Stephen Adele, CEO of iSatori Technologies, Overcomes Obstacles and Receives Prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year™ Recognition from Ernst & Young

Stephen Adele, CEO of iSatori Technologies, Overcomes Obstacles and Receives Prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year™ Recognition from Ernst & Young

Stephen Adele, CEO of iSatori Technologies, was recently nominated as a semi-finalist for this year's prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year™ award. When he first received the nomination, he believed it would be better to be recognized for his company's growth as he did last year. Instead, this year his company, iSatori Technologies, was nominated for its ability to overcome obstacles and continue to lay a foundation for its positive growth and unwavering company spirit.

Golden, CO (PRWEB) May 14, 2007

For some, being recognized for overcoming challenges might not seem like a compliment. Certainly, it's not the best way to gain recognition. Or is it? After all, isn't it through adversity that we grow and learn the most?

That's exactly how Stephen Adele, CEO of iSatori Technologies (http://www. isatoritech. com (http://www. isatoritech. com)), feels about his recent semi-finalist nomination for this year's prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year™ award. When he first received the nomination, he believed it would be better to be recognized for his company's growth as he did last year. Instead, this year his company, iSatori Technologies, was nominated for its ability to overcome obstacles and continue to lay a foundation for its positive growth and unwavering company spirit.

"Honestly, I wouldn't trade the lessons I've learned over the past year for anything," explains Adele. "I've watched my team grow in ways I never would have thought possible. And I'm extremely proud of all we've accomplished this past year, despite some rather challenging circumstances."

According to Ernst & Young, the "EOY" awards program was designed to recognize outstanding entrepreneurs on a regional, national, and global level who are building and leading dynamic and growing businesses. Thirty-five-year old Stephen Adele was selected as a semi-finalist and interviewed by a panel of independent judges, which included past winners, such as the founder of Celestial Seasonings teas, Mo Siegal, and the CEO of Orange Glo International, Joel Appel.

"I feel privileged to be among this elite group of CEO's and am deeply honored to be named as a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program," stated Stephen Adele. "Without question, our success would not have happened without our incredible team of passionate, driven employees at iSatori."

"We are extremely proud and deeply honored to receive this nomination," continues Adele. "As a company that holds true to its core values, it's really nice to be recognized by our peers. It goes to show you that a company that competes in an industry that's often tarnished can still 'do right' and 'do good' and come out on top. It's a great feeling and makes me even more proud of our employees and what the iSatori brand stands for."

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards are given to entrepreneurs who have demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. For more information about Ernst & Young and the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards celebration, visit http://www. ey. com/eoy (http://www. ey. com/eoy)

For more information on Stephen Adele or to receive his free monthly newsletter on building a better body and living a healthier lifestyle, please visit him at http://www. realsolutionsmag. com (http://www. realsolutionsmag. com)

About iSatori Technologies:
Based in Golden, Colorado, iSatori Technologies (http://www. isatoritech. com (http://www. isatoritech. com)) was founded in early 2002 by Stephen Adele to provide clinically tested nutritional products and is the only company dedicated to providing complete dietary and exercise solutions for building a better body and living a healthier, richer life. iSatori's life-enhancement and weight-loss supplements, such as Lean System 7, are available in over 31,000 retail stores nationwide, including GNC and online at drugstore. com, as well in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Italy. iSatori recently received the industry's NBJ Gold Award for Growth in Small Companies category.

About Stephen Adele:
At only 35 years old, Stephen Adele has been helping individuals from all walks of life create measurable results in their physiques and performance over the last 15 years and has rapidly become a respected authority. He has published several fitness related books, including The Lean System Success Plan; Maximum Growth, Vol. I & II; The 21-Day Ultimate Energy Plan; and he is the founder and CEO of the prestigious supplement manufacturer, iSatori, and is Editor-in-Chief for Real SOLUTIONS magazine.

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Healthcare Strategic Insight, LLC 2nd Annual Symposium - “Emerging Technology & Service Line Development in Orthopedics, Spine and Cardiovascular"

Healthcare Strategic Insight, LLC 2nd Annual Symposium - “Emerging Technology & Service Line Development in Orthopedics, Spine and Cardiovascular"

An educational offering for hospital executives, medical staff leadership and clinical management covering emerging technology and service line development in cardiovascular, spine and orthopedics.

(PRWEB) March 15, 2005

Healthcare Strategic Insight, LLC (HSI) announced today that the upcoming conference - “Emerging Technology & Service Line Development in Orthopedics, Spine and Cardiovascular” – will be held in Tampa, FL on April 28-29, 2005 at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina.

Healthcare Strategic Insight, LLC is a specialty-consulting firm that focuses on service line development, cost-effective integration of emerging technology and supply cost management of physician preference items. HSI works with healthcare organizations to strategically build their surgical services environment into a “service line of distinction.”

“This conference will provide attendees the opportunity to discuss new technology, how it impacts their organization and the strategic integration for their organization,” states Tim Polley, President of HSI. “Without clear strategies and alignment of clinical, operational and technology initiatives, prior to acquiring new technology or service line development, hospitals risk the chance of not accomplishing their objectives.”

Conference attendees should expect to hear consultants, vendors and medical staff share their experiences related to cardiovascular, orthopedics and spine service lines. The conference is intended for Chief Executives, Nursing leadership, Physicians, Clinical Staff and hospital service line management.

For additional information on the conference, go to http://www. hsinsight. com/news/ (http://www. hsinsight. com/news/) to download a brochure or contact our office via 630-705-5545.

About Healthcare Strategic Insight, LLC (HSI)

Healthcare Strategic Insight offers integrated technology, operational and clinical solutions designed to reduce cost, improve efficiencies and create service lines of distinction. Their goal is to partner with healthcare providers to identify areas of opportunity for improvement in surgical services, measure key customer satisfaction and implement strategic initiatives designed to make an impact on the organization.

For more information about Healthcare Strategic Insight, LLC (HSI), please contact the office at 630-705-5545 or via email info@hsinsight. com.

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IWave Software Acquires Buildwave Technologies

IWave Software Acquires Buildwave Technologies

Acquisition to add state-of-the-art analysis capability to iWave Automator

Frisco, TX (Vocus) August 4, 2009 –-

iWave Software, the fastest growing provider of IT process integration and automation software, today announced the purchase of Buildwave Technologies, Inc. (http://www. buildwave. com (http://www. buildwave. com)) Buildwave provides software and technology to help enterprise IT organizations identify, track, monitor and analyze data contained in IT Service Management (ITSM) event logs. iWave plans to incorporate Buildwave’s technology into iWave Automator, its enterprise-class IT process integration and automation platform (run book automation).

“By incorporating Buildwave technology into iWave Automator, we will be able to quickly provide our customers with a robust portal to monitor, manage, and analyze the health and availability of their iWave Automator implementations,” said Brent Rhymes, President of iWave Software. Rhymes continued, “Buildwave’s technology will also give our customers visibility into the information flowing between their various ITSM applications as well as performance and status information on their IT process automation workflows.”

As part of the acquisition, former Buildwave President and CEO Dr. Gerard Ibarra will join iWave as Vice President of Product Marketing. Gerard will oversee the integration of Buildwave technology into the iWave Automator product suite as well as provide Product Marketing support for iWave Integrator, iWave Transport Manager and the iWave Adapters.

“I am excited about the opportunity to join the fastest growing IT process integration and automation software company,” said Gerard Ibarra. “We believe the patent-pending technology we developed at Buildwave will provide iWave Automator users with a best-of-breed solution for monitoring and analyzing the effectiveness of their IT automation workflows and integrations.”

“iWave expects to have the first release of iWave Automator containing Buildwave technology ready for release in the next 60-90 days. The technology will be marketed under the product name iWave Monitoring Server.”

“The acquisition of Buildwave is a strategic move for iWave,” said Rhymes. “We not only expect their technology to have an immediate impact on our iWave Automator product, but we also see it as a base to launch entirely new products in 2010 and beyond.”

About iWave Software

IWave Software provides software and services that help enterprise organizations automate the support of their IT infrastructure and critical business applications. For the past 16 years, Global 500 firms such as Raymond James, IGT, the European Patent Office and others, have leveraged iWave Software’s products to streamline their IT support while improving quality of service and lowering operating costs (http://www. iwavesoftware. com (http://www. iwavesoftware. com)).

Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, iWave Software LLC is a privately-held subsidiary of the Hall Financial Group, a diversified financial firm with a focus in real estate lending, commercial development, public and private securities investing, oil and gas, and the vineyard and winery business (http://www. hallfinancial. com/content-core. asp (http://www. hallfinancial. com/content-core. asp)).

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Allen Lenzmeier Elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of American TeleCare, Inc. (ATI)

Allen Lenzmeier Elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of American TeleCare, Inc. (ATI)

Veteran Best Buy Executive Takes on a Larger Role with ATI, the Pioneer in the Development of Telehealth-Supported Solutions for Connected Care

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 10, 2009

American TeleCare (ATI), Inc. announced that its board of directors has elected Allen Lenzmeier as chairman. Founded in 1993, ATI is the pioneer in the development and deployment of telehealth-supported solutions for connected care. ATI solutions establish and sustain telemedicine monitoring and care of patients, keeping them connected to clinical expertise to maintain and improve their health. Lenzmeier, who has been associated with Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) for 25 years, joined the ATI board in September 2008.

"ATI is developing partnerships with health systems to leverage physicians' clinical expertise and transform care for patients with the highest burden and complexity of disease. With our opportunities expanding and our company growing, now is the time for ATI to tap the best executive leadership experience," said Randy Moore, M. D., M. B.A., who continues to serve as chief executive officer of American TeleCare. "Al Lenzmeier has been a valuable member of our board, and his experience in growing companies is what we need today."

"I have had the good fortune to serve in leadership positions at Best Buy as we grew the company into the ranks of the Fortune 100," said Lenzmeier. "American TeleCare's growth opportunity is of similar magnitude, and I am devoting my efforts to ATI's success."

In its June 2009 issue, Entrepreneur magazine named American TeleCare, Inc. (ATI) as one of the nation's 100 companies to watch. "Companies like ATI are proving that with brainpower, determination and good timing, businesses can trump even the toughest of economic challenges," said Amy Cosper, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur. "Those named to the 100 Companies to Watch are just that -- ones to watch -- those that could reach new heights for growth."

Allen Lenzmeier joined Best Buy Co., Inc. in 1984 and before his retirement in February 2009 served the company in various capacities, including vice president and chief financial officer, president of Best Buy Retail Stores, president and chief operating officer, and vice chairman. He is a director of Best Buy and also serves on the board of UTStarcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:UTSI). In addition, Mr. Lenzmeier is a national trustee for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and serves on its Twin Cities board in Minnesota.

ATI is exhibiting at the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) Annual Meeting and Exposition, October 10-14, 2009, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, Calif. ATI will be located a booth #1153.

About American TeleCare

Founded in 1993, American TeleCare (ATI) is the pioneer in the development and deployment of telehealth-supported solutions for connected care. ATI solutions establish and sustain telemedicine monitoring and constant care of patients -- keeping them connected to expert clinical care to maintain and improve their health. In partnership with leading health care delivery systems, ATI organizes and supports interdisciplinary medical teams that extend clinical expertise to patients whenever and wherever it is required. ATI's partners achieve 65 to 95 percent reductions in emergency department and inpatient utilization for patients with the highest burden and complexity of disease. For more information, visit www. americantelecare. com. Then call 800-323-6667.

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Sedation Dentistry Safety Week Kicks Off With A 7-Step Checklist for All Practitioners

Sedation Dentistry Safety Week Kicks Off With A 7-Step Checklist for All Practitioners

On the first day of Sedation Dentistry Safety Week, dentists across the country are being encouraged to follow "The 7-Step Sedation Dentistry Safety Checklist: A Review of Protocols, Equipment and Supplies." The checklist is prepared by DOCS Education, the nation's leading educator of sedation dentists and their teams. This week marks the first annual drive to promote safe, comfortable, anxiety-free dentistry, with the emphasis on safety.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) March 9, 2009

With the goal of making the increasing popular use of sedation dentistry as safe as humanly possible, dentists throughout the nation kicked off the first annual Sedation Dentistry Safety Week with a "must do" checklist for all sedation dentistry providers.

"The 7-Step Sedation Dentistry Safety Checklist: A Review of Protocols, Equipment and Supplies" is prepared by DOCS Education (http://www. docseducation. com), the nation's leading educator of sedation dentists and host of the 2009 Sedation Dentistry Safety Week, March 9-13.

"Regardless of where sedation dentists received their training, we are encouraging everyone who provides their patients with this comfortable, anxiety-free method to use this special week to freshen and review their safety training," says Dr. Michael Silverman, national chairman of Sedation Dentistry Safety Week (SDSW).

SDSW will be held each March to coincide with the switch to daylight savings time.

Sedation dentistry has become an immensely popular form of treatment for adults who were previously squeamish about visiting their dentists for general and even specialized dental procedures. The key is that specially trained dentists evaluate and match each patient with a unique sedation protocol.

The individualized attention, paired with extra safety training, assures patients they will be completely relaxed and comfortable - and in many instances, remember little, if any, of the sights, smells or sounds of their dental visit.

More importantly, DOCS Education emphasizes patient safety as the top priority in all of its training. DOCS Education dentists alone have safely treated more than 1.25 million adult dental patients by carefully adhering to or exceeding guidelines of the American Dental Association and/or regulations set by individual state dental boards.

The 7-Step Sedation Dentistry Safety Checklist is intended as a reminder for dentists and their team members of key steps they can take this week to assure all their patients have a safe, comfortable, effective and pain-free office visit throughout the year. The checklist is designed strictly for those dentists and oral health professionals who have also received specialized training in sedation safety.

7-Step Safety Checklist:

1. Check all of your monitoring and emergency equipment this week to ensure that it is up-to-code and in working order, including your pulse oximeter, blood pressure monitor, automated external defibrillator and supplemental oxygen delivery system.

2. Make note of the expiration dates of all your oral sedation medications, emergency drug kit medications, AED pads and AED battery. Continue your weekly checks and documentation of the oxygen levels in your emergency tanks. Place orders this week for any items within 90-days of expiration or if emergency oxygen tank pressure is not completely full.

3. Make certain your office is equipped with an EZ-IO® intraosseous infusion system if you do not have IV certification or are required to have equipment for establishing IV access and do not feel comfortable running an IV line in an emergency. This equipment provides immediate vascular access for delivering emergency life-savings drugs. Review procedures for using the system.

4. Run an emergency drill this week and schedule routine practice drills for the months ahead. This is a team-wide effort and everyone should participate. Review where all emergency drugs and equipment are stored and be certain they are easily accessible.

5. Review your patient intake procedures with all team members and specifically for all scheduled sedation dentistry patients. Always cross-reference your patient's medications, supplements, vitamins, and herbs with the sedative and anesthetic medications you plan to administer. Use a comprehensive program such as Lexi-Comp® drug software. If there are any doubts, confer with a patient's physician ahead of any treatment and document the conversation.

6. Be certain that you are current on your CPR and/or ACLS (advanced cardiac life support training). Sign up for a refresher course if it is time or if you would feel more confident taking one. Also, make sure your team members are current on their CPR training and that everyone in the office knows how to operate the pulse oximeter and AED.

7. Register yourself and your team members for refresher courses or advanced training from a trusted and reliable educator, such as DOCS Education (http://www. docseducation. com). Even those who regularly treat patients with sedation dentistry will benefit from reviewing the very latest safety insights as well as previous course materials.

All dentists who offer oral conscious sedation services to their patients are encouraged to actively participate in Sedation Dentistry Safety Week.

Dentists who would like more information on sedation dentistry safety or wish to order supplies are encouraged to phone: 877-325-3627. That is also the number to contact to register for sedation dentistry and sedation dentistry safety courses. Consumers (http://www. sedationcare. com) with questions about fear-free, anxiety-free sedation dentistry can call (888) 858-7972.

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Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Achieves Compliance, Gains Control Over Labor Costs with TimeLink

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Achieves Compliance, Gains Control Over Labor Costs with TimeLink

TimeLink, a premier provider of enterprise workforce management (EWM) and data collection solutions today announced that client Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, has enhanced labor law compliance and gained control over labor costs with the use of TimeLink Enterprise 6.

Purchase, NY (PRWEB) January 8, 2010

Prior to TimeLink, Gaylord Specialty Heathcare (Gaylord) was using a paper based timekeeping system that required manual data entry across numerous departments. This method left Gaylord vulnerable to serious data inaccuracies and employee grievances. Gaylord’s payroll process was also laborious and redundant, taking more than one week to complete each pay period. Since this process was prone to data entry inaccuracies, Gaylord needed a solution that could increase efficiency and streamline payroll practices for the future.

Since the initial implementation, Gaylord quickly achieved the objectives outlined for the project, including an increase in manager accountability, reduction in payroll processing time, and the mitigation of exposure to liabilities and employee grievances. TimeLink’s Enterprise solution allowed Gaylord Specialty Healthcare to improve productivity while controlling labor costs with the consistent application of work and pay rules.

“Prior to using TimeLink, it took Gaylord a week to process payroll and today it takes 1 day. In addition to saving time, TimeLink saved us nearly $32 per employee per year, allowing us to achieve a tangible ROI” stated Randy Whelan, Business Analyst at Gaylord Hospital.

“Gaylord has been serving patients for over 100 years, and we are proud to be part of their initiative to automate their workforce management processes,” stated Edward M. Rizzo, Jr., CEO and President of TimeLink. “The flexibility of our solution enables healthcare clients to achieve their project objectives rapidly while maintaining their standards for quality patient care.”

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, located in Wallingford, CT, is a not-for-profit long-term acute care hospital specializing in medically complex care, rehabilitation and sleep medicine. The hospital employs approximately 550 full-time equivalent positions.

About TimeLink
TimeLink is a premier provider of enterprise workforce management and data collection solutions that enable organizations to both enhance employee productivity and leverage their investment in technology. Its powerful application functionality includes: the most robust employee time and attendance calculation engine available, leave management, benefit accruals, employee scheduling and labor activity tracking. TimeLink also offers products that can directly integrate base data with existing mission critical systems, such as an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Http://www. timelink. com (http://www. timelink. com)

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Structure House Weight Management Facility Debuts New Program for Chronic Pain Patients

Structure House Weight Management Facility Debuts New Program for Chronic Pain Patients

Structure House recently added a specialized pain management program for clients whose weight loss progress is undermined by chronic suffering.

Durham, NC (PRWEB) March 14, 2009

The nation's premiere residential weight loss program is proud to announce the debut of a new program component that is already helping overweight individuals live healthier and happier lives.

Now in its fourth decade of providing innovative and highly effective services to those who are struggling to shed excess weight, Structure House recently added a specialized pain management program for clients whose weight loss progress is undermined by chronic suffering.

"Chronic pain leads people into a vicious cycle," said Structure House psychologist Katie Rickel, Ph. D. who developed and now oversees the chronic pain program. "This new program gives clients a number of skills and strategies for identifying and relieving pain before it becomes debilitating."

The program, which teaches empirically validated techniques that were developed by leading experts in the field, is designed to develop pain management practices that clients will be able to incorporate into their daily lives.

Alleviating Stress, Relieving Pain

The Structure House pain program consists of four one-on-one sessions that are conducted over the course of the participant's stay. During these sessions, participants learn behavioral strategies that help reduce the physiological arousal that can exacerbate chronic pain.

The program begins with a discussion about the nature of pain and an exploration of participants' pain history, then progresses through a series of exercises and techniques that help participating individuals exert greater influence over their personal sense of well-being.

"We teach people how to become aware of the ways in which they hold tension in their bodies," Rickel said, referring to the progressive muscle relaxation techniques that are learned during the initial session. "Pain is exacerbated when the body is in stress. We help our clients to alleviate that stress physiologically and, as a result, reduce their pain."

The first session also includes instruction on how to keep a "pain diary," an endeavor that both helps clients recognize potential precursors to pain and re-focuses their attention on one of Structure House's core principles. "Here at Structure House we recognize that self-monitoring - of eating, exercise, emotions, and in this program, the pain experience - is an important part of any kind of lifestyle change," Rickel said.

Empowered and Enabled

As the patients progress through the following three sessions, they practice more advanced pain-reduction and tension-release techniques, and develop relapse-prevention strategies that will support their efforts to better manage their pain after they have completed their stay at Structure House.

The advanced skills and relapse-prevention techniques that Rickel practices with pain patients include autogenic relaxation, elementary biofeedback techniques, and visualization exercises.

"Developing a visual image of your pain helps you to relieve it," Rickel said. "For example, if the client 'sees' his pain as a flashing red light, we work on using visualization to turn that light to a more soothing color, dim its intensity, or slow the rate of flashing."

As they learn how to incorporate their newly developed skills into their everyday lives, Structure House's chronic pain patients are able to apply the techniques in a manner that is best suited to their unique strengths and challenges.

"As they become experts at recognizing tension and relaxation, they realize that they're mastering a highly portable technique that will allow them to address pain before it gets to the point that they need medication," Rickel said. "The chronic pain program is a deeply empowering effort that offers tremendous benefits to our clients."

About Structure House

Founded by Dr. Gerard J. Musante, Structure House integrates the principles of nutrition, exercise, and psychology into a time-tested treatment approach that is designed to transform the eating habits and lifestyles of overweight individuals. As they learn to incorporate structure into their daily lives and apply newfound strategies into their interactions with the world around them, Structure House clients begin to realize their potential as students of positive, lasting change.

Since 1977, Structure House has helped more than 30,000 people from all 50 states and 35 nations battling obesity. The program has been featured in a wide range of media outlets, including The Today Show, The New York Times, 60 Minutes, Glamour magazine, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, FOX & Friends, and USA TODAY.

Structure House is a proud member of CRC Health Group, which offers the most comprehensive network of specialized behavioral healthcare services in the nation. With the largest array of personalized treatment options, individuals, families, and professionals can choose the most appropriate setting for their behavioral, addiction, weight management, and therapeutic education needs. CRC Health Group is deeply committed to making its services widely and easily available to those in need, while maintaining a passion for delivering the most advanced treatment available.

For more information about Structure House, call (800) 553-0052 or visit www. structurehouse. com. For more information about CRC Health Group, call (877) 637-6237 or visit www. crchealth. com.

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Spring Forward into Warm Weather with Bark Busters Dog Park Safety Tips

Spring Forward into Warm Weather with Bark Busters Dog Park Safety Tips

Bark Busters offers tips to help dog owners at the dog park.

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) March 26, 2009

As the snow melts and the warm spring air begins to roll in, dog lovers need to prepare for more time outdoors with their furry friends. Bark Busters, the world's largest dog training company, has compiled a list of tips to help you know what to watch for, what to avoid and how to handle difficult situations at the dog park.

"When the weather warms up and you and your family spend more time outside, it is important to include your dog in the fun," said Liam Crowe, CEO and master dog behavioral therapist of Bark Busters USA. "Dog parks are a great place to enjoy the outdoors with your four-legged friend but can also be unsafe if proper measures aren't taken."
 Know your dog. Not all dogs enjoy meeting new dogs. Don't let your dog get overwhelmed by meeting too many dogs at once. If your dog has not interacted regularly with other dogs, find out how he will react. You can perform a test by introducing your dog to a friends' dog that you know interacts well with other dogs. Testing your dog in a controlled environment is ideal before you go into the dog

 Keep your dog healthy. Be sure your dog isn't vulnerable to picking up infections from other dogs by keeping him up to date on his vaccinations and worming medications.

 Observe. Consider visiting the park without your dog for the first time to familiarize yourself with the park itself and the dogs that play there. Before bringing your dog inside the park, spend a few minutes watching the other dogs and how they interact. If the dogs seem too rough for your dog, come back at another time or try a different dog park. On your next visit you may want to bring your dog and sit quietly with him outside the park. Having your dog with you to observe from outside the park enables you to watch how he reacts to seeing the other dogs.

 Start out slow. The first few visits to the dog park should be short, no longer than 15 minutes. Slowly increase the length of your stays as your dog becomes more comfortable with the dog park atmosphere.

 Choose a time that is less busy for your first few visits to the park. Weekday evenings are peak, high-traffic times at dog parks, and weekends and holidays tend to be busy all day long. Acquaint your dog with the dog park when the park isn't as crowded.

 Closely supervise your dog. Don't get distracted while talking to other owners. Keep an eye on your dog at all times to make sure his interactions with other dogs are safe. Watch his body language to help you avoid any trouble before it begins. Watching his actions also enables you to quickly clean up after your pet.

 Let your dog off leash as soon as you enter unleashed areas. Mixing leashed and unleashed dogs can create a hostile situation. Leashed dogs, and their owners, often display body language and behavior that is threatening to the unleashed dogs and may encourage them to be aggressive and defensive in return. A leashed dog cannot make the choice his natural instinct tells him of "fight or flight" -- if he cannot take flight, he may have to fight.

 Potential hazards. Be aware of potential hazards that may be in the park, such as toxic chemicals, garbage or noxious plants. Be sure to wash any chemicals, such as fertilizer or pesticides, off of your dog's feet and legs to ensure they aren't licked and ingested.

 Leave children at home. Don't bring children with you to the dog park. You will not safely be able to watch your kids and your dog at the same time. Many dogs have not been socialized to children. Both frighten and excite easily -- and react differently -- creating a dangerous atmosphere. It's simply too easy for a child to get hurt at a dog park.

 Leave small puppies at home. Puppies less than four months old aren't fully immunized yet and are at higher risk for contracting diseases. They are also very vulnerable to being traumatized by another dog's aggressive behavior.

 Do not bring toys or food. Most parks are already littered with balls and toys that other people have brought. Rewarding your dog with treats or giving him toys in front of other dogs can create jealousy and aggression.

 Body language. Educate yourself about dog body language and communication signals so you can tell the difference between fear, play and anger. Your local Bark Busters trainer can help you learn to "read" your dog's body language.

 Know when to leave. You should remove your dog from the park if he: is being threatened or bullied and seems fearful; begins to display aggressive behavior by becoming overexcited or threatening toward other dogs; is panting heavily; or seems overly tired. Keep your dog's welfare a top priority.

 DO NOT physically intervene in a dog fight. Never reach in to break up fighting dogs. Squirt the dogs in the face with a water bottle or try to distract them by throwing something near them, but never physically intervene.

 Prevent injuries. Be aware of the signs of a possible dog fight before it might happen. Don't allow a dog's overexcitement turn into a fight. If your dog injures a person or dog, give your name and phone number to the injured party. Report to law enforcement authorities any handlers who refuse to take liability for damages or injuries and who are endangering the safety of others.

"'Dog parks are a great place to help socialize your furry friend," added Crowe. "Following these simple tips will help make it a safe and stress-free experience."

Bark Busters, the world's largest, most trusted dog training company, started in Australia in 1989 and came to the United States in 2000. Since inception, nearly 500,000 dogs have been trained worldwide using its dog-friendly, natural methods. With 250+ franchised offices in 42 states and more than 400 offices in 10 countries, Bark Busters is continuing its mission to build a global network of dog behavioral therapists to enhance responsible dog ownership and reduce the possibility of maltreatment, abandonment and euthanasia of companion dogs. Bark Busters is the only international dog training company that offers guaranteed lifetime support. SPCA International selected Bark Busters dog behavioral training services as the "Best of the Best" in its category. No other training company or dog trainer received such a distinction. To fetch a trainer in your area, call 1-877-500-BARK (2275) or visit www. BarkBusters. com, where dog owners can complete a Dog Behavioral Quiz to rate their dogs' behavior.

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Health Literacy Innovations Announces 1st Annual Health Literacy Innovator Award — Anonymous Donor Offers Prize Money To Winners

Health Literacy Innovations Announces 1st Annual Health Literacy Innovator Award — Anonymous Donor Offers Prize Money To Winners

— Health Literacy Innovations (HLI), creators of the Health Literacy Advisor (HLA), the nation's first interactive health literacy software tool, today announced the 1st Annual “National Health Literacy Innovator Award,” a national competition to award innovators in health literacy.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) July 7, 2010

Health Literacy Innovations (http://www. healthliteracyinnovations. com)(HLI), creators of the Health Literacy Advisor (HLA), the nation's first interactive health literacy software tool, today announced the 1st Annual “National Health Literacy Innovator Award,” a national competition to award innovators in health literacy.

Submissions will be evaluated in three categories:
 Champion Award: Demonstrated commitment to health literacy in an organization.  “ReadsEasy” Publication Award: Demonstrated commitment to health literacy in printed information to consumers, such as brochures, pamphlets, or information sheets.  Clear Focus Multi-Media Award: Demonstrated commitment to excellence in health literacy in a web site or other form of communication, based on usability, design, and reaching a targeted audience.

The list of prestigious 2010 Health Literacy Innovator Award Judges are:
 Carolyn Cocotas, Senior Vice President, Quality and Corporate Compliance, F. E.G. S., Health and Human Services System & IOM Health Literacy Task Force Member, New York  Cecilia (Ceci) and Leonard (Len) Doak, Principles of Patient Learning Assoc. Inc., and authors of Teaching Patients with Low Literacy Skills, Palm Desert, California  George Flouty, MD, Medical Director, Pfizer N. Y., Founding member of Pfizer's Health Literacy initiatives (retired)  Julie Gazmararian, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University Atlanta  Linda Johnston Lloyd, MEd Health Literacy Consultant and Retired U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Health, Literacy Coordinator  Marycelis Keiser, MPH, CHES, Director, Pfizer Inc, Primary Care Business Unit  Julie McKinney, LINCS Health Literacy List Moderator, World Education, Inc.  Guadalupe Pacheco, Jr., M. S.W, Special Assistant to the Director, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC

Details & deadlines:
 Winners/ category will receive a $300 donation to the charity of their choice and three HLA licenses  The application deadline is August 30, 2010. Winners will be announced October 2010 in celebration of National Health Literacy Month  For an application, please visit www. HealthLiteracyInnovations. com

About Health Literacy Innovations
Knowing that “literacy” is the single most important indicator of health outcomes, Health Literacy Innovations, (HLI) was founded to create tools to help eliminate medical mistakes and confusion due to low health literacy. In 2007, HLI launched the Health Literacy Advisor (HLA), the nation's first interactive health literacy software tool, which is revolutionizing the health literacy review process. By replacing inefficiency with technology and knowledge, the HLA gives writers of all skill sets a simple tool to produce health information for consumers. An add-in to Microsoft Word, the HLA applies six well-known readability indices and an interactive search-and-replace function to replace hard-to-read terms and phrases and medical jargon with plain language alternatives. The combination of these two functions, the ability to “stamp” a document with a readability score/grade level, and the ReadsEasy stamp (which rewards users for good work) sets the HLA software apart from programs or readability indices alone. For more information, please visit www. HealthLiteracyInnovations. com or call 301-230-4966.

Media Contact: Aileen Kantor, aileen(at)prhealthcare(dot)com, 301-229-6782

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E-prescriptions are a Click Away from Correcting Errors and Protecting Patients, says DoctorSolve

E-prescriptions are a Click Away from Correcting Errors and Protecting Patients, says DoctorSolve

The benefits of electronic prescriptions may soon have many physicians throwing out their pen and reaching for the mouse.

Vancouver, B. C. (PRWEB) February 13, 2007

With all the years of training physicians go through, one skill that has eluded many of them is good penmanship.

More than 3.2 billion prescriptions are handwritten every year. A 2006 report from the Institute of Medicine found that more than 7,000 people died and at least 1.5 million were harmed by preventable medication errors in the U. S. One major cause cited for this was illegible prescriptions. "If the physician's handwriting is difficult to read, filling a prescription becomes a guessing game. Patients may be given the wrong drug or dosage if the pharmacist misread the prescription," says Dr. Paul Zickler of DoctorSolve (www. doctorsolve. com) online pharmacy services.

Fortunately, the medical world is warming up to a new program that may change the age-old habit of handwritten prescriptions. The National e-prescribing Patient Safety Initiative is a multi-million dollar project supported by high-profile technology companies and hospitals. Doctors can access a web-based tool to write prescriptions electronically and transmit them for filling.

Electronic prescribing first started in hospitals where doctors would submit a patient's prescription on special computers at nursing stations. The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that at one hospital computerized prescriptions cut the rate of serious medication errors by more than half.

"E-prescribing offers a new level of security for patients and physicians," says Zickler. "It can reduce errors related to handwriting, and prevent harmful drug interactions. Plus patients can get treated sooner. One click and a patient's prescription can be e-mailed to the drug store."

E-prescribing can also make things easier and safer for patients who purchase their prescriptions from international pharmacies. "Currently, the patient or doctor has to fax the written prescription in to start the order process, and then mail us the original," says Zickler. "E-prescriptions would streamline the process and get critical medication to our patients faster."

"Until this technology is in place, our medical staff reviews every prescription and follows up to confirm the details. This practice prevents some of the problems inherent with handwritten scripts, and ensures the safety of our patients."

DoctorSolve, a Canadian Internet-based pharmacy intermediary (license #BC Q37) offers lower cost, long-term prescriptions. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve is ranked one of the best online pharmacies by PharmacyChecker. com. DoctorSolve has filled more than 200,000 U. S. prescriptions.

For more information, call 1-866-732-0305, listen to our podcast at www. doctorsolve. com/podcast (http://www. doctorsolve. com/podcast) or visit http://www. doctorsolve. com (http://www. doctorsolve. com).

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Physicians Declaim Unfair Targeting of Concierge Medicine by Maryland Insurance Commission

Physicians Declaim Unfair Targeting of Concierge Medicine by Maryland Insurance Commission

Physicians are declaiming efforts by the Maryland Insurance Commissioner to regulate concierge medicine as a form of "insurance." As a result of what doctors consider serious overreaching by the commissioner, there has been a professional outcry from private doctors across the country, including the Society for Innovative Medical Practice Design (SIMPD), the national organization that represents concierge doctors. The Maryland Insurance Administration did not identify, or document, any abusive practices by concierge physicians, nor made no findings that any concierge physician had engaged in wrongdoing or improper practices of the sort Insurance Administrations are uniquely suited to regulate.

Richmond, VA (PRWEB) February 2, 2009

On December 19th, Ralph Tyler, the Maryland state insurance commissioner, held hearings to determine whether concierge medicine met the state's definition of "insurance." The commissioner subsequently issued a 10-page report, recommending -- among other things -- that doctors contemplating opening a concierge practice should consult with his office first. Interestingly, concierge medicine was investigated by the Commissioner without a single complaint from a consumer, or a single violation by a practicing concierge doctor.

The obvious reason for even loosely defining concierge medicine as "insurance" is that it would allow the Commissioner to regulate the practices of private doctors. In fact, the calling of this hearing was so onerous to one Maryland group of five internists that they canceled their plans to open a concierge practice, despite the fact that hundreds of patients had already signed on to the new program.

As a result of what doctors consider serious overreaching by the commissioner, there has been a professional outcry from private doctors across the country, including the Society for Innovative
Medical Practice Design (SIMPD), the national organization that represents concierge doctors.

"Our greatest objection to Commissioner Tyler's efforts is the ignorance of the singular attribute afforded by concierge medicine. We hold no faith in emulating any part of the insurance system. In fact, it is our frustration with insurers continuously interfering with our ability to practice good medicine that led us to the concierge medicine model," notes Dr. Thomas LaGrelius, president of the Society for Innovative Medical Practice Design (SIMPD), the national organization which represents concierge doctors.

Physicians in Maryland and elsewhere have joined to issue a response to the Report of the Maryland Insurance Administration on "Retainer" or "Boutique" or "Concierge" Medical Practices and the Business of Insurance. A view of the complete report is available at www. simpd. org.

Report highlights include:

O There Is No Justification for the Commissioner's Hearing or Report: The Maryland Insurance Administration did not identify, or document, any abusive practices by concierge physicians, nor made no findings that any concierge physician had engaged in wrongdoing or improper practices of the sort Insurance Administrations are uniquely suited to regulate. No justifications were suggested for why concierge physician practices should be subjected to the cost, expense, and administrative burdens of complying with the plethora of regulations and requirements that have been instituted to avoid and remedy misconduct by insurers and health care insurance plans except for the possibility that subjecting concierge doctors to such regulations will effectively discourage them from ever becoming concierge physicians.

O Concierge Practices as "Insurers:" Different Conclusions in Washington and Maryland: The State of Washington began a review of concierge care prior to formulating draft regulations in 2003, and ultimately adopted a specific statutory scheme in 2007. The statute imposes nondiscrimination, contractual, disclosure, and reporting obligations on concierge care doctors, but concludes that concierge doctors are not insurers. The Washington Legislature also concluded that concierge medical practices: "represent an innovative, affordable option which could improve access to medical care, reduce the number of people who now lack such access, and cut down on emergency room use for primary care purposes, thereby freeing up emergency room facilities to treat true emergencies."

O Concierge, or Direct Practice Medicine, Is Not Just Healthcare for The Rich: In many cases a patient's participation is less than $1,000 per year. Additionally, use of a concierge medical doctor does not preclude use of traditional insurance.

O The Objective of the Commissioner's Actions Was to Discourage Growth of Concierge Medicine: As acknowledged by MIA, the objective of the effort to apply "insurance" regulations to concierge practices is to discourage "[t]he growth of retainer practices [because they] may decrease the number of primary care physicians available to those who cannot afford to pay an annual fee." This conclusion is inescapable. It is worthwhile to note that the MIA does not specify any abusive or harmful acts by concierge physicians in need of remedy within the scope of the Insurance Administrator's authority, and by the fact that the best MIA can do in the effort to characterize concierge doctors as insurers is to identify a few isolated parallels between concierge care agreements and insurance contracts that "could" justify "treating" those the contracts as "insurance agreements."

O Concierge Medicine Is Essential to Solving One of the Nation's Most Critical Health Care Crisis: Exodus of Primary Care Physicians: In a 2008 Physicians Foundation survey of U. S. primary care physicians, nearly half the respondents said that they would seriously consider getting out of the medical business within the next three years if they had an alternative. Similarly, according to a survey published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in September 2008, "only 2 percent of the medical school class of 2007 plans to make a career in internal medicine primary care." As such, SIMPD agrees that the dwindling numbers of primary care doctors in Maryland is at the heart of the MIA investigation of concierge care. However, efforts to discourage concierge care -- which is what we believe is at the core of the MIA investigation -- will only exacerbate the underlying cause of physician exodus from primary care and distract the MIA and other concerned agencies from identifying and solving the real underlying problems.

O Concierge Medicine Does Not Adopt Any of the Principles of Traditional Insurance: The modest and insignificant parallels between the direct care agreements used by most of our members and the business of insurance are too inconsequential to support the effort to characterize concierge care as "insurance." To the extent there are risks that concierge doctors might engage in improper practices (such as overcharging, taking on more patients that can be served, abandonment, or coercion), there is already a plethora of applicable legal and ethical restrictions and no shortage of individuals and interest groups to assure that these appropriate restrictions are enforced.

O Conclusion: "In conclusion, the MIA effort to enlarge the definition of 'insurer' to cover concierge medicine doctors is wrong as a matter of law and unnecessary, distracting, and counterproductive as a matter of fact. It is big government latching onto an easily available tool (insurance administration oversight) to address a problem to which that tool is not suited (the exodus from primary care), while avoiding the real problem (the stifling, frustrating, oppressive, and parsimonious system for the delivery of primary health care)," says LaGrelius.

Society for Innovative Medical Practice Design
C/o Transmarx Management Company
P. O. Box 448
Richmond, VA 23219

For Interviews:
DR. THOMAS LaGRELIUS
Dr. LaGrelius is a board certified specialist in Family Medicine; he operates a retainer medical practice, Skypark Preferred Family Care, in Torrance, California http://www. skyparkpfc. com (http://www. skyparkpfc. com). He is a graduate of the University of Washington Medical School in Seattle. Dr. LaGrelius is President of the Board of SIMPD.

DR. STEVEN KNOPE
Dr. Knope is a board-certified internist and sports medicine expert. He completed his premedical studies at Columbia University and graduated with honors in internal medicine from Cornell University Medical College in 1988. Knope is a pioneer in the field of concierge medicine, opening one of the first concierge practices in America in December 2000. He authored the first book on concierge medicine entitled, Concierge Medicine; A New System to Get the Best Healthcare (Praeger, 2008). He continues to practice in Tucson. http://www. conciergemedicinemd. com (http://www. conciergemedicinemd. com).

CONTACT: Thomas LaGrelius, MD, President, SIMPD, 1-877-448-6009
C/o Transmarx Management Company
P. O. Box 448
Richmond, VA 23219
Email: tlagrelius (at) pol (dot) net 
Www. simpd. com

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Dermique and Healthcommunities. com Launch Cellulitechannel. com

Dermique and Healthcommunities. com Launch Cellulitechannel. com

Dermique, a medical laser skin spa, and Healthcommunities. com, Inc., publisher of over 30 different physician-developed and - monitored patient education websites, partner to create Cellulitechannel. com, a website for health care consumers seeking information on cellulite. Cellulite is body fat that causes the skin to have an uneven, dimpled appearance. As many as 90% of women have some degree of cellulite.

Northampton, Mass. (Vocus) December 17, 2008

Dermique (http://www. dermiqueskinspa. com), a medical laser skin spa, in partnership with Healthcommunities. com, Inc., recently launched Cellulitechannel. com (http://www. cellulitechannel. com), a website that discusses all aspects of cellulite, a physical condition in which subcutaneous fat causes skin to have an uneven, dimpled appearance.

Cellulitechannel is the first joint venture between Dermique and Healthcommunities. com (http://www. healthcommunities. com) ("HC"). The partnership allows Dermique to reach HC's network of site visitors, and other health care consumers, using HC's proven successful model for distributing health information. Cellulitechannel, as all HC's patient education websites, incorporates easy-to-read, physician-developed and - monitored health content alongside forums with highly targeted subject matter.

The partnership provides HC an online environment in which to discuss aesthetic health issues while placing an emphasis on medical oversight.

Recent advancements in safe, minimally-invasive techniques for treating cellulite, and the falling costs of treatment, have opened up a huge market of Americans seeking smoother skin. While many companies have sprung up to meet the overwhelming demand, not all are equal. It's important for consumers to locate and choose experienced spas with medical staff and the latest equipment, in order to achieve the best results. Cellulitechannel will help those considering treatment for cellulite to make smart decisions.

In addition to describing cellulite, the new website provides information on its myths and misconceptions, causes and risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. After learning about cellulite, browsers can discuss issues of cellulite with other browsers in the cellulite forum (http://forum. cellulitechannel. com/hc-forum/). Physicians who contribute to the forums are screened and identified as "Healthcommunities. com Approved Physicians."

Dermique is a medical laser skin spa headquartered in Western Massachusetts that specializes in non-invasive, cosmetic medical procedures.

Healthcommunities. com, Inc., is a privately-held company founded in 1998. Healthcommunities. com, which serves health care consumers searching for reliable information on the Internet, is a Physician Developed and Monitored™ collection of online communities that provides information and resources to consumers and patient education website services to health care providers.

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Susan G. Komen Foundation's 16th Annual Race for the Cure Takes Place Sunday, September 24 Along San Francisco's Embarcadero

Susan G. Komen Foundation's 16th Annual Race for the Cure Takes Place Sunday, September 24 Along San Francisco's Embarcadero

Susan G. Komen Foundation's 16th Annual Race for the Cure takes place Sunday, September 24 along San Francisco's Embarcadero.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 6, 2006

The 16th annual Komen San Francisco Race for the Cure will take place this year on Sunday, September 24, 2006 at a new location along the Embarcadero, San Francisco. The new site is more visible than the previous location, bringing the possibility of raising more money to support breast cancer research, education and treatment. This 5K Run/Walk or 1 mile Fun Walk starts at 9am at the crosswalk at the SW corner of the Ferry Building. The run goes along the Embarcadero, around AT&T Park, and back along the Embarcadero.

Also new to the race this year: Kids for the Cure. Any child between the ages of 6 and 12 can register for only $10 and will receive a child-sized Race for the Cure T-shirt, available to the first 500 children registering.

Every registered participant receives an official Race T-shirt. Breast cancer survivors, who are the inspiration for the Race for the Cure, may pick up complimentary pink T-shirts and visors from the Survivor Booth on Race day. In addition, all Komen Race participants are encouraged to wear In Memory of and In Celebration of back signs, honoring loved ones for their strength and courage.

A special survivor recognition ceremony will be held in Justin Herman Plaza on Race day in front of the stage at 10:30am to honor all breast cancer survivors. The top three finishers in the Breast Cancer Survivor Division will receive commemorative awards donated by Mark Harrington Crystal, in addition to the first, second and third place finishing prizes. First Place Master Survivor (age 60-64) and First Place Senior Survivor (age 65+) will also receive special commemorative awards.

In addition to individual participants, teams are invited to compete in the following categories:

Fastest Team -- first and second place. Largest Team -- team with the most participants corporate/government, small business, family & friends, schools/education. Highest Fundraiser Team -- first and second place.

The goal of the 2006 Komen San Francisco Race for the Cure is to raise $100 per participant, the cost of a single mammogram. Money raised from last years race has been granted to 11 organizations in the 9 Bay Area counties and also has helped to create a program for free breast cancer screening and mammography services for uninsured Bay Area women.

“People taking this walk feel a sense of pride and accomplishment,” said Joni Cassell, the 2006 Race Chair. “It's physical and just the act of moving is a wired-in good feeling; we all were built to move. There's power in numbers. Seeing a group strive for a goal together, being part of that group; makes for an empowered feeling.”

The Komen Race for the Cure is unique in that it attracts people of all ages and fitness levels. Although most participants choose to walk or jog, elite runners are also drawn to the event. All courses are certified by the USA Track & Field (USATF), the national governing body for track and field, long distance running, race walking and cross-country events.

The Komen Race for the Cure Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Since its origination in 1983, the Komen Race for the Cure Series has grown from one local race in Dallas with 800 participants to a global series of more than 100 races with more than 1 million people participating. The Komen Race for the Cure Series has grown internationally with events in Italy, Germany, and Puerto Rico.

Funds raised during the Komen Race for the Cure Series support a variety of breast cancer research and patient support programs. Seventy-five percent of the net income from each Komen race stays in the local community of the Bay area's 9 counties to fund local breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects. A minimum of 25 percent of the net income supports the Komen Foundation Award and Research Grant Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific conferences around the world.

In addition to raising funds, the Komen Race for the Cure Series is committed to educating the public about early detection, the strongest method of surviving this life-threatening disease.

The 2006 Race sponsors are:

Platinum: The Safeway Foundation; KGO Newstalk AM 810; ABC 7, KGO-TV. Diamond: Chevron; Fresh Express; GAP, Inc; San Francisco Magazine; Citigroup Smith Barney. Gold: Ann Getty & Associates; Brown & Toland Medical Group; Dockers San Francisco; Electronic Arts; Genentech; San Francisco 49ers; Seagate Technology. Silver: AMB Property Corporation; Breeder's Choice; California Pacific Medical Center Foundation; Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; PowerBar Pria®; Republic of Tea; SVB>Financial Group; Sports Basement. Bronze: Bear Stearns; Big O Tires; Dreyer's Fruit Bars; Goody StayPut®; Hana Bio Sciences, Inc.; Road Runner Sports; Shane Co.

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation was established in 1982 by Nancy Goodman Brinker to honor the memory of her sister, Susan Goodman Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. Today, the Komen Foundation is an international organization with a network of 75,000 active volunteers working through local Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the Cure to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. For more information on breast health or breast cancer, please visit www. sfkomen. org or call the Foundations National Toll-Free Breast Care Helpline at 1-800-IM AWARE (1-800-462-9273).

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Gourmet Hot Chocolate Drink Made From Rich Caribbean Ground Chocolate Makes Instant Cold Weather Treat For Hot Cocoa Lovers

Gourmet Hot Chocolate Drink Made From Rich Caribbean Ground Chocolate Makes Instant Cold Weather Treat For Hot Cocoa Lovers

New Jersey based Gourmet Coffee Company announces availability of Chocolate Cortes Caribbean Ground Chocolate through their online store at TastesofTheWorld. net. Premium coffee houses are offering new hot cocoa drinks that are triple the fat and calories of the Gourmet Hot Chocolate made from this premium powdered gourmet ground chocolate.

Parlin, NJ (PRWEB) January 11, 2005

JLL Corp., a New Jersey based Gourmet Coffee Company announces availability of Chocolate Cortes Caribbean Ground Chocolate through their online store at www. TastesofTheWorld. net. Premium coffee houses are offering new hot cocoa drinks that are triple the fat and calories of the Gourmet Hot Chocolate made from this premium powdered gourmet ground chocolate.

Legends from many cultures claim that consuming chocolate instills strength, health, faith and passion. Researchers have discovered that chemicals found in chocolate are beneficial to health. Theobromine is rich in antioxidants, Stearic acid helps prevent build-up of cholesterol, lessening symptoms of high blood pressure. Phenylethylamine, (also produced in the human brain during emotional pleasure) is a scientifically proven aid in the control of human stress, believed to be responsible for the feeling we experience when in love.

For a limited time, if you sign up for the Coffee Talk Forums and pledge to donate toward disaster relief efforts through Americares, Tastes of the World will offer a 10% discount toward future purchases through their online store. Members of the Coffee Talk discussion forum can comment on this rich, creamy hot cocoa, also used in baking.

For the best Gourmet Hot Chocolate Drink you have ever tasted, pour two tablespoons of Cortes Caribbean Ground Chocolate in a cup. Add 2 tablespoons of water or milk and mix until paste is formed. Add hot milk, stir and enjoy.

To prepare instant Hot Chocolate in Microwave:

Pour two tablespoons of Cortes Caribbean Ground Chocolate in a cup. Add 2 tablespoons of water or milk and mix until paste is formed. Add one cup of milk microwave for two minutes.

About JLL Corp.

JLL Corp., a New Jersey based Gourmet Coffee company, specializing in hard to find rare coffees, gourmet chocolate and premium Ceylon Teas online, focuses on specialty products not readily available in the United States. JLL Corp is committed to giving back by donating a portion of proceeds during their launch to the Asian Tsunami Relief effort through an agreement with Americares. TheyÂ’ve pledged to donate a 5% percent of sales proceeds toward Tsunami relief efforts. Discounts of 10% on future chocolate purchases through the end of March go to those pledging direct Tsunami Aid donations through Americares when registering at the TastesofTheWorld. net web site.

Register at http://www. tastesoftheworld. net/talk/ (http://www. tastesoftheworld. net/talk/)

About Sucesores Pedro Cortes, Inc.

In 1936 a family sharing the name of the well-known Conquistador, dedicated to processing unique products derived from cocoa beans. Based in Puerto Rico, Don Pedro Cortes Forteza founded Sucesores Pedro Cortes, Inc. Three generations and sixty eight years later, Sucessores Pedro Cortes Inc has become one of the most enduring Chocolate manufacturers in Puerto Rico, growing to a respected company with a 50,000 sq ft facility, making eleven different brands in Puerto Rico and the Continental United States.

Release available for use and distribution with permission

Http://www. tastesoftheworld. net/chocolate-press. html (http://www. tastesoftheworld. net/chocolate-press. html)
E-mail customerservice@tastesoftheworld. net

Phone 1-877-895-2662

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Iran Blocks Access to the Chopra Center's Web Site, Podcasts, and Blogs

Iran Blocks Access to the Chopra Center's Web Site, Podcasts, and Blogs

In the wake of Iran's disputed presidential elections, the Ahmadinejad regime has stepped up its censorship of independent media and web sites, including information on mind-body healing, meditation, yoga, and Ayurveda offered at http://www. chopra. com

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 22, 2009

The Chopra Center web site has joined the ranks of more than five million Internet sites banned by the Iranian government since 2008. In the days following Iran's presidential elections, the Iranian government has clamped down on Internet access, banning or limiting access to news and social media websites including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

"Iranian citizens who previously had access to the Chopra Center's (http://www. chopra. com) online resources, podcasts, and blogs can no longer get the information they are seeking because of this most recent crackdown by Iran's government," said the Chopra Center's chief operating officer and lead educator, David Greenspan.

"We have received emails from Iranians who have managed to communicate with us despite the ban, and are deeply inspired by their persistence in the face of censorship," David Greenspan said.

The Chopra Center (http://www. chopra. com) is a California-based health and wellness center founded by Deepak Chopra, M. D. and David Simon, M. D. Through its high-traffic website, the Chopra Center reaches millions of people around the world with its monthly online newsletter (http://www. chopra. com/namasteinfo), guided meditation podcasts, and articles about the latest developments in mind-body medicine, holistic health care, and the practical tools of Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old healing tradition that originated in India.

"Freedom is a core human value, and is essential to the Chopra Center's mission to promote transformation, physical and emotional well-being, and healing of the planet," said Chopra Center co-founder David Simon, M. D.

"The Chopra Center supports all people seeking freedom of speech and the end of oppression in Iran and everywhere else in the world. It's only a matter of time until the collective conscious of the Iranian people opens the hearts and minds of the current Iranian leadership," David Simon said.

For more information on the Chopra Center's programs, please call 888.736.6895 or visit http://www. chopra. com (http://www. chopra. com).

About the Chopra Center
The Chopra Center for Wellbeing (http://www. chopra. com) was founded by Deepak Chopra, M. D. and David Simon, M. D. in 1996. Located in Carlsbad, California (San Diego County), the Center offers a wide variety of programs, workshops, retreats, and teacher training programs that integrate the healing arts of the East with the best in modern Western medicine. The Chopra Center has helped millions of people around the world find peace of mind, physical balance, and emotional healing. The website http://www. chopra. com (http://www. chopra. com) is your starting point on the path to wellness.

Dr. Deepak Chopra is co-founder of the Chopra Center and a best-selling author who has written more than 50 books in 25 languages. He is acknowledged as one of the world's greatest leaders in the field of mind-body medicine.

Dr. David Simon is the co-founder, medical director, and CEO of the Chopra Center ― as well as a board-certified neurologist and a pioneer in the mind-body medicine movement. David is the driving force behind the Chopra Center's flagship programs and workshops, including Perfect Health, Journey into Healing, Seduction of Spirit, and Healing the Heart. His award-winning books on health, spirituality, and conscious living have been translated into more than 25 languages. His latest book is "Free to Love, Free to Heal," published by the Chopra Center Press.

Media Contact:
David Greenspan
(760) 494-1610
Http://www. chopra. com (http://www. chopra. com)

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MessageSolution™ Announces Release of Enterprise Email Archive 5.0 for GroupWise, the First Email Archiving Solution to Support All Top Three Servers in the Market - Exchange, Domino, & GroupWise

MessageSolution™ Announces Release of Enterprise Email Archive 5.0 for GroupWise, the First Email Archiving Solution to Support All Top Three Servers in the Market - Exchange, Domino, & GroupWise

MessageSolution™, Inc., the leading innovator in email and file archiving, announces the release of Enterprise Email Archive™ for GroupWise Server, making MessageSolution Enterprise Email Archive™ the first and only archiving solution to support all three enterprise email servers dominating the market. MessageSolution CTO Jeff Liang describes the development process and outlines the benefits of this product release. Enterprise Email Archive™ is an all-in-one software solution for compliance, e-discovery, litigation support, risk management, and storage optimization.

Milpitas, CA (PRWEB) February 5, 2008

MessageSolution™, Inc., the leading innovator in email and file archiving, electronic discovery, information lifecycle management, compliance, litigation support and storage management, today announces the release of Enterprise Email Archive™ for GroupWise, making MessageSolution Enterprise Email Archive™ the first and only archiving solution to support all three enterprise email servers dominating the current market.

With Exchange, Domino, and Unix-based versions of Enterprise Email Archive™ already installed for organizations worldwide, Enterprise Email Archive™ for GroupWise is MessageSolution's most recent breakthrough in native server integration. However, the release benefits more than just GroupWise users -- it marks a milestone in the email archiving industry as a whole.

"With the release of Enterprise Email Archive™ for GroupWise, we provide the enterprise archiving market with the first solution that supports all of the top three sellers in the enterprise email server market -- Microsoft Exchange, IBM Domino, and Novell GroupWise," said MessageSolution's CTO Jeff Liang.

Most archiving vendors in the market support only one or two mail servers on a single OS platform, which leaves organizations using a server-specific archive locked into their current environment.

"This release will help enterprises and organizations conducting email server upgrades and cross-server migrations tremendously," Liang continued. "Enterprise Email Archive™ can also now better assist organizations implementing an archiving solution on different servers or platforms after M&A activities."

"Our product's architecture was initially designed with a highly extensible platform that allows our research and development team to expand the product to other servers and platforms much faster than other vendors," Liang explained. "The R&D team's profound knowledge and field experiences with each specific server enable MessageSolution to offer products crafted to meet the highest integration standards."

GroupWise currently holds one of the top three positions in the enterprise email server market, and its market share continues to grow. The Radicati Group reported in 2007 that GroupWise's market share had risen by about 0.7% since 2006.

Organizations using GroupWise can now turn to one price-competitive, robust, and highly scalable archiving product to overcome the joint challenges of high volume storage, compliance regulations or auditing. Enterprise Email Archive™ also arms non-regulated organizations using GroupWise with a tool to meet all electronic discovery deadlines, as required by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

With this entrance into Novell's server market for live archiving, electronic discovery, and server storage management, MessageSolution will add more revenue streams to its solid market presence in Exchange, Domino, and Unix/Linux-based server environments.

MessageSolution will launch the release of Enterprise Email Archive™ for GroupWise at Novell's BrainShare conference, which will take place in March in Salt Lake City, Utah. Company executives will be available for individual comment at MessageSolution's exhibitor booth at BrainShare's PartnerNet Showcase.

About MessageSolution, Inc.:
MessageSolution is the top provider of email, file, and instant message archiving, electronic discovery, compliance, and content storage management. MessageSolution's products enable organizations to mitigate risk, reduce costs and storage requirements, optimize server performance, and comply with industry and federal regulations. Based in Silicon Valley, California, MessageSolution maintains operations in North America, Europe, and Mainland China, along with distribution channels in Europe, South Africa, Australia, and Asia Pacific.

MessageSolution's award-winning products, Enterprise Email Archive and Enterprise File Archive, are cross-server onsite archiving software applications. Both products serve organizations across all industries, including finance, health care, education, manufacturing, government agencies and non-profit organizations worldwide. MessageSolution's products free IT administrators from daily maintenance and increase overall employee productivity. For more information, visit http://www. messagesolution. com (http://www. messagesolution. com).

MessageSolution is actively working with partners around the world to develop its worldwide business presence. Please visit our web site for more information on the Global Partner Network Program.

What Differentiates MessageSolution Products:
Customers continually emphasize MessageSolution products' excellent overall performance and ease of use, with quick implementation and sub-second data retrieval, along with the intuitiveness of the interface and ease of maintenance. MessageSolution's intelligent back-end design significantly reduces installation requirements, backup time, and the need for technical support calls.

MessageSolution Enterprise Email Archive™ deftly manages petabytes of data daily, a powerful enterprise archiving tool. Electronic discovery and litigation support are empowered by the archive's built-in search engine, which searches through millions of emails within seconds across global locations and data centers. Users can access the archive through their email client, browser, or BlackBerry.

A high in-process compression rate combined with single instance message and attachment archiving slows archive storage growth. Enterprise Email Archive™ further reduces organizations' storage costs by using only 30% of the original mail server storage space for live content archiving. MessageSolution's products support all Latin-based languages, as well as all character-based languages, such as Japanese and Chinese.

Customer and Partner Base:
While continuing to grow rapidly in the North American market, MessageSolution has established its worldwide product channel representations in strategic countries and regions. Western European countries represented include Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom; MessageSolution's international reach also includes China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Media contact: Ashley Coover
MessageSolution, Inc.
1851 McCarthy Blvd., Suite 105 
Milpitas, CA 95035
Phone: (408) 383-0100 
Fax: (408) 383-0222 
Http://www. messagesolution. com (http://www. messagesolution. com)

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Sandy Steele Interviews Actor/Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. on "Honey, Trust Me On This…"™ Live on the VoiceAmericaTM Health and Wellness Channel Online Talk Radio Network

Sandy Steele Interviews Actor/Environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. on "Honey, Trust Me On This…"™ Live on the VoiceAmericaTM Health and Wellness Channel Online Talk Radio Network

The "Honey, trust me on this…" weekly internet talk show hosted by Sandy Steele and Scott Rosenfeld will feature award winning film and TV actor Ed Begley, Jr., on Friday, 11 AM/PST, on the VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Channel. Ed Begley will be joined by his wife, actress Rachelle Carson, to discuss their new reality show on HGTV, "Living With Ed."

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 23, 2007

The "Honey, trust me on this…" weekly internet talk show hosted by Sandy Steele and Scott Rosenfeld will feature award winning film and TV actor Ed Begley, Jr., on Friday, 11 AM/PST, on the VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Channel (http://www. health. voiceamerica. com (http://www. health. voiceamerica. com)). Ed Begley will be joined by his wife, actress Rachelle Carson, to discuss their new reality show on HGTV, "Living With Ed".

The star of Emmy-nominated TV series such as "St. Elsewhere" and "Arrested Development" has been a pioneer in ecological work since 1970 and greatly inspired the Hollywood community to join in reducing environmental pollution. Ed Begley runs his home with solar panels, grows his own organic fruits and vegetables, cooks them in a solar oven, and travels by either bicycle or electric car.

Host Sandy Steele will ask Ed and Rachelle to enlighten listeners on how they can easily incorporate "green" living into their own lives. As always, Sandy and Scott will bring out the humor in the Begley's unique lifestyle as highlighted in their "Living With Ed" reality show. The show is shot entirely in their California home and reveals the daily travails Rachelle faces as she manages her family in Ed's environmental dream house.

"Honey, trust me on this…" airs live on Fridays at 11AM PST / 1PM CST / 2PM EST on The VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Channel. The VoiceAmericaTM Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues live, on demand as well as through pod cast download.

"Honey, trust me on this…" is also syndicated on http://www. worldtalkradio. com (http://www. worldtalkradio. com) and is sponsored by Sandy Steele Unlimited, Inc. (OTC: SSTU), an emerging conglomerate based in Beverly Hills, California http://www. steeleunlimited. com (http://www. steeleunlimited. com) and http://www. sandybeverlyhills. com (http://www. sandybeverlyhills. com).

About the Hosts:

Sandy Steele is the founder and CEO of Sandy Steele Unlimited, Inc. (SSTU), a public company and emerging conglomerate based in Beverly Hills, California. Sandy is also the Health and Beauty Editor of the "Beverly Hills Times" and "Women on Top" magazines and published author of several non-fiction books on celebrities and athletes. Her latest book, "The Beverly Hills Longevity Code" is the culmination of 30 years research and practice in holistic living and prevention of aging and disease. Sandy has combined that with the latest scientific research results on longevity then glued it all together with humor. Scott Rosenfeld is the new generation of funny. His stand-up comedy performances from L. A. to London have built him a coalition of the willing: willing to laugh until unidentified objects shoot from your nose. Everyone is talking about "Stand-up Scott," the comedian with a neuroscience degree from Emory and a background in experimental psychology from Oxford University

ABOUT VoiceAmerica™Modavox:

(OTC. BB MDVX), Modavox is the leading producer and distributor of online, talk radio content, streaming approximately 250 hours of live programs and scheduled replays weekly on its Modavox VoiceAmerica™ Network (http://www. voiceamerica. com (http://www. voiceamerica. com)). Modavox, Inc. (http://www. modavox. com (http://www. modavox. com)) is a pioneer in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, and offering innovative, effective and comprehensive online tools for reaching targeted niche communities worldwide. Through its patented Modavox Central™ technology, Modavox "takes the search out of search," delivering content straight to desktops and internet-enabled devices. Through its proprietary StreamSafe™, WebcastWizard™ and Stream Syndicate™ tools, Modavox provides managed access for live and on-demand internet broadcasting and syndication; content management; and online meeting, event management, enterprise communications and distance learning.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This release contains "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the Securities and Exchange Commission's "safe harbor" provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause Modavox's actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated, including the risk factors identified in Modavox's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Three New NextCare Immediate Care Clinic Locations Open in Colorado

Three New NextCare Immediate Care Clinic Locations Open in Colorado

Urgent care provider NextCare continues its commitment to quality urgent care, serving local Colorado communities from six immediate care clinic locations

Longmont, CO (PRWEB) March 23, 2009

Urgent care provider NextCare (www. nextcare. com) announces the opening of three new immediate care clinics in Colorado. With new locations in Broomfield and Longmont now open and a location in Highlands Ranch coming in June, NextCare now has six immediate care clinics in Colorado, with more to come by the end of the year. NextCare is committed to bringing these local communities quality medical care.

"NextCare is proud to be able to expand in the Colorado market and extend its wide range of services from the Metro Denver area into Broomfield and Longmont; we look forward to serving the medical needs of these communities," stated Tracy Patterson, Executive Vice President for NextCare.

All new clinics will feature the same state-of-the-art technology and equipment that NextCare patients have come to expect, including electronic medical kiosks, digital radiology and flat screen televisions. Medical care services range from school and sports physicals, lab work, x-rays, prescriptions, vaccinations and walk-in medical and urgent care, continuing NextCare's commitment to making quality medical care available for everyone.

Patients visiting any NextCare Colorado immediate care clinic location can take advantage of convenient online check-in. NextCare also offers the new convenient service, WAHOO (Wait At Home Or Office) (http://www. nextcare. com/NextCheckin/tabid/217/Default. aspx), which allows patients to wait in the comfort of their home or office until contacted by a NextCare representative that their exam room is ready.

Urgent care provider NextCare accepts all major insurance and also offers medical discount programs to patients without insurance or those who have catastrophic coverage only.

The new immediate care clinics are located at 2144 Main Street Longmont 80501, 4590 W. 121st Avenue Broomfield 80234 and 2050 E. County Line Road Highlands Ranch 80126. Operating hours for all three locations are Monday-Friday 8:00 a. m.-8:00 p. m. and Saturday-Sunday 8:00 a. m.-4:00 p. m.

Visit www. nextcare. com for a complete list of available services and locations.

About NextCare Urgent Care
Urgent care provider NextCare (http://www. nextcare. com/ (http://www. nextcare. com/)) is one of the leading providers of urgent care and occupational medical services in the country, known for bringing together service-driven healthcare and innovative medical technology to the delivery of medicine. Currently, 49 urgent care facilities are operating among Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia, plus five on-site locations.

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InPro Completes Extensive BIM Library Build-Out

InPro Completes Extensive BIM Library Build-Out

Building information modeling objects available for all major software platforms; company posts to Reed SmartBIM library.

Muskego, WI (PRWEB) November 17, 2010

Taking another big stride forward as the leader in architectural building products, InPro Corporation today announced it has completed an extensive build-out of building information modeling objects. The company’s products are now modeled for Autodesk Revit in both standard and high definition, as well as for the Graphisoft ArchiCAD and Bentley MicroStation platforms.

In addition, InPro has placed its objects in the Reed Construction SmartBIM Library. This makes InPro BIM objects available to architects at any one of four sources: InPro’s website, CADdetails. com, Autodesk Seek and Reed SmartBIM.

"Listening to architects was the lynchpin to the build-out,” said Larry Dronek, InPro’s Vice President of Marketing. “They told us they want flexibility to choose the definition level when placing and using objects in Revit. And we are keenly aware that both Graphisoft and Bentley users wanted access to our BIM objects. This long-term project is now complete.”

Dronek added this puts InPro well ahead of many companies, and thrusts the company squarely into the BIM lead for its industry. “We realized early on that BIM was going to be the wave of the future for architecture and construction. That’s why we committed early to our object build-out,” he said.

BACKGROUND
InPro Corporation – Based in Muskego, Wisconsin, InPro is the nation’s premier manufacturer of building products, offering the most choices and best service in door and wall protection, decorative surfaces, expansion joint systems, cubicle track & privacy curtains and signage & wayfinding. InPro products are used in the healthcare, senior living, hospitality, education, government, marine and retail sectors.

InPro Corporation also operates an exclusive Color and Design Center that employs a professional, licensed interior designer who assists customers in coordinating InPro products and custom environments that integrate color, style, function, comfort and life safety.

For more information on InPro Corporation, visit http://www. inprocorp. com, or call 800-222-5556.

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The Power of Pause: New Terry Hershey Book Shows How to Become More by Doing Less

The Power of Pause: New Terry Hershey Book Shows How to Become More by Doing Less

In today's tough economy, many people are looking for ways to simplify their lives, getting back to basics, and finding their lives richer for it. They've discovered what author Terry Hershey calls The Power of Pause.

(PRWEB) August 14, 2009

In today's tough economy, many people are looking for ways to simplify their lives, getting back to basics, and finding their lives richer for it. They've discovered what author Terry Hershey (http://www. terryhershey. com/) calls The Power of Pause.

"Doing nothing can change everything," Hershey says. It's a countercultural message in a fast fast-forward world that equates busyness with importance, acknowledges Hershey, a professional garden designer, popular speaker, and retreat leader.

His new book The Power of Pause: Becoming More by Doing Less (Loyola Press, $16.95 September 2009) is filled with 52 weeks of reflections and practical ideas about how to stop long enough to "let the soul catch up with the body."

The book offers an experience of pause as it offers lessons in how to catch one's breath--and why it's essential. Slowing down endows one with the power to:
pay attention; be centered; listen; say yes to the moment and no to urgency.

Human lives need space for productivity, but not at the expense of the space where one's inner life is nourished. When people don't take time to pause--to cease activity, to treasure quiet time, even for "unrepentant napping"--they pay a price in health, wholeness, and relationships.

The first step to slowing down is to take the online Power of Pause Assessment (http://www. loyolapress. com/landing/power-of-pause-assessment. html), to determine if there's enough pause in your life. Then, the book can serve as a guide to adding more restful, rejuvenating moments to your days. Among Terry Hershey's 52 suggestions for powerful pauses are:
withdraw for at least half day, wearing some form of an "I'm Closed" sign; take at least one item off the week's to-do list; visit a garden, allowing time to wander through and breathe in the sense of sanctuary (see pictures of Terry's garden on Vashon Island, Washington, online at Book Extras (http://www. loyolapress. com/the-power-of-pause. htm)); savor a treat: an ice cream cone, a cup of good coffee, a beautiful view, or a favorite walking path; spend at least one week away from time management tools; play like a child: run through a sprinkler, roll down a hill, swing on a swing. Check out Book Extras for instructions on how to make whimsical crafts such as pinwheels, suncatchers, and tambourines.

About the Author

Terry Hershey is the founder of Hershey & Associates, an organization that provides workshops and seminars on building balanced lives and healthy relationships. Terry is also a professional landscape designer who savors daily pauses in his personal garden behind his home on Vashon Island, Washington, where he lives with his wife and son. He is the author of nine books, including Beginning Again and Soul Gardening: Cultivating the Good Life.

The Power of Pause: Becoming More by Doing Less
By Terry Hershey
Loyola Press
Hardcover $16.95
ISBN 978-0-8294-28692-9
PUB DATE: September, 2009

Www. loyolapress. com/powerofpause (http://www. loyolapress. com/powerofpause)

Www. terryhershey. com/ (http://www. terryhershey. com/)

Photos of Terry's garden:
Http://www. flickr. com/photos/25225108@N02/3704335341 (http://www. flickr. com/photos/25225108@N02/3704335341)

The Power of Pause video trailer
Http://authors. loyolapress. com/author/terry-hershey/ (http://authors. loyolapress. com/author/terry-hershey/)

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Fitness Boot Camp Secrets Revealed in New Book by Lt. Col. Weinstein

Fitness Boot Camp Secrets Revealed in New Book by Lt. Col. Weinstein

Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein takes his successful fitness beach boot camp programs on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida and shares them in his new book, Change Made Easy - Your Basic Training Orders to Excellent Physical and Mental Health, published by Advantage Books in Orlando, Florida. His book is a guide to values-based group exercise and healthy living without all the hype and product promotions. It is designed for corporate wellness programs, youth programs, health and fitness professionals and people who have always or never exercised.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) December 8, 2008

Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein takes his successful fitness beach boot camp programs on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida and shares them in his new book, Change Made Easy - Your Basic Training Orders to Excellent Physical and Mental Health, published by Advantage Books in Orlando, Florida. His book is a guide to values-based group exercise and healthy living without all the hype and product promotions. It is designed for corporate wellness programs, youth programs, health and fitness professionals and people who have always or never exercised.

"It's time to declare war on the state of health in America. My fitness boot camp programs are designed for all fitness levels. They are easy to implement, focus on a positive workout atmosphere and promote an excellent support system for achieving all fitness and weight loss goals."

"We are walking around with the most portable and affordable exercise equipment in the world, our bodies." -- Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein

"You must meet my friend, Fatigue, before you can meet my friend, Progress. Fatigue is the gatekeeper to Progress." -- Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein

Col. Weinstein's book cuts straight to the heart of the matter and offers real, cost effective, solutions that are easy to implement:
 How to organize and implement your own fitness boot camp program.  How to exercise with little or no equipment.  How to implement a corporate wellness program.  How to manage your weight.  How to establish goals and measure performance.  How to enhance performance and productivity.  How to eat.  How to build strong character.  How to have a meaningful spiritual life.  How to solve the health crisis.

Col. Weinstein's book is available in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. His book, Change Made Easy - Your Basic Training Orders to Excellent Physical and Mental Health, can be ordered as paperback through AdvBooks. com, Amazon. com, Amazon. ca, Amazon. co. uk, Amazon. fr, Amazon. de, Amazon. co. jp, Amazon. cn and BarnesandNoble. com.

Title: Change Made Easy - Your Basic Training Orders to Excellent Physical and Mental Health
Author: Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR-ret. (Lt. Col. Joseph R. Weinstein, USAR-ret.)
Publisher: Advantage Books, Orlando, FL, www. advbookstore. com
ISBN: 1-59755-073-6
Genre: Fitness & Health
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 252
Dimensions: 6.69" x 9.21"

About the author:
Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, nationally known as The Health Colonel, was born in Washington, D. C., grew up in Virginia and spent 20 years in Berlin, Germany. His first name is Joseph and has always been called Bob. He is retired from the Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel with 30 years of service and spent about half of that time as a military instructor with the Command & General Staff College.

He has been featured on radio and television, among others, on the History Channel and Fox Sports Net as well as in various publications such as The Washington Times and The Miami Herald.

His background is unique and diverse: military instructor, attorney, motivational speaker, wellness coach, certified corporate trainer, and certified personal trainer. Bob is fluent in German and English.

He specializes in a military-style workout on Fort Lauderdale Beach that incorporates strength, cardio, flexibility and agility training, both personal training and group sessions.

His website: www. TheHealthColonel. com

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