Responsible Use of Building Materials is Critical to Australia’s Economic and Environmental Sustainability – That’s the Message from the Forthcoming ‘Sustainable Materials in Construction’ Conference in Melbourne on November 18-19 at the Marriott Hotel

Responsible Use of Building Materials is Critical to Australia’s Economic and Environmental Sustainability – That’s the Message from the Forthcoming ‘Sustainable Materials in Construction’ Conference in Melbourne on November 18-19 at the Marriott Hotel

Building materials account for over 70% of materials we consume globally - Greenhouse gas emissions from energy used by commercial buildings are likely to double by 2010, to account for approximately 17% of AustraliaÂ’s original target emissions under the Kyoto Protocol - New research is showing that the energy used in the manufacture of building materials for construction and refurbishment of buildings is likely to be even greater than this - Building materials are strongly linked to a range of key public health issues including indoor air quality, estimated to cost Australia $12B pa in lost productivity - These are among the issues to be raised at a conference being run by RMIT University and the newly formed Association for Advancement of Sustainable Materials in Construction (AASMIC), which will be launched at the conference.

(PRWEB) November 12, 2004

“The conference will discuss how the better design and use of materials is a key to sustainability. Innovative new materials will allow architects and engineers to build buildings that will be healthier, use less energy and have less environmental impact overall” says AASMIC founder John Harrison.

“The conference brings together representatives from government, product manufacturers, architects, engineers, the construction industry and researchers to identify ways for Australia to take the lead in this important area” says AASMIC President Andrew Walker-Morison.

Speakers include:

Dr Joe Herbertson, Consultant & Former Head of R&D at BHP

John Macdonald, Director, DesignInc Architects,

Professor Barry Muddle, President of the Institute of Materials Engineers Australia,

Professor Jannie Van Deventeer, Dean Engineering at the University of Melbourne

Mr Ian Jackson, CEO, Wattyl Australia

Media Enquiries:

John Harrison B. Sc. B. Ec. FCPA

Mob: 0413 993911

Andrew Walker-Morison, RMIT University

Mob: 0413 279 223

More information: www. aasmic. org

# # #

QuickArrow Grows User Base 47%, Adding Over 7000 New Users in 2006

QuickArrow Grows User Base 47%, Adding Over 7000 New Users in 2006

Leader in Professional Services Automation (PSA) and Management Solutions, today announced their 13th consecutive quarter of revenue acceleration.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 31, 2007

QuickArrow, Inc., the leader in Professional Services Automation (PSA) and Management Solutions, today announced their 13th consecutive quarter of revenue acceleration, with fourth quarter revenues 48% higher than in the same period last year.

"2006 was a banner year for QuickArrow. We grew our user base by 47%," said QuickArrow's CEO, Elizabeth Davis. She continued, "We've always focused on nurturing client relationships, and this year we challenged every employee with making that their core focus. As a result, almost half of all our new business is coming from client referrals and we had a retention rate of 95%. That's a remarkable achievement in the SaaS industry, and one that we're very proud of."

Louise K. Allen, QuickArrow's Vice President of Product Strategy, added, "We also invested heavily in technology and product innovation this year. In May, we introduced our second generation web services API and enhanced our reporting capabilities. Our Winter '06 Release added AJAX-enabled usability upgrades, and vendor invoice reconciliation capabilities that support SOX compliance."

The company's efforts paid dividends, with 79 new clients signing to add over 7000 new users in 2006. The company also received The Service & Support Professionals Association's "SSPA Recognized Innovator Award" for delivering innovative approaches to cutting operational expenses and increasing productivity for professional services organizations.

Ron Jennings, QuickArrow's CFO, commented, "The beauty of the SaaS Recurring Revenue model is that we are able to very accurately predict our revenue and growth trends several years out. 2006 was a fantastic year for us, but there's still a tremendous growth opportunity in the PSA space, and we're extremely well positioned to benefit from the growing demand being generated by the emerging services economy."

In 2007, QuickArrow plans to continue to expand their SharedSuccess CRM and Client Support Programs, including an ongoing series of educational client webinars, the inception of Regional User Groups throughout the U. S. and in EMEA, and their annual SharedVision Conference, which provides services professionals a forum to network with industry leaders and analysts, share ideas and best practices, and view QuickArrow's upcoming product innovations.

About QuickArrow

QuickArrow offers the only PSA solution specifically designed to help billable service organizations achieve the visibility they need to optimize their services delivery. QuickArrow's Software as a Service (SaaS) application fully integrates with leading SFA, CRM, and financial applications, replacing homegrown solutions and labor-intensive spreadsheets to automate workflows and streamline operations.

Worldwide, more than 22,000 users under contract and 250 services organizations spanning software, IT Services, management consulting, hardware, environmental, and healthcare count on QuickArrow every day to increase resource utilization, capture more billable hours and expenses, and enable more effective decision-making to drive top and bottom-line growth.

QuickArrow's unqualified SAS 70 Type II certification and innovative Web Services API ensure reliability, flexibility, and data security for clients such as Salesforce. com, Borland Software, Symantec, Genesys, Informatica, and Proxicom. To learn more about the business impact QuickArrow can have on your organization, please visit www. quickarrow. com.

###

Marbellas. com Launches a Cosmetic Surgery Abroad Special

Marbellas. com Launches a Cosmetic Surgery Abroad Special

Inspired by the increasing number of holidaymakers going home with more than just happy memories of a relaxing time in the sun, marbellas. com has teamed up with leading cosmetic surgery company, Mills and Mills Medical to present a six-step guide to treatment abroad.

Marbella, Spain (PRWEB) March 25, 2006

Inspired by the increasing number of holidaymakers going home with more than just happy memories of a relaxing time in the sun, marbellas. com has teamed up with leading cosmetic surgery company, Mills and Mills Medical to present a six-step guide to treatment abroad.

Over 22,000 cosmetic surgery procedures were carried out in the UK last year (according to statistics released by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) but rising costs and a desire for privacy are luring more and more would-be-patients further afield.

Perhaps taking their cue from the meticulously documented body alterations of celebrity patients, studies show that breast augmentation, anti-ageing treatments and rhinoplasty top surgical wish lists.

David Mills of Mills and Mills Medical says the cheaper cost of procedures is just one reason for the growth in health tourism: “The opportunity to have the procedure without the concern of being seen by neighbours, friends or colleagues just after the operation means that being abroad gives you total privacy. You can also recover in a relaxed, holiday environment.”

Having ‘work’ done no longer carries the stigma it used to but a break from family and friends during the recovery process is often cited as a primary cause of choosing to go abroad for cosmetic operations.

Add to this the chance to combine a break in the sun with an image overhaul and the fact that many people find the cosmetic surgery industry to be more transparent in countries outside of the UK, and it comes as no surprise that procedures abroad are now a viable option for those considering both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments.

Throughout March and April marbellas. com will run a series of practical, helpful features in conjunction with Mills and Mills Medical, especially for those considering cosmetic treatment in Spain. From questions to ask at your consultation to de-mystifying operations such as liposuction, everything you need to know about cosmetic surgery can be found in the Health section of marbellas. com

For more information, visit http://www. marbellas. com (http://www. marbellas. com) or http://www. millsmedical. com (http://www. millsmedical. com)

###

Fairway shoppers get top dogs

Fairway shoppers get top dogs

White-hots, inc. announces that Fairway Market will be the first food market in the New York metropolitan area to feature Zweigle’s “white hotdogs” and other world-class products.

Rochester, New York (PRWEB) June 5, 2003 -

Hots, inc. will introduce New York to Zweigle’s “white hotdogs” and select other Zweigle's hotdogs at Fairway Market, the Market “Like No Other Market”. White-hots, inc. Company President and Co-Founder Nicholas Capanna states: “Fairway is bringing us onboard this week. We couldn’t choose a better partner with whom to launch Zweigle’s small-town but world-class products in the New York metropolitan area. New Yorkers who are bold enough to try a Zweigle's white hotdog will never look at hotdogs the same way again. As for what makes these white dogs so special, it's their sensational taste! Upstate visitors bring coolers packed with Zweigle's home with them; beg their family and friends to pack them in dry ice and ship them across country; and, soon will be ordering from us online across the fifty States and Puerto Rico. There's nothing in the world that compares to a Zweigle's white hotdog. What most people who love white dogs don't even realize is that there's a potential health benefit to eating them over a red dog."

ZweigleÂ’s white hotdogs have no sodium nitrite added (thus their white color). Why is this important? Capanna states: "Studies show chronic consumption of high levels of such additives may cause serious health problems including cancers. So, our question to all health-conscious New Yorkers is: Now that you can enjoy a tastier white hotdog that is also nitrite free, why would you feed yourself, your family and your friends anything else?"

As for launching the introduction of Zweigle’s products into New York with Fairway Market, Capanna states: “A recent visit with its management convinced us that Fairway is a bold, exciting, cutting edge purveyor of the finest products available in the world. Since Zweigle's hot dogs are in a class of their own, it's important to us to form retail partnerships with stores that are also head and shoulders above their competition. We’re very pleased that our entry into New York will be with Fairway. Living in New York just got a lot better for hotdog lovers. They just don't know it yet and that's the fun of it!"

In 1880, C. Wilhelm Zweigle and his wife Josephine opened a small sausage shop in Rochester, New York. That was the humble beginning of what would lead five generations of family to dedicate their lives to making Zweigle’s a Rochester institution. In 1925, Zweigle’s, Inc. introduced their first “white hotdog” product, which created quite a local buzz. In generations since, Rochestarians have made the Zweigle’s white hotdog not only a favorite food, but also a source of local pride. (One they were perfectly content to secretly enjoy as a benefit of living in their city by Lake Ontario while little red wieners became America’s favorite food with an unsophisticated American public.) The survival and growth of Zweigle’s Inc. from a small sausage shop into a multi-million dollar company nearly 125 years old is a testament to the Zweigle’s family, their sensational innovation of America’s favorite food, and their dedication to old-fashioned quality and wholesomeness in a world of mass merchandised inferior franks.

New Nutrition Handbook Takes the Guesswork Out of Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Shapely Figure during Menopause

New Nutrition Handbook Takes the Guesswork Out of Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Shapely Figure during Menopause

Based on nutritionist and author Marcy Gregory's private practice and personal experience, Lose the Belly Fat is like having a personal nutritionist available 24/7.

Palm Desert, CA (PRWEB) March 14, 2008

Lose the Belly Fat, a new book by nutritionist Marcy S. Gregory, takes a practical and remarkable approach to unexpected weight gain experienced by many women prior to and during menopause. At 45, Gregory was motivated to look into perimenopause and its side effects, specifically abdominal weight gain despite exercise and proper nutrition, and the accompanying frustration and even despair. A chance meeting with an older woman experiencing these symptoms inspired her to focus on premenopause during her graduate studies of human nutrition.

Lose the Belly Fat is a pocketbook gem for not only perimenopausal women but also for "anyone, at any age, trying to learn how to eat correctly," according to Jeralyn Brossfield, M. D., of Rancho Mirage Women's Health Center. Gregory has kept this handbook brief and to the point for the purpose of accessibility and easy reference, offering a basic explanation of the reason for abdominal weight gain as well as suggestions readers will actually want to use for meals at home and when eating out.

From preventative tips to effective weight loss and maintenance for those experiencing upsetting weight gain, Lose the Belly Fat offers relief for women who are already overwhelmed with a host of symptoms associated with menopause, making the overall experience more manageable.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at MarcysanMS@aol. com. Lose the Belly Fat is available for sale online at Amazon. com, BookSurge. com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
With an M. S. in human nutrition from the University of New Haven, Marcy S. Gregory has been a nutritionist in private practice since 2000. She specializes in teaching women to skillfully handle weight gain associated with menopause and age, having implemented her own recommendations successfully. She lives in California with her husband of 30 years.

About BookSurge
BookSurge Publishing is a DBA of On-Demand Publishing LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon. com Inc., (NASDAQ AMZN). BookSurge is a pioneer in self-publishing and print-on-demand services. Offering unique publishing opportunities and access for authors, BookSurge boasts an unprecedented number of authors whose work has resulted in book deals with traditional publishers as well as successful authorpreneurs who enhance or build a business from their professional expertise.

###

Get In Gear at the 13th Annual St. Louis Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® Presented by Toyota Trucks

Get In Gear at the 13th Annual St. Louis Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® Presented by Toyota Trucks

On February 22-24, 2002 the nationÂ’s oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports show series returns to AmericaÂ’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

(PRWEB) January 17, 2002

Santa Ana, California – January 23, 2002 – February 22-24, 2002 the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® Presented by Toyota Trucks will return to AmericaÂ’s Center. The nationÂ’s oldest and largest consumer-oriented powersports show series is a once-a-year gathering of new model vehicles is truly a must-see event for the whole family. 

An anticipated crowd of more than 30,000 area motorcycle enthusiasts will assemble to be among the first to preview the complete 2002 model line-up of ATVs, cruisers, dirt bikes, dualsports, scooters, and sport bikes in factory showcase displays from the industryÂ’s leading manufacturers, including Aprilia, BMW, Buell, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha. Representatives from local dealerships will be on hand to answer questions and help enthusiasts determine the perfect ride for their size and experience level.

Complementing the new vehicles is an impressive aftermarket manufacturer contingent offering everything from performance parts to the latest communications hardware and apparel. Those looking to re-furbish their wardrobe or dress up their ride will be pleased to know that many of products on display are also available for on-site purchase. Show-goers are also invited to preview the season’s hottest product offerings at “The Factory”, a series of showcase displays boasting parts and accessories from companies such as Arai Helmets, Autocom Communication Specialists, Bridgestone Tire Company, Castrol, ChatterBox, Dowco, Inc., Dunlop Motorcycle Tires, Dynojet Research, GIVI USA, HJC Helmets, K & N Engineering, Kendon Industries, Metzeler Motorcycle Tires, Muzzys Performance Products, Prexport, Progressive Suspension, Samson Exhaust, Shoei Helmets, Suomy Helmets, Thunder Manufacturing, Travelcade/Saddlemen, Winex Helmets and Yuasa Battery, Inc.

In tribute to the days of moto-past, Cycle World Magazine will host the Cycle World Classics collection, a showcase of classic, custom and vintage motorcycles of historical significance provided by participating manufacturers.

For a local twist, collectors will offer enthusiasts a glimpse of the limitless restoration and customizing possibilities available to them in vintage motorcycle displays by the Euro Moto Union of Greater St. Louis and Midwest Café Racing Association.

To top it all off, one lucky consumer may win a new motorcycle or ATV by visiting the St. Louis show. Sponsored by American Suzuki Motor Corporation, the Official Motorcycle/ATV Giveaway offers consumers a chance to win a 2002 Katana® 600 or Eiger™ 400 4x4 Automatic. Other drawings will be held throughout the show at the Product Giveaway table. In addition to great merchandise, one person has a chance to win a Bruce Brown autographed jacket from Malcolm Smith Racing compliments of Monterey Media, Inc.

Jeff D’Entremont, Show Manager of the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® Presented by Toyota Trucks commented: “We have worked hard all year to pull together a package of exciting new features, vehicles and exhibitors that we hope will keep them coming back for years to come.”

Tickets are available in advance on the showÂ’s Web site, www. motorcycleshows. com, and on-site at the box office: adults $8; children (ages 6-11) $4; children (under 6) FREE. Groups of 20 or more are encouraged to purchase tickets online for a $2 discount or contact TEAM Powersports for information on receiving the discount at the show. Members of the American Motorcyclist Association, who show their membership cards when purchasing tickets at the box office on-site, are also eligible for a $1 rebate coupon redeemable at the AMA booth inside the show. $1-off discount coupons are also available at local participating dealers. Visit www. motorcycleshows. com for a current list of participating dealerships. Free Helmet & Coat Check sponsored by the folks at BMW of North America.

Please direct all reader inquiries to the InfoLine at (800)-331-5706 CST and (218)-723-9130 CST or to www. motorcycleshows. com. For media information, contact Nancy Larsen, telephone (907) 696-8001, fax (907) 696-8002, e-mail NLAlaska@aol. com or visit the online Media Center located at www. motorcycleshows. com. For additional information on the 2002 show series, please contact TEAM Powersports at Advanstar Communications, Inc., 201 Sandpointe Avenue, Suite 600, Santa Ana, CA, 92707, telephone (800) 854-3112, (714) 513-8400, fax (714) 513-8481 or e-mail agray@advanstar. com.

TEAM Powersports and the International Motorcycle Shows® team extends its sincere appreciation to long-time sponsors Cycle World Magazine and Toyota Trucks for their continued support and contributions to the series.

TEAM Powersports is one of the largest producers of trade shows and conventions for the powersports industry worldwide. It is part of the Advanstar Powersports Group, which includes the Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows® Presented by Toyota Trucks, the Dealernews International Powersports Dealer Expo, Dealernews magazine, Powersports Magazine and Sturgis Guide. Advanstar Communications Inc. is a worldwide business information company serving specialized markets with high quality information resources and integrated marketing solutions. Advanstar has 92 business magazines and directories, 79 exhibitions and conferences, numerous Web sites, and a wide range of direct marketing, database and reference products and services. Advanstar serves targeted market sectors in such industries as art, automotive, beauty, collaboration/e-learning, CRM/call center, digital media, entertainment/marketing, fashion & apparel, healthcare, internet/e-business, manufacturing and processing, pharmaceutical, powersports, science, telecommunications and travel/hospitality. The Company has over 1,300 employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. For more information on Advanstar Communications, visit www. advanstar. com. 

###

Addiction Treatment Is A Choice

Addiction Treatment Is A Choice

Addiction treatment programs guide dependents to have a better life, but the choice to make their life better lies within the dependents.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 20, 2006

People become victims of substance abuse for different and often inscrutable reason. But whatever these reasons are, it is undeniable that this problem wrecks havoc in the lives of its victims and the society. It is proven that there is a connection between the increasing crime rate and substance use. Other than being perpetrators of crimes, people under the influence of substances damage their own health. Cases of drug overdose, alcohol-driven accidents, and infections are common in emergency rooms, hospitals, and sadly, even morgues. But there is still hope for the family, friends, and the addicted individuals. Different addiction treatment programs are launched yearly by the government and other civilian organizations in hopes of promoting a healthier and peaceful society.

But addiction treatment is a delicate issue. Substance dependents take a long time before accepting that they have a problem. Denial often delays seeking for treatment which often results in growing severity in the dependency. Even family and friends ignore warning signs of drug abuse or alcoholism in their loved ones because they simply can't accept that the problem exists. Dependents and their families often think that they can solve or stop the habit by themselves. However, substance dependency is not just an excessive physical craving; it is also a psychological problem. Without professional help, the chances of recovery and avoiding relapse are very low to none.

Admittedly, there is no permanent cure for addiction. Recovery and treatment are continuos and life-long processes. But there are several ways to considerably lighten the burden. Support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and community organizations with treatment programs guide dependents to recovery. In joining these groups, dependents get the chance to relate and share experiences with persons battling the same problem. These groups are also facilitated by people who are experts in substance abuse counseling. A common practice in these groups is the surrender of the dependents to Higher Powers which guide them through the process. Dependents who undergo this form of recovery describe it as deeply spiritual and life-changing.

If surrendering oneself to another is not the dependent's cup of tea, there is another treatment program that banks on individual power. The SMART Recovery addiction treatment rejects the Higher Power but instead urges individuals to find within themselves the strength to overcome their problem. The treatment is abstinence-based - the individual has the competency to choose a better life over the substance he is addicted to.

No matter what form of addiction treatment a dependent follows, it is important to emphasize that no one becomes sober overnight. It is also important to stress that relapse is still a strong possibility. Substance abuse programs are only there to help, not to cure. Having a better life is a choice dependents have to make for themselves.

For more valuable information on addiction treatment, substance abuse, please visit http://www. helpaddicts. com (http://www. helpaddicts. com)

###