AssureImmune, an Adult Stem Cell Collection and Preservation Company, Launches Premier Services in South Florida

AssureImmune, an Adult Stem Cell Collection and Preservation Company, Launches Premier Services in South Florida

AssureImmune LLC, a company specializing in collecting and preserving adult stem cells, today announced its launch of premier banking services in South Florida. AssureImmune, which began in early 2007, is one of the few adult stem cell collection and preservation companies in the world that uses state-of-the-art automated equipment to collect, test and preserve stem cells from newborn cord blood, children and adults.

BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB) February 5, 2008

 "Consumers have been participating in umbilical cord blood collection since 1992. In fact, today approximately 10% of newborns in the U. S. have their cord blood stored by parents who understand its value as a rich source of stem cells. We are in a unique position to offer our services to entire families," said Connie Araps, Ph. D., Vice President of Operations and Business Strategy for AssureImmune. "Doctors have been using adult stem cells, the active agents in a bone marrow transplant, for over 40 years to treat leukemia, anemias, and immune system dysfunctions. Today, there are over 700 clinical trials currently underway in the U. S. alone solely focusing on regenerative therapies using cord blood and adult stem cells to treat heart disease, cancer, and diabetes among others," said Araps.

Why Bank Today?

-- Like life insurance, bioinsurance is an investment in the future - you must collect and preserve your adult and cord blood stem cells when you are healthy

-- If your family has a history of heart disease, diabetes or neurological disorders, etc.

-- To have perfectly matching stem cells ready to potentially treat damage from a heart attack or stroke

-- There is only one chance to store infant cord blood - it's unique

-- The benefits are no longer limited to newborns - children and adults can collect and preserve their stem cells too

-- Never have to wait months for partially matching stem cells from a public bank

-- For minorities there is less than a 10% chance of finding matched adult stem cells from a cell bank

-- Public banks cost you up to 6 times more than storing your own cells today

Bioinsurance - banking your adult stem cells and your family's stem cells - will become as important as health and life insurance. "We believe regenerative medicine is the future of healthcare. You need to take a proactive approach to protect you and your family's health just as you do to protect your family's wealth. At AssureImmune, our vision is to collect and preserve your stem cells today for harnessing the regenerative power of the human cellular and immune systems tomorrow. Based on the promise and success of over 700 U. S. clinical trials, tomorrow may be right around the corner," said Araps.

AssureImmune's premier service philosophy is to process blood as gently as possible in a sterile, closed system to ensure that the final concentrate of healthy stem cells is preserved in its natural environment rich in immune system cells and other important blood components. The adult stem cell collection process begins with a simple and safe blood draw similar to providing blood for laboratory testing. For newborns, blood is collected from the umbilical cord at the time of delivery.

AssureImmune's Management Team and Scientific Advisory Board feature leaders from the blood banking and scientific community. "AssureImmune always strives for the best when collecting, testing and processing an individual's adult stem cells. What differentiates AssureImmune from other companies is its scientific depth and commitment to excellence," said Ronald O. Gilcher, M. D., F. A.C. P., AssureImmune's Medical Director and a Scientific Advisory Board member. AssureImmune's advisors include some of the world's leading scientists, physicians and blood banking professionals to ensure that the company provides the best possible service to its clients and the most up-to-date information on the ever-changing world of regenerative medicine.

-- Ruth Arnon, Ph. D. - Internationally renowned immunologist, the Paul Ehrlich Chair in Immunology at the Weizmann Institute and a member of the Israel Academy of Sciences

-- Jacques Banchereau, Ph. D. - W. W. Caruth Jr. Chair in Organ Transplantation and Immunology and Director of the Baylor Institute of Immunology Research

-- J. Donald Capra, M. D. - Scientific Advisory Board Chair, President Emeritus of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

-- Ronald O. Gilcher, M. D., F. A.C. P. - Medical Director and former CEO of the Oklahoma Blood Institute, one of the largest independent regional blood centers in the U. S.

-- David Gury - Former Chairman/CEO of Nabi Biopharmaceuticals, and founder of BioFlorida

-- Joshua Michael Hare, - M. D. F. A.C. C., Chief of the Division of Cardiology, Louis Lemberg Professor of Medicine, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology, and Director of the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

-- Markus G. Manz, M. D., - Research Group Leader at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (Bellinzona, Switzerland)

-- Donny Strosberg, Ph. D. - Professor, Department of Infectology - Scripps FL

-- Dov Zipori, Ph. D. - Professor, Department of Molecular Cell Biology at the Weizmann Institute

About Your Stem Cells

After we are born, stem cells found in the umbilical cord are said to be highly unique, potent and versatile. Stem cells continue to be produced in bone marrow and circulate naturally throughout our blood stream, tissues and organs - these cells are considered to be Adult Stem Cells (ASC), regardless of the age of the person. You can collect adult stem cells from a child or an adult. They are unique in that they can renew indefinitely and, when necessary, differentiate to yield specialized cell types. ASC circulate naturally in blood and tissues throughout our lives to maintain the blood and immune systems and repair and regenerate the various tissues and organs in which they reside. For more information on adult stem cells, please visit the "About Adult Stem Cells" section of our website.

About AssureImmune

AssureImmune - a science based adult stem cell preservation leader - provides its clients with private stem cell collection and preservation medical services worldwide. The company specializes in collecting, testing, and banking an individual's own healthy adult stem cells from the peripheral blood of children and adults and from the cord blood of healthy new born infants. These stem cells will serve as the basis for emerging personalized immunological and regenerative therapies. It is important to note that the company is not involved in the use of embryonic stem cells. AssureImmune works to assure that the client's adult and cord blood stem cells will always be available for future use sustaining life and battling disease. The company is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. For more information about AssureImmune LLC, please call 1-888-3immune (1-888-346-6883) or visit the website at www. assureimmune. com.

Your Pet “Style’n & Profile’n”

Your Pet “Style’n & Profile’n”

Jessicas Original Designer collars & Leads have custom orders designed to your petÂ’s interest. We have our own unique dog collar slip cover that you can personalize. There are bandana leads, ribbon collars, ribbon leads and gift sets available.

Toney, AL (PRWEB) March 24, 2004

In Sept., 2001 Jessica's (my dachshund) life fell apart, which devastated us. Jessica began bruising all over her body. Every time we touched her it left hand prints. It happened suddenly. She was diagnosed with Thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia is a disorder in which the number of platelets (a type of blood cell) is abnormally low, sometimes associated with abnormal bleeding. Causes are: poisoning, allergies, or idiopathic (unknown). For 14 months, she was under continuous medical treatment 24/7. They had only given her a 50% chance to live, treatment ended January 2003.

During her illness I spent all my time making fashionable doggie clothing and accessories. Jessica loves to be dressed up. Jessica is my inspiration. She was special to survive such a horrible tragedy. We decided that other people and pets could benefit from JessicaÂ’s tragedy. So we created Jessicas Original Designer Collars and Leads. Jessicas Original Designer collars & Leads have custom orders designed to your petÂ’s interest. We have our own unique dog collar slip cover that you can personalize. Orders are usually delivered within 2 weeks from day of purchase. Large orders may take a little longer. Jessicas Original Designer Collars & Leads is open 24/7 online at www. jessicasoriginal. biz.

Products available at Jessicas Original Designer Collars & Leads are: Jessicas Original‘s own unique designed dog collar slip cover which you can personalize with your pet’s name, Jessicas Original Designer Collars & Leads or choose from some more popular quotes by visiting our website. The dog collar slip cover slides on the dog collar and ties. It hides the collar so it looks like just a normal bandana tied around your dog’s neck. You can still put your pet on their leash for protection and they look great. The dog collar slip cover slips off for easy cleaning. There are bandana leads, ribbon collars, ribbon leads and gift sets available. Every item made by Jessicas Original can be designed to your pet’s particular interests. We also carry your regular pet supplies if you would rather be drab. We have available online at the Pet Corner free pet info located at www. jessicasoriginal. biz.

We are committed in helping pets and their owners express themselves. Every pet has a unique personality. We believe pets are happier & healthier when they feel appreciated and loved. We're committed to providing safe, humane, unique pet items and knowledge which will help people improve their relationships with their pets.

There are so many pets kept in small cages. They are used for breeding and hunting. Then there are those which are abused. All are unable to enjoy the freedom to chase a ball, play with a toy or interact with a humane in a caring environment. Our goal is to spread the knowledge to help people understand that pets have feelings. If one person learns how to care and how to make time so their pet can enjoy a day of freedom. Then we have succeeded.

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Jessicas Original designed dog collar slip cover, personalized slip covers, custom designed dog collars and handmade fancy pet leads. Custom orders are available for dogs!!

Jessicas Original Designer Collars & Leads is a new small business established in 2003. Owned and operated by Bette & Jessica Katz. Jessicas Original Designer Collars & Leads specializes in custom and unique products for dogs. All Jessicas Original Designer Collars & Leads custom items are uniquely designed and completely handmade by Bette Katz tailored to your petÂ’s interests.

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"Ghettophysics" -- New Film from Creator of "What the BLEEP Do We Know!?"

"Ghettophysics" -- New Film from Creator of "What the BLEEP Do We Know!?"

“GhettoPhysics” is a new socio-political documentary film, opening in major U. S. markets starting in October, about the nature and structure of power, and the dynamics of power, as they’re played out in every corner of our society, and in every society around the world. In “GhettoPhysics: Will the Real Pimps and Ho’s Please Stand Up!” (www. ghettophysics. com), filmmakers William H. Arntz ("What the BLEEP Do We Know!?") and E. Raymond Brown (www. eraymondbrown. com) initially take us to the streets, where the literal pimps and ho’s play out their game. But they also take us to the classroom and the corporate boardroom, where the same game is being played, only at a much more subtle and globally consequential level.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 29, 2010

“GhettoPhysics” is a new socio-political documentary film, opening in major U. S. markets starting in October, about the nature and structure of power, and the dynamics of power, as they’re played out in every corner of our society, and in every society around the world. In “GhettoPhysics: Will the Real Pimps and Ho’s Please Stand Up!” (www. ghettophysics. com), filmmakers William H. Arntz ("What the BLEEP Do We Know!?") and E. Raymond Brown (www. eraymondbrown. com) initially take us to the streets, where the literal pimps and ho’s play out their game. But they also take us to the classroom and the corporate boardroom, where the same game is being played, only at a much more subtle and globally consequential level.

“I’m as mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore!”

Nearly everyone has heard the phrase, and it’s quoted in the media now all the time.

In 1976, in the motion picture, Network, that was newscaster Howard Beale’s angry, frustrated cry. In the film, which won four Academy Awards, Beale’s rant galvanized millions of Americans to open their windows and join him, shouting to the world, “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore!”

Now, in 2010, millions of Americans are feeling the same way: angry, frustrated, fearful and impotent. Only it’s not a movie; it’s real life as we know it: struggling economy, Gulf oil spill, porous borders, foreclosures, global ecological threats, healthcare, wars and more.

Can any institution be trusted? Government? Corporations? The military? Organized religion? … Doesn’t look like it.

So what is going on here?
Pimps and ho’s. Dominators and the dominated. The same old game; only it seems to have reached its limit. Everyone is feeling the long-term effects of this worldwide game of power … and it’s not very pleasant.

Not just a film, GhettoPhysics is an experience that entertains, enlightens and empowers. As they say, “The truth will set you free, but first it may piss you off!”

Filmmaker Arntz, creator of the hit cult film, What the BLEEP Do We Know!?, asks, “When have the African-American and Body/Mind/Spirit communities ever collided? I’m hoping this film will speak to the huge part of the population that doesn’t get exposed to transformation, meditation, Landmark Forum…. From a whole new perspective, it’s a presentation of awareness, choosing your own destiny, creating reality. And it’s right straight out there; it doesn’t talk down to the audience one bit.”

The basic tenet of GhettoPhysics is that the interplay between the Pimp and the Ho is the simplest expression of the fundamental way that people interact in the world. But this interaction is so multilayered that it’s hard to see “the game.” However, by looking at the world through the Pimp/Ho dynamic, it becomes easy to see the manipulations that keep society’s Ho’s forever in debt, disempowered and marching off to war.

Arntz explains, “We don’t usually refer to power interactions in politics or economics as a game. But this is exactly what is taking place — strategizing, leveraging, maneuvering, countering, positioning…. using Pimp and Ho terms is a very simplified, yet universally understandable way of describing such power dynamics. These dynamics can be described in many other ways, but they all refer to the same thing — someone has command, power or advantage over someone else in the power game.”

E. Raymond Brown, whose self-published book “Will the Real Pimps and Ho’s Please Stand Up” (2002), served as the basis for the film, notes, “The people running the show (a. k.a. the Pimps) and the people putting up with it (a. k.a. the Ho’s) have been doing a lousy job taking care of the planet, the environment, and each other. It’s time to say ‘Game over’ and time to start a new one.”

Part documentary, part “Saturday Night Live” satire, and part narrative story, GhettoPhysics begins by looking at the evocative world of the Pimp and Ho. It then moves out to encompass the entire social power game that is going down all around us, and finally brings it home in the way this awareness impacts one student’s life.

But between interviews, dramatic scenes and scathing satire, an interesting thread emerges - empowerment and hope. “Pimps and Ho’s is not about right and wrong, good guys vs. bad guys,” says Brown. “It’s about awareness of ‘the game’ and letting people know it’s up to them to choose the role they play in every situation. Like the film Network, GhettoPhysics refuses to let those in control rule our lives anymore. Network said: ‘We’re mad as hell and not going to take it anymore’. Our motto is simple and blunt: ‘Speak Truth to Power’. Please Stand Up!”

Arntz adds, “It’s our hope and passion that we can nudge the process in a better direction for all, and do it with a twinkle in our eye, some laughs on the way, and ‘speaking truth to power.’ ”

Interviewees include author, social activist and Princeton professor Dr. Cornel West; MC and producer KRS-One; rapper/actor Ice T; author and spiritual teacher, Byron Katie; economist, author and social activist John Perkins; Emmy Award-winning television producer and social activist Norman Lear; former U. S. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney; Brother Ishmael Tetteh, Founder and Spiritual Director of the Etherean Mission in Ghana, West Africa, a trans-denominational metaphysical organization; and a colorful contingent of street characters, including Filmore Slim, Hook da Crook, Mac Breed and Lo Da Show.

Arntz recalls, “Following the success of What the BLEEP, I thought I was done with films. But after a bit, the thought occurred that if I could make something that would help people, I'm willing to do it. But the Universe had better send it my way. It wasn't coming from me. I told the Universe to ‘make me an offer I can't refuse.’ Then E Ray showed up with his pilot and I couldn’t refuse. The ideas, the humor, the troublemaker aspects were just too good to pass up. I saw ways that my filmmaking experience, my sojourn through the worlds of money and power (having started and sold two software companies), and my years of spiritual inquiry could augment the stroke of superb creation that E Ray had started.”

For his part, E Ray reflects, “I was a big fan of What the BLEEP, and was looking around for help developing my film. So, I approached John Raatz, of The Visioneering Group, who had done much of the marketing for What the BLEEP. John was always getting asked to pass things along to Will, but he knew Will wouldn’t like most of these ideas … except for GGhettoPhysics. Will watched GhettoPhysics (Version 1), and I had lunch with him the next day. He gave me 30 pages of notes he’d written on the film, and the rest is history.”

Asked, what message do you want the viewers to gain, the filmmakers respond, “It’s more like what awarenesses do we want to awaken in the viewers. For example: In the end, they are in control of their life and their reality; that there are forces, people always trying to get you to do what they want, not what you want; that playing a victim role is a dead end; that it is up to them to choose — consciously choose — their role in every situation.

E. Raymond Brown is a visionary African-American author, director, actor, producer, musician, lecturer, and workshop facilitator. He was raised in Los Angeles, part of the time in South Central and the rest of the time in relatively affluent North Hollywood and West Los Angeles. His father was a successful jazz musician – his parents named him Eric after jazz legend Eric Dolphy – and his mother was the first African-American to graduate from UCLA Law School. So he grew up with a foot in both worlds.

E Ray attended California State University – Long Beach, majoring in Pan-African Studies. During that period he was also immersed writing and producing music. He has studied somatic, archetypal, and aboriginal psychology Taoism, shamanism, metaphysics, quantum theory, transformation facilitation, geo-politics and Pan-Africanism. Much of this background is evident and can be seen in GhettoPhysics. Now his focus is on “impacting and expanding the human thought spectrum with empowering, educational, and entertaining film, music, literature and workshop content.”

William Arntz began his professional career as a research laser physicist, developing wave optics simulators for high-energy lasing systems. After a few years of traveling, he landed in San Francisco and began studying with a spiritual teacher. Eventually, the students were given the task of writing a software product/company, whereupon William wrote “AutoSys” – a distributed event processor. He sold the company two years later and retired.

After more years of spiritual practice, he became interested in getting some of the principles out to the general public. He realized he could satisfy a lifelong dream and use the software proceeds to make a movie. That movie started life as a small documentary about Spirit and Science, but grew in scope (and budget) and became What the BLEEP Do We Know!? Producing, scripting, and directing the film, What the BLEEP was completed in 2004 and went on to become a global phenomenon, with well over 100 million viewers experiencing the BLEEP.

GhettoPhysics : Will the Real Pimps and Ho’s Please Stand Up! develops some principles from BLEEP in a sociological, urban setting and is targeted to a younger crowd. The film opens in various major U. S. markets in the fall.

Note to Editors: Members of the media can request a press kit, opening schedule, screener, or URL and password to view the film online. Email your request to john(at)visioneeringonline(dot)com. Type GP MEDIA in the Subject field. Call now to request a filmmaker interviewer: (310) 306-7884.

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Reversing the Epidemic of Obesity in Children

Reversing the Epidemic of Obesity in Children

There is an epidemic of obesity, and obese children are the fastest growing segment of society, according to a report by the Surgeon General. Approximately 25 percent of todayÂ’s youth are overweight or obese. Parents, frustrated by attempts to alter the lifestyles of their children are turning to a new program designed to prevent obesity and reverse the trend.

Hollywood, FL (PRWEB) December 14, 2003

There is an epidemic of obesity among children, according to a report by the Surgeon General. Approximately 25 percent of todayÂ’s youth are overweight or obese. Parents, frustrated by attempts to alter the lifestyles of their children are turning to a new program designed to prevent obesity and reverse the trend.

Mom, Pop and Me targets lifestyle habits that prevent obesity and promote a healthy, fit lifestyle for children of all ages. The focus of the Mom, Pop and Me program is not on treating obesity per se, but preventing obesity through fun, educational activities that foster healthy behavior and active living, according to founder Shondelle Solomon-Miles, a weight loss educator and coach.

“Instilling in children the principles of proper nutrition and the importance of exercise is key to becoming a healthy, active adult,” said Solomon-Miles. “The time to make a difference is in the early years before habits become entrenched.”

Recently the Surgeon General called on pediatricians to combat obesity in children. A report showed that obesity among children is at an all-time high, and with it came concerns that health care costs will rise because of a growing population of obese adults.

“We can reverse that trend if we help our children to learn healthy lifestyles that will last them throughout their lives,” explained Solomon-Miles.

Mom, Pop and Me, is an exercise, nutrition, behavior modification and skills development program designed for children 7 to12. Parents do not have to attend the training sessions, but family involvement is paramount to success.

Children will learn about nutrition, exercise, and healthy lifestyle topics, such as the food guide pyramid, cardiovascular exercise, and fun recreational activities, including basketball and martial arts.

“It is our intent that this ten-week course will develop new habits that will impact our children’s lives forever,” said Solomon-Miles.

The goal of Mom, Pop and Me is to teach children to make healthier food choices, to become more physically active, to develop positive lifestyle habits, to learn better ways of solving problems, and to develop a more positive image about themselves and their accomplishments.

The program is available for local South Florida residents to attend in person, and for others to participate in through a video course program. Those who are interested should visit the Mom, Pop and Me website at http://MomPopAndMe. com (http://MomPopAndMe. com).

Free information and tips on preventing obesity can be found on the site as well.

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Pizza Fusion Signs Multi-Unit Franchise Deal for Southeast Florida

Pizza Fusion Signs Multi-Unit Franchise Deal for Southeast Florida

Organic, eco-friendly pizza franchise to expand into Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton and Jupiter, Fla.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (PRWEB) May 16, 2007

Pizza Fusion (www. pizzafusion. com), the leader in the organic restaurant industry and a better quality of life, recently announced three new stores will open in South Florida through a deal with new franchisees Linda and Rick Wilson, of Hillsboro Beach, Florida.

Together, the husband and wife entrepreneurial duo shares a collective wealth of business knowledge and food industry expertise. Linda Wilson formerly played a key role in the development and management of numerous Pottery Barn stores. "We're really excited to be onboard with Pizza Fusion. Their concern for the environment and healthy, organic food menu is an excellent fit with our lifestyles," Linda explains. "Being a part of a green business that shares our values will be rewarding on a number of levels. We're proud to bring a healthy, organic, eco-friendly option to these growing communities."

Rick Wilson has 15 years of food industry experience as Director of Sales for home delivery products with Quantum Foods where he manages sales exceeding $40 million a year. Quantum Foods is the largest portion control packer in the world, custom packaging beef, pork and poultry products for food service distributors, major restaurant chains, the U. S. military and more.

"From an entrepreneurial standpoint, Pizza Fusion is a niche business model in its early stages with tremendous income potential," Rick explains. "I think that the concept isn't just good for the times, but good for the future. There's a shift in society taking place where everyone seems to realize that their impact on the environment is taking a toll on the earth. Pizza Fusion reflects this awareness and exemplifies the change in society as a leader in green business practices."

Rick and Linda already have their first location picked out in Palm Beach Gardens at the Midtown Plaza on PGA Boulevard just east of I-95. The Palm Beach Gardens store, scheduled to open in this fall, will be 1600 square feet, seat approximately 25 people and feature an open kitchen format.

"We're thrilled to welcome Rick and Linda to the Pizza Fusion family," Vaughan Lazar, co-founder of Pizza Fusion, explains. "Their expertise in the food industry will be a wonderful asset to the company. We're confident they will represent Pizza Fusion well with their proven leadership abilities and shared values for an organic and eco-friendly lifestyle."

About Pizza Fusion
Founded by college buddies Michael Gordon and Vaughan Lazar in February of 2006, Pizza Fusion offers an all-natural and organic menu of gourmet pizzas, focaccia sandwiches, wraps, salads, desserts, beers, wines and more. Pizza Fusion addresses the needs of today's health conscious consumer with concern for both the individual and environment. By promoting the organic movement and practicing an eco-friendly approach in all operations of the company, Pizza Fusion is 'Saving the Earth, One Pizza at a Time'. Based out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Pizza Fusion is franchising across the United States. For additional information, visit: www. pizzafusion. com.

For editorial inquires, contact:

Eric Haley
Vice President of Communications
Pizza Fusion
6555 Powerline Rd., Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Office: (954) 202-1919 Ext. 7244
Fax: (954) 202-1929

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Florida legislators introduce bill to save the Apalachicola River

Florida legislators introduce bill to save the Apalachicola River

American Rivers praised Sen. Bob Graham (D-FL), Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), and Rep. Allen Boyd (D-FL) for introducing legislation today to stop Army Corps of Engineers dredging of the Apalachicola River, and to require the agency to prepare a plan to restore the river's health. In April of this year, American Rivers placed the river on its America's Most Endangered Rivers list, citing the severe ecological damage caused by the dredging operations and calling on Congress to deauthorize this destructive activity.

(PRWEB) July 18, 2002

Florida legislators introduce bill to save the Apalachicola River

(Washington, DC) American Rivers praised Sen. Bob Graham (D-FL), Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), and Rep. Allen Boyd (D-FL) for introducing legislation on July 16 to stop Army Corps of Engineers dredging of the Apalachicola River, and to require the agency to prepare a plan to restore the river's health. In April of this year, American Rivers placed the river on its America's Most Endangered Rivers list, citing the severe ecological damage caused by the dredging operations and calling on Congress to deauthorize this destructive activity.

"Dredging the Apalachicola River for commercial navigation has been a perpetual source of work for the Corps, but a disaster for the river and the taxpayers." said Melissa Samet, senior director of water resources at American Rivers. "We urge the House and Senate to act on this bill without delay."

Despite the Army Corps' aggressive dredging and flow manipulation, use of the river by commercial barges has dwindled to almost nothing. The last company to operate barges on the river ceased operation earlier this year. The Corps has dumped mountains of sand dredged from the river bottom along the river's banks, choking sloughs that supply water to surrounding habitat and threatening local Tupelo honey production. The CorpsÂ’ dam operations that create so-called "navigation windows" -- during which barges can move up and down the river -- also has devastated the river's ecological health, causing populations of sport and bait fish to crash. 

American Rivers was joined in its support for the bill by Florida Governor Jeb Bush, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Northwest Florida Water Management District, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Taxpayers for Common Sense, Audubon Society, Florida Wildlife Federation, the Apalachicola Bay and River Keepers, Help Save the Apalachicola River, the Nature Conservancy, the Apalachee Ecological Conservancy, the Chipola River Economic and Environmental Council, the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, Florida PIRG, the Florida Fishermen Federation, and 1000 Friends of Florida.

For the America's Most Endangered Rivers report and photos of the Apalachicola River: http://www. americanrivers. org/mostendangered/apalachicola2002.htm (http://www. americanrivers. org/mostendangered/apalachicola2002.htm)

For more information about American Rivers' efforts to secure fundamental reforms to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to prevent future wasteful projects: http://www. americanrivers. org/armycorpsreform/default. htm (http://www. americanrivers. org/armycorpsreform/default. htm)

Roevin Translation Services Provides Interpreters for Finmeccanica's 2006 Convention

Roevin Translation Services Provides Interpreters for Finmeccanica's 2006 Convention

Roevin is congratulated on its excellent project management.

Birmingham, UK (PRWEB) February 17, 2007

Roevin Translation Services, a leading language translation company with a global network of translation experts and interpreters, today announced the successful conclusion of their interpreting assignment for Finmeccanica's 2006 Convention, held at the NEC Birmingham on 10th November.

Roevin's Birmingham office managed this project on behalf of Finmeccanica and provided all the equipment, headsets and booths required for the convention, as well as two Italian/English interpreters. The convention was attended by 2000 delegates from Finmeccanica's UK, Italian and other international offices.

Giuditta Carello, Finmeccanica's event organiser was extremely happy with Roevin's project management. "We chose Roevin because of their ability to manage the whole project and supply us with both the interpreters and the necessary equipment. The interpreters were very professional and we were very satisfied with the service we received."

About Finmeccanica

Finmeccanica is the main Italian industrial group operating globally in the aerospace, defence and security sectors. It is also one of the world's leading groups in the field of helicopters and defence electronics, as well as being the European leader for satellite and space services.

The Finmeccanica Group is based in Italy and has an extensive industrial base in the UK as well as important production facilities in the rest of Europe and the USA. It is a dynamic, global company, a major player in the domestic markets in Italy and the UK, and excels at an international level.

About Roevin Translation Services

Roevin offers language interpretation and translation services, localisation, multilanguage desktop publishing to global organisations in a wide range of fields including mechanical engineering, healthcare, control and instrumentation, legal, financial, industrial and consumer electronics and process manufacturing. Roevin offers translation services in over 100 language pairs with Italian, Spanish, German, and French translations currently the most commonly requested. The company is respected for tight turnaround times, accuracy and their professional experience in a wide range of publishing formats.

Visit Roevin's website for an immediate online estimate, a more formal quotation or to obtain further details on all their translation services.

For more information, please contact:

Gail Owen

Roevin Translation Services

Www. roevin. co. uk/translation (http://www. roevin. co. uk/translation )

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Milliken and G&K Services Extend Exclusive Relationship to Distribute BioSmart™ to Food Services Industry

Milliken and G&K Services Extend Exclusive Relationship to Distribute BioSmart™ to Food Services Industry

Chlorine-charged towels and garments continue to enhance ProSura™ food safety solutions program

Spartanburg, SC and Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) March 12, 2008

Milliken® & Company, one of the world's largest privately-held textile and chemical manufacturers, and G&K Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: GKSR), a market leader in branded identity apparel programs and facility services, announced today that they have extended their exclusive relationship to distribute BioSmart™ towels and garments to the food industry. In part, the parties extended their relationship as a result of continued strong interest from customers in food processing facilities, groceries, and restaurants.

BioSmart™ is a patent-pending textile technology from Milliken that binds chlorine bleach(a) to textiles and reduces the spread of common bacteria and viruses from cross-contamination. G&K Services remains the exclusive distributor of BioSmart™ products for the food industry, which is marketed through G&K's ProSura™ food safety solutions program. Milliken's patent-pending fabric, coupled with G&K Services expertise in wash chemistry and industrial laundry protocols, together play a key role in delivering the effectiveness of BioSmart™.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website notes on its Food Safety page that, "While the food supply in the United States is one of the safest in the world, CDC estimates that 76 million people get sick, more than 300,000 are hospitalized, and 5,000 Americans die each year from food-borne illness." Uniforms, towels and equipment, if not properly controlled and sanitized, can contaminate food at any point during food processing, distribution or preparation.

G&K Services' patent-pending ProSura™ food safety solutions program helps processing plants, restaurants, retail meat, deli, produce and bakery departments reduce cross-contamination by implementing proper sanitation and safety measures during uniform laundering and delivery processes. This program also supports hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) programs by ensuring measures and controls are properly documented. The use of BioSmart™ garments and towels provides additional protection on fabrics against cross-contamination beyond delivery and during the workday.

"Our ProSura™ program was a significant step forward in reducing the risk of cross-contamination through employee uniforms and towels. BioSmart™ is an innovative enhancement to this program, providing a critical layer of protection for our food processors, grocers and restaurant customers," said Scott Wallace, senior vice president of marketing at G&K Services.

Market response has been positive. "BioSmart™ has allowed us to bridge the gap between customers' written standard operating procedures and the realities of operating in a food environment by helping mitigate the risk of human error," noted Carter Bray, marketing director at G&K Services. "The reaction of the market has led G&K to develop additional BioSmart™ products, which we expect to introduce before the end of this fiscal year."

The two companies are also working together to help customers promote superior cross-contamination protection and a safer work environment from utilizing ProSura™ and BioSmart™ programs. The promotion program includes logos, window decals, table tents, press releases and direct mail post cards which will soon be available to restaurants, grocers, food service facilities and processing plants for marketing and educational use.

"There's a real concern over potential bacterial contamination through textiles and clothing, particularly in the food services, healthcare and public safety industries," said Jack Spoon, business manager for Milliken's Workwear Fabrics division. "Programs like G&K Services' ProSura™ program are instrumental for reducing costly risk for program participants. We're honored to work with G&K to deliver BioSmart™ to the food industry."

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release concerning G&K Services, Inc.'s intentions, expectations or predictions about future results or events are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect the company's current expectations or beliefs, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to vary from stated expectations, which could be material and adverse. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements, and the company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Information concerning potential factors that could affect future financial results is included in G&K Services, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007.

About BioSmart™:
Developed by Milliken, BioSmart™ is a patent-pending textile technology that binds chlorine(b) bleach to the surface of fabric. Chlorine on the fabric will continue to kill germs after the fabric has been washed. Independent, outside testing has demonstrated that when BioSmart™ fabrics are laundered according to care instructions with EPA-registered chlorine bleach, the chlorine killed 99.9 percent(c) of common bacteria and viruses, including Salmonella choleraesuis, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Hepatitis A.

BioSmart™ can be applied to synthetics, cotton and poly/cotton fabrics and are ideal for industries where bacterial contamination is a concern, including food processing and services, healthcare, public safety, hospitality, sports apparel, active wear and military. The protective coating is recharged with chlorine during laundering, so it is always functioning at full strength thus providing a longer shelf life and optimizing value for manufacturers, laundries and consumers alike. BioSmart™ fabrics have passed the ISO skin irritation and skin sensitivity tests. In addition, BioSmart™ fabrics are odorless, dry quickly and wick moisture.

About G&K Services, Inc.:
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, G&K Services, Inc. is a market leader in branded identity apparel programs and facility services in the United States, and is the largest such provider in Canada. G&K Services operates over 160 processing facilities and branch offices, serving more than 160,000 customers. To learn more about G&K Services, please visit www. gkservices. com.

About Milliken & Company®
Founded in 1865, Milliken & Company is a privately held textile and chemical company that employs approximately 11,000 associates worldwide. Milliken operates nearly 50 manufacturing facilities in the U. S. and 8 other countries. Having over 2000 patents issued or applied for, the company produces over 19,000 high performance products. To learn more about Milliken, please visit the Company's web sites at www. milliken. com and at www. millikenapparelfabrics. com.

BioSmart™ is a trademark of Milliken & Company. ProSura™ is a trademark of G&K Services, Inc.

(a) When used in accordance with its EPA-registered label instructions.
(b) When used in accordance with its EPA-registered label instructions.
(c) Laboratory conditions using AATCC 100 test method.

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Kirkland Performance Center Hires Development Director

Kirkland Performance Center Hires Development Director

Kirkland Performance Center is pleased to announce a recent addition to our staff: Dan Mayer is the new KPC General Manager/Development Director.

Kirkland, WA (PRWEB) July 28, 2006

Kirkland Performance Center is pleased to announce a recent addition to our staff: Dan Mayer is the new KPC General Manager/Development Director.

“We’re extremely happy to welcome Dan into the KPC family,” said Executive Director Steve Lerian. “He brings to the table vast development experience, along with the broad perspective of an executive director. Dan's collaboration in a number of areas of our operation will be invaluable as we prepare for our tenth anniversary season.”

Dan Mayer has managed a wide range of arts organizations in the Seattle area, including the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra, Spectrum Dance Theater, 911 Media Arts Center, Empty Space Theater, Seattle Jewish Film Festival, Photographic Center NW and On the Boards. Mayer also teaches Business and Legal Concerns for Artist Trust’s EDGE Professional Development Program.

Prior to moving back to his hometown eight years ago, Mayer was the Executive Director of Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts in New York, and in Washington DC directed a First Amendment arts censorship task force for a national civil liberties organization. In New York he taught art and entertainment law at New York University and at Columbia University School of Law.

Mayer received his undergraduate degree from Claremont McKenna College and took coursework in arts management at the London School of Economics. Mayer is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio and was also an Arts Administration Fellow at the National Endowment for the Arts Office of Research and Policy.

About Kirkland Performance Center

Kirkland Performance Center provides cultural enrichment by offering a home for the presentation, support and promotion of the performing arts. Located in downtown Kirkland, this 402-seat theatre hosts more than 250 music, theatre and dance performances each year from acclaimed regional, national and international artists. In addition to presenting performing arts, KPC conducts educational outreach programs through “A World of Arts”, a program designed to bring visiting artists into the classrooms for in-depth workshops. KPC also hosts a variety of community programs, including the King County Library Lecture Series and “Kids-at-Play,” an opportunity for students to perform in a professional setting at KPC. For more information and to review upcoming performances, please visit www. kpcenter. org.

The 2006-2007 Season is made possible in part by 4Culture, ArtsFund, The Boeing Company, Cascade Vista Convalescent Center, Conover Insurance, Evergreen Healthcare, Frontier Bank, Livingood, Fitzgerald & Alskog, Mama Lucia’s Italian Kitchen, Northwest Aerials Gymnastics & Dance, The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Poncho, Software 21,Standing Ovation, Target, Univar USA, Vander Hoek Windows and Doors, Washington State Arts Commission, Woodinville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Woodmark Hotel on Lake Washington, Western States Arts Federation and generous support from The City of Kirkland.

Media Contact: Rachel Jackson, PR Manager

Administration: (425) 828-0422

Box Office Phone: (425) 893-9900

Website: www. kpcenter. org

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TempWorks Software to Display Healthcare Staffing Solution at Industry Conference

TempWorks Software to Display Healthcare Staffing Solution at Industry Conference

TempWorks Software supports upcoming Healthcare Staffing Summit as Gold-level sponsor.

St. Paul, Minn. (PRWEB) September 18, 2007

TempWorks Software announced today that they will support the healthcare staffing community at the upcoming Healthcare Staffing Summit hosted by Staffing Industry Analysts on September 24-27 in Chicago.

TempWorks, a staffing industry provider of innovative technology solutions, will be present as a Gold-level sponsor at this year’s conference. In addition, the company will display its Enterprise Healthcare Edition staffing software during the event.

According to industry experts, the healthcare staffing market has experienced phenomenal growth and that trend is expected to continue.

Staffing firms specializing in the placement of healthcare talent will benefit from this industry segment’s current strength, says TempWorks President and CEO Gregg Dourgarian, but must depend on industry resources to meet the unique needs and complications involved in medical staffing.

TempWorks invites Healthcare Summit attendees to visit the TempWorks booth (G3) and learn how the company’s Enterprise Healthcare Edition effectively manages the challenging demands of healthcare staffing by automating the many processes involved.

"Our firm has seen a leap in efficiency since implementing the healthcare scheduler. Its tie-in with employee and job order searches has made the search and match process much faster and easier. In addition, we now save significantly on paper, printing and overhead costs previously incurred from the numerous print-outs we’d spend time riffling through," says Molly Gould, COO for PT On Call.

The annual Healthcare Staffing Summit brings together CEOs, owners, and senior level executives to focus on topics encompassing the full range of healthcare staffing segments – travel nursing, per diem nursing, locum tenens and allied medical. Attendees get the opportunity to listen to and interact with healthcare staffing industry leaders and analysts, gather best practices and proprietary information, and enjoy extensive peer networking.

About TempWorks Software:
Founded in 1994, TempWorks provides a full suite of enterprising staffing solutions. Designed to automate and streamline all facets of a staffing firm’s daily operation, TempWorks Software offers a fully integrated front-and back-office suite of staffing software, a comprehensive vendor management solution, and a web portal for customers, employees and applicants. From recruiting to payroll and everything in between, TempWorks Software puts technology to work for staffing firms and their clients. For more information about TempWorks, please visit www. tempworks. com or contact Director of Public Relations Vicky Radcliff at 651-452-0366.

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Ekahau Receives TMCÂ’s Best Product of the Year Award 200

Ekahau Receives TMCÂ’s Best Product of the Year Award 200

Ekahau, the world's leading provider of wireless positioning technology, today announced that Ekahau Positioning Engine™2.0 has won the "Best Product of the Year 2002 Award" at Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC®)'s Planet PDA: The Global Summit on Enterprise & Custom Volume Handheld Computing Solutions.

(PRWEB) March 1, 2003

SARATOGA, CA, FEBRUARY 27, 2003 - Ekahau, the world's leading provider of wireless positioning technology, today announced that Ekahau Positioning Engine™2.0 has won the "Best Product of the Year 2002 Award" at Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC®)'s Planet PDA: The Global Summit on Enterprise & Custom Volume Handheld Computing Solutions.

Ekahau's winning product, the Ekahau Positioning Engine™ (EPE), offers patent-pending positioning technology. It is a software-only solution, and requires no proprietary hardware beyond the standard Wi-Fi network. The EPE provides leading positioning accuracy of 3.5 feet (1 meter) in pinpointing the location of wireless PDAs, laptops, and other 802.11-enabled devices. Ekahau's cost-effective positioning solution enables variety of location-based applications in several industry segments, such as retail and healthcare industries, warehousing, distribution logistics, museums, and public events.

After the EPE was launched in April 2002, Ekahau was selected as a Top 20 IT company in Europe. Ekahau has also been awarded for the best commercialized innovation in Finland in 2002. The award was presented by the Software Industry 2002 Helsinki Summit on last December. The first commercial deliveries of the EPE were made in Summer 2002. Ekahau has distributed thousands of evaluation versions of the EPE for trial use around the world, and the number of commercial customers is growing rapidly.

TMCÂ’s Best Product of the Year 2002 award emphasizes technological innovation, sensible form factors, and practical applicability. TMCÂ’s next Planet PDA will be held May 19-22, 2003 at the Sheraton Ferncroft Resort in Danvers, Massachusetts, just minutes from downtown Boston. You are welcome to visit Ekahau booth # 111. For information about the event, please visit www. planetpdaexpo. com

About Ekahau, Inc.

Ekahau, Inc. is the industry leader in positioning in Wi-Fi networks. Ekahau's customers are wireless software developers, leading system integrators, and international OEM partners, who develop and market the next generation of location-based applications. Ekahau has offices in Saratoga, CA, and in Helsinki, Finland. For more information about Ekahau, please visit www. ekahau. com

About TMC®

Since its inception in 1972, Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC®) has produced industry-leading trade magazines and events focused on technology and telecommunications. TMC publishes two magazines: Customer Inter@ction Solutions®,and Internet Telephony® and three online publications, Planet PDA® Magazine, BiometriTech, and TMCnet. com. TMC is also the first publisher to test new products in its own on-site laboratories, TMC Labs, and provide factual and unbiased product reviews. TMC also produces BiometriTech and Planet PDA: the Global Summit on Enterprise and Custom Volume Handheld Solutions. TMCnet. com publishes 25 topical online newsletters. For more information about TMC, visit its Web site at www. tmcnet. com.

Public Relations Contacts

North America: 

Mr. Petri Virsunen, Strategic Business Development

Ekahau, Inc.

Tel: 1-866-4EKAHAU

E-mail: petri. virsunen@ekahau. com

Europe & Asia:

Ms. Nina Mattsson, Marketing Manager

Ekahau, Inc.

Tel: +358-424-533 304

E-mail: nina. mattsson@ekahau. com

A Major Healthcare Problem That's Easily Preventable

A Major Healthcare Problem That's Easily Preventable

Champions the importance of taking medication as prescribed and introduces a simple, practical, and very affordable pillbox reminder-timer which enables the user to arrange pill medication anywhere and up to 6 times daily.

San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) November 2, 2005

Each year tens of thousands die simply because they fail to take medications on time as prescribed, with more than 125,000 deaths occurring in the cardiovascular area alone, and accounting for billions in excess healthcare costs.

In late 1999, Presidential Candidate and New Jersey Senator, Bill Bradley was hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat, which the senator attributed to his forgetting to take his heart medication. The episode led to a barrage of questions about his health, which some believe seriously marred his bid for the presidency. Six years later, we seem to be no better informed; fully half of the 1.6 billion prescriptions written each year are taken incorrectly.

The Pillbox Pager Company is making it known that forgetting to take one’s medication is one major healthcare problem that is easily preventable. Their mission is to provide an easy-to-operate, multi-alarm pillbox to as many at-risk individuals as possible…and at the most affordable price possible ($12.50 for most and even less for those who cannot afford even that).

The product, The Pillbox Pager Deluxe, allows people to arrange pill medication anywhere, and the med reminder can be set to alarm up to six times daily. Currently, the product can be purchased online at http://www. pillboxpager. com (http://www. pillboxpager. com) and could be available at participating pharmacies as early as February of 2006. The website also showcases vital medication safety information, common problems when it comes to taking medicine, reasons for noncompliance, and practical ways of getting the most out of your medications.

The Pillbox Pager Company was birthed out of a need to address the serious problem of medical noncompliance, and its product, the Pillbox Pager Deluxe. The American Pharmacists Association and the medical and social services community at large all stress the importance of medical/patient compliance. The company distributes and sells only the Pillbox Pager Deluxe. The company also welcomes the participation of businesses and individuals who wish to make a gift of the Pillbox Pager Deluxe to loved ones or anyone in need. For more information, please visit http://www. pillboxpager. com (http://www. pillboxpager. com).

CONTACT:

Earl Hayes

Pillbox Pager, Inc.

P. O. Box 1287

San Mateo, CA 94401

1-650-553-0248

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EValid Version 9 Multiplies Capacities for Complex Web Application Testing

EValid Version 9 Multiplies Capacities for Complex Web Application Testing

Users can expect realistic results, low system overhead, a rapid learning curve and very high Return On Investment (ROI)

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 20, 2009

Software Research, Inc. announced a major new release of its eValid™ Website Test & Analysis Suite: eValid Version 9.

With an already rich feature set, eValid V9 expanded its features for testing complex web applications with: comprehensive DOM-element motion commands; an enhanced programmatic interface to most eValid commands and browser actions; and advanced DOM-based AJAX synchronization support.

This version offers major changes, including complete DOM manipulation support for data read/write operations, revised pricing, incorporation of the EPI feature as a standard feature in the WebMaster Bundle, continued DBCS support in the International Edition, cloud-computing support, and web-authenticated commercial license options to make life easier for third-party software testing firms.

In addition, the new release includes: new support to create "lite" (HTTP based) playbacks; commands to support testing of load balancers; new commands to support RIA monitoring data collection; and, available data converters to support standard network monitoring engines such as Hyperic, Zenoss, Nagios, GroundWork, and others.

"The new eValid V9 release adds a lot of capacity to an already powerful web application testing suite, and helps make eValid an industry standard for real-world web testing. And it does not make a difference whether you are running test applications for telecom, finance, healthcare, or the infrastructure for the railway or the restaurant business," said Edward Miller, President of Software Research. "Testimonials, frustrations, and suggestions from web application professionals in different segmants of the industry have made it abundantly clear that it is necessary to test the deep inner workings of a browser to reveal why a web application is failing. Approximations from the desktop do not work and never have. We have been quietly working on expanding the testing capacities to run directly from inside the browser, for the resulting ease-of-use and for the general benefit of this community. By amplifying the test capabilities inside the eValid browser-based test engine this new V9 release meets these expectations directly," Miller concluded.

About the eValid Suite
General Description
EValid is a test-enabled web browser supporting Windows 2000/XP/Vista. eValid V9 license bundles are available for Application Monitoring, Functional Testing/Validation, Test Programming, Regression Testing, Server Loading, Performance Testing and Site Analysis.

The eValid International Edition supports DBCS and foreign-language environments.

Evaluation copies of eValid V9 are available from the eValid V9 Evaluation Download. Pricing for product features starts at $495. Complete information about eValid is found at: www. e-valid. com.

Solution
As a solution base for web browser enabled application testing, eValid offers a number of advantages:

Patented Technology: A unique patented technology for web application analysis and testing.

Validation Modes: Comprehensive methods for detailed page validation, including internal DOM validation.

Accurate Measurement: Very accurate timing of page and component behavior, including AJAX applications.

Ease-of-Use: The fastest, easiest, most trouble-free way to test any web application.

Monitoring Standard: The de facto standard for monitoring web application performance and durability.

Wide User Base: The most widely used in-browser solution available.
Excellent ROI: Very good Return On Investment (ROI) because unit-costs of eValid licenses are low.

Low TCO: Very low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) because eValid is easy to deploy and extremely easy to use.

Applications

EValid applications include the following major areas:
Functional/Regression Testing: To provide test support for advanced AJAX-style web applications that rely on heavy use of XML, JavaScript, with multi-window support.

Application Monitoring: To support "monitoring mode" repeated playback of a test to confirm web application operation. Our latest audits of eValid Monitoring Mode operations show that eValid users are collectively running over 20,000,000 tests per month.

Server Loading: To provide realistic server loading capability by running large numbers of eValid browsers simultaneously, coordinated to operate in multiple machines.

Site Analysis: To provide detailed scanning and analysis of complete websites for quality assurance and comparative analysis purposes.
International Edition: Full support for non-English, DBCS (unicode) OS environments and all Windows plug-in language sets.

About Software Research, Inc.

Software Research, Inc. has been at the forefront of technology innovations and has assisted thousands of users worldwide to produce higher quality software. Large corporations and the public sector -- insurance, telecommunications, banking, manufacturing, many other industrial, educational and government institutions -- have counted on its services and automation tools to manage information technology and web applications reliably; to complete enterprise critical tasks and to test their product offering before release.

Founded in 1985 as a consulting and services organization, Software Research was the pioneer in Software Testing and Quality Assurance, bringing the TestWorks product line to market in 1985. It was the first integrated automated testing solution for the client server environment. Today, Software Research remains at the forefront of innovative testing solution with the patented eValid Suite, the test-enabled web browser, to support automation requirements for the quality, reliablility and performance of a variety of web-based applications.

EValid Division, Software Research, Inc., 1663 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 USA

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New Breast Care Center Open at Summit Medical Group

New Breast Care Center Open at Summit Medical Group

Summit Medical Group (SMG) has opened a new Breast Care Center at its main campus in Berkeley Heights.

Berkeley Heights, NJ (Vocus/PRWEB) January 08, 2011

Summit Medical Group (SMG) has opened a new Breast Care Center at its main campus in Berkeley Heights.

For patients from the New Jersey/New York area, SMG’s Breast Care Center offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast conditions. The Breast Care Center welcomes newly diagnosed patients as well as those with recurrent disease.

Three dedicated breast surgeons, John Cunningham, M. D., Jerrold Lozner, M. D., and Winnie Polen, D. O., head a multidisciplinary treatment team that includes:

•Breast health nurse navigators
•Breast radiologists
•Surgical oncologists
•Medical oncologists
•Plastic and reconstructive surgeons
•Pathologists
•Radiation oncology referrals
•Counselors for nutrition, genetics, and cognitive therapy

“Our Center’s multidisciplinary approach allows for prompt evaluation and treatment of patients with any type of breast problem,” notes Robert W. Brenner, M. D., chief medical officer. “Patients calling for an appointment will be seen by one of our board-certified surgeons with 48 hours.”

Patient services feature on-site diagnostics such as digital mammography, ultrasound, MRI, minimally invasive ultrasound-guided core biopsies, stereotactic mammotome biopsies, and open surgical biopsies.

For more information, call Summit Medical Group’s Breast Care Center at 908-277-8770 or visit http://www. summitmedicalgroup. com.

ABOUT SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP
Summit Medical Group (SMG) is the largest privately held multispecialty medical practice in New Jersey. SMG has pioneered information technology advances in health care with its early adoption of electronic health records and e-prescribing. With more than 200 highly qualified providers, it serves as a unique healthcare model for the state. SMG has an award-winning customer service program and NJBiz magazine has named it one of New Jersey's "Fifty Fastest Growing Companies". SMG treats more than 55,000 patients per month at its main campus in Berkeley Heights as well as its satellites in Berkeley Heights, Morristown, Millburn, Shorts Hills, Summit, Warren, and Westfield. As one of the East Coast's premier multispecialty groups, SMG has provided exceptional primary and specialty care since 1929. For more information, please visit http://www. summitmedicalgroup. com.

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New Wellness Benefits LabPass Solutions Tampa, Fl. January 6,2004 announces New Wellness Benefits available to employers and member organizations in addition to occupational drug testing

New Wellness Benefits LabPass Solutions Tampa, Fl. January 6,2004 announces New Wellness Benefits available to employers and member organizations in addition to occupational drug testing.

Affordable Diagnostic Lab Tests Now Available! In an attempt to provide affordable diagnostic lab test in today's sky rocketing healthcare setting to everyone and with inspiration from Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld's book "Power to the Patient", a new concept in reliable Diagnostic Lab Testing was founded just one year ago - LabPass. LabPass allows individuals to order the diagnostic lab tests, which they want - when they want them through the member solutions program ordered by our board certified medical director, overseen be the medical review board of LabPass or a member solutions network physician, or other appropriate healthcare professional. With nationwide coverage, LabPass holds agreements with the nation's largest diagnostic laboratory companies to process their diagnostic laboratory samples - the same laboratories which your physician may currently utilize to process your lab tests. Ordering lab tests is simple, affordable and private and allows patients the freedom to gain control of their own healthcare needs. “ ...Up to 70% off average national pricing!! ”

(PRWEB) February 19, 2004

Because Medicare and many health insurance companies continue to trim their healthcare benefits to their members to include eliminating or limiting "screening tests" coverage, LabPass offers those individuals an alternative way to obtain these tests at very affordable prices - up to 70% off average national pricing! Today's consumer knows the benefit of early detection of many life-threatening diseases and as a result, want to perform periodic health screening tests on themselves for peace of mind. Additionally, individuals who already have identified an area of concern or have a family predisposition to a particular condition can monitor their selves more closely with regular testing. LabPass makes this possible.

“ ...Early detection and education are key in today's healthcare environment ”

LabPass's philosophy is only when you know your healthcare options are you empowered to take control of your personal health and well being. LabPass knows that early detection and education is key in today's healthcare environment! Patients no longer have to wait for a health fair to come to their area to be able to order lab testing. Patients can obtain their lab tests when they want them - on their schedule!

“ ...Toll-free number (888) 637-9355- to order tests... ”

Ordering lab tests is simple! LabPass has established a web site - www. labpass. com -, which was created for easy ordering and access to understandable explanations of lab tests. There is also a toll-free number - 866-YLAB-PASS - to order tests or to answer questions about your results. Because LabPass has affiliations with national laboratories located throughout the United States, patients have access to over 5000 laboratory draw sites! A real bonus for travelers on the go and who want convenient periodic testing. Reliable test results are available within 48 hours and are sent directly to you via US postal service or can be accessed through our secured website - www. labpass. com. Additionally, an informative booklet is sent along with lab results to explain the test itself and the significance of your results. The LabPass philosophy is - Predict, Prevent and discover your Health Risks on YOUR schedule. Privacy is key with LabPass.

“ LabPass recognizes physician involvement is essential! ”

LabPass recognizes physician involvement is essential and lab results are just part of the equation to managing one's own health. LabPass has assembled a team of medical doctors and technologists who oversee the test ordering process and all lab results. All abnormal results are followed up directly with the patient by a physician and encouraged to seek follow-up with their personal physician. With LabPassTM, the patient can see their healthcare provider with lab results already in hand! LabPass believes it is the patient's own physician who should review their patient's test results to more accurately assess their patients current state of health.

Convenient, Affordable, Secure, Reliable - Call LabPass today at our toll-free number (888) 637-9355 or access LabPassTM at www. labpass. com to find out how LabPass can help you gain control of your healthcare needs!

Contact LabPass Public Relations officer at pr@labpass. com or call (888) 637-9355 (toll free)

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Online music markets set to grow as defacto industry standards are being put in place

Online music markets set to grow as defacto industry standards are being put in place.

(PRWEB) April 1, 2004

Research and Markets announces the addition of this new report entitled "Electronic Online Music Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2004 to 2009" to its offerings.

Music is universal. Everyone loves music. Doctors, lawyers, kids, moms, daddies, old people, babies, everyone loves music. Most people prefer listening to music than to making music. Online music downloading has been enormously popular. The industry has struggled a little to reign in illegal music downloading. That battle appears to have been won.

Online music markets are set to grow. By making music accessible and with prices set at a reasonable cost, defacto industry standards are being put in place. The defacto industry standards are coming from Apple, Real, and Microsoft. Service providers have 500,000 songs available for download. Celebrity play lists are one way of attracting listeners to a site. Online music providers feature exclusive tracks from major artists.

Online music single costs range from$.79 per song to $0.99 per song and $10 for an album. People can compose their own albums. As prices for songs drop to $0.29 per song by 2009, markets will achieve new growth. The music industry is set to take some lessons from the DVD industry. The broad acceptance of the Internet is creating demand for a means of music media content delivery. Digital music media is set to leverage the Internet transmission system. Consumer markets have accelerated demand for sophisticated communications transmission.

Apple has achieved a dominant position in the music industry by making downloadable music easily available. The company now accounts for one percent of the music industry revenue. It is well positioned to address growth in online music. Virtually all music will be downloaded by the end of the forecast period. Traditional retail outlets have failed to address the changes brought by the Internet. A market of downloadable music services includes Apple iTunes service. Hewlett Packard is including Apple music software on its machines. HP is positioned to help Apple expand its online music service beyond Macintosh computers to the PC market that uses Windows.

Rhapsody offers unrestricted access for file-sharing. People can listen to hundreds of songs or hundreds of albums for the same low price. That flexibility is helping make Rhapsody the leading online music service for consumers. Rhapsody has an unlimited listening approach designed to encourage subscribers to explore a wide variety of musical artists and styles. By paying $9.95 for unlimited access to the service library of 28,000 albums, people get a bargin.

Napster offers a free trial to get people to try the fee-based music downloading service. Napster features top streams. Napster offers access to tracks. Napster premium permits listening to and downloading 500,000 tracks for $10 per month.

500,000 songs from all genres of music are available. Napster seeks to make the digital music experience is easy and fun for all music consumers. Integrating popular devices with the service allows Napster to make it easy to move digital music onto a device directly. Napster focus is on consumer choice. The nucleus of the digital music service is positioned to ensure that music fans have high-quality experiences. Individual needs are a priority. Over 60 devices from a variety of manufacturers are available that support WMA. Napster provides music in WMA format. This gives Napster customers the combination of device, a music service, and a flexible, high quality music format. Markets at $359.1 million in 2003, are expected to be $14.7 billion by 2009.

Key Topics In This Report Include:

Online Music Markets Online Music Forecasts Revenue Model Restructuring Networks For Advanced Multimedia Services Information Sharing Between Different Environments Music Is Universal Streaming Media Segments Digital Online Music Standards Oktv® Child Health Controls Recording Industry Association Of America Ip Network Delay And Congestion Network Strategy Telecom Market Structure Challenge Of Broadband Media Hosting Operating System Focus On Media Delivery

Companies Profiled in this report include:

Market Leaders Online Music

Apple Computer

RealPlayer

Online Music Subscription Services

RealPlayer

Microsoft

Apple Computer

Online Music Advertising

Microsoft

Real Networks

Apple Computer

Other Market Participants BuyMusic. com Cisco

CNET Networks Hewlett Packard

Liquid Audio Liquid Digital Media

Loudeye Macromedia

Matsushita Electric Industrial MontVista Software

Music Choice Musicmatch

Music Now/Full Audio MP3.com

Music Net Roxio/Napster

Sonic Solutions Viewpoint

Wal-Mart Stores Zoran

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New Soda and Obesity Research Signals Need for Low-Sugar Drink Alternatives for Young Children

New Soda and Obesity Research Signals Need for Low-Sugar Drink Alternatives for Young Children

New scientific commentary and research discusses cause and effect of childhood obesity. Findings connecting added-sugar drinks to heightening obesity rates reinforces need for more nutritious children's beverages.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 22, 2005

The need for additional low-sugar nutrition sources for young children is validated by newly published articles on soda pop and childhood obesity risk factors. A new "Journal of Pediatrics" commentary asserts that sodas and sweetened drinks play a large part in the rise of child obesity, and a "British Medical Journa"l study found that there are a number of obesity risk factors that can be developed as early as the age of three. These recent scientific findings further validate Dr. Richard Visser's development of a low-sugar drink mix that can replace high - and added-sugar sodas and juices in toddler and preschooler diets.

"Obesity prevention is imperative to raising healthy and fit kids. The risks of future health problems such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cancer, reduced lung capacity and bone mass and poor metabolism, increase with a child's unhealthy body weight," says Visser, SimplyH CEO and founder, "Healthy, low-sugar eating patterns must be established in early childhood to create a lifelong routine of nutritious eating."

Visser's work with University of Minnesota affiliates has led to the development of Toddler Health (TM), a low-sugar, all-natural nutritious drink mix for toddlers and preschoolers aged 13 months to 5 years. SimplyH's Toddler Health drink mix is the first of its kind nutritional source that aids in adding essential vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, prebiotics, fiber, phytonutrients and DHA to a toddler's diet in a drink mix medium. The concept behind Toddler Health is the early integration of healthy eating habits into young children's diets by way of a low-sugar alternative to sugary sodas, boxed drinks and juices.

The recent studies give substantial weight to Dr. Visser's movement towards establishing healthy early childhood eating habits. The "Pediatrics" commentary outlines research articles that have shown a correlation between a child's soft drink consumption and risk of obesity. It notes that although current nutrition guidelines recommend that only 10 percent of a child's daily calories come from added sugars, they actually account for 18-20 percent. It is estimated that soft drinks and sweetened fruit drinks account for 43 percent of these total added sugars. (1)

The "British Medical Journal" study outlines early warning signs of childhood obesity and asserts that 3-year-olds are capable of developing habits that may increase their risks of becoming overweight or obese. These risk factors include: high birth weight; heavy parents; too much TV; too little sleep; rapid weight gain; early body weight; and quick growth in years one and two. The researchers suggest modifying young children's lifestyles and environments early in life to avoid these risk factors. (2)

SimplyH, www. toddlerhealth. net, is based in Los Angeles, Calif., and is a division of Visser Holding Group, established in 1967. The company stands firmly on a foundation of quality by striving to offer products that contain all-natural and organically-grown ingredients.

For more information on Toddler Health, or to speak with Dr. Visser, please contact Amanda Holty at Integrated Marketing Group, 801.538.0777, ext. 106, or amandah@imgbranding. com.

References

1. Murray, R. et al. (2005). Soft drink consumption may increase the risk of childhood obesity. Pediatrics 146(5).

2. Reilly, J. et al. (2005). Early life risk factors for obesity in childhood: cohort study. BMJ doi:10.1136/bmj.38470.670903.E0 (published 20 May 2005).

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

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Health Education Solutions Launches Online Certification Programs for Critical Care Medical Professionals

Health Education Solutions Launches Online Certification Programs for Critical Care Medical Professionals

New service allows convenient, flexible options for required Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support training.

Lincoln, NE (Vocus) June 3, 2009

Health Education Solutions in partnership with medical faculty at Union College, a top-tier school in Lincoln, Nebraska, recently developed and launched an exclusive, interactive online course with certification and recertification exams to prepare healthcare professionals for Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications. All critical care medical professionals who initiate and direct advanced life support in medical emergencies, including doctors, physician assistants, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, family physicians and respiratory therapists, are required to be certified in ACLS (http://www. healthedsolutions. com/) and PALS (http://www. healthedsolutions. com/) standards every two years.

The new online ACLS and PALS provider courses have been created by medical instructors at Union College and are based on guidelines provided by the American Heart Association.

"With the convenience of online training and self-paced study, today's healthcare professionals can prepare for their initial and recertification exams with confidence, and in most cases can actually complete the certification process entirely online," said David King, president at Health Education Solutions. "Union College's proven success with medical-related education in nursing, physician assistant studies and pre-med placement made the campus a great partner for developing the online training curriculum."

The ACLS certification (http://www. healthedsolutions. com/) course aims to help healthcare providers improve their skills in treating adults in cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. Study materials reinforce the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival, the recognition and management of other life-threatening clinical situations, and the value of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation.

The goal of the PALS certification (http://www. healthedsolutions. com/) course is to assist healthcare providers who work with infants and children in developing and increasing their knowledge and skills necessary to successfully manage patients in cardiopulmonary emergencies. Some of the topics covered in the course include the timely recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest, effective respiratory management, defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion, and the facilitation of effective team work in emergency situations.

For more information on the online courses and certification exams for ACLS and PALS, visit www. healthedsolutions. com.

About Health Education Solutions
Health Education Solutions (HES) is a leading provider of continuing education solutions for healthcare professionals. HES offers complete ACLS and PALS provider education courses and is the only organization to develop materials, courses, and certification tests in partnership with medical faculty at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.

About Union College
Union College is an accredited institution of higher learning in Lincoln, Nebraska founded in 1891 and is rated a top-tier college in its regional category by U. S. News and World Report. With the oldest accredited baccalaureate nursing program in Nebraska, Union College has a legacy of excellence in healthcare education.

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RealSelf. Com Named to Best Doctor Recommended Health Sites by Real Simple Magazine

RealSelf. Com Named to Best Doctor Recommended Health Sites by Real Simple Magazine

RealSelf. com, the leading online resource for user-generated evaluations of beauty products and treatments, has been named to the Best Doctor Recommended Health Sites by Real Simple Magazine. RealSelf bloggers are expanding their efforts to evaluate products and treatments and enlarge the RealSelf. com community. RealSelf. com, is a health and beauty community that empowers consumers to share experiences and help each other find the right beauty products and cosmetic treatments.

Seattle (PRWEB) April 28, 2008

RealSelf. com, (http://www. realself. com (http://www. realself. com)) a leading health and beauty community that offers user-generated evaluations of cosmetic treatments and cosmetic surgery procedures, has been named to the "Best Doctor Recommended Health Sites" by Real Simple Magazine.

"We are delighted to see RealSelf. com included with trusted, authentic health websites like mayoclinic. com, cancer. org, and medlineplus. gov," said RealSelf. com President, Thomas Seery. "Our community gives real people a safe place to discuss and rate which cosmetic procedures and treatments are worth it."

RealSelf. com is taking what's "worth it" to beauty products with the launch of the Beauty Cred (http://www. realself. com/blog/beauty-cred (http://www. realself. com/blog/beauty-cred)). Beauty Cred is a blogging format that serves as a proving ground for finding what's worth it in skin care and beauty products. "We look for the latest beauty products, evaluate them, and share first impressions," says Nancy Matthews, a beauty industry veteran and managing editor. "We know how overwhelming it can be to find a skin care product or beauty product that's worth it. We take away some of the guesswork by inviting readers and beauty experts to give their unedited and unbiased beauty product reviews."

ABOUT REALSELF. COM

RealSelf. com (http://www. realself. com (http://www. realself. com)) is a health and beauty community that makes it easy to discover which beauty products and cosmetic procedures are worth it and which are not. In addition to offering consumers one convenient place to find reviews, beauty tips and opinions, RealSelf. com provides medical and beauty experts with a free online profile and a simple way to share insights in their own voice. RealSelf. com is a privately-held company based in Seattle. Investors include Richard Barton, CEO of Zillow. com and former CEO/founder of Expedia, Bill Gossman, CEO of Revenue Sciences and Nick Hanauer, Vice Chairman of Board of Directors at Marchex.

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America's Top 15 Cities for Healthiest Kids -- FLAVORx Reports Show Which Kids Take Medicine Best

America's Top 15 Cities for Healthiest Kids -- FLAVORx Reports Show Which Kids Take Medicine Best

Compliance plays a key role in children's health. Adhering to a drug regimen and taking medications properly are a good indication of a child's path from illness to full recovery and health. Therefore, FLAVORx has released its list of Top 15 Cities for Healthiest Kids determined by the cities that utilize programs such as FLAVORx to enhance patient care programs.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) November 2, 2006

A good indication of a child's health, especially around cold & flu season, is a measure of how well they take their medications. Following doctor instructions and completing medication regimens as directed is a sign of medicinal compliance and a sign of a successful treatment program. FLAVORx, the biotech company dedicated to improving the taste of medicines, recently released results for the cities that flavor the most in the United States. Studies show that a process as simple as flavoring can increase compliance in children from roughly 53% to over 90%. This improved compliance leads to better clinical and economical outcomes for pediatric patients.

Parents, health care officials, caregivers and patients that understand the need for compliance in improved patient care programs also tend to understand the value of flavoring. Seeing the link that compliant kids are healthy kids, FLAVORx announces the nation's top 15 cities for healthiest kids:

1. Corpus Christi, TX

2. Augusta, GA

3. Goldsboro, NC

4. Stamford, CT

5. Fargo, ND

6. St. Joseph, MO

7. Houma, LA

8. Fort Myers, FL

9. Wasau, WI

10. Trenton, NJ

11. Fayetteville, NC

12. Knoxville, TN

13. Sioux City, IA

14. Daytona Beach, FL

15. Baltimore, MD

These results were based on the average number of flavorings per week by metropolitan area. These cities in particular experience high volumes of flavorings performed by pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Skipped doses, forgetting to take medications and ending a drug regimen early can be detrimental to a child's health. It can lead to persistent symptoms, need for additional doctor visits or hospitalizations, worsening of the condition, need for additional medications, increased healthcare costs and development of drug-resistant organisms. This issue of non-compliance causes 125,000 deaths annually in the US and leads to 10-25% of hospital and nursing home admissions. Studies show that roughly 50% of the 2 billion prescriptions filled each year are not taken correctly. On average, 1/3 of patients take all their medicine, 1/3 take some and 1/3 never even get their prescriptions filled.

For children taking liquid medications, compliance can be particularly difficult to achieve when medications are bitter, sour or foul-smelling. In fact, for children taste may be the only motivation to take a medication and complete a treatment program. Masking the existing taste and smell of a medication and converting it to a flavor of the child's choice provides a solution to the battle with medicine and allows children to take an active role in their medication programs. Independent studies show that flavoring not only increases compliance dramatically, but also decreases healthcare costs by reducing the number of wasted (spit out) doses and significantly improves the 'quality of life' scores for pediatric patients.

About FLAVORx

FLAVORx is a pharmaceutical flavoring system used by pharmacists and veterinarians nationwide to improve the palatability of liquid over-the-counter and prescription medications. To date, FLAVORx has flavored over 40 million prescriptions without any incidence of allergy, adverse reaction or changes in efficacy. FLAVORx flavors are non-allergenic, dye-free, sugar-free, phosphate-free and alcohol-free, making them safe for all patients. With over 42 flavors ranging from Bubblegum and Watermelon to Chocolate Silk Pie and Peaches 'n Cream, FLAVORx is sure to please any taste bud whether it's a child or an adult. In addition, 16 animal-inspired flavors such as Crispy Bacon and Salmon Steak help medications go down a little easier for FLAVORx's veterinary friends as well.

For more information, please visit www. flavorx. com or contact Teresa Chen at 800.884.5771, extension 234.

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IVillage Invites Women to Tweet Their Favorite Way to Spend 'Me' Time For The "Pamper Me, iVillage!" Sweepstakes

IVillage Invites Women to Tweet Their Favorite Way to Spend 'Me' Time For The "Pamper Me, iVillage!" Sweepstakes

Sweepstakes Offers Chance to Win an iVillage Pedicure Set and Gift Card

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 26, 2009

iVillage, the leading destination and community for women online, wants to help women look great in their late-Summer strappy sandals with a kit that includes a bottle of 'iVillage Red' nail polish that celebrates the site's newly launched logo, iVillage-branded flip-flops, and a $15 gift card to use at the salon of their choice. Users can tweet @iVillage or visit www. twitter. com/ivillage (http://www. twitter. com/ivillage)] for their chance to win. 100 winners will be randomly selected.

"Women lead busy, hectic lives and are in need of some necessary R&R," said Michele Mitchell, Vice President of Audience Development, Research and Retention, iVillage. "We want to know how women indulge themselves -- whether it's a massage, a long walk, or the perfect mani-pedi. The 'Pamper Me iVillage!' gift set gives women one more way to relax."

Earlier this Summer, iVillage announced a series of promotions celebrating women. "Pamper Me, iVillage!" is the third in that series. For more: http://www. ivillage. com/twittersweepstakes (http://www. ivillage. com/twittersweepstakes)]. The "Pamper Me, iVillage!" sweepstakes runs until 11:59 pm ET on Friday, September 4, 2009. For full rules, visit: http://entertainment. ivillage. com/twitterpampermesweepstakes (http://entertainment. ivillage. com/twitterpampermesweepstakes)].

About iVillage

IVillage, (www. ivillage. com]), is the leading online community for women, with over one thousand active message boards that allow women around the world to connect, share ideas, and seek advice and support. iVillage is a daily destination for women seeking compelling content on parenting & pregnancy, health, fitness, entertainment, beauty & style, home & garden, green, food and relationships. Additional businesses and brand extensions within iVillage Networks include iVillage UK, NBC Digital Health Network, Astrology. com and GardenWeb. In addition, iVillage enjoys a strategic partnership with BlogHer, the leading participatory news, entertainment and information network for women online. iVillage Inc., acquired by NBC Universal, Inc. in May 2006, is based in New York City.

IVillage Networks is part of NBC Universal's Women & Lifestyle Entertainment Networks, a powerful combination of media assets that additionally include Bravo Media, "Green is Universal," and Oxygen Media, and Women@NBCU, a female targeted sales and marketing initiative.

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Cosmetic Scientist Launches Anti-Ageing Skin Care eBook to Combat UV Skin Damage Worldwide

Cosmetic Scientist Launches Anti-Ageing Skin Care eBook to Combat UV Skin Damage Worldwide

After 20 years of skin care research, Cosmetic Scientist Shashi Gossain has published the Ultimate Anti-Ageing eBook, to educate and inform people of all ages on the damage that can be done to their skin and vital steps they must take to protect it.

Kensington, London (PRWEB) April 5, 2006

Shashi Gossain is the author of the Ultimate Anti-Ageing book, the first of a series of eBooks, published through healthbeauty books. com. Shashi Gossain is an award-winning pharmacist and cosmetic chemist with a passion for skin care that led to the creation of her own skin care range, the PharmaClinix Collection. After searching for a safe skin lightener for Asian skin she developed PharmaClinix Cosmeceutical Creams, including a skin lightener and an effective Botox alternative cream. The products contain peptides and antioxidants, among the most important skin care ingredients in use today.

Shashi is based in West London, where she owns the PharmaClinix Health and beauty Clinic “I started to find that many of my clients wanted advice they could take home with them, to help their skin problems.” This led to Shashi writing the Ultimate Anti-Ageing Book, first published in paperback and now available as an eBook for a global audience. “Many people want to copy the top stars, with invasive skin treatments as a way to look younger -- I want to help them make informed choices” said Shashi. The book has the answers for anyone considering cosmetic surgery or treatment. “I have set out exactly what is involved in Chemical Peels and Botox injections -- the secrets of the beauty firms”.

Shashi believes the best skin care treatment comes from within, and the book gives tips on diet, exercise and lifestyle that can make a difference at any age. “For me, the big danger from the sun is dark patches and minor scarring, for others the danger is skin cancer”. Whatever your age or skin colour, The Ultimate Anti-Ageing Book explains what can be done to strengthen the body’s own defences and protect your precious skin. “Everyone wants to look younger and this book can help unlock the secrets for the price of a wrinkle cream”. Shashi hopes to help readers save cash by sending their money on the most suitable creams and treatments.

The Ultimate Anti-Ageing Book is available to buy online at http://www. healthbeautybooks. com/age. html (http://www. healthbeautybooks. com/age. html), price $14.97.

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Fellow Filmmaker Takes Back Statement About Michael Moore

Fellow Filmmaker Takes Back Statement About Michael Moore

'Sicko' Leaves Her Speechless

Madison, WI (PRWEB) July 1, 2007

Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau and Michael Moore are part of a unique group of filmmakers leading the charge to expose the issues American consumers are facing today as they navigate the broken health care system. As a fellow filmmaker, consumer health advocate and former pharma insider, Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau praises Michael Moore's new film, "Sicko", and takes back her statement that once appeared in the USA Today stating, "I'm not Michael Moore."

Never questioning the filmmaker's talent, Slattery-Moschkau was hesitant to be lumped into the Moore camp because of his controversial and often divisive method of exposing issues in the past. "My natural inclination to separate myself from Moore was because I wanted to bring people together on the health care problem," said Slattery-Moschkau. "Before, I thought his films separated people on issues, but now to see him take such a thoughtful 'unite rather than divide' perspective in "Sicko", I'm completely speechless."

"There are times when the health care issue feels so big and insurmountable," she said. "Moore's film helped validate our team's efforts over the past three years and made me feel quietly honored to be a part of the fight for better care."

Slattery-Moschkau's newest film, "PERx" (http://www. perxinfo. org), launched online Monday, June 18 at www. perxinfo. org, is part of her ongoing effort to educate prescribers and consumers about the influence of the drug industry. Prior to "PERx", Slattery-Moschkau released two films about the questionable tactics of Big Pharma, "Side Effects" (http://www. sideeffectsthemovie. com) (starring Katherine Heigl) and "Money Talks: Profits Before Patient Safety" (http://wwwmoneytalksthemovie. com).

News organizations like the New York Times, NBC Nightly News, CBS News and USA Today, as well as more than 100 other media outlets worldwide have turned to her to discuss how people can become better consumers of prescription drugs and take control of their health. She has also met with leading medical experts across the country and tackles critical health and prevention issues on her nationally syndicated radio show The Kathleen Show.

Please contact me at (209) 736-6769 if you would like to speak with Slattery-Moschkau for a unique analysis of "Sicko", or about her new film "PERx".

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HCPro Announces Launch of New ICD-10 Boot Camp Training

HCPro Announces Launch of New ICD-10 Boot Camp Training

HCPro Inc., a leader in healthcare education and training, announces the launch of its ICD-10 Basics Boot Camp training programs for onsite training.

Marblehead, MA (PRWEB) September 7, 2010

The biggest change to the healthcare coding industry is coming in October, 2013, and HCPro, Inc., a leader in healthcare education and training, is announcing several programs to help healthcare organizations begin their training for the transition.

HCPro's expert Boot Camp faculty have begun teaching one - and two-day ICD-10 Basics Boot Camps (http://hcprobootcamps. com/courses/10047/overview). These courses use practical examples and hands-on learning to introduce students to the most important aspects of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding. After taking the course, students understand new conventions in the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and the new structure for inpatient procedure coding.

"One of the biggest challenges to adopting the ICD-10 coding system for 2013 implementation will be learning a new system while keeping staff on track with the current ICD-9-CM coding system," says Shannon McCall, Director of HIM and Coding for HCPro and developer of the new boot camp."Coders need to remain expert for another 36 months in the current system while developing a new proficiency so they can hit the ground running in 2013. This will make a carefully staged training plan crucial to the transition."

In addition to the onsite classes now being conducted, HCPro (http://www. hcpro. com) will also offer open registration classes in major cities across the country and provide the course in an interactive online format beginning in February 2011.

“Health care customers appreciate having a choice to bring the program to their organization, attend a class close to them, or purchase the online option for training on their own time,” says Lauren McLeod, publisher for HCPro’s revenue cycle division. "HCPro works with organizations to choose the option that best fits their organization’s unique size, structure, and budget."

For information on ICD-10 training and education please call 888-232-8915.

ABOUT HCPRO, INC.
HCPro is the leading provider of information, educational, and advisory products, services and solutions in the vital areas of compliance, regulation, and management to the U. S. Healthcare Industry. The company helps the healthcare industry make better decisions about regulation, compliance and management through authoritative analysis, trusted interpretation, and best in class education and training. HCPro provides practical strategies and solutions that serve their customers' organizations, their patients, and their communities. The Company’s market leading brands include HCPro, HealthLeaders Media, and The Greeley Company. Additional information can be found at www. hcpro. com.

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