Health Advocate, Inc.’s Cardillo wins 2009 Life Sciences CEO of the Year Award

Health Advocate, Inc.’s Cardillo wins 2009 Life Sciences CEO of the Year Award

Award presented by Eastern Technology Council and PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Plymouth Meeting, PA (Vocus) December 17, 2009

Health Advocate™, the nation’s leading independent healthcare advocacy and assistance company, announced today that President, CEO, and cofounder Michael J. Cardillo was honored as the 2009 Enterprise Awards Life Sciences CEO of the Year. The Eastern Technology Council, in conjunction with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, presented the award at the 17th Annual Enterprise Awards Black-Tie Gala on December 3rd.

This prestigious award recognizes Cardillo for his leadership and management skills and the role he has played in guiding the company from a start-up to the nation’s leading health advocacy and assistance company. The Enterprise Awards are the Philadelphia region’s preeminent business honor, celebrating the vitality of the technology and life sciences communities. At this year’s gala, held at the Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, more than 900 business leaders and executives gathered to laud the region’s top companies, executives, and entrepreneurs.

“It is a great honor to accept this award on behalf of our company,” said Cardillo. “I want to thank my other partners who worked with me to build our company. And most of all, I want to thank all of our dedicated employees who work tirelessly every day to help our clients and their employees with their important health-related issues.”

“Mike has been instrumental in leading our company from our inception,” commented Martin Rosen, Chief Marketing Officer and cofounder. “His guidance and insight have created the framework for our success.”

Prior to helping to found Health Advocate, Cardillo served as President of Aetna U. S Healthcare from April 1996 through May 2000. Managing a $20 billion budget, Cardillo transformed Aetna U. S. Healthcare into the nation's largest healthcare company, providing a range of medical, dental, pharmacy, group life and disability plans for 29 million Americans. Prior to Aetna’s 1996 acquisition of U. S. Healthcare, Cardillo occupied several top-level executive positions at U. S. Healthcare, rising from Chief Marketing Officer to Executive Vice President before eventually serving as Co-president. Previously, Cardillo worked at the Xerox Corporation for 17 years and held a range of senior-level national and regional sales marketing and operations positions.

About Health Advocate
Health Advocate, Inc., the nation’s leading independent healthcare advocacy and assistance company, serves more than 5,200 clients throughout the country, including many of the nation’s largest companies. More than 16 million Americans have access to personalized help to resolve healthcare and insurance-related issues. The company offers a spectrum of advocacy, wellness, and human resource solutions to help save time and money. It also offers a direct-to-consumer advocacy service, called Health Proponent, to individuals who are not part of groups.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, Health Advocate, has been widely recognized for its innovative solutions. The company has won a range of awards including being featured by Inc. 500 Magazine three years in a row as one as one of America’s fasting growing private companies. Philadelphia Magazine rated the company one of Top 20 Places to Work and the Philadelphia Business Journal ranked it as one of the region’s Best Places to Work.

Health Advocate is not affiliated with any insurance or third party provider. Health Advocate does not replace health insurance coverage, provide medical care or recommend treatment.

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BridgeFront Enhances Online Education with New Customization Tools

BridgeFront Enhances Online Education with New Customization Tools

BridgeFront announces its newest online education customization tool. Now clients can customize any BridgeFront online course including adding new course pages, editing existing course content and deactivating existing course pages.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) October 27, 2009

BridgeFront announces it has expanded its online education customization toolkit. Now, clients can log in and edit any core BridgeFront online course to suit their specific organizational policies and procedures with the Course Editor Tool. The simple interface allows non-technical users to add new or delete existing pages with ease. Users can also add custom links to videos, web sites, word documents and more.

"This tool is now included in our new Customization Center," says Peter N. Cizik, CEO of BridgeFront. "The Customization Center allows you to seamlessly integrate how you operate inside your facility - whether it's your unique policies and procedures, how your specific software applications operate or certain work flows you want to reinforce with staff members. Our tools are ideal for organizations that simply do not have the time or resources to re-invent the wheel."

After a short training session, clients can immediately start to the edit BridgeFront courses. Once the courses are edited, clients can simply assign it to any student and use the tracking features associated with all BridgeFront courses. BridgeFront will also continue to maintain the original content in any custom client course.

"Education is the foundation of our success at INTEGRIS Health," says Brent Grimes, Corporate Director Patient Financial Services of INTEGRIS Health. "INTEGRIS was in need of a tool that provides timely, consistent, interactive training for issues that affect cash flow and allows for career development. BridgeFront delivered."

In the last year, BridgeFront has released five new training administrator tools -
 Course Annotator Tool  Course Editor Tool  Course & Test Builder Tool  Competency Management System  Contract Management System

BridgeFront's Course Annotator Tool allows organizations to annotate a course by adding hyperlinks on the bottom of any course page and add test questions via the online education center. The hyperlinks generate pop-up boxes when clicked to show any custom content the organization wants to communicate to staff as they navigate the course.

BridgeFront's Course Editor Tool is an incredible new tool. Clients now have the flexibility and ease to customize BridgeFront course content. The training administrator simply logs in and with a few clicks can add a page, modify an existing page or deactivate a page. Students will not know the difference between new and existing pages.

BridgeFront's Course and Test Builder Tool allows organizations to build a complete custom online course and test in the online education center, and assign to as many students as needed. Organizations can convert existing physical training materials, classroom training and even PowerPoints into an online course and test.

Organizations also have the ability to manage staff competencies using BridgeFront's Competency Management System. In this system, organizations can build and administer online tests to determine skill gaps before hiring and after, and create custom curriculums based upon those competency levels.

The Contract Management System offers organizations the ability to manage their contract online and quickly bulk-assign courses to students.

"The Contract Management System allows organizations to quickly bulk-assign courses to students with a single key stroke; no more waiting involved," says Kent Lane, co-founder and COO of BridgeFront. "In the last year, we have released five new tools that offer our clients the ability to edit our course and test content, build their own courses, manage staff competencies and now easily manage their training contract. No other competitor in online healthcare education has delivered a similar product or service."

For more information about BridgeFront's online healthcare education and customization tools visit www. BridgeFront. com or call (866) 447-2211.

About BridgeFront:

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, BridgeFront helps healthcare organizations simplify and strengthen their staff education with a suite of targeted skill and competency building products, augmented by learning services, for a creative blended learning experience. BridgeFront is redefining healthcare education for thousands of healthcare providers around the world. For more information, visit www. BridgeFront. com.

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NOVEMBER: NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH; ADULT ADOPTEES STILL DENIED THEIR RIGHTS

NOVEMBER: NATIONAL ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH; ADULT ADOPTEES STILL DENIED THEIR RIGHTS

November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and Bastard Nation: The Adoptee Rights Organization wishes to express its extreme concern about the continued denial of basic information to adult adoptees in the United States. In 46 states, adult adoptees still cannot obtain their own original birth certificates on par with other citizens. The American adoption system will not be fully honorable until this injustice is corrected.

(PRWEB) November 7, 2003

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November is National Adoption Awareness Month, a time set aside by our President and Congress to honor and promote the adoption system in our country. During this month Bastard Nation: The Adoptee Rights Organization would like to raise awareness about a problem that faces six million adopted adults in the United States today.

Currently, adopted adults in 46 states in the United States must still get permission from their parents or from a judge before they can obtain their original birth records. We adult adoptees are angry because our records remain sealed away from us. We are not ashamed of being adopted and we resent being made to feel ashamed by the secret records system.

The best interests of the children of adoption - no matter the age of the "children" - must always come first. Adopted children grow up, and as adults must be able to exercise the rights all others have. As adult tax-paying citizens, we can serve our country, buy property and vote. We are educators, doctors, scientists, business people and police officers. We are parents, and in some cases, grandparents. Adult adoptees aren't asking for "special " rights. We ask only that the state stop treating adult adoptees as perpetual children who need to be protected from ourselves and release our records to us.

Bastard Nation: The Adoptee Rights Organization is the largest and most influential adoptee rights organization in the United States. Our mission is to see adult adoptees in all fifty states be able to request and receive, unconditionally, their original birth certificates and adoption records.

We believe that if adoption is to be considered a normal and healthy family-building institution, those who are adopted should be allowed to access their own records. Anything else sends the message that adopted persons

Are second class citizens, unable to handle their own personal information regarding their own histories, and that adoption is abnormal and shameful. What better time than National Adoption Awareness Month to shed the veil of secrecy that surrounds adoption.

C&S Wholesale Grocers Helps Hungry Vermonters Start the Day With a Good Breakfast; 6,000 Boxes of Cereal are Part of a 13-Truckload Late Winter "Crunch Time" Donation to the Hunger Relief Program, Project Feed the Thousands

C&S Wholesale Grocers Helps Hungry Vermonters Start the Day With a Good Breakfast; 6,000 Boxes of Cereal are Part of a 13-Truckload Late Winter "Crunch Time" Donation to the Hunger Relief Program, Project Feed the Thousands

C&S Wholesale Grocers is helping in the fight against hunger in one of its home communities by donating 13 truckloads of food to the Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center to the hunger relief program, Project Feed the Thousands. Included in the donation are 6,000 boxes of cereal - the equivalent of 78,000 servings - which food bank organizers say is vital, yet difficult to obtain.

Keene, NH (PRWEB) March 13, 2007

C&S Wholesale Grocers (http://www. cswg. com/pr2.htm) is helping the fight against hunger in one of its local communities by donating 13 truckloads of food to the Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center via Project Feed the Thousands in 2007.

Included in the 13-truckload donation are 6,000 boxes of cereal obtained through the generosity of C&S vendor Malt-O-Meal, of Minneapolis, MN. That's enough to provide 78,000 breakfast servings to area residents in need.

"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially for school-aged children," said Melinda Bussino, Executive Director of the Brattleboro Area Drop-In Center. "This donation provides us with a non-perishable food item that is difficult to obtain because it's expensive. The C&S contribution of 13 truckloads of food means the world to us--but this wonderful donation of cereal means even more to local children and adults who are food insecure."

Gina Goff, Director of Corporate Giving for C&S, explained the reason for the company's late-winter announcement of its donation commitment. "The majority of charitable giving occurs during the holidays, but unfortunately, hunger is an issue that huge numbers of families face all year long," she said. "We're making our announcement in March to call attention to the fact that the real "crunch time" is all the time for families who need food banks to make ends meet. We want people to understand that food pantries and community kitchens all across America need the public's help now more than ever."

The Brattleboro Drop In Center is one of 280 member agencies of the Vermont Food Bank, and is a Member of America's Second Harvest (http://www. secondharvest. org/cs) - The Nation's Food Bank Network. The mission of America's Second Harvest (the largest charitable hunger-relief organization in the U. S.) is to secure and distribute food and grocery products through its network to people in need.

"People think of Vermont as having beautiful villages and farms, and not issues like this," said Goff. "But even little Brattleboro (population 12,000) is like any other community with a hidden problem of food insecurity."

According to Goff, the public can help in their own communities by donating money online via the America's Second Harvest web site at www. secondharvest. org/cs (http://www. secondharvest. org/cs). She also encouraged people to donate non-perishable food directly to local hunger relief organizations. A list of food banks in all 50 states (with links to local programs) can also be found on the America's Second Harvest web site.

About C&S Wholesale Grocers

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc (http://www. cswg. com/pr2.htm). is a privately owned company with annual sales for 2007 of $20 billion. The company is the 7th largest privately held company in the nation, as ranked by Forbes magazine. Founded in 1918, C&S provides distribution services to grocery chains and independent stores, delivering to more than 5,000 locations from its distribution centers in Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, California and Hawaii. C&S Wholesale Grocers supports initiatives to stop hunger and to promote the health and enrichment of communities that are homes to its employees and facilities. C&S was named the 2006 America's Second Harvest Grocery Distributor of the Year, and is the 2007 Supermarket News Community Service Award Winner. For more information please visit www. cswg. com/pr2.htm (http://www. cswg. com/pr2.htm ).

About Hunger in Vermont - and America

· 7.4% of the children in Vermont live below the official poverty level.

· The Brattleboro (VT) Drop In Center is one of 280 member agencies of the Vermont Food Bank, and is part of America's Second Harvest - The Nation's Food Bank Network (http://secondharvest. org/cs).

· The America's Second Harvest national network includes 29,700 food pantries, 5,600 soup kitchens and 4,100 emergency shelters.

· The mission of America's Second Harvest (the largest charitable domestic hunger-relief in the United States) is to secure and distribute food and grocery products through its network to people in need.

· The America's Second Harvest system serves approximately 25.3 million unduplicated people annually. Nearly 4.5 million different people receive emergency food assistance from the system in any given week. (Source: Hunger in America: A Report on Emergency Food Distribution in the United States in 2005)

· America's Second Harvest network agencies serve a broad cross-section of households in the US. Key characteristics include:

O 36.4% are children under 18 years old

O 8% are children age 0 to 5 years

O 10% are elderly ages 65 or older

O 40% are non-Hispanic white

O 38% are non-Hispanic black

O 17% are Hispanic

O 36% of households include at least one employed adult

O 68% of households had incomes below the official poverty level during the previous month

O 12% are homeless

· 42% of households served by the America's Second Harvest national network report having to choose between paying for food and paying for utilities or heating fuel.

· 35% had to choose between paying for food and paying their rent or mortgage.

· 32% had to choose between paying for food and paying for medicine or medical care.

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Fitness Resolutions Can Derail in January: David Berger Gives Advice for Maintaining Commitment

Fitness Resolutions Can Derail in January: David Berger Gives Advice for Maintaining Commitment

Most Americans who envisioned a healthier 2008 are already struggling to keep their New Year's resolutions to get in shape. Healthy Weight Week, which begins on January 20, provides some motivation those who are tempted to slack, and fitness guru David Berger offers additional help to get exercisers get through this difficult period.

Wilmington, Delaware (PRWEB) January 19, 2008

It's only mid-January, but most Americans who envisioned a healthier 2008 are already struggling to keep their New Year's resolutions to get into or stay in shape. Luckily, Healthy Weight Week, which begins on January 20, comes just in time to motivate those who are tempted to slack and provides an extra incentive to commit to shedding a few pounds. Fitness guru David Berger offers advice for this critical period.

Berger, a personal performance coach, stresses keeping a positive attitude toward a fitness routine. "Most people simply give up on their resolutions, but the darkest hour often comes just before the dawn," he says. Commitment, he adds, is the first of the four values highlighted in his own Number One Me™ personal coaching fitness DVD. (More information about the four values is available at www. numberoneme. com/valuestraining. pdf (http://www. numberoneme. com/valuestraining. pdf).) "Commitment is key to overcoming obstacles to reaching any goal. To restore your commitment, remind yourself about the reasons you originally resolved to get in shape and how much you're going to enjoy the outcome. Focus on those things when you're trying to get over a hurdle."

It's hard work to maintain this kind of commitment, but consistency can help. "When you make the effort every day to be consistent in your workout plan, you'll find that it becomes not only easier, but something you actually look forward to," Berger says. "In fact, you'll probably want to progress to even higher levels of fitness because you'll feel great!"

Of course, enthusiastic support also makes it easier to reach a goal, and a program like that on Berger's Number One Me DVD, which offers more than 45 body-weight-only progressive exercises at three levels, served with high-energy motivation, easily fits the bill for those who don't have access to personal trainers.

More information about Healthy Weight Week can be found at http://mentalhealth. samhsa. gov/highlights/January2006/weight/ (http://mentalhealth. samhsa. gov/highlights/January2006/weight/).

About David Berger: At the age of 18, weighing over 250 pounds with a 40-inch waist and a pack-a-day smoking habit, David Berger struggled to climb a single flight of stairs. David's journey to better health began when he quit smoking. He also decided that he would immediately begin eating healthier and exercising, climbing a single flight of stairs a day and adding another flight each week. He also started performing calisthenic exercises. Through his commitment to his consistent and progressive approach, he lost over 88 pounds and 6 inches from his waist within one year! David went on to earn a degree in Kinesiology from West Chester University and launch Progressive Fitness Coaching and now the Number One Me! personal coaching DVD.

About Number One Me™ at www. numberoneme. com: Increase your core strength, balance, endurance and flexibility … Be Fit for Life! David Berger's Number One Me--Personal Coaching for Personal Best! Learn to effectively use the single greatest piece of exercise equipment ever created…your body! On the DVD, Berger teaches more than 45 calisthenic exercises in three levels of progression: Beginner, Intermediate, and advanced. Exercise at your convenience and in the comfort of your home with peak-performance coach David Berger. No more excuses.

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Flad Architects Awarded Livermore Valley Open Campus Master Plan

Flad Architects Awarded Livermore Valley Open Campus Master Plan

Flad Architects has been selected for a master planning effort to provide a detailed “road map” defining all aspects of the future 110-acre Livermore Valley Open Campus development. This road map will integrate recommendations regarding the development of programs, site planning, and real estate development planning, as well as maintenance and operations planning.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 29, 2010

Flad Architects has been selected by the Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Science to complete a master site planning study for a new, collaborative science and technology campus in Livermore, California.

The approximately 110-acre development will be known as the Livermore Valley Open Campus (LVOC) and is a joint venture with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratory. The LVOC will create a shared, open campus between the two adjacent facilities to connect lab scientists and their discoveries with academia and private industry to accelerate research and commercialization of technologies in a research park setting.

“By leveraging the groundbreaking research of our nuclear security labs through private sector collaborations, we will bring breakthroughs to the market faster and find new solutions to the energy problem,” said Energy Secretary Steven Chu.

Under Phase 1 Flad will address the need for architectural and engineering services and work closely with LVOC leadership to provide a detailed “road map” defining all aspects of future development for the new campus. The plan will integrate recommendations with respect to programs development, site planning, real estate development planning, and maintenance and operations planning.

Nearly 200 scientists from around the world already visit Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratory each year and hundreds more would likely do so once the open campus is in place.

About Flad
Flad Architects (www. flad. com) specializes in the planning and design of innovative facilities for healthcare, higher education, and science and technology clients. With headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, and offices throughout the United States, Flad is a nationally recognized leader in serving the complex needs of knowledge-based organizations.

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Top Ten Things Children With AIDS Want You To Know

Top Ten Things Children With AIDS Want You To Know

Thousands of children in the U. S. are affected by HIV/AIDS, and because of a lack of information and awareness, face unjustifiable pain and suffering. In preparation for World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, Camp Heartland asked AIDS-impacted youth to share "what they want the world to know" about HIV/AIDS. They offer these top 10 reminders of hope, prevention and compassion.

Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) November 17, 2005

As HIV/AIDS is often still cloaked in secrecy, it is hard to imagine what life is like for a child affected by the disease, and yet there are thousands of them throughout the United States and over 2.5 million worldwide. Lack of information and awareness makes many people treat these children as bad, dangerous, and someone to be avoided. This, in turn leads to terrible discrimination, loneliness, and unjustifiable pain and suffering.

Since 1993, the national non-profit organization Camp Heartland has made a profound year-round and life long difference for more than 2,000 children living with HIV/AIDS in the United States. In preparation for World AIDS Day on December 1, 2005 Camp Heartland leadership asked some of these children to share “what they want the world to know.” Camp Heartland’s children offer these “Top Ten” reminders of hope, prevention and compassion:

1.  “You can’t just catch HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), like if it was a cold or the flu…it’s something you get from mixing your blood with someone else’s, having unprotected sex, or from your mom when you were born, like me. ” – Deah, age 10

2.  “AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is what you have when there is too much HIV in your body and your immune system can’t keep up and you get sick and it’s really hard to get better.” - Dillon, age 15

3.  Be a friend. You cannot contract HIV through casual contact. “You can’t get it from hugging, kissing, showing some love, or touching somebody. Don’t be afraid, be a friend. ”- Latoya, age 12

4. Do not give up if you have AIDS. “I may have AIDS, but I am determined to live my life without worrying about dying.” - Matthew, age 11

5. Get tested. Know your status. “If you don’t know if you have HIV, you can’t help stop this disease or keep yourself healthy.” - Lupe, age 21

6. Stay healthy. There is no cure for AIDS. Treatments for HIV and AIDS are expensive, time consuming and can have unpleasant side effects. “You don’t want to get this disease - it’s no fun. I hate having to take 18 to 20 pills a day and having to get needles stuck in me every three weeks.” - Augie, age 12

7. Show compassion. “Don’t try to be all icky about other people and try to make them feel bad. People with AIDS, they’re regular people. They have feelings, too.” - Brandon, age 13

8. Think globally. “Sometimes I really hate taking meds, but there are people all over the world that don’t have them…so I take mine. We need to help people everywhere because we’re all the same.” - Kaitlyn, age 11

9. Communicate the truth. “We have to talk to our brothers, our sisters, our cousins, our parents, our friends, our churches, our schools…and our boyfriends or girlfriends. We can’t be afraid or embarrassed to talk about staying healthy and staying alive.” - Shakia, age 23

10. “Think positive, stay negative.” - Stephanie, age 9

These and other messages can be found in Camp Heartland’s new book. A Journey of Hope - Inspiring Stories of Courage and Unconditional Love featuring the writings, poems, stories and speeches of Camp Heartland’s children. More than 100 color and 12 black and white photographs of these children by Katja Heinemann dramatically enhance the impact of their words. One hundred percent of the book’s proceeds directly support Camp Heartland’s programs and services for children with HIV/AIDS. The book is available for $22.95 at www. campheartland. org, www. amazon. com, and at bookstores nationwide.

For more information on Camp Heartland’s programming, services, and the Journey of Hope AIDS Awareness Program that brings Camp Heartland youth to your community to share their experiences living with HIV/AIDS, please visit www. campheartland. org or call 1-800-724 HOPE.

Interview opportunities are available with Neil Willenson, Founder & CEO of Camp Heartland and author of A Journey of Hope – Inspiring Stories of Courage and Unconditional Love. To interview Willenson and/or children from Camp Heartland contact: 414/272-1118#21.

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India’s Demand for Water Creates One of the Largest and Most Attractive Water Markets in the World

India’s Demand for Water Creates One of the Largest and Most Attractive Water Markets in the World

IndiaStockMarket. com Features a Profile on India’s Water Issues in "Water – India needs massive investments” by Dr. Uday Lal Pai

POINT ROBERTS, WA, Delta BC (PRWEB) August 12, 2006

www. IndiaStockMarket. com (ISM), a global investor website for investing in India, presents an exclusive look at India’s water industry in this week’s "Investing In India" with Dr. Uday Lal Pai, a well known financial writer based in India. The focus of this week’s column takes a close look at the depleting water resources and the break down of water infrastructure that is restricting the region’s ability to provide usable and drinkable water to its residents. In addition, perspective from water technology company Hendrx Corp evaluates current challenges and technological solutions to India’s water crisis.

Dr. Uday Lal Pai explains, “India has 16 percent of the world's population, 2.5 percent of the land mass and 4 percent of the world's water resources. These limited water resources are depleting rapidly while the demands on them are increasing. Drinking water supplies in many parts of India are intermittent. Transmission and distribution networks for water are generally old and badly maintained, and as a result, are deteriorating. Estimates reveal that by 2020, India's demand for water will exceed all sources of supply. In just 50 years a water-rich nation has been reduced to a water-insecure one. There is clearly an urgent need for action.”

India is heavily dependent on ground water resources, which has led to extraction levels creating water shortages. These resources have also reached unhealthy contamination levels as a result of the pollution associated with the region’s economic development and dependence on fossil fuels. As result, there is an increasing demand for water technology that can help improve the supply, distribution and quality of India’s water.

Conventional technology to clean up water with filters and/ or membranes, are solutions that are difficult to apply in developing countries due to the variability in feed water quality and the potential for failure due to maintenance issues.

According to Mark Lambert, a water expert and independent consultant to Hendrx Corp ”Water production may vary significantly, depending on many unknown factors that may change very rapidly. Maintenance of filtration systems also varies greatly, depending on the water that is being cleaned. Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) changes all that. In countries such as India where the temperature and the humidity are ideal just about anywhere, AWG’s make a lot of sense. There is no need to deal with the challenge of assessing the polluted water in order to provide the right filtration. AWG’s create water out of thin air; the only thing that needs to be addressed is to maintain the purity of the created water. AWG’s have a lot of potential, especially in India, and may in time cure the water crisis completely.”

Overall, India’s water needs have established considerable market opportunities for water industry participants in a position to offer viable solutions. As Dr. Uday describes, “India is one of the biggest and most attractive water markets in the world.”

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Dancing in the Eye of the Hurricane: How to Stop Running from Stress…and Start Asking It to Dance

Dancing in the Eye of the Hurricane: How to Stop Running from Stress…and Start Asking It to Dance

Dealing with stress is an inescapable part of modern life. According to Patt Lind-Kyle, the key to thriving (instead of just surviving) amidst tension and worry is learning how to consciously manage your mind instead of allowing it to manage you.

Fulton, CA (PRWEB) December 18, 2009

Stress and worry consume many people every day—stress about the economy, rumored layoffs, or how they’ll ever find the time to do their holiday shopping. And when one tries their best to “de-stress” his or her life, it seems for every stressor that is eliminated, more pop up. Rather than trying to outrun the stress hurricane, it is best to find a way to dwell calmly inside its eye.

“Eliminating stress sounds good in theory, but it just doesn’t work,” says Lind-Kyle, author of Heal Your Mind, Rewire Your Brain: Applying the Exciting New Science of Brain Synchrony for Creativity, Peace and Presence (Energy Psychology Press, 2009, ISBN: 978-1-60415-056-8, $26.95). “What you can do is change how you respond to the stressors that pop up.”

“The brain is capable of changing and growing at any age—a quality called neuroplasticity,” she explains. “Quite literally, you will alter the brain’s neuronal connections and circuitry that are responsible for your emotions, behaviors, and perceptions—and these are as much to blame for your stress as your schedule, work, and money.”

Read on about how mind training can work to help to manage and reduce stress:
Understand that a lot of stress comes from buying into cultural expectations, There is so much pressure to do more, faster, better. However, few people naturally meet every cultural standard of beauty, intelligence, achievement, and desirability—so they're saddled with unmet expectations and compulsive drives that sink their peace of mind and morale.

Stress exacts a very real price. Stress affects one's body, mind and quality of life. High levels of stress can impact energy levels, weaken the immune system, raise blood pressure, and interfere with tissue repair and growth. It can also contribute to depression.

Nobody likes Suzie or Sammy Stressor! People who are full of stress and anxiety tend to raise anxiety levels of others. We tend to gravitate toward those who are calming influences, not stress inducers, so those stressful people are often avoided.

Prisoners of the mind. Due to a mix of genetic factors and external conditioning, we are locked into a set of habitual and automatic attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors that are often harmful. And trigger A will almost always lead to result B, unless you take specific steps to redefine what B is.

Mind training? What’s that? This isn’t about brainwashing—it’s about learning to consciously redirect dysfunctional brain patterns. Brainwaves should all work together in harmony, but one often dominates the others, leading to dysfunctional thoughts and habits and “negative feedback loops” of behavior. Mind training helps with focusing on and becoming aware of each brainwave, thus triggering the neuroplastic function of the brain.

Let stress “flow” away. Many people spend more time rehashing the past and worrying about the future than they do dealing with the here and now. Silence this inner voice through mind training to open up to a state called “flow”—which is the antithesis of stress.

Get Home (Base) free! Mind training practice moves the focus from looking outside oneself for answers and fulfillment. We are all wired for what we really want: peace and happiness. It’s those culturally acquired desires for “more” that create disappointment, stress, and unhappiness! By paying attention to their resources, one will notice a marked difference in their ability to become calm, cool, and collected.

“You’ll still have deadlines to meet, bills to pay, and children to chauffeur—but with the help of mind training, these things will no longer send you into a self-perpetuating tailspin of frenetic thoughts and worries,” Lind-Kyle says. “You will be able to meet them head-on with a stable, focused, and calm mind. And that will make all the difference.”

About the Author:
Patt Lind-Kyle is an author, therapist, speaker, trainer, and consultant. She is a former professor at Foothill College, and founder of a learning assessment company that applies neuro-monitoring tools for stress management, health, and peak performance. Her research, writing, and teaching in the mind/brain field center on using an EEG brainwave monitoring system to help individuals maximize their brain-mind potentials.

For more information, please visit www. healrewireyourbrain. com.

About the Book:
Heal Your Mind, Rewire Your Brain: Applying the Exciting New Science of Brain Synchrony for Creativity, Peace and Presence (Energy Psychology Press, 2009, ISBN: 978-1-60415-056-8, $26.95) is available at bookstores nationwide and through major online booksellers.

About the CDs:
Heal Your Mind, Rewire Your Brain: Companion CDs for the Book (2-CD set, $14.95) contains six sessions that guide listeners through the exercises and practices relating to each of the four brainwave frequencies as described in the book. To download a free mp3 of one of the exercises or to purchase the CDs, please visit http://www. healrewireyourbrain. com/cds (http://www. healrewireyourbrain. com/cds).

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Telax Hosted Call Center Donates Toll-Free Services to Aid Organizations Involved in Haiti Effort

Telax Hosted Call Center Donates Toll-Free Services to Aid Organizations Involved in Haiti Effort

Telax Hosted Call Center announced today that it would donate toll-free services to all recognized non-profit organizations contributing to the Haitian relief effort. The services will enable organizations in Canada or the United States to receive calls from throughout North America completely free of charge, an important component in fundraising campaigns.

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) January 22, 2010 –

Telax Hosted Call Center announced today that it would donate toll-free services to all recognized non-profit organizations contributing to the Haitian relief effort. The Toronto-based software firm explained that the toll-free services will enable organizations in Canada or the United States to receive calls from throughout North America completely free of charge, an important component in fundraising campaigns.

“We’re doing our part. The business community has responded in an incredible way, I think it’s important that everyone support these organizations. A terrible thing has happened to a great many people,” said Telax President Mario Perez. Telax will provide toll-free numbers with full reporting to interested organizations and cover the ongoing costs of the incoming calls for the duration of Haitian relief campaigns.

Non-profit organizations interested in toll-free services should contact Koray Parmaks by phone 1.888.80.TELAX (extension 820) or by email koray(at)telax(dot)com.

About Telax Hosted Call Center:

Telax Hosted Call Center is North America’s leader in hosted call center solutions. Based in Toronto, Canada, Telax has been providing cloud-based business solutions to prominent public and private sector organizations since 1999. The simplicity delivered by Telax services enables clients like Burberry, CI Investments, Globalive Communications, Health Canada and the U. S. General Services Administration, to reduce costs and improve efficiency, so that they can do more with their most critical resource: people. For more information, visit Telax on the Web at www. telax. com. For the latest Telax news, visit http://www. telax. com/category/news (http://www. telax. com/category/news).

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Swanson Vitamins Develops Line of Glandular Products

Swanson Vitamins Develops Line of Glandular Products

Due to customer demand, Swanson Vitamins developed a line of glandular supplements including Raw Adrenal, Raw Heart, Raw Kidney, Raw Liver, Raw Pancreas and Raw Thymus.

Fargo, ND (PRWEB) June 3, 2009

Due to an increase in popularity and a decrease in availability, Swanson Vitamins developed their own line of Glandular supplements. A tenet of glandular supplementation is that like supports like--consuming heart tissue supports heart health.

The history of glandular tissue consumption dates back to the 16th century. Mystics and medicine men conferred special powers upon glands and organs, using them in traditional medicines and tribal ceremonies. Warriors relied upon glands and organs they believed would provide special strength and power. In times when every part of the animal was used, the glands were considered to be of special value, even average individuals consumed glands and organ meats in traditional recipes.

Continued support for glandular supplementation is validated from a 2001 paper published in the well-known Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, recognizing the high percentage of naturopaths, chiropractors and alternative physicians who continue to agree that glandular supplements are useful and deserving of their place in our healthcare practices. When quality and safety are ensured, glandulars are valid alternatives with broad professional support.

The 6 Swanson Premium Glandular supplements (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/Search? doSearch=true&keyword=swanson+glandular&SourceCode=INTN040) are made only from raw, cold-pressed bovine (cow) glandular tissue collected at USDA-inspected facilities. This high-quality tissue is desiccated (dried), defatted and powdered at cGMP laboratories in Nebraska. Lee Swanson, President of Swanson Vitamins says, "I personally guarantee that Swanson glandular supplements are the highest quality available. I wouldn't settle for anything less and I wouldn't ask our valued customers to accept anything but the best."

The 6 Swanson Premium Glandulars include: Raw Adrenal Glandular, Raw Heart Glandular, Raw Kidney Glandular, Raw Liver Glandular, Raw Pancreas Glandular and Raw Thymus Glandular. They come in 60 capsule sizes and range in price from $3.99-$4.99.

Swanson Vitamins is an industry leader in bringing vitamins direct to consumers at the lowest price possible. Swanson Vitamins, located in Fargo, ND, offers the highest quality vitamins, supplements and natural health care products and is GMP certified. Swanson Vitamins goes a step beyond its competitors by offering powerful guarantees. All products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee and Double the Difference Lowest Price Guarantee. For more information, please visit Swanson Vitamins.

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Chernobyl: 20 Years Later GreenFacts Summarises Chernobyl’s Legacy Report

Chernobyl: 20 Years Later GreenFacts Summarises Chernobyl’s Legacy Report

The most serious accident in nuclear history changed the lives of many. Massive amounts of radioactive materials were released into the environment resulting in a radioactive cloud that spread over much of Europe. The greatest contamination occured around the reactor in areas that are now part of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. How has this region been affected by the accident and how has it coped?

Brussels (PRWEB) April 21, 2006

Chernobyl, the most significant accident in nuclear history, took place on 26 April 1986. Even 20 years later, the accident has left the world with many unanswered questions about its impact on human health, the environment, and the socio-economic sector.

To provide some answers, GreenFacts has released a Three-Level Summary of Chernobyl’s Legacy, a report published in March 2006 by the Chernobyl Forum. This forum included hundreds of experts from, e. g., the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA), the World Health Organisation (WHO), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The GreenFacts summary is freely available on www. greenfacts. org/chernobyl (http://www. greenfacts. org/chernobyl )

"I was pleased to assist you in this work,” said Dr. Burton Bennett, chairman of the Chernobyl Forum and reviewer of the GreenFacts summary of Chernobyl’s Legacy. “I wish to compliment you in your good efforts to clarify issues about the environment."

Highlights of the report

At the time of the accident, large parts of Europe were contaminated by radioactive materials. The greatest contamination occurred around the reactor in areas that are now part of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. Focusing on that region, Chernobyl’s Legacy compiled the latest research on the accident’s impact on humans, plants, animals, as well as the economy.

By 2005, according to the report, about 50 people – most of them emergency workers – are known to have died of either Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS) or cancer as a direct consequence of the accident. A considerable increase in thyroid cancer has been observed especially among local children, though the survival rate has been high. In the long term, is the report estimates that the accident might lead to about 4000 cancer deaths among the 600 000 most exposed people. However, estimations are difficult because those who have been exposed to radiation often die from the same causes as unexposed people.

The report indicates that many people were traumatised by the accident and the rapid relocation that followed; they remain anxious about their health, perceiving themselves as helpless victims rather than survivors. Current government aid programs that pay benefits to millions of people are a great burden on national budgets and the Chernobyl Forum recommends that financial support be refocused on those who need it most. Others may need help to normalise their lives, or better access to social services, employment, and credible information about the effects of the accident. Stimulating a growing confidence among the region’s population would be an essential step towards redeveloping the local economy and fighting increasing poverty in the area.

About GreenFacts

GreenFacts asbl/vzw is an independent non-profit organisation based in Brussels that publishes faithful on-line summaries of authoritative scientific documents on environment and health matters in several languages. These summaries are presented as questions and answers in three levels of detail, making the scientific consensus easily accessible to non-specialists.

GreenFacts was created in 2001 by individuals from scientific institutions, environment and health organisations, and businesses, who called for wider access to unbiased information on environment and health topics.

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MyHearPod. com Has One-Stop Solution for Baby Boomer Hearing Loss

MyHearPod. com Has One-Stop Solution for Baby Boomer Hearing Loss

Baby boomers are purchasing state-of-the-art digital custom programmed hearing aids at nominal prices and receiving unprecedented one-stop, door-to-door service at MyHearPod. com.

Cornelius, NC, (PRWEB) March 2, 2006

Baby boomers are purchasing state-of-the-art digital custom programmed hearing aids at nominal prices and receiving unprecedented one-stop, door-to-door service (http://www. myhearpod. com/door2door. html) at MyHearPod. com.

According to Randy Wohlers BC HIS, President of HearPod Inc., “Our goal is to provide our baby boomer (http://www. myhearpod. com/babyboomer. html) clientele with the fastest, most convenient way to purchase the highest quality hearing aids (http://www. myhearpod. com/about_hearingaids. html) at the most affordable prices. After consulting with their physician to ensure a hearing aid would benefit them, HearPod clients simply select the size and model they prefer, then input or fax a current audiogram (http://www. myhearpod. com/audiogram. html) to MyHearPod. com. HearPods are then custom programmed to meet their prescriptive hearing loss needs.

Whereas other providers require customers to make numerous visits to a hearing health care professional, HearPod (http://www. myhearpod. com) hearing aid orders are shipped directly to the baby boomer’s door within 24 hours. Our baby boomer clientele receive their HearPod hearing aids with ultra-comfortable silicone pillow earpieces (http://www. myhearpod. com/earpiece. html) complete with a one-year supply of batteries and wax guards. MyHearPod. com provides instructional videos, extended warranties, and a 45-day money back guarantee, all hassle-free. As millions of people are using this ordering process to purchase contact lenses online, we believe it is time to offer the same ease and courtesy to boomers with hearing loss.”

HearPod baby boomer clients are buying state-of-the-art 100% digital hearing aids (http://www. myhearpod. com/digital-hearing-aid. html) comparable to those from major brands such as Miracle-Ear, Beltone, Starkey, Widex, Oticon, Siemens and Phonak, and on average, saving 60% to 75% on their purchases. By eliminating unnecessary overheads and commissions, MyHearPod. com is passing on the savings directly to their clients.

Baby boomers can order their hearing aid solutions 24/7 online. Support is also provided via a 24/7 800 toll free customer service number, 800 toll-free fax number, or by mail. MyHearPod. com retains customers’ audiograms, addresses, and billing information securely on file. If a customer moves, or loses their HearPod hearing aid, myhearpod. com ships replacements to them the next day. If their HearPod needs servicing, repairs are shipped back to them within 24 hours. HearPod clients never have to leave home, call ahead for an appointment, fight traffic, or look for parking.

Mr. Wohlers is available for media interviews. For more information, you can reach him at 808.216.2747, or visit http://www. myhearpod. com (http://www. myhearpod. com).

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Hull Schools Score with Healthy npower Initiative

Hull Schools Score with Healthy npower Initiative

School children in the East Riding are pulling on their football boots in preparation for a healthier New Year.

(PRWEB) January 31, 2009

School children in the East Riding are pulling on their football boots in preparation for a healthier New Year.

Over 70 children attended football training sessions over Christmas from Hull City AFC's ongoing initiative 'Football in the Community', along with its principal partner npower (http://education. npower. com/ (http://education. npower. com/))

The regional sports development programme runs holiday soccer schools, helping children to understand how important a healthy diet and an active lifestyle is during the winter months.

Children between 5 and 12 years old attended a three day training course at the KC Stadium, developing basic ball skills and playing in 4 to 7 a-side games.

The scheme works with schools in the area, where pupils are invited to the stadium to 'learn with the tigers' about energy and teamwork.

The young players were also treated to a special visit from Hull City's well loved mascot, Roary the Tiger.

Joan Coe, head of brand communications at npower, said: "Our work with Football in the Community is part of our nationwide commitment to encouraging young people to be more active. In association with Hull AFC we have produced new energy worksheets (http://www. npower. com/web/about_npower/in_the_community/education/index. htm (http://www. npower. com/web/about_npower/in_the_community/education/index. htm)) for school groups, helping Football in the Community teach young people how they can keep their minds and bodies healthy during the winter."

John Davies, manager of Football in the Community, said: "We're glad to be out and about with Roary, visiting schools and inspiring young minds with the knowledge that football is a great way of keeping fit, working as a team and having fun."

Roary sported his new t-shirt designed by seven year old Eloise Hamilton, the winning entrant in a competition launched at npower's community match this year.

In addition to sponsoring Hull City AFC's Football in the Community programme, npower also supplies energy to Wembley Stadium and the Liberty Stadium in Swansea, sponsors the Test Match Series in England, Women's Test Series, the Twenty20 Cup and Village Cup, is an official sponsor of the Worcester Warriors, runs an Urban Cricket programme in conjunction with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and runs an Active Programme in partnership with the English Federation of Disability Sport.

The npower Active programme (http://www. npower. com/web/about_npower/in_the_community/healthy_communities/npower_active (http://www. npower. com/web/about_npower/in_the_community/healthy_communities/npower_active)), which is run in partnership with the English Federation of Disability Sport, has been awarded a prestigious 'Silver Big Tick' by Business in the Community.

Notes To Editor

Issued by Freshwater UK on behalf of npower business

About npower business
RWE npower has been awarded the prestigious CommunityMark from Business in the Community (http://www. npower. com/web/communitymark/index. htm (http://www. npower. com/web/communitymark/index. htm)) (BITC). npower is the only utility business, amongst 21 other companies in the UK, to receive this accolade. The CommunityMark is a new BITC standard which has been created to recognise companies that are good investors in local communities and who have brought about real and positive changes.

For further information:
Vicci Mace
Freshwater UK
Latham House
33-34 Paradise Street
Birmingham
B1 2BJ
0121 633 7775
Www. npower. com

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Research and Markets : The World Pharmaceutical Markets Fact Book 2005

Research and Markets : The World Pharmaceutical Markets Fact Book 2005

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets. com/reports/c13730) has announced the addition of The World Pharmaceutical Markets Fact Book 2005 to their offering.

(PRWEB) March 11, 2005

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c13730 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c13730)) has announced the addition of The World Pharmaceutical Markets Fact Book 2005 to their offering.

"The need to understand world pharmaceutical marketplaces, and be able to answer quickly those questions that arise daily, is essential. Therefore an authoritative, current and comprehensive market intelligence source is an invaluable aid for every executive. That source is The World Pharmaceutical Markets Fact Book 2005.

The 300-page Fact Book brings together a comprehensive range of often difficult to source information in one publication.

The report begins with a global overview, ranking the country data for comparative purposes. This is followed by five regional sections, each of which comprises a regional overview and data for individual countries. "

World Overview

Drawing on information presented, the report provides a range of statistics on:

Demographics

Morbidity & mortality

Health expenditure

Hospitals and beds

Admissions & surgical procedures

Physicians, nurses, pharmacists & dentists

Medical equipment market (actual & per capita)

Trade in medical equipment

Regional Overviews

The report provides 5 regional overviews for:

Americas

Asia/Pacific

Eastern Europe

Western Europe

Middle East/Africa

Which provide data on:

Demographics

Morbidity & mortality

Health expenditure

Hospitals & beds

Admissions & surgical procedures

Physicians, nurses, pharmacists & dentists

Medical equipment market (actual & per capita)

Trade in medical equipment

Country Market Statistics

Key facts and figures (where available) for 74 markets around the world, covering:

Population

Population growth

Age structure

Demographic

Births per 1000 population

Deaths per 1000 population

Infant mortality per 1000 live births

Life expectancy for males/females

Healthcare Data

Hospitals (public & private)

Hospital beds

Beds per 1000 population

Patient admission

Patient admissions per 1000 population

Average length of stay

Surgical procedures (000's)

Physicians, nurses & pharmacists

Physicians, nurses & pharmacists per 1000 population

Dentists

Dentists per 1000 population

Leading Causes of Deaths

Circulatory diseases

Cancer

Respiratory diseases

Digestive diseases

External causes

Economic

GDP in US$

GDP per capita in US$ at current prices

GDP growth

Health expenditure (US$)

Health expenditure per capita (US$)

Health expenditure as a % GDP

Public health expenditure as a % of the total

Market Data (where available) including

Pharmaceutical market value

Pharmaceutical market

(per capita & growth rate)

Generic market value

OTC market value

Imports & exports

Per capita pharmaceutical spending

Performance information on 90 major companies

The Fact Book provides details of leading companies

Financial performance from Ajinomoto, Akzo Nobel and

Allergan through to UCB, Wyeth and Yamanouchi

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c13730 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c13730)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Local Spa And Health Center To Sponsor Diabetes Walk

Local Spa And Health Center To Sponsor Diabetes Walk

Iatria Spa and Health Center will sponsor the American Diabetes Walk on September 18th at Research Triangle Park. The walk is an effort to raise money to fund the fight against diabetes through furthering research, information, and support services in North Carolina.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) September 15, 2004

Iatria Spa and Health Center will sponsor the American Diabetes Walk on September 18th at Research Triangle Park. The walk is an effort to raise money to fund the fight against diabetes through furthering research, information, and support services in North Carolina. Iatria Health Center will be at the event to provide free trigger point massages to participants in the walk. Attendees will have the chance to win a one-hour massage from Iatria Day Spa, which will be raffled off at the walk.

“We are very excited to be a part of this wonderful community event,” said Dr. Angela Baylis, Doctor of Chiropractic at Iatria Health Center. “This is a great way to embrace the community while raising money for the American Diabetes Association,” said Erika Mangrum, President of Iatria Day Spa.

About American Diabetes Association:

Founded in 1940, The American Diabetes Association is the nation's foremost nonprofit health organization that provides diabetes research, information, and support. The association carries out programs, such as the American Diabetes Walk, in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The organization is dedicated to the prevention and cure of diabetes, and it strives to improve the lives of everyone afflicted by the disease. For more information, visit www. diabetes. org.

About Iatria Day Spa:

Erika Mangrum is the President of Iatria Day Spa, which specializes in such services as massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, waxing, tinting, laser hair removal, Intense Pulse Light Skin Rejuvenation, Gentle Waves LED Photomodulation, and spa day packages, as well as facial plastic surgery through Iatria Day SpaÂ’s Medical Director, Dr. Adam Stein of The Facial Plastic Surgery Center. The firm offers its own line of health and body care products, as well as Caleel+Hayden glō™minerals cosmetic line. The company, which is in the process of developing an expansion model to become the first medically oriented day spa on the East Coast to offer an expansion model for prospective spa owners, has two locations in North Raleigh on Creedmoor Road and at Wakefield Crossings. For more information call (919) 870-1975 or on the Internet at www. iatria. com.

About Iatria Health Center:

Dr. Angela Baylis, DC and Iatria Health Center offer a full service chiropractic and applied kinesiology health services under the supervision of qualified doctors who aid in a clientÂ’s total well being. Using a holistic approach, which addresses the whole person, not just the systems, Iatria Health Center provides comprehensive, personalized health care, along with superior service, in a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. For more information, call 919 861-8944 or on the Internet www. iatriahealthcenter. com.

Media and Press Contacts:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-461-3831

Patty@mmimarketing. com

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If a Healthy, Even Skin Tone is What You Seek, Check Out a Hot New Beauty Product Called Follique

If a Healthy, Even Skin Tone is What You Seek, Check Out a Hot New Beauty Product Called Follique

If a healthy, even skin tone is what you seek, check out a hot new beauty product call Follique.

North Oaks, MN (PRWEB) August 16, 2006

Do razor bumps, razor burn or ingrown hairs drive you crazy? Do you wish that after shaving your skin, it was not red and blotchy? Do you yearn for skin that actually looks good after you are done shaving? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Follique™ [6oz. (177 ml) bottle – SPR $21.95] is what you have been waiting for.

Follique skin therapy has been specially formulated to help both men, women and professional aestheticians reduce and fade away the appearance of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB): razor bumps, and ingrown hairs. Follique brings both a soft astringent and soothing effect, resulting in a healthy, even skin tone. Follique skin therapy can be used on men's faces and necks, women's bikini lines and anywhere else hair removal causes uncomfortable razor bumps, razor burn or ingrown hairs.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (please also read “precautions” on www. follique. com):

 Apply Follique™ lotion with a cotton ball, cotton pad, swab, or wash cloth (testing first for color safeness).  Use caution when using any new skin care product, including Follique. New customers: Use a very small amount of Follique every second day for the first 2 weeks, this will allow time for your skin to adjust to Follique. New users may also want to follow up with a moisturizer.  Regular users may apply Folllque up to three times daily until affected area is problem free, and then continue application once daily.  Always apply to dry skin. Application on wet skin may cause stinging.  Waxing customers: Starting no later than 3 days after waxing treatment, use Follique every morning in between waxing appointments. Don't miss a day. You will find you will be more pleased than ever before with your bikini or under arm wax.  Suggestion: All skin types are different as are the different areas of skin. The bikini and underarm user, may be able to use a cotton ball soaked in Follique and be extremely satisfied with the results, where the man using it on his face may only want to use a Q-tip to apply it to only specific areas of his face. Please start gradually and see which way works best for you. If you have problems with ingrowns and bumps, Follique is for you. However, you need to use it in the way that works best for your skin.

Follique for Sensitive Skin [6oz. (177 ml) bottle – SPR $21.95] is now available and offers a milder touch and a fresh new coconut scent. Follique skin therapy is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We are confident that Follique lotion will help reduce the appearance of razor bumps, razor burn and ingrown hairs. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return the unused portion within 30 days of purchase, along with proof of purchase, for a full refund.

To honor those in the military, Follique offers a military 30% discount. If you are in the military, please e-mail or call in your order to receive the discount.

For further information, please call Toll Free: 800.403.9165 or visit www. follique. com.

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Research and Markets - Total animal Healthcare Market Estimated at $23 billion

Research and Markets - Total animal Healthcare Market Estimated at $23 billion

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com) has announced the addition of Animal Biotechnology - Technologies, Markets and Companies to their offering

(PRWEB) October 8, 2004

This report describes and evaluates animal biotechnology and its application in veterinary medicine and pharmaceuticals as well as improvement in food production. Knowledge of animal genetics is important in the application of biotechnology to manage genetic disorders and improve animal breeding. Genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics are also being applied to animal biotechnology.

Transgenic technologies are used for improving milk production and the meat in farm animals as well as for creating models of human diseases. Transgenic animals are used for the production of proteins for human medical use. Biotechnology is applied to facilitate xenotransplantation from animals to humans. Genetic engineering is done in farm animals and nuclear transfer technology has become an important and preferred method for cloning animals.

Biotechnology has potential applications in the management of several animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever and bovine spongiform encephalopathy. The most important biotechnology-based products consist of vaccines, particularly genetically engineered or DNA vaccines. Gene therapy for diseases of pet animals is a fast developing area because many of the technologies used in clinical trials humans were developed in animals and many of the diseases of cats and dogs are similar to those in humans.

Molecular diagnosis is assuming an important place in veterinary practice. Polymerase chain reaction and its modifications are considered to be important. Fluorescent in situ hybridization and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays are also widely used. Newer biochip-based technologies and biosensors are also finding their way in veterinary diagnostics.

Biotechnology products are approved by the Center for Veterinary Medicine of the FDA. Regulatory issues relevant to animal biotechnology are described.

Approximately 72 companies have been identified to be involved in animal biotechnology and are profiled in the report. These are a mix of animal healthcare companies and biotechnology companies. Information is given about the research activities of 9 veterinary institutes. Important collaborations in this area are shown.

Share of biotechnology-based products and services is currently estimated to be $2.8 billion out of the total animal healthcare market of $18 billion. This is expected to grow to $5.1 billion by the year 2005 in a total animal healthcare market of $23 billion.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c7065 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c7065)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

Merchant Capital Options Serves Restaurants For Quick Capital

Merchant Capital Options Serves Restaurants For Quick Capital

Merchant Capital Options has launched a new product, Electronic Payment Advance. Electronic Payment Advance is an upfront cash advance payment against all forms of future electronic processing, such as credit cards and checks. It allows multi-unit restaurant companies to access quick capital for an array of initiatives including unit or asset expansion, initiating equipment renovation programs and creation and execution of a marketing campaign.

Melville, NY (PRWEB) February 10, 2009

Merchant Capital Options has launched a new product, Electronic Payment Advance. Electronic Payment Advance is an upfront cash advance payment against all forms of future electronic processing, such as credit cards and checks. It allows multi-unit restaurant companies to access quick capital for an array of initiatives including unit or asset expansion, initiating equipment renovation programs and creation and execution of a marketing campaign.

Dean Friedman, co-founder and CEO, states, "The electronic payment advance option has been a successful funding alternative for many of our hospitality clients, as this is an advance and not a loan. The ability to access working capital quickly with limited paperwork and no personal guarantee or asset collateral has enabled our clients to thrive in a very challenging operating environment."

Merchant Capital Options works with business owners through all segment types to provide short - and long-term working capital solutions to support company growth and a healthy balance sheet. Their financial solutions include equipment financing alternatives, SBA and traditional loan options, merchant cash advances and the newly launched Electronic Payment Advance.

For more information on Merchant Capital Options, contact Dean Friedman,,CEO, at 516-450-3201 or by e-mail at dfriedman (at) MerchantCapitalOptions (dot) com.

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

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$250,000 Cash Bail for Faxing Warrants AZ's 'Supervening Indictment'; The Accused Alleges False Arrest and Notices Officials of Intent to Prove His Innocence

$250,000 Cash Bail for Faxing Warrants AZ's 'Supervening Indictment'; The Accused Alleges False Arrest and Notices Officials of Intent to Prove His Innocence

Under Arizona criminal procedure, it is firmly ordered that the prosecuting attorney has a duty to make continuing disclosures to the accused regarding the case. Rev. Stone says that no disclosures have been made to him concerning the harassment charges. Court ordered disclosure under Arizona state rules of criminal procedure 15 thru 15.7 forces the prosecution to work with Stone; however, Stone, representing himself, says that his rights are being denied. Meanwhile, he will comply with the rules by disclosing his list of witnesses that include Gov. Napolitano, AZ legislators, President Bush, Harding and many others, and he will present a list of documents to support that he is innocent and that his imprisonment is an act of official retaliation.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) April 1, 2006

On Friday, March 24, 2006, civil, human, and children’s right advocate Rev. John W. Stone was granted a “Not Guilty Arraignment”.

The "Not Guilty Arraignment" was held after the preliminary hearing was vacated, and before the actual supervening indictment was given to him. Stone says that this act was one of several acts to purposely deny his due process rights. 

Stone is being held at the 4th Avenue Jail in Phoenix since March 8, 2006 on a $250,000.00 cash only bail for one count of aggravated harassment.

The charge was made by Kent Harding, former landlord and owner of Lighthouse Mortgage Company in Phoenix, and principal defendant in the Stones’ lawsuit filed March 2, 2006, now pending in the Superior Court in Phoenix. Harding, is accused of the theft of the Stones’ property.

The Stone’s property, including incriminating evidence against Harding and others, was alleged to have been stolen on September 8, 2005 with the Stones' other property. This event occurred after Stone and wife filed a chapter 11 bankruptcy and a civil rights and bankruptcy racketeering lawsuit in the Federal District Court in Phoenix.

According to Stone, many officials were immediately notified repeatedly concerning the theft, including the bankruptcy court, the federal district court; but, the Stones were ignored.

An official police report was filed on November 20, 2005, with the Peoria Police, which list the Stones as crime victims and is still pending. Stone’s wife is preparing supplemental charges to that report concerning Stone’s false arrest for harassment that directly stems from the theft of their property on September 8, 2005.

On September 13, 2005, Harding obtained an injunction from one of the judges named as a defendant in the Stones’ federal case after several phone calls from the Stones to recover their property in Harding’s possession. Stone was unaware of the injunction against him until he was served the order the later part of January 2006.

The Stones believe that because they were acting in the interest of the public as good Samaritans, they are being condemned and punished because of lawfully pursuing corrupt officials. They allege that the criminal acts, including the injunction, is part of a conspiracy to oppress and corruptly interfere with their bankruptcy, their businesses and lawsuits, which they say had an effect that accomplished exactly that.

Case laws penalize the prosecution for acts of theft and failing to preserve evidence. Those cases prove that the theft of the evidence prevents the Stones’ due process in all present and future litigation.

Stone says that he is preparing to use expert testimony to prove damages to himself, his family, their businesses, creditors, their lawsuits, and the harm to a minor with a health condition and scholastics.

Stone says that he will be revealing a long list of witnesses, court orders, and other documents. Witness list will include Governor Napolitano, Arizona legislators, and other officials including President Bush. Certain individuals, as well as third party victims will also be called to testify.

The Stones allege that the false arrest and unlawful imprisonment has aided Harding and accomplices, and has produced more crimes against them and has caused historic revelations and exposures.

Stone, a civil rights advocate as well as a firm advocate against murderers, says that he is incarcerated with accused murders and other hardened criminals, placing him in a compromising position. He has discovered in paper work of other prisoners, evidence of misconduct and collusion by the prosecution and public defenders that could free murderers and others.

Stone says that it is not that the prisoners are innocence. It’s just that the technicalities and misconduct, if pursued, could free many prisoners including those who should not go free.

Meanwhile, Stone claims that he has been denied his constitutional protected rights and should be released; that everyday that he isn’t, compounds the violations.

Rule 15.6 under Arizona criminal procedure states that "disclosure" is firmly ordered that the prosecution has a duty to make continuing disclosures. Stone says that no disclosures have been made to him concerning the evidence against him, so far. More on story at: www. theexposure. com

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Wag Hotels Provides Guardians and Their Dogs a Fun and Fast Way to Get Fit with Thank Dog! Bootcamp

Wag Hotels Provides Guardians and Their Dogs a Fun and Fast Way to Get Fit with Thank Dog! Bootcamp

Wag Hotels, the ultimate stay and play resort for pets, will offer Thank Dog! Bootcamp, a fast-paced way for dogs and guardians to get into shape. Thank Dog! is a fitness program that combines discipline and a strenuous physical workout for people, together with basic obedience training for dogs. Your dog is your workout partner! Thank Dog! is designed for people and dogs at all physical and behavioral levels

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 15, 2009

Beginning in January 2010, Wag Hotels (http://www. waghotels. com), the ultimate stay and play resort for pets, will offer T hank Dog! Bootcamp (http://www. thankdogbootcamp. com), a fast-paced way for dogs and guardians to get into shape. Thank Dog! is a fitness program that combines discipline and a strenuous physical workout for people, together with basic obedience training for dogs. Your dog is your workout partner!

With locations in San Francisco, West Sacramento and Roseville, Wag Hotels is committed to the health and well being of dogs and their guardians. Thank Dog! offers a creative and challenging fitness program for their human and canine clients. With the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reporting a 44% obesity rate for dogs and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention reporting a 67% obesity rate for Americans over the age of twenty, Thank Dog! Bootcamp offers a fun way to slim down, get healthy, and spend time with your dog.

Wag Hotel's San Francisco Thank Dog! Bootcamp classes are run by personal trainer Cassie Shannon and certified dog trainer Frances Hurley. Each hour-long class is structured to provide cardiovascular training, obedience training and strength training for guardian and dog. Classes will be taught from 6-7am on location at Wag Hotels in San Francisco and at designated local outdoor spaces. Dogs remain on-leash throughout the class, and are taught to listen and obey their guardian’s commands. Guardians receive an intense bootcamp-style workout from their personal trainer while getting tips and instruction on obedience training from the dog trainer.

Thank Dog! is designed for people and dogs at all physical and behavioral levels. Dogs and guardians attend a mandatory consultation and obedience lesson before entering the program. Dogs are evaluated for temperament, and their guardians are assessed and provided with realistic goals and expectations for their fitness regimen.

Wag Hotels’ goal is to provide healthy fun for every pet - whether through supervised All Day Play (doggie day care), overnight boarding, or Thank Dog! fitness classes. The hotel’s loving and professional staff ensure that pets stay happy, become well socialized, and receive plenty of exercise. Wag Care 360, Wag’s industry leading approach to pet care, offers the highest quality of all around care for the health and well being of every dog or cat.

“Wag Hotels and Thank Dog Bootcamp were a natural fit; both share the same specialized and innovative approach to pet care,” said Wag Hotels President and CEO Richard Groberg. “I am looking forward to taking the classes myself.”

“The program works out really well. Guardians and dogs get a great workout at the same time,” says Jill Bowers, certified dog trainer and President and Co-Founder of Thank Dog! Bootcamp. “It really saves time and money by combining three services into one – a fitness program for you, obedience training for your dog, and a day in the park for both of you.”

“You will be sore initially, but you will also see real measurable results,” says Cassie Shannon, certified personal trainer. “This is not your cutesy workout – this is bootcamp!”

Thank Dog! Bootcamp classes will be offered in San Francisco at 25 14th Street (415-876-0700) at the West Sacramento facility on 1759 Enterprise Blvd. ( 916-373-0300) and at the Roseville All Day Play location on 600 Commerce Drive (916-751-2499). Reservations are currently being accepted for all locations, with classes beginning in January 2010. To sign up, call 888-364-4256 or visit http://www. thankdogbootcamp. com (http://www. thankdogbootcamp. com). Customers who enroll before January 1st will receive 10% off.

Pricing for 4-week classes sessions; held from 6:00-7:00am Monday - Friday:
Academy (5 days a week - 20 classes) - $250 ($12.50 per class) Continuation Academy (5 days a week - 20 classes) - $200 ($10.00 per class)

4 days a week (16 classes) - $216 ($13.50 per class) 3 days a week (12 classes) - $174 ($14.50 per class) 2 days a week (8 classes) - $124 ($15.50 per class) 1 day a week (4 classes) - $66 ($16.50 per class)

About Wag Hotels:
Wag Hotels, Inc. (http://www. waghotels. com (http://www. waghotels. com)) is a privately owned company engaged in the development and operation of resort hotels dedicated exclusively to the care of dogs and cats. Wag Hotels is the ultimate stay and play resort. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with professionally-trained staff, state of the art facilities and an industry leading approach to care. Each hotel offers a variety of innovative services and amenities, including hotel-style boarding, All Day Play/Doggie Day Care and grooming and spa services. Wag Hotels' number one goal is to provide pets with a fun experience during their stay while giving pet owners peace of mind that their furry friends are safe, healthy and happy. Hotels are located in San Francisco, Sacramento and Roseville. For more information, visit http://www. waghotels. com (http://www. waghotels. com) or call 888 Wag-Line (888 924-5463).

About Thank Dog! Bootcamp:
Thank Dog! Bootcamp is the nation's first outdoor fitness program that combines obedience training, weight training, and cardiovascular training for dogs and their guardians in one hour. This quick one-stop program saves guardians time and money Dog obedience training is the key proponent in Thank Dog! Bootcamp; dogs are taught custom-made exercises in class, and receive detailed take-home lessons to encourage obedient behavior at home. Thank Dog! certified dog and physical fitness trainers are dedicated to motivate, inspire, and support participants at all levels, and will never leave anyone behind. Trainers teach participants to be leaders in their own lives, and in the lives of their dogs. Thank Dog! Bootcamp fosters health, fitness, and canine companionship all in one place for one low price! http://www. thankdogbootcamp. com (http://www. thankdogbootcamp. com)

About the Trainers:
Cassie Shannon Personal Trainer & Northern California Manager - Cassie is a certified personal trainer and coach who was born and raised in Los Altos, CA. At a young age Cassie defined herself by her athletic ability and competitive spirit; as a little girl she was usually found playing tackle football with the boys. In high school Cassie competed on the Varsity track team for four years. She continued with this pursuit after graduation, running track for the University of Arizona until she was hit by a drunk driver in 2007. After six months of recovery and intensive physical therapy, Cassie returned to the sports world, joining the University’s Women’s Club Lacrosse Team. She was ultimately named the team’s “Most Inspirational Player.” Cassie’s perseverance was further recognized by the University with a special award at her graduation ceremony in May of 2009. Cassie is full of energy, and her personal experience and dedication to athletics makes her a one-of-a-kind trainer. She now runs the Walnut Creek Bootcamp and instructs new trainers for the Northern California Region for Thank Dog! Bootcamp with her two-year-old lab mix, Lola.
Cassie(at)thankdogbootcamp(dot)com

Frances Hurley, (certified dog trainer) - Frances has always enjoyed the company of animals. From a young age, she knew that she was destined for a career working with animals. Her first job was at a doggy day care facility, where her passion grew and her focus turned to dogs. In an effort to gain further experience, Frances undertook additional responsibilities at the facility, including running play groups, socializing puppies, walking dogs and assisting in behavioral training sessions. Frances’ decision to join the team at ThankDog! Bootcamp was a natural choice; she joined the team as a dog trainer, thereby allowing her to continue her education working with dogs and their owners. After weeks of hands-on training, dog handling and classroom work, Frances was certified by Thank Dog! Bootcamp. She now leads dog training classes at Wag Hotels in San Francisco. She thrives on building a rewarding relationship with the dogs that she trains and believes that a dog with solid basic obedience training makes for a peaceful home environment, and a happy and fit friend for life. frances(at)thankdogbootcamp(dot)com

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Sankofa International, Inc. (Sankofa) Announced Plans to Develop a Transportation System to Support Rural Villages in Ghana

Sankofa International, Inc. (Sankofa) Announced Plans to Develop a Transportation System to Support Rural Villages in Ghana

Committed to making a positive difference in the lives of Africans living in Africa, Sankofa plans to develop a transportation system to support 11 rural villages in Ghana.

(PRWEB) May 10, 2005

Sankofa has developed plans to implement a transportation system to help ease the suffering of approximately 10,000 people, which is the total population of the 11 villages. Initially, 2 passenger vans and a cargo van will be used to support the transportation system, scheduled to begin in late 2006. However, the need is so great that, in October 2005, Sankofa will return to Ghana to discuss plans for expansion.

Currently, on a daily basis, village residents walk up to 5 miles, one way, to get to a main road to wait on unreliable transportation. Even worse, they often have to carry heavy loads while walking. Many suffer neck, back, and spinal cord problems, at a very young age, due to carrying heavy loads on their head for long distances.

To eliminate having to walk long distances, Sankofa will offer scheduled runs to all villages during rush hour. Outside of rush hour, residents can call to arrange for services. To eliminate having to carry heavy loads, residents can call to schedule the cargo van for “door to door” pickup and/or delivery services. It is noteworthy to mention that Sankofa will be implementing a radio communications system in conjunction with the transportation program so emergencies (e. g. medical) can be handled in a more expedited manner. Right now, if there was to be a medical emergency, someone would have to run to the main road, get a taxi to come to the village, and take the individual to the nearest medical facility. Once the transportation program has been implemented, the resident would be able to call Sankofa’s central communications and a van would be dispatched ASAP. The residents are elated over the plans to make these services available and thank God for bringing Sankofa into their lives.

SankofaÂ’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of needy Africans living in rural African villages, especially children. This is a holistic approach that includes, but is not limited to, health care, basic education, housing, transportation, finance, etc. With continued oversight, Sankofa provides a consistent and organized foundation, along with the technical guidance and assistance needed so that problem areas can be addressed effectively at the grass roots level. Short to mid-term, the expected outcome is continued growth and development to help ease the everyday suffering of the people. Long-term, the expected outcome is the creation of communities and people who are self-sustaining.

Sankofa is currently operating in the Ashanti Region of Ghana and has been doing so since 1994. To date, Sankofa has taken electricity into villages, restored the foundation to village schools, added new wings to schools, completed medical exams for over 300 students and teachers, provided prescription medication to 150 students, awarded Secondary School Scholarships to 6 students (1 student graduated in 2005), conducted HIV-AIDS education, and more. SankofaÂ’s founder, Mr. Richard C. Willis, envisions an Africa where rural villages are self sustaining and have all the comforts offered in most communities in the United States.

Since its founding in 1994, Sankofa has not received any corporate/government sponsorship. Therefore, to establish and maintain programs, Sankofa founders along with a handful of supporters have covered the overwhelming majority of related expenses. The remainder has been covered by individual donations.

Sankofa has received recognition both nationally and internationally for its programs. For example, Fox T. V. news covered SankofaÂ’s annual fundraiser and aired portions of the program over the air. CNN and Comcast aired a story on Sankofa. Also, the Prince GeorgeÂ’s Journal in Maryland printed a front page article on SankofaÂ’s efforts. In Ghana, the Ghana News printed an article covering medical exams and scholarships. Additionally, Sankofa officials have been interviewed on several Ghana FM radio stations. Finally, in recognition of SankofaÂ’s efforts, Sankofa officials were invited to the Palace of Otumfou Osei Tutu II, the Supreme Ashanti Leader.

Sankofa is a 501©(3) public charity and is continually looking for both public and private financial support to continue this worth-while mission.

Richard C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer

Yaw Fobi Agyapong, Treasurer

Everett W. Hackney, Secretary

P. O. Box 27174

Washington, D. C. 20038

Telephone: (301) 627-8492

Web Site: http://www. sankofaintl. org (http://www. sankofaintl. org)

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The annual Boomer Esiason Golf Classic benefiting children with Cystic Fibrosis is slated to swing into action June 1-2, 2003, in Omaha, NE

The annual Boomer Esiason Golf Classic benefiting children with Cystic Fibrosis is slated to swing into action June 1-2, 2003, in Omaha, NE.

Omaha, NE. - The Boomer Esiason Foundation Nebraska Golf Classic presented by Hewlett-Packard kicks off the event in grand fashion on Sunday, June 1st at the Omaha Doubletree Hotel with a celebrity banquet, sponsored by Passport Restaurant. Proud to call Omaha home, this event is touted at the Midwest's Premier Charity and Technology Event.

Omaha, NE (PRWEB) June 1, 2003 -

The Boomer Esiason Foundation Nebraska Golf Classic presented by Hewlett-Packard kicks off the event in grand fashion on Sunday, June 1st at the Omaha Doubletree Hotel with a celebrity banquet, sponsored by Passport Restaurant. Proud to call Omaha home, this event is touted at the Midwest's Premier Charity and Technology Event with industry leading technology and health firms participating such as HP, NEC-Mitsubishi, Viewsonic, APC, Targus, Microsoft, and the USA Foundation. Early celebrity commitments include:

Boomer Esiason

Dave Rimington

Hall of Famer, Anthony Munoz

Tommie Frazier

Frank Solich

Neil Smith

Broderick Thomas

Lawrence Pete

Larry Jacobson

Heisman Trophy Winner, Johnny Rodgers

The highlight of the evening will be a performance from acclaimed singer, Richard Marx. Singer/Songwriter/Producer Richard Marx has been a major force in contemporary music for almost 20 years. As a recording artist, he has sold over 25 million albums and released 18 consecutive Top 10 singles, including 9 which reached the #1 position on the pop, adult

Contemporary or rock charts. He is a 3-time Grammy nominee.

On Monday, June 2nd, “The Masterpiece of the Midwest”, Quarry Oaks, will host nearly 300 golfers in two flights.

Cystic Fibrosis is the number one genetic killer of children and young adults. This devastating illness affects the glands that produce secretions, specifically, the lungs and digestive tract. This dehydrated, thick and sticky mucus clogs the body, allowing aggressive bacteria to flood the body, ultimately breaking down the lung tissue leading to death.

The partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will produce over a quarter of a million dollars ($250,000) geared to an advanced program termed the Therapeutics Development Program. With over 20 drugs in the development pipeline, itÂ’s purpose is to pull the much needed drugs to market in order to improve the quality of lives of the tens of thousands of young children and adults fighting for their lives.

Patrick Vogt, Vice President, Hewlett-Packard Company, said, "Hewlett-Packard remains committed to supporting the Boomer Esiason Foundation in their efforts to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. We support the families of our employees -- as well as everyone -- who has to face this devastating illness every day. Events such as the BEF Classic exemplify our sincere commitment to the community and our employees."

Regional television, Cox Communications, and extensive radio coverage by Journal Broadcasting Group will be airing hundreds of public service announcements and interviews in support of this event. An elite field of sports and corporate attendees is expected to tackle both the beautiful Quarry Oaks course, as well as the battle for a cure.

Play on June 2, 2003 is open to the media for coverage and interviews with participants and celebrities. Interested parties should contact:

Amber Gravett, Marketing Director for the Nebraska Golf Classic (gravett@tconl. com)

For sponsorship details or questions, please contact the local Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at 402-330-6164 or the event website at : www. nebraskagolfclassic. com

Whitney Wilkerson Named To Speaking Of Women’s Health Planning Committee

Whitney Wilkerson Named To Speaking Of Women’s Health Planning Committee

Tobi Bowen, development and marketing director for Resources for Seniors, Inc., a service provider for seniors and the disabled, has announced that Whitney Wilkerson, principal and creative director for Stop Studios, a communication design and event management services provider, has been named chair of the Speaking For Women’s Health Conference Decor Committee.

DURHAM, NC (PRWEB) September 20, 2006

Tobi Bowen, development and marketing director for Resources for Seniors, Inc., a service provider for seniors and the disabled, has announced that Whitney Wilkerson, principal and creative director for Stop Studios, a communication design and event management services provider, has been named chair of the Speaking For Women’s Health Conference Decor Committee. The daylong conference will be held December 9 at the North Raleigh Hilton from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. and will include health screenings, a breakfast, luncheon, keynote speakers and sponsor booths.

“The health conference is a great chance for women to acquire new information regarding their fitness and well-being,” said Wilkerson. “I am excited to be involved because I value my own fitness, and I hope to help this organization emphasize the importance of living healthy lives for other women.”

About Whitney Wilkerson:

Whitney Wilkerson is Principal and Creative Director for Stop Studios, a communication design and event management services firm. Wilkerson oversees the asthetic and strategic direction of all of the group’s projects. Wilkerson currently serves on the Young Alumni Board at George School in Newtown, PA. Prior to founding Stop Studios, Wilkerson worked as Events Manager at Condé Nast Publications, as well as in the marketing department of the Italian fashion house, Giorgio Armani. Whitney has worked as a Professor of Photography and Artist in Residence at Casa de Los Tres Mundos in Granada, Nicaragua, and has traveled extensively throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

About Speaking of Women’s Health:

The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 40 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health. Please visit http://www. swhRaleigh. com (http://www. swhRaleigh. com) or call 1-866-SWH-INFO for more information.

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-233-6600

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Construction Data Acquires Construction News Service

Construction Data Acquires Construction News Service

Construction Data Acquires Construction News Service ("CNS") to Expand its Coverage into Michigan, Now Totaling Thirty-Two States.

Vero Beach, FL (PRWEB) May 18, 2010

Construction Data, the leading regional provider of information to the commercial construction industry, announced today that it has acquired the assets of Construction News Service (“CNS”), a similar information provider based in Michigan. The acquisition will expand Construction Data’s regional coverage to thirty-two states, expand the breadth of information to the construction community and add additional resources to expand its informational service to its strong subscriber base.

Construction Data, founded over 30 years ago, serves the commercial construction industry with regionally focused commercial construction projects. “The acquisition of CNS expands our coverage area, brings us new products, new people and leverages our business for other similar expansion opportunities. We continue to expand with new market launches and great add-on acquisitions such as CNS,” said Bill Black, President of Construction Data.

Located in Wyoming, Michigan, CNS has been in business over 12 years, employs over 12 people and has a long tradition of serving its customers in Michigan and Indiana. “After searching the country for the right fit for both our employees and customers, we found Construction Data was the perfect home to continue the healthy rapport with CNS employees, as well as, the resources to maintain and grow the customer base. We could not be happier knowing that CNS will continue to prosper for years to come,” said Heather Monroe, President of CNS.

About Construction Data:
Construction Data (www. cdcnews. com) (http://www. cdcnews. com) is the leading provider of regionally focused information to the commercial construction industry. Founded in 1977, CDC has expanded to thirty-two states by providing comprehensive commercial construction project (http://www. cdcnews. com) information and construction leads (http://www. cdcnews. com) to its subscribers in web based formats. Construction Data is based in Vero Beach, Florida with over 300 employees and offices in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida, Texas, Alabama, Illinois and Michigan.

About CNS:
CNS (www. cnsnewsroom. com) is a provider of regionally focused information to the commercial construction industry in Michigan and Indiana. Founded in 1998 by Lloyd Monroe, CNS has expanded in Michigan and Indiana by providing its subscribers with a wide range of commercial construction project information on-line and via email. CNS is based in Wyoming, Michigan with over 12 employees.

Press Contacts:
Bill Black
President
Construction Data
914-523-1372

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