Good Samaritan Hospital and the Rockland County Family Shelter to Offer Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program

Good Samaritan Hospital and the Rockland County Family Shelter to Offer Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program

Good Samaritan Hospital and the Rockland County Family Shelter announce the opening of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program (SAFE). The SAFE program is staffed by medical professionals who have successfully completed special training in forensic medical examinations, documentation of injuries, and the collection of evidence mandated by the New York State Department of Health.

(PRWEB) March 24, 2004

Good Samaritan Hospital and the Rockland County Family Shelter announce the opening of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Program (SAFE). The SAFE program, part of the Sexual Trauma Services of the Rockland County Family Shelter, is staffed by Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and licensed midwives who have successfully completed special training in forensic medical examinations, documentation of injuries, and the collection of evidence mandated by the New York State Department of Health. The announcement of the program dovetails with Rockland County District Attorney, Michael BongiornoÂ’s proclamation declaring April 2004, Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Rockland County.

The SAFE program is part of a nationwide movement that recognizes the need for the most compassionate care for persons reporting a sexual assault, while at the same time highlighting the importance of objective documentation, forensic examination and comprehensive evidence collection in all cases. SAFE services are provided in a sympathetic, non-judgmental manner to women and men who report being sexually assaulted. By working along with the hospitalÂ’s Emergency Department (ED), SAFE providers have the ability to administer the most extensive and dedicated care to those assaulted.

Endorsed by both Law Enforcement officials as well as District Attorneys across the nation, the SAFE program benefits all aspects of any sexual assault scenario. All SAFE providers are trained to collect evidence and document injuries in a consistent fashion, further helping police and law enforcement officials determine whether or not a crime was committed. Such consistency also ensures that the Prosecutor assigned to the case is more likely to have more credible physical evidence that will be admissible and persuasive in court.

Emergency Departments, known to have a high volume of critical care patients, also fully support and welcome specially trained SAFE providers. In the event that a victim of sexual abuse is admitted to an emergency department, the ED staff can be assured that the examiner will be available to provide the individual attention necessary and can remain at the victimÂ’s side throughout the ordeal.

For additional information about the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner program, please contact the SAFE Coordinator, Connie Coker, at the Rockland County Family Shelter, 845-634-3391.

Good Samaritan Hospital is part of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, which also includes St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY. Additionally, Bon Secours Charity Health System provides the services of a Certified Home Health Agency, two long-term care facilities, an assisted living and adult home facility and several other medical programs

Press Contact: John Lonsdorf, R&J Group (973) 331-1070

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Fastrack Offers Clients Disaster Recovery Plan

Fastrack Offers Clients Disaster Recovery Plan

Fastrack is the leading supplier of software & technology to Home Medical Equipment providers, Durable Medical Equipment, Respiratory Providers, Home Infusion Pharmacies & Home Healthcare Agencies. Only Fastrack offers a solution for each individual segment of Home Care as well as one system encompassing virtually every clinical, operational and financial aspect of a provider’s business, offering several or all of these product/service lines within one integrated Microsoft SQL database.

Plainview, NY (Vocus) September 30, 2010

Clients of the FASTRACK Healthcare Systems (http://www. onlyfastrack. com/) web enabled solutions automatically receive the benefit of a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Today Fastrack announced the availability of disaster recovery to clients that maintain their own servers to run the Fastrack Home Care (http://www. onlyfastrack. com/homecare. htm) applications.

All businesses experience some type of business interruption - whether it be hardware failure, operator error or a malicious attack. The below studies and statistics show that these significant events happen with alarming frequency and that the affects can be devastating to a business.
93% of business that lost their data center for 10 days went bankrupt within one year (National Archives & Records Administration) 43% of companies experiencing disasters never re-open, and 29% close within two years (McGladrey and Pullen) 1 out of 500 data centers will have a major outage each year (McGladrey and Pullen) 80% of all data centers will have one major event every 5 years (Gartner) Almost 60% of companies incurred significant financial damage in the past year 1 out of 4 organizations had a significant disruption in their computer systems - 25% of those disruptions lasting longer than 24 hours According to Spencer Kay, President of Fastrack Healthcare Systems, Inc., “In our 17 years of operation we have witnessed clients that are running their own servers be the victims of natural disasters such as Katrina, as well as fire, theft and hardware crashes. Fastrack has been able to bail out clients that have good recent back-ups by loading their data into their Web hosted solution (http://www. onlyfastrack. com/online_hosting. htm). By simply connecting to the Internet providers are up and running virtually instantaneously. Unfortunately many providers fail to insure proper back-up procedures and most still rely on the traditional tape back-up method.”

For this reason, Fastrack offers “Instant Recovery” a service that utilizes a secure on-line connection that automatically backs up the client’s data on a regular basis. In the event of a disaster the client’s database can be recovered in 60 seconds and Fastrack can provide access over the Internet to its’ servers.

In 1999 Fastrack became the first software vendor to offer a Web Hosted accessible solution for HME and Home Infusion Pharmacies, eventually expanding to Home Healthcare Agencies. Fastrack’s secure hosted environment includes:

Fully redundant Internet Providers Redundant Power Generators with 72 hour capacity Fire suppression systems 24 hour security monitoring Automatic data back-up with instant recovery Fastrack also offers “Workgroup Recovery” through a business partner that provides a full office or mobile working environment anywhere in North America in the event of a disaster that prevents a client from using their office space. This solution provides computer workstations, printers & fax machines, power, Internet access and call center capabilities.

Fastrack is the leading supplier of software & technology to Home Medical Equipment providers, Durable Medical Equipment, Respiratory Providers, Home Infusion Pharmacies & Home Healthcare Agencies. Only Fastrack offers a solution for each individual segment of Home Care as well as one system encompassing virtually every clinical, operational and financial aspect of a provider’s business, offering several or all of these product/service lines within one integrated Microsoft SQL database. For further information contact FASTRACK Healthcare Systems, Inc. 255 Executive Drive, Plainview, N. Y. 11803; 1-800-520-2325, fax: 516-349-8875, or e-mail them at: info(at)fastrk(dot)com or visit their Website: www. onlyfastrack. com.

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Five Thinking Patterns that can lead to Postpartum Depression

Five Thinking Patterns that can lead to Postpartum Depression

Having a baby is a dramatic transition that can set off a rollercoaster of emotions most parents never thought possible. Reproductive health psychologist Sara Rosenquist, Ph. D., explains five patterns of thought that can increase new parents' chances of developing postpartum depression.

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) November 10, 2010

After the baby shower, after the gifts and the good wishes, new parents often struggle to cope with the monumental change in their lives. Psychologist Sara Rosenquist, Ph. D., author of "After the Stork: The Couple’s Guide to Preventing and Overcoming Postpartum Depression", shares five common habits of thought that can lead stressed out new moms and dads down the path to postpartum depression.

The habits of thought tend to overlap, Rosenquist says. “They tend to work together, one influencing and promoting another, and the result is an increased vulnerability to depression.” These common thoughts are:

1. Global Thinking: Overly inclusive, black-and-white thinking that overlooks nuance and context
2. External Locus of Control: The sense that the source of distress is outside of oneself
3. Tendency to Internalize Blame: Often feeling responsible for things that are not under your control and, therefore, feeling blameworthy
4. Personalized Rejection: A tendency to feel hyper-alert to cues indicating possible rejection and to feel that being rejected must be your fault
5. Discomfort with Uncertainty: Difficulty getting comfortable with the uncertainties of everyday life; having trouble with self-soothing

If you see yourself in these descriptions, or if you’ve started to identify some of these habits of thought in yourself you should see your doctor. But also take heart, Rosenquist says. “It is possible to change automatic and unconscious habits of thought—to deliberately rehearse new ways of interpreting events in order to create positive thoughts and emotions.”

Rosenquist explains that cognitive-behavioral therapy alone is highly successful in treating mild to moderate depressions, and in combination with antidepressant medications cognitive-behavioral therapy is effective even with the most severe depressions. But when it comes to preventing relapse Rosenquist says that “the single most important thing you can do is to learn how to stop ruminating and get a good night’s sleep!”

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Get Healthy In One Day Get Health, Stay Balanced

Get Healthy In One Day Get Health, Stay Balanced

Hope4Health. org along with Korum Automotive Group is holding a one day only event on how to change your eating habits to save your life.

Puyallup, WA (PRWEB) May 15, 2006

You asked for it, you got it! Hope4Health is finally offering a much requested one-day course teaching you everything you need to know to drop your unhealthy lifestyle and learn the raw facts about making the change that will save your life.

Jointly hosted by regional business owner, Jerry Korum and cancer survivor - NASCAR Driver, Jerrod Sessler.

Learn how to combat even the worst diagnosis, lose weight and increase energy naturally, learn how to live free of illness, allergies and disease and participate in question and answer sessions.

This one day only event will be held on June 3, 2006 at Korum Ford in Puyallup in their main conference room. The cost will be $250 per person or $300 per household. Attendees will receive a fully catered lunch. Sign up today to reserve your spot at www. hope4health. org or call 206-551-6100, space is limited.

About Hope 4 Health - Hope 4 health was founded in (2000) and has been dedicated to saving the lives of as many people as possible through a healthy life style and correct eating habits.

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Piribo: Analgesics in Israel, New Publication Announcement

Piribo: Analgesics in Israel, New Publication Announcement

Piribo, the online destination for business intelligence for the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, has now added a new report called “Analgesics in Israel”. http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/middle_east/israel/analgesics_israel. html

(PRWEB) August 24, 2006

Analgesics in Israel report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2000-2005), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts to 2010 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: adult analgesics, child-specific analgesics, systemic analgesics, topical analgesics

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares

Why buy this report?

Get a detailed picture of the analgesics industry Pinpoint growth sectors and trends and identify factors driving change Understand the competitive environment, the market's major players and leading brands Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop

Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Operating Environment

3. OTC Healthcare Sales

4. Analgesics Sales

“Analgesics in Israel” is available from Piribo. For more information go to: http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/middle_east/israel/analgesics_israel. html (http://www. piribo. com/publications/country/middle_east/israel/analgesics_israel. html)

Piribo Product ID: EUR025

About Piribo.

Piribo (http://www. piribo. com (http://www. piribo. com)) is a UK-based independent online store supplying business information on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The website now carries over 3,800 English language titles including, market reports, studies and books and is the UK’s largest online biopharma information store. Subscribers receive a free monthly newsletter and email alerts on new titles in their areas of interest. The company was established in 2004.

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The Stress of the Holidays Can Test Even the Strongest of Marriages: What About When Money is Tight?

The Stress of the Holidays Can Test Even the Strongest of Marriages: What About When Money is Tight?

New book, In Good Times And Bad, Helps Couples Strengthen Their Relationship During Tough Economic Times

Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) October 19, 2009

In In Good Times and Bad (http://www. wiley. com/WileyCDA/PressRelease/pressReleaseId-59537.html), family therapist and counselor M. Gary Neuman and his wife, Melisa, lay out strategies and solutions for couples to maintain a healthy partnership while dealing with the stresses caused by money problems, job loss, health problems, and other difficult events. In Good Times and Bad offers practical advice on how to repair damage that has already been done and how to develop healthier communication around these issues.

Enjoying the holidays with less money than before:
Have an open discussion with your kids about the holidays now, in October Discuss the fact that you're spending responsibly, what your approximate gift budget is and that you want to hear from your kids what they're expecting from the holidays Help them get a sense of what they want--the goal of what the present offers them instead of just the present itself Your kids will be comfortable knowing that they're helping out the family by acting responsibly with their gift wishes Be aware of your own spending so your kids don't get the impression there's money for others (family, co-workers, friends) but not for them Show less guilt and more love and appreciation of their understanding

In Good Times and Bad (http://www. wiley. com/WileyCDA/PressRelease/pressReleaseId-59537.html) offers prescriptive action steps to show readers how to talk to one's partner and children about money and other problems without emotions or anger getting in the way.

About the Authors:
M. Gary Neuman is a licensed family counselor and rabbi. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Truth about Cheating (http://www. thetruthaboutcheating. com), for which he appeared on "Oprah" (http://www. oprah. com/article/oprahshow/20080827_tows_bookdownload) twice, as well as the "Today" show and "The Early Show." Melisa Neuman has written an internationally distributed column, "Dollars and Sense", and has been married to M. Gary Neuman for over twenty years. They have five children.

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PEO and Employee Leasing Companies Save Business Owners Millions in Human Resource and Employee Costs

PEO and Employee Leasing Companies Save Business Owners Millions in Human Resource and Employee Costs.

P. E.O. payroll services remove the non-productive tasks from businesses so that you can concentrate on growing your business. It's like having your own personal staff of human resource experts.

(PRWEB) February 12, 2005

Employee leasing and P. E.O. business services is a fairly new industry. The first P. E.O. s started popping up in the mid 1980s as co-employer relationships. It's an industry that is growing by about 20 percent per year and expected to continue for many years to come.

PML Holdings Group was started in 1985 and is considered the longest operating P. E.O. in the state of Michigan.

Since the inception of the PML family of employee leasing and P. E.O. payroll service companies, PML has purposely elected to grow slowly, but consistently. PML's philosophy is somewhat different than most companies involved in this field. Jim Shelton CEO of PML says "it is PML's goal to continue slow, but stable growth in order to continue its unique, "personalized" service, and, to control the costs that normally increase as the employee leasing and P. E.O. s size increases".

PML offers through employee leasing and P. E.O. payroll services "top of the line" benefit packages with a number of health insurance options, complete payroll services, personalized reporting, administrative services, handle human resource issues and works closely with its clients in keeping costs down for the employee leasing and peo payroll company and its clients. Within the past few years PML has added employee paid 401(k) and premium savings (Section 125) for payroll deduction for dental, vision and life insurance to its group of employee leasing and P. E.O companies.

Using a PML Holdings Group member employee leasing and P. E.O. payroll service company makes employee leasing a cost-effective convenience for any small (5 employees) to Mid-size (250 employees) business owner. The reductions in cost are made possible through volume discounts by pooling your company's employees together with PML's for worker's compensation, health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits, state taxes, S. U.T. A. taxes, federal taxes, etc. PML clients' paperwork hassle and time consuming follow up are reduced, and sometimes eliminated, because PML does the work for them. All payroll related taxes, filings and reports are also handled by PML, leaving the business owner free to take care of the things he or she went into business for... Making A Profit! PML takes care of most of the human resource paperwork, thereby allowing the owner to reduce, or possibly eliminate human resource staffing, adding up to more savings!

According to Jasen Burcham (National Sales Director) "education is a major factor in PML's sales cycle because most business owners have never heard of a P. E.O. or how it can help their business for that matter. Most businesses in the United States could benefit from the services of a P. E.O. or Employee Leasing Company. However, most business owners have never entertained the idea and to that end have no idea of the time and monetary savings the P. E.O. can facilitate for their business".

The staff at PML are seasoned professionals in their industry and would be happy to share their knowledge with business owners and the press alike.

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Pandemic Planning Page Promotes Preparation, Not Panic

Pandemic Planning Page Promotes Preparation, Not Panic

Flu movie dramatic, but core message should not be ignored.

Milford, NJ (PRWEB) May 10, 2006

The broadcast of ABC's Fatal Contact: Bird Flu in America, underlines the need to prepare now, in a methodical manner, said Jay Arancio, spokesman for Planforpandemic. com, an internet based, free Public Awareness Forum that discusses issues surrounding a possible Avian Flu pandemic. "We're urging both our members and viewers to plan now to "shelter in place" during a Pandemic. Aside from the health issues, much of the panic that may occur is due to the fact that people will experience an interruption of the normal societal services, like food delivery, electricity and so forth.", said Arancio. "The US Government recommends "social distancing" as the best way to avoid getting sick during a Pandemic. Sheltering in place means, rather than leaving your home for someplace else, you stock up with enough food and essential supplies for a prolonged stay at home. Though the government is currently recommending two weeks supplies, we are recommending many times more than that because an Avian flu pandemic is projected to last more than 120 days, or 4 months, at a minimum."

Avian Flu (H5N1) is a deadly strain of influenza that is currently killing hundreds of millions of birds worldwide. It is expected to reach the United States by late Spring. Many experts fear that a mutation may occur in the near future that will allow H5N1 to also infect humans. This is what occurred during the 1918 flu pandemic and, if it occurs again, the potential death toll in the U. S. and worldwide could be staggering.

PlanforPandemic. com was formed to provide a free source of information and tools necessary to help people survive an Avian Flu Pandemic. Its free forums contain critical information about how to prepare for a flu pandemic, how much food and water to store and how long a pandemic may last. The latest news and information on the status of the Avian Flu is gathered and posted from reliable sources worldwide and discussion boards to answer questions are available to all users.

A wide variety of other topics relating to the issues surrounding an Avian Flu Pandemic are available and visitors to the site are encouraged to both share and request information as needed. Anyone who wishes to learn more about the Avian Flu and the current threat that it represents to their health and the health of their loved ones should visit www. planforpandemic. com.

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Fatal Injury to Hockey Dad concerns Chiropractic Patients – South Shore’s New England Spine Institute outlines CHIROPRACTIC NECK MANIPULATION IS SAFE

Fatal Injury to Hockey Dad concerns Chiropractic Patients – South Shore’s New England Spine Institute outlines CHIROPRACTIC NECK MANIPULATION IS SAFE

In response to a recent article which appeared in a local daily newspaper and detailed a hockey dadÂ’s fatal neck injury and compared it to a routine chiropractic neck manipulation, Holbrook, Weymouth and Braintree-based New England Spine Institute reassures patients this type of neck injury very rarely occurs as a result of chiropractic manipulation.

(PRWEB) March 10, 2003

In response to a recent article which appeared in a local daily newspaper and detailed a hockey dadÂ’s fatal neck injury and compared it to a routine chiropractic neck manipulation, Holbrook, Weymouth and Braintree-based New England Spine Institute reassures patients this type of neck injury very rarely occurs as a result of chiropractic manipulation.

In the case outlined in the newspaper, a fatal neck injury was sustained during a fight between two fathers at a hockey game, when one man twisted the otherÂ’s throat. The neck injury, known as Vertebral Basilar Artery Injury, rarely happens during chiropractic neck manipulation, and incidence is estimated between 1 in 1.3-4 million manipulations (Haldeman: Spine 1999) and may be attributed to non-related factors.

“I’ve been approached by several patients who were concerned about neck manipulation after reading the article. It was a tragic case. The neck ‘twist’, for lack of a better word, is dissimilar to the chiropractic neck manipulation used by Board Certified Chiropractic Physicians. Incidence of Vertebral Basilar Artery Injury from manipulation is less than one in one million,” noted Dr. Matthew Kowalski, Chiropractic Orthopedist and founder of New England Spine Institute.

Safe and Effective Manipulation

Vertebral Basilar Artery Injury rarely occurs in healthy individuals who have been thoroughly evaluated prior to chiropractic manipulation, and are being treated for neck pain and/or headaches. A thorough patient evaluation is required prior to any treatment and should include a neurological examination and documentation of clinical information. According to patient complaints and symptoms, diagnostic films such as x-rays or MRI may be appropriate.

Chiropractic was established in 1896 as a drug-free, non-invasive mode of health care, and has grown to become the third largest health care profession in the U. S. It is supported by a large number of insurance carriers including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, US HealthCare, Aetna, MassHealth and Guardian (to name a few) as well as all WorkerÂ’s Compensation and all Motor Vehicle Accident insurances.

About Dr. Matthew Kowalski

After establishing his practice in 1992, Dr. Kowalski was the first chiropractor to be granted privileges in a New England hospital and to practice at HealthSouth Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital. He lectures nationally for the National College of Chiropractic and teaches graduate courses in Physical Therapy at Boston University. He has co-authored the chapter "The Use of Instrumentation and Diagnostic Testing in the Chiropractic Practice" in the published text, "Principles and Practice of Chiropractic Practice, 1990". A text on the evaluation and treatment of low back disorders featuring two chapters co-authored by Dr. Kowalski is scheduled to be released later this year.

New England Spine Institute, Inc.

New England Spine Institute, Inc. established in 1992 and formerly known as Holbrook Chiropractic Care, strives to bring uniformity, predictability and consistency to the field of chiropractic care while educating patients on a variety of conditions and treatments. Board certified Chiropractic Physicians at New England Spine Institute provide a wide range of services including: assessment for appropriateness of chiropractic management; spinal and extremity manipulation; therapeutic modalities/myofascial release; spinal stabilization exercise training; flexion-distraction; Saunders Home Trac; independent chiropractic examinations and in-services.

New England Spine Institute is headquartered at 225 South Franklin Street in Holbrook, MA. Satellite offices are located at HealthSouth Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital located at 250 Pond Street in Braintree, MA and 15 Winter Street in Weymouth, MA.

For more information about New England Spine Institute, contact the main office at (781) 767-5555. To learn more about HealthSouth Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital, visit www. healthsouth. com.

MuttShack Animal Rescue Uses Pit Bull Chain Letter to Save Lives

MuttShack Animal Rescue Uses Pit Bull Chain Letter to Save Lives

To promote the adoption of at risk pit bulls from Los Angeles Animal Services, MuttShack Animal Rescue and Animal Foster, has put together a slide show that may easily be forwarded to friends by e-mail. It is a grassroots effort and a lifeline for Pit Bulls in shelters.

(PRWEB) June 30, 2005

Pit Bulls in Shelters are being overlooked because of a very competitive pet market. Shelter dogs are in a life and death competition with Breeders and Pet Stores for potential homes and in need of a way to get their profiles out if front of prospective owners.

Pounds are filled with purebreds and gorgeous pit mixes, puppies and trained older dogs. The American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, and Staffordshire Bull are various names used to describe the breed and any mix thereof.

According to the Villalobos Pit Bull Rescue, “the pit bull population in the combined twelve shelters (six city shelters and six county shelters in Los Angeles) has now risen to 40% of all the dogs in shelters. "Approximately 10 pit bulls are brought in each day to each shelter. That's 120 pit bulls a day. Most are strays, tossed out like dirty laundry. At the end of a week the total comes to 840 pit bulls. Then, according to Animal Control records, only about 2 pit bulls a week get adopted. That means 838 pit bulls a week, die in local shelters." [http://www. vrcpitbull. com (http://www. vrcpitbull. com)]

The MuttShack Animal Foster and Animal Rescue Foundation started this grassroots campaign. "We need massive adoptions from shelters, a very aggressive spay and neuter program, and an inescapable dog IDÂ’ and micro-chipping campaign," they say. Viewers can pause the slideshow at any time, read information about the particular dog and find out where to visit him. [http://www. photochains. com/view/MuttShack_LifeLine_LA_Pit_Bulls (http://www. photochains. com/view/MuttShack_LifeLine_LA_Pit_Bulls)].

MuttShack is appealing for people to forward the LifeLine link to friends. And, for pit owners, there is a reminder of the offer for free sterilization and microchipping.

Several organizations have come forward to offer FREE spay and neuter of any domesticated Pit Bull or pit-mix.

In Los Angeles, Actors and Others For Animals have declared their mission to curb the problem by offering free Pit Bull spay/neuter surgeries. (Telephone 818-755-6045, or 818-755-6323.)[http://www. actorsandothers. com (http://www. actorsandothers. com)]

The Pasadena Humane Society, are offering spay and neuter through their SNiP program. (Telephone 626-792-7151 x106 or [http://www. phsspca. org/SNiP/index. htm (http://www. phsspca. org/SNiP/index. htm)]

Most dogs forever loose the families they love, because they lack a cheap six-dollar ID tag. A simple ID tag on every dog could save hundreds of dogs' lives. However, since collars can get pulled off during a rescue attempt, the soundest identification is a microchip. When a dog is micro-chipped and registered to a family, it reduces his chances of being lost. Most shelters and Vets provide micro-chipping services.

Microchipping also protects dogs from "bad guys". When owners are identifiable on a database, the dog is secure against being abused or being used in pit bull fighting.

MuttShack is looking for Papertrailers. People who can print up posters of the Pit Bulls and then put them up at Pet Stores, Vets Offices, and animal related facilities, local office bulletin boards and coffee shops. Every poster put up and broadly circulated so far has resulted in an adoption!

Spay and neuter posters in Spanish and in English can also be printed from the website at http:/www. muttshack. org/freespay. html (http://www. muttshack. org/freespay. html).

When you find your dog at LAAS, adoption is easy. Heidi Heubner, the LAAS Volunteer Coordinator, says the applicantÂ’s information is processed, then the pet gets micro-chipped and sterilized before going to his new home. There is no need for a home-check. The Microchip is the new dog's security blanket. It will keep track of the owners if he ever turns up at the pound.

According to Pia Salk of 1-800-Save-A-Pet. com, adopting an adult Pit Bull is an instant friend for life. "Ask anybody who has adopted an adult dog, and they'll swear their bond with their rescued pal is as deep as they come. No matter what circumstances brought them to the shelter or rescue group, most dogs for adoption are exceptionally affectionate and attentive pets and extremely loyal companions. But first you have to adopt one!" she says.

About Muttshack:

Muttshack Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit, a project of the National Heritage Foundation, established in 1968. MuttShack Foster and Animal Rescue promotes the education and creation of foster homes for abandoned and abused animals.

Muttshackers rescue animals from shelters, and from the streets, rehabilitate and nurture them to health in homes (MuttShacks) and find them quality, permanent new families.

By intervening and rescuing shelter animals about to be put to sleep, MuttShack fostering stops the senseless killing of healthy animals in overcrowded shelters.

Donations Saves Lives. Visit animals online that are in danger of being put to sleep HERE. [http://www. photochains. com/view? g2_view=care2slideshow:Care2Slideshow&g2_itemId=9039 (http://www. photochains. com/view? g2_view=care2slideshow:Care2Slideshow&g2_itemId=9039)]

Support Muttshack Animal Rescue come to our secure site to DONATE. [https://www. registrationfactory. com/v3/?EventUUID=B47421FD (https://www. registrationfactory. com/v3/?EventUUID=B47421FD)]

Donate by Paypal to payments at muttshack. org.

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Health Canada Approves InterCureÂ’s Breakthrough Therapeutic Breathing Device To Lower Blood Pressure

Health Canada Approves InterCureÂ’s Breakthrough Therapeutic Breathing Device To Lower Blood Pressure

Millions of Canadians with high blood pressure can now benefit from the innovative non-drug medical device proven to lower blood pressure

(PRWEB) October 15, 2004 -

– Millions of Canadian with high blood pressure can now benefit from the first non-drug medical device clinically proven to reduce high blood pressure without side effects. InterCure, Inc. and Canadian partner, ManthaMed Inc., today announced that the device, RESPeRATE® has received clearance from the Health Canada and thereby joining the US, Europe, Korea and Israel health authorities which have already approved the use of the device.

The RESPeRATE device, already used by thousands of patients and doctors in the US, is based upon the established scientific evidence that certain breathing exercises with prolonged exhalation can lower blood pressure. These therapeutic breathing exercises are difficult to perform properly without the interactive, personalized coaching that RESPeRATE provides through its patented Respiratory Pacing technology.

The therapeutic powers of RESPeRATE have been validated by seven separate clinical trials which repeatedly found that within a few weeks of using the device for as little as 15 minutes a day, 3-4 times per week, a significant and sustained reduction in blood pressure could be obtained in addition to other treatment options such as medication, diet and exercise. For people with high blood pressure, most of whom were already taking medication, RESPeRATE lowered blood pressure by an average of 14 mmHg systolic and 9 mmHg diastolic, and up to 36/20 mmHg (top 10% reductions).

RESPeRATE clinical results have been published in leading medical journals such as the American Journal of Hypertension and recently been added to textbooks such as the American Heart AssociationÂ’s Hypertension Primer, and Mayo ClinicÂ’s On Hypertension. RESPeRATE is now available in Canada by calling ManthaMed at 1-800-728-7327 or online at http://www. resperate. ca (http://www. resperate. ca)

About InterCure

InterCure is a medical device company that creates and sells products that harness the therapeutic power of breathing for the treatment of hypertension, heart failure, respiratory diseases and other conditions.

The company has patented a fundamental “Interactive Respiratory Pacing” technology that has been validated in multiple comprehensive clinical trials and the technology has won the backing of world-renowned opinion leaders in the fields of hypertension and heart failure. InterCure’s product, RESPeRATE, is the first medical device ever to be cleared by the FDA for the treatment of hypertension. More information is available at www. intercure. com.

About ManthaMed

ManthaMed is a Canadian distributor of accurate and reliable monitoring and diagnostic medical devices. Several of these leading edge medical devices are used in hospitals, physician offices and pharmacies for the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol disorders, weight management, osteoporosis and asthma.

The companyÂ’s mission is to improve patient access to early diagnosis and preventative care. More information is available at www. manthamed. com. RESPeRATE can be purchased online at www. resperate. ca.

Contacts:

ManthaMed: Peter Mantha

ManthaMed Inc.

1-800-728-7327

InterCure: Tom Kirwan

InterCure Inc.

201-720-7750 Ext.7136

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Capital Advance Corp Emerges As The New Leader In Merchant Funding

Capital Advance Corp Emerges As The New Leader In Merchant Funding

Capital Advance Corp, a leading merchant funder, announced the completion of their first round of fund raising for their business expansion.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) October 25, 2007

Capital Advance Corp, a leading merchant funder, announced the completion of their first round of fund raising for their business expansion. This new capital will allow CAC to rapidly expand its core business of providing working capital to small business owners throughout the United States.

Due to rapid business growth, over 50 new professionals are expected to be added to the company in the next year. In addition, CAC will be expanding into a 10,000-square-foot office.

“We saw an opportunity with the tightening of the credit markets to be a niche provider of strategic capital to local small businesses. Becoming a nationwide provider was a natural extension,” said Robert Christoph, chief executive officer of Capital Advance Corp. Mr. Christoph, also vice president of RCI group, has been actively engaged in the origination of over $40 million dollars and execution of both public and private senior, mezzanine, and equity financing for a variety of waterfront development projects valued at $1.5 billion.

Capital Advance Corp provides benefits to the local economy through non-traditional loans. They provide working capital to the 85% of small businesses that are turned down by traditional financing avenues. CAC has a diversified customer base which includes restaurants, energy, hospitality, retail, healthcare and leisure sectors.

Matt Kleinsmith, president of Capital Advance Corp, strives to always put CAC’s customer first. He has signed millions of dollars in cash advances and currently oversees day-to-day operations at CAC. “Through Capital Advance Corp, we are able to partner with small businesses to provide financial flexibility leading to revenue expansion. It’s basically a win/win situation for the company as well as the customers,” says Mr. Kleinsmith.

Capital Advance Corp is located in Miami, FL. For more information about CAC’s services please visit their website at www. capitaladvancecorp. com or call 1-877-371-1344.

Capital Advance Corp, LLC is the new leader in merchant funding with over 30 years of management experience in the finance industry. They provide alternative funding to merchants for growth capital not available through conventional sources. Their experienced management team is comprised of all entrepreneurs who understand and appreciate the cash flow needs of merchants. In addition, they have attracted talented and committed employees that also understand the funding requirement needs of retailer’s throughout the United States. The professionals at Capital Advance Corp understand that they are there to provide the best customer service.

Contact:
Hunter Christoph
Capital Advance Corp
Hunter(@)capitaladvancecorp. com

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Would Lindsay Lohan 'Qualify' for an Individual Florida Health Insurance Policy?

Would Lindsay Lohan 'Qualify' for an Individual Florida Health Insurance Policy?

If you think being rich and famous can get you absolutely anything in life, you may be shocked to learn that the health insurance industry plays by a different set of rules.

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) November 18, 2008

Living the "lifestyles of the rich and famous" is a dream most people will never experience. As an example, Lindsay Lohan has reached a level of success that affords her an enviable way of life. Regrettably, fame and fortune alone are not enough if you need Individual Florida Medical Insurance (http://www. peopleshealthinsurance. com/floridaHealth. jsp). Even wealthy celebrities cannot access health coverage on a "guaranteed-issue" basis in most states, and any number of "adverse" medical conditions could deem you as Persona Non Grata.

Money to pay health insurance premiums may be a stumbling block for many Americans, but that is only one obstacle you will face when applying for an Individual Florida Health Insurance (http://www. peopleshealthinsurance. com/) plan. The more difficult challenge is that you will need to be "healthy" in order to qualify under the insurance carriers' guidelines. According to Peoples Health Insurance representative Holly Hail, "The need for universal access to coverage must be a priority for all Americans or financial ruin is what a person will face if they become sick and are caught uninsured." As an illustration, look no further than headline frequenter Lindsay Lohan to understand the difficulties you may experience.

It has been well documented that Lindsay Lohan has struggled with alcohol and possible drug use. Other health issues she has been rumored to suffer from are eating disorders that caused her weight to visibly change. Although her exact medical facts are unknown, insurance companies scrutinize these areas for all applicants. Underwriters ultimately play the lead role in determining your eligibility for coverage.

Lindsay Lohan sought rehabilitation at the Wonderland Center facility in Laurel Canyon, CA., in 2007. For most people, that may sound like a responsible thing to do. In reality, checking into a "facility" could become a permanent black mark on your personal medical history. As one leading health insurance carrier states in their underwriting guidelines, "2 or more hospital admissions in 10-years (alcohol related) - Application Denied!" In laymen's terms, checking into a facility for necessary care may be a direct factor resulting in your application for Individual Florida Health Insurance being denied.

If checking into a hospital for treatment seems like an extreme reason to be locked out of the health insurance market, what would you say if your weight were to fluctuate by a noticeable amount? Unfortunately, most carriers are very sensitive to a person's weight. As another insurer states, "5' 5" females must weigh between 106lbs - 183lbs to be considered standard." In other words, you cannot be too thin or too heavy. Otherwise, your chances of finding an affordable Individual Florida Medical plan (http://www. peopleshealthinsurance. com/floridaHealth. jsp) are greatly reduced.

Peoples Health Insurance agent Holly Hail states, "Without reforms, these and other barriers will continue to deny health insurance to many individuals and families who need coverage." With the election over and the Obama-Biden administration heading to Washington, DC, healthcare reform must remain a priority. In January, 2009, Senator Kennedy, Democrat of Massachusetts, is expected to introduce his initiatives. Senator Max Baucus, Democrat of Montana, and Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has already released his 89-page healthcare proposal.

According to Senator Baucus, "American families - and our economy - are in crisis over health care. We can't get coverage to the 61 million who are either uninsured or underinsured without a major overhaul of the system, and there's no way to really solve America's economic troubles without fixing health care for the long term." One important difference between the proposed legislation Senator Baucus has introduced and that of President elect Obama, is that Senator Baucus would require all Americans to have coverage. That goal can only be achieved if everyone is accepted into the new healthcare model, including applicants who may have pre-existing health conditions, like a Lindsay Lohan.

The heated healthcare debate has come to a crossroad as American's will soon rely upon the newly elected Democratic leadership to spearhead reforms. Although changes are on the way, it is too early to identify which ideals will ultimately prevail. A centerpiece of the Obama-Biden election campaign was that all Americans would be guaranteed access to coverage. In 2009, it is hopeful that Americans will have expanded health insurance options within a newly revamped healthcare system.

About People's Health Insurance:
Peoples Health Insurance, LLC is an independent insurance agency offering free services to assist people in finding the most competitive insurance rates available in their area. They have developed relationships with many health insurance companies and have the latest knowledge of many different plans, ensuring that customers have not only the right plan, but the best value for their money. The founders of Peoples Health Insurance, LLC have a unique perspective, having previously owned and operated a large healthcare company.

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Everything You Have Been Told About Heart Disease is Wrong

Everything You Have Been Told About Heart Disease is Wrong

You don't have to die from Heart Disease. Dr. N. Rowan Richards, DC, DABCI, FIACA, FICC, will explode the myths about Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Problems, and Heart Health. There are natural, effective, and non-toxic alternatives to heart and cholesterol medications. Teleseminar will be held on Wednesday, April 30th, at 7:30 PM Pacific Time.

Glendora, CA (PRWEB) April 25, 2008

Dr. N. Rowan Richards, DC, DABCI, FIACA, FICC, will explode the myths about Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Problems, and Heart Health. There are natural, effective, and non-toxic alternatives to heart and cholesterol medications. Teleseminar will be held on Wednesday, April 30th, at 7:30 PM Pacific Time.

1. You don't have to die from it.
2. You don't have to eat like a hamster! We'll explode the diet myths.
3. Heart medications are toxic.
4. There are natural, effective, and non-toxic alternatives to these medications.
5. You can avoid "Monday Morning" heart attacks.
6. There are sure-fire solutions to many common cardiovascular conditions, including: high blood pressure, irregular heart beats, hardening of the arteries, and heart failure. 

N. Rowan Richards, DC, DABCI, FIACA, FICC Diplomate / American Board of Chiropractic Internists, Fellow / International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture, Fellow / International College of Chiropractors will conduct a teleseminar for people interested in learning about alternative health care solutions for heart health and heart disease. For more information on Dr. Richards, visit www. RichardsFamilyHealth. com or www. DrRichardsTalksBack. com.

Exploding the Myths About Heart Disease
Dr. Richards will expose the misinformation campaign launched by the drug companies and provide proven alternatives to a variety of common cardiovascular problems.

The teleseminar is scheduled for Wednesday evening, April 30th, from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm PDT on the telephone. If you have a lot of questions, it may last longer. Please invite your friends and family to register, as well. The information is life saving.

The cost is $29.00 per session. Once you have registered, you will receive the access information to be on the call, as well as notes for the session and a CD of the session after it is completed.

You can register for the call and submit your questions for Dr. Richards to address at www. TheHealthyHeartSolution. com, by telephone (626/963-1678) or fax (626/963-9869) using your credit card.

Remember, even if you can't make the telephone call, you will receive the audio CD and notes when you register. That way, you can listen to the session at your convenience, and also have it available for reference.

There are only 100 "seats" available on this call. Be sure to register right away so you can get this live-saving information.

Dr. Richards has an extensive teaching schedule this month, but is available by appointment for interview.

For additional information contact:
Richards Family Health Center, 242 South Glendora Ave., Glendora, CA 91741.

Phone: 626.963.1678
Fax: 626.963.9869

Www. TheHealthyHeartSolution. com
Www. RichardsFamilyHealth. com
Www. DrRichardsTalksBack. com

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NRPA to Provide Playground Safety Tips on Lifetime Television

NRPA to Provide Playground Safety Tips on Lifetime Television

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) will be featured on Lifetime Television’s “The Balancing Act” on Friday, July 23, 2010 (7 a. m. EST and PST, and 6 a. m. CST). NRPA CEO Barbara Tulipane will provide quick tips and information about playground safety and NRPA’s “The Dirty Dozen Checklist – The Top 12 Safety Hazards in America’s Playgrounds.”

Ashburn, VA (Vocus) July 22, 2010

The National Recreation and Park Association (http://www. nrpa. org/) (NRPA) will be featured on Lifetime Television’s “The Balancing Act” on Friday, July 23, 2010 (7 a. m. EST and PST, and 6 a. m. CST). NRPA CEO Barbara Tulipane will provide quick tips and information about playground safety and NRPA’s “The Dirty Dozen (http://www. nrpa. org/Explore-Parks-and-Recreation/National-Initiatives/The-Dirty-Dozen. aspx) Checklist – The Top 12 Safety Hazards in America’s Playgrounds.”

It is estimated that, each year, more than 200,000 playground-related injuries occur, and approximately 15 children will die as a result of a playground accident. NRPA is dedicated to promoting children's rights to play in safe and challenging environments, and is committed to providing materials and resources that, when coupled with knowledge and experience in eliminating safety hazards, will enable playground providers to establish a comprehensive program of playground management.

To view a preview of the full segment that will air on Friday, click here (http://www. thebalancingact. com/BA_video_player_embed_2009.swf? v=PAH8GN9EF02089).

For more information on NRPA’s playground safety training programs and resources, go to www. nrpa. org/playgroundsafety (http://www. nrpa. org/playgroundsafety).

The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance quality of life for all people. Through its network of 20,000 recreation and park professionals and citizens, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy lifestyles, recreation initiatives, and conservation of natural and cultural resources. For more information, visit www. nrpa. org.

For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www. parksandrec-magazine. org.

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WestFax Responds to Customer Demand with Expanded Fax/Voice Dialing Capacity

WestFax Responds to Customer Demand with Expanded Fax/Voice Dialing Capacity

Increase in throughput comes as usage of the company’s services continues to grow.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) April 8, 2010

WESTFAX, Inc., an industry leader of broadcast fax, fax API and voice messaging services announced today system upgrades at its Denver-based data center that grow the company’s dialing capacity by over 20 percent.

“Demands for our fax and voice products continue to grow and, with new products in the pipeline, we want to ensure our dialing capacity is able to handle the high throughput our customers expect,” said COO Jake Edwards.

WestFax, which recently relocated its server and dialing assets to the ultra-secure Fortrust facility, is well regarded for its ability to quickly turn around customer orders including complex fax merge campaigns and broadcast faxes that reach into the hundreds of thousands per order.

As a provider of fax and voice solutions to the healthcare, financial and nonprofit industries—the company has made major investments this year in HIPAA-compliant data security measures and increased capacity.

About WESTFAX, Inc.
WESTFAX is an industry leader in enhanced fax broadcast and automated voice messaging technology. Celebrating 11 years of success, WESTFAX provides solutions to nearly every business-to-business sector. WESTFAX customers include Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, political and non-profit groups. Call toll free 800-473-6208 or visit www. WESTFAX. com.

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Natural Testosterone Enhancement Helps Wrestling Legend Kevin Nash Answer the Bell Again

Natural Testosterone Enhancement Helps Wrestling Legend Kevin Nash Answer the Bell Again

With a little help from the advanced science of natural testosterone enhancement, former WWF legend Kevin Nash is putting his fast-rising Hollywood career on hold to return to the wrestling arena, where he once amassed an unprecedented 18 championships. Faced with the ultimate test, 47-year old Nash must rely more than ever on his iron will, fierce determination, two decades of ring experience.

Daytona Beach, FL (PRWEB) July 18, 2006 –

Thanks to increased testosterone levels from ProSource (www. prosource. net), a strict workout regimen and gritty determination, wrestling legend Kevin Nash is heading back into the ring.

At 47 years of age, Kevin Nash is about to put his ascendant Hollywood career (The Punisher, The Longest Yard, DOA: Dead Or Alive) on hold to return to the wrestling arena where he has once won an unprecedented 18 championships. When he gets there, the 6’10” 300-pound actor and athlete will encounter fierce competitors who weren’t even born when Nash first started competing. Is he ready for the challenge of taking on fighters less than half his age?

“I’m geared up to go back,” he says. “I’ve always been into bodybuilding and keeping in shape, and I just challenge myself to see if I can continue to make improvements.”

This time around, however, the former WWF and WCW ring legend will have to fend off more than choke-holds, power-slams, and pile-drivers. He’s fighting Father Time and Mother Nature, as well. While few—if any—of the wrestling circuit’s up-and-coming rookies can match Nash when it comes to knowledge of the game or sheer physical size, they do have one significant advantage. Higher testosterone production.

Testosterone is the wellspring from which all strength, muscle size, aggression, and libido flows. Guys in their 20’s are producing more than sufficient quantities of this all-important hormone to power their way to the top. After age 30 or so, however, testosterone production begins to level off and then decline. At 47, Nash discovered that he had some improvements to make in this sensitive area. Fortunately, advanced supplementation science came to the rescue.

“I had a blood test done and my testosterone level was 550,” he recalls. “At that point, I knew I had to make some adjustments.” Nash began to look into supplementation strategies that he could implement to support his hard training and smart nutrition regimen. Trainers and athletes in the elite upper circles of athletics and bodybuilding are always trading secrets, and one particular supplement leaped out. A natural testosterone enhancer from ProSource called AndroTest was getting rave reviews from people Nash respected. He decided to give it a try.

After four months on ProSource’s testosterone-boosting formula, Nash returned to his doctor — and found out his levels had skyrocketed to 989, a staggering increase of 439 nanograms per deciliter.

Newly invigorated, Nash said missed or low-energy workouts are now a thing of the past. “On AndroTest, there was never a training day where I didn’t want to train,” he explains. “A lot of times you might drive to the gym, sit in your car and listen to the radio for a half hour, thinking, ‘Do I want to do this or not?’ But I’ve been able to go in and have high energy levels, good drive, and good results.”

Just back from China, where he was putting the finishing touches on his role in “DOA: Dead or Alive,” “Big Sexy” is now resting up for his triumphant return with a well-earned three-week Caribbean layover on one of the islands. While there, presumably, he and his wife will be able to enjoy another benefit of Nash’s recently enhanced testosterone production. Nash, ever the gentleman, declined to elaborate.

On the wrestling front, though, the future looks bright for the legendary big man. After 16 years in the game, Nash still stands tall, in better shape then ever, and he’s ready to add another chapter to his storied legacy of 18 wrestling championships … with a little help from the modern science of testosterone enhancement.

Noted scribe F. Scott Fitzgerald once observed that “There are no second acts in American lives.” Another big-time scribbler, Thomas Wolfe, once said, “You can’t go home again.” It seems these deep thinkers never met the larger-than-life man they call “Big Sexy.”

About ProSource (www. prosource. net):

ProSource takes the science of nutrition and the quest for fitness very seriously. The ultra-premium ProSource brand of clinically inspired sports nutrition products is the end result of sophisticated, cutting-edge research and scientific validation by a staff of leading industry experts dedicated to advancing the technology of performance supplementation worldwide. ProSource's intensive product development efforts are supported by independent state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities across the nation. As a result, each supplement in the ProSource line is stringently lab-tested, from raw materials to the finished product for purity, potency and bioavailability. Every step of the process from first concept to packaging and shipping is then supervised and validated by our own staff of leading industry experts, who have been prominent in this field for decades.

Preliminary data from a placebo-controlled, double-blind study soon to be published in a leading medical journal indicate that AndroTest caused statistically significant increases in free testosterone levels, up to 218% over baseline, and statistically significant increases in total testosterone levels, as high as 275%. These results were obtained by a team of medical doctors in a study conducted with 31 healthy adult men aged 35 to 55 years, over a period of 4 weeks. Amazingly, some subjects using AndroTest experienced nearly a three-fold increase in their testosterone levels.

All ProSource brand products are manufactured under rigorous Good Manufacturing Procedures second to none in the industry.

Contact:

Karen Hunter

Karenh @ prosource. net

Prosource Performance Products

2231 Landmark Place

Manasquan, NJ 08736

Www. prosource. net

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Use Window Blinds To Help Kids Perform In School

Use Window Blinds To Help Kids Perform In School

Blinds Chalet shows how blinds can be used to encourage sound sleep and therefore improve a child's performance during the day.

Phoenix, AZ (Vocus) September 8, 2009

The importance of sleep cannot be underestimated. A good night's sleep improves children's attention span, receptiveness and ability to learn. In fact, children with higher IQs in every age group studied slept longer, reports WebMD's Good, Sound Sleep for Your Child.

"Blinds can help improve sleep quality in a child's room, and any bedroom for that matter," says Chris Stanley of Blinds Chalet.

According to Sleep for Kids, a service of the National Sleep Foundation, there are a few practices that help children achieve a healthy sleep: maintaining a sleep schedule, creating a consistent and enjoyable bedtime routine and establishing a sleep friendly environment.

Maintaining a sleep schedule: Kids should be put to bed at the same time every night. Each child is different, however children need a certain amount of sleep:
 3-6 year olds should sleep 10 ¾ - 12 hours per night  7-12 year olds need 10 - 11 hours of sleep  12-18 year olds require 8 ¼ - 9 ½ hours for an optimal night's sleep. o Source - WebMD

Creating a consistent and enjoyable bedtime routine: Part of a routine can include tucking a child into bed, reading a bed time story, then preparing the room to make the child feel safe. This can be done by closing closet doors and shutting window blinds to create a safe atmosphere.

Establishing a sleep friendly environment: Sleep For Kids recommends rooms that are cool, quiet and dark. Turning off computers and TVs helps with this, as do blackout shades (http://www. blindschalet. com/blinds. aspx? upgrade=blackout) for children where light pollution can interrupt their sleep. Closing window blinds can also create a feeling of comfort and help block sound from outside. "Double cell honeycomb shades (http://www. blindschalet. com/comfortracktanslucent38.html) can actually 'zip' a window closed, offering effective sound barrier," says Stanley "as well as provide some energy efficiency."

For More Information:
For more information on Blinds Chalet or current trends in the Window Treatment industry, contact Chris Stanley by phone at: 1-888-633-7840 or 480-633-7840 or email at info(at)blindschalet(dot)com. Visit Blinds Chalet on-line at www. BlindsChalet. com

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Power Up Your Immune System Natuarally This Cold and Flu Season

Power Up Your Immune System Natuarally This Cold and Flu Season

How to prepare yourself this cold and flu season by boosting your immune system with alkaline water concentrate.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 28, 2005

Is America in Big Trouble this cold and flu season? The avian flu is making its way toward America. It is primarily targeting young men and it may be impossible to stop. However, there are things that you can do to prepare yourself for this cold and flu season that will help boost your immune system and your alkaline reserves to help prevent contraction of a virus or communicable disease.

The key to prevention, energy and overall good health, comes from Alkaline. You can boost your immune system naturally by ingesting more alkaline foods and beverages.

Current studies from Japan on the science of electrolyzing water, have indicated that adult diseases are a result of increased waste acidity and an impaired immune system. Ingesting an Alkaline water concentrate, such as Fitness Fuel, will help dissolve the wastes that have been built up over many years and it will help fortify the immune system. The Alkaline neutralizes excess acidity, thus helping the body to naturally rid itself of toxic acid waste products to maintain a healthy pH balance. Rene Davis MSc, CNC, conducted a live blood analysis with a darkfield microscope and reported “Usage contributes to alleviation of detoxification symptoms."

Dr. Kuninaka Hironage has been testing and using Alkaline water in Japan and has over 10 years of experience. One of his most significant discoveries is that with regular consumption of electrolyzed alkaline water, very high blood pressure levels began to decrease.

The initial Benifits of ingesting Alkaline foods and beverages include: improved cellular structure, decrease in your bodies acid content, increased athletic performance, increased metabolism, increased stamina, decreased fat storage, decreased water storage, increased blood flow and movement of oxygen to the brain, increased immune system and an overall proper hydration.

For a Free detailed report, email: info@AlkalineWaters. com

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ACI Career College Announces New Online Courses

ACI Career College Announces New Online Courses

ACI Career College (ACI) announces a wide variety of healthcare courses now offered online through ed2go® that can assist anyone in continuing their education. They have made the process convenient, affordable and user-friendly.

Modesto, CA (PRWEB) August 17, 2007

ACI Career College (ACI) announces a wide variety of healthcare courses now offered online through ed2go® that can assist anyone in continuing their education. They have made the process convenient, affordable and user-friendly.

Taught by expert instructors, the courses are highly interactive and may be conveniently taken in the privacy of a home - all that is needed is a computer and a high-speed internet connection. Many courses can be completed in just 6 weeks. Career certificate courses are also available.

With courses starting as low as $99.00, ACI Career College makes taking classes online affordable; just pay with a credit card securely online.

To enroll, visit www. acicareercollege. com and click "ed2go" to be taken through an easy-to-use, step-by-step process. Online tech support is offered to those who need it.

A. C.I. Career College is a healthcare career school that opened October 2006 and, in addition to online courses, offers the following Certificate Programs at the Modesto, CA campus:
Health Information Specialist Medical Clinical Assistant Medical-Dental Admin Assistant Pharmacy Technician Massage Therapist Medical-Dental Receptionist Press Contact: 
Pat Cochran-Campbell
(209) 338-6224

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Sun Shining on San Diego Real Estate Market

Sun Shining on San Diego Real Estate Market

Home prices in San Diego are recovering from their lows--and it is now one of the healthier markets in the U. S. Could improved news for other real estate markets be far behind?

Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) October 1, 2010

The San Diego real estate market is likely years away from the lofty home price levels of 2005-2006. But 15 months of steady increases and a 9.3 percent spike in year-over-year prices puts San Diego in second place for the Case-Shiller July Housing Index. That puts San Diego second only to San Francisco, which had an 11.2 percent increase for the same period.

Why is San Diego faring so much better than other parts of the country--especially with an unemployment rate of over 10 percent?

There are several possibilities, said Mike Murphy a Realtor and Certified Distressed Property Expert with San Diego Previews Real Estate. He cites:

  1. Increased affordability for buyers coupled with low mortgage rates. FHA and VA loans are now common.
  2. Baby Boomers who want to retire near beaches in San Diego's balmy climate.
  3. Investors who can now come close to break-even on their real estate investments. These buyers are helping to congest the sub-$400,000 market and contribute to price increases.
  4. An Increase in the number of people who telecommute or travel for a living and have the option of living in locations of their choice. 
  5. Foreign home buyers and investors who believe the San Diego market has likely bottomed out and want to secure their own place in the sun and near the sand.

"Shadow inventory, short sales and pending foreclosures in San Diego remain a concern for many, but those real estate bargains are often met with multiple offers and frustrated buyers who move from one property to the next," said Murphy. "There may be dips in the market," he said, " but the San Diego housing market is likely to fare better than most and may a bellwether for the rest of the country."

San Diego Previews Real Estate was selected by readers of the San Diego Union Tribune as one of the Top Ten Real Estate Brokerages in San Diego for 2010.

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Jason Levine, Ph. D., Promoted to Executive Director of Promises Treatment Centers in West Los Angeles

Jason Levine, Ph. D., Promoted to Executive Director of Promises Treatment Centers in West Los Angeles

Since Dr. Levine joined Promises Treatment Centers as Clinical Director in West Los Angeles in December 2008, he has enhanced program offerings and focused on improved assessments, family therapy, relapse prevention education, psychiatric support, and process groups

Los Angeles, CA (Vocus) September 2, 2010

Promises Treatment Centers is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Levine, Ph. D. to Executive Director of Promises’ West Los Angeles addiction treatment program (http://www. promises. com).

Promises Treatment Centers in West Los Angeles offers a unique 90-day treatment program that includes a 30-day residential treatment phase followed by 15 days of day-patient and 45 days of intensive outpatient services (IOP). While receiving day-patient and IOP services, each client is housed in a sober living home at no added cost to the client. All of these treatment supports are offered for the same cost as many other 30-day, residential-only treatment programs.

Dr. Levine joined Promises Treatment Centers in December 2008 as Clinical Director of the West Los Angeles program. He initially focused much of his attention on developing a three-pronged approach to treatment: continuing the tradition of a twelve-step foundation, expanding the relapse prevention curriculum, and increasing psychiatric and medical coverage for Promises’ clients. He has also edited all of the biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plan documentation. Promises earned three-year CARF accreditation during his tenure as Clinical Director, and Dr. Levine greatly expanded the services of The Family Program, which are available throughout the entire 90 day program, including Sundays.

“It has been both a pleasure and a privilege to work in an organization where the staff truly functions as a team,” said Dr. Levine. “Their ability to coordinate all aspects of treatment and their compassionate care ensure that our clients receive exceptional treatment at Promises. I will continue to motivate our staff to strive for excellence in all that we do.”

“I am confident that Jason will continue to initiate and develop highly effective programs in West Los Angeles. His ability to lead a collaborative team and his unique experiences in the addiction treatment field have made an already comprehensive treatment program even more empowering for our clients,” said Dr. David Sack, CEO of Promises Treatment Centers.

Levine also worked with Dr. David Sack; Dr. Michel Sucher, an Addiction Medicine physician; and Jamie Deans, Professionals Program Manager, to develop a specialized Professionals Treatment Program (http://www. promises. com/professionals-treatment-program. php) for physicians, nurses, attorneys, and other professionals. These professionals receive specialized assessments and treatment that is coordinated with their licensing and registering boards.

"Under Dr. Levine's leadership as Clinical Director, our West LA facility has grown in its ability to deliver clinically sophisticated and compassionate care,” said Dr. Shari Stillman-Corbitt, Senior Executive Director of Promises. “We are very grateful to have him leading our team as we continue to provide comprehensive dual diagnosis treatment services."

Promises Treatment Centers is part of Elements Behavioral Health, which aims to fill the gaps in mental health treatment between inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services; in co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders; and between traditional and alternative settings to help clients that are underweight or overweight due to eating related and other issues. The goal is for full recovery and well being with permanent life change and lifestyle improvement and not just symptom reduction. Our focus is not only on the patient, but on the health and support of the family system. For more information on Promises Treatment Centers visit http://www. promises. com (http://www. promises. com) or call 866.466.1276.

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One-person S-corp Owners Can Save up to $4000 in 2007 Taxes by Establishing a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

One-person S-corp Owners Can Save up to $4000 in 2007 Taxes by Establishing a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Self-employed individuals who have their business set up as an S-corp do not qualify for a tax write-off for their health insurance expenses unless they have group coverage, or have a Health Reimbursement Arrangement. Many s-corp owners are rushing to establish an HRA before year's end so they can lock in this tax write-off, according to leading online health insurance broker HSA for America.

Fort Collins, CO (PRWEB) November 27, 2007

The last minute rush to lock in tax deductions has many S-corp owners signing up for a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) before the end of the year.

According to IRS Headliner 163, the individual owner of an S corporation can only take an above-the-line tax deduction for health insurance if the coverage is purchased in the name of the S corporation. A lack of understanding about this ruling has left many S-corp owners scrambling to set up an HRA before January 1 in order to avoid paying taxes on their health insurance costs.

"We've had a huge surge of HRA applications the past few weeks", reports Wiley Long, president of online health insurance retailer HSA for America. "In fact, we've had more people sign up for HRAs in the past month than had signed up all year."

The ruling, which was issued last year, states in its summary that "a shareholder/employee is not allowed to purchase health insurance in the shareholder's own name and still obtain the above-the-line deduction benefits of IRC §162(l)." Group coverage can be considered a legitimate business expense, but since it is much more expensive than individual health insurance most individual S-corp owners have individual health insurance plans. However, the deduction for such policies must be an itemized deduction, and only premiums in excess of 7.5% of the business's adjusted gross income can be deducted. According to tax experts, the solution is to establish a Health Reimbursement Arrangement.

"If the S corporation establishes a Section 105 Health Reimbursement Arrangement or HRA plan, the business can reimburse the S corporation owner for their individual health insurance premiums as a tax-free fringe benefit. This also satisfies the IRS Headliner 163 requirement for a group plan", said Wiley Long, president of HSA for America. "As an added bonus, the S-corp owner can use the HRA to reimburse out-of-pocket medical expenses tax-free."

The benefits of using a Section 105 HRA for the one-person S corporation include:
the ability to establish $10,000 to $20,000 or more per year in S corporation owner benefits for insurance and medical expense reimbursement 100% above-the-line income tax deduction without the need to itemize 100% deduction of the 15.3% self-employment tax which is not available without a Section 105 HRA plan 100% deduction of FUTA tax which is not available without a Section 105 HRA plan the ability to carryover unused funds in the Section 105 HRA to the next Plan Year

Long added, "It is important to set up your HRA before January 1 in order to lock in this tax deduction for 2007."

HSA for America has complete information on HRAs and how to sign up at: http://www. health--savings--accounts. com/HRA. htm (http://www. health--savings--accounts. com/HRA. htm)

About HSA for America

HSA for America is the nation's leading independent health insurance firm specializing in individual and family coverage that works with a Health Savings Account. Through our comprehensive website we offer complete information on HSAs and qualifying health insurance plans. We offer instant quotes, online health insurance applications, and access to several banks that can act as an HSA administrator for your account. Visit http://www. health--savings--accounts. com (http://www. health--savings--accounts. com) for complete information.

IRS Headliner 163: http://www. irs. gov/businesses/small/article/0 (http://www. irs. gov/businesses/small/article/0),,id=157049,00.html

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MonaVie Files to Dismiss Quixtar Lawsuit

MonaVie Files to Dismiss Quixtar Lawsuit

MonaVie LLC (www. monavie. com), creator of the leading nutritional acai blend beverage, yesterday filed to dismiss a lawsuit brought last month by Quixtar North America, a sister company to Amway Corporation. In the court filing, MonaVie claims that the Quixtar suit is without merit.

SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) April 16, 2008

 "Out of our commitment to protect the interests of MonaVie and independent distributors everywhere, we filed a complaint against Quixtar/Amway regarding their aggressive non-compete clauses," said Dallin Larsen, MonaVie founder and president. "The following day, Amway filed a complaint of its own against MonaVie. We believe that Amway's claims are baseless, and were made solely in response to the suit that we filed."

MonaVie filed its lawsuit on March 17, 2008, asking the court to rule whether Quixtar/Amway has been over-reaching the boundaries of its non-compete agreements and address whether or not such agreements are enforceable for independent distributors. MonaVie believes that all direct selling companies should allow distributors to work for any company they choose.

"Non-compete agreements are meant for corporate executives, not for independent distributors who pay their own expenses, taxes, and healthcare," continued Mr. Larsen. "We hope the court will dismiss Quixtar's lawsuit and allow independent distributors to focus on making a living so they may support their families in these tough economic times."

About MonaVie

MonaVie LLC is a rapidly growing company that distributes products to markets around the world. Introduced in January 2005, MonaVie develops and markets scientifically formulated, premium quality products, specifically for person-to-person distribution. Developed with a philosophy of Balance-Variety-Moderation, MonaVie brand products deliver phytonutrients and antioxidants to promote and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

For more information about MonaVie products or how to join the MonaVie family, call 1-866-217-8455, or visit www. monavie. com.