Wednesday, May 9, 2007

DIA Workshop Features Industry and FDA for Discussion of Best Practices for Electronic Establishment Registration and Product Listing

DIA Workshop Features Industry and FDA for Discussion of Best Practices for Electronic Establishment Registration and Product Listing

August 11-12 in Philadelphia, PA

Horsham, PA (Vocus) July 10, 2009

The Drug Information Association (http://www. diahome. org/DIAHome/) (DIA), in collaboration with the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA), PhRMA, and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), will host eDrug Listing and Establishment Registration--FDA and Industry: Overview and Lessons Learned on SPL (http://www. diahome. org/DIAHOME/Education/FindEducationalOffering. aspx? productID=20798&eventType=Meeting) (August 11-12; Philadelphia, PA)

The FDA Amendments Act (FDAAA) mandated the requirements for electronic drug establishment registration and drug product listing. FDA has adopted the use of extensible markup language (XML) files in a standard structured product labeling format as the standard format for the exchange of drug establishment registration and drug product listing information. Featured topics will include:
Lessons learned from the electronic registration/drug product listing pilot Validation rules applied by FDA Nuances of SPL lifecycle management, including findings from the electronic listing pilot and early production submissions. SPL Release 4 terminology Product listing and establishment registration for various complex scenarios (e. g., export only products, product kits, etc.) The SPL Vendor Showcase will provides an opportunity for attendees to evaluate a number of currently available services and tools as they are used to produce an equivalent final product. During this session, participating vendors will demonstrate their services and/or tools and present their results.

The SPL Live Q&A will allow attendees to ask key FDA representatives about electronic establishment registration and product listing regulatory content, SPL technical content, or the ESG submission process

"This one-of-kind event is the only opportunity to hear industry and FDA representatives discuss best practices for electronic establishment registration and product listing," says Program Co-chair Therese Brunone, MS, Assistant Director, Global Regulatory Operations, GlaxoSmithKline.

About the Drug Information Association (DIA)
DIA serves more than 30,000 professionals involved in the biopharmaceutical industry and regulatory affairs worldwide. Through its domestic and international meetings, training courses, workshops and webinars, DIA provides a neutral global forum for the exchange of information critical to the advancement of the drug discovery and lifecycle management processes. Headquartered in Horsham, PA, USA, and with offices in Basel, Switzerland, Tokyo, Japan, Mumbai, India, and Beijing, China, the Association is led by its volunteer-based Board of Directors and executive management team. For more information, visit www. diahome. org or call 215-442-6100.

Contact: Joe Krasowski 
215-293-5812

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Dr. Dale Anderson Wins MinnesotaÂ’s Best Speaker of 2003 Award

Dr. Dale Anderson Wins MinnesotaÂ’s Best Speaker of 2003 Award

Dr. Dale Anderson of Roseville, Minn., has been selected as MinnesotaÂ’s Best Speaker for 2003 by Minnesota Meetings & Events magazine. Announced in the magazineÂ’s Winter 2004 issue, the Best Speaker Award is one of 27 categories that recognize the best meeting and event professionals in the Twin Cities. Dr. Anderson has been a physician for more than 40 years and is nationally renowned for his presentations on the topics of humor, health, fitness and peak performance.

(PRWEB) February 16, 2004

Dr. Dale Anderson has been selected as MinnesotaÂ’s Best Speaker for 2003 by Minnesota Meetings & Events magazine. Just announced in the magazineÂ’s Winter 2004 issue, the Best Speaker Award is one of 27 categories that recognize the best meeting and event professionals in the Twin Cities.

"The Minnesota Meetings & Events magazine "Best Of" awards are voted on by readers of our magazine,” says Jacquelyn Fletcher, Editor, Minnesota Meetings & Events. “From all reports, Dr. Dale Anderson is an enthusiastic, fun and motivating speaker that corporate audiences love."

An excerpt from the magazine’s profile on Dr. Anderson states, “Dr. Anderson spreads his humor and holistic healing ideas in speaking engagements across the country. Businesses use Dr. Anderson's motivational speaking to promote positive relationships and team-building among employees.”

Dr. Anderson has been a physician for more than 40 years and is nationally renowned for his presentations on the topics of humor, health, fitness and peak performance. For him, laughter is serious business. It is now scientifically proven that humor, laughter and playing a happy role have dramatic health benefits. According to Dr. Anderson, it is an essential, and often overlooked, part of holistic health.

“Endorphins are the morphine within,” says Dr. Anderson, of Roseville. "When you laugh, you breath deep, sit up straight, and exercise the mind and body. It's a great work out and it sets the stage for improved communication, creativity and productivity. Laughter is something you can bank on.”

In his award-winning book Never Act Your Age, Dr. Anderson identifies method acting techniques that people of any age can use to get their act together “WELL.” The book explains how those who “INNERtain the chemistry of happiness enjoy dramatic health benefits that you can bank on.”

“Fake it till you make it,” says Dr. Anderson. “Chemistry is feelings, and feelings are chemistry. The biggest hurdle for people is to realize that they have the power within themselves to change.”

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Fibrenetix Opens For Business In Silicon Valley

Fibrenetix Opens For Business In Silicon Valley

FIBRENETIX, leading European storage systems manufacturer open Fibrenetix USA Inc. in San Jose, California. The USA expansion is a key strategic move in the Company mission to become a significant global player in the storage market. Alan Johnson, who joins Fibrenetix as VP of Business Development, will head the Silicon Valley operation.

West Sussex, UK (PRWEB) September 29, 2005

FIBRENETIX, leading European storage systems manufacturer announces the launch of Fibrenetix USA Inc in San Jose, California.

The USA move follows recent subsidiary launches in Germany and The Republic of Ireland – and adds to operations in Spain and France.

Announcing the opening of the US operation Fibrenetix CEO Jes Nagel said: “We are seeing solid growth, above the storage industry norm, and we expect that pattern to continue. The launch of Fibrenetix USA Inc. and our plans to open a further subsidiary in Japan in 2006 are key strategic moves in our mission to become a significant global player in the storage market.”

He added: “We have experienced strong sales in the States already this year including contracts with NASA, UCLA and Banner Health Inc - so this American venture is a natural progression for us. We predict that 50% of our turnover will come from the U. S marketplace in the next two years.”

Alan Johnson who joins Fibrenetix as VP of Business Development will head the Silicon Valley operation. Johnson, a well-known figure in the storage industry, is a former director of the Fibre Channel Industry Association Europe. He is an expert with over 20 years experience in the sector at System Industries, Eurologic, Adaptec and Infortrend.

He said: “I am delighted with this new challenge. My first job will be to build a first class sales and technical support team and establish streamlined logistics facilities to ensure short delivery times to the market.”

Danish-born Nagel, who pioneered IDE technology and IDE RAID and is considered a visionary figure in the storage arena, has timed the U. S launch to coincide with the announcement of two key product innovations.

Qubex is a new workstation RAID system targeting the broadcast, post production and digital imaging industries, providing up to 3 Terabytes of storage.

The benchmark E1 high performance 8 Terabyte RAID system, complete with unparalleled data protection, replaceable SmartLCD display, optimal cooling and virtually vibration-free environment, sets new standards for RAID storage systems.

Further information: Trevor Lansdown at wordengineers. com:

T: +44 (0)1206 241575

Or: Mandy Stone, Fibrenetix:

T: +44(0)1293 400515

About Fibrenetix

FIBRENETIX is the market leader for cost effective storage systems. Recognized in the storage industry since 1995, the Company has established a solid reputation for fast, scalable and highly reliable storage solutions.

Fibrenetix has successfully developed a series of high performance, cost effective RAID subsystems. With more than 5000 RAID systems installed, in over 17 different countries, Fibrenetix is recognized as a pioneer of IDE and cost effective RAID.

Fibrenetix offer a comprehensive product range, with storage capacity ranging from 800GB in a 5-bay desktop tower unit, to 8 Terabytes in a single 16-bay, 3U rackmount enclosure using 500GB hard drives. The companyÂ’s largest single installation is currently 1000 TerabyteÂ’s of storage for a power utility corporation.

Fibrenetix is dedicated to providing new cutting edge products, customer support and reliability, to meet the ever-growing demand for data storage.

For more information visit: http://www. fibrenetix. com (http://www. fibrenetix. com).

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Players Keep Their Minds Fit with Cup O' Joe for the iPhone

Players Keep Their Minds Fit with Cup O' Joe for the iPhone

DBelement, creator of Noter2 and Financer, proudly announces the release of its latest application, Cup O' Joe. The new iPhone and iPod Touch application is designed to improve player memory, mental calculation, reaction time and logic.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) May 19, 2009

dBelement, creator of Noter2 and Financer, proudly announces the release of its latest application, Cup O' Joe. The new iPhone and iPod Touch application is designed to improve player memory, mental calculation, reaction time and logic. iPhone and iPod Touch users in search of a morning challenge or just a way to improve brain fitness will find what they are looking for in Cup O' Joe.

Doctors agree, daily mental stimulation is key to good mental health. "The Cup O' Joe application is a great way to keep your mind active at any age," said Dr. Lucy Miller, MD

The Cup O' Joe application will challenge users with a series of fun daily exercises that will provide a sharp mental edge and keep the brain fit. "Cup O' Joe is like a brain gym in the morning. It is simple to pick up, but tough to master," said David Becker, CEO, dBelement.

Cup O' Joe is now available in the iPhone App Store for $2.99.

For more information on Cup O' Joe visit: http://dbelement. com/apps/cupOJoe (http://dbelement. com/apps/cupOJoe).

DBelement, LLC headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a world-class software development company.  dBelement is dedicated to creating innovative iPhone and iPod touch applications.  Used by millions of people world wide, dBelement applications help improve user productivity, efficiency and organization.

To find out more about dBelement and their applications visit: http://dbelement. com (http://dbelement. com).

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Sunday, May 6, 2007

Native American Entertainment Network Launches New Website Dedicated Exclusively to Indigenous Peoples of North America

Native American Entertainment Network Launches New Website Dedicated Exclusively to Indigenous Peoples of North America

NAE Network offers viewers a look into the incredibly diverse worlds of many North American cultures through documentaries, news magazines, dramas and cultural specials.

Bellingham, WA (PRWEB) March 11, 2010

Native American Entertainment Network (NAE Network) (www. naenetwork. com (http://www. naenetwork. com)) presents free web-based, video content featuring Aboriginal stories and news. As a voice for Indigenous Peoples, NAE Network provides an important avenue for cultural representation in mainstream media. The launch on February 20, 2010, was groundbreaking because Indigenous Peoples across North America are now able to share their stories with the rest of the world through one website.

Historically there have been few, if any, programs about Indigenous Peoples that have been accessible to the general public. NAE Network is the first site of its kind in the U. S. to bridge this gap, with a goal to preserve cultures and traditions of tribes across the continental United States, Canada, Hawaii, and Alaska. The website offers viewers a look into the incredibly diverse worlds of many North American cultures through documentaries, news magazines, dramas and cultural specials.

“Native American Entertainment Network is an empowering resource for all Indigenous Peoples of North America,” says renowned Tlingit storyteller, performer and NAE Network Board Member Gene Tagaban. “It provides a means for our People to tell their stories and come together through the arts—strengthening a sense of pride and honor in who we are historically and moving forward into the future.”

NAE Network is aimed at both Native and non-Native audiences with content to interest all viewers. The network is continually adding new stories and features to their online library. Video categories include: news, government, sports, health and wellness, lifestyle, arts and entertainment, history and biography, culture and tradition. Other features highlight news, resources and events relevant to North American indigenous communities.

About NAE Network
Established in 2009, NAE Network provides a voice to the spirit of empowerment and honor for all Indigenous Peoples of our continent. For advertising, programming or more information on how to become a part of NAE, please visit the website at www. naenetwork. com (http://www. naenetwork. com).

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Tiny Heart Pumps Offer Hand Hope as Heart Failure Advances, From the Harvard Heart Letter

Tiny Heart Pumps Offer Hand Hope as Heart Failure Advances, From the Harvard Heart Letter

Heart pumps the size of two D batteries offer hope, help, and more time for thousands of people with failing hearts who are enduring the long wait for a transplant or who aren't eligible for one.

Boston, MA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 12, 2011

Heart pumps the size of two D batteries offer hope, help, and more time for thousands of people with failing hearts who are enduring the long wait for a transplant or who aren't eligible for one. These small pumps, known as left ventricular assist devices, take over the work of the left ventricle, but don't replace it, explains the January 2011 issue of the Harvard Heart Letter.

A left ventricular assist device doesn't tie the user to bed or confine him or her to home. Instead, rechargeable batteries attached to a belt or worn in a vest power the pump for 10 hours or more, allowing the user to go to the store, dance, garden, travel, and do other normal mobile activities.

Although left ventricular assist devices seem to be just what the doctor ordered for thousands of people with advanced heart failure, they come with personal costs for the recipient and his or her family, and big financial costs for the health care system, cautions the Harvard Heart Letter. The price tag for one left ventricular assist device and its associated equipment, the operation to implant it, the week-long recovery time in the hospital, and the follow-up medical care is close to $200,000. How long the devices will work is another big uncertainty. Although one recipient lived with his for seven years, the average is likely to be less than that.

Once a fairly experimental option, left ventricular assist devices are beginning to edge into mainstream cardiovascular care. Their use in one high-profile recipient—former Vice President Dick Cheney—suggests they will become more widely used.

Read the full-length article: “Tiny pumps can help when heart failure advances”

Also in this issue:
The top five habits that harm the heart What you need to know about Plavix On the horizon: A pacemaker to lower blood pressure; an ICD that works without wires; turbocharging HDL (good) cholesterol Ask the doctor: Do I really need heart valve surgery? Can pneumonia make the heart race? How many steps should I walk per day?

The Harvard Heart Letter is available from Harvard Health Publications (http://www. health. harvard. edu), the publishing division of Harvard Medical School, for $29 per year. Subscribe at http://www. health. harvard. edu/heart] or by calling 877-649-9457 (toll-free).

Media: Contact Raquel Schott at Raquel_Schott@hms. harvard. edu for a complimentary copy of the newsletter, or to receive our press releases directly.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Australia Welcomes Ecoflow

Australia Welcomes Ecoflow

Established UK company Ecoflow launched their innovative range of health, lifestyle and healthcare products in Australia. Beneficial to health and the environment, the products also offer a low-cost business start-up or add-on. An ideal article for your business section.

(PRWEB) November 30, 2005

Until recently, Ecoflow’s innovative health, lifestyle and environmental products were available only in Europe through a network of independent distributors. But all this changed on 19 November when, following a hugely successful event at the Hilton Hotel Sydney, Ecoflow arrived in Australia.

The launch was well attended, and with plenty of excitement, Ecoflow’s Chairman Paul Markland, fresh from his successful London to Sydney Friendship Rally, and Pat Mesiti, an Italian/Australian motivator and personal development guru, spoke enthusiastically. Their presentations to the gathered crowd inspired many and after an enormous lunch, training began with hundreds of keen Australians embracing the low-cost business opportunity to become independent distributors.

Ecoflow's products are targeted primarily towards three of the fastest growing markets, health, environment and lifestyle. Although many of its most successful products use a unique technology called Central Reverse Polarity™ magnet modules, research and development continues in several new areas. The core of the Ecoflow philosophy is to supply products that provide real benefits and the company receives thousands of letters from customers reporting life-changing experiences.

Ecoflow is offering enthusiastic and motivated individuals over 18, an opportunity to join a well-established, friendly, supportive and vibrant international network of independent distributors working on a full or part-time basis. This can be done alongside an existing business or occupation.

Gill and Jeff Clark run a successful printing business near Northampton in the UK. They joined the Ecoflow network after being introduced to the products and the business opportunity by one of their customers. Running Ecoflow alongside their main business works well and they appreciate the flexibility and additional income that it generates. Gill said: “Ecoflow gives us the peace of mind should we ever encounter any problems in our main business. Plus when we retire, the ongoing income that it generates will come in handy.”

Joining is easy. There’s no large capital outlay, no staff and no premises. There’s no need for qualifications and it won’t break the bank, because it costs just $150 Australian dollars to register after which distributors can buy products at a generous discount, with complete control and flexibility over how their new business develops.

If you are interested in joining the Ecoflow network in Australia, email Gill Clark, Ecoflow Independent Distributor on gill@careflow. co. uk or visit www. careflow. co. uk/ecoflow-business-opportunity (http://www. careflow. co. uk/ecoflow-business-opportunity).

Bioflow for people and animals is just one of a range of Ecoflow’s innovative health, lifestyle and environmental products, which include devices designed to help the body cope with the effects of mobile phone and computer use and a range of magnetic products designed to condition fuel in cars, heating systems and water in the home. To find out more about Ecoflow visit: www. ecoflow. plc. uk

Photos: You can download hi-res pictures (300dpi jpeg) to accompany this press release from www. careflow. co. uk/australia/PR. htm (http://www. careflow. co. uk/australia/PR. htm )

Notes to Editor:

For almost a decade Ecoflow has been at the forefront of developing the science behind ‘Bioflow’ magnets which use Central Reverse Polarity™ magnets into practical, user friendly products which it markets through its own network of Independent Distributors. Established since 1991 the company currently has distributors across the UK and Europe and in 2005 an Ecoflow network opened in Australia. Ecoflow has twice been included in the Virgin Fast Track 100 list of top one hundred fastest growing UK private companies and has achieved ISO 9001 quality certification and ISO 14001 environmental accreditation. In 2002 Ecoflow was acclaimed as visionary by the BT Vision research & awards program.

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