0xffh: May 2009

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Responsible Use of Building Materials is Critical to Australia&#194;’s Economic and Environmental Sustainability &#194;– That&#194;’s the Message from the Forthcoming &#194;‘Sustainable Materials in Construction&#194;’ Conference in Melbourne on November 18-19 at the Marriott Hotel

Responsible Use of Building Materials is Critical to AustraliaÂ’s Economic and Environmental Sustainability Â– ThatÂ’s the Message from the Forthcoming Â‘Sustainable Materials in ConstructionÂ’ Conference in Melbourne on November 18-19 at the Marriott Hotel

Building materials account for over 70% of materials we consume globally - Greenhouse gas emissions from energy used by commercial buildings are likely to double by 2010, to account for approximately 17% of AustraliaÂ’s original target emissions under the Kyoto Protocol - New research is showing that the energy used in the manufacture of building materials for construction and refurbishment of buildings is likely to be even greater than this - Building materials are strongly linked to a range of key public health issues including indoor air quality, estimated to cost Australia $12B pa in lost productivity - These are among the issues to be raised at a conference being run by RMIT University and the newly formed Association for Advancement of Sustainable Materials in Construction (AASMIC), which will be launched at the conference.

(PRWEB) November 12, 2004

Â“The conference will discuss how the better design and use of materials is a key to sustainability. Innovative new materials will allow architects and engineers to build buildings that will be healthier, use less energy and have less environmental impact overallÂ” says AASMIC founder John Harrison.

Â“The conference brings together representatives from government, product manufacturers, architects, engineers, the construction industry and researchers to identify ways for Australia to take the lead in this important areaÂ” says AASMIC President Andrew Walker-Morison.

Speakers include:

Dr Joe Herbertson, Consultant & Former Head of R&D at BHP

John Macdonald, Director, DesignInc Architects,

Professor Barry Muddle, President of the Institute of Materials Engineers Australia,

Professor Jannie Van Deventeer, Dean Engineering at the University of Melbourne

Mr Ian Jackson, CEO, Wattyl Australia

Media Enquiries:

John Harrison B. Sc. B. Ec. FCPA

Mob: 0413 993911

Andrew Walker-Morison, RMIT University

Mob: 0413 279 223

More information: www. aasmic. org

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QuickArrow Grows User Base 47%, Adding Over 7000 New Users in 2006

Leader in Professional Services Automation (PSA) and Management Solutions, today announced their 13th consecutive quarter of revenue acceleration.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 31, 2007

QuickArrow, Inc., the leader in Professional Services Automation (PSA) and Management Solutions, today announced their 13th consecutive quarter of revenue acceleration, with fourth quarter revenues 48% higher than in the same period last year.

"2006 was a banner year for QuickArrow. We grew our user base by 47%," said QuickArrow's CEO, Elizabeth Davis. She continued, "We've always focused on nurturing client relationships, and this year we challenged every employee with making that their core focus. As a result, almost half of all our new business is coming from client referrals and we had a retention rate of 95%. That's a remarkable achievement in the SaaS industry, and one that we're very proud of."

Louise K. Allen, QuickArrow's Vice President of Product Strategy, added, "We also invested heavily in technology and product innovation this year. In May, we introduced our second generation web services API and enhanced our reporting capabilities. Our Winter '06 Release added AJAX-enabled usability upgrades, and vendor invoice reconciliation capabilities that support SOX compliance."

The company's efforts paid dividends, with 79 new clients signing to add over 7000 new users in 2006. The company also received The Service & Support Professionals Association's "SSPA Recognized Innovator Award" for delivering innovative approaches to cutting operational expenses and increasing productivity for professional services organizations.

Ron Jennings, QuickArrow's CFO, commented, "The beauty of the SaaS Recurring Revenue model is that we are able to very accurately predict our revenue and growth trends several years out. 2006 was a fantastic year for us, but there's still a tremendous growth opportunity in the PSA space, and we're extremely well positioned to benefit from the growing demand being generated by the emerging services economy."

In 2007, QuickArrow plans to continue to expand their SharedSuccess CRM and Client Support Programs, including an ongoing series of educational client webinars, the inception of Regional User Groups throughout the U. S. and in EMEA, and their annual SharedVision Conference, which provides services professionals a forum to network with industry leaders and analysts, share ideas and best practices, and view QuickArrow's upcoming product innovations.

About QuickArrow

QuickArrow offers the only PSA solution specifically designed to help billable service organizations achieve the visibility they need to optimize their services delivery. QuickArrow's Software as a Service (SaaS) application fully integrates with leading SFA, CRM, and financial applications, replacing homegrown solutions and labor-intensive spreadsheets to automate workflows and streamline operations.

Worldwide, more than 22,000 users under contract and 250 services organizations spanning software, IT Services, management consulting, hardware, environmental, and healthcare count on QuickArrow every day to increase resource utilization, capture more billable hours and expenses, and enable more effective decision-making to drive top and bottom-line growth.

QuickArrow's unqualified SAS 70 Type II certification and innovative Web Services API ensure reliability, flexibility, and data security for clients such as Salesforce. com, Borland Software, Symantec, Genesys, Informatica, and Proxicom. To learn more about the business impact QuickArrow can have on your organization, please visit www. quickarrow. com.

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Saturday, May 30, 2009

Marbellas. com Launches a Cosmetic Surgery Abroad Special

Inspired by the increasing number of holidaymakers going home with more than just happy memories of a relaxing time in the sun, marbellas. com has teamed up with leading cosmetic surgery company, Mills and Mills Medical to present a six-step guide to treatment abroad.

Marbella, Spain (PRWEB) March 25, 2006

Over 22,000 cosmetic surgery procedures were carried out in the UK last year (according to statistics released by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) but rising costs and a desire for privacy are luring more and more would-be-patients further afield.

Perhaps taking their cue from the meticulously documented body alterations of celebrity patients, studies show that breast augmentation, anti-ageing treatments and rhinoplasty top surgical wish lists.

David Mills of Mills and Mills Medical says the cheaper cost of procedures is just one reason for the growth in health tourism: “The opportunity to have the procedure without the concern of being seen by neighbours, friends or colleagues just after the operation means that being abroad gives you total privacy. You can also recover in a relaxed, holiday environment.”

Having ‘work’ done no longer carries the stigma it used to but a break from family and friends during the recovery process is often cited as a primary cause of choosing to go abroad for cosmetic operations.

Add to this the chance to combine a break in the sun with an image overhaul and the fact that many people find the cosmetic surgery industry to be more transparent in countries outside of the UK, and it comes as no surprise that procedures abroad are now a viable option for those considering both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments.

Throughout March and April marbellas. com will run a series of practical, helpful features in conjunction with Mills and Mills Medical, especially for those considering cosmetic treatment in Spain. From questions to ask at your consultation to de-mystifying operations such as liposuction, everything you need to know about cosmetic surgery can be found in the Health section of marbellas. com

For more information, visit http://www. marbellas. com (http://www. marbellas. com) or http://www. millsmedical. com (http://www. millsmedical. com)

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Fairway shoppers get top dogs

White-hots, inc. announces that Fairway Market will be the first food market in the New York metropolitan area to feature ZweigleÂ’s Â“white hotdogsÂ” and other world-class products.

Rochester, New York (PRWEB) June 5, 2003 -

Hots, inc. will introduce New York to ZweigleÂ’s Â“white hotdogsÂ” and select other Zweigle's hotdogs at Fairway Market, the Market Â“Like No Other MarketÂ”. White-hots, inc. Company President and Co-Founder Nicholas Capanna states: Â“Fairway is bringing us onboard this week. We couldnÂ’t choose a better partner with whom to launch ZweigleÂ’s small-town but world-class products in the New York metropolitan area. New Yorkers who are bold enough to try a Zweigle's white hotdog will never look at hotdogs the same way again. As for what makes these white dogs so special, it's their sensational taste! Upstate visitors bring coolers packed with Zweigle's home with them; beg their family and friends to pack them in dry ice and ship them across country; and, soon will be ordering from us online across the fifty States and Puerto Rico. There's nothing in the world that compares to a Zweigle's white hotdog. What most people who love white dogs don't even realize is that there's a potential health benefit to eating them over a red dog."

ZweigleÂ’s white hotdogs have no sodium nitrite added (thus their white color). Why is this important? Capanna states: "Studies show chronic consumption of high levels of such additives may cause serious health problems including cancers. So, our question to all health-conscious New Yorkers is: Now that you can enjoy a tastier white hotdog that is also nitrite free, why would you feed yourself, your family and your friends anything else?"

As for launching the introduction of ZweigleÂ’s products into New York with Fairway Market, Capanna states: Â“A recent visit with its management convinced us that Fairway is a bold, exciting, cutting edge purveyor of the finest products available in the world. Since Zweigle's hot dogs are in a class of their own, it's important to us to form retail partnerships with stores that are also head and shoulders above their competition. WeÂ’re very pleased that our entry into New York will be with Fairway. Living in New York just got a lot better for hotdog lovers. They just don't know it yet and that's the fun of it!"

In 1880, C. Wilhelm Zweigle and his wife Josephine opened a small sausage shop in Rochester, New York. That was the humble beginning of what would lead five generations of family to dedicate their lives to making ZweigleÂ’s a Rochester institution. In 1925, ZweigleÂ’s, Inc. introduced their first Â“white hotdogÂ” product, which created quite a local buzz. In generations since, Rochestarians have made the ZweigleÂ’s white hotdog not only a favorite food, but also a source of local pride. (One they were perfectly content to secretly enjoy as a benefit of living in their city by Lake Ontario while little red wieners became AmericaÂ’s favorite food with an unsophisticated American public.) The survival and growth of ZweigleÂ’s Inc. from a small sausage shop into a multi-million dollar company nearly 125 years old is a testament to the ZweigleÂ’s family, their sensational innovation of AmericaÂ’s favorite food, and their dedication to old-fashioned quality and wholesomeness in a world of mass merchandised inferior franks.

New Nutrition Handbook Takes the Guesswork Out of Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Shapely Figure during Menopause

Based on nutritionist and author Marcy Gregory's private practice and personal experience, Lose the Belly Fat is like having a personal nutritionist available 24/7.

Palm Desert, CA (PRWEB) March 14, 2008

Lose the Belly Fat, a new book by nutritionist Marcy S. Gregory, takes a practical and remarkable approach to unexpected weight gain experienced by many women prior to and during menopause. At 45, Gregory was motivated to look into perimenopause and its side effects, specifically abdominal weight gain despite exercise and proper nutrition, and the accompanying frustration and even despair. A chance meeting with an older woman experiencing these symptoms inspired her to focus on premenopause during her graduate studies of human nutrition.

Lose the Belly Fat is a pocketbook gem for not only perimenopausal women but also for "anyone, at any age, trying to learn how to eat correctly," according to Jeralyn Brossfield, M. D., of Rancho Mirage Women's Health Center. Gregory has kept this handbook brief and to the point for the purpose of accessibility and easy reference, offering a basic explanation of the reason for abdominal weight gain as well as suggestions readers will actually want to use for meals at home and when eating out.

From preventative tips to effective weight loss and maintenance for those experiencing upsetting weight gain, Lose the Belly Fat offers relief for women who are already overwhelmed with a host of symptoms associated with menopause, making the overall experience more manageable.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at MarcysanMS@aol. com. Lose the Belly Fat is available for sale online at Amazon. com, BookSurge. com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
With an M. S. in human nutrition from the University of New Haven, Marcy S. Gregory has been a nutritionist in private practice since 2000. She specializes in teaching women to skillfully handle weight gain associated with menopause and age, having implemented her own recommendations successfully. She lives in California with her husband of 30 years.

About BookSurge
BookSurge Publishing is a DBA of On-Demand Publishing LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. com Inc., (NASDAQ AMZN). BookSurge 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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Friday, May 29, 2009

Get In Gear at the 13th Annual St. Louis Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows&#194;&#174; Presented by Toyota Trucks

Get In Gear at the 13th Annual St. Louis Cycle World International Motorcycle ShowsÂ® Presented by Toyota Trucks

On February 22-24, 2002 the nationÂ’s oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports show series returns to AmericaÂ’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

(PRWEB) January 17, 2002

Santa Ana, California Â– January 23, 2002 Â– February 22-24, 2002 the Cycle World International Motorcycle ShowsÂ® Presented by Toyota Trucks will return to AmericaÂ’s Center. The nationÂ’s oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports show series is a once-a-year gathering of new model vehicles is truly a must-see event for the whole family.

An anticipated crowd of more than 30,000 area motorcycle enthusiasts will assemble to be among the first to preview the complete 2002 model line-up of ATVs, cruisers, dirt bikes, dualsports, scooters, and sport bikes in factory showcase displays from the industryÂ’s leading manufacturers, including Aprilia, BMW, Buell, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha. Representatives from local dealerships will be on hand to answer questions and help enthusiasts determine the perfect ride for their size and experience level.

Complementing the new vehicles is an impressive aftermarket manufacturer contingent offering everything from performance parts to the latest communications hardware and apparel. Those looking to re-furbish their wardrobe or dress up their ride will be pleased to know that many of products on display are also available for on-site purchase. Show-goers are also invited to preview the seasonÂ’s hottest product offerings at Â“The FactoryÂ”, a series of showcase displays boasting parts and accessories from companies such as Arai Helmets, Autocom Communication Specialists, Bridgestone Tire Company, Castrol, ChatterBox, Dowco, Inc., Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Dynojet Research, GIVI USA, HJC Helmets, K & N Engineering, Kendon Industries, Metzeler Motorcycle Tires, Muzzys Performance Products, Prexport, Progressive Suspension, Samson Exhaust, Shoei Helmets, Suomy Helmets, Thunder Manufacturing, Travelcade/Saddlemen, Winex Helmets and Yuasa Battery, Inc.

In tribute to the days of moto-past, Cycle World Magazine will host the Cycle World Classics collection, a showcase of classic, custom and vintage motorcycles of historical significance provided by participating manufacturers.

For a local twist, collectors will offer enthusiasts a glimpse of the limitless restoration and customizing possibilities available to them in vintage motorcycle displays by the Euro Moto Union of Greater St. Louis and Midwest CafÃ© Racing Association.

To top it all off, one lucky consumer may win a new motorcycle or ATV by visiting the St. Louis show. Sponsored by American Suzuki Motor Corporation, the Official Motorcycle/ATV Giveaway offers consumers a chance to win a 2002 KatanaÂ® 600 or EigerÂ™ 400 4x4 Automatic. Other drawings will be held throughout the show at the Product Giveaway table. In addition to great merchandise, one person has a chance to win a Bruce Brown autographed jacket from Malcolm Smith Racing compliments of Monterey Media, Inc.

Jeff DÂ’Entremont, Show Manager of the Cycle World International Motorcycle ShowsÂ® Presented by Toyota Trucks commented: Â“We have worked hard all year to pull together a package of exciting new features, vehicles and exhibitors that we hope will keep them coming back for years to come.Â”

Tickets are available in advance on the showÂ’s Web site, www. motorcycleshows. com, and on-site at the box office: adults $8; children (ages 6-11) $4; children (under 6) FREE. Groups of 20 or more are encouraged to purchase tickets online for a $2 discount or contact TEAM Powersports for information on receiving the discount at the show. Members of the American Motorcyclist Association, who show their membership cards when purchasing tickets at the box office on-site, are also eligible for a $1 rebate coupon redeemable at the AMA booth inside the show. $1-off discount coupons are also available at local participating dealers. Visit www. motorcycleshows. com for a current list of participating dealerships. Free Helmet & Coat Check sponsored by the folks at BMW of North America.

Please direct all reader inquiries to the InfoLine at (800)-331-5706 CST and (218)-723-9130 CST or to www. motorcycleshows. com. For media information, contact Nancy Larsen, telephone (907) 696-8001, fax (907) 696-8002, e-mail NLAlaska@aol. com or visit the online Media Center located at www. motorcycleshows. com. For additional information on the 2002 show series, please contact TEAM Powersports at Advanstar Communications, Inc., 201 Sandpointe Avenue, Suite 600, Santa Ana, CA, 92707, telephone (800) 854-3112, (714) 513-8400, fax (714) 513-8481 or e-mail agray@advanstar. com.

TEAM Powersports and the International Motorcycle ShowsÂ® team extends its sincere appreciation to long-time sponsors Cycle World Magazine and Toyota Trucks for their continued support and contributions to the series.

TEAM Powersports is one of the largest producers of trade shows and conventions for the powersports industry worldwide. It is part of the Advanstar Powersports Group, which includes the Cycle World International Motorcycle ShowsÂ® Presented by Toyota Trucks, the Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo, Dealernews magazine, Powersports Magazine and Sturgis Guide. Advanstar Communications Inc. is a worldwide business information company serving specialized markets with high quality information resources and integrated marketing solutions. Advanstar has 92 business magazines and directories, 79 exhibitions and conferences, numerous Web sites, and a wide range of direct marketing, database and reference products and services. Advanstar serves targeted market sectors in such industries as art, automotive, beauty, collaboration/e-learning, CRM/call center, digital media, entertainment/marketing, fashion & apparel, healthcare, internet/e-business, manufacturing and processing, pharmaceutical, powersports, science, telecommunications and travel/hospitality. The Company has over 1,300 employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. For more information on Advanstar Communications, visit www. advanstar. com.

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Thursday, May 28, 2009

Addiction Treatment Is A Choice

Addiction treatment programs guide dependents to have a better life, but the choice to make their life better lies within the dependents.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 20, 2006

People become victims of substance abuse for different and often inscrutable reason. But whatever these reasons are, it is undeniable that this problem wrecks havoc in the lives of its victims and the society. It is proven that there is a connection between the increasing crime rate and substance use. Other than being perpetrators of crimes, people under the influence of substances damage their own health. Cases of drug overdose, alcohol-driven accidents, and infections are common in emergency rooms, hospitals, and sadly, even morgues. But there is still hope for the family, friends, and the addicted individuals. Different addiction treatment programs are launched yearly by the government and other civilian organizations in hopes of promoting a healthier and peaceful society.

But addiction treatment is a delicate issue. Substance dependents take a long time before accepting that they have a problem. Denial often delays seeking for treatment which often results in growing severity in the dependency. Even family and friends ignore warning signs of drug abuse or alcoholism in their loved ones because they simply can't accept that the problem exists. Dependents and their families often think that they can solve or stop the habit by themselves. However, substance dependency is not just an excessive physical craving; it is also a psychological problem. Without professional help, the chances of recovery and avoiding relapse are very low to none.

Admittedly, there is no permanent cure for addiction. Recovery and treatment are continuos and life-long processes. But there are several ways to considerably lighten the burden. Support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and community organizations with treatment programs guide dependents to recovery. In joining these groups, dependents get the chance to relate and share experiences with persons battling the same problem. These groups are also facilitated by people who are experts in substance abuse counseling. A common practice in these groups is the surrender of the dependents to Higher Powers which guide them through the process. Dependents who undergo this form of recovery describe it as deeply spiritual and life-changing.

If surrendering oneself to another is not the dependent's cup of tea, there is another treatment program that banks on individual power. The SMART Recovery addiction treatment rejects the Higher Power but instead urges individuals to find within themselves the strength to overcome their problem. The treatment is abstinence-based - the individual has the competency to choose a better life over the substance he is addicted to.

No matter what form of addiction treatment a dependent follows, it is important to emphasize that no one becomes sober overnight. It is also important to stress that relapse is still a strong possibility. Substance abuse programs are only there to help, not to cure. Having a better life is a choice dependents have to make for themselves.

For more valuable information on addiction treatment, substance abuse, please visit http://www. helpaddicts. com (http://www. helpaddicts. com)

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Koch Materials Company Plant Earns Prestigious OSHA Designation Saginaw asphalt plant is first to achieve Voluntary Protection Program STAR status

OSHA awarded the STAR VPP certification to the asphalt plant after months of in-depth review. The agency evaluated the facilityÂ’s safety and health programs, operations performance and safety record.

(PRWEB) March 19, 2003

SAGINAW, Texas Â– A Koch Materials Company site here became the first asphalt facility to achieve STAR status, the most prestigious designation under the U. S. Occupational Health and Safety AdministrationÂ’s Voluntary Protection Program. OSHA officials, as well as Saginaw Mayor Frankie Robbins, officially honored the plant today for its outstanding operational records and safety programs.

Â“I commend Koch Materials for its outstanding work-place safety record which is a direct result of implementing effective systems which include training and employee involvement,Â” said John Miles Jr., OSHA regional administrator. Â“The Saginaw facility is exemplary of systems and employees working together to create a safer workplace.Â”

Â“Becoming the first asphalt plant to earn this national recognition is an honor and a testament to our employeesÂ’ commitment to safety performance and practices,Â” said Joe W. Moeller, president and chief operating officer of Koch Industries, Inc., who participated in the ceremony to honor the plantÂ’s employees. Koch Industries is Koch MaterialsÂ’ parent company.

Koch Materials Company is one of eight Koch Industries subsidiaries to forge a groundbreaking agreement with OSHA to develop even stronger safety and health management systems and share best-practice initiatives with the federal agency and industry peers.

Â“Koch Materials is committed to operating its facilities in a safe and environmentally conscious manner,Â” said Rob Witte, president of Koch Materials. Â“Our Saginaw plant is setting the standard for the rest of our company to follow. I applaud our employees for their efforts and expect others to follow.Â”

Koch Materials Company is North AmericaÂ’s largest supplier of asphalt products. The company, headquartered in Wichita, Kan., develops and markets advanced paving systems and high-quality products, selling enough asphalt products to resurface more than 125,000 lane-miles of roads each year. Koch Materials operates more than 75 facilities in the United States and is a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., which owns a diverse group of companies engaged in trading, investments and operations around the world. More information is available at www. kochmaterials. com or www. kochind. com.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

J2K Technology Introduces SMART

Security Metrics and Reporting Tool Provides Complete Security Audit

(PRWEB) February 20, 2003

SMART, a new information security solution, outperforms the market's leading network security audit tools with significant advances in automation and integration. J2K Technology, www. j2ktechnology. com, introduced the product today claiming SMART will reduce the labor needed to evaluate, report and track the security health of an enterprise. Security Metrics And Reporting ToolÂ™ ("SMART") is a complete security audit tool providing vulnerability scanning, event notification, real-time status and full multi-domain RARP WINS/DNS reporting. Its automated features simplify security monitoring and reporting of an organization's networked hosts, and facilitate the timely resolution of security vulnerabilities that are discovered.

"Corporate intellectual property and resources are exposed to information security liability and risk in such obscure ways that constant monitoring is required. Security assessment in conjunction with a continuous security reporting program is crucial in determining and managing adherence to corporate security policy and eliminating or reducing risk," said Kevin Bock, President of J2K Technology. He said, "SMART was designed for corporate Information Security professionals to discover security issues throughout the network and gives them an efficient method for reporting and facilitates remediation to resolve the exposure and risk."

J2K Technology, LLC is an information technology company offering single point of contact, a broad array of solutions and expert implementation. It's principle focus areas are Security, Enterprise Scheduling, Messaging, Network, and Storage. To complement these offerings J2K provides a spectrum of professional services and training, as well as sales training and mentoring services.

Combining one stop shopping and best of breed technologies since 2000, J2K has assisted hundreds of Fortune 1000 clients in reducing the total cost of ownership. J2K maintains alliances with leading software and hardware companies and manages implementation in a timely, cost effective manner.

J2K Technology, www. j2ktechnology. com, is a privately held company located at 62 New Hyde Park Road Garden City NY 11530 516-488-7625.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Outskirts Press Announces ENERGY INDEPENDENCE, the Latest Highly Anticipated Nuclear Energy Book From Grantsville, UT, Author Gordon H. Dahle

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published ENERGY INDEPENDENCE: An Insider's View of Nuclear Energy by Gordon H. Dahle, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Nuclear Energy category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $11.95. The webpage at www. outskirtspress. com/EnergyIndependence was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.

Denver, CO, and Grantsville, UT (PRWEB) August 6, 2007

Outskirts Press, Inc. has published ENERGY INDEPENDENCE: An Insider's View of Nuclear Energy by Gordon H. Dahle, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 5.5 x 8.5 paperback in the Nuclear Energy category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $11.95. The webpage at www. outskirtspress. com/EnergyIndependence (http://www. outskirtspress. com/EnergyIndependence) was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.

About the Book (Excerpts & Info)
Fossil fuels power our modern society. We are blessed with every modern convenience imaginable. Many Americans are enjoying the "American Dream." Life for most of us is pretty good.

Recently we have experienced some terrorist attacks that are designed to destroy our lives as well as our lifestyle. The attacks on 9-11 were the worst. In addition to these terrorists attacks we have experienced a disruption in our petroleum supply. This disruption in our oil supply was actually just a hiccup, yet this hiccup caused a rather dramatic increase in the price of fuel.

It is frightening to note that the Arab nations who supply us with petroleum either have direct ties to terrorism or have large numbers of people within their borders who do.

It is quite clear that we need another energy source. Petroleum is a limited resource. With petroleum supplies on the decrease and with terrorism and hostile feelings toward the United States on the increase, it is only a matter of time before we experience some major hardships caused by our dependence on Arabian oil. We need to start now to loosen our dependence on foreign oil. The only source of power that can free us is Nuclear Energy.

Most Americans are afraid of nuclear technology and do not trust people who support this technology. Who should you trust to advise you on energy matters? Who would you trust more, a filthy rich Arab Sheik who is sympathetic to terrorist causes or a loyal American who has worked in the nuclear industry for 16 years? When I worked for the government, I had a security clearance. The U. S. government had faith in my integrity; maybe you can trust me too. No doubt, you have heard many negative things about Nuclear Energy. I would like to tell you the good things about Nuclear Energy. I think that you will discover, as I have, that the good far outweighs the bad.

Deftly constructed at 120 pages, ENERGY INDEPENDENCE: An Insider's View of Nuclear Energy is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the Nuclear Energy category. With U. S. wholesale distribution through Ingram and Baker & Taylor, and pervasive online availability through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and elsewhere, ENERGY INDEPENDENCE meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $11.95.

Additionally, ENERGY INDEPENDENCE can be ordered by retailers or wholesalers for the maximum trade discount price set by the author in quantities of 10 or more from the Outskirts Press wholesale online bookstore at www. outskirtspress. com/buybooks (http://www. outskirtspress. com/buybooks)

ISBN: 9781432702069 Format: 5.5 x 8.5 Paperback SRP: $11.95

For more information or to contact the author, visit www. outskirtspress. com/EnergyIndependence (http://www. outskirtspress. com/EnergyIndependence )

About the Author
Gordon Dahle has 16 years of work experience in the nuclear industry. Fourteen of those years were spent working at the world's largest test reactor. As a health physics technician it is his job to protect workers and the public from the effects of man-made nuclear radiation.

About Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press offers turn-key, custom book publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast and flexible way to publish and distribute their books while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available globally at www. outskirtspress. com and located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado, Outskirts Press, Inc. represents the future of book publishing, today.

Outskirts Press, Inc., 10940 S. Parker Rd - 515, Parker, Colorado 80134
Http://www. outskirtspress. com (http://www. outskirtspress. com) 1-888-OP-BOOKS

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Sunday, May 24, 2009

Digital Movers Surveys Customers -- Past Performance Evaluation Earns Top Scores

Digital Movers announced today the results of a recently completed customer satisfaction survey. The company employed Open Ratings, a Dun & Bradstreet company, to perform a Past Performance Evaluation.

Paterson, NJ (PRWEB) January 10, 2007

Digital Movers (http://www. dmovers. com (http://www. dmovers. com)) announced today the results of a recently completed customer satisfaction survey. The company employed Open Ratings, a Dun & Bradstreet company, to perform a Past Performance Evaluation. Open Ratings conducts this independent audit of customer references and leverages its technology to calculate a rating based on statistical analysis of various performance data and survey responses. The resulting reported scores reflect an overall performance rating, as well as a relative score to peer companies in the same Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code.

The results of the survey show that out of a range of 1 to 100 (with 100 being the highest) Digital Movers earned an overall score of 94. A sample of current and past customers rated Digital Movers on a variety of categories including: Reliability (How reliable does the company follow through on commitments), Cost (How closely did final costs correspond to expectations), Order Accuracy (How well the service matched order specifications), Quality (Satisfaction with quality of service), Business Relations (Ease of doing business), Personnel (Satisfaction with attitude and professionalism of staff), Customer Support (Satisfaction with customer support) and Responsiveness (Responsiveness to information requests and issues).

"We are pleased to have independent confirmation from our customers that we continue to provide world class solutions and customer service," said Ken Konikowski, president, Digital Movers. "The key to our current and future growth lies in our ability to provide our customers with the confidence to depend upon Digital Movers for the mission critical processing of their electronic transactions. The systems and processes that we have developed enable our customers to turn over their complete EDI needs to Digital Movers."

About Digital Movers:
Digital Movers is the premier provider of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) outsourcing services to companies that need to communicate commerce transaction data electronically with their suppliers, customers, transportation and financial partners. For over twenty-five years, Digital Movers has provided expert EDI, XML and Communications processing for companies of all sizes in the retail, healthcare, manufacturing, grocery and transportation verticals. For additional information, please visit http://www. dmovers. com (http://www. dmovers. com) or contact Digital Movers at 973-713-5720.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

New Sales Tax Website Helps Businesses Navigate Increasingly Complex Sales/Use Tax Issues, Including Streamlined Sales Tax

Businesses turn to www. salestaxsupport. com for clear, concise, easy-to-access information on the Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement and other mission-critical sales/use tax topics.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) March 31, 2010

In an effort to help small-to-medium, multi-state businesses understand the Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement (SSTA), STS Publishing, LLC has worked with sales tax software vendor SpeedTax, Inc. and the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board, Inc. (SSTGB) to provide the Streamlined Sales Tax (http://www. salestaxsupport. com/sales-tax-information/SSTP-Introduction-Help-Guide. php) (SST) content section in Sales Tax Support (http://www. salestaxsupport. com/) (see www. SalesTaxSupport. com)

In order to understand the appeal of the SSTA, first consider the complexity of the sales/use tax compliance process. This task can be a particular challenge for companies active on a multi-state basis. Why? A company's filing obligations are not limited to the 46 states that currently have a sales tax. Local jurisdictions (including cities, parishes and even fire districts) can also levy a sales tax. Once all state and local jurisdictions are factored, over 10,000 taxing authorities can be involved.

Changing rates and forms are an obvious concern, but then consider that taxability decisions as well as product definitions can vary by jurisdiction. The compliance challenge becomes even greater in an economic downturn when many states look to sales and use tax to make up for revenue shortfalls. That can lead to an even greater number of rates and rules changes.

"States do want to reduce the burden of tax compliance - especially for multi-state retailers," said Scott Peterson, Executive Director of the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board. "SST member states hope to accomplish that with a more streamlined sales tax administrative process which relies upon tax law simplification, more efficient administrative procedures, and use of emerging technologies." According to Peterson, an additional goal is to level the playing field so that "brick and mortar" stores and remote sellers operate under the same rules.

However, while the promise of more simplified compliance process is very appealing for multi-state companies, the SSTA's goal to "level the playing field" requires that registered companies start filing sales tax returns in all SSTP full member states (http://www. salestaxsupport. com/sales-tax-information/Streamlined-SSTP/States-and-Sourcing-Rules. php) (20 currently) - even if they do not have any activity or presence in those states.

So if sales tax simplification may increase compliance activities for some companies, how do they decide if it's the right move for them? To help answer that question and others, the Streamlined Sales Tax (http://www. salestaxsupport. com/sales-tax-information/SSTP-Introduction-Help-Guide. php) (SST) section was created in Sales Tax Support, a unique web portal designed to be a one-stop hub for state and local sales/use tax information. "There was a real need for this information" according to Susan Jaeger, the site's publisher. "There's much confusion about the SSTA. We wanted to make it fast and easy for multi-state companies to understand what Streamlined Sales Tax is - and if it makes sense for them."

In order to deliver that educational content to the site's small-to-medium business audience, Jaeger enlisted the support of SpeedTax, a leading vendor of sales/use tax solutions and one of only four SST certified solution providers.

"Our ongoing goal in maintaining the SST content in Sales Tax Support's website is to give businesses mission-critical information on SST in an easy-to-understand format, in addition to allowing companies and individuals to ask specific questions about SST and get an accurate, prompt response," said Cory Barwick, Director of Compliance at SpeedTax. "Today's announcement is good news for companies that need 'just the facts' explanations of how SST participation may benefit their overall business health."

Written in a direct, easy-to-follow style with helpful examples, the SST material helps to make sales tax more simplified - even for those with limited sales tax experience. In addition to the SST section in Sales Tax Support, users can also find other educational content, product and service provider directories and a sales/use tax job board. The sales tax focus differentiates SalesTaxSupport. com from most other tax portals, as does the fact that users have free access to all content.

About STS Publishing, LLC
STS Publishing, LLC owns and operates SalesTaxSupport. com, the nation's most comprehensive free sales/use tax resource for small-medium size businesses. Visit the Sales Tax Support website or call 1-888-334-3944 for more information.

Find us online:
Twitter: http://www. twitter. com/SalesTaxSupport (http://www. twitter. com/SalesTaxSupport)
Linkedin: http://www. linkedin. com/in/salestaxsupport (http://www. linkedin. com/in/salestaxsupport)

About SpeedTax
SpeedTax is an easy-to-use, affordable and technologically advanced Software-as-a-Service sales tax solution. SpeedTax helps businesses of all sizes to accurately and affordably outsource the most tedious, repetitious and time-consuming aspects of sales tax compliance - researching, calculating, posting, reporting and remitting sales taxes - while simultaneously acquiring the ability to better manage their business via online, real-time access to sales tax data. For more information, visit www. speedtax. com, or call us at 888.349.2441.

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Practical Forensic Education Leading To Board Certification Now Available For Master's Level Mental Health Clinicians

Dr. Grosso introduces continuing education for master level mental health clinicians leading to board certification as forensic experts. This program will develop a wide range of forensic courses authored by leading experts at the master's level.

(PRWEB) July 24, 2005

SANTA BARBARA, CA (PRWEB) July, 2005 Â— The president of FGrosso. com, a leading publisher of practice resources and provider of continuing education for mental health clinicians, Federico C. Grosso, DDS, PhD, MFT, BCFE announced that the company will introduce a series of online and self-study courses dedicated exclusively to the practical applications of forensic topics and themes faced by master's level clinicians.

These courses satisfy the forensic certification process of several certification boards. Due to the continuing request by clinicians for additional courses addressing the systematic development of clinical abilities, Dr. Grosso and other similarly trained colleagues chose to meet the need of a forensic training tract based on their clinical training, knowledge, and experience.

These courses will meet the need of any master's level clinician who wishes to expand his or her scope of competence in this arena, obtain board certification as a forensic expert, and eventually interact with attorneys in the forensic realm.

Dr. Grosso's continuing experience as a forensic expert in malpractice cases led to the concept of this educational tract. These cases have involved a myriad of cases ranging from documenting and testifying in personal injury cases to addressing master level issues in criminal cases.

In a recent presentation, Dr. Grosso commented that the successful forensic expert witness allows him/herself to consider all possibilities, rather than attempting to focus on the strongest probability. The forensic courses presented by FGrosso. com will continuously stress this point to clinicians: avoid this major clinical error. Instead, these courses will help clinicians develop the ability to obtain all necessary information, consider all possible options, and only then will the clinician determine the most reasonable approach to take supported by the available evidence.

These courses are designed exclusively for the Master's level mental health clinician. In many jurisdictions, Licensed PhD forensic experts tend to be the sole provider of these services to the mental health community. Dr. Grosso has found that by having the appropriate training in forensics, being board certified as a forensic expert witness, applying one's services only within the scope of practice permitted by law, and educating attorneys regarding the services we can provide, Master's level clinicians can develop a successful forensic practice. These courses attempt to strengthen the educational experience. The first course will be available from http://www. fgrosso. com (http://www. fgrosso. com) > Interactive Online Continuing Education and >Self-Study Courses.

Dr. Grosso's earlier publications on psychotherapy standards of care have become benchmark guided to defending or litigating malpractice actions involving the above mental health clinicians. Attorneys find that the concepts presented in these publications are easily applicable to all mental health clinicians, whether licensed or unlicensed, and that these concepts, as presented in these publications, are easily understood by juries. Many universities continue to use these publications in their classes to help students develop a safe structure of documenting both mental health records and progress notes to avoid potential malpractice and administrative actions. These publications are available at http://www. fgrosso. com (http://www. fgrosso. com) >> Publications.

Background on FGrosso. com:

FGrosso. com provides mental health clinicians with practical and easy-to-use clinical resources including practice protection workbooks, online and self-study continuing education, software, consultation as an expert witness, lectures, and academic publications. Dr. Grosso also provides expert witness services in malpractice actions involving marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, certified addictions treatment specialists, and health care clinicians accused of child abuse in the workplace. He also lectures for and consults with mental health organizations. He is an official lecturer on law and ethics and other subjects for the California Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

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Domain Name Aftermarket Heats Up and This Domainer is Selling Out

The best domain names are taken, but millions of names are being bought and sold by domainers, people who trade in domain names. One long-time Internet entrepreneur has decided to liquidate several hundred of his domains so he can focus on his main business.

Cumming, GA (PRWEB) August 17, 2006

All the good website domain names are taken. At least that's what some experts say. While it may be true that most obvious domain names like computers. com or books. com were registered many years ago, that doesn't mean you can never get a good domain name, according to Fred Kelley, Internet entrepreneur. Kelley is the President of QuitSmoking. com, Inc., a company he started in 1997.

"I guess you could say I got lucky and was able to acquire quitsmoking. com before the world truly realized the impact of the Internet. Few people realized how intertwined with our daily lives the Internet would become. Even me," Kelley says. Today, domains like quitsmoking. com are worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, and increasingly are being bought and sold like real estate. Corporations and partnerships, funded with millions of dollars, have been formed for the express purpose of trading in domain names.

Several websites are now enabling domain owners to list their domains for sale, and charging a commission if and when a sale occurs. These domain sites list millions of domains, in every category imaginable.

"Yes, the best domains were registered years ago, but almost any name you want can be bought for a price in the domain aftermarket," according to Kelley. But get ready to open your checkbook and use lots of ink. A quick check of domain aftermarket site, Sedo. com, found the domains designerclothes. com and birthcontrol. com, both listed for $250,000 each. Widow. com and doctor. net were relative bargains at only $100,000 each.

For most people interested in starting a new online business these premier domains are priced out of reach. According to Kelley, these single-word or obvious-word domains command the highest prices because they are easy to remember, and they also get what is known in the industry as type-in traffic. "Anyone who has been online for any time at all and who wants to quit smoking is probably going to go to their web browser and just type in www. quitsmoking. com. People just assume this site is going to exist. It does and they are going to find my site," Kelley says.

This type-in traffic can be worth many thousands of dollars to a site owner, since they get free visitors to their site. Other companies in the same industry would have to pay for advertising to get the same visitors.

Realizing the potential for drawing traffic to a site, Kelley says he has acquired almost 2,000 domain names, in many different niches, including smoking cessation. "About one fourth of my domains are related to quitting smoking. However, along the way, I found and bought domains in many different areas of interest--in fact too many."

A recently coined phrase for someone who deals in domain names is "domainer," defined on wikipedia. org as "professionals who deal in domain names, buy, sell and develop domain names just like a real estate investor would." Kelley says he doesn't really consider himself a domainer, and instead wants to refocus his business and has begun to sell many of the domains that don't relate to quitsmoking. com. Fortunately for him, the domain aftermarket is now mature enough that he can quickly locate buyers for his domains. Kelley also says that, while many domain owners have unrealistic expectations of selling domains for six figures, he is planning to liquidate his domains. "I am pricing all my domains reasonably because I just don't have time to wait. My other projects are more important than trying to squeeze every last dime out of each domain."

Kelley has setup a site at http://www. domainoverstock. com (http://www. domainoverstock. com) where he is listing his domains for sale. Transactions are conducted through a third party that provides an escrow service, making purchases safe for both the buyer and seller.

The domains for sale range from atvsite. com to yourdefenselawyer. com (Kelley doesn't have any domains starting with Z.) Other notable domains include: babycribsonline. com, curlyourhair. com, findgolfcourse. com, georgiaaccidentlawyer. com, ny-lawyer. com, ordersecurely. com, seattlefamilydoctor. com, smokedtuna. com, teethbrushing. com, virginiabookstore. com, plus hundreds more.

Asked why he bought the wide range of domains, Kelley explained, "I stumbled on many of the domains by accident. But quite a few are law related since I used to work for a lawyer. Many are health domains, since my main business is health related."

The domain business is heating up and domainers like Kelley are quietly trading names like baseball cards. While millions of domains are already taken, good domains are still available on the domain aftermarket.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Attention All Public Health Emergency Responders, “Public Health Emergency Preparedness &amp; Response” is Now Available

Attention All Public Health Emergency Responders, “Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response” is Now Available

Landover, MD (PRWEB) October 15, 2010

The PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation announces the publication of its fourth book, Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response: Principles & Practice. Written by U. S. Public Health Service leaders with expertise in responding to public health emergencies nationally and internationally, the book provides a comprehensive much-needed reference for all emergency medical response personnel. It organizes a vast array of emergency public health organizational and practice information in a form that allows ready understanding of the principles and practice norms within the field, and their inter-relationships. As noted by the book’s Senior Editor, 17th U. S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, the book will “…serve to enhance the knowledge and professionalism of those who are tasked with an emergency response mission.” Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response is an essential resource in learning about the actions and approaches that are utilized in dealing with public health related disasters in this Nation and within the complex global community.

“Wow! Admiral Carmona and colleagues have written the essential disaster manual. Every officer of the Public Health Service, and every civilian responder, will not just study it, but pack it in their duffle bag. Military and academic leaders will also be caught referring to it with the next pandemic, hurricane, earthquake, or bombing. A real service to the nation, indeed to all nations.” -- Colonel S. Ward Casscells, MD, US Army Reserve, Tyson Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Public Health, and Vice President, University of Texas at Houston, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (2007-9)

“The challenge in health in the 21st century will be merging public health principles and clinical practice more effectively. Nowhere is this more imperative than in preparation and response to disasters. This book offers the interested reader insight into how that can happen in its discussion of operational implementation of public health and clinical practice in demanding circumstances. One will leave this book at the end impressed and informed by the progress that has been made in improving our care for people in catastrophic events.” -- Rear Admiral W. Craig Vanderwagen, USPHS, (Ret.), First DHHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response

“Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response: Principles & Practice”
Editors: VADM Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, 17th Surgeon General of the United States, CAPT Robert G. Darling, MC, USN (Ret.), CAPT James E. Knoben, PharmD, MPH, USPHS, (Ret.), RADM Jerrold M. Michael, DrPH, ScD, USPHS, (Ret.) Publisher: PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health 344 Pages, Softbound, Color Cover, 8 3/4" H x 5 7/8” W

Pricing
Retail Price (19 or fewer copies): $28.00 per book plus shipping and handling Wholesale Price (20 or more copies): $25.00 per book plus shipping and handling COA Member Price: $22.00 per book plus shipping and handling (find code on COA Members Only website under Member Resources then scroll down to Publications) To order, visit: https://www. graygraphics. net/phspph/order. htm For orders of 100 or more copies, please contact COF directly at (301) 731-9080

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Monday, May 18, 2009

Consumers&#194;’ Research Council Of America Names Dr. Jason Davidson One Of America&#194;’s Top Chiropractors

ConsumersÂ’ Research Council Of America Names Dr. Jason Davidson One Of AmericaÂ’s Top Chiropractors

Dr. Jason Davidson, Doctor of Chiropractic at Iatria Health Center, was named as a top American Chiropractor by ConsumersÂ’ Research Council of America, a research organization providing consumersÂ’ information guides for professional services throughout America, in recognition for his experience, training, and board certifications, as well as his involvement in professional associations.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) August 28, 2004

Â“I am honored to be recognized in this prestigious publication and am humbled by the recognition,Â” said Dr. Davidson.

ConsumersÂ’ Research Council of America is a Washington, DC based research organization providing consumersÂ’ information guides for professional services throughout America in order to educate and assist consumers in obtaining the finest professional services in categories including, Healthcare, Education, Legal, and more.

Dr. Angela Baylis, DC and Iatria Health Center offer a full service chiropractic and applied kinesiology health services under the supervision of qualified doctors who aid in a clientÂ’s total well being. Using a holistic approach, which addresses the whole person, not just the systems, Iatria Health Center provides comprehensive, personalized health care, along with superior service, in a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. For more information, call 919 861-8944 or on the Internet www. iatriahealthcenter. com. Iatria Health Center is associated with Iatria Day Spas, which specializes in such services as massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, waxing, tinting, laser hair removal, facial plastic surgery, Intense Pulse Light Skin Rejuvenation, and spa day packages.

Contact:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

122 Ravenna Way, Suite 100

Cary, NC 27513

(919) 461-3831 Â• (919) 462-8289 (fax)

Patty@mmimarketing. com

Tai Sophia Institute Announces Fall Open Houses

Tai Sophia Institute will host Fall Open Houses on Saturday, Sept. 25, Saturday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Nov. 20 featuring all master's degree and graduate certificate programs. A special open house on Thursday, Oct. 28 will feature the Institute's Transformative Leadership programs. Tai Sophia is a nonprofit educational institution that is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Laurel, MD (Vocus) August 10, 2010

Tai Sophia Institute, a leading, accredited academic institution for wellness-based studies, is offering three Saturday Graduate School Open Houses this fall on September 25, October 16, and November 20. All of the Institute’s graduate programs will be featured.

What: Graduate School Open Houses (http://www. tai. edu/GradProgOH. aspx) featuring all of Tai Sophia’s graduate programs:

Master’s Degree Programs (http://www. tai. edu/MastersPrograms. aspx)
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Transformative Leadership and Social Change

Graduate Certificate Programs (http://www. tai. edu/GradCertPrograms. aspx)
Health Coaching
Herbal Studies
Medical Herbalism
Transformative Leadership
Wellness Coaching

At the Open Houses, prospective students will have an opportunity to:
Discuss graduate programs with faculty, students, and alumni; Meet admissions and financial aid counselors; and Tour the Institute’s healing arts library, wellness clinic, and natural surroundings.

When: Saturday, September 25, Saturday, October 16 and Saturday, November 20
9:30 a. m. - 12:30 p. m.

Where: 7750 Montpelier Road, Laurel, MD, 20723
(near the intersection of Rte. 29 and Johns Hopkins Road)

R. S.V. P.: Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 410-888-9048 ext. 6647.
Please plan to attend the entire event.

What: Be the Change: A Special Open House and Workshop on the Transformative Leadership and Social Change Programs (http://www. tai. edu/Events. aspx? eventid=505)

Join Tai Sophia faculty and staff for a special evening event that will introduce prospective students to Tai Sophia’s innovative Transformative Leadership programs. Get an interactive preview of transformative practices from both the 9-month Transformative Leadership graduate certificate program and the Transformative Leadership and Social Change master’s degree program. Both programs are now enrolling for January 2011.

When: Thursday, October 28, 2010
6:00 p. m. - 8:00 p. m.

Where: 7750 Montpelier Road, Laurel, MD, 20723
(near the intersection of Rte. 29 and Johns Hopkins Road)

R. S.V. P.: Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 410-888-9048 ext. 6647.

About Tai Sophia Institute
Tai Sophia Institute is a nonprofit, academic institution for wellness-based studies. The Institute is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and offers graduate-level academic programs in Acupuncture, Health and Wellness Coaching, Herbal Medicine, and Transformative Leadership and Social Change, as well as community wellness programs, continuing professional education, and clinical care. Tai Sophia’s 12-acre main campus houses the Natural Care Center, the Meeting Point bookstore, a library, the Himmelfarb Art Gallery, and herb and meditation gardens – all of which are open to the public.

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The Food Detective: Soy Protein and Reducing Breast Inflammation

According to the PRNewsWire... http://prnewswire. com, Â“Using a sophisticated new breast-imaging test, researchers have found initial confirmation of soy protein's ability to reduce inflamed breast tissue. The preliminary results, presented recently at the 4th International Symposium on the Role of Soy in Preventing and Treating Chronic Disease, represent an important step forward in demonstrating the role soy protein may play in the promotion of better breast health.Â”

(PRWEB) March 17, 2004

Â“Those who consume soy already know the benefits associated with eating a healthier soy-laced diet,Â” said the Food Detective. Â“ItÂ’s easy to add a soy smoothie to power up your morning meal or as a mid-morning pick-me-up,Â” said the Food Detective, Shirleen Sando, author of the complete soyfoods baking book, BEYOND LOW FAT BAKING: CANCER FIGHTING FOODS FOR THE MILLENNIUM. Â“Soy continues to make hot news, and as research continues, those soy lovers out there will find new and more creative ways to add soy to the diet.Â”

Â“Soy can be added to breads, including those made in a bread machine, to cheese cakes, gourmet muffins, cakes, pizza, specialty breads, lasagna, chili, tacos, and even ice cream and pie,Â” said the Food Detective. Â“You donÂ’t have to give up your favorite foods. Just make them healthier by add a little soy. Be sure to follow recipes such as those found in BEYOND LOW FAT BAKING: CANCER FIGHTING FOODS FOR THE MILLENNIUM (Skyward Publishing). These recipes have removed the guess work from baking with soy. For chili and lasagna, you can simply replace the meat with soy crumbles, which can easily be purchased from most supermarkets. Soy crumbles are in the frozen food section. You can use them to replace ground meat in dishes.Â”

To find out more about the benefits of soy, visit www. bestsoy. com and recipes free recipes, tips, and advice.

To purchase BEYOND LOW FAT BAKING: CANCER FIGHTING FOODS FOR THE MILLENNIUM, visit www. bestsoy. com or order from major Internet sites or from major bookstore chains and independent booksellers. ISBN: 1-881554-03-1.

Locum Jobs for UK Doctors: Ambition 24hours, Stand 15, BMJ Careers Fair, 2-3 Dec 2005, Business Design Centre, Islington

Ambition 24hours is a leading UK agency for locum jobs for doctors, offering a full 24-7 service by phone and the internet.

(PRWEB) December 2, 2005

Ambition 24hours is a leading UK agency for locum jobs for doctors, offering a full 24-7 service by phone and the internet. Ambition 24hours has 19 branches nationwide for convenient registration and provision of local employment for qualified doctors for both short and long-term contracts, with the hours they require.

The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with jobs at public and private hospitals as well as General Practices and other healthcare service organisations. Contact by phone at 0871 87 333 00.

Ambition 24hours, founded in 1996 by Penny Streeter and her mother Marion, is the fastest growing locum agency in the UK (source: 2002 national business survey, Fast Track), with £60 million revenue – based on a reputation it has established for a high quality service, according to managing director Penny Streeter.

Ambition 24hours locum staff include GPs and hospital doctors in all grades and specialisations such as anaesthetics, obstetrics and gynaecology and psychiatry.

The agency offers healthcare employers 24-7 support. Phone lines are staffed around the clock by an experienced team who can match the requirements for a range of medical support personnel with as little as one hour’s notice in many instances.

Ambition 24hours operates a comprehensive programme for locum personnel assessment, training and management. Locums are pre-screened in compliance with all relevant codes of practice, including the NHS Executive Code of Practice in the Appointment and Employment of HCHS Locum Doctors.

Further information:

Ambition 24hours, Ambition House, 92-96 Lind Road, Sutton

Surrey SM1 4PL Tel: 0871 87 333 00

Media Information:

Patrick Rea, Rea-TMA Marketing Group. Tel: 0208 870 4976

Fax: 0709 237 9330.

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Sunday, May 17, 2009

Zrii "The Original AMALAKI" Now Available in Arizona

Zrii, created by Bill Farley and endorsed by the Chopra Center for Wellbeing is now available from Quantum Emergency in Sahuarita Arizona. The Zrii product is based on the AMALAKI FRUIT, this fruit has been regarded as one of the worlds most powerful Rejuvinating foods. The AMALAKI FRUIT, as well as Tumeric, Jujube, Tulsi, Schizandra, Ginger, and Haritaki have been formulated into a highly concentrated nutritional drink called Zrii. Download available fom our web-site

Sahuarita, AZ (PRWEB) February 22, 2008

Quantum Emergency has added the Full Line of Zrii products to its business web-site.

The website located at www. qelaz. com has supplied Emergency Lighting options throughout the United States, the Zrii product line will fit a nitch market to meet the growing demand for quality nutritional drinks that do more than quench the thirst.

Zrii can be a big factor in creating better health. But where does Zrii get this power? From the perfect marriage of natural resources, the wisdom of ancient Ayurveda, and the knowledge of state-of-the-art Western medical science.

Here are seven of its benefits:

*Amalaki, the great rejuvenator. Central to Zrii is a small fruit that grows at the base of the pristine Himalayas in northern India. Its nutritional profile truly places it in a class of its own---which means it can be an extraordinary source for you to find rejuvenation, vitality, and energy.
A formulation that takes nutrition to the next level. Mixed only with fruit juices, amalaki would be a top nutritional drink. But that wasn't enough to ensure that you received the highest level of nutrition possible, so we created a synergistic blend of herbs and fruits to completely unlock the potency of amalaki.

*Preservative-free. Zrii uses the world's purest whole-food source of amalaki, all grown at the foot of the Himalayas, surrounded by the cleanest air and water on the planet---which means no harmful artificial chemicals or contaminants.

*Wildcrafted in the Himalayas Our amalaki is wildcrafted, a harvesting technique where the fruit is taken from trees as it is naturally found in nature, hand-picked according to ancient techniques.

*Endorsed by the Chopra Center. Zrii is proudly endorsed by the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, founded by world-famous Dr. Deepak Chopra and neurologist Dr. David Simon---the first third-party provider the Chopra Center has ever endorsed.

*A vibrant taste. In Ayurvedic practice, the ability of a food or drink to "enliven the tongue" is a hallmark of its healing capabilities. And as those who've tried it will tell you, Zrii most assuredly enlivens the tongue.

*The wisdom of Ayurveda. The formulation for Zrii is built on 5,000 years of Ayurvedic wisdom, which calls for multiple ingredients working together synergistically to maximize nutritional potency.

Visit us online at any one of the following links for more information:

Www. qelaz. com

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Www. countryman. myzrii. com

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Thursday, May 14, 2009

Award-Winning Medical Online Publisher to Offer RichLink-enabled Version of the MedTerms Dictionary

MedicineNet Anticipates Improved Customer and End User Satisfaction By Delivering Their Award-Winning MedTerms Dictionary Contextually to Med-Pharma Enterprises and Portals

(PRWEB) May 16, 2001

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 15, 2001Â–Sentius Corporation, developer of RichLinkÂ®, announced today that health publisher MedicineNet has adopted RichLink ePublishing automated content enrichment software to increase licensing revenue and improve customer and end user satisfaction. MedicineNet, the provider of 100% doctor-produced healthcare information for consumers, plans to launch the new product Summer, 2001.

MedTerms, produced by the doctors of MedicineNet and published in hardcopy as Webster's New WorldÂ™ Medical Dictionary, has over 10,000 entries of easy-to-understand medical and health terms written for the layperson. Yahoo! Internet Life awarded MedTerms one of its "Best 100 Sites for 2001."

RichLinkÂ’s turn-key deployment solution enables consumer healthcare portals and enterprises to embed MedicineNetÂ’s MedTerms dictionary in-context so it is easy to understand. When end users click on a confusing disease or medical term on any web page, a MedTerms definition will appear instantly in a pop-up window without the end user having to leave the page. Consumers get their information when and where they want itÂ—at the point of impact. That means greater satisfaction and more productivity for the end user.

Â“Our partnership with RichLink allows MedicineNet to serve those concerned about healthcare even better than before,Â” said MedicineNet President and COO Bob Bancroft. Â“Not only is the RichLink-enabled version of our content good for our customers, but itÂ’s good for our bottom line, too. RichLink takes content we currently have, creates a new way to sell it, and increases our revenue.Â”

Â“We already generate revenue from our MedTerms dictionary,Â” said Bancroft. Â“We feel it is important to find as many innovative ways as possible to incrementally increase revenue streams. RichLink does this.Â”

Â“WeÂ’re excited about our partnership with MedicineNet,Â” said Sentius CEO Marc Bookman. Â“Like any best of breed content provider, MedicineNet understood the importance of increasing revenue profitably. They realized that RichLink could enable them to deliver existing content in an editorially compelling way and, equally important, making money.Â”

About RichLink

RichLink enhances content with rich layers of automatic pop-up information that educate and assist readers without sending them to another web page. Working on a user opt-in principle, RichLink allows readers to simply click on a highlighted term to view an associated pop-up Knowledge BurstÂ™. A RichLink Knowledge BurstÂ™ can contain industry definitions, graphics, interactive surveys and multimedia materials. RichLink requires no plug-ins or desktop software to download and features an improved user interface. Sentius also offers a service that allows companies to add their own relevant content such as product explanations or terminologies.

About MedicineNet

Founded in 1996 by a group of dedicated physicians and high-tech executives, MedicineNet. com produces new healthcare content on a continuous basis from its 70+ network of physicians across the U. S. This network of board-certified physician writers and scientists provides free, proprietary, easy-to-read, and in-depth medical information in a user-friendly, interactive format. For more information, visit www. medicinenet. com.

About Sentius

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

HMO Enrollment Stabilizes, Number of HMOs Continues to Drop

(PRWEB) September 21, 2001

ST. PAUL, MN - HMO enrollment stabilized during the second half of 2000, while the number of HMOs continued to drop, according to InterStudy Publications's latest Competitive Edge HMO Directory. This enrollment stabilization marks a change from declines reported for 1999 and the first half of 2000. Despite this enrollment stabilization, the number of HMOs operating in the United States continues to fall due to industry consolidation and the exiting of unprofitable plans.

As of January 1, 2001, there were 79.5 million HMO enrollees. This represents a 0.3% increase from the 79.3 million enrollees as of July 1, 2000, and a shift from preceding periods' enrollment decreases. The year between January 1, 1999 and January 1, 2000 marked the first-annual decrease in HMO enrollment. HMO enrollment peaked at 81.1 million as of January 1, 1999, and fell by 0.9% to 80.4 million as of January 1, 2000. HMO enrollment dropped again by 1.4% during the first half of 2000.

While enrollment appears to be stabilizing, the number of HMOs operating in the United States continues to drop. Only 541 full-service HMOs operated as of January 1, 2001, down from 560 as of July 1, 2000. The number of HMOs has dropped steadily over the past two years due to unprofitable plans exiting the market and merger, acquisition and consolidation activity among existing plans. The following chart depicts changes in HMO enrollment and the number of HMOs since enrollment peaked in January 1999.

Recent years' decrease and then stabilization in HMO enrollment mark a stark change from HMO growth during the previous decade. HMO enrollment grew steadily during the 1990s.

The Competitive Edge HMO Directory (version 11.2) is compiled using data collected directly from HMOs through the twice-yearly InterStudy National HMO Census, providing a comprehensive look at the HMO industry as of January 1, 2001. The Competitive Edge HMO Directory profiles full-service HMOs across the nation, presenting enrollment figures, service areas, addresses, key personnel, and pharmacy benefit management companies for each HMO. Enrollment figures are broken down by lines of business, including group/commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, and open-ended (point-of-service) products, as well as several other categories. The Competitive Edge HMO Directory also chronicles changes in the HMO industry, with extensive listings of mergers and acquisitions, plans no longer doing business, and other consolidations.

The Competitive Edge HMO Directory is used by health care analysts around the country to track competing HMOs and compare HMO growth in various states or regions. The Competitive Edge HMO Directory identifies key players in a given state and presents each HMO profile in a consistent manner for easy comparison. It also provides information on changes in providers and enrollment for the past three years to allow for extended comparisons.

Detailed analysis of the trends in HMO enrollment is forthcoming in the HMO Industry Report 11.2, which will be available for purchase in October. The HMO Industry Report will examine changes in HMO enrollment by product line, provide lists of the top 25 largest and fastest growing HMOs and detail HMO enrollment by state. It will also include an analysis of HMO premiums and other financial information including administrative and medical expenses.

The InterStudy Competitive Edge series is published semi-annually by InterStudy Publications, a publications firm specializing in research and reports for market-driven health care. The HMO Directory is the first of this three-part series on HMOs. Part II, The HMO Industry Report, analyzes enrollment changes and HMO characteristics associated with these changes. Part III, The Regional Market Analysis, examines market structure and dynamics of metropolitan markets served by HMOs. The complete InterStudy Competitive Edge series (Parts I, II and III) is available from InterStudy for $610 (prepaid). Each book is also sold separately. The Competitive Edge HMO Directory and Industry Report are available for $245 each (prepaid) and the Regional Market Analysis is available for $275 (prepaid). If you have any questions or would like to place an order, please call 800-844-3351, or visit our web site at www. interstudypublications. com.

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Monday, May 11, 2009

Comark Team Wins FEMA Award for Disaster Relief Housing

DeSoto, TX (Vocus) March 5, 2010

FEMA announced this week that the team of Comark Building Systems, Inc. (www. comarkbuilding. com), a national manufacturer of modular buildings, and Green Horizons Manufacturing (www. greenhorizonmfg. com), a developer of emergency housing applications, was awarded a contract for disaster relief housing under the FEMA Alternative Housing Project Solicitation. The award is an IDIQ, multiple task order. FEMA has awarded three suppliers initial prototype awards to provide up to 5,000 building units over a four year period.

FEMA plans to use these buildings to resupply their disaster relief housing inventory. The initial phase involves building a prototype for testing that must fulfill the performance criteria outlined by FEMA. Upon acceptance, the team will be awarded production quantities for periodic delivery to sites around the country.

One of the challenges associated with stockpiling buildings for disaster relief has been addressed by the team utilizing a patented building panel from Duraform Building Panels. This panel will not support mold growth, has extremely low levels of VOC and is noncombustible. Each living unit is 510 square feet and has two bedrooms, a kitchenette and a single bath. The units can be equipped for off-grid living with a generator or solar panels supplying the required power and holding tanks to supply potable water and collect waste water. Another feature of these structures is the speed at which these units can be set-up on site. In a matter of hours, they are ready to be occupied.

“We are excited about the project and the opportunity to partner with Green Horizons Manufacturing and Duraform. Our separate skill sets will make this a very successful project for FEMA and Comark. We are especially proud to be able to play a part in quickly providing resources that can assist in housing needs during times of disaster,” states Don Martin, CEO, Comark Building Systems, Inc.

About Comark Building Systems, Inc.
Comark Building Systems, Inc. (www. comarkbuilding. com), a Carlyle Group Company (www. carlyle. com), is a leading manufacturer of custom commercial modular buildings serving government, education and healthcare industries. Founded in 1989, Comark has grown from a small Southwestern company to a national direct-manufacturer, building several million square feet of custom modular building space each year. The company’s mission is to provide customers with a high level of building expertise and customer service.

Comark Building Systems, Inc., a Carlyle Company, 505 N. I-35 East, DeSoto, TX 75115 800-260-4007

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JoJo Pre-Nursing Entrance Exam Preparation Tutorial Fall/Spring Session

JoJo Pre-Nursing entrance exam preparation tutorial will be presenting a series of sessions to prepare individuals who are interested in taking Pre-Nursing entrance exam. The Pre-Nursing entrance exam preparation will be held at 1218 Flatbush Ave. Bkyn, New York. A Pre-Nursing Assessment test will be given to all potential candidates.

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) December 2, 2004

JoJo Allrich has over 7 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She has been employed as a former employee of Park Nursing Home, Silver Quest Nursing Rehab Center, and the Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing Home and Rehab. She has been conducting the Pre-Nursing Entrance Exam Tutorial for the last six years.

JoJo received the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award. The Pre-Nursing Entrance Exam Preparation Tutorial includes orientation, assessment, and Pre-Nursing Entrance Exam Preparation. JoJo has been featured in Newsday for her work in the area of Pre-Nursing Entrance Exam Preparation.

Her column Nurses Notes has appeared in the Queens Times on a regular basis numerous times. JoJo Allrich is the voice of Caribbean. In addition JoJo is the host of the television show JoJo Caribbean Showcase which has a segment which focuses on health and is aired on BCAT Channel 12:00 pm and 8:000 pm every Wednesday, in addition, she also has a program on channel 26.

JoJo has been hosting a television shows for the past fifthteen years. The topics include: Food, Recipes, Exotic Drinks, Menu, Hot Spots, Restaurants, Music, Festivals, Dances, Poetry, Comedy, Guset of Honors, Clothing, Fashion, Cosmetics, Shopping Spots, Economic Growth, Health Care, Book Reviews, and International Events.

The show currently captivates 4.6 million viewers in New York. It is the intention of this show to increase the number of viewers and expand is viewing audience throughout the United States as well as other foreign countries.

Mr. Phil Andrews of Phil Andrews P. A. Public Relations Co. is the PR Director for JoJo's Caribbean Showcase. To view JoJo's Caribbean Showcase tune in to WXNY/UHF Channel 26 and Cablevision (BCAT) Channel 67 Wenesdays 12:00 Noon and Wednesdays 8:00 PM. Tune in to JoJo Caribbean Showcase for update on JoJo's Pre-Nursing Entrance Preparation Tutorial.

For more information about JoJo Pre-Nursing entrance exam preparation tutorial contact JoJo Pre-Nursing Tutorial at 1.866.559.2848. You may also email us at caribbeanjojo@aol. com to register for upcoming orientation and to be placed on our e-mail list for upcoming sessions.

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Saturday, May 9, 2009

Wishabi Unveils New e-Commerce Technology

Lets Shoppers Make Smarter Buying Decisions to Get the Best Available Deals

Toronto, ON (Vocus) July 9, 2009

To address the needs of consumers who are looking to make even smarter buying decisions, Wishabi (http://www. wishabi. ca (http://www. wishabi. ca)) has launched the e-Commerce industry's first predictive intelligence technology, enabling both price and value comparisons of more than three million products. Using statistical analysis, trending and a patent-pending deal-rank algorithm, Wishabi tells consumers if they are getting the best deal possible for local or cross-border shopping. Wishabi also lets consumers know if the price is anticipated to move lower of higher, and enables them to follow prices for items on their wish list.

Wishabi is also expanding its shopping categories beyond Electronics (http://www. wishabi. ca/electronics/canada-deals-prices/rc/3), Appliances, Books, Music & Videos, Furniture and Indoor Living (http://www. wishabi. ca/furniture/home-garden/canada-deals-prices/pc/31) to include Babies & Kids (http://www. wishabi. ca/babies-kids/canada-deals-prices/rc/8); Fashion & Style (http://www. wishabi. ca/fashion-style/canada-deals-prices/rc/10); Health & Beauty (http://www. wishabi. ca/health-beauty/canada-deals-prices/rc/9); Home & Garden; Musical Instruments and much more.

"While consumers love the convenience of online shopping, they also want to get great prices and the best deal available," said Wehuns Tan, CEO of Wishabi, Inc. "With the latest features offered on Wishabi. ca, consumers now have ready access to more complete information to ensure they can make smarter and more confident buying decisions, and get the most value from their purchase."

Predictive intelligence is among several innovative new features launched today by Wishabi. The company is also introducing:
Value Visualization - provides transparency about a retailer's reputation, return policies, shipping time windows, and whether price-matching is offered. Merchants are evaluated on over 42 different values, enabling Wishabi's patent-pending deal-vectoring system to give consumers an at-a-glance view of the added value that retailers provide.

Demand-driven Social Shopping - uses aggregate demand information to help consumers follow items they want, and automatically get the best offers targeted to them. Merchants can use Wishabi's demand-driven system to see what products are in demand, and create offers to meet that demand.

Cross-Border Analysis - takes into consideration the growing number of deals that can be found south of the Canadian border. Wishabi lets consumers see all costs upfront - including brokerage fees, duties, exchange rates, shipping and customs fees - to ensure any comparisons take into account hidden fees that are typically only revealed once a product arrives at the consumer's front door.

Seeing the Real Value Provided by Merchants

Wishabi's industry-leading new features reflect how consumers are looking for more insight when making online purchases. The development of the new features was supported by a survey of more than 200 users in June 2009 that put the spotlight on purchasing decisions. Only 10% of users responded that pricing was the only factor that influenced their purchase. Factors that most influenced shopping behavior are: shipping speed and reliability (81.3%); a long and risk-free return policy (77.1%); a trusted extended warranty plan (76%); and the store's brand strength (47.9%).

About Wishabi. ca
Wishabi. ca is an e-commerce service that helps Canadians shop online by providing intelligent shopping technology that facilitates more informed buying decisions. Unlike typical comparison shopping sites, Wishabi also gets the shopping community to help find online deals for other consumers. Since its January 2009 launch, Wishabi. ca has grown to over 50,000 users, 250 merchants and three million products; and more than 20,000 crowd-sourced deals have been posted by deal hunters. Wishabi is led by an ex-Microsoft team and has raised $1.5M in Venture Capital to date.

Note to Editors:
Screen shots are available for download from flickr. com/photos/wishabica

Media Contact:
Jodi Echakowitz
Echo Communications (for Wishabi)
Tel: 905-709-9600

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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Governor Signs KCTCS-Supported Transfer Legislation (HB160)

Today, Gov. Steve Beshear officially signed landmark transfer bill – House Bill 160. Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) students will greatly benefit from this legislation, which will ease the transfer of community college credits to four-year universities in the state.

Frankfort, Ky. (Vocus) April 15, 2010

The governor signed the bill into law at a formal signing ceremony at the State Capitol Building in Frankfort. Speakers at the event included KCTCS President Michael B. McCall, along with bill sponsor Rep. Carl Rollins and Senate Education Committee Chair Sen. Ken Winters.

HB 160 was approved unanimously by both the House of Representatives and Senate.

“We are extremely pleased and thankful that House Bill 160 has become law. Thank you to the governor and the state legislature for their support of this significant legislation. The transfer bill eliminates many of the barriers our students have experienced when they try to transfer credit from community college courses to public four-year universities in our state,” Dr. McCall said.

The KCTCS legislative agenda has been a success as shown by the signing of this bill, and by the more than 10,000 citizens who have joined the Kentuckians for Community and Technical Colleges campaign to increase access to four-year degrees by eliminating many of the barriers for transfer students.

“This remarkable legislation will transform the lives of Kentuckians by creating a more clearly defined path to a bachelor’s degree for KCTCS students who plan to transfer to a four-year university in our state,” Dr. McCall said.

HB160 will take effect in the 2012-2013 academic year for first-time students. It will help provide students with a clear-cut understanding of which courses will apply toward a four-year degree. It creates consistency among core courses students need in order to succeed. It also includes stipulations for maintaining the agreement once passed into law, requiring advance notice to KCTCS and the Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) when course changes are proposed that would have an effect on transfer. KCTCS, in preparation for the advent of HB160, is creating a common course numbering system among each of its 16 colleges on 68 campuses across the state.

KCTCS students represent more than half of the undergraduate students in all of Kentucky’s public postsecondary institutions combined. KCTCS is where higher education begins for most Kentuckians.

The passage of the transfer legislation will make it easier for students to receive baccalaureate degrees and thereby improve the overall economy of the state by attracting more businesses and industries that will put Kentucky state on a trajectory path towards economic prosperity.

“Kentucky’s future economic health depends upon higher education because some form of postsecondary credential is needed for the high wage, high demand jobs that are critical for our state to not only survive, but thrive in today’s global marketplace,” Dr. McCall said.

Every year, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System provides real opportunity to real people—transforming the economy of the entire state by transforming the lives of the people who live in it. Help us continue transforming lives in our state's economy by joining the Kentuckians for Community and Technical Colleges at kctcs. edu.

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Peachtree Pest Control Receives President's Cup Award

Peachtree Pest Control Co., Inc. (www. peachtreepestcontrol. com) recently announced the September recipient of the prestigious Â“PresidentÂ’s CupÂ” award.

(PRWEB) October 21, 2003

Norcross, GA - Peachtree Pest Control Co., Inc. (www. peachtreepestcontrol. com) recently announced the September recipient of the prestigious Â“PresidentÂ’s CupÂ” award.

At the October 3rd Company meeting, PeachtreeÂ’s President Steve Arnold and Sales Manager Dan Capron presented the award to Charles Perry and the Morrow, GA branch team. The September award marks the fifth time this year Morrow has taken the Cup.

Peachtree Pest Control Co., has been Protecting Health and Environment since 1976. Founded by Mr. Stephen M. Arnold, Peachtree has remained family owned and operated, with all of the customer care you would expect from a friend and neighbor.

For more information, visit us on the web at www. peachtreepestcontrol. com, www. thepestcontrolstore. com or give us a call at 770-931-9099.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Ten Cosmetic Surgery Predictions for 2006

Cosmetic plastic surgery continues to be popular with nearly 11.9 million Americans choosing cosmetic procedures last year. As its popularity rises, so does the demand for quicker, less invasive fixes. 2006 will be another exciting year for cosmetic surgery.

Park Ridge, IL (PRWEB) December 29, 2005

“Exciting advances are continually at the forefront of plastic surgery,” says Dr. Sam Speron, plastic surgery expert and consumer advocate. “But consumers should be fully advised of risks before consenting to any procedure. Anyone considering cosmetic surgery should fully investigate all options and do their homework. Several non-invasive procedures are available to patients, and 2006 will see an increase in the popularity of these options. As plastic surgeons, we must become involved and seek safe therapies that may help our patients achieve the look they desire. Patients always want to hear about the latest and greatest…”

Sam will reveal his 10 cosmetic surgery predictions for this year to your audience:

Silicone gel breast implants will be approved by the FDA. Once approved, these devices, due largely to their more natural feel and appearance, will dominate the US market. Gel implants have dominated global markets for the past 15 years.

Cosmetic surgery among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States will continue to increase. Current statistics report that minority populations’ account for 20% of all cosmetic procedures performed.

News stories about “discount injectables” bought offshore will alert patients to avoid “too good to be true” discounts and make sure that their safety is protected by choosing a physician with appropriate training, credentials and judgment.

As States continue to watch New Jersey’s negative experience with the cosmetic surgery tax, they will abandon proposals to tax aesthetic surgery procedures as potential sources for revenue.

As the popularity of nonsurgical and minimally invasive procedures continues to grow, surgeons and manufacturers will develop new techniques and products that advance the science, produce even better results and lessen recovery time.

Men will represent a growing segment of the aesthetic surgery market. According to a recent consumer survey commissioned by ASAPS, 59% of men approve of cosmetic surgery and 21% would consider having cosmetic surgery. 79% of American men surveyed said they would not be embarrassed if people in addition to their family and close friends knew they had undergone cosmetic surgery.

Large - scale clinical studies will be implemented to validate the safety and effectiveness of minimally-invasive treatments such as barbed sutures (the so-called lunch-hour face lift) and fat melting without surgery.

Cosmetic surgery “vacations” will take a more serious turn as educated consumers understand the safety and risk issues associated with surgical procedures. Surgery performed by board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeons, in accredited facilities where follow-up care is available will continue to be the best value.

Following the trend in increased consumer sophistication regarding healthcare choices, board certification of practitioners, and accreditation of surgical facilities will play an even more important role in choosing a cosmetic surgeon.

The growth and popularity of cosmetic fillers will dramatically increase as products continue to evolve and new players enter the market.

For more information, please visit our web site at http://www. prplastic. com

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