Women Seeking in Vitro Fertilization Wanted to Participate in Study

Women Seeking in Vitro Fertilization Wanted to Participate in Study

Karande & Associates, S. C. is participating in a research study testing a long-acting investigational medication.

Hoffman Estates, IL (PRWEB) May 2, 2007

For many couples the dream of starting a family begins with planning the right time to conceive. For couples with infertility, the dream of having a baby can begin with financial planning to cover the cost of infertility treatment or adoption. For couples with infertility, a research study being offered at a fertility center located in Hoffman Estates, IL, may be of interest.

Karande & Associates, S. C. is participating in a research study testing a long-acting investigational medication. This study will allow women to undergo an in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle using this investigational drug at no cost to qualifying participants. There are strict criteria that need to meet in order to qualify for the study, such as age and health. "Our center has had excellent success with this study, and many couples have achieved a pregnancy," states Dr. Sigal Klipstein, a Reproductive Endocrinologist at Karande and Associates, S. C., "There is, however, no guarantee that you will become pregnant."

The long acting study medication, which is a modified version of a daily medication already approved, will eliminate the need for daily injections. Daily injections are the most common complaint from women currently undergoing infertility treatment.

Dr. Klipstein states, "It is a privilege to help infertile couples. I feel fortunate that our center was selected to be among an elite group of fertility centers in the United State contributing to the advancement of science, while at the same time helping couples fulfill their dreams of becoming families."

Karande & Associates, S. C. is in the process of screening potential subjects for this study. If you would like more information regarding the study, please visit us at www. karandeivf. com or contact the study coordinator at (847) 884-8884 ext. 239.

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8,000 Professionals Pay Tribute to the Masters at Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference at Anaheim Convention Center

8,000 Professionals Pay Tribute to the Masters at Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference at Anaheim Convention Center

The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Hosts International Conference on Psychotherapy

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) November 17, 2005

8,000 Professionals Pay Tribute to the Masters at the World’s Largest Psychotherapy Conference: The Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference at Anaheim Convention Center The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Hosts International Conference on Psychotherapy.

Anaheim, CA (November 16, 2005) - - A meeting of the best minds will take place as 8,000 professionals in the field of psychotherapy gather at the landmark Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference V at the Anaheim Convention Center on December 7-11, 2005. Held only once every five years and open only to degreed professionals, the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference is regarded as the largest and most comprehensive convention dedicated to the field. This year, the Conference will draw participants from more than 50 nations (including 100 delegates from China and more than 170 delegates from Australia) and engage more than 40 of psychotherapy’s leading experts as its faculty.

“A Tribute to the Masters” is the theme of Evolution of Psychotherapy V and judging from its faculty, it is a fitting premise. The Conference will feature more than 30 different workshops presented by such renowned authorities as Irvin D. Yalom, M. D., Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine; John Gottman, Ph. D., the world’s leading researcher on couples therapy; and Albert Ellis, Ph. D., originator of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), to name a few.

Other Conference highlights include State of the Art addresses, point/counterpoint sessions, clinical demonstrations, topical panels, conversation hours, book signings and a pre-conference event on December 6, 2005. All Conference events have been carefully designed to maximize the interaction between the conference faculty and the participants.

“This Conference provides a forum for the industry’s pioneers to exchange ideas, share new findings with other practitioners and even engage in debate over differing opinions,” noted Jeffrey K. Zeig, Ph. D., Director of The Milton H. Erickson Foundation, which has sponsored the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference since its inception in 1985. The Milton H. Erickson Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and advance the contributions of Milton H. Erickson, M. D. to the health sciences. It is based in Phoenix, Arizona and has over 120 institutes worldwide. Dr. Erickson is best known for influencing the field of psychotherapy by legitimizing clinical hypnosis.

Dr. Zeig added, “The faculty are the originators from whom media and psychologists synthesize their work. These are the modern-day Freuds whose contributions have been influential to the public as well as to professionals.” For conference program and information, visit http:///www. evolutionofpsychotherapy. com (http:///www. evolutionofpsychotherapy. com). For more information, contact Anna Lisa Biason.

Editorial Contact:

Anna Lisa Biason, J. D.  

ECCE Public Relations, Marketing Business Development

(949) 887-1065 

ECCEMarketing. com

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Newly Launched Horse-Stall. net Contains a Variety of Resources for Equestrians and Horse Lovers

Newly Launched Horse-Stall. net Contains a Variety of Resources for Equestrians and Horse Lovers

The newly launched Horse-Stall. net contains more than 2500 horse gifts emblazoned with unique and memorable horse designs and enchanting horse photos. The equine designs are categorized by riding discipline and horse breed type, making the horse-stall. net website easy to navigate with gift products searchable by both category and product type.

Hanover, MA (PRWEB) June 15, 2010

The newly launched Horse-Stall. net contains more than 2500 horse gifts emblazoned with unique and memorable horse designs and enchanting horse photos. The equine designs are categorized by riding discipline and horse breed type, making the horse-stall. net website easy to navigate with gift products searchable by both category and product type.

These stunning horse gifts are great for horse lovers who have everything. Gift selections include: T-Shirts, sweatshirts, tank-tops, mouse pads, skateboards, magnets, ties, stickers, buttons, postage stamps, greeting cards, postcards, sneakers, binders, aprons, business cards, invitations, pet clothes, business cards, baseball hats, tote bags, posters and more.

Gift items are categorized by product type and design type, making very easy to find exactly what you are seeking. New gifts and designs are added regularly so check the Horse-Stall. net website often.

The Horse-Stall. net website also includes educational and informational articles about horses, riding disciplines, horse health, horse vaccines and horse breeds. The articles are designed to be educational and nature, and the content is designed for both beginning equestrians and novice riders.

For more information contact DR Management, at PO Box 153, Kingston, MA 02359. Email: orders@horse-stall. net and Internet http://www. horse-stall. net (http://www. horse-stall. net)

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UGL Unicco Awards College Scholarships

UGL Unicco Awards College Scholarships

UGL Unicco, a subsidiary of UGL Limited, continues its scholarship program for dependents of full-time UGL Unicco employees.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) July 27, 2010 -

UGL Unicco, a subsidiary of UGL Limited, continues its scholarship program for dependents of full-time UGL Unicco employees. This year, 15 scholarships were granted to graduating high school seniors and college students, and for the first time, the UGL Unicco Scholarship Program awarded two $5,000 scholarships.

Students receiving $5,000 scholarships:

Nicole Davis of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Misty Varnell of Elm City, N. C.

Recipients of $1,000 awards:

Alicia Beaulieu of Scarborough, Maine
Bryan Bumanlag of Toronto
Yohan Adan Cabrera of Miami
Leslie Clark of Miami
Megan DeHamer of Eddyville, Iowa
Sabrina Kerfoot of Niagara Falls, N. Y.
Makayla Lincoln of Steinauer, Neb.
Dailin Pimentel of Hyde Park, Mass.
Jessica Redding of Kenmore, N. Y.
Gilda Rodrigues of Boston
Arlene Sanchez of Boston
Melissa Szperlak of Lemont, Ill.
Erin Waggoner of Chrisman, Ill.

"We are pleased to once again offer scholarships to the children of our employees," said UGL Unicco Chief Executive George Keches. "We are especially pleased to expand the program to include two $5,000 awards. All of the students have worked hard to achieve this distinction and have demonstrated the drive that is necessary to succeed. We wish them the best for the upcoming year in all of their academic pursuits."

Selected from among 61 applicants, the students received the scholarships in recognition of their strong academic skills, leadership qualities, community involvement, extracurricular activities and financial need. The applications were supported by recommendations from teachers and administrators, and were reviewed by an independent committee of higher education and financial aid professionals.

About UGL Unicco
UGL Unicco, a premier provider of outsourced facilities services, is a subsidiary of UGL Limited. Based in Boston, UGL Unicco offers facilities maintenance, operations, cleaning, energy and administrative/office services, as well as plant services in support of industrial operations. The company counts one quarter of the Fortune 100 companies among its portfolio of North American customers and maintains an industry-leading 95% customer retention rate. Its more than 17,000 employees support corporate, multi-tenant, education, retail, government and public venue facilities. The company also offers single-source mobile maintenance and cleaning services for geographically dispersed branch offices. It is committed to green services through its award-winning UGL Unicco Sustainability Services suite (www. greenservice. com) that supports sustainability across its service offerings. UGL Unicco's advanced facilities initiatives include the myunicco. com portal, UNI-Q® handheld inspection system, USafe® health and safety program, eProcurement systems, and a 24x7 national operations center.

UGL Unicco, along with UGL Equis, a commercial real estate firm based in Chicago, is part of UGL Services, a division of UGL Limited that provides Corporate Real Estate and Facility Solutions around the world. For further information about UGL Unicco, call 888-751-9100 or visit www. ugl-unicco. com.

For further information, please contact:

Donna Guadagno - UGL Unicco: 617-559-4194
Sandy McLaughlin - Soucy Communications Group: 781-898-7305

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Wagner Design Gives Drug Delivery Foundation A New Look

Wagner Design Gives Drug Delivery Foundation A New Look

Wagner Design Associates, a marketing solutions provider, has recently completed a redesigned web site for the Drug Delivery Foundation (DDF) as well as marketing materials for its main educational program, Strategies in Oral Drug Delivery (ODD09).

Ann Arbor, Michigan (PRWEB) January 23, 2009

Wagner Design Associates, a marketing solutions provider, has recently completed a redesigned web site for the Drug Delivery Foundation (DDF) as well as marketing materials for its main educational program, Strategies in Oral Drug Delivery (ODD09).

The Drug Delivery Foundation is an international not-for-profit educational organization founded to promote education, training and research in drug delivery. Wagner Design created an informational website (www. ddfint. org), to overview its educational programs, which bring together a network of world-renowned experts in the pharmaceutical research field. Together they provide expertise in a variety of areas that assist in oral drug development, including drug permeability, solubility, metabolism, prediction and regulatory landscape. The web site highlights ODD09, a program developed to update pharmaceutical professionals on the aforementioned topics, as well as cell cultures, transporters and salt selection. Wagner Design also created a mailer, advertisement and email marketing campaign for ODD09.

Wagner Design Associates is an advertising and graphic design firm providing a full range of design and communication services including corporate identities, print collateral, advertising, and websites. The award-winning company provides marketing expertise to various regional and national industries in the high tech, health care, financial, retail and academic sectors.

The Drug Delivery Foundation was founded in 2000 by Professor Gordon Amidon, Shinji Yamashita and Mitsuru Hashida and is located in Ann Arbor, MI.

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Agel Enterprises Lands in New York, Giving Entreperneurs a Chance to Introduce a Revolutionary Product to This Huge Market

Agel Enterprises Lands in New York, Giving Entreperneurs a Chance to Introduce a Revolutionary Product to This Huge Market

Casey Minshew, an Independent Team Member with Agel Enterprises, Inc., has moved to New York to introduce one of the most exciting new products ever to one of the most lucrative markets in the world.

Central NY (PRWEB) September 1, 2006

Casey Minshew, an Independent Team Member with Agel Enterprises, Inc., has moved to New York to introduce one of the most exciting new products ever to one of the most lucrative markets in the world.

Agel, a Utah-based company, has patented and released a "First to Market Product” idea in the health and wellness industry called "Gel Suspension Technology."

This concept, originally developed as the most effective way of delivering nutrients to cancer patients, is changing the way people take nutritional products forever. From a business perspective, Casey likens the development of Agel’s new delivery system to the innovation of placing wheels on luggage.

"Ten years ago, it was just an idea,” Casey says. “Now, every bag at the airport has them. Those people recreated the luggage industry. We are doing the same with nutrition."

Casey has located in the heart of New York State in the Finger Lakes Region. He has begun meeting with key professionals and entrepreneurs daily to successfully launch Agel here. He has a proven system for marketing Agel and is looking for success minded individuals with leadership ability.

Your business can grow exponentially. Casey will personally coach and train you. Contact him immediately. Don’t miss out on this opportunity.

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Students, Schools Get New 9/11 Course

Students, Schools Get New 9/11 Course

The 9/11 terrorist attacks are the subject of a new course that will be taught in America's classrooms.

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 16, 2009

The 9/11 terrorist attacks are the subject of a new course that will be taught in America's classrooms.

Aimed at junior high and high school students and initially targeted for schools in New York City, California, New Jersey, Alabama, Indiana, Illinois and Kansas, if successful, the course will be offered nationwide.

"The 9/11 terrorist attacks are among the most pivotal and dramatic event in America's history," says Steven M. Centore, author of the new book One of Them: A First Responder's Story. "The attacks continue to reverberate throughout the country and the world and for that reason alone should be taught to every kid."

Mr. Centore is a federal employee, a 9/11 first responder, a nuclear physicist and a Navy veteran who has appeared at congressional hearings to advocate for the medical care and financial support of the thousands of first responders who were made ill by contaminants when the World Trade Center collapsed. His book details his own personal experience at Ground Zero on 9/11 and after.

"On September 11, 2001 our nation's path was forever altered. Later, as we went to war in Iraq and Afghanistan, our course was again changed. Thousands of Americans have been killed or wounded, more than a trillion dollars have been spent on the ongoing 'war against terror,' and our government has passed Draconian laws against our citizenry--leaving us with an uncertain future," adds Mr. Centore.

The 9/11 course was developed by the New-Jersey-based September 11th Education Trust in collaboration with educators. The curriculum includes:
Videos, lectures and interactive exercises Interviews with elected officials including former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Interviews with 9/11 first responders, rescue workers and survivors Interviews with 9/11 victims and their family members Mapping of terrorist activities via Google Earth

"It's very important that we help our younger generations understand what really happened that day and why people sacrificed their health and even their lives in the rescue and clean up efforts," says Mr. Centore.

To learn more about how you can help or to buy the nationally acclaimed book One of Them: A First Responder's Story, visit www. SteveCentore. com or www. wadv-oneofthem. com. The book is also available on Borders. com, Target. com, Amazon. com and BarnesandNoble. com.

For more information about One of Them: A First Responder's Story, contact Steven M. Centore directly at Scentore(AT)yahoo. com.

WORLDWIDE ASSOCIATION OF DISABLED VETERANS, INC. and author Steven M. Centore chose Arbor Books, Inc. (www. ArborBooks. com) to design and promote One of Them: A First Responder's Story. Arbor Books is an internationally renowned, full-service book design, ghostwriting and marketing firm.

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Intocell Inc. to Launch DynaPep™ Nationally in USA

Intocell Inc. to Launch DynaPep™ Nationally in USA

DynaPep™ is the World's First Supercharged Energy Micro-shot, the newest and most innovative product in the energy category today.

Boca Raton, Florida (PRWEB) September 3, 2008

Intocell Inc. announced today that their flagship product DynaPep™ is now available in the United States www. dynapep. com.

Launching in over 5,000 convenience stores Nationally, DynaPep™ is the World's First Supercharged Energy Micro-shot the newest and most innovative product in the energy category today.

The DynaPep™ Energy Micro-shot is packaged in a liquid 4ml twist off top ampoule. Its time released suspension ensures hours of long lasting energy without the jittery crash customers may get from other products. All active ingredients in DynaPep are derived from natural sources. Visit www. dynapep. com for details.

DynaPep™ is exploding on the scene this August with a spectacular marketing campaign that includes National radio, print, internet initiatives, and innovative television commercials as well as national event marketing. "We are planning endorsement deals for DynaPep™ from athletes, (including UFC Fighter Rashad Evans) and celebrities going into Q3 and Q4. Our advertising and marketing campaign is second to none and will match the power of our product!" says Lisa Krinsky C. E.O. and co-founder of Intocell and DynaPep™

In addition to convenience store distribution, DynaPep™ is available by calling 888 4-DYNAPEP or by going to www. dynapep. com.

Intocell is planning DynaPep™ distribution in major national retail locations beginning in September 2008 and is in negotiations for international distribution for 2009.

About the company; Intocell was founded in 2007 and is a Life Science company, manufacturer and distributor of nutraceutical marketed to consumers and healthcare professionals. Intocell Inc. is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. Products and services are distributed throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

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Healthcare Education Campaign Expanded - What FDA-approval Really Means

Healthcare Education Campaign Expanded - What FDA-approval Really Means

The recent FDA seizure of an unapproved eyelash growth product has prompted staff at eHealthinfoline. com to update their Healthcare Education Campaign launched last month. They will now include facts about what FDA-approval means to the consumer.

Wenatchee, WA (PRWEB) December 19, 2007

eHealthinfoline. com (http://www. ehealthinfoline. com/), a popular health and medical information directory, is quickly developing a reputation as a comprehensive database of late-breaking medical news. The site documents health-related news, highlighting the critical information for consumers considering various treatments.

"We value consumer education. That is why we choose to concentrate efforts into monitoring news in addition to scientific breakthroughs. To the consumer, knowledge of medical warnings or regulatory actions about non-FDA approved drugs is just as important as news on the latest skin cancer treatment," says Bill Francis, a senior editor for eHealthInfoLine. com.

On November 14, 2007, U. S. Marshalls acting on a request from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized about $2M worth of applicator tubes of Age Intervention Eyelash, a product marketed to increase eyelash growth by Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. of San Jose, CA. FDA officials called the product an "unapproved and misbranded drug" and indicated that it might be potentially harmful to the eyes because it contains bimatoprost, the active ingredient in an FDA-approved drug to treat elevated interocular pressure. FDA recommends discontinuing use of the product.

FDA considers Age Intervention Eyelash conditioner a drug because Jan Marini Skin Research has promoted the product to increase eyelash growth. Before a new drug may be legally marketed it must be shown safe and effective.

The confiscation comes at a time when the controversy behind a non-FDA approved fat removal treatment known as lipodissolve (http://www. lipotreatmentfacts. org/) is heating up. Lipodissolve, also known as injection lipolysis (http://www. lipotreatmentfacts. org/society_pcis. php), is a procedure that involves the injection of phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate (PCDC) (http://www. lipotreatmentfacts. org/phosphatidylcholine. php) into fat and connective tissue. The desired end result is the gradual removal of localized fat deposits from certain areas including love handles, thighs, abdomen and bra rolls.

The controversy behind lipodissolve (http://www. lipotreatmentfacts. org/lipofaq. php) lies in the fact that the active ingredients of these products are not FDA-approved. Similarly, the active ingredient in Age Intervention Eyelash, bimatoprost, is not FDA-approved for the indication to increase eyelash growth. In fact, FDA officials said that use of Age Intervention Eyelash might cause adverse events in certain people, which may lead to decreased vision.

"Anyone who watches a fair amount of television or visits their local drugstore constantly hears or sees ads for the newest FDA-approved treatment for a particular disease or condition," says Francis. "The problem is, most people don't know what 'FDA-approved' means. Consumers are warned against using non-FDA approved drugs, but why?"

In the United States, drugs are required to undergo rigorous laboratory, animal and human clinical testing before they can be put on the market. The FDA reviews results of these studies to verify the identity, potency, purity, and stability of the ingredients to prove that the drug is safe and effective for its intended use. In addition, FDA-approved drugs (http://www. fda. gov/default. htm) must undergo post-marketing tracking, including mandatory adverse event reporting.

So what does it mean if a drug is not FDA-approved?

Non-FDA approved drugs have not undertaken the demanding tests consistent with FDA regulations. For starters, tests like toxicology investigations that show effects on reproductive function, the central nervous system and the heart have not been performed. In addition, tests to determine a standardized dose and method of administration, cancer-causing or allergy potential of the drug have not been executed.

"We want consumers to know the facts about what they are putting into their bodies," says Francis. "They can be sure that an FDA-approved drug has undergone the necessary testing to prove that the drug is safe and effective. This cannot be ascertained for non-FDA approved drugs." Bill Francis also states that they will continue to track FDA regulatory actions with non-FDA approved drugs.

"Don't expect us to slow down our efforts anytime soon," Francis says, referring to staff at eHealthinfoline. com. They will continue to monitor medical and health news but also plan to make monthly updates to their Consumer Education Campaign launched in November. "As medicine continues to advance, it is important that we keep on asking the right questions," Francis says. This month they have published new health pages to their Consumer Education Campaign about the FDA-approval process, outlining what FDA approval means to the consumer and what the drug development process looks like (http://www. ehealthinfoline. com/FDA-approval. html (http://www. ehealthinfoline. com/FDA-approval. html)).

"Our company is dedicated to providing comprehensive information on medical conditions and treatments," says Francis. "We want consumers to be as educated as they can be, even if that requires countless hours of monitoring news updates on our end, we are happy to do so."

About eHealthInfoLine. com:
EHealthInfoLine. com is a free health care information directory and medical news tracker. Ordinary people use EHealthInfoLine. com to research common health conditions and find answers to commonly asked medical questions. The company is based in Wenatchee, Washington.

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FiveRuns™ Unveils Strategy to Manage Rails™ Application Lifecycle

FiveRuns™ Unveils Strategy to Manage Rails™ Application Lifecycle

Through a series of relevant product, business and community initiatives, FiveRuns aims to further enterprise adoption of Rails

PORTLAND, OR (PRWEB) May 23, 2007

Today at RailsConf 2007 FiveRuns, a pioneer of hosted enterprise-class management for popular open source and commercial systems, unveiled its vision and blueprint for the management of the Rails application lifecycle. Designed to accelerate the adoption of Rails, through intuitive, relevant and affordable management, FiveRuns is already delivering on this vision with today’s announcement of the FiveRuns’ Management Suite for Rails, the FiveRuns’ Rails Advisory Council, and the Rails Application Management Partner program (RAMP).

Rails, a web application framework for the Ruby programming language, is quickly gaining popularity because it improves both the speed of development and user experience. Visible indicators of Rails’ momentum include:
 Rails has been downloaded 933,972 times to date, 700,000 in last year alone.  Ruby on Rails will ship with the next version of Apple’s OS X operating system (Leopard).  Notable applications and Web sites were built on Rails, such as Backpack, Twitter, Jobster and Revolution Health.  RailsConf 2007 was the fastest O’Reilly conference in history to sell out.

“Our goal with these initiatives is to continue to grow our business by satisfying a market need while furthering the enterprise adoption of Rails,” said Steven Smith, founder and CEO of FiveRuns. “Delivering a Rails application management suite into this market is a natural next step based on the momentum and excitement we are generating with our Rails-based enterprise management platform.”

Fiveruns’ Enterprise Management Suite for Rails is the first, and currently the only, solution to manage the full Rails application lifecycle, from automating the setup and maintenance of an integrated Rails development environment to ensuring Rails applications perform well in production. The first product in the Suite, RM-Manage, is generally available now, and will be followed by a June delivery of RM-Install. The final three products in the suite are expected to ship later this year. While RM-Install will be free to download on FiveRuns Web site, RM-Manage will be offered on a subscription basis, and already has several active customers, including 37Signals and OVE. com.

“FiveRuns has positioned themselves in the forefront of the Rails management ecosystem. They started by delivering the first enterprise management platform written in Rails and have now followed it up with a management suite for Rails that facilitates the development, deployment and management of Rails applications,” said Rich Ptak, an analyst at Ptak, Noel and Associates. “Like any disruptive technology, Rails will thrive on an ecosystem of complementary tools and best practices to amplify its benefits and further drive its usage. FiveRuns is working aggressively to support and accelerate this process.”

Additionally, FiveRuns has been and will continue to be an avid supporter of the Rails developer community. FiveRuns’ involvement includes sponsoring RailsEdge Workshops, RailsConf 2006 and 2007, sponsoring and actively participating in the local Austin on Rails community, donating to Rails Day 2006, and contributing code back to the open source community through various open source projects.

"It's marvelous to see FiveRuns help people better run their Rails applications,” said David Heinemeier Hansson, the creator of Rails. “They're an important part of a growing commercial ecosystem that'll take Rails adoption above and beyond."

To help steer the Rails company vision, FiveRuns also announced its Rails Advisory Council, a group of Rails visionaries and community leaders who have agreed to council FiveRuns on its product development as it pertains to Rails and its other system management solutions. Inaugural members include:
 Bruce Williams, FiveRuns Corp., Ruby Central  Chad Fowler, Ruby Central  Jamis Buck, 37signals  Jeremy Kemper, 37signals, Rails Core Team member  Marcel Molina, Jr., FiveRuns Corp., Rails Core Team member  Michael “Koz” Koziarski, Rails Core Team member  Rich Kilmer, InfoEther, Ruby Central  Rick Olsen, Active Reload LLC., Rails Core Team member  Tobias Lutke, jaded Pixel, Rails Core Team member  Ezra Zygmuntowicz, Engine Yard

In addition, FiveRuns recently hired Marcel Molina, Jr., a Rails Core Team and Bruce Williams of Ruby Central, noted members of the Rails development community.

About FiveRuns: Enterprise Management for Rails

FiveRuns is a leading provider of enterprise-class management solutions for Rails, and other popular open source and commercial systems. Built on Rails and delivered as a hosted service, FiveRuns’ game-changing solutions provide relevant, intuitive and affordable management enabling organizations to save money and reduce operational complexity by managing the entire Rails application lifecycle – from installation to production. For more information or to download a trial subscription, visit www. fiveruns. com.

For More Information Contact:
Lauren Sell
Porter Novelli
512-241-2246

Olivier Thierry
FiveRuns
512-342-6362

Copyright ® 2007 FiveRuns Corporation. All Rights Reserved. FiveRuns is a trademark of FiveRuns Corporation. All other trademarks, trade names, or company names referenced herein are used for identification only and are the property of their respective owners. Rails is a trademark of David Heinemeier Hansson.

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Acai Roots Launches Exciting PROX and AX3 Juice Smoothie Line

Acai Roots Launches Exciting PROX and AX3 Juice Smoothie Line

Acai Roots new shelf-stable PROX and AX3 juice smoothie line combines the health benefits of the antioxidant rich acai berry with natural plant sterols--the first smoothie of its kind to boast helping healthy cholesterol management.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) November 18, 2008

Acai Roots (http://www. acairoots. com), a leading supplier of 100% natural acai (ah-SIGH-ee) pulp products, launches their latest acai innovations, PROX and AX3 delicious juice smoothies. The company's shelf stable smoothie line is the first in the world to combine the healthy benefits of the acai berry with natural plant sterols. Natural plant sterols are clinically proven to promote healthy cholesterol management (when already within normal range). Grown atop Amazon River palm trees, the acai berry is considered nature's No. 1 Superfood based on its great amount of antioxidants, healthy essential omegas, fibers and protein.

The PROX smoothie is a protein-rich, delicious and healthy tropical blend of acai, pineapple, coconut and whey protein. AX3 is a tasty juice smoothie with the powerful triple antioxidant combination of acai, pomegranate and blueberry. This new berry juice smoothie provides a nice energy and antioxidant boost, without the typical crash from energy drinks.

An Acai Roots PROX smoothie delivers about 4,000 ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) units per 10 fl. oz. (300 ml). The AX3 provides about 4000 ORAC units per 10 fl. oz. (300 ml). With the addition of natural plant sterols, the drink supplements may help a person whose cholesterol is already in normal range. The sterols block the absorption of cholesterol from foods and the cholesterol produced by your body.

"Our ready-to-drink, delicious smoothies provide a natural sustained energy boost," states Igor Pereira, Acai Roots CEO. "With 7 grams of whey protein, PROX is an ideal meal replacement for the health conscious. Our AX3 is a triple powerhouse of antioxidants. Since no refrigeration is necessary, transporting, distribution and storage are perfectly streamlined." 

Acai Roots' convenient juice smoothies are available at select Whole Foods, Henry's Marketplace, Mother's Market and many other health food and convenience stores nationwide as well as online at http://www. acairoots. com (http://www. acairoots. com).

About Acai Roots:
Acai Roots is a San Diego-based provider of a full line of Amazon grown acai products. The "Not just a berry, a lifestyle" company's 100% natural products are made with wildcrafted acai berries. Ready-to-eat or blend acai is shipped throughout the continental US and is available in buckets, bowls, smoothies and supplements. The company was founded by three "cariocas" (people who are born in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil) with the idea of bringing the authentic acai lifestyle to the US. Cariocas are known in Brasil for their very active lifestyle, combined with a balanced and healthy diet that includes a lot of acai. The sustainable harvesting of acai berries in the Brazilian Amazon helps protect the rainforest and supports local community. For information call (866) 401-2224.

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"Angelic Art" Is An Alternative and Spiritual Healing Therapy States International Angel Artist

"Angelic Art" Is An Alternative and Spiritual Healing Therapy States International Angel Artist

Internationally Renowned Angel Artist, Sharae Taylor, announces that Angelic art heals and is another form of alternative and spiritual healing that traditional medicine is now beginning to recognize.

(PRWEB) April 8, 2005

As more and more alternative and spiritual healings are being studied and documented they are finding that all forms of upliftment heals the body, mind and spirit. Sharae's Angelic art falls within this category by uplifting the spirit. Sharae, of Angels by Sharae (www. angelsbysharae. com) does not claim her Angel paintings create physical healings. Her paintings soothe the emotions and create a more peaceful atmosphere helping today's society deal with the stressful world we now find ourselves in on a day to day basis.

Sharae states of her works of art, " All of my Angel paintings are unique and each one is an original. They are a form of healing art. They uplift, motivate, comfort, soothe and inspire. Each painting holds it's on inspirational energy and you do not have to be a " Believer" for this to work. These paintings work on a deep emotional level, clearing, releasing and comforting the emotions and melting the stress of the day away. Inspiring within each individual that gazes upon them their own God like image and a place of beauty and perfection is remembered by the Soul.

"Each day, more and more documented proof is coming through from the medical fields proving that Art and Music are truly a recognized healing tool to be used by everyone. Whether it be in participation, gazing upon or listening... Art heals. This has always been known in the Alternative and Holistic medicines, but now is being used more and more in the traditional medicines opening up a whole new train of thought causing many, many positive results benefiting all. I look forward to it becoming an everyday occurrence... just as a standard prescription is used."

Sharae also stated "This does not take the place of traditional medicine. If a individual has a health problem they do need to seek out their physician.

Healing With The Angels, by Doreen Virtue who also authored Angel Therapy, " teaches esoteric and practical methods that help you work with your Angels in healing your relationship, family and body issues." Angel or Angelic art is an extension of this therapy.

"Sharae is a fantastic Intuitive Angelic Medium where she is bringing through messages from the Angels in her paintings to help uplift humanity. I know from having spoken with her many times on what she "sees" and the energies that swirl around her, that she is, in fact, bringing a healing balm to the many souls that want a feeling of Angelic presence, and inner peace. She works from the heart center, and cares deeply about uplifting humanity. This, I have found, is one of her greatest motivations, and as a result, her work is entirely inspiring and uplifting, as well as beautifully filled with Angelic messages and energy. Both she and her work are treasures." ... Barbara Rose, Editor of Inspire! magazine (www. borntoinspire. com)

Sharae Taylor is a highly collectible and sought after internationally well known intuitive Angel artist on a passionate spiritual journey whose paintings are in world wide collections. Her works have been exhibited with other well known Angel Artists Andy Lakey, Donna Terody Sheratan, Gary Markowitz, past art editor of "Angel Times" magazine and K. Martin Kuri, Angel Artist and Author. She has also participated in many Angel Expos and Angel Conferences with other well known Angel Authors, Alma Daniels author of "Ask Your Angels" and John Ronner author of "Do You Have a Guardian Angel".

Sharae's Angels were currently featured in the February issue of the online magazine, Planet Lightworker. com (www. planetlightworker. com) sister site to Lightworker. com (www. lightworker. com) and in April's issue of Inspire Magazine(www. inspiremagazine. info/spotlight/default. rsw (http://www. inspiremagazine. info/spotlight/default. rsw))

Sharae's Angels can be seen at her extensive gallery website www. angelsbysharae. com

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The Article Hound Article Directory has Officially Launched

The Article Hound Article Directory has Officially Launched

The official launch of the Article Hound articles directory website.

London, Kent (PRWEB) March 24, 2006

Writers are allowed to submit their articles for immediate publishing. This recently created article directory is experiencing a high level of public exposure at present.

Article Hound http://www. articlehound. com (http://www. articlehound. com) is a free resource for article submissions for writers of all online content publications. All that required is to create a free publisher account and you can start immediately submitting the articles to the directory. Once the articles are approved by our staff it is placed in the appropriate categories within the directory

Writers are allowed to include a resource box with every article submission, which may contain information such as the author's website url, email and bio.

This new article directory has some powerful features such as category RSS feeds, a integrated content rating system and email notifications.

Article Hound's directory categories are:

Arts & Entertainment, Business, Communications, Computers, Fashion,

Finance, Food & Beverage, Health & Fitness, Home & Family, Politics,

Product Reviews, Recreation & Sports, Reference & Education, Self Improvement,

Society, Travel and Vehicles.

All writers are welcome to submit their articles to us.

Also, if you are searching for specific content you can do so by visiting

The website at

Http://www. articlehound. com (http://www. articlehound. com)

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Anti-Hillary T-Shirt Growing in Popularity

Anti-Hillary T-Shirt Growing in Popularity

Demand for the "Osama bin Rodham" t-shirt grows with Senator Clinton's ambitions

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) April 28, 2005

"It's two, two terrorists in one!" That's how self-acclaimed social satirist F. R. Duplantier describes the composite picture that adorns his increasingly popular "Osama bin Rodham" t-shirts, mugs, and bumper stickers. The image merges the likenesses of New York Senator (and future presidential candidate) Hillary Rodham Clinton and al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

As the 2008 presidential race draws closer, and the possibility that Senator Clinton will secure the Democratic nomination becomes more certain, the already-intense demand for "Osama bin Rodham" t-shirts will only increase, Duplantier predicts.

"Osama bin Rodham" remains the featured item in a vast array of manic conservative merchandise available at the Politickles Shop (http://www. cafeshops. com/politickles (http://www. cafeshops. com/politickles)), an online compendium of conservative commodities established by Duplantier, syndicated columnist and author of Politickles: Limericks Lampooning the Lunatic Left.

Is it unfair to compare Senator Clinton to the world's most notorious terrorist? Duplantier doesn't think so. "Hillary's paranoid ramblings about a vast rightwing conspiracy are eerily reminiscent of Osama's anti-American ravings," he asserts. "And her socialistic health-care reform plan, had it been enacted, would have caused more damage to the American economy than 9-11."

"Osama bin Rodham" t-shirts can be purchased for the price of a discounted edition of Clinton's memoir, Living History. Duplantier emphasizes that the shirts are just as creative as the book but take a lot less time to read. The fact that these collector items can also be worn as clothing makes them truly "living history."

Duplantier's Politickles Shop also offers provocative pro-life and pro-faith materials, as well as a wide array of intemperate ephemera.

Visit the Politickles Shop online at http://www. cafeshops. com/politickles (http://www. cafeshops. com/politickles)

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NutraOrigin Launches New Omega Store

NutraOrigin Launches New Omega Store

NutraOrigin developed a line of supplements for vegans, kids, pets and everyone else to enjoy the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids

New Hyde Park, NY (PRWEB) July 29, 2010

If you could take one daily supplement that helped every cell in your body function more efficiently, in almost any form, why wouldn’t you?

A vast body of research has shown that the Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil supplements (http://www. nutraorigin. com/) keep cell membranes fluid and flexible by blocking inflammation and allowing messages to be transmitted between cells, helping improve brain function, heart health, joints, skin and even mood!*

NutraOrigin has developed an entire line of Omega-3 focused supplements that make it easy for everyone from vegans to children to dogs to enjoy the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. The Omega Store will launch online Monday, July 26, 2010, allowing fans of NutraOrigin’s original Omega-3 Fish Oil to check out new options for maintaining their health.

“We are so excited about The Omega Store and what it offers people who want the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids! If people who didn’t like taking fish oil before enjoy our new products and thrive, we’ve accomplished our goal,” said Lori Olsen, Senior Director of Marketing for NutraOrigin.

One of the biggest hurdles in the use of fish oil as a daily health supplement is the dreaded “fish burp.” Countless people who know the benefits of Omega-3 have tried fish oil, but stopped cold after a herring-flavored burp ruined their morning coffee break. NutraOrigin high potency Enteric-Coated Fish Oil soft gels (http://www. nutraorigin. com/Product2/74/All-Omega-Product2s/2754/Enteric-Coated-Super-Fish-Oil. aspx) dissolve in the small intestine rather than the stomach, completely erasing any fishy taste or possibility of fish burps while providing super high 1294 mg DHA and 506 mg EPA.

NutraOrigin also developed a series of shakes that contain pharmaceutical grade, ultra-high purified fish oil that look and taste just like fruit shakes. Taste an Omega Shake in Pina Colada (http://www. nutraorigin. com/Product2/74/All-Omega-Product2s/7649/Pina-Colada-Omega-Shake. aspx) or Mango Peach and you won’t believe it came from a fish!

Parents who know Omega-3 fatty acids help improve vision development, IQ, motor skills and even social skills will love sneaking their kids brain food with the new Kids Lemonade Omega Shake as well as the Omega-3 Gummies, which will be released in early August.

While they were at it, NutraOrigin whipped up a shake just for vegans. The Vegan Omega Shake in Pomegranate Blueberry (http://www. nutraorigin. com/Product2/74/All-Omega-Product2s/4976/Vegan-Berry-Omega. Shake. aspx) replaces fish oil with Omega-rich organic flaxseed oil, pure borage oil and contains natural pomegranate and blueberry flavors.

Omega-3 acids aren’t only good for humans--pet owners can feel good about giving their furriest family members NutraOrigin Flax Oil for Pets. Most pet food has natural fatty acids removed during processing, putting domesticated animals at risk for deficiencies in these essential fats. NutraOrigin Flax Oil for Pets replaces lost fatty acids in processed pet food with pure, unrefined flaxseed oil to nutritionally support healthy skin, a glossy coat and minimize excess shedding.

NutraOrigin wants to get the word out about how beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids are for everyone. A recently published study (http://www. fhcrc. org/about/pubs/center_news/online/2010/07/fish_oil_breast_cancer. html) by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center surveyed more than 35,000 women in Washington and found that those who took Omega-3 fish oil supplements had a 32 percent lower incidence of breast cancer. While these finding are preliminary, reducing the risk of breast cancer could be added to the already long list of Omega-3 benefits.

Earlier this year, NutraOrigin’s Omega-3 Fish Oil was hand-picked for a sleep study (http://www. nutraorigin. com/your-health. aspx) by Advanced Brain Monitoring, Inc. to assess neuro-physiological function and performance throughout a period of sleep deprivation. Criteria used to select NutraOrigin’s Omega-3 Fish Oil included: EPA/DHA concentration, molecular distillation and product stability. When compared to other available options, NutraOrigin’s Omega-3 Fish Oil supplement was the clear choice.

As a special grand opening offer, NutraOrigin is giving a Buy 1, Get 2 Free offer and Free Shipping on all new The Omega Store products when you sign up for the Auto Ship option. Visit www. NutraOrigin. com today and use the code: Gomega5 to receive an extra $5 off any purchase.

For more information on NutraOrigin, contact Timothy Peterson at tim(at)nutraorigin(dot)com or 516.858.0301.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Impact Systems Announces Special Offer: 30-Day Trial of EMC Documentum 6.5 Configured for SOP Management

Impact Systems Announces Special Offer: 30-Day Trial of EMC Documentum 6.5 Configured for SOP Management

Impact Systems today announced a special offer for a 30-day trial of EMC® Documentum® Compliance Manager 6.5 configured for SOP Management for $10,000.

Greenville, DE (PRWEB) December 2, 2008

Impact Systems Inc., (www. impactinfosys. com), a leading provider of enterprise content management (ECM) software tools and services, today announced a special offer for a 30-day trial of EMC® Documentum® Compliance Manager 6.5 configured for SOP Management.

Offered at a low flat fee of $10,000, Impact Systems will:
 Create and host a controlled repository pre-configured for SOP management (http://www. impactinfosys. com/services/deployments/compliance-in-a-box-SOP-edition/)*  Demo the solution for your organization  Provide access for your organization for five users for a 30-day evaluation period  Provide an infrastructure support person to answer questions as needed  Provide a simplified "how-to" user guide for the system  Meet with you at the close of the 30-day trial to evaluate your experience, answer any questions you may have, and discuss your needs going forward.

*Added configurations are available for an additional charge.

Impact Systems developed this 30-day trial offer based on feedback received from both customers and prospects. Organizations who are looking for enterprise content applications for SOP management or to manage other forms of controlled content want the opportunity to easily trial fully-configured solutions before making purchase commitments. Impact Systems wanted to provide organizations with EMC Documentum 6.5 based on a limited-time software as a service model.

Contact Impact Systems for more information (http://www. impactinfosys. com/form. asp? i=7).

Impact Systems is currently working with several organizations to implement Documentum 6.5 (http://www. impactinfosys. com/emc-documentum-experience/), including a biotechnology company, a global clinical research organization, a major U. S. pharmaceutical company, and a Canadian pharmaceutical company.

About Impact Systems, Inc.
Founded in 1996, Impact Systems provides deployment and migration services for Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems. Additionally, the company has developed a proprietary suite of configuration management, content and metadata transfer, and bulk load software tools that provide significant time and cost savings for deployments, migrations and ongoing electronic content needs. Impact Systems has developed a proven, comprehensive migration process, including an upfront Migration Analysis Assessment. The company has delivered migration solutions to satisfied clients in the life sciences, manufacturing, technology and financial services markets, across ECM (EMC Documentum, FileNet, Open Text, Lotus Notes and SharePoint) platforms. In addition, Impact Systems specializes in deploying regulatory business solutions such as Compliance-in-a-Box for clients in the life sciences (medical devices, biotech, pharmaceutical and healthcare) markets. Impact Systems is a member of the EMC2 Consulting/Select Services Team, and is an Adobe® and Kofax partner. Visit Impact Systems at www. impactinfosys. com or call 302-573-6864 x105.

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New Heart Health Booster Supports Blood Pressure in the Normal Range*

New Heart Health Booster Supports Blood Pressure in the Normal Range*

An amazing -- and valuable -- discovery by the 1998 Nobel Prize winner in Medicine is a boon for anyone who wants a natural way to support their heart health and healthy blood pressure.*

Schaumburg, IL (Vocus) April 3, 2010

Dr. Mercola of Mercola. com released yesterday a new heart health (http://www. mercola. com/) product that also supports blood pressure already in the normal range.*

Cardiovascular Support, a Dr. Mercola Premium Supplement, supports the body’s need for L-arginine, a semi-essential amino acid that promotes efficient blood flow and supports cardiovascular health.*

“I believe it is truly reassuring to know there’s a potential way to enhance nitric oxide production,” states Dr. Joseph Mercola. “With Cardiovascular Support and its sustained-release nutrient, your vessel lining can get the potential L-arginine boost you desire.”*

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), many people across all age groups experience less-than-optimal cardiovascular health (http://www. mercola. com/).

Blood is the body’s nutritious oil, so to speak, that feeds all vital organs and keeps everything running smoothly.

In 1998, Nobel Prize recipients discovered that nitric oxide served as a signaling mechanism helping blood vessels stay dilated and relaxed for optimal blood flow.

Nitric oxide is also an air pollutant. But internally, the body’s cells produce it to help the blood vessels stay relaxed and open for blood flow.

As a person ages, however, internal nitric oxide production declines, so supporting it with an aid like L-arginine -- which enhances the signaling of nitric oxide -- can be a smart move.

Dr. Mercola’s website, Mercola. com, remains the most-visited alternative health (http://www. mercola. com/) website in the world.

About Mercola. com:

Mercola. com, founded by Dr. Joseph Mercola, remains the internet’s #1 ranked natural health website.

Dr. Mercola established the website with a mission to educate people about the current medical system that focuses solely on covering up or removing symptoms with the so-called “solutions” of drugs and surgery.

Instead, Dr. Mercola envisions an improved health care system that informs the public about the true underlying causes of illness -- and provides real insights and solutions to preventing and curing diseases.

Here’s a tiny snapshot of what your audience will find on Mercola. com:
How to exercise more effectively with personal trainer and life coach, Darin Steen Searchable articles -- by topic -- on dozens of health problems Three-times-per-week newsletter with cutting-edge news for your best health A vibrant natural health (http://www. mercola. com/) interactive community online How to keep your pet as healthy as you are

Over 2 million people, including 40,000 health care professionals, currently receive the website’s free e-mail health newsletter, loaded with practical health and wellness information covering areas like nutrition, medicine, lifestyle choices and emotional therapy.

*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.

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New Natural Allergy Relief Available

New Natural Allergy Relief Available

Adrisin™, a new product being introduced by Heel USA, offers a safe, gentle blend of natural active ingredients that provides temporary relief from common allergic symptoms, including runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and skin irritations.

Albuquerque, NM (Vocus) March 30, 2010

Spring is in the air. This means itchy eyes, runny nose and sneeze-fests for millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies. For many, relief means grogginess, spending their days in a fog and feeling overmedicated. An increasing number of allergy sufferers are learning the way to relief doesn’t have to involve harsh drugs. There are natural treatments available that don’t have many of the troubling side effects associated with conventional allergy medications.

Adrisin (http://www. heelusa. com/Adrisin/Default. aspx? id=14)™ is a brand new product being introduced by Heel USA], a homeopathic pharmaceutical company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Adrisin™ offers a safe, gentle blend of natural active ingredients that provides temporary relief from common allergic symptoms, including runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and skin irritations. Like all Heel medicines, Adrisin™ is a scientifically designed combination of carefully selected ingredients. Made of micro-doses of mainly plants and minerals Adrisin’s ingredients act in orchestration, working with a body’s natural defense mechanisms to guide it through each phase of the healing process.

Adrisin™ is suitable for all ages, features a non-drowsy formula and may be taken with other medications without the risk of drug interactions. Joan Lewis, MD, and medical director for Heel USA noted, “As a former ENT specialist I saw hundreds of allergy sufferers. Having a natural medication available for patients that avoids the potential side effects conventional medicine can cause is exciting for both doctor and patient alike.”

In addition to Adrisin™ other natural treatments can help like using a saline (salt water) nasal treatment. "Saline works to wash out pollen and reduce or thin mucus”, Dr. Lewis said. There are more resources than ever before. Tips on surviving the season can be found on Web sites like www. WebMD. com]. “Please don’t underestimate simple things like washing your hands and changing your clothes when you come from outside. I recommend wearing masks when mowing the lawn, using an air purifier in your home if you are especially susceptible to dander or pollen, and avoiding heavy outdoor exercise on high pollen count days.” Lewis added “For additional relief Adrisin™ can also be used with Heel’s Luffeel® nasal spray for added hay fever relief without any drug to drug interaction or rebound effect and Oculoheel® for dry, irritated eyes”.

Thierry Montfort, CEO and president of Heel USA, addressed the need for natural allergy relief (http://www. heelusa. com/Adrisin/PressInquiries. aspx? id=14)], “When consumers and patients see the side effects of conventional drugs available to help alleviate allergy symptoms, it becomes a responsibility for us to offer a safe, non-drowsy natural medication that allows people to carry on with their daily lives feeling like themselves.”

Montfort added, “Heel USA is a medical company whose mission and vision is to build the bridge between homeopathy and conventional medicine. Heel implements this mission by manufacturing and distributing combination homeopathic medicines which are distributed by retailers, such as health food stores and independent pharmacies and detailed to physicians and licensed health care practitioners throughout the United States.”

Whether the problem is a sports injury, arthritis, sinus pressure, pain, poor sleep, symptoms of flu, infections or osteoarthritis, Heel offers a safe and effective treatment that works for people of all ages, with no drug interactions or addictions. For more information on other Heel products and their use please visit www. heelusa. com.

For further information contact:
Joan Sullivan
Medical Education and Communications Manager
Heel USA
505-559-2952
Or
Gibson Archer
Retail Sales & Marketing Manager
Heel USA
505-559-2955

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Shopdrops. com Gets a Vote of Confidence from Online Shoppers

Shopdrops. com Gets a Vote of Confidence from Online Shoppers

Www. shopdrops. com, a small online store in the web is finally getting a popular response from shoppers all around the cyberworld. Shoppers are beginning to realize that this small "neighborhood shop" really is a shop closer to home with its coziness, little shop personality and most of all its trustworthiness.

Chino Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 7, 2006

Yes, www. shopdrops. com is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Constructed online in July 2004, it went live on September 4, 2004 with a very skeletal crew of 7 - amd all in the family. shopdrops. com beautifully represents those little shops in the neighborhood of a web surfer that caters to quality products closest to the home and heart - personal care - beauty, grooming and health, family, home, garden, pets, friends and neighbors.

Www. shopdrops. com also features Express Lanes, for faster shopping, the ShopdropsCity Forum, which by the way has a Complaint Department in its Shoppers Ring Board. Lately, www. shopdrops. com has opened its doors and time to accomodate requests for help and referrals from web visitors who shop elsewhere. These shoppers report bad experiences while shopping online, mostly from unscrupulous store sites.

Early this year, a new position was added to shopdrops. com's work force - three (3) guard cats who do their 24/7 daily rounds of all the pages in the site. The Lead Guard Cat is Tsinita, a white, blue-eyed, long-haired beauty of undetermined breed, and Champagne and Caramel - real twin Persian sisters. These guard cats are among the featured animated entertainment and all sorts of R and E in the interactive pages of the site, specifically under the category of CAFE MIX at the popular Shopdrops Cafe - from blogs, chats, journals and featured art pieces and articles.

Www. shopdrops. com is managed and maintained by China Tea, its shopkeeper.

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BoxTone Announces Industry's First Modular Platform for BlackBerry Mobile User Management

BoxTone Announces Industry's First Modular Platform for BlackBerry Mobile User Management

BoxTone(R), the award-winning expert in mobile user management, today debuted the powerful next version of its management, monitoring and support software for the BlackBerry(R) Enterprise Solution at the Gartner Wireless & Mobile Summit 2008. To help organizations drive the maximum ROI from their rapidly growing BlackBerry deployments, at a lower cost, BoxTone version 3.1 brings together two key industry innovations -- advanced BoxTone SmartMP(TM) technology for true user service-level management through real-time transaction flow monitoring, and the first modular platform based on IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) industry standards -- to create a comprehensive Mobile User Management solution.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) March 4, 2008

BoxTone(R), the award-winning expert in mobile user management, today debuted the powerful next version of its management, monitoring and support software for the BlackBerry(R) Enterprise Solution at the Gartner Wireless and Mobile Summit 2008.

To help organizations drive the maximum ROI from their rapidly growing BlackBerry deployments, at a lower cost, BoxTone version 3.1 brings together two key industry innovations:
advanced BoxTone SmartMP(TM) technology for true user service-level management through real-time transaction flow monitoring; and the first modular platform based on IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) industry standards, creating a comprehensive Mobile User Management solution. "For nearly a decade, BoxTone has delivered proven enterprise systems management and monitoring technology," said Alan Snyder, CEO of BoxTone. "BoxTone software version 3.1 for the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution is the culmination of hundreds of man years of development, shaped and enhanced by deployments at more than 110 enterprises and agencies representing more than 260,000 licensed BoxTone users. It is a major evolution, driven by our customers, based on BoxTone's ground-breaking SmartMP technology core enhanced by a series of plug-and-play functional modules (http://www. boxtone. com/smart_start/modular_platform. html)."

With a focus on the mobile end user experience and user service levels, the innovative BoxTone SmartMP technology uses high-volume data collectors, analyzers and mobile pattern-specific rules engines to instrument the actual performance of each individual BlackBerry smartphone user within an organization 24x7. The unique SmartMP agent-less technology automatically measures user transaction flow hop times across all nodes for every user and group, correlating in real time with infrastructure metrics, learned baselines, and logged error events. SmartMP stores all this highly processed data in the BoxTone database for historical trending, benchmarking and proactive problem prevention.

Compared to other approaches, BoxTone's Mobile User Management approach delivers a fuller picture of overall performance and utilization, faster alerting and incident resolution, better root cause, fewer chronic problems, and deeper insight to isolate hard-to-find issues while optimizing performance and capacity. BoxTone also scales -- from management of a single BlackBerry Enterprise Server domain, up to highly distributed BlackBerry deployments involving multiple domains and SQL databases, handling peak loads beyond two million transaction flows per hour.

"BoxTone is helping enterprise customers manage, monitor and support their rapidly growing BlackBerry smartphone deployments in a cost effective manner," said Jeff McDowell, Vice President, Global Alliances, Research In Motion. "We are pleased to work with companies like BoxTone through the BlackBerry ISV Alliance Program to build on the unique benefits of the BlackBerry platform and help customers achieve even greater value from their wireless investments."

Leveraging the core SmartMP technology and shaped by growing application of ITIL best practices, BoxTone version 3.1 is a plug-and-play platform with key modules that enable IT operations, engineering, service desk, compliance, procurement/finance and management to deliver a higher quality service at a lower overall cost (http://www. boxtone. com/Products/announcingV3.aspx). BoxTone modules include:
BoxTone Asset, Expense and Compliance Management - BlackBerry(R) Enterprise Server administrators, messaging, service desk, asset tracking/audit teams, and the finance department rely on this module to unlock important asset inventory, utilization, lifecycle, and audit compliance information from their BlackBerry smartphone deployments through a series of data collectors, analytics and reports. BoxTone Service Desk Management - Designed specifically for the service desk, this console is the one place to go for Tier-1 personnel to deliver faster, first-call resolution, with real time user status and flow performance graphs, active diagnostics for root cause, testing tools, and an integrated knowledgebase of recommended answers suitable for front-line skilled staff. BoxTone Incident Management - Designed for fast, efficient incident identification and resolution by the BlackBerry Enterprise Server administrator, this module includes proactive baselined alerting with root cause and recommended answers, the BoxTone OpsDashboard for at-a-glance overall system health, and detailed drilldown data consoles. BoxTone Problem Management Module - For the BlackBerry Enterprise Server administrator and the engineering teams, this module focuses on proactive problem prevention by delivering time-based performance analyses of long-term historical data - providing overall system health information, identifying trends, isolating hard to find problem areas, and identifying root cause anywhere across all the communication links through consoles, analytics and reports. As a result, BoxTone version 3.1's modular platform aligns IT and support processes to address essential user service-level requirements at each of the three key phases of the enterprise mobile maturity curve: pilot phase, departmental phase and enterprise phase.

Said Snyder, "An IT organization's needs when provisioning a small number of users differ dramatically from the challenges of supporting, for example, a field sales group with a few hundred mobile users. These needs in turn differ from the requirements for supporting an enterprise-wide deployment running into the thousands and tens of thousands of users. BoxTone version 3.1 moves well beyond tactical troubleshooting tools and is the first comprehensive, modular platform to address the entire enterprise mobile maturity curve, from the smallest to the largest BlackBerry deployments. The common denominator is that no matter what the phase, the enterprise considers the platform mission-critical."

Added Snyder, "And with our Mobile User Management approach, BoxTone has a proven roadmap for long term manageability of the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution."

In order to help rapidly growing BlackBerry deployments, BoxTone version 3.1 adds a new BlackBerry user provisioning and tracking capability threaded through all modules. BlackBerry Enterprise Server administrators, messaging teams and service desk teams can easily see current status of each newly activated BlackBerry smartphone; be notified immediately of, and then quickly troubleshoot, any activation problems; and review the history of all activation activities through consoles and reports.

Added Snyder, "Most impressive is BoxTone's accelerating ROI. When BoxTone version 3.0's proven track record is combined with results from early version 3.1 deployments, we're consistently seeing 70% reduction in troubleshooting time and 60-70% reduction in support escalations." (http://www. boxtone. com/aboutboxtone/customers. aspx)

For example, The City of Atlanta provides BlackBerry smartphones to everyone from the mayor, executive cabinet members and department heads to inspectors. Using the BoxTone solution, the City of Atlanta has been able to gain visibility into individual BlackBerry user experience and the platform as a whole (http://www. boxtone. com/City-of-Atlanta/City-of-Atlanta-mid. html). Said Mark Campbell, Interim CIO, "BoxTone reduces troubleshooting from hours to minutes. We've also cut the number of resources required to perform troubleshooting in half; previously we needed two people for troubleshooting, one on the platform side and one on the wireless carrier side. Now we only need one person to do the job."

About BoxTone:
BoxTone software is trusted by more than 110 of the world's leading enterprises and government agencies, including 40 in the Fortune(R) 1000, to manage, monitor and support their BlackBerry platforms. Built on patented SmartMP technology and conforming to industry standard ITIL practices, BoxTone's comprehensive modular platform and role-specific consoles enable IT and services organizations to collaboratively reduce support costs, accommodate rapid device growth, and guarantee the high quality of service that mobile users demand. Learn more from the expert in mobile user management at www. BoxTone. com, call +1.410.910.3344, or email us at BoxToneSales @ BoxTone. com.

BoxTone and the BoxTone logo are trademarks of BoxTone. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM assumes no liability and makes no representation, warranty or guarantee in relation to third party products or services. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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