Intercede Releases Interim Results for the 6 Months Ended 30 September 2008

Intercede Releases Interim Results for the 6 Months Ended 30 September 2008

28% increase in Sales - Operating Profit of £268,000 - Significant Sub-contract with Lockheed Martin - Participation in Two National Identity Projects.

London, UK (PRWEB) December 9, 2008

Intercede (LON: IGP. L) is a leading developer of identity and Credential Management software, called MyID, which manages the secure registration, issuance and life cycle of digital identities for a wide range of uses.

Summary

28% increase in sales to £1,981,000 (2007: £1,546,000)
Excluding impact of one-off advance payment in September 2007, underlying sales increased by 90% over a 12 month cycle
Gross margin 99% (2007: 99%)
Operating profit of £268,000 (2007: £90,000)
Profit before tax of £222,000 (2007: £45,000)
Cash inflow before financing of £606,000 (2007: £244,000)
Cash balances of £1,839,000 at 30 September 2008 (30 September 2007: £1,575,000)
Continued good progress in US Federal Government market: 200,000 licenses now sold, demonstrating successful ongoing penetration of the large and growing PIV market
Significant sub-contract with Lockheed Martin valued in excess of $1m
Participation in two National Identity contracts with an aggregate current year revenue potential of $1.8m

Richard Parris, Chairman & Chief Executive of Intercede, said today, "Our performance during this period is the best ever. As a result we are firmly on track to achieve full year profitability. Significant interest in our MyID security solution by both the public and private sectors has resulted in strong sales growth throughout the world. Importantly, we are not seeing our business activity adversely affected by economic conditions. We are very excited about the size and scope of contracts we are working on and we are looking forward to making further progress on all fronts."

Download the full results here! (http://www. intercede. com/data/Intercede%20Interim%20Results%209%20December%202008.pdf)
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About Intercede:
Intercede is the producer of the MyID® Identity and Credential Management System (IDCMS). Intercede's MyID is the only IDCMS software product that enables organizations to easily and securely manage the identities of people and their associated identity credentials within a single, integrated, workflow driven platform. This includes enabling and managing: secure registration, biometric capture, application vetting and approval through to smart card personalization, issuance and lifecycle management.

Intercede's MyID is being used around the world by large corporations, governments and banks to manage millions of identities for employees, citizens and customers. Notable deployments include 10 US Federal Agencies, the US Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC) and two major US financial institutions. In Europe and the Middle East, Intercede's MyID is being deployed in support of government identity, health and corporate employee ID security projects.

For more details visit www. intercede. com

ENQUIRIES

Intercede Group plc
Tel.+44 (0)1455 558111

Richard Parris, Chairman & Chief Executive
Andrew Walker, Finance Director

Pelham Public Relations
Tel.+44 (0)20 7743 6679

Archie Berens
Robert Koh

KBC Peel Hunt
Tel.+44 (0)20 7418 8900

Richard Kauffer

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IPCPR Urges Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Ban Smoking Bans

IPCPR Urges Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Ban Smoking Bans

Ban the bans. That's what the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association has been urging since the Pennsylvania smoking ban became law on Sept. 11 and the Philadelphia ban was enacted two years earlier. The state law forbids smoking in most indoor workplaces and public spaces. At the same time, it currently allows a variety of exemptions that some legislators want to eliminate with an amendment in January. Philadelphia's even more stringent ban remains in effect.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (PRWEB) October 16, 2008

Ban the bans. That's what the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association has been urging since the Pennsylvania smoking ban became law on Sept. 11 and the Philadelphia ban was enacted two years earlier.

The state law forbids smoking in most indoor workplaces and public spaces. At the same time, it currently allows a variety of exemptions that some legislators want to eliminate with an amendment in January. Philadelphia's even more stringent ban remains in effect.

"The smoking bans should be eliminated, not the exemptions. The bans violate the constitutional rights of private business owners and individual citizens and are based on false information regarding secondhand smoke. Even the Surgeon General's 2006 report says the evidence regarding secondhand smoke is 'insufficient' to draw any conclusions regarding its effect on the health of non-smokers," said Chris McCalla, legislative director of IPCPR which represents more than 70 cigar store owners - largely family-owned businesses - throughout the state.

"In addition to the Surgeon General stating that the evidence is inconclusive regarding the health aspects of secondhand smoke, OSHA - the Occupational Safety and Health Administration - doesn't regard secondhand smoke as an occupational or environmental hazard either," McCalla said.

McCalla pointed out that OSHA has established safe exposure levels for secondhand smoke and has shown that "field studies of environmental tobacco smoke indicate that it would be very rare to find a workplace with so much smoking that (those levels would be exceeded)."

McCalla also cited secondhand smoke air quality testing conducted by the American Cancer Society that showed secondhand smoke concentrations are up to 25,000 times safer than OSHA standards. In addition, he said, Oak Ridge National Laboratory testing confirms that results of air quality testing of secondhand smoke in bars and restaurants "were considerably below limits established by OSHA."

"So, it is with all due respect to the legislature that we believe they got it wrong when it comes to secondhand smoke. As a result, they are unfairly depriving business owners their constitutional rights to run their businesses as they choose," he said.

"Our nation's founders opposed government intervention into matters better left to the people. That includes private property - like businesses - where owners should have the right to decide whether or not to allow smoking on their premises. Customers and employees then have the right to patronize or work at those businesses," he pointed out.

Contact: 
Tony Tortorici
678/493-0313
Tony@tortoricipr. com

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Health Story Project Offers Perspective on "Meaningful Use" Definition

Health Story Project Offers Perspective on "Meaningful Use" Definition

Testimony Encourages Transmission of Narrative Note Information to the EHR using Existing Standards

Pittsburgh, PA (Vocus) July 24, 2009

With almost 20 billion dollars recently earmarked to encourage the adoption of the Electronic Health Record (EHR), The Health Story Project defined "meaningful use of the Certified (EHR)" in its testimony to the National Committee on Vital Health and Statistics' (NCVHS) public hearing in May. The key message; for the creation and exchange of standards-based clinical documentation "meaningful use" must encompass dictation and the detailed narrative. The outcome of this hearing will be submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), along with the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). The groups will be developing a proposed rule that provides greater detail on the incentive program and proposes a definition of meaningful use in late 2009.

"Because every national Health Information Exchange (HIE) relies on meaningfully, organized clinical information, creating structured documentation that takes the narrative into account from the beginning is crucial to facilitate the electronic exchange of health information," stated Nick van Terheyden, MD, Interim Executive Committee, The Health Story Project and Chief Medical Officer, M*Modal.

The Health Story Project, founded by M*Modal, American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), The Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI), and Medical Transcription Industry Association (MTIA) works to develop data standards for common types of electronic healthcare documents to facilitate the smooth transition from unstructured narrative documentation to structured, discrete, and computer-interpretable electronic documentation that will support standardized electronic health records (EHRs).

Sixty percent of the clinical data included in the 1.2 billion clinical documents produced in the United States each year, is comprised of dictated and transcribed documents -- essentially, the narrative that tells the patient's story. This narrative is the information that forms the basis for reimbursement, proof of service, and quality of care between healthcare providers. It serves as the foundation for why physicians initiate orders and make decisions about patient care. Despite these attributes, many industry professionals say the information is "shockingly" underutilized in electronic medical records (EMRs) and other computer-based record systems.

The Health Story Project's testimony was provided on behalf of all parties whose input is critical to making the meaningful use of the certified EHR a success. These include physicians (the overwhelming majority who continue to use dictation); medical records and document management, coding, dictation, speech understanding, natural language processing and EHR vendors; transcription/coding service providers (over 200,000 U. S.-based knowledge workers); and patients who want and deserve access to their complete record, including physician narrative and structured data entry.

While the industry is beginning to recognize the need for the structured narrative, M*Modal has made this possible since 2001 with its advanced Speech Understanding technology. All of M*Modal's speech understanding/transcription solution content is produced in a format that complies with Health Story Project-sponsored data standards. The company's solutions generate "meaningful clinical documents" that handle structured data and natural language narratives with ease.

According to Michael Finke, CEO, M*Modal, "Clinical documentation is structured to support effective sharing between the narrative in documents and the database centric electronic health record. Our conversational document services turn clinical dictation directly into structured and encoded clinical documents which makes it easy to share information across provider and computer system boundaries while retaining the detailed narrative in one document."

This use of structured narrative and encoded data supports the Committee's observations regarding meaningful use:
 Metrics used in assessing meaningful use need to be easy for providers to report, easy to process for feedback to providers and consumers, adaptable to different clinical environments, and auditable.  EHR technology must support interoperability for care coordination; population/public health management; and accurate quality measurement, reporting, and improvement - all the while being easy to use.  The certification process must ensure flexibility and innovation, and must focus on critical capabilities for meaningful use for each set of intended users.  The role of structured data in support of the definition of qualified EHR and quality measure reporting must be defined. The Health Story Project, founded a little over two years ago, is a collaborative of healthcare vendors, providers and associations that holds an Associate Charter Agreement with Health Level Seven (HL7). This project develops HL7 Clinical Document Architecture Implementation Guides for common types of electronic healthcare documents, brings them through the HL7 ballot process and promotes their adoption within the industry. Over the previous two years, the initiative supported the development of four HL7 CDA Implementation Guides for standard electronic documents, including the Consultation Note, History and Physical, Operative Note and the most recently-announced Diagnostic Imaging Report. Work is now underway to develop a standard for the Discharge Summary.

By using these implementation guides, transcription documents can be imported directly into the EMR and aggregated with other clinical data and clinical information for exchange, reporting, and analysis.

Education on the Health Story Project and its ongoing five year plan is delivered through speaker presentations, educational papers and white papers around successes, and through its network of partners. For the full transcript of the testimony visit: http://www. healthstory. com/ (http://www. healthstory. com/)

About M*Modal
M*Modal, based in Pittsburgh, PA, offers on-demand conversational documentation services that help healthcare providers capture discrete clinical information from dictation to generate complete and timely electronic medical records. The company's unique Speech Understanding technology platform, AnyModal CDS, is a vital tool that empowers physicians to capture clinical facts and orders from dictation without requiring any change to their normal dictation routine. M*Modal's focus is on providing hospitals, healthcare IT vendors, and medical transcription service providers with the industry's most comprehensive yet most adaptable solution for creating highly accurate, structured, encoded, and shareable medical documents to increase patient safety, promote continuity of patient care, and reduce cost. For more information on M*Modal, visit its Web site at: www. mmodal. com.

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Johns Hopkins University Partners with Camelot Learning

Johns Hopkins University Partners with Camelot Learning

Johns Hopkins University chooses Camelot Learning as an exemplary intervention program to decrease summer learning loss. While all children have the potential to lose knowledge in the summer, Camelot Learning is putting children ahead of the game come September.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) July 20, 2006

Johns Hopkins University chooses Camelot Learning as an exemplary intervention program to decrease summer learning loss. Did you know elementary and middle school children lose knowledge over summer vacation? According to Johns Hopkins Center for Summer Learning, “all young people experience learning losses when they do not engage in educational activities during the summer.”

Camelot Learning is a hands on academic enrichment program focused on Mathematics and Reading, correlated to national educational standards, and designed to engage the attention and enthusiasm of elementary and middle school children. Currently operating in Maryland, North Carolina, Washington DC, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Texas, Camelot Learning provides daily activities and games in summer school settings, ensuring children’s learning continues to accumulate over the summer months.

JHU Center for Summer Learning is committed to expanding summer learning opportunities for disadvantaged children and youth as a strategy for closing the achievement gap. “Summer learning programs like those provided by Camelot Learning send young people back to school ready to learn, support working families, and keep children safe and healthy, “said Ron Fairchild, executive director for the Center for Summer Learning at Johns Hopkins University. Camelot Learning is particularly effective in reaching children during the summer because the learning takes place through hands-on activities and games as opposed to textbooks and computers.

Through its national network of providers and partners, the Center seeks to make summer learning a priority in communities across the country. Using research-based approaches and models of effective practice like Camelot Learning, the Center strives to ensure that all children have access to high-quality learning opportunities during the summer months.

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Start The New Year Off With A Bang… Revitalize Your Skin In 2007 With Chellá Professional Skin Care

Start The New Year Off With A Bang… Revitalize Your Skin In 2007 With Chellá Professional Skin Care

Start The New Year Off With A Bang… Revitalize Your Skin In 2007 With Chellá Professional Skin Care.

Camarillo, CA (PRWEB) August 26, 2006

Does one of your New Year’s resolutions include revamping your appearance and helping your skin to look years younger and healthier? If so, then Chellá is what you need to start the “New You this New Year!”

The cosmetic experts responsible for Chellá have a simple philosophy: to help your skin repair and restore itself by naturally nourishing and stimulating skin cells. It sounds simple, but many manufacturers of skin care products don’t focus on natural ingredients because chemicals are easier and less time consuming to produce. Chell-x Complex is what separates Chellá from other manufacturers of skin care products. A combination of the finest peptides, all natural botanicals, vitamins and antioxidants, Chell-x Complex is an amazing anti-aging, anti-wrinkle formulation.

As we get older, our skin does not synthesize as much collagen in the dermis, or skin, as when we were young. This is thought to be the major reason for thinning skin and wrinkle formation. The skin is a living organism and the two most important proteins that make up the dermal matrix are collagen and elastin. Unfortunately, collagen is too large to be absorbed directly through the skin.

However with certain PEPTIDES, the skin can be stimulated to synthesize its own collagen.

Chellá enhances the stimulation of these peptides with it's breakthrough... The Chell-x Complex

The Chell-x Complex is a combination of the finest Peptides, all natural botanicals, vitamins and antioxidants formulated together to create an amazing Anti-aging Anti-wrinkle formulation.

At Chellá, we believe that when we work together, we can achieve beautiful things and also believe that beauty comes from the inside as well. In addition to our new work with the Union Rescue Mission of Los Angeles, we've made it a point to work with organizations like the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Chellá has set up ways for these organizations to raise money by selling Chellá products. Here's how it works: We give 20% of every sale made through these three organizations back to the organizations. Simple, right?

To purchase the Chellá line for the New Year, please visit www. chella. com or call 805 383-7711

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3M Health Information Systems Convenes 2010 National Users Group Meeting

3M Health Information Systems Convenes 2010 National Users Group Meeting

Healthcare professionals from across the country will meet in Park City, Utah this week, for the 3M Health Information Systems National Users Group Meeting, Aug. 24-27 at the Marriott Park City hotel.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) August 26, 2010

Healthcare professionals from across the country will meet in Park City, Utah this week, for the 3M Health Information Systems National Users Group Meeting, Aug. 24-27 at the Marriott Park City hotel. The 2010 meeting will highlight industry best practices, showcase the latest 3M technologies, and offer a rich agenda of seminars and workshops focused on clinical documentation improvement, quality reporting and coding, RAC audits, data standardization, and ICD-10 transition planning.

“This is a dynamic time for health care, with new challenges and opportunities at every turn,” said Jon Lindekugel, President of 3M Health Information Systems. “The National Users Group meeting allows us to have an open dialogue with our clients about how we're doing and how we can collaborate on innovative solutions to their most pressing needs.”

Over the course of four days, meeting attendees will participate in more than 40 education sessions presented by their colleagues and 3M industry experts, with ICD-10 a special focus of this year’s meeting. “Our clients have asked for in-depth education on transition planning to help them take advantage of ICD-10’s potential for clinical and financial improvement,” said JaeLynn Williams, Vice President, Marketing and Client Operations. “We’ll also be presenting integrated solutions to help clients translate and convert ICD-9 based applications to ICD-10.” ICD-10 education materials available for attendees will include 3M’s complimentary ICD-10 planner.

During the conference, 3M will announce the “Innovator of the Year” Awards, recognizing three client organizations for exceptional efforts to accelerate adoption of the EHR, revolutionize the value of coding, and make data actionable for their facilities.

More information about the 3M Health Information Systems National Users Group is available at the conference website or by calling 801-265-4649.

About 3M Health Information Systems:
3M Health Information Systems delivers comprehensive software and consulting services to help organizations worldwide improve documentation, quality, and financial performance across the healthcare continuum. 3M offers integrated solutions for transcription, speech recognition, clinical documentation improvement, documentation management, computer-assisted coding, quality, and revenue cycle management, effectively meeting the industry’s changing needs. With more than 25 years of healthcare experience and expertise, 3M works as a trusted and stable business partner to provide reliable implementation, training, and support services.

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Edwards' "No Poverty" Promise at Democratic Convention Not Supported By Kerry-Edwards Track Records

Edwards' "No Poverty" Promise at Democratic Convention Not Supported By Kerry-Edwards Track Records

Kerry and Edwards support of tax structure that punishes middle - and low-income taxpayers, minories, and working women is inconsistent with "No Poverty" promise at Democratic National Convention

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 31, 2004

Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate John Edwards made a promise of “no more poverty” at the Democratic National Convention last night, offering as specific proposals more income tax breaks for healthcare, childcare and college tuition. According to Dwight Drake, a law professor and author of the new book Gutless Neglect: AmericaÂ’s Biggest Money Crisis, if Kerry and Edwards are serious about this promise, they should explain why they have supported a grossly unfair tax structure that has punished and continues to punish middle and low-income Americans, minorities and working women far worse than the federal income tax. 

In statements made last night, Drake explained that over the past two decades Americans (primarily middle - and low-income workers) have paid excess payroll taxes of over $1.5 trillion to establish trust funds to pay future baby boomer retirement benefits, but every dime of those funds has been spent on other government programs. For eighty percent of Americans, the payroll tax bite on their incomes exceeds the income tax hit, often by many times. It is a (and some claim “the”) primary reason Americans are the worst savers in the industrial world.

Drake said, “The plan to pre-fund boomer Social Security benefits with high payroll taxes was a con from the get-go in 1983. For nearly two decades, an accounting gimmick has been used to shift huge operating expenses of the Government to low - and middle-income workers. Not a cent has been saved to fund the trillions of dollars promised the boomers. The Government's own accounting people call the trust funds an 'illusion'. The phony trust funds serve only to dupe the American people into thinking their benefits are funded through 2042. What is amazing is that the official Kerry-Edwards website continues to promote this deceptive illusion while labeling as “successful” the shameful, knee-jerk legislation that set the whole mess in motion in 1983.” 

Drake further pointed out that, in 1999, it was Kerry, Edwards and other Senate Democrats who killed a "lock box" bill that would have restricted the governmentÂ’s ability to spend the Social Security trust funds (H. R. 1259). The bill had passed overwhelming in the House by a vote of 416 to 12, and nearly every Senate Republican favored the bill.

“The numbers are huge. For the past three years alone, the average annual payroll tax surplus raid has been about $159 billion. That’s $300,000 of excess taxes taken every minute from hard working Americans to pay other government expenses through a horribly regressive tax that the rich often avoid completely. By way of comparison, that excess payroll tax amount exceeds all incomes taxes paid by all corporations in America over the same time frame. And if something isn’t done, trillions more of excess payroll taxes will be siphoned off over the next ten years to pay other government expenses”. Drake concluded, “No matter how you cut it, it's been a horribly unfair deal for middle - and low-income Americans, minorities and working women. Kerry and Edwards should be explaining why they have opposed efforts to stop this abuse and why they continually ignore the devastating impacts of the federal payroll tax and our runaway unfunded Social Security liability that grows at the rate of $2.7 million a minute.”

About Dwight Drake:

Dwight Drake, author of Gutless Neglect: AmericaÂ’s Biggest Money Crisis, teaches law school courses in taxation and business planning. He has published extensively, been a popular seminar speaker, and practiced law for many years. More information on Mr. Drake is available at www. gutlessneglect. com. Mr. Drake can be reached for additional comment by calling 425-281-1493.

Author: Marie Olson, Enterprise Actions Tel: 425-222-4105 Fax: 425-222-6755

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Chenango Memorial Hospital Drives Performance Improvement with Executive Dashboard

Chenango Memorial Hospital Drives Performance Improvement with Executive Dashboard

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK (MAY 31, 2002) iDashes, Inc., (www. iDashes. net) an online performance management software supplier, recently announced a strategic agreement with health care provider Chenango Memorial Hospital for the implementation of ExecDashTM. Frank Mirabito, President and CEO of health care innovator Chenango Memorial Hospital, engaged iDashes to increase the timeliness and effectiveness of management decisions.

(PRWEB) June 13, 2002

“After my initial demonstration of ExecDashTM, I decided to test the power of the ExecDashTM dashboard solution with my executive team. I hand drew an example of an ExecDashTM Dashboard on the whiteboard that represented the current state of the hospital. When I uncovered the example dashboard, I asked my Executive Team to take a look at the dashboard for 5 minutes and give me an assessment of our current situation. Within 3 minutes, everybody in the room had assessed our situation correctly and identified the areas that needed improvement. My team was able to identify areas of improvement that they had not been able to distinguish from our current reporting systems. That to me proved the value of the ExecDashTM performance dashboard.”

IDashesÂ’ flagship product ExecDashTM is a performance management solution that converts manual processes and paper-based reporting systems into an interactive online tool. ExecDashTM provides an intuitive graphical dashboard interface that consolidates business reporting (financial and non-financial key performance indicators) on a daily, weekly and monthly basis into an online dashboard that ensures that the right information is delivered to the right person at the right time. Executives can identify problem areas immediately thereby effectively reducing costs and increasing accountability by providing the capability to manage, report and present key performance indicators and strategic activities more efficiently.

About Chenango Memorial Hospital

The 55,000 people who live in Chenango County enjoy the advantage of an outstanding community hospital in their midst. Chenango Memorial was founded in 1912 and modernized in 1990 with a $7.5 million renovation plan. A 139-bed facility located in the City of Norwich, the hospital has 600 employees, making it the largest employer in the city and the fifth largest in the county. The hospital includes a medical/surgical unit; residential care unit, newborn family center, urology department, pediatric unit, intensive care, emergency department/walk-in care center and residential long-term care facility.

About iDashes, Inc.

IDashes improves results by providing innovative, easy-to-use online performance management solutions to executives. These solutions convert manual processes and paper-based systems to online, graphical dashboards for presenting performance, combined the collaborative tools to facilitate communication and accountability. With Information Technology staffs stretched, iDashesÂ’ online solution allows very rapid implementation without interrupting critical priorities, providing a low cost / low risk solution.

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Epic Dental's Cavity Fighting Xylitol Prompts Epic Feedback

Epic Dental's Cavity Fighting Xylitol Prompts Epic Feedback

Industry leading xylitol retailer, Epic Dental, recently announced record feedback for its cavity fighting xylitol products.

Provo, UT (PRWEB) February 6, 2008

Industry leading xylitol retailer, Epic Dental (http://www. epicdental. com/), recently announced record feedback for its cavity fighting xylitol products.

The feedback for Epic's retail business both online and offline has been overwhelming. Their email inboxes are full and their phones are ringing off the hook. Where is the feedback coming from? Extremely satisfied customers! They've been so pleased with not only the highly effective results of the xylitol (http://www. epicdental. com/m-1-xylitol-products. aspx) they purchased, but also with Epic's unwavering dedication to customer service and support.

Here's what one of Epic Dental's smiling customers had to say about their xylitol gum (http://www. epicdental. com/c-4-xylitol-gum. aspx): "I absolutely love the gum. Cinnamon is my favorite. My teeth feel better. Thank you for making this product. I think it might be the solution to my cavities. I have recommended it to my family and friends. I wish you guys could do a national campaign or something to get the word out. Thanks again for making this product." The level of satisfaction with Epic's xylitol products is so great, that a strong and positive customer response just seems natural.

Xylitol has been scientifically proven to reduce cavities by fighting against the bacteria in your mouth that causes them. In addition to reducing cavity-causing bacteria, xylitol is also proven to stimulate remineralization and reduce dental caries. The benefits to your overall oral hygiene are apparent, prompting another Epic customer to say:

"My mouth has never felt better. Epic is what I have been searching for, for a long, long time!"

About Epic Dental
Epic Dental is a leading retailer of cavity fighting xylitol dental products, both online and offline. The customer service-oriented retailer will do anything to keep their customers smiling and to teach those who have yet to learn about the healthy benefits of Xylitol. To learn more, visit them on the web at http://www. epicdental. com (http://www. epicdental. com).

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Free Sample of Proven Health Mushroom Supplement Offered By ImmuneResponse247.com

Free Sample of Proven Health Mushroom Supplement Offered By ImmuneResponse247.com

Web site visitors can earn a free 21-count one week trial bottle sample with purchase of 90-count bottle.

Lake Orion, MI (PRWEB) December 16, 2009

ImmuneResponse247.com (http://www. immuneresponse247.com) announces a special free offer for a “Free 21-Count One Week Trial Sample” of Immune Response 247™ 6 Mushroom Formula (http://www. birkmeds. com/products/Immune-Response-247-Trial-Pack. html), with the purchase of a 90-count bottle. Distributed by Birkdale Medicinals, Immune Response 247™ 6 Mushroom Formula is packaged in FDA approved facilities and blends the 6 most important medicinal mushrooms in the world, to enhance immune function and recovery.

“Birkdale Medicinals values the opportunity to offer health supplement products like Immune Response 247™,” commented Tom Peters, President of Birkdale Medicinals. “Many experts believe a depleted immune system is the biggest threat to your health today. The human body depends on its immune system to fight off serious health problems and illness.”

Birkdale Medicinals is a leading distributor of immune supporting supplements in North America. Birkdale Medicinals’ Web site, ImmuneResponse247.com, is an online store which delivers the strongest immune system support (http://www. birkmeds. com/products/Immune-Response-247-Trial-Pack. html) available today. The free 21-count one week trial sample of Immune Response 247™ typically sells for $24.95, plus shipping, and is being offered free to customers when they purchase a 90-count bottle. For any reason, after sampling the 21-count trial, the customer may return the unopened 90-count bottle for a full product refund.

Upon visiting the Web site’s home page, visitors can search for the Trial Pack product with code: 241; or they may simply click the link to “Immune Response 247 Trial Pack (http://www. birkmeds. com/products/Immune-Response-247-Trial-Pack. html)” .

The Trial Pack includes a 21-count bottle of Immune Response 247 ($24.95 value) and 90-count bottle pack ($42.95 value). To receive the free 21-count sample discount, the customer may simply add the Trial Pack to their shopping cart and enter coupon code 7DAY at checkout. There is a limit of 1 free Trial Size bottle per customer.

For centuries, mushrooms have been prized for their medicinal properties in China and Japan.
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Birkdale Medicinals’ Mushrooms are certified all natural and grown on wood, the way nature intended. Every extract is carefully prepared, capturing the complete essence of what made these medicinal mushrooms valuable in the ancient herbal traditions of Japan and China. Potency is listed on the label of every mushroom supplement, allowing for full advantage of the dosing recommendations proven effective in the scientific research.

Immune Response 247™ Six Mushroom Formula is recognized for using a superior process. First, the mushrooms in Immune Response 247™ are cultivated exclusively on wood, without the use of chemicals - just the way nature intended. Wood-grown mushrooms are known to produce the richest, most potent full spectrum extracts, and are often preferred by herbalists and doctors. Secondly, immune - supporting polysaccharides in medicinal mushrooms are found inside the cell walls and must be extracted. The ingredients in Immune Response 247™ are extracted with a hot water extract, the only clinically validated method. Many other products use ingredients extracted with alcohol, not hot water extract. Perhaps most importantly, Immune Response 247 ™ contains six mushroom extracts cultivated specifically to deliver more beta-glucan polysaccharides.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Birkdale Medicinals is a leading distributor of supplements in North America. The medicinal company’s Web site, ImmuneResponse247.com, is an online store which delivers the strongest immune system support available today.

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AdMedia Partners, New York Boutique Investment Bank, Promotes Oliver Schweitzer to Principal and Jay Kirsch to Director

AdMedia Partners, New York Boutique Investment Bank, Promotes Oliver Schweitzer to Principal and Jay Kirsch to Director

Promotions come at time when merger and acquisition activity remains robust and surveys indicate that 2006 will be another banner year for mergers and acquisitions.

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 28, 2006

AdMedia Partners, a leading New York boutique investment bank, today announced the promotion of Oliver Schweitzer to Principal and Jay Kirsch to Director. AdMedia Partners provides middle market mergers and acquisitions advisory services to advertising and marketing services, media and publishing, and related online and internet marketing businesses.

These promotions come at a time when merger and acquisition activity remains robust, and according to AdMedia’s surveys about Prospects for Mergers and Acquisitions in 2006 (http://www. AdMediaPartners. com (http://www. AdMediaPartners. com)), it appears that this will be another banner year for deals. “With the positive momentum of the market behind us, we are confident that Oliver and Jay will continue to meet and far exceed the expectations of all our clients,” says Abe Jones, Managing Director at AdMedia.

Since joining AdMedia in 1997, Oliver Schweitzer has been a key participant in over two dozen transactions in the areas of advertising, healthcare marketing, public relations, lobbying, direct marketing, sales promotion, marketing consulting and internet marketing. In recent months, he was instrumental in the acquisition of Medical Broadcasting Company by Digitas, the acquisition of Bridge Worldwide by Wunderman and the purchase of Federalist Group LLC by Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, a member of WPP Group.

Oliver began his career at the Frankfurt office of Ogilvy & Mather where he was responsible for reporting, financial analysis and intercompany accounts. Prior experience was at Becton Dickinson. Oliver holds BS cum laude from Georgetown University and an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Oliver and his wife live in Manhattan and are expecting their first child in July.

Since joining AdMedia in 1998, Jay Kirsch has worked on a wide spectrum of transactions including refinancings and both buy - and sell-side merger and acquisition deals in consumer and B2B magazines, newspapers and online media. Recent notable engagements include participation in the divestiture of Gruner + Jahr’s Inc. and Fast Company magazines to Mansueto Ventures, the sale of Grupo Editorial Expansion to Time, Inc. and the acquisition of Alexander & Edwards by Hanley-Wood, a company owned by JP Morgan Partners, LLC.

Jay started his book publishing career at Grove Press and later moved to the college division of John Wiley & Sons where he held positions in editorial, sales and online development areas. Jay holds a BA from the American Studies Honors Program at Fordham University and an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University. Jay and his wife live in Greenwich, CT with their twin daughters.

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From Rushed Physicians to Know-It-All M. D.s How to Deal with Difficult Doctors

From Rushed Physicians to Know-It-All M. D.s How to Deal with Difficult Doctors

Drs. Ettinger and Weisbrot help individuals to become fully informed, aware and pro-active patients who take an active role in dealing with their health care providers.

(PRWEB) May 7, 2004

They heal our bodies, provide medical advice, encourage disease prevention, and help us live longer, healthier lives. No wonder we admire our physicians. But what about when we feel that our doctors have become too rushed, too controlling or too clinical? What can we do to handle what's perceived to be a "difficult doctor"?

Get the answers by interviewing Long Island residents and authors, Alan Ettinger, M. D., and Deborah Weisbrot, M. D., who offer a unique perspective on enhancing the patient/doctor relationship. They'll discuss:

-The 5 biggest problems and misunderstandings that arise between doctor and patient.

-Empowering yourself for a doctor visit. What information should you share? Which questions should you ask? How can you be sure you won't misinterpret or forget medical advice?

-Why good physicians are not offended if you ask about medications, suggested treatments, alternative and complementary medicines, or getting a second opinion.

-Your roles in helping doctors avoid mistakes.

-Whether you get better service by being an "impatient patient."

-What they learned during Dr. Weisbrot's life - threatening illness, when the roles were reversed and they had to deal with immense challenges on the patient side of the health delivery system.

Credentials:

Alan Ettinger, M. D., is director of the Long Island Jewish Medical Center's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. His wife, Deborah Weisbrot, M. D., is director of the Stony Brook Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Center. These speakers and educators have co-authored The Essential Patient Handbook: Getting the Health Care Your Need - From Doctors You Know

HenriÂ’ Thompson Selected by Richard W. Riley Institute

HenriÂ’ Thompson Selected by Richard W. Riley Institute

HenriÂ’ Thompson, LLC. managing partner HenriÂ’ Thompson was recently selected by the Richard W. Riley Institute for Government, Politics, and Public Leadership as a member of the Diversity Leadership Academy. The institute offers a unique place for leadership in the United States and places heavy emphasis on engaging participants in public leadership, politics, and public policy.

Greenville, SC (PRWEB) July 21, 2005

HenriÂ’ Thompson, LLC. managing partner HenriÂ’ Thompson was recently selected by the Richard W. Riley Institute for Government, Politics, and Public Leadership as a member of the Diversity Leadership Academy. The institute offers a unique place for leadership in the United States and places heavy emphasis on engaging participants in public leadership, politics, and public policy.

“Henri’ is bringing new ideas to Greenville from his experiences with the United States Congress, at the American Constitution Society for Law & Policy, with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in Baltimore, MD, and at Harvard University. He will add much to the group discussions and community endeavors as he is an extraordinarily bright young man, a fact which I have witnessed both in corporate and community service environments. I know that Henri’ sees Upstate, South Carolina in a prime position to do many things, ranging from attracting international companies to closing the racial academic achievement gaps that exist between historically underserved students and their more affluent peers.

Henri’s participation with the Richard W. Riley Institute will assure his role in advancing educational and economic equality and diversity in Greenville” says the Honorable Merl Code, former Associate Municipal Court Judge and South Carolina Blue Cross Board of Directors member.

HenriÂ’ is the youngest person ever to be selected for inclusion into the Diversity Leadership Academy.

A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, HenriÂ’ possesses an unyielding commitment to educational excellence for historically underserved young people and community service. As a community organizer in some of BaltimoreÂ’s toughest neighborhoods, HenriÂ’ helped to provide affordable housing arrangements to teachers and police officers. His work in Baltimore and other parts of the country helped to establish the framework for the HenriÂ’ Thompson Foundation.

The HenriÂ’ Thompson Foundation works to promote greater equity for historically underserved young people in four areas: education, public health, technology access, and community support. The South Carolina based foundation works with local, national, and international partners to close the academic achievement gap, promote the use of technology as a solution to the digital divide, and ensure adequacy in health care. By focusing on efforts towards these aspects of a young person's life, the foundation is giving young people a solid foundation on which to build a career and life that can improve their community and world.

HenriÂ’ Thompson, LLC. is a full service management, policy and information technology consulting firm providing strategy, application, and network and infrastructure solutions to improve organizational effectiveness. The firm has a regional and national roster of clients including BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC., Black Entertainment Television (BET), United States Congress, National Urban League, Kwame Jackson of NBC's Hit TV Show "The Apprentice", Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Wachovia Corporation.

For more information:

HenriÂ’ Thompson Foundation

Www. HenriThompson. org

HenriÂ’ Thompson, LLC.

Www. HenriThompson. com

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AnimalHelp. Com is a new animal related site, but this is not a pet store

AnimalHelp. Com is a new animal related site, but this is not a pet store.

Online pet stores have come and gone, but AnimalHelp. Com has opened and is fast becoming a popular destination for animal lovers around the world.

(PRWEB) May 31, 2001

With all the animal related websites on the Internet, do we really need another one?

YES! Because this one is different! AnimalHelp. Com is a new, totally different approach to internet animal sites. It is not a pet store. No animals are offered for sale. Simply, we offer the highest quality information on both domestic and wild animals.

Visitors to AnimalHelp. Com are presented with an array of choices for activities, information, research and entertainment.

The Pet Channel offers health and care information for all types of pets including reptiles, birds, small and large mammals, and everything in-between. In addition: Training tips and strategies; Pet breed indexes; Shelter and rescue organization listings; Veterinary career information and an extensive Veterinarian search features are all available.

The Wildlife Channel contains articles about different wild animals from all over the world. Recommendations are included for: What to do if you find an injured or orphaned animal and a listing of rehabilitators to call for help; Information for wildlife careers such as zoo keeping, rehab, and wildlife biology; and Zoo, Aquarium, National Parks, Forests and Wildlife Refuge searchable listings for viewing favorite wildlife.

The Library is a compilation of all past and present articles and information separated by animal type for easy access. Visitors will easily find what they are looking for and be able to dig even deeper with reference material at their fingertips including the Veterinary Dictionary, Disease Index, and the Pharmaceutical Index.

The Hometown Channel is the location of the main community activities. The AnimalHelp Newspaper offers daily and late breaking news affecting animals. AnimalHelp Politics, a section of the newspaper, presents political news and issues without bias. The facts are presented, and the visitor is allowed to form their own opinion. The meeting Place is where fellow animal lovers can go to find others and to discuss common interests. The Chat Rooms and Forums are always open for exchange of ideas on a wide variety of subjects. We offer a free email service giving you a personal mailbox with yourname@animalhelp. com. And much more awaits the AnimalHelp visitor.

WebPages are offered to veterinarians, humane organizations, wildlife rehabbers and zoo/aquariums to give visitors more information about the services offered when they view the searchable listings. Many of the organizations and businesses use these pages as their main website. All are professionally developed and easy to access.

About the Company:

AnimalHelp. Com, Inc is a company built by animal professionals with the highest quality standards in mind. The philosophy behind the website is to foster a greater understanding of the animal world through education, and to raise the quality of care pets receive by offering easy access to accurate, up-to-date information any visitor can use. The value of regular veterinary care is the backbone of all information presented about pets. Contributors to the AnimalHelp. Com website include veterinarians, veterinary technicians, wildlife rehabilitators, and zookeepers.

AnimalHelp. Com is the major supporter of the AnimalHelp Foundation, a non-profit 501( c) 3 corporation, whose wide range of activities include: Wildlife and pet rescue; Assisting shelters, rescues and rehabbers with fundraising and volunteer recruitment; Spay and neuter awareness and assistance; and Public education. Future activities planned for the AnimalHelp Foundation are even more far reaching. These plans include: Scholarships for veterinary students; Loan repayment assistance for recent vet school graduates; K-9 bullet-proof vest program; Inner city, rural and impoverished area spay and neuter events with the help of local veterinarians; and much, much more are already in the works.

Professionals are invited to join AnimalHelpÂ’s efforts in a variety of ways. It is with the assistance of many professional, knowledgeable people that makes the information presented on AnimalHelp. Com the highest quality available, and the AnimalHelp Foundation able to provide such valuable services. Articles, information and frequently asked questions for the AnimalHelp. Com website are always needed. Donations of time and expertise for local spay and neuter/ vaccination programs and other events; In-clinic spay and neuter discounts; and placement of AnimalHelp brochures in clinic waiting rooms are only a few ways for the veterinarian to get involved. Just let AnimalHelp know how much you can help! Even a little is welcome!

Dermatology-Tested Summertime Dry Skin Care Treatment Helps Gardeners

Dermatology-Tested Summertime Dry Skin Care Treatment Helps Gardeners

As summer approaches, many Americans look forward to spending time out of doors and in their gardens. Shielding lotions protect against dry skin and poison ivy exposure. The traditional skin problems associated with gardening and outdoor activities can be alleviated with the use of a shielding lotion, say dermatologists.

Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) April 4, 2006

As summer approaches many Americans look forward to spending time outdoors or working in the garden. As pleasant as being out of doors can be, it can also be the source of skin problems. Exposure to poison ivy, oak and sumac can be a painful experience and the bacteria and irritants residing in the soil can lead to very dry skin (http://www. skinmdnatural. com/). A new dermatology-tested skin care treatment that protects the skin offers an answer to the dry skin and irritations often associated with outdoor activities.

While wearing gloves can protect gardeners against the usual offenders, approximately 1% (27 million people) of the US population has some type of latex sensitivity, latex allergies or hypersensitivity as is now called. So many gardeners choose not to wear them, leaving them vulnerable. Now, user testimonials and studies measuring the effectiveness of shielding lotions as a skin care treatment against common household irritants, like chlorine bleach, suggest its use as an added protection to the usual preventative measures when active out of doors or in the garden.

“Based on data I have seen so far,” says Dr. Lisa Benest, a dermatologist with a successful practice in Burbank, Calif., “shielding lotions, like Skin MD Natural, seem to reduce the skin’s contact with the urushiol found in poison oak, ivy and sumac, as well as other irritants found in soil. As expected, we are seeing reports of reduced incidents of these contact dermatitis cases in individuals who use it regularly prior to gardening.”

Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac, contrary to popular myth, are not contagious. The appearance of spreading is likely due to different thicknesses in skin, taking longer for the resin to absorb into the thicker forearms, legs, and trunk. A shielding lotion’s healing properties and ability to bond with the skin’s outer layer to help provide a protective barrier against external irritants, may slow absorption or minimize exposure to the most common gardening toxins.

“In north Texas, our guys work in brush and vegetation. We were taking the guys in to the doc frequently for rashes and skin problems that turned out to be poison ivy and oak,” says Neil Renton, Health Safety & Environmental Assistant for Dawson Geophysical, Inc., a seismic mapping company for the oil and gas industry. “Then we learned about shielding lotions, so I ordered a case and started handing it out to the guys in the field. So far this year, we’ve not had any cases of poison ivy or oak, and shielding lotions have really helped reduce our medical expenses and doctor visits.”

Avoiding exposure to outdoor and garden hazards is, of course, the best defense. However, this proven skin care treatment (http://www. skinmdnatural. com/) may greatly reduce a gardener’s risk of exposure to toxins and associated dry skin, irritants and rashes. A good shielding lotion can go a long way to making your summertime activities more enjoyable this year.

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TraceLink and Sharp Corporation Partner to Provide Production Visibility and Serialization Services for Life Science Customers

TraceLink and Sharp Corporation Partner to Provide Production Visibility and Serialization Services for Life Science Customers

TraceLink Inc. and Sharp Corporation today announced that Sharp has joined the TraceLink Network. the world's first industry-wide supply collaboration network. Sharp will use TraceLink's "integrate-once, interoperate with everyone" transaction platform and collaborative team workspace environment to improve connectivity and create rich collaborative partnerships across contract packaging and distribution for Sharp's Life Science customers.

Woburn, MA (PRWEB) November 4, 2010

TraceLink, Inc., provider of the World’s 1st Industry-Wide Supply Collaboration Network, and Sharp Corporation, world class provider of healthcare contract packaging, design, and engineering services, today announced that Sharp has joined the TraceLink Network. By integrating Sharp’s packaging and serialization services with TraceLink’s collaborative supply network, Sharp’s 80+ pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and OTC customers will gain improved performance, visibility and coordination throughout contract packaging and finished goods distribution.

“Our mission is to create customized packaging solutions for our customers’ unique needs, particularly the faster moving, smaller and under-resourced companies,” said Rick Seibert, vice president – project management & NBD, Sharp Corporation. “The TraceLink Network gives us and our customers shared visibility into the production process from material receipt to quality release and product shipment. As a result, we can reduce cycle-time, improve on-time delivery and be more responsive to changing customer requirements.”

“Sharp has a large base of globally diverse customers with specific, localized packaging requirements,” said Shabbir Dahod, president and chief executive officer of TraceLink, “With the TraceLink Network, Sharp can leverage our “integrate-once, interoperate with everyone” transaction platform to create rich information connections to their growing network of pharmaceutical companies and contract manufacturing partners. This will accelerate Sharp’s ability to collaborate with customers on new value-added services.”

In addition to current work integrating Sharp’s packaging systems with TraceLink’s collaboration platform, Sharp and TraceLink are also collaborating on the technical development of serialization services in preparation for 2015 pedigree and serialization regulatory mandates in the United States. These mandates include item-level serialization of drug products and the establishment of an electronic pedigree chain of custody.

Sharp and TraceLink plan to roll out the integrated solution to joint Life Science customers starting in the first quarter of 2011.

About TraceLink:
TraceLink brings the ease of connectivity, integration and collaboration found in social networks to today’s global supply chain through the TraceLink Network. The TraceLink Network is a Cloud-based platform that prevents counterfeits, detects diversion, minimizes inventory, reduces cycle-time and ensures on-time delivery for all members of the supply chain by integrating its participants into a network of interoperable, collaborative business processes shared across companies. Brand owners and their supply chain partners quickly forge high-value partnerships by connecting with an “integrate-once, interoperate with everyone” transaction platform, an integrated set of shared business objects and a collaborative team workspace that puts key and actionable supply network data into the hands of business owners.

TraceLink is funded by FirstMark Capital, a venture capital firm managing more than $2 billion in capital commitments. For more information on TraceLink and our solutions, visit http://www. tracelink. com.

About Sharp Corporation:
Sharp Corporation is a world class provider of healthcare contract packaging, design, and engineering serving the Rx, OTC, biotechnology, clinical, nutritional, animal health, and personal care markets. Sharp is recognized for delivering reliable, cost-effective blister packaging, bottling, carded blisters, pouching, and customized solutions to a customer base ranging from small to mid-size pharmaceutical companies up to an including many of the top ten international pharmaceutical and OTC firms. In addition, Sharp offers extensive serialization and track and trace services for international packaging needs. Sharp’s stellar quality and compliance systems have resulted in an outstanding audit history with multiple regulatory agencies including the FDA, DEA, EMEA, and MHRA.

Sharp is owned by United Drug Plc, a leading international provider of services to pharmaceutical retailers and manufacturers. For more information on Sharp Corporation, visit http://www. sharpcorporation. com.

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It’s National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month Now is a Superb Time for Disabled Jobseekers to Seek Federal Jobs

It’s National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month Now is a Superb Time for Disabled Jobseekers to Seek Federal Jobs

As part of October’s tribute, President Obama has made a strong commitment to bringing more disabled people into the federal workforce. While the time is right to apply, disabled jobseekers with skills and experience need to bone up on the federal hiring processes to succeed

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) October 25, 2010

National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month is a salute to the skills and talents disabled individuals have, and an acknowledgment of the importance of employment to their lives.

But more significant is the commitment President Obama has made to bringing more disabled people into the federal workforce. Figures from 2007 show they represent less than 1% of Uncle Sam’s employees. Some parties are calling for this number to at least be doubled.

“My administration is committed to ensuring people living with disabilities have fair access to jobs so they can contribute to our economy and realize their dreams,” avows President Obama.

To act on this opportunity, jobseekers with disabilities will need to bone up for the effort. They should begin by educating themselves on federal hiring processes, learning about employment for the disabled in particular.

Kathryn Troutman, author of Ten Steps to a Federal Job, notes that there are four ways disabled jobseekers can apply.

First, you can submit competitively for a position at http://www. usajobs. gov, and check off that you’re disabled.

Secondly, you can submit to USAJOBs without noting that you’re disabled.

Third, you can contact a hiring manager directly at a desired agency.

Fourth, you can contact the Selective Placement Program Coordinators about particular openings. These human resources specialists look for talented disabled jobseekers (See list of Coordinators: http://www. opm. gov/disability/SSPCoord. asp). (More on USAJOBS: http://www. usajobs. gov/individualswithdisabilities. asp.)

“I recommend you do all of this,” says Troutman. “For sure, it’s a lot of work. However, once you get in, you’re set. It just takes a lot to get in the door.”

In order to apply with the disabled status, jobseekers must obtain a Schedule A Letter. This letter, confirming the disability, should be signed by a medical professional or a state vocational rehabilitation department official. A sample Schedule A Letter is available at the last USAJOBs link above. The letter should be brief, and not go on and on about your disability.

As you’re job-searching, keep the following tips in mind:

1. Know and emphasize your strengths. “As a jobseeker, it’s your job to help a potential employer see your strong points,” Troutman says. “Strengths should be highlighted throughout your campaign.”

2. Study the job announcement and tailor your response to it. In working with a jobseeker just hired, resume writer Carla Waskiewicz expanded the applicant’s resume to include more announcement keywords. She also wrote a strong qualifications summary incorporating skills sought.

3. Network, network, network. “This is the most crucial part of the campaign,” says Chad Jones*, who was hired at the Department of Health & Human Services. “When I started, I didn’t know anyone at the division I targeted. But then I got an advocate. It just takes one.”

4. To find contacts, look online for a department’s organizational chart. Chad located and studied organizational charts and department descriptions for two agencies. Once you find a manager’s name on the chart, you may have to work with how the agency’s emails are formulated to get the email address, he says.

5. Collect references from key people familiar with your strengths and talents. Remember to include persons involved in your volunteer or internship activities. Dave Warner, now with the National Institutes of Health, found volunteer activities were instrumental in getting interviews and the job offer.

6. Stay cutting-edge with your skills and training. Especially if you’re unemployed, staying current will be important, reports Troutman.

7. Be realistic about what you can and cannot do. “Applying to do things you cannot do won’t be good for you or the agency,” Troutman cautions. Still, know that “reasonable accommodations” are available. More on special accommodations at: http://www. usajobs. gov/ei/individualswithdisabilities. asp.

8. Consider hiring professionals to strengthen your resume and cover letter. On his own, Dave wasn’t getting any nibbles from federal employers. But after his resume was revamped by the Resume Place, he got a series of interviews and was hired.

9. Practice your interviewing skills. “It’s like playing a sport,” says Dave. “If you play the sport once, it won’t result in the same improvement as when you do it regularly.”

10. Have the Placement Program Coordinator work as an advocate to an interested manager. A manager who is considering hiring you may not fully understand Schedule A, Chad points out.

As you go after federal employment, you’ll need to be patient. Chad’s phone interview took place in the beginning of November 2009, but he didn’t receive the job offer until February 2010. He adds that you should also be “persistent and consistent.” After an interview, ask if you can email the contact once a month, he suggests. “The more your name is in front of the hiring manager, the more likely you’ll be hired. Follow up, and stay in touch with your contacts,” he advises. That’s good advice that can pay off.

For more info on the federal job search and a longer version of this release, go to http://www. resume-place. com.

*Names of the successful jobseekers have been changed.

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Wasabi Media Group Achieves Massive Gains in Readership

Wasabi Media Group Achieves Massive Gains in Readership

Wasabi Media Group, an emerging media company that delivers compelling, entertaining, and engaging content, has garnered a vast following, making this web-based company one of the top 5,000 websites.

San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) September 28, 2010

Wasabi Media Group (http://www. wasabimediagroup. com/) (WMG), an online publishing company, is reaching new Internet heights. Averaging one million page views monthly, WMG now is within the top 5,000 websites, according to Quantcast.

Since its inception in June 2008, this media company has made steady progress. Starting with one website dedicated to food, WMG now encompasses twenty-four niche website, covering everything from aerobics to zoology. Filled with timely articles and newsworthy videos, each site aims to stimulate the minds and imaginations of their readers.

While each of the twenty-four properties has its own niche topic, they also are organized by channel. One such channel is the lifestyle channel, which includes travel, beverages, food, shopping, and weddings. This organization enables readers to find related information, such as the perfect wine to pair with a meal, much more easily.

“Having nurtured the growth of Wasabi Media Group since its inception, I am pleased with the advances WMG has made. We look to the future excitedly, eager to share new features with our audience,” said Michele Pesula Kuegler, CEO of Wasabi Media Group. “One area in which we will be expanding is expert advice. Currently, we work with specialists on several of our properties, which have received positive feedback. As WMG grows, so will our team of experts.”

In addition to the growth in audience and content, Wasabi Media Group also has grown in advertising opportunities. Text and visual advertising opportunities are available at many of the niche publications, through which advertisers can accurately target their markets. Sponsorships also are available for specific pages, such as their popular Ask the Doctor (http://www. healtheagle. com/ask-the-doctor/) section.

Wasabi Media Group is a subsidiary of Wasabi Ventures, which is a different kind of venture capital firm made up of three distinct, but connected aspects: venture funding, start up advising, and incubation. For more information about Wasabi Media Group go to http://www. wasabimediagroup. com (http://www. wasabimediagroup. com) or contact Michele Kuegler at Michele(at)wasabimediagroup(dot)com.

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ClientTell Announces Partnership with SmartSource

ClientTell Announces Partnership with SmartSource

ClientTell Corporation, a leading provider of automated appointment reminders, announced its partnership with Smart Source, the creator of the pre-appointment mailing package HandHolder.

VALDOSTA, GA (PRWEB) May 10, 2006

ClientTell Corporation, a leading provider of automated appointment reminders, announced its partnership with Smart Source, the creator of the pre-appointment mailing package HandHolder.

This agreement marks the launch of a complete solution for lowering patient no-shows and helping hospitals improve patient communication and get patients to the right place at the right time.

“Phone appointment reminders and pre-appointment mailing packages provide far greater amounts of medical info and help patients remember and prepare for their appointments,” says Yuri Koupenov, Marketing Manager at ClientTell. “In addition, your patients will feel that you care about their individual well being.”

Research has shown that most medical groups experience on average about 20% patient no-shows. In this environment, it is very important to combine resources that offer easily integrated solutions while improving the operations of the medical practice.

By communicating with patients via phone and mail, ClientTell and SmartSource have consistently managed to lower that number up to 70%.

ClientTell, Inc.(www. clienttell. net) is a leading provider of automated messaging solutions for the healthcare industry. Headquartered in Valdosta, GA, ClientTell has gained a reputation for quality services and outstanding customer support. ClientTell’s innovative appointment reminder service, lab results reporting and collection calls greatly improve medical practices’ productivity and enhance the quality of patient care.

Smart Source (www. smartsourcellc. com) offers a dynamic business solution for medical practices to manage their print needs. The company’s mission is to streamline the print process and eliminate hidden costs and other inefficiencies that impact the bottom line of companies worldwide.

For more information about ClientTell or for inquiries on becoming a distribution partner please visit our website at http://www. clienttell. net (http://www. clienttell. net) or call 877.244.9178.

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Juicy Cosmetics Wholesale for Retail Partners

Juicy Cosmetics Wholesale for Retail Partners

Juicy Cosmetics is always looking for new retail partners to carry our wholesale upscale cosmetic products. Juicy Cosmetics provides generous discounts and low minimum orders to qualified retailers and makeup artists.

(PRWEB) September 15, 2005

Juicy Cosmetics is a complete line of chic, pretty, beauty must haves that are truly addictive! Juicy truly is healthy makeup, "color treatment for the skin.

Using nurturing and nourishing botanicals as the base for their products, Juicy works with nothing less than the best when developing and blending their color stories. Combining restorative qualities within makeup with the additional nourishment of vitamins A, B5, C, D, K and E, pro-vitamins, trace elements, magnesium, amino acids and gentle chamomile oil, Juicy's soothing products dramatically even out imperfections and improve skin tonality while rejuvenating delicate skin tissue. Juicy Cosmetics products nourish the skin with vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes, and aromatherapeutic essential oils that work to stimulate circulation, purify the skin, and boost overall wellbeing. The Juicy Cosmetics collection combines treatment ingredients and skincare technology with color that is bold yet sheer, vibrant and warm. Juicy Cosmetics collection will keep cheeks in the pink, lips perfectly glossed and skin flawlessly glowing.

Juicy Cosmetics is always looking for new retail partners to carry our wholesale upscale cosmetic products. Juicy Cosmetics provides generous discounts and low minimum orders to qualified retailers and makeup artists. For more information on how you can carry our quality line of wholesale upscale cosmetics, skincare and bath and body products, please contact wholesale@juicy-cosmetics. com or call (204)-223-8422.

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Students and Staff at Pima Medical Institute Accepting Donations of New Toys to Help Kids

Students and Staff at Pima Medical Institute Accepting Donations of New Toys to Help Kids

Students and staff at Pima Medical Institute, 370 Printers Parkway in Colorado Springs, are springing into action by collecting new toys for homeless children, as well as children at TESSA, an organization serving victims of domestic violence. This year, Pima also invites the public to participate in the toy drive by dropping off a new, unwrapped present at the career college.

Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) December 17, 2006

Students and staff at Pima Medical Institute, 370 Printers Parkway in Colorado Springs, are springing into action by collecting new toys for homeless children, as well as children at TESSA, an organization serving victims of domestic violence. This year, Pima also invites the public to participate in the toy drive by dropping off a new, unwrapped present at the career college.

"Most of us have fond memories of being surrounded by friends and family during the holiday, as well as the joy of opening a special toy on Christmas," said Karen McGrath, campus director of the Colorado Springs career campus. "However, there are many children who are lacking in even the basic necessities. We hope to help as many children as possible to have a happy holiday, and if anyone in the community wants to help by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at our campus, we would be happy to make sure it finds its way to a deserving boy or girl."

PMI is one of the premier medical career colleges in the western United States. The privately owned, accredited school provides students with a well-rounded education embracing theoretical classroom studies, as well as on-site training in allied health facilities within the community. This gives the student the opportunity to function in a working environment.

PMI has been serving students since 1972, with campuses in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mesa and Tucson, AZ; Chula Vista, CA; Seattle and Renton, WA; Las Vegas, NV; as well as Colorado Springs and Denver. Additional information is available by calling their toll free number, 888-442-5998 or online at http://www. pmi. edu (http://www. pmi. edu).

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Health News: Doc Offers 'Berry' Good Advice for Healthy Holiday Travel

Health News: Doc Offers 'Berry' Good Advice for Healthy Holiday Travel

Dr. Claire Wheeler offers advice to avoid getting sick while travelling.

Nottingham, UK (PRWEB) December 19, 2008

If travel is part of your holiday plans, you've likely worried about getting sick during the trip. According to a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive for Sambucol black elderberry (http://www. sambucol. com) supplements, almost one in four American adults (24 percent) worry about picking up a cold or the flu when they travel on an airplane.

Traveling in close quarters such as planes, trains or buses can indeed raise your risk for getting sick. According to a recent study (http://www. dailymail. co. uk/health/article-1092075/Use-tissue-How-just-sneeze-infect-150-people. html) conducted in the U. K., one sneeze can affect up to 150 people on a crowded train.

According to Claire Wheeler, M. D., integrative physician, instructor at Portland University's School of Community Health and former Associate Fellow at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine program for physicians at the University of Arizona, the stress of traveling can also weaken the body's defenses, making it more vulnerable. She recommends eating foods that are high in antioxidants, important molecules that are known to support and enhance the immune system. However, the fresh fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants aren't always easy to eat when you're away from home.

"It's hard to eat right when you're traveling, so using an antioxidant-rich supplement, such as Sambucol® black elderberry extract (http://www. sambucol. com) can help the body maintain a strong defense," says Dr. Wheeler. "Black elderberries are one of the most antioxidant-rich foods on earth, and Sambucol has been shown in published clinical studies to be beneficial in supporting the immune system."

Dr. Wheeler also advises good old H2O to help keep illness at bay.

"When you're not getting enough water, toxins build up and strain immunity," says Dr. Wheeler. "Caffeinated, alcoholic or sugary beverages can actually dehydrate the body, so water is the best choice."

Note to Media: For more information, to review results from the Sambucol Harris Interactive survey, or to set up an interview with Claire Wheeler, M. D., contact Rachahd Tosado at Robin Leedy & Associates, (914) 241-0086 ext. 15. Visit the Sambucol online newsroom at http://www. corporatenews. net/cgi-bin/pc200v3.php? pccl=24859 (http://www. corporatenews. net/cgi-bin/pc200v3.php? pccl=24859) and www. blackelderberry. info for published clinical studies on Sambucol black elderberry.

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Swimming Helps Boomers, Seniors to Stay Fit, Youthful and Healthy In Winter

Swimming Helps Boomers, Seniors to Stay Fit, Youthful and Healthy In Winter

Though the health benefits of swimming have been widely documented, its usefulness in staving off the effects of aging may be more dramatic than previously thought. According to a study done by a research team at Indiana University, regular and moderately intensive swimming can substantially delay the decline of such age markers as blood pressure, muscle mass, blood chemistry and pulmonary function. With access to an indoor pool, boomers and seniors can take advantage of the many health benefits of swimming year-round.

Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) October 20, 2006

According to a study done by a research team at Indiana University, regular and moderately intensive swimming can substantially delay the decline of such age markers as blood pressure, muscle mass, blood chemistry and pulmonary function. Tests performed on U. S. Masters swimmers found that regular, moderately intense swimming postponed the aging process, not only for years but for decades.

C. J. Buck, M. I.A., CEO of Xenna Corporation, (www. xenna. com) which distributes foot care products, says, "With access to an indoor pool, boomers and seniors can take advantage of the many health benefits of swimming year-round."

Anti-aging benefits of swimming include:

· Improved cardiovascular conditioning

· Increased muscle strength and endurance

· Improved posture and joint flexibility

In addition to being healthier, swimming helps improve physical appearance by toning muscles and helping to control weight and appetite. A number of studies have found that even in middle-aged or elderly individuals, body image is an important factor affecting self-esteem, especially in women. Paradoxically, it’s a concern about appearance that often keeps people from taking advantage of the benefits of swimming.

C. J. Buck, M. I.A., CEO of Xenna Corporation, (www. xenna. com) says, “Some individuals avoid any situation, such as public pools, that require them to expose an overweight body, thighs dimpled with cellulite, or unattractive feet. Many people need to realize that, regardless of what shape they’re in, they really can dramatically improve both their health and their appearance by making a commitment to eating healthy, getting regular exercise, and attending to proper foot care.”

While not a weight-loss expert, Buck is an expert on foot care. Xenna distributes natural foot care products that address the problems of yellow, discolored toenails and dry, cracked heels – problems which are common among middle-aged and elderly individuals.

Buck says, “Many individuals are embarrassed by the way their feet and toenails appear, causing them to avoid any activity that exposes their bare feet, including swimming, water aerobics or even wearing sandals or flip-flops."

Xenna distributes diabetic-friendly NonyX® Nail Gel and CalleX® Ointment, which were developed and patented using formulations that focus on the exfoliation of keratin – the protein contained in dry skin, callus and nails. The result is innovative, natural foot care products that make embarrassing feet and nails attractive again.”

NonyX® Nail Gel is a diabetic-friendly, natural ethanoic nail gel that breaks down and removes keratin debris - the discolored, yellow or thick granular buildup under nails which is the actual source of nail discoloration. After using NonyX Gel for 3 or 4 weeks, keratin debris is soft enough so that it can begin to be scraped out from under the nail. Overall nail appearance improves over time as keratin debris exfoliates with continued use of this money-back guaranteed gel.

Former All-American swimmer Dr. William Holmes used to be self-conscious about his feet and even stopped swimming at public pools until he used NonyX Nail Gel. Dr. Holmes says, "NonyX Gel is the only product that I tried in twenty years that made an improvement in the appearance of my toenails."

Xenna’s CalleX® Ointment, also diabetic-friendly, smoothes and moisturizes dry, cracked heels. Its natural enzymes selectively exfoliate dry, cracked, thickened and scaly skin while its petrolatum base retains natural skin moisture. Peppermint-scented CalleX is also free of potentially irritating acids, mineral oil, colorants, parabens and lanolin and is also money-back guaranteed.

NonyX Nail Gel can be purchased in the footcare section of Walgreens, Rite Aid, CVS, Wal-Mart, Longs, Eckerd Pharmacy, Brooks Pharmacy, Duane Reade, HEB grocery stores and most Medicine Shoppes. Online, it is also available at www. drugstore. com and www. xenna. com.

CalleX Ointment is sold in the footcare section of Walgreens, Longs and many Medicine Shoppe pharmacies, and online at www. drugstore. com and www. xenna. com.

For photos of toenails and heels before and after using Xenna products, click on www. xenna. com.

Xenna Corporation is a privately-held, woman-owned company based in Princeton, NJ which develops and distributes natural personal care products for skin, hair and nails.

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Marketing Disease Prevention In America Newsletter Launched

Marketing Disease Prevention In America Newsletter Launched

DTC Perspectives, Inc. launched its latest publication, the Marketing Disease Prevention in America (MDPA) Newsletter (MDPA Minute) to accompany the MDPA Conference, October 19-21, 2010, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Florham Park, NJ (PRWEB) July 28, 2010

DTC Perspectives, Inc., the leading conference, training and publishing company for direct-to-consumer (DTC), over-the-counter (OTC), and healthcare product consumer marketing, today announced a new e-publication targeting health marketers and their media/supplier partners, who specialize in the areas of obesity prevention and obesity-related diseases. The MDPA Minute is designed to provide succinct information on the critical news and trends that drive the fast-growing marketplace and is focused on addressing the rampant American obesity epidemic.

The MDPA Minute is designed to help health marketers better understand the issues and initiatives that are at the heart of “prevention-style marketing;” a style of marketing that is becoming central to the efforts of a wide array of companies, from packaged-goods makers and fast-food restaurants to drug/OTC manufacturers and weight-control product marketers. The content will address the opportunities and challenges that marketers face in achieving product and brand success in what is becoming a highly competitive marketplace. In addition, the MDPA Minute will address how marketers should prepare for what most experts agree is the next big thing in health care: prevention marketing. The MDPA Minute will be distributed on a bi-weekly schedule through the summer of 2010 and will then move to a weekly cycle starting in September.

The MDPA Minute will serve as an introduction to the content-rich inaugural
Marketing Disease Prevention in America (MDPA) Conference – hosted by DTC Perspectives, Inc., Oct. 19-21, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.

MDPA Conference is designed to bring together a wide spectrum of industries and organizations to discuss the numerous preventable health issues currently facing Americans. The goal of the first annual MDPA National Conference is to unite the top minds from the pharmaceutical, over-the-counter, medical device, and diet and exercise industries together with established academics, non-profit organizations, and government agencies to discuss and determine the most ethical and effective practices in marketing disease prevention.

Keynote speakers scheduled for the first annual MDPA Conference include Dr. David Kessler, pediatrician and former Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Congressman Tom Price, orthopedic surgeon and current House Representative of Georgia’s 6th District, as well as Donald Hensrud, M. D., M. P.H., Chair, Division of Preventive Medicine at Mayo Clinic and Medical Editor-in-Chief of The Mayo Clinic Diet.

For more information on the MDPA National Conference, please visit us online at www. MDPAConference. com or call Scott Ehrlich at (770) 559-0702.

DTC Perspectives Inc. is a conference, training and publishing company specializing in the analysis and improvement of direct-to-consumer (DTC), over-the-counter (OTC), and healthcare product consumer marketing. As our name implies, DTC Perspectives is not a pharmaceutical advocacy company, but a fair and balanced forum which welcomes all perspectives of the healthcare marketing debate. We are in the business of providing vital information and comprehensive analysis to top industry professionals and service suppliers engaged in all aspects of general healthcare consumer marketing through the industry wide distribution of our Healthcare Marketing Publications well as attendance at our highly respected Conference Series.

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The Highlands of Golden Oaks Village, a Leading 55+ Community, Continues Upward Trend in the Western Poconos

The Highlands of Golden Oaks Village, a Leading 55+ Community, Continues Upward Trend in the Western Poconos

Free 2009 guide helps better understand retirement in the Western Poconos.

White Haven, PA (PRWEB) January 9, 2009

The Highlands of Golden Oaks Village, one of the finest 55+ communities (http://www. poconohighlands. com/news-december. html) when it comes to Pennsylvania senior living, continues to ride the wave of Pennsylvania's popularity as an up and coming retirement destination.

"There are lots of reasons that soon-to-be seniors researching retirement communities (http://www. poconohighlands. com/news-december. html) are looking at Pennsylvania, mostly for the cost-of-living and quality-of-life benefits" said John Herman, CEO of the Highlands of Golden Oaks Village. "Pennsylvania is one of the best states in the country for 55+ communities when it comes to the treatment of retirement income. Social Security benefits, public, private pensions and even IRA distributions are all exempt from state income tax. That adds up to Pennsylvania senior living at its finest, particularly here at the Highlands of Golden Oaks Village where we pride ourselves on providing the best in active adult retirement communities."

To learn more about the best of the 55+ communities in the Poconos, request the free 2009 Guide to Remarkable Retirement in the Western Poconos at the website of the Highlands of Golden Oaks Village at www. poconohighlands. com. Simply fill out the form requesting the guide and you will soon receive all of the information for active adults interested in Pennsylvania senior living.

About the Highlands of Golden Oaks Village:
Pennsylvania senior living doesn't come any picture-postcard prettier or more affordable than the Highlands of Golden Oaks Village. Conveniently located on Route 940 just one mile from I-476 (the PA Turnpike's Northeast Extension) and I-80 near shopping, healthcare facilities and hospitals, the Highlands' combination of energy efficient, low-maintenance homes and wooded-view homesites means you get access to homes for sale in PA -- and the retirement community (http://www. poconohighlands. com/news-december. html) of your dreams -- at a price you can afford. Property taxes, insurance and utilities are very inexpensive. With four-season sports, golf, casinos, NASCAR, harness racing, hiking, biking, water sports, on-site fitness center, planned indoor swimming pool and a low cost of living, the Highlands of Golden Oaks Village is Pocono real estate that is everything an active adult could wish from a 55+ community.

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Healthcare Jobs Firm Focuses on Healthy Work-Life Balance

Healthcare Jobs Firm Focuses on Healthy Work-Life Balance

Utah healthcare staffing company emphasizes overall employee wellness in current economy.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) May 19, 2009

CHG Healthcare Services, a leader in providing healthcare jobs, knows a strong balance between work life and personal life leads to happy, productive employees. Because of this, CHG helps their employees develop a well-rounded approach to overall wellness.

CHG recently implemented a comprehensive physical wellness program for employees, which includes a yearly fitness competition and health fair. CHG's annual Rock Your Body fitness challenge motivates employees to get fit through individual and team activities with lucrative prizes. In 2008, more than 400 employees participated and, as a company, lost 471 percentage points of body fat. The success of the event led to CHG's ability to lower healthcare insurance premiums by 5 percent, a savings that resulted in lower rates for employees. The annual wellness fair provides free health screenings, such as cholesterol test and blood pressure measurements, and offers healthy lifestyle advice from health experts.

Another aspect of employee health focuses on financial wellness. Financial security has surfaced as a concern for CHG employees during the recent economic downturn. To help keep employees informed about the latest economic trends, CHG offers free on-site financial counseling from Fidelity Investments for those who want to learn more about how to make the best use of their personal finances, including money management, 401(k) contributions, retirement and investment accounts, or several other money-related topics.

Employees aren't the only ones who benefit from CHG's employee wellness program. CHG's benefits extend coverage beyond dependents to include domestic partners. Domestic partners and their children can receive coverage under CHG's medical, dental and vision insurance policies in addition to CHG's Employee Assistance Program. Employees interested in adoption can receive up to $4,000 in adoption assistance. Last year, CHG even introduced voluntary pet insurance coverage to assist with the cost of annual checkups as well as emergency care for family pets.

With so much to think about, it's hard for employees to juggle everything going on their lives. That's why CHG also acknowledges everything employees must juggle in their lives. Employees have flexible scheduling options, including telecommuting and flexible start and end times to create a work schedule that benefits both employee and employer. Additionally, a generous paid time-off (PTO) policy allows employees to make time for themselves and their families away from the office, which is highly encouraged by the company's leadership.

More about CHG Healthcare Services…
Founded in 1979, CHG Healthcare Services is one of the nation's oldest and largest healthcare staffing firms. The company provides a comprehensive service offering that includes temporary and permanent placement of physicians, allied health professionals and nurses to hospitals and healthcare organizations in all 50 states through such trusted brands as CompHealth, Weatherby Locums, Destination Healthcare Staffing, RN Network, Foundation Medical Staffing and AHR Pharmacy Solutions. For more information, visit www. chghealthcare. com.

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Local Virtual Assistant Celebrates Inaugural International Virtual Assistants Day: May 19, 2006

Local Virtual Assistant Celebrates Inaugural International Virtual Assistants Day: May 19, 2006

Inaugural celebration of International Virtual Assistants Day to be held on May 19, 2006. Inaugural celebration of International Virtual Assistants Day to be held on May 19, 2006. IVAD coincides with a three-day assembly sponsored by the Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC) running from May 18 20, 2006.

Eagle, WI (PRWEB) May 16, 2006

A few years ago if any one had told Eagle resident, Yvonne McCoy that the nascent industry that she has been working so hard to promote would finally receive its own day or recognition, she probably would not have believed it. McCoy is a virtual assistant, and she along with more than 5,000 other virtual professionals working worldwide will celebrate the first International Virtual Assistants Day (IVAD) on May 19, 2006.

Proposed by the online advocacy group, Alliance for Virtual Businesses (A4VB), IVAD is now officially registered with Chases Calendar of Events, the recognized authority of special days, weeks and months. IVAD will appear in the 2007 edition and will be held annually on the third Friday of May. The inaugural celebration of International Virtual Assistants Day coincides with a three-day assembly sponsored by the Online International Virtual Assistants Convention (OIVAC) running from May 18 – 20, 2006. Virtual Assistants worldwide will display the free IVAD logo and creed on their websites.

“This day of observance not only allows us to celebrate individual accomplishments, but also affords us the chance to pat the backs of our colleagues as well,” says McCoy, whose company specializes in helping business owners with their document, presentation and marketing needs.

McCoy, a former Executive Assistant with over twenty years’ experience, originally conceived the idea for her business in 2004. She started a new career in order to satisfy her entrepreneurial spirit and provide the business community with top quality business services at affordable prices.

Virtual Assistants or VAs are independent entrepreneurs who work remotely and use the latest technology to deliver professional administrative, creative, managerial, technical, business back-office and/or personal support services to busy professionals. Clients only pay for the time actually spent working on projects and often retain a fixed amount of hours per month for service.

Typical services could include everything from general secretarial and word processing services to desktop publishing, website creation and marketing. Projects are often handled over the phone, by fax, e-mail and even instant messaging. Most attractive is the fact that VAs are also responsible for their own taxes, training, healthcare, insurance - overhead costs that make hiring an employee expensive.

Since 1996 more than 5,000 professionals around the world have become VAs. More than 90 percent of them are highly-skilled working mothers who choose to start their own businesses in order to achieve a better work/life balance. According to a study conducted by Brenner Books in conjunction with A4VB in 2004, the United States accounts for the largest number of VAs followed by Canada, Australia and Great Britain.

“This will be a very special day for everyone involved in the VA industry because it will allow us to bring together all VA organizations and their memberships under one umbrella,” says Alliance for Virtual Businesses founder Sharon Williams. “VAs are making important contributions to the growth and stability of small businesses everywhere, and the establishment of IVAD simply acknowledges all of those virtual professionals who work so hard to honor our creed: Dedication, Experience, Expertise and Determination to Succeed (DEEDS).”

About Swift Office Services LLC

Launched in 2004, Swift Office Services specializes in providing Executive Administrative support services to small business owners and entrepreneurs who do not have the space or inclination to hire somebody to work in-house. Visit the website at www. SwiftOfficeServices. com.

About Alliance for Virtual Businesses

Established in June 2003 the Alliance for Virtual Businesses™ is volunteer-directed organization, whose primary mission is to promote the growth of free enterprise between virtual assistants, entrepreneurs, small businesses, corporations, associations and other business entities. At the web site client-related case studies, industry-related demographics, and a wealth of other types of information are available to facilitate learning about our industry. Visit the website at www. allianceforvirtualbiz. com.

About Online International Virtual Assistants Convention

The OIVAC is an online, interactive, "live" yet virtual environment convention of Virtual Assistants, traveling Pathways to Successful VA Practices. Visit the website at www. oivac. com.

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International Supermodel Turned Ayervedic Yogi, Cameron Alborzian, Offers a Complete Mind/Body/Spirt Overhaul in 'The Guru in You'

International Supermodel Turned Ayervedic Yogi, Cameron Alborzian, Offers a Complete Mind/Body/Spirt Overhaul in 'The Guru in You'

Most people will never have a live-in guru, but Yogi Cameron Alborzian provides the next best thing: an easy-to-follow guide to better health and happiness. The Guru in You lays the foundation for change, helping us identify our unhealthy patterns and set our intentions.

San Francisco, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) December 23, 2010

Considered by the fashion world to be the first male supermodel, Cameron Alborzian had a life that many dream of—traveling the globe, working with the most prestigious designers in the world, partying with celebrities, and appearing in major ad campaigns and cultural landmarks like Madonna’s “Express Yourself” video. But his greatest achievement came when he decided to leave the material world of high fashion at the height of his popularity and investigate the world of yoga, meditation, and the ancient art of Ayurvedic healing. What he learned changed his life, and after years of study, he now works with Hollywood celebrities and executives of international companies to bring balance, improved health, and serenity to their lives. The program, practices, and tools he provides for his high-paying clients are now yours with The Guru in You: A Personalized Program for Rejuvenating Your Body and Soul(HarperOne; January 2011; Hardcover; $25.99; ISBN 9780061898037).

Few have access to a live-in health guru, but with his new book, Yogi Cameron provides the next best thing: an easy-to-follow program, guiding readers not only to better health but also to happiness. He shares what he has learned firsthand from master teachers: a unique system for holistic health based on the 5,000 year old science of health and medicine in India. Whatever your body type and temperament, Yogi Cameron provides a program of diet, supplements, sleep, breathing exercises, and yoga tailored just for you.

The book is divided into four parts, focusing on different areas integral to a complete body/mind/spirit makeover:
 “The Path” explores how to cast off the material world to commit yourself fully to the pursuit of a life of joy and peace.  “Foundation” focuses on conscious living as a means of ridding yourself of bad habits and committing to a healthy life.  “Expression” offers a series of practices that many of us commonly associate with yoga, such as postures and breathing exercises.  Finally, he combines these three areas into cohesive practice, interweaving his program with personal memoir, Eastern spirituality, and the inspirational success stories of his many clients.

In The Guru in You, Yogi Cameron teaches us the ancient wisdom that we all have the power to heal ourselves. By developing a practice that works for your individual needs, he will help you de-stress, eat better, sleep sounder, live healthier and look fantastic. He invites us to discover what he has learned firsthand: the material world will not bring sustainable happiness but we can all find joy by pursuing a meaningful path toward balancing our mind and body.

About the Author:
Cameron Alborzian left the world of high fashion at the peak of his popularity to seek an inward beauty he insists is available to all of us. Trained as a yoga teacher and master reflexologist at the Integral Yoga Institute in New York City, he received five years of Ayurvedic training from Arsha Yoga in India. Recent media includes The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Extra, Martha Stewart Radio, Glamour, Elle, Allure, and vogue. com. Born in Iran and raised in London, he currently lives in Los Angeles, California. Visit the author online at http://www. yogicameron. com.

“With his common sense approach and Ayurevedic teachings, Cameron Alborzian has an effortless way of positively changing your life. Thanks to Cameron, my days are calmer, more enjoyable, and less stressful. If you really want to make a change in your life, gain health in body and mind, read Cameron’s book. He’s improved my life and I hope you allow him to improve yours.”
— Maria Menounos, NBC correspondent and author of The EveryGirl’s Guide to Life

The Guru in You
A Personalized Program for Rejuvenating Your Body and Soul
By Yogi Cameron Alborzian
HarperOne, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
January 2011 | $25.99 | Hardcover | ISBN: 9780061898037

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