M2S, Inc. Helps Form Vascular Regional Quality Improvement Study Groups Nationwide

M2S, Inc. Helps Form Vascular Regional Quality Improvement Study Groups Nationwide

The Vascular Study Group Patient Safety Organization (VSG PSO) along with M2S Inc., an industry leader in vascular treatment planning and patient registries, announce the continuing expansion of regional quality improvement study groups across the United States. Modeled after the Vascular Study Group of New England’s (VSGNE) quality improvement registry, groups have formed in the Mid-Atlantic, the Carolinas, and the South.

West Lebanon, NH (Vocus) June 2, 2010

The Vascular Study Group Patient Safety Organization (VSG PSO) along with M2S Inc., an industry leader in vascular treatment planning and patient registries, announce the continuing expansion of regional quality improvement study groups across the United States. Modeled after the Vascular Study Group of New England’s (VSGNE) quality improvement registry, regions have formed in the Mid-Atlantic, the Carolinas, and the South. In addition, the VSGNE has experienced a rapid growth from twelve to eighteen participating institutions within the last six months.

In an effort to foster the expansion of regional vascular quality improvement groups, the VSG PSO, which has partnered with M2S to provide a secure, web-based data collection and analysis system, are sponsoring a dinner symposium titled, How to Establish a Regional Quality Improvement Group, at the 2010 Vascular Annual Meeting on June 11, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. The symposium will be a practical discussion about the opportunities and advantages of establishing a regional group for quality improvement. By highlighting the experience of a successful regional group – the VSGNE – the discussion will cover everything from the logistics of forming a regional group to the benefits of participation. The role of the Patient Safety Organization will also be discussed.

The symposium will be run by a group of expert panelists from the field, headed by Jack Cronenwett, M. D., of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Other members of the panel include: Jens Eldrup-Jorgensen, M. D., of the Maine Surgical Group; Andrew Stanley, M. D., of Fletcher Allen Health Care; Philip Goodney, M. D., of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center; and, Andres Schanzer, M. D., of UMass Memorial Medical Center.

About the VSG PSO
The mission of the Vascular Study Group Patient Safety Organization is to improve patient safety and the quality of health care delivery by encouraging the collection, aggregation and analysis of clinical data via a common registry format. The VSG PSO strives for its outcome analysis to be an integral component of each participating health care provider’s quality improvement efforts, including the implementation of recommendations, protocols and best practices developed by the VSG PSO.

About M2S, Inc.
M2S is a medical data and image management company that offers services across the health care continuum for clinical trials, advanced image analysis and clinical registries. M2S is the leading provider of AAA and TAA Treatment Planning through its Preview® software and its PEMS® patient registry for the vascular surgery field. For more information, visit http://www. m2s. com].

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Landscape Structures Educates Industry on Inclusive Play for All Ages; Sponsors Play for Life Symposium in Minneapolis, MN

Landscape Structures Educates Industry on Inclusive Play for All Ages; Sponsors Play for Life Symposium in Minneapolis, MN

Landscape Structures Inc., a Minnesota-based commercial playground equipment manufacturer, is sponsoring the Play for Life Symposium on Oct. 23-24, in Minneapolis, Minn. The company wants to educate individuals about the inclusive play movement by bringing together inclusive play experts from across the nation to examine the importance of play for all ages and abilities.

South Haven, MN (PRWEB) October 8, 2010

Research shows that play is a key element of development and health for individuals of all ages and abilities. Unfortunately, play is being threatened on every front in the U. S. It’s seen as a “children-only” activity, if it’s thought about at all. Even more, concerns around inclusive play are primarily discussed among disability experts and are not part of most community agendas.

That’s why Landscape Structures Inc., a Minnesota-based commercial playground equipment manufacturer, is sponsoring the Play for Life Symposium on Oct. 23-24, in Minneapolis, Minn. The company wants to educate individuals about the inclusive play movement by bringing together inclusive play experts from across the nation to examine the importance of play for all ages and abilities. The Play for Life Symposium is open to anyone who is passionate about play for all individuals, and is interested in bringing new inspiration for inclusive play back to their communities. Find out more about the Play for Life Symposium.

In addition to sponsoring the Play for Life Symposium, Landscape Structures is the leader in providing inclusive play products for the playground. Inclusive playgrounds are more than just universally accessible playgrounds, and Landscape Structures strives to achieve a higher level of inclusive play by focusing on three key concepts: physical accessibility, age and developmental appropriateness, and sensory-stimulating activity. With inclusive playgrounds by Landscape Structures, children of all abilities can come together to play as one on the playground. Learn about Inclusive Play Playgrounds from Landscape Structures.

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Iatria Day Spa Receives DiversityBusiness. com MultiCultural Award

Iatria Day Spa Receives DiversityBusiness. com MultiCultural Award

Erika Mangrum, President of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that the firm has received the 2004 DiversityBusiness. com Multicultural Award, the Div50.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) June 10, 2005

Erika Mangrum, President of Iatria Day Spa, has announced that the firm has received the 2004 DiversityBusiness. com Multicultural Award, the Div50. The firm will be recognized at the 5th Annual DiversityBusiness. com Multicultural Awards Ceremony and Conference scheduled for March 30th-April 1st at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The award recognizes the top 50 corporate and organizational buyers of diversity products and services throughout the state with parameters including: the volume, consistency and quality of business opportunities granted to women and minority-owned companies.

“We are very honored to receive this award,” said Erika Mangrum, President. “In a marketplace that is increasingly as sensitive to diversity as it is to revenues, we are honored to be recognized as a top consumer of multicultural products and services.”

About DiversityBusiness. com:

Launched in 1999, DiversityBusiness. com with over 27,000 members is the largest organization of diversity-owned businesses throughout the United States that provide goods and services to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, and colleges and universities. The site has gained national recognition and has won numerous awards for its content and design. It is a membership-based exchange platform that facilitates contacts and communication, streamlines business processes and provides vital business news and information. DiversityBusiness. com is produced by Computer Consulting Associates International Inc. (CCAii. com) of Southport, CT. Founded in 1980, CCAii has garnered many awards by entities such as the Small Business Administration, Ernst & Young and Black Enterprise Magazine. For more information, please call 203-255-2972 or visit the website at www. diversitybusiness. com.

About Iatria Day Spa:

Erika Mangrum is the President of Iatria Day Spa, which specializes in such services as massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, waxing, tinting, laser hair removal, and spa day packages. Iatria Day Spa is associated with Dr. Angela Baylis, DC and Iatria Health Center which offer full service chiropractic and applied kinesiology health services under the supervision of qualified doctors who aid in a clientÂ’s total well being. The firm offers its own line of health and body care products, as well as Caleel+Hayden glō™minerals cosmetic line. The company, which is in the process of developing an expansion model to become the first medically oriented day spa on the East Coast to offer an expansion model for prospective spa owners, has three locations, two in North Raleigh, and one in Cary. A fourth location will open shortly in Downtown Raleigh. For more information, please call (919) 870-1975 or visit the website at www. iatria. com.

Media and Press Contacts:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-233-6600

Patty@mmimarketing. com

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Consumer Spending on Upscale Ready-to-Drink Items Driving Growth in the $14.7 Billion Premium Beverage and Confectionery Market

Consumer Spending on Upscale Ready-to-Drink Items Driving Growth in the $14.7 Billion Premium Beverage and Confectionery Market

Thanks to explosive growth among ready-to-drink products and bottled water, beverages now control three-fourths of the $14.7 billion premium beverage and confectionery market, according to The U. S. Market for Gourmet Beverages and Confectionery, the first volume in a new gourmet foods series from Packaged Facts, available at MarketResearch. com.

(PRWEB) July 28, 2003

New York, July 28 – Thanks to explosive growth among ready-to-drink products and bottled water, beverages now control three-fourths of the $14.7 billion premium beverage and confectionery market, according to The U. S. Market for Gourmet Beverages and Confectionery, the first volume in a new gourmet foods series from Packaged Facts, available at MarketResearch. com.

Faced with slow growth in carbonated soft drinks, major players like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Cadbury Schweppes are buying into the trendy end of the beverage business. Alliances with foodservice market leaders such as Starbucks to market packaged products are one method these companies are using to grab gourmet market share. Another is through the acquisition of smaller, niche companies that produce New Age drinks, which often are promoted as being fortified with herbal ingredients to enhance well-being and energy. Promoting a healthy image continues to be an easy sell in this market.

“In a slow economy, people are reluctant to or unwilling to purchase big-ticket items,” said Don Montuori, Acquisitions Editor for Packaged Facts. “But what’s driving – and in fact saving – the gourmet beverage market is the attitude among consumers that spending a dollar or two more on an upscale drink is a luxury they can afford. And if that drink is also positioned as a having a health benefit, all the better.”

The U. S. Market for Gourmet Beverages and Confectionery presents up-to-date competitive profiles, demographic breakouts, marketing opportunities and more. Expert analysis is presented in a concise and readable format, with forecasts to 2007.

About Packaged Facts

Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch. com, produces research reports on a wide range of consumer industries, including information on domestic and global market trends and opportunities. For more information visit www. PackagedFacts. com.

About MarketResearch. com

MarketResearch. com is the leading provider of global market intelligence products and services. With over 50,000 research publications from more than 350 top consulting and advisory firms, MarketResearch. com offers instant online access to the worldÂ’s most extensive database of expert insights on global industries, companies, products, and trends. For more information, call Matt Seward at 301.468.3650 x205 or mseward@marketresearch. com or visit www. MarketResearch. com.

Eco-friendly Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel Offers a Special Travel Package to Reduce Fuel

Eco-friendly Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel Offers a Special Travel Package to Reduce Fuel

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel offers travelers a special eco-friendly package. Hotel guests can take advantage of extra savings by traveling to Boston, MA on the fuel efficient BoltBus.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) October 4, 2010

Starting today, the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, in partnership with BoltBus, is encouraging travelers to leave gas guzzlers at home and “Bolt to Boston” via BoltBus with an eco-friendly hotel package for riders. Guests who choose this fuel reducing special and travel with BoltBus can book the “Bolt to Boston” package in advance. Eco-friendly extras and savvy savings in Boston, Massachusetts while staying at the Waterfront hotel include:
 Deluxe overnight accommodations  Complimentary entrée at 606 Congress with purchase of a higher priced entrée OR complimentary in-room bottle of wine, with proof of BoltBus ride  Use of a pedometer throughout stay  Complimentary map of Freedom Trail  Complimentary use of health club with sauna and Jacuzzi to relax and rejuvenate after walking tour

Boston hotel rates start at $199 per night and this eco-friendly travel package is available only from 9/2/2010 – 12/30/2010. Hotel reservations can be made at http://www. RenaissanceBoston. com by entering this travel package’s promotional code YX1, or by calling 1-800-HOTELS1 and asking for the “Bolt to Boston” package. The eco-conscious Boston hotel travel package is based on availability and is not applicable to groups. Taxes and gratuities are not included. Reservations must be made 72 hours in advance. To purchase BoltBus tickets, visit: http://www. boltbus. com.

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel features 471 guestrooms and 21 suites, a sleek, marine-inspired interior design, as well as full health club facilities and a sparkling lap pool. The hotel is within walking distance to many major attractions, including the New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall, Institute of Contemporary Art and more. It is conveniently located near downtown Boston and Logan International Airport. Executive chef Gregory Griffie, together with the creative direction of acclaimed chef and restaurateur Michael Schlow, helms 606 Congress, which features modern, American food with regional influences.

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel has over 30 environmentally friendly initiatives in place, ranging from main-switches controlling power in all guest rooms to a complete hotel recycling/composting program and fifth floor green roof.

For hotel information and reservations, please call 1-800-hotels1, or 617.338.4111 or visit http://www. RenaissanceBoston. com.

RENAISSANCE HOTELS is an upscale brand with more than 140 properties in 28 countries that speaks to passionate travelers in search of authentic local discoveries when traveling for business or leisure. Renaissance Hotels has recently welcomed several new "gems" to its global collection – the ultra-modern Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe Hotel, the chic Renaissance New York Hotel 57 in Manhattan and the beautifully restored historic Eden Roc, a Renaissance Beach Resort and Spa in Miami, Florida. These hotels join a rich portfolio defined by distinctive and well-known icons such as the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D. C., the Blackstone Renaissance Hotel in Chicago, the Shelbourne Dublin Renaissance and the Renaissance Hotel Beijing. To make reservations and for more information about Renaissance Hotels, visit http://www. renaissancehotels. com. Follow Renaissance on Twitter at http://www. twitter. com/RenHotels.

Visit Marriott International, Inc.: http://news. marriott. com/company-information. html for company information.

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Elitestv. com Announces a New Health and Fitness Column by the Renowned, Dr. David Wildman

Elitestv. com Announces a New Health and Fitness Column by the Renowned, Dr. David Wildman

Dr. David Wildman, a highly respected east coast family practice physician who specializes in obesity, weight loss and nutrition, is hosting a new bi-weekly column.

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 26, 2005

ElitesTv. com one of the highest ranked news and entertainment websites announced today that the renowned Dr. David E. Wildman II will be hosting a bi-weekly column titled, Ask the Doctor.

This is will be a new and unique column written exclusively for ElitesTV. The column will attempt to address common questions regarding health, preventive medicine, nutrition along with exercise and fitness issues. Dr. Wildman frequently will include commentary by Robert Wildman, Ph. D., author of The Nutritionist, Sports and Fitness Nutrition and many academic textbooks.

“At the core of my philosophy lies a focus upon preventing disease by encouraging physical, mental and nutritive wellness. Using a holistic approach to medical care allows treating the entire patient, not just a disease process” stated Wildman.

About Dr. Wildman:

Dr. David E. Wildman, II is a board-certified Family Practice physician who extends a personal commitment to his patients and believes in leading by example; he practices what he preaches. Over the past few years he has observed an increasing number of his patients commenting that they were motivated to make positive changes regarding their health as a result of seeing how active he was in his own fitness and preventive care. He is a Board-Certified Family Practice Physician and completed additional training in Anesthesiology and Obstetrics and gynecology. His special interests include obesity as a chronic disease, human nutrition and exercise physiology.

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Atlanta Tankless Water Heater Installer Partners with Bosch in Exclusive Agreement

Atlanta Tankless Water Heater Installer Partners with Bosch in Exclusive Agreement

Shumate Mechanical, which has operated in Atlanta to provide residents with all of their heating and cooling demands since 1978, announces that it's now the exclusive Bosch tankless water heater dealer for Bosch in Georgia. The condensing tankless water heater sold by Shumate Mechanical is state of the art. While actually cheaper than the non-condensing tankless water heaters on the market today from companies like Rinnai, Noritz, and Rheem, it is next generation technology that saves more energy. In addition, the new Shumate-Bosch partnership is utilizing a proprietary and first of its kind program to actually let consumers buy the tankless water heating unit directly from Bosch online... and then, seamlessly arrange installation by Shumate within 24 to 48 hours by Shumate. This unique system is obviously faster and more customer-friendly than water heater ordering and installation systems have operated in the past. This is just one more way in which Shumate Mechanical seeks to maximize the benefits that customers derive from doing business with them.

Duluth, GA (PRWEB) December 28, 2010

Shumate Mechanical, which has operated in Atlanta to provide residents with all of their heating and cooling demands since 1978, announces that it's now the exclusive Bosch tankless water heater dealer for Bosch in Georgia. The condensing tankless water heater sold by Shumate Mechanical is state of the art. While actually cheaper than the non-condensing tankless water heaters on the market today from companies like Rinnai, Noritz, and Rheem, it is next generation technology that saves more energy.

In addition, the new Shumate-Bosch partnership is utilizing a proprietary and first of its kind program to actually let consumers buy the tankless water heating unit directly from Bosch online... and then, seamlessly arrange installation by Shumate within 24 to 48 hours by Shumate. This unique system is obviously faster and more customer-friendly than water heater ordering and installation systems have operated in the past. This is just one more way in which Shumate Mechanical seeks to maximize the benefits that customers derive from doing business with them.

What are the advantages of having Shumate Mechanical install a Bosch tankless water heater in your home? To begin, A Bosch tankless water heater provides endless hot water while using energy more efficiently. A tankless water heater turns on and off when a faucet or spigot is opened and closed. What this means is that the only energy that gets consumed is for the hot water that is being used--the tank is not constantly filling up with, storing, and heating hot water for later use. So, energy is not wasted heating water when it is not required.

With a tankless water heater, the water is heated only when it is needed. Whether gas or electricity is being used for your fuel, the powerful gas burners or electrical elements will instantly turn on, rapidly heating the water as it passes through the unit. The water is heated instantly.

This saving of energy means saved money for consumers. A reduction in cost of anywhere from 5% to 69% can be achieved, depending on which model of tankless water heater is being installed. Also, heating the water as needed means that customers can enjoy an endless supply of hot water – no more waiting for the tank to heat up in between showers, running the dishwasher, and washing machines.

In addition to these clear advantages of having a tankless water heater installed, there are even more. For instance, a tankless water heater is very small--small enough to be hung on the wall for even more savings of valuable floor space. It’s designed with replaceable parts and is built with such materials as copper, stainless steel, and aluminum so that a single unit can easily last an entire adult lifetime, while storage tank water heaters decrease in efficiency over time and eventually need to be replaced.

The Bosch tankless water heater is almost completely recyclable, so homeowners won’t be negatively impacting the environment by taking up more landfill space should the unit ever need to be discarded.
A Bosch tankless water heater saves money, space, and the local environment’s water. For more information about having one installed, contact Shumate Mechanical today.

ABOUT SHUMATE MECHANICAL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BOSCH
Since 1978, family owned Shumate Mechanical has been helping residential and commercial customers stay comfortable, reduce energy consumption, breathe healthier air, and finish projects on-time and within budget. Shumate Mechanical is a Bosch certified Atlanta tankless water heaterinstaller and is available to answer questions regarding installation by calling 678-584-0880.

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North AmericaÂ’s CHILD Obesity Epidemic

North AmericaÂ’s CHILD Obesity Epidemic

Health experts offer ‘back-to-basics’ solution for families

NEWMARKET, Ontario (PRWEB) September 11, 2004

A recent study by the Boston Children’s Hospital found that every day, nearly one-third of U. S. children aged 4-19 eat fast food. In a year, this packs on about six extra pounds per child and increases the risk of obesity. With the release of the critically acclaimed documentary, “Super Size Me,” illustrating the detrimental effects of a fast food diet, and with new campaigns forged by fast food chains to offer healthy options, awareness of North America’s obesity problem has grown significantly.

So why arenÂ’t people making changes? Why do parents continue to stop at McDonaldÂ’s after soccer practice to pick up dinner for the family? According to health experts Steve Coons and Kevin Murdoch, the problem is more than just a lack of awareness.

In their new health guide, The Lifestyle JourneyTM Program, Coons and Murdoch list several factors that contribute to the obesity and overweight crisis, including an increased consumption of fast food, an increased use of computers and video games, increased work hours and demands on parents, as well as cutbacks to school recreation programs and sports.

“With so many dual-income families out there, and with added pressures to daily life, parents just don’t have the time to make healthy decisions for their children,” say Coons and Murdoch, both fathers of three. “We wanted to develop a program that parents could give to their children so that they could learn to make healthy choices for themselves.”

The Lifestyle JourneyTM Program is a back-to-basics guide that reinforces the old adage, “everything in moderation.” The authors emphasize the importance of daily physical activity and recommend a diet consisting of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, calcium and protein. The guide, meant for children ages 9-15, uses a fictional story to educate them about important issues, including heart attacks, cancer, smoking, peer pressure, body image and the affects of advertising. Interspersed throughout the text are startling statistics and helpful tips that teach kids how to make healthy decisions for themselves. The program also includes a Parent’s GuideTM, The 20-Day Healthy-Habit System™ and a quick-reference poster for the refrigerator.

The Lifestyle JourneyTM Program has received rave reviews from teachers and schools in Canada. It has been incorporated into the York Region District School Board, and is being considered by several other Canadian and U. S. school districts. Steve Coons is a certified kinesiologist and personal trainer. Kevin Murdoch is a financial advisor and also serves as a committee chair for the Southlake Regional Hospital Foundation. They both reside in Newmarket, Ontario. For more information, visit www. ideasforpeople. com.

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The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Calls Chinese Drywall In Florida & Gulf States A National Disgrace-Help Wanted-Now!

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Calls Chinese Drywall In Florida & Gulf States A National Disgrace-Help Wanted-Now!

For over nine months Americas Watchdog's Chinese Drywall Complaint Center has been calling toxic Chinese drywall in Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama & Texas the worst environmental disaster in US history. The group is now saying, "imported drywall from China is the worst environmental, and possibly the worst health disaster in US history, it is also about to turn into our nations biggest national disgrace."The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is calling upon every Chinese drywall victim in Florida, and every other affected state to hold large town hall meetings, designed to show the nation, what everyone in Washington, DC has failed to see. The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center calls, "toxic Chinese drywall the King Kong version of a Katrina type Hurricane. Unfortunately the current US President, a Nancy Pelosi Congress, and the national press are too blind to see it." For more information on helping the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center to organize these meetings, please contact the group at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 21, 2009

Americas Watchdog's Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is warning homeowners in Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, Alabama, Texas, and Mississippi to not get delusional because ABC covered the toxic Chinese drywall story, in the Gulf states as a side show last week. The group is saying, "the rest of the nation has already forgotten, that hundreds of thousands of you, in Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, or Texas are about to lose your homeowners insurance coverage, your health, or that your home is now worth zero." The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying,"the average American, our President, and the US Congress have no clue you are in the biggest mess of your life. This is Hurricane Katrina on steroids, this toxic garbage was shipped in from our new friend China, & no one outside of the Southeast cares. We care, but we need your help in getting organized." For more information please contact the Chinese drywall Complaint Center at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says,"if you think President Obama and Nancy Pelosi are going to come to your rescue, you are in dream land. If you don't wake up & help us make this a big national deal, the next phase of this will be you lose your insurance, your home, or you have to walk away because Chris Dodd & the Senate Banking Committee will cut a deal with the banks, who will get reimbursed for their loss. As it sits right now-most US citizens are not aware of the fact that you are in a huge mess."

So What Happens If Homeowners In Florida & Other States Do Nothing About The Fact They Live In Homes That Contains Toxic Chinese Drywall? According to the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center:
"We already know homeowners insurance companies are denying coverage on home purchases with properties that contain toxic Chinese drywall. The next step will be the insurance companies will drop coverage for communities already identified as having toxic Chinese drywall." "At some point in the very near future we think banks will not be allowed to finance, or refinance a home that contains toxic Chinese drywall. They are all a foreclosure waiting to happen, because of the health issues & fire issues." "The sixty four thousand dollar question is how bad will the health effects be from toxic Chinese Drywall? We fear cancers of all types, heart attacks, strokes, severe neurological disorders, etc. It may take four years for a comprehensive medical report to confirm what we fear is the inevitable confirmations of our concerns." "At some point homeowners will just walk away from Chinese drywall homes, as thousands already have. The banks will get the house back, because they write big checks to really stellar US Senators on the US Senate Banking Committee-the banks will get reimbursed on tearing down your former home, & you will get nothing-except cancer & ruined credit."

Americas Watchdog's Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying,"for those of us living with, or trying to help those who live in homes with toxic Chinese drywall, in Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, or other states, this is the defining moment. We all stand together, and yell for help, with one very loud voice, or your lives, your hopes, your dreams, your investment, will all end up in the trash heap of forgotten moments, in our nations history." The group is saying, "we need your help, to get our President, our Congress, and the national press involved. Call every national talk radio program you can think of, call the national TV networks, go to our web site and call the White house, & demand President Obama & the US House & Senate leadership to come to Florida, or any of the other, states to see for themselves." The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, "we are running out of time, we need to give this our best shot, we need to be unified, and we need to hurry." For more information please call the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter. Com

According to the group,"please share this press release with everyone you know & ask them to assist us in trying to get all of you some long overdue help. This is America, we are there for our neighbors in times of great need. This is one of those times-we just have to get the word out & force the issue with our President & the national press-America will be horrified when they find out & they will help."

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Merck Warned About Vioxx Smoking Gun by Crisis Management Expert

Merck Warned About Vioxx Smoking Gun by Crisis Management Expert

An October 1 article by crisis management consultant Jonathan Bernstein foreshadowed recent revelations of hidden Merck documents acknowledging the company's awareness of Vioxx's health risks. In the article, he warned Merck execs that a "worldwide jury" was watching them.

(PRWEB) November 4, 2004

"Merck and Vioxx - Is There a Smoking Gun?" appeared in the 10/1/04 issue of Bernstein's "Crisis Manager" international email newsletter. In the article, the author, who is also president of Bernstein Crisis Management LLC, www. bernsteincrisismanagement. com, warned Merck executives that the company's survivability would depend on three factors, as described in the following bullet points taken from the newsletter:

Is there a smoking gun? Is there evidence that will be uncovered which demonstrates that they were more aware of the potential health risks than they revealed to the FDA or the general public? Or evidence that their other, related drugs could produce similar results, i. e., establish a trend which is so damaging that no one will buy from them.

Merck's ability to combine compassion with factual communication. In a crisis, particularly a crisis which threatens the health of millions, fear and anxiety is the first reaction of patients on Vioxx. Merck needs to directly and indirectly (through messages provided to the medical community) express empathy for the concern felt by patients, first, and then provide any reassuring facts that are available. Thus far, I have seen no messages of compassion in news coverage or the company press release on this topic. How easy it would have been to say, "We very much regret the concerns that this decision may cause our patients and health care professionals, and we will soon be providing them with additional information that will help them make informed decisions about their medical treatment going forward."

Their willingness to closely integrate legal and PR strategies. Attorneys may be inclined to advise "say nothing, because anything you say can be used against you. "Wake up, counsel, anything you DON'T say can be used against you too, in the aforementioned court of public opinion.

The article concluded with "Court's in session, Merck leadership, with a worldwide jury."

"If Merck had been up-front about its non-disclosure a month ago, and a few heads had rolled, today the company would not be facing the legal and public relations consequences of a cover-up," said Bernstein. "It was a very poor call to assume that documents known to so many people would not leak, so Merck's strategy should have assumed that worst-case scenario and been far more pre-emptive."

Bernstein Crisis Management LLC, based in Southern California, provides clients nationwide with a full range of crisis management public relations services, to include vulnerability assessment, crisis planning, training and testing/simulations. Jonathan Bernstein's "Crisis Manager" newsletter is published semi-monthly and free subscriptions can be obtained by submitting your email address in a form provided at www. bernsteincrisismanagement. com.

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Parties, Parties, Parties Let SpaCloth Get You Through The Holiday Season

Parties, Parties, PartiesÂ… Let SpaCloth Get You Through The Holiday Season

Parties, Parties, PartiesÂ… Let SpaCloth Get You Through The Holiday Season

Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 5, 2004

The holidays can be wonderful – time for family and friends and celebrations. You want to look your best. We all know that age old phrase that ‘beauty is skin deep” so why not make sure your skin is healthy and radiant with SpaCloth?! You might have the perfect outfit and haircut for the next holiday party but if your skin is dull and lifeless, so is your overall appearance!

Along with this joyous time of year also comes STRESS! Don’t worry – SpaCloth is a wonderful way to enjoy your shower or bathtub experience and help you relax and unwind. SpaCloth will get rid off rough, uneven skin while bathing the body in deep, luxurious foam. SpaCloth's textured folds exfoliate, rejuvenate and invigorate your skin like no loofah, puff, or washcloth ever could! Your skin is pampered as dulling dead skin cells and dirt are whisked away, revealing healthy, glowing, younger-looking skin. SpaCloth is the ONLY patented body-exfoliating cloth!

Rouse your senses and renew your skin as SpaCloth massages your cares away! SpaCloth is available in five unique designs, in two different strengths, one is perfect for every body! Perfect to give as gifts for the holiday to those on your list or to yourself!

For further information about any of the SpaCloth products, call (800) 411-1631 or visit http://www. spacloth. com (http://www. spacloth. com)

About Kutra, Inc.

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Pennsylvania Elder Law Attorney Jeff Marshall Receives International Award for Book

Pennsylvania Elder Law Attorney Jeff Marshall Receives International Award for Book

Pennsylvania Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Jeff Marshall's book, Elder Law in Pennsylvania was selected by the Association for Continuing Legal Education for the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Publications for 2006.

Williamsport, PA (PRWEB) June 15, 2006

Williamsport Attorney Jeffrey A. Marshall has been recognized by the International Association for Continuing Legal Education (ACLEA) for his book, Elder Law in Pennsylvania. Marshall’s book has received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Publications for 2006. Elder Law in Pennsylvania book was selected over entries from across the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and Mexico.

The book’s publisher, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute nominated the publication for the prestigious award. Elder Law in Pennsylvania is a unique 700-page resource guide intended for attorneys and other professionals who work with the elderly. Subjects include powers of attorney, health care directives, guardianship, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, protecting assets from the cost of long-term care, and home and community based services.

Representatives from the Pennsylvania Bar Institute will be on hand to accept the award at ACLEA’s 42nd Annual Meeting in Hawaii July 19-22. Established in 1964, ACLEA is an international association devoted to the continuing legal education profession.

Attorney Marshall is the managing attorney of Marshall, Parker & Associates, LLC. A graduate of Lock Haven High School and Stanford University Law School, he is a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and a nationally recognized leader in the field of elder law and estate planning. Marshall, Parker & Associates has offices in Williamsport, Jersey Shore and Wilkes-Barre.

Marshall is a continuing columnist for the Williamsport Sun-Gazette, and writes a monthly newsletter, the Elder Care Law Alert. He has been quoted by such national publications as Time Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, and The Kiplinger Retirement Report.

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The Value of Information and Communications Technologies in Meeting the UN Millennium Development Goals

The Value of Information and Communications Technologies in Meeting the UN Millennium Development Goals

Statement by Kathy Calvin, CEO of the United Nations Foundation, on the Release of the Broadband Commission for Digital Development’s New Report The Future Built on Broadband

New York, NY (Vocus) September 20, 2010

Welcoming the release of the Broadband Commission for Digital Development’s new report The Future Built on Broadband, Kathy Calvin, CEO of the UN Foundation and an active member of the Commission, said:

“The United Nations Foundation welcomes the release of this report looking at the power of modern information and communications technologies to accelerate progress toward reaching the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). We need innovative new solutions to tackle persistent global challenges.

“With over 5 billion mobile subscriptions globally, we are in the midst of a communications revolution that holds enormous potential to advance key development indicators, like maternal and child health.

“In many parts of the world, villages may not have running water or even electricity, but chances are at least one person has access to a mobile phone. As the mobile broadband internet spreads through low and middle income communities, the potential development benefits will only continue to grow.

“The Commission’s Report clearly and correctly calls for intensified public and private efforts to bring the benefits of mobile broadband to all the people of the world, as rapidly as possible.

“Since 2005, the UN Foundation has engaged in a successful, 30-million-dollar partnership with The Vodafone Foundation to leverage the power of mobile communications to advance the work of the United Nations. This has become an effective model for how private sector experts and public charities can work together to save lives and help achieve the MDGs.

“We are pleased to be building on this effort with new partners, including the Rockefeller Foundation, through the mHealth Alliance, which is convening partners from multiple sectors, and catalyzing collaboration and innovation in the use of modern information and communications technologies to improve health outcomes at the furthest reaches of wireless networks.

“Through the mHealth Alliance, we look forward to working with partners like WHO’s Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, and a growing group of public and private groups, on a new initiative to use mobile communications to transform the delivery of maternal and newborn care.”

To learn more about the Millennium Development Goals, visit http://www. unfoundation. org/mdgs.

About the United Nations Foundation
The United Nations Foundation, a public charity was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities. We build and implement public/private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and work to broaden support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. Through our campaigns and partnerships, we connect people, ideas, and resources to help the UN solve global problems. The campaigns we conduct reduce child mortality, empower women and girls, create a new energy future, secure peace and human rights, and promote technology innovation to improve health outcomes. These solutions are helping the UN advance the eight global targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). For more information, visit http://www. unfoundation. org.

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Flu Shots Now Available for 2009 Seasonal Influenza at MD Now Urgent Care Centers in Palm Beach County, Florida

Flu Shots Now Available for 2009 Seasonal Influenza at MD Now Urgent Care Centers in Palm Beach County, Florida.

2009 / 2010 Seasonal Flu Shots are now available on a walk-in basis at all MD Now Urgent Care Center locations throughout Palm Beach County. As one of the largest providers of Urgent Care services in South Florida, MD Now's staff begins administering the Seasonal Flu Vaccine to local residents."This flu season will not be a typical one," says Dr. Peter Lamelas of West Palm Beach, Florida. "We have already been seeing cases of H1N1 Swine Flu sporadically throughout the summer." Although seasonal influenza vaccine is not effective against the novel Swine Flu VIrus, the CDC recommends you get your seasonal flu shot early this year.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (PRWEB) August 31, 2009

As one of the largest providers of Urgent Care walk-in medical services in South Florida, MD Now Urgent Care Centers are traditionally one of the first doctor's offices to receive the flu vaccine in Palm Beach County. Today MD Now Urgent Care's staff began administering the seasonal influenza vaccine to local residents.

Peter Lamelas, MD, the CEO and Medical Director of MD Now Urgent Care Centers, is a former ER doctor and Emergency Department Director for over seventeen years. He agrees with the U. S. Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta that this year could be the worst flu season the nation has seen in recent history.

"We have been seeing cases of Influenza A sporadically all summer," says Lamelas. "Unfortunately, about 90% of these cases were the novel H1N1 influenza virus known as Swine Flu. A new vaccine against novel H1N1 is under production, but we do not expect to have it until October. The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the three seasonal viruses that research suggests will be the most common this coming flu season."

Although the seasonal vaccine will not protect you against novel H1N1 virus, the CDC is recommending you get your seasonal flu shot early this year, as it is the first and most important step in protecting against the seasonal flu.

"That's because this year", says Lamelas, "the CDC expects flu activity to rise ahead of the regular flu period and affect more people than a typical flu season. It's a serious situation. While the average seasonal flu generally affects and causes the most deaths among the elderly population, the swine flu has been affecting children and young adults most severely."

According to the CDC, the seasonal flu typically causes about 36,000 death and 200,000 hospitalizations every year, mostly among older adults and high risk groups. On Monday, the White House released a report that included estimates that another 30,000 to 90,000 people could die from the swine flu this season, about twice the number of people who typically die from seasonal flu, because people lack immunity to the swine flu virus. Early estimates from the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology predict swine flu may infect half the U. S. population and hospitalize 1.8 million patients.

Who should get the Seasonal Flu Shot?

"Anyone who wants to reduce their chances of getting the flu." says Lamelas. "This year the CDC recommends you get a seasonal flu vaccination and the H1N1 flu vaccination as soon as it becomes available. Vaccination is especially important for people at high risk of serious flu complications, including young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease and people 65 years and older."

Here are three steps you can take to reduce or prevent you and your loved ones from the adverse effects of the flu this season:

Step # 1 - Take the time to get vaccinated. The single best way to protect yourself and others against influenza is to get a flu vaccination each year.

Step #2 - Take everyday preventative precautions.
Wash your hands regularly and frequently with soap and water. Alcohol based hand sanitizers are also effective in reducing the spread of germs. Use disinfectants to routinely clean frequently touched surfaces, like doorknobs, keyboards and telephones. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth places where the flu virus enters the body.

Step #3 - Take anti-viral drugs if recommended. Antiviral drugs are not sold over-the-counter and are different from antibiotics. If you get the flu, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. Antiviral drugs work best if started within the first 2 days of symptoms. They may also prevent serious flu complications.

For current updates on influenza and our flu vaccine status, check our website http://www. MyMDNow. com/flu (http://www. MyMDNow. com/flu) frequently for current updates.

About MD Now Urgent Care Centers

MD Now Urgent Care Centers is one of the largest providers of urgent care walk-in and occupational medical services in South Florida. The company currently has six locations throughout Palm Beach County: West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Lake Worth, Royal Palm Beach, Boynton Beach and Boca Raton, with plans to open two more locations next year. Owned and founded by Peter Lamelas, MD, MBA, the facilities are full service urgent care centers and provide a wide spectrum of services, including occupational medicine, drug and DNA testing, school physicals, work physicals, tetanus shots, flu testing, flu treatments, digital X-rays, onsite lab work, confidential STD testing, car accident and on the job injury medical care.

MD Now's urgent care centers provide an affordable alternative to the emergency room and a quicker and more convenient option than waiting for a doctor's appointment. Each location is open 365 days a year from 8:00am to 8:00pm, including weekends and holidays. At MD Now Urgent Care Centers, most patients are seen, treated and released in less than an hour. All major insurance is accepted and no appointment is necessary. A "Certified Urgent Care Center," by the Urgent Care Association of America.

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Whitehill Technologies Ships New Release of InSystems Product Line

Whitehill Technologies Ships New Release of InSystems Product Line

IStream Publisher 3.2 simplifies production of complex insurance documents.

MONCTON, NB, Canada (PRWEB) July 6, 2006

Whitehill Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has begun shipping the latest version of IStream Publisher, an integral part of the InSystems product line which focuses on “speed-to-market” for the insurance industry.

In June 2006, Whitehill Technologies acquired InSystems of Markham, Ontario, bringing together two leading insurance technology vendors with powerful complementary technologies. Whitehill’s InSystems line manages the product lifecycle from initial drafting of contract language, through approvals and policy issuance, helping insurers bring new products to market more quickly.

Two major insurance customers have already begun implementing the latest release of IStream Publisher. A mid-western life insurer with $12 billion in assets, and a national health benefits provider with more than 25 million customers will be using IStream Publisher 3.2 to produce complex, personalized documents more efficiently and quickly.

IStream Publisher 3.2 simplifies operations for administrative and IT staff. An enhanced web-based console provides the ability to remotely configure and administer the software, making it easier to adapt to changing business volumes and demands. This release also features a new web services interface that supports insurance companies adopting service-oriented architecture (SOA) for increased IT agility.

The software gives insurers complete control over document production and fulfillment. It includes pre-defined services for retrieval, assembly, rendering, delivery and storage, plus lets users define custom services.

“Seeing our customers already adopting this new release is very gratifying for us,” says Paul McSpurren, President & CEO, Whitehill Technologies, Inc. “The underlying principle of Whitehill is to help our clients do business faster and more efficiently. Our customers are demonstrating that they have every confidence in our ability to deliver on that promise. It’s proof that Whitehill, as an insurance technology leader, is on the right track.”

About Whitehill Technologies Inc. (www. whitehilltech. com)

Whitehill Technologies, Inc. develops and implements document and compliance automation software that helps insurance companies and legal firms accelerate key business processes. Whitehill’s InSystems product line helps get new products to market faster by speeding up development and regulatory filing processes. More than 1,000 customers in 45 countries, including more than half the largest 100 insurers in North America, have used Whitehill software to personalize and accelerate the way they communicate with customers, getting the right information into the hands of the right people at the right time. Whitehill is a privately held company with more than 200 employees in Canada, the United States and the UK. Whitehill is headquartered in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

For further information, or to arrange for interviews, please contact:

Lynne Reid

Media Relations

Whitehill Technologies, Inc.

888-944-8344 x521

Www. whitehilltech. com

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City of Azusa Sued by Azusa Pacific University Student Over Dangerous Roads

City of Azusa Sued by Azusa Pacific University Student Over Dangerous Roads

The City of Azusa, California, is being sued by Azusa Pacific University student Julie Farris for failing to properly design and maintain its roads. Farris was forced to maneuver her bicycle around a parked car and into the path of the Azusa Pacific University trolley. The accident caused severe personal injury, including head trauma. California personal injury law firm Bisnar Chase is representing Farris. The case was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, Los Angeles County, Case #KC055075 with Judge Oki presiding.

Orange County, CA (PRWEB) April 22, 2009

The City of Azusa, California, is being sued by Azusa Pacific University student Julie Farris for failing to properly design and maintain its roads, causing her Farris severe personal injury. California personal injury law firm Bisnar Chase is representing Farris. The case was filed in the Superior Court of the State of California, Los Angeles County, Case #KC055075 with Judge Oki presiding.

According to court documents and the police report, on February 19, 2008, student Julie Farris was riding her bicycle eastbound on East Foothill Boulevard in Azusa. As there were several cars parked along the roadway narrowing her right-of-way, Farris was forced to swerve her bicycle around them and into the path of the Azusa Pacific University trolley traveling westbound. The ensuing collision with the trolley knocked Farris off her bicycle, causing her severe personal injury, including head trauma. She was flown by helicopter to U. S.C. County Medical Center where she immediately underwent surgery. Farris is now permanently disabled.

Court documents state the City of Azusa failed to properly design and maintain Foothill Boulevard, as it lacked a crosswalk or traffic signal that would have allowed pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the roadway safely. The roadway also lacked sidewalks or bike paths that would have allowed pedestrians and bicyclists to travel safely, away from traffic.

The complaint also asserts that the trolley driver was inattentive, and that Azusa Pacific owed a special duty to its students to provide them with a reasonably safe method to travel between the east and west campuses.

In her lawsuit, Farris is asking for general damages; past and future hospital, medical and other health care expenses; loss of wages and/or earning capacity, both past and future; and court costs.

"The City of Azusa's alleged negligence has cut short the promising future of college student Julie Farris," said Brian Chase, partner at Bisnar Chase. "We can never restore her future, but we can--and we will--seek justice for Ms. Farris."

About Bisnar Chase

Bisnar Chase is a California personal injury law firm that represents people who have been very seriously injured or lost a family member because of an accident, a defective product or negligence. They have won a wide variety of challenging personal injury cases, ranging from auto, construction, pool and on-the-job accidents, dog attacks, governmental agency negligence to defect products made by Fortune 500 companies. For more information, visit: www. bestattorney. com and www. californiainjuryblog. com

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Unsightly Fat Beautifies Body

Unsightly Fat Beautifies Body

Holiday weight gain is inevitable. Now an Arizona cosmetic surgeon performs a unique procedure to harvest fat from undesired areas and redistributes fat to the chest and derriere to help women obtain shapely bodies.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) November 11, 2008

Did you know the fat you hate can be used to create a body you'll love?

Dr. Edgardo Zavala, a leader in the most-innovative, minimally invasive cosmetic surgery techniques, is one of only a few doctors in the United States performing a procedure called Autologous Fat Transfer to enlarge female breasts.

In layman's terms, here's how the procedure works: Susie Martinez desires to increase her chest size from an A-cup to a C-cup. She opposes breast implants because of the unnatural look and follow-up surgeries every 10 years. Susie decides upon a lesser-known alternative called Autologous Fat Transfer, in which fat is delicately removed from her body using a gentle liposuction technique. The fat cells are then harvested, purified and only the best tissue stored in special conditions for future use.

Once a month, Susie returns to Dr. Zavala's office, where he meticulously layers the sensitive fat cells (no more than 60 cubic centimeters per visit) with tiny cannullas into Susie's pectoral muscles. After six months, she will have rounder, fuller breasts in her desired size.

Dr. Zavala says a fat transfer to enhance a woman's chest is a "tedious process that must be done correctly to keep the fat from being re-absorbed by the body, which is why most plastic surgeons prefer the quicker, more profitable method of breast implants. However, the look and feel of implants cannot compare to the long-lasting, natural appearance of the Autologous Fat Transfer." 

Fat transfers have been performed in European countries for decades, but they are relatively new to the U. S. One of the most popular fat transfers is to the derrière, and patients routinely come to Dr. Zavala desiring a "JLO butt." 

Also, for patients who suffer from diseases, such as cancer and HIV/AIDS which leave the hands and face gaunt, fat transfers can transform these emaciated areas and give a healthy appearance.

Dr. Zavala is readily available for interviews and speaks both English and Spanish.

Dr. Edgardo Zavala, M. D is a highly credentialed, deeply passionate cosmetic surgeon whose optimal goal is supreme patient care. He would be a wonderful addition to your contact list due to his diverse and decorated history.

Dr. Zavala is the former chief of Cardiology at both Maricopa Medical Center and Phoenix Memorial Hospital. After many years of intensive work in cardiology, he routinely battled HMOs that did not place patient health at the forefront. Ultimately, he found it impossible to provide the best possible medical care in the current managed care environment so he pursued and completed a fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery at Millennium Cosmetic and Laser Institute with extensive training in Liposuction, diverse Laser treatments and minimally invasive cosmetic surgery. 

CIAO BELLA MEDICAL SPA & VEIN CLINIC is the premier destination for Skin Care and Cosmetic Surgery in Arizona and the family-run staff truly cares about every patient. We are dedicated to providing state of-the-art techniques and minimally invasive cosmetic surgery procedures at fair prices.

CIAO BELLA MEDICAL SPA & VEIN CLINIC
2310 W. Ray Road Suite 1
Chandler, AZ 85224
Phone: 480-686-8121
Http://www. ciaobellamedicalspa. com (http://www. ciaobellamedicalspa. com)

Contacts:
Kathleen Mascarenas
Mas Video Productions
480-415-0361
Scoopkm @ aol. com

Ed Zavala
Ciao Bella Medical Spa
480-686-8121
Ez @ ciaobellamedicalspa. com

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Nupassion Searches for Endorcements

Nupassion Searches for Endorcements

NuPassion Social Networking Community Looks For Endorcements.

Alliance, OH (PRWEB) September 7, 2010

Nupassion social networking, blogging and dating web community is in search of endorcements to use their services. The long standing community (Nupassion), is also a great way for seo companies to get excellent backlinks for their clients. The communities passion (http://www. nupassion. com) is to become the place to go for hot political debates, blogging or networking, as well as finding your soul mate.

NuPassion. com has once again expanded its services as part of an ongoing effort to meet the needs of its growing membership base. Members are from around the world and can now log on to share photos, watch videos, play games, discuss topics in a variety of forums, blog, shop in the marketplace, meet new people and network. There is no cost for signing up and new members are joining the site in record numbers.

Established in 2006, NuPassion, pronounced "New Passion", was initially introduced as a dating site for African American singles. As the site grew in popularity, it became a worldwide dating site for singles from all communities. It has now developed into a blog (http://www. nupassion. com) and networking site where individuals and businesses come together to share their knowledge, publicize their blogs, discuss politics and expand their online networks. This new development is of particular interest to bloggers and companies that post blogs who are looking to increase their readership. New individual and business bloggers are always welcome on NuPassion. com, where they will find an ever-expanding audience.

Members can be from anywhere in the world, which creates a more diverse environment for discussing an array of topics that range from personal issues to health and beauty to politics. Those looking for hot debates or to join in on lively discussions will want to visit the forum where they can post political topics or join in on current chats.

As NuPassion continues to grow and expand, members new and old can rest assured that the site will also maintain its commitment to connecting people for friendship, love and romance.

About NuPassion. com
Since 2006, NuPassion has provided an online meeting place for singles. Through a series of expansions, NuPassion has gone from a dating site serving the African American community to a dating site serving all communities, and now to a blog and networking site featuring hot debates, blogs, games, dating, and a marketplace. Still dedicated to helping people find friendship and romance, NuPassion also provides an online platform for social networking (http://www. nupassion. com), blogging and connecting with others through the Internet. The site is in search of endorsements to use their services.

For more information about NuPassion, please visit http://www. NuPassion. com (http://www. NuPassion. com).

Contact: support(at)nupassion(dot)com

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3 Makes 28 at the Addys: 18-month-old Albuquerque Agency/Design Firm Earns 8 Gold and 20 Silver Addys at the 2006 New Mexico Advertising Federation Addy Awards

3 Makes 28 at the Addys: 18-month-old Albuquerque Agency/Design Firm Earns 8 Gold and 20 Silver Addys at the 2006 New Mexico Advertising Federation Addy Awards

New firm earns third-highest total in ADDYs behind state's two largest firms.

Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) March 28, 2007

3, Albuquerque's newest full-service ad agency/design firm, earned 8 gold and 20 silver ADDY awards at this year's NMAF ADDY Awards, earning the third-highest amount of ADDYs behind agencies McKee Wallwork Cleveland and Rick Johnson & Company. Work created during 2006 was eligible for judging; 3 opened its doors during the latter part of 2005.

3 won gold and silver ADDYs for work entered in print, design, collateral, direct marketing and interactive categories. Nearly 50% of the entries the agency submitted won some kind of recognition at this year's show, which had approximately 450 entries from 35 entering organizations.

"It's great to be a part of a growing industry in Albuquerque," said Sam Maclay, creative director of 3. "Every year, the creative work in our city seems to get better and better."

This year's NMAF Addys were judged by creative directors from some of the country's largest and most influential ad agencies, including Crispin Porter + Bogusky, The Richards Group and McKinney.

"The ADDYs are a celebration of a year's hard work." said 3 Design Director McGrath. "To have judges from some of the best agencies in the country award our efforts is a thrill."

Added Chris Moore, strategic director of 3, "Creativity - whether in strategy, media tactics or the ads themselves, can help solve business and marketing challenges. We're grateful to our clients, who expect great thinking from us, which inspires us to deliver."

Agencies participating at the NMAF Addys included Rick Johnson & Company, McKee Wallwork Cleveland, Esparza Advertising, Kilmer & Kilmer, Rome & Gold Creative, Squires & Company, Thielen Designs, DW Turner and Xynergy New Media.

About the agency: 3 is an internationally award-winning, full-service advertising and design firm based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm's partners have years of experience in branding, marketing and advertising/design for retail, healthcare, financial services, tourism, destination marketing, gaming, packaged goods, real estate, automotive, technology, agri-business, e-commerce, public service and social cause categories. 3 was founded by Chris Moore, Sam Maclay and Tim McGrath. The firm opened on September 1, 2005. Website: www. whois3.com.

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ZocDoc Secures $15 Million in Series B Funding to Accelerate Nationwide Coverage

ZocDoc Secures $15 Million in Series B Funding to Accelerate Nationwide Coverage

Founders Fund Leads Investment with Increased Support from Khosla Ventures

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 14, 2010

ZocDoc (http://www. ZocDoc. com), the award-winning website where consumers can find and book doctor appointments online, today announced it has completed a $15 million Series B round of financing. The round was led by Founders Fund; Khosla Ventures, which led ZocDoc's Series A funding, participates in the round. The Series B funding will help ZocDoc expand its network of practitioners and accelerate its nationwide growth.

Through an easy one-step online appointment booking system, ZocDoc helps improve patient access to quality healthcare. Patients can see real-time availability of doctors in their area, confirm who accepts their insurance plan and read feedback from real patients. Most importantly, patients can book appointments instantly online, including same-day and next-day appointments. Prior to ZocDoc, patients had to wait more than 20 days on average to see a primary care physician. With the ZocDoc service, patients can find open appointments at all times searching the availability of thousands of doctors with a single click, completely transforming the patient experience.

"We are excited to be part of an amazing company that is truly reforming healthcare," said Ken Howery, Managing Partner of Founders Fund. "Since their inception ZocDoc has helped hundreds of thousands of patients obtain access to quality healthcare and we look forward to supporting their nationwide growth to provide access for all Americans. It's a major innovation in healthcare efficiency and we hope it will transform the way people interact with their doctors."

Today, patients use ZocDoc to find doctors in New York, San Francisco, Washington, D. C., and Chicago. The service offers patients more than 1 million available appointments across 20 specialties.

With the recent passage of healthcare reform, an estimated 30 million new patients will have access to healthcare while the number of doctors will remain the same. It's widely acknowledged that it will be even harder for consumers to find open doctor appointments. ZocDoc helps mitigate this problem by uncovering a "hidden supply" of healthcare by accessing doctor's schedules electronically and exposing times available from last minute cancellations which happens 10-20% of the time and typically go unfilled.

"Our mission is to simplify healthcare and make it more accessible," said Cyrus Massoumi, ZocDoc cofounder and CEO. "We are thrilled to have backing from Founders Fund; they really understand our mission, support it fully, and have already been tremendous partners for us. And we're excited to have the continued support of our existing investors, to help us expand ZocDoc across the country."

Based in Manhattan, ZocDoc is currently available in New York City, Washington D. C., San Francisco, and
Chicago. The company is expanding nationwide and is offering patients in cities across the United States an opportunity to vote at ZocDoc. com/vote on the next market launch. Since launching at TechCrunch40 in 2007, ZocDoc has been named one of PC Magazine's "Top Web Sites of 2008," won the Forbes. com's "Boost Your Business" competition, was a finalist in The Industry Standard's "Innovation100 Awards," won CNET's "Webware 100 Awards," and was named a Webby's honoree.

About ZocDoc, Inc.
ZocDoc's mission is to use the Web to make healthcare simple. For patients, ZocDoc is an online service that helps them find and book doctor and dentist appointments instantly, 24/7. For doctors, ZocDoc is an innovative channel to help them easily reach prospective patients and maximize the efficiency of their practice by filling open appointments. ZocDoc is a NYC-based start-up founded in April 2007 by serial entrepreneurs Cyrus Massoumi and Oliver Kharraz, MD, who combine to bring 9 years healthcare technology experience from McKinsey. For more information, visit ZocDoc. com, read the company's blog (blog. ZocDoc. com), follow ZocDoc on Twitter (twitter. com/ZocDoc) or find them on Facebook (facebook. com/ZocDoc). A press kit is available at ZocDoc. com/press.

About Founders Fund
Founders Fund is managed by seasoned entrepreneurs Peter Thiel, Ken Howery, Luke Nosek (co-founders, PayPal) and Sean Parker (founding president, Facebook; co-founder Plaxo, Causes, Napster) to support early-stage companies. Founders Fund has made early investments in some of the most prominent ventures of the past decade, including Facebook, Causes, Palantir Technologies, Quantcast, and SpaceX. The firm, headquartered in San Francisco, pursues a founder-friendly investment strategy that provides maximum support and minimum interference to world-class entrepreneurs.

About Khosla Ventures
Khosla Ventures helps entrepreneurs deliver lasting change through technological innovation. The firm, founded in 2004 by Vinod Khosla, co-founder of Sun Microsystems, offers venture assistance, strategic advice and capital to entrepreneurs with the audacity to take on what others may call insoluble dilemmas. Khosla Ventures' team members have known the stress of working through a crisis and the thrill of growing an idea into a multi-billion dollar company. The firm leverages that experience to help entrepreneurs turn technological risk into new opportunities. Today Khosla Ventures has one of the largest and broadest clean technology portfolios (including solar, energy storage, nuclear power, wind and high-efficiency engines), as well as holdings in traditional technology sectors such as mobility, Internet and silicon.

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ICan Benefit Group, LLC Announces: Major Medical Division Now Offers Avalon Healthcare Products

ICan Benefit Group, LLC Announces: Major Medical Division Now Offers Avalon Healthcare Products

ICan Benefit Group, LLC announces iCan Insurance, LLC ("iCan Insurance", "iCan") is now offering major medical health plans from Avalon Healthcare, Inc.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) August 24, 2008

iCan Benefit Group, LLC announces iCan Insurance, LLC ("iCan Insurance", "iCan") is now offering major medical health plans from Avalon Healthcare, Inc. iCan Insurance (http://www. icanbenefit. com/majorMedical/), a member of the iCan Group family of companies, is a full service insurance agency with agents licensed in almost every state*. iCan is working with Avalon Healthcare to offer consumer directed health benefit plans for individuals who live and work in the state of Florida.

Avalon Healthcare is a new and innovative Florida based health insurance company founded and managed by executives from Oxford Health Plans. Avalon provides highly comprehensive, affordable major medical for individuals and employers. They offer an extensive selection of PPO Plan options with large open access physician and hospital networks. Avalon's "IFOCUS" for individuals are high deductible PPO health plans combined with Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Health Savings Accounts give participants piece of mind, making it possible to handle current health expenses while building tax-advantaged savings for future qualified medical expenses and health expenses incurred following retirement. These unique plans are designed to focus on the individual needs of the consumer and offer affordable options for health coverage.

The dynamic, value based plans are just one of the many reasons Avalon's products are an outstanding choice to fulfill Florida Resident's major medical insurance (http://www. icanbenefit. com) needs. Avalon also offers ancillary services such as two different Dental Benefit Plan options for consumers in need of affordable dental coverage. Each dental plan provides benefits for traditional preventative care as well as discounted fees for additional services. Avalon partners with leading pharmacy benefit managers to offer high-quality prescription coverage and control the costs of drug benefits.

In addition to its many healthcare benefits, Avalon is dedicated to providing outstanding customer service and valuable tools to educate healthcare consumers. The Avalon Learning Center is a web-based educational center which provides important healthcare information. Other informational services include the Avalon CareSupport Program, Optum™ 24 Hour Nurse Hotline, and Live Voice, a telephone system that always provides consumers with a live voice to answer any question and handle any problem that may arise.

ICan and Avalon are working together to provide consumers with high-quality, value based healthcare options.

For more information on Avalon Healthcare products and other healthcare options and services, please contact The iCan℠ Team @ info @ icanbenefit. com

*Except Oregon, Maine, and Massachusetts

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Trion Launches Hotline, Website to Help Employers Comply with New COBRA Requirements

Trion Launches Hotline, Website to Help Employers Comply with New COBRA Requirements

Company is also offering seminar, webinar on March 12

King of Prussia, Pa. (PRWEB) March 4, 2009

As part of its commitment to helping employers comply with new COBRA regulations (http://www. dol. gov/ebsa/cobra. html) set forth by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, employee benefits consulting and administration leader Trion has launched the following resources:
Up-To-The-Minute COBRA Webpage. http://www. trion. com/cobra (http://www. trion. com/cobra) provides a library of key information about this new legislation, including a FAQ section, a detailed analysis and interpretation of the requirements, guidance on how they will impact employers and important federal agency weblinks. The website (http://www. trion. com/cobra) also provides information about upcoming COBRA-related educational events. COBRA Hotline. Benefits administrators are invited to call 610-945-1173 to speak with a live COBRA counselor. Any messages that must be left due to call volume will be returned no later than the next business day. Dedicated E-Mail Address. To communicate directly with a COBRA counselor via e-mail, benefits administrators can send questions to cobra. alerts@trion. com. Counselors will respond to e-mails within 24-48 hours.

In addition, Trion Benefits U (http://www. trion. com/community/benefits-u/)™, a free offering from Trion, presents two events on March 12, 2009:
A breakfast seminar titled, "The COBRA Subsidy & the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: What Every Employer Needs to Know and How Trion Can Help," at 8:00 a. m. at the Dolce Valley Forge, King of Prussia, Pa. To register, call 610.684.3318. A webinar, also titled "The COBRA Subsidy & the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: What Every Employer Needs to Know and How Trion Can Help," at 1:00 p. m. EST. To register, call 610.684.3318.

Both programs are being led by Bill Holmes, a senior Trion consultant, and Jason Reisman and Jake Sitman, attorneys with Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel (http://www. obermayer. com/) LLP's Labor and Employment Department.

About Trion
Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pa., Trion develops innovative solutions for local, regional and Fortune 1000 companies. With more than 300 associates nationally, Trion specializes in Health and Welfare plans, large-employer Disability and Life programs, Benefits Administration, Integrated Health and Productivity Management, and Voluntary Benefits.

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Real Estate Special Report Separates Facts from Fiction for Agents, Homebuyers

Real Estate Special Report Separates Facts from Fiction for Agents, Homebuyers

While delaying a purchase may make sense for some home buyers, the negative atmosphere surrounding residential real estate may cause qualified buyers to miss the chance for home ownership. eNeighborhoods free eBook download provides timely information to help agents and home buyer make better decisions.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) August 28, 2008

Boca Raton, Florida (PRWEB) August 28, 2008 – eNeighborhoods, a division of Dominion Enterprises, has released a new special report to help real estate professionals and consumers understand the debate concerning the health of the nation’s housing market.

On one side, buyers and sellers following housing market news face a steady stream of doom-and-gloom reports. On the other side, real estate professionals who simply repeat the mantra “it’s the right time to buy” lose credibility with home buyers.

While delaying a purchase may make sense for some home buyers, the negative atmosphere surrounding residential real estate may cause qualified buyers to miss the chance for home ownership.

ENeighborhoods’ special report, Now’s the Time to Buy: 10 Reasons Why, helps real estate agents provide guidance to home buyers to help them make better decisions in today’s challenging market. The report addresses why:
There’s no such thing as the housing market Media reports tend to focus on bad news Housing market indexes vary Financing is favorable for now Uncle Sam wants you…to be a homeowner Buyer’s markets are difficult to time

“Home buyers want a real estate professional who understands the market and provides them with objective guidance,” said Charles Warnock, eNeighborhoods director of marketing. “They want an agent who knows something—not just one who sells something. The best agents and brokers are able to separate the facts from the hype and clarify how national real estate news affects local markets.”

“Buying or selling a home can be stressful in the best of times, and today’s market makes those decisions even more stressful,” continued Warnock. “Agents who address those concerns head-on with accurate and timely information will be miles ahead of competitors who simply advise their clients to ignore the news and carry on.”

ENeighborhoods’ special report, Now’s the Time to Buy: 10 Reasons Why, is available for free download at PRWeb Press Release Newswire (http://www. eneighborhoods. com/time)

About eNeighborhoods
ENeighborhoods®, a division of Dominion Enterprises, is the nation’s premier compiler of real estate related home and neighborhood information, providing the real estate and marketing services industries with a comprehensive set of marketing and analytical tools. In 2002, eNeighborhoods became a partner in the National Association of REALTORS®’ REALTOR Benefits® Program. The company provides MLS data sharing and marketing tools to top MLS organizations in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company maintains strategic alliances with major real estate franchisers, including CENTURY 21, Coldwell Banker, ERA, EXIT Realty, GMAC, Keller Williams, Prudential, Realty Executives and RE/MAX International as well as many of the major independent brokerages. eNeighborhoods is the proud founding sponsor of NAR’s Good Neighbor Awards which educates, encourages and rewards outstanding community service by real estate professionals throughout the country. For more information on the company, visit www. eneighborhoods. com.

About Dominion Enterprises
Dominion Enterprises, a division of Landmark Communications, is a leading marketing services company serving the automotive, real estate, apartment, recruitment and marine markets. The company operates a variety of businesses that offer Internet marketing, Web site design and hosting, lead generation, CRM, and data capture and distribution services. The company has more than 40 market-leading Web sites reaching more than 12.5 million unique monthly visitors, and more than 500 magazines with a weekly circulation of over 5 million. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., the company has nearly 6,000 employees nationwide and annualized revenue of more than $946 million. For more information, visit http://www. DominionEnterprises. com (http://www. DominionEnterprises. com).

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Institute of Hearth Math experiments prove inner fitness is more important to keep us young and healthy than working out at the gym &#194

Institute of Hearth Math experiments prove inner fitness is more important to keep us young and healthy than working out at the gymÂ…Â

The Institute of Heart Math recently discovered through experimentation that the “energy” called Love affects us for the better at the level of DNA! It discovered that if we can learn how to love, all our DNA codes are switched on and we stay young, fit, vibrant and healthy. The revolutionary book Workout for the Soul, Eight Steps to Inner Fitness, published by AsLan Publishing, November, 2001 offers a simple step-by-step power program to “generate love” and achieve spiritual “muscles” in our fast-paced, "need-it-now" society when we now live with the anxiety and stress daily threats of terrorism and war. It explains why it is more important to work out your soul than even your physical body!

(PRWEB) July 11, 2002

The Institute of Heart Math recently discovered through experimentation that the “energy” called Love affects us for the better at the level of DNA! It discovered that if we can learn how to love, all our DNA codes are switched on and we stay young, fit, vibrant and healthy.

My revolutionary book Workout for the Soul, Eight Steps to Inner Fitness, published by AsLan Publishing, November, 2001 offers a simple step-by-step power program to “generate love” and achieve spiritual “muscles” in our fast-paced, "need-it-now" society when we now live with the anxiety and stress daily threats of terrorism and war.

It explains why it is more important to work out your soul than even your physical body!

It explains how to protect yourself and your family, and how to bring spiritual solutions. In just fifteen minutes you can learn:

· Ways to protect your home and family – without any cost!

· Methods to increase vitality and to retard the ageing process – with no surgery or Botox!

· Ways to enhance your sensitivity, intuition and creativity – without classes!

· How to unlock your vast inner potential – in just a few minutes a day!

· How to use “Love energy” to transform yourself, and become a healer and peacemaker.

· How to become more dynamic and magnetically alive, and much more.

It is based on teachings learned through my lifetime study of metaphysics, internal martial arts and spiritual sciences, and as a 25-year student of western Spiritual Master Dr. George King.

Workout for the Soul offers the first soul workout ever, and it has started here in L. A. In just 15 minutes, (one half of the time it takes to watch a television sitcom), you are given practical tools and practices to achieve soul fitness – which can improve every area of your life!

The author, Chrissie Blaze, was one of the first females ordained in England. She was an English media personality for over fifteen years and spearheaded the national campaign “Natural Healing on the National Health.” She now lives in Los Angeles where she is an author/teacher and healer.

For further information visit www. chrissieblaze. com/Media (http://www. chrissieblaze. com/Media) Inquiries

For interviews, contact Chrissie Blaze at

(213) 629 2655 x 214;

(213) 598 9552 (cell) or (323) 461 0368 (home)

Or by email at Chrissieblaze@msn. com.

West Michigan-Based MINDSCAPE at Hanon McKendry Acquires Venux. net

West Michigan-Based MINDSCAPE at Hanon McKendry Acquires Venux. net

West Michigan web marketing, web development and custom business application development firms merge to integrate full range of digital application and engagement services.

Grand Rapids, MI (PRWEB) September 16, 2010

MINDSCAPE at Hanon McKendry (http://www. mindscape-hm. com), a Grand Rapids-based Internet marketing and web development firm, has acquired Venux. net. The acquisition integrates Venux. net’s custom web, business application and mobile application software development expertise with MINDSCAPE’s broad range of web marketing services, SEO/SEM, social media management, and proprietary webTRAIN® web platform.

“We’ve been growing by about 30 percent each year for the past five years. In early 2010, we determined the time was right to bring custom programming in-house, and there was no question who we wanted to bring on board,” said MINDSCAPE Co-Founder Pete Brand. “Venux has been our go-to firm for all complex custom work. They’re innovative; they’re problem solvers; and they’re always thinking three steps ahead.”

Venux has served as a custom web and business app provider for web developers nationwide since 1998, and has recently added mobile app development to its portfolio. The team has served clients in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, service, healthcare and retail.

“We’ve been very strong in our niche,” stated Venux founder and new MINDSCAPE VP of Operations Mike Simon. “This move allows us to integrate with a company with tremendous growth potential in the full range of digital services. We’ll complement that growth because, as companies require more transactional web sites, there is a huge need to connect what’s happening in the back office—accounting, inventory control, regulatory compliance and customer service—with what’s happening on the web. We’re looking to the future. Sharing data across common frameworks, security and transactional-based web sites will be the big issues in Web 3.0.”

The MINDSCAPE team includes marketers, product developers, advanced programmers and technicians, designers, content creators, SEO/SEM experts, social media strategists and customer support professionals.

“It’s not just about adding capabilities,” added Brand. “We’re modeling MINDSCAPE in a way that can be scaled up to meet all of our clients’ needs for full digital engagement and back office integration.”

With this acquisition, MINDSCAPE forms a new Custom Solutions Group and will now run two development teams—one dedicated to continuous upgrade of the packaged webTRAIN platform and the other dedicated to individualized and responsive custom web and application development.

In addition to Simon, the acquisition includes the transition of a team of three custom programmers. Programmer John Leitch brings a unique combination of experience in. NET, Silverlight and WPF development, making MINDSCAPE one of only a handful of companies, statewide, to offer this expertise. Programmers Josh Fremer and Mark Lane are PHP proficient. The Venux team brings deep business systems analysis expertise to the firm, critical in the development of accounting systems, inventory control and logistics applications.

About MINDSCAPE at Hanon McKendry

MINDSCAPE at Hanon McKendry is a web success company that creates powerful, user-friendly websites, custom programming, and web marketing programs on the proprietary webTRAIN® platform to provide consistent investment return for over 500 clients. MINDSCAPE understands the critical components of effective web marketing strategies, applying SEO/SEM, custom and packaged web design, business and mobile app development, and social media to help companies understand and effectively engage target audiences. With award-winning service, state-of-the-industry technology, and reliable, measurable results, the firm and its platform enjoy a remarkable 99 percent client retention rate.

MINDSCAPE serves as the interactive division for Hanon McKendry, a national brand consulting and advertising firm that excels at helping clients shift perceptions beyond what their brands offer to what their brands mean. Nearly 80 percent of the firm’s annual revenues are derived from initiatives to launch, re-launch or restage brands. Hanon McKendry has worked extensively with leading corporate clients including Furniture Row Shopping Centers, Rayovac Batteries, Rubbermaid Home Products, Wilsonart and Zondervan (a division of Harper/Collins Publishing). The firm has also earned national recognition for its issue-based campaigns and brand development for clients such as the Alliance Defense Fund, National Arbor Day Foundation, World Vision and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. Hanon McKendry is a Gravity Six Alliance partner.

Www. mindscape-hm. com / www. hanon-mckendry. com / www. gravitysix. com

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