072210.html)

Http://www. dol. gov/federalregister/HtmlDisplay. aspx? DocId=24056&AgencyId=8&DocumentType=2 (http://www. dol. gov/federalregister/HtmlDisplay. aspx? DocId=24056&AgencyId=8&DocumentType=2)

"Starting from today, as explained by President Obama on January 9, 2010, every doctor and patient can now appeal every denied or delayed claim, with prompt pay enforcement and hefty federal penalties from IRS in $100 per day per patient for any violation of new federal external appeal procedures", explained by Dr. Zhou.

According to Dr. Zhou, very importantly, new federal appeals laws provide a process of two-step "prompt pay" enforcement with hefty federal penalties. First step, a pre-service claim (a claim requires precertification) must be decided in 15 days, and a post-service claim must be decided in 30 days, as prescribed by ERISA claim regulation, the minimum requirements of the new federal claims and appeals regulations. In case of a failure by a plan to strictly comply in making a timely payment or decision, the second step is triggered for external appeals. In six business day, a plan must notify claimant of its decision for external appeals. In absence of strict compliance with ERISA and PPACA, an external appeal decision is binding and final. The plan must make immediate payment or a decision to cover requested services, regardless if a plan will appeal or prevail in a court in the future. A failure to comply with new federal external appeal laws will result in a hefty excise tax penalty in $100 per day per patient. In addition, new federal law prohibits any imposition of precertification or prior authorization for all urgent care claims and guarantees coverage for urgent care claims from both out-of-network and in-network providers. PPACA prohibits any discrimination against any provider regardless of participation in managed care network with respect to reimbursement and appeal rights.

Dr. Zhou further explained that new federal claims and appeals regulations will affect every health care claims outside Medicare, including insurance benefits verification, claim submissions, eligibility for providers, pre-certification, policy coverage and limitation, medical necessity, UCR, bundling and down-coding, overpayment demand and recoupment, urgent care, pre-existing conditions, and any claim payment less than 100% as submitted. PPACA, sec. 2706 of PHS Act, specifically prohibits any discrimination against any health care providers regardless of any network participation.

ERISAclaim. com, said Dr. Zhou, will be interested in co-sponsoring, strategic alliance and networking for more seminars, certification or accreditation programs on PPACA-ERISA Claims & Appeals Regulations with other concerned organizations from billing and coding professionals, health care providers, group health plans, TPA's & IRO's. Please contact Dr. Zhou of ERISAclaim. com for further information.

ERISAclaim. com has been offering these educational Webinars, Seminars and Certifications Classes on ERISA for 10 years and on new Health Reform Laws since the Health Bill was signed into law by President Obama on 03/23/2010. These ongoing Webinars, Seminars and Certification Classes were scheduled on bi-weekly, monthly and customer request basis to teach basic, practical and expert level of appeals practice strictly in accordance with new and existing Federal Appeals Regulations for all types of claim denials and delays.

For more information, please visit http://www. erisaclaim. com/Press_Releases. htm (http://www. erisaclaim. com/Press_Releases. htm), or contact Dr. Jin Zhou, president of ERISAclaim. com, at 630-808-7237.

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EZ Prints Names Chief Operating Officer

EZ Prints Names Chief Operating Officer

Hal Perdew to Head Operation & Finance for Rapidly Growing Private-Label Digital Imaging Company

ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) March 3, 2004 - EZ Prints, Inc., the leading private-

Label digital image fulfillment solution, today announced the addition of Hal Perdew as Chief Operating Officer overseeing all of Operations and Finance.

Hal comes to EZ Prints from Public Storage Pickup and Delivery (NYSE: PSA), the worldÂ’s largest self-storage company. As a Regional Vice President, Hal was responsible for managing all aspects of the operations for the eastern third of the country. During his tenure, the division turned the largest profit in company history and set records for customer satisfaction.

“We are excited to have someone of Mr. Perdew’s qualifications, background, and experience become part of the EZ Prints senior management team,” states Jamie Bardin, President and CEO of EZ Prints. “As we continue our rapid growth, Hal’s leadership and operational expertise will be an integral part of our organization, ensuring flawless execution and customer focus for every order every day.”

Prior to his time with Public Storage, Hal spent his career helping young companies manage rapid growth and develop efficient metrics-driven operations. His experiences have been broadly-based in various fields that range from videoconferencing (ImageTel International, Inc.) to manufacturing (HRE Wheels, Inc.) to non-profit research (Turning the Tides on Multiple Sclerosis). Additionally, Hal managed the two largest vertical markets (Morbid Obesity, with Carnie Wilson; and Multiple Sclerosis, with Montel Williams) for Spotlight Health, an omni-media medical information and marketing company.

Hal holds a BS degree in Systems Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland and earned his MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurial Studies from The Anderson School at UCLA.

About EZ Prints

Atlanta-based EZ Prints is a leading online digital photo and image fulfillment solutions provider. The company provides digital photographic print services through a turnkey eCommerce solution that integrates seamlessly with its partnerÂ’s services, and provides them with an expanded product line and revenue opportunities in a private label fashion.

EZ Prints strategic partners include Webshots, Yahoo! (NaqdaqNM:YHOO), Microsoft MSN (NasdaqNM:MSFT), NikonNet, Express Digital - Photoreflect, The New York Times (NYSE:NYT). EZ Prints investors include Pennsylvania Early Stage Partners, The Cairnwood Group, The Momentum Fund, The LORE Group, individual private investors, and management. For more information, visit www. ezprintsinc. com.

Media Contacts:

Jamie Bardin, President & CEO

EZ Prints, Inc.

1890 Beaver Ridge Circle Suite A

Norcross, GA 30071

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New Surgical Device Revolutionizes Face Lifts, Abdominoplasty and Breast Reduction Surgery Promising Patients Quicker Recovery Time, Less Pain and Fewer Bruises

New Surgical Device Revolutionizes Face Lifts, Abdominoplasty and Breast Reduction Surgery Promising Patients Quicker Recovery Time, Less Pain and Fewer Bruises

The all new PlasmaBlade, adopted by The Robert Zubowski MD Center For Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, promises plastic surgery patients quicker recovery time, less post-surgical pain, and less brusing than commonly used techniques in traditional plastic surgery practice in the New Jersey area and across the US

Paramus, NJ (PRWEB) August 3, 2009

More than one hundred thousand women undergo face lift (http://www. drzubowski. com/html/face. html) (rhytidectomy), tummy tuck (http://www. drzubowski. com/tummy. html) (abdominoplasty), and breast reduction surgery (http://www. drzubowski. com/html/breast. html) (reduction mammaplasty) each year. And while the temporary discomforts of facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and breast augmentation procedures have long been the price to pay for beauty, new cutting-edge technology, now available at The Robert Zubowski MD Center For Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (http://www. drzubowski. com), is changing all of that.

The new surgical device is called the PlasmaBlade (http://www. peaksurgical. com/products/plasmablade/). It not only causes less bleeding by 60 percent, but cosmetic surgery patients have reported fewer bruises and less pain and discomfort following surgery. It also allows for more precision by the plastic surgeon.

The Robert Zubowski MD Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is one of the few plastic surgery centers in New Jersey to use this innovative surgical device.

Dr. Zubowski, recently featured on Real Housewives of New Jersey, and voted top doctor by the Bergen Record, said " this is the next evolution in our field. Our patients are experiencing less swelling and bruising than those patients who underwent a traditional face lift, tummy tuck, and breast reduction with better outcomes overall. This is especially true when used in combination with Tisseal, a fibrin tissue glue which minimizes bruising and swelling by promoting adherence of soft tissues at the time of surgery."

About Dr. Robert Zubowski, Real Housewives of New Jersey Plastic Surgeon (http://www. drzubowski. com/video/player/24647-the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey)
Dr. Robert Zubowsk (http://www. drzubowski. com/) is a renowned plastic surgeon who has been addressing the cosmetic and reconstructive needs of women, men and children for more than 20 years. He completed his general surgery residency at New York Medical College and an additional residency at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation, He has served as an associate professor of Plastic Surgery at New York Medical College and as the plastic surgery specialty director of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation Alumni Association, where he is also an adjunct staff member. He is a former associate director of plastic surgery at Ridgewood's The Valley Hospital and holds a Certificate of Advanced Education in Cosmetic Surgery from the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Zubowski has been voted number one plastic surgeon in Bergen County 2 years in a row by the Bergen Record and has been Castle Connolly's prestigeous choice as "Top Doctor in New Jersey" and the New York Metro area for the past 6 years.

Dr. Zubowski is also co-founder of the New Jersey chapter of Image Reborn, a non-profit support group for breast reconstruction patients and he works pro bono for Interplast, traveling to Third World countries to perform reconstructive surgeries for children born with birth defects. He also invests in his own community, formerly serving as president of his town's Board of Health and as a member of its recreation commission.

Dr. Zubowski is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Plastic Surgery, the American Medical Association, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has appeared as an expert on numerous news and talk shows including The View and Fox News, and was recently featured in a segment of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. He was also was voted Bergen County's number one plastic surgeon by the Bergen Record.

For more information contact, Anne Carbone at the Robert Zubowski, M. D. Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 201-261-7550.

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Holiday Lawyer Gifts That Really Rock: Legal Humor Music CDs From LawTunes

Holiday Lawyer Gifts That Really Rock: Legal Humor Music CDs From LawTunes

Got a lawyer on your holiday gift list? Check out LawTunes. com (http://www. LawTunes. com) CDs of humorous original law-related rock-and-roll songs composed and produced by a practicing attorney. LawTunes' innovative albums, "Merry Lexmas From The Lawtunes," "The Lawyer's Holiday Humor Album," "Legal Holidaze," and "The Lawtunes: Live At Blackacre" incorporate a broad spectrum of popular/classic rock-and-roll styles, taking on the law, lawyers, and legal practice in a hilarious, but positive, way. They truly are "The Musical Scales of Justice"!

New York, New York (PRWEB) November 25, 2008

Lawyers, by definition, can be quite demanding. And they may be just about the hardest people to shop for at holiday time.

But not any more.

Holiday shoppers struggling to find the perfect gift for the lawyer, law student, law professor, paralegal, or other legal professional or law office or legal department worker on their list have had their prayers for relief answered. As a welcome alternative to the dreaded flashing "scales of justice" tie or gavel-shaped fruitcake, indie music label LawTunes (http://www. LawTunes. com (http://www. LawTunes. com)) offers four unique CDs of humorous, lawyer-created, law-related rock-and-roll songs: "Merry Lexmas From The Lawtunes," "The Lawyer's Holiday Humor Album," "Legal Holidaze," and "The Lawtunes: Live At Blackacre." The albums are available as solo practitioners (i. e., individually) or as partnerships (i. e., reduced-price sets).

Composed and produced by a practicing litigation attorney, the original and upbeat songs incorporate a broad spectrum of rock-and-roll styles and are chock full of the finest legalese. Holiday shoppers are thus well advised to consider the "supreme appeal" of LawTunes' albums for that special person on their list who knows (and will tell them and anyone else) what the statute of limitations for jaywalking is in all 50 states, and who can (and will) find a typo in every restaurant menu. Plus, after playing the CDs several thousand times, lucky recipients can then use them as convenient coasters for mugs of black coffee during all-nighters working in the office.

Songs include "It's Gonna Be A Billable Christmas," "Rainmaker Reindeer," "Hey, Santa, I Appeal," "North Pole Bar Exam," "I Got A Footnote In My Stocking," "We're All Just Elves," "Ridin' On A Red-Eye With Santa On Christmas Eve," and many more. They take on the law, lawyers, and legal practice in a hilarious, but positive, way, "including but not limited to" bar exams, ridiculous hours and the other sacrifices lawyers (and their families) make, client relations, the adversarial system, the art of negotiating, time records and legal bills, impossible deadlines, legal reasoning and argument, cross-examination, business travel, lawyer marketing, headhunters and lateral movement, continuing legal education, mountainous document review and production, legal citation style, expert witnesses, and year-end bonuses.

LawTunes' albums are dedicated to the proposition that lawyers' zealous representation of clients and furtherance of the public good can be only enhanced by a healthy willingness of lawyers to poke fun at themselves appropriately on occasion. They contribute to the effort to make people think a little differently about lawyers, and show that attorneys are not necessarily humorless, boring, or incapable of self-deprecation.

So make a lawyer happy this holiday season. Check out "The Musical Scales of Justice" at http://www. LawTunes. com (http://www. LawTunes. com), where you can get further information, hear sample clips, and purchase albums directly. And it's all perfectly legal.

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Wienken & Associates, a MassMutual Agency, Ramps up Local Recruiting, Offers Major Incentives to Candidates

Wienken & Associates, a MassMutual Agency, Ramps up Local Recruiting, Offers Major Incentives to Candidates

Wienken & Associates Financial Services is stepping-up its drive to recruit new agents, and the firm is offering major incentives to attract top financial services professionals.

Camp Hill, State College & Exton, PA (Vocus) June 19, 2009

Wienken & Associates Financial Services is stepping-up its drive to recruit new agents, and the firm is offering major incentives to attract top financial services professionals. A MassMutual agency, Wienken & Associates has offices all across Central Pennsylvania, including Camp Hill, Exton and State College, PA.

"We're recruiting dozens of new agents right now and we're working hard to attract top talent. To do this we need to offer an unrivaled package of incentives, training, and support," said Matt Dobbie, General Agent for Wienken & Associates.

The firm pays the tuition and fees for agents who earn industry designations and college degrees up to and including a Masters of Science Degree in Financial Services.

Agents - who build their own financial services practice within Wienken & Associates - may receive office space, administrative staff, utilities, and nearly everything related to setting-up and growing their practice. Eligible agents also receive an income subsidy for up to three years.
The company also offers:
Significant compensation Full match of annual Social Security & Medicare contributions Bonuses and awards

"Training programs like the one offered by MassMutual provide extraordinary support that goes well beyond what individuals would receive if they started businesses or franchises in other industries," said Jon Dressner, senior vice president of life and health insurance foundation for education (LIFE).

"The down economy has sparked immense demand for professional advice and products that give people safety and security, and job seekers with strong communications skills would be well served to look into opportunities in the insurance-based financial services industry," said Dressner.

Wienken & Associates agents have access to a variety of in-house and home office specialists including certified public accountants, lawyers, insurance experts and sophisticated software planning programs. These tools can help agents develop comprehensive and effective strategies for their clients.

"This is a great opportunity for people who want to be in business for themselves, but not by themselves," said Rich. "You're going to be investing in your business, but the majority of the investment comes from the local agency and corporate entity. You truly get the best of both worlds - being an entrepreneur and running your practice with the backing of a Fortune 500 company," he continued.

Wienken & Associate's agents earn degrees through the company's on-line university. Selecting from over 500 courses each "semester," agents receive advanced training to identify and develop their client base, Estate & Business Planning, Financial Planning, marketing their financial practice, Business Operations & New Business, Practice Management, and the full range of insurance products.

Agents can also receive specialized training through American College in Pennsylvania to do in depth planning for small businesses or families that have children with special needs. Agents become Certified Family Business Specialists or Special Care Planners, which are unique designations exclusive to MassMutual agents.

MassMutual also offers a range of national training programs and seminars for agents such as its Life Academy, Career Development School and Rising Leaders seminars.

For information about a financial services career visit www. massmutualcareers. com

Positions are available by calling:
Wienken & Associates
Matthew Dobbie
Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
100 Corporate Center Dr
(717) 760-5391

Securities, investment advisory and financial planning services offered through qualified Registered Representatives of MML Investors Services, Inc., member SIPC. Supervisory Office: 100 Corporate Center Dr., # 201, Camp Hill, PA 17011, (717) 763-7365

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Wrangler Hero® Unveils New “Five Star Premium Denim” Collection Sets the Denim Standard for Value

Wrangler Hero® Unveils New “Five Star Premium Denim” Collection Sets the Denim Standard for Value

Wrangler Hero® gives consumers more bang for their buck with the new Five Star Premium Denim Collection by upgrading the fabric, finish and fit without raising the price. The new product group is in keeping with their goal to provide consumers with high quality merchandise at affordable price points.

(PRWEB) March 23, 2002

PRODUCT: Wrangler Hero® “Five Star Premium Denim” collection

SIGNIFICANCE: The leading brand for Men and Boys, Wrangler Hero® has found yet another way to give consumers added value. The “Five Star Premium Denim” product group offers consumers improved fabric, finishes and fit without raising the price. The new collection is part of the brand’s continuing effort to provide consumers and mass market retailers excellent merchandise at an economically-friendly price.

DESCRIPTION: In creating the new “Five Star Premium Denim” collection, the Wrangler Hero® brand updated their Relaxed Fit jean’s most popular stonewash finishes and fabrics. Aptly called “Five Star Premium Denim,” the collection offers upgraded denim, an improved fit and comes in three market-right finishes: Worn-In, Vintage and Midnight.

SUPPORT: National TV, print and radio advertisements and online banner ads support the new “Five Star Premium Denim” group of products. Product-focused communications emphasize “Five Star Premium Denim” benefits and focus on driving traffic to retailers. In-store, new packaging includes a redesigned back pocket ticket highlighting “Five Star Premium Denim” and a supplemental wrap-around sticker that provides product information within a folded product presentation. Also, high-impact POP displays call attention to the “new item” at retail.

AVAILABLE: Mass market retailers nationwide

INFORMATION: To arrange an interview or for image requests, please contact Christina Worthington at 919.832.6300 ext. 20 or via email at cworthington@rfrench. com.

About VF Jeanswear

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) is the world's largest apparel company and a leader in jeanswear, intimate apparel, knitwear, playwear, workwear and daypacks. Its principal brands include Leeâ, Wranglerâ, Ridersâ, Rustlerâ, Vanity Fairâ, Vassaretteâ, Bestformâ, Lily of Franceâ, Lee Sportâ, Healthtexâ, JanSportâ, Eastpakâ, Red Kapâ and The North Faceâ. VF Corporation's press releases, annual report and other information can be accessed through the Company's home page, http://www. vfc. com/ (http://www. vfc. com/).

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Couples Married 50+ Years Reveal Secrets To Holiday Marriage Survival

Couples Married 50+ Years Reveal Secrets To Holiday Marriage Survival

In tradition with holiday trends, celebrity divorces are spiking and psychoanalytical types are dishing out advice. Espousing "experience" over "analysis," couples married 50 years or long, the "real-life" relationship experts possess true wisdom of the season.

Longwood, FL (PRWEB) December 14, 2005

As is customary this time of year, a parade of high-profile celebrity divorces is well underway, and mental health professionals are taking their cue to issue laundry lists of advice for the holiday season. However, having endured decades of family feasts, shopping marathons, home decorating and undecorating, and party roulette, couples married 50 years or longer -- "real-life" relationship experts -- hold the "real-life" formula for marital bliss. Author Sheryl Kurland, who interviewed 75 couples married 50+ years in "Everlasting Matrimony: Pearls Of Wisdom From Couples Married 50 Years Or More," reveals the secrets to holiday marriage survival from the voices of experience:

12 Tips For Holiday Marriage Survival

(Source: Couples Married 50+ Years)

1. Never discuss sensitive subjects when you’re hungry.

2. Make a list of what not to talk about at family gatherings.

Examples:

--Never use the word “older,” as in “Aunt Mary is ‘older’ than Aunt Susan” or “For an ‘older’ man, Uncle Harold has a lot of hair.”

--Don’t talk politics, religion, baseball or football, especially what teams are playing each other in Bowl games.

3. At family dinners, if you’ve lost weight recently, don’t mention it. In fact, wear baggy clothes to make yourself inconspicuous.

4. Never roll your eyes or shush someone’s annoying, bratty child running around or whining.

5. Take a vacation, i. e., go on a cruise, stay at a bed & breakfast. (If some relatives are insulted by your plan, they’re probably the same ones that made you miserable!)

6. Consolidate tasks. Example: Take a nap together. This allows you to accomplish two goals at once: 1) Devote time solely to each other, and 2) Prevent exhaustion.

7. Make dreaded tasks more enjoyable. Example: Chat on the phone with someone you'll miss seeing over the holidays (refer to #5) while wrapping presents or addressing holiday cards.

8. Celebrate somebody else’s holiday. Forego the lavish, overindulgent holiday feast and, instead, volunteer at a church, food bank or homeless shelter to help the less fortunate.

9. If an issue arises, decide how big a deal it really is to the two of you – not Aunt Emma or Uncle Fester. (And, in the heat of battle, seize fire.)

10. Weather turbulence with laughter.

11. Forget the Norman Rockwell ideal. The pie crust won’t be perfect. Scale down your expectations, and focus on what’s right rather than what’s wrong.

12. Keep a good book handy.

(Sheryl P. Kurland © December 2005)

In "Everlasting Matrimony," a coffee-table book, Ms. Kurland interviewed 75 couples married 50 years or longer to discover "What really keeps a marriage ticking?"; over 4,000 years of marriage are represented in the book. Husbands and wives were interviewed separately. The couples reside across the U. S., and represent a sprinkling of America," from different faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds. In the 160-page, hard-cover volume, they share uncensored, unedited advice and insight on every aspect of relationships, ranging from communication, sex and money to children, religion, hardships and much more. Along with their prose, the couples are pictured in “early” and “today” photographs.

An award-winning freelance writer and marketing consultant, Ms. Kurland earned a B. A. degree in Communications from the University of Georgia. She has written for companies and organizations in a variety of industries, and her works have been published by numerous magazines and newspapers.

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Care2Learn Continues to Grow E-learning Solutions with Enhanced Healthcare Library

Care2Learn Continues to Grow E-learning Solutions with Enhanced Healthcare Library

Care2Learn, a national provider of online training and continuing education for healthcare professionals, finds that the development of continuing education courses and in-services is key to their market niche. E-learning solutions increase the functionality of educating, training, testing, reporting and tracking employees' success. And to quote a phrase within the E-learning industry, "Content is King."

(PRWEB) July 16, 2005

Bradenton, Florida–Care2Learn, a national provider of online training and continuing education for healthcare professionals, continues to Grow E-learning Solutions with Enhanced Healthcare Library. In so doing, it has also found that the development of continuing education courses and in-services is vital to their market niche.

E-learning solutions increase the functionality of educating, training, testing, reporting and tracking employees' success. And to quote a phrase within the E-learning industry, "Content is King."

"Even our largest clients, employers with 5,000 employees or more, find that outsourcing of content development is needed to meet the demands of their healthcare educational systems," says Jeanne Christian COO and partner of Care2Learn."Many post-acute care companies request new courses from us versus development in-house. As reimbursement challenges occur, these companies do not have the time or the expertise to produce engaging, effective, online content for learning management systems technology."

Care2Learn's course library has grown within mandated areas such as HIPAA, Infection Control, and computer software training. Other subject matter includes clinical courses such as Neuropathic Ulcers, Hand Evaluation and Incontinence. Obesity and Nutrition training are vital topics in any healthcare setting today. Rapid changes to training and education on Alzheimer's disease, requires the busy healthcare professional to turn to E-learning solutions for the latest updates. Also, a recent series on Spinal Management has been very popular in the healthcare world.

"We listen to our clients around the country, many of whom are operating ever-changing businesses in states requiring more continuing education. Many states are increasing mandatory education for relicensure, which means that therapists, nurses, dietitians and administrators everywhere must keep up with new reimbursement methods and clinical protocols", says Edie Deane, CAO and partner of Care2Learn. "When appropriate, we believe that offering contact hours to these individuals is crucial. E-learning is a fast-growing resource for the health care professional, which has become evident in our own growth at Care2Learn."

Care2Learn's client base has tripled as a result of expansion into home health, assisted living, and the rehabilitation staffing industry. This expansion places Care2Learn in the position of quickly learning about the post-acute care educational needs of employees.

"Effective online management and leadership training is often requested due to turnover in front-line staff, requiring mentoring programs to enhance their syllabus," says Christian. "E-learning courses assist in this plan very well. Finding the time to develop coursework materials internally can be quite challenging. Using Care2Learn's library and authors can save time and cost."

About Care2Learn of Bradenton, Florida:

Founded in 2000 by professionals from the long-term care rehabilitation industry, Care2Learn provides learning management systems and content for over 60,000 healthcare professionals with engaging, affordable, easy-to-use online continuing education. It has accredited over 1,600 courses and 38 in-services for 16 healthcare disciplines, with more planned this year in 2005. Care2Learn serves healthcare professionals and their employers worldwide. For further information, visit www. Care2Learn. com or contact Vikki Dibble at 404-550-2979.

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The National Geographic Society /Ashoka Nominate The 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project, Sea Excursions Selected as 'Changemaker' in Tourism

The National Geographic Society /Ashoka Nominate The 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project, Sea Excursions Selected as 'Changemaker' in Tourism

The National Geographic Society/Ashoka have nominated Sea Excursion's 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project to particpate in its worldwide Geotourism Challenge.

Marco Island, FL (PRWEB) May 6, 2008

The National Geographic Society, in association with its partner, Ashoka, nominated 456 organizations from 82 countries around the world to compete in its Geotourism Challenge, 55 of which were from the United States. The 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project is one of two nominees located in Florida and the only nominee from South Florida.

Launched on February 1st 2006, the 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project engages visitors and residents in daily hands-on structured encounters with wild dolphins resulting in valuable research shared with resource managers and organizations. Underwritten by Sea Excursions Inc., over 170 dolphins have been photo-identified, named by passengers and cataloged. While focused on dolphins, the twice daily expeditions on the Dolphin Explorer offer a well-rounded eco-tour experience led by a Master Naturalist. The Hilton Grand Vacation Resorts is a proud sponsor of the Project.

The Geotourism Challenge was launched to identify people and organizations that are innovative changemakers in geotourism, defined as sustaining and enhancing the geographical character of a destination...and raising the level of excellence in traveler experience. The spirit of the Challenge is to exchange ideas and information and to explore the possibilities of extending innovations to other areas of the globe.

A group of finalists will be selected in early summer and invited to join The National Geographic Society and Ashoka at their Changemaker's Change Summit in Fall 2008.

"It's very humbling, particularly after reading about the other nominees", said Chris Desmond, Founder and Director of the Project. "I think it speaks well of the qualities of all of us involved in tourism activities here in Southwest Florida. We are honored to be part of the global movement to create social change through the tourism sector."

The National Geographic Society, located in Washington D. C., is the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge", the Society works to inspire more than 300 million people each month to care about the planet. Ashoka, also located in Washington D. C., is the global association of leading entrepreneurs focused on civic engagement, economic development, the environment, health, human rights, learning and education.

Rocky Beaudry, owner/operator of Sea Excurisions Inc., said" I couldn't pass on the opportunity to underwrite the Project. It's essential for all of us who live and visit this paradise to understand and contribute to its sustainability." Sea Excursions Inc. is the largest provider of water related activities and services to visitors, residents and hotels in Southwest Florida.

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Natural Diabetes Option Now at Pharmacy Chains

Natural Diabetes Option Now at Pharmacy Chains

(PRWEB) November 7, 1999

A leading cause of blindness and the seventh leading cause of death, diabetes strikes nearly 6% of the US population, often leading to amputation, kidney, heart and nerve disease. People with diabetes either do not produce or utilize insulin properly, leading to hyperglycemia, or high glucose levels. Over time, excess glucose in the blood damages essential organs. Insulin, a hormone produced by pancreas, enables glucose to enter the cells, providing them with energy. Causes are unknown however genetics, obesity and lack of exercise are all considered contributors to diabetes.

Oral prescription medication and insulin injections are most commonly used to treat the disease. Until recently, little attention has been paid in the US to herbal therapies to help control blood glucose in diabetes. Beta Fast GXR, an extended release, standardized herbal formulation, allows those with diabetes to supplement drug or insulin therapies with a safe, effective, natural treatment, clinically shown to promote healthy blood glucose levels.

Gymnema Sylvestre or GS, the active ingredient in Beta Fast, was first mentioned as a treatment for high blood sugars in the ancient Hindu texts of Ayurveda, a traditional healing system practiced in India employing counseling, diet, yoga, meditation, massage, and herbs.

Beta Fast works in three distinct ways:

1. Beta Fast's active ingredient (GS) promotes balanced blood sugar levels by reducing intestinal blood glucose absorption.*

2. GS improves endogenous insulin production via enhanced pancreatic function.* Lab results demonstrate the herb's ability to rejuvenate the insulin producing, pancreatic Beta cell.

3. Contact of Beta Fast tablets with the tongue temporarily eliminates the ability to recognize sweets, helping curb sweetness cravings.

Beta Fast is sold in 60 and 180 count bottles for approximately $20 per month's supply (60 count) at all major chains include Longs Drug, Albertson's, King Soopers, Kroger Pharmacies, QFC, Med-X Pharmacies, Medic Drug, Fred's, Leader, Keystone and Medicine Chest Pharmacies. All major U. S. drug wholesalers stock the brand.

Source: Informulab Naturals / DG Marketing

Contact: David Goldberg, President 402-384-9952, email info@informulab. com.

Toll free 888-321-8522. Informulab web site:

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

P+W Software Partners with WorldView Ltd. for Integrated Document Management Capabilities

P+W Software Partners with WorldView Ltd. for Integrated Document Management Capabilities

Professional Administrators able to take a giant step towards eliminating much of the paper inherent in claims administration process.

Omaha, NE (PRWEB) November 2, 2005

WorldView Ltd., an internet-based, electronic document management software and service provider, announced today that they have partnered with P+W Software, the leading provider of Flexible Benefits Administration systems for professional administrators and corporate plan sponsors. P+W Software is the developer of POWERPLUS NT – the country’s number one system for administering Flexible Spending Accounts, including FSAs, HRAs, HSAs and TRAs. As a result of this partnership, POWERPLUS NT users will drastically reduce their reliance on paper documents such as claims substantiation while streamlining their filing processes for increased accuracy, time savings and better use of manpower resources. Access to stored documents hosted by WorldView will be possible with a single click of a button from within the POWERPLUS NT application.

According to Bud Bockoven, director of sales and marketing of P+W Software, “Combining the strengths of WorldView’s state of the art document management system with P+W’s FSA, HRA, HSA and debit card processes is an ideal package solution for TPAs and health plan administrators who want to cut the clutter and elevate their productivity and customer service capabilities.”

WorldView Ltd. provides secure, hosted and in-house document management solutions for electronic claims substantiation storage and retrieval. Benefits of WorldView’s document management services include: electronic management of time sensitive data, improved customer service, secure document storage and retrieval, and audit trail reporting. In addition, WorldView’s document management services also aid in contingency planning and HIPAA compliance requirements.

“I’m excited P+W has joined forces with us,” says Tom Hassenstab, WorldView president. “P+W Software is a leader in the benefits administration software arena and it says a lot about the commitment they have to their clients by recognizing the value that document management delivers.” Hassenstab added, “With the enterprise content management functionality offered in the WorldView System it is a perfect fit for the paper-intensive, manual processes often encountered in the benefits industry.”

ABOUT WORLDVIEW, LTD.:

WorldView is an internet-based document management software and service provider specializing in customized solutions for increased office productivity. WorldView offers secure, hosted and in-house enterprise solutions that enable organizations to store, manage and share vital information between employees, vendors, partners and customers. Each month, millions of documents are stored by thousands of business professionals across North America using WorldView’s document management service. For more information, visit http://www. worldviewltd. com (http://www. worldviewltd. com).

ABOUT P+W SOFTWARE, INC.:

Westlake Village, Calif.-based P+W Software serves the benefits community with superior software for administering flexible benefits plans. Since it was founded in 1984, P+W has delivered and supported more software for large and small corporate benefits staffs, third-party administrators, and consultants than any other company in its category. For more information, call (818) 707-7690 or visit http://www. pwsoftware. com (http://www. pwsoftware. com).

PRESS RELEASE CONTACTS:

Jay Buroker

WorldView Ltd

402.330.0210

F. M. (Bud) Bockoven, CFCI

P+W Software, Inc.

818.707.7690

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Gift of Travel: Over 5000 Travel Experiences with City Discovery Gift Certificate

Gift of Travel: Over 5000 Travel Experiences with City Discovery Gift Certificate

The City Discovery Gift Certificate eliminates the guesswork in gift-giving, making it the perfect gift for the holidays and all year round. Loved ones can dare to do something different by selecting from a wide range of travel experiences on City Discovery.

Paris, Rome, Athens, Manila, Toledo, OH, USA (PRWEB) December 10, 2009

Having a hard time looking for the perfect holiday gift? Well, ‘tis the season to be merry, and City Discovery. com, a website that specializes in bookings for sightseeing tours, travel experiences, and ground transportation worldwide, has the perfect solution to all gift-giving woes – the City Discovery Gift Certificate (http://www. city-discovery. com/gift_certificate. php).

Not only does it eliminate the guesswork in gift-giving, it also allows recipients to customize trips according to their own idea of a dream vacation. A gift certificate can be redeemed during the holidays and year round to book a vast range of activities, from sightseeing tours to cruises, photo tours, cooking lessons, spa experiences, shopping trips, and cabaret entertainment.

Gift certificates are valid for a year from date of purchase, giving plenty of time and opportunity for recipients to choose what they want to do or where to go from among all the available options on City-Discovery. com. As all tours and attractions have been strictly screened for quality and service, travelers using the City Discovery Gift Certificate are guaranteed big value for money on any travel experience.

For an overview of the choices available, experts from the site have put together this list.

Dare loved ones to do something different (http://www. city-discovery. com/category/something_different) this year. City Discovery features a number of out-of-the-ordinary activities for adventurous travelers like Elephant Riding and Bamboo Rafting in the jungles outside Chiang Mai, Swimming with Dolphins in Los Cabos, and solving the Northern Lights Mystery in Reykjavik. For holidaymakers with a taste for aerial sightseeing, helicopters tours in New York City and over the Grand Canyon in Phoenix; balloon rides over the architectural masterpieces in France, mountain landscape of Switzerland, and ancient ruins of Luxor; and skydiving in Prague and Bogota will surely deliver some unforgettable memories as well.

Urban adventurers also have the benefit of a wide selection of sightseeing activities (http://www. city-discovery. com) in top cities, including Athens, Florence, London, Milan, Paris, Rome, Shanghai, and Singapore. In Paris, touring in style in the iconic French car, the Citroën 2CV, is a very popular option. One such activity on City Discovery is the 2CV Convertible Eternal Magic Tours of Paris, where tour participants are chauffeured by knowledgeable and friendly guides through the heart of Paris, inviting a view of the city in a refreshing new light. While photo tours, such as Paris thru the Lens – City of Lights, offer a more specialized coverage of a city’s attractions, they offer photography enthusiasts as well as professional photographers the chance to capture interesting details about the city and improve photography techniques.

Hop on hop off bus tours, segway and walking tours, and bike tours round up the city sightseeing experiences available on the site.

Meanwhile, a trip to the City of Lights will not be complete without going on a Dinner Dance and Show at Moulin Rouge. Participants are treated to an unforgettable evening, complete with a delicious dinner and amazing show – the famous French Cancan and a spellbinding performance of Feerie. This tour and other nightlife activities featuring shows, cabarets and concerts (http://www. city-discovery. com/category/Shows-_Cabarets_and_Concerts/1) are major bestsellers on City Discovery. Travelers find them ideal for capping off a day of sightseeing, especially as they are sometimes combined with dinner cruises.

But for a truly relaxing experience, travelers can book cruises that are not packaged with shows or sightseeing activities on land. Samples of these activities include the Traditional Dinner Cruise in Amsterdam, featuring a 4 - course gourmet dinner aboard a luxury glass-dome motor launch; Dhow Cruise with Dinner through the modern and traditional sights and sounds of Dubai Creek; Danube Bend Tour, departing from Budapest and featuring three scenic towns along the famous river; and a one-day cruise to the fascinating Greek islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra.

Stepping up the pampering experience, City Discovery also hosts a lineup of spa tours that lets travelers simply indulge their senses. Bestsellers include soaking in the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa situated in the middle of a large lava field in Iceland; and the Health and Relaxation experience in the mineral-rich Dead Sea.

Finally, City Discovery’s selection of food, wine, and gastronomic activities (http://www. city-discovery. com/category/food-_wine_and_gastronomy/1) cater to travelers with a stronger interest in pursuing unique and memorable eating and drinking experiences. Activities like Wanna be Italiano Cooking Class and Wine and Cheese Tasting in Florence can give fascinating insights into the relationship between a city’s cuisine, culture and history.

Why the City Discovery Gift Certificate Makes the Perfect Gift for the Holidays (and all year round)

Gift of Travel, Gift of Choice - With over 5,000 travel activities in 300 destinations across the globe to choose from, recipients have plenty of options. Flexibility and versatility characterize their decision on how, when, and where to use it.

Zero guesswork – Stumped for ideas? The City Discovery Gift Certificate is a perfect solution to the holiday gift-giving dilemma. Just fill out the form, choose the currency and a denomination between 25 and 500, and it’s done. Recipients can choose their dream vacations themselves.

Holiday Rush-proof - Beat the holiday rush and avoid the crowds. With this gift option, there is no need to look for a parking space and wait in long lines while lugging heavy shopping bags in crowded stores. This convenience is especially useful when deciding a gift at the last minute.

Eco-friendly - With no wrapping paper, ribbons, tape and boxes to waste, the City Discovery Gift Certificate can be sent electronically, making it as eco-friendly a gift as possible.

Priceless Travel Memories – From planning to going on that perfect vacation, travelers accumulate a collection of priceless memories. Even the pickiest friends and relatives can enjoy this simple yet meaningful gift.

About City Discovery

City Discovery is a leading provider of sightseeing tours, travel experiences and ground transportation worldwide. With over 5,000 carefully selected travel activities in 300 destinations and user-friendly features such as traveler reviews, wishbox, suggested itineraries and gift certificates, City Discovery sells directly to consumers through City-Discovery. com and a network of over 7,000 travel agencies and affiliates. City Discovery is available in 12 languages and has offices in USA, France, Italy, Greece and the Philippines.

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OCI Analytic Uncovers Duplicate Payment in Over 4% of Workers' Comp Claims

OCI Analytic Uncovers Duplicate Payment in Over 4% of Workers' Comp Claims

An analytic study by OCI found that over 4% of all workers’ comp claims have a duplicate bill sent to a group health plan.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) July 2, 2009 -–

An analytic study by OCI found that over 4% of all workers’ comp claims have a duplicate bill sent to a group health plan. OCI conducted the analyses on a large employer from their proprietary Reference Database on duplicate workers’ compensation and healthcare payments. The purpose of the study was to determine how frequently and how much greater costs occur if and when providers are billing both workers’ comp and healthcare for the same services, patient or claimant.

The results of the study were presented at a recent meeting of the Fraud Assessment Commission, under the California Department of Insurance Fraud Program. The study found the following:
4.2% of ALL workers’ comp claims have a duplicate healthcare claim Over half of the duplicate claims filed received payment The employer paid over $1.2 million dollars in duplicate payments One-third of the duplicate claims filed were paid more than what was billed The employer paid over $100,000 in overpayments on duplicate claims

“There is an occurrence of duplicate billing on the exact same workers’ comp claim, same date of service, same ICD-9, same billing codes, same provider also billing to group health,” says Archie Anderson, President of OCI. “This was an aged claim analysis, meaning all the payments have been made. This particular employer was not even aware.”

The cause of duplication cannot be determined from the data, however the claim set is easily identified for follow up. To prevent duplicate claims, an employer or organization must commit to integrating its workers’ comp and healthcare billing and claims data to identify where the duplicate billing and payments occur.

OCI’s Information Management Solutions provides the data integration necessary to complete this analytic study for any organization or company. In addition, OCI also provides ongoing tracking and detection capability, which allows employers to stop duplicate payments before they are paid or recover overpayments sooner.

OCI’s Workers’ Compensation & Healthcare Duplicate Payments Analysis has been featured in greater detail by Workers’ Comp Executive and Workers’ Comp Central. For more information or to view these articles, please visit www. oci. com.

About OCI - OCI is an information management solutions provider that helps companies make better-informed decisions about their risk management and employee benefit programs.

OCI has designed and delivered integrated health and productivity solutions to Fortune 1000 companies since 1984. Using secure web-based applications, a flexible, client-centric approach and deep industry experience, our solutions transform data into information and knowledge, giving our customers the power to increase administrative efficiency, reduce expenditures and improve productivity. www. oci. com

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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A Call For Endurance: Fighting AIDS One Mile at a Time

A Call For Endurance: Fighting AIDS One Mile at a Time

A young New Yorker is taking on the NYC marathon to raise awareness and funds for the Society for Women and AIDS in Africa (SWAA).

(PRWEB) October 13, 2004

Every November, thousands of people gather in New York City to partake in one of the most grueling (self-inflicted) physical undertakings known to mankind: the marathon. Each runner has his or her own personal story: some are running the race against all odds; others have been tackling adversity their entire lives. But no matter what the circumstances, each story is almost always inspirational.

For one native New Yorker running the marathon next month, her personal story is not all that compelling. An ordinary young woman of good health, modest means and a predilection to run, her greatest challenge is to find enough time to train while maintaining a small business.

Her personal challenge is not important. In fact letÂ’s just call her Madame X. The story here is not about her, but her motivating factor to finish the race on November 7th: Madame X is running the marathon to raise awareness and funds for the Society for Women and AIDS in Africa (SWAA).

In 1988, several key African women leaders met at the 4th International AIDS Conference in Stockholm, Sweden and accurately predicted that HIV/AIDS would most severely impact women on their continent. It was at that moment that the seeds for the creation of SWAA were planted.

Today SWAA is the only pan-African AIDS organization working with and for women and their families based on locally determined needs and priorities. SWAA mobilizes communities by strengthening capacity to prevent, control and mitigate the impact of the epidemic. Today, SWAA is a network of thirty-nine grassroots country offices.

However difficult the 26 mile trek is going be for Madame X, nothing could compare to the struggle millions of women face every day in numerous countries across Africa. An estimated 14 million children are living today who have lost one or both parents due to AIDS. Elderly grandmothers are without funds or support to look after these orphaned grandchildren. Even those women who, against all odds, are living with the disease are unable to access anti-retrovirals (ARVs) and other necessary health care in order to both better and prolong their lives.

SWAA activities at the national and international levels respond to this call to action. Madame X hopes that you will join her in helping SWAA in their efforts to eradicate AIDS, one mile at a time.

Actor, Comedian and Author Michael Colyar set to join the 2010 Los Angeles Black Book Expo

Actor, Comedian and Author Michael Colyar set to join the 2010 Los Angeles Black Book Expo

The sixth annual Los Angeles Black Book Expo hosts a fun day of activity with authors, panel discussions, spoken word, workshops, children's activities, contests and more!

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 28, 2010

After great success in movies, standup comedy and lending his voice as a cast member of Disney's, The Princess and the Frog, Michael Colyar will be demanding attention in another industry now. With two books set to come out and take the literary world by storm, Michael will lend his voice and verses to the 2010 Los Angeles Black Book Expo. It is confirmed that Michael Colyar will join this event set to take place at the Sheraton Gateway LAX Hotel on Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. With Michael Colyar added to the 2010 roster of events along with other famed and bestselling authors it is sure to be an event that should not be missed.

The annual literary celebration is comprised of panel discussions, workshops, seminars and much more. In 2010, the Board of Directors has made it a goal to make this one of the most memorable events of the Los Angeles Community. This year's expo will feature lively panel discussions and workshops with topics such as publishing, urban lit, health, relationships, cultural issues, spirituality, creative writing and marketing tips for aspiring authors. Poetry, open mics and children's programs will also be included throughout the day.

Featured guests scheduled to appear are keynote speakers are legal expert and author Areva Martin (The Everyday Advocate) who has appeared on The Dr. Phil Show, as well as national stints on Fox News, NPR, and Court TV Radio Television, and Dr. Richard Williams, the recipient of the 2002 Educator, Author, Lecture Award' from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Greater Rochester Commission and the author of They Stole It But You Must Return It and is has been featured on shows such as Oprah and the Black Entertainment Network, Morton Downey Show, and the Oprah Winfrey Show television program. Other guests include New York Times Bestselling author Mary Monroe signing copies of her latest novel, God Ain't Through Yet; Jacqueline Luckett, reading from her novel Searching For Tina Turner, Shay Olivarria, speaker and author of Money Matters Money Matters: The Get It Done in 1 Minute Workbook and 10 Things College Students Must Know About Money, and many more.

For more information please visit http://www. labbx. com (http://www. labbx. com)
Potential sponsors are encouraged to contact the Expo at (323) 718-5678 or info (at) labbx (dot) com.

Contact: Charles Chatmon
Phone: 323-718-5678
Email: info (at) labbx (dot) com

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Talking to Kids about Tough Topics: Leading Parenting Expert Shares Advice on How to Talk To Your Children about the Hurricane

Talking to Kids about Tough Topics: Leading Parenting Expert Shares Advice on How to Talk To Your Children about the Hurricane

Leading Parenting Expert Michael Popkin provides tips for how parents can answer tough questions, whether children should be sheltered from difficult news, and whether your child should be allowed to watch the news.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) September 6, 2005

As each day unfolds, the news from New Orleans and the Gulf Coast seems to get more and more grim. As adults, we are all too familiar with unanswered questions about unspeakable tragedies in uncertain times: why? what if? But for many, the toughest questions come from children. Should you talk to your child about this tragedy or should you try to shelter them?

Leading parenting expert Dr. Michael Popkin says that it is imperative that parents do begin a dialogue with their children when a tragedy occurs. According to Dr. Popkin, “All too often, young children sometimes believe that mysterious events like tornadoes and hurricanes are punishments for having been bad. It is imperative that parents gently correct them and explain that nature – or God, if you prefer – has a way of operating that we do not always understand.”

Dr. Popkin adds that the most important thing is to talk to your children and try, no matter how difficult, to answer their questions. “Particularly in times of tragedy, it is important that you reassure your children as much as possible that we have the strength and ability to protect them from harm. Keeping as normal a routine as possible is also important. Focus on the positives – acts of heroism, patriotism, and leadership – that come out of these situations. These can provide lessons that are invaluable. Take time to talk with your kids about values and courage.”

Dr. Popkin also suggests that parents form a type of informal support group with other parents. Talk to other parents about their fears, concerns and how to establish reasonable rules.

Should your children be allowed to watch the news? According to Dr. Popkin, "Because young children are particularly sensitive to images, try to avoid letting kids under the age of six see media reports of violent tragedies like the twin tower collapse on 9/11 or Hurricane Katrina. If they do see something, be sure to talk with them about what happened in language that lets them know that they are safe and that people are being helped. With older children, it is positive for them to watch and discuss what happened. It gives you a chance to strengthen your own values in them." One guideline Dr. Popkin offers is to be aware of what your child is watching. Keep computers, televisions and other media in a public part of the house so you can see what your child is watching.

Finally, Dr. Popkin also suggests that parents talk to children about safety, not just in times of crisis, and be aware of how cautious their children naturally are: “Some kids have a natural cautiousness about them, while others blindly rush in where angels fear to tread. Watch for your child’s tendencies, knowing that with more adventurous children, you will have to do more talking and be eternally vigilant. However, even with cautious children, they do not have the experience to known where danger may be lurking or how to handle it once confronted. The challenge is to teach your children to be reasonably cautious without scaring them into an unhealthy fear of people or new places.”

Dr. Michael Popkin has appeared on over 200 television shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show, Montel Williams, and as a regular parenting expert on CNN. Dr. Popkin is best known as a pioneer in the field of video-based parent education. With the introduction of the Active Parenting Discussion Program in 1983, Dr. Popkin became an innovator in parent education. Since then he has authored and produced over thirty books and videos, such as Active Parenting Now and Active Parenting of Teens that have been used around the world to teach millions of parents how to raise happy and successful children. Dr. PopkinÂ’s most recent book, Doc PopÂ’s 52 Weeks of Active Parenting, is a 2005 release

Dr. Michael Popkin is available for interview. To arrange an interview with Dr. Popkin, please contact Maryglenn McCombs by phone – (615) 297-9875.

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Ten Toe Tours Launches New Downloadable Audio Walking Tours for San Francisco

Ten Toe Tours Launches New Downloadable Audio Walking Tours for San Francisco

Ten Toe Tours launches self-guided downloadable audio walking tours for iPods and other audio players. Four new tours released for some of San Francisco's most popular neighborhoods.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 22, 2005

Ten Toe Tours, the leading provider of downloadable audio travel guides, today announced four new tours in San Francisco’s historic neighborhoods. The new tours include, The Summer of Love – a tour of the Haight-Ashbury district; The Beatniks in North Beach - a tour of the Beat culture; Chinatown; and Golden Gate Park. These tours highlight the continued efforts of Ten Toe Tours to enable both local residents and independent travelers to experience the world on their own without being tethered to tour groups and guidebooks.

“A lot of San Francisco residents have never had the chance to really explore and learn about the history of some of the great neighborhoods in the City,” said Jason Stoughton, President of Ten Toe Tours. “With one of our new self-guided MP3 audio tours, they can get out and see where Janis Joplin lived, where Allen Ginsburg wrote Howl, walk historic alleys in Chinatown, and discover what all of those funky statues in Golden Gate Park are all about.”

Like all of Ten Toe Tours audio travel guides, the San Francisco walking tours were developed by local affiliates well-versed in the specific tour topic and each includes historical references, interesting stories, and little known facts. The Ten Toe Tour publishing platform provides a means for local tour guides, topic-specific experts, and historians to publish and distribute their knowledge to millions of people around the world.

“What better way to get out and see the sights than by having a local guide explaining them to you, without actually having be a part of an organized group? September and October are traditionally the nicest weather months in San Francisco. Residents are looking for things to do in the City and these tours provide a unique and healthy way to get out and explore,” added Stoughton.

Each audio walking tour lasts between 1.5 to 3 hours and includes a professionally written and produced MP3 tour and accompanying map. Tours can be downloaded onto iPods or other MP3 players.

For more information, or to download an MP3 audio walking tour, logon to www. tentoetours. com.

About Ten Toe Tours

Ten Toe Tours provides a platform for publishing and distributing audio travel guides around the world. By working with a worldwide network of affiliates, Ten Toe Tours relies on the knowledge of those that know their specific areas the best. Ten Toe Tours current tours include walking, biking, and topic-specific tours. Ten Toe Tours is based in San Francisco, CA.

Contact:

Julie Campbell

Ten Toe Tours

415-722-1107

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Idea Factory: Events Education Expo Transforms the Industry in 96 hours

Idea Factory: Events Education Expo Transforms the Industry in 96 hours

The events and meetings industries' premier trade show is coming to the Denver Convention Center Aug. 20-23. There, the top suppliers and service companies will gather to demonstrate their abilities to about 3,000 attending event and meeting planners.

Denver, Colo. (PRWEB) June 12, 2006

Event Solutions magazine will hold its annual Idea Factory: Events, Education, Expo in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center August 20-23, 2006. As the state-of-the-art conference for meeting and event professionals, The Idea Factory focuses on showcasing the latest products, events and trends in the event industry. Busy event professionals are invited to transform their roles in the event industry in 96 hours as delegates take part in 60 seminars and workshops, trade show exhibits and spectacular events over the course of four days. In partnership with catersource Magazine, The Idea Factory creates an innovative atmosphere where the event industry gathers to experience a creative and strategic environment. Planners, producers, caterers, suppliers and designers learn, share, experience and connect in ways that expand their businesses and opportunities for event excellence. The headquarters hotel is the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center.

This year OPEN from American Express is the principal sponsor of The Idea Factory; OPEN, the small-business team from American Express, will be on hand throughout the four-day conference to offer its users innovative financial tools for event management. Additional programs offer cardholders advantages on basic business services such as shipping, telephone plans and printing services, and major business costs such as health plans, payroll processing and e-mail marketing services.

The event-industry conference includes dynamic speakers and informative, cutting-edge educational seminars; outrageous, heart-stopping events and networking opportunities; a trade show floor teeming with dozens of “first-look” opportunities for exciting new products and services; plus rousing featured speakers to inspire participants.

The all-inclusive registration package of $499 includes access to the trade show floor; all the education seminars; the featured speakers presentations; and the evening activities that include a welcome reception hosted by members of the Colorado Festival and Events Association, the Sneak Preview Party on the expo floor, catersource Magazine’s culinary event produced by the members of the International Caterers Association, and the Fabulous Showcase Event, Event Solutions’ signature event, which is to be held at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

To address the many needs of the industry, The Idea Factory also offers one-day registration packages for each day of the four-day conference, an education-only package, events-only package and a floor pass for the trade show only. Visit www. event-solutions. com to register to attend or exhibit.

About Event Publishing LLC

Event Publishing LLC publishes Event Solutions magazine monthly and produces The Idea Factory annually. It also operates a full-service website, provides professional certification education for the events industry, and compiles and publishes exclusive industry financial information. The trade magazine is read by more than 25,000 corporate, independent and association event planners and producers, as well as service providers for the event industry. The Idea Factory, now in its 10th year, is a four-day trade show attended by 2,500 event professionals. Held in a different U. S. city each year, the event offers educational seminars, evening programs and the premier events-industry expo, which allows suppliers to provide hands-on product and services displays to event and meeting planners. For further conference information, visit our website: www. event-solutions. com.

Contact:

Pat McCarrell, Publisher and Editor

480-831-5100 Ext. 17

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Check out the Sport and lifestyle of Bicycling at the Southern California Bicycle Expo

Check out the Sport and lifestyle of Bicycling at the Southern California Bicycle Expo

Southern California Bicycle Expo comes to the Los Angeles Convention Center April 2-4,2004. The nation's largest consumer bicycle show returns for it's 8th year to celebrate the sport and lifestyle of cycling.

(PRWEB) March 31, 2004

Celebrate the sport and lifestyle of bicycling at the eighth annual Southern California Bicycle Expo, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Friday through Sunday, April 2-4, 2004. A must-attend event—and the largest and most successful consumer bicycle show in the nation—the Expo features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest in bicycles and accessories, cycling fashions, and bicycle vacation destination resorts and tours, plus great deals at the Expo Marketplace.

Now, more than ever, the Southern California Bicycle Expo is an entertainment extravaganza!

•Ride the Expo’s unique indoor dirt test track, with over 400 tons of imported dirt—a true off-road experience to try out the latest in mountain bike and BMX technology.

•Receive a coupon with every paid admission for a free bicycle Spring Service Special ($30 value), which includes a drive train adjustment and bike check at participating Giant dealers and other select retailers.

•Check out the incredible bargains on bikes and cycling gear at the Expo Marketplace.

•Talk to industry experts and bike shop reps eager to demonstrate the newest bicycles and related technology.

•Watch the Giant BMX stunt show—full of high-flying, gravity-defying X-Games-style freestyle tricks.

•Participate in free mountain bike skills classes taught on the dirt test track by industry pro Mark Langton.

•See today’s best biketrials riders negotiate unbelievable obstacles.

•Register for hourly raffle drawings of amazing prizes including bicycles and cycling accessories.

•Take advantage of the free valet bike parking for those who ride to the show.

The Southern California Bicycle Expo also features two annual riding events. The fifth annual Wells Fargo Home Mortgage KidÂ’s Ride, April 3, will use a closed course on the Convention Center grounds and adjacent streets designed to maximize fun and safety for participants of all ages. The event is open to kids 12 and under, and is free to all participants. All finishers will receive a race number, a special medal and free entry into the Southern California Bicycle Expo.

Now in its seventh year, the 2004 Volvo City of Angels Fun Ride (April 4) once again will help “the city’s littlest angels” by donating the ride’s profits to help Childrens Hospital Los Angeles buy a bloodmobile. This year’s new spectacular 38+ mile route offers a tour of over 65 cultural, historic and scenic Los Angeles sights—celebrating the diversity that is Los Angeles by bringing people together in a fun and healthy way—by bike. Nearly 1,000 riders participated in last year’s event. All riders receive free admission to the Southern California Bicycle Expo.

Produced by Heumann Powered Productions, the Southern California Bicycle Expo is a celebration of the outdoor lifestyle that IS Southern California. The event expects to attract over 20,000 attendees and features over 200 exhibitors. For more information on the Expo, or to register for either the KidÂ’s Ride or Volvo City of Angels Fun Ride, check out www. bikeshow. com or e-mail at: info@bikeshow. com. Call 818-377-2006 for the pre-recorded public information hotline. Exhibitors, sponsors and general administration, call 818-597-0030. The Southern California Bicycle & Fitness Expo is sponsored by Volvo (the official vehicle of the Southern California Bicycle Expo), Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Trident White Cool Rush, Chiclets, Time Magazine, and Competitor Magazine.