Cleaning Industry Rallies Around 7 year-old Bone Marrow Transplant Recipient

Cleaning Industry Rallies Around 7 year-old Bone Marrow Transplant Recipient

The Housekeeping Channel® Pools Resources for Family Whose Trailer is Transformed By “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”

Boise, Idaho (PRWEB) February 17, 2006

When 7 year-old Tara Kubena returned to East Bernard, Texas, she and her family walked into a new home transformed by “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” that included donated cleaning products and services pooled by The Housekeeping Channel® www. housekeepingchannel. com.

“Keeping Tara protected from viruses and bacteria is going to be a life-and-death issue,” said Allen P. Rathey, founder of the Web site. “Once again, the cleaning industry has stepped up to support this family who has dealt with so much financial and emotional hardship.”

Since the age of two, identical twins Tara and Sara have undergone several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation for the same form of childhood leukemia. After both sisters’ leukemia was in remission, they could finally go to school and play with other children, after years of isolation to protect their vulnerable immune systems. Tara’s leukemia, however, recently relapsed, and she received a bone marrow transplant, her best chance for survival.

To support long-term housekeeping for the family, The Housekeeping Channel www. housekeepingchannel. com tapped its partner and advertising base to donate products and services from companies including:

•Filterstream

•IQAir

•Mary Moppins

•Swiffer

•ProTeam

“Supplying the Kubenas with cleaning and indoor environment products was essential to bringing Tara Kubena home, a seven-year-old who has virtually no immune system," said Diane Korman, Coordinating Producer, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." "We are grateful beyond words for the support of The Housekeeping Channel® for making this important donation happen."

The Housekeeping Channel® www. housekeepingchannel. com is a focused media and consumer resource in the cleaning, motivation, home organization and indoor environment categories that is frequently consulted by the online and print press as a source of factual information for articles in women’s, family, consumer and general interest publications.

The Housekeeping Channel® strives to be the Web’s most comprehensive storehouse of information and resources to help households everywhere achieve a cleaner, more organized and healthier indoor environment. The site provides how-to tutorials, plus news and reviews regarding the latest innovations from the cleaning products industry to improve the home environment. Resources include time-saving systems, tools and motivation for keeping a better house at the click of a mouse.

“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA. The series is executive-produced by Tom Forman. The show airs Sundays (8:00-9:00 p. m. ET), on the ABC Television Network.

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<a href="http://www. Cincinnati. MD" onclick="linkClick(this. href)">www. Cincinnati. MD</a> is Leading the New Internet. MD Healthcare Launch and Providing Consumers with Better Information to Improve Healthcare Decision Making

Www. Cincinnati. MD is Leading the New Internet. MD Healthcare Launch and Providing Consumers with Better Information to Improve Healthcare Decision Making

New. MD extension is obviously being accepted by the public, www. Cincinnati. MD attracted more than half a million health care hits in just its second month. Hits are being generated by word-of-mouth touting the free help offered in their healthcare forum.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) June 8, 2005

The new. MD Internet extension is starting to replace the. com, .net and. org extensions for all healthcare searches on the Internet (at least in Cincinnati). This new. MD extension aids the public by eliminating millions of unwanted and irrelevant. com or. net search results while quickly searching any and only that desired healthcare subject.

The new. MD extension is the first TLD (Top Level Domain) extension dedicated exclusively to healthcare. There is no longer a need to search through the time consuming, useless websites that a. com or. net healthcare search produces. Soon you will be able to search any subject targeted at healthcare through. MD alone.

This new. MD extension is obviously being accepted by the public, in just its eight week, www. Cincinnati. MD has apparently continued to impress and benefit the healthcare public and in turn has received more than 500,000 targeted healthcare hits in the last 30 days. Many of those hits are being generated by word-of-mouth touting the free help offered in their healthcare forum.

This Cincinnati. MD Website is being offered as a free comprehensive healthcare resource for your health. Cincinnati. MD is the first healthcare website to provide easy access to a complete database of medical professionals matched with insurance carriers, specialties and zip codes. The Website also features a clever daily healthcare news Weblog, a monthly favorite doctor contest and a useful public healthcare discussion forum.

According to company CEO, Joseph Benza, Jr., “Our early success highlights our most important role, being responsive to the site feedback from doctors and patients, to continually improve services to our members and public. We have a keen interest in maintaining our forward thinking attitude toward healthcare and doing whatever is necessary to further quality care at affordable prices.”

Healthcare professionals will now be featured in the forum and they will be answering individual healthcare questions in their different specialties giving viewers yet another reason to come back to the healthcare newcomer, just like half a million other readers who have already visited the site.

Media Contact:

Joe Benza, Jr.

513-383-4844

Support@Cincinnati. MD

Www. Cincinnati. MD

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LifeCare® and Adoption Institute Announce Partnership To Enhance Corporate Services and Best Practices

LifeCare® and Adoption Institute Announce Partnership To Enhance Corporate Services and Best Practices

This release shares details about a new partnership between LifeCare and the Adoption Institute to enhance services and best practices delivered to and used by employers nationwide.

Shelton, CT (PRWEB) June 18, 2009

Two highly respected national organizations --LifeCare® (http://www. lifecare. com/), Inc. and the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute (http://www. adoptioninstitute. org/index. php) -- today announced a unique partnership to enhance service offerings to and best practices by corporations throughout the United States relating to adoption, foster parenting and diversity in family life.

LifeCare is the country's leading provider of health and productivity solutions for employers; the Adoption Institute is the pre-eminent research, policy and education organization in its field. Their combined knowledge and resources promise to provide unparalleled support and guidance to people seeking to adopt or who are already touched by adoption or foster care.

To launch the partnership, the Adoption Institute is training/updating LifeCare's team of professional Adoption Specialists on the most current research and information on best practices in adoption. The two organizations will also develop a variety of educational resources, seminars and webinars that are expected to be available to clients later this year.

"We've always prided ourselves on providing the highest quality, market-leading services in every discipline we touch," said LifeCare's CEO, Peter G. Burki. "This partnership with the Adoption Institute ensures that our adoption services are second to none and that the parents who reach out to us have the benefit of the latest research, education and advocacy initiatives. We're delighted to be working with such a highly esteemed organization."

"Encouraging employer support for adoption is critical to our mission of improving the lives of everyone touched by adoption," said Adam Pertman, Executive Director of the Institute. "By partnering with LifeCare, we now have the potential to reach employers of every type and size nationwide and the millions of people who work for them. We look forward to making significant progress with LifeCare and the families it helps to build."

This partnership brings together two highly effective organizations with nearly four decades of combined experience in family issues. The Adoption Institute, founded in 1996, works to improve the lives of everyone for whom adoption is part of everyday life by shaping better laws, policies and practices -- including those in the workplace. LifeCare was founded in 1984 with a strong focus on child care, literally helping to launch the work/life industry.

LifeCare provides 24/7 adoption counseling, education and referrals to clients through its team of professional Adoption Specialists, who are trained to educate individuals on the adoption process; help them navigate the often complicated legal and financial processes related to adoption; provide personalized referrals to adoption agencies and other resources nationwide; and provide related educational materials and follow-up as needed.

The Adoption Institute's mission is to provide leadership to improve laws, policies and practices -- through sound research, education and advocacy -- to enhance the lives of everyone touched by adoption. Its award-winning website is www. adoptioninstitute. org. For more information or to schedule an interview with Executive Director Adam Pertman, call 617-332-8944.

About LifeCare®, Inc.
LifeCare is a leading provider of health and productivity solutions (http://www. lifecare. com/services/total_health/index. html) for employers nationwide, offering cost-saving benefits that help clients reduce their most pervasive absenteeism and productivity drains, including child and elder care, caregiving support, health and wellness (http://www. lifecare. com/services/total_health/index. html) issues, and more. For more than two decades, LifeCare has led the work/life industry in the creation of high-quality, results-oriented programs designed to improve clients' bottom lines. LifeCare serves 1,500 client companies with 4.5 million individuals within corporations, health plans, government agencies and unions. For more information, visit www. lifecare. com.

Notes to Editors

LifeCare's CEO, Peter G. Burki, is available for interview.
Media contact: Michael Civiello; 203-291-3756

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

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World Series of Poker Player Explains How to Turn Poker Skills into Parenting Thrills: Poker-playing Dad Inspires Fathers with New Book

World Series of Poker Player Explains How to Turn Poker Skills into Parenting Thrills: Poker-playing Dad Inspires Fathers with New Book

Mark Borowski, father of two children and World Series of Poker player, has released a new book, "Big Slick Daddy: Poker Strategies for Parenting Success." Using his 20-plus years of card-playing experience, Mark shows how the same strategies that help you win at poker can help you win at parenting. Mark's book helps fathers build strong, healthy relationships with their kids by providing practical, hands-on information that is easy to read and easy to use. After putting his family first for the past eight years as a part-time at-home dad, Mark shares his experiences with fathers to inspire them to better relationships with their kids.

Waukesha, WI (PRWEB) June 1, 2007

Who knew that becoming a better poker player could help you become a better parent? Mark Borowski, father of two children and World Series of Poker player, has released "Big Slick Daddy: Poker Strategies for Parenting Success." Using his 20-plus years of card-playing experience, Mark shows how the same strategies that help you win at poker can help you win at parenting.

With real-life stories of fathers who have applied these ideas and insightful examples, this book can be used at the card table and at the dinner table - at the Texas Hold 'Em Tournament and at your child's soccer tournament.

Here's some of what parents will learn to do:

1. Play the Hand You're Dealt: In life, the "hand we're dealt" is the family environment we grew up in - how we were raised. Mark helps young fathers decide to pass on the positive aspects of their heritage and change the negative characteristics they learned from their own parents into positive ones.

2. Go ALL IN with Your Kids: In poker, going all in means committing all of your chips to the outcome of one hand, which is thrilling when you win and chilling when you lose. In parenting, going all in means making significant, enduring commitments to your kids that will pay off in the long run.

3. Play No Limit Poker but Play Limit Parenting: No Limit Texas Hold 'Em is the most exciting game in the world today because of the thrill of betting all of your chips at one time. However, fathers should practice Limit Parenting by following Mark's four guidelines to setting limits and boundaries, all in an effort to help kids grow up to be responsible adults who enjoy good relationships.

4. Give Action to Get Action: In poker, giving action means playing even when you don't have a good hand, so eventually other players will give action back to you. In parenting, giving action means getting involved in your child's activities, even if the activity itself does not interest you. You'll be surprised at the benefits.

5. Don't Bluff Your Kids: Bluffing works in poker but it doesn't work in parenting. Follow Mark's suggestions to avoid making empty threats to your kids just to get them to do what you want.

6. Know When to Hold 'Em and Know When to Scold 'Em: Mark helps fathers be more positive with their kids so they communicate care and love. He also helps parents learn the best times to hold their kids accountable for their actions.

7. Raise the Stakes by Having High Expectations: In poker, raising the stakes helps you win more money and in parenting, raising the expectations of your children helps them learn about themselves, build self-confidence, and succeed. 

Big Slick is an Ace and a King - one of the best hands in poker - and this book helps fathers create a successful parenting hand. Read it and reap.

Autographed copies of "Big Slick Daddy: Poker Strategies for Parenting Success" can be ordered directly at the author's website, www. BigSlickDaddy. com. Or, get a copy in-store or on-line at Barnes & Noble (www. bn. com), Borders (www. borders. com), Harry W. Schwartz, or www. amazon. com.

Author: Mark J. Borowski, M. S.
ISBN: 978-0-9777152-2-0
Format: Soft Cover, 7"x10", 136 pages
Retail Price: $14.95
Publisher: The Learning Interface www. LearningInterface. com

Special Note to the Media:
Mark's electronic press kit is available at www. BigSlickDaddy. com.

What others are saying about the book:
"If you enjoy poker, this book speaks your language! Mark helps fathers learn about themselves and learn what to do with their kids at the same time. You'll be motivated and equipped to 'go all in' with your kids."
  Brock Griffin, National Center for Fathering - fathers. com

"Make no mistake, Borowski does have intuitive people skills earned from closely watching competitors around the card table. 'Big Slick Daddy' is remarkably well-written and useful."
  ForeWord Magazine

"In my nine years as a daycare provider, this is the most unique perspective on the concepts of parenting I have ever read. For fathers who strive to be the best they can be, here is your inspiration! This book spells out a winning strategy for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be an involved father in this new era of parenting."
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"ENCHANTED SEAS" BRINGS MAGICAL CREATURES TO THE OREGON COAST AQUARIUM

"ENCHANTED SEAS" BRINGS MAGICAL CREATURES TO THE OREGON COAST AQUARIUM

Take a journey into the magical world of seahorses, sea dragons and other enchanted creatures. A bright new collection of ocean gems will delight your eyes in this special exhibit--seahorses hang onto seagrass with their prehensile tails (and their babies never fail to charm); dazzling tropical reef fishes flit among the coral; sea dragons make their stately way through their habitat, trailing frilly appendages. Baby American alligators will be swimming in a crawl-through tank where children experience up-close gaze-to-gator vision.

(PRWEB) May 4, 2002

Experience the magic of "Enchanted Seas" while taking a journey into the mystical world of seahorses, sea dragons and other magical sea creatures worth protecting. This bright new exhibit, opening Memorial Day weekend, displays a collection of ocean gems featuring seahorses hanging onto seagrass with their prehensile tails; a rainbow of tropical reef fishes-including wrasses, pipefish, and blennies-flitting among the coral; sea dragons trailing frilly appendages; cuttlefish hovering like blimps; and moray eels sneaking a peek from their coral reef caves.

Visitors who crave a bit of the familiar at the Oregon Coast Aquarium will still find sea nettles, moon jellies and other jewels of the sea included with "Enchanted Seas".

"This is another fine example of the Aquarium bringing our underwater world up close and personal to the visitor," Aquarium President Phyllis Bell notes. "You'll be able to see how these magical creatures protect themselves using clever disguises and colorful patterns, while learning steps you can take to help protect and preserve them."

Bell adds that the seahorses, sea dragons and tropical fishes in "Enchanted Seas" make a colorful addition to the 15,000 animals already at the Aquarium while underscoring an ongoing message of stewardship and conservation. "We'll provide visitors with information on worldwide conservation programs such as Project Seahorse and the Coral Reef Alliance, which are protecting their natural habitat and limiting harvesting." Seahorses, sea dragons, and many other popular fishes are becoming increasingly threatened by overfishing, loss of habitat, harvesting for home aquariums, eating and traditional Chinese medicines.

Species featured in the new "Enchanted Seas" exhibit include leafy and weedy sea dragons from Australia; spotted, dwarf, cape and northern seahorses; Pacific sea nettles as well as moon, cannonball, purple-striped, "cross" and red-eyed jellyfishes; and a host of tropical fishes, including cleaner wrasses; raccoon butterflyfishes; angelfishes; fangtooth blennies, striped eel catfish, harlequin tuskfish, sweetlips, squirrelfish, clownfish and hawkfish; and invertebrates such as carpet anemones and soft and hard corals.

Interesting fish facts at the "Enchanted Seas"exhibit:

[] Wrasses are all born female, with dominant adults turning into males.

[] Male seahorses and sea dragons carry the eggs, giving birth to dozens, sometimes hundreds, of babies.

[] Butterflyfish sport a large false eyespot and other camo-coloring on their back to confuse predators.

[] Angelfish use vibrant color patterns to camouflage themselves in the dappled light of coral reefs.

[]Clown sweetlips protect themselves as juveniles by mimicking a toxic flatworm.

[] Harlequin tuskfish turn their blue teeth to pink when stressed or to warn predators.

[] Soft and hard corals provide a virtual forested landscape on reefs and rocks, where many smaller marine animals live and eat.

[] Baby American alligators will be swimming in a crawl-through tank where children experience up-close gaze-to-gator vision.

Bell points out that the new "Enchanted Seas" exhibit will replace Jellies: Jewels of the Sea in the changing exhibit area of the Aquarium. Past changing exhibits include Discovery Bay, To See the Sea, Fatal Beauties, Forest Puzzles, FROGS! Clues to Survival, What About Whales, Seasons of the Salmon, Deep Sea Treasures, and Fossils, Fins & Fangs. She adds the "Enchanted Seas" exhibit opens Memorial Day weekend and is included with the price of admission.

The "Enchanted Seas" exhibit at the Oregon Coast Aquarium is made possible through the generous support of KYTE/KCRF, Charter Communications, Burger King, the Portland Fire WNBA, KMTR TV 16/Eugene, Spirit Mountain Community Fund, Sea Horse Oceanfront Lodging, Safeway, Factory Stores @ Lincoln City and TLC Federal Credit Union.

Located just south of Newport, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is named one of the top 10 aquariums in the nation by Parade magazine. Immerse yourself in Passages of the Deep and walk beneath the waves through a 200-foot clear underwater tunnel that snakes through three ocean habitats. Experience an exhilarating sensation when you look around and realize you're completely surrounded!

Outdoors, rugged cliffs, caves and pools showcase the many fascinating fish and invertebrates of Oregon's coastal shores. Discover curious seals, sea lions and sea otters. A giant Pacific octopus lurks in an undersea coastal cave, and cartoonlike tufted puffins and other seabirds make their homes in one of the largest walk-through aviaries in North America.

Indoors, take a peek "Under the Lily Pad" at the Ocean Exploration Station for an up-close view of frogs, newts and dragonflies as you discover the mysteries of pond life and explore the role these soggy spaces play in a healthy ecosystem. Visitors dip into the microscopic life of a pond community and see if they can identify the many creatures in the "duck soup" found in a pond ecosystem. Learn what's lurking beneath the pond's surface as you watch bass and bluegills, compare newts and salamanders and search for tree and red-legged frogs. You'll be ribbetted!

Oregon Coast Aquarium admission is $10.25 for adults, $9.25 for seniors (65+), and $6.25 for children (4-13), children three and under are free. Advance tickets can be purchased on-line at www. aquarium. org. Group rates are available when arranged in advance. The Aquarium is open every day except December 25. Hours are 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. up to Memorial Day weekend and from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

For additional information about the Oregon Coast Aquarium, surf www. aquarium. org or call 541-867-FISH.

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PhotoBooks, Inc. Has Become Connect Healthcare

PhotoBooks, Inc. Has Become Connect Healthcare

Atlanta-based health technology firm PhotoBooks announced Monday that with the continued expansion of its core capabilities, it will become Connect Healthcare.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 21, 2010

Atlanta-based health technology firm PhotoBooks announced Monday that with the continued expansion of its core capabilities, it will become Connect Healthcare.

“Over the years, through a consistent focus on meeting and exceeding our clients’ needs we have been able to grow dramatically from our early roots in print physician directories,” commented Chief Executive Officer, Jim Edwards. “For the last few years as our capabilities have expanded, our original company name, PhotoBooks, became less and less descriptive of what we had become.”

“With the successful roll-out of our powerful CMS platform, Panacea, and the responses of our clients, it become increasingly clear to us that the challenge of developing customer relationships online has shifted” said Chief Technology Officer, Louis Towles. “For the most part, technology is no longer the rate-limiting factor. To use our technology in an optimal way, we have to think from the outside..in, the same way in which any patient will approach one of the health systems we serve.”

President Fred Menefee said, “As a result, we have partnered with two of the best in brightest in healthcare strategy and LEAN Six Sigma business process improvement services, Dale Boylston and Chris Burger. This addition to our team puts us in a position to serve our clients needs from end to end with strategy, business process improvement services and technology execution and support. Given our new corporate vision and capabilities, the name Connect Healthcare is now just the right way to describe us.”

For more information regarding Connect Healthcare solutions, please contact Noel Coleman, Director of Sales at (404) 589-1228 x123 and check out the website at http://www. connecthealthcare. com.

About Connect Healthcare

Connect Healthcare and its predecessor, PhotoBooks, Inc. has an 18 year history of working with clients to develop award-winning websites, Find a Doctor solutions and printed physician referral directories.

Connect Healthcare is helping redefine the healthcare "experience" for its clients by delivering technology and strategy solutions focused on Customer Relationship Management, Patient Experience, Physician Identity Management, Value Innovation and Performance Improvement.

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Join Leading U. S. Companies on Disaboom's Online Platform Connecting Employers and Employees with Disabilities

Join Leading U. S. Companies on Disaboom's Online Platform Connecting Employers and Employees with Disabilities

Employer Section Also Fights Unemployment by Educating Companies on Vast Benefits of Hiring Employees with Disabilities

Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 28, 2008

Companies and HR departments now have a new resource to help diversify their employment efforts. Disaboom (http://www. disaboom. com/info/education/) (OTCBB: DSBO; disaboom. com), the largest online community designed for people with disabilities, as well as friends, family and caregivers, today announced the launch of its new employer section at Disaboomjobs. com (http://www. disaboomjobs. com/). In addition to a searchable job database populated by leading organizations such as Prudential, T-Mobile, Deloitte & Touche and Walgreens, the site also focuses on fighting an unemployment epidemic and educating companies on the vast benefits of hiring employees with disabilities.

According to the U. S. Department of Labor, people with disabilities make up the largest minority in America, consisting of more than 54 million people; however, more than 65% of this labor pool is unemployed.

"With the millions of people with disabilities unemployed, this population represents the single greatest hiring opportunity in our country today," said Dr. Glen House, founder of Disaboom. "This hiring opportunity combined with the need among companies to meet their diversity objectives, make the Disaboomjobs. com employer section a highly valuable resource for HR professionals."

In the new Disaboom employer section (http://www. disaboomjobs. com/Services. aspx), employers can:
Evaluate their company's current recruiting and hiring practices and identify the risks; Determine if they are eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, which according to The Government Accounting Office, has a surplus of more than $4.2 billion in tax credits unclaimed each year; Dispel the most common myths about employees with disabilities; Submit a company profile that specifically delineates the corporate hiring objectives and practices that is seen by nearly 200,000 visitors each month; Search a growing resume bank to identify qualified candidates.

"Unfortunately, stereotypes about people with disabilities are still prevalent in the workplace, making it extremely challenging to find employment," continued Dr. House. "But companies that don't embrace this community are missing out. Studies by DuPont indicate that hiring a person with a disability often results in increased productivity, decreased turnover and reduced absenteeism. With disaboomjobs. com, HR professionals now have a place to sort out their practices and meet their company's hiring objectives."

To join leading organizations and list jobs in your organization, visit the Disaboom employer section (http://www. disaboomjobs. com/) at disaboomjobs. com and select "For Employers."

About Disaboom
Disaboom, Inc. was founded to develop the first interactive online community dedicated to constantly improving the way people with disabilities or functional limitations live their lives. It will also serve as a comprehensive online resource not only for people living with such conditions, but also their immediate families and friends, caregivers, recreation and rehabilitation providers, and employers. There are more than 54 million American adults living with disabilities or functional limitations today in the United States alone. Founded and designed by doctors and fellow disaboomers to meet this community's specific needs, disaboom. com brings together content and tools ranging from specialized health information to social networking to daily living resources, in a single interactive site.

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Varsity Strength Coach John Barban Rejects Traditional Cardio and Weight Training Work-outs as an Effective Fat-Loss Strategy for Women

Varsity Strength Coach John Barban Rejects Traditional Cardio and Weight Training Work-outs as an Effective Fat-Loss Strategy for Women

John Barban, the Athletic Training Adviser for www. grrlathlete. com, an on-line resource trusted by thousands of women for fat burning and strength training information, launches his new website www.6minutecircuits. com and his new program designed exclusively for women -- "The 6 Minute Circuits Workout".

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) June 15, 2007

Varsity strength and conditioning coach, John Barban, will launch his new workout program "The 6 Minute Circuits Workout" on June 18, 2007. This new workout will offer women the same advanced workouts Barban uses to get elite female athletes into top physical shape.

"Too many women think that advanced programs might not be for them, or are reserved for special athletes and people competing in high level sports," said Barban. "I think this is ridiculous. Any women can follow my new program and get into fantastic shape using the exact same exercises I use with elite female athletes." He hopes to show women a radical new way of working out with his program.

Barban's website at http://www.6minutecircuits. com (http://www.6minutecircuits. com) also offers multiple free bonuses including Brad Pilon's "Ten Day Diet Solution" and grrlAthlete. com's "4-Week Body Weight Workout".

John Barban is the Athletic Training Advisor for www. grrlathlete. com, an on-line resource trusted by thousands of women for fat burning as well as strength training information and tips on improving health and energy levels.

Barban's new program will help women of all ages learn an innovative new approach to working out for weight loss and conditioning. His program can be done at home just as easily as at the gym making it adaptable to all womens lifestyles.

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Intergenerational Social Security Warfare Coming

Intergenerational Social Security Warfare Coming

Author predicts intergenerational warfare, as young people, who are less likely to have health insurance or a retirement plan, rebel against being forced to provide comfortable retirement and medical care for oldsters.

(PRWEB) February 14, 2005

Peter Simmons, noted author and consultant, predicts intergenerational warfare over Social Security reform.

"Young people under 40 know they are being swindled by Social Security" Simmons says. "When I speak to groups about the coming generational crash, I'm surprised at how angry young people are. They realize Social Security is nothing more than a cushy welfare program for retirees. They see retirees traveling, buying RV's and enjoying the good life - while younger people struggle to pay payroll taxes for Social Security and Medicare. Younger people are less likely to have medical insurance - yet they are forced to pay to keep a retiree healthy. Young people can see there is no army of children to pay for their Social Security when they retire. There is a lot of anger and resentment out there."

The problems with Social Security are magnified by the generational wave. A lot of the baby boomers are going to hit retirement in the next few years. This tsunami rolling through our nation is also going to wreak havoc on the stock market and real estate.

"The forces are lining up,” Simmons says. "On one side, we have the simmering resentment of younger people, forced to pay for someone else's cushy retirement and medical care. On the other side, we have organizations such as AARP scaring the daylights out of retirees by claiming 'their' Social Security is being stolen from them. It's a sure recipe for intergenerational warfare."

In his book: The Next Crash: Peter Simmons talks about the impact the generational wave is going to have on the United States in the next few years. Reviewers have called The Next Crash a survival manual for the 21st century.

About Peter Simmons

An exciting, insightful speaker, Peter Simmons is a consultant whose clients have included DELL, IBM, Lockheed Martin and other Fortune 1000 companies. After becoming a Hughes Fellow, Mr. Simmons focused his energies on understanding the impact of demographic changes on our economy, social life and political system. He received a Masters Degree from the University of Southern California, and lives near Austin Texas.

Contact: Peter Simmons

Email: pr@thenextcrash. com

Phone: 512-351-4381

Website: www. thenextcrash. com

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World Children's Day® at McDonald's® Annual Fundraiser Brings People Together to Help Children in Need : Company Introduces New Online Initiative to Broaden Awareness and Reach

World Children's Day® at McDonald's® Annual Fundraiser Brings People Together to Help Children in Need : Company Introduces New Online Initiative to Broaden Awareness and Reach

This November, participating McDonald’s® restaurants across the United States will celebrate World Children’s Day® at McDonald’s, an annual program since 2002 that raises funds and awareness for Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) and other children’s causes. In addition to traditional fundraising efforts taking place at participating local McDonald’s restaurants, for the first time consumers can get involved online with a new social networking viral campaign.

OAK BROOK, Ill. (PRWEB) November 10, 2008

"Today more than ever, it's important to give back," said Don Thompson, president, McDonald's USA. "During this season of giving, we should all be mindful of the individuals and children in need in communities across our country. At McDonald's, we want to offer a few simple and easy ways to join our fundraising efforts. This World Children's Day, we have the opportunity to come together and make a difference."

Everyone can support World Children's Day at McDonald's through the following in-restaurant and online programs:

"Give A Hand®" for RMHC at Participating McDonald's Restaurants

From November 10 – 20, customers can support the Charity through the annual "Give A Hand®" in-restaurant fundraising program. The paper hands will be sold for $1 each, with all proceeds going to RMHC. In addition, when customers visit participating McDonald's restaurants on November 20, $1 from the sale of select menu items will be donated to RMHC.

McDonald's Helps Customers Share Hands Online

New to this year's campaign is an online extension of the in-restaurant Give A Hand program. Launched November 3, consumers around the world can download the "Give A Hand for Ronald McDonald House Charities" online widget application to their MySpace or other social networking page. In addition, supporters can send a Give A Hand to their friends online and pledge their support of RMHC and World Children's Day. For the first 20,000 Give A Hands shared in November, McDonald's will donate $1 per hand to RMHC.

"Next year we celebrate 35 years of partnership with McDonald's. We wouldn't be able to serve children and families in need without the support of our long-standing corporate partners and vast network of volunteers," said Marty Coyne, president and CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities. "Since World Children's Day at McDonald's began in 2002, the company, its franchisees and customers have raised more than $124 million worldwide. These funds have enabled us to bring our programs to communities in need in the United States and other countries like Russia, China, Europe and South America."

Celebrity Friends of RMHC Lend Star Power to Help Those in Need

Celebrity Friends of RMHC are also showing their support through a series of special events and a new public service announcement to help raise funds and awareness for RMHC. Established during World Children's Day 2007, the Celebrity Friends of RMHC is an extension of the Charity's existing volunteer program. Starting today, the Celebrity Friends of RMHC will visit:

Philadelphia, Pa. (Monday, November 10) – Actress and philanthropist Holly Robinson Peete will visit with the children and families staying at the new Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House® and participate in a "Give a Hand" cookie decorating project. Miami, Fla. (Monday, November 17) – Angélica Vale, multi-talented actress, singer and comedian, will tour the Ronald McDonald House of Miami & South Florida and participate in a special arts and crafts project with families staying at the House. New York, NY (Thursday, November 20) – Five-time Grammy nominated R&B singer Tamia Hill will perform with the McDonald's Junior Gospel Choir during a World Children's Day celebration at the New York Ronald McDonald House. In addition to these special events, a national public service announcement (PSA) will air on TV and radio stations across the United States. The PSA features Celebrity Friends of RMHC Cindy Crawford, Billy Bush, Ne-Yo and Dayanara Torres, as well as local families who have benefited from the Charity's services. The :30 and :60 PSAs focus on volunteerism and giving the gift of time to families in need. It also encourages consumers to get involved during World Children's Day and throughout the year.

For more information about World Children's Day at McDonald's visit www. mcdonalds. com. For more information about RMHC visit www. rmhc. org.

About McDonald's

McDonald's USA, LLC is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 13,700 U. S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. Since RMHC's inception in 1974, McDonald's has supported the charity and its mission to improve the health and well being of children around the world. World Children's Day is McDonald's largest annual fundraiser, and an important day to call attention to the needs of children. Since it began in 2002, fundraising events for World Children's Day have raised more than $124 million to benefit RMHC and other children's causes around the world.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ronald McDonald House Charities, a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Its programs are grassroots-driven to enable the Charity to offer help where children need it most – right in their own communities. RMHC® makes an immediate, positive impact on children's lives through its global network of local Chapters in 52 countries and its three core programs: the Ronald McDonald House®, Ronald McDonald Family Room® and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®. These programs provide a bridge to accessible health care and allow families more time together, which help in the healing process. RMHC and its global network of local Chapters also have awarded more than $460 million in grants and program services to children's programs around the world. For more information, visit www. rmhc. org.

©2008 McDonald's

Patent Office Rejects Lipitor Patent on PUBPAT's Request: Public Interest Group's Review Results in All 44 Claims of Pfizer's Patent on Multi-Billion Dollar Drug Ruled Invalid

Patent Office Rejects Lipitor Patent on PUBPAT's Request: Public Interest Group's Review Results in All 44 Claims of Pfizer's Patent on Multi-Billion Dollar Drug Ruled Invalid

In the reexamination proceeding initiated late last year by the Public Patent Foundation ("PUBPAT"), the United States Patent and Trademark Office has rejected all of the claims of Pfizer Inc.'s patent on Lipitor, touted by the pharmaceutical giant as being "the best-selling treatment for lowering cholesterol and the best-selling pharmaceutical product of any kind in the world."

New York (PRWEB) June 22, 2005

In the reexamination proceeding initiated late last year by the Public Patent Foundation ("PUBPAT"), the United States Patent and Trademark Office has rejected all of the claims of Pfizer Inc.'s patent on Lipitor, touted by the pharmaceutical giant as being "the best-selling treatment for lowering cholesterol and the best-selling pharmaceutical product of any kind in the world."

Relying on evidence provided by PUBPAT when the reexamination was requested, the Patent Office rejected all 44 claims in the pharmaceutical giant's patent. Pfizer has the opportunity to respond to the Patent Office's rejection, but third party requests for reexamination, like the one filed by PUBPAT, result in having the subject patent either modified or completely revoked roughly 70% of the time.

Although the rejected patent is one of five patents listed by Pfizer with the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for atorvastatin, the generic name for the drug compound distributed under the Lipitor brand, it is the only one asserted by Pfizer in roughly two dozen patent infringement lawsuits filed last year against web sites selling generic atorvastatin to Americans. Two of the other listed patents are under review by a Delaware court and the remaining two have never been asserted by Pfizer against any competitor to Lipitor.

"The Patent Office has agreed with our conclusion that it should have never granted Pfizer the Lipitor patent," said Dan Ravicher, PUBPAT's Executive Director. "Revoking Pfizer's patent is a critical step towards providing American consumers with access to atorvastatin at a fair price, which will not only provide substantial economic benefit, but will also improve public health, as even Pfizer admits that many Americans in need of the drug are not getting it."

More information about the reexamination of Pfizer's Lipitor patent, including a copy of the Patent Office's Office Action rejecting all of its claims, can be found at http://www. pubpat. org/Protecting. htm (http://www. pubpat. org/Protecting. htm).

About PUBPAT:

The Public Patent Foundation ("PUBPAT") is a not-for-profit legal services organization working to protect the public from the harms caused by the patent system, particularly the harms caused by wrongly issued patents and unsound patent policy. PUBPAT provides the general public and those specific persons or businesses otherwise deprived of access to the system governing patents, with representation, advocacy, and education. To be kept informed of PUBPAT News, subscribe to the PUBPAT News List by sending an email with "subscribe" in the subject line to news-request@pubpat. org.

Contact:

Jill Ratkevic, Bite Communications

(415) 365-0482

Jill. Ratkevic@bitepr. com

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Xpedite's Campaign Management Solution Now Offers Companies More Communications Bandwidth Via Print, Email, Fax, SMS

Xpedite's Campaign Management Solution Now Offers Companies More Communications Bandwidth Via Print, Email, Fax, SMS

Leading email service provider expands breadth of functionality of Campaign Management solution; multimodal marketing tool now offers companies SMS fax integration, enhanced deliverability and stronger spam filter

ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) October 21, 2004

Xpedite, a business unit of PTEK Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK; www. ptek. com), a leading provider of innovative business, data and group communications services, today announced the release of its latest version of Campaign Management, a multimodal email marketing solution that now supports email, fax and two-way SMS. The enhancements were designed to help XpediteÂ’s business clients strengthen customer relationships, reduce analysis time, automate list management and improve ROI.

Xpedite’s Campaign Management solution is among the most innovative email tools on the market today, coupling powerful technology with an easy-to-use interface. New features include multimodal delivery via SMS, fax, email and print delivery. The application also has been fortified with spam filter checks that enable business clients to purge bad contacts and securely communicate with customers. Campaign Management offers Xpedite’s business clients the best of both worlds – unmatched capacity via a robust, international platform and the full scope of features for effective email marketing campaigns.

The integrated, Web-based Campaign Management tool helps clients manage their permission-based email campaigns right from their desktop, without the need for any additional hardware or software. Campaign Management offers database hosting, list segmentation, cross-campaigning comparisons, sequenced messaging, personalization, graphical presentation, real-time reporting of results, and 24-hour access to stored data and reports. Campaign Management even supports the processing, delivery, bounce handling and advanced reporting of high volume email campaigns.

Additional benefits to businesses include dynamic content development, message testing, database replication as well as:

·Trigger-based messaging: Automatically delivers customized messages based upon external events such as recipient feedback or specified time arrivals.

·Subscription Management: Captures detailed customer profiles including fax, sms, mobile, and address information, and uses that information to target individual campaigns.

·Multimodal reports: Secures reports for all modes and combines results from multiple campaigns in real-time, across multiple modes and performs queries on that data collected.

·Tracking: Measures marketing campaign ROI with a comprehensive view of recipient behavior from message receipt forward.

“Xpedite has built a solid reputation among industry analysts as a large, long-time provider of multimodal on-premises marketing applications,” said Lee Provow, President, Xpedite. “Fortune 1000 companies are attracted to our market-leading business messaging solutions because theyÂ’re cost-effective and continually make the grade in helping them achieve their business needs.” 

About Xpedite

Xpedite (www. xpedite. com) is a global provider of integrated data messaging services that drive business communications. Xpedite's suite of innovative solutions includes electronic statements and invoices, campaign management, donations/collections management, alerts/notifications, broadcast messaging and Fax2Mail. Xpedite operates the world's largest, private IP-based messaging network and processes more than three billion messages annually. Xpedite has sales offices and technical staff in 18 countries on four continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., Xpedite is a business unit of Ptek Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTEK; www. ptek. com).

About Ptek Holdings, Inc.

Ptek Holdings Inc. is a leading provider of innovative business data and group communications services for global enterprises. Companies use audio and data conferencing solutions to conduct group meetings and presentations over the phone or Web. Ptek also enables customers to process and deliver large quantities of individualized, business critical information, such as electronic statements and invoices, financial transactions, travel confirmations, and drug prescriptions, via a global ASP platform. Ptek serves companies in nearly every business sector, including healthcare, technology, publishing, financial services, travel and hospitality. Ptek services are marketed under the Premiere Conferencing and Xpedite brand names.

Ptek HoldingsÂ’ corporate headquarters is located at 3399 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 700, Atlanta, GA 30326. Additional information can be found at www. ptek. com.

Statements made in this press release, other than those concerning historical information, should be considered forward-looking and subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are made based on management's current expectations or beliefs as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. A variety of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in Ptek's forward-looking statements, including the factors described from time to time in our press releases, reports and other filings with the SEC. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any of our forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or a person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

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ADD & ADHD and Foster Parenting

ADD & ADHD and Foster Parenting

ADD & ADHD and Foster Parenting

(PRWEB) November 3, 2004

This week the show has two parts. The first topics will be ADD & ADHD with Thomas Baum and Micha Dickson. Tom and Micha review behavior patterns and characteristics of adults and children with ADD & ADHD. They talk about complementary therapies and basic changes in life style that will help Adults and children to deal with ADD & ADHD.

The second show is Foster Parenting with Kathleen Noonan from Kids Peace. Kathleen talks about the importance of being a foster parent and how this benefits both the foster child and the foster parents. Kathleen talks about first hand the powerful impact that one person can make on a child by being a Foster Parent. While helping change the future of a child in need, you can change your own path. Improved health can be a byproduct of giving back to children and families in need.

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Daily Nutritionals, Inc. Launches Dr. Morrison's Urban Detox Diet™ Online

Daily Nutritionals, Inc. Launches Dr. Morrison's Urban Detox Diet™ Online.

Dr. Morrison's Urban Detox Diet™ (www. dailybenefit. com) launched in January in time for patients committed to weight loss and a healthy lifestyle for the New Year. Thirty-day meal plan creates a healthy lifestyle for those on the go.

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 3, 2008

It's finally available online -- Dr. Morrison's Urban Detox Diet™ (www. dailybenefit. com) launched in January in time for patients committed to weight loss and a healthy lifestyle for the New Year. Whether it's a workaholic executive or single mother who eats on the run, the site is designed to provide users with hectic schedules living in an urban environment easy access to the diet. The site includes a guideline on how to follow the detox diet, sample meal plans, a Q&A fact sheet, a list of permissible and avoidable foods, a monthly newsletter describing upcoming events and recommended DailyBenefit products.

"If a person is in good health they should have a high success rate following the diet," said Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, health specialist and creator of the Urban Detox Diet. "Users don't need to come into my office to be monitored but they should notify their medical doctor of this new lifestyle change."

How it Works
The meal plan allows the body to improve its ability to cleanse itself. "Whether you live in a big city or near the country the chances that you are eating, drinking and breathing in toxins on a daily basis is very high," said Morrison. The diet's effectiveness comes from the concept of eliminating unhealthy foods such as coffee, sugar, alcohol and bread and replacing them with lots of vegetables and non-allergenic protein sources.

How To Follow The Diet
For 30 days, users drink a detox shake consisting of Daily Detox Powder, Lecithin and Daily Fiber (available for purchase at www. dailybenefit. com) for breakfast and lunch. For dinner a sensible meal consisting of 4-6 ounces of protein and organic vegetables is recommended. Salads and vegetables can be eaten in between meals.

Does it Really Work?
Patients who tried the diet for 30 days said the health benefits were very beneficial. They reported feeling more energetic, had lower body mass and lost between five to 20 pounds. To increase results, Dr. Morrison also recommends regular exercise during the diet.

About Dr. Morrison
Dr. Jeffrey Morrison is the founder of The Morrison Center in Manhattan. He completed his undergraduate training at the University of Rochester and received his medical doctorate from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He is trained and Board Certified in Family Practice and has completed additional training in Environmental Medicine. He is a member of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) as well as a lecturer and Board Member for the American College for the Advancement in Medicine (ACAM). Dr Morrison has made television appearances, written journal articles, chapters for textbooks, and has lectured throughout the country in the field of integrative and complementary medicine. He is medical doctor who champions a nutritional approach to health care as well as preventing and reversing degenerative diseases.

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Parent Care Provides Financial Help for Caregivers and Elderly Parents

Parent Care Provides Financial Help for Caregivers and Elderly Parents

Website provides budget stretching nuggets to steer caregivers and their elderly parents to safe harbor in troubled economic waters.

San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) February 6, 2009

Almost daily, Baby Boomers and the elderly parents they assist are bombarded by wave after wave of dire economic news. Coupled with concerns about their jobs, rising costs and shrinking benefits, caregivers' worries are magnified by their need to assist their aging parents. Parent Care (http://www. parents-care. com) is providing an array of financial assistance including steep discounts, cash rebates, free products and even 100% reimbursement of expenses incurred assisting parents.

"Despite economic conditions, there are many ways for caregivers and their parents to reduce or eliminate spending without sacrificing life quality," said William Gillis Parent Care CEO. Starting this month, the leading resource for Baby Boomers who assist aging parents from long distance will emphasize numerous ways to save money or avoid spending it.

Reverse mortgages is the subject of the featured article on the caregiver website. Written by financial expert Debra Morrison, it provides insights on this increasingly high profile but not well understood topic. She shares that trying to predict whether our parents will be able to stay in their homes long-term might be the most anxiety-producing variable of all because health changes could play havoc with a seemingly well-considered decision. Only after you fully understand the tradeoffs of your parents' unique situation should you make a recommendation.

Morrison, a Certified Financial Planner, is responsible for client relationships for Capital Financial Advisors, a San Diego based fee-only wealth management firm. She has provided commentary in diverse media from CNN, the Wall Street Journal and America Online.

The Parent Care (http://www. parents-care. com) site is also highlighting rebates that may have eluded Boomers and their parents. Gillis relates that there are cash rebates that are underutilized. One provides a cash rebate for everyday items used by the elderly from bathing and skin care, foot and dental care, incontinence supplies and dietary supplements. Most states offer seniors exemptions and freezes on real estate taxes with one offering a cash rebate of taxes paid over the past three years.

The subscription site also points caregivers and the elderly to free goods and services including senior friendly telephones with large buttons, extra amplification or mobility aids. Free or deeply discounted hearing aids are available too upon request.

Parent Care research has also discovered what Gillis terms 'A true gold nugget' counties that provide 100% reimbursement for all outlays made on behalf of elderly parents. "All that is required is to submit your receipts," he relates. "During these bleak economic times, we are redoubling our efforts to locate ways to ease the burden on caregivers and their parents."

The Parent Care (http://www. parents-care. com) website provides detailed reports on each county in the US that include links to the services caregivers need. Subscribers indicate the report they need by inputting their parents' Zip Code. Each ten to twelve page report is tailored to parents' and can be downloaded to serve as a powerful PC desktop eldercare resource. The firm's network of experts also provide answers to questions within their respective fields of expertise. The network includes doctors, lawyers, gerontologists, pharmacists, elder abuse, senior relocation, fall prevention and aging-in-place specialists. These services are complemented by an array features including safety checklists, daily tips, news, videos and book reviews.

About Parent Care, Inc.
Parent Care (http://www. parents-care. com) is the leading information source for the country's eight million long distance (live over an hour away) eldercare providers and their employers. Parent Care, The Parent Care Report and The Parent Care Channel are registered trademarks of the firm.

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Have Your New Year's Resolutions Survived Winter? San Francisco Physical Therapist Provides Tips to Get Health Back on Track

Have Your New Year's Resolutions Survived Winter? San Francisco Physical Therapist Provides Tips to Get Health Back on Track

Keeping New Year's Resolutions is difficult, but possible, using a few simple steps and strategies to get your health back on track.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 20, 2008

Somewhere between the Super Bowl, Valentine's Day, President's weekend and all the wet, cold weather, most people have already dropped their New Year's resolutions for 2008. You can overcome this by going back and writing down your goals, keeping track of your progress and committing the activities to your schedule.

Whether you want to take better care of your back, take advantage of the snow, or train for a triathlon for the first time this spring, you can. Try this simple plan to get your health-related resolutions back on track.

"Take a moment to write down your physical health goals," says Lowen Cattolico, a physical therapist in San Francisco. "Where do you want to be in the next 6 months or a year? Keep it realistic. Then work backwards."

Cattolico suggests that in order to reach your goals, ask yourself what do you need to do in the next 2-3 months to make them possible? Be specific, and focus on measurable goals that fit with your lifestyle. Then ask what do you need to do in the next 1-2 weeks to get started on your way to improving your physical well-being?

"Writing down the goals and actions you can take makes them real," she says. "Note some ways to measure your progress, like the time or distance walked, number of push-ups, or number of stairs climbed. Commit to your schedule by writing it down in your daily planner or in Outlook."

If you need advice on your current program, trying something new, or just need a word of encouragement your physical therapist, doctor or trainer can help.

For information on physical therapy programs and client success stories visit San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy at http://www. SFPhysicalTherapy. com (http://www. SFPhysicalTherapy. com).

About San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy:
San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy was started in 2001 and has since grown to 6 locations in San Francisco, Sunnyvale and San Mateo. Our mission is "To advance the physical well-being of humanity".

Contact:
Jerry Durham, Director of Public Relations
San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy
415-509-3986
Http://www. SFPhysicalTherapy. com (http://www. SFPhysicalTherapy. com)

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PassGo’s 4th Consecutive Appearance in Software Magazine’s Software 500 List

PassGo’s 4th Consecutive Appearance in Software Magazine’s Software 500 List

Security Specialist PassGo, listed as No. 392 on list of World’s Largest Software Companies

Pittsburgh (PRWEB) October 28, 2005

PassGo Technologies, software specialist in the field of identity management and security solutions, has today announced its inclusion on the Software 500, Software Magazine’s list of the world’s leading software and services providers.

“I am delighted that PassGo has been recognized by Software Magazine as part of the Software 500“, said John Rainford President and CEO of PassGo Technologies. “2005 has been a year of exciting developments and challenges to both the industry, and software vendors seeking to rise up and face those challenges head-on, and following the recent release of our award winning identity theft protection, and SOX compliance products, we are looking forward to an improved ranking in 2006.”

The Software 500 shows a ranking by revenue of the world’s largest software and services companies both public and private, including revenues from software licenses, maintenance and support, training and software-related services and consulting. The financial information was gathered by a survey prepared by King Content Co., with the full Software 500 list being available at www. softwaremag. com.

With the editorial content focus of Software Magazine being aligned with the top business concerns of CIOs and IT managers, Software Magazine is recognised as a leading authority in the field.

“The overall health of the software and services industries has improved, with revenue for the 2005 software 500 at $383.3 billion worldwide for 2004, an increase of 16.5% over the previous year. The industry continues to be dynamic, with nearly 100 new companies on the 2005 Software 500 list,” says John P. Desmond, editor of Software Magazine and Softwaremag. com. “Employee head count was up 13.7% and was strongest in the segments of collaboration / project management, system integration services and IT consulting, and the supply chain/manufacturing software segment. Our aim is to help CIOs, senior IT managers and IT staff research their partner options and that is a valuable service.”

About PassGo

PassGo Technologies has an exclusive license from Symantec Corp. (NASDAQ:SYMC), a world leader in Internet security technology, for Symantec's Web access control solutions and services. Designed and built to work seamlessly and transparently in complex environments, this comprehensive portfolio of solutions - including authentication, web access management and privilege management, single sign-on, audit and password management - allows customers to confidently exploit the latest technologies to better their competitive advantage. PassGo is an international company with over 1000 customers worldwide, and a long established reputation in the security arena. To learn more about PassGo visit www. passgo. com.

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Leading Expert In Mood and Anxiety Disorders Discusses Latest Research for Healthcare Professionals New implications for treatment given free on psychLINK™

Leading Expert In Mood and Anxiety Disorders Discusses Latest Research for Healthcare Professionals New implications for treatment given free on psychLINK™

When faced with severe stress, humans are built to survive. While some people cope with extreme stress without psychiatric help, others develop severe mental conditions such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Major Depression.

Carrollton, TX (PRWEB) March 26, 2004 -

Healthcare professionals will hear from a world renowned expert on this topic, April 14th, 2004, during a one-on-one interview with Dr. Dennis Charney, on the free continuing medical education program, psychLINK™. Dr. Charney is Chief of the Mood and Anxiety Disorder Research Program and the Experimental Therapeutics and Pathophysiology Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). He is also a former member of the Senior Advisory Board of the American Psychiatric Association and a former professor at Howard University.

Dr. Charney believes that with a better understanding of the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the response to stress, healthcare professionals are able to prevent and treat stress-related psychopathology.

PsychLINK™ Moderator and Executive Producer, Dr. William Glazer, Associate Professor, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, says it’s important for healthcare professionals to watch this program. “Dr. Charney's work (and the research that NIMH drives) is discovering many new neurobiological mechanisms that will help explain current medication action, and it will identify new avenues for new agents.”

With an audience of nearly 7,000 healthcare professionals who treat patients with mental health disorders, psychLINK™ airs via private satellite and steerable satellites with KU or C-band to sites across the country. Programming can also be viewed on the web at www. psychlink. com or listened to via an audio conference bridge.

PRIMEDIA Healthcare is proud to present, “The Neurobiology of Stress: A Roadmap for Psychiatry”, on April 14th. The program will feature Dr. Charney, one of the nation's foremost investigators in the neurobiology and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. Tune in for an exclusive discussion on the integrative model of resilience and vulnerability that encompasses the neurochemical response patterns to acute stress.

"I'm really looking forward to Dr. Charney’s presentation. His research in psychopathology is interesting and has wide implications for future innovative treatments of these disorders,” said longtime psychLINK™ viewer Dr. Anthony Giampolo, of Somerset, Pennsylvania.

For more information on psychLINK™ and Dr. Charney’s upcoming presentation visit www. psychlink. com or call 1.800.466.3250.

Amigo Health Team Offers Complimentary Mentors in Motion Membership

Amigo Health Team Offers Complimentary Mentors in Motion Membership

MIM Amigos Announced they are giving a lifetime membership into Mentors in Motion and the Master Key System ($700 Value) when joining the MIM Amigos team in their Amigo Health business (http://www.2mentors. amigohealth. com).

Calgary, AB (PRWEB) July 5, 2006

The BKS Marketing team (http://www. mentoringinmotion. biz (http://www. mentoringinmotion. biz)) and MIM Amigos Announced they are giving a lifetime membership into Mentors in Motion and the Master Key System ($700 Value) when joining the MIM Amigos team in their Amigo Health business (http://www.2mentors. amigohealth. com (http://www.2mentors. amigohealth. com)) with a $49.95 Autoship ($10 Sign up fee).

“No one in the industry can compare to this offer. The program - Mentors in Motion, alone retails for $499. To offer it for this limited time for only $49.95 along with the Master Key System and the Amigo Health business is the same as giving 3 businesses for price of one. Not to mention live training with one of the top marketers in the world,” said Kelly Smith of BKS Marketing.

Amigo Health is a health and nutrition business combining three superfoods that have become well known through media and the networking industry for it’s various health effects including anti-aging, building the immune system, anti-histamine and energy boosting. Goji, Mangosteen pericarp and Acai have been combined in one delicious tasting drink or vegetarian capsule. Each serving contains 500 mg of each fruit for the drink and 600 mg for the capsules.

The intense and elite training classes are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays on the art and science of closing the deal as well as intense mindset training.

Multi-millionaire, Val Smyth, who was rated one of the top marketers in the late ‘90s, founded the mentoring course, Mentors in Motion five years ago. The course is designed for marketers who are looking to run their own show and not depend on an upline and includes: 3 hour seminar, 3 days of live, interactive training, $400 retail profit, learning the 45-second close, free conference lines and more.

Top marketer, Val Smyth who founded, the mentoring course, Mentors in Motion, launched his latest program, Decoding the Master Key System because he attributes the foundation of his success to the Master Key System, a home study course written and originally published in 1912 by Charles F. Haanel, who was considered by many to be the “Father of Personal Development” This 24-part self-study course sold over 200,000 copies before being banned in 1933 and mysteriously removed from public knowledge, only to resurface by chance in 1994. Rumor has it Bill Gates discovered it while studying at Harvard University and it inspired his dream of “a computer on every desktop.”

The course teaches students personal power, metaphysics and how to develop a prosperity consciousness. It covers everything in depth from how to create abundance, wealth, love and how to become healthy.

Kelly and partner/husband, Brad Smith are founders of their home based business, BKS Marketing & Income Strategies. They are students and mentors of Mentors in Motion, The Master Key System and Amigo Health distributors. They share their passion and knowledge of being in the Industry for the last 5 years together to help others succeed in the home based business.

To take advantage of the limited time offer and find out more information about this limited time offer, check out: http://www. mentoringinmotion. org/Discover_What_Val_Smyth_is_Giving. htm (http://www. mentoringinmotion. org/Discover_What_Val_Smyth_is_Giving. htm)

For more information contact:

Brad & Kelly Smith

BKS Marketing & Income Strategies

Calgary, AB T2W 5T6

Toll Free: 1-866-804-3398

Http://www. mentoringinmotion. org (http://www. mentoringinmotion. org) - Free Newsletter, “Building a Better Business”

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MLM Gurus Create New Company, Sponsor 500 Surgeries

MLM Gurus Create New Company, Sponsor 500 Surgeries

Humanitarian-based company now accepting Founder applications.

Springville, UT (PRWEB) June 11, 2007

The business leaders who created an international MLM phenomenon worth nearly a billion dollars have created a new company, Trivani International, combining humanitarian effort with more than a hundred years of business experience. Bob Steed, the CEO of Trivani, is proud to announce the new company with a humanitarian gesture: "We've sponsored 500 facial reconstructive surgeries in the Philippines, Nigeria, Argentina, and India," says Bob, "and this is just the beginning. Trivani's potential for doing good in the world is amazing."

As this unique company prepares to launch in late 2007, they are qualifying strong leaders to get in on the ground floor as Founders. With unique and innovative nutritional products, a full range of safe and effective personal care products, and an exciting new humanitarian focus, Trivani is poised to repeat its leaders' incredible success--and they're inviting distributor leaders to share in that success as Founders. Trivani is holding a pre-launch event this summer to introduce themselves, show off their products, and explain more about their plans and vision. Excited business leaders with strong MLM experience can contact Trivani to learn more about this opportunity, and to become pre-qualified for a paid invitation to the pre-launch in Salt Lake City, Utah.

About Trivani International:
In the early 90's, Bob Steed helped create and lead a company which quickly became one of the leading health and personal care MLMs in the world. Now he has turned his expertise in a new direction with the launch of a new company, Trivani International, committed to improving lives through business success and humanitarian service. For more information please call Trivani Independent Distributor 1-702-942-7390. www. JoinTrivani. com].

Contact:
GoTrivani - Independent Distributor
Join Trivani Today (http://www. jointrivani. com)
1-702-942-7390

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Pedata RV Center Notices RV Dealers Increasing Inventory in Response to Consumer Confidence

Pedata RV Center Notices RV Dealers Increasing Inventory in Response to Consumer Confidence

Pedata RV Center and other RV dealers are increasing available inventory in response to increased consumer confidence.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) June 2, 2010

Pedata RV Center (http://www. pedatarvcenter. com) and other RV dealers are increasing their available inventories (http://www. pedatarvcenter. com/blog/index. php/rv-news/increasing-inventor/) in response to the notable increase in consumer confidence.

Gerard Pedata of Pedata RV Center said, “Consumer confidence levels are increasing. They aren’t anywhere near as high as they’ve been in years past, but they are showing definite positive signs and the consumer expectations are showing sharp increases.”

Pedata RV Center increased inventory of small to mid-sized used camping and travel trailers. RVs are an economical and versatile option for travel. A significant portion of RVers are full time RVers meaning that they spend a majority of their time living in their recreational vehicle. But the current season’s purchasing needs are typically based on the family looking
For convenient, versatile, kid friendly summer travel options.

The reasons noted for the increase in consumer confidence include:

1. Growing optimism regarding business conditions
2. Growing optimism regarding the labor market

Industry professionals see the health of the RV market as an indicator for the movement in general economic health. This belief is based on past trends that are being used to accurately forecast economic factors and public buying response.

Pedata RV Center sells motorhomes (used travel trailers (http://www. pedatarvcenter. com/database/inventory. asp), toy haulers, RVs, etc.) with their full inventory available for viewing online 24 hours a day. They also provide a wide variety of industry specific information to ensure that consumers in the market for used travel trailers and RVs are aware of the various options and features available in the industry.

For more information on Pedata RV Center, or current trends in the RV industry:
Contact: Gerard Pedata
Company: Pedata RV Center
Www. PedataRVCenter. com
Phone: 1-888-545-8314 or 520-807-0900

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"Your World, Your Voice" LBCT, Long Beach Cable Access TV Celebrates 21 Years of Local Programming

"Your World, Your Voice" LBCT, Long Beach Cable Access TV Celebrates 21 Years of Local Programming

Cable Access Television Celebrates 21 Years in Long Beach, California 90800

(PRWEB) March 10, 2005

"Your World Your Voice, LBCT Making It Happen" 21st Annual Long Beach Community Television Awards

Sat. March 12, 2005

6:00 pm Refreshments

7:00pm Award Ceremony

Long Beach City College (Liberal Arts Campus) Nordic Lounge

4901 E. Carson St. Long Beach, California 90808

RSVP 562-595-5228 - Admission Free - LBCTawards. com

The Cable Access Television industry was founded in the late 1940's in Pennsylvania and thirty years later, it was widely offered to residents across the USA. Today LBCT, Long Beach Community Television, in Long Beach, California is one of the strongest TV stations in the nation!

"PEG (Public Educational and Government) Access channels exist because cable operators provide channel capacity, services, facilities and equipment as partial compensation to communities for their use of public rights-of-way. This compensation provides access to media for the local population." (ACM Alliance for Community Media www. alliancecm. org)

Eighty-four (84) local residents volunteer to produce over 200 hours per month of independent programming for those residing in Signal Hill and surrounding Long Beach. Art, education, politics, entertainment, religion (5+ denominations), gay and lesbian news, sports, disability resources, environmental issues, travel, activism, fitness, health and neighborhood issues... All of these topics have been produced into subject matter for public consumption in English, Spanish, Khmer, French and Samoan and Sign languages. When LBCTelevision programming ends at 9pm, you hear the sound of music as the TV station hosts the audio of kbeach. org, CSULB's student internet radio station.

The LBCT Awards are Sponsored by CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS in association with the City of Long Beach and Long Beach City College. The 12 award categories are: New Show - Documentary/Special - Variety - Children's - Talk/Entertainment - Talk Issues - Talk informational/Educational - Live - Performance - Multicultural - Religious/Spiritual - Judge's Choice

Over 50 Producers competing in the LBCT Awards include: Marshall Blesofsky of PeopleÂ’s Tribune TV... James Catti, Producer of Spell Quest, Halloween Special, Babes, and Hillary Clinton at Pyramid... Robin Bowers, G&L News Magazine... Denise Penn, G&L News Magazine... Sonny Bozeman, The Sonny Bozeman Show... David Witham, Portable Universe... Bruce Jenkins, Presenting Performances... German Angel, TV Realidades... Dennis Morawski, I Remember Long Beach... Sunny Nash, Legacy... Tyra McNair, T-Lilly Show Tour Des Artistes... Marie Jo Machefert, Stop and Smell the Roses, Colorado Lagoon Special... David Simpson, Classical Music... Dr. James R. Dohn, Dr. DohnÂ’s World of Health... Thomas M. Reeves, Letter of the Law... Alex Thong, Khmer Broadcast Network.... Larry Hubbard, Your Time Your Money... Sam Coleman, Periscope... Renee McClellan, Ask Auri... Ethel Lover, Insight.... Pastor Vince Negron, Christo Es La Solucion... Rev. Jonathon Thomas & Mrs. Dorothy, DJ&T Gospel, .... Charlie House, Sons of Thunder... Melanie Parham, Jesus is Lord...Priest Thaahwam, Shield of Wisdom.... Chhomdoem (Danny) Buon, Living Water... Paula McColm, WhatÂ’s GoingÂ’ On.... Beverly Shields, Tea For Two... William "Cuck" Alderson, Impulse.... Lois Ledger, View From Long Beach... Joshua Fredenburg, We The People.... Dion Walker, Dhream Merchant... Niamo Batchelor, "Nemo" Knowz.... Armondo Wilson, Johnny Gunn... Neils Pomeroy,, Quest Four... Chai Young, Cambodia Today... Misi Tagaloa, Ia Outou Manuia... Sunny Nash, Legacy... Lee Godden, Good Business.... Ryan Smolar, RyanÂ’s Nose... John Lukesetich, Imagine... Lorelei Kude, Heart To Heart, WomenÂ’s Council in Action... Venice Ventresca & Jazmine Bizzocco, Boom Boom Videos... Frank Draper, Zone 14, Betty Crockpot Cooking Show.... Lloyd Saposnek & Steve Long, Transitions and Abilities... Eileen McCarthy, Issues of the Day... Shun Newburn, Champions on Motion...Vency Alford, Fervency For Christ...Carolyn Kline, Youth Action For Christ... Melanie Parham, Jesus Is Lord... Rabbi Perelmutter, The Rabbi Speaks...... You can learn about all of the LBCT shows through Charter and see some clips on LBCTV. org, an interactive site created by LBCT Producer Ryan Smolar.

The LBCT Awards Program includes a welcome from TYRA McNAIR aka T-LILLY, Dr Gary Thomas Scott, Dean of the School of Creative Arts and Applied Sciences from Long Beach City College; The Celebrity Guest is CSULB professor Art Levine, also producer and host of "Straight Talk" on Charter Channel 3. Entertainment by LBCT Producers DAVID WITHAM (music) with "Judy Garland" aka BEVERLY SHIELDS and DARRICK SIMPSON (poetry), also a member of the Cable Commission. Video Production by Charter Cable, Ron Petke & Charter Channel 3 Crew; News Coverage by Ed. News, Richard Hilgenberg and LBUSD, Dr. Kathy Grubb, and Karen Holm from the Cable Commission.

Special thanks to LBCT Producers and Co - Chairs LOIS LEDGER, MARIEJO MACHEFERT, BEVERLY SHIELDS, and LBCT Supervisor, Judy Baker. Also VENCY ALFORD & friends; JULIE MALEKI from "Frank's Focus"; the Cable Communications Advisory Board; Production Manager Ron Petke & local Channel 3 crew; "Dean of Judges", KAREN ASHIKEH LA MANTIA (Producer of Earth Neighborhood); Sherrie Blohm & Harry Roberts from the City of Long Beach Video Communications Dept.; Matt Kaplan from CSULB Electronic Media Dept. University Extension Services; Chef April Williams and Long Beach Job Corp., Polly's Gourmet Coffee, LBCT's TOM REEVES, FRANK DRAPER (the "Secret Chef") and Xyrus Productions, for refreshments. Ryan Chora Family and The Galley "offsite catering" from the Grand; James Catti and Armondo Wilson; Michael's Flowers, Plants and Gifts; Hilda Sanchez and Dave Rigby from Minuteman Printing; Steve Folger and Long Beach Trophy. .

Long Beach Community Television is spear-headed by LBCT's JUDY BAKER, with support from Production Manager RON PETKE, Eric Brown, Craig Watson, Wendy Rassmussen from CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, . The 2005 LBCT Awards show would not have been possible without the LBCT crew going above the call of duty: Engineer DOUG WOOD, DARREN GABER, KEN ESTES, ROCKY KITCHEN, ERIC SARRAF, RAMONE MALONE, and Staff/Producers PAULA McCOLM and NIAMO BATCHELOR. LBCT Staff is responsible for quality production, playback, and training new TV Producers.

Long Beach Community Television can be viewed Monday through Friday from 12:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday 11:00am - 5:00pm on Charter TV Channels 65, 69, and 95 in Signal Hill and Long Beach, California. To learn more about LBCT cable access television, and to RSVP contact Supervisor Judy Baker at (562) 595-5228

The 2005 LBCT Awards can be enjoyed Sundays (5-7pm) beginning March 12, and Thursdays at 1pm on during the month of March 2005. You can find this Press Release in it's entirety inside the View From the Hill Newspaper, in PRweb. com and in "KaRi's Korner" on LongBeachOnline. net. The event is also mentioned on LongBeachLocal. com and LongBeachCulture. org and LBCTawards. com and can be found on Google. com.

Submitted by: KaRi

Www. theprimespot. com

TPSradio on CSULB's kbeach. org

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American Parkinson Disease Association Funds More than $3 Million for New Research

American Parkinson Disease Association Funds More than $3 Million for New Research

The country's largest grassroots organization serving the Parkinson community awards $3.3 million in grants, fellowships and support to eight centers for advanced research.

Staten Island, NY (PRWEB) July 25, 2006

The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. (APDA) has awarded $3.3 million in research grants, fellowships, and support to eight centers for advanced research, according to its president, Vincent N. Gattullo.

The country's largest grassroots national organization providing PD patient and caregiver support, free educational materials, and scientific research funding, unanimously accepted the recommendation of its Scientific Advisory Board and funded two Roger Duvoisin, MD grants, 34 research grants, 12 post doctoral grants and added two centers for advanced reseach.

The University of Alabama at Birmingam, and the University of Pittsburgh were selected as APDA Centers for Advnaced Research joining Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta; UMDNY-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick; Boston University School of Medicine, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville; UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles; and Washington Univeristy Medical Center, St. Louis. Each center receives a minimum of $100,000 a year for five years, based upon satisfactory annual progress and finanical report.

"APDA has been supporting research towards finding a cure for PD for 45 years and has been a funding partner in every major scientific breaktrhough," Gattullo said. "This year we have increased our funding on all levels from advanced resarch to young scientists entering the field of research at medical and academic institutions from Maine to California." He noted that APDA's dual mission to "Ease the Burden - Find the Cure," includes equal support to the 1.5 million Americans afflicted with PD and their caregivers every day through 58 Information and referral centers, 58 chapters and hundres of support groups across the country.

This year's grant awards were:

· The Roger Duvoisin, MD, Grant, a two-year, $80,000 award to James Roberts, MD, PhD, of the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, and Evan Y. Snyder, MD, PhD, a director of The Burnham Institute, La Jolla, Calif.

· Research grants, one-year, $50,000 awards were given to Rajeshwar Awatramaini, PhD, Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.; Sarah Berman, MD, PhD, and Rehana Leak, PhD, University of Pittsburgh; Mark Bevan, PhD, Northwestern University, Chicago; Christopher Bishop, PhD, Binghamton (NY) University; Yvette Bordelon, MD, PhD, Reed Neurological Research, and Sheila Fleming, PhD, University of California, both in Los Angeles; Shankar Chinta, PhD, Buck Institute for Age Research, Novato, Calif.; Gammon Earhart, PhD, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis; Thomas Eckert, MD, Feinstein Institute, Manhasset, NY; and Robert Gross, MD, PhD, and Gary Miller, PhD, Emory University, Atlanta.

Kari Hoyt, PhD, Ohio State University, Columbus; Eric Huang, MD, PhD, University of California, San Francisco; Syed Imam, PhD, and Wei Zhang, MD, PhD, University of Texas, San Antonio; Toshihiro Kitamoto, PhD, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Weidong Le, MD, PhD, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex.; Marie Legare, DVM, PhD, and Ronald Tjalkens, PhD, Colorado State University, Fort Collins; and Pamela McLean, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brit Mollenhauer, MD, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, both in Boston, also earned research grants.

Other research grant recipients include Andreas Kottman, PhD, Columbia University and Neeta Roy, PhD, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, both New York City; Darren Moore, PhD, and Wanli Smith, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore; Changwei Liu, PhD, University of Colorado Health Science, Aurora; Chad Rienstra, PhD, University of Illinois, Champaign; Jean-Christophe Rochet, PhD, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.; Kala Venkiteswaran, PhD, Penn State Hershey (Pa.) Medical Center; Mark Wilson, PhD, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jianhua Zhang, PhD, University of Alabama, Birmingham; and Zhuohua Zhang. PhD, Burnham Institute, La Jolla, Cal.

· Twelve, one-year, $35,000, post doctoral grants were awarded to Marie Olivia

Casanueva, PhD, Northwester University, Evanston, Ill.; Susan Criswell, MD, and Morvaid Karimi, MD, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis; Suk Yun Kang, MD, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md.; and Charbel El Hajj Moussa, PhD, Caritas St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, and Danging Xiao, PhD, Massachusetts General Hospital, both Boston; and Donna Lee, PhD, Buck Institute for Age Research, Novato, Cal.

Other post doctoral grants were awarded to Daniel Lightfoot, PhD, Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, Cal.; Christina Malagelada, PhD, Columbia University, New York, NY; Subhojit Roy, MD, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Jessica Smerz, PhD, Cleveland (Ohio) Clinic Foundation; and Talene Yacoubian, PhD, University of Alabama, Birmingham.

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Social Networking Internet Start-up SweetSecond. com Hopes That Love is Sweeter the Second Time Around

Social Networking Internet Start-up SweetSecond. com Hopes That Love is Sweeter the Second Time Around

New free dating site for divorced singles. Sweetsecond. com is the web's only dating site for divorced singles. Singles are urged to log on, share their experiences and maybe find someone special.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 6, 2006

America’s love affair with the Internet continues to bear fruit and multiply in the form of a new social networking site targeting divorced U. S. residents called SweetSecond (www. SweetSecond. com). And after surviving the financial workout that is the divorce process, the newly singled may be comforted to know that a SweetSecond. com membership is free.

“There are a number of dating-related social networking sites that target members based on race, religion, politics and sexual orientation. SweetSecond is the first to cater to 30+ aged divorced individuals,” Joseph Okojie, CEO of SweetSecond. com said.

According to the last-reported U. S. divorce rate provided by the National Center for Health Statistics, there are 38% divorces per capita per year in the United States. The rate has steadily hovered around 40% over past last decade.

“The best estimates claim that there are around 23 million divorced singles living in the United States. At SweetSecond we believe that another divorced single can best understand and accept the sometimes complicated lifestyle of a potential mate—issues that arise when children are involved for example, and dealing with holidays and custody issues,” Okojie stated.

Becoming a member of SweetSecond. com is fast and easy. Visitors fill out one simple form. Once the registration process is complete, members may build an online profile that includes the ability to upload up to ten images to their personal page. Members may contact one another via email, send ecards, blog and share stories about their “new life” with other divorced individuals in a special forum.

“Movies like Must Love Dogs and You’ve Got Mail illustrate that older Americans have now embraced the Internet in many ways—especially as a viable way to meet Mr. or Ms. Right,” Okojie added. “The phrase ‘geographically undesirable’ is no longer a barrier to initiating or maintaining a relationship. As individuals learn about each other through the online community, they arrange for ‘get to know you better’ weekends or weeklong trips. For the person who is divorced, and may not have a very flexible schedule, an online community is a great way to ‘screen’ someone without a huge time investment.”

Source: SweetSecond. com

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Billy Blank's Bootcamp Now At The Fitness Directory

Billy Blank's Bootcamp Now At The Fitness Directory

New Billy Blanks Category Features Products by the Creator of the Tae Bo Series

(PRWEB) April 30, 2005

Billy Blanks products, including Billy's Bootcamp and Tae Bo DVD's and videos are the latest category expansion at The Fitness Directory.

"Billy Blanks products have long been popular among fitness enthusiasts, so it was only natural that we add this new category to our Directory," said Steve Salm, lead editor for the Directory. "We've received numerous queries on his latest DVD, Billy's Bootcamp, and with this latest expansion we can now help our site visitors to find the best places on the web for more information where to buy Billy's workout videos."

In addition to the Billy Blanks category, the sub-categories of Billy's Bootcamp and Billy Blanks Tae Bo have also been added.

"We hope to make this new category the authoritative resource on the web for information on Billy's Bootcamp and the Tae Bo workout," added Salm. "We encourage related sites to submit their own Billy Blanks resources to help achieve this goal."

For more information on Billy Blanks products, please visit the 'Billy Blanks' category of The Fitness Directory on the web at www. the-fitness-directory. com.

About The Fitness Directory

Launched in 2004, The Fitness Directory has set out to become the world's largest resource for personal trainers, vitamins, dietary supplements, and niche exercise equipment such as kettlebells and clubbells. The site currently offers free website listings to independent personal trainers, distributors, and manufacturers of health and fitness products worldwide.

For more information, please visit the The Fitness Directory on the web at: http://www. the-fitness-directory. com (http://www. the-fitness-directory. com).

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SIVECO GROUP & IDTECT Share Their Knowledge in Condition-Based Maintenance

SIVECO GROUP & IDTECT Share Their Knowledge in Condition-Based Maintenance

SIVECO GROUP & IDTECT join together to offer competitive integrated solutions in condition-based maintenance to optimise the ROI of major industry companies

(PRWEB) April 1, 2005

IDTECT, the pioneering provider of “web based” predictive maintenance solutions, and SIVECO GROUP, Europe’s leading provider of Enterprise Asset Management Systems, join their know-how to implement a common solution in machine condition monitoring and predictive maintenance.

IDTECT offers systems and R&D-services for OEMÂ’s and End-Users, which will improve the performance of machines in general and power stations in particular. The key is online machine condition monitoring & predictive (not preventive) maintenance. IDTECT's strength lies in the data acquisition and processing part.

Existing or new sensors that are placed on a machine (pump, turbine, motor, generator) “listen” and “feel” it. The information recorded is transmitted to a server where it is analysed and archived in order to predict future events such as wear, failure, or misalignment. Automatic alerts allow timely corrective action, before production is affected. The end-user does not require any training to use the system.

Founded in 1986, SIVECO GROUP develops and delivers facilities, asset and maintenance management solutions world-wide and helps companies maximise their business profits into increasing productivity and reducing operational costs.

The solutions are based on COSWIN 7i, the new generation asset and facilities management software whose modules cover : asset and maintenance management (including reactive, preventive maintenance, News Works), purchase & inventory management, issuing of KPI, reporting tool etc Â

IDTECT's system can be interfaced with COSWIN 7i, whose outcoming solution facilitates work order planning and avoid machines down times into predicting technical failures.

Alerts allow to create work orders in COSWIN automatically and instantaneously, thus giving details about the corrective actions to complete and recalculating the w/o planning. The history of the measurements concerning any asset is recorded in COSWIN.

SIVECO and IDTECT were able to demonstrate the solution technically at Maintenance Show in France in 2004.

About SIVECO GROUP

Established in 1986, SIVECO GROUP is committed to providing leading edge Asset Maintenance Management solutions to the Industrial and Facilities market place. Our solutions are easily connectable to the major ERP systems, and help companies improve equipment reliability, reduce maintenance costs and optimise profitability. Totally committed to providing solutions tailored to the needs of each client our services include, system design, development, deployment and support. SIVECO GROUP has built its success on the partnerships it creates with its customers. COSWIN, available in 15 languages and with 80,000 users, is used in all industrial and facility sectors including: Automotive, Food, Pharmaceutical, Plastics, Paper, Energy, Transportation, Utilities and Health

Www. siveco. com

Contact

SIVECO GROUP

Stéphanie Moret

+33 1 30 45 98 80

Smoret@siveco. com

About IDTECT

IDTECT offers systems and R&D-services for OEMÂ’s and End-Users, which will improve the performance of machines in general. The IDTECT concept is simple, cost effective but highly sophisticated. It is the first affordable on-line predictive maintenance system of its kind suitable for smaller machines. The online monitoring of machine condition and operation is based on existing data (no new censors are required). It performs automatic diagnosis to predict future failure and sends alerts to key people or maintenance management systems. The innovative technology has been chosen by major key players in highly competitive markets, such as semiconductor equipment, food, automotive and process industries.

Www. idtect. com

Contact

IDTECT

Thomas Baentziger

+33 1 5534 7676

Thomas. baenziger@idtect. com

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Ergonomics Seminar Schedule Expanded for the 2004 Calendar Year

Ergonomics Seminar Schedule Expanded for the 2004 Calendar Year

Humantech has just announced an expanded series of ergonomics seminars to be held throughout 2004. Health and safety staff, engineers, facilities managers, and ergonomics committees can learn to maximize the benefits of an ergonomics program from HumantechÂ’s experienced, board certified ergonomists. The '04 seminar schedule covers such popular topics as industrial ergonomics, office ergonomics, and ergonomic design guidelines.

Ann Arbor, MI (PRWEB) January 10, 2004

Humantech, Inc., has just announced an expanded series of ergonomics seminars to be held throughout 2004. Health and safety staff, engineers, facilities managers, and ergonomics committees can learn to maximize the benefits of an ergonomics program from HumantechÂ’s experienced, board certified ergonomists. The '04 seminar schedule covers such popular topics as industrial ergonomics, office ergonomics, and ergonomic design guidelines. Two new one-day seminars, Deploying an Effective Ergonomics Initiative and Ergonomics Awareness Train-the-Trainer, compliment the industrial ergonomics offering. Seminars will be offered in HumantechÂ’s Ann Arbor corporate headquarters training center along with locations across the United States.

According to Josh Kerst, Board Certified Professional Ergonomist and Vice President of Humantech, “These workshops are unique in the industry because of their practical hands-on approach to learning.” Participants will have the opportunity to apply tools and techniques, to make an impact on their health and safety metrics through an effective ergonomics programs.

Applied Industrial Ergonomics will be held in Irvine, Ann Arbor, and Minneapolis. This two-day seminar focuses on practical approaches to improving problem jobs in an industrial environment. Attendees will learn to evaluate workstations and equipment, identify contributing factors to work-related musculoskeletal disorders and prioritize ergonomic improvements to maximize return-on-investment.

Deploying an Effective Ergonomics Initiative, a new one-day seminar, to be held in Ann Arbor details how to establish an ergonomics process that will accelerate improvements in work-related musculoskeletal disorder rates and sustains gains for the long term. Attendees will learn to develop an infrastructure for sustained ergonomics success, plan ergonomics improvement activities, and leverage manufacturing excellence activities to accelerate ergonomics improvements.

Ergonomics Awareness Train-the-Trainer, a new one-day seminar, to be held in Ann Arbor is targeted to those responsible for raising ergonomics awareness among both new and existing employees at their facility. Upon completing the seminar the attendees will be able to conduct one-hour awareness training sessions for their frontline employees to help them understand ergonomic issues in the workplace.

Ergonomic Design Guidelines is the topic of a two-day seminar to be held in Ann Arbor, Dallas, and Nashville. Humantech trainers will guide attendees through extensive application of ergonomics assessments and problem solving methods providing hands-on, practical experience improving workstation design. Content will focus on the equipment design process, with an emphasis on simple evaluation tools and ergonomic solutions.

Applied Office Ergonomics, a one-day seminar offered in Ann Arbor and Irvine, focuses on achieving a comfortable, healthy, and productive office environment. The goal of the course is to provide participants with the tools, knowledge, and resources to achieve dramatic improvements in office productivity and health and safety through ergonomic improvements.

Complete course agendas and online registration are available on Humantech's website (www. humantech. com) or by calling the seminar coordinator at (734) 663-3330, x137. HumantechÂ’s courses have been approved for ABIH CM points, meet requirements for BCSP points, and are pending approval for PDH from NSPE.

Since 1979, Humantech’s ergonomics professionals have guided organizations to ergonomics success through ergonomic risk assessments, engineering and design, ergonomics training, and management systems. Helping thousands of companies reduce injuries, improve cycle time, overcome barriers to production, quality, and morale—while demonstratively improving health and safety. With a corporate office in Michigan and consultants across the country, Humantech consults with companies worldwide.

HUMANTECHÂ’S 2004 ERGONOMICS SEMINAR SCHEDULE

Applied Industrial Ergonomics

(Two-day Seminar)

April 27 – 28 , Atlanta, GA

May 4 – 5, Irvine, CA

May 25 - 26, Ann Arbor, MI

September 28 – 29, Minneapolis, MN

October 12 – 13, Irvine, CA

October 26 – 27, Ann Arbor, MI 

Deploying an Effective Ergonomics Initiative

(One-day Seminar)

April 29, Atlanta, GA

May 6, Irvine, CA

September 30, Minneapolis, MN

October 14, Irvine, TX 

Ergonomics Awareness Train-the-Trainer

(One-day Seminar)

May 27, Ann Arbor, MI

October 28, Ann Arbor, MI

Ergonomic Design Guidelines (EDGE)

(Two-day Seminar) 

June 15 – 16, Ann Arbor, MI

October 19 - 20, Nashville, TN 

Applied Office Ergonomics

(One-day Seminar)

May 18, Irvine, CA

September 21, Ann Arbor, MI

Editors: Excerpts from course manuals and color images of the Applied Industrial Ergonomics, Ergonomics Design Guidelines for Engineers, or Applied Office Ergonomics manual covers are available for publication. For more information, contact Kelly Robertson at 734.663.3330 ext. 132.

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