AP9 Passport to Fun Urges Hikers to Be Safe on Their Favorite Trails

AP9 Passport to Fun Urges Hikers to Be Safe on Their Favorite Trails

AP9 Passport to Fun members save on indoor and outdoor entertainment.

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) October 3, 2006

Mountain vistas, colorful valleys and vibrant foliage can make a picturesque backdrop for an autumn hike. In order to prevent injury and a disappointing outing, both beginning and seasoned hikers need to be as prepared as possible before trekking out into the wilderness. AP9 Passport to Fun (http://www. passporttofun-program. com/), a leading entertainment discount membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/), reminds hikers to pack the essentials and plan their day for an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

AP9 PassportToFun members enjoy significant savings of up to 20% at major entertainment retail and super stores, national movie theater chains, and nationally-known restaurants when they log on to DealPass. com. Saving is easy and convenient so that members can spend more time exploring the great outdoors.

Before setting out, AP9 PassportToFun (http://www. passporttofun-program. com/) recommends these tips for both novice and veteran hikers.

--Plan the hike ahead of time. Collect necessary maps, pack a compass, check the weather conditions and let someone know the departure and arrival times and the location of the hike.

--Don’t hike alone, particularly on challenging expeditions. All hikers should keep identification and emergency contact information on them at all times.

--Check all gear before leaving home.

--Hiking boots are the most appropriate footwear no matter how easy or difficult the trek. They prevent ankle injuries and keep feet dry. Some hikers prefer to wear two pairs of socks to prevent blisters; be sure to try on boots with the right socks to ensure a proper and comfortable fit.

--Pack plenty of water and snacks to maintain energy and alertness.

--A first-aid kit is a must. Remember to pack any relevant seasonal supplies like sunscreen and bug repellent or instant heat packs.

--Dress in appropriate clothing. Layers are best for cooler hikes. Moisture-wicking fabrics are preferred for both warm and cold weather adventures.

--Check with park rangers upon arrival for information on trail conditions, park closure times and weather forecast. Always stay on the trail.

--Remember to drink water and stretch before hiking. Start out slow and gradually increase pace and distance. The slowest hiker in the group should set the pace and determine the difficulty of the hike.

All hikers should use common sense and practice caution while hitting those trails and taking in the scenery. And members can look forward to other outings and entertainment when they return after a day in the woods by receiving their exclusive savings through AP9 Passport to Fun.

About AP9 Passport to Fun

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

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Locating New affordable Illinois Health Insurance; Illinois Health and Life Insurance Agency Provides New Information for Consumers

Locating New affordable Illinois Health Insurance; Illinois Health and Life Insurance Agency Provides New Information for Consumers

Consumers in Illinois looking for private Illinois Health Insurance have many new plans options available and larger PPO Networks.

Mattoon, IL (PRWEB) September 21, 2008

New plan options have just been released for consumers in Illinois. Many of these plan options give the individual and family more options to meet different situations and budgets.

These new plans are more aligned with comprehensive plan options normally provided by an employer or large association.

Many of these new plans will include office visit co-pays and wellness visits prior to ever meeting the individual or family deductible. Many times individuals have the option to add a complete Dental plan as an optional benefit. To locate more information and additional resources visit http://www. IllinoisHealthandLife. com (http://www. IllinoisHealthandLife. com)

Tips to consider to Locating new type Coverage in Illilnois:

Be very cautious in filling out multiple Quote request forms on different websites.

Verify the agency represents all Top Rated Major Medical plan providers and is not providing Discount Medical or passing it off as Major Medical.

Review the contact information of the agency, to verify they are familar and specialize in these new plans in Illinois.

Locate your current Doctors and Hospitals to verify acceptance of the coverage, prior to signing any application for coverage.

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Keep Young Athletes Hydrated to Ward Off Heat Illness

Keep Young Athletes Hydrated to Ward Off Heat Illness

Recent U. S. heat wave prompts calls for regular water consumption during vigorous outdoor activities

Rosemont, Ill. (Vocus) July 28, 2010

As America’s young people gear up for organized football, soccer and baseball practices this July and August, record high temperature forecasts have prompted medical experts to call for drinking water: more, early and often.

“To stay active and healthy, young athletes need plenty of the right kinds of fluids,” said Marjorie J. Albohm, MS, ATC, a member of the STOP Sports Injuries campaign and president of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association. “Staying hydrated is extremely important because water is what delivers oxygen to the muscles, providing fuel for grueling summer workouts.”

The STOP Sports Injuries campaign (www. STOPSportsInjuries. org)—launched this spring by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and a coalition of other health-related organizations—aims to arm the public with information and tools to prevent, recognize and treat the long-term consequences of sports overuse and trauma injuries to children.

“Whenever young people are outside playing or practicing in the heat, they need lots of fluids to replace what their bodies are losing through sweating,” said leading heat illness researcher and professor of kinesiology at the University of Connecticut, Doug Casa, PhD, ATC, FNATA, FACSM. “If the body isn’t replenished, dehydration can occur and increase the risk of a serious heat illness like heat stroke.”

Casa, Albohm and other sports experts warn coaches, trainers, parents and athletes to diligently monitor their conditions, being especially mindful of the symptoms of heat illness:
 Chills  Dark-colored urine  Dizziness  Dry mouth  Headaches  Muscle cramps  Thirst  Weakness

Those young people just beginning summer practices for organized sports—like football, baseball and soccer—are particularly vulnerable to suffering some form of heat illness.

Casa recommends that young people drink at least eight ounces of fluids—such as water, juice, or sports drinks like Gatorade—before beginning outdoor activities, and up to five ounces more every 20 minutes during the activity. For more information on hydration issues, visit www. STOPSportsInjuries. org or www. nata. org.

The STOP Sports Injuries campaign was initiated by the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and includes a comprehensive public outreach program focused on the importance of sports safety—specifically relating to overuse and trauma injuries. The initiative not only raises awareness and provides education on injury reduction, but also highlights how playing safe and smart can enhance and extend a child’s athletic career, improve teamwork, reduce obesity rates and create a lifelong love of exercise and healthy activity. The campaign’s message underscores the problems of youth overuse and trauma injuries and emphasizes the expertise of our coalition of experts, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Academy of Pediatrics, National Athletic Trainers’ Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Sports Physical Therapy Section, Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and SAFE Kids USA. For more details, visit www. STOPSportsInjuries. org or contact AOSSM Director of Communication, Lisa Weisenberger at 847-292-4900.

Contact: Lisa Weisenberger
847-655-8647

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The Mount Sinai Hospital Earns Highest Ratings in New York State Report on Coronary Angioplasty

The Mount Sinai Hospital Earns Highest Ratings in New York State Report on Coronary Angioplasty

Mount Sinai and Two of its Doctors Shown to Have Significantly Lower Mortality Rate than Statewide Average

New York, NY (Vocus) April 30, 2010

In a statewide study, The Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan – along with two of its doctors – has been singled out by the New York State Department of Health as the hospital with the most successful record in performing angioplasty, a technique used to clear blocked coronary arteries. This ranking demonstrates the unparalleled skills of the interventional cardiologist team and the truly exceptional quality of patient care that takes place daily at Mount Sinai.

In the report released on April 22, “Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) in New York State 2005-2007,” the Department of Health provides statistics on deaths within 30 days following PCI, more commonly known as angioplasty. In the three-year period, 53 non-federal New York hospitals were performing the procedure, and only one of them – Mount Sinai – received a “double-star” rating for a risk-adjusted mortality rate significantly lower than the statewide rate in both emergency cases and overall cases.

Data collected by the New York State Department of Health show that Mount Sinai performed 13,030 PCIs from 2005 to 2007. The risk-adjusted mortality rate from PCI at Mount Sinai was 0.64 percent, the lowest in the state.

“Mount Sinai is the busiest Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in the state and treats the most complex cases, which makes the low mortality rating even more important,” said Samin K. Sharma, MD, Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. “We are committed to providing the best patient care, and are proud to have achieved such a stellar rating in patient safety.”

Dr. Sharma and Dr. Annapoorna Kini, Associate Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, were two of only five doctors who were awarded individual double-star ratings for significantly lower risk-adjusted mortality rates than the statewide average. Dr. Sharma achieved a 0.41 percent rating in both non-emergency cases and overall cases, while Dr. Kini achieved a 0.43 percent rating for overall cases. Their success confirms their status as world-class physicians and represents Mount Sinai’s unwavering commitment to providing superior outcomes for it patients

Kenneth L. Davis, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Mount Sinai Medical Center, said, “Drs. Sharma and Kini are exemplary physicians and leaders. Under their direction, Mount Sinai’s Cath Lab team has earned a reputation that exceeds that of any other institution.”

The Mount Sinai Hospital performed by far the most angioplasties of any hospital – more than 13,000 – in the three-year period studied in the Department of Health report, and only one other doctor statewide came close to performing the number of procedures completed by Drs. Sharma and Kini, who performed 3,722 and 2,780 angioplasties, respectively. That volume reflects the hospital’s expertise and experience in the procedure, and because of its ability to successfully handle complex cases, about a third of its patients are referred from outside Mount Sinai’s patient base.

“Despite the high volume of cardiac patients we treat, our team consistently provides top-notch patient care. The report’s rating exemplifies our dedication to quality and safety, and we look forward to making further improvements next year," Dr. Kini adds.

The Cath Lab’s low mortality rate can be attributed to the seamless technical skills of its doctors and the attention they pay to minute details before, during, and after each procedure. There is a more than 150-page comprehensive procedure manual detailing specific protocols for every aspect of a procedure for everyone involved, from the nursing staff to the attending physicians. It outlines not only standard procedures but also protocols for dealing with complications that might occur, such as a patient kidney malfunction or allergic reaction. What’s more, each month, the entire staff meets to discuss and analyze any new issues that may have arisen, and the manual is updated to address them.

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention is a minimally invasive technique used to treat patients with diseased or blocked coronary arteries. The procedure involves threading a catheter with a tiny balloon from an artery in the groin to an occluded vessel in the heart. The clinicians inflate the balloon so they may clear the artery and then insert a stent to secure the open vessel. When the blockage is calcified, it makes the artery difficult to open. In those cases, the Mount Sinai Cath Lab has become adept at using the Rotablator, a high-speed spinning device that breaks up and clears the calcification so the balloon can open the artery. The Rotablator, or rotational atherectomy, is used in 9-10 percent of angioplasties at Mount Sinai, versus just 1-2 percent of cases nationwide.

“That method makes a complex case simple,” Dr. Sharma noted. “And because of our expertise in handling difficult angioplasty procedures, we have developed an excellent reputation, so that other doctors and hospitals send their complex cases to us. We like those cases too, because we know we can do a good job and make a difference for those patients.”

The Department of Health has been assessing angioplasty results of hospitals across the state for more than 15 years, with the first PCI report released in 1996. Its report analyzes statistics including observed mortality rates and expected mortality rates for each hospital and each doctor, and computes a risk-adjusted mortality rate that accounts for providers treating more or fewer high-risk patients. A “confidence interval” is also calculated to adjust outcomes based on the volume of procedures performed. The Mount Sinai Hospital and Dr. Sharma have received double-stars for significantly lower than average mortality several times in the last ten reports. Since the latest study, The Mount Sinai Hospital has performed close to 15,000 angioplasties and it continues to maintain excellent mortality rates.

“The rating of our Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory is exceptional but not surprising, as we have a team of the best interventionalists in the world,” said Wayne Keathley, President & Chief Operating Officer, The Mount Sinai Hospital. “Mount Sinai is committed to patient safety and works tirelessly to ensure that all patients experience the best outcome with a low incidence of complications. The performance of Drs. Sharma, Kini, and their team embody this commitment, and they have raised the bar internationally for cardiac care.”

The complete New York State Department of Health PCI report is available at http://www. health. state. ny. us/statistics/diseases/cardiovascular/docs/pci_2005-2007.pdf.

About The Doctors
Dr. Samin K. Sharma is Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Director of the Cath Lab and Intervention, and Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Institute, Mount Sinai Heart. He performs more than 1,500 complex coronary interventions annually (the highest in the country), and according to New York State Department of Health reports, he has the highest angioplasty success rate (mortality less than 0.3 percent) for any interventional cardiologist in the state since 1994.

Dr. Sharma serves on the Cardiac Advisory Board of New York State for coronary interventions, and received the Governor’s Award of Excellence in 2006 for his outstanding contributions to medicine. Under his directorship, the Live Symposium of Complex Coronary Cases has been held annually since 1998, bringing together more than 500 doctors, nurses, and technicians to learn about the latest developments in interventional cardiology. He has received “Best Doctors” status from U. S. News and World Report and has been included in “Top Physicians” lists by Consumer Research Council of America and Castle Connelly magazines.

Dr. Annapoorna Kini is Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Associate Director of the Cath Lab. She performs more than 1,000 coronary interventions annually (the highest number by a female interventionalist in the U. S.) with an extremely low complication rate of less than 0.3 percent, and is well known for successfully performing complex coronary interventions in patients with advanced heart disease with excellent long-term results. Many of these high-risk patients require the support of a heart-assist (Tandem Heart and Impella) device and Dr. Kini has become a national expert in the use of this lifesaving technology.

Dr. Kini serves as Director of Mount Sinai’s Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Program, and is Co-Director of the Live Symposium of Complex Coronary Cases. She also serves as the site Principal Investigator for numerous multi-center trials, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) sponsored COPES trial.

About The Mount Sinai Medical Center
The Mount Sinai Medical Center encompasses both The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Established in 1968, Mount Sinai School of Medicine is one of few medical schools embedded in a hospital in the United States. It has more than 3,400 faculty in 32 departments and 15 institutes, and ranks among the top 20 medical schools both in National Institute of Health funding and by U. S. News & World Report. The school received the 2009 Spencer Foreman Award for Outstanding Community Service from the Association of American Medical Colleges.

The Mount Sinai Hospital, founded in 1852, is a 1,171-bed tertiary - and quaternary-care teaching facility and one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most-respected voluntary hospitals. In 2009, U. S. News & World Report ranked The Mount Sinai Hospital among the nation’s top 20 hospitals based on reputation, patient safety, and other patient-care factors. Nearly 60,000 people were treated at Mount Sinai as inpatients last year, and approximately 530,000 outpatient visits took place.

For more information, visit http://www. mountsinai. org.

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AZ Fathers & Families Adopts “Little Girl” for Father’s Day

AZ Fathers & Families Adopts “Little Girl” for Father’s Day

Arizona Fathers & Families Coalition (AZFFC) celebrates Father’s Day with E. Walter Smith’s hit song, “Little Girl,” featuring 16 year old, Star Search Finalist, Tatiana McConnico.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) June 18, 2006

Arizona Fathers & Families Coalition (AZFFC) celebrates Father’s Day with E. Walter Smith’s hit song, “Little Girl,” featuring 16 year old, Star Search Finalist, Tatiana McConnico.

“Well E, the first person you have to call is James Rodriguez,” said David Miller, M. Ed., CVO of The Urban Leadership Institute http://wwww. UrbanYouth. org (http://wwww. UrbanYouth. org). “James is the man on the west coast and he knows everybody!”

Dr. Miller was right. Arizona Fathers & Families Coalition (AZFFC) http://www. azffc. org (http://www. azffc. org) CEO /President, James Rodriguez, has an incredible passion to promote the advancement of developing healthy family relationships and increasing the involvement of responsible fatherhood. His national agency is committed through effective services, education, training, and advocacy to make a difference in the lives of fathers, mothers, children and communities.

Celebrating Father’s Day by sharing “Little Girl” with friends and supporters of AZFFC was only natural for the former DJ and music enthusiast. “Maybe E and some of my friends in the business can collaborate and do a special concert out here,” says Rodriguez. “We’ve got a major conference here in February and it would be great to pull in some sponsors to make that event special, too.”

“When I spoke with James and invited AZFFC to participate in the Father’s Day promotion the conversation went from discussing the lyrical content of the song to how music can impact people’s lives. The body of the AZFFC membership is culturally diverse and it’s exciting to know that my song will be introduced to so many different types of celebrations. I’m looking forward to being to be part of the convention in Tucson next February. I’ve spent a lot of time in Phoenix, but have never been to Tucson. Growing up in Cleveland I always heard about Tucson because the Cleveland Indians would have spring training out there, and I’ve always wanted to visit that city. Plus, that’s around Mid Winter Break so Tati (Tatiana McConnico) and DeAnna (DeAnna Jones – ballerina) might be able to perform, too!”

To find out more about Arizona Fathers & Families Coalition (AZFFC) go to http://www. azffc. org (http://www. azffc. org)

David Miller, M. Ed. new book is Daddy’s Girl: Remembering Advice From My Father http://www. countyvibe. com/Culture/CUArticles/Booksigning. htm (http://www. countyvibe. com/Culture/CUArticles/Booksigning. htm)

Get our FREE copy of “Little Girl” at http://www. TheLittleGirlSong. com (http://www. TheLittleGirlSong. com)

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Rejuvenating Enzyme Facial Peel, Now Available at L'Bri Pure n' Natural Skincare

Rejuvenating Enzyme Facial Peel, Now Available at L'Bri Pure n' Natural Skincare

Rejuvenating Enzyme Facial Peel, made with natural fruit enzymes of green papaya, calming pineapple and stabilized aloe vera gel, works to dissolve dead skin cells without acids. Helps to dramatically improve skin tone, clarity and texture for a healthy, vibrant complexion. Visibly see the dead skin cells roll off! Excellent for all skin types including those with rosacea, sensitive and acne prone skin.

Ivins, UT (PRWEB) July 7, 2006

Our new facial peel is an enzyme exfoliation treatment that is deliciously scented with natural grapefruit, tangerine and orange. It will enhance the visual clarity of the skin and improve skin's texture, and can be used by all skin types. The results are immediate and will leave the skin feeling incredibly supple and soft.

One of the latest breakthroughs in skin care and anti-aging is enzymes.

Enzymes are special organic substances that speed up the exfoliation process by gently dissolving dead skin cells. The skin is a rich reservoir of enzyme activity. Recent studies have shed new light on the dependence of skin structure on enzyme chemistry. Our skin is steadily sloughing off dead and damaged cells so new and healthy ones can take over. Young skin cells look plump, pink and healthy. Dead skin cells look flat, dull and gray. As we age, this sloughing of dead and damaged cells slows down from 15 days from when were born to 45 days by the age of 60. Over time, the accumulated layers of dead skin grow thicker and stiffer. The skin begins to crease easily, forming fine lines and building up deep wrinkles. The softening and breaking down of impacted layers of dead skin can be accomplished very efficiently by a protein-dissolving enzyme called papain, found only in papaya. Papain is at the peak of its enzymatic activity just before the papaya ripens, when the fruit is still green.

In all of our formulations we use fresh, active ingredients as much as possible. The papain which is used in our Rejuvenating Facial Peal comes from newly peeled citrus fruit zests to cold expression of green papaya.

The quality of freshness and potency is assured only when formulated in small batches in our laboratory.

This powerful enzyme from papain is able to dissolve dead and damaged cells readily, while leaving new and healthy ones intact. This action of dissolving the layer of dead skin cells instead of loosening and lifting them off is a more gentle method of exfoliation. Now you

Can enjoy the full benefits of a natural facial peel in your own home safely, gently and affordably.

We have also added other significant skin-improving ingredients and antioxidants such as Hylauronic Acid, a super moisture carrier found naturally in your skin which diminishes with age; Ginseng, which aids in the revitalization and reactivation of epidermal cells; Green Tea Leaf and Grape Seed Extract, which are both powerful antioxidants; vitamins A and E along with Sodium PCA, a high-performance humectant due to its moisture-binding ability.

The beautiful golden yellow color of the facial peel comes naturally from Beta Carotene, a form of vitamin A which comes from vegetables.

To use the product you would apply the facial peel to clean, dry skin and work the product into the skin with circular upward and outward motions. Once the desired peel is achieved rinse with warm water, pat dry and follow with L'Bri's Freshener. From the first time you use this product, you will be able to feel and see, yes, you will actually see tired, dead skin particles being lifted off the skin. You will be amazed when you see your old skin cells being sloughed away, and of course seeing is believing. Everyone who has tried the facial peel has fallen in love with it. As you will discover, the effectiveness it provides is impressive.

The facial peel is also available in a 'one-time use' sample packet. So be sure to choose the Peel as a free gift with your order of $60 or more and share it with a friend.

L'Bri's new Facial Peel is considered a specialty product which incorporates advanced technology and can be safely used by all ages and all genders. It will be especially beneficial for those who have highly sensitive skin, rosacea, thin, sun-damaged skin, and acne challenges. Since enzymes are very effective on aging skin, the new Facial Peel will be tremendously beneficial for the more mature complexion.

We're excited about being one of the very first to bring this new advanced form of exfoliation to the market. L'Bri's philosophy is to create unparalled products that are proven to be safe, pure and effective. We have once again accomplished this with our new Rejuvenating Enzyme Facial Peel.

For more information about L'Bri, visit http://aloepure. lbrionline. com (http://aloepure. lbrionline. com).

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Wyoming School District Gets Robust, Low-Maintenance Computer Security with AVG and Walling Data

Wyoming School District Gets Robust, Low-Maintenance Computer Security with AVG and Walling Data

Technology coordinator discovers positive sticker shock and cost-effectiveness can co-exist

Newton, NC (PRWEB) March 25, 2010

Overseeing the reliability and security of Crook County School District’s (CCSD) networks - consisting of 1,000 workstations and 18 servers - is a major responsibility for technology coordinator Howard Bjornestad. The 250 staff members and 1,000 students in grades K-12 not only rely on Bjornestad to keep the networks up and running smoothly; they also turn to him for help when they encounter problems with technology issues. All of this means that Bjornestad is always on the lookout for ways to save time.

Until three years ago, CCSD had relied on Trend Micro to take care of its anti-virus needs, but Bjornestad was finding that the maintenance aspect was consuming more and more of his time. He was convinced there had to be a better solution.

“While TrendMicro was keeping all of our machines healthy, it was really hard for me to tell which computers were updated and which needed attention,” noted Bjornestad. “I would have to go around to each machine and manually check or update them, which is simply not feasible for 1,000-plus machines – especially when the updates need to be done so frequently. I needed to find a solution with better management functionality.”

Bjornestad conducted an analysis of the most popular anti-virus products, looking particularly for efficiencies on the management and maintenance side. Cost was also a consideration, as it always is for educational institutions.

“My research showed that only AVG met all of our requirements,” said Bjornestad. “It also had an incredibly easy-to-use central administration console, which looked like it could really save me some time. I was also gratified to see plenty of praise from users as I went through my review process. And the educational pricing was the icing on the cake.”

To validate his selection from a security perspective, Bjornestad tried out AVG’s free consumer product on a personal computer and was sold on the product’s effectiveness after just a few days.

Walling Data fulfils the AVG promise – and then some!

After making the decision to migrate CCSD’s network to AVG, Bjornestad set out on the hunt for an appropriate distributor.

“I came across Walling Data early in my search, and was impressed by the great reviews of their pricing and customer service,” he noted. “Walling Data was tagged as the top AVG distributor in the country, so I knew they had to be doing something right. I gave them a call and found out quickly why so many folks like doing business with them.”

Bjornestad requested a quotation for 800 two-year licenses of AVG Anti-Virus Network Edition. “I thought I was dreaming when I saw the bottom line,” he said. “If there’s such a thing as positive sticker shock, that’s what I had. Thanks to Walling Data’s school discounts, AVG was far less expensive than I thought it would be.”

And that was before he then learned that, by purchasing through Walling Data, CCSD was eligible for free and unlimited phone and remote support for the duration of the license agreement. “When I saw that, it was a done deal,” recalled Bjornestad

Three years on, he is still convinced he made the right decision when he went with AVG. The district is now upgrading to the latest version, with the help of a little of that free support.

“AVG 8.5 does an excellent job at protecting our network. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend AVG and Walling Data to anyone who needs a robust, cost-effective anti-virus solution.”

About Walling Data
North Carolina-based Walling Data, North America’s leader in security software distribution, is the nation’s first and highest volume distributor of both AVG Internet Security and avast! Internet Security products. It is widely recognized for providing unlimited, expert, US-based technical support services at no additional charge for its base of more than 100,000 reseller and end user customers. The company was founded in 1994 by Luke Walling. Learn more about Walling Data's distribution capabilities for your product line, or become a customer at http://www. wallingdata. com (http://www. wallingdata. com). Learn more about AVG Internet Security products at http://www. avgantivirus. com (http://www. avgantivirus. com).

About AVG Technologies
AVG is a global security solutions leader protecting more than 110 million consumers and small business computer users in 167 countries from the ever-growing incidence of web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet. Headquartered in Amsterdam, AVG has nearly two decades of experience in combating cyber crime and one of the most advanced laboratories for detecting, pre-empting and combating Web-borne threats from around the world. Its free online, downloadable software model allows entry-level users to gain basic anti-virus protection and then to easily and inexpensively upgrade to greater levels of safety and defense in both single and multi-user environments. Nearly 6,000 resellers, partners and distributors team with AVG globally including Amazon. com, CNET, Cisco, Ingram Micro, Play. com, Wal-Mart, and Yahoo!. More information at www. avg. com.

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