Embassy Suites Santa Ana Orange County North Airport Hosts Modern Day Forrest Gump on his Hike Across the Country

Embassy Suites Santa Ana Orange County North Airport Hosts Modern Day Forrest Gump on his Hike Across the Country

Iraq War Veteran Troy Yocum pledges to hike for 16 months, covering 7,000 miles to raise $5 million to help military families in need. Accompanied by his SuperDog Emmie, Yocum finds warm welcome complete with a specially-made mac and cheese dinner at hotel.

Santa Ana, CA (Vocus) November 22, 2010

On April 17, 2010 Iraq War Veteran Troy Yocum took his first step on what will be a 16-month, 7,000-mile hike across the United States. Along the way, he bangs a drum to sound the call to raise $5 million to help military families in need.

Yocum, his SuperDog Emmie and his support staff and RV recently arrived at the Embassy Suites Santa Ana Orange County North Airport, greeted by cheering hotel staff and guests.

Recalling an emotional and rewarding experience, Regina Samy, General Manager of the hotel said, “We were approached to host Troy on his team on Veteran’s Day, which made it even more appropriate to support him on his important journey across America to raise awareness of the need our returning troops face when they get home.”

Yocum established drumhike. com to accept donations and keep his supporters up-to-date on his progress across the country. His mission is to further spread the word that American Heroes are fighting just as hard at home as they do overseas. Yocum and his volunteer team hope to provide a peace of mind and lay the foundation for military families to succeed, connecting with people across the United States to spread the importance of helping our military families.

The staff asked him what he missed most while traveling. His answer? Macaroni and cheese. That night he was treated to an old-fashioned mac and cheese dinner, courtesy of Tim Wagner, the Embassy Suites Santa Ana Food and Beverage Director and James McIver, the hotel’s Chef.

Yocum and Emmie were surprised with hand-packed baskets of healthy (and not so healthy) snacks for both hikers. Additionally, Samy presented Yocum with four gift certificates for a one-night stay at the Embassy Suites - Santa Ana hotel. Yocum would be able to select 4 families of soldiers or supporters that would be re-energized from a one-night getaway from their daily routine.

Veterans are dear to Lisa Rowe, Director of Human Resources for the hotel, who spearheaded the special event, “I too have a son who served in the Army and came home from Iraq disabled and not able to ever work again, so I know what Troy is seeing out there and how our soldiers need help.”

The Embassy Suites Santa Ana Orange County North Airport is one of more than 20 hotels owned by Windsor Capital and managed by its hotel management company Windsor Management Services. The company has pledged to help arrange a place to stay if his next step is near one of its hotels.

ABOUT WINDSOR CAPITAL GROUP
Windsor Capital Group is a hotel management and development company that owns and operates full-service, focused, upscale branded hotels throughout the United States, with most flying the Embassy Suites and Marriott flags. It also runs Windsor Management Services, a top-performing hotel management company that customizes hotel management services to meet the needs of the properties.

Windsor Management Services is an award winning, comprehensive hospitality management organization that operates full-service, upscale hotel properties throughout the United States. With more than 30 years of experience to call on, Windsor Management Services is known for unmatched results for its owners and unparalleled service for its guests delivered with a personal connection.

For more information visit windsormanagementservices. com or wcghotels. com Additionally, please contact Bill Upshaw, President & Chief Operating Officer or Craig Stechman, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at 310-566-1100.

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ViewBug Donates $400 to the Arthritis Foundation on Behalf of More Than 500 Participants

ViewBug Donates $400 to the Arthritis Foundation on Behalf of More Than 500 Participants

Once again a Viewbug. com charity community reaches its goal! With the help of more than 500 registered users, Viewbug. com was able to fulfill the set guidelines to make a $400 donation to a non-profit organization, the Arthritis Foundation, "The Arthritis Foundation is the only national, voluntary health agency seeking the causes, cures, preventions and treatments for the more than 100 forms of arthritis. The Foundation has 150 chapters and service points nationwide to provide community-based programs and to raise funds. The Arthritis Foundation is a volunteer-driven organization with program, research, budget and policy decisions made by volunteer committees," as described by the Community leader "thedubrat"

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 22, 2009

Once again a Viewbug. com charity community reaches its goal! With the help of more than 500 registered users, Viewbug. com was able to fulfill the set guidelines to make a $400 donation to a non-profit organization, the Arthritis Foundation, "The Arthritis Foundation is the only national, voluntary health agency seeking the causes, cures, preventions and treatments for the more than 100 forms of arthritis. The Foundation has 150 chapters and service points nationwide to provide community-based programs and to raise funds. The Arthritis Foundation is a volunteer-driven organization with program, research, budget and policy decisions made by volunteer committees," as described by the Community leader "thedubrat"

The 500 participants in this Viewbug Community exceeded expectations by more than 5000 uploaded files beyond the set goal.

Viewbug's charity communities are a great tool to create a connection between the cyber world and the real world by making an impact on real issues and helping real people. Any registered Viewbug user can suggest a charity community with a goal of making a donation to his/her favorite Non Profit Organization. The charity leader can invite Viewbug members or non members to join the community and encourage them to make a difference by inviting more people to join. The goal is to raise awareness on specific world issues by uploading photos, videos and music related to the Non Profit Organization and its area of work. All of this is free to Viewbug's registered users and donations are done entirely by Viewbug. com.

Viewbug also hosts other types of communities: Public, Private, Special and VIP.

Viewbug's VIP communities can be joined by members who have personally been invited by a viewbug staff. These communities are created to be a pool of original and creative material uploaded by unique members. It is free and easy to join viewbug and start a community of your choice.

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

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AAHA Releases First-Of-Its-Kind Cancer Book for Pet Owners

AAHA Releases First-Of-Its-Kind Cancer Book for Pet Owners

(PRWEB) May 14, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 7, 2000

Contact: Derek Woodbury

 American Animal Hospital Association

 303-986-2800

AAHA Releases First-Of-Its-Kind Cancer Book for Pet Owners

DENVER—Veterinarians are treating a growing number of pets with cancer each year. According to the Morris Animal Foundation, cancer is the number one killer of dogs and cats, as well as the top concern of pet owners. Cancer can undoubtedly be one of the most challenging and emotionally upsetting of diseases that pet owners will face. However, it is also the most curable of chronic diseases. With treatments ranging from surgery to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, there are more options for pets and their owners than ever before.

Individuals who face the diagnosis of cancer in their loved pets have a new resource available to help address their fears. This April, the American Animal Hospital Association Press is releasing Pets Living With Cancer: A Pet OwnerÂ’s Resource. Authored by Robin Downing, DVM, the 154-page book is the first and only book that provides a single resource for owners of pets that have been diagnosed with cancer.

After confronting a cancer diagnosis in her dog, Murphy, Dr. Downing found there was no single source for all of the questions she faced. Her resulting book provides a resource that leads pet owners through treatment and care. Written with the positive but realistic view that cancer does not always mean death, Dr. Downing asks many questions confronted by pet owners and answers them in a comprehensive and caring manner.

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CANCER BOOK—page 2

The book begins with an overview of cancer and how it is diagnosed. Dr. Downing then highlights treatment options and provides a thorough discussion of surgical oncology, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, complementary therapies, as well as nutrition information for the cancer patient. Subsequent chapters cover hospice care for pets and euthanasia.

Pets Living With Cancer: A Pet OwnerÂ’s Resource will be available in major bookstores this April for $19.95.

The American Animal Hospital Association is an international organization of more than 17,000 veterinary care providers who treat companion animals. Established in 1933, the association is well-known among veterinarians for its high standards for hospitals and pet health care.

AAHA Press—the publishing arm of the association—is an internationally recognized publisher and distributor of titles for veterinary care providers and pet owners. Specializing in user-friendly references, AAHA Press publishes materials pertinent to the practice of small animal medicine.

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EditorÂ’s Note:

For sales information contact Polly Wirtz, AAHA Press/Sales Office, 303-322-9797.

For review copies contact Michelle Armstrong, product marketing manager, AAHA Press, 303-986-2800.

Media inquiries: contact Derek Woodbury, AAHA public relations manager, 303-986-2800.

Dennis Tsang - Oyster Specialist - Oyster & Wine Bar - Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers

Dennis Tsang - Oyster Specialist - Oyster & Wine Bar - Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers

With 11 years experience in the restaurant business, Dennis Tsang has specialized in oysters for the past four years at Sheraton Hong Kong. While at the Sheraton, he has won a couple of prestigious awards, including a Bronze Medal at the Hong Kong International Culinary Classic 2004 during HOFEX 2004 for his “Baked Garoupa with Apple Duxelle and Ginger Crust Creation.”

(PRWEB) March 11, 2005

With 11 years experience in the restaurant business, Dennis Tsang has specialized in oysters for the past four years at Sheraton Hong Kong. While at the Sheraton, he has won a couple of prestigious awards, including a Bronze Medal at the Hong Kong International Culinary Classic 2004 during HOFEX 2004 for his “Baked Garoupa with Apple Duxelle and Ginger Crust Creation.”

A native of Hong Kong, Dennis studied western cooking at Haking Wong Technical Institute for a year before starting out at W’s Entrecote. “I prepared cold food—appetizers, salads, canapés, that sort of thing,” he recalls. “I started preparing oysters, and seem to have a knack for it. Then, my boss put me at the oyster bar when he saw that I could handle them well.”

As the Oyster Specialist within Sheraton Hong KongÂ’s Oyster and Wine Bar, Dennis oversees everything related to oysters. This includes ordering them from the choicest locations and making sure they are prepared properly, as well as helping out in the kitchen when required.

Dennis stresses the importance of obtaining oysters depending on the season—during the winter months, they are best from Europe or the United States, while in the summer, the freshest oysters are from Australia or South Africa. “When oysters are not in season, they are not as strong and healthy,” he explains. “It takes time for them to get here, and there can be lots of wastage if the oysters do not survive the trip.”

Although oysters are considered a delicacy, many people either love them or hate them. “People have strong feelings towards oysters,” admits Dennis. “Many try them for the first time at a buffet, and may not have had a good experience as a result. The danger is when they are pre-shucked at a buffet, the quality may be affected. Here at Sheraton Hong Kong, the oysters are exposed to the air for as little time as possible.”

“I prefer a salty oyster myself,” he continues. “These come from Europe, where the cold current keeps the oysters’ salt content up. But this is a matter of personal preference. I think champagne or white wine match oysters best. As for sauces and garnishes, I recommend adding nothing at all to them, to let their flavor come out naturally. Or, perhaps a little lemon and black pepper. We also have a vinagrette and cocktail sauce.”

Guests find the causal atmosphere of the Oyster and Wine Bar perfect for indulging in seafood delicacies. “The most unique aspect is our service style,” Dennis says. “We really get to know our guests, and take pride in treating them with respect. Lots of Hong Kong people can be very business-like and commercial. When they are here, they can relax in the knowledge we will take care of them.”

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Grammy & Emmy Winning Singer / Songwriter, Olivia Newton-John to be Interviewed by Dr. Pat Baccili on VoiceAmericaTM's Flagship Channel

Grammy & Emmy Winning Singer / Songwriter, Olivia Newton-John to be Interviewed by Dr. Pat Baccili on VoiceAmericaTM's Flagship Channel

Broadcasting live on Tuesday, April 17th at 7am Pacific (10am Eastern), Olivia Newton-John, singer, songwriter, and actor, will be interviewed by VoiceAmerica. com "Host of the Year", Dr. Pat Baccili, on her Internet talk radio show "The Dr. Pat Show - Talk Radio To Thrive By" on the VoiceAmerica Channel.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) April 13, 2007

Broadcasting live on Tuesday, April 17th at 7am Pacific (10am Eastern), Olivia Newton-John, singer, songwriter, and actor, will be interviewed by VoiceAmerica. com "Host of the Year", Dr. Pat Baccili, on her Internet talk radio show "The Dr. Pat Show - Talk Radio To Thrive By" on the VoiceAmerica Channel (http://www. voice. voiceamerica. com (http://www. voice. voiceamerica. com)).

Each of us clears a path for our lives and has an opportunity to move beyond our fears and limitations to do what we are truly called to do. Dr. Pat Baccili and Olivia Newton-John share the importance of living in grace and gratitude and how overcoming obstacles can truly become a platform for contributing to the greater good of people.

"My cancer scare changed my life. I'm grateful for every new, healthy day I have. It has helped me prioritize my life," says Newton-John.

Olivia discusses how her scare with cancer inspired her to focus on mind, body and spirit wellness for women. She also shares how the obstacles she has faced have brought her to a place of gratitude. Her latest recording, "Grace and Gratitude," a CD for relaxation to promote spiritual balance and physical and emotional healing, was released in September 2006 and coincided with the launch of Olivia's signature line of body, heart and spirit wellness products for women, available exclusively at Walgreen's.

The lyrics in "Grace and Gratitude", inspired by the writings of Deepak Chopra and "The Anatomy of the Spirit" by Carolyn Myss, speak to the sacred truths of the chakras, the ancient wisdom associated with the seven levels of energy in the body. Olivia and Dr. Pat talk about how the power of music and positive thought can change our lives. The words in "Learn to Love Yourself" speak to the most important relationship we have, the relationship we have with ourselves. After listening to this inspiring singer, you will be want to stop and say "thank you" to someone in your life. Her new CD is exclusively available at Walgreens, Itunes and, OliviaNewton-John. com. Tune in and find out why so many people are still "Hopelessly Devoted" to Olivia Newton-John.

"The Dr. Pat Show - Talk Radio To Thrive By" airs live on Tuesdays at 7 AM PST / 9 AM CST / 11 AM EST on The VoiceAmerica Channel.

The VoiceAmericaTM Network offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues live, on demand as well as through pod cast download. If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica Network, contact Jeff Spenard, Vice President of Internet Radio at 480-294-6417 or at jeff. spenard@modavox. com.

To access the show, log on at http://www. voiceamerica. com (http://www. voiceamerica. com). All shows will be available in Dr. Pat's Content Library on The VoiceAmericaTM Channel for on-demand and pod cast download.

Contact Senior Executive Producer Tacy Trump at 480-294-6421 or email for advertising / sponsorship information or other show details.

About Dr. Pat Baccili:
Dr. Pat Baccili (http://www. thedrpatshow. com (http://www. thedrpatshow. com)) is a leader in the field of human potential and the creator of the remarkable "Crust Busting™ process. An international award winning talk radio host, TV commentator, certified career and belief coach, dynamic seminar leader, award winning author and researcher on fostering respect and trust in the workplace, inspirational speaker and CEO of a successful organizational consulting firm.

About Olivia Newton-John
Olivia's appeal seems to be timeless. With a career spanning more than three decades she is still a vibrant, creative individual that is adored by fans across the world. Olivia was also appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia by the Queen for her "service to the entertainment industry as a singer and actor, and to the community through organizations supporting breast cancer treatment, education and training research, and the environment." With her current "Grace and Gratitude" concert tour, ongoing projects and philanthropic endeavors, Olivia's worldwide popularity is as strong as ever! For more information visit her website at (http://www. olivianewton-john. com (http://www. olivianewton-john. com)).

ABOUT VoiceAmerica™Modavox:
(OTC. BB MDVX), Modavox is the leading producer and distributor of online, talk radio content, streaming approximately 250 hours of live programs and scheduled replays weekly on its Modavox VoiceAmerica™ Network (http://www. voiceamerica. com (http://www. voiceamerica. com)). Modavox, Inc. (http://www. modavox. com (http://www. modavox. com)) is a pioneer in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, and offering innovative, effective and comprehensive online tools for reaching targeted niche communities worldwide. Through its patented Modavox Central™ technology, Modavox "takes the search out of search," delivering content straight to desktops and internet-enabled devices. Through its proprietary StreamSafe™, WebcastWizard™ and Stream Syndicate™ tools, Modavox provides managed access for live and on-demand internet broadcasting and syndication; content management; and online meeting, event management, enterprise communications and distance learning.

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MediSend Biomedical Trainees from Six Developing Country Hospitals Visit Baylor Health Care System

MediSend Biomedical Trainees from Six Developing Country Hospitals Visit Baylor Health Care System

Biomedical equipment repair trainees from Kazakhstan, Chad, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Cameroon and Nigeria tour Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas in preparation for upcoming internships.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) September 30, 2010

Trainees from MediSend’s Fall 2010 Biomedical Repair Training Program recently spent the morning touring Baylor Health Care System’s flagship hospital in downtown Dallas, as a prelude to an upcoming internship. The trainees were filled with awe as they toured molecular medicine areas, an ER and ICU in a modern US hospital. In 2008, Baylor Health Care System joined MediSend in its mission to improve healthcare conditions in some of the world’s poorest countries. Since then, Baylor has provided professional internships as part of the MediSend Biomedical Repair Training Program curriculum.

The internship is always a highly anticipated portion of the MediSend program, offering the trainees hands-on experience with biomedical professionals in state-of-the-art clinical environments at Baylor facilities. On their recent visit, the trainees were excited to see photos of former MediSend trainees with Baylor staff on the walls of the Baylor Biomedical Department, and anticipate the day when their photos will also hang in the gallery.

"The internship is a meaningful experience for both the trainees and Baylor staff," says veteran biomed Ken Maddock, Vice President, clinical engineering and telecommunications services, at Baylor Health Care System, Dallas, “It is that rare opportunity for individuals from completely different cultures to connect and have an impact on each others’ lives. MediSend is making a real difference in the future of the trainees’ communities and we are proud to be a part of their mission.”

Since 2007, MediSend has returned over sixty professionally trained biomedical repair technicians to their home-country hospitals, many of whom are the first such professionals in the country. Trainees from Kazakhstan, Chad, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Cameroon and Nigeria are currently participating in the program at the Elisabeth Dahan Humanitarian Center, MediSend’s global headquarters in Dallas.

“Graduates of the MediSend Biomedical Repair Training Program return home to help strengthen healthcare in their hospitals, and with the knowledge and professionalism to become leaders in their communities. The internship at Baylor is an important part of their life-changing experience at MediSend,” says Nick Hallack, President and CEO of MediSend.

The trainees will go to four different Baylor facilities for the internships in November, prior to their graduation and return to their home-country hospitals.

About MediSend:
MediSend International is a global leader and innovator in transforming healthcare systems in developing countries. MediSend is a 501(c)(3) non-profit humanitarian organization with a mission to provide health systems strengthening programs that are specifically designed to meet the needs and challenges of developing country hospitals. Programs include essential professional training and education in biomedical technologies, technical support, the design of biomedical repair laboratories, and the distribution of donated medical supplies, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. For more information on the work and mission of MediSend, visit www. medisend, org.

About Baylor Health Care System:
Baylor Health Care System is a network of hospitals, primary care and specialty care centers, rehabilitation clinics, affiliated ambulatory surgery centers and the Baylor Research Institute. One of the largest private-sector employers in Dallas/Fort Worth, Baylor employs more than 16,500 people and has more than 2,700 physicians on its medical staffs. Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, flagship hospital of the system, is a major patient care, teaching and research center for the Southwest. For more information about Baylor, visit www. BaylorHealth. com.

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Fountain Tire Licenses CodeBaby Virtual Agent Technology to Create Interactive Virtual Instructor

Fountain Tire Licenses CodeBaby Virtual Agent Technology to Create Interactive Virtual Instructor

Fountain Tire wanted to make online learning for staff simple, effective and engaging. By using CodeBaby's web-based virtual agent software, Fountain Tire is able to offer their employees an online training system that is interactive, entertaining and memorable.

Edmonton, AB (PRWEB) January 29, 2005

CodeBaby Corp, the leading developer of virtual agent software, announced today that it has licensed its solution to Fountain Tire, one of North America's largest tire and automotive service companies. Fountain Tire has created “Paige”, a CodeBaby virtual instructor that will deliver personalized online training to its 1,500 employees across Canada.

“CodeBaby allows us to add a layer of interactivity to our new learning management system and online training materials that we can’t get elsewhere,” said Shad Smereka, Director of Store Learning at Fountain Tire. “We are rolling out our new E-Learning Center to a diverse group of employees with a broad range of technical and non-technical skills. Paige adds a level of comfort to associates who will be using the new E-Learning Center for the first time. Also, adding a CodeBaby virtual agent to the online classroom helps keep the subject matter interesting while ensuring that it will be properly delivered and retained. This helps us get the most out of our investment in our new E-Learning Center.”

“Fountain Tire’s success stems directly from its commitment to quality and service excellence, and this commitment starts at the training level,” said Shaheel Hooda, CEO of CodeBaby. “By investing in the right online training tools, Fountain Tire is reinforcing a strong foundation of quality and excellence that will help them maintain their leadership position in their industry.” CodeBaby’s agreement with Fountain Tire also marks the first collaborative effort between CodeBaby and Operitel, makers of the popular Learnflex™ learning management system. CodeBaby and Operitel announced a partnership in November of 2004.

About CodeBaby

CodeBaby is a leader in Web-based virtual agent technology, and enables corporations to integrate state-of-the-art, interactive 3D characters with their Web sites and on-line services. The CodeBaby Production Studio is a development platform that allows a company to design and deploy a 3D interactive character – to serve as a virtual assistant, sales agent, help agent, host or tutor. CodeBaby virtual agents can benefit a wide range of industries and services, including on-line banking, health care, customer relationship management, forms management, telecommunications services and e-Learning. By hosting a virtual agent on a Web site, a company can interact with their customers more effectively and offer a higher level of on-line customer service, making the Internet and technology more enjoyable and easier to use. CodeBaby was named to the Branham Group’s “Top 25 IT Up & Comers” list for 2004 and was short listed to the Red Herring Top 100 Innovators Award for 2005. Additional information about CodeBaby is available at http://www. codebaby. com (http://www. codebaby. com).

Contact Information

For CodeBaby Corp

Farrah Jinha

(604) 980-2448

Pr@codebaby. com

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Touching Souls International Giving Free Cataract Surgery and Eye Treatment in Bangladesh as Part of Ongoing Program June 6

Touching Souls International Giving Free Cataract Surgery and Eye Treatment in Bangladesh as Part of Ongoing Program June 6

More than 1,000 individuals in Bangladesh will receive eye screening and treatment during Touching Souls International's three-day eye camp beginning on June 6. Free cataract surgery with lens implant will also be provided to 60 economically disadvantaged patients. The eye camp is just one of several projects Touching Souls International is providing to the disadvantaged people of Bangladesh during the month of June.

Hollis, NY (PRWEB) May 30, 2010

Touching Souls International (http://www. touchingsoulsintl. org/), an organization dedicated to providing the support, services, and assistance in health, education and safe environment needed by the economically disadvantaged people of Bangladesh, announces that it will begin a three-day eye camp beginning June 6, 2010. The eye camp, part of the organization's Sight Restoration and Blindness Prevention Project, will provide eye treatment to more than 1,000 disadvantaged patients. In addition, 60 patients will receive free cataract surgery (http://www. touchingsoulsintl. org/) with lens implant. The eye camp will be held in Maizkhapon Union Parishad Office, Nilganz, Bangladesh.

The 60 patients selected for free cataract surgery will be taken to Mymensingh Eye Hospital and to receive treatment and lens implant. On the third day of the campaign, all patients will be brought back to Maizkhapon Union Parishad Office. A second eye camp will take place on June 23 at a district location to be determined.

A large number of individuals in Bangladesh are cataract blind, a condition that is curable in most cases. However, for many Bangladeshis, cataract surgery is very expensive. As a result, many who are cataract blind may remain blind throughout their lives. Since Touching Souls International began its eye sight and blindness prevention project in 2005, the organization has performed 445 cataract surgeries with lens implant free of charge for the poor people of Kishoreganj District of Bangladesh. In addition, more than 7,600 patients have received eye screening and treatment as part of the program. From this year Touching Souls International will provide their eye camp in different districts of Bangladesh.

Touching Souls International (http://www. touchingsoulsintl. org/aboutus. html) is also planning to hold a cleft-lip camp in Kuliarchar, Bangladesh. The organization is currently seeking 20 cleft-lip patients for treatment during this camp.

Cleft-lips and cleft-palates are a major problem in Bangladesh and other developing countries. Individuals with a cleft-lip of cleft-palate are unable to eat or speak properly, often resulting in lives of isolation filled with the pain and shame of being deemed socially unacceptable. Touching Souls International helps by providing free reconstructive surgery for children and adults with cleft-lip or cleft-palate. Since 2001, the organization has performed 36 cleft-lip camps, each one providing free cleft-lip surgeries (http://www. touchingsoulsintl. org/projects. html) for 15 to 70 disadvantaged patients.

For more than 25 years, friends and family members of the organization have supported many projects (http://www. touchingsoulsintl. org/projects. html) in Bangladesh. On top of its eye and cleft-lip/cleft-palate camps, Touching Souls International provides a variety of other services to the people of Bangladesh. The organization's Artificial Limb Project, for example, will provide artificial limbs to 10 patients this year, while its Palliative Care Project continually works to provide funding for palliative care to those who are nearing the end of their lives. Touching Souls International also runs a school of 225 students, provides educational scholarships to those in grades 5 through 12, provides fellowships for water forum journalists, and runs a self-reliant program to help individuals gain back their self reliance and self respect. The organization also runs a home for the homeless program and an arsenic awareness program in different districts of Bangladesh.

"By doing the cataract surgery, we give sight to the cataract blind. By doing cleft-lip surgery we provide the freedom of smile. By providing artificial limbs and a self-reliant program, we provide freedom of work. By running schools and offering scholarships, we provide freedom of education. Through providing water forum journalism and an arsenic awareness program, we provide freedom to have clean water to survive. By providing palliative care, we offer a support system for patients facing life-threatening illness," says Tahmina Sultan, president of Touching Souls International. "Every program offered by Touching Souls International significantly improves the quality of life in Bangladesh."

For more information about Touching Souls International or its Sight Restoration and Blindness Prevention Project taking place on June 6, visit http://www. touchingsoulsintl. org/ (http://www. touchingsoulsintl. org/).

Contact:
Tahmina Sultan
917-388-6641
Tahminasultan(at)aol(dot)com

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Essential Tool for Cooking with Xagave

Essential Tool for Cooking with Xagave

CEO, chef and author, Stephen Richards’ amazes readers with calorie savings from his cookbook.

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) January 13, 2010

Stephen Richards, chef, president of BetterBody Foods, creator of Xagave and author of the number one-selling cookbook on cooking with agave nectar, Delicious Meets Nutritious: The Complete Guide to Cooking with Xagave, just released his second edition of this most popular cookbook. Brimming with quick and easy low-calorie gourmet meals, desserts, breads, sauces, jams, snacks and your favorite beverages from the bar, the second edition comes complete with nutritional information for each recipe. Delicious Meets Nutritious is the leading manual on how to cook, can and bake with agave nectar and whole grains. Consumers conscious of their sugar intake and interested in making healthier lifestyle choices have adopted such easy changes with guidance from Richards, America’s foremost author and authority on cooking with agave nectar.

The new edition revamps healthy eating mentality with amazing calorie savings from the simplest of breakfast recipes, including Swiss Muesli to deliciously decadent desserts, such as Mascarpone and Pear Galette. The recipes are laid out meticulously in his newest edition of the cookbook with full, four-color photos of each recipe, which can be appreciated by everyone from novices to even the most proficient chefs.

Richards perfected his cookbook to provide a comprehensive look at agave generally, and Xagave specifically, from its origin to its availability in your favorite grocery store, including the history of the agave plant, nutritional facts, sugar exchange table, baking with whole grains and an altitude adjustment chart for baking. Richards doesn’t do anything halfway, so with his love for cooking and drive to provide the healthiest and best product on the market, he produced a noteworthy cookbook to match the quality of the company’s branded agave, Xagave. Richards said, “Xagave is a great product that will permit people to significantly reduce sugar and caloric intake without negatively impacting the quality of the foods they eat. It just makes sense to spend time educating the consumer on how to maximize the benefits of this wonderful food.” 

Because Xagave is 1.4 to 1.5 times sweeter than sugar, the amount of calories saved by substituting Xagave for sugar is remarkable. Additionally, using Xagave in recipes lessens the amount of high-calorie fats and oils required, resulting in a further decrease in calories. 

Not only does Xagave help you save calories and manage your weight, but it is the only sweetener that can bring to your diet the many health benefits of inulin, a great source of fiber that provides including improved digestive health, bone health, higher energy levels, and a reduced risk of colon cancer, among others.

Delicious Meets Nutritious is available at www. xagave. com, Amazon. com, selected Kroger brand stores including Kroger, Smiths and Frys, as well as a number of Bosch cooking stores throughout the country for $29.95.

Readers who are interested in learning more about cooking with Xagave and previewing the cookbook should visit www. xagave. com.

EDITOR’S NOTE: For more information about Xagave or to speak with President and CEO Stephen Richards, please contact Nancy Trent or Pamela Wadler at 212-966-0024.

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Freedand Russo Prepares To Take On Oil Giant BP

Freedand Russo Prepares To Take On Oil Giant BP

Michael Freedland, Anthony Russo and Dan Harwin announced today that they are preparing to take on oil giant BP on behalf of business owners and residents of the Panhandle, South Florida and the Florida Keys.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) June 15, 2010

Michael Freedland, Anthony Russo and Dan Harwin announced today that they are preparing to take on oil giant BP on behalf of business owners and residents of the Panhandle, South Florida and the Florida Keys. With the oil now reaching the coast of Pensacola, Florida, Russo says it’s time. “Business owners and residents are both scared and ill prepared. They have lived through numerous hurricanes and rebuilt but the impact this disaster could have is beyond the imagination,” said Russo. It’s been reported that BP has offered residents $5,000.00 cash but in return they had to sign a release stating that they wouldn’t file suit. “That’s pathetic, when you think about it” Michael Freedland said. “Some of these good people’s businesses and property will be devalued and those whose livelihood is made via beaches, fishing and water sports will be all but non-existent. So $5,000.00 is a slap in the face,” said Freedland.

The now famous oil spill that President Obama dubbed “an assault on our shores” is in its 56th day with no end in sight. British Petroleum has made numerous attempts to plug the leak but all have met with failure. More recently, they sought to saw a piece of the damaged pipe off. After the blade got stuck for a short time, they were able to place a cap on the leak. However, the live camera feed 5,000 feet beneath the sea shows oil continuing to gush at an alarming rate and makes many in the affected areas feel helpless. It is now considered the worst oil spill in U. S. History.

Michael Freedland says he’s sure that people will use the spill for political fodder but he says he will leave that to the politicians to debate. “We are concerned about the businesses and people that might be losing their homes and their livelihoods as well as the chemicals having a detrimental effect on their health, safety and well being,” said Freedland. According to the duo, they recently opened an office in the Florida Keys where clients have already begun to retain them. Now, they have been retained by clients throughout the Panhandle and the Florida Keys, and will make their presence felt there.

Freedland and Russo are no strangers to taking on big companies. In 2009, they settled a whistleblower lawsuit with pharmaceutical giant, Eli Lilly for $1.4 Billion (Civil Action #03943). It was the first settlement of its kind to exceed $1 Billion. Just as recent as this past January, they were involoed in another whistleblower case against AstraZeneca, who paid $520 million to resolve the government’s suit against them for off-lable marketing of the popular anti-psychotic drug, Seroquel (Civil Action #04-3479; US District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania). To date, Freedland Russo has been instrumental in governmental whistleblower suits that have recovered in excess of $2.5 billion to the government and states of the US.

“Filing these suits won’t be easy, and at some point when the suits get contentious, BP will no doubt push back hard, but we are in this for the long haul,” stated Russo. “We know what it takes to stay the course and we are committed to see this through,” Freedland added. Analysts are now reporting the price tag for the oil spill is over $40 Billion and growing daily. (http://www. lanewsmonitor. com/news/Gulf-Oil-Spill-Update--BP-Frees-Saw-Blade-As-Fix-Attempt-Continues-1275583582/ (http://www. lanewsmonitor. com/news/Gulf-Oil-Spill-Update--BP-Frees-Saw-Blade-As-Fix-Attempt-Continues-1275583582/))

About Freedland Russo:
Freedland Russo is a law firm committed to assisting and fighting for consumers in the United States who have suffered social injustices at the hands of individuals, large corporations, and insurance companies. The firm lawyers are renowned for handling complex cases involving matters of medical malpractice, pharmaceutical liability, automobile liability, wrongful death, and whistleblower cases. Freedland Russo is based in Weston, Florida. For more information log on to http://www. freedlandrusso. com (http://www. freedlandrusso. com) or call 888.254.7066

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RamSoft Announces Gateway Router for Secure DICOM Routing and Archiving

RamSoft Announces Gateway Router for Secure DICOM Routing and Archiving

RamSoft announced the release of Gateway Router, an enterprise grade solution for secure DICOM routing and archiving. Gateway Router is the only stand-alone DICOM router and archive combination that enables secure transition of data across the internet. Based on RamSoft's enterprise grade DICOM and SQL engine, the router can handle large volumes of data from an unlimited number of sources and route with the reliability that organizations come to expect from mission critical applications.

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) March 20, 2007

RamSoft announced the release of Gateway Router, an enterprise grade solution for secure DICOM routing and archiving. Gateway Router is currently available for purchase through RamSoft's new online e-store at a special introductory price and includes online support.

Gateway Router is the only stand-alone DICOM router and archive combination that enables secure transition of data across the internet. Based on RamSoft's enterprise grade DICOM and SQL engine, the router can handle large volumes of data from an unlimited number of sources and route with the reliability that organizations come to expect from mission critical applications.

"Imaging centers and hospitals are looking for applications that simply plug into their current IT infrastructure and offer the security, reliability and manageability their organizations require," said Michal Szabla, Vice President for RamSoft Inc. "With the Gateway Router, our customers can tap into innovative routing and archiving technologies at a lower cost than that of competing solutions."

Features unique to Gateway Router include:

Online DICOM Archiving

The Gateway Router is also a fully featured Online DICOM Archive. Since its powerful PACS engine was designed to store, retrieve, and archive hundreds of thousands of studies per year, it was only natural for us to pass this technology onto you.

SQL Database

In the past, SQL databases were reserved for high performance PACS and RIS systems. This trend paved the way for sluggish archives and routers. We fixed this by giving our Gateway Router an integrated SQL server.

Enterprise Grade DICOM Engine

Gateway Router is based on our tried and tested enterprise grade PowerServer PACS technology, ensuring the reliability you expect from medical applications.

Automatic Prior Exam Routing

If you ever need to route priors along with new incoming exams, Gateway Router is your answer. As long as your exams are stored on a DICOM compliant device, the Gateway Router can automatically fetch the studies and send them out to any destination. This gives any PACS prior pre-fetching capabilities.

TLS Encryption

Unlike many other vendors, we have taken great care to make sure that your data remains secure during transmission. Full TLS encryption secures communication over the Internet to all other compliant devices.

Security Audit Trails

The audit trail mechanism gives you the power to know where your studies are, and what they are doing -- an essential element in maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Gateway Router comes with these standard features:

Schedules VCR Style Routing

The Gateway Router's routing mechanism is so flexible that it allows you to do virtually anything you can imagine. You can route studies by Status, Modality, Facility, Physicians, Times, Dates, and many other DICOM tags.

Auto Image Compression

Breathe new life into your modalities that do not support image compression. By routing your images through the Gateway, you will be able compress your data using the latest in JPEG image compression.

Edit Demographics

Patient demographics and study information can be edited right from the router's easy-to-use search screen. This allows for quick and simple correction of common mistakes.

Send and Receive from an Unlimited Number of Devices Simultaneously

Gateway Router can handle any number of connected devices. By using true multi-threading technology, the load a router can handle is only limited by the hardware and bandwidth it is running on.

Automatic Window/Level and Filtering

Histogram based window and level can be applied onto images as they are sent thought the router. Filters, such as the Median filter, can be used to remove grid lines and noise.

Automatic DICOM Field Mapping

The Gateway Router eliminates those unreliable DICOM mapping scripts and unmanaged third-party solutions.

To provide more options and value to customers, Gateway Router is available in a variety of purchase packages. These value packs allow organizations which require large numbers of DICOM routers/archives to enjoy substantial saving over our suggested retail price as well as support and integration options not available in low volume purchases.

About RamSoft

RamSoft, Inc. is an industry leader in the medical imaging and healthcare information management software markets. With over a decade of leadership in medical imaging technology, RamSoft provides quality and innovative RIS and PACS solutions. Through the use of extensive resources, experience, and vast support services, RamSoft is committed to providing leading-edge solutions and the absolute best in customer service.

For more information on the RamSoft Gateway Router and a free 30-day trial version of the software go to: www. ramsoft. com

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Learn Native Ways and Herbal Wisdom while Relaxing in Costa Rica with World-Renowned Herbalist and Author Susun Weed

Learn Native Ways and Herbal Wisdom while Relaxing in Costa Rica with World-Renowned Herbalist and Author Susun Weed

The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is just teaming with colorful flora and fauna. Come experience a wide variety of ecosystems that grace this part of our gorgeous earth as Susun Weed leads a 9-day herbal adventure from March 5 to March 13, 2005. She will share her vast knowledge of the natural world, green allies, plant journeying, the secret language of plants, and much more!

(PRWEB) May 27, 2004

Immerse yourself in lush rainforest, rugged mountains, and long stretches of palm-fringed beaches. The Caribbean coast of Costa Rica is just teaming with colorful flora and fauna. Come experience a wide variety of ecosystems that grace this part of our gorgeous earth as Susun Weed leads a 9-day herbal adventure from March 5 to March 13, 2005. She will share her vast knowledge of the natural world, green allies, plant journeying, the secret language of plants, and much more! With the help of local guides, you will also be able to learn about the medicinal uses of the plants in the area.

You will have the opportunity to partake in many adventures during your trip. Hike in a biological reserve and see for yourself how the virgin rainforest is the most biologically diverse ecosystem on the planet. Walking through it is like taking a step back in time.

Visit a botanical garden and an indigenous reserve. Here you will be able to observe an incredible quantity of medicinal plants, while locals teach about the traditions and beliefs of the native peoples. You will also be able to tour a 30-acre environmentally conscious farm that strives for sustainable living through the use of eco-technology.

Boating and kayaking in the crystal clear waters off the Caribbean coast will provide you with a breathtaking experience. Daily yoga and meditation classes, and a dip in the jacuzzi, will help nourish and invigorate. You will also have plenty of time to relax and swim on the glistening beaches, as well as at the retreat center.

Located 30 miles south of Puerto Limon, Samasuti is an exquisite retreat center situated on 250 acres of virgin rainforest overlooking the Caribbean Sea. It is the perfect place for adventure, rejuvenation, and contemplation. You will stay in guesthouses (with shared bathrooms) or bungalows (with private bathrooms). Eating a marvelous, whole foods diet will nourish and support you throughout your adventure.

The cost for An Herbal Adventure to Costa Rica is $1950 for double or triple occupancy (inquire about single occupancy). This includes all transportation within Costa Rica, accommodations at Samasuti Retreat Center, three wonderfully nutritious and delicious vegetarian meals per day, all instructions, and entrance fees. What is not included in trip cost is airfare to Costa Rica, trip insurance, and items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc. A few meals are left to the individual, so you can have the opportunity to select your own dining experience a few times during the trip.

A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your place; another $850 is due by September 1st, 2004. The remaining $850 is due by December 1st, 2004. After January 5th, there are no refunds available. If you register by September 1st, you will receive one of SusunÂ’s books (your choice) for free. You will also get a $100 discount if you pay for the entire trip at this time.

Group size is limited to 35, so sign up early to avoid disappointment. Please contact Sherri Brown at (541) 683-5403 or sherrimelissa@yahoo. com for further information. For trip information and itinerary, please visit www. susunweed. com. Mail your deposit along with your address, phone number, and email to: The Health and Well-Being Group, PO Box 10452, Eugene, OR, 97440. A packet that contains further traveling information, a list of what to bring, and a detailed schedule, will be provided upon registration.

Susun Weed is a green witch and wise woman, an extraordinary teacher with a joyous spirit, a powerful presence, and an encyclopedic knowledge of herbs and health. As the voice of the Wise Woman tradition, she has opened thousands of hearts over the past 30 years to the magic and medicine of the green nations – where fairies play and common weeds, simple ceremony, and compassionate listening nourish health/wholeness/holiness.

Susun is the founder of the Wise Woman Center, editor-in-chief of Ash Tree Publishing, a high priestess if Dianic Wicca, a member of the Sisterhood of the Shields, a Peace Elder, and a devoted goat keeper. She has written 4 books which are used by more that a million women throughout the world. Susun had personally trained more that 200 apprentices, 500 green witches, and 450 correspondence course students.

American Diabetes Services and Support Plus Medical Merge

American Diabetes Services and Support Plus Medical Merge

New Company to Provide Diabetic and Catheter Supplies at Little to No Cost for Qualified Patients

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) July 21, 2010

On May 12, 2010, American Diabetes Services of Boca Raton, FL and Support Plus Medical of Port Saint Lucie, FL, merged to form ADS Medical Services, LLC. Today, Support Plus Medical is the supplies division of American Diabetes Services. The company provides home delivery of medical equipment, including diabetes testing supplies, disposable catheters for urological care and other medical supplies to Medicare-eligible beneficiaries in the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as patients with private health insurance plans.

The company's primary focus is to service patients with chronic diseases, most notably diabetes and urological problems typically associated with spina bifida, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries. The company operates as a Medicare-accredited, federally-licensed provider of medical products for which payment may be made by Medicare Part B and Part D, where deemed medically necessary for the ongoing heath of the patients it serves.

Serving patients for over ten years, American Diabetes Services, Inc. provides brand name diabetes testing supplies such as glucometers, test strips, syringes and insulin pumps to over 30,000 patients nationwide. Support Plus Medical, Inc. also provided urological products, including disposable catheters, to patients throughout the U. S.

The new company will use the Support Plus Medical name for its combined operations. Today, Support Plus Medical works directly with patients to ensure they receive the best possible services while reducing their costs to purchase diabetic and urological supplies. Patients who qualify may receive their diabetic and catheter supplies at little to no out of pocket costs.
“Over the years, our personal service and the freedom for our customers to receive brand name diabetes and urological supplies at little or no cost has allowed us to grow our business and build a reputation as a leading diabetic and catheter supply company,” said Robert Weinroth, President of American Diabetes Services. “Our combined company can pool our resources, achieve greater purchasing power to lower costs and provide our customers a wider range of quality brand name medical products.”

About ADS Medical Services, LLC

ADS Medical Services consists of two divisions: Support Plus Medical, the supplies division, and American Diabetes Services, the diabetes education division. Support Plus Medical (www. supportplusmedical. com) is one of the nation's leading mail-order distributors of brand name diabetic supplies and catheter supplies delivered directly to the individual's home. Support Plus Medical provides personalized customer service and low cost diabetic and urological medical supplies. Those who qualify may receive diabetic testing supplies and quality catheters at no cost.

American Diabetes Services provides diabetes education through its website, www. americandiabetes. com. The website includes informative articles about living with diabetes, including the signs, symptoms and complications of diabetes, diabetes nutrition and fitness, free diabetes recipes, diabetic testing supplies, expert diabetes advice and the latest diabetes news. Visitors may also sign up for a free diabetic newsletter with daily tips, recipes and news to help diabetics live and thrive with diabetes.

ADS Medical Services, LLC is located at 951 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 250, Boca Raton, FL 33487.

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Merrimack Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 2010 UBS Global Life Sciences Conference

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals to Present at the 2010 UBS Global Life Sciences Conference

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals will present at the the 2010 UBS Global Life Sciences Conference in New York City on Monday, September 20, 2010 at 11:30am, EST.

Cambridge, MA (Vocus) September 14, 2010

Merrimack Pharmaceuticals today announced that it will present at the 2010 UBS Global Life Sciences Conference in New York City. Robert Mulroy, President and Chief Executive Officer, will provide a company overview at 11:30am, EST, Monday, September 20, 2010 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, New York.

About Merrimack
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel medicines for the treatment of cancer and inflammation. The Company is advancing a robust pipeline of engineered therapeutics paired with molecular diagnostics. Merrimack has three oncology candidates in clinical development: MM-121, partnered with sanofi-aventis, in Phase 2 clinical testing, MM-111 in Phase 1/2 clinical testing, MM-398, partnered with PharmaEngine, Inc., in Phase 2 clinical testing and multiple pre-clinical development and research stage programs in the pipeline. MM-121, MM-111, and MM-398 are investigational drugs and have not been approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration or any international regulatory agency. The Company’s proprietary Network Biology discovery platform, developed with the help of leading scientists from MIT and Harvard, integrates the fields of engineering, biology and computing to enable mechanism-based model driven discovery and development of both therapeutics and diagnostics. Merrimack is a privately-held company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For additional information, please visit http://www. merrimackpharma. com.

Contacts
Kathleen Petrozzelli, Corporate Communications, 617-441-1043, kpetrozzelli(at)merrimackpharma(dot)com, http://www. merrimackpharma. com

Betsy Raymond Stevenson, RaymondStevenson Healthcare Comms, 860-984-1424, betsy(at)raymondstevenson(dot)com

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Bespoke (custom made) shoes used to be only accessible to the very rich, not surprising with a usual price of £ 1,600.00 to well above £ 2,000.00 .... however we said "used to be" since this situation has now changed

Bespoke (custom made) shoes used to be only accessible to the very rich, not surprising with a usual price of £ 1,600.00 to well above £ 2,000.00 .... however we said "used to be" since this situation has now changed.

Bespoke shoes - handmade to your personal measurements - for only £ 178.00 by Tower Bridge Shoes, a Wiltshire based company that has today, after 4 years in the business, a regular customer base of over 3,000 and the best part is, you can order your shoes on-line in their very well set up online shop

(PRWEB) March 22, 2004

J. Saunders of Tailored for you Ltd., the UK company behind the brand name Tower Bridge Shoes say's;

"we have many customers from within the UK, from Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy and from as far away as New Zealand..."

Tailored for you Ltd. has developed a special foam which is produced for them in Germany and which retains a perfect imprint of the customers feet, once he or she stepped into the foam. A few measurements with a tape measure and an even more accurate last can be produced than you would get by visiting any of the few bespoke shoemakers left.

The shoes produced are made 100% by hand and each shoes is made on your personal last. Tailored for you Ltd. does not charge for the last either. J. Saunders says;" our business policy is simple, we do not charge for the last because experience has shown that, once a new customer has received his first pair of our handmade, Goodyear welted, bespoke shoes, he/she will not revert back to "off the rack shoes", but in most cases imediately order a further 2-4 pairs..."

TFY is growing fast and with a capacity of 1,000 pairs of bespoke shoes per month (they have 60 cobblers working in their production) are already the largest bespoke shoemaker worldwide and are set for a very healthy future, since virtually 99% of people in the developed world have problems with their feet..

B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. AND AESCULAP, INC. JOIN GLOBAL HEALTHCARE EXCHANGE: Enables healthcare providers to purchase B. BraunÂ’s full line of healthcare products online, improving supply chain efficiencies

B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. AND AESCULAP, INC. JOIN GLOBAL HEALTHCARE EXCHANGE: Enables healthcare providers to purchase B. BraunÂ’s full line of healthcare products online, improving supply chain efficiencies

B. Braun Medical Inc. has joined the Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) as an equity member. As a leading safety company in health care, providing a full line of IV therapy, critical care, anesthesia, and other healthcare products, B. Braun will help advance GHXÂ’s goal to improve procurement processes for hospitals and healthcare providers.

Westminster, CO and Bethlehem, PA (PRWEB) June 8, 2002

B. Braun Medical Inc. is proud to announce it has joined the Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) as an equity member. As a leading safety company in health care, providing a full line of IV therapy, critical care, anesthesia, and other healthcare products, B. Braun will help advance GHXÂ’s goal to improve procurement processes for hospitals and healthcare providers. Aesculap, Inc., a leading worldwide supplier of surgical instruments, and an affiliate company of B. Braun, is also subscribing to the GHX exchange through B. Braun.

Caroll Neubauer, CEO of B. Braun Medical Inc., said, “We are very enthusiastic that B. Braun will be able to provide our safety products to our customers online, facilitating a more efficient supply chain process through GHX. Moreover, this new process will help us in our mission to provide innovative, cost-effective products designed with a goal of improving both patient and healthcare worker safety.” Needle sticks and Preventable Adverse Drug Events cost the healthcare system billions annually.

“We are excited to welcome a company with the reputation in safety and innovation of B. Braun to our team of strategic equity members. Suppliers like B. Braun are key to our mission of reducing procurement costs across the entire healthcare supply chain, from manufacturer to distributor to hospital,” said GHX President, Mike Mahoney.

Created exclusively for the healthcare industry, GHXÂ’s Web-based technology is designed to connect hospitals to a normalized, verified industry-standard catalog from which they can purchase both medical and non-medical products. Key to GHXÂ’s solution is its flexibility in connectivity options for all its members, along with the creation and on-going maintenance of its online catalog based on industry standards. Together, these deliverables assure hospitals access to the most reliable pricing, availability, and order tracking information.

About B. Braun Medical Inc.

B. Braun is a leading full line supplier of healthcare products dedicated to helping its customers achieve excellence in safety through its People, Products, and Programs safety initiative.

B. Braun is committed to delivering innovative products and programs with unmatched quality, superior technology, and cost-effective solutions, while maintaining environmental responsibility.

B. Braun’s longstanding tradition of expertise and progress has set a clear example of excellence in the global marketplace. B. Braun continues to set new standards of care through its product development -- promoting best practices with the continuous improvement of safety. For more information, call Customer Service at 1-800-227-2862 or visit B. Braun at www. bbraunusa. com. B. Braun – Working Together for Excellence in Safety™.

About Aesculap, Inc.

Aesculap is a leading worldwide supplier of surgical instruments. Aesculap designs and markets surgical instrumentation and implants for Neurosurgery, Microsurgery, ENT, Plastic and Reconstructive, Thoracic, Micro-vascular, Cardiovascular, Orthopedic, Laparoscopic and general surgeries and Central Processing. Aesculap is a member of the B. Braun family of healthcare companies. For more information, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-282-9000 or visit the Aesculap website at www. aesculap-usa. com.

About Global Healthcare Exchange

Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) is an Internet-based trading exchange from which hospitals can purchase both medical and non-medical products more easily, quickly, and accurately than ever before. GHX is building a normalized, verified industry standard catalog, which will take advantage of deep connectivity between GHX, hospitals, and suppliers to improve efficiencies and add value throughout the healthcare supply chain. The privately held company was founded in March 2000 and its membership now includes more than 100 supplier members and over 800 hospital members, representing over 100 integrated delivery networks (IDNs) and independent hospitals.

In addition to B. Braun, other equity owners of GHX include Johnson & Johnson; GE Medical Systems; Baxter International, Inc.; Abbott Laboratories; Medtronic, Inc.; AmerisourceBergen Corporation; Becton, Dickinson & Co.; Boston Scientific Corporation; Cardinal Health, Inc.; C. R. Bard, Inc.; Fisher Scientific International Inc.; Guidant Corporation; McKesson Corporation; Siemens Medical Solutions and Tyco International, Ltd. For more information visit www. ghx. com.

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SupplementsToGo. com Ships Its 300,000th Order

SupplementsToGo. com Ships Its 300,000th Order

In the aftermath of the Dot Bomb era, some companies have grown and thrived. At least one company has managed to do just that. www. Supplementstogo. com has been able to succeed where many others have failed in the online retail industry.

Union, KY (PRWEB) April 6, 2007

In the era of the Dot Bomb, some companies have thrived. At least one company has managed to do that. www. Supplementstogo. com has been able to succeed where many others have failed in internet industry. SupplementsToGo. com was started in 2001 by Joe Godar, who created it to boost the vitamin and nutritional supplement sales of his fitness center in Cincinnati OH. Fitness training, bodybuilding, and exercise go hand in hand with nutritional supplements. Persons who enjoy looking young and healthy achieve this by exercise and good nutrition, which includes regular vitamin supplementation. They carry over 5000 different products from every manufacturer.

Of course there are others who want to push the envelope of body conditioning, bodybuilders. These are men and women who strive to make their muscles as large and as lean as they possibly can. Supplements To Go has products for these customers as well, from items like creatine, prohormones, protein powder, and vitamins.

With over 60% of the US being overweight, the online retailer has over 2000 diet pills and weightloss products available to the consumer.

The older generation has not been forgotten at Supplement To Go either. They carry many anti-aging, antioxidant, and age defying supplements for the elderly. Older people should especially pay attention to their nutritional needs. Calcium, digestive enzymes, and antioxidants are all neglected areas for seniors. The website is easy to use so even the beginner can make a purchase without effort.

Www. Supplementstogo. com expanded its operation and moved to AZ. It acquired two other online supplement retailers and ramped up operations to become one of the premier vitamin retailers on the web today. With new management in place the company is set to explode in 2007. They are the title sponsor of the Ms Fitness USA and The MS Fitness World.

Supplementstogo. com just shipped its 300,000th order, with the majority of those orders being shipped in the last year. Fred Auzenne, who is the CEO of Supplementstogo. com says, "The time has come for the consumers of the world. With the low overhead we have we can bring quality vitamin and health supplements to customers at nearly 50% what it would cost in the bricks and mortar nutritional stores."

Supplements to go also has the advantage of warehousing the products on site, so that most orders ship the day they come in, and can be at the customers door the next day. With free online help, diets, recipes, forums, blogs, and online personal training available, the website is a one stop destination for anyone who loves health and fitness.

"I have personally used their website and found it very easy to navigate and the prices were extremely low. The online help was fantastic, I actually copied a few diets to help me shed a few pounds. I can fully recommend this website to others." - AL Alexander

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Nursefinders Announces Sponsorship of Leading Online Nursing Community NurseTogether. com

Nursefinders Announces Sponsorship of Leading Online Nursing Community NurseTogether. com

Incentives Poised to Help Hospitals, Nurses as Recession Eases on Healthcare Industry.

Arlington, TX (PRWEB) September 16, 2009

With signs of an easing recession for U. S. hospitals, according to a Thompson Reuters study indicating a recent rise of 2.9 percent in median profit margins, facilities may soon again be focused on the acute shortage of nurses. At the same time, the nursing profession struggles with fewer people entering the field due to nurse dissatisfaction. In an effort to help both constituents with their respective recruiting and career challenges, Nursefinders today announced its sponsorship of NurseTogether. com, one of the world's largest free online communities for nurses.

Through its sponsorship of NurseTogether. com, Nursefinders has secured exclusive discounts for its client hospitals on recruitment advertising geared at filling their own permanent staff positions, as well as special incentives on per diem and travel services from Nursefinders and its sister divisions. The sponsorship also provides Nursefinders' caregivers with specially negotiated discounts, unmatched original content, interactive career tools and social networking through NurseTogether. com.

"Our goal at Nursefinders, is always to help our healthcare facility clients succeed and to support our nurses in building a better work life," said Bob Livonius, CEO of Nursefinders. "We are extremely impressed with the usefulness of the site's daily refreshed content that addresses both the personal and professional demands of a nurse's life. Healthcare professionals and hospitals alike will benefit from being a part of this unique community, dedicated to empowering nurses globally."

More than 60,000 confirmed nursing professionals registered on the site spend an average of 15 minutes on NurseTogether. com each visit, which is five times longer than any other online nursing community.

Randy Holloran, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of NurseTogether. com, commented, "NurseTogether. com was established based on the understanding that becoming a nurse transforms your entire life. We've developed a single, easy-to-use web site that embraces the entire lifestyle of a nurse, with ideas, tools and advice crafted by approachable experts from across the nursing field to help members stay positive about their career and life. We believe our success is reflected in our high rates of repeated and lengthy visits to the site."

NurseTogether. com offers nurses, at no cost, original content updated daily on topics such as relationships, career, parenting, finance, health and fitness; interactive career tools, including job search functions, online career fairs, and recruiter discussions; and social networking opportunities with nurses from across the U. S. and the world.

About Nursefinders
Nursefinders, Inc. is one of the largest healthcare staffing and home care providers in the nation. Founded in 1974, Nursefinders is based in Arlington, Texas and provides RN's, LPN/LVNs, home health aides, nursing assistants, therapists and companions on healthcare assignments in the home and at nearly 5,000 healthcare facilities throughout the U. S. To learn more visit www. nursefinders. com.

Nursefinders is a division of Medfinders, which has more than 100 offices across the U. S. and places more than 20,000 health care professionals each year, including physician, nursing, allied healthcare and home care professionals. Medfinders is the healthcare industry's largest provider of managed staffing programs through its SingleSource® division, and a portfolio company of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. To learn more about Medfinders, visit www. medfinders. com.

About NurseTogether. com:
NurseTogether. com is the fastest growing free, online nursing community dedicated to empowering nurses globally. It is comprised of nursing professionals and supporters coming together for information, social networking, career growth and nursing advocacy. To learn more, visit www. NurseTogether. com.

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Resume Mirror Releases Enterprise Applicant Manager 2.0

Resume Mirror Releases Enterprise Applicant Manager 2.0

EAM 2.0 contains new recruiter productivity tools that allow virtually instant capture, processing and delivery of resume data viewed within Microsoft Internet Explorer directly into the leading ERP HCM applications from Oracle, PeopleSoft and SAP.

Vancouver, B. C. (PRWEB) September 29, 2006

Resume Mirror, a division of Talent Technology Corporation, and providers of industry leading recruiting technology components, today announced the release of Enterprise Applicant Manager™ 2.0 (EAM™). In addition to a number of new enhancements, EAM 2.0 contains new recruiter productivity tools that allow virtually instant capture, processing and delivery of resume data viewed within Microsoft Internet Explorer directly into the leading ERP HCM applications from Oracle, PeopleSoft and SAP.

EAM is a hosted service providing advanced resume data extraction and processing functionality for companies utilizing existing ERP based recruiting modules and commercial ATS systems. Existing EAM users such as Altera Corporation, McKesson Corporation, St. Vincent’s Health and CB Richard Ellis, among many others, drove the next generation of recruiter productivity tools offered in EAM 2.0.

The primary value delivered by EAM to recruiters is its ability to reduce or eliminate any manual data entry or manual processing of resumes. The benefits associated with these time-savings ensure recruiters can quickly process candidate information as it’s received and can focus their efforts on securing new talent for their organizations. EAM 2.0 furthers this commitment to improving productivity at the front end of the recruitment process by providing organizations and their recruiters the ability to:

easily capture resumes found on the web using Internet Explorer and have this resume data parsed and entered into any recruiting system

quickly and easily scan, OCR and parse applicant data from paper resumes directly from the recruiter’s desktop and submit them for final processing and electronic submission to a candidate database

seamlessly integrate all applicant source data into Oracle iRecruitment

"EAM 2.0 continues as the industry benchmark resume processing solution for companies using Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP and other leading commercial applicant tracking systems,” said Don Darrah, Vice President, Resume Mirror. "Our recent acquisition of Magnaware has provided us with several new capabilities that we have integrated into EAM 2.0 and are using to set new industry standards in resume processing. All the new capabilities of EAM 2.0 are focused on making the life of the recruiter free of manual and time consuming tasks and we have been told by dozens of customers that EAM 2.0 accomplishes this goal,” added Darrah.

EAM is a focused application developed specifically to work with existing ERP and ATS systems. EAM improves the online application experience for job seekers, improves response management with candidates, reduces recruiter workloads and dramatically cuts out-sourced hardcopy resume and application processing costs. EAM also includes a resume processing plug-in for Microsoft® Office® which allows resumes received via email to be instantly parsed and the resultant data automatically entered into the customer’s candidate management system from either MS Outlook or MS Word. EAM has undergone extensive industry testing, is widely deployed, and is validated with both PeopleSoft and Oracle. EAM also seamlessly integrates with the human resource management modules from SAP.

About Resume Mirror

Resume Mirror, a division of Talent Technology Corporation, provides innovative software components, online services and focused applications to the HR and Recruiting industry. Leading HR system vendors, job boards, resume processing companies and large corporate and staffing companies use Resume Mirror technologies and services to enhance their recruiting applications. We offer high quality resume extraction and intelligent search and match technologies that easily integrate with any recruiting application. These products enhance the functionality and deliver measurable improvements to current resume processing and search methods. Some of our customers and partners include companies such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, HRchitect, The AESC, Engenium, Aquent, Bernard Hodes Group, WCC, Authoria (formerly Hire. com), SonicRecruit, MSX International, SAIC, VirtualEdge, HireDesk, CGI, SAP and ERP Solutions. For more information

On Resume Mirror, please visit www. resumemirror. com.

About Talent Technology Corporation

Talent Technology Corporation owns and operates businesses that develop, market and provide services associated with recruiting, hiring, and related workforce management technology solutions. Through its divisions, HireDesk™ and Resume Mirror, Talent Technology Corporation provides a range of award-winning recruiting and hiring technology that automates and improves the quality of the employment process in a variety of industries, providing a clear return on investment for its clients. Learn more about us at www. talenttechnologycorp. com or call 604-244-1115 for additional details.

Media Contacts:

Resume Mirror

Imre Togyi

Toll Free: 1-866-662-6669

Direct: 604-214-8550

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Arthritis Foundation to Host Walk for People and Pets

Arthritis Foundation to Host Walk for People and Pets

Arthritis doesn’t discriminate. It affects not only persons of all ages – including children – but also strikes our many of our pets. In fact, arthritis affects one in every five adult dogs in the U. S. and is one of the most common sources of chronic pain that veterinarians treat.

(PRWEB) May 13, 2005

Arthritis afflicts nearly70 million Americans and costs this nation’s economy nearly $90 billion annually in lost wages, productivity and general healthcare costs. While most persons are unaware of the immense challenges this disease poses, even fewer realize that Arthritis is an “Umbrella Disease,” comprising more than 120 directly related ailments.

Some of the related diseases that benefit from dollars donated are systemic lupus erythematosis (lupus), scleroderma, and gout just to name a few outside of those we are familiar with such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis both juvenile and adult. Arthritis affects more women than men, 41 million women as opposed to 29 million men.

And, Arthritis doesn’t discriminate. It affects not only persons of all ages – including children – but also strikes our many of our pets. In fact, arthritis affects one in every five adult dogs in the U. S. and is one of the most common sources of chronic pain that veterinarians treat.

The spread and current depth of Arthritis is an extraordinary cost that can be in many ways mitigated, or even prevented, cared for and possibly cured with your help. Approximately 82 percent of all donations received by the Arthritis Foundation are applied directly to research.

The Arthritis FoundationÂ’s 2005 Walk will be held on May 21 at 10:00 AM at the Staples Center. This year, Pfizer Animal Health, which produces Rimadyl, an Arthritis pharmaceutical for dogs, is a sponsor of walk in Los Angeles and Petco will be on hand as well with giveaways to pets and their owners. Research has found that people with dogs are more likely to integrate their walking activities with their pets and to that end; the Arthritis Foundation is sponsoring a Dog Walk as well. Participants can register at the Walk; pick up registration materials at their local Petco stores or online at www. arthritis. org.

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HensonFuerst Cycling Team Pedals for a Cure

HensonFuerst Cycling Team Pedals for a Cure

Team wants to raise $10,000 to help 600,000 North Carolinians affected by diabetes in North Carolina Tour de Cure

Rocky Nount, NC (PRWEB) May 11, 2009

Led by team captain Thomas Henson Jr. (http://www. lawmed. com/thomas-henson-jr. php), the HensonFuerst Cycling Team will be riding in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure in Cary, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Henson, who also is the North Carolina Tour de Cure co-chair, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 9. "I've lived with the challenges presented by this disease for most of my life. Although diabetes is a serious disease, it should never limit what you can do with your life," said Henson, who has successfully managed his disease with diet and exercise for more than three decades. "Every mile biked during the Tour de Cure will help make a difference and improve the lives of everyone affected by this life-changing disease," he continued.

For the fourth year in a row, the HensonFuerst Cycling Team is raising funds to help support the ADA's mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Last year, the team raised more than $7,500 during the event, and the members have set a goal to raise $10,000 this year. The team is also looking for more riders to join them in the ride, have fun, and enjoy the camaraderie of cycling.

The Tour begins at 8 a. m. at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park in Cary, North Carolina, and includes a 150-mile ride for dedicated cyclists in addition to shorter family routes around Cary. To learn more about the North Carolina Tour de Cure visit, click here (http://tour. diabetes. org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TDC154358030?pg=entry&fr_id=5583). To learn more about the HensonFuerst Cycling Team and support its cause, click here (http://main. diabetes. org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TDC154358030/1876650610?pg=team&fr_id=5583&team_id=335690).

About the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure:
The Tour de Cure is the nation's largest event to raise money to fight diabetes, and thousands of riders and teams have participated in the event since its inception in 1991. Last year, more than 38,000 cyclists raised almost $16 million to help prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To learn more, visit www. tour. diabetes. org.

The 2009 HensonFuerst Health Initiative
The American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure is one of many projects and events in which the members of HensonFuerst participate. To recognize the importance of giving back to the community, the firm recently established the HensonFuerst Health Initiative, which is a comprehensive plan that encompasses all of the law firm's community and service efforts. The initiative was developed as a way to encourage both community and firm members to prevent injuries, improve health and fitness, and aid organizations committed to improving health and well-being. To learn more about HensonFuerst Health Initiative, visit www. lawmed. com/health-initiative (http://www. lawmed. com/health-initiative).

About HensonFuerst:
HensonFuerst, P. A., is a North Carolina-based law firm focusing on catastrophic injury, nursing home abuse, auto accident, workers' compensation, Social Security Disability, and mass tort cases. For more than 30 years, the lawyers at HensonFuerst have represented those injured by the negligence of others. With successful multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements throughout the state of North Carolina, the team of 10 lawyers and 25 staff members at HensonFuerst offers considerable experience and resources for their clients. The members of the firm recognize the importance of giving back to their community and have sponsored Hope Blooms, a community-based garden program to promote and provide awareness regarding cancer research and survivorship as well as to aid in the fight to eradicate cancer. For more information about the firm, visit www. HensonFuerst. com.

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'The Official Rules for Hiring Top Talent' Travels to Chicago

'The Official Rules for Hiring Top Talent' Travels to Chicago

Industry expert Lou Adler helps train recruiters on how to gain a competitive advantage during leading edge recruiter training live in Chicago.

Irvine, Calif. (PRWEB) September 15, 2008

The Adler Group, a training and consulting company focused on Performance-based Hiring(sm), recently announced “The Official Rules for Hiring Top Talent” one-day intensive live training event in Chicago.

On Tuesday, September 23, recruiting professionals will spend a full day with Lou Adler to learn the new rules of hiring top talent, including how Performance-based Hiring generates best-fit hires and how to develop flexible, forward-looking sourcing and recruiting strategies.

"Just like sports or any business process, hiring top talent requires a set of rules. I'm looking forward to sharing my new rules for hiring top talent with HR professionals during our live Chicago public workshop (http://www. adlerconcepts. com/training/onsite/official_rules_tour_2008_overview. php)," says Lou Adler, president of The Adler Group, and author of the bestselling book Hire With Your Head (http://www. amazon. com/Hire-Your-Head-Performance-Based-Hiring/dp/0470128356/ref=pd_sim_b_2) (Wiley, 3rd Edition, 2007).

Sponsored by BountyJobs, Jobs2Web, Profiles International, and ZoomInfo, the program is designed for corporate recruiters who want to learn the advanced skills used by the best third-party recruiters, and for third-party recruiters who want to become the best in their industry.

For more information and attendee registration, visit The Official rules for Hiring Top Talent website (http://www. adlerconcepts. com/officialrules. php) or call The Adler Group at 1-888-878-1388 x119.

About The Adler Group
The Adler Group is a leading training and consulting firm helping mid-size and large international organizations find, recruit, and hire more top talent. The company created the Performance-based Hiring system now used world-wide. Over the past 15 years the company has trained more than 25,000 recruiters and hiring managers in the latest interviewing and selection, sourcing, and recruiting techniques. Some of the company's clients include AIG Insurance, Wells Fargo, the YMCA, Yahoo!, Broadcom, Quest Software, Cognos Software, Dallas Semiconductor, Booz Allen, KPMG, and HealthEast Care Systems.

Performance-based Hiring is a Service Mark of The Adler Group.

About Bounty Jobs
BountyJobs Inc. is an online marketplace that eliminates the inefficiencies afflicting the recruiting industry. BountyJobs provides employers with unparalleled access to a huge pool of talent while giving headhunters the opportunity to tap into a tremendous new revenue stream. More information is available online at www. bountyjobs. com.

About Jobs2Web
Jobs2Web Inc. is a proven tool for career Website optimization. Jobs2Web drives traffic directly to company career sites from major search engines such as Google and Yahoo, making it easier for companies to find and manage top candidates. More information is available online at www. jobs2web. com.

About Profiles International, Inc.
Profiles International, Inc. is the recognized world leader in employment evaluation and human resource management assessment tools. Our training and tools can help you reduce employee turnover, provide leadership training and development, decrease employee theft, increase productivity and customer service levels, improve employee motivation, and increase sales. Visit www. profilesinternational. com

About Zoom Information Inc.
Zoom Information Inc.'s core search product, ZoomInfo, features summaries of more than 29 million people and two million companies. ZoomInfo finds, understands, extracts, and saves actionable information about people on the Web. The patented search technology continually scans millions of Web sites, press releases, electronic news services, SEC filings and other online sources. Then, it intelligently compiles concise summaries about individuals and companies.

Zoom Information is privately held and based in Waltham, Massachusetts. For more information, visit http://about. zoominfo. com (http://about. zoominfo. com) or call toll-free: 1-866-904-ZOOM (9666)

Media Contacts:
Kathy Barton 
VP Business Development and Marketing, The Adler Group 
Voice: (888) 878-1388 x127 
Email: kathy (at) adlerconcepts. com

Christina Ajam
Marketing Consultant, The Adler Group
Voice: (408) 978-2899
Email: christina (at) adlerconcepts. com

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Khanna Institute of Vision and Your Health Connection Spring Expo

Khanna Institute of Vision and Your Health Connection Spring Expo

Khanna Institute of Vision will be participating in a Health Expo organized by YHC magazine on April 25.

Beverly Hills, CA (Vocus) April 11, 2010

The Khanna institute to attend the YHC Health Expo on April 25th at the Hyatt plaza hotel at 880 S. Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village, CA 91361

Khanna Institute of LASIK & Refractive surgery, an eye surgery center that caters to individuals with vision needs. The Khanna institute is consistently emphasizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle, healthy eyes and long lasting vision. Your Health Connection (http://www. khannainstitute. com/pdf/JUNE09%20-%20YHC%20MAGAZINE_DR.%20KHANNA. pdf) promotes the concept of a healthy life style by hosting annual health expos and seminars. One of their pivotal events is the Spring Health Expo. This year the event will commence on April 25th at the Hyatt plaza hotel in Westlake Village. The expo allows attendees to gain a full understanding of health and well-being. Visitors are given a hands-on experience with a variety of products, services and treatments related to health and wellness. They are encouraged to interact and gain knowledge on the latest herbal remedies and cutting edge technology. There will be a variety of vendors with information on skin care, nutrition, weight management and all services related to health and wellness. The Khanna institute is pleased to be attending the expo and hopes to educate others on the importance of vision. Los Angeles LASIK (http://www. khannainstitute. com/lasik. html) surgeon and his staff will offer free vision screening and consults.

Your Health connection is high end lifestyle and health publication in the Los Angeles area. Founded in 2005 the magazine continues to present informative health and wellness information along with promoting an overall well-being for its readers. The YHC publication strives to introduce the latest products, technology and natural remedies available in the health and medical fields. CEO Anthony J. Alcock explains, “By doing so we allow our readers to make safe and informed decisions about their health and well-being.” The magazine is dedicated to providing community, regional and national resources as well as providing it’s readers with information on local practitioners and national business’s. The YHC publication has reached enormous success and has an ample following with a monthly circulation of 25,000 and over 100,000 readers.

Dr. Rajesh Khanna, is a Los Angeles LASIK and Refractive Cataract surgeon with offices in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. He is the founder and medical director of The Khanna Institute of Lasik and Refractive Surgery. Dr. Khanna has been voted as the best LASIK surgeon by popular choice by readers of Los Angeles daily news and Ventura County Star. Dr. Khanna has performed vision enhancements on many celebrities and athletes alike. Those we are able disclose include actor Corbin Blue from High School Musical, Disney channel star Brenda Song, Olympic silver medalist Ryan Bailey and Bas Rutten - Inside MMA host and UFC champion fighter. Rajesh Khanna, MD has been featured on the front cover of various magazines like Your Health Connection, Life after 50, Valley news and Beverly Hills times. He has also been featured in Santa Monica Star, Acorn, India West, Opinion Express and numerous other publications. Dr. Khanna has been interviewed and quoted by various radio talk. He is one the pioneers of Lasik eye surgery and is currently at the forefront for advanced eye procedures. He is an experienced and skilled Wave front LASIK, PRELEX and cataract surgeon, Dr. Khanna has performed over thousands of vision correction procedures. Contact: Kelly Schneider Rajesh Khanna, MD Khanna Institute of Lasik Surgery 50 N La Cienga Blvd Beverly Hills 90211 Phone: 805-230-2126 Fax: 805-230-2199 http://www. khannainstitute. com (http://www. khannainstitute. com)

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CLA Approved by the FDA as a Food Product

CLA Approved by the FDA as a Food Product

CLA is a natural supplement that was recently approved for use as a food product by the FDA. This Omega-6 fatty acid has been found to promote fat burning and weight loss and may possess anti-carcinogenic properties.

Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) September 6, 2008

CLA, the natural weight loss supplement, was recently approved by the FDA as a food product and regarded as safe for use in foods. CLA has been found to provide many health benefits; it plays a vital role in body fat reduction, is a potential anti-carcinogenic, aids in anti-aging and has been found to exhibit anti-diabetic effects.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), an Omega-6 fatty acid, is naturally found in red meat and dairy products such as cheese and yoghurt. It is a naturally occurring ingredient that can safely be used for numerous health-promoting benefits.

Today's dairy products contain only about one third of the CLA content found before 1960. This is due to the cattle-feeding practices. Cows are now artificially fattened instead of grass-fed. Grass-fed cows were provided with almost 500% more CLA than the current practices.

Although CLA is a natural part of the human diet, found in dairy products and beef, it occurs at levels too low to provide benefits. This is why the supplemental form of CLA is recommended to obtain all the health-promoting benefits CLA can provide.

CLA SUPPLEMENTATION IMPROVES BODY COMPOSITION
Numerous Gold Standard scientific studies confirm that CLA is effective for improving body composition and safe to use as a natural weight loss aid. Recent research also found that those who supplemented with CLA with 1,000 milligrams 3 times daily experienced a greater increase in lean muscle mass and greater fat loss reduction than the placebo group.

ANTI-AGING
In brand new ground-breaking research CLA supplementation has been found to be promising for anti-aging. CLA prevents the loss of lean muscle mass, which occurs at a rate of about half a pound per year over the age of 50.

ANTI CARCINOGENIC
CLA may be helpful in fighting cancer. Animal studies showed that CLA helped to block initiation, promotion and metastasis of cancer. It was found to slow the growth in a variety of forms of cancer. Although more research needs to be conducted on CLA's anti-carcinogenic properties in humans, the preliminary research is certainly promising.

Why ALLMAX CLA 95
ALLMAX Nutrition™ CLA 95 is a safe, natural and effective way to maintain a healthy body weight while following a healthy lifestyle. ALLMAX CLA 95 is powered by the world-renowned safflower-derived Clarinol brand. It is guaranteed to contain 950 mg of pure CLA per 1000 mg liquid softgel capsule and provides the highest concentration of the purest CLA isomers available.

Find out more at ALLMAXCLA. com

Contact Information
ALLMAX Nutrition
Kristine Hughes
416.223.6861
Khughes@ALLMAXnutrition. com
Www. ALLMAXCLA. com

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