Pet Expert Charlotte Reed Recommends Holiday Gifts that are Safe and Fun for Pets

Pet Expert Charlotte Reed Recommends Holiday Gifts that are Safe and Fun for Pets

Pet expert's safe and fun holiday gift suggestions for dogs, cats and birds.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 29, 2006

Sixty-nine million American households own a pet, and more than half of them will be buying a gift for their non-human family members this year. "For many, pets are the new kids," explains pet expert Charlotte Reed. "And just as you would check that a gift is safe for a child, be sure what you choose is safe for your pet."

"Before selecting a Christmas gift for your pet, think about what is going to be appropriate for its size, breed and personality," recommends Reed. Many pets have been injured and have died as result of unsafe toys.

Although pet owners might have fun dressing up their dog in a new winter coat, most dogs would prefer toys. For puppies, look for something soft and cuddly that can withstand the chewing of a teething pup. Adolescent canines are filled with energy and need toys that keep them busy and out of trouble. Try a stimulating toy that releases kibble or a battle-tested toy for nervous and big-time chewers. Stay away from stuffed animals that can easily be can be ripped apart because they can create a choking hazard or block your pet's digestive system.

Sporting and Terrier dogs need toys that can help them burn off their extra energy. Buy a ball that can withstand all of those games of fetch you'll be playing together, or get your dog to chase after the point of a laser light. Senior dogs, however, spend most of their time sleeping, so they're likely to ignore toys a younger canine might drool over. Look for a bed that helps pad tender joints, or choose a blanket they can snuggle with when they are relaxing on the couch.

Bored cats are likely to go looking for ways to satisfy their natural instincts to hunt and play. Before your cat chews up a poisonous plant or knocks down a glass vase because she's fighting her reflection, give her a toy that gets her pouncing, batting, chasing and jumping -- safely. Fishing pole toys will keep her busy for hours, and she's sure to really show her love for you if you give her some catnip, preferable wrapped up to look like a nice, juicy mouse.

Caged birds require stimulation to be healthy. Buy several toys, and rotate them regularly to keep your bird interested. Keep in mind the bird's strength: a mirror with bells is good fun for small birds, but dangerous for larger birds that can easily break it. Rope toys provide hours of play, but can snag on overgrown nails, so get Polly's nails trimmed regularly.

"Some toys come with age or energy level recommendations, but remember that you're the one that knows your pet best. A toy might claim to be unbreakable, but if your Rottweiler has what seems to be jaws of steel, don't risk it," warns Reed.

Charlotte Reed is an international pet expert. Renowned for her pet know-how, energy and wit, she's a popular television and radio guest, writer, spokesperson and lecturer. She is the owner of Two Dogs and a Goat, Incorporated., a leading in-home pet care business in New York City. Her new book The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Etiquette (Adams Media) hits store shelves in July. Miss Reed is the pet parent of four dogs, three cats, one parrot and a cage full of finches.

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Collegiate Risk Management is honored as Outstanding Business of the Year for the Woman Owned/Operated category, 2004

Collegiate Risk Management is honored as Outstanding Business of the Year for the Woman Owned/Operated category, 2004.

Based on a criterion of tenacity, innovation and hard work, Collegiate Risk Management was commended for exemplary entrepreneurship at the 2004 St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business of the Year Awards. The national company specializes in student health and accident insurance and loan consolidation.

Tarpon Springs, FL (PRWEB) June 2, 2004 -

Collegiate Risk Management, Inc, a national insurance brokerage firm specializing in student health and accident insurance, received the Outstanding Business of the Year Award in the Woman Owned/Operated category at the 20th annual ceremony held by the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce on May 13th.

The Chamber selected Collegiate Risk Management based on a criterion of tenacity, innovation and hard work. The company was commended for exemplary entrepreneurship, namely for longevity in the market, positive sales growth, and response to community-related projects.

Collegiate Risk Management is very active in the community, including starting their own private foundation scholarship program, Leaders of Tomorrow, which grants scholarships to students who excel despite adversity. Also, in response to the difficulties single mothers often face when saving money for their own homes, the company has established Homes and Hope for Families, to provide down payments on new homes for six deserving mothers per year. President Vonda White hopes to give single working mothers an opportunity to establish safe homes for their families while reducing the financial strain that often comes with the purchase of a new home.

“We are all devoted to the same philosophy,” White said of her company. “Each one of us is dedicated to serving our clients with individual attention, upholding an exceptional level of quality, and giving back to the communities we serve.” She attributes the company’s success on her staff’s supportive and friendly approach and their universal commitment to serving their clients and the community. The company was also awarded Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Year Award for the 5-20 employees category in September 2003.

Additionally, White has received many honors. In March she was named St. Petersburg ChamberÂ’s 2004 Woman of the Year for her business and community accomplishments. She was also presented with the Women of Achievement Award from St. Petersburg CollegeÂ’s Women on the Way in January and was one of four finalists for the Network of Executive WomenÂ’s Executive Woman of the Year Award. She was also recently honored as 1st Runner Up for the Small Business AssociationÂ’s Small Business Person of the Year award in the South Florida District.

Collegiate Risk Management is a national firm specializes in student health and accident insurance for college and university students, intercollegiate sports insurance policies and student loan consolidation. For more information, call 1-866-LOAN566 or visit www. crmloans. com.

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Contact: Amber Castle

Alliance Communications

Public Relations

813-978-1992 x227

"Confidence" Auctioned on eBay ... Bidding is Underway

"Confidence" Auctioned on eBay... Bidding is Underway

The age of mental skills training has fully arrived as eBay users can now bid on a one-hour mental coaching session aimed at teaching confidence, or any of 7 other critical mental skills important in success

Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 27, 2005 –

Nov. 27, 2005 - The Cowardly Lion received his medal for courage on the Wizard of Oz. Now, for the First Time, Confidence is being auctioned on eBay. As the age of mental skills training has fully arrived, eBay users can now bid on a one-hour mental coaching session aimed at teaching confidence, or any of 7 other critical mental skills important in success. The session may be given as a gift. 

A performance specialist in business, sports, academics, and healthcare is offering on Ebay a one - hour mental coaching session by phone or in person aimed at teaching one of the 8 critical mental skills. Bidding on Ebay started at $10 and any amount above the one-hour session fee will be donated to charity.

John F. Murray, who authored the best-selling tennis book "Smart Tennis" (endorsed by world #1 Lindsay Davenport) and who works with businesses, healthcare personnel, NFL players, as well as professional golfers, tennis players, and other athletes, believes that it's extremely important to get the message out about the benefits of training the brain.

"We've gone as far as we can go physically, but mental training is a territory with unlimited potential for improvement in business, sports, or life," stated Murray. "With the mind, limitations are always self-imposed," added the doctor.

The highest bidder will receive one hour with Dr. Murray by phone or in person. This hour is not for psychological counseling or psychotherapy, but rather for a mental teaching session focused on one of the following mental skills: confidence, focus, energy control, goal setting, imagery, enjoyment, resilience or discipline.

Many pro athletes, teams, businesses, and organizations receive the benefits of mental coaching, but the general population is still often surprised to know that these services even exist, as there are few legitimate performance psychologists or other professionals to provide these services. "It's truly a cutting edge science and profession, says Murray, but the benefits have been demonstrated time and time again."

Bids may be made by going to: http://www. JohnFMurray. com (http://www. JohnFMurray. com) and clicking on the link to the item on eBay, or by clicking directly to the eBay listing at: http://cgi. ebay. com/ws/eBayISAPI. dll? ViewItem&item=6017005286&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1 (http://cgi. ebay. com/ws/eBayISAPI. dll? ViewItem&item=6017005286&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1)

The winning individual or company will have the option of being announced publicly or remaining confidential.

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CONNECTIONS™ Announces Early Keynotes and Sponsors, Featuring Experts in Digital Living

CONNECTIONS™ Announces Early Keynotes and Sponsors, Featuring Experts in Digital Living

Parks Associates announced today the early sponsors and Keynote speakers for the tenth annual CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Home Conference and Showcase, which will take place at the Santa Clara Convention Center, May 2-4, 2006.

Dallas TX (PRWEB) February 11, 2006

Parks Associates announced today the early sponsors and Keynote speakers for the tenth annual CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Home Conference and Showcase, which will take place at the Santa Clara Convention Center, May 2-4, 2006.

Produced by Parks Associates in partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association, CONNECTIONS™ is the largest executive conference and showcase dedicated to advanced digital lifestyle solutions for residential and mobile environments.

This year’s conference topics include digital entertainment, mobile platforms & services, home networking & infrastructure, home management & digital health, and broadband & IP services. Recent research from Parks Associates finds that annual revenue from bundled services in the U. S. will reach $119.5 billion by 2010, as the landscape for residential services continues to show increasing convergence among previously disparate service sectors. Parks Associates’ analysts will present research and analysis on these and other topics throughout CONNECTIONS™, providing a complete picture of the current challenges and future opportunities for the “digital living” industries.

“Consumer technologies for the home are growing up fast,” said Stuart Sikes, president of Parks Associates. “CONNECTIONS™ is the premier forum to discuss the future of digital living technologies, and we are pleased to have the leading executives and visionaries in these industries presenting at this event.”

The list of confirmed Keynotes for CONNECTIONS™ includes:

Peter Barrett, Chief Technology Officer and General Manager, Engineering, Microsoft TV Group

Allen Delattre, Global Managing Director, Electronics & High Tech Industry Practice, Accenture

William O. Leszinske, Jr., General Manager, Networked Media Platform Group, Intel Corp.

Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association

Early Sponsors of CONNECTIONS™ include:

Diamond Sponsors: Accenture; Myrio, A Siemens company; Panasonic; Zigbee Alliance

Platinum Sponsors: Intel Corp.; Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA™); Philips; Pulse Link; Zensys

Gold Sponsors: DivX Inc.; Entropic Communications; Insteon by SmartLabs; Nortel

Silver Sponsors: Affinegy; Allegro Software; CEPCA; DigiOn; Digital 5; Digital Deck;

Exent Technologies; Jungo Software Technologies; Maxtor; Mediabolic; NDS Technologies; Nero; Pepper Computer; Renesas; Sereniti; Sonic Solutions; Streamload; SupportSoft; Xanboo

Reception Sponsor: Hanley Wood's Digital Home

Break Sponsor: Integra5

Platinum Supporting Organization: Wi-Fi Alliance

Platinum Supporting Publications: Digital Media Wire; FierceWireless

Supporting Organizations: Broadband Services Forum; Broadband Wireless World; CEDIA; Circle F Media; Dempa Publications, Inc.; FinPro; iHollywood Forum; Internet Home Alliance; InterStream LLC; JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization); LonMark International; TAHI (The Application Home Initiative); UHAPI Forum (Universal Home API Forum); VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association); The Wi-Fi Technology Forum (Wi-Fi-TF)

Supporting Publications: ACM Computers in Entertainment; Automated Buildings; Broadband Daily; Broadband Wireless Business; Casadomo; CEPro; Consumer Electronics Vision; Construtech; Consumer Technology Publishing Group; Dealerscope; Digital Connect; Digital Home Singapore; Digital Lifestyles; Digital Music News; Everything on Demand; Global Sources Publications Ltd.; HiddenWires; Home Toys; IPTV Industry; IP Television Magazine; JEI (Journal of Electronics Industry); Kensei News & Information Services; Mobile Media; Residential Systems; Systems Contractor News; Technology TNT; VTECH; WiMAX Industry

About CONNECTIONS™: Now in its tenth year, CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Home Conference and Showcase is produced by Parks Associates in partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association and is the largest executive conference and showcase dedicated to advanced digital lifestyle solutions for residential and mobile environments.

For information on speaking, sponsoring, or attending, please visit www. connectionsconference. com.

Contact: Jenny Barrett or Chelsey Tyson

972-490-1113

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$10,000 in Grants Awarded by Operation REACH's Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund for 2010. Local youth strive to empower their peers by supporting positive, youth-driven programs

$10,000 in Grants Awarded by Operation REACH's Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund for 2010. Local youth strive to empower their peers by supporting positive, youth-driven programs.

The Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund (GYAF) will proudly award $10,000 in grants to five youth-led, youth-driven organizations to increase meaningful ways to address the interests and social concerns impacting youth and their peers in the community. To honor the grantees for their outstanding work, an announcement ceremony will be held at 6:30 p. m., on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at the Operation REACH, Inc. National Headquarters, located at 2115 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) February 4, 2010

The Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund (GYAF) will proudly award $10,000 in grants to five youth-led, youth-driven organizations to increase meaningful ways to address the interests and social concerns impacting youth and their peers in the community. To honor the grantees for their outstanding work, an announcement ceremony will be held at 6:30 p. m., on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at the Operation REACH, Inc. National Headquarters, located at 2115 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. 

The Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund, founded in 2007 by Operation REACH, Inc., gives a select group of outstanding young people the knowledge, know-how and desire to become leaders of change in their communities by empowering them with the tools and training to make strategic investments in their peers. The Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund is a leading youth philanthropy and leadership training program that empowers youth to address the interests and social concerns impacting their peers through support of youth-led and youth-driven initiatives that model healthy youth development opportunities and foster communities in which young people can live, learn, lead, thrive, and grow.

Since November of 2009, the GYAF has received more than 70 applications for funding of a variety of youth-driven community projects from across the South. Over the last two months, the GYAF board deliberated and carefully reviewed proposals on given criteria, including the strength of youth leadership, innovation, feasibility, and organization.

Thirty-one votes were cast, and the top five organizations to be funded were decided based on their merits. Project South's Youth Community Action Project in Atlanta, GA and Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools' Through the Youth Lens Project in New Orleans, LA. Project South's Youth Community Action Project in Atlanta, Georgia, aims to develop youth leadership by providing popular political education to young people in Atlanta, to create alternative youth-run media programs, and organizes for local community power. Of particular interest was Project South's youth-run radio program, "Youth Speak Truth," a program created by and for youth in the Atlanta area aimed to educate and discuss an array of content, including politics, crime, music and history.

Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools is made up of New Orleans school students, mainly middle school-aged, who come together to create change and reform in schools around the city. Their project, "Through the Youth Lens," supplies students with cameras to photograph and capture the realities of New Orleans schools from their own perspectives. The photographs are then put on display throughout the city to create a greater awareness of the issues in the schools.

Three equally inspiring programs are also being funded by the GYAF, including, Star Hill Mentoring Project's Global Connection Service Project, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Amplify Resources' Positive Action & Positive Attitude summer camps, located in Mandeville, Louisiana, and the Warren Easton High School's Interact Club, who works with the Ronald McDonald House in New Orleans.

Operation REACH is a national organization that engages, empowers, and inspires children, youth and families through innovative community-based learning opportunities. ORI is also one of the only Louisiana-born AmeriCorps organization to receive funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service for national expansion. For more information, visit Operation REACH's website (http://www. operationreach. org) or The Gulfsouth Youth Action Fund website (http://www. thegyac. org)

Contact: Makayla Counselman
504.529.1922 ext 106
Mcounselman(at)operationreach(dot)org

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Perry Baromedical Corporation Offers Hospitals State-of the-Art Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers

Perry Baromedical Corporation Offers Hospitals State-of the-Art Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers

With over 7,000,000 Americans suffering from chronic wounds and 60,000 Americans dying annually from wound complications, the need for more aggressive wound treatment options is substantial. The discovery that hyperbaric oxygen can hasten and even help difficult cases of non-healing wounds to improve is a major advancement and one of the more important medical breakthroughs of our time.

Riviera Beach, FL (PRWEB) November 28, 2007

Hospital-based wound care accounts for approximately $7.5 billion dollars in medical costs annually, and the number is steadily increasing. As the Boomer generation ages and with diabetes, heart disease, and obesity on the rise, the wound care market is growing at a significant rate. Although Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has been utilized for over forty years, HBOT wound care programs are now helping to revolutionize how hospitals deal with society's shifting health care challenges.

Perry Baromedical, a leader in hyperbaric oxygen chambers, is on the cutting edge of HBOT with their SIGMA 40, the largest monoplace chamber in the industry. The larger size allows for added comfort while promoting increased patient compliance. Over five million hours of hyperbaric treatments have been safely performed in Perry chambers. They are the only company to design, manufacture, install and service monoplace, dualplace and multiplace hyperbaric chambers. In 1981, Perry Baromedical Corporation installed their first chamber, and since that time they have installed hundreds more both nationally and internationally.

With Addition of Wound Care Clinics, Hospitals' Revenue Expected to Exceed $13 Billion Annually

Hospitals with wound care programs that utilize Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can anticipate a gain in additional yearly revenue of an estimated 25%-40% and will typically see profits in the first year. Based on current growth trends, by the year 2010 wound care clinics that offer HBOT will exceed $13 billion dollars annually.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is used primarily for the treatment of non-healing wounds. The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services recognize a total of 15 approved conditions. In America alone, 21 million people suffer from diabetes; 60 million adults are clinically obese; and 35 million people are over the age of 65. As these numbers continue to rise, so does the need for aggressive wound treatment options. Currently, only 30% of hospitals in half the states have an outpatient wound care program that utilizes HBOT. Hospitals without HBOT have a significant opportunity to meet the needs of this growing market and earn substantial profits.

Contact: Fleur Henry at Anthony Mora Communications, Inc.
909-908-3788 or 323.874.2933

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Cambridge Healthtech Institute to Host Eighth Annual Strategic Alliance Management Congress and Inaugural Biopharma Licensing Congress

Cambridge Healthtech Institute to Host Eighth Annual Strategic Alliance Management Congress and Inaugural Biopharma Licensing Congress

Cambridge Healthtech Institute, a premier information provider for the life sciences industry, will host its Eighth Annual Strategic Alliance Management Congress and the Inaugural Biopharma Licensing Congress meetings on April 5-7, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Needham, MA (PRWEB) October 13, 2010

The programs will feature a blend of panel discussions, case study presentations, keynotes, two pre-conference hands-on workshops, and small breakout discussion groups. Industry thought leaders will discuss and debate problem specific topics framed around:
 Life Sciences Industry Trends & Deal Making Strategies  Negotiations  Alliance Management Lifecycle Strategies  Performance Metrics  Effective Communication Management  Organization Strategy/Innovation  Partner Prospects  Scouting Innovation/Evaluation  Finance  Contracts  Due Diligence  Execution  And more

Speaker profile will be represented by a combination of organizations including biotech, pharma, medical device, diagnostics, therapeutics, university medical sciences, payors, solution/service providers, attorneys, and investors.

Attendee profile will include approximately 150 directors/senior VPs/managers in alliance management, licensing, technology transfer, and R&D from pharma, biotech, medical device, diagnostics, academia/university medical sciences, and hospitals.
Strategic Alliance Management Congress and Biopharma Licensing Congress meetings are not training courses, but rather an interactive forum where attendees can learn multiple viewpoints to their most pressing questions. There are ample opportunities for all participants to debate, interact, and network.

For more information about the Biopharma Licensing Congress, please visit http://healthtech. com/lic. For more information about the Strategic Alliance Management Congress, please visit http://healthtech. com/ams.

About Cambridge Healthtech Institute
Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI) is the preeminent life science network for leading researchers and business experts from top pharmaceutical, biotech and academic organizations. CHI's portfolio of products includes Cambridge Healthtech Institute Conferences, Insight Pharma Reports, Barnett International, Cambridge Marketing Consultants, Cambridge Meeting Planners and Cambridge Healthtech's Media Group, which includes numerous e-newsletters as well as Bio-IT World magazine.

Founded in 1992, Cambridge Healthtech Institute strives to develop quality information sources that provide valuable new insights and competing points of view while offering balanced coverage of the latest developments. Basic research related to commercial implications is covered, with heavy emphasis placed on end-user insights into new products and technology as well as coverage on the strategy behind the business. http://www. chicorporate. com

For more information:
Olga Pavleyeva
Marketing Manager
Cambridge Healthtech Institute
(781) 972-5492
Opavleyeva(at)healthtech(dot)com

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Foreword Reviews Gave the UniversityOfHealthCare HIPAA Focused Training 4A Data and Computer Security a five-star book/CD Review Rating

Foreword Reviews Gave the UniversityOfHealthCare HIPAA Focused Training 4A Data and Computer Security a five-star book/CD Review Rating.

UniversityOfHealthCare has just received a five-star rating of its data and computer security training program for HIPAA Privacy. It is available in several formats.

(PRWEB) January 7, 2005

This program is available in the following formats:

Web-based on the UniversityOfHealthCare website at www. uohc. com/courseentry. htm (http://www. uohc. com/courseentry. htm ) CD-ROM, Manual/CD-ROM combination, or Library Edition Manual/CD combination at www. atlasbooks. com/uohc (http://www. atlasbooks. com/uohc) wholesale and retail or wholesale to booksellers and libraries through your regular supplier Group licensing for a corporate Learning Management System

The program is especially appropriate for health-related organizations that need to provide basic training on information security to their staff. It provides a certificate of completion to the user to document compliance training. Organizations may contact sales@uohc. com for multi-user CDs. Five-user CDs will be available at www. atlasbooks. com/uohc (http://www. atlasbooks. com/uohc) in February, 2005, and may be back-ordered now.

The course presents the regulations and advice on data security in an entertaining manner. It includes several videos of desktop procedures. It also includes a long “What’s Wrong” section in which clicking on a photograph reveals what was done wrong in the photograph. The course endeavors to engage the reader and make the lessons practical.

The author, Daniel Farb, M. D., is the CEO of UniversityOfHealthCare, and a knowledgeable user and administrator of software, particularly in the field of training. He has also been certified on one of the Microsoft networking products. He has programmed his own patient records database.

The unabridged review is reprinted below.

UniversityOfHealthCare is a total e-learning solutions provider for management and healthcare. Its services include implementation of a learning management system, consulting, hundreds of web-based courses, and manual and CD publishing. For example, it has unique series on Bioterrorism, JCAHO and OSHA compliance, HIPAA training, Leadership, Pharmaceuticals, and much more.

The UniversityOfHealthCare website is www. uohc. com and the CD catalog is at www. uohc. com/CDROMs. htm (http://www. uohc. com/CDROMs. htm). That page has a link to slide shows of screen shots from the courses. Group sales: sales@uohc. com.

Contact:

The Team at UniversityOfHealthCare

419 N. Larchmont Blvd., #323

Los Angeles, CA 90004

For appointments with the CEO: Call Judy at 866-864-2266

Foreword Reviews, January 5, 2005

You know that waiver that your doctor, dentist, pharmacist, and sundry other healthcare staff have given you to sign every time you've visited them in the past year? Despite how annoying it might be to sign that form for the umpteenth time, this book and CD show that there's a good reason for it.

We live in a technologically savvy world, where computer predators would love nothing more than to have access to all your vital statistics for a variety of nefarious reasons. While the medical community still needs to have appropriate access to information about your health, you need assurances that your identity is secure. Hence, the federal HIPAA guidelines.

Especially in a hospital setting, the need for regulations to protect privacy and confidentiality of patient records and clinical data is critical. This book and CD combination simplifies, as much as possible, how healthcare facilities, especially hospitals, can control access to necessary information about their patients, maintain computer security, and comply with HIPAA guidelines.

A computer security system that complies with HIPAA begins with training the personnel responsible for data collection to diligently keep track of all entries to the computer system and of every bit of information leaving that system. Methods of ensuring this include firewalls, backing up data to off-site computers, backing up data to floppy disks, and encrypted passwords.

The next step is to ensure that unauthorized personnel are never allowed to operate the system unless given expressed permission to do so. In between the authorized and unauthorized staff can be a ladder of categories restricting access to certain types of information.

When outside contractors are utilized, some form of agreement must be ratified between the contractor and the facility that preserves the integrity of all information shared. The HIPAA guidelines discuss the need for this type of agreement, and HIPAA Focused Training 4A Data and Computer Security Manual and CD gives further details that should be helpful to those setting out on such a partnership.

Common sense is stressed throughout this book and CD, always an important consideration when dealing with government regulations and the problems and challenges sure to arise during efforts to comply. For example, HIPPA guidelines require an ongoing log of all personnel activities regarding protecting data. This book and CD give basic and easy-to-follow details on how to set up and maintain that log.

After reading HIPAA Focused Training 4A Data and Computer Security Manual and CD, healthcare workers can give their patients that ubiquitous form to sign with confidence, knowing their facility has the procedures in place to respect sensitive information.

-Marlene Satter

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Dental Sealant Available Without Bisphenol A (BPA)

Dental Sealant Available Without Bisphenol A (BPA)

Dental sealants are routinely applied to children’s teeth to help prevent cavities. While almost all resin-based sealants contain derivatives of bisphenol A (BPA), a controversial chemical that has been linked to health risks, there is one safe exception without BPA or BPA derivatives: Embrace WetBond Pit & Fissure Sealant (Pulpdent Corporation, Watertown, MA).

Chadds Ford, PA (PRWEB) September 14, 2010

The application of dental sealants does not need to expose children to BPA. Safe, approved, BPA-free alternatives are available to dentists and their patients.

Dental sealants are routinely applied to children’s teeth to help prevent cavities. While almost all resin-based sealants contain derivatives of bisphenol A (BPA), a controversial chemical that has been linked to health risks, there is one safe exception without BPA or BPA derivatives: Embrace WetBond Pit & Fissure Sealant (Pulpdent Corporation, Watertown, MA).

A study published online Sept 6th in the journal Pediatrics assessed BPA exposures from dental materials and the potential health risk to patients. While the authors did not recommend a ban of these products, they recommended that precautions be taken to reduce BPA exposure during sealant application and said that the development of BPA–free dental materials should be a priority.

Embrace WetBond Pit & Fissure Sealant is the only resin-based sealant that contains no BPA and no BPA derivatives. “This morning alone we received five calls about this issue,” says Fred Berk of Pulpdent, manufacturer of the popular Embrace product. “We’ve been making a BPA-free sealant for nine years. There’s no reason for parents to have to choose between protecting their child’s teeth and protecting their overall health.”

Research with laboratory animals has linked BPA exposure to heart health issues, and increased risk for cancer and diabetes, and hyperactivity. A study by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) of the National Institutes of Health evaluated the possible effects of exposures to BPA on human development. The NTP concluded that there was some concern for effects on the brain, behavior, and prostate gland in fetuses, infants, and children.

Experts are continuing to study BPA and its impact on human health. In the meantime, most experts are advising people to minimize exposure whenever possible.

Pulpdent manufactures high-quality products for the dental profession, including adhesives, composites, sealants, cements, etching gels, calcium hydroxide products, endodontic specialties, and bonding accessories. For more information, call 800-343-4342 or visit www. pulpdent. com.

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Doctors Warned that Paxil Study Indicates Increased Risk of Birth Defects in Infants Born to Women on the Antidepressant

Doctors Warned that Paxil Study Indicates Increased Risk of Birth Defects in Infants Born to Women on the Antidepressant

National Law Firm is investigating claims of birth defects in infants born to women who took the antidepressant Paxil during pregnancy.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) September 30, 2005

The Johnson Law Firm, (http://nationwidejustice. com/Paxil (http://nationwidejustice. com/Paxil))

Announced today that it is investigating claims of birth defects in infants born to women who took the antidepressant Paxil.

The FDA and the maker of the drug announced today the results of a study that indicates a 50% higher risk of birth defects in infants born to women taking Paxil. Cardiovascular defects such as ventricular septal defect are among the common defects found in infants who were born to women on Paxil.

According to attorney Steven Johnson of The Johnson Law Firm, "None of the mothers of these children with birth defects were warned that taking this drug increased the risk of birth defects, now these infants and their families will have to deal with this for the rest of their lives. We will seek a fair measure of justice for our clients and punitive damages against the responsible parties."

FDA notified healthcare professionals this week of changes to the Pregnancy/PRECAUTIONS section of the Prescribing Information for Paxil and Paxil CR Controlled-Release Tablets to describe the results of a study of major congenital malformations in infants born to women taking antidepressants during the first trimester of pregnancy. This study suggested an increase in the risk of overall major congenital malformations for Paxil (paroxetine) as compared to other antidepressants.

The Johnson Law Firm will seek a full measure of justice against the makers of Paxil for the injuries they caused to infants with birth defects and their families.

Family members who have a child with birth defects, especially heart defects, after the mother took Paxil during the pregnancy should immediately contact The Johnson Law Firm for a free claim evaluation at toll free 1-866-374-0338 or at (http://nationwidejustice. com/Paxil (http://nationwidejustice. com/Paxil)).

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New Wellness Program Provides Online Personal Trainers to Insurance Agencies, Corporations, Human Resources & Hospital Employees

New Wellness Program Provides Online Personal Trainers to Insurance Agencies, Corporations, Human Resources & Hospital Employees

VirtualFitnessCoach. com/health has launched a complete employee health & wellness package for companies through customized exercise and nutrition plans, daily personal guidance, motivation and feedback, all in a user friendly online form for their employees to benefit from. Human Resources Departments and all interested companies are invited to a free demo.

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) January 19, 2009

VirtualFitnessCoach. com - an interactive wellness fitness program that gives employees daily personal guidance and feedback from their own virtual trainer - has launched at http://www. VirtualFitnessCoach. com/health (http://www. VirtualFitnessCoach. com/health). The mission of the site: to help companies, health insurance agencies and hospitals give their employees a complete health and wellness program resulting in weight loss, healthier nutrition, reduced stress and increased employee well being.

Through Virtual Fitness Coach, companies help their employees - men and women of all age groups - reach their fitness goals with a customized combination of exercise, feedback, motivation, nutritional plans and coaching from a world class personal fitness trainer in a 'virtual' form.

Companies give their employees the knowledge and dedication of a professional fitness expert, through a cost-effective wellness program. Employees receive personal log in access, where they have the option of working out at home or in a gym, coached by Mel O'Keefe, an Iron Man competitor and professional fitness trainer with 30 years of experience.

Mr. O'Keefe is presented online as "Virtual Mel" - and after a free fitness assessment gives users a scientifically proven exercise regimen and nutritional plan to achieve their goals, ranging from weight loss, muscle gain and toning.

Users of http://www. VirtualFitnessCoach. com/health (http://www. VirtualFitnessCoach. com/health) receive daily communication and exercise adjustments from their trainer, in response to feedback and progress submitted by the user. The experience of working one-on-one with a world class trainer is now captured in virtual form with "Virtual Mel", giving corporate wellness programs a cost-effective option to help their employees.

The Virtual Fitness Coach program utilizes online video work out demonstrations of all exercises, audio tutorials and feedback, mobile updates along with access to a personal fitness trainer at any time. Moreover, users will receive e-mail reminders, online messages, mobile and personal updates on their progress.

Virtual Fitness Trainer Mel O'Keefe has 'Ran the Run.'

After 30 years of fitness coaching experience at people's homes and in the gym, Mel O'Keefe realized that there are hundreds of thousands of people who need fitness help, but don't have the proper guidance. With this in mind, Mel created VirtualFitnessCoach. com, a cost-effective way for companies to give their employees the benefits, motivation and coaching of a professional trainer - with the option of exercising at a gym or in the privacy of one's home.

Mel O'Keefe has completed an Iron Man Triathlon, and has run from Phoenix, AZ, to San Diego, CA, through 18 days of marathons (1k miles) as a fundraiser for cancer related blood diseases.

Companies, human resource departments, hospitals, health insurance agencies and anyone else interested in taking a free tour of Virtual Fitness Coach are invited to visit the Web site and click on the 'Free Tour' button in the lower right hand corner of the web page.

Founded in 2008, http://www. VirtualFitnessCoach. com/health (http://www. VirtualFitnessCoach. com/health) is an interactive fitness program that gives members daily guidance, near real time responses and adjusted work outs from a personal virtual trainer through interactive tools and services all online.

For further information and/or interview opportunities please contact Virtual Fitness Coach at 1-877-IAMFIT-1 (1-877-426-3481) or via e-mail.

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World Renowned Spiritual Leader and Humanitarian Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to Visit Honolulu on April 9, 2010

World Renowned Spiritual Leader and Humanitarian Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to Visit Honolulu on April 9, 2010

First Stop of North American Tour Will Feature Meditation, Music & Sri Sri’s Message of “Unlocking the Secrets of Life” to Create a Violence-free, Stress-Free America

Honolulu (PRWEB) March 24, 2010

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the internationally renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian, is bringing his timely message of peace and empowerment to Honolulu on Friday, April 9, during a public appearance at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. The event called Unlocking the Secrets of Life—An Evening of Wisdom & Meditation launches a 12-city tour of the United States and Canada hosted by the Art of Living Foundation.

Recently named one of the five most powerful people in India by Forbes Magazine, Sri Sri has inspired a global phenomenon of compassion and service through his campaign to create a Violence-Free, Stress-Free world. His non-profit organizations provide aid and relief in many of the world’s most difficult regions, including quake-stricken Haiti. His initiatives in meditation and self-development, conflict resolution, disaster relief, business and social responsibility, prisoner rehabilitation programs, youth leadership, women’s empowerment and education have impacted the lives of more than 25 million people worldwide.

Through the years, Sri Sri has conferred with many of the world’s major political, religious and business leaders, sharing the universality of the goals and values of the great spiritual traditions.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity for people across the country to meet one of the world’s most revered spiritual leaders and humanitarians,” said Michael Fischman, President of the Art of Living Foundation. “In these times torn by strife and uncertainty, his teachings are more essential than ever.”

Unlocking the Secrets of Life will run from 7 – 9:30 p. m. on Friday, April 9th at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i. Sri Sri makes life’s profound truths accessible to people of all backgrounds with inimitable wit, wisdom and simplicity of language.

Art of Living in Hawai‘i

The Art of Living Foundation’s programs, based on a powerful healing breath technique called Sudarshan Kriya, were first established in Hawai‘i in 1993. Since then, over 1,000 people on all islands and from all walks of life (including attorneys, teachers, students, housewives and corporate executives) have participated in our courses and benefited from the practices. “Sometimes people are skeptical at first, but almost everyone who follows through with regular practice reports a marked reduction in their stress levels, clearer thinking and more even emotions—some just say they feel happier and are more balanced,“ says Pauline Sheldon, Art of Living Teacher and UH professor.

In addition to group workshops, the Hawai‘i Art of Living Chapter has taught breathing techniques in the Hawai‘i prison system and is currently developing meditation training programs for Hawai‘i hotel employees and administrators.
From Hawai‘i the tour moves to Los Angeles where Sri Sri will rededicate and inaugurate a new Center, a historic former church and architectural treasure, for the Art of Living Foundation on April 14.

Founded in 1981, the Art of Living Foundation (www. artofliving. org) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational and humanitarian organization working in special consultative status with the United Nations Social and Economic Council on initiatives related to health, education, sustainable development, conflict resolution and disaster relief. One of the world’s largest volunteer-based organizations, the Foundation works to create a violence-free, stress-free world by strengthening the individual.

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No Place Like Home TV Presents "Heating & Cooling Considerations For Your Home"

No Place Like Home TV Presents "Heating & Cooling Considerations For Your Home"

No Place Like Home TV is please to partner with Lennox Industries to present you this television special.

(PRWEB) February 9, 2005

Did you know that the place you feel most comfortable and secure, home sweet home, is the place that can be most harmful to your health? Were you aware that heating and cooling can account for as much as half of your utility bills?

For more details on indoor air quality, energy efficiency and other matters related to home comfort, be sure to join us for the next edition of “No Place Like Home.” With the help of the experts from Lennox, we’ll offer some insights into how to make your home a healthier, more comfortable place. We’ll also provide some pointers on how to choose an air conditioner and keep it in good working condition. Tune into “No Place Like Home” and take your home comfort to a higher level. Don’t miss it!

No Place Like Home is a half-hour, newsmagazine format television series, focusing on the most common and important topics facing families today. This program offers ideas and solutions for today’s unique and diverse families, working their way through some of the happiest, most exciting and challenging times of their lives. No Place Like Home is an eclectic, fast-paced, television journal, which covers the spectrum of issues, their options and alternatives. Whether our viewer is an individual or a diverse family consisting of “all ages and sizes,” our objective is to showcase practical suggestions on how life may be lived more creatively and inclusively, regardless of age, health, or family budget.

There are thousands of interesting stories in the midst of our families and homes. No Place Like Home has committed its television resources to bring the best of these stories to the American public. To learn more about No Place Like Home prior to airing, visit us on the web at www. NoPlaceLikeHomeTV. com.

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A Healthy Spin on the Bachelorette Party, Orlando-Area Resort Offers "Boot Camp for Brides"

A Healthy Spin on the Bachelorette Party, Orlando-Area Resort Offers "Boot Camp for Brides"

Forget the Vegas "Bad Girls" Bachelorette Party. The new trend is a "Good Girls" weekend in Orlando. Gaylord Palms Resort has put a practical spin on the bachelorette party by taking this popular tradition from a night of gluttonous chaos to a customized weekend getaway for the bride and her friends. The resort's newest offering is Boot Camp for Brides Challenge, an experiential offering that gives healthier ways to channel the pre-nuptial stress-level. A perfect Bachelorette Party idea for Orlando.

Kissimmee, FL (PRWEB) May 14, 2008

Suddenly, 'Bridezilla' has gone Old School. Today's brides are finding healthier ways to channel their pre-nuptial stress-level, with such programs as Boot Camp for Brides Challenge, the newest experiential offering of Gaylord Palms Resort (http://www. gaylordpalms. com), and part of its successful Good Girls Bachelorette Getaways (http://www. gaylordpalms. com/goodgirls) program, launched last year.

Gaylord Palms Resort has put a practical spin on the bachelorette party by taking this popular tradition from a night of gluttonous chaos to a customized weekend getaway for bride and friends. The Good Girls Bachelorette Getaway gives the bride the opportunity to choose from an extensive list of experiences to enjoy with her friends.

As wedding bells count down for the stressed bride-to-be, Boot Camp for Brides experiences are designed to fit within the weekend of festivities, including:

O Fit for a Bride: A 90-minute consultation giving the bride an opportunity to develop a personal plan that includes fat-burning cardio and strength-training regiments to target areas of the body so that bride or bridesmaid can fit into her special gown.

O Bridal Meditation: A 60-minute class that teaches the bride how to meditate wedding stress away at any point during the wedding planning process, whether she's on her way to a dress fitting or getting ready to walk down the aisle.

O Nutritional Engagement: A 60-minute consultation that focuses on a custom nutrition plan best suited for the bride (or bridesmaids) by identifying proper eating tips to expedite a healthy transition from engagement day to wedding day.

With experiences such as these, administered by the staff of the Canyon Ranch SpaClub Fitness Center located at Gaylord Palms Resort, the bachelorette party can be a source of positive stress release. Additional experiences such as private skin consultations and in-suite fitness classes can leave a bride feeling buff, beautiful and confident that she is on a healthier path.

"We're not taking credit for inventing the Bachelorette Getaway, but we would like to think that we've reinvented the experience to the benefit of stressed-out brides," says Amy Grimes, Experience Coordinator for Gaylord Palms Resort. "Even after her plans are finalized, the one thing the bride often stresses about is feeling and looking good on her wedding day. Many brides set unrealistic goals, which can lead them down an unhealthy wedding aisle."

The Bachelorette party comes at a crucial time during the planning process. A recent study published in the journal Appetite followed the diet patterns of 272 engaged women, and found that more than 70 percent of these brides were trying to lose on average 20+ pounds in a six month timeframe. The study also found that 20 percent of the women used "extreme" methods of losing weight, to include skipping meals, going on liquid diets, and even taking laxatives or making themselves sick.

The Gaylord Palms' "Boot Camp" program focuses on realistic goal-setting for the bride, and most importantly, is something she can experience with her supportive friends. "We're not taking the fun out of the bachelorette party," continued Grimes. "In fact, we still encourage the bride to have a crazy good time. We're just offering the bride a chance to carve out part of the weekend to focus on herself - as well as her health - before the big day."

Orlando continues to grow as a destination for weddings, honeymoons, and wedding-related activities, such as bachelor and bachelorette parties. The number of weddings held in Orlando exploded in 1991 when Walt Disney World launched its Fairy Tale Weddings service.

For more information, visit www. gaylordpalms. com/goodgirls (http://www. gaylordpalms. com/goodgirls) or call 407-586-2000.

ABOUT GAYLORD PALMS

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center has gained the attention of the meeting and convention industry by providing world-class convention and leisure-focused amenities - all in one place. The award-winning Gaylord Palms is a Gaylord Hotels-branded property owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www. gaylordpalms. com (http://www. gaylordpalms. com) or www. gaylordentertainment. com.

Media Relations Contacts:
Michelle Smith, (407) 586-0308
Keith Salwoski, (407) 586-0315

Guest Contact:
Gaylord Palms Reservations, (407) 586-2000

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Imperial Beach's WiLDCOAST Receives Environmental Grant From California American Water

Imperial Beach's WiLDCOAST Receives Environmental Grant From California American Water

Funds will be used to restore and clean up Otay and Tijuana River Watersheds

San Diego, CA (Vocus) July 23, 2009

California American Water announced today that WiLDCOAST in Imperial Beach will receive funding through the Company's 2009 Environmental Grant Program. WiLDCOAST, an international non-profit agency that protects and preserves coastal ecosystems, will receive a $7,500 grant, which California American Water earmarked for community-based projects that improve, restore or protect watershed areas.

A panel of employee judges selected the winning grant proposals from a wide variety of organizations across the state, which were evaluated on such criteria as environmental need, innovation, community engagement and sustainability.

"Our Environmental Grant Program has been very successful in helping local organizations carry out meaningful, sustainable environmental initiatives year after year," said Rob MacLean, president of California American Water. "The grant recipients this year exemplify the type of environmental stewardship that we are proud to support."

WiLDCOAST is an international non-profit agency that protects and preserves coastal ecosystems by building grassroots support, conducting outreach and education campaigns and establishing protected areas. California American Water will grant the agency $7,500 for their cleanup and restoration projects targeting the Tijuana and Otay River watersheds.

Both rivers are vital to the San Diego community and both are the common target of illegal dumping and pollution. WiLDCOAST estimates that pollution in the Tijuana River is responsible for 80 percent of San Diego County's total beach closures every year.

WiLDCOAST will recruit and train local environmental stewards and initiate routine cleanup events and pollution monitoring and reductions activities in both watersheds.

"These rivers, which feed directly into the San Diego Bay and area beaches are in urgent need of help," said WiLDCOAST's acting executive director Fay Crevoshay. "With this grant, we will work to reverse the effects of decades of pollution and finally restore these vital waterways."

California American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water and/or wastewater services to more than 600,000 people. Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest investor-owned U. S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Voorhees, N. J., the company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide drinking water, wastewater and other related services to approximately 15 million people in 32 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by visiting www. amwater. com.

WiLDCOAST began its Clean Water Campaign in 2005 in response to the environmental and health impacts associated with pollution in the Tijuana River. The organization's work has influenced policy decisions at the local, state and federal levels, including the upgrade of the International Wastewater Treatment Plant, which discharges off Imperial Beach. In 2008, the Otay River Program was launched to increase community stewardship of the Otay River Valley.

Contact
Brian A. Barreto
Office: 626-614-2542
Mobile: 626-388-7484

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Internet Swami

Internet Swami

A young monk uses the Internet and a blog to reach, teach and connect

(PRWEB) July 14, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GLENDALE, AZ. - Swami Dâ Prem, America's Youngest Swami -- whos guru is recognized by the current leader of over one billion Hindus worldwide -- is taking advantage of the technology the Internet has to offer, reaching out and touching others. His website, American Swami (http://www. americanswami. tk (http://www. americanswami. tk)), is built with TypePad's microcontent publishing system (http://www. typepad. com/ (http://www. typepad. com/)), or in other words, a blog publishing tool. TypePad is still in the public beta testing phase and Dâ Prem is happy to be a beta tester.

Dâ Prem on a regular basis posts newly written essays on self-improvement, spiritual, religious, meditation and yoga related subjects. From time to time, he will post one of his delicious and healthy vegetarian recipes that are easy to make. Readers, if they choose, are even able to leave comments on Swamiji's personal blog about any of his entries.

Swamiji is the founder and moderator of the Yahoo! e-group, Western Swamis' Satsang (http://groups. yahoo. com/group/westswamis/ (http://groups. yahoo. com/group/westswamis/)), a coalitation of other Western Swamis, sannyasins and monks, a regular poster at the official Brahman-Atman Yoga e-group, The Real Kriya (http://groups. yahoo. com/group/therealkriya/ (http://groups. yahoo. com/group/therealkriya/)), an occasion visitor to Erich Schiffmann's Moving Into Stillness message board (http://pub92.ezboard. com/bmovingintostillness/ (http://pub92.ezboard. com/bmovingintostillness/)), a yoga buddy of Dâ Prem's, and friends with Chuck Olsen, the man behind Blogumentary (http://www. blogumentary. org/ (http://www. blogumentary. org/)). With all this Internet activity, Swami Dâ Prem is becoming the talk of the online spiritual communities.

About Swami Dâ Prem

Swami Premabrahmananda (JP Mitchell) is an ordained minister of The Philippine International Congregation on the Science of Religion (California Nonprofit Reg. No. 2492531). He received Sannyass from Sat-Guru Dâ Brahman-Atmananda on Raviãra, the 12th of May 2002 (302 Dwapara). Sat-Guru Dâ is a bona fide Acharya of Sanata Dharma—the Eternal Way of Righteousness—recognized even by the present Shankaracharya of Sringeri Math, spiritual leader of over a billion Hindus worldwide. Premabrahmananda is, on record, the youngest American to officially carry the title of “Swami.” The name Premabrahmananda came from the Sanskrit ananda “bliss” Brahman “God” and prema “love,” hence “the bliss of God’s love.”

Premabrahmanandaji is one of few who have been authorized to initiate people into the First Degree Kriya of Brahman-Atman Yoga in his GuruÂ’s behalf. He also functions as a full time counselor and minister conducting such ceremonies as child dedication and naming, wedding, and ascension. He is the appointed Director of the Arizona Branch of the Congregation and also serves as the Secretary of the California Branch. Swami Prem is a Brother of The Philippine International Order of Universalist Swamis (PIOUS).

Swami Dâ Prem is available for interviews.

Alternative Cook Offers Nutrition Tips for National Nutrition Month

Alternative Cook Offers Nutrition Tips for National Nutrition Month

Jean Duane, Alternative Cook offers easy tips for National Nutrition Month on converting recipes to be more nutritious, gluten and dairy free, with fewer calories and no cholesterol. Sound impossible? Read on. You might be surprised at how easy it is.

Centennial, CO (PRWEB) March 11, 2009

To maximize health during National Nutrition Month, how about designating two or three days a week as 'healthy days' and eat vegetarian or even vegan on those days? The benefits extend from loosing weight to saving money. "Vegetarian foods taste great if you know a few tricks. It's less expensive, more nutritious and lower calorie than dairy and animal-based foods. Go gluten-free for maximum benefits" says cooking DVD producer and author, Jean Duane, Alternative Cook. http://www. alternativecook. com (http://www. alternativecook. com).

Let's say you enjoy Mexican foods, but want to avoid the meat, cheese, high fat calories and cholesterol associated with it. Two beef and cheese enchiladas on average contain 1400 calories, 90 grams of fat and 234 grams of cholesterol. That's more than half of your recommended daily allowance! To make authentic-tasting Mexican foods packed with nutrition, first think about the spices and flavors identified with Mexican foods such as chili powder, fresh cilantro, jalapenos, mild green chilies, garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, tomatoes, lime and tamarind. Next, think about the 'mouth-feel' - the smooth, creamy cheese and guacomole, spicy sauces combined with chewy tortillas and crunchy chopped vegetables on top. Finally, consider main ingredients - beans, corn, rice, meat, cheese, salsa, sour cream, tortillas and vegetables. With this in mind, let's look at alternatives to convert a traditional dish to be vegetarian, gluten and dairy free to boot!

Nutritious Alternatives
Beef:
To cut calories and cholesterol, instead of using beef, use half pinto beans and half chopped mushrooms. This combination makes a nice "beefy" taste and texture, but with no fat or cholesterol.

Cheese:
Instead of using high-fat cheddar or American cheese, make a dairy free filling with tofu, nutritional yeast, garlic and fresh herbs. It is delicious and tastes just like cheese. Forego the cheese on top, and substitute with fresh shredded zucchini and salsa.

Sour Cream
Thinning silken tofu in a food processor adding a little vinegar, lemon juice and olive oil makes delicious sour cream alternative with no fat and no cholesterol. (Recipe below.)

Emphasize Veggies
Top the dish with chopped spinach, shredded jicama or lettuce and pile on the guacomole. Guacomole may contain fat, but it is good for you, and so easy to make. Just mash avocado with a little lemon juice and garlic salt.

Fresh Salsa
Fresh salsas the perfect thing to celebrate Nutrition Week and spring! Just chop jicama, fresh cilantro, tomatoes, onion, corn kernels, a little lime juice, and salt.

Equipped with these new alternatives, let's convert a recipe. The new version has 647 calories, 19 grams of fat and 0 cholesterol. Just knowing you reduced the calories by 54%, fat by a whopping 79% and cholesterol to zero - without sacrificing the taste - you and your family will enjoy it even more! To learn more about how to enjoy the wonderful flavors of Mexico, gluten and dairy free with no cholesterol please visit http://tinyurl. com/ddd3wo (http://tinyurl. com/ddd3wo).

Traditional
Beef and Cheese Enchiladas
2 TBS oil
1 yellow onion
2 pounds ground beef
1 TBS chili powder
1 TBS cumin
2 tsp. coriander
1 cup medium salsa
1 tsp. garlic salt
12 corn tortillas
1 pound shredded cheddar cheese
Top with sour cream

Healthier Conversion
"Beef" and "Cheese" Enchiladas
With Sour Cream Alternative
1 TBS oil
1 yellow onion
1/2 pound button mushrooms
2 cans pinto beans (drained)
1 TBS chili powder
1 TBS cumin
2 tsp. coriander
1 cup medium salsa
1 tsp. garlic salt
12 corn tortillas
8 oz. silky tofu
3 TBS nutritional yeast
1 TBS rice vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 TBS olive oil
1 TBS lemon juice

Directions to make Healthier Version:
1. Chop mushrooms and place in a skillet with oil. Cook on medium heat until half done. Add onions. Cook until onions are opaque. Add pinto beans, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salsa and garlic salt.
2. Heat a clean skillet and spray with spray-on oil. Place a corn tortilla on the hot surface. Press with a spatula and turn. Repeat for all tortillas. (Most corn tortillas are gluten free.)
3. Fill tortillas and place in a casserole and bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
4. To make sour cream alternative, place tofu, yeast, vinegar, salt and lemon juice in a food processor. Drizzle in oil and process until smooth. Taste. Adjust.
5. Remove enchiladas from oven and top with sour cream alternative, shredded spinach, zucchini and home-made salsa. Serves 6.

Converting a recipe like this is good news for those with Celiac disease, gluten or dairy intolerance, high cholesterol, and for those with Autism or Aspergers' disease following a GFCF (gluten-free, casein-free) diet. For more information on how to cook healthier, please sign up for the Alternative Cook's free newsletter http://tinyurl. com/aloech (http://tinyurl. com/aloech) which is chock-full of healthy baking and cooking ideas to make your life easier and healthier. 

Jean Duane, Alternative Cook produces gluten-free, dairy-free, low cholesterol cooking instruction on DVD, video stream and in a cookbook. For more information, please visit http://www. alternativecook. com (http://www. alternativecook. com).

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LoDo Earth Action Fest (LEAF) to Celebrate Denver’s Growing Green Heritage

LoDo Earth Action Fest (LEAF) to Celebrate Denver’s Growing Green Heritage

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado and Tattered Cover to host Downtown Denver’s greenest gathering.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) April 12, 2007

LoDo’s First Annual Earth Action Fest (LEAF), a two-week gala celebrating Earth Day and empowering Metro Denver residents with positive green strategies, will begin on April 15, 2007 with a special book presentation at the Tattered Cover by Senator John Kerry and Teresa Heinz Kerry, and conclude on April 27, 2007 with a zero-waste, fuel-cell-powered, LEAF Finale – a block party complete with food, music by The Reals and plenty of great ideas for the planet.

In between, visitors can enjoy free book readings and movie screenings at the Tattered Cover; participate in a tree planting with former Mayor Wellington Webb and students from Lake Middle School; sample organic wines at a tasting hosted by The Sierra Club; and take tours of the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters and The Alliance Center – two of Colorado’s greenest buildings. Throughout the festivities, visitors will be treated to a variety of food and entertainment from a number of local sponsors.

“LEAF is a party with purpose – an environmental extravaganza that’s all about taking action to educate, inspire, and motivate our community about the challenges we face and the steps we can all take to make a difference for our planet,” said Kendra Sandoval of The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado (http://allianceforcolorado. org (http://allianceforcolorado. org)), a host of the LEAF festival.

“There’s no better time than now to help protect and improve Colorado’s remarkable environmental heritage,” added Heather Duncan of the Tattered Cover Book Store, LEAF host and sponsor of a series of environmentally-focused book readings and movie screenings.

Free Informational Booths and Building Tours
On Monday, April 23, the Alliance Center will open its doors to the public, offering free guided tours of their buildings from 9:00 a. m. to 4:00 pm. In addition, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency will be hosting more than 20 informational booths and displays from various local environmental groups from 10 a. m. until 3 p. m. Featured activities include a display of the winning entries of the Climate Change Art Challenge, kid booths, and the EPA mobile laboratory. Tours of the EPA building will be limited to the first 2 floors. Both buildings were built under the U. S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, standards, the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.

The Alliance Building, at 1536 Wynkoop St., utilizes green technologies that minimize environmental impacts, provide healthier workspace and increase building performance. The Center incorporates natural lighting, new fluorescent daylight lamps with high color rendition and electronic ballasts, water and energy conserving fixtures, no and low VOC paint, and non-toxic and recycled materials. The results have been impressive, with water use in the building cut by 84% and energy consumption reduced by 30%.

The EPA Building, at 1595 Wynkoop St., officially opened in March and is nine stories tall and 292,000 square feet. The LEED-certified building includes solar panels that generate 10 Kilowatts of power, a 20,000-square-foot green roof using native vegetation, energy efficient heating and cooling systems and a number of other innovative green building practices.

Events for the LEAF Festival:

Sunday, April 15, 11:00 am: Book Reading with Senator John Kerry and Teresa Heinz Kerry
“This Moment on Earth: Today’s New Environmentalists and Their Vision for the Future.” Senator John Kerry and Teresa Heinz Kerry will discuss and sign their book at the Tattered Cover, 1628 16th Street. This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, April 17, 7:30 pm: Book Reading with Jonathan Waterman
“Where Mountains Are Nameless: Passion and Politics in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.” Jonathan Waterman, adventurer and the author of nine books, will discuss and sign his new book at the Tattered Cover, 1628 16th Street. This event is free and open to the public.

Sunday, April 22, 1:00 pm: Book Reading with William Travis
“New Geographies of the American West: Land Use and the Changing Pattern of Place” William Travis will discuss and sign his new book at the Tattered Cover, 1628 16th Street. This event is free and open to the public.

Monday, April 23, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm: Green Building Tours
The EPA and Alliance Center will open their doors to the public, offering free guided tours of some of Colorado’s greenest buildings.

Tuesday, April 24, 12:00 to 1:30 pm: Movie Screening
The documentary “Climate Change” will be shown at the Tattered Cover, 1628 16th Street. This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, April 25, Show times 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm: Movie Screening
Al Gore’s Academy-Award winning documentary, “An Inconvenient Truth,” presented by Rebecca Moore Leach, will be shown at the Tattered Cover, 1628 16th Street. This event is free and open to the public.

Thursday, April 26, Noon to 1 pm: Brown Bag Lunch
Join The Alliance Center nonprofits, LoDo businesses, and others for presentations at the Tattered Cover on Greenprint Denver, and how organizations can calculate their carbon footprint. Lunch will be served. Available by reservation only. Please contact Janna Six at jsix @ allianceforcolorado. org.

Friday, April 27, 10:00 am: Alliance Center Tree Planting
Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and students from Lake Middle School will plant 30 trees in Commons Park on behalf of the nonprofits in the Alliance Center and other sponsoring local businesses. The Alliance Center is an official sponsor of Mayor Hickenlooper’s 7,000 trees in 7 days project. Please contact Kendra Sandoval at ksandoval @ allianceforcolorado. org.

Friday, April 27, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm: LEAF Finale Block Party!
Join the LoDo neighborhood for the LEAF Finale, a unique Earth Action Celebration. Powered by a fuel cell provided by the EPA, this zero-waste environmental extravaganza will feature music by THE REALS. Food and drinks from Vitamin Cottage and Wild Oats; beer from wind-powered New Belgium Brewing and Wynkoop Brewery. To register for a booth, please contact Libby Hanna at lhanna @ allianceforcolorado. org.

About The Alliance for a Sustainable Colorado
The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado (http://allianceforcolorado. org (http://allianceforcolorado. org)), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was created in 2004 to advance sustainable policies in Colorado for present and future generations. The organization fosters relationships that build collaboration and coalitions among nonprofit organizations, socially responsible businesses, local government agencies and academia. The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado owns the Alliance Center, which is a “Multi-Tenant Nonprofit Center” that provides office and meeting space to 30 nonprofit organizations and non-tenant partners. The Center is mission driven, housing groups that advocate for development of policies and implementation of practices of sustainability.

About The Tattered Cover
A locally owned bookstore and a Colorado landmark, the Tattered Cover, with three unique locations, offers personal service, an extraordinary selection, coffee shops, extensive newsstands, and author appearances nearly every day.

For more information, please contact:
Wanda James
James Foxx Communications 
720-987-5160
Wanda @ jamesfoxx. com

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New Program Series Helping People 'Step Forward' Through a Divorce

New Program Series Helping People 'Step Forward' Through a Divorce

Janice Edgehouse Rieth, of Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond in Cleveland, Ohio, will lead a workshop series, Step Forward, to assist those divorced or still in the process.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) June 21, 2010

Janice Edgehouse Rieth (http://www. ssrl. com/janice-edgehouse-rieth. html (http://www. ssrl. com/janice-edgehouse-rieth. html)), Partner of Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond, P. L.L. (SSRL), is leading a workshop series assisting those divorced or still in the process called Step Forward. Each workshop will focus on a different topic of interest concerning divorce and will be free of charge for all attendees. The meetings will be held on the first Wednesday of every month from 5:30 p. m. until 7:00 p. m. at the SSRL office in the Eaton Center located at 1111 Superior Avenue, Cleveland.

Step Forward (http://www. primerus. com/files/step_forward_program_agenda. pdf (http://www. primerus. com/files/step_forward_program_agenda. pdf)) is designed to assist individuals at any stage of the divorce process in effectively moving forward with their lives. The goal of the program is to help individuals positively cope professionally, mentally, emotionally and financially during the difficult divorce process. Upcoming topics include Financial Independence - Building a Career, and “New Family” Finances.

Janice Edgehouse Rieth comments, “…Our firm is offering this program as a valued-added service to clients and friends of the firm because we understand how difficult the divorce process can be.” Rieth has been with SSRL since 1987, devoting her practice to the area of family law. Rieth assists individuals through all aspects of the divorce process and represents individuals who need legal assistance after their divorce. She also drafts, negotiates, and reviews prenuptial agreements.

She is regularly appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem in the Domestic Relations Court of Cuyahoga County to represent the best interest of minor children in disputes between their parents regarding the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. Janice has appeared before the Domestic Relations Court and Juvenile Court of Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties as well as the Domestic Relations Court of Geauga, Lake, Medina and Summit Counties.

Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond P. L.L. is a general civil practice firm. Its primary areas of practice are business law, business succession planning, estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable planning, family law, employment law, litigation, real estate, taxation and health care law. The firm’s clients include many closely-held businesses, private family foundations, nonprofit organizations, and families concerned with wealth preservation, wealth transfer, and tax planning issues.

Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond P. L.L. is a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms (Primerus). Primerus (http://www. primerus. com/about. htm (http://www. primerus. com/about. htm)) is an international alliance of top-rated, independent, small and mid-sized law firms that have earned the right to display the Primerus seal of quality. As one of the most respected law firm alliances, Primerus currently has 150 member firms in nearly 110 cities in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Mexico, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and is expanding around the globe. With over 2,000 lawyers in the alliance, Primerus members, collectively, offer the breadth of expertise and jurisdictional coverage that only the world’s largest law firms can offer to clients.

Visit the Step Forward homepage at http://events. constantcontact. com/register/event? oeidk=a07e2x3j2hw6fa5b6d2 (http://events. constantcontact. com/register/event? oeidk=a07e2x3j2hw6fa5b6d2) to register for one of the upcoming events. For more information, please contact Janice Rieth at 216.696.4200

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Las Vegas Pets are Enjoying Fine Dining at Their Own Five Star Café and Boutique

Las Vegas Pets are Enjoying Fine Dining at Their Own Five Star Café and Boutique

Only Pet Cafe in Las Vegas is serving up for these deserving pets such delicacies as Turkey Stroganoff and Cheeseburgers, complete with appetizer, entrée, side dishes and dessert. The friendly staff at the Preppy Puppy Café in thriving Las Vegas, Nevada welcomes each four legged patron at the door.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) December 5, 2005

The Preppy Puppy Café of Las Vegas, conveniently located 10 minutes from the Strip, personally welcomes each hungry patron to the cafe' for gourmet dining or special party events. As these deserving pets await their meal being prepared specially for them, they are entertained with a selection of pet favorite toys, watch their own television at dog’s eye view and lap on the chilled, water their server has poured for them. Their owners can enjoy Seattle's Best Coffee and pre-packaged sandwiches.

The menu at the Preppy Puppy Café includes Pet Tasties meals made from the freshest of USDA ingredients and special baked dog treats. Designed by a veterinarian of more than thirty years, each item on the menu is designed for pet health while providing such great aroma and taste upon serving. The Pet Café menu includes entrée selections made with chicken, beef, pork, turkey or lamb to suit any dog with food preference or sensitivity. The Preppy Puppy Cafe' is conveniently located just off I-95 at 3758 E. Flamingo Rd. Las Vegas NV 89121.

For more information about the Preppy Puppy Cafe Cafe, visit http://preppypuppycafe. blogspot. com/ (http://preppypuppycafe. blogspot. com/). To request an interview with the Founders of Preppy Puppy Cafe, Antoinette Garner and Genene Bonner, call our corporate office 702-454-4675.

Contact Information:

Antoinette Garner or Genene Bonner

Preppy Puppy Cafe', LLC

Visit Our Site at http://preppypuppycafe. blogspot. com/ (http://preppypuppycafe. blogspot. com/)
(702) 454-4675

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Kabir Releases New Album “Peaceful Solutions” on Raptivism Records April 25th

Kabir Releases New Album “Peaceful Solutions” on Raptivism Records April 25th

Kabir will release his third full length album, “Peaceful Solutions” on April 25, 2006 in partnership between Uncle Trouble Music and Raptivism Records. He is also the son of world-famous Nobel Prize winning economist Amartya Sen.

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 30, 2006

Kabir, a veteran of the Boston hip hop scene, will release his third full length album, “Peaceful Solutions” on April 25, 2006 in partnership between Uncle Trouble Music (Kabir’s own label) and NYC based Raptivism Records. Kabir, who has released tracks in the past with Mr. Lif, Esoteric and Virtuoso, is unique as the only nationally recognized MC of South Asian descent. He is also the son of world-famous Nobel Prize winning economist Amartya Sen.

Like his father, Kabir focuses his talents on alleviating the ills plaguing world society. “Peaceful Solutions” takes a hard look at many of the struggles going on around the globe today and advocates a new way of attacking the problems that we as a society face. Tracks like “Where You At?” take a more personal look at Kabir’s search for inner peace in addition to his belief in a more enlightened political process.

Vincent Merry, President of socially conscious Raptivism Records says “Kabir is in a unique position to influence people in many walks of life. We hope that his fusion of hip-hop, funk and conscious themes reaches that maximum number of people possible, starting in his home, Boston, where so many people come to study.”

Kabir will be performing regularly around the northeast in support of the new album with initial CD Release Party dates in Boston and New York. On Friday, April 28th he will be at the Paradise Lounge – 969 Commonwealth Ave. in Boston with Primary Others, Elemental Zazen, ViceVersah and others. On Saturday, April 29th Kabir will bring his hip hop party to The Bowery Poetry Club – 308 Bowery, New York, NY along with label-mate L. I.F. E. Long, DJ Synapse, Elemental Zazen, and other special guests.

Kabir has recently joined a new group created by the Mayor’s Office in Boston called, “Mayor Menino’s Hip Hop Roundtable,” addressing an increase in youth gun violence in and around. He runs workshops called “Hip hop as Education” at many private and public schools throughout the northeast. These workshops are designed to teach the youth of today about the positive power of music and hip hop and to encourage these students to find healthy ways to express themselves, while being respectful and true to the art.

“Peaceful Solutions” will be distributed thru Ryko Distribution and will be available initially in most major retail outlets throughout the northeast.

Track Listing For Peaceful Solutions:

1. Change – feat. Maria Alexievia

2. Higher - feat. Shuman and C. Money of John Brown’s Body

3. Answers

4. Memories

5. Damn

6. Where You At – feat. Ryan Montbleau

7. The Explanation

8. Eyes Wide Open

9. Get It Right

10. Letter To My Grandma - feat. Ryan Montbleau

11. Outta Control – feat. Maria Alexievia

12. Basics

13. A Better Tomorrow

14. Answers (Remix)

15. The Liar

For more information about Kabir and the new release “Peaceful Solutions” please contact:

For Interviews and Press Information: rain (at) raindazedent (dot) com, Adam (at) planetarygroup (dot) com

Management & Booking: Howard Turkenkopf - hwe328(at)comcast (dot) net - ph: 617.543.9469

Raptivism: Rishi(at) Raptivism (dot)com

Kabir’s Biography:

Kabir is an independent rapper, singer and producer from London. His music brews a robust blend of raw flow and message-oriented lyrics with unusual beats and soulful melodies. He currently lives in Cambridge, MA, and performs regularly at colleges and clubs around the Northeast. Kabir has performed alongside a wide variety of musical giants such as The Roots, Wyclef Jean, Talib Kweli, Lyrics Born, Common, Soulive, Maceo Parker and Galactic.

Kabir’s first self-produced album "Cultural Confusion" (featuring Mr. Lif, Virtuoso, & Esoteric) was released in 2001 and independently sold approximately 3000 units. “Cultural Confusion” is a multi-layered concept album with raw beats, real rhymes and instrumental interludes. Several songs on the record reveal Kabir’s personal struggles with his own multi-racial identity, while others take a broader view of cultures and the conflicts between people.

Kabir’s second album, “Fuel for the Fire” (Uncle Trouble Music) was released in August of 2003. For this album Kabir again called upon the services of some of Boston’s hottest MCs including: Esoteric, Virtuoso, Shuman, and III Kings. A number of talented singers also contributed to this album such as: Amayo (Antibalas Afro-Beat Orchestra), Lady K (Red Pill), and Ajahni (Vibewise). Kabir produced many of the tracks on this album himself, and a number of guest producers also put their stamp on the record. “Fuel for the Fire” is about the way people live and the emotions that inspire us to do what we do. Each song on the record represents a different influence that affects us.

Kabir’s new album, “Peaceful Solutions,” is due out on April 25th and is being released in partnership between Uncle Trouble Music and Raptivism Records. Once again Kabir has collaborated with a variety of different artists including Shuman, Ryan Montbleau, and Maria Alexieva on vocals. Many of the tracks on “Peaceful Solutions” are self produced, while others are done in collaboration with some of the same producers that Kabir worked with on, “Fuel for the Fire”. “Peaceful Solutions” will be Kabir’s most widely distributed album.

Kabir currently performs live re-creations of these songs as well as those from “Cultural Confusion” and “Fuel for the Fire” with his band. The band features a rotating lineup of all-star musicians, however, Kabir is always held down by his DJ, Axel Foley on the turntables. Kabir’s band provides the backbone for his live show: an infectious dose of thoughtful, energetic music.

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DigiCert Releases New Utility Tool for Easy Management of SSL Certificates

DigiCert Releases New Utility Tool for Easy Management of SSL Certificates

DigiCert, Inc. has created a free tool designed to diagnose and repair SSL certificates. Managing and troubleshooting certificate installations is made virtually painless with this tool, no matter whom the certificate is issued by.

Lindon, UT (PRWEB) June 29, 2010

DigiCert, Inc. (http://www. digicert. com), a leading provider of Authentication & Encryption services, has released a free tool designed to simplify the lives of server administrators who manage SSL certificates. With this utility, all of the certificates on a server can be viewed in one central location allowing for easy management and troubleshooting.

SSL certificates (http://www. digicert. com/ssl-certificate. htm) encrypt the transfer of sensitive information online. From online shopping to secure email messages or even private health records, SSL certificates have a wide variety of applications in any industry.

The SSL Certificate Management and Troubleshooting Tool (http://www. digicert. com/util) provides a consolidated view of a server’s certificates and includes the details for each one: the domain it’s issued to, expiration date, serial number, and issuer of the certificate. Even if certificates are not issued by DigiCert, they are still available for management through this utility.

The Certificate Management Tool also makes it simple to import and export certificates, fix untrusted warning messages, create backups, and test certificates to ensure proper operation. In addition to simplifying the management of existing certificates, the tool will also help server administrators create and install certificate files.

According to Travis Tidball, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, DigiCert created this tool to provide an efficient way of managing certificates, since security is a major concern today more than ever.

“DigiCert feels strongly that managing a server’s certificates should be painless,” Tidball said. “This tool is designed to help administrators manage and troubleshoot certificates easily and efficiently in one place so they can be confident in the security of their operations. As part of our larger goal of enabling a secure Internet, we are committed to providing this tool free of charge.”

The free utility is available for download at www. digicert. com/util (http://www. digicert. com/util).

About DigiCert, Inc.
DigiCert, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise-grade, high-assurance, 256-bit SSL Certificates trusted by many national and state governments, educational and medical institutions, and Fortune 500 companies around the world. DigiCert's commitment to exemplary personalized service provides clients with peace of mind backed by a 100% money-back guarantee and live 24-hour phone, chat and email support, along with intuitive GUI certificate management. Located in Lindon, Utah, DigiCert is a WebTrust Certified Certificate Authority, a member of the CA/Browser Forum, Anti-Phishing Working Group, Authentication and Online Trust Alliance, and the W3C Consortium.

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Rayna Gangi starts book tour for "Forget The Cures, Find The Cause," in Las Vegas, Nevada

Rayna Gangi starts book tour for "Forget The Cures, Find The Cause," in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Gangi's "Forget The Cures, Find The Cause" attracting many disgruntled Toudeau readers.

Daphne, AL (PRWEB) September 6, 2006

On a tour that will cover Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Florida and Alabama, Rayna Gangi, author, holistic health consultant, and therapist, will not only be signing books and discussing her newest release, but already has a long list of anxious readers who have made appointments to see her.

"We'll be at the Stardust," says her publicist. "Rayna is a long time friend of the casino and she wants to say goodbye before they implode it. She also has a large following in Nevada, so it's a good place to start."

"The Stardust hotel and my hosts have always been good to me and book tours can be grueling," says Gangi. "I agree it's a good place to start and I can't wait to discuss this book with people who know or want to know about holistic health. Forget The Cures, Find The Cause is not about miracle cures or the newest vitamin. Readers are already saying they wish this book had come out before Troudeau’s."

The first tour ends back home in Alabama just in time for New Years.

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Desperate Women Sing the Praises of SIBERGIN® HealthAid America's Sibergin is used to Address Stress-Related Symptoms of Menopause...Naturally

Desperate Women Sing the Praises of SIBERGIN® HealthAid America's Sibergin is used to Address Stress-Related Symptoms of Menopause...Naturally

Desperate women suffering from menopausal side effects are finding relief from stress and exhaustion with HealthAid America's Sibergin, a siberian eluethero that helps boost energy and relieve stress!

Foster City, CA (PRWEB) September 21, 2006

Menopause is ravaging women across America with the common but uncomfortable symptoms such as fatigue, reduced stamina, irritability, normal sleep disturbances, mood swings, weight gain and emotional instability. In fact, over 37.5 million women in America are reaching or are in menopause and feel like they have fallen victim to the unpredictable whims of hot flashes and mood swings, often induced by stress, and these women are desperate for an effective and healthy solution!

Many women have discovered their own solution to address their lack of energy and stress-related symptoms commonly associated with menopause. SIBERGIN®, the world’s leading high potency Siberian Eleuthero, is a solution for feelings of exhaustion and stress that helps the body achieve a natural balance between vitality and tranquility, boosting energy and relieving stress.

Many menopausal women are sidelined by low-energy and mood swings on a daily basis, often the result of overstressed nervous and endocrine systems from normal menopausal changes. However, women who use SIBERGIN® feel that it helps promote staying active and feeling younger.

Increasingly, women are looking to health and nutrition as an answer to promoting health, especially with the desperation brought on by the common symptoms of menopause. The Alternative Healthcare and Healthy Lifestyles categories in the United States has grown to $60.7 billion dollars and is on the rise.2 Free from artificial colors, preservatives, GMO, yeast, sugar and flavorings, SIBERGIN® is a unique formula of Siberian Eleuthero that naturally provides caffeine-free energy as well as helping the body buffer the effect of stressors, which can be especially detrimental during menopause.

“SIBERGIN® is really the outcome from thousands of years of research and development in Chinese medicine,” explains Dr. J. MoraMarco, Co-Founder of HealthAid America. “Simple events in our lives, even driving in traffic or engaging in an argument, are considered stressors and can biologically alter the body’s physical composition. SIBERGIN® aids the body in its ability to adapt to stressors and acts as a buffer for the nervous system to be able to reestablish itself in stressful conditions.”

Women of all ages appreciate SIBERGIN®, for increased endurance, decreased stress, improved concentration, and enhanced well being. SIBERGIN® Siberian Eleuthero is a classic adaptogen, which helps the body achieve a natural balance between vitality and tranquility, boosting energy and buffering stress. SIBERGIN® combats fatigue, alleviates the effects of stress, restores physical and emotional imbalances, improves concentration and memory, and enhances performance, coordination, and endurance.3

SIBERGIN® contains pure extract of Siberian Eleuthero, the most researched herb in the world, and is the most potent and highest-quality Siberian Eleuthero product available. In 2004 and 2005, SIBERGIN® was ranked number one on SPINS, information and service provider for the Natural Products Industry, with the largest sales share of the market for Siberian Eleuthero products.4 SIBERGIN®’s unique patented paste extract and pharmaceutical-quality European capsule delivery system ensures the maximum absorption and assimilation.

With offices in California since 1992, and its headquarters in the United Kingdom since 1982, and represented in over forty countries, HealthAid America, the producers of Sibergin® and other high quality, innovative natural supplements, strives to provide a range of products that are carefully researched and nutritionally balanced to help supplement the many and varied dietary needs of the whole community.

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Nurses Facing National Shortage Turn to Mobile Technology to Support Patient Care

Nurses Facing National Shortage Turn to Mobile Technology to Support Patient Care

Nurses Weigh in on Challenges and Technology Use in Epocrates Survey

San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) September 8, 2009

Epocrates, Inc., (http://www. epocrates. com/?CID=PRnurse) a leading provider of decision support solutions, released survey results exploring challenges facing today's nurses and the increasing role of technology use in hospitals and clinics across the nation.

The majority of nurses surveyed expressed significant concern that the national nursing shortage will have a negative impact on patient safety and care. Nurses also report the shortage impacts their day-to-day job by decreasing time spent with patients (46 percent), increasing responsibilities (42 percent) and increasing patient load (37 percent). In turn, these nurses are relying on mobile technology to help improve patient communication and satisfaction, and recommend it to colleagues. The survey found:
 Approximately 50 percent of respondents estimate saving more than 30 minutes per day using Epocrates® software (http://www. epocrates. com/products/?CID=PRnurse) with rapid access to drug information, pill pictures, medical calculators and additional decision support tools.  Respondents report primarily using Epocrates software during a patient consultation to look up drug dosing, side effects and adverse reactions, and check for drug interactions.  Palm® devices (personal digital assistants and smartphones) are favored by nurses, followed by iPhone® or iPod® touch (http://www. epocrates. com/platforms/iphone/?CID=PRnurse) and BlackBerry® (http://www. epocrates. com/platforms/blackberry/?CID=PRnurse) devices.

Editor's note: Survey respondents randomly selected to participate represents the nation's nurses in urban (49 percent), suburban (33 percent) and rural (18 percent) areas. Approximately half of respondents have been practicing for more than 20 years. Contact pr@epocrates. com for comprehensive survey results.

ABOUT EPOCRATES, INC.
Epocrates is a leading provider of clinical information and decision support tools to healthcare professionals. Epocrates currently has more than 800,000 healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses and medical students, in its active network. The company's subscription-based services enable healthcare professionals to make more informed medical decisions, reduce medical errors and practice more efficiently. For more information about Epocrates, please visit www. epocrates. com/company (http://www. epocrates. com/company).

All trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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Imaging Healthcare Specialists Enters Into Sponsorship Relationship with San Diego State University Athletics

Imaging Healthcare Specialists Enters Into Sponsorship Relationship with San Diego State University Athletics

Imaging Healthcare Specialists, a medical imaging company with 14 outpatient imaging centers in the greater San Diego area, has become an official sponsor of San Diego State University's Athletics Program.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 15, 2008

Imaging Healthcare Specialists, a medical imaging company with 14 outpatient imaging centers in the greater San Diego area, has become an official sponsor of San Diego State University's Athletics Program.

The sponsorship was secured by Aztec Sports Properties, which administers SDSU Athletics' multimedia rights. Through a combination of securing advertising venues for Imaging Healthcare Specialists services, and participation in area charitable events in affiliation with the university, Imaging Healthcare Specialists builds upon its longstanding relationship with SDSU. One of Imaging Healthcare Specialists 14 outpatient medical imaging facilities is located adjacent to the SDSU campus and has provided services to SDSU students and athletes for years.

"We are extremely pleased to be able to support the athletic program at San Diego State, which has established itself as one of the premier programs in the country," said Scott Raymond, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Imaging Healthcare Specialists. "SDSU has been a recipient of our healthcare services for years and we value the relationship. We see the sponsorship as a natural next step in our partnership with the university and its athletes," Raymond said.

ABOUT IMAGING HEALTHCARE SPECIALISTS -- Imaging Healthcare Specialists is an outpatient medical imaging firm with 14 locations in San Diego County and southern Riverside and Orange Counties. A new company formed by the merger of Radiology Medical Group and Open Air MRI in 2006, Imaging Healthcare Specialists provides outpatient MRI, CT, X-Ray and other diagnostic services. For more information, visit www. imaginghealthcare. com.

ABOUT AZTEC SPORTS PROPERTIES -- Aztec Sports Properties is a property of Dallas-based Learfield Sports, which manages rights for more than 40 collegiate properties and associations. It is an operating unit of Jefferson City, Mo.-based Learfield Communications, Inc., which made its initial foray into the world of sports marketing in 1975 as the radio rights holder for the University of Missouri, a client still today. To learn more, or to see a complete listing of Learfield Sports' collegiate portfolio, visit www. learfieldsports. com.

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ECommSecurity announces strategic business alliance with Satel Inc

ECommSecurity announces strategic business alliance with Satel Inc.

ECommSecurity, a leader in information security and business continuity services today announces a strategic alliance with secure co-location provider provider, Satel, Inc. This new partnership completes the eCommSecurityÂ’s national infrastructure co-location plan as well as expands SatelÂ’s suite of security consulting solutions.

(PRWEB) September 17, 2003

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB)– September 17, 2003 – eCommSecurity, a leader in information security and business continuity services today announces a strategic alliance with secure co-location provider provider, Satel, Inc. This new partnership completes the eCommSecurity’s national infrastructure co-location plan as well as expands Satel’s suite of security consulting solutions.

ECommSecurity, Inc is a leading network security and business continuity solutions provider to the healthcare, financial services, education and government sectors. eCommSecurity is recognized for pioneering the fusion of security and performance with the launch of Apollo, providing data correlation, network-wide visualization, disaster avoidance, forensics, and multi-device management delivered as a licensed, outsourced or in-house solution. eCommSecurity's Professional Services division supports Apollo through delivery of a full range of services, including corporate security policy creation and implementation, vulnerability analysis, assistance in compliance with statutory, regulatory, and other security requirements, and business continuity planning.

According to Jeff Moore, CEO of eCommSecurity, “The strategic relationship with Satel provides us with another highly secure network operating center (NOC) and a capability to service customers coast to coast.”

Satel offers the ultimate in secure co-location and hosting services through their HardNOC network operations center. With around-the-clock monitoring, redundant firewalls, and the most comprehensive contingency infrastructure (reliable and redundant backup power and alternate connections), HardNOC gives companies the peace of mind they need for mission-critical hosted applications.

Roger Blohm, Chief Operating Office of Satel, said of the new partnership, “We are able to now leverage eCommSecurity’s enterprise-level network monitoring and management technology to improve our level of service to customers.”

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