Baby Boomers Need Access to Quality Health Care via the Internet

Baby Boomers Need Access to Quality Health Care via the Internet

SeniorHealthBenefits. com, the premier domain name for online senior health benefit enrollment, is now on sale at e-Bay. Access to quality health care via the internet is a growing concern as baby boomers enter retirement.

Murfreesboro, TN (PRWEB) December 19, 2003 -

Access to quality health care via the internet is a growing concern as Baby Boomers enter retirement. SeniorHealthBenefits. com, the premier domain name for online senior health benefit enrollment, is now on sale at e-Bay.

The health care industry has commanded some of the highest domain name prices in the world. Drugs. com sold for $823,456.00 while several domain names like Alzheimers. com and Physicians. com sold for undisclosed amounts. Premium domain names in the Health Care, Technology and Golf Industries are available at TechDomains. net.

The criteria for valuable domain names usually include the name ending with. com and being in a booming industry with a shortage of quality names. It is also important to have a name easy to remember without dashes or extra extensions. A domain name with a word or phrase resulting in high search engine placement and/or type in traffic can greatly increase its value. SeniorHealthBenefits. com includes SeniorHealthBenefits. net, .org, .us and. info with the starting auction bid set at $50,000.00.

SeniorHealthBenefits. com is being offered by TechDomains. net which provides many other services. Registering domains, web site building tools, company logoÂ’s and a web site submission program are all available at a very low cost. The e-Bay auction for SeniorHealthBenefits. com can be seen by entering domain names in the e-Bay search box.

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New Hampshire Company Advances the RF Sealing Process to Benefit a Variety of High Performance Medical Products

New Hampshire Company Advances the RF Sealing Process to Benefit a Variety of High Performance Medical Products

Janco Incorporated, a New Hampshire provider of RF sealing and Medical Packaging has recently announced an initiative to provide higher levels of precision in RF sealing for critical medical components.

Dover, NH (PRWEB) July 22, 2010

A New Hampshire Based provider of RF Sealing for the medical industry, Janco Incorporated, has recently announced an initiative to provide an even higher level of service and precision for customers in the medical industry across the country who need radio frequency sealing (http://www. janco-inc. com/RF-sealing. html? utm_campaign=janco-pr-rf-sealing&utm_medium=press-release&utm_source=prweb) for critical medical components such as air casts, hot and cold packs, and more.

According to company spokesman Phil Killer, “Janco has been a provider of high quality RF sealing for medical products for years now, and it only make sense that we work to make the process better.” Killer continues, “Our radio frequency sealing (http://www. janco-inc. com/RF-sealing. html? utm_campaign=janco-pr-rf-sealing&utm_medium=press-release&utm_source=prweb) services provide medical customers with materials selection assistance, design, engineering services, and some of the newest equipment for radio frequency sealing.” Killer explains that it is all of these factors that, “contribute to an innovation of the technology that Janco Incorporated] feels significantly contributes to better medical products for healthcare professionals and, ultimately, their patients.”

RF sealing i (http://www. janco-inc. com/RF-sealing. html) s frequently used when two or more pieces of plastic need to be joined together so they overlap. Unlike rf heat sealing (http://www. janco-inc. com/RF-heat-sealing. html) – RF sealing can be done much faster, and as Killer explains, “This drastically increases the production rate for RF sealing projects, which allows us to heat materials faster, come off the machine sooner, and allow us to do additional machining without having to wait.”

Janco has presented their innovation of radio frequency sealing at a variety of national trade shows on a number of occasions. They will again showcase their combination of industry experience and thermoforming expertise in expositions to be announced in the future.

Located in Dover, New Hampshire, Janco Incorporated is a precision supplier of radio frequency sealing for a number of industries, while focusing on the high precision needs of the medical industry. For more information, contact Phil Killer by calling 603.742.1581.

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Global Consulting Firm Reports on State of the Business Going into 2005

Global Consulting Firm Reports on State of the Business Going into 2005

Cipher announced today its fourth quarter update. The company reports a number of key wins in 2004 including a multi-year contract with OSHA and large systems projects within Fortune 500 firms. A strong international presence continues, as does an increase in interest in competitive intelligence and content management solutions across industries.

(PRWEB) December 16, 2004

In 2004 Cipher has grown its staff to approximately 50 professionals employed domestically on either a full - or part-time basis. Cipher analysts are industry experts. For example, it has practicing physicians who work specifically on pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry assignments. In addition, Cipher takes advantage of strategic partnerships globally.

CipherÂ’s approach going into 2005 is focused on providing a menu of solution options to clients. This allows clients to pick and choose only the technologies and services they need and package them in a way that best meets their specific requirements.

“Going to market with a single product or service in our industry just doesn’t make sense. The lines between business intelligence, competitive intelligence and knowledge management continue to blur going into 2005,” said Ted Gruszka, Cipher’s Director of Market Research. “Organizations still struggle with the task of piecing together the best system to find and use information to make better decisions. By bundling best practice technologies and services together we will be able to deliver a complete solution that enables them to overcome this challenge.”

In 2005 CipherÂ’s software Knowledge. Works will continue to be offered as a toolkit of competitive intelligence capabilities including content aggregation, advanced search, automatic text summarization and integrated reporting. New e-Research service modules like Private Company Profiler and Manufacturing Capabilities Profiler will be available as plug-ins allowing Knowledge. Works users to tap directly into up-to-date research from Cipher analysts. And, early warning intelligence and tactical collection and analysis services continue to be available options.

Examples of other services that may be incorporated into a Cipher solution include document imaging, document and records management, training and web design. All services are available on retainer or on a by-project basis.

About Cipher

Headquartered just outside of Washington DC, Cipher is a full service competitive intelligence and content management consultancy serving clients around the world. Experienced in delivering strategic research and analysis services, we manage the information needs of decision makers throughout a number of government agencies and corporations. Our competitive intelligence software Knowledge. Works effectively supports all phases of the intelligence process. Key clients include the federal government and Fortune 500 corporations in the Telecommunications, Consumer Goods, Health Care & Pharmaceutical and Energy sectors.

Website: http://www. cipher-sys. com (http://www. cipher-sys. com)

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ExxonMobil Foundation Enables MediSend International to Ship 35 Tons of Medical Equipment and Supplies to the Middle East

ExxonMobil Foundation Enables MediSend International to Ship 35 Tons of Medical Equipment and Supplies to the Middle East

MediSend shipped over 35 tons of medical equipment and supplies including biomedical equipment fulfilling the commitment to the MediSend Middle East Emergency Relief Campaign thanks to a leadership grant from ExxonMobil Foundation.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 13, 2006

On Thursday, November 9th, five 40 foot shipping containers left MediSend International's Dallas warehouse bound for hospitals in Lebanon and Palestine. A leadership grant from the ExxonMobil Foundation funded MediSend's largest single relief mission to-date. MediSend shipped over 35 tons of medical equipment and supplies including biomedical equipment fulfilling the commitment to the MediSend Middle East Emergency Relief Campaign.

In September, MediSend International issued a plea for donations of medical supplies and equipment, as well as funding to facilitate the shipping of life-saving medical relief to the Middle East. MediSend International's Middle East Emergency Relief Campaign was made available to all countries in the region that qualified for emergency assistance and requested support.

Hospitals, manufacturers and distributors of health care products such as Tenet Healthcare Corp. and Henry Schein, Inc. each contributed large quantities of medical supplies and equipment to the MediSend Middle East Emergency Relief Campaign. MediSend is working with USAID and ANERA on distribution in the Lebanon and Gaza areas.

Dallas-based MediSend International is a humanitarian organization providing medical aid and education to people in need in developing countries worldwide. MediSend's global mission includes the distribution of medical supplies and equipment in long-term medical aid programs and emergency-disaster medical relief campaigns, as well as educational programs in biomedical technician training.

For more information on MediSend International, visit www. medisend. org

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Does Your Senior Need Help at Home? A Holiday Checklist for Anyone Caring for Seniors

Does Your Senior Need Help at Home? A Holiday Checklist for Anyone Caring for Seniors

The stockings are hung by the chimney with care as your parents and loved ones prepare for your holiday visit. Over the years, your parents have managed to keep most of familiar traditions that helped define your family's holiday celebrations. Yet, this year, when you arrive, you notice that things don't quite look the same as they did the last time you visited. What's changed? Use this holiday checklist from Home Instead Senior Care if you help care for a senior…

Omaha, NE (PRWEB) December 17, 2008 -

You've just arrived at your parents' home for your holiday visit and you notice that something just isn't quite right. Things don't look the same as they did the last time you were there. It's possible that the conditions of aging may be jeopardizing your loved one's health and safety at home. Complete the following checklist from the international caregiving company Home Instead Senior Care (http://www. homeinstead. com). If most of your responses are "yes" that doesn't mean it's time to pack up mom and dad for a move to the nursing home. It could, however, mean that your older loved one might benefit from a little extra help at home.

√ Look below bathroom and kitchen sinks. Is poor eyesight making it difficult for your elderly relative to read medication labels and to properly store cleaning materials? Is he forgetting to refill medications and to take them on schedule? Check the refill date against the number of pills in the bottle to help determine if your loved one is taking medication regularly. Or call the pharmacy. According to Arcadia Healthcare, at least 1.5 million Americans are sickened, injured or killed each year by errors in prescribing, dispensing and taking medications and seniors - who take 40 percent of all drugs prescribed - are most susceptible.

√ Look in refrigerator, freezer and drawers. Has food spoiled because mom can't get to the grocery store? Look over the grocery list. Has your loved one's declining health prompted her to purchase more convenience and junk foods, and neglect proper nutrition? Is she losing weight? According to Mayo Clinic, older adults often have health issues that can lead to decreased appetite or trouble eating. These can include chronic illness, medications, difficulty chewing or swallowing and diminished taste and smell.

√ Look on top of furniture and countertops. Are dust and dirt signs that household tasks are becoming more difficult for your parents? Look down at floors and stairways. Have shaky hands spilled drinks and food, soiling vinyl, wood, carpets and walkways? Are frayed carpets, throw rugs, objects and furniture creating tripping hazards? Look up at fans and ceilings. Has the inability to lift her arms and climb stepstools prevented your loved one from cleaning soot and grime from high places? Caution your senior not to climb. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among older adults. They are also the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma.

√ Look under beds and sofas. Is your senior having difficulty organizing old newspapers, books and magazines, which are creating a fire hazard? As Americans age, their fire risk increases. According to the U. S. Fire Administration, older adults are 2.5 times more likely to die in fires than the overall population.

√ Look through the mail. Is mom's dementia causing her to forget to pay bills and answer correspondence? According to the Alzheimer's Association, as many as 5.2 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer's disease, which is characterized by forgetfulness.

√ Look at your senior's appearance. Is clothing dirty and unkempt, and is your loved one neglecting personal hygiene? According to Mayo Clinic, macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people age 60 and older. Fine newsprint may become harder to read and street signs more difficult to recognize. Gray or blank spots may mask the center of your senior's visual field. The condition usually develops gradually, but sometimes progresses rapidly, leading to severe vision loss in one or both eyes.

√ Look to your parents' neighbors and other close friends to find out about their daily routine. Are your seniors at home more, watching television and avoiding stimulating conversation and companionship? If your loved one needs help at home, consider contacting Home Instead Senior Care (http://www. homeinstead. com/services/default. aspx). The company's CAREGivers are screened, trained, bonded and insured, and equipped to help seniors with their home care and companionship needs such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands and shopping (http://http://www. homeinstead. com/findhomecare/default. aspx).

For more information about how families can help seniors live at home or about caregiving challenges that families face, contact Dan Wieberg, Public Relations Manager at 888-484-5759.

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Massachusetts General Hospital Goes Hip-Hop

Massachusetts General Hospital Goes Hip-Hop

Bostn rapper MC Spice, who has been constantly promoting Bipolar awareness in his community, is being endorsed by the head psychiatrists at Boston's medical institution for his testimonial song, "My Mind Is A Battlefield" and his efforts to promote awareness to the urban community.

(PRWEB) February 19, 2005

Hip-Hop culture has found it's way in the halls of one of Massachusetts greatest medical facilities, Massachusetts General Hospital. A two-hour meeting held mid-January between Boston rapper/producer/actor, M. C. Spice, Dr. Joseph Biederman, Dr. Tim Wilens, Dr. Janet Wozniak, Dr. Thomas Spencer and Carol Taylor proved a remarkable step forward in getting dialogue for the Black community in regard to mental health awareness.

In related news, Spice plans to release a full-length CD this summer which includes the song, "My Mind Is A Battlefield," and MGH has fully endorsed the song and it's message to the youth who suffer from the disorder. And on April 25th, the rapper plans to host and perform at an invitation-only fundraiser for the hospital P-Diddy style at the swank Whiskey Park nightclub located in the financial district of Downtown Boston.

Diagnosed with Bipolar disorder in 1994, Spice wrote the song during one of his depressive bouts as therapy and has since embarked upon a mission to educate, entertain and enlighten those who suffer from Bipolar and other mental illnesses.

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All Natural Shaving Oil Permanently Eliminates the Need For Shaving Cream

All Natural Shaving Oil Permanently Eliminates the Need For Shaving Cream.

Now you never have to leave the house with bloody wads of toilet paper stuck to painful shaving nicks again. Introducing All Natural Shaving Oil™ – a simple, all-in-one product that delivers a smooth, close, comfortable shave every time.

(PRWEB) October 9, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

All Natural Shaving Oil Permanently Eliminates the Need For Shaving Cream.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (PRWEB) October 8, 2003 – Now men and women never have to leave the house with bloody wads of toilet paper stuck to painful shaving nicks again. Introducing All Natural Shaving Oil™ – a simple, all-in-one product that delivers a smooth, close, comfortable shave every time.

Pacific Shaving Company’s All Natural Shaving Oil™ perfectly answers the need for a shaving lubricant that eliminates nicks, leaves skin healthy and – most importantly – is practical.

With All Natural Shaving Oil™, there is no pre-shave, no after-shave, and no oversized can taking up space in your toiletry kit – just a single product that works well. Unlike shaving cream, All Natural Shaving Oil™ is ideal for sensitive skin, letting you see where you are shaving - perfect for heads, beards or any facial hair.

Formulated with pure ingredients such as tangerine peel oil, grapefruit peel oil, aloe vera leaf juice and avocado oil, All Natural Shaving Oil™ moisturizes, smoothes and soothes before, during and after shaving.

For more information and a sample bottle, contact Stan Ades at stan@pacificshaving. com.

About Pacific Shaving Company

Founded in 2003, Pacific Shaving Company is dedicated to saving skin worldwide from painful nicks and cuts. All Natural Shaving Oil™ is the first in a boutique line of all natural skin care products meant for practical living. More information is available at www. pacificshaving. com.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Stan Ades

Pacific Shaving Company

PO Box 590022

San Francisco, CA 94159

Ph: 415-317-3905

Http://pacificshaving. com (http://pacificshaving. com)

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State of New Mexico Department of Health Taps SumTotal Enterprise Suite

State of New Mexico Department of Health Taps SumTotal Enterprise Suite

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) February 7, 2006

SumTotal(TM) Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:SUMT), the largest provider of learning and business performance technologies and services, said that the State of New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has purchased SumTotal's enterprise suite to deliver and monitor emergency preparedness and response education for New Mexico's approximately 100,000 health/medical professionals. The contract includes SumTotal's learning management system (LMS) and learning content management system (LCMS), installation, consulting and maintenance. The enterprise suite also is expected to be a hub for educating public health staff to prevent and respond to public health emergencies.

"This solution supports effective, convenient and broad-reaching training, which will enhance our skills to quickly identify, investigate and respond to public health emergencies," said Gayle Kenny, education & training manager, New Mexico Department of Health's Epidemiology & Response Division. "The SumTotal platform will play a role in improving the way we perform our duties on behalf of the public and benefit the citizens of New Mexico."

SumTotal believes its suite will give NMDOH a new way to develop educational programs, deliver learning and analyze what's been learned. Before now, NMDOH had no easy way to capture and disseminate information for training with regard to the state's capacity in health emergency management.

"Our aim with this effort is to enhance the professional skill set of each New Mexico health/medical professional who has to face public health emergencies as well as offer a central web site to list all related training, drills and exercises available in New Mexico," said Don Fowler, SumTotal's chief executive. "We also believe our solution offers the state's Department of Health a way to expedite the delivery of learning and make it a lot more accessible to a far-flung workforce that must anticipate and meet a variety of potential emergencies, such as terrorism or avian flu."

Whether it's instructor-led programs, online content, videoconferencing or satellite broadcasts, SumTotal believes its enterprise suite will offer both a platform and a storehouse for New Mexico's collective resources on health emergency preparedness and response.

Funding for the NMDOH's learning-management initiative came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

"Relative to other deals vendors have announced, this is among the largest contracts for the purchase of an enterprise learning suite that we've seen," said Peter McStravick, Learning Services program analyst for IDC, a leading provider of global IT research and advice. "The mission that this platform will support is clearly a justification for the size of the investment."

About SumTotal Systems, Inc. -

SumTotal Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:SUMT) is the largest provider of learning and business performance technologies and services. SumTotal deploys mission-critical solutions that align learning with organizational and business goals to generate significant bottom-line results. With more than 17 million users worldwide, SumTotal has helped accelerate performance and profits for more than 1,500 of the world's best-known companies and government agencies, including Accenture, Aetna, Cendant, DaimlerChrysler, Delta Air Lines, Harley-Davidson, Microsoft, Novartis, PNC Bank, U. S. Army, U. S. Air Force, U. S. Navy, U. S. Coast Guard, U. S. Bancorp, United Airlines, Vodafone, Wachovia and Wyeth. SumTotal has offices throughout the United States, in London, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Hyderabad, India. For more information about SumTotal's products and services, visit www. sumtotalsystems. com.

Safe Harbor Statement/Forward-Looking Statements -

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements represent SumTotal Systems' expectations or beliefs concerning future events and include statements, among others, regarding SumTotal Systems' product SumTotal TotalLMS 7.0. These statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance or events and are based on current expectations, estimates, beliefs, assumptions, goals and objectives, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by these statements. Do not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, (i) unknown errors or bugs in SumTotal TotalLMS 7.0; (ii) the inability to fix in a timely fashion unanticipated bugs, errors or defects that materially impact the functionality or usability of SumTotal TotalLMS 7.0, or unanticipated problems in customer upgrades to SumTotal 7.0 from prior SumTotal products (iii) unexpected shipment problems or delays of SumTotal TotalLMS 7.0; (iv) customers or partners delaying purchasing or upgrade decisions until there is widespread market acceptance of SumTotal TotalLMS 7.0; (v) the acceptance of SumTotal TotalLMS 7.0 and future product offerings; (vi) the ability to successfully implement SumTotal Systems' solutions; (vii) the ability to successfully address technological developments and standards; (viii) the ability to successfully manage growth, significant current and expected additional competition, and the need to continue to expand product distribution and services offerings; and (ix) other events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in SumTotal Systems' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the annual report for fiscal year 2004 on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports for the first, second and third quarter of fiscal year 2005 on Form 10-Q filed August 1, 2005, August 9, 2005, and November 9, 2005, respectively.

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Estco Medical Launches Web-Based "Perpetual Community" for Key Opinion Leaders within Pharma and Medical Device Industries

Estco Medical Launches Web-Based "Perpetual Community" for Key Opinion Leaders within Pharma and Medical Device Industries

Estco Medical released today its newest online software application, Medigent® Thought Leader, serving pharmaceutical and medical device product managers by gathering key opinion leaders in a central online location that focuses on a specific brand.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) April 19, 2005

Estco Medical released today its newest online software application, Medigent® Thought Leader, serving pharmaceutical and medical device product managers by gathering key opinion leaders in a central online location that focuses on a specific brand. For physicians, who increasingly rely on the web as a principal information resource, Medigent Thought Leader offers an easy to use, collaborative environment for obtaining interactive product data and clinical education. Medigent Thought Leader is the latest addition to Estco’s Medigent software suite, which enables life science companies to launch and manage online marketing initiatives.

"Managing relationships and building credibility with key opinion leaders are the driving forces behind Medigent Thought Leader, which will keep physicians engaged and increase their productivity," said John Estafanous, President of Estco Medical. "Medigent Thought Leader allows product managers to rapidly launch effective online communities that will appeal to physicians and ultimately increase their loyalty."

Using Medigent Thought Leader, influential key decision makers join brand-focused online communities to obtain product education, articles, meeting information, speaker materials, video and interactive libraries, best practices forums, newsletters and FAQs. Members of Medigent Thought Leader are recruited either internally among existing customers or through EstcoÂ’s panel of more than 12,000 cooperating physicians.

For product and brand managers, Medigent Thought Leader is a robust marketing and educational tool designed to support specific conferences, or serve as an ongoing resource for thought leaders throughout the lifecycle of a brand. Among a range of administrator tools, the software allows managers to measure usage, track program success, and enables multiple brand managers to moderate and track group members. A flexible application that can be rapidly launched, Medigent Thought Leader-powered communities offer a level of efficiency that will improve communication channels with thought leaders, thus, achieving a higher level of physician advocacy.

"Medigent Thought Leader increases global acceptance of brands because it allows the site administrators to furnish fresh facts and feedback at all times into the pool of information on a product," said Estafanous. "In essence, it extends face-to-face meetings and can prolong valuable discussions in a centralized location."

For more information, fact sheets and a demonstration of Medigent Thought Leader, visit www. estcomedical. com/thoughtleader/ (http://www. estcomedical. com/thoughtleader/).

About Estco Medical

Founded in Bethesda, MD in 1999, Estco Medical is the creator of the web-based Medigent® software suite, which aids pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech and other life science companies in launching and managing online marketing initiatives. GE Healthcare, Medtronic, Aspect Medical Systems, the Cleveland Clinic, and leading pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers are among the life science companies using the Medigent software suite to better communicate, educate and validate processes through every part of a product marketing life cycle. The Medigent software suite includes components for content management, media and investor relations, product and clinical education, community development and outcomes and market research studies. For more information, visit www. estcomedical. com or call 301-657-9332.

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Dynamic Field Research Capabilities Announced

Dynamic Field Research Capabilities Announced

Clients including media outlets now have a much more efficient and cost effective way to collect opinion and feedback in field location settings.

(PRWEB) September 29, 2004

“I’m tired of using clipboards, paper and pen to collect opinion and facts!” Our clients spoke and we responded according to powerfeedback. com company spokesperson Jose Rodriquez; “our clients needed a much more dynamic and cost effective way to secure opinion in a non-traditional office or web setting. Customary methods of field research are just too slow and cost inefficient for today’s fast paced business environment. As a pioneer and global leader in custom web-based surveys and web applications we knew that we could move our tools to a more portable platform such as Tablet PC’s, Palm Pilots and Windows CE devices and we have done that”.

By taking this action powerfeedback. comÂ’s clients are using portable devices to gather input from participants in settings such as malls, convention centers, racetracks, airports, train stations, city streets as well as hospitals and clinics. Clients have the choice of using their own personnel to conduct the surveys or powerfeedback. com can readily supply energetic and highly skilled data collection experts to do this on their behalf.

Denise Gingold, company President advises that the cost savings to the client are dramatic. “We have already paid for the R&D on this technology so clients do not have to spend the enormous funds needed to develop these tools plus they have no downtime waiting for an application to be developed. Like all of our offerings, we provide this service in a custom manner, which means that we tailor ourselves to the clients’ specific needs. Unlike paper and pen or even kiosks, this is a “push” approach meaning that a client can interface with respondents in a more effective manner”.

All of the field units are configured to collect and report data in real-time. Reporting is automated so that information can be disseminated among all concerned parties rapidly thus allowing for quick decisions and changes where necessary. Mr. Rodriquez cited recent examples of this tool and application including a medical field data collection project in remote areas of Alaska and South Dakota. According to Mr. Rodriquez, “in this particular situation our client was able to rapidly improve their ability to collect critical health history information related to heart disease, liver failure, cancer and other serious medical conditions. While all of our work is rewarding, in this particular case we know that we are helping to make a serious difference and that is extremely gratifying”.

For additional information, please contact Jose Rodriquez; jose@powerfeedback. com or 610/559-8407. powerfeedback. com is a registered Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and WomenÂ’sÂ’ Business Enterprise (WBE).

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IEEE Spectrum Predicts Forterra Systems a Winner: Forterra Systems Picked as Winner Along with IBM and Sprint for 2008

IEEE Spectrum Predicts Forterra Systems a Winner: Forterra Systems Picked as Winner Along with IBM and Sprint for 2008

Forterra Systems Inc.'s OLIVE(TM) virtual worlds software platform along with IBM's new chipmaking process and Sprint's Xohm high-speed wireless broadband data network are just three of the five projects identified by the editors of IEEE Spectrum as "winners" in the fifth annual issue highlighting the best and worst of global technology.

SAN MATEO, Calif. (PRWEB) January 18, 2008

 "With the signs of life becoming stronger every day in the technology sector, it's time to take stock of some key initiatives that have the potential to transform major industries or that are likely to squander huge amounts of money, time and resources," said Glenn Zorpette, executive editor, IEEE Spectrum. "IEEE Spectrum editors considered well over a hundred technology projects, representing work on every continent. We picked five outstanding ones, along with six that seem destined for obscurity."

"To pick the winning and losing projects, we considered the feasibility of the goals described by the project leaders themselves," Mr. Zorpette added. "We analyzed these goals in light of technical and technology-related factors: regulation; competition; relevant technology and market trends, and more. Forterra should be very pleased with this endorsement of their transformative technology by our editors."

For the report, the magazine's editors considered six mainstay categories in technology: communications, semiconductors, transportation, power, biomedical and computers. To come up with their final lists of winners and losers, the staff relied heavily on the global resources of the IEEE. The professional organization has nearly 400,000 engineers, computer experts and technologists who will also be asked for their input on the success or failure of all the reported technologies in "You Tell Us," a Web-based opinion poll that should engage the entire IEEE membership.

"As a lifelong admirer of the IEEE organization this selection is an incredible honor given the wide field of technologies considered," said Dr. David Rolston, CEO of Forterra Systems. "However we agree 2008 will be an inflection point in our industry as more proof points are published about enterprise business processes being transformed by 3D applications. We will be making exciting announcements this year about customers using virtual applications for new forms of training and collaboration. Fundamentally, we are addressing how enterprises and their extended ecosystems can work more productively and effectively by operating virtually. Within 3 to 5 years we envision the typical business worker spending large portions of their day in immersive 3D environments."

The January issue of IEEE Spectrum is available by subscription, on many newsstands throughout the Northeastern United States and online at www. spectrum. ieee. org.

Forterra's OLIVE(TM) (On-Line Interactive Virtual Environment) software platform enables end-users and partners to create realistic, collaborative, 3D Internet solutions. Applications developed using OLIVE allow users to sit at their PCs with a network connection, log on, and appear in an interactive, virtual environment represented as a fully animated avatar (3D character controlled by the user). Through a keyboard and mouse users are able to navigate through realistic environments, share and present documents, access and deploy equipment, drive/fly vehicles, don personal protective equipment, and communicate with one another. As a scenario is executed, the results are captured by a built in session replay system that support debrief so users can learn from what they practiced.

About Forterra Systems

Forterra Systems is a leader in providing online distributed virtual world technology for the corporate, healthcare, government, and education industries. Forterra's software and services enable organizations to build their own private or public virtual worlds to train, plan, rehearse, and collaborate in ways previously considered impossible or impractical. Using the OLIVE (On-Line Interactive Virtual Environment) platform and industry standard PC hardware, customers can rapidly generate realistic, collaborative, 3D Internet solutions that easily scale from single user applications to large scale simulated environments supporting many thousands of concurrent users. http://www. forterrainc. com (http://www. forterrainc. com)

About IEEE Spectrum

IEEE Spectrum is published monthly by IEEE, the world's largest organization of technology and business leaders. Over 400,000 executives, engineers, and computer scientists at the world's largest companies and universities look to IEEE Spectrum each month for the latest news and most accurate information about new important technology developments. IEEE Spectrum readership comprises the largest concentration of high-tech professionals and senior managers of any publication in its niche. IEEE Spectrum also communicates through its Web site, IEEE Spectrum Online.

Masonry Industry Trust Administrators Selects Plexis LCS

Masonry Industry Trust Administrators Selects Plexis LCS

Masonry Trust Administrators announced the selection of Plexis Logical Claims Solution (LCS) software for their claims processing and benefit administration solution. Masonry Industry Trust Administrators is based in Portland, Oregon and administers benefits for union groups located throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Ashland, OR (PRWEB) March 24, 2006

Masonry Trust Administrators announced the selection of Plexis Logical Claims Solution (LCS) software for their claims processing and benefit administration solution. Masonry Industry Trust Administrators is based in Portland, Oregon and administers benefits for union groups located throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Prior to their selection of Plexis LCS, Masonry Industry Trust used a legacy system that required a great deal of time-consuming and labor intensive manual tasks to administer benefits for its members. The addition of Plexis LCS will automate business processes, increase productivity, reduce administrative costs, and allow staff members to focus on issues that can improve profitability.

Plexis LCS is an easy-to-use, flexible claims processing software application that provides affordable automation for third party administrators and self-insured employers. The application employs a Microsoft Windows technology for easy integration and features full claim processing and benefits administration functionality, including premium billing and payments, reporting capabilities and plan cost modeling.

About Plexis Healthcare Systems, Inc.

Plexis Healthcare Systems is a leading payer solution and claims processing technology company based in Ashland, Oregon. Founded in 1996, Plexis was ranked the second fastest growing technology company in Oregon in 2005. Plexis family of software products -- Plexis LCS for small and medium size third party administrators and self-funded groups; Plexis Claim Manager for mid-size healthcare organizations; and Plexis Quantum Choice for large healthcare organizations -- enable health plans, TPAs and provider groups to reduce costs, automate claims payment and medical case management requirements, enhance customer satisfaction and expand market share. For more information, please call toll free (877) 475-3947 or visit http://www. plexisweb. com.

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Acupressure Tapping Technique Offers Drug-Free Heartburn Protection -- and Help with Weight Loss

Acupressure Tapping Technique Offers Drug-Free Heartburn Protection -- and Help with Weight Loss

GERD, or gastro-esophageal reflux disease, causes pain and discomfort while damaging the esophagus and potentially leading to serious health problems. Weight gain is a serious risk factor. EFT has been shown to relieve GERD as well as help patients lose weight and reduce future symptoms.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 28, 2006

Heartburn (now called gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD) affects more than 60 million Americans at least once a month, and 15 million have it daily. Acid reflux, as it is also known, results from stomach acid moving backward from the stomach into the esophagus. GERD can be a serious medical condition because over time, the reflux of stomach acid damages the tissue lining the esophagus. In adults, long-lasting, untreated GERD can lead to permanent damage of the esophagus and sometimes even cancer.

One of the greatest risk factors for GERD is weight gain. Researchers following more than 10,000 women in the Nurses’ health Study found that those who gained weight had three times the risk for GERD as those whose weight remained stable. Now a simple do-it-yourself acupressure technique called EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) spells relief for those with GERD symptoms as well as its weight gain risk factor. The process is explained in a free manual that can be downloaded from http://www. emofree. com/downloadeftmanual. asp? ref=prwheartburncj (http://www. emofree. com/downloadeftmanual. asp? ref=prwheartburncj).

EFT combines gentle fingertip tapping on key acupressure points with focused thought to reduce or eliminate heartburn symptoms and overweight issues.

According to Brian C. Jacobson, MD, MPH, assistant professor of medicine at Boston University, “I’ve seen many instances where weight gain was associated with new reflux symptoms in women and weight loss was associated with improvement among both men and women.”

EFT was originally designed to address psychological problems such as fears, phobias, and anxiety, but practitioners soon discovered that it works exceptionally well for pain, including the pain and discomfort of heartburn.

As every dieter knows. losing weight can be an almost impossible challenge, but EFT practitioners enjoy so much success with weight-loss clients that several now specialize in weight-loss programs.

“The underlying cause of heartburn and indigestion,” says Los Angeles physician Eric Robins, MD, “is past traumas and emotions that are stored in the body. These past events create energy blocks that interfere with the body’s flow of healthy energy, and that’s how symptoms develop. Fortunately, EFT is easy to learn and can be used anywhere to alleviate symptoms while clearing energy disruptions.”

EFT has become a popular first-aid treatment for those with heartburn, indigestion, and hundreds of other conditions and illnesses. Over 300,000 – including thousands of health care practitioners -- have downloaded its free manual from http://www. emofree. com/downloadeftmanual. asp? ref=prwheartburncj (http://www. emofree. com/downloadeftmanual. asp? ref=prwheartburncj)
And an additional 10,000 download it every month. The manual is available in nine languages, and EFT practitioners around the world teach EFT classes and work with clients.

For additional information, contact Gary Craig at 707-785-2848.

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Statement from Nan Aron, President of Alliance or Justice on the Retirement of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Today

Statement from Nan Aron, President of Alliance or Justice on the Retirement of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Today

Statement from Nan Aron, President of the Alliance for Justice on the Retirement of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Today “Given his leadership role on the court and his strong voice for all Americans, Justice Stevens leaves large shoes to fill. The President now has an opportunity to name a worthy successor who will stand up for equal justice for all, not just the wealthy or powerful.”

Washington, DC (Vocus) April 10, 2010

Statement from Nan Aron, President of the Alliance for Justice on the Retirement of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens Today

“For over three decades, Associate Justice John Paul Stevens has been a tremendous force for fairness on the Supreme Court, and his contributions to the advancement of constitutional protections are immense. He has emerged as one of the Court's most vocal and eloquent spokespersons for individual liberties, separation of powers, and equal access to justice. A master tactician, he leaves a legacy of championing personal freedoms and human dignity in defense of everyday Americans. His fierce protection of core Constitutional values and his distinctive voice will be greatly missed.”

“Given his leadership role on the court and his strong voice for all Americans, Justice Stevens leaves large shoes to fill. The President now has an opportunity to name a worthy successor who will stand up for equal justice for all, not just the wealthy or powerful.”

For more information, or to speak with Nan Aron, contact Marissa Brown at (202) 822-6070 or Marissa(at)afj(dot)org

About Alliance for Justice – Alliance for Justice (AFJ) is a national association of environmental, civil rights, mental health, women’s, children’s and consumer advocacy organizations. Since its inception in 1979, AFJ has worked to advance the cause of justice for all Americans, strengthen the public interest community’s ability to positively influence public policy, and foster the next generation of advocates. For more information visit www. afj. org

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CDPHP® Launches New Effort to Combat Childhood Obesity

CDPHP® Launches New Effort to Combat Childhood Obesity

First Capital District Community-Based Health Plan to Collaborate with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Albany, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) January 24, 2011

In a continued effort to develop programs and services that address the growing problem of childhood obesity, CDPHP® announces a collaboration with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s Alliance Healthcare Initiative to provide comprehensive health benefits for the prevention, assessment, and treatment of childhood obesity. The new collaboration will better enable CDPHP families to work with their primary care physicians (PCPs) and registered dietitians to ensure their children achieve lifelong health. This announcement comes on the heels of the recently released Alliance of Community Health Plans’ report, “Pediatric Obesity: Addressing a National Challenge at a Local Level,” where CDPHP was recognized for its childhood obesity efforts, further underscoring the health plan’s dedication to this cause.

“CDPHP remains committed to the health of its youth and is pleased to partner with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation on this critical endeavor,” said http://www. cdphp. com/aboutCDPHP/bennett. aspx John D. Bennett, MD], president and CEO, CDPHP. “As a physicians’ health plan, we know there is no one better to work with children and their families on how to establish and maintain a healthy lifestyle than our extensive provider network.”

As part of the collaboration with the Alliance, CDPHP will offer and promote a range of targeted benefits, including four visits to a PCP and four visits with a registered dietician, to all eligible children ages three to 18. This new initiative will allow CDPHP to partner with its providers to better identify its youngest members in need and help them to receive care that aims to prevent, assess, and treat childhood obesity. The three year collaboration builds upon existing CDPHP efforts to reach diverse families through community programs with messages about the importance of healthy food choices and physical activity.

Launched in February 2009, the Alliance Healthcare Initiative marks a major step forward in the holistic approach to reducing childhood obesity in the United States. Since its inception, two million children have gained access to this benefit option. The long-term goal of the Alliance Healthcare Initiative is that more than six million children (25 percent of all overweight and obese children in the U. S.) will have access to this benefit by 2012.

"Without proper prevention and treatment of childhood obesity, our current generation could become the first in American history to live shorter lives than their parents," said Ginny Ehrlich, executive director of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. "This benefit represents the first time most families will have access to these important services. We applaud CDPHP for making this commitment to help reverse the childhood obesity epidemic.”

Based in New York City, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a non-profit organization founded by the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation. The Alliance Healthcare Initiative convened national medical associations, leading insurers, and employers to offer comprehensive health benefits to child and families for the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity.

About the Alliance for a Healthier Generation
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation works to address one of the nation’s leading public health threats – childhood obesity. The goal of the Alliance is to reduce the nationwide prevalence of childhood obesity by 2015, and to empower kids to make healthy lifestyle choices. Founded in 2005 by the American Heart Association and William J. Clinton Foundation, the Alliance works to positively affect the places that can make a difference to a child’s health: homes, schools, doctor’s offices and communities. Visit the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to learn more about its programs and services.

About CDPHP®
Founded and guided by physicians, CDPHP and its affiliates currently serve members in 24 counties throughout New York state. The affiliated companies of CDPHP include a family of products: Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc.—HMO, Healthy New York, Medicare Choices (HMO), Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and Family Health Plus; CDPHP Universal Benefits,® Inc. —PPO, High Deductible PPO, EPO, and Medicare Choices (PPO); and Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network, Inc. —self-insured plans. Visit CDPHP.

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Airbrush Spray Tanning is the New Craze in Town

Airbrush Spray Tanning is the New Craze in Town

Summer time is just around the corner which means we will have to take off layers of our clothing and expose our pale skin. Indoor UV-tanning is expensive and takes at least 6 tanning sessions to get a nice tan. However, there is an alternative to UV-tanning. It is the airbrush or spray tanning and airbrush-tanning. net is here to help. Interested? Then read on…

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) April 23, 2010

Airbrush-Tanning. net (http://www. airbrush-tannning. net/?utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=prweb) is the new online business that specializes in providing customers with high quality airbrush tanning systems and tanning solution. The tanning systems they offer are all manufactured in the USA by Paasche Airbrush Company from Chicago. Their tanning kits are suitable for home tanning enthusiasts and for professional salon or spa use. Airbrush tanning kits are inexpensive and are easy to use and to set up.

Airbrush spray equipment is used to apply special spray tanning solution containing DHA. Spray and airbrush tanning is an alternative to UV tanning as it simulates the appearance of natural tan obtained by the exposure of skin to the UV rays. Airbrush spray tanning is regarded as healthier and safer alternative to UV tanning as it doesn’t damage the skin as the long term exposure to UV rays does.

Leisure Tan spray solution is the perfect tanning solution for use in airbrushes or tanning spray guns such as the Paasche 300T-000 quick application spray gun. The Leisure Tan tanning solution comes in various strengths. The strength of the spray tan solution depends on the amount of DHA (bronzer) in the solution. Our solution is available in 8%, 10% and 12% of DHA.

For those who are unemployed, the home airbrush tanning system may be a source of income, especially now, when indoor UV tanning is about to become even more expensive. It takes a lot of UV sessions to get a decent tan at an indoor salon, but with the sunless spray tanning, the results are immediate and may last up to a week. Airbrush tanning is really easy to learn and it’s fun. For those with tight budgets the best recommendation is the D100H home airbrush tanning system.

For those who would like to earn money on sunless spray tanning the best tanning system is one which includes the Paasche quick application 300T-000 spray gun. This kind of special spray gun provides much larger coverage that will allow to spray tan a client much faster. The sunless tanning systems that include this spray gun are: D200T and DA400T.

The DA400 is the best mobile airbrush tanning kit. What makes it mobile is the small size of the compressor and the efficiency and quickness of the Paasche 300T-000 quick application tanning spray gun. With this special spray gun it is possible to spray tan a client in about 5 minutes. This means more clients serviced throughout the day. The DA400 kit comes with 32oz Leisure Tan tanning solution that allows to cover about 10 clients as it takes on average 3oz of tanning solution to cover an average body. Also, the compressor that comes with the DA400 is much quieter and comes with an auto shutoff switch that will shut off the unit when the spray gun is not in use.

Airbrush tanning kits and tanning solution are available at http://www. airbrush-tanning. net (http://www. airbrush-tanning. net/?utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=prweb).

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Dentists4kids. com Teams Up With Crest

Dentists4kids. com Teams Up With Crest

Dentists4kids. com, a Pediatric Dental Referral Site catering to parents, kids and Pediatric Dentists teams up with Crest, The Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Viacom Television Stations Group to help the U. S. Surgeoun General's fight against oral health disease with the Crest Healthy Smiles 2010 program.

(PRWEB) July 13, 2001

ARLINGTON, Tex., July 12, 2001 –

Dentists4kids. com is proud to be a part of promoting Crest Healthy Smiles 2010; a national outreach program designed to help improve the state of oral health in America. By providing education, oral care tools and increased access to dental professionals, the program hopes to reach 50 million children and their families by the year 2010.

Dentists that are participating in the Crest Healthy Smiles 2010 program will provide free exams to new patients between the ages of 3 and 12 that show Proof of Purchase from particular Crest products. Dentists will also help with dental educational workshops at their local Boys & Girls Clubs. The first segment of the program begins in Tampa/St. Petersburg July 16, 2001 and will roll out in New Orleans and Miami in August 2001 continuing through September 30, 2001.

For more information or to find Crest Healthy Smiles 2010 participating pediatric dentists, go to www. Dentists4kids. com or call Dentists4kids. com toll free at (877) 337-7037.

Dentists4kids. com is the only web site offering itÂ’s users a complete list of approximately 4500 pediatric dentists practicing in the U. S. as well as answers to their dental health questions, on-line shopping for dental related items, community information, parenting help, and one-on-one conversations with the Tooth Fairy via e-mail!

Contact:

Julie Brown / (877)337-7037

Jbrown@dentists4kids. com

Colorado BioScience Association Debuts Quarterly Newsletter: The CBSA FOCUS

Colorado BioScience Association Debuts Quarterly Newsletter: The CBSA FOCUS

Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) has published the first issue of its quarterly newsletter, “The CBSA FOCUS.” Featured articles in the Spring 2005 issue cover the Colorado Technology Survey; McKinley Medical company’s new pain management product targeting the plastic surgery industry; and Dr. Michael Bristow, noted professor, physician and founder of both the Myogen and ARCA Discovery biotech companies. Other topics covered include upcoming CBSA events, executive report, regulatory update on new FDA rules, and news briefs.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 31, 2005

The first issue of “The CBSA FOCUS,” the Colorado BioScience Association’s quarterly newsletter has rolled off the presses. The announcement is made by Denise Brown, CBSA executive director, who says the new quarterly publication joins the association’s annual magazine (pdf copy attached to this news release), “Bioscience Colorado,” to help further share the many success stories and highlights of Colorado’s medical device and biotechnology industries.

Featured articles in the debut FOCUS issue cover the Colorado Technology Survey; McKinley Medical companyÂ’s new pain management product targeting the plastic surgery industry; and Dr. Michael Bristow, noted professor, physician and founder of both the Myogen and ARCA Discovery biotech companies. Other topics covered include upcoming CBSA events, executive report, regulatory update on new FDA rules, and news briefs. HereÂ’s a sampling of the feature articles and links to the articles and PDF of the newsletter:

“Bioscience Execs Upbeat: Survey Shows Increase In New Product Development” -- A recent survey focused on technology in Colorado shows bioscience companies plan to invest more money and human capital in research and development during the first six months of 2005. You can read the FOCUS article about the survey at http://www. pr. com/upload/presskit_1811_1121365070.pdf (http://www. pr. com/upload/presskit_1811_1121365070.pdf).

“McKinley Medical Carves Out a New Niche in Pain Management” -- Aesthetic surgery is booming in America, thanks to extensive media coverage that gives the public an eye-opening view of what plastic surgeons can do. As the population ages, people seem determined to stay youthful and lean as long as possible, and many of them are opting for appearance-enhancing procedures. A Colorado medical device company is taking advantage of this trend. McKinley Medical, LLC, based in Wheat Ridge, with a facility in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, provides infusion therapy for post-operative pain management. A leader in pain management systems for general and orthopedic surgery, McKinley currently targets three popular aesthetic/reconstructive procedures: abdominoplasty, breast augmentation and breast reconstruction. Read the FOCUS article about McKinley at http://www. pr. com/upload/presskit_1811_1121366349.pdf (http://www. pr. com/upload/presskit_1811_1121366349.pdf).

“Colorado’s Triple Threat: Dr. Michael R. Bristow - Clinician, Researcher and Entrepreneur” – Dr. Michael R. Bristow is a professor of cardiology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, co-director of the University of Colorado Cardiovascular Institute, and founder of Myogen, one of Colorado’s best bioscience success stories. “Everything I do,” he says, “is designed to develop new approaches for the treatment of heart failure.” You can read the FOCUS article about Dr. Bristow at

Http://www. pr. com/upload/presskit_1811_1121365733.pdf (http://www. pr. com/upload/presskit_1811_1121365733.pdf).

A pdf of the full first issue of FOCUS is found at this link:

Http://www. pr. com/upload/presskit_1811_1122316006.pdf (http://www. pr. com/upload/presskit_1811_1122316006.pdf).

The CBSA FOCUS newsletter is edited, written and produced by the Sage Public Relations Group (http://www. sagepublicrelations. com (http://www. sagepublicrelations. com)) in collaboration with Griff/SMC (http://www. griffsmc. com (http://www. griffsmc. com)). Design and production is by New Moon Communications. For editorial comments and content ideas contact Jon Pushkin, Editor, 303-733-3441; jon@pushkinpr. com (http://www. pushkinpr. com (http://www. pushkinpr. com)).

Most recently, Ed Wood, CEO of Summit Roundtable (http://www. summitroundtable. com (http://www. summitroundtable. com)) in Lakewood, was named Chairperson of the Board of Directors for CBSA. Vice Chairperson of the CBSA board is Jack Wheeler, CEO of Microphage, Inc. (http://www. micro-phage. com (http://www. micro-phage. com)), headquartered in Longmont. In addition, four new board members were added to the CBSA board: Tom Miller, President, Emerging Medical Technologies; Tom Cycyota, President & CEO, AlloSource (http://www. allosource. org (http://www. allosource. org)); Tom Roach, CPA, Ernst & Young (http://www. ey. com (http://www. ey. com)); and Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR, Absolutely Public Relations (http://www. absolutelypr. com (http://www. absolutelypr. com)).

About Colorado BioScience Association

Colorado BioScience Association is a not-for-profit corporation providing services and support for ColoradoÂ’s growing biosciences industry. Colorado is carrying out an aggressive plan to grow the stateÂ’s bioscience industry into one of the countryÂ’s premier bioscience clusters. CBSA currently enjoys the support of 304 member organizations representing both bioscience companies and companies providing key services to the bioscience industry and research institutions in Colorado. The associationÂ’s main office is located in the Advance Colorado Center, 1625 Broadway, Suite 950, in Denver, plus satellite offices are maintained in the Fitzsimons Bioscience Park and at the Fort Collins Technology Incubator. A Colorado Springs satellite office is planned for the future. You can learn more about CBSA at http://www. cobioscience. com (http://www. cobioscience. com)

Contacts:

Denise Brown, Executive Director,

Colorado BioScience Association,

303.592.4073,

E-mail: dbrown@cobioscience. com

Maggie Chamberlin Holben, APR,

Absolutely Public Relations,

303.984.9801 or 303.669.3558,

E-mail: maggie@absolutelypr. com

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New Asthma Monitoring and Asthma Management Software

New Asthma Monitoring and Asthma Management Software

New asthma monitoring and management software is now available to help asthma sufferers and their families reduce the frequency of asthma attacks, and help their doctors tailor their asthma treatments more effectively.

(PRWEB) February 5, 2003

Deerfield, IL, February 4, 2003

Asthma has been diagnosed in over 20 million Americans, and 12 million have had an asthma attack in the previous year. That is, 60% of asthma sufferers have had an attack in the previous year. The burden on patients, their jobs, and families is enormous. There were 1.8 million visits to the emergency departments for an asthma attack. Tools that can help patients better manage their asthma are now available that can reduce this medical and financial disease burden.

PDAHealthWare, Inc. has developed a Breathe Better Asthma Management software that allows sufferers to monitor and track results of their asthma better. As a result, their physicians are better able to customize both acute and regular treatment choices. In addition, patients will be better able to identify triggers as a result of having a log of symptoms along with triggers such as cold temperature, allergies, smoke, exercise, and others.

The software allows patients to monitor everything from doctor appointments, lab tests, Peak Expiratory Flows, medications, and Chest Xrays.

Co-Founder and President of PDAHealthWare, Inc., Dr. Amarish Dave', states, "Asthma is an incredibly common disease that affects all ages. The opportunity now exists to better track symptoms and monitor results of breathing parameters that can help doctors better tailor treatment. Armed with this new technology, patients can empower themselves to reduce their asthma attacks and emergency room visits."

PDAHealthWare, Inc. is a leading software development and distribution company aimed at the consumer health market. Their Breathe Better Asthma Management Software is available at the company website, www. PDAHealthWare. com.

The Institute of Integrative Medicine Follows Its Exceptional Reputation and Gives Fathers A Much Deserved Treat of Relaxation

The Institute of Integrative Medicine Follows Its Exceptional Reputation and Gives Fathers A Much Deserved Treat of Relaxation

Who: The Institute of Integrative Medicine of South Florida announces its FatherÂ’s Day Specials

(PRWEB) May 18, 2005

The Institute of Integrative Medicine Follows Its Exceptional Reputation and Gives Fathers A Much Deserved Treat of Relaxation

Who: The Institute of Integrative Medicine of South Florida announces its FatherÂ’s Day Specials

Where: 2845 Aventura Blvd. Suite 130 Aventura, FL 33180 Phone: 305-931-6010, website: mycompletehealth. com

When: The special packages go on sale Monday, May 16th thru Monday, June 20th. The Gift Certificate for services expires on September 19th, 2005.

What: The Institute of Integrative Medicine of South Florida has put together special packages to honor the true essence of the man in your life. We all know that men are just as stressed as women, and donÂ’t usually take the time to pamper themselves the way they should. In honor of FatherÂ’s Day, the Institute has put together two special packages to help get dads on the right track to relaxation.

The Classic NoblemanÂ’s Package $115 (a $145 value)

Active ManÂ’s Multi-Vitamin 1 Hour Relaxation Massage Consultation with Treatment Coordinator The Rejuvenating GentlemanÂ’s Package $145 (a $170 value)

Active ManÂ’s Multi-Vitamin 1 Hour Deep Tissue Massage Consultation with Treatment Coordinator

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Research and Markets: Creating the Digital Medical Library

Research and Markets: Creating the Digital Medical Library

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16504) has announced the addition of Creating the Digital Medical Library to their offering

(PRWEB) April 29, 2005

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16504 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16504)) has announced the addition of Creating the Digital Medical Library to their offering

Creating the Digital Medical Library profiles the electronic collection development and electronic library development policies of a sample of leading medical libraries including those of The Mayo Clinic, Cornell University, The University of Iowa, Columbia University, The University of Texas, The Medical College of Georgia and many others

The report covers policies concerning electronic journals, archiving, e-books, electronic directories, database user training, use of alert service, virtual reference services, negotiating tactics with vendors, sharing electronic resources with other libraries or a main campus library, electronic documents delivery, librarian time management, web site redevelopment and design, the impact of evidence-based medicine on library practices, employment of librarians on medical clinical teams, attitudes towards university-inspired or controlled cooperative scholarly publishing ventures, efforts to develop endowments/funds for digital resources, cost control efforts, and other issues of concern to medical librarians. Also includes critical and recent benchmarking information on spending plans focusing primarily though not exclusively on digital resources.

Libraries profiled include:

Medical College of Georgia Botsford General Hospital The Hardin Library for the Health Sciences of the University of Iowa Weill Cornell Medical College Mayo Clinic Libraries Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library Columbia University The University Of Texas, Health Science Center at San Antonio 

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16504 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c16504)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Pampered Souls Mobile Spa Services, created in July 2004, offers Chicago the opportunity to get Pampered

Pampered Souls Mobile Spa Services, created in July 2004, offers Chicago the opportunity to get Pampered

The mission of Pampered Souls Mobile Spa Services is to encourage active individuals to appreciate the concepts of self-pampering and self care and to embrace them as an integral part of their life and wellbeing. Pampered Souls Mobile Spa Services is committed to providing individuals with a personalized spa experience in the comfort of their home, office or other location. We cater to the active individual by providing spa services to individuals with limited time, bringing spa services to them, and customizing spa services based on their needs and schedule.

(PRWEB) November 17, 2004 -

The mission of Pampered Souls Mobile Spa Services is to encourage active individuals to appreciate the concepts of self-pampering and self care and to embrace them as an integral part of their life and wellbeing. Pampered Souls Mobile Spa Services is committed to providing individuals with a personalized spa experience in the comfort of their home, office or other location. We cater to the active individual by providing spa services to individuals with limited time, bringing spa services to them, and customizing spa services based on their needs and schedule.

“Whether it is everyday commitments with your family, friends or community, life can be demanding. We live in a society that promotes constant activity and hectic lifestyles”, comments Angelyn Anderson, President and Founder of Pampered Souls Mobile Spa Services, “It is important to establish and maintain a balance that promotes health and self rejuvenation. This is why I founded Pampered Souls Mobile Spa Services. We all can use self renewal and rejuvenation from time to time.”

We bring everything necessary to transform your space into your own serene sanctuary. All you need to do is make the reservation and we will do the rest.

Pampered Souls clients can select from an array of services from our Simple Pleasures menu (a-la-carte services) or from our Pampered Samplings menu (spa packages for the individual or for groups). Which ever you choose, Pampered Souls offers a package to fit your every mood.

Services offered by Pampered Souls include massage therapy (Swedish, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue, Reflexology and Prenatal), manicure and pedicure treatments for natural nails, facials, and body treatments. Clients can also choose to experience their spa services while enjoying overnight accommodations at The Whitehall Hotel, located in the heart of the Chicago Gold Coast. Pampered Souls featured product line of herbal and nature based products is created by Warm Spirit, Incorporated.

In addition to spa services, clients can continue their self pampering regimen by choosing from an array of Spa to Go Packages.

Born and raised in Chicago, Angelyn decided to nurture her entrepreneurial spirit in the early part of 2004. She searched for a creative opportunity which would fuse her craving for variety, her commitment to lifelong learning and her commitment to encouraging self improvement and healthier living in others. The end result - Pampered Souls Mobile Spa Services.

What ever your pampering needs, choose Pampered Souls, where we believe in “Pampering the Spirit. Nourishing the Soul."

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Etna Interactive Releases a New Website for Kaiser Permanente's Cosmetic Services Division

Etna Interactive Releases a New Website for Kaiser Permanente's Cosmetic Services Division

Etna Interactive releases Kaiser Permanente’s Thrive brand campaign website for their Northern California Cosmetic Services division.

San Luis Obispo, CA (PRWEB) January 19, 2006

Etna Interactive is proud to announce the release of a new website site for Kaiser Permanente's Cosmetic Services division; offering cosmetic surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and clinical esthetician services for more than 25 locations in Northern California.

Working within the parameters of the Kaiser Permanente Thrive brand campaign, Etna Interactive releases an elegant, eye-catching and easy to navigate website for Kaiser Permanente's Northern California Cosmetic Services division.

Making its debut in December of 2005, the website introduces Kaiser Permanente's fee-for-service Cosmetic Services division in Northern California offering full service plastic surgery procedures from post Bariatric body contouring to breast augmentations, from scar repair to nose surgery, and corrective make-up consultations to a full line of pharmaceutical grade skin care products.

Escorting the site's potential patients to more than 25 locations from the greater San Francisco Bay Area to the San Joaquin Valley, the website offers in-depth cosmetic procedure information, complete listings of cosmetic medical personnel with links to their locations, patient testimonials, a frequently asked questions section and a photo gallery.

"We are very proud of this website design and the opportunity to work with the Kaiser Permanente Business Development Group," explained Ryan Miller, President of Etna Interactive. "Etna is excited to provide Kaiser Permanente and their skilled clinicians with an online platform to increase their visibility and accessibility and to raise awareness for members and non-members of the availability of these cosmetic services."

You can visit Kaiser Permanente's Northern California Cosmetic Services division at http://www. kpcosmeticservices. com (http://www. kpcosmeticservices. com).

For additional information on Etna Interactive and the Kaiser Permanente website, please contact Ryan Miller or visit http://www. etnainteractive. com (http://www. etnainteractive. com).

About Etna Interactive:

Founded in 2002, and based in San Luis Obispo, California, Etna Interactive provides Web marketing services to the elective healthcare industry (including medical device manufacturers, plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons, cosmetic dentists and medical day spas); to physicians and surgeons offering new or novel treatments; and to professional service providers including lawyers, architects and builders. Etna Interactive services clients from Hawaii to upstate New York.

Contact:

Ryan Miller, President

Etna Interactive

805-441-1132

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

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TrueJeans. Com Joins Boston College's Fight to "Love Your Body" Change Your Jeans…Not Your Genes

TrueJeans. Com Joins Boston College's Fight to "Love Your Body" Change Your Jeans…Not Your Genes

TrueJeans. com has partnered with the Eating Disorders Research Team at Boston College's Connell School of Nursing to celebrate "Love Your Body Week," November 1st through the 9th. Inspired by the National Eating Disorders Association's (NEDA) project "Be Comfortable in Your Genes", "Love Your Body Week" encourages college aged women and men to love their bodies, changing their JEANS not their GENES.

Woburn, MA (PRWEB) November 7, 2007

TrueJeans. com has partnered with the Eating Disorders Research Team at Boston College's Connell School of Nursing to celebrate "Love Your Body Week," November 1st through the 9th. Inspired by the National Eating Disorders Association's (NEDA) project "Be Comfortable in Your Genes", "Love Your Body Week" encourages college aged women and men to love their bodies, changing their JEANS not their GENES.

TrueJeans. com hopes to encourage people everywhere that size does not matter. A pair of jeans that fits the TRUE you can help you feel confident and beautiful. TrueJeans. com strives to help both men and women banish the stigma attached to sizing by helping people buy jeans that fit and flatter their unique body shapes. "Too often individuals struggle against their natural genetically influenced size just to fit into that pair of "skinny jeans" in the back of their closets. Fighting your natural size and shape can lead to unhealthy dieting practices, poor body image, and sometimes eating disorders. Approximately 4% of all women struggle with an eating disorder (anorexia nervosa) at some point in their lifetime" (NEDA).

Boston College's "Love Your Body Week" is entirely devoted to educating students and the community about the serious nature and pervasiveness of eating disorders. One of the week's main activities is a jeans drive to collect used jeans that will be donated to St. Patrick's Shelter for Homeless Women and Transitional Housing. True Jeans will give each "jeans donor" a 15% discount towards a new pair great fitting jeans. Adrian Smith, Research Coordinator for Boston Colleges Eating Disorder Team states, "We want to reward people for being true to their real bodies. Body shape and size are greatly determined by genetics. Genes are hard to change, but your jeans aren't."

"Encouraging a positive body image among women and men is extremely important to us at True Jeans. Our core mission is to help people of all body types easily find jeans (http://www. truejeans. com/jeans/) that fit and flatter their unique shape," says True Jeans fit specialist Julie Reppucci. TrueJeans. com uses advanced technology to match shoppers to jeans that fit. Customers enter a few key body measurements online and answer some general questions about their body shape, and True Jeans' fit finder pops back with a personalized list of jeans that fit. It takes only a few minutes to complete, and is very convenient for busy people who enjoy the latest fashions but don't have time to try on 50 pairs of jeans at a dozen different stores. TrueJeans. com offers designer jeans (http://www. truejeans. com) for a wide range of body types from a variety of brands, including 7 for All Mankind (http://www. truejeans. com/jeans/brands/7-For-All-Mankind/62),Hudson Jeans (http://www. truejeans. com/jeans/brands/Hudson-Jeans/85),Paige Premium Denim (http://www. truejeans. com/jeans/brands/Paige-Premium-Denim/36), and Lucky Brand Jeans (http://www. truejeans. com/jeans/brands/Lucky-Brand-Jeans/37).

The Eating Disorders Research Team from Boston College's Connell School of Nursing consists of faculty and students ranging from the undergraduate level to the doctoral level whose line of study focuses on eating disorders.

The National Eating Disorder Association is a not-for-profit organization advocating prevention, treatment and research funding for eating disorders; expanding public education and awareness; promoting access to quality treatment for those affected; and providing support for their loved ones.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview representatives from True Jeans or Boston College's Eating Disorders Research Team, please contact Kristen Deveau at 617-5848-3740 x105 or email kdeveau(at)truejeans. com.

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Premium Cigar Store Owners Unite to Fight Proposed St. Louis County Smoking Ban Vote

Premium Cigar Store Owners Unite to Fight Proposed St. Louis County Smoking Ban Vote

A countywide smoking ban may be on the November ballot if some St. Louis County council members have their way, over the objections of premium cigar store owners, members of the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association.

Clayton, Missouri (PRWEB) July 26, 2009

A countywide smoking ban may be on the November ballot if some St. Louis County council members have their way, over the objections of premium cigar store owners, members of the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association.

"We want to go on record as being against this proposed ban and any legislated smoking ban, for that matter. Government should stay out of private business decisions like this. If a business owner decides to prevent smoking on the premises, that's fine. It's his individual right to do so. If government gets involved, pretty soon you'll have bureaucrats running whole industries like banking and finance, automobile, energy and healthcare," said Chris McCalla, legislative director of the IPCPR.

St. Louis County council members are expected to continue discussing the issue at their meeting on Tuesday, July 28. Council member Barbara Fraser has proposed putting the issue to a referendum. McCalla makes the point that minorities have rights and smokers are a minority.

"The only thing a smoking ban would do is lead the way in increased unemployment, failed businesses and deprivation of individual rights," said McCalla.

McCalla says anti-smoking forces often use misinformation and biased research based on junk science provided by organizations that are rarely challenged regarding the source, quality and truth of that research.

"For example, they say there are no safe levels for secondhand smoke. Not true. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is the federal agency charged with maintaining a healthy and safe work environment. OSHA has set safe levels for secondhand smoke that are exponentially higher than the air quality found in average restaurants and bars," he said.

McCalla explained that IPCPR members are, by and large, small, family-owned businesses who make or sell premium, hand-made cigars, pipes and premium loose tobacco and related accouterments and whose businesses comprise less than five percent of tobacco sales. Nearly 40 of the more than 2,000 IPCPR members live and operate businesses in Missouri.

"Our members pay millions in sales, payroll and excise taxes. Their neighborhood businesses employ thousands of people. Not only would these businesses be put at risk, but employment and businesses like restaurants and bars will suffer, as well, when patrons go to smoker-friendly establishments elsewhere. If smoking is banned - and we certainly are not saying it should be - then fattening foods, drinks and snacks must be banned because obesity is America's number one health problem," McCalla said.

Contact:
Tony Tortorici
678/697-3069

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