AP9 Privacy Matters Offers Travelers a Few Tips to Avoid Getting Taken for a Ride

AP9 Privacy Matters Offers Travelers a Few Tips to Avoid Getting Taken for a Ride

AP9 Privacy Matters, from Adaptive Marketing LLC, provides members greater peace of mind in important financial decisions.

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) October 3, 2006

Few things can perk up a dreary day more than the offer of a free trip to a tropical destination. Unfortunately, notes AP9 PrivacyMatters (http://www. privacymatters-program. com/), a leading security and privacy membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC, too often those “free” trips come attached to strings a mile long -- and that’s if you’re lucky. Sometimes, the offers aren’t even attached to reality.

Media coverage of the increase in fraud crimes has focused mostly on credit fraud and identity theft. While both of those crimes are deserving of attention, reports AP9 PrivacyMatters, other fraudulent activities tend to go under-reported. Perpetrators of travel scams, for instance, can use the same technology -- e-mails, fake websites, robo-calling and more -- that credit fraudsters and identity thieves use to cast a wide net in the hopes of attracting unsuspecting prey. And their intentions are the same: To put your money into their pockets for free (or as close to free as possible).

AP9 Privacy Matters (http://www. privacymatters-program. com/) offers some practical advice to help travelers avoid those tempting forks in the road that lead to frustration, aggravation or worse:

-- Remember what “free” means. It means “costing nothing.” If a company offers you a “free trip” in exchange for anything, it’s not free. Research any company that offers you a travel deal that sounds too good to be true, and be sure to read the fine print before agreeing to -- or especially signing -- anything.

-- Surf the Internet with a wary eye. Whether it comes in the form of an e-mail, a pop-up window, a banner ad or an unfamiliar website, an unsolicited travel deal from an unknown entity should always raise a red flag in your mind. If it’s too attractive to delete at once, again, do your research and read the fine print.

-- Research the offer, and read the fine print. Is that beginning to sound repetitive? It should; it’s intended to. It can’t be emphasized enough. Deals that sound too good to be true usually are. Your mission, should you choose to accept the invitation, is to confirm beforehand that the deal is indeed true. If your research or your reading turns up even just a hint of ambiguity in the offer or the company making it, walk away. Beyond that, the fine print is where the offer restrictions are usually found. A week’s vacation for the family on the warm, sunny beaches of Florida may seem like a great idea, until you find out that the only weeks available are smack in the middle of the spring school calendar, or that you need to pay double if you want to reserve dates during the holidays.

-- Don’t trust; verify. If you do your research and decide that the company offering a vacation package is on the up-and-up, go the extra mile for your peace of mind. Ask for the names and phone numbers of the airline and hotel involved, then call those numbers to confirm that your reservations have indeed been made, or ask them to confirm that they’re involved in travel packages from the company that contacted you.

-- Give your card issuer credit. The goal of any scammer is to get away with taking as much money from you as possible. Fortunately, federal law says that you’re only liable for the first $50 of any unauthorized charges to your credit card account, and many issuers won’t even charge you for that if you report the problem immediately. Therefore, your safest payment option for online purchases is usually your credit card, assuming you monitor your statements each month.

While some companies can afford to offer something for free as a way to increase brand awareness or store traffic, most “unbelievable” offers are unbelievable for one simple reason: They’re not true. Let caution and common sense be your travel guides as you navigate through scam offers.

Members can log on to their members-only website at PrivacyMatters. com for immediate access to a wide range of benefits that will help them protect and plan their financial future, including 3-in-1 credit reports, computer protections, credit monitoring and much more, concludes AP9 Privacy Matters.

About AP9 PrivacyMatters

AP9 PrivacyMatters (http://www. privacymatters-program. com/) is a leading security and privacy membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/) is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at PrivacyMatters. com (http://www. privacymatters. com/). With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs, such as AP9 Privacy Matters.

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Erie Plastics Introduces Pop N' Shake™ Closure Technology for the Mainstream Beverage and Health Drink Markets, Coupled with an Efficient Turnkey Solution for Beverage Manufacturers

Erie Plastics Introduces Pop N' Shake™ Closure Technology for the Mainstream Beverage and Health Drink Markets, Coupled with an Efficient Turnkey Solution for Beverage Manufacturers

An advanced, dispensing closure technology, Erie Plastics' Pop N' Shake™ instantly provides consumers with a flavor-enhanced, fresh beverage and health benefits, too. Market applications span the bottled water, juice, tea, coffee and dairy beverage sectors, as well as nutraceuticals and organics.

Erie, PA (PRWEB) July 18, 2007

Diving into summer on a fun beverage note, Erie Plastics has introduced Pop N' Shake™, a new, patent-pending closure technology allowing consumers to create their own "blended" drinks on demand.

How does it work? Ingredients dispense with the turn of a tamper-evident dust cover and subsequent "pop" of an inner-cap chamber, allowing consumers to watch a favorite flavor, vitamin or mineral fuse with their preferred bottled drink. A few shakes and moments later, they enjoy a great tasting beverage fortified with healthy, active ingredients.

Adding a spark of creativity to beverage consumption, Pop N' Shake™ closures are customizable to meet a wide range of beverage needs across the bottled water, juice, dairy, tea, coffee and health drink markets. The closure is also well suited for nutraceutical and organic applications.

Erie Plastics recently debuted Pop N' Shake™ at the 2007 Packaging Summit Expo and Conference, where response was very positive and product demonstrations drew applause from audiences.

To provide a "turnkey" solution for beverage manufacturers, the company recently completed development and installation of a fill, seal and assembly production line in a food-grade processing/filling white room, which is also equipped to run leak testing and metal detection operations.

"We've actually been working under the radar for some time on our unique Pop N' Shake™ technology," said P. C. Hoop Roche, Chairman and CEO of Erie Plastics. "Our strategy was to focus on superior design and full functionality, and to launch the closure once we established a vertically-integrated closure system and turnkey solution for beverage producers. From what we've already heard from a number of global beverage and nutraceutical companies, Erie Plastics' Pop N' Shake™ closure is in the lead when it comes to both functionality and readiness for market."

Key features of Erie Plastics' Pop N' Shake™ closure include:
•A PET chamber that works with both liquid and powder
•Dual tamper-evident design
•A first-of-its-kind, patent-pending moisture and oxygen barrier providing secure separation from active and inactive ingredients.

Pop N' Shake™ closures are currently available in a 26 mm size. Brian Masterson, Senior Project Engineer at Erie Plastics, who spearheaded the Pop N' Shake™ product development and refinement process for the company, indicates that 38 mm Pop N' Shakes™ are currently in final development and slated to be available in late August.

The original concept for Pop N' Shake™ was introduced to Erie Plastics by Pop N' Shake Development Company, LLC, a start-up company founded by David Sandoval and Whitney Richards, who will collaborate with Erie Plastics to market Pop N' Shake™ to the organic foods and supplement industries.

For more details and to see a video of Pop N' Shake™ in action, visit www. erieplastics. com/popnshake/ (http://www. erieplastics. com/popnshake/).

About Erie Plastics:

Founded in 1960 and certified to ISO 9001:2000, Erie Plastics specializes in the design, development and custom injection molding of rigid, thin-wall, plastic packaging components for the consumer product, food and beverage, bottled water, household chemical/detergent, personal care and pharmaceutical industries. An award winning, Top 100 injection molding company producing more than 10 billion parts annually, it services customers from two production facilities - one based in Corry, Pa., and the other located in Székesfehérvár, Hungary (approximately 60 km west of Budapest).

Erie Plastics maintains a market leader position in high-cavitation molding utilizing high-speed packaging presses (60- to 550-ton press size range).

For more information on Erie Plastics or Pop N' Shake™, visit www. erieplastics. com; or call or write Erie Plastics at 844 Route 6, Corry, Pa., 16407-9099. Phone: (814) 664-4661.

CONTACT:

Jane T. Roche
(814) 664-4661
Www. erieplastics. com

Sandra McVeigh
(724) 776-5279

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MapMyFitness Partners with SignMeUp. com

MapMyFitness Partners with SignMeUp. com

MapMyFitness partners with SignMeUp. com to offer integrated event registration and online race results in addition to its existing suite of online fitness tools.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) February 11, 2009

MapMyFitness (http://www. mapmyfitness. com/), the parent company of MapMyRun. com (http://www. mapmyrun. com/), MapMyRide. com (http://www. mapmyride. com/), and other mapping Web sites, has partnered with race registration provider SignMeUp. com (http://www. signmeup. com/) to offer online event registration and online race results to its members. The partnership will provide event directors an all-inclusive web solution for publicizing and managing their events online. The 800,000 registered members of MapMyFitness Web sites will be able to access event listings, along with a wide array of mapping tools, training logs, and forums, completely free-of-charge.

Event registration on all MapMyFitness sites will be powered by SignMeUp. com. SignMeUp. com provides online registration services for marathons, half-marathons, triathlons, 5K races, bicycle races, conferences, charities, and other special events. Online registration is free for event organizers. Costs are absorbed by the event registrants, who pay the entry fee plus a small percentage of that fee for the convenience of online registration. Paper registrations can be manually entered so that a complete and secure database of all registrants is maintained.

SignMeUp. com and MapMyFitness will be asking event directors to submit race results directly into the MapMyFitness suite of websites. The sites will provide race results including finishing times, awards, and placement as well as the ability to compare your individual results to those of your friends and rivals. Viewers will be able to search for participants by name or bib number. The race results service will be free for all events posted on MapMyFitness sites and will fully integrate with training logs, map creation tools, and the MapMyFitness forums.

MapMyFitness and SignMeUp. com will also be jointly marketing an innovative event concept called "Virtual Events." Participants all over the world will be able to partake in the spirit of camaraderie and the sense accomplishment that each event offers by running the event's distance in a location that they choose, logging their progress with a GPS device, and posting their results along with those of event participants.

"We are extremely excited to be working with SignMeUp. com for race registration and to be providing our tools and services to their existing event directors," said MapMyFitness CEO Robin Thurston.

"We respect what MapMyFitness has set out to do and the tools they're offering to the running and fitness community," said SignMeUp. com's Co-Founder and VP Business Development Todd Bellino. "We look forward to a long and successful partnership with them."

MapMyFitness and SignMeUp. com will celebrate their partnership at the upcoming RunningUSA Conference 2009 in San Diego, California on February 9, 2009.

About MapMyFitness, LLC
MapMyFitness, LLC provides active individuals with the tools and community they need to succeed and excel in their athletic pursuits. The MapMyFitness, LLC suite of websites is the premier source for community-based fitness content, tools, calculators, and mapping technologies. MapMyFitness users are able to visualize their health and fitness training progress through the use of maps, workout logs, fitness calculators/tools, and user-led community groups. MapMyFitness, LLC includes: MapMyRun. com, MapMyWalk. com, MapMyRide. com, MapMyHike. com, MapMyTri. com, and MapMyFitness. com. View the mobile iPhone applications (iMapMyRun, iMapMyRide, and iMapMyFitness) at iMapMy. com (http://www. imapmy. com/).

About SignMeUp. com
SignMeUp. com, Inc. is a leading provider of web-based software and services that automate online payment processing and database management for meeting and event registrations, membership management and communications, subscriptions and ticket sales, donation collections and fundraising campaigns for clubs, corporations, non-profits and associations around the world.

More than 1,500 organizations utilize SignMeUp. com's easy-to-use SaaS (software as a service) applications, either via the company's self-service options or SignMeUp. com's customized full-service solutions to efficiently, securely, professionally and seamlessly maximize the power of their web presence.

For more information please visit signmeup. com/events (http://www. signmeup. com/events).

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NLN CEO Testifies on HRSA's Title VIII - Nursing Workforce Development Programs

NLN CEO Testifies on HRSA's Title VIII - Nursing Workforce Development Programs

Beverly Malone makes a case for increased funding to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies at a minimum of $200 million. The Bush Administration's FY '08 budget proposes a 29 percent cut aimed at the reduction of some Nursing Workforce Development programs and the elimination of others, a strategy Dr. Malone described as ill-considered in light of the aging population and nursing workforce.

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 2, 2007

April 2, 2007 - New York, NY - Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN, CEO of the National League for Nursing testified before the US House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies on Thursday, March 29.

As evidenced by the questions put to her by the members of the subcommittee, Dr. Malone's testimony struck a chord with the representatives who readily understood the relationship between the worsening shortage of nurses and the concomitant shortage of nurse educators. She made a strong case for increased funding at a minimum of $200 million for FY 2008. The Bush Administration's proposed budget for FY 2008 contains a 29 percent cut aimed at the reduction of some Nursing Workforce Development programs and the elimination of others, a strategy Dr. Malone described as ill-considered in light of the aging population and nursing workforce.

Dr. Malone's full written testimony is available on the NLN website at www. nln. org/governmentaffairs/statementsandletters. htm (http://www. nln. org/governmentaffairs/statementsandletters. htm). To arrange an interview with Dr. Malone, please contact Kathi Ream, NLN director of government affairs, at 703-241-3947 or Karen R. Klestzick, chief communications officer at the NLN, at 212-812-0376.

Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education offering faculty development, networking opportunities, testing and assessment, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to its 20,000 individual and 1100 institutional members.

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National Private Duty Association Warns of Tax Implications with Household Help

National Private Duty Association Warns of Tax Implications with Household Help

The National Private Duty Association says that consumers who hire independent caregivers could be headed for tax problems if they don't understand their obligations.

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) March 12, 2009

Someone doesn't have to be running for a federal government cabinet post to be impacted negatively by the tax implications of hiring household help, according to the National Private Duty Association.

Nearly 25 percent of U. S. adults are caregivers for an older family member or friend, and many of these families are becoming accidental employers when they turn to a friend, acquaintance or individual to provide help for mom or dad.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has clearly defined the household help category according to Jill Senso, education coordinator with the National Association of Tax Professionals, a nonprofit professional association dedicated to excellence in taxation.

"Household help is anyone who does work in or around your home," Senso said. "Examples would be babysitters, caretakers, housekeepers, gardeners, health aides, private nurses, nannies, yard workers or drivers. The worker becomes your employee if you control what work is done and how it is done."

Senso said the definition applies regardless if the person works full time or part time, was hired through an agency or list provided by an agency, or if you pay hourly, weekly, monthly or based on job completion.

According to the IRS, if consumers pay wages of $1,600 or more during the calendar year, they must withhold and pay social security and Medicare taxes. If consumers pay wages of $1,000 or more in any calendar quarter, they must pay federal unemployment taxes.

As home care choices escalate, an increasing amount of care is being provided by nurse registries and employment agencies that act as "matchmaker" services, assigning independent contractors to clients and patients in need of care. Many consumers who use these types of companies never realize that there are potential legal and tax consequences that go along with the use of an independent contractor.

"With so many providers of home care available, it can be very confusing, especially if help is being sought during an emotional time," said Kim Stoneking, executive director of the National Private Duty Association (NPDA). "Consumers, more and more, are turning to companies that offer them the cheapest price for care without understanding the implications of their choice. In many situations such as these, an employer/employee relationship is created between the consumer and the independent caregiver, and the consumer is unaware."

The National Private Duty Association is the nation's first association for providers of private duty home care, which includes non-medical home care services. NPDA members set themselves apart from other home care providers because of the supervision and training they provide, which assures a consumer is getting the best care possible.

"Private duty home care agencies are companies that provide home care aides, companion care, homemaker services and skilled nursing services in the patient's home," Stoneking said. "Additionally, members of the NPDA employ trained caregivers and assume all responsibility for the payroll and all related taxes - this is never passed off to the customer."

If a person must hire someone for assistance in their home, Senso urges consumers to consult IRS Publication 926 Household Employers Tax Guide, available on the IRS website at www. irs. gov/pub/irs-pdf/p926.pdf (http://www. irs. gov/pub/irs-pdf/p926.pdf).

"I strongly urge people who find themselves in a position of needing household help to speak with a tax expert/accountant prior to doing so," Senso said. "The process is complicated and you would save yourself immensely by having a professional on board from the beginning. In many cases, when people have tried to handle payroll taxes on their own, mistakes are made. It proves to be more costly to amend after the fact, than to have them done correctly once the person has been hired."

Household Help Know-How

There are many unexpected or hidden issues when consumers hire independent caregivers. The National Private Duty Association offers these considerations when looking for a home care provider:

Payroll taxes: The simplest and most direct requirement is that anyone who gets a paycheck must pay the government any taxes due. This includes social security, Medicare, federal and state unemployment and state and federal payroll taxes. When the consumer is the employer and none of these taxes is being paid, there can be serious financial implications.

Work-related injuries: If no worker's compensation protection is provided (as mandated by law for employees in nearly every state), and the worker sustains an on-the-job accident, the liabilities can be substantial. Medical costs and disability payments could result in financial hardship for even a very wealthy consumer. Many believe their homeowner's insurance will cover such accidents; however, most policies exclude household help.

Caregiver supervision: Because of IRS regulations, registries and independent contractor agencies cannot provide any work supervision, scheduling or training to workers without becoming employers. For consumers and their families, hiring an NPDA member home care agency provides assurance that someone with experience and responsibility is reviewing the changing care needs of their loved one.

The NPDA currently represents more than 1,200 member organizations throughout the United States that provide private pay in-home care services for the elderly and disabled. For more information about the NPDA and to access their member directory visit the association's web site at www. privatedutyhomecare. org.

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Giving Up Smoking Can Reduce a Life Insurance Policy by up to 43%

Giving Up Smoking Can Reduce a Life Insurance Policy by up to 43%

Smokers who have been inspired to quit following the national No Smoking Day on Wednesday could see significant financial benefits from kicking the habit in addition to the improvements to their health. Those who have taken out life insurance cover to protect their families could save up to 43% on their monthly premium costs, which could add up to thousands over the life of a policy term, according to consumer finance website SimplyFinance.

(PRWEB) March 12, 2010

After giving up smoking, cleaner lungs and a healthier lifestyle are only two of the positive physical changes people notice. However, those who have life insurance protection may also be surprised to learn how much difference being a non-smoker could make to their premium costs once they have been smoke-free for 12 months.

Katie Jenkins, Site Editor at SimplyFinance (http://www. simplyfinance. co. uk) comments, "People should be aware that quitting smoking has a really positive effect on all areas of their finances. The most immediate consequence is being better off each month to the tune of several hundred pounds; money that can be put into a savings account, used for paying off debts or to treat the family. However in the longer-term, life insurance policyholders could be saving on their monthly premium payments too from 12 months after kicking the habit. This can add up to thousands over the term of a policy."

Male and female non smokers would save 43%* on their premiums when compared to those paid by smokers. The premium for a non smoking male falls to £14.31 from £25.45 for a smoker, and a female £11.30 rather than £20.40.

While applicants must not have used tobacco or nicotine replacement products for 12 months to qualify as a non smoker, existing policyholders could start saving straight away. “Many policyholders will not be aware how far the cost of life assurance has fallen in recent years, so even if they don’t yet qualify as a non-smoker, they could still make substantial savings” said Richard Morea of London & Country.

To find out more about the free advice and support that is available to help with quitting smoking, visit the No Smoking Day website (http://www. nosmokingday. org. uk) or apply for a free NHS Quit Kit (http://smokefree. nhs. uk/quit-tools/quit-kit/). For more information about the types of Life Insurance available, visit the SimplyFinance Life Insurance (http://www. simplyfinance. co. uk/Insurance/Life-Insurance. html) pages.

To help policyholders check the competitiveness of their premiums London & Country has launched the 1 Minute Life Insurance Check (http://www. lcplc. co. uk/lifecheck). Answering a few simple questions will allow the user to see whether they are paying too much for their life assurance.

*Based on a 35-year old taking £200,000 level term assurance over 25 years.

Notes to Editors

SimplyFinance. co. uk is a personal finance website (http://www. simplyfinance. co. uk) that exists to help consumers manage their money more effectively. SimplyFinance. co. uk provides a range of informative content, tools and calculators to empower consumers to make more informed financial choices.

London & Country (http://www. lcplc. co. uk) (L&C) is the UK’s leading no-fee mortgage broker. Based in Bath, it provides award winning whole of market advice nationwide. As well as residential mortgages, it also advises on specialist mortgage sectors, and the protection market.

Press Contacts:

Katie Jenkins, Site Producer, SimplyFinance
Office: 0207 341312
Mobile: 07881 821425

Richard Morea, Technical Manager, London & Country 
Office: 01225 341312 
Mobile: 07970 885168

David Hollingworth, Head of Communications, London & Country
Office: 01225 341211 
Mobile: 07710 634044

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Environmental Noise Louder Than You Think

Environmental Noise Louder Than You Think

(PRWEB) February 18, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Liebrum

February 15, 2001 (760) 340-9300

 jennifer@shepherdPR. com

Environmental Noise Louder Than You Think

American Tinnitus Association Releases Hearing Conservation Tips for 2001

Portland, OR – You might instinctively throw your hands over your ears as a subway train screeches to a stop, but what about your hair dryer?

The two seemingly diverse noise generators actually register the same on a sound meter resonating at 100 decibels. At that level, the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) cautions that you can be well on your way to permanent hearing damage. It can result in something as aggravating as a constant ringing in the ears -- commonly referred to as tinnitus -- or as devastating as total hearing loss.

 Because such damage is largely preventable, the ATA is hoping the public will add hearing conservation to their roster of health pledges made in the New Year. To that end, the association has compiled a list of common environmental sounds and their decibel ratings to educate people about the relative risks for certain types of sounds.

20 Ticking watch 85 Average factory

30 Quiet whisper 95 MRI

40 Rustling leaves, refrigerator hum 100 Blow dryer, subway train

50 Rainfall 105 Power mower, chainsaw

60 Normal conversation, dishwasher 120 Rock concert, fireworks display

70 Normal street noise 130 Jet engine plane (100 ft. away)

80 Police whistle 140 Shotgun blast, air bag deployment

A decibel is a unit for expressing the relative intensity of sounds with zero being the least perceptible and about 130 marking the average level of pain-inducing sound. Sounds of 85 decibels and above are considered dangerous. An MRI, for example, can save your life, but it also could damage your hearing if precautions are not taken. And those movie trailers we all enjoy may be costing us too as they are aired more loudly than the feature film.

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You know the dangers, but what can be done about it? Earplugs offer an inexpensive and effective solution by cutting out about 15-20 decibels of loud sounds. If you are standing three feet away from someone and canÂ’t hear what that person is saying to you, the noise level is high enough to do damage.

Review labels on appliances and childrenÂ’s toys for noise levels. Encourage teens to take plugs to the amusement park or concerts. If a movie is too loud, take the initiative and ask that it be turned down. You will be doing everyone -- including the projectionist -- a service.

Tinnitus (pronounced ti-night'-us or tin'-i-tus) is the medical term for the perception of sound when no external sound is present. The scope of noise may include hissing, roaring, whistling, chirping or clicking and can be heard intermittently or constantly, in single or multiple tones.

Of the 50 million Americans affected by tinnitus, the effects range from subtle, even temporary, to a permanent life-altering level. It can strike people of all ages. At least 12 million among the known sufferers are so seriously afflicted that they cannot function on a "normal," day-to-day basis.

The ATA began in 1971 to provide research support. It grew to be recognized both nationally and internationally for its assertive stance on behalf of people with tinnitus.

For more information on the ATA, call (800) 634-8978 or visit their World Wide Web site at www. ata. org.

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Securing the Rights and Future of the World's Children

Securing the Rights and Future of the World's Children

International conference sponsored by NGOs, Women for Mutual Security and the International Institute of Concern for Public Health to discuss to bring about change in world peace.

(PRWEB) June 20, 2003

Saturday, June 21, 2003- 9.00 am to 5.00 pm.

The McLeod Auditorium, Medical Sciences Building, 1 King's College Circle, University of Toronto.

Pre-registration $40.00 includes lunch and snacks/ BYO $20.00 Registration 8.30 am.

Registration form, flyer and other information www. iicph. org/docs/2003_children_conf. pdf (http://www. iicph. org/docs/2003_children_conf. pdf )

Speakers:

John Valleau, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry in the University of Toronto where he does research in statistical analysis. He is one of the founders of Science for Peace in which he remains active, and is currently on he Board of No Weapons in Space, (NOWIS).

Rosalie Bertell, PhD., G. N.S. H. noted epidemiologist and biometrist well known for her work in environmental health and peace. Her most recent book is "Planet Earth: The Latest Weapon of War".

Michel Chossudovsky, Professor of Economics at the University of Ottawa and Director of the Centre for Research on Globalization, a highly respected speaker on the subject of war/globalization and Third World poverty.

Sara Flounders, Co-director and founder of the International Action Centre, coordinated the 1992 International U. S. War Crimes Tribunal in the Persian Gulf. She is a contributing author to the book, "Metal of Dishonor:Depleted Uranium".

Karen Talbot, Director of the International Center for Peace and Justice, served as an NGO representative to the United Nations for many years. Recipient of the Dr.. Martin Luther King Jr. Award in 1994.

Further information on these and other presenters can be found on the IICPH website as noted below.

Contact Information:

International Institute of Concern for Public Health, (IICPH) http://www. iicph. org/ (http://www. iicph. org/)

Tel 416.755.3685 mailto:info@iicph. org

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"Share Your Cold-EEZE®" and Get Lei'd in Hawaii

"Share Your Cold-EEZE®" and Get Lei'd in Hawaii

Enter new Cold-EEZE® Sweepstakes with a Partner for a chance to win a seven-day, six-night trip to Maui.

Doylestown, PA (PRWEB) November 13, 2008

The common cold. Everyone dreads it, but did you ever think it might help you get lei'd?

Well hang on to your hula skirts because thanks to Cold-EEZE® lozenges (http://www. coldeeze. com/), now it can. This cold season, "Share Your Cold-EEZE®" (http://www. shareyourcoldeeze. com/) and share the health with friends, family and co-workers, and sweepstakes entrants could win an exotic trip to Maui, Hawaii. The trip includes six-nights of ocean-view hotel accommodations, round trip coach air fare and a seven-day car rental. Cold-EEZE® zinc lozenges are the number one pharmacist recommend zinc cold remedy shown in clinical studies to shorten the time you have a cold.

To enter the Share Your Cold-EEZE® sweepstakes*, simply sign up at www. coldeeze. com and fill in all the required entry information, including the following "Share Your Cold-EEZE®" winning phrase, "Cold-EEZE® is clinically proven to shorten your cold by nearly half."

Those who enter can submit up to five addresses a day. For every friend entrants refer that subsequently enters the sweepstakes, participants will receive one entry for themselves and their referred friend to share. Both the person who enters and their friend will each be allowed to bring one guest.

One sweepstakes entry will be drawn in March. The Share Your Cold-EEZE sweepstakes will run through Feb. 28, 2009. To sign up, visit www. cold-eeze. com.

Cold-EEZE is now on Facebook! Click here (http://www. facebook. com/pages/Cold-EEZE/28203548711) to become a Cold-EEZE fan.

*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Sweepstakes is open to legal U. S. residents, who have valid U. S. drivers' licenses and are 21 years of age or older as of date of entry. Starts 9/15/08 at 12:00:01 a. m. E. T. and ends 2/28/09 at 12:01:00 a. m. E. T. Both playing partners will each be allowed one guest to accompany them on the trip. Trip includes 6-nights ocean view hotel accommodations, round trip coach class air transportation from the airport nearest to the selected entrant's residence to Maui, & mid-size car rental for 7 days.

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Leading Career and Technical High School Selects SmartDraw for Technical Diagrams & Charts

Leading Career and Technical High School Selects SmartDraw for Technical Diagrams & Charts

SmartDraw. com today announced that Middle Bucks Institute of Technology-the regional leader in providing career development, advanced technical training, and pre-professional programs located in Jamison, Pennsylvania--has selected SmartDraw software over AutoCAD for technical diagrams and charts. SmartDraw is installed on more than 50 computers primarily within the manufacturing department to assist students with projects in engineering, welding and precision machining.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 29, 2008

SmartDraw. com today announced that Middle Bucks Institute of Technology-the regional leader in providing career development, advanced technical training, and pre-professional programs located in Jamison, Pennsylvania--has selected SmartDraw software (http://www. smartdraw. com/exp/cad/) over AutoCAD for technical diagrams and charts. SmartDraw is installed on more than 50 computers primarily within the manufacturing department to assist students with projects in engineering, welding and precision machining.

"We were looking for an easier, more flexible program than AutoCAD," said Patrick Rich, Computer Support Specialist, Middle Bucks Institute of Technology. "SmartDraw delivers ease of use and offers a vast assortment of choices."

According to Rich, SmartDraw has been used to create various technical diagrams such as workflows (http://www. smartdraw. com/specials/flowchart. asp), Gantt charts (http://www. smartdraw. com/specials/project-management-chart. htm), organizational charts (http://www. smartdraw. com/specials/orgchart. asp), engineering charts, bar graphs, pie charts, flow charts, and more.

"As staff members become aware of what SmartDraw can offer, they show an interest in wanting to try the software themselves," said Rich.

SmartDraw, the world's most popular business graphics software, is the first program that automates the process of creating business graphics such as flowcharts, engineering diagrams, organizational charts and more. Unlike other graphics programs that provide you with a blank screen and expect you to draw, such as AutoCAD, with SmartDraw you start with a template that is specifically designed to create the type of illustration you need. You enter the information and SmartDraw does the rest: building the graphic automatically using built-in rules and professional design themes to guarantee polished, presentation-quality results in just a few minutes. It draws for you! And, in the rare case that users need extra help, SmartDraw offers free customer support (http://www. smartdraw. com/support/index. htm) to all users.

SmartDraw offers a variety of licensing options and programs, including educational pricing. A free trial is available at www. smartdraw. com and includes both online and telephone technical support.

About SmartDraw. com
SmartDraw. com is the creator of SmartDraw, the world's most popular business graphics software and the first program that makes it possible for ordinary computer users to create presentation-quality business graphics in minutes. Each year more than two million people install and use SmartDraw and the company counts more than half of the members of the Fortune 500 as loyal customers.

Founded in 1994, SmartDraw. com is privately-held and based in San Diego, CA. In addition to SmartDraw 2008 for general business and home use, the company also offers SmartDraw Healthcare and SmartDraw Legal editions which include graphics and applications unique to their respective fields. For more information on the company or to download a free trial of SmartDraw, please visit www. smartdraw. com.

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Top Medical Team to Open Azia Medical Spa in Birmingham, AL

Top Medical Team to Open Azia Medical Spa in Birmingham, AL

Dee Yadyasar, Master Aesthetician in partnership with Medical Director, Jerry Hankins, MD announced today the December opening of Azia Medical Spa, their new medical spa in Birmingham, AL.

Birmingham, AL (Vocus) December 2, 2009 –-

Dee Yadyasar, Master Aesthetician and Medspa visionary announced today that Azia Medical Spa (http://www. aziamedicalspa. com/) will be opening its doors this December at 153 Narrows Parkway in Birmingham, AL under the Medical Direction of Jerry Hankins, MD.

"I am so excited to be able to offer women the latest laser technology in combination with pharmaceutical grade medical skin care, hormone replacement therapy, permanent cosmetics, and massage therapy, all in a beautifully designed, relaxing facility with amenities such as infrared sauna, aromatherapy steam room and dream showers. As a working woman, I truly understand the needs of my clients. We want to look and feel great while pursuing our careers and caring for our families,” comments Dee Yadyasar. “In addition, we are implementing a weight loss and body sculpting program to round out our cosmetic services and to help people lose weight quickly and safely. Included in this program are SlimLipo™ Laser Lipolysis, Zerona™ Body Sculpting Laser, and Medically Supervised Weight Loss.”

Dee Yadyasar and Dr. Hankins have been working together for more than a year to develop the advanced set of treatments that will be offered at Azia Medical Spa including Botox Cosmetic and fillers for facial lines and wrinkles, hormone replacement therapy for anti-aging, skin rejuvenation and resurfacing for a younger appearance, laser lipolysis and Zerona for fat reduction and body sculpting, photo facials for sun damage and uneven skin tone, and the treatment of dark eye circles, rosacea, and spider veins. “I am proud to be Medical Director of Azia Medical Spa with its diverse treatment offerings. I am confident that each treatment we offer will provide the highest level of results possible today,” states Dr. Jerry Hankins.

Dee Yadyasar has over 12 years of experience in professional makeup, permanent cosmetics and skincare. As a Master Aesthetician she has focused her practice on medical aesthetics and permanent makeup. Dee is extremely committed to providing the very best treatments available, along with top-quality care and client education.

Dr. Hankins graduated on the President’s List from Delta State University in Mississippi, with a BS in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Art. He received his medical degree from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1992 and completed his residency in Internal Medicine from Baptist Health Centers in Birmingham, AL in 1995. Anti-Aging Medicine and HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) are a few of Dr. Hankins’ specific areas of interest. He has been the Medical Director for Aesthetic and Laser Solutions overseeing and/or performing facial aesthetics, permanent cosmetics, varicose veins and laser hair removal. Dr. Hankins has had numerous faculty appointments, including Princeton, Shelby and Brookwood. He is currently an active Preceptor for Family Medicine CRNP Program at the UAB and Samford University.

About Azia Medical Spa:
Azia Medical Spa offers the latest in cosmetic medical spa and body sculpting treatments in a relaxing spa environment in Birmingham, AL. Owner, Dee Yadyasar Master Aesthetician, in conjunction with Medical Director, Dr. Jerry Hankins, and their highly skilled team, provide specialized medspa programs so each of their client's needs are addressed on an individual basis with personalized follow-ups. Their treatments have minimal to no downtime. Consultations are complimentary and financing is available. For more information about the upcoming opening, please call 205-980-7772 or visit http://www. AziaMedicalSpa. com (http://www. AziaMedicalSpa. com).

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2009 Oil Prices

2009 Oil Prices

2008 ended with very low commodity prices for oil and natural gas. Integrity Natural Resources, LP along with many experts believe this is a temporary situation.

Amarillo, TX (Vocus) March 27, 2009

2008 ended with very low commodity prices for oil and natural gas. Integrity Natural Resources, LP along with many experts believe this is a temporary situation. Rigzone and many petroleum economists are predicting oil to be in the $80 to $90 range by the end of 2009. Integrity Natural Resources, LP is using this temporary lull to utilize drilling and ancillary completion services that had been bid up to unreasonable cost levels or often unobtainable, during the recent price driven drilling frenzy. Integrity Natural Resources, LP is using this now favorable drilling environment to drill wells that can last well over twenty years; it would make no sense to slow down drilling for a short term drop in prices. Once the current recession abates, prices will immediately go up. The supply and demand imbalance that existed during recent healthier economic times, causes oil to go to $150 per barrel, has not been resolved. Profligate government spending will most likely create increased inflationary pressure that will also drive up commodity prices. As to this current administration's stance on oil and gas exploration, further constricting supply, and you have the perfect storm for massive oil and gas price increases.

With the well documented problems on Wall Street and the flight of capital out of these markets, Integrity Natural Resources, LP has experienced unprecedented demand for its drilling projects. The bottom line is this: Integrity Natural Resources, LP expends significant resources and expertise on the front end of each project, finding the best leases in proven high production areas. This diligence has lead to very successful and sought after drilling projects. The best drilling projects will continue to be rewarded, regardless of fluctuations in market prices. Vocus Small Business Edition (http://www. integrityoilventures. com)

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Philippines-based electronic sourcing and procurement services provider reports $500 million in trade

Philippines-based electronic sourcing and procurement services provider reports $500 million in trade

BayanTrade is Asia's premier sourcing, procurement, and supply chain services provider. Since its founding in 2000, the company has facilitated $500 million in electronic trade involving 165,000 POs and 1,800 e-bidding events.

Manila, Philippines (PRWEB) October 8, 2004

BayanTrade — Asia's premier sourcing, procurement, and supply chain services provider — reported that it has managed US$500 million in electronic trade since it began operations in 2000, making it the first Philippine-based sourcing and procurement services provider to hit the half-billion-dollar mark.

“Being able to process $500 million worth of trade is a significant measure of BayanTrade’s success as a sourcing and procurement service provider. A Filipino company taking on a leadership position in this field, which is the next big segment of business process outsourcing, shows the market our capability in providing world-class sourcing and procurement services,” BayanTrade president and COO Dante Briones said.

BayanTrade achieved the milestone by managing the sourcing and procurement requirements of over 325 key regional, multinational and top Philippine corporations across different industries, facilitating approximately 1,800 sourcing events, and managing transactions involving over 165,000 purchase orders.

Briones said the continuous expansion of its industry networks also accounts for the companyÂ’s rapid growth. Among the industries BayanTrade serves are construction and real estate; telecommunications; semiconductors and electronics; power and utilities; pharmaceuticals and healthcare; retail and distribution; shipping, transport and freight; call center and high technology; gas and oil; consumer packaged goods; food; and banking and finance.

BayanTrade’s customers — in both the buying and selling segments of the supply chain — have realized the advantages of leveraging its rapidly expanding network, according to Briones, and acknowledge the company’s track record for delivering customized solutions and their impact on bottom lines. According to Briones, buyers have reported an average of 15 to 20 percent in cost savings as well as significantly improved overall transparency in the bidding processes.

“Our clients report greater efficiency in organizing, structuring and managing sourcing events as well as the elimination of inaccuracies in product specifications and supply agreements,” Briones said. “These things further reduce costs.”

Sellers, on the other hand, gain wider market reach through BayanTradeÂ’s extensive industry networks, lowered processing costs through streamlined back-end document exchange, shortened negotiating time, and a secure, transparent and level playing field.

The company continues to implement programs to strengthen its relationship with buyers and sellers. “We’ve further enhanced our value proposition by providing on-demand sourcing and procurement services. Our stable of sourcing and procurement experts, technology infrastructure, and network of trading partners makes this possible,” Briones said. “In effect, we’re there when needed, even when an urgent and perhaps complex requirement emerges unexpectedly.”

These changes signal BayanTrade’s evolution from a trading hub to a management services provider. “We have reached a level where we are now seen as a partner in forging strategic, collaborative, and profitable supply chain relationships.”

The change has come about because “BayanTrade has been consistently proactive and responsive to changing market dynamics and the evolving needs of our clients and this accounts for the company’s steady growth rate of 35-40 percent annually. In 2004 alone, the company introduced three new services, broadened its professional services offering, and expanded into the region,” Briones said.

Briones sees continued growth in the sourcing business but believes that the companyÂ’s procurement and professional services will experience an upward spike in the coming year. Sourcing presently contributes 50 percent of BayanTradeÂ’s revenues. Professional services for supply chain management was the next biggest source of revenue with 30 percent; procurement accounted for the remaining 20 percent.

Still, “this is just the beginning,” according to Briones. “With the Philippines’ emerging role as a prominent global center for business process outsourcing, supplier sourcing and procurement will increasingly become a strategically important BPO area.”

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DoctorPricing. com Makes Price Transparency Available to Health Care Consumers

DoctorPricing. com Makes Price Transparency Available to Health Care Consumers

With the launch of a new website, the team at doctorpricing. com is making an effort to create transparency in health care pricing for consumers.

Overland Park, KS (PRWEB) August 7, 2006

As health savings accounts continue to become a preferred option for health care consumers, a great need is being created for transparency in pricing within the health care industry. With over 4 million health care consumers taking charge of their own health care costs via HSA’s, and even more consumers remaining uninsured -- the number of patients who are price sensitive to routine medical procedures is growing exponentially.

In an effort to address the needs of those consumers, a team of health care industry, insurance, and technology professionals have created a solution -- DoctorPricing. com (http://www. doctorpricing. com (http://www. doctorpricing. com)).

“We know that the greatest drawback to the consumer driven health care movement is that consumers have no way to comparison shop for routine health care procedures,” said, William Short, President. “DoctorPricing. com is the final piece of the puzzle when it comes to consumers taking power for their own health care decisions back in to their own hands.”

Doctorpricing. com is a comparison shopping engine that is free to use for health care consumers and providers. With a current database of over 700,000 physicians, doctorpricing. com is already the premier doctor search on the Internet.

“Doctors stand to benefit from this service as much as patients,” said Craig Clayton, CTO, “we’ve done a lot of the work, as far as creating profiles, technology, and providing the marketing push for this. All physicians need to do to drive these cash based consumers to their practices is to log in and add their pricing information.”

Doctorpricing. com (http://www. doctorpricing. com (http://www. doctorpricing. com)) runs on a proprietary search technology that allows consumers to comparison shop by location and by specialty. For example, a health care consumer in Billings, Montana can find prices for a basic office visit to all the doctors in their area -- allowing them to make a more informed decision when it comes to pricing.

Doctorpricing. com (http://www. doctorpricing. com (http://www. doctorpricing. com)) is owned and operated by Medical Commerce Direct LLC, a Delaware-chartered company based in Kansas City, MO. The ultimate goal of Medical Commerce Direct LLC and DoctorPricing. com is to make tools that aid in the consumer driven health care revolution available to consumers and doctors at no charge.

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Optical Image Technology, Inc. Announces DocFinity® Form Processor

Optical Image Technology, Inc. Announces DocFinity® Form Processor

Latest addition furthers DocFinity SuiteÂ’s ability to address business challenges

State College, PA (PRWEB) March 4, 2004 -

– Optical Image Technology, Inc. (OIT) proudly announces the addition of the DocFinity® Form Processor to its award-winning suite of electronic content and document management software solutions. The DocFinity Form Processor, which joins OIT’s product line through a partnership with SER Solutions, Inc., will integrate seamlessly with the DocFinity Suite to provide users with intelligent data capture.

When combined with the DocFinity Core, the DocFinity Form Processor will accurately extract business critical information from virtually any document type, regardless of form. SER’s intelligent data capture product, SERdistiller™, is the foundation of DocFinity Form Processor. By utilizing SERdistiller’s classification and extraction capabilities, DocFinity Form Processor accurately classifies structured and unstructured content, eliminating the need for costly custom coding and template design. Extracted information is then automatically transmitted to the DocFinity Object Importer for database storage and retrieval, as well as for updating other databases or applications simultaneously.

Scott M. F. Buchart, President and CEO of OIT, comments, “We’re very excited about the possibilities the DocFinity Form Processor brings to the DocFinity Suite. It not only allows us to further reflect the varying and changing needs of our customers, but also expands the DocFinity Suite’s capabilities to address critical business challenges.”

Organizations leveraging the DocFinity Form Processor in daily business processes can expect to reduce operating costs, improve accuracy in file processing, increase employee productivity and enhance current content management practices. The flexibility of the product lends itself to be easily implemented in virtually any paper-intensive process, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, human resources, claims processing and loan applications.

Buchart adds, “We live in a corporate culture where even the slightest slowdown in productivity can mean thousands of dollars in lost revenue. Now, through the addition of the DocFinity Form Processor, OIT customers are enabled to streamline form processing tasks, thereby improving production and reducing costs.”

For more information regarding the DocFinity Form Processor, please visit www. docfinity. com or contact Courtney Leigh Beisel at cbeisel@docfinity. com or 814-238-0038, ext. 253.

About Optical Image Technology, Inc.

Since 1986, OIT has been developing award-winning integrated document management solutions, including COLD-ERM/EBPP, Document Imaging, Workflow/Process Management, Browser Access/E-Business Enablement, HSM, Print/Fax Server, and Enhanced Index Extraction. OITÂ’s DocFinity Suite of Document Management Solutions has gained prominent industry recognition by organizations such as AIIM International, Transform Magazine, Doculabs and Kinetic Information.

OIT serves customers throughout the world and across all major industries, including insurance, financial services, pharmaceutical, education, healthcare, government, manufacturing, retail, utilities and publishing. By dynamically coordinating and managing the transfer of content, OIT enables organizations to realize increased profitability, improved productivity and enhanced customer satisfaction by empowering enterprise wide business processes. For more information, please visit www. docfinity. com.

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Herb Fair Hosts Herbalist Susun Weed in WA

Herb Fair Hosts Herbalist Susun Weed in WA

The Herbal Faire, hosted by the Healing Arts Collective, will be held the weekend of May 1 and 2 at Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. Among the noted speakers will be world-renowned author and herbalist Susun S. Weed.

(PRWEB) April 18, 2004

The Herbal Faire, hosted by the Healing Arts Collective, will be held the weekend of May 1 and 2 at Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. Among the noted speakers will be world-renowned author and herbalist Susun S. Weed.

If you think there's a choice between orthodox medicine and alternative treatments, think again. The MD and the ND are strikingly similar. There is a third way: the invisible ways of the Wise Woman tradition -- a dramatically different approach to health and healing. This is the Tradition Susun teaches from. Her early talk on May 2 will describe the different approaches to health, the two you are most familiar with, and the third which may strike an even deeper chord of familiarity.

Following this talk and lunch, Susun will delve further to explore the roots of nutrition. Confused about food? Eating well is simple when you know which nutrient-dense foods to choose. Find out how easy it is to integrate nourishing herbs into your diet. Discover the importance of dietary fat and the benefits of chocolate. Learn about the health-negative effects of supplements, tofu, sprouts, and raw foods. Following digestion from start to end, Susun will help you discover the simple secrets of optimum nutrition, beyond rules, beyond heroics.

“The Three Traditions of Healing” will be held at the Herbal Faire on May 2, 2004, from 10am-12 noon. “Optimum Nutrition, Beyond Heroics” will be there on the same day, after lunch, from 1pm-3pm.

To learn more, contact the Ann Shipley and the Healing Arts Collective, 1-360-867-6143, email: shipleya@evergreen. edu. Or Evergreen State College, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA, http://www. evergreen. edu/ (http://www. evergreen. edu/).

Vibrant, passionate, and involved, Susun Weed has garnered an international reputation for her groundbreaking lectures, teachings, and writings on health and nutrition. She challenges conventional medical approaches with humor, insight, and her vast encyclopedic knowledge of herbal medicine. Unabashedly pro-woman, her animated and enthusiastic lectures are engaging and often profoundly provocative. Susun is one of America's best-known authorities on herbal medicine and natural approaches to women's health. Her four best-selling books are recommended by expert herbalists and well-known physicians and are used and cherished by millions of women around the world. Learn more at www. susunweed. com or contact the Wise Woman Center at PO Box 64, Woodstock, NY 12498.

Bit Economics surpasses its $US1 Billion goal of money under 9dimensions management

Bit Economics surpasses its $US1 Billion goal of money under 9dimensions management.

A leader in value management has reached and surpassed its goal of managing over US$1 billion in total portfolio value utilizing its 9dimensions methods and tools. The total portfolio size includes monies being managed in the consumer goods, utilities and financial services market segments.

(PRWEB) October 16, 2002

San Francisco, CA - Bit Economics has surpassed its goal of having over $1 billion under management utilizing its 9dimensions Enterprise Portfolio Management solution. The total includes all portfolios in all clients that utilize our 9dimensions tools and methods as their enterprise portfolio management capability.

"This was our two year goal and happily we achieved it in less than a year," said Mohamad Boroumand, CEO and founder. "We have found that tracking the amount we manage and the value that we bring to our clients' bottom line are the most important pathways to our success, as opposed to software licenses we have sold."

Bit Economics has set its next milestone at $US5 billion under management.

About Bit Economics

Bit Economics is an upstream business solutions designer and an advisory services group whose primary focus is on value based management and the economics of information. We work with both IT and business organizations in managing and evaluating risk, managing initiative relationships, as well as returns analysis. Our clients to date have been multi-national corporations to venture firms and startups. We have worked in the following sectors: Healthcare, High Tech, Consumer Goods, Energy and Financial Institutions. Please visit us at www. BitEconomics. com or contact us at Information@BitEconomics. com.

Sonoma County Human Services Department Selects Harmony Information Systems for APS

Sonoma County Human Services Department Selects Harmony Information Systems for APS

Proven, Web-based Solution will Streamline County’s APS Workflow Processes, Measure Results and Automate Reporting.

Reston, VA (PRWEB) April 21, 2010

Harmony Information Systems, Inc. (http://www. harmonyis. com)(Harmony), the leader in integrated health and human services management, announced today that the Sonoma County Human Services Department (HSD) (http://www. sonoma-county. org/human/) has selected Harmony for APS™ to streamline workflow processes, enhance operational and strategic management and automate California state-mandated APS reporting (http://www. harmonyis. com/news-events/news-events. php? id=334).

The selection of Harmony for APS (http://www. harmonyis. com/products/adult-protective-services. php) directly supports Sonoma County’s mission to protect vulnerable adults and to promote maximum independence and well-being for individuals and families. Harmony for APS will help Sonoma County streamline their APS workflow processes and alleviate the burden of reporting by automating California state-mandated reports 242, 341, 342, and 343, by providing out-of-the-box reports supporting intake and investigative processes and role-based dashboards.

“Passage of the Elder Justice Act is bringing attention and pushing federal dollars to combat elder abuse across the country making it more important than ever for APS agencies to measure results and report on their programs,” said Joseph Sander, President and CEO of Harmony (http://www. harmonyis. com/company/management-team. php). “In light of this, we are confident that our industry-leading Harmony for APS solution will help Sonoma County effectively manage their programs, automatically report results and deliver on their mission to protect vulnerable adults throughout the county.”

The Harmony suite of solutions is rapidly becoming the standard for aging services organizations throughout the country. Fully integrated with Harmony for Aging, the most widely used solution in the United States for home and community-based care, Harmony for APS is a flexible, web-based case management system purpose built for APS agencies to optimize investigative performance using industry-proven best practices.

Harmony for APS is a comprehensive end-to-end case management system that meets the full range of APS needs, including workflows that help workers clearly follow the steps throughout the APS process, management tools that help ensure proper supervision of APS staff, and automated business processes that provide clear alignment between actions, policies, and procedures. Its on-demand delivery model provides access from anywhere at anytime, eliminates the need for any upfront capital expense and makes it fast and inexpensive to install.

For more information about Harmony for APS, visit: http://www. harmonyis. com/products/adult-protective-services. php (http://www. harmonyis. com/products/adult-protective-services. php).

About Harmony Information Systems, Inc.
Harmony Information Systems Inc., (Harmony), the leader in integrated health and human services management, provides comprehensive solutions that enable organizations to manage growing consumer case loads with existing resources. The company's end-to-end solutions manage the delivery of care for elders and intellectually disabled persons, enabling organizations to maximize outcomes while increasing service delivery efficiency, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and automating Medicaid waiver processes. Harmony products are used by more than 450 state, local, and private provider human service organizations to manage both traditional and consumer-directed models of service. For more information on Harmony products and solutions, visit http://www. harmonyis. com (http://www. harmonyis. com) or call us at 866.951.2219.

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Crispy Green Partners with Avatar Sales and Marketing

Crispy Green Partners with Avatar Sales and Marketing

Crispy Green named Avatar Sales and Marketing as the company’s National Sales Director of North America to lead Crispy Green’s sales efforts and expansion into supermarkets, specialty and natural food stores. For more information about Crispy Green and its line of all-natural freeze-dried fruit snacks, please go to http://www. crispygreen. com.

Fairfield, N. J. (Vocus) March 3, 2010

Crispy Green Inc., the maker of Crispy Green (http://www. crispygreen. com/)® premium Crispy Fruit and FruitziO® freeze-dried fruit snacks, has appointed Avatar Sales and Marketing (http://www. avatarsalesandmarketing. com) of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii to serve as the company’s National Sales Director of North America for its rapidly expanding lines of all-natural and wholesome freeze-dried fruit snacks.

Avatar Sales and Marketing will be responsible for leading the sales efforts of Crispy Green’s freeze-dried fruit snacks in North America, which includes the Crispy Fruit (http://www. crispygreen. com/crispy-green/view-all-products. html) and FruitziO (http://www. crispygreen. com/fruitzio/view-all-products. html) product lines and developing a national broker and distributor network.

“I’m delighted to have Avatar Sales and Marketing take on this important role with our company. They boast more than 26 years of experience working with companies in the food and natural products industry with a proven track record of growing sales,” says Angelia Liu, CEO and Founder of Crispy Green Inc. “Crispy Green is at a pivotal point of its growth curve and Avatar’s expertise in building broker networks and working through distributor channels will be critical to our expansion in North America. I believe that Avatar Sales and Marketing is the right choice because they share our values, passion and commitments.”

Crispy Green currently offers two lines of its freeze dried fruits snacks. The Crispy Fruit line, which includes Crispy Apples, Crispy Bananas, Crispy Pears and Crispy Pineapples are made of 100% high quality, freeze-dried slices – and nothing else. The FruitziO product line includes Apples & Strawberries, Apricots, Peaches and Strawberries FruitziO and are made with only the finest freeze-dried fruit slices with just a hint of pure cane sugar to provide the wholesomeness of fresh fruit with the sweet taste consumers crave.

“We are thrilled to be working with Crispy Green and their product lines that meet the needs of so many consumers in today’s fast-paced world. We were so impressed with Crispy Green’s highly professional and superb manufacturing practices used to create these wonderful and healthy products that we wanted to play a key role to help them grow their business,” says Kim Driggs, President and CEO of Avatar Sales and Marketing.

Crispy Green’s line of products can be found in the produce and grocery aisles of many leading supermarkets such as Acme, Diebergs, Earth Fare, The Fresh Market, Giant Eagle, Heinens, Kings Super Markets, Market District, Roche Bros., Shop Rite, Ukrops and Whole Foods Markets and natural and specialty food stores such as Balducci’s, Carmine’s Gourmet, Garden of Eden, Market Basket and Natural Frontier located throughout the United States.

For more information about Crispy Green products, please visit the Crispy Green Web site at http://www. crispygreen. com (http://www. crispygreen. com).

About Avatar Sales and Marketing
Since 1985, Avatar Sales and Marketing (http://www. avatarsalesandmarketing. com (http://www. avatarsalesandmarketing. com)) has worked with companies and product lines entering the natural products and organic industry by helping teach them the “Who’s, How’s, What’s, When’s and Where’s” of the industry prior to launching, saving the manufacturer wasted time in errors and lost revenues. Avatar also acts as an out-sourced National Sales and Marketing Director along with an Administrative arm for the manufacturer. Avatar brings an out-sourced corporate model to new and existing companies offering savings and bringing built in industry relationships with years of experience.

About Crispy Green
Crispy Green Inc. (http://www. crispygreen. com (http://www. crispygreen. com)) is the maker of Crispy Green Crispy Fruit freeze-dried fruit snacks and the new line of FruitziO freeze-dried fruit snacks. The company was founded in August 2004 with a vision to be the leading provider of high quality, natural food products desired by everyone who wants to live a healthy and better life.

The Crispy Fruit and FruitziO line of snacks are made of only the finest fruits available. A sophisticated freeze-drying process removes the water from fresh, sweet fruit, leaving behind the fruit’s true essence in a light and crispy texture that’s perfect for snacking. Crispy Green’s line of Crispy Fruit and FruitziO are a delicious, convenient way to add more fruit to your daily diet.

In 2005, Crispy Green introduced its line of Crispy Fruit in the United States. Since then, Crispy Green has been adding one new product each year to its Crispy Fruit product line to meet its rapidly growing distribution footprint. In 2009, Crispy Green launched Strawberry FruitziO, its first product in its new line of FruitziO freeze-dried fruit snacks.

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Polsinelli Selects nQueue's Cost Recovery, Next Generation Integration with Omtool's™ AccuRoute&#174

Polsinelli Selects nQueue's Cost Recovery, Next Generation Integration with Omtool's™ AccuRoute®

More and More Am Law 200 Firms Using nQueue Embedded™ Software to Make Scanning Easier and More Efficient

Phoenix, Ariz. (PRWEB) March 19, 2008

nQueue, Inc., a leading provider of integrated cost recovery software, announces that the law firm of Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus PC, recently selected to implement nQueue's Embedded™ Information Accountability platform. The firmwide solution includes nQueue's Next Generation integration with Omtool's AccuRoute. This is the third law firm in as many months to select nQueue's Embedded™ solution bundled with their Next Generation AccuRoute integration. Polsinelli is ranked an Am Law 200 firm by The American Lawyer.

"Our Next Generation integration with AccuRoute is the most robust offering in the market today," said Richard P. Hellers, nQueue's President and COO. "It offers a number of innovative features such as: a fully customizable interface, one screen scan-to-fax, single step 'nQueue Quickscan,' optional active directory log-in for authentication, tight document management integration with Interwoven® and Open Text™, and multiple tablet PC options."

NQueue's software-based solution is designed to better integrate with changing technology and future requirements and also provides a greater return-on-investment by enabling a higher rate of cost recovery and expense management. In addition, the lack of hardware makes nQueue a much more environmentally-conscious choice as compared to other cost recovery solutions.

"With nQueue's AccuRoute integration, we can now improve our firm's overall workflow and increase our staff's productivity," said Daryl Irby, CIO at Polsinelli. "For example, the customizable user interface, one of nQueue's most popular features, offers our staff a powerful combination of functionality and flexibility making the overall user experience and adoption faster and easier."

AccuRoute's server-based document-handling platform provides fast, secure and simultaneous distribution of scans to multiple destinations in multiple formats. Law Firms can perform complex document management tasks more efficiently. Designed for distributed enterprise document routing, AccuRoute makes documents immediately accessible where and when they are needed. nQueue's Next Generation integration makes AccuRoute easier to implement and allows users to utilize its capabilities directly from the firm's multi-function devices.

"We are extremely pleased with the overwhelmingly positive customer response on our Next Generation integration with AccuRoute," said John G. Gilbert, Vice President, Sales & Marketing at nQueue. "Because we offer all updates, including major upgrades, to clients at no additional charge, our clients also enjoy a lower overall cost of ownership with a 'buy-it-once' solution."

About nQueue, Inc.
NQueue provides software-based information accountability solutions to assist firms in better managing and accounting for their digital transactions. nQueue offers a complete line of browser-based expense recovery, digital filing and production workflow systems designed to track, manage, report and charge back costs associated with office equipment, web research and administrative services. To learn more about nQueue and nQueue solutions, visit its website at www. nQueue. com.

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With more than 300 attorneys, Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus is a Midwest-based law firm with a national reach, and is a recognized leader in the areas of financial services, real estate, business law, litigation, life sciences and health care. The firm, which The National Law Journal ranked as No. 145 among the nation's top 250 law firms in 2007, provides legal services on a national scale for Fortune 500 companies, investment banks and financial institutions, and on a Midwest regional basis to entrepreneurs, large nonprofit organizations and health care organizations. Polsinelli has offices in Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, New York, Washington, D. C., Overland Park and Topeka, Kan., and Edwardsville, Ill. The firm can be found online at www. polsinelli. com.

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Recent Report Shows Alcohol Poisoning Among College Students Not Limited to Spring Break

Recent Report Shows Alcohol Poisoning Among College Students Not Limited to Spring Break

Recent statistics from the Mount Nittany Medical Center at Penn State University indicate that emergency room personnel treated a record number of students for alcohol-related problems in 2008. Choose Responsibility, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating America’s young adults about the dangers of binge drinking, is searching for a serious solution to this growing problem.

(Vocus) March 26, 2009

Recent statistics from the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Pennsylvania, indicate that the excessive drinking behavior often associated with Spring Break is not confined to the time students spend off campus, and instead persists throughout the year at alarming levels. Choose Responsibility (http://www. chooseresponsibility. org), an organization determined to address the binge drinking culture in America, recognizes the need to address this growing problem before it gets worse.

In 2008, emergency room personnel working near the campus of Penn State University treated a record number of students for alcohol related problems. These hospital visits were so common that the total number of students treated increased 84% since 2005. In addition, the average blood alcohol level of students seeking treatment rose from 0.234 to 0.252 percent, more than three times the legal limit for intoxication. 

“These are grim numbers,” said John McCardell, president of Choose Responsibility (http://www. chooseresponsibility. org). “Binge drinking is as serious an alcohol related problem today as drunk driving was two decades ago, and it is time for a serious solution. These statistics clearly show that dangerous, life-threatening drinking is not limited to one time of the academic year like Spring Break or fraternity pledge.” Despite the fact that high profile incidents often occur in Spring Break locations, America’s universities and communities are at the front lines of this problem throughout the year.

Across the country, alcohol contributes to some 1,700 deaths, 599,000 injuries, and 97,000 cases of sexual assault among college students every year. The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services says that approximately one in six teenagers have drunk so much that they blacked out and couldn’t remember what happened the night before.

“We need to teach our young people not to drink abusively by creating an alcohol culture that promotes responsible and healthy behavior,” said McCardell.

Contact:
Nick DeSantis
Office: (202) 543-8760
E-mail: ndesantis (at) chooseresponsibility (dot) org

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"Corporate Speed Dating" is Saving Marketing Dollars, and the Busy Executive's Time and Travel Budget

"Corporate Speed Dating" is Saving Marketing Dollars, and the Busy Executive's Time and Travel Budget

A new series of specialist business Forums are matching corporate buyers' needs with suppliers who can provide them. Some 98% of attendees rate these Forums 'better than a trade show". This 'reverse exhibition' format means vendors only meet buyers who have asked to see them.

Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) July 24, 2009

When 98% of visitors to a 'Forum' claim it is better way to meet prospective suppliers than going to a trade show, and 95% of vendors say it is a better way to source buyers of their services than a normal exhibition, then you have to figure this new "Corporate Speed Dating" or "Reverse Exhibition" Event format (both descriptions help explain to some degree what it's all about) is worth investigating.

Forum Networking Events, based in Sarasota Florida, but with it's HQ in the UK has been introducing for the last two years US businesses in Facilities Management, Security, Education, Senior Healthcare and Hospitals to it's 'better way of doing business".

Their pitch is simple: Trade exhibitions are expensive and time consuming for both exhibitor and visitor, the former frequently fail to connect with the top buyers they want to meet-and from the visitors perspective, it is tiring, crowded and hardly conducive to sitting down and quietly discussing their requirements with a prospective vendor.

This new concept developed by Forum Networking Events, turns this idea back to front: It puts the buyers seated at meeting tables and the vendors come to them. But the really clever part happens before they even get to meet.

Prior to the Forum vendors receive full details on the buyer's interests, requirements, budget and future projects. At the same time the buyers receive full profiles from each of the attending vendors. Each submits their requests of who they want to meet, and from that the organizers, via their own special software program, creates an itinerary of 30 minute meetings.

These meetings are based on each party requesting to meet the other-indeed a form of "Corporate Speed Dating".

FNE's CEO, Paul Rowney, who founded the UK operation 13 years ago, says this type of event is a 'salesperson's dream', with vendors getting up to 20 or more appointments with qualified buyers under one roof in just one or two days. With travel costs as they are, this has to be a better way to spend a marketing budget? For the corporate buyer it means they get to see a range of vendors of their choice compacted into a short period of time"

The next two Forums take place in Chicago on Sept 28/29th, they cover Educational Facilities and Senior Healthcare Facilities. For more information contact 941 925 7585. FNE are a 'voicemail free zone' from 8.30-4.30 (EST)

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Houston Cosmetic Dentist Jeffrey Schultz, DDS and Rosemont Media Launch Innovative New Website for Consumers

Houston Cosmetic Dentist Jeffrey Schultz, DDS and Rosemont Media Launch Innovative New Website for Consumers

Jeffrey L. Schultz, DDS, a dentist in Bellaire, TX, recently launched a new website to provide his community with a wealth of information on a range of dental procedures available – procedures Dr. Schultz says can help people make important decisions regarding their oral health.

(Vocus) August 18, 2010

At the Schultz Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Jeffrey L. Schultz (http://www. rosemontmedia. com/products/website-design-services/dental-website-design/schultz-center-for-cosmetic-dentistry) offers a variety of general, cosmetic, and restorative services for the whole family, including teeth whitening and porcelain dental veneers in Bellaire, TX (http://www. schultzsmiles. com/cosmetic/porcelain-dental-veneers-houston-tx/). His innovative new website is designed to educate both current and prospective patients on a range of procedures so they can make informed decisions concerning their oral health. Dr. Schultz says the new site offers easily accessible information regarding the procedures he performs to support cosmetic dentistry in Bellaire, TX (http://www. schultzsmiles. com/) and an array of general and restorative dentistry options.

As the Schultz Center for Cosmetic Dentistry introduces their new website and embraces the age of internet technology and the evolving avenues of communication, Dr. Schultz says he aims to enhance his current patient’s online experience with his practice. To further improve the development of the dentist-patient relationship, he says his new website will also provide potential patients with detailed descriptions of all treatments available, including restorative procedures such as dental implants in Bellaire, TX (http://www. schultzsmiles. com/restorative/dental-implants-houston-tx/).

Working with Rosemont Media™, a medical and dental website design (http://www. rosemontmedia. com/products/website-design-services) firm in San Diego, the Schultz Center for Cosmetic Dentistry has incorporated an array of multimedia options to allow each visitor to access the practice’s social media community on Facebook. Dr. Schultz says he hopes both current and potential patients can interact and exchange valuable information regarding their experience with his practice in particular, as well as their overall comfort and ease while workingwith him and his staff to improve and maintain their oral health. “Our personal approach to patient care, combined with the latest in dental technology and techniques, give our patients an experience that is truly unique in dentistry these days.”

About Dr. Schultz

Jeffrey L. Schultz, DDS graduated from the University of Houston, and then earned his dental degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston. He pursues a wide variety of post-doctoral courses with a focus on cosmetic dentistry, and is a graduate of the Hornbrook Group, which is a world leader in aesthetic dentistry. In 2009, Dr. Schultz was selected as one of the top dentists in H Texas Magazine.

Dr. Schultz and the Schultz Center for Cosmetic Dentistry can be found at 6565 West Loop South, Suite 860 Bellaire, Texas 77401 and can be reached at (713) 664-6665 or http://www. schultzsmiles. com/ (http://www. schultzsmiles. com/)

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St. Louis Metro Area Woman is First U. S. Cancer Survivor to Give Birth as a Result of Ovary Freezing and Transplantation

St. Louis Metro Area Woman is First U. S. Cancer Survivor to Give Birth as a Result of Ovary Freezing and Transplantation

The fertility preservation procedures were performed by Sherman Silber, MD, renowned St. Louis infertility specialist.

Chesterfield, MO (PRWEB) July 20, 2010

Thirteen years ago, when Amy Tucker was 19 years old, she faced a diagnosis of advanced cancer and the certainty of never having children, even if her cancer could be cured. Today, Tucker is cancer-free. She is also the mother of a beautiful baby boy, thanks to cancer fertility preservation (http://www. infertile. com/inthenew/lay/cancer-fertility. htm) procedures performed by Sherman Silber, MD, director of the Infertility Center of St. Louis at St. Luke's Hospital.

According to Dr. Silber, Tucker, now 32 and living in Columbia, Ill., is the first cancer survivor in the United States to give birth to a baby as a result of ovary freezing and transplantation.

"One in every 250 young women today is a cancer survivor, but their cancer treatment usually leaves these women sterile. In essence, it castrates these young girls chemically and radiologically while curing the cancer," said Dr. Silber. "With ovary freezing and transplantation, women can now preserve their ovaries and their fertility for the future after they are cured of their cancer. This medical advance brings a tremendous feeling of optimism to young women with cancer as well as to those who need to postpone childbearing for other reasons. It gives women with cancer the emotional message that we are expecting them to be cured, and 90 percent are cured."

In 1997, Tucker's treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma began with six months of chemotherapy. She went into remission, but her cancer quickly returned. In 1998, Amy, then 20, needed more sterilizing cancer treatment. Fortunately, one of her healthcare providers told her about Dr. Silber's pioneering research in fertility preservation (http://www. infertile. com/infertility-treatments/preserving-your-fertility. htm), and she decided to have Dr. Silber remove and freeze one of her ovaries. After radiation, a bone marrow transplant and more chemotherapy, she was cured of her cancer and has been in remission since 2001. But the treatment that saved her life also left her menopausal and otherwise unable to have children.

In January 2009, Tucker returned to Dr. Silber so he could transplant her ovarian tissue that had been frozen more than a decade earlier. And on May 27, 2010, Tucker gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Grant Patrick Tucker.

Tucker, though the first cancer survivor in the U. S. to give birth as a result of these fertility preservation procedures, is one of a couple dozen women in the world who have chosen ovary freezing to protect them from the sterilizing effects of cancer treatment.

Dr. Silber and Amy Tucker are available for interviews by calling 314-576-2373. Photos are available upon request. 

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Windsong Properties Nominated for EarthCraft Builder of the Year

Windsong Properties Nominated for EarthCraft Builder of the Year

Windsong Properties, Atlanta’s leading Active Adult courtyard homebuilder, was recently nominated for EarthCraft Builder of the Year for its Somerset community in Woodstock. The winner will be announced at the annual EarthCraft Builder’s Awards Breakfast to be held Jan. 29 at Philips Arena’s Horizon Club.

Atlanta, GA (Vocus) January 29, 2010

Windsong Properties, Atlanta’s leading Active Adult courtyard homebuilder (http://www. windsonglife. com), was recently nominated for EarthCraft Builder of the Year for its Somerset community in Woodstock. The winner will be announced at the annual EarthCraft Builder’s Awards Breakfast to be held Jan. 29 at Philips Arena’s Horizon Club.

For the past five years, EarthCraft has recognized the top green builders throughout the metro-Atlanta area. Windsong Properties is one of four builders nominated for the prestigious award.

“It is an honor to be nominated for this coveted award,” said Windsong Properties Managing Partner, Steve Romeyn. “This nomination recognizes all of the efforts we have made over the years to improve the quality of our product and reduce our impact on the environment.”

During the annual event, builders will come together to celebrate a decade of building energy efficient homes throughout the greater Atlanta area. New techniques and innovations in green building will be presented by industry leaders in green initiatives.

Developed by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association through a partnership with Southface Energy Institute, government and industry leaders, EarthCraft House is a voluntary green building program that serves as a blueprint for healthy, comfortable homes that reduce utility bills and protect the environment. Since EarthCraft’s inception in 1999, more than 450 builders have become builder members and more than 7,150 homes in the Southeast region have been certified to EarthCraft standards. For more information, visit EarthCraft House at www. earthcrafthouse. com.

Every home that Windsong Properties builds at Somerset is EarthCraft certified. The Somerset community features 57 detached ranch courtyard homes priced from $280,000.

The homes offer three bedrooms and elegant details, such as private courtyards with garden retreats; rocking chair front porches; ten foot ceilings with crown molding and large master suites with baths that have separate vanities, garden tubs and tile showers with seats and ceramic tile floors. Homeowners at Somerset will enjoy the community’s wide tree-shaded sidewalks, the elegant private clubhouse for activities and gatherings, and a beautiful park area nestled under mature oak trees.

Somerset is located just two and a half miles west of I-575. Take I-75 North to I-575 North to Exit 8. Travel west on Town Lake Parkway, staying straight on Eagle Drive. Turn left off Eagle Drive onto Putnam Ford Road. Somerset is half a mile on the left. For more information, call Micki Craven at 770 516- 3678 or email mcraven(at)windsonglife(dot)com.

Windsong Properties earned the highest honor from the Certified Professional Home Builders association in 2007 and 2008 when it was awarded the Customer Satisfaction Award. They were also recipients of four gold OBIE awards in 2008. The OBIE Awards are presented by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s Sales and Marketing Council to honor excellence in building in Greater Atlanta. It is the highest honor given in the Atlanta housing industry. Windsong Properties invites you to visit one of its communities and see for yourself just how easy living the Windsong Lifestyle can be. For more information, visit www. windsonglife. com.

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Eating Healthy Through the Holidays

Eating Healthy Through the Holidays

Healthy eating tips for people with Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, and the general population.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) December 3, 2005

Here is some help for everyone who needs to eat healthier, especially if dealing with a chronic illness such as diabetes.

People with diabetes and pre-diabetes are familiar with healthy eating. However, they are challenged to enjoy seasonal favorites while sticking to a healthy diet. Angel has had diabetes for 3 years and here are her survival tips:

“Love every vegetable that you can think of. You can have some meats, some sweets and some breads, but remember to stuff yourself on vegetables and your body will feel better.

We don’t have to pig out on the traditional foods that may make us sick. Keep on our eating schedule even when we go out to eat or visit family and friends. Enjoy the salads and some fruits; continue to fill up on water and tea, hot or cold without sugar added.

Don’t give up our exercising as diabetics, just in case we partake in a few of the homemade cakes and pies. Let our families know that we can have a cake or pie made with Splenda® or Equal®. When all else fails, take our own favorite dish to the gatherings and make them healthy so our bodies will be happy. Continue to check the blood sugar levels especially when we eat out.”

Angel knows what it takes to keep on top of a meal plan throughout the holidays. The bullets below will assist everyone to eat better through the holidays. By following these simple guidelines you can make the most of your holiday eating while maintaining your health. Good luck and happy holidays!

1. Prorate Portions

Use your hand as an easy way to estimate:

Palm = 1 3oz serving of meat or sweets (size of a deck of cards) Fist = 1 cup serving of vegetables (3 servings of rice) Thumb = 2 servings of margarine

2. Prepare Your Plate

Use a smaller/lunch size plate:

Fill it at least 1/2 full with vegetables, preferably green ones Keep the rest for 1 small serving of a protein and a starch For seconds, load your plate with salad with 1 tbsp fat-free dressing

3. Plan Ahead

When attending a special event:

Eat a low-carb snack before, such as fruit or fat-free popcorn Avoid high-calorie appetizers, finger foods and alcohol Pre-check menu or buffet for low-fat/low-carb options Bring sugar-free gum to chew for after-meal satisfaction

For more information and help with self - management of diabetes go to www. diabetesbestlife. com

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Restocore Has Consumers Snoozing Their Way to Optimal Health

Restocore Has Consumers Snoozing Their Way to Optimal Health

According to recent studies that were conducted at Penn State College, the mortality rate of chronic insomnia sufferers is increased by nearly 20% in men and 11% in women. However, due to the alarming side effects and habit-forming nature of many prescribed sleeping drugs, more consumers are turning to all-natural sleep-aids like Restocore to get the sound sleep that they desire at night.

Manalapan, NJ (PRWEB) July 31, 2009

Not getting enough sleep at night can really affect your health your vitality, and shockingly, your mortality. Recent studies that were conducted by medical experts have concluded that those who suffer from chronic bouts of insomnia are subjected to higher mortality rates. In light of these recent findings, newer all-natural sleep-aids like Restocore (developed by Pharmaxa Labs--a leading nutraceutical company) are enjoying increased popularity because they naturally adjust the body's sleeping patterns, but are void of the habit-forming nature and associated side effects of many of the popular prescribed sleeping drugs.

According to recent sleeping disorder studies that were conducted at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, men and women who suffer from insomnia have an increased mortality rate of 19.6% for men and 10.6% for women - the study spanned 1 year with nearly 14 years of follow-up studies (Canada. com, 2009; "Sleep Disorders Tied to Mortality Risk"); the study included more than 1700 male and female test subjects.

The leading author conducting the study, Dr. Alexandros Vgontzas, in a July interview with Canada. com online magazine, explains that not only is insomnia or abnormal REM (rapid eye movement) sleeping patterns attributed with an increased risk of mortality in both men and women, but it can also lead to other medical problems down the road, according to the study.

"Insomnia with objective short sleep duration is associated with an activation of the stress system, i. e., higher secretion of cortisol and increased risk of high blood pressure," Vgontzas says.

Jonathan Williams, spokesperson for Pharmaxa Labs and their breakthrough sleep-aid supplement - Restocore - adds that for many who suffer from insomnia, a large majority are cautious at trying newer drugs or treatment methods because of negative past experiences with such products, their overall known risks, and the common grogginess that they feel the following day.

"Most sleep-inducing drugs will indeed help you to fall asleep…but waking up the next day refreshed and ready to go is the main struggle that many people feel," states Williams. "This, combined with the habit-forming nature of sleeping drugs, is the primary reasons why more consumers are turning to all-natural Restocore. When considering that your overall health and mortality are subject to your natural sleeping patterns, it's not surprising why more people are seeking natural sleep-aids to resolve chronic insomnia."

Restocore is a breakthrough natural cure for insomnia that utilizes the science of nature to naturally-induce a healthy sleeping pattern and cycle by using high-quality and non habit-forming ingredients to combat insomnia and restless nights.

Restocore incorporates the perfect combination of Melatonin, Valerian, Serotain, Passion Flower, and Chamomile--which work naturally to synchronize the daily patterns and rhythm of the body.

Most people report significant results within the first two to four weeks of daily usage.

You can learn more about this revolutionary, all-natural and non habit-forming sleep-aid at: http://www. Restocore. com (http://www. Restocore. com).

About Restocore:
Developed by Pharmaxa Labs--a leading nutraceutical company Utilizes all-natural, high-quality and non habit-forming ingredients to combat insomnia and restless nights Incorporates effective ingredients such as melatonin and Valerian root that are effective in relaxing the body and inducing sleep Contains the perfect combination of Melatonin, Valerian, Serotain, Passion Flower, and Chamomile, which work naturally to synchronize the daily patterns and rhythm of the body Non-addicting, scientifically proven, all-natural remedy for insomnia, sleeping disorders, and sleep deprivation symptoms without causing any known or potentially harmful, adverse side effects Developed as the most scientifically-advanced, cutting-edge, non-prescription sleep-aid product available today Wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle your day, not drugged and groggy 100% safe, effective and all-natural Visit them online for generous discounts off retail pricing and to learn more at: http://www. Restocore. com (http://www. Restocore. com)

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Amanda Holden Says "Buy a £20,000 Mini Cooper for 1 Penny and Help Sick Children."

Amanda Holden Says "Buy a £20,000 Mini Cooper for 1 Penny and Help Sick Children."

Amanda helps grant wishes for terminal and seriously ill children by supporting the Wish Foundation, a grant making trust. The Foundation offers major prizes such as cars, bikes, holidays and much more costing up to £20,000 via lowest unique bid penny auctions.

(PRWeb UK) June 8, 2010

Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is throwing her weight behind a penny auction (http://www. wishfoundation. org. uk) website which raises money for children with serious or terminal illnesses.

Holden, 39, has put her name to the Wish Foundation (http://www. wishfoundation. org. uk), a UK grant making trust, which raises cash for children in conjunction with online retailers.

The site offers visitors the chance to buy cars, holidays, electronic items and many more, worth up to £20,000.00 each, by placing bids costing from 50 pence each, on the Foundations online reverse auctions.

Yesterday Amanda said: ''A healthy, happy child is an absolute blessing to any parent. Being the parent of a child suffering from any serious or life limiting illness is simply unimaginable.

''The Wish Foundation is raising funds in order to grant a cherished wish for as many children suffering from serious or terminal illnesses as possible.

''The Foundation works with registered charities such as Dreams Come True, who have been granting wishes for children in the United Kingdom for over 25 years.

''I am delighted to be supporting their work.''

The site was launched on May 3rd as http://www. wishfoundation. org. uk (http://www. wishfoundation. org. uk).

Visitors who place the lowest unique bid win the right to buy the chosen product for just 1p.

Each successful auction means a specified Wish Donation Amount which is used to grant wishes for terminally and seriously ill children through specialised UK registered charities such as Dreams Come True.

The site offers visitors a chance to buy items such as a MINI cooper (http://www. wishfoundation. org. uk/MINICooper/Auction/123456abcd05), Honda CBR1000rr motorcycle, Disney Holiday, Caribbean cruise, and 11 other super products for just 1 penny each.

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