New Infant Feeding and Obesity Research Adds Insight to Ongoing Issue: Journal of Nutrition Research Explores Infant Feeding and the Development of Obesity

New Infant Feeding and Obesity Research Adds Insight to Ongoing Issue: Journal of Nutrition Research Explores Infant Feeding and the Development of Obesity

Dr. David Barker's research, featured in the February edition of the Journal of Nutrition, finds that the protective effect of breastfeeding on obesity disappears by age 7.

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) January 21, 2009

The February edition of the Journal of Nutrition offers new insights into possible associations between infant feeding and health outcomes related to obesity. According to David Barker, M. D., Ph. D., professor of clinical epidemiology at the University of Southampton, UK and professor of Cardiovascular in the Department of Medicine at the Oregon Health and Science University and one of the authors of the report, "A longer period of breastfeeding was associated with lower BMI (a measure for weight) at one year of age. This relationship disappeared by the age of 7 years." Similarly, there was no significant difference in BMI at the age of 60 years associated with duration of breastfeeding.

These findings may help explain why some studies that examined breastfed infants during the first year of life suggested a protective effect of breastfeeding and obesity, whereas other studies that examined the relationship later in life have found no such effect.

The report features Dr. Barker and other nutrition experts who presented at the American Society for Nutrition's annual meeting last year. The session, Infant Feeding and the Development of Obesity: What Does the Science Tell Us?, brought together international experts in the field of infant nutrition to present their recent research that employed new methodology such as randomized clinical trials (involving breastfeeding promotion) as well as sibling pair analysis. Another session presenter, Michael Kramer, M. D., pediatrician and perinatal epidemiologist at McGill University, reported findings from his breastfeeding promotion intervention trial that support Dr. Barker's results. Dr. Kramer's research found that while breastfeeding promotion increased breastfeeding it did not reduce the development of obesity at 6.5 years of age.

Dr. Barker, whose study examined breastfeeding in a large group of sibling pairs that were followed into their late 60s, stated, "This type of study design controls for maternal factors. Differences in the long-term effects of breast and bottle feeding may reflect differences in the mothers rather than the effects of feeding itself." Maternal factors include maternal health status, maternal care-giving, mother-child interactions or other health-related behaviors of the mother that may interfere with determining the association of infant feeding and health outcomes and the strength of any possible associations. Additionally, he added that his study augments the current literature on infant feeding, as "few studies have examined whether the duration of breastfeeding is associated with fatness in adult life."

Other researchers featured in the report include Linda Adair, Ph. D., professor of nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Beth Mayer-Davis, Ph. D., R. D., professor of nutrition University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and Nancy Butte, Ph. D., professor of pediatrics at the Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine.

For the full supplement report, which will be released on January 16, please visit http://jn. nutrition. org/ (http://jn. nutrition. org/).

Note to Editors: Experimental Biology is a multi-society, interdisciplinary, scientific meeting attended by 12,000 independent scientists and sponsored by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). This research was presented as part of the American Society for Nutrition section of FASEB on April 9, 2008.

*This conference was sponsored by IFC, an international association of manufacturers and marketers of formulated nutrition products (e. g., infant formulas and adult nutritionals), whose members are predominantly based in North America. IFC members are: Abbott Nutrition; Mead Johnson Nutritionals; Nestle Nutrition - USA; and Wyeth Nutrition.

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Health Care: What You Need To Know

Health Care: What You Need To Know

Inglewood Councilman Curren Price and State Assemblyman Jerome Horton joined forces in an effort to bring the community one step closer to controlling prostate cancer, diabetes and oral cancer.

Inglewood, CA (PRWEB) May 26, 2006

Inglewood Councilman Curren Price and State Assemblyman Jerome Horton joined forces in an effort to bring the community one step closer to controlling prostate cancer, diabetes and oral cancer.

Price and Horton sponsored a community forum, “Health Care: What You Need to Know,” that featured free diabetes screening, with immediate results, free prostate cancer testing and dental health advice.

Experts participating in the forum, held at Inglewood City Hall on May 19, 2006, included Dr. Renuka Boyapalli, specializing in diabetes; Dr. Marvin Marcus, a dental health specialist and T. H.E. Clinic, Inc. that offered the free prostate cancer testing.

Alarming statistics were given by the group. According to Dr. Boyapalli, 20.8 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. The T. H.E. Clinic said prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in African American men, and Dr. Marcus informed the crowd that oral cancer results in 8,000 deaths each year. The five-year survival rate for white patients is 56 percent and for African Americans it’s only 34 percent. They all agree there is much work to be done in health care, particularly in minority communities.

Councilman Price and Assemblyman Horton sponsor forums and/or town hall meetings on a regular basis dealing with issues that, as they say, directly affect their constituents. “We’re committed to doing everything we can to educate the community. Education leads to early detection, and that leads to saving lives,” said Councilman Price.

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Many People Who Sought Legal Help from LawyersandSettlements. com Now Participate in $700 Million Dollar Zyprexa Settlement

Many People Who Sought Legal Help from LawyersandSettlements. com Now Participate in $700 Million Dollar Zyprexa Settlement

Multi-million dollar legal settlement from pharmaceutical giant, Eli Lilly, for those U. S. patients adversely affected by Zyprexa - antipsychotic pharmaceutical drug.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 23, 2005

Zyprexa-related complaints continue to come in through www. lawyersandsettlements. com while Eli Lilly & Co settle with $700 million dollar in damages, hoping it will fulfill the majority of nationwide patient grievances.

In recent nationwide news and lawsuits, Eli Lilly & Co. has received attention from the FDA, doctors, patients, and their lawyers for complaints of hyperglycemia and diabetes from unrevealed Zyprexa side effects. Zyprexa (Olanzapine) is typically prescribed to those with symptoms of schizophrenia, dementia, bipolar mania disorder, or other similar mental illnesses. This widely prescribed drug now claims several adverse side effects including risk of hyperglycemia, diabetes, strokes, tardive dyskinesia (TD), and neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a life-threatening problem affecting kidneys and nervous system. To date, there have been 288 reported diabetes cases and 23 alleged fatalities from Zyprexa.

Eli Lilly & Co. is accused of heavily promoting Zyprexa as a safe and effective drug for psychotic disorders, while virtually concealing the risks of side effects from doctors and patients. This current settlement only covers the cases of diabetes-related conditions from using Zyprexa prior to the warning label changes in 2003.

While the health and drug control agencies of Japan and Great Britain issued Zyprexa warnings in 2002, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration approved the drug’s continued distribution. Then in September 2003, the FDA required label warning changes for Zyprexa and all atypical anti-psychotic drugs. In a recent analysis, the FDA noted that older patients using Zyprexa, an atypical antipsychotic, had “a higher chance for death than patients who did not take the medicine”.

Zyprexa has been the blockbuster drug for Eli Lilly, bringing in over $4 billion of its $13 billion net sales in 2004. The global pharmaceutical giant produces other drugs for psychotic disorders such as Prozac, Strattera, and Symbyax.

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Global Instant Noodles Market to Reach 139.2 Billion Packs by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Global Instant Noodles Market to Reach 139.2 Billion Packs by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Instant Noodles markets. The global market for Instant Noodles is forecast to reach 139.2 billion packs by the year 2015. Key factors driving market growth include low cost, wide variety of taste and flavor profiles, and minimal cooking time. Further, changing lifestyles and buying behavior of consumers, increased working time, growing number of women working, and consumers having less time to cook meals at home are other factors propelling market growth.

San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 04, 2011

With the overwhelming pace of modern man’s busy lifestyles, set by increased working time, heavier traffic, growing importance given to workouts and healthy existence, people have an ever dwindling free time at their disposal and thereby demand more convenience foods and ready meals. Against this backdrop of an era characterized by the growing desire for minimal cooking efforts, reduced labor time and liberation from extensive time consuming cooking, the future for instant noodles stands palpably clear. Harried lifestyles brought upon by the growing number of women working, has triggered a shift in cooking habits away from conventional time consuming preparation of fresh foods to easy precooked, easy to prepare meals. With consumers having less time to cook meals at home and with the contemporary mom no longer cooking, the task of preparing foods is transferred to the food processor.

Increasing number of nuclear families, rise in disposable incomes, young singles with little or no cooking skills, enhanced awareness of healthful diets and increased interest in ethnic and international foods, represent additional factors that are expected to have a bearing on eating and food preparation habits. As the next generation of convenient ready and easy to prepare foods hit the market, instant noodles, as a product category, banking on its strength of convenience are poised to encounter days of plenty in the upcoming years. Instant noodles are finely tuned to fit into the consumers’ ever-dwindling cooking time schedules. The trend of cooking meals in just a few minutes is gaining momentum not only among individual consumers but also among institutions and public food outlets. Even restaurants and fast food joints are turning to convenience food to meet the ever-busy consumers demand for quick service and quality food.

Global recession had a major impact on virtually all industries, but some segments fared better than others. Decline in sales of fast food products was relatively less when compared to durables during the years 2008 and 2009. Instant noodles market across the globe was minimally affected by the recent slump in macro economy. Demand for noodles stood positive across several geographies including the matured as well as developing nations. Recession has in fact proved to be a boon in certain regional markets, as instant noodles are considered cost-effective alternative for cutting down the cost of living during tiring times. Today, instant noodles have become an integral part of the individuals’ diet plan.

Asia-Pacific represents the largest regional market for instant noodles worldwide, as stated by the new market research report on Instant Noodles. The region is portended to continue its dominance over the coming years. The United States trails Asia-Pacific in terms of sales of instant noodles. Growth-wise, Middle East/Africa is projected to be the fastest growing regional market for instant noodles, with a CAGR of more than 13% over the analysis period.

Disposable income and purchasing power parity of consumers in various regions across the globe represent major economic factors that influence the demand for and consumption of instant noodles. Typically, consumers with higher disposable income consume higher amounts of instant noodles. Demand in the future will stem from countries presently not ranked among the top consuming countries worldwide. Driving forces will include product characteristics such as lesser cooking time, anytime-anywhere consumption, affordability, hygiene, safety and nutrition. Innovation in flavors will however represent a key factor, kindling consumer interest. Given the unimaginable variety in satisfying flavors, instant noodles add a new dimension to traditional meals all over the world.

Although widely consumed, instant noodles, as a product category, have been forced to confront health issues just like any other packaged food product. Few of the controversial health issues pertaining to instant noodles include among others its high fat content. Moreover use of partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVO), which are rich in trans-fatty acids present potent health issues related to obesity. The use of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), an artificial additive, has also been a controversial issue. The excessive use of this synthetic additive according to research studies poses potential health hazards, and hence brings instant noodles directly under the microscope.

Major players profiled in the report include Acecook Vietnam Co. Ltd, Ajinomoto Company Inc., AFP Properties Limited, Hebei Hualong Food Group Co. Ltd, HJ Heinz Co Ltd, Nestlé India Ltd, New Dragon Asia Corp., Nissin Food Products Co. Ltd., Nong Shim Co Ltd, PT Indofood Sukses Makmur TBK, PT Sentrafood Indonusa, Samyang Foods Co. Ltd, Sco-Fro Foods Ltd, Tat Hui Foods Pte Ltd, Thai President Foods Public Company Limited, Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp, Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd, Uni-President Enterprises Corp, among others.

The research report titled “Instant Noodles: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the instant noodles markets, impact of recession on the markets, current market trends, key growth drivers, recent product introductions, recent industry activity, and profiles of major/niche global as well as regional market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for Instant Noodles market for the years 2007 through 2015 for the following geographic markets - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East/Africa and Latin America. Also, a seven-year (2000-2006) historic analysis is provided for additional perspective.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www. strategyr. com/Instant_Noodles_Market_Report. asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
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Leopardo Construction To Build New 22,000-Square-Foot Ronald McDonald House in Oak Lawn, Ill

Leopardo Construction To Build New 22,000-Square-Foot Ronald McDonald House in Oak Lawn, Ill.

Leopardo Construction, a leading construction services firm, announced that it has been awarded the general contract for the construction of a 22,000-square-foot Ronald McDonald House in Oak Lawn, Ill.

Oak Lawn, Illinois (PRWEB) December 21, 2006

Leopardo Construction, a leading construction services firm, announced that it has been awarded the general contract for the construction of a 22,000-square-foot Ronald McDonald House in Oak Lawn, Ill.

The house, located directly across the street from Advocate Hope Children's Hospital, will provide temporary housing for up to 16 families in a home-like setting that includes a kitchen, living room, dining room, play room, computer area, laundry room and other shared living space. Wireless internet access will be provided throughout the house.

Other house features include office facilities for staff, reception/check-in area, manager's apartment, conference room for 25 and library. Overall, the house is designed to be a warm, comfortable, family and child-friendly environment. Construction will begin in spring 2007 for delivery in early 2008.

Leopardo Construction is serving as general contractor. The architectural team is comprised of ArchitectureIsFun and Constantine Vasilios and Associates.

About Ronald McDonald House

The idea behind the Ronald McDonald House program is simple: Provide a "home away from home" for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.

Some children must travel great distances to get medical attention. In-hospital treatment may last one day, one year or longer. For these children's families, accommodations can be hard to come by. Options often are limited to costly hotels or uncomfortable hospital chairs and benches.

The Ronald McDonald House provides a comfortable, supportive alternative. It serves as a temporary residence near the medical facility where family members can sleep, eat, relax and find support from other families in similar situations. In return, families are asked to make a donation ranging on average from $5 to $20 per day, but if that isn't possible, their stay is free.

About Leopardo Construction

Leopardo Construction is a leading construction firm providing pre-construction, general contracting, construction management, design-build and development services. In 2006, Leopardo Construction was recognized by Engineering News-Record magazine as one of the nation's largest 250 contractors. The company's team of 500 experts has specialized capabilities in interiors, healthcare, senior housing, retail, office, industrial, residential condominiums, aviation, hospitality and community-related projects such as libraries, churches and educational institutions.

For more than a quarter century, Leopardo's family of employees has been committed to quality construction, superior client service and tremendous value. In addition to its corporate headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Leopardo Construction has offices in Chicago and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, as well as job sites across the nation. For more information, please visit http://www. leopardo. com (http://www. leopardo. com).

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Wisconsin Ad Agency Promotes Kristi Moe to Public Relations Director

Wisconsin Ad Agency Promotes Kristi Moe to Public Relations Director

Glowac+Harris+Madison Enjoying Solid Growth

MADISON, WI (PRWEB) January 3, 2005

Glowac, Harris, Madison, Inc., a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations agency announced today the recent promotion of Kristi Moe to the position of Public Relations Director. Moe will be responsible for creating and implementing all public relations programs and publicity activities for the agency and its clients.

Glowac+Harris recently announced the opening of a Chicago office and promotion of Doug Voegtle to Vice President, Creative Director. Glowac+Harris+Chicago opened to give businesses in the Chicago market a fresh choice and to allow the agency to better serve their current Chicago clientele. The Chicago division has specialized industry focus in the areas of healthcare, real estate development, restaurants, franchise businesses and financial institutions.

“Our recent expansion into the Chicago Market and subsequent two promotions demonstrates the success and growth Glowac+Harris has enjoyed,” stated agency partner and senior vice president, Wayne Harris. “We are excited to develop further success with Kristi Moe managing our agency’s and clients’ PR and Doug Voegtle leading our new Chicago division.”

Abut Glowac+Harris+Madison

Glowac+Harris+Madison offers a complete team of strategic marketing experts who really care about helping clients reach their business goals. Their branding expertise includes: life science, healthcare, financial services and franchise-related marketing. Their portfolio also features many B2B and consumer success stories in education, telecom, retail, hospitality, real estate development, automotive services, government, as well as food & beverage. Together, the agency principles, Wayne Glowac and Wayne Harris, represent 55 years of community service and marketing leadership.

For more insight regarding Glowac+Harris+Madison contact one of our Waynes at (608) 232-9696, or visit www. glowacharris. com.

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Former Pro Footballer Lines up to Revolutionize Modern Weight Loss into the Next Century

Former Pro Footballer Lines up to Revolutionize Modern Weight Loss into the Next Century

Former NFL football player Bobby Ball, today, agreed to reveal the weight loss secret he had been using with great success during his mid 80’s playing career with a new web site open to the public.

Clifton, NJ (PRWEB) January 19, 2006

Former NFL football player Bobby Ball, today, agreed to reveal the weight loss secret he had been using with great success during his mid 80’s playing career with a new web site open to the public.

Bobby Ball’s secret is actually generations old. His family’s 2 week diet is based on simple thermogenisis – the body’s natural ability to burn calories.

Ball’s diet menu combines specific foods with other specific foods that together, synergistically accelerate the process of thermogenisis enabling the body to burn more fat (stored calories) resulting in rapid weight loss and increased energy.

The diet is now backed by 7 clinical studies.

Bobby Ball’s 2 week diet proposes you can achieve your weight loss goal without diet pills, without appetite suppressants, without mixing chalky formulas or food substitutes and does not suggest the use of bars, shakes or trendy dietary supplements.

“You don’t have to starve yourself to look good. That’s the beauty of my diet”, Ball told members of the press at a conference here today. “You just eat the right combination of foods and nature takes care of itself”, he added.

Bobby Ball’s 2 week diet web site is located at www.2weekdiet. com and offers visitors free healthy recipes with no purchase necessary, and the opportunity to download Ball’s 2 week diet and free bonus gift; The 17 Secret’s to Staying Fit & Slim, for $19.95.

2 week diet supports people in making healthy eating choices for the purpose of enjoying longer healthier lives. It is not a license to overindulge.

Bobby Ball made a special point of saying, “the best way to keep fit and healthy is by eating the correct combinations of foods and staying active. Don’t let anybody tell you different”

For more information on Bobby Ball or 2weekdiet. com please contact:

BBT Group, LLC

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Banner Health Adopts Quantros ACE Solution to Drive Continuous Compliance Readiness

Banner Health Adopts Quantros ACE Solution to Drive Continuous Compliance Readiness

ACE to Decrease Administrative Burden, Simplify Accreditation Efforts

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 10, 2009 -

Quantros Inc (http://www. quantros. com)., a leading provider of software safety and quality solutions for the healthcare industry, will work with Banner Health using the Accreditation and Compliance Excellence Solution (ACE™) to coordinate, integrate and manage standards compliance through automation. Banner Health (http://www. bannerhealth. com) has 22 hospitals in seven states and admits more than 234,000 patients annually.

Quantros ACE is a web-based, real-time performance solution built to manage readiness compliance across any healthcare organization. Fully automated, ACE offers a wealth of reporting and analysis functions designed to drive continuous readiness while reducing survey management costs by at least 30 percent and decreasing administrative burden.

One of the most significant challenges Banner faced when selecting a compliance and accreditation solution was the need to support multiple facilities in multiple locations, said Sandy Severson, senior director of Quality Management at Banner Health. In selecting ACE, the organization compared available compliance systems and determined that Quantros ACE could accommodate the diversity of the organization and support its rigorous compliance efforts, she added.

"We really needed to automate our compliance tracking efforts," said Severson. "Quantros has provided us with an intuitive application so we can manage on an ongoing basis, instead of every three years. The ability to assign and track reviews and their completion in Quantros ACE and then have access to that data will also be beneficial," she said.

Severson also explained the need for healthcare providers to choose vendors who are partners in quality and understand the health system's needs. "For example, the ability to provide reports that our Regulatory Oversight Team can use to drive system improvements is critical and is provided by Quantros," she said.

In choosing Quantros, Banner felt a sense of security knowing that the company would provide continued support. In addition, Banner was seeking a software solution that would support Banner's philosophy of quality through best practices shared throughout all of the hospitals and related providers. 

The Quantros ACE solution has the following features:
 One repository to store data collected for tracers, NPSGs and the Joint Commission required monitoring  Automatically updated performance standards  Pre-Built audit template library, as well as audit creation ability  Unit based, decentralized data collection process, with tracking of completion  Ability to monitor compliance against multiple accreditation and regulatory bodies  Multiple views of performance and tasks  Robust reporting and Integrated Scorecards

About Quantros:
Quantros provides real-time knowledge creation solutions for benchmarking, patient safety, accreditation and compliance, and outcomes monitoring for leading healthcare providers, payers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Quantros' web-delivered applications provide a standard platform for automating resource intensive manual processes. Through a variety of direct sales and vendor partners, more than 2,000 hospitals are licensed to use Quantros' web-based technology solutions.

Quantros team members include physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals. We are a healthcare information management technology company with a difference; our key product decisions are driven by experts in healthcare quality and performance improvement, safety, compliance, risk management and nursing.
Quantros website: http://www. quantros. com (http://www. quantros. com)

About Banner Health:
Banner Health at a Glance
The organization is one of the largest nonprofit hospital systems in the country.
Banner Health:
 Operates in seven states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Wyoming.   Has 22 hospitals and health care facilities.  Offers physician services, hospice and home care.   Is based in Phoenix, Ariz.  Provides more than $64 million a year in charity care.   Is the leading healthcare provider in all the communities that we serve.   Is nationally recognized for our patient-safety efforts.   Employ more than 35,000 people   Admits more than 234,000 patients to its hospitals every year.   Delivers more than 34,000 babies and treats more than 605,000 people a year in the Emergency departments. Banner Health website: http://www. bannerhealth. com/ (http://www. bannerhealth. com/)

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Presidio Reinsurance Group Obtains $50 Million Equity Commitment From FTVentures: To Support Its Continued Growth and Expansion in the North American Reinsurance Marketplace, Presidio Has Obtained Its First Institutional Investment, Providing Access to an Extensive Financial Network

Presidio Reinsurance Group Obtains $50 Million Equity Commitment From FTVentures: To Support Its Continued Growth and Expansion in the North American Reinsurance Marketplace, Presidio Has Obtained Its First Institutional Investment, Providing Access to an Extensive Financial Network

Presidio Reinsurance Group, Incorporated ("Presidio" - parent corporation of Presidio Excess Insurance Services, Inc.) today announced that it had obtained a $50 million equity commitment from FTVentures, a private equity firm with 40 of the world's leading financial institutions as its Limited Partners. FTVentures provides growth capital to companies that offer meaningful solutions to the financial services industry. FTVentures is the first institutional investor in the company and the only party to hold shares outside of management. The financing accelerates Presidio's ability to quickly expand its unique and broad series of products, services, and management team.

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) July 9, 2007

 "Presidio has become one of the largest writers of medical expense reinsurance in the U. S.," stated Dennis Heinzig, Presidio's President and CEO. "In order to continue our expansion, return to accident and other health product lines, increase our risk retention and explore new opportunities, we have partnered with an experienced capital provider, FTVentures. They bring a tremendous amount of experience and support to our operation through both their team and Global Partner Network, which includes: AIG, Allianz, AXA, Bank of America, Citigroup, GE Capital, The Hartford, JP Morgan Chase, St. Paul Travelers, and Wells Fargo. This network offers attractive growth opportunities. We welcome FTVentures to Presidio Reinsurance Group."

"Presidio has already established itself as a major medical reinsurance firm within the U. S., led by a team with strong domain expertise and an excellent underwriting track record," said Richard Garman, Managing Partner at FTVentures and new board member at Presidio. "The company now has the opportunity to accelerate expansion as well as extend and deepen its product and service lines. Presidio's proven track record and product development expertise will enable it to rapidly continue its expansion in North America as well as return to Europe and South America."

"Presidio is a strong reinsurance partner to many insurance plans, including private programs created to provide coverage for Medicare, Medicaid and previously uninsured populations as well as targeted disease management companies who are retaining risk," said Mohit Daswani, FTVentures Principal and new Presidio board member. "We are excited to partner with Presidio as the company moves into its next phase of development."

About Presidio

Presidio offers medical reinsurance products and services addressing the opportunities and challenges experienced by insurance companies, HMOs, managed care organizations, healthcare systems, hospitals, medical groups and employers. Since 1994, Presidio has provided management solutions for clients assuming all forms of medical risk exposures. The company has offices in San Francisco, Kansas City and Minneapolis and has clients throughout North America. For more information about Presidio, please visit www. pxis. com.

About FTVentures

FTVentures provides capital to growth companies to finance organic expansion, recapitalizations, build-ups and buyouts. The firm invests in business services and software companies that derive value from its unmatched Global Partner Network, which includes 40 of the world's leading financial institutions. FTVentures' Global Partner Network provides the firm with a unique vantage point into the business driven and operating challenges of the global enterprise. Founded in 1998, FTVentures currently has $624 million under management with offices in San Francisco and New York. For more information, please visit www. ftventures. com.

Fox Run At Orchard Park Announces The Appointment Of Christina M. Abt As Director Of Marketing

Fox Run At Orchard Park Announces The Appointment Of Christina M. Abt As Director Of Marketing

Western Ney York's finest Lifecare community appoints new director of Marketing charged with community relations and the management of offices.

Orchard Park, NY (PRWEB) May 9, 2006

Fox Run at Orchard Park (www. foxrunorchardpark. com), a Lifecare Retirement Community dedicated to providing active seniors the freedom to enjoy a full array of lifestyle enhancements, announced today that Christina M. Abt has been appointed to the position of Director of Marketing. In this role, Abt will be responsible for Fox Run’s community relations and the management of the offices located at 4125 North Buffalo Road in Orchard Park.

“I am very excited to become a part of an endeavor that will have such a positive impact on the area through new jobs and more revenue for local merchants, while at the same time offering residents the best Lifecare retirement living in Western New York,” said Abt. “I have been very active in the community for a number of years and I look forward to continuing those efforts in my new role with Fox Run.”

Prior to joining Fox Run, Abt served as a media specialist for the Erie County Legislature and a senior strategist for Lead Dog Communications. She has served as president of the Eden Chamber of Commerce and currently is a member of the Canisius College Women's Business Center Marketing Board of Directors.

About Fox Run at Orchard Park

Fox Run at Orchard Park is affiliated with the United Church Home Society; a Western New York based organization founded in 1877, devoted to residential senior citizen living and care. When constructed, Fox Run will be located in Orchard Park on 52 tranquil acres set at the southeast corner of Route 20-A and California Road. Fox Run will offer independent residents one of the most complete Lifecare packages ever planned including, inviting home styles, activity programs, facilities and amenities for comfort and relaxation, and integrated healthcare services. For more information on Fox Run visit www. foxrunorchardpark. com or call 662-5001.

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Eye Lift Surgery Not Needed For Most Vision Impairment

Eye Lift Surgery Not Needed For Most Vision Impairment

Vision problems typically increase with age and sometimes the problem is on the outside. The eyelids and brows sag as gravity sets in. This action can impair vision. Usually the first thought is cosmetic surgery.

Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) June 20, 2007

Cynthia Rowland, internationally known anti-aging expert announces a safe and risk free way to stave off eyelid surgery using facial exercise.

One of the best kept anti-aging secrets can help you recover your sight. That's right; exercise can save your sight by lifting sagging eye lids and eye brows.

Sagging eyelids can impair vision and those sagging muscles can easily become stronger using exercise.

"Vision problems typically increase with age and sometimes the problem is on the outside. The eyelids and brows sag as gravity sets in and that sagging can begin to impair vision. Many people have turned to cosmetic surgery because it seems like it is the only avenue for correction.

Cosmetic surgery is definitely an option, but why risk infection or more when one simple exercise done for 35 seconds a day can achieve results rivaling a surgical procedure?" asks Ms. Rowland.

Eyebrows droop as the forehead muscle weakens from lack of use. The frontalis muscle is a vertical muscle that originates in the scalp and hairline. When this muscle begins to elongate it only has one way to move and that is downward into the obicularis occuli muscles, the muscles that lift the eyelids.

Aging, sagging forehead muscles pool into aging, sagging eye lid muscles.

Drooping eye lids can impair vision. This impairment can also create a very wrinkled forehead because the levator muscles, the obicularis occuli muscles and the frontalis muscle are working overtime trying to keep the droopy eyelid from obstructing one's vision.

There are only a few options available to improve sagging eyelids.

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct sagging upper and lower eyes. The upper eye procedure involves actually cutting the eyelids, removing excess tissue and then suturing the eyelids usually in the existing crease. The surgery is performed while the patient is under general anesthesia although there are other types of local and oral anesthesia's available; the procedure takes about 2 hours to complete and just like any other invasive procedure there are risks to consider.

Electro-stimulation devices, using minute electrical currents, claim they can lift eyelids and brows. According to some well-paid physicians they do work but there is a healthy amount of skepticism from their peers.

Overuse can cause spasms, headache, irritation, redness and burning. Electro-stimulation is very time consuming as each area requires about three minutes to treat so it's not unusual to spend an hour or more trying to lift your face every other day.

The above mentioned options are not only costly; they're very temporary. Yes, temporary. Surgery does not correct poor muscle tone and neither do injections of Botox, fillers or electro-currents.

What's the solution?

Facial exercise is the smartest thing you can do to stop the cause of sagging eyelids but not all facial exercise programs work the same. Why? Because scrunching and contortions are not exercises. When there is no resistance or anchoring to create a contraction, your eyelids cannot lift. Genuine facial exercise is not about scrunching or making contortions, rather, they are bone fide, precise movements that treat the cause of aging in the face.

How long until you see results? Most people see results immediately. Permanent results occur when the muscles are sufficiently strengthened to retain their new positions.

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Seabiotics Launches Award-Winning EPA and DHA Omega 3 Products in Florida

Seabiotics Launches Award-Winning EPA and DHA Omega 3 Products in Florida

A company from Norway has launched Alkly Transfactor & Neurofactor at a new website.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) April 12, 2007

A company from Norway has launched Seabiotics products, Alkly Transfactor & Neurofactor, at a new website, http://www. seabioticsteamflorida. com (http://www. seabioticsteamflorida. com).

Seabiotics hosted a new chapter in Florida health when native Miamian, Lois Smithers, returned to promote Seabiotics' award-winning, nationally recognized health products. She credits Seabiotics' EPA, DHA and AKG's (immune building alklyglycerols) enriched liquid product, Alkyl Transfactor, for ending painful inflammation, degenerative spine disease, fibromyalgia and a disintegrating shoulder.

From riding and training horses for several decades, she fractured two vertebra, severed shoulder tendons and rotator cuff, all inoperable, that led to fibromyalgia and arthritis. For six years she lived in pain from chronic inflammation, frozen shoulder, loss of use of right arm, and faced a wheelchair until a friend told her about Seabiotics. To Lois, "that day changed my life forever."

After 3 days of taking 3 tablespoons (3 grams) daily, her shoulder had motion, feeling had returned to her arm and within two weeks, was 80% pain free. Today, she lives a lifestyle she never thought possible leaving specialists who had treated her for years amazed as one by one she eliminated all medications.

She states, "I couldn't fly in a plane much less drive myself 8 hours to Florida without this product." In December, 2006, she drove herself home to Florida to promote the Seabiotics message. She credits the immune building AKG's with keeping her free of colds, flu, annoying skin rashes and allergies. 

Time's 2004 cover story, "Inflammation, The Fires Within, Surprising Link Between Inflammation, Heart Attacks, Cancer & Alzheimers," detailed the connection in inflammation, the silent killer, erupting in disease.

Dr. Joseph Hibbeln, National Institutes of Health, world authority on Omega 3's, recommends 750 milligrams to 3 grams and more a day of EPA and DHA to prevent the risk of heart disease and correct the fatty imbalance caused by the average American diet rich in fats from seed oil. Fast food eating, restaurants, prepackaged foods contain Omega 3 from seed oil that our bodies convert into Omega 6 creating arachidonic acid, the culprit behind inflammation.

"Medications such as Vioxx and Celebrex were created to limit the pain from arachidonic acid which may help with pain but the inflammation continues to grow. EPA and DHA correct the fatty acid imbalance that cause it" and further states "I have reduced my intake to one tablespoon a day and remained pain free for over a year. I feel 20 years younger, healthy and strong at 56. Many Americans have followed the path of eating well, exercising, supplementing and one day that silent killer flares becoming a disease or heart condition. In disbelief, they wonder how this could happen to them."

Seabiotics has risen rapidly to the forefront in American awareness in three years largely through the efforts of Larry Thompson, President, who began importing Seabiotics from Norway in 2004. Backed by 97 years history, 20 years manufacturing and clinical studies, the liquid EPA and DHA is refined with Seabiotics proprietary molecular distillation process in their state of the art pharmaceutically licensed lab.

The product is a pure, pleasant tasting lemon herb flavored liquid Lois says is a miracle in a bottle, adding, "I tried many fish oil capsules and after pricking one and smelling the odor, knew why I suffered indigestion from them. It would take 90 capsules a day to receive 3 grams and if it isn't a fatty fish, the healing benefits are just not there. With Seabiotics, I know it is pure, guaranteed free of contaminates. Now that's a guarantee and purity you won't find in any other fish oil product on the market today. And Seabiotics controls the product from the boat to the lab to the body."

Science, research and countless medical studies unequivocally state the enormous health benefits of adding EPA and DHA to our diets. The American Heart Association recommends a gram a day, the equivalent of one tablespoon of Seabiotics or 30 - 500 milligram capsules to prevent the risk of heart disease.

Lois states, "The studies supporting pain-free living and freedom from abnormal blood pressure, cholesterol, insulin, respiratory, coronary, circulatory, immune, neurological, chronic inflammation and brain deficiencies is established and validated in countless research from UCLA to Harvard and around the world."

While the benefits may be well known, the numerous sources and products appearing on the market are dismaying.

She adds "Labels on foods in grocery stores today state they contain Omega 3 but it's an Omega from seed oil which only adds inflammation. Everyone's health can dramatically improve by correcting the imbalance of fatty acids in their bodies by adding EPA and DHA from purified, fatty fish oil in a sufficient strength for without that, the healing benefits are non-existent. Or, avoid restaurants, fast food chains, packaged food, eat fish three times a day, such as salmon, mackerel, sardines or tuna risking ocean contaminants. I followed Dr. Perricone's anti-inflammation diet eating salmon once a day for months with some relief but grew very tired of salmon everyday."

About Seabiotics and Lios Smithers
Seabiotics' liquid EPA and DHA Omega 3 products are taking America by storm and Lois is determined all of Florida will learn there's a solution to the health problems plaguing them. Seabiotics is the recipient of the upcoming "Heartbeat of America Award" to be aired first of May on national TV, a prestigious award given for their products that are changing the health of Americans and the income opportunity offered via its health professional reseller program and distributor program. To order products or learn how you can promote the Seabiotics message in your community, visit her website at http://www. seabioticsteamflorida. com (http://www. seabioticsteamflorida. com). Lois Smithers is a former skilled equestrian who is devoted today to sharing the Seabiotics message of changing health in America. 

Seabiotic Team Florida website also talks about these topics: Omega 3, EPA, DHA, Cardiovascular, Chronic inflammation, Blood pressure, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Spine pain, Fibromyalgia, Immunology, ADD, ADHD, Alzheimers, Attention deficit, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Circulatory, Part time opportunity, Marketing opportunity, Income opportunity

Seabiotics team Florida website is also launching products in following counties in Florida:
Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Indian River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton.

Contact:
Lois Clark Smithers
Seabiotics™
(305) 407-9443 Office
(877) 209-0411 Toll Free
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Xylitol Products Retailer Building Community of Smiles Online

Xylitol Products Retailer Building Community of Smiles Online

Utah-based Epic Dental launches new blogging community online, promoting newsletter and continuing to build smiles across the country.

Provo, UT (PRWEB) July 25, 2008

Utah-based Epic Dental launches new blogging community online, promoting newsletter and continuing to build smiles across the country.

With the recent launch of their Something to Smile About blog, Epic Dental has opened up their wildly popular newsletter to the entire online community. Now, in addition to the newsletter subscribers, visitors to the Something to Smile About blog (http://www. epicdental. com/blog/) will be able to read issues of the newsletter as well as additional feel-good stories submitted by people from all walks of life.

Though the blog is connected to the retailer's main eCommerce site, it isn't their primary goal to use the blog to drive sales. "No Selling. Just Smiling. Use as Directed" is the slogan directing people to the site, and they're sticking to it. Instead of selling, Epic wants to build a community of positivity and well-being, where people won't just read a lighthearted story written by someone else, but will also endeavor to share thoughts and stories of their own.

You can visit the blog and become part of the community at http://www. epicdental. com/blog/ (http://www. epicdental. com/blog/).

About Epic Dental:
Epic Dental is a leading retailer of cavity fighting xylitol (http://www. epicdental. com/m-1-xylitol-products. aspx) dental products, including xylitol gum (http://www. epicdental. com/c-4-xylitol-gum. aspx), mints, toothpaste, and sweetener. The customer service-oriented retailer will do anything to keep their customers smiling and to teach those who have yet to learn about the healthy benefits of Xylitol. To learn more, visit them on the web at http://www. epicdental. com (http://www. epicdental. com).

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Triax Pharmaceuticals Launches New Mid-Potency Corticosteroid Vehicle, Locoid® Lotion 0.1%

Triax Pharmaceuticals Launches New Mid-Potency Corticosteroid Vehicle, Locoid® Lotion 0.1%

Locoid Lotion was recently introduced at the Summer American Academy of Dermatology Meeting, in Chicago, Illinois, for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in pediatric to adult patients. Triax Pharmaceuticals, LLC, the marketers of Locoid Lipocream (hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%) a leading mid-potency brand in corticosteroids, recently launched the new product to cover larger and hairy affected areas with an elegant, non-greasy application to treat atopic dermatitis.

Cranford, NJ (PRWEB) August 12, 2008

A new product to treat atopic dermatitis (http://www. locoid. com/) in adult to pediatric (http://www. locoid. com/) patients as young as three months of age was recently introduced. Locoid Lotion, launched by Triax Pharmaceuticals, LLC (http://www. triaxpharma. com/) - the marketers of the leading mid-potency corticosteroid brand Locoid Lipocream (hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%) - is a new lotion vehicle especially designed to cover larger and hairy affected areas with an elegant, non-greasy application to treat milt to moderate atopic dermatitis. 1.

Atopic dermatitis (http://www. locoid. com/) (AD) is very common in the United States. It affects nearly 15 million people (1% to 3% of adults and 10% to 20% of children).1, and accounts for 10 to 20 percent of all visits to dermatologists. The key symptom is pruritus (itching), leading to the description of AD as "the itch that rashes." Itching is fairly constant during daytime hours and worsens at night, causing sleep disturbances and discomfort. For parents of children with AD, it is the number one reason for days of missed work in the United States and it is a common cause of workplace disability for all adults. People who live in cities and in drier climates appear more likely to develop atopic dermatitis (http://www. locoid. com/).2.

Locoid Lotion (http://www. locoid. com/) and Locoid Lipocream have been formulated with high concentration of barrier-enhancing lipids. This unique feature provides skin barrier restorative properties for a wide range of patients.

Locoid® Lotion is the ONLY class 5 corticosteroid indicated for pediatric patients 3 months of age and older. It has been proven to provide significant relief of all AD symptoms in pediatric and adult patients. In 89% of patients, symptoms of skin-barrier disruption were eliminated or reduced to mild. By Day 8, average pruritis-symptom scores were reduced to less than mild2.

Topical Corticosteroids are widely used in the treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory skin diseases. Locoid® Lotion has a wide range of benefits which include the following:
Easy to apply and rapidly absorbed, which in turn, makes it easy to spread over affected areas, including large and hairy areas. The cosmetic acceptability promotes patient compliance3. Promotes hydration and enhances penetration of the active drug. Non-halogenated, which allows for low risk of potential side effects. Unlike the majority of topical corticosteroids, Locoid® Lotion contains no irritants such as propylene glycol, lanolin, or imidurea and is formulated in a non-irritating and fragrance-free base.

Dr. Adelaide Hebert, a dermatologist based in Houston, Texas remarks, "Locoid Lotion has unique properties, and is an ideal product for certain hard to treat areas such as the chest, the arms, and the legs."

Locoid® Lotion is available by prescription through pharmacies nationwide in a 2 fl. oz. bottle (4 fl. oz. to follow soon).

Reversible HPA axis suppression may occur with the potential for corticosteroid insufficiency. Consider periodic evaluations for HPA axis suppression if applied to large surface areas or used under occlusion. Systemic effects of topical corticosteroids may also include manifestations of Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia, and glucosuria. Pediatric patients may be more susceptible to systemic toxicity due to their large skin surface-to-body-mass ratios. Initiate appropriate therapy if a concomitant skin infection develops. Discontinue use if irritation develops.

About Triax Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Triax Pharmaceuticals is a specialty pharmaceutical company with integrated sales, marketing, and development expertise that markets a portfolio of branded dermatological products. Triax focuses on marketing dermatology products in the United States. Triax sales force is comprised of dermatology sales professionals nationwide. Triax Pharmaceuticals, LLC recently launched its fourth product, Locoid® Lotion.

In addition to industry leader Locoid Lipocream and new Locoid® Lotion, Triax Pharmaceuticals also markets two products in the acne category:

Tretin-X® (tretinoin) (http://www. tretinx. com/) Kit is available in 0.025% cream, 0.05% cream, 0.1% cream, 0.01% gel, and 0.025% gel. Each kit contains Tretinoin cream or gel along with two cosmetic products included at no additional cost to the patient: T3™ Foaming Cleanser and T3 Soothing Moisturizer.

Minocin® (minocycline HCl) Pellet-filled Capsules Professional Acne Care (P. A.C.) (http://www. minocinpac. com). The MINOCIN PAC system contains a 60 count bottle of Minocin Pellet-Filled Capsules (50 mg or 100 mg) and three skincare products (at no additional cost to the patient).

1Matheson R, Kempers S, Breneman D, et al. Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1% lotion in the treatment of atopic dermatitis in pediatric subjects. J Drugs Dermatol. 2008; 7:266-271.
2 http://www. niams. nih. gov/Health_Info/Atopic_Dermatitis/default. asp#link_b (http://www. niams. nih. gov/Health_Info/Atopic_Dermatitis/default. asp#link_b)
3 Fowler JF Jr. Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1% cream in the treatment of chronic dermatitis. Cutis 2005; 75:125-131.

For more information on Locoid® Lotion for adult to pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis, please contact Peter Volk or Aleen Hosdaghian of Triax Pharmaceuticals, LLC, 908.372.0500.
See www. locoid. com for full prescribing information.

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Strengthening Immune System in Time for Cold and Flu Season

Strengthening Immune System in Time for Cold and Flu Season

Students learn how herbal medicine and other TCM treatments help boost patients’ immunity

Burnaby, BC (Vocus) October 7, 2009

Traditionally, fall marks the beginning of flu season in Canada, when thousands of Canadians receive vaccinations that will prevent them from becoming sick. This year, as people prepare to immunize themselves against a new flu strain H1N1, PCU College of Holistic Medicine suggests that they also consider strengthening their immune systems through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

“When TCM treatments aren’t focused on particular pathogens, they can be used to improve a person’s immune system in order to fend off pathogens, including flu viruses,” says Dr. John Yang, Dean of PCU College and director of the campus’s holistic clinic. “Exercise, acupuncture, tuina/anmo or herbal formulas can all strengthen the immune system and prevent pathogens from invading the body.”

Dr. Yang, who also teaches in the college’s TCM Practitioner program, notices an increased number of patients turning to TCM herbal remedies in the fall, at the onset of flu season. Unlike flu vaccinations, where one vaccine is used to prevent contraction of the virus, herbal formulas vary from patient to patient, depending on the outcome of the practitioner’s examination and diagnosis.

“With herbal remedies, you have a formula to suit you,” says Yang. “If the patient has another condition, something chronic perhaps, these need to be addressed first.”

Students at PCU College develop a knowledge of herbal medicine and prescription of herbal formulas. They also learn the healing art of acupuncture and develop a thorough knowledge of the meridian system and acupoints. These skills are put to use in PCU College’s on-campus Holistic Healing Centre, which offers TCM and holistic services to the general public through the on-campus Holistic Healing Centre. More information is available at http://pcucollege. ca (http://pcucollege. ca).

About PCU College of Holistic Medicine

PCU College of Holistic Medicine (www. pcucollege. ca) specializes in teaching Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and alternative health care treatments in Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Since opening in 2002, PCU College has become one of the leading TCM training and clinical institutions in Canada and has built a diverse, multi-cultural faculty from around the world. The college is also home to PCU College Holistic Healing Centre, an on-site training clinic and herbal apothecary that is open to the public.

For more information
Warren Mailey
Manager of Communications
604.915.7288, ext. 2130

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Is Cialis the answer?

Is Cialis the answer?

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) can cause problems for up to 1 in 10 men at some point in their lives.

(PRWEB) June 24, 2004

Nearly 1 in 10 men may encounter erectile dysfunction at some time in their lives. The causes can be wide ranging from stress to medication or specific health conditions.

The first step is to seek professional medical advice on your condition and get it properly diagnosed. This is a MUST!

You may have options of alternative therapies to help overcome the situation, or possibly a change to your current medication without introducing extra pills. Psychology can play a large part in adding to more serious reasons for erectile dysfunction – from self doubt and low confidence to a misunderstanding partner. Your doctor should advise.

However, in many cases an oral medication will not only give the erection you need but maybe a little more confidence and self belief as time goes by.

The US FDA has approved Cialis as an oral medication for erectile dysfunction. There appears to be fewer side effects when compared to the well known Viagra and Cialis can work for up to a staggering 36 hours, with only 4 hours for Viagra. The point here is that the pressure is off to perform and the right moment can be found for BOTH partners.

For the medical facts on Cialis please visit: http://www. losterection. com (http://www. losterection. com)

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The End of Vodka is Here

The End of Vodka is Here

Mindless vodka drinkers are exposed to the masses at TheEndofVodka. com.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 12, 2008

The healthiest food on the planet, Açaí (pronounced ah-sigh-ee), has been finding its way into the martini glass for a little more than a year thanks to VeeV (http://www. veevlife. com), the world's first açaí spirit.

Although the 60-proof spirit has maintained a rolling thunder approach to distribution, currently only available in California, Las Vegas, Chicago, New York and Miami - the "better way to drink" has already inspired the End of Vodka.

Why the end of Vodka? By definition, Vodka is a flavorless, odorless, colorless, tasteless spirit. Yet big liquor has benefited from clever packaging, elevated prices and a myriad of artificially flavored concoctions. The results have led robot-like "vodkabot" loyalties to a wide variety of vodka mixed drinks and brands.

"I was struck by lack of innovation in the alcohol space," stated co-founder of VeeV, Courtney Reum. "The end of vodka website may be tongue and cheek, but it effectively invites you to consider how people have conformed around the trends created by this industry. We are just entertained by the fact that people are spreading the word about it."

TheEndofVodka. com (http://www. theendofvodka. com) parodies the vodkabot archetypes, showcasing four stereotypical personas (we all know at least one) you may find at any given licensed premise. You can also find "Vodka History" and "Vodka Hangover Remedies" sure to make you laugh.

Users interact with the website in various ways, one of which includes using a built-in tool to upload and mount pictures of their friends' heads to any one of the vodkabot bodies. A personalized message is then emailed to their selected friends, sending them to a webpage showing an animated vodkabot, complete with your friend's head and audio of your typed message.

As the End of Vodka has gained momentum, additional supporting web properties have been developed, including MySpace pages for each vodkabot, and even an End of Vodka Facebook page (http://www. facebook. com/business/dashboard/?ref=sb#/pages/TheEndOfVodkacom/26789376977).

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Working Out Gets Its Groove Back: Sambabody Replaces Routine With Festive Rhythms and Impressive Results

Working Out Gets Its Groove Back: Sambabody Replaces Routine With Festive Rhythms and Impressive Results

SambaBody DVD launches March 2

Los Angeles (Vocus) March 2, 2009

Keeping fit once meant tedious workouts and forced resolutions to stay on unappealing programs. Those days are over now with the launch Monday, March 2 of SambaBody (http://www. sambabody. com/), a complete workout regimen driven by the seductive rhythms of the famous Brazilian beat.

Created by professional "sambista" Fransini Giraldo, a highly skilled instructor and sought-after performer, the DVD, developed in partnership with @Media Group, features multiple levels of instruction including step break-downs, a full workout and even performance segments that not only provide an awesome workout, but can teach anyone how to dance samba. Priced at just $19.99 the DVD is available in both English and Spanish language versions.

Available now at http://www. sambabody. com (http://www. sambabody. com), SambaBody is designed to give a complete body workout, including torso, legs and especially the "bunda" (Portuguese for rear-end). Other benefits include overall strength and definition, improved posture and excellent cardio benefits from the high-energy workout. And of course, there is the appeal of dancing and moving to highly seductive rhythms instead of the mundane routine of treadmills and machines.

In developing the SambaBody workout (http://www. youtube. com/sambabody), Fransini sought to provide an entertaining, high-energy program that was easy to learn and provided immediate benefits. She was careful to incorporate her vast knowledge of the intricate movements, music, culture and colorful pageantry that comprise Samba.

"It really seems to be 'love at first shake' for everyone who experiences SambaBody," says Fransini. "Besides the workout, they love the choreographed movements, rhythm and joy of the music." An added extra is given the current economy, the SambaBody DVD is a very economical alternative to expensive gyms, while also being the perfect solution for busy individuals interested in grabbing a quick workout they can fit in their schedules.

Fransini brings a world of dance experience to the SambaBody DVD. She has delighted audiences and inspired students in studios, stages and clubs in places as far flung as the Caribbean, South America and Los Angeles, where she now lives and works.

A native of Colombia who moved to the U. S. 15 years ago looking to fulfill her dream of becoming a professional dancer, choreographer and instructor, Fransini is now living that aspiration to the fullest. She now works with multiple dance companies, shows and studios, in addition to doing TV segments and special exhibitions for organizations like Zumba Fitness and the California Milk Processors Board "Got Milk?" campaign promoting a healthier lifestyle through dance, exercise and better diet.

She also possesses an extensive academic health background that includes Interdisciplinary Studies in Kinesiology, Health Sciences and Translation at California State University in Long Beach. For more information visit: http://www. sambabody. com (http://www. sambabody. com) or http://www. youtube. com/sambabody (http://www. youtube. com/sambabody).

Media Contact:
Karin Olsen
AMAZONpr
310-497-0052
Karin (at) amazonpr (dot) com

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Two NEC Fielding Contact Centers in Japan Obtain Certification to COPC-2000® Standard in Record Time

Two NEC Fielding Contact Centers in Japan Obtain Certification to COPC-2000® Standard in Record Time

Amherst, NY – As the first field service organization to implement the COPC-2000® certification process, NEC Fielding, the field service subsidiary of NEC Corporation, has demonstrated its commitment to consistent and exceptional customer service.

Amherst, NY (PRWEB) September 13, 2003 -

– As the first field service organization to implement the COPC-2000® certification process, NEC Fielding, the field service subsidiary of NEC Corporation, has demonstrated its commitment to consistent and exceptional customer service. The telecommunications and computer equipment giant began the certification process in July of 2002 and earned certification just 10 months later in May of 2003 at its contact centers located in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.

NEC Fielding, Ltd., a member of NEC Group Companies, operates multi-site field service contact centers where in-bound calls required an improved speed of answer and higher diagnostic accuracy.

Katsuichi Tomita, President of NEC Fielding, clearly stated the importance of world-class service within NEC Corporation, “our customers will receive the highest quality field service on all NEC equipment – with quick response time and accurate processes”.

Peter Bloom, President and co-founder of COPC states, “with management’s total commitment, this certification process has raised the bar of the performance improvement process and is among the fastest implementations COPC has completed.”

NECÂ’s achievement is made even more remarkable when the additional challenges of a virtual structure are considered. The seamless interface between Osaka and Tokyo provide NEC Fielding customers with exceptional service. As a result of their certification, NEC has realized increased ROI and improved customer satisfaction.

About COPC

Headquartered in Amherst, NY and Austin, TX, Customer Operations Performance Center, Inc. (COPC) is the leading authority on customer contact center and fulfillment services operations. COPC is authorized to issue certification to the COPC-2000® Standard, a comprehensive operation performance standard that specifies minimum operational requirements in critical functional areas. COPC services clients on a worldwide basis, and has representatives in Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, Japan, United Kingdom and the United States.

The COPC Standard was developed in 1995 by individuals from Microsoft, Motorola, Dell, American Express, L. L. Bean, Intel, and other customer-focused companies who were concerned with the level of service quality provided by Customer Service Providers (CSPs). More than 200 locations in 30 countries are using the Standard to improve performance, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction. Users include firms in e-commerce, computer hardware and software, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications and consumer products.

For additional information about COPC, visit www. copc. com, email info@copc. com or call 512-250-3412.

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StaphAseptic Kills Germs to Prevent MRSA Infection

StaphAseptic Kills Germs to Prevent MRSA Infection

Public concern about Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, otherwise known as MRSA staph infections, is at an all-time high after several deaths were recently linked to the disease. StaphAseptic first aid gel, a wound care treatment that kills over 99.9% of MRSA germs, joins the skin care product lineup distributed by Grabber to the sporting goods industry.

Grand Rapids, MI (PRWEB) November 1, 2007

Public concern about Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, otherwise known as MRSA staph infections, is at an all-time high after several deaths were recently linked to the disease. StaphAseptic first aid gel, a wound care treatment that kills over 99.9% of MRSA germs, joins the skin care product lineup distributed by Grabber to the sporting goods industry.

Football players, wrestlers and other sports enthusiasts should be aware of the growing problem of antibiotic resistant germs that spread easily from person to person, due to frequent contact and sharing items like towels or other equipment. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, MRSA appeared in the 1970s as a healthcare-associated infection but over the next two decades emerged as a cause of infection in the public community, particularly among sports participants. Outbreaks are often first detected as clusters of abscesses on the skin or what appear to be "spider bite" wounds.

While commonly used topical antibiotics -- including popular triple antibiotic creams and gels -- have not been shown to prevent MRSA infections, StaphAseptic kills almost all such germs. Proper care should always be taken with any active wound, including cleaning, treatment, covering and consulting a physician.

About Grabber
Grabber is a widely recognized and highly respected master distributor of quality products, including air-activated warmers which provide warmth, comfort and pain relief to grateful people worldwide. Grabber supplies multiple channels -- including sporting goods, mass merchandise, grocery, safety and shipping -- and is a proud sponsor of Leave No Trace, the National Ski Patrol, and Professional Ski Instructors of America. The Arthritis Foundation has commended Grabber products for "Ease of Use". For more information call 800-423-1233 or visit Warmers. com

Grabber Warmers -- 4600 Danvers Dr SE -- Grand Rapids MI 49512 -- p: 800.423.1233 -- f: 616.940.1780 -- Warmers. com

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Professor, Author and Massage Professional Jane S. Garofano Announces Release Of Her Latest Book 'Success! In Massage Therapy'

Professor, Author and Massage Professional Jane S. Garofano Announces Release Of Her Latest Book 'Success! In Massage Therapy'

Jane S. Garofano, retired anatomy and physiology professor, licensed and nationally certified massage therapist and owner/director of a massage therapy school in New Jersey (JSG School of Massage Therapy) is proud to announce the launch of her latest book, "Success! In Massage Therapy."

Midland Park, NJ (PRWEB) July 17, 2007

The JSG School of Massage Therapy is proud to announce the launch of "Success! In Massage Therapy," the latest book from noted anatomy and physiology professor, nationally certified massage therapist and owner/director of a massage therapy school in New Jersey Jane S. Garofano. The book is part of the highly successful Student Success series published by Prentice Hall.

The "Success! In Massage Therapy" book is the ideal companion for any massage therapist or health-care professional across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico preparing to take the NCETMB and NCETM exams for massage and body work. This review book contains over 1,000 questions with answers, along with the rationale for those answers organized according to the exam's five content areas to assess areas of strength.

Author Jane S. Garofano has over thirty years experience, and she spent more than two years researching and writing this comprehensive review. "I wanted to create a book that was the best on the market. The fourth edition includes the new content on anatomy, physiology and massage therapy and practice, which is unique in its chart form presentation. The format of the book follows that national board exam exactly and prepares the student for the examination without fail," Garofano explains.

Additional strengths of the book are the two comprehensive tests and four additional tests on the CD-Rom, which comes packaged with the book.

To ensure the content was relevant and prepared therapists adequately, Garofano piloted the book with the students at her massage therapy school in New Jersey while she was drafting it. Many JSG graduates have commented that, without the book, they would not have been able to pass the national exam. The book made it easy for them to study from the charts and the justifications for each answer helped cement the learning. The practice tests were also appreciated as an excellent form of preparation.

Anyone preparing to write the NCETMB and NCETM exams for massage and body work should pick up a copy of this comprehensive review from Amazon. com or from their local massage school.

About Jane S. Garofano and JSG School Of Massage Therapy:
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Debenhams joins Denby in their Celebration of 200 Years

Debenhams joins Denby in their Celebration of 200 Years

Denby celebrates 200 years of producing pottery in Derbyshire with the launch of a brand new tableware range called Pure Green

London, UK (PRWEB) December 19, 2008

In 2009 Denby celebrates 200 years of producing pottery in Derbyshire. Renowned for its quality and durability Denby's products have evolved to meet the ever changing needs of consumers. To help Denby celebrate the bicentennial, Debenhams is stocking up on their selection, including the brand new tableware range.

While many people believe that Denby Pottery (http://www. debenhams. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_61376_-1 (http://www. debenhams. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_61376_-1)) has always primarily made tableware, in fact it has produced all manner of ceramic items from ink bottles, hot water bottles, fine artware pieces to the well known and loved tableware of today. Denby has a fascinating history which is being celebrated by the launch of a brand new shaped tableware range and for this special year only, there are two limited editions in the form of a mini One Cup Teapot and a large One Pint Mug to celebrate in style

The totally new official bicentenary pattern tableware range called 'Pure Green' will be unique both in terms of both colour and shape and has been specifically created to welcome in Denby's bicentenary year. Designed in-house, as with all Denby ranges, 'Pure Green' is subtle in tone with curvy shapes, and judging by initial reactions to the range is set to become Denby's next generation of iconic style. Sophisticated enough for formal dining but bearing the practical qualities inherently Denby (http://www. debenhams. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay? storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&userType=G&categoryId=65585 (http://www. debenhams. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay? storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&userType=G&categoryId=65585)), 'Pure Green' will be just as suitable for more relaxed dining occasions.

As one of the biggest stockists of Denby pottery in the UK, Debenhams has welcomed the latest range which gives a refreshing twist to a classic colour combination and will sit perfectly alongside the other existing collections. There are 19 pieces in the range including extra large gourmet plates and bowls for impressive entertaining. An extra generous teapot providing 6 welcoming cups of tea for family gatherings and for occasions when a normal teacup just isn't big enough, the small mug also fits the tea saucer.

Also available for the Bicentenary year only are six mini one cup teapots (http://www. debenhams. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_81640_-1 (http://www. debenhams. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_81640_-1)) in 'Pure Green', 'Linen', 'Truffle', 'Jet', 'Denby Imperial Blue' (http://www. debenhams. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_62259_-1 (http://www. debenhams. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_62259_-1)), and 'China by Denby'. The Mini Teapots are ideal gifts for Collectors (of teapots and Denby) but, of course, being Denby are practical to use too. The teapots are gift boxed in beautiful packaging with black silhouette images of popular Denby pieces over the years.

Limited to production for this special year is a large One Pint Mug. Available in the Craftmans' shape in 'Imperial Blue', Denby Regency Green (http://www. debenhams. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_62264_-1 (http://www. debenhams. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_62264_-1)) and 'Linen' to celebrate 200 years in style.

The 'Pure Green' range, 'One Cup Teapots' and 'One Pint Mugs' will carry the official bicentenary backstamp.

About Denby
Since 1806 when William Bourne realized the value of a seam of clay which was found at Denby during work constructing a road to link the industrial towns of Derbyshire, leading to the construction of the pottery in 1809, Denby has become world famous for its stoneware products and is fast gaining a reputation for porcelain (White, White Trace and Serve) and china (China by Denby), all of which are designed for real food, not just for show.

About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group, and has a strong presence in key product categories including women's wear, men's wear, home wares, health and beauty, accessories, lingerie and children's wear.

Debenhams has 139 stores including seven Desire by Debenhams stores, across the UK and Ireland with approximately 10.1 million square feet of trading space and around 21,500 employees.

PR Contact:
Elena Antoniou
Senior PR Manager
Debenhams Press Office
33 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 1QX
0207 529 0236
Www. debenhams. com

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