DotNetNuke® Version 4.5 Enriches User Experience, Simplifies Installation

DotNetNuke® Version 4.5 Enriches User Experience, Simplifies Installation

A highly focused three month release cycle results in DotNetNuke® 4.5, a new release with integrated Microsoft ASP. NET AJAX support, a web-based installer, and a variety of other high value enhancements designed to improve the user experience.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) April 18, 2007

DotNetNuke® Corporation ( http://www. dotnetnuke. com (http://www. dotnetnuke. com)), producers of the most successful open source web application framework for the Microsoft platform, today announced the general release of DotNetNuke® 4.5. Coming hot on the heels of DotNetNuke® 4.4 which delivered unparalled scalability and performance, DotNetNuke® 4.5 provides a wide range of new features designed to refine and enrich the user experience.

"You never get a second chance to make a first impression," said Shaun Walker, DotNetNuke® Corporation Co-Founder and CEO. "With the explosion of Web 2.0, consumers have much greater expectations for both the performance and feature set of the web applications they choose to interact with. With the integration of Microsoft's ASP. NET AJAX library and a number of other user-oriented enhancements in DotNetNuke® 4.5, the framework is now capable of supporting a new generation of more efficient, more interactive, highly personalized web applications."

Thousands of organizations worldwide rely on the DotNetNuke® web application framework for delivering their web, intranet, and extranet solutions. After four years of exponential growth, DotNetNuke® continues to deliver the perfect balance of innovative technology and customer value. In addition to the usability benefits for consumers, DotNetNuke® 4.5 also provides a wealth of new capabilities and opportunities to web developers who are participating in the rapidly evolving DotNetNuke® commercial ecosystem. With a simple upgrade path, the benefits of the latest release are readily available to all stakeholders.

Pricing and Availability

DotNetNuke® is available for free download. The complete application source code is distributed under an enterprise-friendly open source license ( BSD ); providing the maximum freedom in both non-commercial and commercial environments. More information about DotNetNuke® can be found by visiting http://www. dotnetnuke. com (http://www. dotnetnuke. com).

About DotNetNuke®

"Our mission is to create opportunities and spread entrepreneurship to the world by providing a superior open source web application framework which cultivates a passionate developer community as well as a prosperous commercial ecosystem."

DotNetNuke® is an open source web application framework ideal for creating, deploying and managing interactive web, intranet and extranet sites. Based on its liberal open source licensing model, DotNetNuke® has become the Microsoft industry standard framework for constructing enterprise web applications. The mass appeal of the open source model is largely based on the fact that it reduces the total cost of ownership and increases flexibility, factors which are crucial to the success of any organization. The exponential growth of the project ecosystem is a testament to the fact that the application satisfies the broadest set of customer requirements, and has the most innovative and committed management team. For the past 4 years, DotNetNuke®'s capabilities have been aggressively driven by community feedback, strategic partnerships, and market demand.

The DotNetNuke® project was founded on pure open source ideals. These principles permeate every aspect of the project and are fundamental to its business philosophy. At its core, DotNetNuke® believes that every organization, company, or individual should have access to high quality, functional software under the most liberal license possible, regardless of their industry focus, geographical location, culture, resources, technical aptitude, or financial capabilities. But the freedom does not stop there. DotNetNuke® believes that its valued members should have the right to participate in premium service programs which are focused on their specific needs. The combination of these influences provides the basis for a strong and healthy core foundation, resulting in a vibrant community ecosystem that is ultimately supported "by the people, for the people."

More information about DotNetNuke® is available at http://www. dotnetnuke. com (http://www. dotnetnuke. com).

About Open Source

The basic idea behind Open Source is very simple: When programmers can read, redistribute, and modify the source code for a piece of software, the software evolves. People improve it, people adapt it, and people fix bugs. And this can happen at a speed that, if one is used to the slow pace of conventional software development, seems astonishing.

For more information, press only:
Shaun Walker
Co-Founder and CEO
DotNetNuke Corporation
(604) 504-0514
Http://www. dotnetnuke. com (http://www. dotnetnuke. com)

DotNetNuke® and DNN® are registered trademarks of DotNetNuke Corporation. All other registered and unregistered trademarks in this document are the sole property of their respective owners.

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Woman Bites Blue Crab

Woman Bites Blue Crab

Woman bites blue crab and finds it delicious! Cooks love cooking and they love reading recipes—especially when it is about healthy, low fat, crab meat recipes.

(PRWEB) June 10, 2004

Woman bites blue crab and finds it delicious! Cooks love cooking and they love reading recipes—especially when it is about healthy, low fat, crab meat recipes. The Blue Crab Cookbook combines humor and healthy eating in an easy-to-read and easy-to-use cookbook.

Each recipe contains an illustration and a folksy/humorous comment. While the comments are tongue-in-cheek, the recipes are not. The Blue Crab Cookbook has everything from appetizers to desserts. Some of the recipes are ItÂ’s a Guy Thing appetizer to LizzieÂ’s Crab Gumbo to GeorgiaÂ’s Peach Cobbler and Dee DeeÂ’s Super Beyond Easy Pecan Pie. This cookbook could be much longer but Buck distilled the most popular blue crab recipes (regular canned or pasteurized crabmeat may be substituted for the blue crabmeat) in one easy-to-use cookbook.

This 64-page gift cookbook is beautifully designed and illustrated with a whimsical flair of the blue crab recipes. It has a four-color cover and the interior is soft peach color pages complete with illustrations.

Sharon E. Buck is the author of 4 books and Jonnie Kalmbach is a graphics designer of 30 years. The Blue Crab Cookbook is available for $5.95 in many fine cooking stores or by calling Books & Newsletters at (386) 328-3743.

The Blue Crab Cookbook, published by Ouroboros Publishing, author Sharon E. Buck, 5-1/2”by 8-1/2”, soft cover, 64 pages, ISBN 0-9716467-9-1, $5.95

Books & Newsletters, 1307 S. 14 St., Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-3743

Http://www. bluecrabcookbook. com, email: Sharon@bluecrabcookbook. com

Exclusive Seminar: Elite CST Coach Cody Fielding 8/5/06, Atrium Hotel

Exclusive Seminar: Elite CST Coach Cody Fielding 8/5/06, Atrium Hotel

Elite Bay area health and fitness expert to host one day seminar in Irvine Aug 5th

Mission Viejo, CA (PRWEB) July 19, 2006

Coach D. Cody Fielding, the most senior CST instructor in California, will be conducting the seminar Saturday August 5th at the Atrium in Irvine (www. atriumhotel. com) from 10 am to 4 pm. Cost for the seminar is $100. Space is limited and Cody will only be in town for the weekend so sign up as soon as possible to ensure your place.

CST has been used to train UFC and Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters, military and law enforcement personnel, yoga practitioners, rock climbers, models, and personal trainers. But its widest use is in optimizing the health and fitness of the general population.

For less than the cost of a private training session, all 3 parts of the Circular Strength TrainingTM (or CST) will be covered: joint mobility and CNS toning, strength training through special weights called ClubbellsTM, and agility/flow/general conditioning. These are respectively referred to within CST as Intu-FlowTM, ClubbellTM training, and PrasaraTM flow yoga/FlowFitTM.

CST centers on the notion of the Flow state, and reminding you how to “get out of your own way.” Flow is the result of your body moving as it is designed to, each action and reaction in harmony with your joints, muscles, and mind. Each of the system’s 3 parts -- joint mobility and CNS toning, strength training in all planes of movement, and cardio-fitness/yoga flow/agility -- focus on this principle, and participants can work on any one or combination of these complementary yet stand alone parts.

For anyone looking beyond traditional health and fitness regimes CST is a truly refreshing alternative. The system is comprehensive enough to train you for the most advanced activities, yet efficient enough to yield spectacular results in 14-18 minutes a day. CST is appropriate for all health and fitness levels and can be as challenging as you choose to make it.

PayPal is the preferred payment option; sign-up for PayPal online, then designate the instructor’s email as the recipient for the $100 seminar fee. Or, make checks out for $100, to Empowered Health, and send to:

Empowered Health, 3435 Cesar Chavez St. Suite 343, San Francisco, CA 94110.]

For more information go to the seminar’s website at web. mac. com/peter. kim1/iWeb/Site/Welcome. html.

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IN UNITY, IN PURPOSE, IN TRUTH: New Magazine Geared Toward African-American Organizations Launches Online Edition

IN UNITY, IN PURPOSE, IN TRUTH: New Magazine Geared Toward African-American Organizations Launches Online Edition

PHOENIX Atlanta is a free publication dedicated to serving as a forum for issues and challenges facing members of AtlantaÂ’s African-American social, service, civic and fraternal organizations. The magazineÂ’s audience includes members of the more than 150 groups whose purpose and efforts serve the African-American constituency in the metropolitan Atlanta area.

(PRWEB) October 24, 2003

ATLANTA – Phoenix Intermedia. LLC announces the launch of the online edition of PHOENIX Atlanta Magazine at www. phoenixatlanta. com.

PHOENIX Atlanta is a free publication dedicated to serving as a forum for issues and challenges facing members of AtlantaÂ’s African-American social, service, civic and fraternal organizations. The magazineÂ’s audience includes members of the more than 150 groups whose purpose and efforts serve the African-American constituency in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Circulation includes, but is not limited to, businesses, churches, and colleges and universities.

In addition to focusing on specific issues relating to Atlanta, the magazine will also address the internal structure and external focus of the organizations, including effective leadership, fundraising and financial management, organizational collaboration and public perception.

“To our knowledge, PHOENIX Atlanta Magazine is the only media outlet that specifically targets African-American organizations,” said publisher Traci-Lynne Harden. “We are able to provide such specialized attention because the PHOENIX Atlanta team members are closely associated with our target demographic. Bottom line, we know our audience and we want to be the source of information for it.”

The online edition, dedicated to networking and collaboration, launched on October 22, 2003. The printed edition will launch in January 2004 and will center on making resolutions to improve organizational health. PHOENIX Atlanta will be distributed in numerous outlets throughout the city, including libraries, bookstores, restaurants and other businesses.

PHOENIX Atlanta will also present several events throughout the year, including an organizational summit and a cultural benefit for the Southwest Atlanta Youth Business Organization (SWAYBO). Additionally, the magazine will hold an annual literary contest for Atlanta Public School students.

“PHOENIX Atlanta is dedicated to results through collaboration,” Harden said. “We strive to serve our readers in unity, in purpose and in truth.”

Clean Plus® PlasticPlus® Dashboard Wipes, Receive the Handyman Club of America Member Tested Seal-of-Approval

Clean Plus® PlasticPlus® Dashboard Wipes, Receive the Handyman Club of America Member Tested Seal-of-Approval

Falken Industries Ltd announced today that the Clean Plus® PlasticPlus® dashboard wipes received the Handyman Club of America Member tested Seal-of-Approval. After extensive objective testing the results obtained were "tremendous". “PlasticPlus® is uniquely positioned for high quality results at the lowest prices said Helle A. Madsø, Executive Vice President Europe.

Paris, France (PRWEB) October 7, 2005

Falken Industries Ltd announced today that the Clean Plus® PlasticPlus® dashboard wipes received the Handyman Club of America Member tested Seal-of-Approval. After extensive objective testing the results obtained were "tremendous". “PlasticPlus® is uniquely positioned for high quality results at the lowest prices said Helle A. Madsø, Executive Vice President Europe.

PlasticPlus® dashboard renovating wipes are designed specifically for cleaning interior plastics and vinyl surfaces. It contains a unique proprietary triple action formula and effectively removes dirt and grime.

Andrew Eakin, New Business Development Officer said : “We are extremely proud to have been awarded the Handyman Club of America Member tested Seal-of-Approval. The testimonials we received from enthusiasts have been extremely positive. Test scores for Performance, Size, durability, and packaging were all excellent.”

John Carricaburu, Assistant Vice President - Operational Marketing added : “As a result of overwhelming demand, Clean Plus® consumer products are being made available on the Clean Plus® InterShop www. cleanplus. com/shop (http://www. cleanplus. com/shop) at least until a proper distribution network is established in the United States. All transport cost are carried by our company as a measure of good will.”

Ordinarily, the Clean Plus® InterShop is reserved as a distributor support medium.

Some examples of the testimonials received:

"I used the product Clean Plus® Dashboard Cleaner on both of my Vehicles; my 1996 Dodge Dakota AND my 1987 Oldsmobile Delux and was very impressed with the ease of use, the cleaning ability, and the fresh scent it left behind. I used it on my dashboards as directed and it restored the look and feel to that of a new vehicle. I have used A. A.(sic. a well known US brand) but this is much easier to use and the effects seem to last longer. I went to the website I found listed on the package of wipes to look at ordering more of the product and found there were more variety of other products to try as well. I will definitely recommend this product to my friends and family." – K. S. from Stevensville, Montana (Email)

“This product brought back a shine and luster I haven’t seen in many years. Other products just don’t compare.” – R. G. from Park Hall, Maryland (Handyman Club of America Magazine)

All Clean Plus® consumer products may now be purchased on the Clean Plus® InterShop. In November 2005, Clean Plus® products and groups will be presented and offered for distribution at the AAPEX tradeshow in Las Vegas.

More information may be obtained at www. cleanplus. com.

About Falken Industries LTD:

Falken Industries Ltd. is a leading American manufacturer of innovative wet wipe products with production facilities in France. Its core product group is the leading Clean Plus® brand of high performance products - www. cleanplus. com through which it ensures the development and commercialization of specialty cleaning and maintenance products for consumer and industrial applications.

Through its affiliate in St Pierre les ElBeuf, Falken also pursues the development of its non-competing private label business which contributes materially to economies of scale in raw materials costs.

Clean Plus® Auto Care is a recognized success by both clients and competitors due to its unique market positioning, high quality, and price advantage.

Distribution is ensured through Falken’s unique “Super Distribution” concept. Super Distribution Agreements provide successful distributors with a contractual exclusivity for a given geographic area and market segment.

Currently, the Clean Plus® and related product lines are sold throughout Europe and in an expanding portion of the rest of the world. The Company’s clients include: the largest distribution networks in the automotive sector, major gasoline station chains, exclusive retail auto aftermarket chains in Europe; and a distribution network in the cleaning and health sectors. The Company regularly sells products to government agencies and a large number of national and multinational firms. 

All products are sold in 11 languages and are manufactured to service the whole of the European market. Consumer products are manufactured and available in different editions, i. e., NE Northern European; CE Central Europe; SE Southern Europe; US The United States and South America, and C – Commonwealth, Canada.

The Clean Plus® line of products is divided into 2 segments, the consumer line and the professional line.

Disclosure:

This press release includes statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe", "estimate", "project", "expect" or similar expressions. These statements are made, to the extent relevant, pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, acceptance of the Company's current and future products and services in the marketplace, the ability of the Company to develop effective new products and receive regulatory approvals of such products, competitive factors, dependence upon third-party vendors, and other risks. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

Contact Information

Rishard Lebbe

Falken Industries LTD

Www. cleanplus. com

+33145421916

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Wee Generation Project Grows as Rickshaw Bagworks Joins To Design, Manufacture Eco-Chic Baby Bag: Seventh Generation, Healthy Child Healthy World and babystyle Encourage Parents to Learn, Contribute and Win at <a href="http://www. weegeneration. com" onclick="linkClick(this. href)">www. weegeneration. com</a&gt

Wee Generation Project Grows as Rickshaw Bagworks Joins To Design, Manufacture Eco-Chic Baby Bag: Seventh Generation, Healthy Child Healthy World and babystyle Encourage Parents to Learn, Contribute and Win at www. weegeneration. com

The all-star green team of "Wee Generation," founded by Seventh Generation, Healthy Child Healthy World and babystyle(R), announced today that Rickshaw Bagworks will be the designer and manufacturer of the world's first Cradle To Cradle baby bag, a central project of the collaborative. Specializing in stylish, functional bags that stand up to the active lifestyles of bicyclists and urban commuters, the San Francisco-based company is the ideal bag maker for the most on-the-go people on earth -- parents.

BURLINGTON, Vt. (PRWEB) November 12, 2007

 Rickshaw Bagworks is a new company founded by industry veterans Mark Dwight and Rob Honeycutt. The company is developing the eco-baby bag in collaboration with world-renowned green designer William McDonough and IDEO, one of the world's most innovative product design firms. The certified Cradle To Cradle bag will feature environmentally safe materials and production processes, socially responsible manufacturing practices and special consideration for end-of-life recycling. The Cradle To Cradle design philosophy -- the subject of a book of the same name co-authored by McDonough and Michael Braungart -- has become a modern day manifesto for eco-friendly product design and the basis for a certification process for sustainable products and manufacturing processes.

"We're delighted to join the Wee Generation team in their effort to promote healthy lifestyles for parents and their newborns and embrace the Cradle To Cradle design philosophy," said Mark Dwight, CEO of Rickshaw Bagworks. "Designing bags for new parents presents an interesting combination of functional and aesthetic design challenges, along with sourcing durable, eco-friendly materials that withstand the rigors of everyday use."

The new bag will be available through www. weegeneration. com and www. babystyle. com in March 2008. All profits from the bags will benefit Healthy Child Healthy World, the nation's leading childrens' environmental health and eco-advocacy nonprofit.

At the www. weegeneration. com site visitors can register to win limited-edition versions of the bag, organic baby t-shirts, and a Grand Prize Green Nursery Makeover, along with the chance to "pay it forward" by donating a second nursery makeover to a favorite local children's organization. Visitors can also learn the importance of eco-friendly products to a family's health and follow the development of the bag as it evolves from concept to retail product.

About Wee Generation

Leading the partnership with Healthy Child Healthy World is Seventh Generation, the nation's premiere provider of non-toxic, environmentally safe household products. Also collaborating are babystyle(R), the premiere maternity and baby boutique that addresses the needs of today's new and expectant families, world-renowned green designer William McDonough, IDEO, one of the world's most innovative design firms, and now Rickshaw Bagworks. The collaborative's overarching goal is to advocate for a healthier environment for children by focusing on the "living home" and a transformation of ecosystem-impacting consumer products.

About Rickshaw Bagworks

Rickshaw Bagworks, Inc. is a new San Francisco-based company specializing in the design and manufacturing of messenger bags, computer carrying cases, bicycle packs, and a variety of everyday bags and accessories designed for commuting and urban living. The word "rickshaw" comes from the Japanese characters "jin-riki-sha," meaning "human-powered-vehicle," and refers to the hand-drawn and pedal-powered vehicles used throughout Asia. Rickshaw products will be available at select bicycle, outdoor, personal technology and lifestyle specialty retailers in 2008. For more information about Rickshaw Bagworks, visit www. rickshawbags. com.

About Seventh Generation

Seventh Generation is committed to being the most trusted brand of household and personal-care products for your living home. Our products are healthy and safe for the air, the surfaces, the fabrics, the pets, and the people within your home -- and for the community and environment outside of it. Seventh Generation also offers products for baby that are safe for your children and the planet. From chlorine free diapers and wipes to specially formulated Baby Laundry Detergent, Seventh Generation provides you with baby products you can trust. For information on Seventh Generation cleaning, paper, baby and feminine personal care products and to find store locations, visit www. seventhgeneration. com.

About Healthy Child Healthy World

Healthy Child Healthy World (formerly Children's Health Environmental Coalition) has been the national leader in safeguarding the health of children and protecting them from harmful environmental exposures for over sixteen years. By educating parents and engaging communities, we encourage everyone to make simple, smart choices that allow our children and families to flourish. To learn more about our work visit www. healthychild. org.

About babystyle(R)

Babystyle is the premier maternity and baby boutique, offering a smart, stylish selection of maternity, baby and kids apparel, top-rated gear, unique toys and charming gifts, as well as an easy-to-use baby registry. Shop them online at www. babystyle. com or visit their growing family of stores, where expert maternity consultants help moms-to-be with questions about fit and fashion. While you're at it, be sure to check out their online Green Shop for eco-cute clothes, toys, gifts and more.

About William McDonough

William McDonough is a world-renowned architect and designer and winner of three U. S. presidential awards for environmental design. Time magazine recognized him as a "Hero for the Planet" in 1999, stating that "his utopianism is grounded in a unified philosophy that -- in demonstrable and practical ways -- is changing the design of the world." For more on Mr. McDonough, please visit www. mcdonough. com.

About IDEO

IDEO is an innovation and design firm that has been independently ranked as one of the most innovative companies in the world. Known for the design of Apple's first mouse and the first laptop computer, IDEO more recently created the Palm V handheld computer, the Mayo Clinic's SPARC innovation center, Bank of America's Keep the Change banking service, and the new Shimano Coasting bike strategy and experience. Today, IDEO is applying its human-centered approach to sustainable design projects in the areas of clean energy, health, and consumer experiences. Find out more about IDEO by visiting www. ideo. com.

Announcing Pan-American Medical Research Institute (PAMRI) SA, a Joint Venture Between Physician Investigators in the US and Panama

Announcing Pan-American Medical Research Institute (PAMRI) SA, a Joint Venture Between Physician Investigators in the US and Panama

Physicians collaborating to develop state-of-the-art clinical research sites for international multi-specialty clinical research trials.

Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) January 5, 2011

A prominent group of physician investigators today announced the opening of PAMRI, an innovative joint venture featuring physicians from Panama and Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research (JCCR). PAMRI will open under the leadership of Rita I. Trujillo, MD, site medical director, Nestor R. Sosa, MD, board member and investigator, and Michael J. Koren, MD, FACC, who will serve as CEO.

JCCR, which conducts studies at research sites under the supervision of a panel of more than 100 community-based physician investigators in Florida, now aims to work with Panamanian physicians led by Dr. Sosa and Dr. Trujillo to establish sites using the JCCR model. Panama has become increasingly recognized by research sponsors as a reliable locale in Latin America for the conduct of clinical trials.

Dr. Michael Koren expressed his excitement about the joint venture noting, “We are delighted to be working with Drs. Rita Trujillo and Nestor Sosa, two highly regarded Panamanian researchers who have participated in clinical trials for over a decade. We look forward to working collectively to grow the research capabilities of Panama using the same strategies and high standards found at our US locations.” Dr. Koren confirmed that all PAMRI sites will deploy the Encore Research platform developed by JCCR for standard operating procedures, GCP compliance, recruiting excellence and staff and investigator training. Encore’s web-based innovative tools for site management showcase technologies designed to enhance study participation and education of patients and physicians. 

Dr. Sosa, the Director General of the prestigious Gorgas Institute for Health Studies in Panama commented, “We believe that the development of PAMRI and our association with JCCR will help expand our research practice and greatly encourage other physicians in our area to participate in clinical research using the highest standards”.

Dr. Sosa, a board certified infectious disease physician, and Dr. Trujillo, board certified in family practice, will lead and further develop a team of investigators to conduct future trials. The investigators’ trial experience includes vaccines, HIV/AIDS treatment, COPD, pediatrics, pneumonia and primary preventions. PAMRI will open a new physical site in the medical offices located at Consultorios Medicos Paitilla in Panama City, Panama.

The three physician leaders noted that Panama features a diverse population, a geographic middle ground between North America and rapidly developing South America, and a highly qualified – and largely bilingual -- medical community. These characteristics bode well for success within the global clinical trials community.

About Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research. JCCR is a multi-specialty research organization that operates using a business model designed to maximize the involvement of community-based physicians. Since 1997, JCCR has grown into a network of over 100 physicians working out of 7 multi-specialty outpatient research offices and several hospitals in Florida. JCCR has conducted more than 1,400 studies. Encore Research, a division of JCCR, develops software and educational tools to enhance patient recruiting, physician and staff training and day-to-day research operations. More information can be found at http://www. jaxresearch. com.

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Blue Ray Technologies and Chatsworth Data Corporation Reach Exclusive Agreement for Super Blu-Ray Discs

Blue Ray Technologies and Chatsworth Data Corporation Reach Exclusive Agreement for Super Blu-Ray Discs

Deal would see single Blu-ray discs that could hold 68 million pages of documents - "Our goal is to store the entire Library of Congress on one disc," says Blue Ray Technologies founder Erick Hansen

Spokane WA (PRWEB) September 9, 2008

Blue Ray Technologies is pleased to announce it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Chatsworth Data Corp. to capture data from forms and documents that can be converted to the Blu-ray disc format, the next generation disc that allows 25-50 GB per disc at present. That would mean each disc could contain from 1.6 million to 34 million pages of documents, depending on their format.

Furthermore, Blue Ray is developing its four-layer 100GB BD that would hold 68 million pages of RTF documents on one disc.

"Our goal is to put the entire Library of Congress on a single disc," said Blue Ray founder and DVD pioneer Erick Hansen. "We can't replace their original Gutenberg Bible or Declaration of Independence draft, but our lofty target is to capture their 34 million books on a single disc within two years."

And those documents could be well protected. Hansen says his company is creating proprietary digital processing and retrieval system for ultra-sensitive documents based on 512K encryption that would be valued by governments and corporations whose data cannot be allowed to be compromised. Present state-of-the-art is only 128K encryption.

"We plan to be America's largest independent digital solutions provider," said Hansen.

"We expect some Blu-ray players to come into the $200-$250 range by the end of the year," predicted Hansen, considered an veteran expert in the field. "That will cause the market explode." 

Regarding the recent agreement with Chatsworth Data Corporation, Hansen said, "I could not be happier than to work with a cutting edge company whose document capturing technology runs from vote tabulation and intelligence gathering to healthcare and data management. We look forward to working with them and developing new technologies for the 21st Century and beyond."

Under the agreement, the data from clients would be put into an electronic format and encrypted using Blue Ray Technologies encryption technology.

CDC president and CEO Sid L. Anderson noted, "This is a very significant agreement for Chatsworth Data Corporation. Blue Ray Technologies is the standard in the field of high level encryption technology and for it to choose Chatsworth Data Corporation as its data capture component is a real accomplishment for the Company."

The U. S. Blu-ray pre-recorded disc market will double by the end of the year, with 2008 sales reaching 45 million units, according to top UK research firm Future Source.

There will be plenty of room for independents like Blue Ray Technologies as the majors are not covering everything. On big titles, the share of total sales being taken by BD has already hit 5-6% and by Q4 it is possible we'll see a 10% or even 12% share for some of the really big hitters, the report claims.

Regarding BD-R/BD-RE Media Demand in the US Future Source expects limited demand short-to-medium term due to: penetration of Blu-ray Re-Writer Drives, copy protection of pre-recorded BD titles and broadcast flagging to prevent the copying of HD broadcasts. Also, consequently, we expect prices of BD-R/BD-RE media to remain high in this timeframe, according to Jeremy Wills, consultant at the company.

By 2012, between 40% and 50% of consumer expenditure on video discs will be allocated to Blu-ray according to the latest analysis from Future Source.

What has been disappointing to date for the content companies has been the lack of catalogue title sales, exactly what BRT can help with, though the studios are showing no signs of reducing their interest in catalogue product.

There are now 90,000 DVD titles available according to a key report yesterday, and only 6,000 on Blu-ray, leaving BRT, and the whole industry, with much opportunity.

Blu-ray titles will account for about 12 percent of video sales by the end of the year, the research firm said, and will rise to 61 percent by 2012. In a statement, Future Source managing director Jim Bottoms said, "What has impressed me most is the way the retailers are supporting Blu-ray -- and how much space they are giving over to Blu-ray discs."

Located in Spokane, Washington, Blue Ray Technologies LLC was launched in 2007 to provide next generation Blu-ray digital disk, replication and package assembly services for the computer hardware, software and movie industries. It is the first and only independently owned Blu-ray manufacturer in the United States. The Blue Ray team has been extensively involved in the production of digital disk since 1997. Blue Ray is a closely held private corporation dedicated to providing the best service, prices, quality and turnaround time available in the industry. For more information about Blue-Ray Technologies LLC visit www. blueraytechnologies. com.

About Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc.:
Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Company is the parent of Chatsworth Data Corporation ("CDC"), of Chatsworth, California. CDC has been trusted worldwide for 37 years as a provider of innovative, highly accurate and economically-priced intelligent data capture technology. CDC provides the front-end optical mark sensing and image scanning systems designed to meet the forms capture and document management needs of value added resellers, system integrators and applications developers who embed CDC technology into solutions tailored for several key markets. Chief among them are gaming/lottery, education, vote tabulation, healthcare, government, surveying, intelligence gathering and data management. Over a million readers and optical head assemblies have been sold by CDC to date. CDC also develops impact recording devices for packaging, shipping, insurance and transportation companies as well as organizations that manufacture fragile or sensitive products. Shares of International Data Solutions, Inc., formerly Chatsworth Data Solutions, Inc., are traded on OTC:BB under the symbol CHWD. For more information about the Company and CDC, visit www. chatsworthdata. com.

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Mike Campbell Signed as a Tahitian Noni International Spokesperson

Mike Campbell Signed as a Tahitian Noni International Spokesperson

Lead Guitarist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Drinks Tahitian Noni Original

Provo, UT (Vocus) April 14, 2010

Tahitian Noni International (http://www. tni. com/) (TNI) announced that Mike Campbell, lead guitarist for the original Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers has just been signed as a Tahitian Noni International spokesperson. Mike has been drinking Tahitian Noni® Original™ for a year and is a firm beliver in the power of this bioactive beverage. Tahitian Noni Original contains over 150 bioactive compounds-including 12 unique iridoids-that deliver a multiplicity of benefits to the human body, which have been scientifically proven in over a dozen human clinical studies.

Mike has noticed a difference when drinking Tahitian Noni Original. He says,”I have been drinking noni twice a day for about a year. During that time, I have noticed a drastic improvement in my energy and over all well-being. In the morning, it helps me wake up and get going, and in the afternoon it gives me a 'second wind' so that I can work longer and stay focused. I've also been giving noni to my 12 year old flat-coated retriever, and I've seen a radical improvement in her energy and mobility.”

Tahitian Noni® Bioactive Beverages™ are supported by 14 human clinical (http://research. tni. com/united_states/english/research/index. html) studies proving their efficacy.

For more information about Tahitian Noni Bioactive Beverages, please go to http://www. tni. com (http://www. tni. com)].

About Mike Campbell
Mike Campbell is a world famous guitarist, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for playing lead guitar in the band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Mike has been with the band since their early days in Gainesville, Florida, and has co-written some of the band's biggest hits, including: “Refugee,” “Runnin' Down A Dream,” and “You Wreck Me,” among others. He has played on all 20 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers records and co-produced 15 of them. Mike also has his own band, The Dirty Knobs, who perform up and down the west coast. For more information about Mike Campbell, please go to http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Mike_Campbell (http://en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Mike_Campbell).

About the Company
Tahitian Noni International is a global, research-driven bioactive products company that was the first to introduce the health benefits of the noni plant—a bioactive-rich, adaptogenic plant, containing iridoid compounds—to the world outside of Tahiti. Tahitian Noni International is the leader in the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of noni-based bioactive products including beverages, beauty, and weight loss lines. Tahitian Noni International has a presence in over 70 markets worldwide, and is the world-wide leader in bioactive beverages.

For more information, please contact:
Andre Peterson
Director, Public Relations
(801) 234-1401

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Ciana Salon Spa Chooses XpresSmile for Professional Teeth Whitening

Ciana Salon Spa Chooses XpresSmile for Professional Teeth Whitening

Ciana has a loyal following of men and women of all ages but does especially well with the hip, web savvy guests that share their experiences over Yelp, twitter, Facebook and other web-based review programs. Thier web-savvy guests expect the latest, most innovative products like XpresSmile.

Silicon Valley, Ca. (PRWEB) February 5, 2009

XpresSmile www. xpressmile. com, a leading supplier of premium professional teeth whitening systems and retail products for spas, salons and health clubs, was recently selected by Ciana Salon Spa, Los Altos CA as their premium teeth whitening solution.

Located in the heart of the village of Los Altos, CA, Ciana Salon Spa specializes in premium products such as Aveda, True and now XpresSmile. Ciana has a loyal following of men and women of all ages but does especially well with the hip, web savvy guests that share their experiences over Yelp, twitter, Facebook and other web-based review programs.

"Many of our guests find us over the web and then blog about their Ciana experience. This makes it especially important that every guest has a great experience each time", commented Alison Newman, Owner of Ciana. "Ensuring we employ the best team and the finest products like XpresSmile Premium Teeth Whitening ensures our guests keep coming back and the web reviews continue to be positive."

"XpresSmile Teeth Whitening System uses an LED acceleration lamp and premium hydrogen peroxide to deliver results similar to a dentist but at a reduced cost in a relaxing spa environment. We are thrilled to have Ciana as a customer and excited to extend our professional spa and salon teeth whitening to her well informed, web savvy guests that expect only the best", said Kelly Lanspa, President of XpresSmile www. xpressmile. com.

About XpresSmile Spa and Salon Teeth Whitening Systems
XpresSmile, one of the fastest growing suppliers of spa and salon professional teeth whitening, provides teeth whitening systems and retail products for the cosmetic industry. The XpresSmile system was designed specifically for the needs of tanning and beauty salons, day spas, med spas, resort spas, and health clubs and chiropractors to enable them to offer professional teeth whitening (up to 2-8 shades) in just 20-40 minutes at a fraction of the cost of dentists. XpresSmile uses cool blue LED light to accelerate the whitening process and hydrogen peroxide. The system doesn't require specialized personnel and the whitening can be performed simultaneously with other experiences such as pedicures, hair coloring, and facials.
XpresSmile differentiates itself with USA made whitening products, high-end marketing tools and highly-in-demand retail products. To add this exciting experience in your spa or salon look us up on the web at www. xpressmile. com/?section=teeth_whitening_spasandsalons (http://www. xpressmile. com/?section=teeth_whitening_spasandsalons ) or Call 1-888-838-5193 Contact: Kelly Lanspa, President

About Ciana Salon Spa
Ciana Salon Spa is located in the village of Los Altos, Ca. Ciana specializes in skincare offering everything from traditional pampering with eco-friendly Aveda products to advanced state of the art peels. Ciana also offers Microdermabrasion and PCA treatments in addition to the new powerful superceutical idebenone from TRUE with cutting edge anti-aging skincare and the best mineral makeup on the market.
Www. cianasalonspa. com (650) 941-1285 Contact: Alison Newman

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Tooth Decay Eating Away at Our Kids, According to Recent Analysis by HBA

Tooth Decay Eating Away at Our Kids, According to Recent Analysis by HBA

Recent analysis of the dental habits of more than 200,000 children under 25 revealed that 60 percent did not visit a private dentist in the last financial year - amid findings that tooth decay has become the single most common chronic disease among children(1).

(PRWEB) August 1, 2007

HBA's recent membership data showed that children under five years had the lowest dentist visitation rates, with only 18 percent visiting a dentist in the past financial year. This is despite the Australian Dental Association's recommendation that children should visit the dentist every six to twelve months from the age of one to prevent dangerous tooth decay(2).

Of those under five who did visit a dentist, three percent had one or more teeth removed and more than 20 percent received an average of three fillings.

HBA Dental Advisor, Dr Peter Clarke said a child's access to regular dental care was critical in the prevention of dental disease and to treating disease in its early stages.

"Early prevention - through diet, correct brushing practices and regular dental check-ups can reduce the effects of oral disease so it is alarming that so many children are not visiting the dentist regularly," Dr Clarke said.

HBA's analysis of children who visited a dentist in the past financial year showed that:
 more than 36 percent of children under 25 received a filling, with an average of three fillings each  38 percent of children aged six to 10 years received a filling  66 percent of young adults aged 21 to 24 received an average of 2.8 fillings each  children aged 16 to 20 had the highest average number of teeth removed - three  more than 23 percent of young adults aged 21 to 24 years had an average of two teeth removed by a dentist  only four percent of children under 25 received a custom-made mouthguard for protection when playing contact sports In the past three years the number of children under 25:
 requiring fillings has increased by 10 percent  having a tooth removed increased by 5 percent  Children under 25 who did visit the dentist in the past financial year, did so on average 3.5 times and were treated with an average of four dental procedures at each visit.

Professor John Spencer, Director Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, said oral diseases were mostly preventable - yet tooth decay was on the rise in Australian children.
"Tooth decay in the first or deciduous teeth in 6 year olds increased by 56 percent and permanent tooth decay in 14 and 15 year olds increased by 71 percent across the period 1996 to 2002," he said.

"Primary school children may visit a school dental clinic, but this isn't as common in the pre-school and secondary years," he said.

The Child Dental Health Survey reported that over 40 percent of 12 year olds have some history of decay in their permanent teeth - that is, one or more decayed, missing or filled permanent teeth(3)
"Increased consumption of non-tap water drinks, for instance soft drinks - which may be both acidic and sugary - or bottled water - which does not contain fluoride - are major factors in the high level of tooth decay in children," Professor Spencer said.

"The massive increase in decay is disappointing because it begins to reverse 25 years of improvement in dental health after fluoride was introduced to water systems in the early 1970s," he added.

HBA's General Manager of Corporate Development, Mark Engel said HBA was aiming to reverse the declining oral health among Australian children.

"Visiting a dentist regularly is a key way to prevent dental disease, so from now on HBA will cover general and major dental procedures for children under 25 at more than 900 Members First dentists," Mr Engel said.

HBA's new dental benefit (http://www. hba. com. au/public_insurance_sales/vic/products/mktg_General_Extras. htm) covers more than 250 dental procedures such as cleaning, examinations, fillings and x-rays, possibly saving a family of two children an average of $276 a year(4) on out of pocket costs.

"This new dental benefit means HBA now provides the most comprehensive dental cover for Australian families, allowing children to visit the dentist more regularly," Mr Engel said.

HBA is Australia's third largest health fund (http://www. hba. com. au), covering more than one million Australians, with a national market share of 10.3 per cent. HBA is the second largest private health fund in Victoria with 22.9 per cent market share. The fund operates as Mutual Community in the Northern Territory and South Australia - where it is market leader with 43.6 per cent market share.

Footnotes:
(1) Australia's Health 2006, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2006
(2) Delivery of Oral Health Care Special Groups: Children Policy Statement, Australian Dental Association Inc.
(3) The Child Dental Health Survey, Australian Research Centre for Oral Health, 2001
(4) HBA - Average out of pocket cost $46 per dental visit, 3 visits per year, children under 25 years, General and Major Dental

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Article Interchange, a New Article Directory, Announces Its Official Launch

Article Interchange, a New Article Directory, Announces Its Official Launch

Article Interchange, a new article directory, announces its official launch. Writers can register for free, submit articles and get them published around the web by a wide range of website owners and ezine publishers.

(PRWEB) December 8, 2005

The brand new directory continuee to grow rapidly and participating authors are already enjoying increased exposure as a result.

Article Interchange - http://ArticleInterchange. com (http://ArticleInterchange. com) allows writers to set up a free account and submit their articles: Upon approval, articles are displayed in the directory within the authors chosen category.

Writers are permitted to include their resource box with each article submission, which may include details such as the author's biography, email address, website address, and anything else that the writer feels is pertinent to promoting their professional credibility

The exciting new article directory features a myriad of powerful features such as RSS feeds, article comments, a fully integrated article rating system, automatic e-zine ready formats, email confirmations, and the ability for authors to manage multiple pen names or pseudonyms.

Article categories include Books, Film, Business, Communications, Computers and the internet, Education, Family, Fashion, Food and Drink, Health, Home, Kids and Teens, Legal, Pets, Recreation and Sports, , Self Improvement and Motivation, Travel, Vehicles, and Writing.

If you are a writer and would like to become a contributing Article Interchange writer, or are an ezine or website publisher and are searching for quality content, do so today by visiting http://ArticleInterchange. com (http://ArticleInterchange. com)

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Maui Community College VITEC Offers New Online Courses

Maui Community College VITEC Offers New Online Courses

In response to online training course demand, Maui Community College VITEC has partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide new online programs.

Kahului, HI (PRWEB) February 24, 2006

In response to online training course demand, Maui Community College VITEC has partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide programs in healthcare, business, construction, Networking and CompTIA™, and Microsoft™ Certification programs. Other programs include Paralegal, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assistant, Medical Transcription, Coding, Records Management, Six Sigma Green and Black Belt and eBusiness.

The new online training courses are designed for individuals looking to switch career paths, obtain advanced training and certifications, or for first-time job seekers who need specialized training. The courses are all open enrollment and self-paced, and students are paired with a personal instructor. Online training courses take an average of 90 days to complete and provide training for entry-level positions. Job seekers can be trained in these occupations by taking online courses offered through Maui Community College VITEC via Gatlin Education Services. They offer certification programs in the fields mentioned above, as well as many other high interest areas.

Maui Community College VITEC has served the training needs of Maui’s business community since 1988. VITEC offers a wide range of public classes in management, personal and professional development, language and tourism, computer technology, and arts, culture, health and wellness. The current class schedule can be viewed at www. ocet. org, or call 984-3231.

Established in 1989, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of asynchronous Web-based, instructor-supported training to colleges and universities. GES open-enrollment programs are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

For program and course descriptions, go to http://www. gatlineducation. com/maui/ (http://www. gatlineducation. com/maui/). For enrollment information, contact Lynn Britton at (808) 984-3461.

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WorldBlogCenter. Com Presents A Snapshot Of The World's Best Blogs

WorldBlogCenter. Com Presents A Snapshot Of The World's Best Blogs

The World Blog Center is a prestigious virtual real estate location in which blogs from a variety of industry sectors are housed. Consisting of one million square feet of virtual blog office space, the World Blog Center presents a snapshot of the best of the blogverse (or blogosphere) as it currently stands.

Stockton, CL (PRWEB) March 21, 2006

Boingboing. Net (www. boingboing. net), Squarespace (www. squarespace. com), BlogCritics. Org (www. blogcritics. org), and Diet-Blog. Com (www. diet-blog. com) have occupied virtual blog office space at the World Blog Center (www. worldblogcenter. com) - a snapshot of the world's best blogs captured in a virtual office floor canvas.

The World Blog Center (www. worldblogcenter. com) launched officially on 10th March 2006 and aims to bring together the world's greatest blogs within the span of one million square feet of virtual office space represented on its homepage as an office floor canvas.

The world's best blogs in the fields of Business, Marketing, Media, Marketing, News, Computers, Software, Health, Travel, Culture, Entertainment and other industries are to occupy space in what is a highly prestigious virtual office location. There is a review process for all applicants in order to maintain quality and the Center aims to represent a broad range of industries and personal interest topics that will appeal to all website visitors.

Boingboing. net, formerly a print magazine that made its presence on the web in 1995, adopted a blog format in 2001. Boingboing. net won the Bloggies for "Weblog of the Year" in 2004 and 2005 and is one of the most popular online blogs.

Squarespace offers a very powerful platform that incorporates complete management of blog and website publishing, visitor tracking, and content management tools. The company was originally founded in April 2003 by Anthony Casalena, who also developed the business, interface, and the products offered.

Blogcritics. org is a media blog and provides the latest news, opinions, and reviews on music, books, film, TV, popular culture, technology, and politics. The site is headed by Eric Olsen, the main publisher.

Diet-Blog. Com was set-up in 2003 by Dane Carlson - and was taken over by James Foster in 2004. The blog was awarded "Forbes Best of the Web" in Summer 2005.

The World Blog Center is a place of quality and prestige and will attract big names, small businesses and individual bloggers who have established themselves by providing quality content, opinions and reviews to their audience.

Whether you are a large corporation, a small business, or an individual blog publisher, if your blog is active, well-maintained, professional and provides needed information, analysis, review or opinion in an appropriate subject matter, you will be strongly considered for tenancy. The World Blog Center has also established guidelines and conditions to maintain strict standards of quality.

The Center is expecting many other big blog names to be taking up occupancy very soon and indicated that there has been a lot of interest in the idea. The Center offers virtual floor space at a rate of $1 per 100 sqare feet, and has already filled a tenth of its capacity.

Tenants will benefit from the prestige associated with the virtual office space on a premium domain name, and for many up and coming blogs it will be a valuable source of traffic. Other benefits that the Center has outlined on its website include the acquisition of peerage by lesser known blogs by being associated with more popular blogs from similar industries, and also becoming a part of Internet history by being one of the 2500 or so blogs that will eventually make it into the Center.

The concept is similar to Alex Tew's Million Dollar website but is exclusively for blogs. Dr Amjad Rafiq who is behind the website explained that despite many attempts by others to mimic the success of Tew's website, none of them have brought any originality. He stated that there is still a huge scope for this form of advertising to be utilised to great success. Dr Rafiq explained that a number of well known savvy marketers currently offer this same type of advertising on their personal blogs and have met with success.

Blogging has exploded in the past two years and at present there is a very huge, rich and diverse content base. Dr Rafiq wants the best amongst the blogosphere (the blogging world) to be recorded at this particular juncture in time. Blog office space in the World Blog Center is expected to be full by November 2006. If you want some high profile exposure for your blog, it might be an idea to go to www. worldblogcenter. com and reserve your blog office space now as this has the potential of becoming a huge success.

For more details contact:

The World Blog Center, 70 Brunswick Street, Stockton on Tees, Cleveland, TS18 1DW

Email: enquiries (at) worldblogcenter (dot) com

Web: http://www. worldblogcenter. com (http://www. worldblogcenter. com)
Tel: +44 (0) 1642 345107

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Revelation Software Expands New Jersey Based Headquarters. Authorizes New Training Centers in Colorado and Westwood

Revelation Software Expands New Jersey Based Headquarters. Authorizes New Training Centers in Colorado and Westwood.

Revelation Software expanded its lease to 7,000 square feet at 99 Kinderkamack Road, the firmÂ’s headquarters in Westwood, New Jersey.

(PRWEB) July 31, 2003 -

Revelation Software expanded its lease to 7,000 square feet at 99 Kinderkamack Road, the firm’s headquarters in Westwood, New Jersey. The expansion will further facilitate Revelation’s global training efforts. The additional space will also help to accommodate the firm’s record growth. “We have increased our employee headcount nearly 300% in two years. This expansion allows us to provide a world-class facility for our employees and clients,” said Mike Ruane, President/CEO, Revelation Software.

The facility at 99 Kinderkamack Road is the Northeast United StatesÂ’ Authorized Training Center (ATC), providing training for RevelationÂ’s flagship product OpenInsight. Additional ATCÂ’s are located across the U. S, the U. K. and Australia.

Revelation Software is pleased to announce Clinical Data Management (CDM) of Conifer, Colorado as the latest ATC. “We are thrilled to add CDM as our eighth Authorized Training Center. The staff at CDM is phenomenal; they have been a part of the Revelation Community for 20 years and are truly experts. We have no doubt that students will be in great hands when attending training with CDM”, said Katie Moran, Director of Partner Programs Revelation Software.

About Revelation Software

Founded in 1982, Revelation Software delivers a suite of application development tools and companion services that take full advantage of leading network computing architectures, messaging, groupware, and client server platforms. Today, the company's flagship product, OpenInsight, is the only database development and application environment that provides both Windows and Java-based GUI tools to develop and deploy web-based and client server applications that support native and relational XML, SQL, Lotus Notes and the leading legacy Multi-Value data sources such a ARev, Pick and IBM Universe.

There are more than 1.5 million licensed users of Revelation products across 60,000 deployed sites worldwide. The company has offices in Westwood, New Jersey, as well as a European subsidiary in the United Kingdom, and an Asia Pacific subsidiary in Australia.

For more information visit www. revelation. com.

About Clinical Data Management (CDM)Clinical Data Management, Inc.

(CDM), a Conifer, Colorado-based firm, provides research-oriented clinical and administrative assessment and evaluation software for hospitals and public health agencies. CDM also provides consulting services in medical database design and statistical analysis of medical, public health and epidemiologic data. CDM's flagship product is the TraumaBase© family of registries for Trauma and Injury care and evaluation, and ResearchBase© databases for specific clinical projects.

CDM also has developed CDM_Command©, a tool for OpenInsight to replicate the functionality of the legendary TCL of Arev and RevG. Note to editors:

Revelation Software is a division of Revelation Technologies. Revelation Software, OpenInsight and JOI are trademarks of Revelation Technologies. All other trademarks and trade names are property of their respective holders.

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Discount Online US licensed Pharmacy Launched to Provide Superior Service and Top Quality Medications

Discount Online US licensed Pharmacy Launched to Provide Superior Service and Top Quality Medications

Online US licensed pharmacy offers top quality medications such as VIAGRA, CIALIS, PROPECIA, NEXIUM, PREVACID, and many more. Great service and discreetness govern our customer service policy.

St. Augustine, FL (PRWEB) November 21, 2005

Online pharmacies are popping up all over, and spam email sloppily advertising Viagra, Cialis, and other medications at bargain prices are becoming annoying. Problem is these medications are in demand and serve a good purpose to enhance quality of life and emotion.

Generic products for the above in particular can bring on medical problems - many are unstable and just not safe. No wonder they are cheaper, but with cheapness comes physical health dangers.

CDT Enterprises partnered with a licensed US pharmacy to offer name brand only medications, such as VIAGRA, CIALIS, PROPECIA, NEXIUM, PREVACID, and ORTHO-EVRA PATCH to provide a safe alternative to bargain email pushed drugs. Superior services such as rapid delivery, discreet order handling, and top quality in medications satisfy our customers over and over. We know this works due to reorder rates of our customers. Once satified with our pharmacy, there's no need to go elsewhere, except to tell-a-friend!

Our 24 hour online US licensed pharmacy is ready for the world because we accept international orders too, all at the comfort of a person's PC.

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AdMedia Partners Advises LEVEL Studios in Acquisition by Rosetta

AdMedia Partners Advises LEVEL Studios in Acquisition by Rosetta

M&A firm advises interactive, digital marketing and technology services agency in deal with largest independent interactive agency

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 20, 2010

M&A firm AdMedia Partners (http://www. admediapartners. com/) today announced that it acted as exclusive financial advisor to LEVEL Studios, a leading digital marketing and technology services agency, in its acquisition by Rosetta, the largest independent interactive agency in the country.

LEVEL Studios, which is on track to book $45 million in revenues this year, propels Rosetta’s 2010 revenues to $215 million and places Rosetta among the top five digital advertising agencies in the United States.

LEVEL Studios is a digital marketing, product development and user experience agency that has developed a cutting edge expertise in creating personally relevant total user experiences through the interplay of branded content, technology platforms and connected devices (e. g. computers, mobile devices, TVs). LEVEL’s client list includes Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, Apple, Toyota, Micron and RIM. The Company has 215 employees located over three California offices.

LEVEL is the second interactive agency that AdMedia has represented in an acquisition by Rosetta, which is backed by the private equity group Lindsay Goldberg. In July 2008, Rosetta acquired AdMedia client Brulant, which at the time had revenues of over $50 million.

About AdMedia Partners
AdMedia Partners is a leading M&A advisor that provides middle market mergers and acquisition advisory services to digital and traditional media, marketing and information businesses. Founded in 1990 and located in New York City, the firm has completed over 175 transactions worth over $7 billion since 1999. For more information about AdMedia Partners, please visit www. admediapartners. com (http://www. admediapartners. com/).

About Rosetta
Rosetta is the largest and fastest growing independent interactive agency in the US and is ranked by AdAge among the top ten digital agencies in the country. Engineered for the connected world, Rosetta was founded in 1998 to pilot brands through an ever-changing marketing landscape and drive measurable business impact. Rosetta enables brands to transform their marketing through the discovery of unique insights about their best consumers’ wants and needs and then connecting with them in the most innovative and personally relevant way across all touch points and over time.

Rosetta’s unique combination of a patented approach to segmentation, called Personality® Segmentation; industry leading depth in technology across platforms and devices; world class creative, design and user experience capability; scale and integrated structure; and deep vertical industry expertise in the Healthcare; Retail & Consumer Products; Financial Services; Communications, Media & Technology; Travel & Leisure and B2B markets have attracted many of the nation’s leading brands. The agency’s clients include Allergan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson and Novartis in healthcare; Coach, Express, Jos. A. Bank, OfficeMax, Rogers Communications and Valvoline in the retail sector; Citizens, M&T and Nationwide in financial services; Marriott in travel and leisure and Microsoft and T-Mobile in communications, media and technology.

Rosetta is headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with additional offices in New York, Cleveland, Denver, Boston, Chicago and Toronto.

For more information, visit http://rosetta. com (http://rosetta. com)

About LEVEL Studios
LEVEL delivers integrated marketing and product development for global brands. Through the interplay of branded content, technology platforms and connected devices, LEVEL designs a total user experience that amplifies the relationship between brand and consumer. At LEVEL, our methodology is proven; our behavior is adaptive.
For more information, visit http://level-studios. com (http://level-studios. com)

AdMedia Partners Contacts:

Greg Smith
Managing Director, AdMedia Partners
Email: gsmith@admediapartners. com
Phone: 212-759-1870

Seth Alpert
Managing Director, AdMedia Partners
Email: salpert@admediapartners. com
Phone: 212-759-1870

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Silent auction to benefit 34 Million Friends on Oct. 4

Silent auction to benefit 34 Million Friends on Oct. 4

Silent auction in Boulder, CO to benefit 34 Million Friends on Oct. 4

(PRWEB) September 29, 2004

TRILOGY WINE BAR HOSTS ART FOR AWARENESS ON OCT.4

Silent auction raises awareness and funds for international womenÂ’s health efforts-

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) Sept. 27, 2004- Trilogy Wine Bar will be hosting Art for Awareness, a silent art auction to raise awareness and funds for 34 Million Friends of UNFPA, on Oct. 4 from 8 p. m.- 11 p. m.  The free event will feature a variety of artwork by local and national artists, including photography, paintings, ceramics, and jewelry.

34 Million Friends is an inspiring grassroots response to the Bush Administration's decision to withhold $34 million of congressionally approved funds for the UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund. This investment would have been used to provide safe motherhood, HIV prevention, and contraceptives for women in the world's poorest countries.

It may be a silent auction, but who says things have to be quiet? Saca Bunda will kick off the event at 8 p. m. with a funky Latin groove, and Grape Shot will pick it up later with blues-based rock. There will be a raffle occurring throughout the night with prizes from the Dave Query restaurant group, University Bikes, Fate ski clothing, the Parlour hair salon, and more. Speakers will also be on hand to provide more information about 34 Million Friends of UNFPA.

Trilogy Wine Bar is located at 2017 13th St. in Boulder.  For more information, please call Rachel Znerold at 303.817.5830.

About 34 Million Friends of UNFPA

Against the recommendation of a blue-ribbon panel of experts and despite bipartisan Congressional agreement on a $34 million contribution, the Bush Administration has cut funds to the UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) three years in a row. 34 Million Friends of the UNFPA emerged as a spontaneous reaction to President Bush's initial decision in July 2002 when two women, Jane Roberts and Lois Abraham, decided to write letters and send emails to everyone they knew, urging them to send in $1 to help make up for the lost funds. 34 Million Friends has reached $2 million dollars in donations since its inception. This is a huge step forward but still does not cover the funds lost through administration cuts.  For more information, please visit www.34millionfriends. org.

About UNFPA

UNFPA works with governments and non-governmental organizations in more than 140 countries, at national request, and with the support of the international community. Programs help women, men and young people:

plan their families and avoid accidental pregnancies undergo pregnancy and childbirth safely avoid sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - including HIV/AIDS combat violence against women

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Miami's Soluna MD, a National and International Destination for Laser Liposuction Body Sculpting, Reaches Milestone, Leads in Patient Care and Trust

Miami's Soluna MD, a National and International Destination for Laser Liposuction Body Sculpting, Reaches Milestone, Leads in Patient Care and Trust

Soluna MD achieves a record number of Laser Lipo procedures performed, with more than 2000 procedures completed successfully by John W. Chang, MD, and is recognized as a leading destination for people in the U. S. and Latin America seeking Laser Lipo. At Soluna MD, superior quality, service and safety are its highest priorities and after-care is never an after-thought.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) January 14, 2010

Miami's Soluna MD, led by cosmetic and general surgeon John W. Chang, MD, and a partner of Universal Healthcare Consulting, a comprehensive risk management and compliance firm that oversees all aspects of a surgical practice, has achieved a record number of Laser Lipo procedures performed. Over the past two years, Chang has successfully completed more than 2100 Laser Lipo Body Sculpting procedures. Known as Soluna Sculpt, this Laser Lipo procedure is significantly safer than traditional liposuction. The quality, service and safety provided by Soluna MD's highly qualified medical team and administrative staff, combined with Soluna MD's exceptional after-care, has made it one of the leading national and international destinations for people seeking Laser Lipo and other body-sculpting procedures.

"At Soluna MD, quality, service and safety are our highest priorities," says Chang. "Equally important is the personal care we extend to our patients. From the minute they walk into the center, they are in our hands, and it is our duty to listen to their wants and concerns, provide honest, expert advice and see them through the entire process - pre - and post-procedure. However, our patient care doesn't end there; the Soluna team is always accessible to our patients, long after their procedure has been completed. When they leave our center, they know they have been extremely cared for by the finest professionals in an optimum environment."

Building on its commitment to care, Soluna MD introduces a new weight-management and wellness program - Soluna Slim MD -- in response to the rising obesity epidemic and Soluna MD's concern for the overall health of its patients. This comprehensive, medically supervised weight management and wellness program will help its patients meet their weight-loss goals, while improving their health and how they feel. Through ongoing support, motivation, FDA-approved prescription medications, injections and supplements recommended by the program physician, patients can anticipate many benefits, including a decrease in blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose, as well as increased energy and improved self-esteem.

With its multitude of programs and procedures in place and proven successes on many levels, Soluna MD now extends its expertise to qualified physician-investors through a turnkey licensing opportunity -- the Soluna MD Development Program. Conceptualized by a team of medical doctors and dedicated industry specialists, Soluna MD has constructed an uncomplicated and streamlined model for a legal, compliant and progressive medical business. Through this full-service licensing program, the guesswork is taken out of the equation, enabling qualified physician-investors to confidently open a new business and know that they're not in it alone. Once again, Soluna MD demonstrates care.

Soluna MD is your singular destination for Soluna Sculpt, Soluna Slim MD and the Soluna MD Development Program, as well as a multitude of additional body contouring programs and procedures. For more information, please call 305.446.0440 or visit http://www. solunamd. com (http://www. solunamd. com) or http://www. smartlipo-miami. com (http://www. smartlipo-miami. com).

Soluna MD is located at 4251 Salzedo St. at The Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables, FL.

For media inquiries, please contact DKT Communications, Inc. at 305.342.2658.

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Newborn Lifesaving Legislation Gets Boost from Miracle Blanket

Newborn Lifesaving Legislation Gets Boost from Miracle Blanket

With hopes of encouraging a future where tragic infant deaths can be prevented, the maker of the Miracle Blanket®--the leading newborn swaddling blanket--uses its marketing muscle with consumers to rally support of lifesaving legislation. This groundbreaking bill, "Preventing Stillbirth and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Act of 2008", will enhance public health activities related to understanding and preventing stillbirth and sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) with the creation of national registry among other things.

Medford, OR (PRWEB) August 7, 2008

With more than 25,000 infants in the United States experiencing stillbirth and roughly 4,500 babies dying as a result of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death each year, AMB Enterprises -- maker of the Miracle Blanket® -- is pleased to announce its firm support of the recently introduced "Preventing Stillbirth and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Act of 2008". The legislation will enhance public health activities related to understanding and preventing stillbirth and sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) with the creation of national registry among other things.

"Because of our close work with new parents and infants, and our dedication to enriching their experience together during the first few months of life, we are so very close to the realities of these heartbreaking events," says Miracle Blanket creator/founder Michael Gatten. "We applaud the introduction of this groundbreaking bill with hopes that it will encourage a future where these tragic deaths can be prevented."

At a time when there are no uniform or streamlined processes in place to aid prevention efforts, the bill's creation of a national registry for both stillbirth and SUID would aid in the understanding of the root causes, rates and trends of such deaths.

As the creator of the world's most pediatrician-recommended swaddling blanket, which encourages back sleeping and calms fussy/colicky infants, AMB Enterprises aims to effect change by expanding education and support of this bill through the leveraging of its consumer relationships. AMB Enterprises is urging its customers to contact their Senators to advocate their backing of this valuable legislation as a cosponsor.

"I cried when I received your newsletter encouraging support of this bill," wrote Chantel Jullie, who lost her own child at 40 weeks due to a cord issue. "His death could have been prevented. Thanks to research being done we were monitored heavily during my second pregnancy, where I almost lost our daughter to a cord issue, but luckily she was born alive and well at 35 weeks."

Another bill giving hope to a future where these deaths can be prevented is the Stillbirth Awareness and Research Act of 2008 (H. R. 5979) as introduced by Congressman Peter King of New York. AMB Enterprises is encouraging its consumers to take action in support of this legislation as well.

"Every U. S. Senator has a web form where you can easily contact them directly," says Gatten, whose company website has a link available. "Supporting this kind of legislation is very important to us. Please, contact your Senators and let them know that they need to help save the lives of these infants." 

The following organizations are also backing this legislation: American SIDS Institute, American Academy of Pediatrics Task Force on SIDS, Babykick Alliance, First Candle, Global Alliance for the Prevention of Prematurity and Still Birth - Seattle Children's Hospital, Healthy BIRTH Day, International Stillbirth Alliance, Iowa Stillbirth Mothers, National Center for Cultural Competence - Georgetown University, National Stillbirth Society, March of Dimes, and the MISS Foundation.

The makers of the Miracle Blanket are dedicated to enriching the experience of new parents and infants during the first few months of life together by providing the ultimate tool for encouraging a healthy sleep environment.

AMB Enterprises, parent company of Miracle Gear™, is based in Medford, Oregon. Michael D. Gatten formed the company in early 2002 to produce and distribute the Miracle Blanket®. Primary distribution is via the Internet, as well as through pediatric offices, maternity wards, boutiques and select childcare professionals. Sales have spread throughout the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Korea, Australia, New Zealand and Germany as well as in Japan, and the Philippines on U. S. military bases.

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Marriott Completes Room Renovation at Greensboro-High Point Hotel Near Piedmont Triad Airport

Marriott Completes Room Renovation at Greensboro-High Point Hotel Near Piedmont Triad Airport

Greensboro-High Point Marriott, a Piedmont Triad Airport hotel, continues history of excellence with completion of a $6 million renovation project to its guestrooms, suites and fitness facilities.

Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) March 14, 2009

One of the finest hotel experiences in the Triad just got even better thanks to the recently completed $6 million renovation project at the Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport, a hotel near the Piedmont Triad Airport.

This Greensboro, NC hotel renovation included significant upgrades to each of the property's 296 guestrooms and suites as well as its spacious, convenient and comfortable Concierge Lounge. Highlights of the hotel room renovations include the addition of 32-inch LG HD televisions as well as remote "jack packs." These all-in-one multimedia hubs provide guests with multiple audio/video inputs to interface with the TV and external portable devices including DVD/CD players, laptops, and iPods and other MP3 players.

Renovations include the addition of pull out sofas in King Rooms and new bathroom floors in all rooms, adding to the supreme comfort that comes with the modern Marriott experience, highlighted by the new "Revive" beds. These ultimate personal comfort zones feature 300 thread-count linens, more, fluffier pillows, down comforters and thicker mattresses that provide all the comforts of home and then some.

The hotel renovation also includes significant improvements throughout the rest of the property, including a complete makeover of the indoor/outdoor pool facility and health club, which now offers more than $37,000 worth of new, state-of-the-art fitness equipment.

"We are so excited to share all of these new elements of our property with our guests," said the property's General Manager John Rothkopf. "The renovations have taken our already outstanding guest experience to brand new levels and solidified our position as one of the Triad's premier properties for business and leisure travelers alike."

And while Rothkopf raved about all that is new at the property as a result of this renovation, he is equally delighted to highlight all those precious resources that have stayed the same. "Our hotel boasts the most experienced staff in the Triad, with more than 100 employees who have 10 years of Marriott experience and 10 whose Marriott careers have spanned more than a quarter century. This is one of the secrets behind our extraordinary service and a key reason for our consistently high ratings from our guests."

The Greensboro High Point Marriott, conveniently located on the grounds of the Piedmont Triad International Airport, is located on 17 lushly landscaped acres and offers outstanding lodging, dining, meeting, event and recreation options. The hotel's central location in the region allows guests to easily access the quaint downtown Greensboro area and its many cafes and performing arts venues, take a tour of the Historic District of Old Salem, visit the wildlife at the North Carolina Zoological Park or spend some time browsing and buoying in the heart of the nation's finest furniture shopping region.

Adding to the airport hotel's extraordinary convenience is immediate airport pickup for all guests and three complimentary Marriott shuttle trips daily to close by restaurants and shopping.

The property is widely hailed by meeting professionals, serving groups ranging from 5 to 500 with state-of-the-art facilities including 17-rooms that can meet the unique needs of every kind of gathering. This Greensboro renovated hotel continually performs strongly in customer surveys, ranking #2 in food and beverage in a over 300 Marriott Hotels and #13 in meetings overall.

For more information on the Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport, visit us online at www. greensborohighpointmarriott. com or call us at 1-336-852-6450.

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Health Freedom Constitutional Amendment Draws Mounting Attention for First Online Conference

Health Freedom Constitutional Amendment Draws Mounting Attention for First Online Conference

Advocates of Health Freedom around the USA are calling for a Constitutional Amendment to guarantee the free flow of health related information, unrestricted access to health care options, full disclosure in labeling of foods to include telling consumers whether foods have been genetically modified. They are also demanding an end to coercive or compulsory medication and vaccination for both children and adults. The growing movement is spear-headed by the Natural Solutions Foundation, the world's largest health freedom NGO - nongovernmental organization which is hosting an online discussion of the issue by phone and forum.

Newton, NJ (PRWEB) May 13, 2010

Noted health freedom activist Rima E. Laibow, MD, and her organization, the Natural Solutions Foundation, are leading the charge for an amendment to the US Constitution (http://www. healthfreedomusa. org/?p=5359) which will assure fundamental rights now under sustained attack both in Congress and by US Government regulators.

Although signer of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Rush, MD, and other founders such as Thomas Jefferson understood the need for explicit protection of health freedom, the concept was never protected in the wording of the US Constitution, allowing the sustained assault and abuse of regulatory power by the Federal Agencies involved with regulating drugs and food: the USDA, FDA, EPA and FTC. These alphabet agencies are closely allied with special commercial interests and have a history of resistance to natural solutions to health issues.

Accurate scientific information concerning the benefits to consumers of food and food products is deemed to constitute "Health Claims" which are regulated by the FDA in a manner to suppress that information. Reputable national associations of growers of cherries and walnuts were both threatened with having their products classified as "illegal drugs" if independent, peer reviewed, scientific papers clearly showing health benefits from each of those foods were not immediately removed from the organizations' websites.

Truthful labeling of foods which are made from GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) is prohibited in the United States by the FDA, which also censors truthful GMO-Free claims, although nearly every other developed country in the world demands full disclosure on consumer labels of such information.

Health aids such as the relaxation tool called a "Holistic Ear Candle" have been unilaterally classified as "Unapproved Medical Devices" which "have no medical use", and which therefore can never be approved. The fifteen small businesses that made these natural products have all been told by the FDA to "cease and desist" from selling these essentially harmless products; for details see: http://www. healthfreedomusa. org/?p=5210 (http://www. healthfreedomusa. org/?p=5210)

Un-patentable natural nutrients and devices are being removed from the market by these agencies if:

1. They have ever been studied scientifically for any reason since that "makes" them an unapproved drug
2. They are of potential interest to drug companies for future commercialization
3. They have an existing literature documenting health benefits from their consumption
4. Their manufacturers, distributors or grateful customers make any reference to their healthful impact on their lives.

According to the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association, properly used drugs are one of the leading causes of death in the developed world. Yet non-toxic, gentle natural means are under increasingly severe attack.

The Natural Solutions Foundation educates the public and decision makers that clean, unadulterated food and high potency supplements are the most significant economic competitors to the economic success of the economically enormously powerful pharmaceutical industry. Because of lax conflict of interest rules and officially sanctioned "revolving door" policies in which regulators and members of regulated industries are indistinguishable, instead of supporting and strengthening natural health options and thereby supporting increased well-being, decreased health costs and decreased drug deaths, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Marshals and lawyers, along with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulators are waging an increasingly virulent battle against those same health options.

While continuing strong support for legislative reform, the Natural Solutions Foundation and its allies in the health, freedom, patriot, libertarian, progressive and tea party worlds have joined forces to bring a strong Health Speech and Freedom of Conscience Amendment forward for adoption by Congress and ratification by the States.

The Foundation sponsored Yahoo! Group is at: http://health. groups. yahoo. com/group/healthfreedomamendment/ (http://health. groups. yahoo. com/group/healthfreedomamendment/)

The Foundation is sponsoring a 45 minute informational and participatory call to discuss the HSFOC Amendment on Sunday, May 16, 2009
From 9:00 - 9:45 PM (Eastern). Participants may call 219-509-8322, Pin 937848# to join the call.

Contact: Natural Solutions Foundation
Dr. Rima Laibow, M. D.
Dr(dot)laibow(at)gmail(dot)com Subject Line "AMENDMENT"
Or
Ralph Fucetola JD
973.300.4594
Ralph(dot)fucetola(at)usa(dot)net Subject Line "AMENDMENT"

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New Data Shows There's Still a Lot to Learn About the Right Actions to Protect the Environment

New Data Shows There's Still a Lot to Learn About the Right Actions to Protect the Environment

Carbon Tracking and Reduction Company, Climate Culture, Releases List of Top 10 Green Myths

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 13, 2009

On the heels of a successful Earth Day 2009 in which environmental awareness reached new levels, a list of some of the most common myths about how people can be more "green" shows that we've still got a long way to go to change our behavior and improve how we treat the environment. The list of Top 10 Green Myths is being released by Climate Culture, provider of the premier online energy reduction tool, to expose some of the biggest misperceptions about being green.

Climate Culture (http://www. climateculture. com/) has the largest database on how people use energy in America and uses its data to show how people can maximize their green efforts. Through partnerships with respected organizations like the US Department of Energy (http://www. energy. gov/), Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (http://environment. yale. edu/), and Carnegie Mellon University's EIOLCA program (http://www. eiolca. net/), Climate Culture is committed to providing consumers with accurate and personalized information on how to reduce their carbon footprint.

The 2009 List of Top 10 Green Myths includes:

Recycled paper - caveat emptor!
Recycled paper can sometimes be more carbon intensive than virgin paper. Virgin paper production facilities tend to be clustered in the Pacific Northwest or Maine, where a large portion of electricity comes from hydropower, while paper recycling facilities tend to be near large urban areas where the generation mix is often dirtier. This difference in emissions from electricity use in paper production can be larger than the emissions associated with cutting down the tree to produce paper in the first place. Let us know where you live and we'll help you determine whether you should be buying recycled or virgin paper.

Is local food always greener?
Local food doesn't necessarily result in much less carbon than non-local food. The method of production and type of food is far more important than the distance traveled in determining lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. For example, chicken from the supermarket is likely greener than local beef from the farmer's market. That said, there are plenty of non-carbon benefits of buying local that make it more than worthwhile.

Dishwashers are green? Huh?!
If you use hot water to wash dishes by hand, stop! Dishwashers can use less hot water than washing your dishes by hand. People often underestimate just how much hot water they use when washing their dishes by hand, especially when they just leave the water running rather than plugging up the sink. In many cases, depending on where you live, you would be better off using the dishwasher. That said, you would be best off just washing your dishes with cold water whenever possible.

Ditch that road trip? Just carpool!
Driving can actually be worse than flying if you are driving the same distance alone in a large vehicle like a station wagon, minivan, truck, or SUV. That said, the planet is virtually always better off if you have two or more passengers or a reasonably efficient car.

Mercury and CFLs - don't believe everything you read!
CFLs generally result in less mercury emissions than conventional incandescents, since coal-based electricity generation is the single largest source of anthropogenic mercury emissions and CFLs save a considerable amount of electricity. Broken CFLs do not pose much of a health risk, as the vast majority of the mercury contained in the bulb remains bound to the glass.

Don't let Whole Foods fool you!
Paper bags are just as bad as plastic bags from a carbon perspective. They also tend to generate more solid waste. If you really want to help the climate, just bring a reusable bag.

Buy an electric car? Hold that thought.
Electric cars can emit more carbon than high-efficient hybrids in states where the vast majority of electricity comes from coal. In general, they are still far from zero emissions unless powered solely through renewable energy.

Plant a tree to save the planet?
Planting trees in colder parts of the country does little to reduce warming. The additional sunlight absorbed by the dark-colored trees just about offsets any cooling from carbon reduced. Planting trees in high-latitude areas can actually heat up the earth. However, planting trees in the tropics is unambiguously good. Urban treeplanting is also generally good because urban surfaces tend to absorb a lot of light, which means the tree won't warm the area. Tree planting can also provide important ecosystem benefits independent of climate effects.

No plastic jugs? Think again.
Plastic half-gallon milk jugs have lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than glass or paper containers, due to the fact that they use much less material to do the same job.

Show your garbage disposal some love.
Disposing of your food in your sink's garbage disposal may be preferable to throwing it in the trash, though the actual effects depend largely on whether your local wastewater treatment plant and landfill capture their methane emissions. Best of all is just to compost it yourself.

For more personalized energy saving recommendations, visit www. climateculture. com.

Climate Culture, along with SmartPower (http://www. smartpower. org/), the nation's leading clean energy and energy efficiency marketing organization, with support from the U. S. Department of Energy, is powering a nationwide contest that enables colleges to compete against each other in reducing their carbon footprint, called America's Greenest Campus (http://www. americasgreenestcampus. com/). The contest, launched on March 31 with a video from BarelyPolitical. com featuring Obama Girl (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=N5w9AmtUVnY), has already engaged more than 6,000 college students nationwide to reduce their annual carbon emissions by 4 million pounds, save over $500,000 per year, reduce 1.5 million gals of water usage each year, and save over 25,000 gallons of gasoline. Everyone can sign up at www. americasgreenestcampus. com.

About Climate Culture
Climate Culture is the first interactive and entertaining utility for reducing your impact on climate change. For the first time, you can receive accurate and personalized advice on the amount of money, carbon and other resources you expend and save from hundreds of lifestyle and purchasing decisions. Climate Culture licenses its Personal Energy Advisor software to electric and gas utilities, companies, universities and other organizations seeking to better engage stakeholders on energy use and climate change. For more, visit www. climateculture. com.

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Recruiting On Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Gets Easier with JobBURST from TweetMyJOBS

Recruiting On Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Gets Easier with JobBURST from TweetMyJOBS

New Features Improve Reach via Leading Social Media Platforms and Enhance Corporate Branding via TweetMap

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) June 28, 2010

TweetMyJOBS (http://www. tweetmyjobs. com), the world’s largest and most comprehensive Twitter-based recruiting solution, today announced a significant enhancement to its platform with Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter integration via JobBURST™, and the availability of privately-branded job maps.

JobBURST builds upon TweetMyJOBS’ heritage of enabling recruiters and employers to reach the right candidates through automated distribution. Each job opening posted through TweetMyJOBS is automatically distributed to job seekers based on geography and job type, and with the introduction of JobBURST, can also be sent to an individual or corporate Facebook account or LinkedIn page.

JobBURST is the next iteration of RecruiterConnect™, an offering from TweetMyJOBS which enables recruiters to automate relevant job tweets to their followers. In addition to integrating Facebook and LinkedIn, the new functionality extends beyond recruiters with the ability to link other Twitter accounts, including the many that companies typically establish for recruiting and corporate communication. The JobBURST Control Panel enables recruiters to manage the social media distribution of all their jobs from a single location.

Plant Your Flag with a Privately-Branded Jobs Map
All jobs posted through TweetMyJOBS are automatically tagged with location data and then populated into TweetMap (http://tweetmyjobs. com/tweetmap)-- an interactive tool that allows job seekers to search visually for jobs in their area. These maps can now be privately-branded by TweetMyJOBS’ clients and embedded in recruiting sites, corporate sites or corporate intranets to enhance branding and help job seekers find positions in their area.

“A map of current job openings is a fantastic tool for branding and recruiting that could be used across our organization, but with the number of jobs we post every month it would take hours to build and maintain,” said De Anne Russell, senior recruiter at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, a member of Catholic Healthcare West. “TweetMyJOBS is a great way to quickly reach the right candidates through social media, and the fact that we now have access to the TweetMyJOBS job map for our own use -- just for using their service -- is an exciting added benefit.”

TweetMyJOBS is the first online job board to “geotag” every job it posts. In addition to giving clients the ability to push those jobs to all the relevant social media sites, it allows them to generate their own job maps instantly.

“By posting a job once, and letting it cascade to all the relevant places it should be seen – including multiple Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts, and embeddable maps – we’re helping recruiters save money and do their job faster,” said Gary Zukowski, founder of TweetMyJOBS. “There’s a major shift happening right now in the way companies recruit employees, and the way people look for jobs. Both groups are moving away from the big online job boards in favor of the convenience and cost effectiveness of social media. With this platform enhancement we’re offering an end-to-end solution that can deliver instant social media emersion for recruiting activities.”

Availability and Pricing
JobBURST for Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, and TweetMap for corporate branding are available immediately with a la carte pricing for each service. For more information, visit http://tweetmyjobs. com/jobburst (http://tweetmyjobs. com/jobburst).

About TweetMyJOBS
Based in Charlotte, NC, TweetMyJOBS (http://TweetMyJOBS. com (http://TweetMyJOBS. com)) is the largest Twitter job board and most comprehensive Twitter based recruiting solution in the world. TweetMyJOBS’ JobBURST can handle a company’s entire social media recruiting solution including branding, candidate tracking and analytics, job posting management, and connecting employers and candidates instantly through a text message delivered to a job seeker’s cell phone via Twitter.

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HealthMark Multimedia Launches Cancer Pain: Your Guide to Relief™, a CD-ROM to Help Cancer Patients and Caregivers Understand and Manage Pain

HealthMark Multimedia Launches Cancer Pain: Your Guide to Relief™, a CD-ROM to Help Cancer Patients and Caregivers Understand and Manage Pain

Cancer patients fear pain that is associated with the disease and its treatments. Up to 90% of cancer patients may experience pain, depending on treatment, stage of disease and type of cancer. This new CD-ROM provides information to cancer patients and caregivers about pain management and gives them tools for monitoring and addressing multiple aspects of pain.

(PRWEB) June 8, 2005

Other than death, cancer patientsÂ’ greatest fear is pain. And these fears are not unfounded. People with cancer experience pain more than any other symptom. An estimated 30 to 50 percent of patients undergoing treatment for a solid tumor and 70 to 90 percent of patients with advanced disease experience chronic pain.

PatientsÂ’ experience of pain varies by their diagnosis and stage of the illness. Some cancers produce little pain in early stages, but pain generally increases as the disease progresses. But wherever people are in the cancer experience, the level of pain intensity in large part determines their physical and emotional status.

Developed in partnership with the American Pain Foundation, this interactive CD-ROM provides information on important aspects of cancer pain management. This information includes possible causes of pain, the importance of assessing and describing pain, use of medications, concerns patients have regarding addiction to opioids, complementary methods of pain management such as acupuncture, and how to work with the medical system to get the best care. An interactive pain tool facilitates reporting pain to the health care team and helps patients track their pain levels and relief over time. Twelve printable fact sheets cover topics such as pain management during hospitalization, finding a pain specialist, and building trust with a doctor. Additionally there are 35 medication factsheets that cover 220 pain and side effects medications.

A seven-minute progressive relaxation exercise is also included. Personal stories from patients and their loved ones present the challenges they face, the knowledge they have gained, and how they cope with chronic pain. The CD-ROM is narrated with supporting graphic and short text elements, making the information accessible to users with a range of education levels. Much of the information and tools are applicable to others attempting to manage pain.

Cancer Pain: Your Guide to Relief™ is available to single users for $19.95. It can be purchased at www. healthmarkmultimedia. com. A multiuser version, for use in hospitals and doctors offices, is available for $150. Please call 1-877-722-2255 for institutional purchases.

HealthMark Multimedia, LLC™, uses a combination of graphics, audio, video and text to develop unique multimedia educational programs for patients and health care professionals. The company uses an extensive network of medical experts, patients and family members to review product information for accuracy, relevance and usefulness. HealthMark Multimedia also develops customized multimedia projects for companies and other organizations needing specialized health communications. HealthMark Multimedia content is available for licensing.

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