Dawn Career Institute Creates National Placement Team To Enhance Current Career Service Offerings

Dawn Career Institute Creates National Placement Team To Enhance Current Career Service Offerings

Dawn Career Institute (DCI) has introduced a National Placement Team that will help enhance services already provided by its esteemed career services division.

Wilmington, Del. (Vocus) December 1, 2010

Dawn Career Institute (DCI) has introduced a National Placement Team that will help enhance services already provided by its esteemed career services division. Led by National Director of Career Services Derek Sawyer, the National Placement Team is designed to improve career placement and provide a higher level of service to all graduates, including online students, and the employers who rely on them.

“I think one thing that gets overlooked in many areas of education is that employment and obtaining a long-term, successful career is the ultimate goal,” Sawyer said. “DCI has recently expanded the Career Services department to not only service the local market, but also our online students who deserve the same attention and time that someone would on campus.”

The career services currently provided by DCI include resume writing, interview and job search tips, soft skills development, mock phone interviews, and more. The National Placement Team will enhance those offerings by nurturing direct relationships with national employers. DCI looks forward to providing these employer connections to its students and having the opportunity to receive true feedback on its graduates and programs.

“The National Placement Team’s ultimate goal is to help all graduates begin a career by giving them the skills to succeed on their own,” Sawyer said “You can give a man a fish and feed him for a day or you can teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime.”

In addition to Derek Sawyer, the National Placement Team is comprised of Career Development Coordinators Aggie Hoosier, Brooke Miller, and Denise Riley. Sawyer, a native of Jacksonville, Fla., and a graduate of Stetson University, has years of experience in medical staffing, working primarily with allied healthcare and nursing professionals on the local, regional and national levels. Hoosier has been employed at DCI for three years and has 15+ years of professional experience in healthcare recruiting and staffing. She earned her MBA degree in Healthcare Administration from Wilmington University and a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitative Sciences with a Concentration in Development Disabilities from Clarion University. Miller, of West Grove, Pa., and a graduate of Shippensburg University, has four years of experience working with clients at the YMCA. Riley, a Wilmington resident and University of Delaware graduate, previously worked in the education arena as an admissions and career services representative.

About Dawn Career Institute
Dawn Career Institute is a career education institution based in Wilmington, Del., with online program options also available. Dawn Career Institute offers programs in some of the nation’s fastest-growing career fields: healthcare, wellness and business. Dawn Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). For more information, visit http://www. DawnCareerInstitute. edu.

Contact: Jena Zapata
Phone: (302) 633-9075
Email: jzapata(at)dawncareerinstitute(dot)edu

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Benefits Centric Management as a Critical Component of Successful Programmes

Benefits Centric Management as a Critical Component of Successful Programmes

Xantus Consulting Managing Consultant, Howard Lewis has 17 years experience in IT oriented change and has specialised in programme and large project management for more than 10 years. Here he comments on the application of Benefits Centric Management as a tool to decrease risk and increase control in all scales of change initiatives.

Manchester, UK (PRWEB) February 23, 2006

Xantus Consulting Managing Consultant, Howard Lewis has 17 years experience in IT oriented change and has specialised in programme and large project management for more than 10 years. During the last 6 years he has focused on UK public sector clients and has fulfilled leadership roles in major programmes in civil government, defence and secure government. Here he comments on the application of Benefits Centric Management as a tool to decrease risk and increase control in all scales of change initiatives.

Our senior public sector clients consistently express their view that major IT oriented change initiatives in the UK public sector are widely seen as very high risk and that they personally feel under pressure because of this perception. Given the incidence of high profile coverage describing failures, this view is not surprising.

A benefits-centric approach to management of IT oriented change, if properly implemented, offers a powerful option for programme directors to deliver true value at minimised risk. It is especially applicable in the public sector efficiency context because many programmes cite efficiency as their guiding objective with high level justifications for the specific reductions in cost that they claim to be able to deliver. In turn, process and effort must be instilled to realise the high level benefits otherwise any consequential failure to achieve the goals is predictable and ill-understood.

As with the flavours of many past months, there is no shortage of generic advice on how this should be done (e. g. as part of the Managing Successful Project tool kit from the Office of Government Commerce). It is our experience though, that programmes with a benefits management capability up and running need to avoid establishing processes that report on, but do not inherently manage delivery of benefits.

It is our view that, where a benefits centric programme view is available, real levels of risk to successful delivery are highlighted and in the majority of instances of our experience, this risk is significantly greater than initially expected. Rigorous application of benefit centric management principles has both highlighted extensive shortcomings in the plans for delivery of efficiencies, and provided the route by which plans can be made realistic and achievable and their execution much more certain.

Properly working benefits centric management offers change leaders the ability to wrest back full control of the initiatives and to prevent or reset the reversal of the balance of power so often seen in the client/supplier relationship. Benefits centric management can provide:

 A full framework for management of all contributors. This has proven especially valuable in the multi-supplier environment and is a key element in maintaining a healthy balance in the client/supplier relationships. With the commitments made by suppliers under a benefits-centric approach and the information associated with it, clients can ensure they remain in charge rather than ceding real control to a dominant supplier;  Comprehensive, auditable rationale to support spending bids and business cases. This applies both at top level for example in Treasury submissions, as well as the most detailed costing exercise, for example review of estimates provided by a supplier in response to change requests;  The most meaningful available baseline and integration point for all programme and project planning and control activity, so that decisions can be made in the light of full knowledge of impact on desired outcomes. In effect decision makers are provided with a powerful ‘what-if’ tool, which gives answer in defined in terms of impact on outcomes.

Effective benefits centric management is of course more easily implemented at the outset, but it has been proven repeatedly that it can offer a powerful route to recovery of initiatives that are off track and reinstatement of effective control once the outlook has been improved.

Implementing good benefits centric management requires the experience to bridge the gap between theoretical approaches and real world initiatives. In this article, we set out the main features common to successful implementations and describe the benefits they bring. We will show how benefits centric management must be treated as more than a peer process with other programme support functions, rather that it informs how all planning and control activities are carried out as well as requiring some additional activity integrated with traditional programme support office functions. It is important to understand the differences between benefit centric management and traditional output-specified approaches and the article will explain this. Finally we will offer some real-world examples and suggest what can be learned from them.

To develop this piece further or to arrange an interview please contact Catherine Sanders on 0161 246 6018.

Notes to the editor

Xantus is a specialist IT Consulting Group dedicated to assisting large corporate organisations and UK central government. Xantus’ clients include the largest UK civil secure government departments, leading financial service organisations and global retail, media, leisure and pharmaceutical corporates.

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Gabriella Aims High With The Help of David Lloyd Leisure Southampton

Gabriella Aims High With The Help of David Lloyd Leisure Southampton

David Lloyd Leisure Southampton has become the main training ground for the UK’s under 12’s Tennis number one, Gabriella Taylor.

(PRWeb UK) July 16, 2010

Gabriella’s tennis career began at eight years old, when she started competing and winning matches in the U12’s age category. At the 2010 Tennis Europe event in Bressuire France, Gabriella beat the French, Spanish and Algerian number one’s in her age group to win both the doubles and singles titles. These acclaimed junior wins have earned Gabriella a highly regarded position within the Lawn Tennis Association and positioned her in the AEGON future stars programme, as one of the best juniors in the country.

This sporting success does not come without hard work as Gabriella says ‘I have to work really hard’. She trains six hours a day with her trainer David Lloyd Leisure’s Dave Ison, balancing the fine act of intensive training with every-day school work. ‘ A normal day starts at about 7am, breakfast, a little bit of study and a-half hours of tennis, lunch, fitness, tennis again, then education until 6.30’.

Her coach Dave Ison commented on Gabriella’s tennis ability ‘Gabriella works extremely hard to get to her number one position. The tennis facilities at Southampton David Lloyd Leisure give her the opportunity to vary her work outs; providing the right training environment for Gabriella to reach her full potential’

David Lloyd Leisure Southampton is the leading Club in the Leisure Group’s ‘All Star Tennis Programme’ which encourages young people to participate in Tennis (http://www. davidlloyd. co. uk/home/activities/racquets). The initiative has proved a great success, attracting over one hundred and fifty thousand members nationally.

David Little, the Deputy Manager at David Lloyd Southampton said ‘’It is great to see Gabriella use the David Lloyd tennis facilities, its her main training base. Being so successful at such a young age, Gabriella is an inspiration to all young people involved in the All Star Tennis Programme.’’

The David Lloyd Health Club and Gym in Southampton (http://www. davidlloyd. co. uk/home/clubs/southampton) has a total of eighteen tennis courts and offers world-class coaching. The Lawn Tennis Association has crowned David Lloyd Southampton a ‘Tennis Clubman’, recognising the clubs ability to provide the superior training ground required for development of the UK’s youngest tennis hopeful.

About David Lloyd Leisure Group:

The David Lloyd Leisure Group operates 78 clubs in the UK and a further 10 clubs across Europe.

David Lloyd Leisure has over 450,000 members and employs 6,000 people. This includes an expert health and fitness team of over 750 and more than 350 tennis professionals.

Across all clubs, David Lloyd Leisure has over 150 swimming pools (of which half are indoor) and offers over 10,000 exercise (http://www. davidlloyd. co. uk/home/) classes per week. Every week 20,000 children learn to swim at David Lloyd Leisure and 14,000 learn to play tennis.

Its racquets facilities are unparalleled with 700 tennis courts as well as 180 badminton courts and 140 squash courts. Additional facilities include health and beauty spas, club lounges with free internet access, crèches, nurseries and specialist sports shops.

For more information please contact:

Johanna Whitaker or Kate Godber at Promote PR on 01628 630363 or e-mail kate(at)promotepr(dot)com

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The Top Emerging Companies Voted by 100 Venture Capital Funds & Angel Investors

The Top Emerging Companies Voted by 100 Venture Capital Funds & Angel Investors

FundingPost announces the winners of the Third Annual Pitching Across America™, the largest Venture Capital competition ever.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 1, 2006

FundingPost (www. FundingPost. com) proudly announced today the winning companies from its third annual Pitching Across America™ competition. FundingPost, which has been introducing entrepreneurs to investors for almost 6 years, established the competition in which 100 Venture Capital Funds and Angel Investors participated as judges, voting on 300 business summaries from emerging companies nationwide. The largest Venture Capital competition ever organized, this year's Pitching Across America was sponsored by PRNewswire.

The emerging companies were evaluated on a scale of 1 to 10. Judging criteria consisted of several key points including: the professionalism of the written summary, current stage of development (customers, revenue), competitive advantage and need in the marketplace, feasibility for success, and whether the company is "VentureWorthy™."

"Once again, we have had another successful year of the Pitching Across America competition. We were pleased with the response and the level of interest from both the Venture and Angel communities. The entrepreneurs who participated were outstanding," said Joe Rubin, Director, FundingPost. "These companies are some of the most promising emerging companies in the U. S. this year."

National Winner: SPD Control Systems Corp., New York

SPD Control System's primary product is an electrically controllable window glass that be introduced in the fourth quarter of 2006. The glass can be changed from clear to dark or any level in between in 1-2 seconds. These windows are becoming available to address energy conservation needs. Primary markets will be the automotive, aerospace and architectural industries.

1st Runner-Up: Graft Solutions, Inc., Georgia

Graft Solution's Autolograft(TM) System addresses the need for vascular grafts used in bypass surgery (both peripheral and coronary). The technology is undergoing FDA review and approval for market release. The commercial device is expected to be available for US release within 24 months.

2nd Runner-Up: NanoPolyQ, California

NanoPolyQ is a start-up nanotechnology company that commercializes proprietary self-assembled biomolecular nanomaterial fabrication and develops disease diagnostic biosensors, flexible solar panels, and rollable electronic displays. The nanotechnology is disruptive, the product development cycle is short, and this is a high-growth market.

State Winners:

SPD Control Systems Corp. NY Digital Media Research FL

Graft Solutions, Inc. GA WebWire® GA

NanoPolyQ CA Amyxa Pharmaceuticals MA

Shield Technology Group FL Celldonate Inc. CA

Declude MA MarColl International Corp. NE

Priority Healthcare Case Management Srvc. Inc. CA OurEnergy MI

PodshowCreator. com NJ Tactical Solution Partners, Inc. MD

Ocean's Bounty Seafarms, LLC SC Urban Probe LLC NY

Focus Energy Corporation NM Rapid Systems Software MA

ISelfPay NJ ProSuite, Inc. TN

CIMA Systems CA Vetgate USA IL

Block MEMS, LLC MA Digitus Biometrics, Inc. GA

CampusBrands, Inc. MD Elucidation Studios, Inc. MN

Intelligent Monitoring Systems, Inc. CA Language Access Network, Inc. OH

Obvient Strategies, Inc. GA OneStep Sustainable Building Systems, Inc. MN

Livid Instruments NJ ChainStar USA NY

Qunu LLC NY Adwell Communications LLC OR

PDQ Care Inc. FL Metro Media Inc., / Truck-Ads LA

Cortez Environmental Services, LLC IN Connective Home PA

Auxiliary Power Dynamics, LLC NV Defero AZ

Senscient TX The Enchanted Tea Company WA

Geosoft USA Corp. FL IBP Corporation AL

Dakov's Innovations Corp. NY Recycling Services, Inc. MO

VeroScan CA TruEffect, Inc. CO

NEScientific, Inc. CT VIBME LLC UT

Nexlite Corporation MI Electronic Sprinkler AR

MaxOUT UV Swimwear CA Take Charge Marketing, LLC OK

Hull Underwater Imaging Systems, Inc. KY Lightning Ethanol, Inc. VA

Taldia, Inc. CA National School Lines WI

Nautical Research & Recovery, LLC CA Affinity Wireless Solutions, LLC IA

TGF Production LLC NY TWITCHGAMERZ KS

M Cubed Medical TX Mopsters Inc. WY

ARIEL Physics Israel, Ltd. FL 3 Pyramids Entertainment DE

 Creative Photos Inc. NC

Sponsor: PR Newswire

PR Newswire, the world's largest distributor of news releases, has over 40,000 members worldwide - many of which are small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups. Our members benefit because their news releases are accessible in the locations where the media goes to get raw material for their stories. For additional information, please contact 888-776-0942 or e-mail information@prnewswire. com.

About FundingPost

FundingPost is an entrepreneur and investor network reaching more than 80,000 executives and 6,000 Venture Capital and Angel Investors across the nation each month.

For over five years, FundingPost has worked with thousands of Angel and Venture Capital Investors and Entrepreneurs. FundingPost has hosted over 5,000 CEOs and 600 Venture Funds at events in 15 cities nationwide, as well as providing a quarterly Dealflow magazine and a deal-exchange Website that has, on average, seen an introduction of an Investor to an Entrepreneur every business day since its inception. FundingPost's mission is to reach investors and entrepreneurs in every medium possible – both online and offline, and it is experiencing strong growth as the venture capital markets continue to improve worldwide. For more information: http://www. FundingPost. com (http://www. FundingPost. com)

Note to editors: For additional information regarding the Pitching Across America competition, its winners or the judges, please contact Aren Cohen at FundingPost, who will facilitate any one-on-one interviews with FundingPost, the winning companies or the Venture Capital / Angel investors.

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RetireNet. com Launches New Visitor Interest Profile to Aid Seniors Searching for Retirement Options

RetireNet. com Launches New Visitor Interest Profile to Aid Seniors Searching for Retirement Options

New VIP (Visitor Interest Profile) decision engine is the first of its kind to help Seniors seek out their perfect retirement location.

Asheville, NC (PRWEB) February 27, 2010

RetireNet. com has launched a revolutionary new tool to assist Seniors and their families looking to research their retirement options. Called VIP -- or Visitor Interest Profile -- is the first of its kind “decision engine” that helps visitors pinpoint their ideal retirement lifestyle and location.

Accessible from any page, but featured prominently on the home page at http://www. retirenet. com (http://www. retirenet. com), VIP offers an fun and entertaining way to move past pre-conceived notions, and accurately find the perfect retirement location. Although the logic that drives this new feature is quite complex, the process is simple: A visitor takes the VIP test, composed of a series of questions. These questions are calculated to take into account factors such as cost of living, health care, climate, crime rate, topographical preference, activites, and personality. From those answers, VIP calculates not only what is important to the visitor, but how important it is to them, and offers first suggestions for areas they would be interested in retiring in. Once an are is selected, then the visitor can browse available communities, and homes.

Sometimes, the results are surprising — but that’s the whole point. VIP’s purpose is to recommend possibilities the visitor might not realize exist. For instance, the low cost of living in Dallas-Ft. Worth, or the excellent medical care along the South Carolina Coast, or the fact that Northern California has more sunny days per year than Southern California. While the visitor to RetireNet. com might not be aware of these things, VIP is—so it’s ready to give them recommendations that may not only be surprising, but very useful as they begin planning for their retirement years.

Once completed, the visitor can review their results, or retake the test at any time. When combined with free member benefits like saved searches, VIP and RetireNet. com lead the way in senior information services.

About RetireNet. com:

RetireNet. com was established in 1995 as The Retirement Net, and has since become a leading senior information portal and world's largest online network of active retirement, independent living, assisted living, nursing care, home health, home care, and home - and community-based retirement services in the world. Our current list of member communities and businesses tops 105,000. RetireNet. com also features educational and informative articles from nationally recognized experts on topics ranging from health to relationships and money.

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Same Sky Launches New Fabric Wrap Bracelets Made By Women In Rwanda AT DKNY Stores in the U. S. & London

Same Sky Launches New Fabric Wrap Bracelets Made By Women In Rwanda AT DKNY Stores in the U. S. & London

Same Sky, a trade-not-aid jewelry initiative in Rwanda signs retail partnership deal with leading fashion design house DKNY to launch a new line of fabric wrap bracelets. Just in time for the holiday season, DKNY stores in New York, Las Vegas, Boston, Costa Mesa, Honolulu, King of Prussia, PA, and London as well as online at DKNY. com are carrying Same Sky's fabric wrap bracelets in four vibrant color combinations. Each bracelet retails at $40, and can be worn as a bracelet, a necklace, or a hair accessory. 100% of all net-profits from the sale of the bracelets are reinvested into expanding the business to other regions of the world and employing more women artisans.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 26, 2010

Same Sky, a jewelry initiative that empowers HIV-positive women in Rwanda announced today their first retail partnership with leading fashion design house DKNY to launch a new line of fabric wrap bracelets just in time for the holiday season. Same Sky's fabric wrap bracelets are hand-made from Rwandan textiles and are adorned with colorful hand-blown glass beads. The bracelets which retail for $40, are 35"-38" in length (wraps around 4-5 times on wrists 7"-9"), and can also be worn as a necklace or hair accessory.

Founded by EMMY Award winning producer and social entrepreneur Francine LeFrak, SAME SKY's mission is to empower women worldwide by giving them a hand up not a hand-out. Same Sky's bracelets are hand-crocheted by HIV-positive women artisans who survived the Rwandan genocide of 1994. During the genocide, women in Rwanda were subjected to sexual violence on a massive scale. According to the International Criminal Tribunal, more than 250,000 women were raped and, of the survivors, approximately 70% were infected with HIV/AIDS. In addition, they were left impoverished after their husbands, fathers, and brothers were murdered. SAME SKY was born with the goal of empowering these women to rebuild their lives and communities.

The artisans making SAME SKY bracelets work in a collective and are free to discuss social issues such as domestic violence, western medicine, and how to open a bank account. SAME SKY also provides the women artisans with a daily stipend that covers transportation to and from work and a daily meal so they can take their HIV medicine. The wage our artisans earn is 15 times the average wage made by most women in sub-Saharan Africa and ensures they can provide food, education, and healthcare for their entire family.

"Donna Karan is an incredible philanthropist who deeply understands the ethical shopping movement and the need to inspire and empower women globally," stated Same Sky founder Francine LeFrak. "We are beyond thrilled to have DKNY launch our fabric wrap bracelets and tell the story of these incredible women artisans in Rwanda."

Same Sky's fabric wrap bracelets come in four color combinations: Tangled Up in Blue, Material Girl, Welcome to the Jungle, and Back in Black and can be purchased at DKNY stores in New York, Las Vegas, Boston, Costa Mesa, Honolulu, King of Prussia, PA, and London as well as online at DKNY. com. 100% of all net-profits from the sale of the bracelets are reinvested into expanding the business to other regions of the world and employing more women artisans. Same Sky began with 4 artisans in November 2009 and now employs over 50.

"By buying a bracelet you are not only giving a gift that is changing someone's life, you become a part of a movement empowering women everywhere and the men that support them under the same sky," concluded LeFrak.

About Same Sky
Founded in 2008 by Francine LeFrak, SAME SKY is a fair-trade company whose mission is to empower women worldwide and inspire a movement of women empowering women. Our inaugural project is based in Kigali, Rwanda, a country where women have become a leading voice in the peace process and currently hold 56% of the national parliamentary seats. Same Sky's trade-not-aid initiative uses jewelry to effect change in Rwanda - one woman at a time.

Same Sky provides employment opportunities to HIV-positive women, all of whom are survivors of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. These women artisans have been trained to crochet bracelets using our unique hand-blown glass beads - giving them a marketable skill and consistent employment, the two essential factors needed to rebuild their lives and those of their families.

SAME SKY is a part of the global movement lifting women out of poverty by giving them the tools to become entrepreneurs and lead self-sustaining lives. For more information, visit: http://www. samesky. com.

About Donna Karan International
Donna Karan International is one of the world's leading fashion design houses. It designs, markets and distributes collections of women's and men's apparel, sportswear, accessories and shoes under the Donna Karan and DKNY brand names. The Company has selectively granted licenses for the manufacture and distribution of beauty and beauty related products, jeanswear, activewear, men's furnishings, men's tailored clothing, hosiery, intimate apparel, coats, children's apparel, watches, eyewear and home. Since November 2001, Donna Karan International has been a part of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world's leading luxury goods group.

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Tara Healing Open House on Last Thursday

Tara Healing Open House on Last Thursday

Tara Healing, LLC celebrates its Grand Opening in the Alberta Arts district by hosting an Open House during Last Thursday on July 28, 2005. As one of only two practitioners of Holographic Repatterning® in Portland, Tara Herrick will bring a unique healing art to one of the most progressive neighborhoods in Portland.

Portland, Oregon (PRWEB) July 26, 2005

The thriving Alberta Arts district has a new neighbor - Tara Healing, LLC. Situated right across from the Concordia New Seasons Market, the new location is ideal for a purveyor of natural, energetic healing.

Tara Healing, LLC is the creation of Tara Herrick, M. S. Herrick holds a master’s degree in psychology, and is a traditional Usui Reiki Master, author, and natural medicine researcher. In working with clients, Herrick draws on her diverse background to deliver individualized care and a compassionate ear. Her services include Reiki, a relatively new form of energy work called Holographic Repatterning®, and discussion groups for parents.

Reiki (pronounced ray´ key) has become a widely accepted form of energy medicine. It is a gentle, hands-on, energy healing therapy often used to treat stress and pain.

Herrick is one of only two practitioners in Portland to offer Holographic Repatterning®. A typical session looks much like a conventional counseling session with the added benefit of energy medicine. Holographic Repatterning® can be effective for people who want to overcome emotional and physical obstacles in order to improve relationships, advance their career, address physical ailments or addictions, and discover their life purpose.

Tara Healing, LLC will also host Spiritual Parenting discussion groups. These are designed for parents who want to raise spiritually aware and conscientious children. The groups allow parents to discuss everyday parenting challenges and brainstorm approaches that encourage children to be mindful and aware of their surroundings.  

“This new location will allow me to reach progressive individuals interested in their health and well-being,” says Herrick. “It will emphasize personal growth and spiritual development.”

To celebrate the new location, Herrick is hosting an Open House on July 28, at the same time that Alberta Street is bustling with shoppers, artists and vendors partaking in Last Thursday. The event will run from 6pm–10pm at 5251 NE 33rd Ave., directly west of the Concordia New Seasons Market.

Herrick hopes that the Open House will give attendees the opportunity to learn about what she does and ask questions about the healing arts she practices. The event will be open to old friends and new friends alike, and will offer complimentary snacks, home brew, and wine.

Contact:

Tara Herrick, Owner

Phone: 503-777-1551

Www. tarahealing. com

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Nonwoven Air Filtration Media Training and Electrostatic Charging and Electrets for Air Filter Media Training offered by the American Filtration and Separations Society

Nonwoven Air Filtration Media Training and Electrostatic Charging and Electrets for Air Filter Media Training offered by the American Filtration and Separations Society

To kickoff the 22nd Annual Conference, May 4-7, 2009, that the American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) is holding in Bloomington, MN, there will be twelve short courses on May 4, 2009. Two of these courses are "Nonwoven Air Filtration Media" and "Electrostatic Charging and Electrets for Air Filter Media."

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) April 7, 2009

The American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) is offering short course training on May 4, 2009 in Bloomington, MN.

To kickoff the 22nd Annual Conference, May 4-7, 2009, that the American Filtration and Separations Society (AFS) is holding in Bloomington, MN, there will be twelve short courses on May 4, 2009. Two of these courses are "Nonwoven Air Filtration Media" and "Electrostatic Charging and Electrets for Air Filter Media."

In the "Nonwoven Air Filtration Media" course, attendees will learn the characteristics of fibrous filter media, the processes for making fibrous filter media, specifications of filter media, pore size distribution, pore size, air permeability and pressure drop.

In the "Electrostatic Charging and Electrets for Air Filter Media" course, attendee will learn electrostatic charging methods and the improvement of filtration efficiency, requirements of electrical properties of a material to make an electret, particle capturing, particle loading, and the effects of fabric defects on the degradation of a filter media.

Instructor - Dr. Peter Tsai:
Dr. Peter Tsai is a senior faculty at the Textiles and Nonwovens Development Center (TANDEC) at the University of Tennessee. He has extensive industrial as well as academic experiences. He has investigated the nonwoven processes to make fibrous filter media for 20 years and developed theories, technologies, and computer programs to improve the nonwoven processes and the product qualities of filter media. He developed several powerful electrostatic charging technologies that greatly improved more than 10-fold filtration efficiency of a filter medium. These charging technologies have been licensed to over 30 companies worldwide. His expertise also includes designs and constructions of the media chargers and industrial meltblown lines.

For information on the "Nonwoven Air Filtration Meda" training and instructor biography go to: http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/nonwovenairmedia. html (http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/nonwovenairmedia. html)

For information on the "Electrostatic Charging and Electrets for Air Filter Media" training and instructor biography go to: http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/electrostatic. html (http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/electrostatic. html)

For information on the AFS 22nd Annual Technical Conference go to: http://afssociety. org/spring2009/ (http://afssociety. org/spring2009/)

For information on other course offerings go to: http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/ (http://afssociety. org/shortcourse/)

AFS is the premier organization in North America dedicated to R&D, problem solutions and technology transfer in filtration and separation for the benefit of industrial processes, individual health and a clean environment.

The AFS conferences and events bring together the industry leaders, presenting the greatest opportunity to meet and hear the newest information in filtration and separation technology.

Over the past two years over 300 organizations have sent representatives to AFS events. These companies understand the value of employees with knowledge of the latest information in filtration and separation technology.

For information on AFS go to: http://www. afssociety. org (http://www. afssociety. org)

Contact Information:
Suzanne Sower
American Filtration and Separations Society
7608 Emerson Ave S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: 612-861-1277
Fax: 612-861-7959

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TV Show host JoJo Allrich (Producer of JoJo's Caribbean Showcase) Celebrates 15 Years in Television

TV Show host JoJo Allrich (Producer of JoJo's Caribbean Showcase) Celebrates 15 Years in Television

TV Show host JoJo Allrich (Producer of JoJo's Caribbean Showcase) Celebrates 15 Years in Television. JoJo Allrich is the voice of Caribbean. Her show entertains, informs, and educates viewers. The show currently captivates 4.6 million viewers in New York. It is the intention of this show to increase the number of viewers and expand is viewing audience throughout the United States as well as other foreign countries.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 29, 2004

JoJo's Caribbean showcase will be featuring "what's hot West Indies Style". The show will project a unique blend of a variety of Caribbean culture combined with food, comedy, music, hair, clothing, fashion, economics and international current events.

The show will inform and educate its viewers on employment opportunities, health care, economic growth, investment opportunities and family life. The show is geared towards the entire family. JoJo's Caribbean Showcase airs on WXNY/UHF Channel 26 and Cable Vison (BCAT) Channel 67 Wednesdays 12:00 Noon and Wednesdays 8:00 PM.

The topics include: Food, Recipes, Exotic Drinks, Menu, Hot Spots, Restaurants, Music, Festivals, Dances, Poetry, Comedy, Guset of Honors, Clothing, Fashion, Cosmetics, Shopping Spots, Economic Growth, Health Care, Book Reviews, and International Events. JoJo is of Haitian descent with a people person's track record, which has earned her awards including the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Award for Community Nursing. She started her career as an Airline Hostess and then went on to Nursing.

Her love for people and the need to entertain and educate led her to host a show of this nature. JoJo has been hosting a television shows for the past fifthteen years. She has decided to dedicate more time into what she has passion for and is compelled to do, thus she has increased her air time.

Mr. Phil Andrews of Phil Andrews P. A. Public Relations Co. is the PR Director for JoJo's Caribbean Showcase. To view JoJo's Caribbean Showcase tune in to WXNY? UHF Channel 26 and Cablevision (BCAT) Channel 67 Wenesdays 12:00 Noon and Wednesdays 8:00 PM.

To contact JoJo's Caribbean Showcase call us today at 1.866.559.2848 or send fax to us at 1.516.358.0384. You may also email JoJo's Caribbean Showcase at caribbeanJoJo@aol. com

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With Amigo™ Health You Can Get More For Less, Trade Newspaper Says

With Amigo™ Health You Can Get More For Less, Trade Newspaper Says

The Network Marketing Business Journal, the leading direct sales and multi-level industry newspaper for the past 21 years, has featured Amigo™ Health as its “New Kid on the Block” in its November 2006 issue. The feature article says that with Amigo Health, you can get more for less because the company’s powdered juice mix combines powerful antioxidants from three types of berries – açaí, mangosteen and goji.

Joliet, IL (PRWEB) October 11, 2006

With Amigo Health, you can get more for less because the company’s powdered juice mix combines powerful antioxidants from three types of berries – açaí, mangosteen and goji, according to the Network Marketing Business Journal, formerly named Money Maker’s Monthly, the leading direct sales and multi-level industry newspaper for the past 21 years. The trade newspaper has featured Amigo Health as its “New Kid on the Block” in its November 2006 issue.

The feature article went on to say that Amigo Health’s product gives value, value, value. Each one-month supply (can) contains not just the benefits of açaí, not just the benefits of mangosteen, not just the benefits of goji – but all three. And each can of powdered juice mix contains the equivalent of four bottles of each type of berry. Not many nutritional supplements in the industry can make that claim but Amigo Health can. This juice mix gives maximum potency for less.

In addition to having the highest product value of any juice company in the industry, Amigo Health’s simple, but lucrative, compensation plan offers the highest rate of retail profit and the highest payout of any product-driven direct sales company, the feature article went on to say. The pay plan is set up so that both downlines and uplines help build sales organizations, which is probably why Amigo Health is experiencing rapid growth in such a short period of time.

For a copy of the entire article or to learn more about the Network Marketing Business Journal and its monthly feature stories, call 815-726-5555, e-mail or visit www. nmbj. com.

Contact:

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Joliet, IL 60432

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The Joint Commission Awards Recovery First, Inc. with Coveted Gold Seal Accreditation Again

The Joint Commission Awards Recovery First, Inc. with Coveted Gold Seal Accreditation Again

Once again, The Joint Commission has awarded Recovery First, Inc., a drug rehab and substance abuse treatment center, with it’s coveted Gold Seal of Approval. This award is given only to organizations that meet the Joint Commissions standard of excellence.

Hollywood, FL (PRWEB) February 9, 2010

Once again, The Joint Commission has awarded Recovery First, Inc., a drug rehab (http://www. recoveryfirst. org) and substance abuse treatment (http://www. recoveryfirst. org/inpatient-treatment. html) center, with it’s coveted Gold Seal of Approval. This accreditation was based on demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, and has been continuously given to Recovery First since 2003.

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of our nation’s health care through voluntary accreditation. They are the recognized leader in setting standards for the highest possible level of an organizations performance. The Joint Commission’s on-site survey of Recovery First, Inc. occurred in late December.

To gain accreditation, Recovery First, Inc. was evaluated against a set of national standards by a Joint Commission surveyor experienced in the delivery of behavioral health care services,” says Mary Cesare-Murphy, Ph. D., executive director, Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program, Joint Commission. “Achieving accreditation demonstrates Recovery First’s commitment to provide safe, high quality care.”

James F. Davis, CEO and founder, says that accreditation shows that "we make a significant investment in quality on a day-to-day basis from the top down. We seek accreditation for our organization because we want to be the best and we view obtaining Joint Commission accreditation as another step toward excellence. Our absolute first priority is client safety and care, and the Joint Commission is our partner in achieving that goal.”

He notes that accreditation is attainable only through cooperation and communication among staff members. "Everyone at Recovery First plays a vital role in working to meet these standards. It gives us a feeling of pride to work in an accredited organization," says Mr. Davis. "We also appreciate the educational aspect of the survey and the opportunity to interact with The Joint Commission surveyor because they provide additional insights that we use to constantly improve our performance," he continued. “We have a culture of constant and never ending improvement, and it shows in our results.

For more information about Recovery First Inc. please visit their website at www. recoveryfirst. org (http://www. recoveryfirst. org) or call 1-800-734-1592.

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V-DAY and UNICEF Call for an End to Rape and Sexual Torture against Women and Girls in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

V-DAY and UNICEF Call for an End to Rape and Sexual Torture against Women and Girls in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

V-Day Founder Eve Ensler (The Vagina Monologues) launches “Stop Raping Our Greatest Resource, Power To The Women And Girls Of The Democratic Republic Of Congo” in Glamour Magazine

New York, NY (PRWEB) August 6, 2007

Highlighting the issue of violence against women and girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), renowned playwright Eve Ensler has chronicled her first-hand encounters with women in eastern DRC, where sexual violence has become a routine weapon of war. Her account appears in Glamour magazine today.

Since 1996, sexual violence against women and children in the eastern part of the DRC has been used to torture and humiliate women and girls and destroy families. UNICEF estimates that hundreds of thousands of women and girls have been raped since the conflict began in DRC. In addition to the severe psychological impact, sexual violence leaves many survivors with genital lesions, traumatic fistulae and other physical wounds, as well as unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

“Stop Raping Our Greatest Resource, Power To The Women And Girls Of The Democratic Republic Of Congo” is being initiated by the women of Eastern DRC, V-Day and UNICEF on behalf of UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict. The campaign calls for an end to the violence and to impunity for those who commit these atrocities.

“Before I went to the Congo, I’d spent the past 10 years working on V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women and girls. I’d traveled to the rape mines of the world--places like Bosnia, Afghanistan and Haiti, where rape has been used as a tool of war. But nothing I ever experienced felt as ghastly, terrifying and complete as the sexual torture and attempted destruction of the female species here. The violence is a threat to all; young girls and village elders alike are at risk. It is not too strong to call this a femicide, to say that the future of the Congo’s women is in serious jeopardy,” Ensler states.

In her article, Ensler described her June visit to Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, where UNICEF funds medical assistance, counseling, and practical support for women who have experienced sexual violence. The article revealed their intensely personal stories, their undying spirit, and the work of such heroes as Dr. Denis Mugwebe of the Panzi Hospital where many of the survivors, often young girls, are treated.

UNICEF Executive Director Ann M. Veneman who has also been to the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, added, “When you have spoken to these women and girls, and listened to their stories, you clearly understand just how devastating their circumstances are. Simple, everyday tasks, like gathering wood or fetching water, expose them to grave danger. They must be allowed to live in a secure environment.”

The “Stop Raping Our Greatest Resource, Power To The Women And Girls Of The Democratic Republic Of Congo” campaign calls for an end to impunity for sexual violence, for measures to ensure that state armed forces and police do not perpetrate sexual violence against women and girls and for the full implementation of national laws that protect and empower women.

Within DRC, partners such Panzi Hospital, Coopi and HEAL Africa as well as survivors, women leaders and local activists, will document personal histories, run educational workshops, and spread the word about sexual violence via radio, comic books, theatre, song, leaflets, and a website. Local womenÂ’s and survivors groups will be encouraged to participate and make their voices heard at all levels of government as well as the judiciary and the police.

V-Day will also highlight the women of Democratic Republic of Congo in its 2009 Spotlight campaign, spreading the word via thousands of annual V-Day benefits and activists. Previous V-Day Spotlight campaigns have focused on Haiti, Iraq, Afghanistan, Mexico, and India.

Funds raised will support local groups that provide counseling, medical services and legal aid on the ground. A centerpiece will be the creation of City of Joy in Bukavu – a centre for survivors who have been left without family, community or the capacity to have children. City of Joy will give them a safe place to live while providing an education, leadership training and a chance to earn income.

How you can help:

Write to the President of DRC, His Excellency the President of DR Congo Joseph Kabila Kabange, urging the Government to do more to stop violence against women and girls and bring perpetrators to justice. Send letters C/O UN Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict (UN Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict, P. O. Box 3862, New York, NY 10163).

Become a founding supporter of the City of Joy by sending a donation.

Educate yourself, your friends and your community. Hold reading groups and learn about women and girls in the DRC and other conflict zones around the world.

For information: http://www. vday. org/drcongo (http://www. vday. org/drcongo).

Background:

About V-Day

V-Day is a global movement to end violence against women and girls that raises funds and awareness through benefit productions of Playwright/Founder Eve EnslerÂ’s award winning play The Vagina Monologues. In 2007, more than 3000 V-Day events took place in the U. S. and around the world. To date, the V-Day movement has raised over $50 million and educated millions about the issue of violence against women and the efforts to end it, crafted international educational, media and PSA campaigns, launched the Karama program in the Middle East, reopened shelters, and funded over 5000 community-based anti-violence programs and safe houses in Kenya, South Dakota, Egypt and Iraq. The 'V' in V-Day stands for Victory, Valentine and Vagina. http://www. vday. org (http://www. vday. org)

About UNICEF

UNICEF is on the ground in over 150 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The worldÂ’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. http://www. unicef. org (http://www. unicef. org)

For More Information:

Geoffrey Keele, UNICEF, 212-326-7583

Susan Celia Swan/Kate Fisher, V-Day, 917-865-6603

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Combating Bullying -- Using Data as a Starting Point in Keeping Students Safe this Fall

Combating Bullying -- Using Data as a Starting Point in Keeping Students Safe this Fall

With the end of the school year approaching, the first step that should be taken by schools, districts and their communities, in an effort to stop bullying and harassment next school year, is get an honest assessment from students -- in addition to parents and school staff -- about whether they feel problems exist, and if they do, then when, where and how often. A well-crafted and anonymous survey that provides immediate results allows students -- even those who are bullied -- to respond freely, allowing educators and parents to target problems, identify solutions and come to a common consensus.

Slinger, WI (PRWEB) May 23, 2007

It seems that school bullies have been around almost as long as schools themselves. Who among us is not familiar with the child (or group of children) who terrorizes other students with taunts, teasing and, all too often, physical violence?

To suggest, however, that the national problem of bullying is nothing more than "kids being kids" or a child's rite of passage ignores statistics that the phenomena of bullying is increasing in our schools and occurring in earlier grades.

According to Bill Foster, President of School Perceptions LLC -- a firm that specializes in gathering the opinions of students, staff and parents -- bullying is widespread, with over 47 percent of 8,500 middle and high school students who were recently surveyed agreeing that bullying is a problem at their school. Foster adds that if anyone thinks bullying is a problem reserved for older kids, it's not: 42 percent of elementary students reported bullying as a problem. A recent study funded by the U. S. National Institutes of Health that found elementary school bullying to be widespread further demonstrates the problem.

Across all age categories, many students expressed a fear of going to and being in school. In actuality, more than 43 percent of survey respondents reported fearing harassment in the school bathroom and nearly 10 percent of urban high school juniors and seniors reported that they have missed at least one day of school each month out of fear of physical abuse.

The results of bullying are dire. Fearing reprisal, most bullied students don't notify teachers or parents and, as a result, become silent victims. When facing an ongoing abusive situation, some students turn to suicide. In other cases, students seek alternative means to ensure their own safety: According to a National School Boards Association report, more than 135,000 guns are brought to school each day by students, and the most common reason students give for bringing weapons to schools is for personal protection. In the most extreme of cases, school shootings are scenes where the bullied have become the bully.

To be sure, bullying and harassment at school is not a rite of passage; it is a public health crisis. But just as harassment and bullying is sheer terror for children, it is also frustrating for parents and educators. How can parents and educators ensure the safety and wellbeing of their children when most abuse goes unreported? What strategies should be put in place to ensure student safety? How safe do students feel in their schools? The best answers to these questions come from a source closest to the problem: the students themselves.

With the end of the school year approaching, the first step that should be taken by schools, districts and their communities, in an effort to stop bullying and harassment next school year, is get an honest assessment from students -- in addition to parents and school staff -- about whether they feel problems exist, and if they do, then when, where and how often. A well-crafted and anonymous survey that provides immediate results allows students -- even those who are bullied -- to respond freely, allowing educators and parents to target problems, identify solutions and come to a common consensus.

In most cases, it is the students themselves who offer the best solutions to bullying; the key is to identify ways to listen to them.

About School Perceptions: School Perceptions LLC is the nation's leading education research and consulting firm specializing in gathering, analyzing and acting on data to help schools and districts improve. The firm is based in Wisconsin and serves clients nationally. Please visit www. schoolperceptions. com/bully/ (http://www. schoolperceptions. com/bully/).

Note to editor: Please attribute to Joe Donovan. Mr. Donovan is a Vice-President with School Perceptions LLC. This release is also available at www. schoolperceptions. com/news (http://www. schoolperceptions. com/news).

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Jaijai Jackson Launches and Mentors New Independent Jazz Artists Worldwide through "Jazzfomericals" on her "Woman of Jazz" Radio Show on Xradio. biz

Jaijai Jackson Launches and Mentors New Independent Jazz Artists Worldwide through "Jazzfomericals" on her "Woman of Jazz" Radio Show on Xradio. biz

Accomplished Jazz artists and new independent jazz artists find their way on Jaijai Jackson's "Jazzfomercial" bandwagon.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) October 4, 2005

Accomplished Jazz artists and new independent Jazz artists are jumping on Jaijai Jackson's bandwagon promoting themselves on worldwide radio.

Jaijai Jackson, daughter of Jazz legend bassist "Chubby" Jackson, known as the "Woman of Jazz" is on the hunt for new independent jazz artists nationally and abroad. "It is so rewarding to meet and promote such innovative musical artists who understand the importance of radio promotion and the platform that Xradio. biz gives them. As I see it, artists are ecstatic about finding this musical freedom for their artistry. They now have an independent voice as to how they can promote their music, as opposed to the old fashioned design of the past. Their projects are now in their own hands and they sit in the drivers seat", states Jackson.

Jaijai calls her interviews "Jazzfomercials", she takes a personal interest in learning about the artistry, musical background and influences of the artist she showcases and plays a good portion of their CD within a 30 minute interview. "Each artist walks away with a fine-tuned finished product of their personal thoughts, career and music promoted on worldwide radio, which ends up being an additional promotional tool for them", says Jackson. Jaijai invites seasoned-veteran musicians to her show to promote their CD's as well as having them mentor up-and-coming new artists with words of wisdom. Jackson has also aligned with the National High School Coaches association (NHSCA) www. nhsca. com as their musical arm booking clinicians into high schools and colleges across the country mentoring music students.

Jazz Pianist Monty Alexander, Trumpeter Marvin Stamm, Saxaphonist Vito Pizzo, Flutist Bradley Leighton, Trumpeter Nicolas Payton, Singer/Actor Dennis Rowland, Saxaphonist Reggie Hines, Pianist and Composer Jack Reilly, Vibraphonist Terry Gibbs, Trumpeter Skip Martin of Kool and the Gang and the Dazz Band, Jazz drummer Jimmy Ford, World Fusion Pop Singer/Songwriter Guitarist Battista, Vibraphonist Christian Tamburr, Songwriter Lester Abrams (composer of "Minute by Minute"), Saxaphonist Vince Preister (featured soloist with Gladys Knight), Pianist/Educator Monika Herzig, Saxaphonist/Educator Lou Caputo, Jazz Historian Dan Del Fiorentino of NAMM, Guitarist/Composer Mitch Holder, Singer/Songwriter Monique DeBose, Pianist Vali, Jazz Vocalist Christina Watson, 13 year-old jazz pianist Kne-O'Chaw Hampton (who released her CD on Jackson's show), Jazz Vocalist Tokeli have recently been interviewed and promoted their CD's on Jaijai's show. Jackson also premiered Grammy nominated composer/arranger John La Barbera's new CD "Fantasm" which just came out mid-September.

Early October expect to hear interviews with a few members from bassist Marcus Miller's band who have performed on many Grammy nominated artists projects, such as: pianist Bobby Sparks (October 5th at 8PM), Saxaphonist Keith Anderson (October 6th at 8pm) and Drummer Poogie Bell (October 11th at 8PM) all debuting their own solo CD projects. In addition, Saxaphonist, Red Holloway is slated for October along with a return visit from vibraphonist Christian Tamburr with his latest CD project "An Afternoon Together" with pianist Takana Miyamoto. Cathy Rich will be coming by October 19th at 8PM promoting the CD "No Funny Hats" and the re-release of the DVD "The Lost Tapes", Buddy Rich's last videotaped performance. We will also hear about the new line of Buddy Rich drums through DW Drums! A&R Management, Rich's artist management company with partner Steve Arnold, is promoting Andrew Dice Clay's return to the concert stage October 18th, 2005 for a four week exclusive engagement at the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. "Many of the independent jazz artists and music industry peers are catching the vision of the benefits of worldwide independent radio promotion", Jaijai stated.

Jazz Historian, Dan Del Fiorentino of NAMM will join Jackson once a month focusing on jazz legends, their music and contribution to jazz music. Jackson plans on having a live forum of call-ins with jazz musicians voicing their opinions on music of today.

Five String Productions, a company dedicated to father Chubby Jackson, discovered four new artists that won the new artist contest on Jackson's show. Jackson's artists are Jazz vocalist Monique DeBose, Flutist Bradley Leighton, World Fusion Pop Singer/Songwriter Guitarist Battista and 13-year old jazz pianist Kne-O'Chaw Hampton are all slated to perform on the New Artist stage January 26-28th at the Air Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival in Montego Bay. This recognition came through Jackson's association with Entertainment Consulting and Management Firms President Bill Walker, of BWPresents, Inc.

Jackson, along with Walker are producing a Hurricane Relief Effort Concert entitled "TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF JAZZ WITH LOVE" benefiting MusiCares, the non-profit charity of the Recording Academy (The Grammy's). This relief effort is to support the the lives of music industry professionals affected by the devasting hurricane Katrina. "After interviewing Chanda Rankin,(Kenny Rankin's daughter) Director of Health and Human Services for MusiCares, I just had to help, I immediately became a MusiCares relief partner and formed a concert in Las Vegas to help support their efforts". Jackson and Walker plan on continuing their support throughout the MusiCares campaign presenting concerts. They are actively seeking sponsors to support these efforts which are geared toward the first concert coordinated in Las Vegas at the lovely Silverstone Golf Course in early November 2005. Orlando and Atlanta are next on the agenda also slated for mid-November.

Jaijai's daughter, Chloe Zae has also launched a radio show "Chloe Zae's Diary" on Xradio. biz Kid's Talk on www. xradio. biz/lasvegas (http://www. xradio. biz/lasvegas) Saturday's from 2:00PM to 3:00 PM. Chloe Zae covers the world of kids, school, friends, peer pressure and conducts interviews with kids in the performing arts, as well as playing her favorite music! Chloe Zae's first interview was with Al B. Sure! Producer, Singer/Songwriter and on-air personality of the Secret Garden internet radio show. "Chloe Zae is a talented singer and dancer and naturally leans toward her show business genes. We are Mommy and Daughter radio personalities and I just adore the fact that we get to share our heritage with the world", says Jackson.

Jackson expresses heartfelt appreciation and thanks to visionary Dileone Palmer, founder of Xradio. biz, for the opportunity to give a shot to children and new artists in realizing their dreams.

Jaijai Jackson's "Woman of Jazz" show can be heard Monday through Friday, 8:00 P. M. to 10:00 P. M. Pacific Standard Time at www. xradio. biz/lasvegas (http://www. xradio. biz/lasvegas). Access Jackson's website at www. xradio. biz to learn more about what her guests are saying about the independent gateway of radio promotion and for updates on up-coming interviews.

Corporate sponsors interested in sponsoring events benefiting the MusiCares campaign in helping music industry evacuees in need from Hurricane Katrina and/or new artists wanting to be considered for her show can contact Jackson through her production company at www. fivestringproductions. com.

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Majority of Workers Plan to Get Flu Shot

Majority of Workers Plan to Get Flu Shot

This release shares the results of a poll asking American workers whether they intend to get a flu shot this year.

Shelton, CT (PRWEB) August 27, 2009 —-

More than 60 percent of American workers plan to get a flu shot this year, according to the latest online poll by LifeCare® (http://www. lifecare. com/), Inc., a leading provider of health and productivity solutions for employers nationwide. Twenty-six percent say they will forgo getting a shot.

Here are the full results of the poll, which was conducted during the month of July on LifeCare's private web site.

Do you plan to get a flu shot this year?
Yes, my employer offers this as an onsite wellness benefit – 40% Yes, I intend to get it at my doctor's office – 21% No – 26% No but I would if my employer offered it – 13%

"With flu season approaching, it's not too early for employers to begin educating workers on the importance of protecting themselves and their coworkers against the unnecessary spread of seasonal flu," said LifeCare CEO, Peter G. Burki. "Once again, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against seasonal flu. We're encouraging all of our clients to post the CDC's 'Take Three' prevention guidelines throughout their work sites." These guidelines can be found on the CDC's web site at http://www. cdc. gov/flu (http://www. cdc. gov/flu).

The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the three viruses that research suggests will be most common during that year's flu season; it does not protect against novel H1N1 infection. Vaccination is especially important for people at greater risk of serious flu complications. These people typically include young children, people 65 years and older, pregnant women, and individuals with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease.

Each month, LifeCare posts a poll on its private web site, asking individuals to share their thoughts and opinions on the latest issues and work/life (http://www. lifecare. com/services/worklife/index. html) trends. Past polls have addressed topics such as health and wellness, financial challenges, work/life balance, and child and elder care issues.

About LifeCare®, Inc.
LifeCare is a leading provider of health and productivity solutions (http://www. lifecare. com/services/total_health/index. html) for employers nationwide, offering cost-saving benefits that help clients reduce their most pervasive absenteeism and productivity drains, including child and elder care, caregiving support, health and wellness (http://www. lifecare. com/services/total_health/index. html) issues, and more. For more than two decades, LifeCare has led the work/life industry in the creation of high-quality, results-oriented programs designed to improve clients' bottom lines. LifeCare serves 1,500 client companies with 4.5 million individuals within corporations, health plans, government agencies and unions. For more information, visit www. lifecare. com.

Notes to Editors:
LifeCare's CEO, Peter G. Burki, is available for interview.
Media contact: Michael Civiello; 203-291-3756

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

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Sport Court DreamCourt to be Dedicated Wednesday in Frisco, Texas by Basketball Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman and Dallas Maverick Jason Terry

Sport Court DreamCourt to be Dedicated Wednesday in Frisco, Texas by Basketball Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman and Dallas Maverick Jason Terry

Dedication will be at Bi-Centennial Park in Frisco at 6 p. m. Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman, one of the greatest figures in women’s basketball, will be joined by Jason Terry, the 6’ 2’ guard of the Dallas Mavericks.

Frisco, TX (PRWEB) August 18, 2010

A special basketball “DreamCourt” for this Dallas suburb will be dedicated here Wednesday, August 18, the first of a series of courts planned for about 30 U. S. cities as a joint project of the Nancy Lieberman Foundation, the Manifest Foundation and Sport Court®.

Dedication will be at Bi-Centennial Park in Frisco at 6 p. m. Hall-of-Famer Nancy Lieberman, one of the greatest figures in women’s basketball, will be joined by Jason Terry, the 6’ 2’ guard of the Dallas Mavericks.

Both have placed their signatures on the DreamCourt. Connor Sport Court International manufactures Sport Court high performance surfaces and basketball equipment. The DreamCourt will use Sport Court’s proprietary SportGame™ tile for the court.

Court installation is provided by NexCourt, owned by Mark Kundysek, exclusive North Texas Sport Court Dealer for over 20 years.

“We’re proud to partner with the Nancy Lieberman and the Manifest Foundation,” said Ron Cerny, President and CEO of Connor Sport Court International. “We share the goals and ideals of this program, and we are committed to helping them create DreamCourts in every NBA City,” he added.

Lieberman is the first woman coach of an NBA Development League team, the Texas Legends, the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks affiliate. The team is based in Frisco, Texas. In addition to her coaching, she is a commentator for ESPN and a motivational speaker. She runs a series of basketball camps and clinics. Lieberman is a two-time Olympian, a former WNBA coach and player, and Author of her new book "Playbook for Success" which will be released October 18th by Wiley Publishing.

“Our vision for the Lieberman Foundation is to be the catalyst for the development of young girls and boys throughout the country by using basketball as a motivational tool,” Lieberman said.

She said her foundation is dedicated to expanding and ensuring sports opportunities for youth through her basketball camps and clinics and through the establishment of a series of DreamCourts.

“Our mission is to provide a healthy physical, emotional and mental environment for young girls and boys to build their self-esteem and confidence so they will be able to make the right choices in the future,” Lieberman said.

The mayor of Frisco and other city council members are expected to attend the dedication of the court, which will provide a safe place for local children.

Scott Caldwell, Product Manager for WorldVentures, the parent organization for the Manifest Foundation, said the DreamCourts are planned for every city where there is an NBA Team.

“Named after WorldVentures’ vision of helping others manifest a better life for themselves, the Manifest Foundation is dedicated to creating lasting, positive change in the world by impacting the lives of children,” said Caldwell. “We understand that providing essentials like food, clean water, and shelter, or education and mentorship— creates a ripple effect of positive change that reaches across borders and touches generations. We are proud to be part of the DreamCourt partnership.”

About Sport Court
More athletic events are played on Connor Sport Court International surfaces than on any other sports flooring in the world. Sport Court® is a registered trade mark of Connor Sport Court International. Since 1974, it has identified the original and authentic modular sport surface, continuously improved and patented to provide the highest levels of quality and performance. Connor Sport Court is proud to be the only sports surfacing company in the world that is independently audited and verified as “Zero Waste” and fully ISO 9001:2008 certified.

For more Sport Court information contact:
Jeff Morton, Marketing Manager, Sport Court
801-712-6411
Jmorton(at)sportcourt(dot)com

For more NexCourt information contact:
Mark Kundysek, President
(817) 313-3594
Mark(at)nexcourt(dot)com

For more information about Manifest Foundation:
Scott Caldwell
972-805-5146
Scott9at)manifestfoundation(dot)org

For more information on the Lieberman Foundation
Www. nancylieberman. com
972-473-2121

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Online Retailing Redefined - Innovative "Name your price" Service by Pricewhispers. com Launched from within Progressive Retailer web sites

Online Retailing Redefined - Innovative "Name your price" Service by Pricewhispers. com Launched from within Progressive Retailer web sites

Pricewhispers is launching a new paradigm for online retail by empowering consumers to specify their own non-list price commitments to retailers via an integrated interface in retailers own web sites. Based on market research and analytic models from Cornell University, Pricewhispers enables retailers to capture more information about their consumers, and generate increased revenues and profits of between 6-12%. There is zero up-front cost to Retailers to begin offering the Pricewhispers service, all system fees are 100% performance based and the service can be up and running within 2 weeks.

Toronto, ON and Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) April 22, 2009

Imagine finding the perfect gift for your wife, husband or good friend at your favourite online retailer. You love the item but the price tag is just too much to justify under current economic circumstances. You suspect that the price may come down eventually over time but you don't know when and you don't want to miss out when it gets discounted. With the new online price capture service provided by Pricewhispers, you don't have to miss out. Using the service directly from participating retailer web sites, you can specify the price that you would pay for the item, an expiration date for your price commitment and the retailer will contact you if and when your bid has been accepted.

Increasingly in today's online world, people have come to demand a significant level of participation in their online activities. From modifying entries at Wikipedia to sharing information and thoughts via Facebook, Twitter or their own blogs, online users have become conditioned to expect that they will provide input into their online activities. According to market research conducted out of Cornell University in late 2008 and early 2009, over 84% of respondents across Canada and the United States indicated that they would like to have a similar level of input via a participative shopping service. Pricewhispers provides the extension of this form of online interactivity to online shopping directly from participating retailers' web sites.

While the benefits of empowerment and convenience to consumers are obvious, the Pricewhispers service is actually founded on pricing science principles and can increase participating retailer's bottom lines as well. "The Pricewhispers model will enable our company to increasingly understand our consumer's collective buying intent, to sell more products and to ultimately increase both our revenue and profitability." Colin Campbell, founder of online boutique Lavish & Lime said. Analytic models and simulations sourced from Cornell University's Professor Chris Anderson show that this service can increase online revenues and profits 6-12% for retailers by enabling them to optimally segment their consumer base by price sensitivity and to reduce the chances of missing out on some of those sales.

"We are excited to launch our new integrated price capture service within two great online retailer web sites, Lavishandlime. com (http://www. lavishandlime. com) and Lemonlimekids. ca. Both retailers offer unique high quality products to consumers across North America and both offer the service directly from within their web sites today" said Neil FitzGerald, Founder and Chief Executive at Pricewhispers. "We also have a healthy pipeline of additional retailers across a broad spectrum of retail categories including Fashion Apparel, Sporting Goods, Jewelry and Home Furnishings lined up to join the Pricewhispers community over the next few months."

About Pricewhispers
Pricewhispers, established in 2009 is creating a new paradigm of retail by empowering consumers to specify their own non-list price commitments to retailers via an integrated interface in retailers own online web sites. Based on market research and analytic models from Cornell University, Pricewhispers enables retailers to capture more information about their consumers, and generate increased revenues and profits. You can learn more about the Pricewhispers consumer and retailer communities at http://www. pricewhispers. com (http://www. pricewhispers. com).

About Lavish & Lime
Based in Vancouver, Canada. Lavish & Lime specializes in eco-friendly product lines for living, giving and more. We aim to make shopping easy and enjoyable, save you time and make you feel good about the purchases you make. The product range is organized into five categories: on the go, body, living, baby & kids and jewelry. All of our new items are either eco-friendly, natural/non-toxic or made in Canada. You can learn more about Lavish & Lime at http://www. lavishandlime. com (http://www. lavishandlime. com).

About Lemon Lime Kids
Founded over 5 years ago, Lemon Lime Kids is run by artist Lisa Fabregas and provides custom artwork for discerning parents and their children. Lisa was born into a family of artists and attended the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC before majoring in Art History at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. You can learn more about Lemon Lime Kids and other custom works of art available from Lisa at http://www. lemonlimekids. ca (http://www. lemonlimekids. ca).

For more information or interview requests, please contact:
Neil FitzGerald 
Founder and Chief Executive, Pricewhispers 
646 765 3653

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Quantum Artificial Intelligence Assessment Software Proven Effective and Reliable for Grading Student Work

Quantum Artificial Intelligence Assessment Software Proven Effective and Reliable for Grading Student Work

Research proves that Quantum Assessment Advisors can significantly reduce or eliminate teachers' grading time and are more accurate and consistent than human graders.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) February 4, 2006

Quantum Simulations, Inc., a developer of artificial intelligence (AI) tutoring and assessment software, has released the results of a Phase I research study funded by the National Science Foundation to evaluate the Quantum Assessment Advisors, a new AI-based automatic grading and formative assessment software for chemistry.

The research compares the grading effectiveness of the Quantum Assessment Advisors to high school chemistry teachers with classroom experience ranging from four to 25 years. To compare the performance of the Quantum Assessment Advisors with actual teacher grading, identical copies of student papers (250 problem attempts on the topic of oxidation numbers) were given to teachers to grade. The teachers were instructed to not only determine whether a solution was right or wrong, but to assign partial credit for correct problem-solving steps.

Since the student's own work rather than a multiple-choice answer was graded in this study, Quantum's patented consistency rules technology was used to handle unanticipated student errors. This is an important feature of Quantum's formative assessment tool since many student errors cannot be diagnosed by multiple-choice tests, which may force the student to pick an answer having nothing to do with their own solution attempt or thought process. By analyzing the student's actual work, a much more accurate and detailed evaluation of their knowledge and problem-solving skills is assessed. Though effective, this time-consuming process is often not practical for most teachers.

"This study is the first of its kind and demonstrates that the Quantum AI software can quickly and consistently assess student work, freeing teachers to use their time and talents more effectively," states Dr. Benny Johnson, Quantum's President and CEO. "With the Quantum Assessment Advisors, we have developed a robust and reliable assessment tool to help teachers increase their efficiency while providing practical, real-time feedback to students."

It is important to note that this comparison study is not intended as a criticism of the teachers' competency in grading. As most teachers agree, the grading process is prone to error and inconsistency because of the tedious conditions under which it usually must be done — a large number of papers must be analyzed in a limited time, assigning scores based only on brief inspection of each student's work, with the task often becoming dull and repetitive.

Key findings of the study include:

The mean grading score for the Quantum Assessment Advisors was in agreement with those scores assigned by teachers.

The Advisors were more accurate in identifying correct solutions and assigning full credit 100% of the time. One of the teachers failed to identify correct solutions 47% of the time because of an inaccurate answer key the teacher developed — a good example of how the human grading process can be prone to error.

Quantum was more accurate, eliminating inconsistency in grading (i. e. assigning different scores for the same answer given by different students). Quantum also graded more consistently across all student work and problems.

The Quantum Assessment Advisors graded all student work and provided feedback within 3 to 5 seconds. It took teachers over one hour to grade student work, a representative example of the administrative time required to grade papers. This did not include time to provide any comments on student work.

Note: For a complete copy of the published research results, please visit http://www. quantumsimulations. com/research. html (http://www. quantumsimulations. com/research. html).

Scheduled for release for the 2007 school year, the Quantum Assessment Advisors for Chemistry allow teachers to enter or upload ANY set of problems into the software or select from a database of pre-stored problems. The student enters their own work into the Advisors online, just as they would work a problem using pencil and paper. Upon submitting the assignment, the software automatically evaluates and grades every step of the student's work and provides immediate feedback and tutoring help on topics and concepts needed to improve future test scores. For the teacher, the software eliminates the administrative time, human error and fatigue associated with grading papers, while providing real-time data for analyzing how the class performed on the concepts tested with drill-down detail to each individual student's work.

Phase II research for the Quantum Assessment Advisors is underway on a national scale and focuses on the effectiveness of formative assessment feedback as a highly effective strategy for improving student learning and achievement. Results will be available later this year.

ABOUT QUANTUM

Quantum Simulations, Inc. develops artificial intelligence (AI) tutoring, assessment and professional development software that empowers teachers and inspires students from middle school through college to improve their knowledge and appreciation for the sciences. Teacher tested and approved by educators across the United States, Quantum's AI software is proven in research studies to improve comprehension, problem solving skills and test scores by as much as 50%. Quantum's intelligent tutoring engines are integrated with existing web-based learning products, providing a strong competitive edge for distributing partners. A "technology think tank," Quantum is funded and supported by the U. S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. For more information, visit http://www. quantumsimulations. com/assessment. html (http://www. quantumsimulations. com/assessment. html).

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Cell Phone Love Life Booster

Cell Phone Love Life Booster

For those fed up with poor or even disasterous relationships or whose love life lacks lustre, cell phone technology is now being used to develop self-esteem and focus positive energy on your love life.

Cardiff, United Kingdom (PRWEB) September 21, 2006

A positive attitude and a clear goal often defines the difference between success and failure. And this is particularly true when it comes to our love lives. Low self-esteem or lack of confidence can often stand in the way of romantic success, sabotaging our relationships and further poisoning our self confidence. This negative cycle can be broken by standing back and taking an entirely new approach to your romantic life.

The idea involves rediscovering who you really are and what you really want and clearing away any emotional blocks that might be messing up your love life.

"Peoples romantic life should be a thing of joy and excitement, not something to be dreaded or avoided. We want people to come out of this process feeling, refreshed and open, knowing who they are and what they want and a good idea of how they are going to get it", said a spokesperson for Vitalaffirmations. com, the 'positive mindset' website.

"There's no doubt about it, with a positive confident attitude and clear goals, success is inevitable. We simply help people achieve this."

Vitalaffirmations. com (http://www. vitalaffirmations. com (http://www. vitalaffirmations. com)) offers their "Perfect Partner" international service that uses cell phone technology in combination with other positive thinking techniques to help you achieve romantic success.

The service works by sending positive messages, directed questions and personal challenges, direct to your mobile. Part of the secret is that because the messages are sent regularly at random times, the mind stays focussed, subconsciously the mind is in a state of expectation or surprise, but more importantly it is remaining aware and focussed on the positive messages. For more information on how to achieve romantic success and positive thinking, please visit http://www. vitalaffirmations. com (http://www. vitalaffirmations. com).

Vitalaffirmations. com, the 'positive mindset' website, helps people achieve and maintain a 'winning attitude' for success in all aspects of life, from performance enhancement to improving health, wealth and happiness. Established in 2005 and based in the United Kingdom, Vitalaffirmations. com provides free resources and information on positive thinking techniques as well as offering additional support services.

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Design Coup Inc. and Idhasoft Inc. Partner to Help Launch ZiptoGreen

Design Coup Inc. and Idhasoft Inc. Partner to Help Launch ZiptoGreen

The first comprehensive energy-reduction portal helps consumers reduce home energy use and save money

Atlanta, GA (Vocus) November 20, 2009

In today’s economy, the last thing consumers need in their mailboxes are higher energy bills. Unfortunately, utility bills have risen nearly 30% in the past five years, the biggest jump since the 1970s energy crisis.

This is where ZiptoGreen (http://www. ziptogreen. com) comes to the rescue. It’s the first comprehensive, easy-to-use “home energy portal” that helps consumers cut their power bills. The site was designed and developed for LaCour Incorporated by Design Coup, Inc. (http://www. designcoup. com), a brand strategy/Web design firm, and Idhasoft, Inc. (http://www. idhasoft. com), an international consulting and services firm that specializes in portal content management.

The centerpiece of the site is My ZipPlan, an interactive tool that calculates a consumer’s potential energy savings according to zip code, climate zone, home layout and more. This personalized reduction plan tracks the user’s progress and directly links to savings on energy-reduction products and services. Users can even schedule “next-step” reminders to be sent directly to their email inbox.

Design Coup (http://www. designcoup. com) designed the ZiptoGreen user experience to be seamless and consumer-friendly. “We wanted to move beyond ‘committed environmentalists’ and make energy reduction a mainstream consumer experience,” explains Bruce Miller of Design Coup. “The key was to make a statement that this site can save you money – as well as help the planet.”

Developing a brand experience from the ground up can be a dream job for a brand design firm. But according to George Farkas, Design Coup’s Web designer for the site, “The challenge of a start-up is that everything has to be created at once – not only fonts and colors, but the entire brand story. With the accelerated timeline we were given, there were lots of on-the-fly decisions, in other words, a pure act of brand creation.”

Idhasoft Inc. (http://idhasoft. com/) (formerly Enterpulse), brought its well-honed methodology to building the applications that make the site work. “We built a roadmap that clearly outlined, step-by-step, all of the processes contained in the site,” explains Jay Lyle, Project Manager/Analyst for the project. “In addition to building applications for the back-end energy calculations, the site had to manage information from a host of sources: retailers, utilities, state and local governments, news feeds, social media, videos and more.”

According to Julia Glenn Carter, founder of ZiptoGreen, “I came to Design Coup with a vision and to Idhasoft with a big list of what I wanted the site to do. There was wonderful synergy in the partnership of the two companies, especially since the brand experience and back-end functionality were often being created simultaneously.”

About Design Coup – Design Coup, Inc. is an Atlanta-based brand strategy and design firm (http://www. designcoup. com/company/philosophy. html) that creates marketing/design communications for leading corporations, franchise systems (http://www. designcoup. com/casestudies/wingzone. html), organizations and new business ventures. Located in Atlanta, GA (Decatur), Design Coup has been in business since 1998. For more information about Design Coup, visit designcoup. com (http://www. designcoup. com).

Idhasoft – Idhasoft is a software products and IT services provider, serving enterprise customers in the United States, Europe and Asia. Idhasoft provide services to industry segments including BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Public sector, retail and Telecommunication. With a reputation for high quality and reliability, Idhasoft provides a range of IT services, from Software Application Development and Strategic IT Consulting to Recruitment Process Outsourcing, and Implementation of Third Party Enterprise-wide products including Oracle, SAP, Cognos and TIBCO. For more information, please visit idhasoft. com (http://idhasoft. com)

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ADC System Services Partners with the GemaTech Group

ADC System Services Partners with the GemaTech Group

ADC System Services, LLC (ADC), a leading provider of Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery solutions headquartered in Prince GeorgeÂ’s County, MD, today announced its recent partnership agreement with GemaTech of San Diego, CA. GemaTech is a leading designer and manufacturer of software for the Telecommunications industry, specifically the Business Continuity and Virtual Call Center segments. This partnership unites the expertise of ADCÂ’s Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity specialists with the power of GemaTechÂ’s innovative technology, and the wisdom of both organizationsÂ’ experience. Both ADC and GemaTech understand the complexity that keeps critical systems running and how to guard against telecommunication and data loss

Beltsville, MD (PRWEB) May 12, 2005

ADC System Services, LLC (ADC), a leading provider of Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery solutions headquartered in Prince GeorgeÂ’s County, MD, today announced its recent partnership agreement with GemaTech of San Diego, CA. GemaTech is a leading designer and manufacturer of software for the Telecommunications industry, specifically the Business Continuity and Virtual Call Center segments. This partnership unites the expertise of ADCÂ’s Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity specialists with the power of GemaTechÂ’s innovative technology, and the wisdom of both organizationsÂ’ experience. Both ADC and GemaTech understand the complexity that keeps critical systems running and how to guard against telecommunication and data loss

ADC will now offer the GemaTech Business Continuity Manager as part of its ContinuityPlus product and service offering. BCM is the world's first cost effective solution for the intelligent management of telecommunication services during a disaster affecting business. The BCM builds on the existing disaster recovery services available from traditional telecommunications systems and provides intelligent, on-the-fly, management to provide continuity of communications in any business interruption.

The principle behind BCM is simple - the system takes diverted call traffic, which has been re-routed by standard "divert on failure" systems, and intelligently re-routes each call on an individual basis.

“Businesses today have done a great job of protecting the IT portion of their operation. They often, however, leave their means of communicating with their customer’s uncovered.” said Richard Floegel, GemaTech’s CEO. “By working with ADC we will create a business continuity offering that protects the whole operation. The ContinuityPlus solution makes a compelling case for businesses of any size. The ADC/GemaTech relationship gives our customers a unique and competitive advantage in meeting their needs in protecting their business. I don’t think that has happened before with the flexibility and affordability we jointly offer.”

In the event of a telecommunications failure, traditional digital telephone exchanges are designed to manage the re-routing of telephone (or data) traffic on a trunk-by-trunk basis. Because the BCM makes full use of the normal Public Switched Telephone Network (The PSTN) the system places almost no constraints on where staff members can be located. Calls can be routed anywhere that it is possible to receive a phone call.

Anthony D. Castillio, Sr., ADC’s President and CEO says, "We are thrilled to partner with the folks at GemaTech”. “Incorporating GemaTech’s BCM product into ADC's existing disaster recovery solutions, allows us to offer a more comprehensive business continuity package to our healthcare, retail and government/defense agency clients."

About ADC

ADC System Services, LLC, based in Beltsville, MD a leading provider of Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity solutions, has established a reputation as a proven leader in information technology consulting in the healthcare industry. Since itÂ’s inception in 1999, with each project, ADC unites the expertise of knowledgeable specialists, the power of innovative technology, and the wisdom of years of experience. ADCÂ’s offerings include a full range of consulting solutions as part of their three service line offerings:

ImplementationsPlus™ - ADC helps clients avoid missteps in system implementations, so clients can maximize their application and minimize the amount of time they spend worrying whether it will work.

ContinuityPlus™ - ADC's Continuity Planning/Disaster Recovery Services create continuity for clients in a crisis-whether it's merely minutes or much more. ADC understands the complexity that keeps critical systems running and how to guard against data loss.

HIPAAPlus™ - ADC helps clients use the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 to reap financial advantages. ADC looks at it as an opportunity to empower client business and realize cost savings.

For more informationon ADC System Services contact::

Sharon Chandler

Manager, Business Development

ADC System Services, LLC

Phone - 301-423-9767 Ext 5500

Fax – 301-423-4813

Email - schandler@adcsystemservices. com

Website - www. adcsystemservices. com

About GemaTech

The GemaTech Group designs, develops and specializes in the delivery of always on telecommunications solutions for the flexible working, business continuity and voice recording markets. GemaTech was founded in the UK and the parent company GemaTech, LTD is located in Basingstoke, UK. GemaTech, US, is located in San Diego, CA.

For more information on the GemaTech contact:

Cathie Henry

10981 San Diego Mission Road, Suite 210

San Diego, CA 92108

Phone - 619 283-3765

Fax – 619 464-3128

Toll-free – 866 328-8354

Email – us-sales@gematech. com or c. henry@gematech. com

Website – www. gematech. com

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Eight-year Study Finds Endografts an Effective and Simple Treatment for Popliteal Aneurysm Disease

Eight-year Study Finds Endografts an Effective and Simple Treatment for Popliteal Aneurysm Disease

According to the American Vascular Association, peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects more than 20% of all Americans over 70. Popliteal aneurysm, a form of PAD, is a dangerous ballooning of the main artery supplying blood to the leg. The effects of popliteal aneurysm disease can be devastating, causing clots that can cripple the affected legs or even lead to their amputation.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) November 16, 2006

According to the American Vascular Association, peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects more than 20% of all Americans over 70. Popliteal aneurysm, a form of PAD, is a dangerous ballooning of the main artery supplying blood to the leg. The effects of popliteal aneurysm disease can be devastating, causing clots that can cripple the affected legs or even lead to their amputation.

Open surgery has long been the treatment of choice for popliteal aneurysms, but minimally invasive endovascular treatments such as endografts are swiftly gaining in popularity. Endografts are a type of stent-graft, a catheter that expands the leg's main artery, permitting blood to flow unimpeded. Because endograft technology is so new, there have been relatively few studies analyzing its long-term safety and effectiveness. However, today at the 33rd annual VEITHsymposium™, Dr. Eric L. G. Verhoeven, Associate Professor and Consultant Vascular Surgeon at the University Medical Center Groningen (The Netherlands), discussed his eight-year study of endovascular treatment for popliteal aneurysm disease, which found it to be an effective, simple procedure from which patients generally make a quick and long-lasting recovery.

Dr. Verhoeven's group studied 72 cases in which endografts were placed in patients with popliteal aneurysm disease who were found to have suitable anatomy for the procedure. All 72 procedures were technically successful. During follow-up, 16 (22%) stent-grafts occluded (became blocked); 10 needed treatment for this occlusion, but five re-occluded Another eight re-interventions other than for occlusion were required, but half of these can directly be accounted for to the initial learning curve. Only one patient required open surgery, and no patients had to endure amputation. The group also found that treating postoperative patients with clopidogrel added to aspirin during the first eight weeks of recovery resulted in better patency (lack of blockage). Five years into the study, the primary patency was 70%, with a secondary patency of 79%, which is considered an acceptable rate. The group expects these rates to improve with the use of better anticoagulation therapy, such as a six-month course of clopidogrel, as well as from refinements to the technical execution of the procedure.

Based on these study findings and their extensive experience, the group still considers open surgery a first option for good-risk patients; however, for all other patients, especially those who lack good veins for bypass surgery, endografts have proven to be a safe and effective treatment.

Dr. Verhoeven said, "With this study in hand, endovascular repair can be regarded a valid option for treatment of popliteal aneurysm." Depending on the patients' and aneurysm characteristics, the surgeon and patient have to make a balanced choice between endovascular or open treatment.

About VEITHsymposium™: Now entering its fourth decade, VEITHsymposium™ provides vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, interventional cardiologists and other vascular specialists with a unique and exciting format to learn the most current information about what is new and important in the treatment of vascular disease. The 5-day event features 300 rapid-fire presentations from the world's most renowned vascular specialists with emphasis on the latest advances, changing concepts in diagnosis and management, pressing controversies and new techniques.

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HydroWorx's Newest Client is OK

HydroWorx's Newest Client is OK

The largest collegiate sports donation in history has been bestowed on Oklahoma State University and HydroWorx was chosen to provide their expertise in a portion of the new facilities. Oilman turned investor, Boone Pickens, donated $165 million to his alma mater to be used solely for Cowboy athletics.

Middletown, PA (PRWEB) August 17, 2007

The largest collegiate sports donation in history has been bestowed on Oklahoma State University and HydroWorx was chosen to provide their expertise in a portion of the new facilities. Oilman turned investor, Boone Pickens, donated $165 million to his alma mater to be used solely for Cowboy athletics. Wisely invested in Pickens' BP Capital Hedge Fund (and a lofty $31 million added to the pot from OSU's Golf Foundation) the total available is expected to be over $250 million. The money will provide new arenas for track, baseball, tennis, women's soccer, and equestrian teams. The largest expenditure, however, will be over $150 million for a one-of-a-kind football stadium, indoor practice fields and a top-notch training and athletic medicine facility. It is in this impressive structure that HydroWorx will install their 2000 Series pool.

The HydroWorx 2000 is the company's flagship product in their line-up designed to fulfill the mission of providing the best in aquatic therapy and fitness. This is achieved with a barrier free modular pool whose floor, which doubles as an underwater treadmill, can be elevated to meet the athlete at floor level then be submersed to depths of up to six feet. The cushioned, low-impact treadmill operates at speeds of.2 mph increments to a top speed of 8.5 mph. Other amenities such as directional water jets, hydromassage hoses, and underwater video feedback are hallmark features of HydroWorx technology.

Head Athletic Trainer at Oklahoma State, Terry Noonan shares his confidence, "I have been a strong proponent of aquatic therapy for the last 18 years. Aquatic therapy provides a giving environment that allows the athlete to progress at their own speed and creates the perfect environment to promote healing in most musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries. The buoyancy obtained with aquatic therapy eliminates the stress of weight bearing, but also provides uniform resistance to exercise to promote an increase in circulation and positive stress on the cardiovascular system. The HydroWorx 2000 allows you to vary the depth of the treadmill thus controlling the buoyancy and hydrostatic pressure which both provide optimal conditions to decrease joint inflammation.

The HydroWorx 2000 utilizes all the benefits of aquatic therapy and combines them with a superb treadmill system promoting functional rehabilitation which no other pool provides. The 2000 will not only allow us to provide optimal rehabilitation services to all our student athletes, but also provide excellent low stress conditioning exercise that has proven to decrease body fat and increase lean muscle mass. With the HydroWorx pool system we will have superb rehabilitation, conditioning and educational opportunities for not only the student athlete, but the athletic training students in our accredited athletic training program. The only limit to what the clinician can accomplish with the HydroWorx pool system is the limit of their imagination."

About HydroWorx
HydroWorx specializes in designing, manufacturing and marketing the world's finest aquatic therapy and conditioning equipment for the home, sports, healthcare, eldercare and fitness markets. The company leads the industry in scientific research and data supporting the therapeutic and rehabilitative properties of aquatic therapy. HydroWorx has sold products in 50 states and 12 countries. Among its extensive and elite client list are: Dr. James Andrews, renowned orthopedic surgeon; Texas Longhorns; Navy Seals; Frazier Rehabilitation Institute; Manchester United; Nike; Athlete's Performance Institute; Notre Dame and Chelsea FC.

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