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Monday, March 29, 2004

Singapore Man Attempts to Sell One of World's Most Valuable Resources - Color

Featuring an effective and simple overlooked tool in the realm of designing-Color. Jahn A. from Singapore said that this is a demonstration of how marketing fills up a perfect niche by offering to the community, a simple "in your backyard" type of product.

Woodlands, Singapore (PRWEB) March 7, 2006

With a simple domain name that does exactly what it says, Color-Schemer. com is set to be one of the most useful tools in the world of designing.

Jahn A. from Singapore said that this is a demonstration of how marketing fills up a perfect niche by offering to the community, a simple "in your backyard" type of product.

"A good and healthy color scheme is something everyone needs. Colors effect our daily lives subtly. It can increase sales and almost everyone who needs a fresh burst of color would need a color-schemer too."

Jahn has received a better than projected sales in only 3 days after completing his new website at http://www. color-schemer. com/ (http://www. color-schemer. com/) amounting to more than $500 in total profit.

When asked, how does his color schemer fair or put up against other color schemers already available in the market, Jahn replied humbly with a smile on his face: ""My color schemer is more to answering the needs of DIY designers like myself who have the constant need to design nicely color schemed websites fast and on the go. No messy and confusing buttons. Just some simple quick and easy buttons to do the trick. Besides, you can resell it too and no other color schemer can compete with that for now."

Being no new comer to the internet marketing industry, Jahn A. has more than 7 years experience in marketing segmentation and online niche product research.

The dark rimmed, bespectacled entrepreneur's unique selling proposition is simple: "A useful color schemer for non-designer's to use and resell."

And another brilliant designer Alex Cercel CEO and designer for Blingcovers complemented: "I'd like to say that I really enjoy using your software, it's very easy to use and still very powerful. It has all the features I need for my business. And as a web designer I do need some. I love the fact that it tells you if a color is web safe (I think that's great for all people interested in web design) and I have to say again because it's really so easy to use. ".

Jahn said that he intend to use the money gained from this venture to reinvest and continue his passion in marketing research and analysis.

Jahn is also a Marketer and a licensed E-Commerce Consultant by profession and he has a double Degree majoring In Marketing and also Strategic Management respectively.

Contact Jahn A. for more insights into this topic. Direct line: (65) 9850-0797. Other helpful information regarding the book can be found at: http://www. color-schemer. com/ (http://www. color-schemer. com/)

For More Information Contact:

Jahn A.

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Inspirational Poetry: Food for Thought – A Poetry Compilation That Inspires and Motivates

Poetry Book Promises to Give a Much-Needed Boost to Readers’ Spirits

Acworth, GA (Vocus) June 16, 2010

Author and mother Cherumi wrote her newest book to stimulate the minds of her readers, inspire and motivate them through her recently published collection of poems Inspirational Poetry: Food for Thought. This book is published and available through Xlibris, a leading self-publishing company.

Inspirational Poetry features a series of poems that are based on the author’s life experiences – her family, her experiences, and her day-to-day dealings with her surroundings. These literary pieces touch on several different topics such as family, celebrations, faith, the people and events that have inspired the author, and many others.

Cherumi’s poems are thought-provoking, emotional, and inspiring. Inspirational Poetry: Food for Thought will be featured at this year’s American Library Association Annual Book Exhibit in Washington, DC, on June 25-28, 2010. For more information, log on to Xlibris. com (http://www2.xlibris. com/bookstore/bookdisplay. aspx? bookid=78775).

About the Author
Cherumi was born and raised in Northwestern Pennsylvania by loving and caring parents; she was taught, while growing up, that living the way one should and treating people like they were no better or worse than oneself was an everyday thing. She married her school sweetheart and had four lovely children; she was later divorced and raised her children by herself. She now resides in the south, partly due to several health problems that contributed to the move.

Inspirational Poetry * by Cherumi
Food for Thought
Publication Date: May 5, 2010
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Synergy Marketing Group is Selected by the Art Institute of Indianapolis to Assist with New Market Launch

Indianapolis-based Synergy Marketing Group was selected to launch The Art Institute of Indianapolis, owned by Pittsburg-based Education Management Corporation (EDMC).

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) October 20, 2005

Only days after its public launch, The Art Institute of Indianapolis is already fielding many inquiries for new enrollee applications, and the calls continue. The initial media blitz, which kicked off in early October, was the peak of five months of collaborative work with Indianapolis-based Synergy Marketing Group, Inc.

“It was imperative that we partner with a local PR agency with established ties to state and city civic leaders, the business community and statewide media as well as educational leaders,” said Jacquelyn Muller, Education Management Corporation’s interim vice president of public relations. Pittsburg-based EDMC is the parent company of the national Art Institute system of schools. “Synergy certainly fit the bill and helped EDMC surpass its Indianapolis launch expectations.”

Last week’s public launch culminated after Synergy spent the summer laying the groundwork for The Art Institute of Indianapolis through a variety of community outreach initiatives. This included arranging meetings for school executives with representatives from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), Mayor Bart Peterson’s office, Pike Township, Indy Partnership, the Department of Workforce Development, the Indiana chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA), the Indianapolis chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers and various high school vocational program leaders.

Synergy also arranged for The Art Institute of Indianapolis to sponsor a variety of high-profile community events. These included Fiesta!, Penrod and an Indians’ baseball game where Tony Mediate, the newly appointed school president, threw out the first pitch.

The initial phase of the launch campaign was so successful that the company extended its contract with Synergy to continue public relations, media relations, community relations and event planning. This includes planning, managing and promoting a January 2006 press conference and open house for the new school.

“The initial media blitz is just the beginning,” said Amy Zucker, president of Synergy Marketing Group, Inc. “Synergy’s goal is to help The Art Institute of Indianapolis become a critical part of the fabric of Indianapolis’ thriving business, arts and educational landscape. We will continue to work with the company’s corporate executives and local leadership team to forge new relationships in the community and generate an even higher level of exposure and credibility in Indianapolis.”

Indianapolis-based Synergy Marketing Group offers marketing strategy, consulting and support to high-growth organizations in the business-to-business arena, including the technology, telecommunication, engineering, financial services and manufacturing industries. The marketing firm has particular expertise working with organizations within various sectors of the healthcare and life sciences industry, including physician practices, specialty labs, health management organizations, clinical and research organizations, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies and medical device firms. Synergy works with companies of all sizes from publicly-traded corporations to start-ups, new ventures, corporate turnarounds and spin-offs. The firm offers expertise in corporate branding, re-branding and brand management, new company, product or service launches and equipping sales teams with the tools and resources they need to be successful. Synergy’s marketing communications services include strategic planning, market research, public relations, corporate communications, public affairs and crisis management, direct marketing, community relations, investor relations, Web marketing and event management. To learn more about the company please call 317-205-9690 or visit www. synergy-mg. com.

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Sunday, March 28, 2004

BioVeda Health and Wellness Center of Fayetteville Introduces Smoking Cessation Program

BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers utilize a multidimensional approach to achieve body balance, decrease pain and inflammation and help with issues such as smoking cessation

Fayetteville, AR (Vocus) November 29, 2010

BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers, LLC is pleased to announce the introduction of a new smoking cessation program now available at BioVeda Health and Wellness Center of Fayetteville. The center, headed by Dr. Jean Gibson, is successfully managing patient health through a holistic program which combines acupuncture, applied kinesiology and homeopathy to boost the immune system, promote natural detoxification and increase core level energy, often resulting in the alleviation of symptoms associated with such conditions as allergies, IBS, chronic fatigue, migraines, skin conditions, and general pain and inflammation.

This clinic utilizes meridian and energy stress assessment to measure the patient’s neurological reactions to specific environmental substances and to determine which substances are negatively impacting the patient. The substances that trigger a physiological stress spike, which is measured by the body’s impedance to each substance, are recorded and then presented back to the patient during low level light therapy. Light therapy conditions the autonomic nervous system to react normally to the otherwise harmless substances.

The system is designed to reduce physiological stress, not to be confused with anxiety, which not only weakens the immune system, but is also the trigger for food allergies, seasonal allergies, pet allergies, asthma, eczema, migraines, shingles, celiac and numerous other auto-immune related conditions. How these specific substances affect the stress levels placed on our immune system has a direct impact on the quality of our daily lives.

The smoking cessation program uses light therapy and homeopathic remedies to help a person quit, while reducing cravings, side effects, stress and irritability. It helps to remove harmful toxins known to build in the blood, tissue and cells through habitual use of tobacco products. It is faster than traditional methodologies, requiring 3 visits over a one week period, along with the use of a herbal remedy and homeopathic supplement.

“I brought this therapy to my practice because I believe in its ability to change lives. By reducing stress, the immune system strengthens, energy is built, helping you sleep better decrease pain and reduce inflammation to allow you to live a healthier and happier life! We’re especially excited to now have the opportunity to offer the smoking cessation program which is a must for every smoker serious about quitting,” states Dr. Gibson.
BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers are being established across the country through BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers, LLC., based in Boca Raton, FL. Each clinic is independently owned and operated by a licensed physician. BioVeda, which means “knowledge and wisdom of the body,” reflects the vision and commitment of the BioVeda Health and Wellness Center of Fayetteville to alternative health care methods that can help thousands of patients reduce their level of suffering from common and debilitating symptoms and increase their overall health and wellness. Patients receive a customized treatment plan which best fit their individual symptoms and conditions; however, many patients notice significant results after just a single therapeutic session. The cost for therapy is very affordable and results are long-lasting.

BioVeda Health and Wellness Center of Fayetteville is now open and located at 93 Colt Square Drive, Fayetteville, AR 877-291-2167 http://www. biovedaoffayetteville. com

For more information, to make an appointment, or for the BioVeda Health and Wellness Center™ closest to you, call 1-877-647-7566 or visit http://www. biovedawellness. com.

BioVeda Health and Wellness Centers are committed to the advancement of therapies that are affordable and effective in the management of chronic conditions and common symptoms without the use of pharmaceutical agents.

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Friday, March 26, 2004

Kids Teaching Kids the Way to a Greener Planet

Just in time for Earth Day, children's author Jill Ammon Vanderwood is excited to introduce you to some very special families who live green and kids who really make a difference for the environment. In her new children's book, What's It Like, Living Green? Kids Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live, kids as young as four up to seventeen are making green choices every day--and so can you.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) March 25, 2009

There is a lot of talk these days about living green, but does anyone really live that way? In this non-fiction book, What's It Like, Living Green? Kids Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live, you will meet contributing authors who live green, such as Ryan Hreljac from Canada, who started Ryan's Well Foundation, by providing clean water to a village school in Uganda, at the age of seven. Learn about green kids like Devon Green from Stewart, Florida who began Devon's Heal the World Recycling at the age of five; she is now joined by her sister Jessica. Together they give their time and efforts to raise money for community causes. The students from St. Benedict's School in Blue Island, IL, have made a commitment to live environmentally green lives. You will learn from families how to make green choices as simple as putting on a sweater rather than turning up the heat. Learn how easy it is to reduce, reuse and recycle, to create a healthy environment for the future.

This book is written for kids nine and up, with tips for families as well as school activities. A portion of the books proceeds will be donated to Edwin Watts Southwind (sustainable and accessible) Park and Erin's Pavilion, in Springfield, IL, and Hibiscus Children's Center, to help build a playground for abused and neglected children, in Jensen Beach, Florida.

Jill Ammon Vanderwood lives in West Valley City, Utah with her husband Bill. She is a mother and grandmother who wants to bring kids together to make a difference for the planet. Jill participated in the first Earth Day in Portland, Oregon. She is a public speaker, teaches workshops, and was the winner of the 2008 Writer of the Year Award, from the League of Utah Writers.

Other books by this author: Through the Rug (9-12) ISBN 978-1425910983; Through the Rug 2; Follow that Dog (9-12) ISBN 978-0979845543; and Stowaway: The San Francisco Adventures of Sara, the Pineapple Cat (4-8) ISBN 978-1440421013.

What's It Like, Living Green? Kids Teaching Kids, by the Way They Live
ISBN: 1-4392-2477-3
EAN: 9781439224779
Booksurge Publishing
148 page paperback
Nonfiction
$14.99 suggested retail price

This book is available on Amazon. com and can be ordered through Baker and Taylor, Ingram's or through your local retailer.

To contact the author or request a review copy, contact Jill Ammon Vanderwood
Throughtherug@earthlink. net
Http://www. jillvanderwood. com/ (http://www. jillvanderwood. com/)
Http://www. throughtherug. com/ (http://www. throughtherug. com/) and http://www. sarathepineapplecat. com/ (http://www. sarathepineapplecat. com/)

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New Pioneers Escape to Fresh Air

" Strategies for Lasting health and Success of new Pioneers in North Dakota" written by Rodney Bird, Webmaster of www. Birdweb1.com, wood craftsman and North Dakota Farmstead owner.

(PRWEB) November 17, 2004

Now you can learn what the new pioneers see in moving to North Dakota and asking "Why is the air so clean and traffic so scarce and where did all the buffalo come from?"

This article titled " Strategies for Lasting health and Success of new Pioneers in North Dakota" was written by Rodney Bird, Webmaster of www. Birdweb1.com, wood craftsman and North Dakota Farmstead owner. He decided to create this tutorial to help guide people through the most important aspects of buying property and living in North Dakota. Important points such as selecting the right town or city, finding a home, farm, business and friends. Also the effective use of the limited spring and summer time and other important aspects of North dakota living.

You can find plenty of things to do in ND if you have transportation and if you enjoy the farming community, hunting, fishing and the outdoors, anyone would love it in ND.

A large family would feel right at home in Rugby ND where the town thrives of family values and community. Feel free to e-mail any questions on receiving the complete article and if you are looking for a nice family farmstead feel free to explore our website on our 9 acre farmstead for sale by owner located in Rugby, ND. 58368 our website is http://www. allthelistings. com/home/details/31500 (http://www. allthelistings. com/home/details/31500).

Â“New generation Pioneers making their way to North DakotaÂ’s way of lifeÂ”(Quoted R. Bird)

A large 3200 sq ft house with a large pole barn big red barn and shop with 5 large grain bin silos along with 6 acres of pasture is waiting for you if you are wanting to:

Become North Dakota's new generation Pioneers! http://www. allthelistings. com/home/details/31500 (http://www. allthelistings. com/home/details/31500)

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Plantar Fasciitis and Heel Spur Pain is Common, but Treatable

Every morning thousands of Americans step out of bed and experience excruciating pain in the heel or arch of their feet. As they hobble a few steps the pain begins to lessen, only to become worse later in the day. For these unfortunate souls, or "soles," plantar fasciitis and heel spurs have become a way of life! OurHealthNetwork. com's (http://www. OurHealthNetwork. com) medical director explains what causes these painful conditions, and how to treat them (including how to treat them with custom-made orthotics).

Des Plaines, IL (PRWEB) September 11, 2008

Every morning thousands of Americans step out of bed and experience an excruciating pain in the heel or arch of their feet. As they hobble a few steps the pain begins to lessen, only to become worse later in the day. For these unfortunate souls, or "soles," plantar fasciitis and heel spurs have become a way of life!

Plantar fasciitis (http://www. OurHealthNetwork. com/Conditions/FootAndAnkle/PlantarFasciitis. asp) is an inflammation of the thick band of fibrous tissue (fascia) on the bottom (plantar) of the foot, which supports the arch and extends from the heel to the toes. It is an overuse injury due to abnormal "wear and tear" of the plantar fascia. A heel spur (http://www. OurHealthNetwork. com/Conditions/FootAndAnkle/HeelSpurs. asp) is a piece of calcium or bone that sticks out from the bottom of the heel bone and lies within the fibers of the plantar fascia. When walking, the spur digs into the plantar fascia and causes inflammation and small micro-tears in the plantar fascia. Both conditions produce almost identical symptoms, have similar causes, and are treated in the same manner.

"Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs are common problems seen in adults of all ages and walks of life," states Dr. Paul R. Kasdan, a prominent podiatrist who is the medical director of OurHealthNetwork. com (http://www. OurHealthNetwork. com (http://www. OurHealthNetwork. com)). "Because these problems affect the weight-bearing surface of the foot, they are painful conditions that are frustrating to treat." Good sense dictates staying off the foot for a period of time and allowing it to heal. However even if one does this, Dr. Kasdan continues to explain, "Until the biomechanical cause of the plantar fasciitis and heel spurs are addressed, the pain would most certainly return."

Plantar Fasciitis and heel spurs are caused by abnormal stretching of the plantar fascia, frequently due to:
Pronation and supination: These biomechanical foot defects cause the foot to roll inward or outward at the ankle, excessively stretching the plantar fascia. Flat feet. High arched feet. Long periods of standing. Being over-weight

For immediate self-help treatments, Dr. Kasdan suggests:
Rest so as to limit the stretching of the plantar fascia. Comfortably apply ice to the heel and arch to reduce inflammation and pain. Wear a shoe with a higher heel to lessen the pressure on the bottom of the heel If a higher heel is not practical, use a heel lift pad. Stretch the plantar fascia to "loosen it." For two exercises Dr. Kasdan frequently recommends, visit http://www. OurHealthNetwork. com/Conditions/FootAndAnkle/PlantarFasciitis. asp (http://www. OurHealthNetwork. com/Conditions/FootAndAnkle/PlantarFasciitis. asp).

"Because plantar fasciitis and heel spurs are frequently related to biomechanical foot defects, recurrences may occur until these problems are addressed," Dr. Kasdan states. To effectively treat and prevent plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, doctors frequently recommend using custom-made orthotics (http://www. OurHealthNetwork. com/CustomOrthotics/index. asp). Custom-made orthotics are biomechanical devices that help prevent recurring attacks of these debilitating conditions. For more information about plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and custom-made orthotics, visit http://www. OurHealthNetwork. com/CustomOrthotics (http://www. OurHealthNetwork. com/CustomOrthotics).

OurHealthNetwork. com makes custom-made orthotics from comfortable, shock-absorbent, durable "space age" materials that allow them to be thin enough to fit in dress shoes and other low-volume shoes. For more information about these painful conditions and the treatments doctors frequently recommend to care for them, please visit http://www. OurHealthNetwork. com (http://www. OurHealthNetwork. com).

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Thursday, March 25, 2004

Estrada Web Technology Named to Content 500

Estrada Web Technology, a leading maker of Web development and content management applications, has been named a Â“Content 500 Company.Â” The Content 500 lists the top 500 companies that in e-content, e-commerce and digital asset management.

(PRWEB) November 10, 2002

Estrada Web Technology, a leading maker of Web development and content management applications, announced today that it has been named a Â“Content 500 CompanyÂ” by Content World LLC.

The Content 500 defines the top 500 companies that play the most instrumental roles in e-content, e-commerce and digital asset management. It includes the major Web content creation/distribution organizations as well as companies that provide technology and services for managing digital assets and infrastructure.

Â“WeÂ’re proud to be listed on the Content 500,Â” said Shannon Lavett, EstradaÂ’s director of sales and marketing. Â“This recognition confirms EstradaÂ’s leadership in the Web and digital content management industry.Â”

The complete Content 500 list is on the Web at http://www. contentworld. com/content500_plus (http://www. contentworld. com/content500_plus).

About Estrada Web Technology

Estrada Web Technologies is a leading provider of dynamic content management and Web development solutions. Estrada facilitates the creation, production and distribution of large quantities of information over the Web by providing a secure way for individuals throughout an organization, regardless of skill level, to build, post and update their Web content. Estrada also provides analysis and productivity applications to streamline business operations, and the means to deliver personalized, targeted and interactive experiences to online audiences. Estrada can also be used for application and corporate infrastructure development and systems integration. As a scalable technology, one Estrada installation can support any number of sites, pages and users.

Estrada also offers a full range of award-winning Web development, design, content and marketing services. The firmÂ’s national client base includes leading public and private sector organizations, with particular concentrations in federal and state government, healthcare and higher education. Company and product information is available on the Web at www. estrada-onstage. com, by calling 205.824.0056 or by emailing info@gandalfdev. com.

Tuesday, March 23, 2004

Kamut&#174; Khorasan Wheat: The Wheat You Can Eat This Thanksgiving

Kamut® Khorasan Wheat: The Wheat You Can Eat This Thanksgiving

Today’s Wheat Now Bears Little Resemblance to its’ Ancient Predecessor, But There is Hope in the Fields of Montana.

Big Sandy, MT (Vocus) November 22, 2010

Kamut International wants America to know that there is a healthier alternative to conventional wheat this Thanksgiving. Wheat has thought to have been cultivated domestically at least since 9,000 B. C., It is the main ingredient of that most enduring and legendary of foods—our daily bread. Through thousands of years of agriculture, wheat has changed very little other than by methods of natural selection. However, during the last 100 years ancient wheat has been bred to be shorter, higher in yield, more disease resistant and better adapted to mechanized food processing. Today’s wheat now bears little resemblance to the pure stalk of nourishment it did in ancient times. As a result, many people today have sensitivities to modern wheat, ranging in severity from mild to debilitating. But according to Kamut International, the ancient grain KAMUT® brand khorasan wheat is, for many, ‘the wheat you can eat.’

“Real food made with KAMUT® brand wheat is a real solution for what ails us,” according to Bob Quinn, founder of Kamut International. “There is a vast difference between just feeding a nation, and actually nourishing a nation. At Kamut International, we are dedicated to uncovering the secrets to the nutritional powerhouse that is KAMUT® brand grain and its tremendous benefits for human health.”

Wanting to bring KAMUT® brand grain to a wider audience, Kamut International has been supportive of research that uncovers why some with wheat sensitivities can tolerate this ancient grain, as well discovering important additional health benefits of KAMUT® khorasan wheat. It has been reported that many consumers with wheat sensitivities are able to eat KAMUT® brand wheat. This was first found in 1988, with the introduction of pasta made with KAMUT® brand wheat. KAMUT® brand khorasan wheat now enjoys a reputation as being a whole grain that can be consumed by many who experience difficulties digesting and tolerating modern wheat. Research is beginning to yield some provocative findings as to why this may be the case.

Food Sensitivity:
For some who have wheat and other food sensitivities, KAMUT® brand khorasan wheat is one of the only grains they can tolerate eating. Research as well as anecdotal reports suggest that they do not suffer from the usual adverse reactions to modern durum, bread and soft wheat when ingesting KAMUT® brand products. To find firm reason for this, Kamut International continues to sponsor many research projects throughout the world. Three current studies are:
Digestibility of KAMUT® brand flour versus modern wheat flour in human diet Allergenic characteristics of KAMUT® brand grain Assessment of a KAMUT® brand grain based diet on children suffering from wheat allergy with chronic atopic dermatitis and/or gastrointestinal disorders According to The International Food Allergy Association, a 1991 clinical study conducted by the group to measure the allergenic reactivity of wheat sensitive individuals to KAMUT® brand wheat as compared to common wheat, showed that a majority of test subjects (70%) could tolerate KAMUT® brand grain. The research concluded that “For most people who are sensitive to wheat, products made with KAMUT® brand wheat can be an excellent substitute for modern wheat.”

As a result of these studies and an increased awareness of healthy, whole grains, naturopaths as well as other health care professionals frequently recommend KAMUT® brand products for those suffering with wheat sensitivities. KAMUT® brand khorasan has become a ‘darling’ of the natural health food world, considered a robust organically grown product that makes for a healthier diet. Top chefs are also putting KAMUT® brand products on their menus.

Antioxidant Capacity:
KAMUT® brand khorasan wheat has a very high content of antioxidant factors, the most prominent of which is selenium. Selenium is an essential micronutrient for animals and plays an important role in the functioning of the thyroid gland and reducing the risk of prostate cancer. Kamut International is sponsoring two research projects that examine KAMUT® brand khorasan’s higher-than-average antioxidant components:

Evaluation of the antioxidant protective effects of the dietary consumption of KAMUT® brand grain based food in experimental animals Assessment of antioxidant capacity of KAMUT® brand grain products people genetically predisposed to oxidative stress The research is geared toward examination of the role diet has on the wellness of human beings, along with nutrigenomics—which explores the effects of nutrients on the genome, proteome and metabolome and nutrigenetics—which explains in detail the effect of genetic variation on the interaction between diet and disease.

Dietary Fiber:
Many of us are aware that dietary fiber plays an important role in health. According to preliminary tests, KAMUT® brand grain contains 2-2.5 more resistant starch than modern wheat. Resistant starch escapes the digestion in the stomach and small intestine, passes through the large intestine and is considered the ‘third type of dietary fiber’. Resistant starch increases fiber content without affecting texture, and increases the sweetness of taste without increasing caloric content in foods. It also helps burn fat and possibly leads to lower fat accumulation.

KAMUT®: The ‘High Energy Wheat’:
Compared to modern wheat, KAMUT® brand khorasan wheat is higher in protein and many minerals, especially selenium, zinc and magnesium. It has a higher percentage of lipids, which produce more energy in the body than carbohydrates. As a result, KAMUT® brand wheat can be described as “high energy wheat”. For additional nutritional information, see attached chart.

KAMUT® khorasan wheat is real food that goes beyond flavorful to an affordable delicious nutrition for all generations. It fosters an approach to eating that is more than just satisfying hunger. It is also about community, connection and nourishing the body. It includes great taste and organic agricultures attempt to farm in a sustainable manner. KAMUT® brand wheat, the wheat you can eat.

Cautionary Note: Those with serious allergies should take appropriate precautions, under a physician's direction, before trying KAMUT® brand wheat. Since KAMUT® brand wheat contains gluten, it’s not recommended for people suffering from celiac disease.

About KAMUT® Brand Khorasan Wheat

The mission of Kamut International is to promote organic agriculture and support organic farmers, to increase diversity of crops and diets, and to protect the heritage of a high quality, delicious ancient grain for the benefit of this and future generations. KAMUT® is a trademark of Kamut International and it stands for guaranteed standards that are verified by tests from every field.

Leesa Raab; leesa(at)adinfinitumny(dot)com; 212-693-2150

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Monday, March 22, 2004

Global Polyols Market to Reach 4.0 Billion Pounds by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Global Polyols Market to Reach 4.0 Billion Pounds by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on polyols markets. The global market for polyols is forecast to reach 4.0 billion pounds by the year 2015. Key factors driving market growth include growing application of polyols in various end-use sectors including Food & Confectionery and Pharmaceuticals. Further, higher demand for the chemical in developing markets including Asia-Pacific is expected to fuel market growth.

San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 13, 2011

Worldwide economic recession negatively impacted the polyols market during 2008 and 2009. Drop in demand for polyols in various end-use sectors including industrial applications, and food and confectionery among others noticeably reduced the overall market revenues. The decline in demand was more noticeable in the US and Europe. In addition, the market witnessed a robust rise in feedstock prices that further niggled the manufacturers. To withstand the sharp increase in feedstock prices, several manufacturers chose to hike product prices. Discouraging market conditions forced several manufacturers to downsize their production activities or temporarily halt operations. However, the normalcy in the economy is poised to extend the market with favorable prospects to recover and post growth in the ensuing years. The market is likely to be driven by rising demand mainly in food and confectionery and pharmaceuticals end-use segments.

Europe represents the largest regional market for polyols worldwide, as stated by the new market research report on Polyols. Rising demand for low-calorie foods is driving the growth of Polyols market in Europe. The health benefits offered by these chemicals continue to attract European manufacturers to utilize them in pharmaceutical and oral care products. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing market with consumption projected to grow at a compounded annual rate of more than 3.0% over the analysis period.

Industrial Applications constitutes the largest end-use segment of polyols. Application of polyols at industrial level is more or less matured in the world market. At industrial level, polyols are mainly used in the production of polyurethane. Food & Confectionery represents the fastest growing end-use segment.

Over the years, consumers across the world have become more concerned about nutritional and health benefits of food. In industrialized countries consumers are more oriented towards healthy lifestyle and rely more on low-calorie foods. This has entailed food producers to focus more on changing trends. Food producers are seeking alternatives that would abet in reducing the calorie content without compromising on taste and appearance. Further, food producers have assumed calorie reduction as an effective marketing argument for increasing sales. Of the several methods adopted to reduce the calorie content in food such as fat replacement, the substitution of commercial sugar with polyols has gained wide application. Though polyols behave similar to sugar in final products, they possess much lower calorie content. With features such as sweet taste and fewer calories than sugar, polyols are increasingly gaining popularity in the food & confectionery segment.

Major players profiled in the report include Arch Chemicals Inc., BASF Group, BASF Polyurethanes GmbH, Bayer AG, Cargill Inc., Chemtura Corp., Corn Products U. S., Daicel Chemical Industries Ltd., Dow Chemical Company, Huntsman Corp., Nanjing Hongbaoli Co. Ltd., Perstorp AB, Roquette Freres, Shell Chemicals Ltd., SINOPEC Shanghai Gaoqiao Petrochemical Co. Ltd., and Stepan Co.

The research report titled “Polyols: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the polyols markets, recession trends, current market trends, key growth drivers, product overview, recent product introductions, recent industry activity, and profiles of major/niche global as well as regional market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for polyols market for the years 2007 through 2015 for the following geographic markets – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Key end-use segments analyzed include Industrial Applications, Food & Confectionery, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Oral-Care Products, and Others. Also, a seven-year (2000-2006) historic analysis is provided for additional perspective.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www. strategyr. com/Polyols_Market_Report. asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone: 408-528-9966
Fax: 408-528-9977
Email: press(at)StrategyR(dot)com
Web Site: http://www. StrategyR. com/

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Sunday, March 21, 2004

Hot Peppers May Become The Fountain Of Youth: SiCap Debuts Capsiderm Liquid Soap

A small homeopathic pharmaceutical company in upstate New York has created the world's first facial skin treatment using extracts from hot peppers. According to reports, this product can naturally reduce the effects of aging by increasing natural blood flow to the surface of the skin.

Albany, NY (PRWEB) February 13, 2007

A small homeopathic pharmaceutical company in upstate New York has created the world's first facial skin treatment using extracts from hot peppers. The product known as "Capsiderm", is a liquid soap made exclusively by SiCap Industries.

SiCap Industries gained notoriety with their flagship brand, Sinus Buster" (http://www. sinusbuster. com) hot pepper nasal spray. Sinus Buster became an overnight sensation as the world's first hot pepper (Capsaicin) nasal spray when it was launched in 2003 by Wayne Perry, founder of SiCap Industries.

Today, SiCap Industries has branched out with new Capsaicin Pepper health products designed for skin care and topical pain relief. In 2005, the company launched "Capsiderm", the world's first hot pepper face and body wash. Though it may sound painful, SiCap's National Sales Director claims the Capsiderm formula is soothing and non-burning.

"There's only a tiny bit of natural pepper extract in Capsiderm because that's all you need to increase blood flow to the skin's surface. You definitely feel some tingling when you use it, but the feeling is exhilarating to say the least. There's no burning, and it leaves your skin feeling and looking younger," says Scott Latella.

According to SiCap's management, Capsiderm rejuvenates the skin, reduces wrinkles and depletes the bacteria that causes topical skin infections such as acne.

"Not only does Capsiderm contain capsaicin pepper extracts, but we also add green tea, rosemary, pine needle oil and other medicinal herbals. Aside from the pepper extract, the most important part of our formula is the base. We use a special African black soap that's made in a tribal village located in Togoland, Africa. You can't get it anywhere else. The Capsiderm base is made the same way it's been made for hundreds of years by boiling the natural skins of Plantain, Coconuts and Shea nuts over an open fire. The result is a blackish brown soapy syrup with golden swirly tints. It's filled with natural glycerin and other important nutrients you can't get in any other soap. This stuff is amazing," says Wayne Perry, president of SiCap Industries.

SiCap joined the African Fair Trade initiative after hooking up with a U. S. distributor in 2005. According to Wayne Perry, he immediately saw a use for this natural black soap.

"I started to experiment with the Togoland black soap after receiving a sample in 2004. I was trying all types of natural cleansing bases for our new hot pepper face wash, but this stuff was incredible from the start. When I mixed in the pepper extract, the green tea and the rosemary, I knew I had a winner. The smell, the feel and of course the effectiveness was phenomenal. The first time I used it, my face looked ten years younger, and everybody who tries it has the same reaction," adds Perry.

Perry's hot pepper face wash was an instant hit with his staff, and an enormous success with consumers. Although the product is only available in a handful of stores and via the web, SiCap sells 3,000 units a month at an average retail price of $29.99.

"We can barely keep up with Capsiderm sales because it's a handmade product, and we have to let the formula sit for a certain amount of time before we bottle it. We can put out ten million Sinus Buster nasal sprays every year, but with Capsiderm we're limited by the complexity of the formula. That's why it works so well. You can't make it any other way, and we normally have a waiting list," adds Scott Latella.

Why would so many consumers pay such a high price for a simple herbal face wash? According to radio personality JR Gach (http://www. jrshowonline. com), Capsiderm is a "Miracle Product" that shows instant results.

"I've been using Capsiderm everyday for about a year. If you look at photos of me from 10 years ago, I look younger today and it's because of the Capsiderm. I use it on my face and all over my body in the shower everyday. The stuff is liquid gold. It's like the fountain of youth and the results are dramatic," says Gach.

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Saturday, March 20, 2004

Pharmalink Regulatory Affairs Consulting Firm Announces New Regional Operations Manager in Washington, DC

Pharmalink Regulatory Affairs Consulting Firm Announces New Regional Operations Manager in Washington, DC.

Pharmalink Consulting, the leading provider of quality regulatory affairs resource to the healthcare industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Stephens as Regional Operations Manager in our Washington DC Office.

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 16, 2010

Pharmalink Consulting (http://www. pharmalinkconsulting. com), the leading provider of quality regulatory affairs resource to the healthcare industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Stephens as Regional Operations Manager in our Washington DC Office.

Oliver comes to us with a wealth experience from his previous position at RAPS and will be responsible for Business Development, resourcing within the region and providing Government Contracts Support.
Oliver will be reporting to Dave Yungvirt, head of Resourcing and Contracts.

“The appointment emphasizes Pharmalink Consulting’s commitment to both new and existing clients in the DC Metro area, a key market area for us” said the CEO of Pharmalink Consulting’s North American operations, Stephen Loughrey.

Mr. Loughrey also added “We are pleased to welcome Oliver to Pharmalink Consulting and look forward to strengthening our position in the DC Metro Region.”

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About Pharmalink Consulting
Pharmalink Consulting (http://www. pharmalinkconsulting. com) is one of the world's leading independent Regulatory Affairs specialists. With offices in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific, Pharmalink serves the global healthcare industry with diverse clients from the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device and Consumer Health sectors.

Friday, March 19, 2004

Dog Training at Your Command

4-Pet-Care. com goes beyond dog training tips to provide an on-line resource for pet owners to enhance their relationship with their dogs.

(PRWEB) February 22, 2005

Dogs are not born trained, but they can be taught. At 4-Pet-Care. com, we want to help if you are frustrated with your dogÂ’s behavior. Dog training will help your pet understand boundaries and acceptable behavior. By teaching your dog how you want him to behave, youÂ’ll have a healthier, happier dog, and a more rewarding relationship. The benefits of an obedient dog are as many as they are varied. A well-educated dog will allow you to handle every part of his body, to check for injury or illness and to give him medication.

Your dog will have good manners, so he can spend quality time in the home with you and your family.

An educated dog will walk or run beside you on a leash without pulling or strangling, so you and your dog can get more exercise, and enjoy the time outside together. Your trained dog will be saferÂ—he knows commands like "drop it" and "leave it alone" mean business, so heÂ’ll have fewer opportunities to swallow dangerous objects. He will "sit" immediately, because you say so. No matter what danger is at hand, a dog that is suddenly still is suddenly much safer. A dog that will "stay" is even safer.

A trained dog understands boundaries, knows whatÂ’s expected of him and has fewer anxieties, and that means a healthier dog. By training your dog, you develop a better relationship with him. At 4-Pet-Care. com, weÂ’ve gone beyond assembling tips on dog training and dog obedience. We have made connections with a number of leading, on-line dog training partners ready to share their dog training methods and proven programs.

For information, check 4-pet-care. com/dog-training. htm

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Europe's Definitive Expo for Kiosks & Self Service Technology

Kiosks Europe, Dublin, Ireland. November 4 Â– 6, 2003. JuryÂ’s Hotel and Towers A MUST attend event for anyone considering or using self service kiosks and related technologies. The premier event in Europe for developing and implementing multi channel self service technologies will be held in Dublin, Ireland from the 4th to 6th November 2003.

(PRWEB) October 19, 2003

Meet with some of the leading suppliers, integrators, manufacturers and consultants in the unique kiosk marketplace to hone your self service strategy and refine your business and marketing plans for utilising kiosk technology. Visit http://www. kioskseurope. com (http://www. kioskseurope. com) for more or register for this informative and educational event by visiting https://ssl. dtsihosting. com/ssl. kioskcom. com/2003_europe_register. php (https://ssl. dtsihosting. com/ssl. kioskcom. com/2003_europe_register. php) or by calling +44 (0)20 7368 9300. Use the discount code JPA when registering or for further information on the limited available exhibition space please contact me directly or Lawrence Dvorchik on Lawrence@kioskcom. com.

Â• Learn how your competitors are successfully using self service kiosk technology.

Â• Shop around for the best advice, providers and vendors

Â• Get informed at expert panel sessions discussing the European market

Â• All verticals covered, from Health to Telecoms to Government with case study examples of success

Â• Acquire the knowledge to improve your customer service, justify your expenditure and define a return on your investment

Morehead Presents Webinar "Why Science Is Important: Five Things You Need to Know about Employee Surveys"

Morehead webinar helps human resource professionals make informed decisions when choosing an employee survey.

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) September 9, 2008

Morehead is hosting a webinar to help healthcare leaders and human resource professionals make informed decisions when choosing an employee survey. Morehead offers human capital surveys, metrics and solutions. “Why Science Is Important: Five Things You Need to Know about Employee Surveys” will be broadcast on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 1 p. m. Eastern time.

Morehead’s Trevor Byrd, director of research services, and Shane Douthitt, senior vice president of product management will present the webinar. Byrd and Douthitt will cover basic information about survey science. They will cover why science is important, five things HR professionals need to know about employee surveys, how to ask the right questions when purchasing surveys and the limitations of off-the-shelf survey solutions.

To sign up for the free hour-long webinar, visit http://moreheadassociates. com/events/contents_event72.html (http://moreheadassociates. com/events/contents_event72.html).

About Morehead
Morehead delivers human capital Surveys, Metrics and Solutions that enable leaders to (1) target and focus human capital initiatives, (2) prioritize systemic change, (3) inform work unit interventions, and (4) align employees with business strategies. Morehead’s clients include healthcare providers, financial institutions, government agencies, universities, service providers, and manufacturers. For more information, visit www. moreheadassociates. com.

Media Contact:
Wanda Craig
800.849.2292 x 5515
Wcraig(at)moreheadassociates. com

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

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Go Green with Rubbo Art of Energy! Donald and Cheryl Lynne Rubbo's Annual Rubbo Art of Energy Retreats 2008

The shift toward environmentally friendly--or "green"--activities is impacting where people are choosing to exercise. Rubbo Art of Energy, based on ancient Asian martial and healing arts with a modern understanding of profound systems of transformation, has offered its classes, workshops and retreats outdoors in parks, sacred sites and power spots since 1980, and has been international since 2003. Newest retreats to take place in California, July 18 to 24, 2008 and Switzerland on September 28 to October 4, 2008.

San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2008

"You can fight climate change, get fit, healthy and happy and live an authentic, limitless and fulfilling life with the 'eco-therapy' of Rubbo Art of Energy," says Elizabeth Meloney, Program Director.

Green Exercise refers to physical activities that give participants the benefits not only of exercise but also of direct exposure to nature. A growing body of research shows that interacting with nature can positively impact health and well-being, relieve stress, promote concentration and clear thinking and actually increase happiness.

"Rubbo Art of Energy is the creative process of cultivating, controlling and expressing energy for the attainment of the profound. Within that, all of the arts can find true expression," says president and co-founder Donald Rubbo. "By emphasizing the importance of the mind in effecting change in body, mind and spirit, Rubbo Art of Energy is in the forefront of mind-body medicine."

"Rubbo Art of Energy focuses on transformative learning, the process of becoming mindfully aware of how and why assumptions have come to constrain the way people perceive, understand, and feel about the world; how to change these structures of habitual expectation to allow a more inclusive, discriminating, and integrating perspective; and, finally, making choices or otherwise acting upon these new understandings," says co-founder Cheryl Lynne Rubbo. "We believe that in order for our clients and students to change their meaning structures, beliefs, attitudes, and emotional reactions, they must engage in critical reflection on their experiences, which in turn leads to a transformation of perspective. And we know from scientific and medical research that when this type of work is done outdoors, the positive life-changes are much more profound and longer lasting. "

Rubbo Art of Energy USA Retreat date:
Marin County, California, U. S.A. July 18 to 24, 2008. Mt. Tamalpais, Phoenix Lake, Muir Woods, and other sacred sites and power spots around Marin County.

Rubbo Art of Energy USA Workshop dates:
Marin County, California, U. S.A.
BreatheStrong, Extraordinary Breath Meditation. Transformative breathwork with Donald & Cheryl Lynne Rubbo. By emphasizing the importance of the mind in effecting change in body, mind and spirit, Rubbo Art of Energy is in the forefront of mind-body medicine.

Rubbo Art of Energy Europe Retreat date:
Ticino, Switzerland: September 28 to October 4, 2008. Casa Santo Stefano, a beautiful 18th century retreat hotel at the foot of Monte Lema, in the center of a rustic and romantic hiking region. For information please visit http://www.5Tigers. ch (http://www.5Tigers. ch) or email Mail@5Tigers. ch.

Rubbo Art of Energy Europe Workshop dates:
Trogen, Switzerland:
Free Healing. Friday evening, October 10, 2008.
2-Day Workshop: Five Element Balancing Qigong. October 11-12, 2008.

Basel, Switzerland:
Free Healing. Friday evening, October 17, 2008.
2-Day Workshop: Spinal Qigong. October 18-19, 2008.
For information please visit http://www.5Tigers. ch (http://www.5Tigers. ch)

Some of the systems of transformation offered at Rubbo Art of Energy Retreats:
•Primordial Qigong. A three-dimensional physical mandala, encompassing all of the primary aspects of Taoist philosophy.
•Five Element Balancing Qigong. This system quickly brings body/mind/spirit into harmony by balancing each component of our bodies with its relationship with all aspects of nature.
•Healing Hands Qigong. Recommended for martial artists, acupuncturists, massage therapists, physiotherapists and anyone who uses healing techniques to benefit others. Uses intention to cultivate the energies of Earth, Environment and Heaven, and transform them into healing energy to send out the palms of one's hands.
•Spinal Qigong. Exercises to stimulate the spine, the nervous system and the circulation of the entire body, promote self-awareness and self-healing for all levels of back and spinal problems, as well as increasing overall general health.

Also offered at the retreats are Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi Chuan, Shaolin Kungfu, BreatheStrong Extraordinary Breath meditation and Taoist Yoga.

Recognized as trusted authorities on healing with the mind, Donald and Cheryl Lynne Rubbo are passionate proponents of self-directed healing, the process of applying self-awareness and intention to bring healing to body, mind and spirit. Since 1980, acclaimed healer Donald Rubbo, with his vision of healing on a global level, has been a pioneer in transformational practices, teaching movement arts and healing modalities.

Rubbo Art of Energy was founded in 1980, and offers classes, workshops, retreats and private appointments for those who want to look within, and with mindfulness shift their paradigm of health, happiness and fitness. Several of the workshops offer CEUs for acupuncturists.

Further information about Rubbo Art of Energy may be found online at http://www. CultivateChi. com (http://www. CultivateChi. com)

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Thursday, March 18, 2004

Credentica Releases Software Product for User-Centric Identity Management

Credentica's U-Prove software product enables organizations to protect identity-related information with unprecedented security throughout its lifecycle, wherever it may travel, while at the same time enabling critical privacy functions. It has been designed to meet data protection requirements in Government Online, Electronic Health Record management, cross-domain enterprise identity and access management, and Trusted Computing.

Montreal, QC (PRWEB) February 13, 2007

Credentica, a Montreal-based provider of innovative security software for identity and access management, today announced the immediate availability of its U-Prove product (http://www. credentica. com/uprove_sdk. html) for user-centric identity management. The U-Prove product enables organizations to protect identity-related information with unprecedented security throughout its lifecycle, wherever it may travel. It is tailor-made for online user authentication that must withstand phishing attacks, for sharing identity information across disparate domains, and for creating the digital equivalent of the cards in one's wallet.

At the same time, the U-Prove product enables critical privacy functions. For example, it enables online users to seamlessly authenticate to any number of sites without giving rise to unwanted profiling or surveillance capabilities, to transfer data between unlinked accounts, and to store digitally signed audit trails that prove the transactions they engaged in. These functions have been specifically designed to meet data protection requirements in Government Online (http://www. credentica. com/egovernment. html) , Electronic Health Record management (http://www. credentica. com/ehealth. html) , cross-domain enterprise identity and access management (http://www. credentica. com/eiam. html) , and Trusted Computing (http://www. credentica. com/trusted_computing. html).

"The success of large-scale information technology initiatives depends critically upon their public acceptance and use. In order for this to occur, the public must have confidence and trust in the data privacy and security claims being made," said Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada. "Credentica's innovative U-Prove product promises to do this by giving users the ability to minimize the collection and use of their personal data in online transactions, and to maintain control of their identities. I applaud Credentica for their commitment to privacy and security and hope that their success inspires other technology developers to follow a similar privacy path."

The need for innovative data-level security technologies for identity and access management is rapidly growing. With more and more identity-related information traveling across organizational boundaries, perimeter security technologies such as firewalls are decreasing in relevance while identity theft and privacy invasions are exploding.

"The U-Prove product leads an emerging category of technology that will move the industry forward substantially on issues of identification and privacy," said Mike Neuenschwander, Vice President and Research Director at Burton Group, "Credentica's technology embodies many of the concepts that Burton Group analysts have forwarded, such as direct storage and control over personal information and sharing information without revealing source data (see identityblog. burtongroup. com (http://identityblog. burtongroup. com/)). This release of the U-Prove product empowers developers to find reliable solutions to pressing, but complicated problems of trust across federated environments."

The U-Prove product can be used to enhance the protection and the flow of identity-related information in frameworks such as SAML, Liberty ID-WSF, and Windows CardSpace.

"Deployment of standards-based identity and assertion frameworks on the web is rapidly increasing across government, education, and industry. It's critical that we as technologists, however well-intentioned, understand the social and privacy implications of these technologies before they lead to unintended consequences." said Scott Cantor, security architect at Ohio State University in Columbus and an author of OpenSAML and the Shibboleth federated identity system. "The exciting technology in the U-Prove product has the potential to move these standards forward with powerful new privacy and security capabilities that could drive adoption higher, and make the online experience not only more capable but immeasurably safer."

In addition to providing innovative software-only protection measures, the U-Prove product enables organizations to efficiently leverage the presence of client-side trusted modules, such as Trusted Computing chips and smart cards. An unlimited supply of identity-related assertions can efficiently be bound over open networks to constrained trusted modules without creating any privacy-invasive powers in them; this solves an open problem that has held back the adoption of Trusted Computing.

"The challenge of designing practical security technologies for identity and access management that do not erode privacy has preoccupied cryptographers for several decades," said Dr. Stefan Brands (http://www. credentica. com/team. html) , president of Credentica. "The cryptographic engine technology in our U-Prove product has been taught at many leading technical universities since the mid nineties, has been subjected to intense scrutiny by the world's top cryptographers, and has been live-tested by major industry players."

As part of the product release Credentica's web site credentica. com has undergone a major revision.

Credentica will demonstrate the U-Prove product and its application to Government Online on February 15 and 16 in industry booth #15 at the 8th Annual Privacy and Security Conference and Exposition in Victoria, British Columbia (see http://www. rebootconference. com/privacy2007/agenda. php (http://www. rebootconference. com/privacy2007/agenda. php)). Demonstrations will be given every hour on both days, on the hour. In addition, Dr. Brands will give a keynote presentation in the morning of February 15 and will participate later that same day in two panels on identity and authentication.

About Credentica:

Credentica provides innovative software products to protect identity-related information in Internet, mobile, and smart-card applications. Our products leverage patented cryptographic technology to provide multi-party security, scalability, and privacy. We work in collaboration with independent software vendors, systems integrators, and equipment manufacturers to ensure smooth product integration. We also provide specialized consultancy services. Please visit www. credentica. com for more information.

Credentica and U-Prove are trademarks or registered trademarks of Credentica Inc. All other goods and/or services mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Contact:

Christian Paquin

+1.514.866.6000

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Wednesday, March 17, 2004

Haartek Salon, Toronto’s Premier Hair Salon Celebrates Their Grand Reopening by Returning to Their Roots

Get ready to enter a new chic, contemporary hair salon where luxury, pampering and style abound. The ultimate oasis for your hair, mind, body and spirit arrives on November 30th, 2010 as Haartek reopens its doors to reveal an extensive transformation of their salon.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) November 25, 2010

Haartek Salon (http://www. haartek. com) is located in the prestigious Manulife Centre in the heart of Yorkville, known as Toronto’s most celebrated neighborhood of style and culture featuring a unique blend of designer boutiques, upscale restaurants and world class galleries.

The 55 Bloor St. W. location was the site for the well known Haute Coiffure, previously owned and operated by Claus and Sonja Feser for over 40 years. This is where Haartek co-owners Cosimo Panetta and Remo Bot honed their craft as stylists before setting out on their own. Some 21 years later the duo were approached by the Feser’s with an offer to carry on the tradition at this landmark location.

“What sets us apart from other salons in the area is the long term relationships we have established with our clients. They have become like family and we therefore wanted to create a unique and relaxing atmosphere for them to enjoy”, remarked co-owner Remo Bot.

Haartek Salon’s success is continuously celebrated by being featured on numerous television shows and in publications such as; The Healthy Gourmet, The New You, CityLine, The New Attitude, Chatelaine, Canadian Living, Today’s Bride, Toronto Life and Salon Magazine to name a few.

For more information on Haartek Salon please visit the Haartek website at http://www. haartek. com or call the salon at (416) 964-2666 to book a complimentary consultation.

About Haartek
Founded in 1987 Haartek Salon is a full service salon whose mission is to provide outstanding customer service utilizing the latest techniques in the beauty industry. Haartek Salon provides the finest beauty and esthetic treatments in a friendly and relaxing environment specializing in cutting, styling, colour, highlighting, extensions, straightening, nail services, skin care, facials, waxing, makeup, brow and lash tinting.

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Button Worldwide Partners Up With the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida for 2009-2010 Branding Campaign

Button Worldwide, US, a full-service marketing, advertising and communications agency in South Florida, is pleased to announce the awarded partnership with the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) June 21, 2009

For numerous years, Button Worldwide has been proud to lend its creative ability and hard work to great charities in our community, and takes great pride in its partnership, while making a difference in the lives of young ladies in our community. Button Worldwide is excited, as The Girl Scouts share similar core values.

"Our plan is to strategically rebrand and create an aggressive ad campaign that truly shows exactly what the Girl Scouts are and the importance of there organization brings to the lives of young girls in our community," said Rita Johnson, Managing Director of Button Worldwide

Most commonly known for their cookies and camping, the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida wants to inform the community that they are an organization that extends much further. Having a great vision and many goals in mind, Button and the Tropical Florida Council will collaboratively make them a reality by creating a strategic plan for creative print and outdoor advertising, in order to craft the current Girl Scout brand image.

Concentrating undeserved and at-risk girl populations, the Council works diligently to reach out to all girls through various programs which target specific social issues throughout Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Several of the council's programs target girls living in community housing developments and the migrant communities, in addition to traditional Girl Scouting. Regardless of the girl, all Girl Scout programming develops leadership skills, healthy living, good decision-making and strong moral values in girls.

With 27 cities in Miami and every 4th girl living in poverty, the Council wants to leave every young member with something to take with them at the conclusion of the year as a keepsake for life.

"The Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc. is uniquely positioned to help all girls in our community build the skills, values and confidence they need to succeed in life," said Irela Bagué, Chair of the Board of Directors. "We are thrilled that Button Worldwide is partnering with us to continue our mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place."

Button Worldwide will lend its expertise to the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida to re-invent and re-brand them self to attract the young girl of today in the Miami-Dade and Monroe County's.

About Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc.:
The Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, Inc. is one of 109 councils nationwide chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to deliver Girl Scout program within specific geographic boundaries. The local council serves more than 20,000 girls and approximately 3,500 adult volunteers in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties and maintains five campsites each offering unique experiences for girls and adults. For more information on how to join, volunteer, reconnect or donate to Girl Scouts, call (305) 253-4841 or visit www. girlscoutsfl. org.

About Button Worldwide:
Button Worldwide is an award-winning, full-service agency, which specializes in advertising, creative and interactive design and brand development. Button has the ability to take a vision and makes it a reality. With headquarters in London, and an office in Boca Raton, Fl, Button has met the needs of numerous clients in a variety of industries, by providing innovative solutions to corporations, non profits, causes and start-ups, seeking top notch messaging, strategies and execution. For further information, please visit: www. buttonworldwide. com, buttonworldwide. com/twitter

Rita Johnson
Button Worldwide
561-241-4567

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Tuesday, March 16, 2004

InsureMe Offers Tip for Reaching Sales Potential

Insurance shopping service affirms sleep should be part of your sales strategy

DENVER (PRWEB) August 15, 2006

Some sales professionals view sleep as a barrier to success. Some think that coffee, Coke, Red Bull and other caffeinated beverages rendered snoozing obsolete years ago. Others would like to get more rest but would hate to leave their cell phones, handheld organizers and laptops unattended for the necessary eight hours.

InsureMe, the leading online lead referral business, says sleep is not only essential to physical health, but to sales health as well.

According to the National Institutes of Health, too little sleep yields “impaired memory and physical performance and reduced ability to carry out math calculations. If sleep deprivation continues, hallucinations and mood swings may develop.” Other research suggests that those who suffer from sleeplessness see their vocabularies shrink.

Thus, sleep-deprived sales professionals are more likely to deliver uninspired, monosyllabic sales pitches, become irritated with co-workers and customers, and make embarrassing professional errors.

Scientists believe that sleep deprivation directly affects our cerebral cortex, the part of the brain that is crucial to innovation; decision-making ability; and mental focus and agility. In short, the things that are essential to sales success.

It’s not that Americans don’t know that sleep is important: 80 percent of respondents to a 2005 National Sleep Foundation (NSF) poll said sleep is a crucial element to a healthy life—up there with food and water.

Of course, knowing what’s healthy isn’t the same as changing ingrained routines. According to the NSF, 70 percent of Americans are not getting eight hours of sleep.

A sizable fraction of that 70 percent would like to get more sleep but are unable to. For those who are having difficulty sleeping, InsureMe offers the following tips:

Take the time to rest - Set a regular sleeping schedule that allows for eight hours of sound sleep. Rhythm is very important, so try to go to bed at or around the same time each night.

Don’t bring the office into the bedroom - The bedroom should be reserved for sleeping—not for late night phone calls, e-mails and to-do lists. Even the presence of work-related material in the room can hinder sleep.

See a doctor if you think you have sleep disorder - Many Americans suffer from sleep disorders, from sleep apnea to narcolepsy. Even seemingly innocuous snoring can be a symptom of a serious problem.

In addition to these tips, InsureMe provides a variety of free resources which are available online. The InsureMe Agent Resource Center contains multiple articles on numerous insurance types, and the InsureMe Agent Blog is updated daily with sales tips and industry news. The Agent Blog is part of the greater InsureMe blog network (www. insuremeblog. com).

About InsureMe

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Monday, March 15, 2004

Gallup and TEC Form Alliance to Meet Government and Industry Demands for Successful Enterprise Transformation

Gallup teams up with TEC to add IT assessment to its comprehensive business transformation assurance services, and to drive growth for public and private sector clients.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 14, 2006

The Gallup Organization (www. gallup. com) and Technology Evaluation Centers Inc. (www. TechnologyEvaluation. com/press (http://www. TechnologyEvaluation. com/press)) have joined forces in a strategic alliance. The mission: to complement Gallup’s Transformation Success Assurance services with TEC’s experience and methodologies in IT evaluation, analysis, and decision support.

Although Gallup is mostly known for its polling and survey expertise, the majority of its business is generated from consulting services for government and industry. The alliance with TEC adds an IT evaluation component to Gallup’s management consulting businesses. The two companies have a very similar fundamental philosophy: independence. Gallup’s objectivity in consulting and TEC’s unbiased approach to IT evaluation are the perfect complement.

TEC is a global and impartial player in the enterprise software evaluation and selection market. Its easy-to-use online tools integrate business process modeling, content management, and decision support capabilities on its proprietary information management platform. Gallup’s full life cycle consulting approach extends TEC’s capabilities from the building of solutions, through launch, and into steady state continuous improvement.

“Our alliance with TEC provides Gallup with a comprehensive IT selection capability, broadening our transformation success assurance program by leveraging all of TEC’s accumulated expertise,” says Carl Sara, Partner, The Gallup Organization. Gallup (www. gallup. com) differentiates its services by focusing on the organic growth of an organization through a proven body of behavioral science. “Our research shows that most transformations are challenged not only by programmatic or technical factors, but by human capital elements,” says Sara. “The alliance helps extend our brand, by aligning our capabilities with the transformation demands of businesses today.” TEC and Gallup are marrying our capabilities to bring new approaches to the uncertain world of IT transformation.

“There’s a lot at stake, when making enterprise software decisions,” says Barry Melsom, TEC’s Vice President of Global Marketing, “Collectively, organizations lose billions of dollars each year due to misperceptions or insufficient information and data about the selection and implementation processes.” TEC (www. TechnologyEvaluation. com/press (http://www. TechnologyEvaluation. com/press)) has a wealth of customer feedback. “This strategic alliance with Gallup,” Melsom continued, “will allow us to expand the type of valuable market feedback we can make available to our respective clients.”

About Gallup

The Gallup Organization (www. gallup. com) has studied human nature and behavior for more than seventy years. Gallup employs many of the world's leading scientists in management, economics, psychology, and sociology. Gallup performance management systems help organizations boost organic growth by increasing customer engagement and maximizing employee productivity through measurement tools, coursework, and strategic advisory services. Gallup's 2,000 professionals deliver services at client organizations, through the Web, at Gallup University's campuses, and in 40 offices around the world.

Contact:

Carl Sara, Partner

The Gallup Organization

901 F Street, NW

Washington, DC 20004 USA

202-715-3211

About Technology Evaluation Centers Inc. (TEC)

Established in 1993, TEC (www. TechnologyEvaluation. com/press (http://www. TechnologyEvaluation. com/press)), the first Web-native software industry analyst, is an impartial advocate for buyers of enterprise software. TEC provides decision support solutions that enable stakeholders to objectively identify the software products that best fit their companies’ unique business and systems requirements, and contribute most effectively to superior business performance.

From ERP (ERP. TechnologyEvaluation. com/press), SCM, CRM, business intelligence, and outsourcing, to financial, health services, radio frequency identification (RFID), and open source, TEC’s network of knowledge bases, with data vetted by its analysts, continues to expand in keeping with the growing needs of enterprise IT professionals.

More than 450,000 global subscribers turn to TEC for research and analysis via its daily newsletter, and refer to its extensive archive of articles and white papers.

Contact:

Lynne Brash, Marketing Manager

Technology Evaluation Centers (TEC),

740 St. Maurice, 4th floor,

Montreal, Quebec

Canada

H3C 1L5

1 (800) 496-1303, ext. 254

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Sunday, March 14, 2004

Role of Health/Functional Foods within Patent Landscape is Topic of Wellness '09 Presentation

Nerac Analyst Shanon Trueman will present a session titled, "Health/Functional Foods Within the Patent Landscape," at the Wellness '09 Conference in Chicago, March 25-26, 2009.

Tolland, CT (Vocus) March 25, 2009

Nerac Analyst Shanon Trueman will present a session titled, "Health/Functional Foods Within the Patent Landscape," at the Wellness '09 Conference in Chicago, March 25-26, 2009.

The presentation addresses opportunities within the intellectual property and product landscape for functional foods and health foods; specifically, opportunities for ingredients within functional foods, indications and diseases treated, and product categories, and is targeted towards R&D scientists, intellectual property experts and marketing and business development professionals.

Some key points to be covered in the presentation include:
1. Europe has the most functional foods on the market; however, the European Patent Office holds comparatively few patents on functional foods.
2. The Japanese Patent Office has received many more applications on functional foods than have other patent offices, and has applications dating back nearly twenty years.
3. Future market potential for functional foods may be in North America, South America, and Asia/Australia.
4. Potential health conditions that may be targeted with new functional food products include diabetes, bone health, and cardiovascular health.
5. Potential functional food categories may include breakfast foods, baby foods, snacks, and desserts.

In addition, Bob Stohrer, Vice President R&D, Stolle Wellness will be co-presenting a session titled "Substantiation of Food and Supplement Claims," during which he will discuss the difference between FDA claims, patent claims, and FTC claims as they relate to functional foods; as well as the review and evaluation processes. And Antony Pavel, Jr. of K&L Gates will be co-presenting "Functional Food and Nutraceuticals: A Regulatory Update". Mr. Pavel will discuss the regulatory background behind functional foods and ingredients, and how a manufacturer can use the claims for marketing a product (including prohibited claims and gray areas).

As a Nerac analyst, Shanon Trueman (http://www. nerac. com/meet_our_analysts. php? id=40) helps companies to look beyond their business today to see how internal and external forces will shape their futures. She works with clients to identify both new markets for existing products and potential markets for new products. Clients draw on her expertise in food safety and regulations governing the use, efficacy, and registration of pesticides and biological control organisms to successfully institute quality control measures. Her technical expertise also includes microbiology, mycology, entomology, and bacteriology.

The Wellness 09 Conference (http://www. ift. org/cms/?pid=1001597) taking place March 25-26 in Chicago, IL., is a forum for experts from the food industry to exchange ideas on how to succeed in developing healthful foods by sharpening their focus on the consumer lifestyle and demographics dynamics, health issues, and legal, regulatory and standardization issues that are shaping the landscape of the wellness marketplace. Wellness '09 is sponsored by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific society with 22,000 members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia, and government.

About Nerac
Nerac Inc. (http://www. nerac. com/) is a global research and advisory firm for companies developing innovative products and technologies. Nerac Analysts deliver custom assessments of product and technology development opportunities, competitor intelligence, intellectual property strategies, and compliance requirements through a proven blended approach to custom analysis: review of technical knowledge, investigation of intellectual property, and appraisal of business impacts. Nerac deploys analysts in diverse disciplines to help clients discover new applications, serving as a catalyst for new thinking and creative approaches to business problems or identifying strategic growth opportunities.

Contact:
Susan Lucek
Nerac, Inc.
One Technology Drive
Tolland CT 06084 USA
860.872.7000, ext. 1008
Www. nerac. com

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Saturday, March 13, 2004

New Study Shows Copper Could Control MRSA Contamination

A new study holds promise for stemming MRSA contamination by using copper alloys for surfaces in healthcare facilities. Doctors C. William Keevil and J. O. Noyce of the University of Southampton, U. K., reported the study at the General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology in May in New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, LA (PRWEB) June 24, 2004

A new study holds promise for stemming MRSA contamination by using copper alloys for surfaces in healthcare facilities. Doctors C. William Keevil and J. O. Noyce of the University of Southampton, U. K., reported the study here at a meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a virulent organism, essentially resistant to all beta-lactam antibiotics (e. g., penicillins, ampicillins, cephalosporins). MRSA, one of the so-called "superbugs", can cause skin, bone and life-threatening blood infections, as well as pneumonia. It occurs commonly among persons in hospitals and healthcare facilities, where it is typically transmitted by medical staff, patients and by contact with heavily contaminated equipment and environmental surfaces around infected patients.

According to the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nosocomial infections are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, after heart disease, cancer and strokes. MRSA ranks as the nation's second most antimicrobial-resistant infection, with its highest incidence in Intensive Care Units, followed by non-ICU inpatient areas.

The study compared the survival rates of the often-deadly bacteria on stainless steel, the most commonly used metal in healthcare facilities, and on selected copper alloys. At room temperature, MRSA was able to persist and remain viable in dried deposits on stainless steel (C304) for periods up to 72 hours. For copper alloys Â– C77000 (55% copper), C24000 (80% copper) and C19700 (99% copper) Â– significant reductions in viability were achieved after 4.5 hours, 3 hours and 1.5 hours, respectively. The yellow brass rendered the bacteria completely inviable after 270 minutes, while the high-copper alloy took only 90 minutes.

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Dr. Keevil said the study strongly indicates that use of the copper metals in such applications as door knobs, push plates, fittings, fixtures and work surfaces would considerably mitigate MRSA in hospitals and reduce the risk of cross-contamination between staff and patients in critical care areas. He also explained that, despite the significant performance of copper alloys in this study, the survivability of MRSA on all metals at lower temperatures (39Â°F/4Â°C) is much greater, indicating that heightened hygiene is particularly imperative in those environments.

Keevil added that the antimicrobial effects of copper have been well documented. He cited recent studies on E. coli O157 and Listeria monocytogenes on copper alloy surfaces that show similar dramatic results, reducing viability of those pathogens from several weeks on stainless steel to only a matter of hours on copper alloys.

The MRSA study is co-funded by the International Copper Association and Copper Development Association Inc., New York, and managed by CDA.

Dr. Harold Michels, CDA vice president of technical services, said the study clearly shows that "the use of stainless steel in hospital environments for work surfaces and door furniture is potentially exacerbating an already critical situation with regards to MRSA transmission and infection." Michels stressed the desirability for the healthcare industry to evaluate and to begin using copper alloy hardware and surfaces, especially in high human-contact areas.

A copy of the study report, "The Antimicrobial Effect of Copper and Copper-based Alloys on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus," may be obtained by contacting CDA.

The Copper Development Association is the information, education, market and technical development arm of the copper, brass and bronze industries in the USA.

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Friday, March 12, 2004

It Don't Taste Like Mud, Mama: Is THNN Inc's SUPER MEAL RX the First Truly Yummy Meal Replacement Product?

Super Meal Rx-the Ultimate Wellness superfood creates an entirely new category in the organic super food nutrition and whole food meal replacement market. It replaces up to 150 dietary supplements and provides the complete RDA of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and fiber. It contains more than 160 nutrient dense ingredients of the highest quality and is suitable for men, women and children seeking a complete meal replacement that robustly supports and assist with nutrition, digestion, circulation, immunity, peak performance, anti-aging, revitalization, stamina, homeostasis, rejuvenation, weight management, optimal health, and balanced nutrition. It is organic, all-natural while providing a higher ORAC value than any other complete meal replacement.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) August 27, 2009

If one scours the shelves of supermarkets and even health food stores-it is unlikely that even the most ardent consumer can come near the nutrient density of THNN Inc.'s new formulation of its popular Super Meal Rx (http://www. supermealrx. com), an amazingly healthy meal replacement. And for those sick of hydrogenated fats, high glycemic nightmare foods, flooded with both labeled and unlabeled food additives-preservatives and food dyes-is it possible that a true http://www. supermealrx. com/New-Product-Information-203.html (http://www. supermealrx. com/New-Product-Information-203.html) meal replacement could not only improve nutrition, but actually be a taste treat to be coveted?

So even if you are promoting healthy food for your family, you really don't want your kids to tell you that new green drink tastes entirely like mud. It just doesn't seem fair to make them drink something that you think should be laid to rest in a cow pasture, where at least some type of sentient being would actually enjoy it.

"Many companies want to concoct the healthiest product but fail to realize its longevity might depend on someone actually liking it," says Faith Vinson, President and CEO of THNN Inc, a transformational nutrition company based in Tampa. "Super Meal Rx is 100% all natural and organic, with a delicious taste. We want people to enjoy it."

"The actual taste of the New Super Meal Rx involves delicious berry and all natural chocolate, with a subtle blend of vanilla and mango. It's smooth, very palatable, and mixes into an instant smoothie".

Super Meal Rx is a nutrient dense, all natural, organic whole foods based meal replacement (http://www. supermealrx. com/index. html) with no compromise of sugar. Providing the broadest spectrum of phyto-nutrients, 100% RDA of vitamins and minerals, complete plant protein amino acids, rich plant and fruit extracts, fiber, essential fats, herbs, enzymes and probiotics.

The synergistic effect of the combination of the 160 ingredients has caused Super Meal Rx to outdistance all competitors. It's the best fusion of berry and green food complex (http://www. supermealrx. com/New-Product-Information-203.html) ever. New Super Meal Rx is patently the most powerful, highest antioxidant and complete nutritional food in the world.

Mama, is this stuff really good for me, too?

Super Meal Rx offers three sizes-1320g, 660g, or 440g packages.

SUPER MEAL RX is available at http://www. supermealrx. com (http://www. supermealrx. com) and at various independent retail and health food stores. Wholesale inquiries are welcome at customerservice (at) supermealrx (dot)com. Founder and CEO, Faith Vinson, is available for media interviews by appointment. For more information, call 1-866-949-MEAL (6325).

About THNN Inc
U. S. based Transformation Health Nutrition Naturals Incorporated (THNN Inc) is one of the fastest growing wellness company in the USA and is a leading formulator of high-end quality superfood nutrition wellness products.

Contact: John Star
Chief Communications Officer - THNN INC.
1866 949 6325

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Coast Dental Bringing More Smiles to Lakeland

Coast Dental opens new practice in Lakeland. Free exam and X-rays offered to patients without dental benefits. Most dental insurance plans accepted.

North Highland, FL (Vocus) July 9, 2010

Coast Dental (http://www. CoastDental. com), the Southeast’s leading provider of quality dental care, is celebrating the grand opening of its third dental practice in Lakeland. The opening marks Coast Dental’s 90th practice in Florida.

Coast Dental North Lakeland is conveniently located in the Plantation Square shopping center, next to Publix, at 5381 N. Socrum Loop Road.

You’re invited to tour the Coast Dental North Lakeland practice and meet the dentist at the official ribbon-cutting ceremony from 8:30 to 10 a. m. on July 13 with the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce. Guests can enter to win Sonicare toothbrushes and dental hygiene products at the event.

Dr. Miriam Simon provides a full range of comprehensive dental services at the North Lakeland practice. Dr. Simon helps patients get healthy and beautiful smiles by offering dental exams, cleanings, periodontal (gum) therapy, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, partials, teeth whitening, veneers, bonding, implant restorations, extractions and root canals.

Dr. Simon and all Coast Dental dentists also perform advanced oral cancer screening exams with Identafi® 3000, the world’s first and only multispectral imaging device for detecting oral cancer, the sixth deadliest form of cancer, at its earliest and most curable stages.

Smile More and Save More
More than one-third of adults have not seen a dentist within the past 12 months (U. S. Surgeon General report: National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health). To encourage people to get to the dentist and receive the dental care they need, Coast Dental offers patients access to exclusive programs that make dental care more affordable.

For a limited time, Coast Dental North Lakeland is offering a free exam and X-rays to new patients who do not have dental insurance. For additional offer details, please contact the office at (863) 937-0190.

In addition to accepting most dental insurance plans, Coast Dental offers Smile Plus®, a discount dental plan, to patients who do not have dental insurance. Patients who join Smile Plus save an average of 30 percent to 60 percent annually on dental services. Until the end of the year, Coast Dental North Lakeland is offering a free, one-year Smile Plus membership, a $75 savings. Coast Dental also offers patient financing and payment plans to qualified applicants.

Coast Dental North Lakeland is open from 8:30 a. m. to 5 p. m. Monday through Friday. Dental emergencies and walk-ins are welcome. More than 200 dental insurance plans are accepted. Call (863) 937-0190 for an appointment. Coast Dental also offers the convenience of scheduling online at http://www. CoastDental. com/NorthLakeland.

About Dr. Miriam Simon
Dr. Simon is an experienced dentist who has a special interest in cosmetic and implant dentistry. She earned two dental degrees from Tufts University School of Dentistry in Boston and Kasturba Dental College in Manipal, India. In dental school, she was part of a team that won a grant to care for complex cases involving patients with compromised immune systems and dental issues caused by drug abuse. In her free time, Dr. Simon gives back to the community by working with underprivileged people through local nonprofit organizations. She is affiliated with the American Academy of General Dentistry.

About Coast Dental
Coast Dental is the Southeast’s leading provider of quality dental care with 119 affiliated dental practices in Florida and Georgia. The dentists and hygienists are employees or independent contractors of Coast Dental, P. A., Coast Florida, P. A., or Coast Dental of Georgia, P. C. Coast Dental Services Inc. is a management company that provides comprehensive, non-clinical business and administrative services to its owned and affiliated dental practices. For more information, visit http://www. CoastDental. com.

About Smile Plus®
Smile Plus® is a discount dental plan, not a registered insurance plan. Smile Plus is accepted only at Coast Dental practices and cannot be used in combination with dental insurance or other discount dental plans. The free membership offer applies only to the first year enrollment and is available only in the North Lakeland office. The offer expires Dec. 31, 2010. Patients must receive treatment at the North Lakeland practice to be eligible. Smile Plus memberships expire one year from the date of enrollment. Smile Plus is a registered trademark of Coast Dental Services Inc. For more information, visit http://www. FreeDentalBenefits. com.

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Thursday, March 11, 2004

Rascal&#174; Insurance Services has Added Pennsylvania Medicaid to Its List of Medicaid Affiliations

Rascal® Insurance Services has Added Pennsylvania Medicaid to Its List of Medicaid Affiliations

Rascal® Insurance Services, a division of Electric Mobility Corporation, distributor of the world famous Rascal® powerchair and scooter, announced today that it has added Pennsylvania Medicaid to its list of Medicaid affiliations.

Sewell, NJ (PRWEB) February 3, 2006

With Pennsylvania Medicaid, Rascal® Insurance Services now has affiliations with the following state Medicaid plans:

Alaska Arizona Delaware Hawaii Idaho Illinois Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Dakota Texas Utah Virginia Washington (state) Wisconsin Wyoming

Medicaid is a program that pays for medical assistance for certain individuals and families with low incomes and resources. This program became law in 1965 and is jointly funded by the Federal and State governments (including the District of Columbia and the Territories) to assist States in providing medical long-term care assistance to people who meet certain eligibility criteria. Medicaid is the largest source of funding for medical and health-related services for people with limited income.

Jeff Mooneyham, a National Insurance Contracting Specialist at Rascal® Insurance Services, says, "Our participation with Medicaid exemplifies our commitment to being the ‘go to’ source for power mobility patients with limited incomes. Good health is important to everyone. If you can't afford to pay for power mobility right now, Medicaid can make it possible for you to get the power mobility that you need. Mobility pays tremendous dividends to both Medicare and Medicare beneficiaries through better overall health and reduced medical expenses."

“We strive to provide the highest level of service in patient care, mobility product innovation, claims processing, and managed care partnerships to best serve all patients,” said Cynthia DeCicco, another Rascal® National Insurance Contracting Specialist.

Rascal® Insurance Services, a division of Electric Mobility Corporation, headquartered in Sewell, New Jersey, has been a pioneer in the mobility marketplace since 1974. It is a national provider of powerchairs and scooters to individuals who rely on Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, and worker's compensation to cover this equipment. Rascal Insurance Services maintains contractual relationships with over 150 managed care and state Medicaid plans.

Electric Mobility Corporation is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' (JCAHO), one of the nation’s leading healthcare accrediting institutions.

For more information on prescribing or obtaining a Rascal® mobility product, or using Rascal® Insurance Services as a contracted provider, contact Rascal® Insurance Services at 1-800-814-7880, or visit www. rascalinsurance. com.

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