HealthYes! Provides Free Preventive Screening in Support of Round Rock Express

HealthYes! Provides Free Preventive Screening in Support of Round Rock Express

HealthYes! Preventive Screening continues to work for the benefit of the community through various events and initiatives. For example, on June 20, HealthYes! partnered with the St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, the official health care provider to the Round Rock Express, to support to the Round Rock Express AAA Minor League Baseball Team.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) August 6, 2009

HealthYes! Preventive Screening continues to work for the benefit of the community through various events and initiatives. For example, on June 20, HealthYes! partnered with the St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, the official health care provider to the Round Rock Express, to support to the Round Rock Express AAA Minor League Baseball Team.

On that day, HealthYes! screened Express staff members for five life-threatening medical conditions and diseases including: heart disease, stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral artery disease and osteoporosis. The private stroke risk (http://www. healthyes. com/Public/Stroke/StrokeMain. aspx) and heart attack risk (http://www. healthyes. com/Public/Atherosclerosis/AtherosclerosisMain. aspx) screening took place from 8 a. m. to 11 a. m. at The United Heritage Center at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

HealthYes! believes that educating the public about asymptomatic diseases such as stroke, peripheral artery disease, osteoporosis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and arterial stiffness can greatly contribute toward prevention. For suffers of any of these diseases, early detection can mean the difference between a painful, costly medical crisis and the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatments while there is still time.

HealthYes! offers a range of sophisticated screening services and proprietary back-end technologies that can identify many of the most prominent life-threatening diseases.

"Education and early detection are keys to ensuring long-term good health. That's why we're thrilled to have had the opportunity to offer our preventive screening services to the Round Rock Express staff," said Dale Wood, CEO of HealthYes!

Leveraging the most medically advanced, state-of-the-art equipment and techniques in the industry, HealthYes! screens its clients for numerous life-threatening diseases and conditions, the presence of any one of which can significantly increase one's exposure to stroke risk (https://http://www. healthyes. com/Public/Events/AboutEvents. aspx) and heart attack risk (http://www. healthyes. com/). Preventive screening can lead to findings and treatments that lower that risk significantly.

HealthYes! plans to hold more such community outreach events in the future. Such events increase public awareness about the dangers of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and other diseases that are ultimately detectable and treatable if caught in time.

About HealthYes!
Austin, Texas-based HealthYes! leverages the most medically advanced, state-of-the-art approach in the mobile screening industry. Through widely accepted, non-invasive, FDA-approved technology and techniques, the company's screenings identify five life-threatening medical conditions and diseases: heart disease, stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral artery disease and osteoporosis. The company's team of technicians is formally trained to conduct screenings and all results are reviewed by locally based, board-certified radiologists.

More than a quality screening, HealthYes! provides clients with detailed, clinically relevant analysis and ultrasound images within four business days.

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Neglected, Chained Dogs Need Help From Animal Cruelty

Neglected, Chained Dogs Need Help From Animal Cruelty

Free a neglected chained dog in your neighborhood and take a stand against animal cruelty.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 2, 2006

Chaining or tethering an outside dog for extended periods of time is one of the most common forms of animal cruelty, but when you help a neglected, chained dog (http://www. charityguide. org/volunteer/fifteen/animal-cruelty. htm (http://www. charityguide. org/volunteer/fifteen/animal-cruelty. htm)), you take a stand against animal cruelty. You also speak up for the rights of an animal who can't speak for himself.

Many chained dogs are doomed to live their entire lives alone in the same, small area around their chains. Weeks, months and years go by -- usually without adequate food, water, shelter or care.

Dogs are pack animals and thus highly sociable creatures, so it would be difficult to invent a crueler form of canine punishment. They crave nothing more than the attention and love of their family, so when they are denied this again and again, they become not only lonely, but often aggressive. Sadly, the victims of attacks by chained dogs (http://www. charityguide. org/volunteer/fifteen/animal-cruelty. htm (http://www. charityguide. org/volunteer/fifteen/animal-cruelty. htm)) are often neighborhood children or other animals including cats and wildlife.

Chaining and tethering dogs can be physically dangerous for the dogs themselves. An ill-fitting collar can injure the dog's neck and throat; there have even been cases of dogs whose collars became embedded in their necks after years of being chained. Dogs chained near a fence can hang themselves if they try to jump over the fence in desperation. Health problems are frequent in chained dogs as a result of extreme weather, insects, and attacks from other animals.

Chained dogs are often the victims of harassment and sometimes even theft or abuse by strangers without a means to defend themselves against attack.

Chaining a dog outside for extended periods of time has been declared inhumane by many humane organizations, and also by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Many communities have passed anti-cruelty laws that restrict or eliminate the practice, but countless neglected, chained dogs still have no voice.

If there is a dog in your neighborhood who is frequently chained and seems neglected, find a safe way to help. Just one dog freed from this life of despair is a victory in the battle against animal cruelty everywhere.

If you have a dog, don't chain him up! Learn other ways to keep your dog company while outside.

Contact your local animal care and control organization if you see a dog in your neighborhood who is frequently chained outside or who looks to be deprived of adequate food, water, shelter or veterinary care. Animal care officials will know the animal cruelty laws in your area, but even if no laws are being broken, they can often intervene and help dogs in other ways. Once you've reported the situation, don't be afraid to follow up; you may well be the dog's last hope.

If you're still concerned about an outside or neglected dog, talk to the dog’s owner. If you cannot remove the dog from the situation completely, you may be able to help him in other ways, such as by helping his owner install a fence, eliminating the need for a chain, or by obtaining permission to take him for a walk once a day.

Volunteer to educate people about dog chaining or become a leader in the effort to get dogs off chains in your area.

If you've been thinking of adopting a dog, consider adopting a rescued chained dog. It will require some extra work and patience,. but the reward — turning a life of misery into a life of joy and love — will probably be one of the most gratifying experiences of your life.

To do even more, visit CharityGuide. org for more volunteer opportunities (http://www. charityguide. org/volunteer/fifteenminutes. htm (http://www. charityguide. org/volunteer/fifteenminutes. htm)) related to animal protection (http://www. charityguide. org/volunteer/animal-protection. htm (http://www. charityguide. org/volunteer/animal-protection. htm)).

Charity Guide (http://www. charityguide. org/ (http://www. charityguide. org/)) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting flexible volunteerism, by inspiring and facilitating acts of kindness. For more information about Charity Guide and opportunities to make a difference, please visit our Web site at www. charityguide. org or contact us at Questions @ CharityGuide. org.

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Two New Hampshire Women Recreate Life in Senior Years Books and Programs Developed to Inspire, Motivate Elderly

Two New Hampshire Women Recreate Life in Senior Years Books and Programs Developed to Inspire, Motivate Elderly

Two senior women speak from the unique perspective of age and maturity, and they have much to contribute in word and support to audiences of all ages.

Concord, NH (PRWEB) August 30, 2006

Many people dread aging, envisioning themselves sitting around, whittling away their memories. But others, like Concord, NH, residents Mary Lou Fuller, 77, and Kay Amsden, 75, have embraced “old age” and literally recreated their lives. The results have inspired and motivated many to develop a positive outlook on the opportunities available in their senior years.

Fuller and Amsden are the author and editor of four books and three speaking programs, all of which were developed to inspire senior men and women to embrace life and live it to its fullest. As part of Healthy Aging Month in September, Fuller and Amsden are reaching out to senior audiences with their message of positive living and learning.

"Your enthusiasm for living life and not quitting because you've reached a certain age is inspiring," said Leann Briggs of Harvest Hill Retirement Community in Lebanon, NH, where Fuller and Amsden have presented their inspirational program. The University of New Hampshire’s President’s Commission on the Status of Women called Fuller and Amsden, “examples of strong and wise women” and their presentations “deeply moving, inspirational and witty.”

Fuller knew she couldn’t sit still during her senior years. When she retired, she decided to turn her efforts toward a creative way to express her thoughts and feelings about aging to help others. Amsden was happy to help her.

“Our senior years became a time to be creative to make those choices that enriched our lives,” explains Fuller. “Simply coping with aging wasn’t enough. We had to change direction and meet it head on. It’s really great to age — we can be outrageous without having to apologize for it.”

They are not alone. According to a retirement survey by Merrill Lynch released in 2005, 76% of baby boomers intend to keep working in retirement. Most anticipate that they, like Fuller and Amsden, will retire from their pre-retirement jobs and launch into second careers.

Fuller and Amsden met in 1980 and have been lifelong friends and partners ever since. Sharing her experiences on nurturing one’s mind, body and spirit, Fuller looks for the humor in aging in her programs through personal anecdotes on topics such as what’s in a memory, getting out of the fast lane, back pain 101, older is better, and planning a unique farewell.

Now in her 70’s, Fuller began her writing, publishing and speaking career after retirement. The pair have received rave reviews from organizations all over New England for their candid and unique perspective on life.

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Sulake's Habbo Hotel Reports Strong Growth in First Quarter of 2010

Sulake's Habbo Hotel Reports Strong Growth in First Quarter of 2010

Company Behind Pioneering Social Game Habbo Hotel Posts its Best Quarter Ever

Helsinki, Finland (PRWEB) May 20, 2010

Sulake Corporation, the parent company of Habbo Hotel (www. habbo. com), the world's largest virtual community and hotel for teenagers, today announced its best quarterly financial results in the company's history. Between January and March 2010, Sulake's revenue increased more than 25 percent compared with the same period last year, resulting in sales of $20 million (€14.72 million). The strong revenue growth, combined with operating model improvements and cost savings in the final quarter of 2009, has also led to a significant increase in the company's profits. Sulake's EBITDA in Q1/10 totaled $3 million (€2.3 million, 15 percent of revenue).

Habbo Hotel is currently open in 32 countries in 11 different languages. More than 15 million unique visitors spend a total of 45 million hours playing Habbo Hotel each month.

Timo Soininen, CEO of Sulake commented:

"Habbo Hotel's solid growth this quarter has been a result of our continual new and relevant features, exciting campaigns and monetization improvements to the Habbo virtual goods economy. Better Habbo user experience has also led to increased viral recommendations and a larger user base. Additionally, our activities and presence on social networking sites like Facebook, and other new acquisition partnerships have contributed to our growth. Also, the global online advertising market recovery resulted in solid growth in our ad sales business."

At a time when many online services are still searching for sustainable revenue models, Sulake's outlook is upbeat, as the company expects its revenue growth for this year to continue at the current rate and to maintain healthy profitability, as well as positive cash flow.

Sulake's 10 years' experience with continual service improvements, attentive community nurturing, inventive virtual goods and multiple international micropayments is now paying off. With its current effective operations and user focus, Sulake is ready to take advantage of the persistent online market growth both in virtual goods and in ad sales.

Sulake's 2009 revenue was $60 million (€49 million), approximately on par with 2008, despite the year's difficult economic conditions. The numbers were also affected by a substantial technology transition from Shockwave client technology to Flash and operating model improvements related to restructuring costs.

About Sulake
Sulake is a social entertainment company focused on online social places and games. Our goal is to inspire playful interaction and self-expression in people by creating easy to use social online services.

Sulake's main product is Habbo Hotel, the world's largest virtual community for teenagers. Currently localized Habbo communities serve players in 32 countries. To date over 172 million Habbo characters have been created and more than 15 million unique visitors worldwide visit Habbo Hotel each month (sources: Sulake, Quantcast).

Sulake also operates IRC-Galleria, Finland's leading social networking service for teens and young adults, and Bobba Bar, a mobile virtual bar to meet and make friends.

Sulake was established in 2000. The main shareholders include Taivas Group, Elisa Group, 3i Group plc, and Balderton Capital followed by Movida Group (in Japan), the company's founders Sampo Karjalainen and Aapo Kyrölä, Sulake's CEO Timo Soininen and other personnel.

Sulake has offices in 12 countries with headquarters situated in Helsinki, Finland. Currently the company has over 270 employees worldwide.
Www. sulake. com

Media Contacts:
Susan C. Mills
Edelman PR for Sulake
Susan(dot)mills(at)edelman(dot)com
323-202-1050

Juhani Lassila
Director PR & Communications
Press(at)sulake(dot)com
+358 40 541 2365

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Denver Dentist Extracts Teeth Stem Cells For Use in Future Regenerative Medicine

Denver Dentist Extracts Teeth Stem Cells For Use in Future Regenerative Medicine

National Institutes of Health’s recent discovery that powerful stem cells exist in teeth give Denver area dental patients’ an easy way to protect their future health and participate in cutting edge regenerative medicine

Englewood, CO (Vocus) September 7, 2010

Denver dentists help harvest stem cells in teeth.

Denver Dentists (http://www. denverdentistdentistry. com) Dr. James DeLapp, Dr. H. Candace DeLapp and Dr. Sarah Parsons are partnering with StemSave™ to offer their Denver area dental patients a chance to bank valuable stem cells for use in future "Regenerative Medical Therapies". The National Institutes of Health’s recent discovery that powerful stem cells exist in teeth give Denver area dental patients an easy way that "may" protect their future health and participate in cutting edge regenerative medicine.

Regenerative Medicine treatment has been reported to be the future of medicine.

Stem cells found in teeth are extracted by our Denver Colorado Dentists (http://www. denverdentistdentistry. com) and cryo-preserved enables patients to recover and save very powerful stem cells found in teeth. The recent discovery that stem cells exist in teeth has the potential to transform dentistry and the future of medical treatments. Stem cells are the basis for the emerging field of Regenerative Medicine. There are more than 78 clinical trials involving stem cell treatments underway and the US Military is developing stem cell therapies to treat soldiers wounded in action. The current research being conducted suggests that stem cell therapies "may", in the future, be able to treat many of today’s most difficult diseases, such as diabetes, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, muscular dystrophy, cancer and many more.

Stem Cells harvested early in life are more valuable

Living stem cells have been routinely found in teeth and for the most part have been discarded after extraction. Stem cells from teeth appear to replicate at a faster rate than stem cells from other tissues. Stem cells in the body age over time and their ability to regenerate slows down and are less effective. The earlier in life that the stem cells are secured the more valuable they are likely to be later in life.

Teeth Eligibility for stem cell preservation

Not all teeth are eligible for stem cell preservation. As an example the tooth needs to have a healthy pulp. It needs to have an intact blood supply and be free from infection, deep cavities and infection. Stem cells may be recovered from patients that are middle aged but the younger you are the better.

Baby teeth and wisdom teeth may be the best source of stem cells

Deciduous teeth or baby teeth may be the best source of stem cells. The incisors that have begun to loosen or the baby canine teeth appear to be the best candidates. The pulps of naturally loosened teeth may not have an adequate blood supply are not indicated. Wisdom teeth between the ages of 16 and 20 years old may be a very good source. The pulp at this stage is large and the potential for viable stems cell is high. Obviously teeth that have root canals or extensive dental treatment are poor candidates.

Future Medical Research may find treatment for certain diseases

“As a dentist it is truly remarkable that our Denver area dental office can offer our patients what may prove to be a potential life-saving procedure by simply preserving teeth that would otherwise be discarded,” said Denver Dentistry's Dr. James DeLapp. One of Dr. DeLapp's patient Denver SEO (http://www. USWebCentral. com) specialist Scott Carvin commented that he did not know stem cells were in teeth and could be a benefit to his family.

What is unique is that StemSave™ patented technology turns your visit to our Denver family dentists (http://www. denverdentistdentistry. com/family-dentistry/) office into what we may find to be a potentially live-saving experience. The best candidate for this type of tissue banking is found in children and young adults. Patients should consider banking their stem cells while undergoing procedures such as the extraction of wisdom teeth or baby teeth. These planned dental procedures provide an ideal time to preserve one’s stem cells.

“We are thrilled to partner with these South Denver area dentists (http://www. denverdentistdentistry. com/denver-dentist/denver-dental-stem-cells/), to make harvesting stem cells from teeth easy and affordable, this way everyone can benefit from the powerful medical applications of stem cells,” said Dr. Gregory Chotkowski, Oral Surgeon and president of StemSave™.

StemSave™ is a collaborative effort between stem cell researchers and the dental community to provide families, and individuals an affordable, non-invasive methodology for the recovery and cryopreservation of the powerful and valuable adult stem cells residing within baby teeth, wisdom teeth, permanent teeth for future use in personalized medicine and regenerative medical therapies.

This could end up being true Denver Preventive Dentistry in action and our office encourages interested patients and families to enroll online at StemSave™ and schedule an appointment to discuss further.

Are there current medical treatments available using stem cells?

No... not at this time. However... much research for various diseases involve treatment that may involve stem cells. This new field of medicine most likely will be called "Regenerative Medicine". Stem cells in the future may be used for tissue replacement or mitigating the tissue rejection seen in transplants.
StemSave™, Inc.

StemSave provides an affordable and non-invasive method for the recovery and cryo-preservation of the powerful children or adult Stem Cells found in teeth by teaming up with dentists to harvest stem cells during routine dental procedures.

Denver dentist (http://www. denverdentistdentistry. com/about-2/dr-james-delapp/) group Dr's James DeLapp, Dr. H. Candace DeLapp and Dr. Sarah Parsons provide general and Denver cosmetic dental services (http://www. denverdentistdentistry. com/cost-of-veneers-denver/) to their patients in the South Metro Denver area.

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Assist America Partners With Managed Care 2000+ To Help Employees Navigate through the Health Care Delivery System

Assist America Partners With Managed Care 2000+ To Help Employees Navigate through the Health Care Delivery System

Assist America, a provider of global emergency medical assistance through employee benefit plans, has teamed with health care management services firm Managed Care 2000+ to offer private health care benefits to foreign employees in the U. S., while effectively controlling overall claims costs for patients and insurance companies.

(PRWEB) December 21, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  NEWS

  Contact: Barbara A. Bauer

Bauer Marketing & Communications  845-294-3550

845-294-8791 fax

Barbarabauer@pioneeris. net

Princeton, New Jersey, December 17, 2002 – Assist America, the nation’s largest provider of global emergency medical assistance through employee benefit plans, today announced a strategic partnership with health care management services leader, Managed Care 2000+. This new alliance is the first to deliver private health care benefits to employees of foreign companies who are in the U. S., on a routine or continuous basis, and need medical treatment or experience an accident while traveling.

Insurance typically covers medical care for these employees, but not the follow-up. Managed Care 2000+ goes the extra step by providing total health care management that includes hospital admission review, pre-certification, utilization management, prospective claims negotiation, and intervention prior to, during, and after an event. It serves as a link that connects patient, insurance company and health care provider. This leading edge approach navigates through the U. S. health care delivery system to determine what is best for the patient, while effectively controlling overall claims costs for both the patient and the insurance company.

“Our goal is to provide a comprehensive managed care program for employees who come to the U. S. from a different culture and totally different health care delivery model,” said Deborah Ault, Vice President of Care Management for Managed Care 2000 +. “When a medical emergency occurs, these travelers perceive that they are stranded in a foreign country. We can make a difference by helping them understand what resources are available and what avenues they can follow to obtain optimum health care.”

“This partnership has taken us one step closer to helping our international clients manage medical claims here in the U. S., while at the same time achieving significant cost savings,” said George W. Howard III, President of Assist America. “Managed Care 2000+ is one of only 11 companies across the nation to be accredited by the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (URAC) for both utilization management and case management. They have an extensive network of professional registered nurses and board certified peer review physicians throughout the country to ensure that the highest quality care is always accessible.”

Managed Care 2000+ complements the global emergency medical assistance services that Assist America provides to over 16 million employees and their dependents whenever they travel more than 100 miles from home or abroad. Assist America guarantees 100% U. S. case management wherever it intervenes. A state-of-the-art Operations Center provides global operational capabilities that are accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via telephone (toll-free/collect) or e-mail.

About Managed Care 2000+

Managed Care 2000+, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a Dual URAC Accredited Company specializing in proactive care management solutions to significantly improve the quality of patient health care. Comprehensive utilization, care and disease management programs effectively reduce claims costs (both specific and aggregate penetrations), while increasing revenues to partner companies. For more information, call toll free 1-877-710-0278 or visit www. managedcare2k. com

About Assist America

Assist America, based in Princeton, New Jersey, is the nationÂ’s largest provider of global emergency medical travel assistance services through employee benefit plans, protecting more than 150,000 American companies and enterprises and over 16 million people worldwide. Coverage applies for people traveling 100 miles or more away from home, and includes a global network of over 600,000 pre-qualified medical providers. For more information call Assist America at (800) 304-4585 or visit www. assistamerica. com

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Leading ERP and CRM Solution Providers Converge at Microsoft Dynamics Product Briefing Event in Southern California

Leading ERP and CRM Solution Providers Converge at Microsoft Dynamics Product Briefing Event in Southern California

Event Gathers Microsoft’s Top Partners to Share Insight on the Latest in Accounting, Customer and Enterprise Resource Packages for the CPA Community

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 4, 2010

Several of Microsoft’s leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) partners today announced that they will help spearhead the upcoming Microsoft Dynamics Product Briefing tour that will take place in multiple cities across Southern California. Microsoft Corporation along with local reselling partners will brief attendees (many from the CPA community) on best practices for Microsoft’s ERP and CRM platform incorporating demonstrations and detailed product feature and functionality information. The event will start on May 25th in Los Angeles, stop in San Diego on May 26th, and finish in Orange County on June 3rd. 

Microsoft’s product briefing will showcase multiple products from various Microsoft Dynamics partners for both Microsoft Dynamics ERP including: NAV, SL, GP and AX and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Each product will be presented on stage and evaluated from a capability standpoint, strengths, typical customer size and industries were it is most applicable. The briefing will be lead by Lisa Hopkins, Microsoft’s West Region Dynamics Partner Director.

"Microsoft Dynamics represents the next generation of ERP and CRM products. The event gives potential customers and CPA advisors a chance to quickly evaluate the Microsoft Dynamics offerings and decide what is optimal for their organizations or for their clients," stated Ms. Hopkins.

Developed by the Microsoft Business Solutions group, Microsoft Dynamics is the leading line of ERP and CRM applications. These applications are delivered through a network of reselling partners who provide specialized services in various vertical markets such as accounting, retail, and healthcare among others. To date, there are over 300,000 businesses world-wide that use Microsoft Dynamics.
“As a recognized member of the prestigious Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle, Ignify has a long standing history of successfully deploying Microsoft’s ERP and CRM solutions for many of the world’s largest organizations and institutions,” said Sandeep Walia, president and CEO of Ignify. “We are very pleased to have the opportunity to showcase our products and share our keen insight and best practices with the CPA community on improving operations through better customer management and resource planning.”

Event Dates and Locations:

Los Angles Event: Tuesday May 25th
Microsoft Office
333 South Grand Avenue
33rd Floor, Suite 300
Los Angeles CA, 90071
Main (213) 806-7300

San Diego Event: Wednesday May 26th
Microsoft Office
9255 Towne Centre Drive
Fourth Floor San Diego CA, 92121
Tel: (858) 909-3800

Orange County Event: Thursday June 3rd
Microsoft Office
3 Park Plaza Suite 1600
Irvine CA, 92614
Main Phone (949) 263-3000

Event sponsors include: Argus Consulting Group Inc., Dynamic Methods, Ignify, Radiant Technologies and Tridea Partners. For more information please visit http://www. choosemicrosoftdynamics. com (http://www. choosemicrosoftdynamics. com) or call (562) 219-2001.

About Ignify
Ignify is a privately-held ISO 9001 certified company focused on the mid-market and enterprise business space for ERP, CRM and eCommerce implementations. The company provides design, consulting and implementation services for ERP, CRM initiatives for mid-market and enterprise businesses. Ignify is a Top-tier Microsoft Gold Certified partner ranked in both the Microsoft Dynamics Inner Circle and the Microsoft Dynamics Presidents Club in 2009. Ignify offers a comprehensive set of Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Consumer (B2C) eCommerce solutions for increasing online sales while lowering overall operation costs. Ignify has offices in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, Nashville, Chicago, Toronto, Manila, Pune and Bangalore. For more information, visit http://www. ignify. com (http://www. ignify. com) or call 888-446-4395.

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Fort Dodge Animal Health Introduces Equine West Nile Virus Combination Vaccines to Protect Against Two Deadly Mosquito-Borne Diseases

Fort Dodge Animal Health Introduces Equine West Nile Virus Combination Vaccines to Protect Against Two Deadly Mosquito-Borne Diseases

The USDA just approved Fort Dodge Animal Health's new line of West Nile-Innovator™/Encephalomyelitis combination vaccines for horses. Available in time for the 2004 mosquito season, the vaccines provide proven protection against West Nile virus, as well as all prevalent strains of encephalomyelitis.

OVERLAND PARK, KS (PRWEB) December 4, 2003 -

– To better help horse owners and veterinarians combat the deadly double threat of West Nile virus and encephalomyelitis, commonly referred to as sleeping sickness, Fort Dodge Animal Health is introducing a line of West Nile-Innovator™/Encephalomyelitis combination vaccines. Available in time for the 2004 mosquito season, the USDA-approved vaccines provide proven protection against West Nile virus, as well as all prevalent strains of encephalomyelitis.

“Although the widespread advancement of West Nile virus has been capturing all of the headlines, we have also experienced an alarming increase in cases of equine encephalomyelitis,” said Lynn Bixler, Marketing Manager for Equine Biologicals at Fort Dodge Animal Health. “Parasitologists report that mosquitoes can carry and transmit both the West Nile virus and dangerous strains of encephalomyelitis. We know that the key to preventing these life-threatening diseases is early and regular vaccination.”

The new West Nile-Innovator vaccines are available in four different combinations to protect against West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE), Western equine encephalomyelitis (WEE), and Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis (VEE). With the various combinations, veterinarians can customize protection for horses based on the risks of diseases in their regions. Two of the formulations include tetanus.

All of the newly licensed West Nile-Innovator vaccines contain the first USDA-approved West Nile virus developed by Fort Dodge Animal Health. The West Nile-Innovator vaccine has been proven safe and effective in the face of the recent and deadly national outbreak. “Millions of doses of West Nile-Innovator have been given safely to horses coast to coast in the past two years, and played an instrumental role in protecting and. more importantly, reducing the incidence of the disease in horses in some areas,” said Bixler.

While complete data for 2003 has yet to be compiled, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) previously made projections of equine West Nile virus cases that illustrate the important role vaccination plays in prevention. An information sheet published earlier this year by the USDAÂ’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service forecasted that the northeast and southern regions of the United States would experience fewer new cases of the equine West Nile virus in 2003, attributing the decline to protective immunity created by West Nile virus vaccination, or prior natural exposure to the disease.

As the disease continues to spread westward across the country, the government report also predicted that the western region may experience an increased incidence of the disease in 2003, because effective immunity through vaccination or disease exposure has yet to impact the majority of the horse population in these regions.

At the same time, the animal health community has become extremely concerned with the proliferation of encephalomyelitis, particularly EEE – also known as sleeping sickness – which has increased dramatically in the past two years, especially in the southeast.

Health agencies reported a record number of horses infected with EEE in 2003. In some areas, the number of cases has risen nearly 8,000 percent compared to a year ago. EEE, which has a 90 percent fatality rate, runs in cycles, and equine experts predict it can spread rapidly across the country like West Nile virus.

“While these diseases have similar symptoms and are often mistaken for each other, vaccination for West Nile virus will not protect horses from EEE, nor will an EEE vaccine protect against West Nile,” explained Bixler. “Our innovative combination vaccines ensure maximum protection against both potentially fatal mosquito-borne diseases in one convenient vaccine.”

Horse owners are encouraged to vaccinate early. The new line of West Nile-Innovator/Encephalomyelitis combination vaccines is available only through licensed veterinarians. For more information, visit www. equinewestnile. com.

Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Wyeth (NYSE:WYE), is a leading manufacturer and distributor of prescription and over-the-counter animal health care products for the livestock, companion animal, equine, swine and poultry industries in North America and international markets. Key products include CYDECTIN® Pour-On, QUEST® Gel, EtoGesic® Tablets, ProHeart ® 6 Injection, Fel-O-Vax® FIV and Innovator™ equine vaccines.

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New In-Home Care Service Celebrates Opening by Offering 24 Free Hours of Live-In Care to First 100 Families

New In-Home Care Service Celebrates Opening by Offering 24 Free Hours of Live-In Care to First 100 Families

In-home care service serves Western Washington and offers a free consultation and free offer for the first 100 families to enroll.

(PRWEB) January 27, 2005

Beginning in February 2005, families of the 309,000+ seniors living in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties will have another option when deciding how best to ensure the safety and happiness of their loved ones. Fedelta Home Care is a new in-home care service catering to seniors who wish to remain in the comfort of their own homes vs. moving to an assisted living facility or to the home of a relative. The first 100 families to enroll will receive 24 hours of free in-home care for a loved one.

Fedelta Home Care provides in-home nonmedical services including meal preparation, medication reminders, errand running, light housekeeping, pet care, laundry, and companionship for seniors. Fedelta Home Care is a Washington State licensed agency with care supervised by Geriatric Care Managers. Geriatric Care Managers possess a deep understanding of the complex senior issues and supervise a team of experienced caregivers to ensure high quality services.

Steve Meyer, founder and President of Fedelta Home Care says, “People turn to in-home care because they want their loved ones to be safe in their own homes, but they can’t always check in every day to make sure everything’s okay. In-home care provides the best of all worlds: mom’s safe, she has someone to keep her company, and she’s in the comfort of her own home.”

Given the increasing ranks of seniors in Washington State (500,000 in 2002; projected to double by 2020) and ongoing increases in health care costs, the number of people receiving in-home care is also expected to rise. Fedelta Home Care helps families decide when itÂ’s time to hire a caregiver and which services make the most sense for their situation. The company also sponsors free seminars on various aging topics and provides referrals to trusted senior care specialists in the area.

Families can learn more about in-home care during a free consultation from Fedelta Home Care.

Media Contact:

Steve Meyer

President, Fedelta Home Care

425-454-4548

Smeyer@fedeltahomecare. com

Www. fedeltahomecare. com

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Sairenity Converts 2nd and 3rd Hotel Properties Bringing Better Sleeping to Maryland

Sairenity Converts 2nd and 3rd Hotel Properties Bringing Better Sleeping to Maryland

The Radisson Cross Keys in Baltimore and Doubletree in Annapolis have converted several guest rooms into hypo-allergenic Sairenity Suites. Each year 60 million people suffer from allergies. Frequent business travelers and vacationers who suffer from allergies find hotel rooms to be especially uncomfortable. Sairenity's hypo-allergenic room preparation removes indoor allergens for a better night's sleep.

Rockville, Maryland (PRWEB) January 16, 2009

In a move to provide a healthier sleeping environment for its guests, both the Radisson Cross Keys in Baltimore, Maryland and the Doubletree in Annapolis, Maryland have converted a variety of guest rooms into hypo-allergenic Sairenity Suites bringing the total number of Maryland hotels offering this exclusive service to three.

Each year over 60 million Americans suffer from allergies, mostly at bedtime. The Sairenity Suite program was designed for the hospitality industry to reduce airborne irritants for hotel guests. The result is an improved indoor air environment that leads to easier breathing and a better night's sleep.

"We've always been a smoke-free environment," says, Mike Radike, general manager of the Radisson. "Many of our frequent guests come here because of the great hospital network in the area. We felt converting five of our guests rooms into hypo-allergenic rooms was a smart new upgrade for our guests." The Radisson has located its new Sairenity Suites on two floors. Guests can choose to upgrade to one of the new rooms at check-in if available and soon they will be offered through the online reservation system.

The Doubletree's ten Sairenity Suites are located throughout the property, explains Pierre Merhej, the general manager of the Doubletree. "We want to give all of our guests flexibility on room size, and location in the hotel. We also service a lot of business travelers and we know that comfortable rooms ensures repeat business. The hypo-allergenic rooms offer a new level of comfort." The Doubletree's ten rooms will be available in the new year and guests will soon be able to reserve them online.

About the Radisson Cross Keys:
5100 Falls Road, Baltimore Maryland 21210, Contact: 888.201.718,
5 Sairenity Suites

About the Doubletree Annapolis: 210 Holiday CT, Annapolis, MD 21401, Contact: 410.224.3150
10 Sairenity Suites

For more information on Sairenity or where you can find a Sairenity partner property please visit us online at www. sairenity. com.

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Landscape Concepts Management Recovers $400,000 in Assets with MARCUS Fleet Management

Landscape Concepts Management Recovers $400,000 in Assets with MARCUS Fleet Management

Premier commercial landscaping company reduces operational costs and carbon footprint, winning new business with its sustainability initiatives while increasing productivity.

Roswell, GA (PRWEB) December 8, 2010

Atlanta-based Discrete Wireless, Inc., (http://www. discretewireless. com), the value leader in GPS vehicle management and fleet tracking solutions, today announced its client, Landscape Concepts Management, Inc., recovered $400,000 worth of stolen vehicles and equipment with the MARCUS® Fleet Tracking solution. Besides enormous savings in asset recovery, it has also been able to win new business through its sustainability initiatives, including reduced fuel costs and carbon emissions.

Initially, Landscape Concepts Management was running through more than a thousand gallons of fuel on a daily basis. As a company concerned with its carbon footprint, it utilized the Idle Report available within the MARCUS Fleet Tracking solution to dramatically reduce fuel costs and emissions enterprise-wide.

George Markoutsas, Marketing Director for Landscape Concepts Management, said, “Because we could present a Sustainability Statement to potential clients in the bid process, we have won numerous contracts from municipal and commercial contracts that have to adhere to certain ordinances. We do our part to be a ‘green’ organization.”

Kevin Stone, Fleet Manager for Landscape Concepts Management, attributes the company’s increased productivity to the ability to create detailed geo-fencing of all of their accounts, enabling dispatchers to verify a driver’s location. Additionally, the MARCUS Fleet Tracking solution acts as a virtual timecard for 30 sub-fleets within the organization.

“MARCUS is a proven solution that provides our clients with rapid ROI and easy deployment,” said Mike Scarbrough, CEO of Discrete Wireless, Inc., “By enabling enterprise clients such as Landscape Concepts Management to easily manage and track its fleets; they gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.”

For more information about Discrete Wireless and our solutions, please visit our Web site at http://www. discretewireless. com or contact us at 800.358.6178. To read the full Landscape Concepts Management case study, please visit: http://www. discretewireless. com/content/case-studies. Be sure to visit us at the Mid America Horticultural Trade Show, booth 1606 in Chicago, January 19-21, 2011.

About Discrete Wireless, Inc.
Established in 2000, Discrete Wireless, Inc. provides the highest value GPS fleet tracking solution in the industry. The MARCUS system is a 100-percent Web-based application that enables service and distribution businesses to proactively manage fleet operations while reducing operational costs and maximizing revenue. For more information, please visit our Web site at: http://www. discretewireless. com.

MARCUS is a registered trademark of Discrete Wireless, Inc.

About Landscape Concepts Management
Established in 1981, Landscape Concepts Management, Inc., is the premier commercial landscaping company in the Midwest with more than five locations. Landscape Concepts Management provides a variety of services including commercial, multi-family residential, retail/mixed use, rental, education, healthcare and government. For more information, please visit: http://www. landscapeconcepts. com/.

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Licefreee!® Provides Parents Facing Inevitable Head Lice Infestations with Non-Toxic Treatment to Kill Nits Following AAP Recommendation to Ban ‘No-Nit’ Policy in Schools

Licefreee!® Provides Parents Facing Inevitable Head Lice Infestations with Non-Toxic Treatment to Kill Nits Following AAP Recommendation to Ban ‘No-Nit’ Policy in Schools

Licefreee! maker Tec Laboratorories reminding parents of non-toxic option to rid hair and scalp of head lice and their eggs without potentially harmful pesticide-based products that are growing louse-resistant.

Albany, OR (Vocus) August 2, 2010

In an American Academy of Pediatrics clinical report appearing in the August 2010 issue of Pediatrics, the AAP is recommending a ban on ‘no-nit’ head lice policies in the schools. Tec Laboratories, Inc., makers of Licefreee!® non-toxic head lice treatments, reminds families facing the inevitable head lice infestations that will result from the ban to seek safe and effective treatment options. Declaring the policies ineffective and unnecessarily keeping students out of school, the AAP recommended the two pesticide-based products that are in fact losing their effectiveness in killing head lice and are not effective in killing nits (eggs) as the best treatment. Licefreee is a product unique in its ability to kill the nits that can prolong lice infestations in the schools, without the concern of leaving pesticide residue on the hair or scalp.

Licefreee Spray!®, is a simple, one-step solution that will quickly and easily apply to hair and begin working on contact. A homeopathic solution that uses the natural occurring mineral Natrum muriaticum 2X (Sodium chloride, USP) to kill lice and their eggs (nits), Licefreee Spray! is registered with and monitored by the FDA, and was developed and efficacy tested to ensure its effectiveness. Because it has been tested 100% effective in killing head lice and their nits, it does not require combing, however a professional stainless steel comb is included if nit removal is desired. Licefreee! is also available in a gel, two-step application.

“Banning policies obviously doesn’t make the head lice problem go away, and prevention will never bee 100% attainable, so keeping up on treatment options is critical for families as they face the infestation head-on at home,” said Steve Smith, CEO of Tec Laboratories. “Licefreee has been the preferred non-toxic treatment for more than ten years and we only anticipate its continued growth in popularity as more and more people become increasingly concerned with the health and environmental impact of potentially harmful pesticide-based options.” 

Licefreee is available in a 6 oz. spray for $12.99; Licefreee gel is available in one - or two-treatment packs for $12.99 and $19.99. Licefreee can be found at most chain drug retailers including Rite Aid and Walgreens, as well as online at Teclabs. com.

About Tec Laboratories
Tec Laboratories, Inc. is an innovator of over-the-counter topical pharmaceuticals and the developer of breakthrough technologies in this area. Founded in 1977, Tec Labs' commitment to new product development has fueled the company's growth. Tec Labs has been protecting consumers and industrial workers for more than 30 years with products that cleanse, relieve, repel and protect, including Tecnu® Outdoor Skin Cleanser, Tecnu Extreme® Poison Ivy Scrub, Tecnu Rash Relief™ Spray, Calagel® Medicated Anti-itch Gel, Licefreee!® Non-toxic Lice Treatment, and CortiCool® Clear Hydrocortisone Gel. The company also makes the 10-Hour™ Insect Repellent for the industrial/outdoor markets. In 2007, Tec Labs introduced a breakthrough over-the-counter wound treatment, StaphAseptic® First Aid Antiseptic. When applied to minor cuts, scrapes and abrasions, StaphAseptic relieves pain and helps prevent skin infections from bacteria such as MRSA, staph, strep and other germs. Tec Labs is headquartered in Albany, Oregon, and distributes products online and through retail channels throughout the United States.

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Crime Scene Cleanup Service Firm BioMedical Waste Solutions Launches New Website

Crime Scene Cleanup Service Firm BioMedical Waste Solutions Launches New Website

Features extensive information on crime scene cleanup services, biomedical waste disposal services, and Sharp's Mailback.

Nederland, TX (PRWEB) March 29, 2006

Biological waste removal firm BioMedical Waste Solutions has launched a new website to better serve its growing customer base in the Southwest USA region. Services include crime scene cleanup, decontamination and removal of blood, blood products, and other human biological waste for healthcare facilities in the Texas / Louisiana, Florida, Georgia and Arizona regions. Specific crime scene cleanup services also include the following:

Natural, Decomposition and Trauma Incident Cleanup Removal of Blood Borne Pathogens and Body Fluid Residuals Deodorizing of Affected Areas Decontamination of Hazardous Areas Commercial and Residential Direct Insurance Billing

OSHA regulations prohibit employees, unless specially trained, to decontaminate blood borne pathogens. Because of the risk associated with contaminated blood, including HBV, HIV, and AIDS, our staff is specially trained and certified in the cleanup and removal of potentially diseased blood. All employees of BioMedical Crime Scene Cleanup are certified to clean up blood borne pathogens.

OSHA Certified for Blood Borne Pathogen Cleanup Licensed to Clean AND Transport/Dispose of Infectious Waste Permit TCEQ MSM-50100, Louisiana Health and Hospitals TRN-TXOO4 Bonded and Insured Direct Insurance Billing in Most Cases Serving the state of Texas with two locations – Houston, Beaumont/Port Arthur

Sharps Mailback

In keeping with the new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommendation for the safe home disposal of needles, lancets and syringes, BioMedical Waste Solutions offers its Sharps Disposal by Mail Program. This program offers at-home injectors and small waste generators a convenient and safe alternative for disposing of needles, lancets and syringes.

More information

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

Medical Waste Solutions

Http://www. biomedicalwastesolutions. com/waste-solutions. php (http://www. biomedicalwastesolutions. com/waste-solutions. php)

Crime Scene Cleanup

Http://www. biomedicalwastesolutions. com/crime-scene-cleanup. php (http://www. biomedicalwastesolutions. com/crime-scene-cleanup. php)

Sharps Mailback

Http://www. biomedicalwastesolutions. com/sharps-mailback. php (http://www. biomedicalwastesolutions. com/sharps-mailback. php)

About BioMedical Waste Solutions

Our complete line offers healthcare facilities, business industry and homeowners solutions to any biohazard disposal need. Safety compliance and unparalleled service provide our customers with the attention and availability they deserve at a time when many businesses seem to forget how a customer should be treated.

BioMedical Waste Solutions

P. O. Box 398

Nederland, TX 77627

877-974-1300

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

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3 Green Dogs Vitamins Now Donates $5.00 Per Bottle to Rescues and Shelters with Every Online Purchase!

3 Green Dogs Vitamins Now Donates $5.00 Per Bottle to Rescues and Shelters with Every Online Purchase!

Pasadena, CA: With over 35 combined years of practicing medicine, Tyla Medical’s family of veterinarians and nutritionists is proud to announce the launch of 3 Green Dogs Premium Formula. 3 Green Dogs Vitamins will be donating $5.00 per bottle sold to any shelter or rescue that the customer chooses.

South Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) October 19, 2010

The Company has used their experience and knowledge to create dietary supplements unmatched by any other brand. After using many other different products for years, they found themselves frustrated with prescribing several supplements to achieve the nutritional value that they wanted for their patients. For example, they would use the vitamins from a brand-name product and add an anti-oxidant to fulfill that required dietary need. Discouraged with needing to combine products, 3 Green Dogs decided to create that complete premium formula which involved adding a special green anti-oxidant blend of Alfalfa, Decaffeinated Green Tea, Kelp, and Spirulina to our already high-quality ingredients seen on our site.
Http://www.3greendogsvitamins. com

3 Green Dogs is dedicated to delivering a complete premium supplement that will increase and maintain pets’ overall health and well being and provide them with a long, healthy, and "green" lifestyle.

The four core products include:
 MULTI-VITAMINS AND MINERALS  ADVANCED SKIN AND COAT SUPPORT  EXTRA STRENGTH JOINT SUPPORT   BALANCE GREEN ELECTROLYTE MULTI-VITAMINS AND MINERALS
Incorporates a delicate balance of vitamins, minerals, and a proprietary blend of green antioxidants that work synergistically to help maintain the total health of dogs of all ages, breeds, and activity levels.

ADVANCED SKIN AND COAT SUPPORT
Is a premium dietary supplement fortified with an enhanced blend of green antioxidants for the promotion of healthy skin and hair coat for your dog. It also provides a supplemental source of essential Omega-3 fatty acids. With its addition of a special blend of green antioxidants and vitamins, this supplement is superior to others. 3 Green Dogs includes the health benefits of Alfalfa, Decaffeinated Green Tea, Kelp, and Spirulina to complement this already high-quality skin and coat supplement.

EXTRA STRENGTH JOINT SUPPORT
Joint health is the hottest category of pet supplements and has been long accepted by pet owners as a safer alternative to pain killers, which are known to cause adverse side effects. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 20 percent of adult dogs are afflicted with joint pain. There are certain key ingredients that have shown to improve such joint problems. They are Glucosamine, MSM, and Chondroitin. 3 Green Dogs Extra Strength Joint Support contains these 3 vital components along with the addition of an enhanced blend of green antioxidants. This joint supplement was specifically created to support joint mobility and flexibility, help restore joint cartilage, and reduce discomfort due to normal daily activity.

BALANCE GREEN ELECTROLYTE
A premium oral electrolyte powder designed to help maintain a pet’s vital fluid and mineral balance. The supplement is specifically designed to aid in the replacement of fluids and key electrolytes lost during times of dehydration and illness. Balance Green Electrolyte is calculated with the precise combination of glucose and electrolytes to promote that required quick fluid and electrolyte replacement. Furthermore, the antioxidant benefits of Alfalfa, Decaffeinated Green Tea, Kelp, and Spirulina have been added to help enhance the product aiding in a speedier recovery.

ABOUT 3 GREEN DOGS

With over 35 combined years of practicing medicine, the Company’s family of veterinarians and nutritionists created 3 Green Dogs Premium Formula. The Company is dedicated to delivering a complete premium supplement that will increase and maintain a pet’s overall health and well being and provide them with a long, healthy, and "green" lifestyle.

Http://www.3greendogsvitamins. com

To request interviews, production information, or to obtain further info,
CONTACT:
Tristan Cavato
TYLA Medical USA
Tristan(at)3greendogsvitamins(dot)com 
P. 323.255.5587
F. 626.548.5844

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Understanding the U. S. Postal Service, Explained by the Federation of American Consumers

Understanding the U. S. Postal Service, Explained by the Federation of American Consumers

The Federation of American Consumers has received a lot of questions about the U. S. Postal Service like: Is USPS government run or private? Is it supported by postal rates or our taxes? Can it raise rates at will or must it obtain approval? Is it going broke? And, if it does go broke, what happens to my mail?

(Vocus/PRWEB) November 23, 2010

Vicki Rolens, Managing Director of the Federation of American Consumers (FACT), says that the association has received a number of queries concerning the United States Postal Services (USPS).

“People are understandably confused,” she says. “Is USPS government run or private? Is it supported by postal rates or our taxes? Can it raise rates at will or must it obtain approval? Is it going broke? And, if it does go broke, what happens to my mail?”

Rolens said the queries have prompted FACT to prepare a USPS report for its members.

“The USPS,” says Rolens, “is best described as a quasi-public agency. It does receive an annual appropriation from Congress, but it is run by a Board of Governors and is primarily supported not by taxes but by the money it is paid by its customers.”

The agency can borrow money from the U. S. Treasury, as much as $3 billion in any given year up to a maximum total debt of $15 billion.

“The USPS actually made a little money in 2004, 2005 and 2006,” says Rolens, “but it has had significant losses in the years since. It now faces a situation where it may not even have the cash required to make its FY2010 payment to its Retiree Health Benefits Fund. The agency is asking Congress to amend current law and thereby abolish required annual payments to this Fund.

“USPS is in a really tough spot, as may of its services are being offered at rates which are below their costs -- but federal law prohibits postal rates to go up at a rate higher than the Consumer Price Index.”

She says that the myriad problems facing USPS will undoubtedly impact the consumer -- if not now, then soon. Among some fixes being considered: closure of many post office branches, elimination of Saturday delivery, reduction in number of employees, the sale of more non-postal products and services -- and, of course, higher postage rates.

The overriding question, according to Rolens: “Is USPS capable of responding to its many challenges and continuing as a self-funding agency, or are any steps implemented now merely delaying an inevitable failure?”

This news bulletin has been issued by The Federation of American Consumers and Travelers (FACT), a consumer organization formed under the not-for-profit corporation laws of the District of Columbia in 1984.

FACT serves more than 1 million consumers nationwide. Additional information on FACT may be found in the Encyclopedia of Associations, and by visiting the association's Web site (http://www. usafact. org).

Informative, unbiased news bulletins are regularly disseminated by FACT to help its members remain current on matters which might seriously impact their lives. The association does not offer support to -- and does not receive support from -- any political party or movement. In addition to publishing consumer-related reports, the association provides more than 30 benefits for its members, ranging from medical insurance and dental discounts to prescription drug savings and scholarships. FACT’s administrative office is located at 318 Hillsboro Avenue, Edwardsville, IL 62025.

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Research and Markets: Keep Up-to-Date with the Latest Attitudes and Trends Toward Health and Nutrition in Latin America

Research and Markets: Keep Up-to-Date with the Latest Attitudes and Trends Toward Health and Nutrition in Latin America

(PRWEB) April 4, 2005

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c14760 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c14760)) has announced the addition of 2004 Guide To Latin America: Attitudes and Actions Toward Health and Nutrition Choices to their offering.

The 2004 Market Guide to Latin America is mandatory reading for marketers targeting Latin American shoppers. Reading this report you will learn current issues in consumer attitudes and behavior toward health and nutrition choices, the trends in consumer priorities, and most importantly, where shoppers are headed in their thinking about health and nutrition.

Get the hard data needed, together with the insights and understandings necessary for good planning and decision-making. You will meet the healers, investors, managers, and other consumer segments that make up each market. This report will teach you new approaches for positioning products and communications.

The 2004 Market Guide to Latin America includes four reports. Each report contains detailed information on the consumer market for health and nutrition in Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, or Venezuela. The Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico reports contain trend data for 2000 and 2003. The reports are organized and formatted alike, for easy comparison between countries by the reader.

This report focuses on shoppers in all four regions. Data is provided for all shoppers, men and women, age groups, income groups, and other sub-groups. Some data is also provided for regional market comparisons.

Topics covered in the report include:

 Commitment to Being Health Active  Drivers of Healthy Eating  Health and Weight Management  Benefits of Eating Healthy  Food Choices  Nutritional Knowledge  Package Labeling and New Brand Influences  Food Processing Issues/Organic Products  Meal Preparation and Shopping Occasions  Motivational Segments and Benefit Platforms  Demographic Data Tables  Questionnaire with 2003 Total Percentage  Responses

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c14760 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c14760)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

Biblical Studies May Prove that Mankind is a Direct Descendant of Deific Ancestry

Biblical Studies May Prove that Mankind is a Direct Descendant of Deific Ancestry

The results of a seven-year study may prove that man was intended to be just like God on the earth, according to S. D. RuddÂ’s new book "In The Blood," a new Christian thriller set in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) May 22, 2005

The results of a seven-year study may prove that man was intended to be just like God on the earth, according to S. D. RuddÂ’s new book "In The Blood," a new Christian thriller set in the heart of Baltimore, Maryland.

Through subtle biblical references, religious symbolism, and good old fashion storytelling, he challenges one of the most controversial topics in both ancient and modern day Christendom: Are we more than just ordinary humans?

For millennia man wrestled with the idea, in modern times Hollywood presented very compelling arguments concerning the matter. Movies like "The Lord of the Ring" and "The Matrix" have painted portraits of man being more than man, having extraordinary abilities that so separates mere mortals from gods. These influences, however, were based on fiction for the purpose of entertainment. But could there ring an aura of truth somewhere in between the intriguing plot twists? Author S. D. Rudd believes so. In his breakout novel he portrays a young man with similar abilities to that of a blockbuster Sci-fi phenomenon. Using bible scripture as a reference, Rudd even suggests that God expects for man to be just like Him.

The bold statements made by the young author ignited a flame of outrage among many people of the Christian faith. When questioned about the comments that were held as blasphemous, Rudd simply went on record by stating “hey, I only told them what the prophets and the apostles wrote [in scripture].” He went on to say that “it’s not my job to convince them. Besides, if they don’t believe the same book they say they study and preach every Sunday to a sold out audience, then we’ve discovered the real problem here. The real problem is they just don’t believe [the bible]. I minister this at my father’s church back at home and the people practically run around the building. They believe [this doctrine].”

Rudd elaborated on the man and God ancestry connection, explaining how he believes it was never GodÂ’s intent for man to get sick, suffer from poverty, or to even die in this life. Under this doctrine, mother earth was supposed to be the real heaven and, during the time of Adam and Eve in the Garden, there was never supposed to be another heaven made of gold and precious stones.

When asked if he thought that Adam and Eve could fly, Rudd replied with an involuntary smile “they can if they want to.” Massive controversy stampeded in the religious community behind statements like these. Religious leaders, although not all, felt that there were no connections at all between God and man except for the fact that man is the creation of the God.

Even with all the criticism, Rudd maintained a healthy attitude. “It’s easy for people to believe something bad,” he said. “If I told you ‘I hate you, I don’t even like being around you’ chances are you’re not gonna’ evaluate what I say to see if it’s true. But if I said ‘I love you’ the first thing that comes to mind [he snaps his fingers] ‘Mm hmm, we’ll see.’ You wanna’ prove it and not because you think I’m lying, but because it’s naturally difficult for most people to accept something good. They want to see where the catch is. Problem is, there is no catch. It’s just a good thing and that’s the truth.”

S. D. Rudd was introduced to the blockbuster “Left Behind” series, written by Jerry B. Jenkins and co-written by Tim LeHaye, and read the first four books of the twelve part series in less than two months. From that day forth he was enamored with Christian thrillers, from Frank Peretti to Ted Dekker. Rudd ghostwrote several novels for other authors and is a major article contributor for Lift magazine (a Christian publication), and is currently working on his next three book projects, two of which scheduled for release early 2006. S. D. Rudd resides in Columbia, Maryland with his son Zion.

RuddBooks Publishing is a family owned business specializing in Christian Fiction and Christian Living books. “In The Blood” (0-9749928-3-6, Trade Paperback, 299 pp, 5½ x 8½, $19.97) is now available online at www. ruddbooks. com.

Contact:

Stephon D. Rudd

301-801-2956

Pr@ruddbooks. com

Ruddbooks

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My Pet Superstore Launches Online Pet Supplies Shop

My Pet Superstore Launches Online Pet Supplies Shop

My Pet Superstore is delighted to announce the launch of their brand new website http://www. mypetsuperstore. co. uk to sell quality pet supplies online.

(PRWeb UK) December 3, 2010

My Pet Superstore is delighted to announce the launch of their brand new website http://www. mypetsuperstore. co. uk to sell quality pet supplies online.

My Pet Superstore is a family run business, based in the South East of England, and they draw on many years of experience looking after a wide variety of pets, as well as having a qualified vet onboard to ensure that your pet is provided with the best products to keep them happy and healthy.

They specialise in cat, dog and small animal products from leading manufacturers, ranging from tough yet eco-friendly dog toys, cosy cat beds, stylish food bowls and designer cat and dog collars with a lifetime guarantee. Each product they stock is carefully selected to ensure it offers high quality at good value prices.

With various other online pet stores to be found on the internet, what makes My Pet Superstore stand out? Owner Ed Hasler explains “We want to do all the hard work for our customers, and pick out the pet products that offer the best value and quality. Everything we sell is personally checked to make sure it meets our high standards, and in many cases tested by our own pets before getting the thumbs (or paws) up.”

Visitors to the website will be able to view My Pet Superstore’s entire range of products and place orders online at the click of a button, safe in the knowledge that all payment data is processed via an encrypted and secure connection. All products are held in stock to ensure fast and reliable delivery, and customers can also sign up to My Pet Superstore’s Facebook page to keep updated with news about new products, special offers and other useful information.

If you would like to learn more about the range of products available, contact My Pet Superstore by visiting their new website at http://www. mypetsuperstore. co. uk.

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Who has the Best Investment Web site?

Who has the Best Investment Web site?

Who has the Best Investment Web site? ThatÂ’s what will be determined when the winners of the 2004 WebAward Competition are announced. The Web Marketing AssociationÂ’s 8th annual WebAward Competition is the InternetÂ’s premier award competition for Web site development in 80 industry categories.

(PRWEB) March 30, 2004

The Web Marketing Association today announced the call for entries for its 8th annual WebAward Competition (http://www. webaward. org (http://www. webaward. org)), the InternetÂ’s premier award competition that judges website development against an ever increasing Internet standard of excellence and against peer sites within an industry. The WebAward Competition recognizes the individual and team achievement of web professionals who create and maintain outstanding corporate web sites. The deadline for entry is June 30, 2004.

Some of the past WebAward winners in investment related categories include:

Investment

2003 Summit Partners

2002 Strong Financial Corporation

2001 Frank Russell Company

Mutual Funds

2003 Barclays Global Investors iShares. com

2002 Strong Financial Corporation

2001 Frank Russell Company

Banking

2003 Deutsche Bank Global Cash Management

2002 Freddie Mac - Your Route to Homeownership

2001 Dollar Bank Loans Website

Brokerage

2003 Strong Financial Corporation

2002 Strong Financial Corporation

2001 Solomon Smith Barney Young Investors Network

Credit Union

2003 U. S. Central Credit Union

2002 Santa Clara County Federal CU

2001 Security Service Federal Credit Union

Financial Services

2003 Deutsche Bank Global Cash Management

2002 CNBC on MSN Money

2001 Strong Financial Corporation

Insurance

2003 Empire BlueCross BlueShield Website

2002 progressive. com

2001 John Hancock eVariable Life

A complete list of past winners and the entry for companies who wish to compete for 2004 honors can be found at http://www. webaward. org (http://www. webaward. org)

The 2004 WebAwards are sponsored by Microsoft LiveMeeting, BURST! Media, BurrelleÂ’s/Luce, OÂ’DwyerÂ’s PR Daily, VentureDirect Worldwide, NewsUSA, Small Army Marketing Services, Perseus Software, Line56 Media and Google.

The 2004 WebAward Competition for website development is open to all organizations and individuals involved in the process of developing corporate web sites worldwide, including interactive agencies, website owners, and corporate marketing and e-commerce departments. To be eligible for the 2004 WebAward Competition, Web sites must have been or will be in general use for at least part of calendar year 2004.

Web sites will be judged on design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, navigation and ease of use. Each WebAward entry is judged against other entries in the category and then against an overall standard of excellence. Best of Industry WebAward, a handsome plaque with the image of the winning site embossed, will be given in each of the more than 80 industry categories, including financial services, small business, travel, advertising, transportation, and healthcare.. The competitionÂ’s highest honor, the 2004 WebAward Best of Show, will be given to the one site that the judges believe represents outstanding achievement in Web development. Last yearÂ’s Best of Show winner was Disney Interactive Group for their work on Hot Shot Business (http://www. disney. go. com/hotshot/ (http://www. disney. go. com/hotshot/)), a web site developed to teach kids Entrepreneurship.

The Web Marketing Association will also recognize the interactive agency winning the most awards in the competition with the Top Interactive Agency WebAward. For the second year in a row, the 2003 Top Agency was Fry, Inc. (http://www. frymulti. com (http://www. frymulti. com)) which took home 17 WebAwards.

"Now more than ever, marketing on the Internet is a competitive environment, and corporate marketing and Internet professionals constantly need to provide senior management with independent feedback as to the quality of their work,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “That is the goal of the WebAward Competition - to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective websites on the Net today. Winning a WebAward shows the world - and your boss - your commitment to outstanding web development."

Judging for the WebAwards will take place in July and August, and winners will be announced in September, 2003. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing corporate web sites –including members of the media, advertising executives, site designers, content providers and webmasters – with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site design and technology. Past Web Marketing Association WebAward competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Ogilvy Interactive, Saatchi & Saatchi, Blattner Brunner, Comedy Central, Sun Microsystems, Refinery, Euro RSCG, EPB Interactive, New York Post Interactive, The Cincinnati Enquirer, J. Walter Thompson, Xerox, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Modem Media, Answerthink, and Zentropy Partners.

About the Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association (http://www. webmarketingassociation. org (http://www. webmarketingassociation. org)) is an organization working to create a high standard of excellence for Web site development and marketing on the Internet. Staffed by volunteers, it is made up of Internet marketing, advertising, PR and design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of advertising, marketing and promotion used to attract visitors to Web sites. Since 1997, the Web Marketing AssociationÂ’s annual WebAward Competition has been helping interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world. Now in its seventh year, the WebAward Competition has become the premier award event for Web developers and marketers worldwide.

Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006: Fueling Economic Solutions for Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technologies

Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006: Fueling Economic Solutions for Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technologies

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) and its industry partners present unparalleled education and networking opportunities for fleet and policy professionals when it hosts its annual Clean Cities Congress and Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center, May 7-10, 2006.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) March 22, 2006

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) and its industry partners present unparalleled education and networking opportunities for fleet and policy professionals when it hosts its annual Clean Cities Congress and Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center, May 7-10, 2006.

“This showcase of alternative fuels and vehicles is a solutions-oriented marketplace,” says Annalloyd Thomason, AFVI Executive Director and organizer of the conference. It is intentionally inclusive of all viable alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies that provide money-saving options for fleets.”

The annual Congress features more than 100 speakers and is expected to draw 1,500 participants for 3 days of activities including: workshops, sessions, lectures, networking, a free public forum, and a trade show for industry professionals. The industry partners, official sponsors of the Congress, recommend the event for commercial, utility, and government fleets. Specific targets are fleet owners and executives, as well as fleet operations and maintenance managers. The niche market emphasis on refuse haulers; taxis; airport services; delivery vehicles; school, transit, and shuttle buses; and heavy-duty applications is also of interest to policy makers, academics, government and clean air representatives.

Programming for the Congress kicks off on Sunday, May 7 with half-day workshops designed to offer in-depth training for attendees seeking a deeper understanding of new issues and technologies. For those interested in exploring a world class airport that has successfully integrated alternative fuels and vehicles into its operations, tours of the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport are offered. Sunday workshop topics include:

 Alternative Fuel Introductory Fleet Tutorial  Alternative Fuel Media Training

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at the Congress features more than 25 sessions on topics such as:

 Energy Bill  Technology innovations  Government funding  Vehicle emissions and health  Commercialization of biofuels  Domestic and international LNG markets  EPA truck regulations  Idle reduction  Economics of natural gas, ethanol, propane, biodiesel  Fuel cells  Hybrid advances  Tax credits

Another highlight of the Congress is the trade show. Over 75 exhibitors will display products and services available for purchase and use today. Attendees will see cutting-edge vehicles and technologies from exhibitors who share the practical knowledge their businesses have gained through real-world applications. Attendees will also enjoy an Expo Hall reception, exhibitor Vendor Tracks, and a Ride-n-Drive. A free public Expo Hall day is offered on Wednesday, May 10 from 9:00 a. m.-11:30 a. m.

“With ever-increasing public attention directed toward fuel costs and domestically produced supplies, this is a perfect marketplace for people to see what’s available and determine what works best for their fleets,” noted Will Kleindienst, Chairman of the Clean Cities Congress.

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Solutions, American Honda, and General Motors are Platinum sponsors of the Clean Cities Congress. Additional sponsors include Advanced Fleet, ANGI, City of Phoenix, Clean Energy, Cummins Westport, Daimler Chrysler, Ford, Greenfield Compression, ICF Consulting, John Deere, National Biodiesel Board, National Ethanol Vehicle Council, Pinnacle CNG Company, Propane Exceptional Energy, and Toyota.

For more information or to register for Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006: Fueling Economic Solutions please visit http://www. afvi. org/PhoenixCongress2006/ (http://www. afvi. org/PhoenixCongress2006/)

Media Contact:

Robin Joyce,

Joyce and Associates

702-813-3021

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Information Access Systems, Inc., Receives 2010 Platinum and Diamond Honors from Hyland Software

Information Access Systems, Inc., Receives 2010 Platinum and Diamond Honors from Hyland Software

Recognizes Partner's Ability to Exceed Customer Expectations and Simplify Paper-Based Processes with the OnBase Enterprise Content Management (ECM) Suite

Orlando, Fla. (PRWEB) February 21, 2010

Hyland Software has awarded its highest awards, Platinum and Diamond Support Partner, to Information Access Systems, Inc., a leading Systems Integrator specializing in Imaging, Workflow, and ECM. The award reflects the long-standing partnership with Hyland and ongoing commitment of excellence in achieving exceptional customer satisfaction. Information Access Systems focuses on ECM solutions for the Government, Healthcare, and Insurance space, and was recently honored at Hyland Software's 2010 Worldwide Partner Conference.

"Organizations today need more than a proven technology solution, they need a proven and stable vendor to provide and support it," said David Conley, Director of U. S. Channel Sales for Hyland Software. "To achieve this, we hold all of our partners to the highest standards of quality and professionalism. During the past year, Information Access Systems went above and beyond the benchmarks, making the Platinum and Diamond honors well-deserved."

"We are honored to receive these awards and appreciate Hyland's support and recognition of our dedicated and talented employees," said David Godiksen, President of Information Access Systems. "Hyland's partnership has been a vital component to the success of our business for more than a decade. Their leadership and innovation ensures that IAS can continue to deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers. We look forward to another successful year with Hyland in 2010."

Hyland's Platinum, Gold, and Diamond awards are presented annually to channel partners who have achieved excellence in developing and implementing solutions with the OnBase ECM software suite. Information Access Systems, Inc., was recognized by Hyland as the number one Government Sales Partner in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

About Information Access Systems, Inc.
Information Access Systems, Inc., headquartered in Orlando, Florida, is a leading provider of Enterprise Content Management solutions. Information Access Systems has a reputation for excellence in providing technology solutions that let customers capture, store, manage and distribute documents across the enterprise. Information Access Systems provides companies with a complete document management and workflow solution backed by the highest quality technology vendors and is committed to providing quality customer service. In 2010, Information Access Systems was recognized by Hyland Software as an OnBase Platinum and Diamond Support Partner. For more information about Information Access Systems, please visit www. iasinc. net.

About the Hyland Software Solution, OnBase
One of the largest independent software vendors in the world of enterprise content management (ECM), Hyland Software is the developer of OnBase. An award-winning suite of document management and content management solutions, OnBase has a proven record of solving problems resulting from time consuming, costly and error plagued manual tasks. Today, people at more than 9,000 organizations both large and small in 60 countries have the time to do the things that really add value thanks to OnBase. Available on-premises or as software as a service (SaaS), OnBase installs quickly, cost effectively and is designed to grow with organizations. To learn more, visit www. Hyland. com.

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The Edcomm Group Offers Product & Sales Training To Bankers on Health Savings Accounts

The Edcomm Group Offers Product & Sales Training To Bankers on Health Savings Accounts

With the rising cost of health care, and more employers shifting the burden of health insurance onto individuals, Health Care Savings Accounts (HSAs) have become a major product focus for banks and insurance companies.

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 8, 2005

With the rising cost of health care, and more employers shifting the burden of health insurance onto individuals, Health Care Savings Accounts (HSAs) have become a major product focus for banks and insurance companies. To respond to the need for trained platform, sales and customer service representatives, The Edcomm Group has announced the unveiling of a new eLearning program focused on product and sales training on Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for financial institutions.

Established by Congress, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) allow individuals to save money to pay for future medical expenses on a tax-free basis. Employers can offer HSAs to their employees, whereby both the employer and the employee can contribute to the account; and individuals may open HSA accounts directly with banks and insurance companies.

Focus on Health Savings Accounts is a comprehensive eLearning program that will provide training on the Health Savings Account product. Beginning with “History of HSAs” to “HSA Resources,” participants will learn about HSAs in an interactive eLearning environment designed to increase both comprehension and retention. Focus on Health Savings Accounts emphasizes both product features and benefits, and sales approaches geared towards teaching participants how to become trusted sources of expertise about this product for their customers.

For more information about programs like these, or to find out how The Edcomm Group can customize any training program, log onto www. bankersacademy. com.

The Edcomm Group has had the privilege of assisting many distinguished clients with business solutions in the form of classroom instruction, print publication, video production, online documentation, interactive web systems and multimedia programs. In addition to the development of customized programs, The Edcomm Group offers many banking specific off-the-shelf products such as Teller Training and Compliance Training that have proven themselves effective in organizations around the world.

The Edcomm Group is an 18-year-old multimedia education and communication consulting firm specializing in the development of creative business solutions that improve productivity, customer service and market share — providing bottom-line results. The Edcomm Group (www. edcomm. com), (www. bankersacademy. com) is headquartered in New York City with an Advanced Design Center located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

For more information, please contact:

Linda Eagle

President, The Edcomm Group

1-888-4EDCOMM

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Medelita Introduces High Performance Lab Coats for Women

Medelita Introduces High Performance Lab Coats for Women

Sophisticated, femininely tailored healthcare lab coats get stain-fighting and wrinkle-resistant features from smart fabric technologies

San Clemente, CA (PRWEB) November 19, 2008

For the first time ever, healthcare industry lab coats get sophisticated, stain-fighting and wrinkle-resistant properties with the combination of DuPont Dual Action Teflon® fabric protector and HIGH IQ® Easycare fabric finish. Designed especially for a woman's physique, Medelita's all-cotton women's lab coats repel and fight stains, while its machine washable fabric maintains a wrinkle-free, professional finish.

"Female healthcare practitioners have worked hard to get where they are in the medical industry, with women now constituting a majority in certain medical specialties," says Medelita Founder Lara Manchik. "We believe that they deserve a woman's lab coat that works just as hard as they do, and are extremely proud to be the first to design a flattering women's lab coat that is also functional. You can't see it or feel it, but the technology keeps our coats stain-free and sharp, right out of the dryer.

"In the medical field, image is as important as aptitude."

As a female emergency room Physician Assistant, Manchik's own experiences convinced her that the frumpy unisex garb of past failed to convey clinical competence and professionalism. To outfit her female colleagues with attire befitting their tireless efforts, clinician-turned-entrepreneur, Manchik created Medelita as a departure from the boxy doctor's lab coats - made for the male figure and representative of a time when men dominated all clinical fields of medicine.

The Medelita lab coat is designed to repel fluids, which bead up and can be brushed off when spilled on the fabric, and require fewer cleanings than ordinary lab coats. Thanks to the Advanced Dual Action Teflon® fabric protector, the fabric releases deeper stains during a typical laundering cycle and does not require the expense of commercial cleaning services. Owners of the Medelita lab coat spend less time cleaning, reduce the use of environmental resources, and save money as they are not frequently replacing permanently stained coats.

"Just as athletes wear functional fabrics to enhance their performance during competition, the long days that our clients work are a true test of endurance," says Manchik. "Moving freely and feeling comfortable all day in a lab coat, while maintaining a fresh, confident appearance, is very important to the conscientious modern female clinician."

The Medelita lab coat relies on HIGH IQ® Easycare Plus high-tech fabric finish to maintain a clean and professional look, day after day. The high performance, low maintenance fabric emerges from the dryer without wrinkles and resists the destructive effects of cleaning cycles and everyday wear. In addition, the lab coat maintains its original shape, without sacrificing a soft and smooth-to-the-touch finish.

Made from high-denier, 100-percent brushed cotton, Medelita lab coats are designed specifically for women with a focus on fit and function. The tailored lab coat has a feminine shape with a rounded collar, hidden inside pocket, traditional side slits, and French finish inside seams. The fluid-resistant Medelita lab coat is available in sizes 0 to 20, with optional custom embroidery.

In addition to high quality lab coats, Medelita provides a line of performance women's healthcare apparel, including clinician scrubs and nursing scrubs, which are available for purchase at www. medelita. com.

About Medelita
Medelita has one purpose: to reinvent the way women of all healthcare professions present themselves at work by offering the highest quality, best fitting, and most comfortable medical apparel available. Medelita caters to professional women who want their uniforms to embody the poise and confidence already displayed from within. For more information, visit our website at http://www. medelita. com (http://www. medelita. com) or call (877) 987-7979.

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Is He Your Man Or Is Your Head In The Sand?

Is He Your Man Or Is Your Head In The Sand?

The first book written by a man to empower women to understand, Is He Your Man Or Is Your Head In The Sand?

(PRWEB) May 18, 2004

New Book to empower woman, Is He Your Man Or Is Your Head In The Sand?

The first book written by a man to empower women to understand, Is He Your Man Or Is Your Head In The Sand?

A must read for every women and a must give to every daughter.

It is a simple and concise book letting women know from a male perspective about relationships, straight talk no chaser information hard to swallow but good to know. The book is 108 small pages and is written in a direct and easy-to-understand way. I would like for you to provide me the opportunity to present the objectives in my book and open up a series of discussions whichever may prove to be beneficial to your viewers.

About the Author

Russell Price Jr. is a well-known publisher and speaker. He is both dynamic and entertaining, and his books are highly sought-after. Russell has the wonderful ability to inform and inspire people toward increased levels of self-esteem and peak performance.

Russell is currently the publisher of two books. Before entering the publishing field, he was a Prince GeorgeÂ’s County Police officer, the owner of RussellÂ’s The Ultimate in Fashions and Gifts, and owned a private promotional banquet hall.

Russell has hosted his own talk show about male/female relationships on WOL1450AM, (Washington DC), WOLB1010AM (Baltimore) and WYCB 1340AM (Washington DC). He has been a featured speaker at professional associations, government agencies, hospitals, and sales seminars.

A former police officer, Russell has had the opportunity to witness several domestic situations – and the incarceration of many males. This inspired Russell to write his first book, You Might Not Have a Woman If to help individuals see the signs that could prevent domestic violence and help both men and women to communicate better. One of the examples he uses in that book is this: if you are contributing to the household and don’t own a key to the house, then this might not be your woman.

RussellÂ’s new book, Is He Your Man Or Is Your Head In The Sand? is a pocket guide to empower women to know for sure.

Russell is the founder and CEO of Today’s Relationships,™ an organization for people who are married, separated, widowed, divorced or never before married. Russell conducts seminars and workshops on male and female relationships, the five levels of relationships, and how to determine if you are in a healthy relationship or an addictive one. He attracts men and women from all over who are interested in developing their relationship skills with their mates.

For further information about RussellÂ’s seminars and tapes, or to schedule him for a presentation, please contact:

TodayÂ’s Relationships

PO Box 6721

Largo, Maryland, 20792

(301) 350-1822

Contact:

Russell Price Jr.

Relationship Analyst

Phone: 301-350-1822

Money is Main Obstacle to Retailers Moving Online

Money is Main Obstacle to Retailers Moving Online

Distance shopping expert Zendor has followed up its research into the online retail market with a further in-depth study of more than 50 top retailers.

(PRWEB) September 26, 2004

Distance shopping expert Zendor has followed up its research into the online retail market with a further in-depth study of more than 50 top retailers. The original research highlighted that a large proportion of retailers do not have a transactional website and many are yet to move online. The new study reveals the reasons behind their reluctance and identifies the main cause for concern - Money.

Zendor’s initial research found that a large number of top retailers do not yet have a transactional presence online despite the buoyant market; 75% of those in the home and garden retail sector; 65% in clothing and footwear and 60% in health and beauty have yet to make the move. These surprising results prompted Zendor to try and identify exactly what is behind this ‘nervousness’ about taking the step online.

Zendor conducted discussions with more than 50 retailers who had not yet ventured into online selling and this revealed a common theme – money. Feedback from over half the retailers spoken to included financial concerns; ‘We don’t feel there is sufficient money in it’, ‘It won’t be cost-effective for us’, and ‘We can’t afford it at the moment’. Other reasons included the fact that they had ‘tried before and failed’ or that ‘our competitors aren’t doing it so why should we?’.

The results are surprising because with the online market so buoyant - Verdict research forecasts that the online market will triple over the next five years (e-Retail 2004) – Zendor expected the vast majority of retailers to be at least looking at developing an e-commerce channel. The benefits have been proven by many retailers selling online and include providing customers with more choice and convenience, driving the halo effect (multi-channel shoppers spend more than single channel customers) as well as reducing the risk of losing customers to competitors who are already selling online.

Retailers’ reluctance may be due to the fact that they are more likely to fail if they lack the right knowledge and expertise, particularly in the area of fulfilment – an area that is notoriously difficult to get right. Zendor suggests that for those without the necessary expertise, they can reduce the risks and keep entry costs low by outsourcing to an established fulfilment provider or at least calling on an expert in the field. They should also consider that the lead-time to transactional selling may be up to 1 year – so the costs do not tend to be immediate and can be spread out over that time.

As for those retailers who have tried and failed in the past, Zendor points out that the market has matured substantially over the last 2 to 3 years; online shopping has now become more widely accepted to the point where customers invariably expect it. Many retailers have learned from their initial mistakes, are reviewing their websites, and are once more taking the plunge with renewed optimism and often with different objectives – objectives around improved customer service and relationship building are increasingly common, rather than being purely financially based.

Finally, Zendor’s investigation also found that retailers were reticent about developing a transactional website if their competitors had not moved online yet; despite the opportunity to ‘steal the march.’ Many retailers prefer to focus on store development, with a multi-channel strategy taking a back seat. Zendor feel that this could be an expensive mistake, as there is a lengthy learning curve involved in online or multi-channel retailing for those retailers who are only used to trading via the high street, and waiting until the competition makes a move, could prove costly while the retailer struggles to catch up.

Nick Allen, Zendor Chief Executive, says, “The online retail market is developing fast and retailers who hold back too long now risk missing the boat. It is unlikely that there will be enough room for everyone, so those who are concerned about how much it’s going to cost them to go online should now start thinking, ‘How much will it cost us if we don’t?’

For further press information please contact: Liz Ebbrell, The Scott Partnership, The Old Barn, Holly House Estate, Cranage, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 9LT Tel: 01606 837787 Fax: 01606 837757 e-mail: pr@scottmail. co. uk

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