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Saturday, June 28, 2008

Tyco Fire & Security Announces Exclusive Supplier Contract with A. S. Watson for Asia

Singapore (PRWEB) July 2, 2005

Tyco Fire & Security Asia announced today the signing of an exclusive agreement with A. S Watson Group to supply Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) equipment and accessories for all A. S WatsonÂ’s retail stores across Asia for another 4 years.

In Asia, A. S. Watson currently has over 1,400 stores in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Macau, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, and Turkey.

In Asia, Tyco Fire & Security provides EAS equipment to A. S. Watson through its ADT operations to help this leading retail chain detect and reduce store theft and improve operational efficiencies. The agreement includes the installation and maintenance of EAS detection systems, deactivators, detachers, security tags, labels and SmartEAS systems. In addition to providing automated management reports that help track performance and operations, SmartEAS systems provide a fully integrated retail security solution which can link EAS, digital video, and POS systems with the IT networks. Tyco Fire & Security will also assist Watsons to implement a source tagging program (the process of applying security labels at the point of manufacturing).

David Robinson, Group Head of Security for A. S. Watson Group commented, Â“At A. S. Watson, we constantly strive to provide an appealing open store environment to improve our customersÂ’ shopping experience, while maximising our efforts to reduce shrinkage due to theft. High performance AM (Acousto-Magnetic) EAS systems from Tyco Fire & Security is the best available EAS technology to help us achieve this. With its proven global source tagging success to date, it can help improve our bottom line. With the state-of-the-art SmartEAS system, we can manage and track individual store performance from our headquarters or virtually anywhere. In addition, as a global company, Tyco Fire & Security is able to provide us with a consistent high level of security, service and maintenance region-wideÂ”.

Mark Barry, President of Tyco Fire & Security Asia added, Â“We have worked in partnership with A. S Watson for the past 15 years and are delighted to continue to provide high levels of theft prevention and advanced store reporting information to Watsons. It is gratifying for us that Watsons, in their pursuit to solidify their already leading position in the retail industry, have chosen us as a strategic partner who is able to keep pace with their rapid expansion. Tyco protect 80% of the worldÂ’s leading retailers and work with the majority of the major players in Asia. Our RFID and source tagging programmes are also drawing more attention from manufacturers and retailers looking for greater efficiencies through the total supply chainÂ”.

About A. S. Watson

A. S. Watson Group (ASW) is the largest Health & Beauty retailer in the world. With a history dating back to 1828, the group has evolved into an international retail and manufacturing corporation with operations in 31 markets worldwide. Today, the Group operates over 6,400 retail stores running the gamut from health & beauty, luxury perfumeries & cosmetics to food, electronics, fine wine and airport retail arms. Also an established player in the beverage industry, ASW provides a full range of beverages from bottled water, fruit juices, soft drinks and tea products to the world's finest wine labels via its international wine wholesaler and distributor. ASW employs over 87,000 staff and is a member of the world renowned Hong Kong-based conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Limited, which has major interests in ports and related services, telecommunications, property and hotels, retail and manufacturing, and energy and infrastructure with businesses in 52 countries. For more information, please visit www. aswatson. com

Tyco Fire & Security

Tyco Fire & Security, a major segment of Tyco International Ltd., designs, manufactures installs and services electronic security systems, fire protection, detection and suppression systems, sprinklers and fire extinguishers. With $11 billion in annual sales and more than 90,000 employees, Tyco Fire & Security's products and services are used to safeguard firefighters, prevent fires, deter thieves and protect people and property. Tyco Fire and Security also offers end-to-end RFID solutions. For more information on our products and solutions, please visit us at http://www. tycoasia. com (http://www. tycoasia. com).

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Friday, June 27, 2008

Vertabase Software Makes Think Marketing More Profitable

Marketing and advertising agency credits project management software for structuring operations and enhancing profitability.

Oak Park, MI (PRWEB) December 12, 2007

Vertabase, a leading developer of project management software, today announced that Think Marketing, the largest full-service marketing company and advertising agency in the British Columbia Interior, has increased overall profitability thanks to the implementation of Vertabase software.

Vertabase 4 offers project management tools that accelerate productivity by simplifying and centralizing access to project information and metrics. With Vertabase 4, people can enter information via a range of software applications, manage projects, share reports and then export, share and manipulate these reports with third party applications. Vertabase 4 delivers a simple, intuitive and powerful tool set for both technical and non-technical users.

Based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Think Marketing offers marketing and advertising services to regional, national and international clients. Specializing in print, broadcast and online advertising, Think Marketing's creative and copywriting teams manage up to about 200 projects at any given time.

"The implementation of Vertabase software has had a major positive impact on our company's increased profitability," said Adam Less, Creative Director and Managing Partner, Think Marketing. "Principally, we use Vertabase to manage workflow. This software helps me understand how busy any individual is at any given time. Now, everyone on the team knows they are accountable for how they manage their time! In turn, improved productivity results in superior profitability. It's that simple."

"Initially, we used a software product tailor-made for production companies. It seemed great but proved to be very complicated and overwhelmed our staff. Even with on-site training, we had a hard time using it. Vertabase is quite the opposite. Within an hour, a new employee can master it. That's the kind of learning curve we like to see! Just in terms of eliminating time-consuming training, Vertabase Pro has paid for itself several times over," Mr. Less concluded.

About Vertabase
Vertabase's flagship product, Vertabase 4, is a best-in-class project management software solution. Vertabase 4's unique design makes powerful, results-oriented project management tools accessible to non-technical enterprise users. Vertabase 4 features include advanced resource planning, project tracking, time tracking, project dashboards and comprehensive document management. Vertabase's clients include ABN Amro, Bailey Engineering Group, City of Fresno, Commerce Bancshares, Global Electronics, Institute of National Resources of South Africa, Ives Creative, Laureate Education, Mercer Insurance Group, Patients' Hospital, Plymouth Rock, Samson Investment Company, Shore Bank, The Tuesday Group, Unifund, Vector Geomatics, Vicor Power and Washington State Department of Health. Founded in 1997, Vertabase is headquartered in Oak Park MI. For more information, please call (888) 505-0566, write contact @ vertabase. com or visit www. vertabase. com.

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TestCountry Reveals Survey Results for Most Popular Drug Testing Cheating Methods on Drug Free Work Week

TestCountry, a provider of drug testing services has recently conducted a survey among 1500 individuals within selected industries regarding top drug testing cheating methods. The shocking results are included in the press release below. Drug abuse statistics are disturbing and the vast majority of drug users are employed. According to the US Department of Labor of the 17.2 million illicit drug users aged 18 or older in 2005, 12.9 million (74.8 percent) were employed either full or part time. Furthermore, research indicates that between 10 and 20 percent of the nation's workers who die on the job test positive for alcohol or other drugs.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 22, 2008

TestCountry, a provider of workplace drug testing and screening services revealed the top 4 cheating methods based on a survey the company conducted. The survey was conducted among employees within the construction, transportation and manufacturing industry.

With drug tests as part of the major requirement in many transactions such as employment, acquisition of licenses, and admission to various institutions, there are a lot of people out there willing to do anything to cheat on drug tests. But how exactly do these cheaters do it?

According to 1500 respondents to the survey the top 3 drug test cheating methods are as follows:
Dilution of the specimen: Cheaters saturate their bodies with fluids or substances that will dilute metabolites. Among those are red meat, taking extra Vitamins of B2 and B12 or drinking cranberry juice

Using chemical screens - to mask traces of drug in the urine

Substitution - cheaters basically give clean urine samples that are not theirs.

In the survey individuals were asked if they encountered any cheating methods and if so which specific method. 55 % of the individuals' respondent that they did try to cheat on a drug test.
Out of those respondents 45% said they diluted their specimen, 23% said they used chemical screens, 19 % said substitution of clean urine sample from another donor, and 13 % used other methods.

Drug abuse statistics are disturbing and the vast majority of drug users are employed. According to the US Department of Labor of the 17.2 million illicit drug users aged 18 or older in 2005, 12.9 million (74.8 percent) were employed either full or part time. Furthermore, research indicates that between 10 and 20 percent of the nation's workers who die on the job test positive for alcohol or other drugs

More than 47 million adults reported working in settings where testing for illicit drug or alcohol use occurred during the hiring process, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Of the estimated 55 million workplace drug tests (http://www. testcountry. com) performed annually, approximately 90 percent of those are urine tests, which may be influenced by dilution or adding an adulterant to the sample. Over the past decade, numerous commercial businesses have begun selling various products promising to influence drug test results, including herbal teas and substitute urine. Some examples of the quick fixes that can be found on more than 1,000 Web sites, products such as "Ready Clean Drug Detox Drink" and "Urine Luck".

"Thousands of sites provide information on how to cheat on drug tests, and many of the techniques have been publicized for decades" said Serhat Pala President of TestCountry. "Many employees are now a days switching to hair drug testing (http://www. testcountry. com/categories. html? cat=201), which can not be cheated" he continued. "Implementing a strict drug free workplace drug testing program and conducting random testing as part of the program is one of the ways to cope with cheaters," he continued.

Every October, the US Department of Labor designates a national Drug-Free Work Week to highlight the impact of substance abuse on workplace safety, and to encourage individuals with drug or alcohol addictions to seek treatment. Among the department suggestions include: implementing a drug free workplace drug testing (http://www. testcountry. org/category/employee-workplace-drug-testing) , training supervisors, educate workers and offering health screenings.

About TestCountry:
TestCountry (http://www. testcountry. com/usefullinks. html? page=765) is a leading provider of employment screening products services to all types of businesses, large and small. TestCountry drug testing includes top experts in pharmacology, forensic toxicology, laboratory management, medical review, legal, and administrative compliance. The company has been serving the business community for close to a decade. For more information visit www. testcountry. com

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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Sharon Pike Receives Accredited Certified Insurance Counselor Designation

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) May 11, 2005

Chris Cammack, President of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Sharon H. Pike, Account Manager at the firmÂ’s Raleigh office, has received the accredited Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) Designation. The CIC program is a nationally acclaimed professional designation program for property-casualty insurance professionals and is earned by successfully completing five intensive CIC institutes including: commercial property, life and health, personal lines, agency management, and commercial casualty.

Â“SharonÂ’s technical skills are the best in the industry,Â” said Cammack. Â“Our clients are fortunate to have her working for them. In addition to the CIC Designation, Sharon has also earned her Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Professional Designation (CPCU) and her Associate in Risk Management Designation (ARM).Â”

About Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc.:

Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc. is a full service commercial insurance agency specializing in insurance and risk management services. The firm, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and founded in 1992 by Thomas Carpenter and Chris Cammack, offers a complete range of commercial insurance products including general liability, workersÂ’ compensation, commercial property damage and much more. The firm, with offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Greensboro, provides commercial insurance products and risk management support to businesses throughout the Southeastern United States. For more information, please call 1-800-968-1631 or visit the website at www. ccainsurance. com.

MMI Associates, Inc.

Patty Briguglio

7406-H Chapel Hill Road

Raleigh, NC 27607

(919) 233-6600 Â• (919) 233-0300 (fax)

Patty@mmimarketing. com

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How to Survive a Breakup in Three Steps: Escape, Heal, Return

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 25, 2010

“While mustering the courage to end a bad relationship is critical, getting over a breakup is equally important,” said Justo A. Diaz, the new CEO of www. BreakUpService. com, offering break up advice. Under its previous ownership, the site was a paid service that would end relationships on behalf of its clients. Diaz and his partners believed it could be much more. “A break up is a window to the rest of your life,” he said. “You escape fearfulness, heal the pain, and return to the game a stronger person. We’re committed to focusing on the traits of a healthy relationship.”

Dr. Michael Salce is Chief Psychological Consultant to BreakUpService, and author of a relationship advice column for the magazine. “Personally, I see this online magazine as an opportunity to simplify the emotional process of breaking up,” he said. “Other sites either help you break up or analyze a situation, but they don’t acknowledge the simplicity of the issues, or highlight the opportunities that are present. The problem with psychology is complicating matters that can be made simple, which can make positive action more likely.

Complicating matters is also an excuse to wait. It’s paralysis by analysis, when it should empower all of us to stand on our own, as well as be supported by our friends.” Salce said he was also drawn to BreakUpService. com by Diaz’s vision of entertainment with the advantage of having a responsible perspective on emotional well-being. “People rarely give themselves enough credit in surviving the termination of an important relationship. People are extremely resilient and have an enormous capacity for self-improvement and for making meaningful new connections. Breakups are normal, so rather than dwell on the one bad connection, or help people simply end a bad relationship, we’re changing the game and hopefully inspiring people to reevaluate the possibility of connecting.”

Diaz added that BreakUpService does not limit its subject matter to romance. “Relationships of all kinds can come to an end – romantic, platonic, business partnerships – and it can all be traumatic,” he said. “Regardless of the circumstances, our readers can see themselves in one of three stages – Escape, Heal, or Return – and develop a plan of action to get through the process.”

Diaz’s “plan of action” for BreakUpService. com involves an ambitious array of content overseen by Editor-in-Chief Hesh Rephun. “We’ve collaborated on a number of creative projects,” said Rephun, “and it was clear that Justo was passionate about developing a different kind of relationship advice column. That was the mandate.” Contributing authors and their topics run the gamut, from romance to bromance, and the site is prepping an online video series called “PokerBUS”™ that gives men a chance to hash out relationship issues around a poker table. “Guys sometimes have a tough time opening up, but we thrive on competition,” Rephun mused. “When we shot the first episode, we had no idea how it would play out, but it was awesome and at times we hit some pretty powerful nerves.”

“Yeah, we mixed it up a little bit,” recalled Salce, who was at the first game. “What impressed me was everyone’s willingness to jump in. Ultimately, we want our readers to practice courage. When you reach a certain level of courageousness, you don’t need BreakUpService anymore. You’re compelled to share that bravery with others, you might find yourself writing for the site instead of sending in a letter. Thinking of someone other than yourself is actually an ongoing healing process. We look forward to seeing our relationships with readers evolve as their lives progress.”

“All of us go through breakups of one kind or another,” Diaz concluded. “We want people to know that we all get back into the game, and that the game can be different next time.”

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La Rabida Children's Hospital's 13th Annual Symposium to Discuss Outcomes of Premature Birth

Registration is now open for La Rabida Children's Hospital's 13th Annual Perspectives in Care Symposium: Health and Developmental Outcomes of Children Born Prematurely, on April 3, 2009 in Chicago.

Chicago (PRWEB) January 14, 2009

Registration is now open for La Rabida Children's Hospital's 13th Annual Perspectives in Care Symposium: Health and Developmental Outcomes of Children Born Prematurely, on April 3, 2009 in Chicago.

The day long event features keynote speaker and author Heidelise Als, Ph. D., Director of Neurobehavioral Infant and Child Studies, Children's Hospital, Boston.

La Rabida Children's Hospital, a speciality hospital that offers programs and services for children with chronic illness, developmental disabilities and/or history of trauma, hosts a yearly conference that brings together health and education professionals to increase understanding about pediatric health issues. Its Premier Kids program is an award winning Medical Home that offers comprehensive care for medically complex children from infancy to five years of age.

The subject of premature birth is timely, as an increasing number of older women are having at-risk babies. Symposium organizer Lauren Krause explains, "There are more multiple births, and doctors are able to save tiny newborns who would not have made it as recently as five to 10 years ago. Premature babies are at greater risk than others for attention deficit disorder, lower I. Q. and the need for special education. By educating healthcare and education professionals, we can try to give these kids the very best we know how to do, starting at the earliest possible time."

Als, who has received more than 15 research grant awards and written more than 60 articles and chapters, hypothesizes that overwhelming early environmental sensory experiences may alter neuro pathway development.

The Harvard associate professor is one of 14 presenters, including pediatricians, occupational therapists, social workers, psychologists and educators who will present across three educational tracks - Premature
Birth and the First Year; the Adjusted Age Years (Birth to Two); and Toddlerhood and Beyond.

Target audience
An interdisciplinary team of child development professionals designed the conference for a target audience of:
Case managers Program specialists Developmental therapists Psychologists Educators Service coordinators Nursing professionals Social emotional coordinators Occupational therapists Social workers Pediatricians Speech language pathologists Physical therapists

Continuing education credits available
Continuing education credits for this symposium have been approved by:
The Illinois Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation, for 6.3 contact hours The National Association of Social Workers - IL (NASW-IL), a licensed provider of continuing education for LSWs, LCSWs, LPCs and LPCs, LCPSs and LMFTs, for 6.5 CEUs The College of Education at Northern Illinois University for up to 6 CPDUs for education and school nurses The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program for 5 hours of Early Intervention Credentialing Credits in varied areas of approval La Rabida Children's Hospital as continuing education sponsor for PTs and OTs, 6 hours of credit.

Penguin Project performance
The Penguin Project, a Peoria-based peer mentoring group that involves children with disabilities in creative theater, will provide lunch-hour entertainment.

Location, registration deadline and fees
The symposium will be held at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center, 450 N. City Front Plaza Drive, near the NBC Tower.

Early bird registration received before March 15 is $140; $160 after March 15. Discounts are available for students and NASW members.

For more information, call 773.256.5997 or visit www. larabida. org to download the registration kit or register online.

Medical media are welcome.

La Rabida Children's Hospital provides comprehensive care for children who are chronically ill with lifelong medical conditions, developmental disabilities and those who have been abused. Located on the shore of Lake Michigan at Jackson Park, La Rabida has served the children of Chicago for more than 110 years.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

QuoteCatcher. com Expands Services to Include Debt Consolidation and Debt Management Services

Online leads broker, QuoteCatcher. com, matches businesses and individuals with debt management and debt consolidation companies.

Evergreen, CO (PRWEB) April 16, 2007

QuoteCatcher. com, a leads broker connecting highly qualified business consumers with service providers, announced its entry into the debt management (http://www. quotecatcher. com/Site/Quote/ConsumerFinancialServices/DebtManagement. aspx) and debt relief market. This includes debt consolidation (http://www. quotecatcher. com/Site/Quote/ConsumerFinancialServices/DebtManagement. aspx), debt settlement, debt negotiation and credit card counseling.

Debt consolidation programs provide debt relief to consumers and businesses facing every kind of financial challenge. "We are able to connect the consumers who desire debt relief services to our network of debt management providers who deliver them," stated Greg Ahern, CEO of QuoteCatcher. com. "Credit card debt is one of the most common forms of debt in America and growing rapidly," added Ahern. According to the Federal Reserve, credit card debt has almost tripled since 1989, and rose 31 percent in the past five years, with Americans now owing close to $800 billion in credit card debt.

Consumers can submit one form with QuoteCatcher. com and receive up to five timely quotes from debt consolidation and debt management companies. Both the buyers and sellers are reviewed to ensure an optimal match. QuoteCatcher. com also provides Buyer Advice (http://www. quotecatcher. com/Module/Article/Articles. aspx? idCategory=39) to educate the buyer.

About QuoteCatcher. com
Founded in 2004, QuoteCatcher. com is an online qualified leads broker providing comparative price quotes to connect businesses, or "buyers," in search of marketing, advertising, web design, telemarketing, collections, merchant services, group health insurance, search engine marketing, list brokers, telecommunications and other services with qualified vendors, or "sellers," in need of new business sales leads. Currently, the QuoteCatcher. com seller network consists of thousands of national and regionally-based vendors in over 35 industries. QuoteCatcher. com is headquartered in Evergreen, Colorado, and offers services to companies in the United States and Canada. Additional information is available by calling (303) 674-6513 or by visiting www. QuoteCatcher. com.

Contact:
Greg Ahern
(303) 674-6513

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Emirates Tours Offers Chance to Win a Luxury 2 Night Stay at Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, London

Emirates Tours has launched a new competition which offers entrants the chance to win a luxury 2 night stay at the prestigious Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, London, with no purchase necessary.

London, UK (PRWEB) June 24, 2010

Emirates Tours UK has teamed up with the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel in London to offer a new competition that provides entrants with the chance to win a two night stay for two adults inclusive of breakfast, plus another two night stay for a friend, with no purchase necessary.

Awarded the title of 'Most Excellent London Hotel' by Condé Nast Johansens in 2009, the exclusive Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel is a chic boutique hotel set in the heart of London's Belgravia. The Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel is just yards from the fashionable shopping hubs and prestigious department stores of Knightsbridge like Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

The hotel offers 87 sumptuous bedrooms, including 14 spacious suites along with modern European cuisine at Terrace or the Mimosa Bar & Restaurant, a stylish venue with al fresco dining overlooking a leafy London square. The competition winners will also have access to all the facilities at the nearby sister property, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, including The Peak Health Club & Spa.

Beth Alcorn, Product & Marketing Manager, Emirates Tours, commented: "We have launched this competition to give people a chance to win a taste of the exclusive Jumeirah experience. Usually this would mean taking an Emirates Tours holiday to Dubai, but at Jumeirah Lowndes the winner will have a weekend's worth of 5 star luxury here in our very own capital city."

Notes to editors:
To enter the Emirates Tours Competition (http://www. emiratestours. com/london (http://www. emiratestours. com/london)), entrants will need to sign up to receive future special offers from Emirates Tours and then recommend a friend who would also like to receive special offers notifications. Valid entries require both parties to complete the sign up process. Terms and conditions apply.

About Emirates Tours:
Emirates Tours is part of the prestigious Emirates Group, and specialises in offering tailor-made Luxury Holidays (http://www. emiratestours. co. uk/Index. aspx (http://www. emiratestours. co. uk/Index. aspx)), providing Luxury Holidays in Dubai (http://www. emiratestours. co. uk/Destination/MiddleEast/DestDubai/Index. aspx (http://www. emiratestours. co. uk/Destination/MiddleEast/DestDubai/Index. aspx)), Oman, the Indian Ocean, Far East, China, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, as well as a number of additional Luxury Holiday Deals (http://www. emiratestours. co. uk/SpecialOffers/Index. aspx (http://www. emiratestours. co. uk/SpecialOffers/Index. aspx)).

As a subsidiary of airline Emirates, which has won more than 400 international awards for excellence, Emirates Tours benefits from the extensive network, resources and renowned quality associated with one of the world's top airlines.

For further media information about Emirates Tours please contact:
Leisa Workman
Account Executive
Emirates Group UK Press Office
Bell Pottinger Business & Brand
5th Floor
Holborn Gate
26 Southampton Buildings
London
WC2A 1BP
020 7861 2446
Www. emiratestours. co. uk

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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

NurseTesting Creative Solutions Announces Another Year of 100% Success Leading Clients to Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services Certification

NurseTesting Creative Solutions (NTCS), formerly known as NurseTesting Consulting Services, announces another year of 100% success with leading clients to obtain an edge on competitors by achieving Joint Commission certification. This benefit to healthcare staffing clients comes at a time when focus on hospital hiring has shifted from temporary to full-time employees and thus staying above the competition is of utmost importance.

High Point, NC (Vocus) January 12, 2010

During the 2009 calendar year, NurseTesting Creative Solutions (http://www. nursetesting. com/consulting) (NTCS) continued 100% success helping healthcare staffing clients achieve Joint Commission certification. This brings the total to 32 organizations achieving certification in just two years. Achieving Joint Commission certification distinguishes organizations (http://www. jointcommission. org/CertificationPrograms/cert_benefits. htm) among the elite in the healthcare staffing industry and demonstrates their commitment to the delivery of quality services.

Chris Carrington RN, MS President, NurseTesting Creative Solutions, commented on the anxiety clients mention with starting the intricate certification process. “Many organizations preparing for Joint Commission find the process to be overwhelming and extremely time consuming, pulling key personnel from revenue generating activities for up to 12 months. NTCS partners with organizations to streamline and simplify the process, allowing them to focus on what they do best…recruit and staff.”

NTCS provides on-site consulting that caters to each organization’s needs. All of their consultants are nationally experienced Nurse Executives bringing over 20 years of healthcare staffing industry experience. NTCS executives are designated as consultants of choice for Healthcare Staffing Services Certification.

The steps leading clients to Joint Commission certification (http://www. nursetesting. com/consulting/) includes NTCS:

· Performing a Gap Analysis – a comprehensive evaluation of operations including recruitment, competency assessment, appropriate placement and performance evaluation to assure the delivery of quality care and compliance with Joint Commission standards
· Developing a comprehensive consultation plan with required activities to achieve certification
· Developing key processes, policies and documents to assure compliance with standards
· Educating staff on the importance of Joint Commission standards and implementation of standards into day-to-day operations.
· Implementing Performance Measurement data collection & analysis
· Performing a Mock Survey which simulates the Joint Commission review utilizing Joint Commission evaluation tools
· Providing ongoing support throughout the certification process.

These steps put the organization on the “fast track” to Joint Commission certification. Survey readiness can be achieved in as little as 3-4 months with NTCS.

NTCS’ “guaranteed certification” provides the organization with confidence and a sense of relief throughout the process. Charles Eales, President of Premier Healthcare Professionals, commented on his appreciation of the NTCS consultants as they led them towards receiving the reputable gold seal:

"PHP engaged the services of NurseTesting consulting in order to prepare for its Joint Commission Certification. We were absolutely delighted with the level of service and attention that we received. The consultants were extremely knowledgeable of the Joint Commission requirements and provided an invaluable amount of support prior to us gaining the Joint Commission Gold Seal of approval. PHP passed the review and did not receive any recommendations from the Joint Commission auditor on how any of our policies or procedures could be improved. I would certainly recommend NurseTesting Creative Solutions to any healthcare staffing company considering Joint Commission certification.”

The NTCS consulting team offers services beyond Joint Commission certification. NTCS offers the Clinical Oversight Program (http://www. nursetesting. com/consulting/clinical), a cost effective alternative to staffing operations, where one of their consultants serves as clinical supervisor - providing clinical expertise and risk management activities (http://www. nursetesting. com/consulting/clinical) for the organization. Responsibilities of the consultant include:

· Addressing all issues; clinical or compliance in nature
· Interviewing/qualifying candidates within the hiring process
· Assisting with performance evaluations of healthcare professionals
· Interacting with state board or any appropriate licensing/certification entity
· Coordinating performance improvement plans for Joint Commission
· Monitoring Joint Commission standards and expectations to assist with implementation

The Clinical Oversight program keeps the organization at the forefront of both standards compliance and quality healthcare staffing.

About NTCS - NurseTesting Creative Solutions, formerly NT Consulting Services - a division of NurseTesting. com which is an Amistaff Healthcare Techology (http://www. amistaff. com) product - was founded in 2008 in response to the healthcare staffing industry’s need for consultants experienced in Joint Commission’s Health Care Staffing Services Certification. NTCS’ consulting services assist healthcare staffing firms prepare for Joint Commission certification and provide cost effective clinical operation and risk management services. NTCS also provides staffing operations start-up support for new healthcare staffing organizations. NTCS consultants are nationally experienced Nurse Executives with 20+ years of healthcare staffing experience and extensive experience and success with Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services Certification. Visit www. nursetesting. com/consulting/ (http://www. nursetesting. com/consulting/) for additional information.

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Monday, June 23, 2008

Vertrue Offers Tips on Open-Office Etiquette

Vertrue Incorporated, a leading online marketer, has received awards for its open-office environment.

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) April 7, 2008

An open-office (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=VgHo2vnE06Q) environment can enhance employee communication, notes Vertrue Incorporated (http://www. vertrue. com/corpro_career_ops. asp), a leading consumer services marketing company, but it also changes the dynamics of the office, requiring a shift in employee behavior.

Tearing down the walls had a certain appeal long before Ronald Reagan made his famous suggestion to Mikhail Gorbachev. These days, with office space at a premium, an open work environment can make room for more employees per square foot while reducing the pseudo-caste system created by closed-door offices and cubicles.

When Vertrue (http://vertrueco. com/vertrue-culture. htm) moved to its new headquarters in Norwalk, CT, in 2006, CEO Gary Johnson (http://www. vertruecorp. com/shareholders. html) decided to eliminate those offices and cubicles in favor of greater employee interaction. Because employees can see -- and hear -- their co-workers more easily in an open office, the company developed and distributed a list of open-office etiquette tips for Vertrue employees to follow.

Here are a few of Vertrue's high-level pointers on open-office etiquette:

Respect other people's space
-- If someone looks busy, she probably is; don't interrupt her until she takes a break.
-- Keep the volume down. No one wants to hear two people arguing over a project or laughing loudly about last night's adventures.
-- Eat only in the cafeteria or another designated area. Food aromas -- good or bad -- can be as distracting as loud conversations.
-- Phone conversations should be treated as personal communications, by both the person on the phone and anyone nearby.

Protect the office equipment
-- Keep all food and drinks away from all computers.
-- Log off the computer when leaving one's workspace for an extended period.
-- Bring laptops home at the end of the day, or lock them in a safe area.
-- Make sure all visitors carry the proper identification. If they don't, contact security.

Learn to share
-- Printers and copiers are community equipment. Let others finish up the work they've started before commandeering the equipment.
-- Reserve conference rooms and quiet rooms. "First come, first served" is no way to dole out space for meetings.
-- Leave meeting rooms as they were. Rearranging a room as needed is permitted, but return the space to its normal arrangement when the meeting is concluded.

Many of these tips are based on common sense and the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. After all, common courtesy can go a long way in an open-office environment, reports Vertrue Incorporated (http://www. prweb. com/releases/Vertrue_Incorporated/Vertrue/prweb751004.htm).

About Vertrue:
Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Vertrue Incorporated is a leading Internet marketing services company and premier marketing partner to corporate clients. Vertrue, through its various subsidiaries, gives consumers access to services that offer substantial discounts and convenience for important decisions in their everyday lives. The services offered by the Vertrue family of companies span healthcare, personal property, security/insurance, discounts and personals and are offered online through an array of marketing channels. Partners can enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs offered by subsidiaries of Vertrue.

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Saturday, June 21, 2008

Playfulness Can Lead to a Happier, Healthier Life

"How to Find Your Lost Child and Learn to Play Again" by Sandra Ballard Sooey is an incisive manual dedicated to finding the child within every person.

Hurdle Mills, NC (PRWEB) November 18, 2006

"How to Find Your Lost Child and Learn to Play Again: A Guide for the Art of Living" by Sandra Ballard Sooey urges adults to embrace and explore fun.

Modern life is complex and complicated, suggests author and healer Sandra Ballard Sooey, and most people long for the freedom and joy they experienced as a child. This joyfulness can be recaptured, Sooey asserts, and in her wise, warm and engaging book, "How to Find Your Lost Child and Learn to Play Again," Sooey shows readers how.

Sooey urges people to be here now and to savor each and every moment of life, much the way a child does. Each chapter addresses an aspect of joyful living, such as music, art, dance and love, that readers are encouraged to experiment with in order to spark their own unique inner wisdom. Packed with personal stories and anecdotes, this book also includes questions in every chapter to help readers rediscover a fresh understanding of their lives and help them to open to joy.

"If you want to find a book that truly lives up to its main title, grab this one! Sandra Sooey brings to dynamic life the task and opportunity that all persons possess: the ongoing discovery of one's inner potentials. The inner child in all of us sometimes can be submerged due to difficulties met in life's journey. We forget to laugh, dance or follow our creative and life-giving dreams. With nurturing imagery, her warm and compassionate stories guide the reader into a hunger for greater resurrection of so many priceless gifts within." - Thomas A. Summers, D. Min. Columbia, SC, author of Hunkering Down: My Story in Four Decades of Clinical Pastoral Education.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at sbyeoos @ att. net. How to Find Your Lost Child and Learn to Play Again: A Guide for the Art of Living is available for sale online at Amazon. com, Borders. com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author

Sandra Ballard Sooey has a Masters of Education and has taught in private schools, community colleges, correctional institutions and churches. At her own healing center, Avalon, she offered therapy, workshops, and classes and sponsored other teachers. Certified in Ro-Hun therapy, with a Masters in Avatar and Reiki, she also played the violin in the Spartanburg Symphony Orchestra for 32 years. She lives with her husband in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina.

About BookSurge

BookSurge LLC, an Amazon. com company, is a pioneer in self-publishing and print-on-demand services. Offering unique publishing opportunities and access for authors, BookSurge boasts an unprecedented number of authors whose work has resulted in book deals with traditional publishers as well as successful authorpreneurs who enhance or build a business from their professional expertise.

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Flook Sends Open Letter to Editors of Wikipedia

Flook welcomes departing Wikipedia editors

San Francisco, CA, and London, U. K. (PRWeb UK) November 30, 2009

Ambient Industries today sent an open letter to the editors of Wikipedia, who are reported to be leaving that site in record numbers. The letter invites the editors to find a new outlet for their talents in documenting the world using flook, the location browser. The letter reads:

Dear Wikipedia Editors,
We hear from the BBC today that you're leaving Wikipedia in record numbers. That saddens us, because we love Wikipedia, but also gives us hope that you might find a good home with us here at flook.
Flook is all about discovering and sharing the world around you. It's about capturing the essence of a place with a great photo and some pithy, authoritative text – something we know you'll excel at. We're new to the scene and we'd love you to join us and be at the forefront of a new way of seeing and recording the world. We currently have an iPhone client, which can be downloaded from http://flook. it (http://flook. it).
We believe that you'll love flook's collaborative wiki-like focus on documenting the world's secret places.
Please contact us at info@ambientindustries. com for more information.
the flook team.

"Flook is seeing record numbers of users, even though it is only a week old," says Jane Sales, founder. "But the world is a big place, and we pride ourselves on our ambition to document every little quirky corner of it. We hope that the editors of Wikipedia will think of us as citizens of the United States used to think of the Wild West - full of unexplored places in which to make their mark."

Flook is currently available on iPhone and on the web at http://flook. it (http://flook. it).

The story of Ambient Industries (www. ambientindustries. com):
Ambient Industries’s history is firmly rooted in a deep technology, yet creative, background. Flook was founded by Roger Nolan, Jane Sales, Tristan Brotherton and Dave Jennings, who all collaborated to create flook. All founders have vast background in a myriad of types of technical business – Nolan and Sales both worked together at Psion, where they were responsible for the communications and the kernel, respectively. Their code was the foundation for the larger codebase that became Symbian OS. Great portions of their code run in millions of phones all over the planet today. Dave Jennings worked in Fortran at the Parkes Radio-Telescope in Australia, writing assembler code to drive a 1500 ton dish, was the first technical hire at Play. com and chief architect for Tigerex. Afterwards, Jennings worked with Nolan at Sonopia. Tristan Brotherton’s background includes the founding of FluidHR, which produced the U. K.’s first online staff screen software platform and building software. Clients ranged from the World Health Organization to International Investment Funds. Brotherton later joined ROO Media/KIT Digital.

Ambient Industries is based in London and San Francisco. The company is funded by Eden Ventures and Amadeus Capital.

Riverdale High School Clicks With Unique Internet Fund-Raising Program

In a refreshing fund raising alternative to cookies and chocolate bars, Riverdale High School, located in Ft. Myers, FL, has recently incorporated EZFundraiserÂ’s Internet-based fund raising program into their web site, www. riverdalehighschool. com, to raise money for their various program and activities.

(PRWEB) November 7, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Steve Dubin, PR Works, (781) 878-9953, sdubin@prworkzone. com

Riverdale High School Clicks

With Unique Internet Fund-Raising Program

DATELINE: FT. MYERS, FL, ISSUED NOVEMBER 5, 2001Â

Â“This new Internet fund raising program is a highly efficient way to raise the significant funds needed to continue our programming with no upfront cost. It is a very easy and safe fund raising program for the students involved because they donÂ’t have to solicit the program to strangers. With EZFundraiserÂ’s program, we get maximum results in quick turnaround time with minimal administration on our part,Â” noted Ginny Cooper, Fundraising Facilitator at Riverdale High School.

Help Those in Need

Riverdale High School, located in Ft. Myers, FL, is one of FloridaÂ’s leading high schools in both academic and extra-curricular activities. Fund raising efforts support all education and sports programs, which benefit approximately 1700 students each year.

For more information about the booster program and fundraising drive at Riverdale High School, contact Ginny Cooper at (941) 694-4141 or visit the web site at www. riverdalehighschool. com. Under Â“Current NewsÂ” on the home page youÂ’ll find a link to the Fund raising Page.

Insight to the Internet Fund Raising Program

EZFundraiserÂ’s Â“No Upfront Cost Fundraiser Internet ProgramÂ” (found at www. ezfundraiser. com) provides a unique opportunity for individuals and local businesses to show their support for Riverdale High School through the purchase of Â“Booster BannersÂ” or Sponsorships (advertising banners), which are posted at www. riverdalehighschool. com. EZFundraiser is a division of Youth Sports USA (www. ysusa. com), which is headquartered in Weymouth, MA.

The unique, safe and profitable Â“No Upfront Cost Fundraiser Internet ProgramÂ” was developed by EZFundraiser for amateur youth sports, non-profits and other community based organizations. The parent company, Youth Sports USA, founded in 1995, is the largest reference site for amateur sports teams on the Internet with over 27,000 participating leagues, teams and non-profit organizations.

Show Your Support with Web Site Â“Booster BannersÂ”

The program is very simple. EZFundraiser creates a rotating booster banner pool to display an individualÂ’s (usually a parent, relative or friend) message (on the internet) that shows their support. Support can be in the form of a loved one sending a message to someone participating

In a sport or event, such as Â“Way to go John M.! ThereÂ’s no other soccer forward like you - good luck in the finals!Â” Or, the message could show support to a non-profit organization, Â“Thanks to the libraryÂ’s free computer classes, I was able to gain the skills I needed without spending hundreds of dollars-Ann T.Â”

A standard banner is created by EZFundraiser, which will display the booster banner message (no more than 25 words) that will rotate in the booster banner pool 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Local businesses may also support the fund-raising organization through the Sponsorship

ProgramÂ’s advertising banners.

Fast, Safe and Highly Efficient Fund Raising

Unlike other fundraisers that require the purchase of food, brochures or other products prior to the start date, there is no upfront cost to the organization. EZFundraiserÂ’s Â“No Upfront Cost Fundraiser Internet ProgramÂ” has the capability to generate large revenues with minimal administration and fast turnaround time, usually two-weeks or less. Additionally, it is one of the safest fundraiser programs for students because solicitation remains within their immediate family network and not with strangers.

Less Work, More Money for your Cause

Â“The Â‘No Upfront Cost Fundraiser Internet ProgramÂ’ is unlike other fundraiser programs because of the unique web site usage,Â” noted Bill Fischer, Director of EZFundraiser. Dave Jackson, co-founder of Youth Sports USA adds, Â“For teams, amateur sports leagues, school groups and non-profit organizations that do not currently have a site, Youth Sports USA can develop one for them at no charge. Additionally, more of the money raised goes to the actual team or organization. In this whole new concept, 75% of the money raised goes to the organization and 25% goes to EZFundraiser for administration costs. With other traditional fund-raising programs, organizations usually receive about 25% of funds raised. We developed this unique program because we wanted a safer program for children and because we wanted an easier, highly profitable fundraiser for youth teams and other organizations.Â”

How it Works

The participants of the fundraising organization sell a banner to anyone who would like to create a custom message about someone or an organization as a sign of support. EZFundraiser booster banner voucher booklets are supplied to the individuals working the fundraiser at no cost to the organization. The vouchers in the booklet are then purchased and filled out with a loved oneÂ’s or supporterÂ’s message and returned to EZFundraiser for the completion of the booster banner to appear on their web site. All the technology is supplied and executed by EZFundraiser.

The typical EZFundraiser program involves a league that might have 165 players who would sell five Booster Banners each at $25 each. The scenario is a profitable one Â– 165 players x 5 Booster Banners each x $25/banner = $20,625 gross. This unique fundraiser works on all web sites.

The Booster Banner program is a safe program that utilizes usernames and password protected systems to prevent information tampering. The pages are monitored for content to keep it healthy and beneficial for all involved.

Traffic, Traffic and More Traffic

Several factors enhance the appeal of having a Booster Banner. For a league, non-profit or community organization, it is an opportunity to generate added revenue for the organization. For the individual that purchases a Booster Banner, it is an opportunity to boost, cheer or show support at the organizationÂ’s web site. Lastly, Booster Banners drive a great amount of traffic to the organizationÂ’s web site.

To get a better idea of how EZFundraiserÂ’s program works, please visit their web site at www. ezfundraiser. com and click on #1 Premier Fundraiser.

EZFundraiser Roots

EZFundraiser (www. ezfundraiser. com), a division of Youth Sports USA (www. ysusa. com), is headquartered at 1281 Washington Street, Route 53 in Weymouth, MA. For individuals or organizations interested in helping to expand this program to non-profit organizations, please contact EZFundraiser. For more information about the Â“No Upfront Cost Fundraiser Internet ProgramÂ” or for a FREE home page for youth leagues, non-profit and other organizations, please visit the web site at www. ezfundraiser. com or email info@ysusa. com or call toll free (877) 825-4212.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Club Praize To Launch New Online Entertainment Magazine

Urban Contemporary Christian Entertainment Magazine for all to enjoy.

(PRWEB) January 4, 2003

New York, NY - January 4, 2003 - Club Praize Ministry & Promotions Group is proud to announce the anticipated launch of the latest Gospel Music urban magazine to hit the cyber world. Club Praize Online Entertainment Magazine will feature Gospel Music and Ministry entertainment news and views on today's most popular independent and celebrity Gospel music artists, current events, and issues in the urban Christian entertainment community.

With many different entertainment sites on the Internet, Club Praize is unique and different in reporting and providing Christian entertainment news and information, celebrity interviews, inspirational articles by contributing columnist Deacon Kevin Johnson, featured monthly on Club Praize and sent out with the Club Praize newsletter to all members. Other features include Inspirational movie and Gospel music reviews, book reviews, Christian club listings and calendar of events, tour date information, and links to provide unlimited Gospel music and ministry resources. Club Praize Online Entertainment Magazine will provide its users and members with unique, yet an all around fulfilling and entertaining online experience.

Founded in early 2002, by Malika Smith, Club Praize was launched as the premiere Christian Nightclub & Cafe devoted to the varied essence of Gospel Music urban talents and providing a vehicle that will offer another venue to showcase the essence of urban talents to include the growing electronic media. Club Praize is dedicated to representing a community of aspiring and creative Gospel music artists of all mediums and talents who all love their individual contributions to the arts. After only a year in existence, Club Praize has grown into a complete all access entertainment company with close to 65,000 members nation-wide, with a majority (75%) of members concentrated in the New York, Connecticut and New Jersey Tri-state area.

Club Praize Online Entertainment Magazine offers its members and online visitors a unique look at the world of Gospel Music entertainment, the urban perspective. Filled with news, interviews, music, movies, health & beauty, fashion and the unique ability to network with many of the entertainment industry up and coming stars of tomorrow and the public in general. The magazine's official online launch will take place mid January 2003. The online design is developed by Able Mindz Design Group, the creative geniuses of BadBoy Entertainment and Def Jam.

About Club Praize Ministry & Promotions Group

Club Praize Ministry & Promotions Group, a newly formed religious promotions group in New Jersey, celebrated its debut of Club Praize Christian Nightclub & Cafe in NJ on March 24th, 2002 as New Jersey's premiere Christian Rhythm and Praise Club. Club Praize provides Gospel Music Entertainment and fellowship such as Contemporary Gospel, Traditional Gospel, Gospel Rap, Holy Hip Hop, Gospel House Music, Gospel Jazz, Reggae and Latin Praise. In addition, Club Praize also provides such religious entertainment as Gospel Comedy, Gospel Theater, Praise Poetry, Praise Dance and more. The organization also offers special guest seminars with religious and lay church leaders, religious cruises and trips amongst other forms of special events for everyone. As a result of the organization's success, Club Praize has grown into a complete all access entertainment company and has made its Christian Nightclub & Cafe debut in Atlanta, Georgia in October 2002 and is expected to debut in Gainesville Florida in February 2003.

Ricki Lake to Join Host Mollee Bauer on Pregnancy. org Live: Before, During & After

Ricki Lake, actor, independent filmmaker, family advocate and author of YOUR BEST BIRTH to join host Mollee Bauer on "Pregnancy. org Live: Before, During & After" on VoiceAmerica's Radio Network.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) September 17, 2009

Pregnancy. org, LLC, Internet publishing pioneer, creator and syndicator of online content ranging from getting pregnant to baby and beyond announces today that internationally acclaimed actor, former talk show host, independent filmmaker, family advocate and author Ricki Lake will join Mollee Bauer, host of the Pregnancy. org Live: Before, During & After radio program on VoiceAmerica (http://www. modavox. com/voiceamerica/vshow. aspx? sid=1573 (http://www. modavox. com/voiceamerica/vshow. aspx? sid=1573)) Thursday, September 24, at 11 am Pacific / 2 p. m. Eastern. Lake will discuss her new book, movie and social networking website (http://www. MyBestBirth. com (http://www. MyBestBirth. com)).

Although widely known as an actress and former talk show host, Lake is now emerging in the birthing community as an avid education advocate. Last year, Lake executive produced the critically acclaimed documentary THE BUSINESS OF BEING BORN. The film, which debuted at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival, examined natural childbirth in the U. S. and studied the high rate of medical interventions in low-risk pregnancies. Since the film's theatrical and DVD releases, the project has generated a grassroots movement, encouraging many parents-to-be to become informed about their birthing options including the midwifery model of care, natural births and home births.

In May 2009, Lake and the director of THE BUSINESS OF BEING BORN, Abby Epstein, released their first book, YOUR BEST BIRTH. The guide is an invaluable tool for expecting parents, designed to educate families about their birthing options and encourage parents-to-be to ask informed questions of their health care professionals. Lake is also presently on the Board of the New Space for Women's Health in New York City -- a non-profit organization that will build a natural, freestanding birthing center in Manhattan, where presently none exists.

"Pregnancy. org Live: Before, During & After" airs live on Thursdays at 11 am Pacific / 1 pm Central /2 pm Eastern Time on the VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Channel. To access the show, log on at http://www. modavox. com (http://www. modavox. com). All shows will be available in Pregnancy. org's Content Library on the VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness channel for on-demand and podcast download (http://www. modavox. com/voiceamerica/vshow. aspx? sid=1573 (http://www. modavox. com/voiceamerica/vshow. aspx? sid=1573)).

The VoiceAmerica™ Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues live, on demand as well as through pod cast download. If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica Network, contact Jeff Spenard, President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff. spenard @ modavox. com.

Contact Executive Producer Mark Pace at 480-553-5745 for advertising / sponsorship information or other show details.

About the Host:
Mollee Bauer has a long history in the parenting and pregnancy space on the web. For as long as her son has been around (almost 13 years) she's been one of the initial pioneers of parenting and pregnancy online communities and applications. She's one of the inventors of the first web-based interactive pregnancy calendar and one of the original staff of BabyCenter. com. Pregnancy. org was founded September 10, 2001 and continues to be one of the biggest women owned and operated parenting and pregnancy web sites available today. Pregnancy. org is proud of the over 4.1MM visitors to the site in the last year and hopes the growth of our extended family continues to blossom. We offer parents and parents-to-be a free membership that includes thousands of articles, expert Q & A, interactive tools like our pregnancy calendar and Basal Body Temperature charting applications, vibrant communities, video libraries, blogs, product reviews and so much more. All these tools help our members to feel secure, knowledgeable and able to make the journey to parenthood that much easier. Pregnancy. org itself is the winner of the 2006 silver W3 award in family and parenting as well as a 2009 Gold Horizon Award.

About the Show:
Pregnancy. org Live: Before, During & After is an enlightening and educational hour well spent. From Getting Pregnant to Baby and Beyond, we give you the tools you need to feel empowered and secure. We're about families, pregnancies, and the journey getting there. By bringing in experts, celebrities, authors, and special guests, we'll cover topics that inspire, intrigue, and are thought provoking. Our goal is to provide knowledge in bite-size pieces so that women and men alike can digest it and keep it with them. We will attempt to recreate the "town well" and bring you important information so that you can be well informed and ready to be the best you can be for yourself and your family. We've always been proud to be by parents (parents-to-be) and for parents (parents-to-be) and that's never changed. We are your home away from home.

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

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

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

2008 ITIJ Awards Nominees Announced

Industry magazine the International Travel Insurance Journal (ITIJ) has announced the nominations for this year's ITIJ Awards. The awards will be presented on Friday 14 November 2008, following screenings of the finalists' presentations at a gala dinner and awards ceremony that will mark the climax of the 16th International Travel Insurance Conference (ITIC).

Bristol, UK (PRWEB) September 18, 2008

Industry magazine the International Travel Insurance Journal (ITIJ) has announced the nominations for this year's ITIJ Awards. The finalists, who were voted for by readers of the magazine, have been asked to submit presentations to an independent judging panel, which will ultimately decide the category winners.

The awards will be presented on Friday 14 November 2008, following screenings of the finalists' presentations at a gala dinner and awards ceremony that will mark the climax of the 16th International Travel Insurance Conference (ITIC), to be held at the InterContinental Hotel in in Budapest, Hungary.

Commenting on the awards ceremony, Ian Cameron, ITIJ editor-in-chief, said: "This year's ceremony will both borrow from and better last year's event to once again provide the industry with an outstanding occasion that celebrates excellence and achievement in the global Travel Insurance industry."

Nominations for the coveted title of International Private Healthcare Insurer of the Year, awarded by ITIJ's sister magazine, Private Healthcare News (PHN), will be announced following the close of voting on Wednesday 8 October 2008.

Air ambulance provider of the year
AirMed International LLC
SkyService Air Ambulance
Lifeflight International Inc

Assistance/claims handler of the year
SOS International
Assistance International (Fortis)
Claims Settlement Agencies

Cost Containment company and provider of the year (to include PPOs and general services)
Global Excel Management
ChargeCare International
Euro-Center

Insurer/underwriter of the year
Professional Travel Insurance Company Ltd
Europ Assistance
Europaeiska Rejseforsikring

Intermediary of the year (to include all retailers of travel insurance)
Preferential
Insure and Go
Columbus

ITIJ marketing campaign of the year (judged independently)
ADAC
Raisbeck Engineering
Skyservice Air Ambulance
UnitedHealth International

About the International Travel Insurance Journal
The International Travel Insurance Journal (ITIJ) was launched in November 1999 following the growing success of the International Travel Insurance Conference (ITIC). The journal contains a balance of headline news, views, independent articles, editorial, profiles and features as well as advertising and a service directory containing useful contacts and suppliers. Current distribution is monthly, with around 20,000 industry leaders reading the journal.

About Voyageur Publishing
Voyageur Publishing is based in the centre of Bristol, in the UK. Over the last eight years, Voyageur Publishing has consistently provided its international readership with concise and authoritative coverage of news that directly affects the industries it represents. The company's goal is to maintain its excellent reputation for reliable and accurate news reporting, unparalleled business features and market analysis. Each publication contains dedicated sections catering to particular needs within the market it represents. For more information about Voyageur Publishing, please visit the Voyageur website (http://www. voyageur. co. uk).

Contact:
Sarah Watson
Editor
Voyageur Publishing and Events Ltd
Phone: +44 (0)117 929 4636
Fax: +44 (0)117 925 2040
International Travel Insurance Journal (http://www. itij. co. uk)

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Broadcore Announces Support for Wireless Telephony for the Enterprise

On-site wireless infrastructure ideal for healthcare, retail, industrial, manufacturing, hospitality, and general office environments

Los Angeles, CA (Vocus) June 23, 2010

Broadcore, a national provider of business-class hosted unified communications services, today introduced support for wireless telephony for the enterprise. The new solution provides seamless integration of users’ desk phone and wireless handset for just-in-time response to colleagues, coworkers, clients, patients, and partners.

“Broadcore is expanding its portfolio of communications solutions for the enterprise, this time for the mobile workplace with large spaces” said Dawn Goodnight, Broadcore’s product manager. “The solution is ideal for environments where employees move within large spaces such as hospitals, retail spaces, factories and warehouses, and hospitality. The main Broadcore benefit is that the internal wireless phone can use the same telephone line as the user’s desk phone for full interoperability and call swapping between the desk phone and the wireless handset.”

Broadcore provides this solution by integrating its scalable, extensible software platform with Polycom’s DECT wireless servers and a variety of DECT wireless handsets. Supported servers are:

Polycom wireless server 6000: an ideal SIP server for large enterprise with up to 16 wireless users and scalable to up to 4096 users at each location; seamless handover between base stations, extensive radio coverage, messaging to handset, value added applications and scalability are just some of the benefits of the Polycom Wireless Server 6000.
Polycom wireless server 300: a single cell SIP server targeted to SMBs with up to 12 wireless users; not only eliminates the need for non–standard cabling, it also simplifies administration and maintenance, reduces costs and improves employee mobility and remote connectivity.
Both servers support a variety of Polycom wireless handsets suitable to the needs of SMBs to large enterprise.

Broadcore’s Communications-as-a-Service (CaaS) includes business class IP telephony, unified voicemail, instant messaging, presence, conferencing, mobility, video calling, call Center, call recording, call accounting, SIP trunking, managed broadband access with Quality of Service (QoS) guarantee, and custom business process integration.

About Broadcore

Broadcore is a provider of hosted unified communications services for businesses. Through an extensible, highly scalable IP communications system, Broadcore offers a unified communications platform for voice (VoIP), data, and mobility communications across the enterprise and multi-location businesses. Broadcore’s solutions allow the enterprise to increase employee productivity, accelerate business processes, and improve customer care through tight integration of dispersed communications endpoints for office, mobile, or call center employees.

Broadcore offers lowered total cost of communications ownership by assuming the cost burdens associated with data redundancy, infrastructure expansions, technology obsolescence risks, system scalability, and new feature integration and updates. By removing the costs associated with infrastructure and additional IT staff to maintain increasingly complex communications technologies, Broadcore allows its clients and their IT organizations to focus on their core competencies while remaining current with the latest communications technologies.

With over twenty years of providing telephony communications and hosted UC to over 120,000 users, Broadcore offers faster and easier deployment of communications capabilities within the enterprise, resulting in employee productivity and business agility with minimum interruption to business operations. http://www. broadcore. com.

Broadcore contact:

Dean Manzoori
Broadcore, EVP Marketing Strategy
Dean. manzoori(at)broadcore(dot)com
310-360-2040

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Smile Reminder Creates over $100 Million for Users -- in One Year

Doctors, dentists and other medical professionals are making sure their waiting rooms stay full by using Smile Reminder, a service that sends text reminders to patients weeks, days or hours before the appointment via their cell phones, PDAs, blackberries and e-mail.

Lehi, Utah (PRWEB) April 22, 2008

Smile Reminder (http://www. smilereminder. com/home. do) today announced that doctors, dentists and others in the medical marketplace using the company's automated messaging system earned a collective $112,000,000 with "recare" messaging to inactive patients during 2007. Read more. (http://www. smilereminder. com/hiw/recare. do)

For example, Water Tower Dental Care in Chicago, estimates Smile Reminder's recare notices bring in an impressive $15,000 per month in income from patients by simply reminding them they have forgotten to schedule a new appointment.

"Patients addresses and home phone numbers are always changing but their cell numbers and e-mail addresses are a constant despite these changing times," explains Catherine Glidewell, their office's scheduling coordinator. "While concerned phone calls and update letters are sent, the ability to utilize the most efficient means of communication to patients is imperative, which is what Smile Reminder assists us with."

Electronic Patient Messaging

In 2000, Smile Reminder became the first to offer cell phone appointment reminders. Initially, most clients were dentists.

Now in 2008, over 5,000 medical professionals are not only reminding their patients about appointments via electronic media but also bringing back inactive ones. In addition to dentists, the typical Smile Reminder users include doctors, cosmetic and plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, dermatologists, medical and day spa owners, along with several others in the health marketplace. Moreover, their offices and practices are located in Canada and Puerto Rico in addition to the United States.

Appointment Reminders

For instance, before dentist Ryan Haygood, D. D.S. of Bossier City, Louisiana, started using Smile Reminder, his staff spent three to four hours each day phoning reminders to his 4,000 patients.

"Now, using the Smile Reminder service, we only spend about an hour a day," Dr. Haygood says. Ken Krivacic, O. D., a Dallas ophthalmologist, did not have Smile Reminder in February, 07. "But in February '08, when we were using Smile Reminder, we noticed our appointments for eye exams were up 30 percent," says Dr. Krivacic.

Smile Reminder Programs

The Smile Reminder software currently works with more than 110 leading practice and office management systems. Every client or practice receives its own customized reminder (http://www. smilereminder. com/hiw/custom. do) which often carries a picture of the doctor or the office staff, the practice logo, and the doctor's signature.

Other popular services include:
Recare Smile Reminder automatically finds inactive patients or customers and starts sending recare messages to their cell phones and e-mail inboxes after a specified time period such as 6 months or 1 year.
Single Button Confirming Reminder messages allow the patient to confirm and appointment right in the message or add the appointment to their outlook calendar. Patients love the idea of pushing one cell phone button to confirm an appointment.
Birthday Greetings On the big day, birthday greeting (http://www. smilereminder. com/hiw/birthday. do) messages pop up on patients' cell phones. Patients are touched while dentists, doctors, and others like having another way to stay in touch.
Last Minute Cancellations Patients who are available for appointments on short notice are notified immediately when a cancellation happens even if they are on the go.
Pre-Med Alert Some patients are required take certain medication before some office visits or treatments. Smile Reminder shoots out a timely reminder so the appointment won't need to be delayed if the medication is forgotten.
Patient Surveys After a patient leaves an appointment, Smile Reminder can automatically send a survey form to the patient or client's e-mail box, asking how he or she rates the visit. If the survey reveals a problem or unacceptable level of satisfaction, the doctor's office can get an alert sent to them allowing them to follow up promptly. The positive comments can be used as customer testimonials.
Newsletters Yet another way to stay in touch with -- and inform -- patients and customers is via customized e-newsletters. (http://www. smilereminder. com/hiw/newsletters. do) Practices can write their own articles, choose from Smile Reminder's large library of articles and graphics, or use their own content.

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Medical professionals interested in earning additional income by reactivating inactive patients or building customer loyalty through an integrated messaging service can take on an online demonstration (https://www. smilereminder. com/demo/sr/info. do) of Smile Reminder. The company also offers a 60-day, guaranteed trial period. (https://www. smilereminder. com/signup. do)

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Saturday, June 14, 2008

Poverty, Not Pharmaceutical Patents, Leading Factor in Lack of Access to Medicine in Developing Countries

Poverty, not pharmaceutical patents, is the leading factor to a lack of access to essential medicines in developing countries. A study of the issue in sixty-five such countries, published in the Journal of Health Affairs, finds a rarity in patenting most of the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Model List of Essential Medicines (WHO - EML).

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) February 21, 2009

"…patents for essential medicines are uncommon in poor countries and cannot readily explain why access to those medicines is often lacking, suggesting that poverty, not patents, imposes the greater limitation on access, "notes the study.

The study, by Amir Attaran of the UK-based Royal Institute of International Affairs, finds no correlation between patent practice and access to medicines in poor countries. Out of 319 medicines the study examined, only 19 were patented, which in itself defeats the argument activist organizations usually advance to the effect that pharmaceutical patents have stymied access to medicines. And among the 19 medicines found to have been patented, the basic patents of two of them were actually found to be ineffective: the patent rights of eflornithinewere had been donated to WHO for common good, while those one for tamoxifen had actually expired.

"The typical developing country is likely to have fewer essential medicines under patent or pending application…." the study notes. Attaran, the study's principal researcher, attributes this scenario to the fact that many pharmaceutical companies don't usually bother to seek patents in developing countries, even when they legally have the option. One of the reasons for not doing so is that populations in those countries don't even have enough disposable income to spend on patented medicines. "With so little revenue at stake, most drug companies decided to forgo patent protection in these countries, and patenting is commonplace only in large, middle-income countries."

Another reason for pharmaceutical companies not aggressively pursuing patenting of essential medicines in developing countries is that they [developing countries] don't even have patent laws and, worse, patent offices.

The study also found that patents hardly affect access to generic versions of essential medicines. "There are no patent barriers to accessing generic essential medicines in 98.6 percent of the cases we studied," says Attaran.

He concludes that assumptions -- in the activist community that pharmaceutical patents act as barriers to accessing affordable medicines, and from pharmaceutical companies that it's necessary to protect intellectual property rights on a global scale to insulate their research and development endeavors -- are patently wrong.

"Patents cannot cause essential medicines to be inaccessible in "many" developing countries because they do not exist 98.6 percent of the time; similarly, patents cannot be a "global" necessity of pharmaceutical business because companies forgo them 69 percent of the time."

About Pharmaceutical News 2.0:
Pharmaceutical News 2.0 presents information related to the issues facing the pharmaceutical industry. Pharmaceutical News 2.0 is edited by James Njoroge, a former journalist who comments on science and technology issues touching on the developing world. http://www. pharmaceuticalnews2.com/ (http://www. pharmaceuticalnews2.com/)

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Friday, June 13, 2008

'Caregiving -- Choices Made, Lessons Learned' is Subject of Free Seminar on November 1 in St. Louis

Learning how to help aging loved ones is topic for “National Family Caregiver’s Month.”

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) October 24, 2005

“Caregiving – Choices Made, Lessons Learned” is the topic of a free elder advocacy seminar set for 7 to 9 p. m. on Tuesday November 1, 2005 at the Clayton Recreation Center, 50 Gay Avenue.

The forum hosted by the law firm of Gallop, Johnson & Neuman and Home Instead Senior Care of St. Louis is free to anyone who wants to learn about caring for aging loved ones. It is part of the monthly “Encyclopedia of Aging” series of free elder care education programs hosted in St. Louis.

The November 1 event coincides with “National Family Caregivers Month,” which is observed annually in the United States to address issues facing family caregivers, advocate for stronger family care policies and raise awareness of elder care community programs.

Shirley Behr, Ph. D., FAOTA, associate professor and senior scholar in Saint Louis University’s Doisy College of Health Sciences, will be keynote speaker at the free public event moderated by Kathie B. Dudley, an elder care attorney at Gallop, Johnson & Neuman who is a former judge in Missouri’s 11th Judicial Circuit.

“This forum will offer encouragement and insights for people who provide care for aging family members and, also, for people who are confronting decisions about how to best care for elderly loved ones,” Ms. Dudley said.

“Caring Every Day” is the theme for National Caregivers Month 2005, an initiative supported by the National Family Caregivers Association, a non-profit organization headquartered in Kensington, Maryland (www. thefamilycaregiver. org).

To register for the November 1 seminar, please contact Kathie Dudley at Gallop, Johnson & Neuman by phoning 314.615.6000, extension 7125, or email KBDudley@gjn. com.

“The Encyclopedia of Aging” is a free monthly forum featuring professional experts in matters of healthcare, finance and lifestyle issues that impact adults and elderly people.

Home Instead Senior Care is the world's largest provider of comprehensive, non-medical companionship and non-medical home care services for seniors. These services are provided through offices in St. Louis at 8107 Delmar Boulevard and also throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Portugal and Australia. See the website www. HomeInstead. com.

Gallop, Johnson & Neuman is the ninth largest law firm in St. Louis according to the St. Louis Business Journal “2005 Book of Lists.” The firm, founded in 1976, renders a diverse range of legal services and has grown by serving public and privately held corporations, small companies, start-up enterprises and not-for-profit entities, as well as individuals and families. The law firm’s offices are at 101 South Hanley Road, Suite 1700.

For more information about Gallop, Johnson & Neuman, please contact Ms. Dudley or Daniel P. Mauzy at 314.615.6000 or visit the website www. GJN. com.

Media contact: Jeff Dunlap @ Powerline Public Relations, LLC. 314.721.5505.

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Thursday, June 12, 2008

Swanson Health Products' Vitamin E and Acai Dietary Supplements Pass Quality Control Tests Conducted by ConsumerLab. com

For over 40 years Swanson Health Products has provided natural health products at the lowest prices possible. To maintain high quality standards and ensure consumer trust, they regularly submit their dietary supplements to ConsumerLab. com testing for a thorough, third-party review of product safety and efficacy.

Fargo, ND (Vocus) September 12, 2009

Last month ConsumerLab. com (CL), an independent examiner of health and nutritional products, released test results on Vitamin E supplements and Acai supplements, approving two products submitted by Swanson Health Products (SHP). Reviewers at CL tested Acai berry supplements to determine whether they exceeded contamination limits for chlorinated pesticides and heavy metals, as well as if they contained any undeclared stimulants like caffeine. Vitamin E supplements were tested for correct amounts and forms as represented in their labeling.

SHP submitted two of their dietary supplements to testing: Swanson Premium Vitamin E Mixed Tocopherols (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/SW152/ItemDetail? SourceCode=INTN053) and Swanson Superior Herbs Acai Berry Extract (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/SWh165/ItemDetail? SourceCode=INTN053). Both products passed every quality standard tested for by ConsumerLab. com, including purity, potency and labeling accuracy. So far this year, six SHP supplements have passed CL testing.

Swanson Health Products was founded 40 years ago with a commitment to three fundamental principles: quality, value and customer service. The company upholds this commitment to consumers by continually testing their products, either in-house or through third-party inspectors like ConsumerLab. com (http://www. consumerlab. com/).

Each SHP product starts with fresh ingredients and gets tested throughout the GMP-certified production process to ensure what is listed on the label is exactly what is found inside the bottle. Located in Fargo, ND, Swanson Health Products offers high quality discount vitamins, dietary supplements and natural health products. For more information, please visit Swanson Vitamins (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/?SourceCode=INTN053).

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Life Coach's Daily Meditations Bring New Hope and Comfort

"Extraordinary Living -- Words to Live By -- A Daily Meditation Guide" by Life Coach Teri Barton helps readers get more out of life

Chandler, AZ (PRWEB) January 28, 2007

In "Extraordinary Living -- Words to Live By -- A Daily Meditation Guide," Life Coach Teri Barton provides a witty, heartfelt and wise saying for every day of the year. Inspirational and thought-provoking, this book can help provide a bright new perspective on life.

What is enlightenment? Life coach and hypnotherapist Teri Barton believes it is the still small voice inside every person which offers guidance and support. Internal questioning, suggests Barton, can be the real key to finding a happier, healthier future. With this in mind, Barton has collected a year of thoughts and meditations to prompt readers into creating the life they really want.

The book can be opened on any page to find witticism, inspiration or just smart and practical advice. "Try to control what's possible, rather than trying to control others," is advice given by the author, along with "Want what is best for others." Another maxim Barton suggests is that "The best way to find the answers to life's problems is to look within." Readers will find this and more in "Extraordinary Living," a thoughtful little book that offers year-round advice for a happier life.

For more information, visit the author's website at www. terileebarton. com. "Extraordinary Living -- Words to Live By -- A Daily Meditation Guide" is available for sale online at Amazon. com, Borders. com and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author

Certified Life Coach and Hynoptherpist, Teri Barton has worked in the behavioral health field for 12 years. A graduate of the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, she is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in psychology. Married and the mother of four children, she lives in Arizona.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Travel-Hungry Consumers Use Value-Added Vacation Packages And Discounts To Make Great Vacations Possible

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Resorts Announce Value-Added Packages

Myrtle Beach, S. C. (PRWEB) October 30, 2008

Government bailout, presidential politics and stock market swings raising your stress level? There's no doubt that Americans are feeling their wallets thinning and their discretionary dollars dropping.

But that doesn't mean that you have to cut vacation out of the family budget. There are bargains out there for the wise shopper in need of de-stressing. And a lot of them can be found in America's golf and beach playground -- Myrtle Beach, S. C.

Myrtle Beach is the ideal location for the budget-conscious. It's less than a day's drive from most locations in the Northeast and Midwest. The rapidly-dropping price of gas makes driving an ideal option. Even bargain airfares can be found if travelers are flexible enough to explore flying into nearby Wilmington, N. C. or Charleston, S. C., as well as Myrtle Beach.

So don't sink into the doldrums looking at your 401k. Perk yourself up by planning a break in one of America's best golf and beach playgrounds. The prices are low, the weather is warm and some of Myrtle Beach's top resorts are waiting for visitors with open arms.

Here's a look at some of the value-added packages available now:

No less a respected authority than Travel + Leisure Golf magazine says that Pawleys Plantation on the south end of Myrtle Beach's Grand Strand is one of "the most underrated golf resorts in the Southeast." It's the only Myrtle Beach-area resort to make T + L's ranking of the world's best resorts. And the magazine says it's right up there with world-famous destinations like The Greenbrier and Pebble Beach. Golf World readers just rated it "one of the Top 50 resorts in the U. S." Yet, a vacation at Pawleys Plantation is a fraction of the cost of the other resorts it's compared with.

This place has it all: Charleston-style elegance, a Jack Nicklaus golf course with spectacular marsh views, giant moss-draped oaks, an award-winning chef, one of America's top golf schools, and great affordability.

For example, Pawleys Plantation's "Best Ever Golf School Package" includes three nights of deluxe accommodations, two rounds of golf, breakfast daily and three days of golf school at the Ritson-Sole Golf School.

Wall Street could learn a lot from the school's owner, Mel Sole, who believes that "people shouldn't have to pay high prices for top quality instruction." Even though Golf Magazine ranks the Ritson-Sole school among America's top 5 schools, the "Best Ever" package starts at just $799 per person. Comparable packages at resorts with other top schools would cost thousands of dollars.

Trying to find a spot for an executive retreat or small meeting? Pawleys Plantation is perfect because it offers one of the nicest small conference centers on the East Coast. Learn more at www. pawleysplantation. com or call 800-367-9959.

On the northern end of the Strand, bargain-hunting golfers can enjoy the luxury and old-world charm of a Scottish-themed landscape at The Village at the Glens. Overlooking the spectacular, award-winning Heather Glen Golf Links, The Village is run by the prestigious Glens Golf Group and it's the perfect home base for a tour of Glens courses.

Through January 31, Glens is offering a package that's a duffer's delight: 3 nights accommodations in a 2-bedroom villa and 3 rounds on The Glen's award-winning courses for as low as $239 per person.

Voted the "Best New Course" in America when it opened two decades ago, the flagship of The Glens Golf Group golf courses, Heather Glen, sits on a magnificent, 400-acre historic site in Little River, S. C. Nearby, Possum Trot is known as the "Friendliest Course On The Beach" and its Old English design features spacious fairways, challenging par 5's, and flawlessly manicured greens. Inspired by world-famous courses like Winged Foot and Augusta National, Shaftesbury Glen Golf & Fish Club is located on the banks of South Carolina's beautiful Waccamaw River.

The Glens Group makes it easy to book a golf vacation online with just a few clicks of the mouse. Just go to www. glensgolfvacations. com or www. glensgolfgroup. com.

There's even an oceanside option from The Glens Group. They've teamed up with the Sands Resorts to create a special golf package for beach lovers. Stay in a suite or villa on the beach and watch the sun rise over the Atlantic before breakfast and a day on the links. The Sands Resorts package for as low as $329 for 3 nights/3 rounds and 3 breakfasts. Check it all out at www. golfthebeach. com or call 877-726-3762.

Not a golfer? Not a problem.

Myrtle Beach's Sands Resorts specializes in affordable days by the ocean. The Sands Resorts' "Shopping and Shows" package includes 2 nights accommodations, tickets to 2 shows and a daily breakfast buffet for just $164 per person through January 21.

The Sands will even help guests deal with one of those hidden costs of a family vacation - putting the dog in a kennel. Bring Fido along and it will cost you just $50 for the entire stay -- and he'll receive a bag of treats and dog bowls. After all, Fido probably needs to de-stress too.

Imagine the whole family listening to the roar of the ocean at one of the Sands Resorts' six fun-filled oceanfront locations. They'll discover an incredible number of on-site activities including a variety of on-site restaurants, a health club, indoor pools, and even a Concierge service. Check it out at www. sandsfido. com or call (800) 386-1872.

So, don't ditch vacation. Instead, seize this opportunity to discover some stellar resorts and exceptional values. Discounts, bargains or simply great deals are yours for the taking in Myrtle Beach.

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Workforce Insight Acquires EntryPoint Global and Expands its Global Presence

Workforce Insight, the leading U. S.-based workforce management consulting firm, announced the acquisition of EntryPoint Global and expansion of the firm's presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific Region

Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 9, 2009

Workforce Insight (http://www. workforceinsight. com) announced today that it has acquired EntryPoint Global, an international workforce management consulting firm dedicated to helping Fortune 100 businesses achieve superior results from workforce management investments. Workforce Insight will integrate EntryPoint clients, staff and offshore capabilities within its global workforce management consulting (http://www. workforceinsight. com/workforcemanagementexpertise/index. php) practice. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

"EntryPoint's mission has been closely aligned with our own - helping businesses improve performance through better deployment of technology and strategic alignment of the workforce" said Steve Goldman, CEO of Workforce Insight. "This acquisition marks an important milestone in our long-term global strategy, broadening international support and expertise for our customers."

EntryPoint Global helps clients drive value and success from time and attendance, scheduling and labor analytics solutions. Their experience includes work performed for some of the world's largest and most well-known companies, including Wal-Mart, Target, Lowe's and Best Buy.

"The EntryPoint team has been recognized by AMR Research for their strength in analytics, and by clients for their vendor-agnostic approach to identifying optimal solutions", stated Don Giffels, Chief Business Development Officer for Workforce Insight. "By combining EntryPoint's strategic advisory services, such as the Labor Scheduling Health Check (http://www. entrypointglobal. com/health-checks. html), with Workforce Insight's operational platform and proven strategic and implementation methodologies we further expand opportunities for our global clients to leverage investments in workforce management technology."

"Workforce Insight's trusted reputation, demonstrated leadership and fast-paced growth has long captured our attention and earned our respect", said Heiko Roth, Founding Partner of EntryPoint Global. "Our high regard for the leaders, their solid infrastructure and clear devotion to superior customer service made this union a natural fit. I'm thrilled to be joining this first class operation". Roth will assume a Director role within Workforce Insight's Strategic Practice.

More information about EntryPoint Global is available at www. entrypointglobal. com (http://www. entrypointglobal. com).

About Workforce Insight, Inc.
Workforce Insight is the leading provider of strategic workforce management consulting and implementation services, committed to helping global enterprises leverage technology to enhance and preserve their most valuable asset -- their people. Workforce Insight has been recognized in the human resource marketplace as the difference between a standard that relies on technology alone and optimal results that are only achieved through the hands-on stewardship, insight and expertise of HR technology visionaries and consultants. Workforce Insight has recently been named a 2009 "Company to Watch", as part of a national recognition program honoring high performance, innovative companies worth watching. For more information about Workforce Insight, call 800.394.5516 or visit Workforce Insight (http://www. workforceinsight. com/index. php).

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