American Association for Homecare Partners with MedFORCE Technologies to Provide Document Imaging \ Paperless Office Solutions to Members Nationwide

American Association for Homecare Partners with MedFORCE Technologies to Provide Document Imaging \ Paperless Office Solutions to Members Nationwide

MedFORCE Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has been named the document imaging solution provider of choice for the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) and its members. MedFORCE Scan is the premier HIPAA compliant document imaging software for the DME – HME industry. AAHomecare is the only national association that represents every line of service in the homecare community, representing more than 3,000 member locations nationwide

Monsey, NY (PRWEB) March 19, 2005

MedFORCE Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has been named the document imaging solution provider of choice for the American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) and its members. MedFORCE Scan is the premier HIPAA compliant document imaging software for the DME – HME industry. AAHomecare is the only national association that represents every line of service in the homecare community, representing more than 3,000 member locations nationwide.

“We recognize the importance of our members implementing solutions such as MedFORCE Scan to help improve process efficiencies while realizing significant financial benefits,” stated AAHomecare President and CEO Kay Cox. “With major reimbursement changes and the challenges we face as an industry, we could not be more pleased with the timing of this partnership.”

As part of the alliance, AAHomecare members will receive significant discounts on the MedFORCE Scan system. The complete MedFORCE package includes all future updates and improvements that are continuously made available to all users.

“AAHomecare is dedicated to advancing the value and practice of quality, cost effective health care services. We at MedFORCE Technologies are proud to partner with AAHomecare and join in their vision to provide a software solution for the industry that is both cost-effective and a fully compliant alternative to the paper-intensive process,” added MedFORCE Technologies CEO and founder Esther Apter. “Unlike other imaging solutions, MedFORCE Scan was designed specifically for the DME – HME industry and takes into account unique and specific document management needs and compliance issues not addressed by other providers.”

Currently on Version 4, MedFORCE Scan is specifically designed to meet the ongoing challenges of the healthcare industry and uses the latest technologies available in todayÂ’s digital world. It replaces existing manual filing systems with a centralized digital system, functioning just like the paper files that clients are used to dealing with. MedFORCE Scan can link with most medical billing software packages available today and is the only document imaging system that addresses all compliance issues within the healthcare industry.

MedFORCE Scan allows for various levels of authority for accessing, updating and printing patientsÂ’ files, and can produce HIPAA disclosure reports on-demand. Electronic Remittance Notices can be automatically imported into patientsÂ’ files and Explanations of Medical Benefits can be printed for a specific patient, simplifying coinsurance billing and claim follow-up.

About MedFORCE Technologies, Inc.

MedFORCE Technologies is a software company that develops applications for the healthcare industry. It was started with the collaboration of its parent company, Healthcare Management Solutions Inc., (HMS) a medical billing service company. HMS has been an established name in the healthcare industry since 1993.

MedFORCE Scan has been in use since 2000. Due to the fact that HMS's clients encompass a wide variety of medical providers, the software is designed with the understanding of the unique needs of all types of medical offices and businesses. Scanning documents has proved so beneficial to HMS that MedFORCE Technologies was created in order to provide a stand alone scanning program specifically customized for the medical industry.

All product releases are vigorously tested and implemented at HMS. This gives MedFORCE Technologies the unique advantage of having detailed, practical insight into the effectiveness of the software, tested in real-world situations. For more information or to arrange a live online demo, please see www. medforcetech. com.

About the American Association for Homecare

AAHomecare is the only national association that represents every line of service in the homecare community, including home health and home medical equipment providers, respiratory and infusion therapy, telemedicine, rehab and assistive technology, and hospice. For more information, please see www. aahomecare. org.

Contact:

Esther Apter

MedFORCE Technologies

866-237-1190 

Eapter@medforcetech. com

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Women Invited to Golf in Fourth Annual SWING Tournament Scheduled for Womenfest

Women Invited to Golf in Fourth Annual SWING Tournament Scheduled for Womenfest

The fourth annual Southernmost Women's Invitational Non-Profit Golf Tournament will be held at Key West Golf Club on Friday, September 7, 2007 to benefit WomanKind, Inc. The annual festival for women help in Key West, Womenfest, is being sponsored by large companies and local resorts such as Pearl's Rainbow.

Key West, FA (PRWEB) August 12, 2007

This year's annual Womenfest plays host to the fourth annual S. W.I. N.G. Tournament (Southernmost Women's Invitational Non-Profit Golf). The Womenfest is scheduled to take place September 4 to 9, 2007. S. W.I. N.G. was the created by several of Key West's local businesswomen and golf-loving friends and has become one of WomanKind's most important fundraisers of the year.

The best-ball scramble (aka Captain's Choice) tournament takes place on September 7th at 7:15 a. m. with an 8:15 a. m. shot-gun start and includes a $10,000 hole-in-one prize sponsored by Key West Bank. Last year local Jane Rohrscheider won a round-trip travel package for two for a hole-in-one on hole 16.

This year, the first place team will take home $400 in cash (sponsored by Cypress House), with additional cash prizes for second and third place. Other prizes will include closest-to-the-pin on two holes, straightest drive, longest drive and longest putt. The less-experienced have the opportunity to win prizes for the most balls lost and the last place team.

Sponsors to date include Key West Bank, EyeCatcher Display, Cypress House, The Gardens Hotel, Margaritaville, Starbucks, U. S. Foods, Little Switzerland, Affiliated Design and Construction, Aqua Nightclub, Key West Deco, La Te Da, Mitzi Krabill of Truman & Co., Pampered Pet, Pearl's Rainbow, Rick's/Dirty Harry's, Spike's Fitness and the T-Shirt Factory.

While women may register in teams of four, the SWING coordinators are helping to group individuals and smaller parties into foursomes. The entry fee is $85.00 per person and includes admission to the kick-off party on Thursday night; greens fees; breakfast; lunch prepared by Chef Warren from Jamaican Me Hungry; soda, water, beer and Jell-O shots on the course; a goodie bag (including golf balls, drink coolers and more); and admission to the awards ceremony at the Tropic Cinema at 6:00 p. m. after the tournament.

This year's event will begin before the tournament with a kick-off party at Pearl's Rainbow (www. pearlsrainbow. com) featuring live music by favorite BEVERLY McCLELLAN from the Ft. Lauderdale area. She plays a broad range of music and has been compared to performers like Melissa Etheridge, Sarah McLaughlin and Cold Play. Drink specials and plenty of hors d'oeuvres from Chef Irene are also featured at the party. The event is open to golfers, non-golfing women, and to male friends (for the first time) for a $15 donation to WomanKind, Inc.

All proceeds for both the SWING Tournament and the kick-off party go to WomanKind, Inc., the non-profit health agency providing high-quality affordable health care by women, for women in the Keys across the lifespan.

Information and details about registration can be found on www. swingkeywest. com.

Contact:
Maggie Springer
WomanKind, Inc.
(305) 294-4004
SwingKeyWest @ aol. com
33040

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Hands-On Cooking School Adds Classes for Wedding & Special Events Markets

Hands-On Cooking School Adds Classes for Wedding & Special Events Markets

Infusion Culinary launches hands-on culinary events for showers and weddings

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2007

With weddings becoming ever-more elaborate, brides, grooms and planners are all looking for something fun, creative and lasting to make their weddings extra special. In response, San Diego's Infusion Culinary has expanded it offerings to include hands-on culinary-themed wedding showers and parties.

Perfect for brides and couple's showers, bachelorette parties, and rehearsal dinners, Infusion Culinary's full immersion cooking events range from informal cooking parties to all-out competitions. All equipment and ingredients necessary to prepare the customized gourmet menus is provided - along with professionally trained chefs to guide the guests through their culinary adventure. These events can take place in a home, or rented kitchen space can be arranged. Great food, friends and family and fun amount to a wedding party everyone will remember.

For the newlyweds-to-be, Infusion Culinary also offers special services for the bride and groom, ranging from multi-week hands-on classes to private in-home instruction, as well as the Culinary Consult, a service that includes a professional chef meeting with the couple to help determine not only their cookware and equipment needs - a great way to set-up a registry - but also kitchen and pantry set-up. All of these services make a great wedding present for the couple.

"Among people serious about cuisine, there is a trend towards understanding how to create gourmet, as well a healthy and just plain good food," says principal and executive chef of Infusion Culinary, Joey Nerenberg. "There is also a new focus on entertaining and the home. More and more people want to go beyond sustenance with cooking."

Infusion Culinary offers these services primarily in the San Diego County region, but will also provide services elsewhere. Each event is run by professional chef instructors for a hands-on experience for each guest, utilizing Infusion Culinary's Hear It, See It, Do It approach.

About Infusion Culinary-- Founded in 2005 by chef Joey Nerenberg, Infusion Culinary of San Diego, Calif. provides professionally taught courses and culinary events for the serious cooking enthusiast who is looking for a comprehensive grounding in the fundamentals of fine cooking. Infusion Culinary's service offerings fill the broad, previously un-served niche between one-time classes best suited for cooking hobbyists and professional culinary institutes. Infusion Culinary uses a total immersion, Hear It, See It, Do It approach to teaching that is fun and very effective. Small class sizes with a low chef to guest ratio guarantee ample personal attention for each student. Instructors engage students with humor and encouragement. Through this unique teaching approach, essential cooking skills and knowledge become second nature to students.

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Definitive Sexual Health Book Released

Definitive Sexual Health Book Released

John Abdo Brings His Extensive Knowledge of Sexual Health in His New Book ''Ultimate Sexual Health & Performance''

Los Angeles, California (Vocus) August 14, 2009

Author John Abdo, former Olympic Coach and Award-Winning Fitness Hall of Fame Inductee, releases his book ''Ultimate Sexual Health & Performance.'' Bringing over 35 years of research and experience, Abdo introduces his authoritative sexual health book.

The scientifically-proven information that Abdo brings, will allow men and women of all ages the chance to meet their highest sexual performance. By addressing the cause and not just the symptoms of sexual disorders, the readers will gain the knowledge they need to perform at their highest sexual level.

Addressing both men and women's sexual health, topics such as erectile dysfunction (ED), hormonal imbalances, sexual arousal and orgasmic disorders, and performance anxiety are confronted in an upfront and direct manner. Abdo, who suffered from erectile dysfunction, spent years searching for help in the medical community. Time and time again, he was told there was no cure for this sexual disorder that affects well over 30 million men in the Unites States alone according to the National Institutes of Health with numbers even higher relating to female sexual disorders, or FSD. With determination, he set out to find answers, was able to heal himself and developed an immense knowledge that will bring sexual satisfaction to millions of men, women and couples.

Readers will greatly benefit from Abdo's years of research into sexual health. By following his strategies, overall health and productivity will be boosted to more youthful and healthy levels, and couples will gain the confidence to address their own sexual health issues together.

''Ultimate Sexual Health and Performance (http://www. SexHealthTV. com)'' will help readers:
Improve Sexual Performance Identify the Causes of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and all sexual disorders Boost Confidence Elevate Hormones Beat Performance Anxiety Increase Mental and Physical Energy Boost Overall Metabolism and Fat-Burning Develop Stronger Muscles and Bones Improve Cardiovascular Health And much more... "I really recommend that people take advantage of John's book which lists all of the viable options that offer them help and hope, not only to improve their sexual health, but their overall vitality and enjoyment in life." - Dr. Ann Marie Tommey, OBGyn, Hormone Specialist, Fertility & Sexual Health Counselor

"John's book is an outstanding resource for anybody seeking to improve their sexual health. I highly recommend everybody get a copy of John's book, especially those who want to boost their sexual performance, and regain their sexual potency." - Dr. Joel Kaplan, Board Certified Clinical Psychologist, Sexual Health Expert

"Whoever gets a copy of John's book did the right thing because there's a lot of information out there, and a lot of it is erroneous. The colleagues and contributors that have supported this book are offering good, solid information. What I would I say to all readers is to stay committed and use all this information to help you get back on track, and stay on track." - Dana Nelson, Licensed Pharmacist, Hormone Replacement Expert

A special thirty minute TV program will air starting on August 17, 2009. Please check local listings for additional times and dates.

For Additional Information Visit: www. SexHealthTV. com

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24 Protect Plus Provides Tips to Keep Kids Safe Having Fun While Bike Riding

24 Protect Plus Provides Tips to Keep Kids Safe Having Fun While Bike Riding

24 Protect Plus Reminds Members of the Importance of Overall Bicycle Safety

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) July 3, 2008

24 Protect Plus (http://www.24protectplus. com/XPA/) (SM), a premier security program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/ap9/24protect-plus. asp), understands that the joys of bicycle riding are not without risks. In fact, statistics show that some 300,000 kids end up in the local E. R. every year with anything from bumps and bruises to far more serious injuries -- all from bicycle-related mishaps.

Almost everyone can remember when they first learned to ride a bicycle: The sense of accomplishment they felt when the training wheels were removed and they zoomed down the street at breakneck speed. From 24ProtectPlus (http://www.24protectplus-program. com/24ProtectPlus_ResourceCenter. html)'s view, though, it's the "breakneck" part of things that can be a cause for concern. Bicycle riding is a blast, yes, but overlooking important safety measures could lead to a wild ride of another kind -- a one-way ticket to permanent injury.

With that in mind, 24 Protect Plus (http://ap9consumergateway. typepad. com/ap9_weblog/2006/10/ap9_24_protect_.html) offers some important and easy-to-follow bicycle safety tips for kids. And since plenty of adults out there are basically just "grown-up kids" themselves, any and all of these safety tips are important to ensure that the young bike riders of today can become the road racers and cycling enthusiasts of tomorrow:

-- Heads up. Plain and simple, a head injury can mean brain injury. So don't let kids mess around. Much like the motorcycle rider who thinks he looks cool driving down the road wearing only sunglasses for protection, children sometimes need to be protected from themselves. Don't let them tempt fate. All bike riders need helmets -- no exceptions. And that's not just 24ProtectPlus talking -- it's the law in most states.

-- What's your color? Kids who wear bright colors while bike riding and adorn their bikes with reflectors have the right idea. Motorists don't always pay attention to the road -- let alone the side of it -- so it's important to always be visible. If the journey calls for travel on heavily trafficked roads, have kids break out the extra-bright colors. Make sure kids are less concerned with clashing … and more concerned with crashing.

-- Don't hit the brakes! While kids may think they're fast becoming kings (and queens) of the roadways, it only takes one nasty spill to shake them up. Make sure that kids know not to hit the brakes on sand, wet leaves, and loose gravel or rocks.

-- Get the signals. Kids (and plenty of adults) need to know the proper hand signals when bike riding. Remember: Road riders are out there right alongside vehicles (driving with traffic; not against it). So make sure that kids know all the basic hand signals -- left turn, right turn, slow down, and stop. Safety on the road should start early.

So ride on, bike riders, kids and adults alike. Just be sure to take the fast lane to safety -- courtesy of 24 Protect Plus (http://privacymatters. mygreatdeals. com/).

About 24 Protect Plus

AP9 24ProtectPlus is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in membership programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at 24ProtectPlus123.com. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs such as AP9 24ProtectPlus.

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Debra Roe Clinical Systems Specialist at Thornberry Ltd to Present at Virginia Association for Home Care & Hospice's Annual Conference

Debra Roe Clinical Systems Specialist at Thornberry Ltd to Present at Virginia Association for Home Care & Hospice's Annual Conference

Debbie Roe, Clinical Systems Specialist with Thornberry Ltd. will be presenting at the Virginia Association for Home Care & Hospice's 24th Annual Conference and Trade Show.

Lancaster, PA (PRWEB) March 29, 2007

Debbie Roe, Clinical Systems Specialist with Thornberry Ltd. will be presenting at the Virginia Association for Home Care & Hospice's 24th Annual Conference and Trade Show held April 2-3rd in Williamsburg, VA.

Thornberry Ltd., a home health software company and developers of NDoc® an information management system for home care agencies and hospices, will also be exhibiting at the Virginia Home Care Show. Thornberry's NDoc® suite of integrated products for the home healthcare and hospice industry provides the healthcare industry with management software to help agencies improve agency outcomes at the point of care.

Debbie Roe will present a session titled "How implementing an electronic documentation system helped achieve a deficiency-free survey," based on her 25 years experience in a certified home care agency, up till the date she joined Thornberry in July, 2006. Debbie will share her agency story and the dramatic change that occurred following the implementation of an electronic documentation system.

The session will explore the challenges facing an agency using a paper based documentation system, how management practices and performance improvement can be enhanced by implementing an electronic documentation system, and the positive affects of automation on patient care.

Before joining Thornberry Debbie worked for the Ocean County Board of Health in NJ heading the task force that selected NDoc as their home health software. Debbie was responsible for the implementation and training for the new system. Now, Debbie works closely with Thornberry customers and staff to help ensure the quality and effectiveness of NDoc implementations. She is directly involved in implementation, training, documentation and quality assurance.

The show is the largest gathering of home care industry leaders in Virginia. The conference gives home health professionals the opportunity to learn about new services in the home healthcare industry and make new business connections.

Conference attendees will be able to demo NDoc at the trade show. Attendees will be able to learn how the management software is helping agencies to improve patient and agency outcomes. Thornberry has products installed in more than 40 locations and supports over 1300 users nationwide.

About Thornberry
Thornberry Ltd., based in Lancaster PA, is developer and marketer of intelligent, leading-edge management information systems for the home healthcare and hospice industry. With a heritage of offering customer-centric solutions since 1992, Thornberry and its best-in-breed technology partners are dedicated to building home health care management software solutions that solve real problems and ready homecare agencies for the introduction of universal electronic records and regional health information organizations (RHIOs). Thornberry solutions are designed by end users as well as information systems professionals and solidly user-tested and approved to readily match users needs. For more information visit www. thornberryltd. com

About Virginia Association for Home Care
VAHC was founded in 1983 by members who encouraged the development and delivery of high quality, fairly-priced home care services throughout Virginia. In meeting this goal, the association membership seeks to establish and maintain the highest possible level of public confidence. For more information visit www. vahc. org.

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Aprima Medical Software's Aprima 2011 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification

Aprima Medical Software's Aprima 2011 Receives ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 Certification

Aprima Medical Software announced today that Aprima 2011 is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as a Complete EHR on September 30, 2010 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable eligible provider certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Dallas, TX (Vocus) October 1, 2010

Aprima Medical Software announced today that Aprima 2011 is 2011/2012 compliant and was certified as a Complete EHR on September 30, 2010 by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®), an ONC-ATCB, in accordance with the applicable eligible provider certification criteria adopted by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The 2011/2012 criteria support the Stage 1 meaningful use measures required to qualify eligible providers and hospitals for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

“This certification is a validation of our product’s capabilities, and confirms that Aprima can empower eligible providers to receive available stimulus dollars,” said Michael Nissenbaum, CEO and President of Aprima. “Our development team has proven once again that it can meet all industry benchmarks. To our customers, we thank you for your confidence in us, and to our prospects, we look forward to having you as part of the family!”

The ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that Complete EHRs meet all of the 2011/2012 criteria and EHR Modules meet one or more – but not all – of the criteria approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) for either eligible provider or hospital technology.

“CCHIT is pleased to be testing and certifying products so that companies are now able to offer these products to providers who wish to purchase and implement certified EHR technology and achieve meaningful use in time for the 2011-2012 incentives,” said Karen M. Bell, M. D., M. S.S., Chair, CCHIT.

2011/2012 certification conferred by CCHIT does not represent an endorsement of the certified EHR technology by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services nor does it guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.

The clinical quality measures to which Aprima 2011 has been certified include: NQF 0421 (Adult Weight Screening & Follow-Up), NQF 0013 (Hypertension: Blood Pressure Measurement), NQF 0028 (Tobacco Use Assessment and Cessation), NQF 0041 (Influenza Immunization), NQF 0024 (Weight Assessment and Counseling), NQF 0038 (Childhood Immunization Status), NQF 0043 (Pneumonia Vaccination Status), NQF 0031 (Breast Cancer Screening), and NQF 0034 (Colorectal Cancer Screening).

The additional software Aprima 2011 relied upon to demonstrate compliance includes:
Microsoft Windows OS for 170.302(q), Microsoft Server Active Directory for 170.302(o), WinZip for 170.302(u) and 170.302(v), 7Zip for 170.302(u) and 170.302(v), and Microsoft. Net 3.5 for 170.302(s), 170.302(u) and 170.302(v).

Aprima 2011 is also certified in CCHIT’s separate and independently developed certification program. Aprima 2011 is a CCHIT Certified® 2011 Ambulatory EHR additionally certified for Child Health EHR technology and is pre-market certified. Aprima Medical Software has certified its EHR technology in both programs to provide greater assurance to its customers.

About Aprima Medical Software, Inc.
Aprima Medical Software, Inc. develops innovative electronic health record, practice management and revenue cycle management solutions for medical practices. The Aprima 2011 ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification ID is CC-1112-607751-1. Reach Aprima at 866-960-6890, salesinfo(at)aprima(dot)com or aprima. com.

About CCHIT
The Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®) is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the public mission of accelerating the adoption of robust, interoperable health information technology. The Commission has been certifying electronic health record technology since 2006 and is approved by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as an Authorized Testing and Certification Body (ONC-ATCB). More information on CCHIT, CCHIT Certified® products and ONC-ATCB certified electronic health record technology is available at http://cchit. org.

About ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification
The ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification program tests and certifies that EHR technology is capable of meeting the 2011/2012 criteria approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The certifications include Complete EHRs, which meet all of the 2011/2012 criteria for either eligible provider or hospital technology and EHR Modules, which meet one or more – but not all – of the criteria. ONC-ATCB certification aligns with Health Information Technology: Initial Set of Standards, Implementation Specifications, and Certification Criteria for Electronic Health Record Technology published in the Federal Register in July 2010 and strictly adheres to the test procedures published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the time of testing. ONC-ATCB 2011/2012 certification conferred by the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology (CCHIT®) does not represent an endorsement of the certified EHR technology by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services nor does it guarantee the receipt of incentive payments.

“CCHIT®” and “CCHIT Certified®” are registered trademarks of the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology.

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Cookie Diet Smart for Life® Available at Discount Drug Mart Throughout Ohio

Cookie Diet Smart for Life® Available at Discount Drug Mart Throughout Ohio

Cookie Diet Available Smart for Life® at Discount Drug Mart throughout Ohio Smart for Life® Cookie Diet, the fastest growing weight loss company in North America, continues to expand and grow by adding additional bricks and mortar retailers in Food, Drug and Mass.  During an initial test in the fall 2009, the Smart for Life® Cookie Diet weight loss products were placed in 10 Discount Drug Mart locations. Subsequent to the resounding success of this test, Smart for Life® 6-pack to-go cookie trays in two delicious flavors, Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin will now be offered in all 69 Discount Drug Mart locations. Smart for Life® Cookie Diet sister company, Better Health Beverage’s underWAYTM appetite suppressing Beverage will also be available in February 2010.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) January 18, 2010

Smart for Life® Cookie Diet, the fastest growing weight loss company in North America, continues to expand and grow by adding additional bricks and mortar retailers in Food, Drug and Mass.

During an initial test in the fall 2009, the Smart for Life® Cookie Diet weight loss products were placed in 10 Discount Drug Mart locations. Subsequent to the resounding success of this test, Smart for Life® 6-pack to-go cookie trays in two delicious flavors, Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin will now be offered in all 69 Discount Drug Mart locations. Smart for Life® Cookie Diet (http://www. smartforlife. com) sister company, Better Health Beverage’s underWAYTM appetite suppressing Beverage will also be available in February 2010.

The success of Smart for Life® Cookie Diet products in Discount Drug Mart is attributed to affordable pricing, quality products, all natural and 60% organic delicious foods, and the quick results of the Smart for Life® Cookie Diet program.

“Our partnership with Discount Drug Mart now provides more consumers the availability to purchase safe, healthy, all natural and 60% organic weight loss products at affordable prices,” explains Dr. Sass Moulavi, M. D. and creator of the Smart for Life® Cookie Diet (http://www. smartforlife. com).

Discount Drug Mart, an Ohio-based drug store chain, opened its first store in 1969. Currently operating 69 stores, the company expects to announce further expansion in 2010. The Discount Drug Mart mission is to provide customers with a quality shopping experience by providing a wide selection of products and services, low prices and superior customer service, all with the convenience of one-stop shopping.

ABOUT SMART FOR LIFE®
Smart for Life® cookie diet is a comprehensive weight management approach to health and wellness which utilizes natural, hunger-controlling foods to deliver visible results. The company was started by Sasson Moulavi, M. D., “Dr. Sass,” on the principle of improving people’s lives by providing a quick, safe, easy and affordable means of weight control. Smart for Life’s e-commerce program provides an accessible weight-loss management program to consumers across the country. In addition, the over 30 weight-loss centers each staffed with a medical doctor and provide in-person counsel to consumers supporting the e-commerce program as well as the medical program. Over the past 7 years, Smart for Life® has helped hundreds of thousands of people lose millions of pounds - improving their health, appearance and happiness. Please visit www. smartforlife. com or call 1.877.701.SASS for more information.

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The Oldest Massage Organization—The New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists—honors Golden Ratio Woodworks

The Oldest Massage Organization—The New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists—honors Golden Ratio Woodworks

The New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists (NYSSMMT) honored Golden Ratio Woodworks at their 75th Anniversary Gala dinner at the Château Briande on Long Island, November 23, 2002.

(PRWEB) January 30, 2003

Long Island, New York. NYSSMMT President Patti Cadolino presented the award to Lynda Solien-Wolfe, Public Relations Director for Golden Ratio, who accepted it on the companyÂ’s behalf.

Golden Ratio Woodworks was honored for their support after the September 11th disaster with the donation of over 40 chairs for on-site massage relief efforts.

“It is a privilege to be affiliated with a professional organization like the NYSSMMT. And it is an honor for Golden Ratio to receive this recognition. However, we were still just trying to do our part in a time of national crisis,” shared John Fanuzzi, Golden Ratio’s president.

The NYSSMMT is the oldest professional massage organization in the United States and just celebrated its 75th Birthday.

About Golden Ratio Woodworks:

John Fanuzzi, the companyÂ’s president and designer, founded Golden Ratio Woodworks in 1982. They are a leading manufacturer of massage and spa equipment located in Emigrant, Montana. Golden Ratio is known as the industry leader and innovator for massage and spa equipment.

Golden Ratio was the first to offer a lightweight massage chair, a four - panel multipurpose massage/facial table, a plastic molded wet treatment table, an ergonomically designed multipurpose massage/facial/pedicure table with built in tub and a dry floatation massage table.

About the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists:

They were founded in February 21, 1927. Their mission is to educate everyone, and thereby make it impossible for anyone not licensed by the State of New York, to practice massage on the public.

The SocietyÂ’s objectives are:

1. To educate its members and to further a high standard for the profession of Massage Therapy.

2. To seek enactment of laws to promote a high standard for the profession of Massage Therapy.

3. To uphold the ethical standards for the profession of Massage Therapy and for its members.

4. To prevent abuses by illegal and unethical practitioners.

5. To promote education about Massage Therapy and professional recognition by other health and medical care providers and the public at large.

Board of Directors/NYSSMMT

Officers:

President: Patti Cadolino

Vice President: Janet Hoffman

Medical Massage Director: Kerrie Flynn

Membership Secretary: Ann Siegel

Recording Secretary: Deirdre O' Malley

Treasurer: Reneé Amico-Taback

Newsletter Editor: Reneé' Amico-Taback

Advertising Ad Chairperson: Deno Toulatos

Ladies, what in the world is a "Frame-adjusted Size 2?"

Ladies, what in the world is a "Frame-adjusted Size 2?"

Size 2 for Life takes a more rational approach to weight loss for women.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) March 30, 2009

Try this: Take your right hand and encircle your left wrist joint. This will give an quick approximation of your frame size. Now, here is what jeans size authors Ashley Marriott and Marc L. Paulsen, MD feel that women can realistically achieve with their new Size 2 plan:

If your middle finger overlaps your thumb, you can be a healthy Size 2
If your middle finger touches your thumb, you can be a healthy Size 4
If your middle finger doesn't reach your thumb, you can be a healthy Size 6

Sizes 4 and 6, as calculated above, are what the authors refer to as frame-adjusted size 2's. Your weight will be in the healthy range for women of your frame size but you'll look just as awesome as any (other) size 2.

Topics Include:
 Popular Myths about size 2.  Why a frame-adjusted size is the best way to set your goal.  Why the "supercharged," interval training programs are the worst ways to go.  Size 2 after pregnancy? Yes you can.  How almost any woman can achieve a healthy, frame-adjusted size 2.

Included in the book are simple tests to gauge one's current status, a complete diet and exercise program as well as the 21-Day 2 for Life quick-start plan for rapid results. For those of us who 'occasionally' find ourselves a bit pressed for time there's also the unique Size 2 Express Core & Tone program for essential core strengthening and toning in less than 10 minutes a day.

The authors have appeared as guests on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX and the CW networks and been reviewed in newspapers and magazines worldwide. For more information, contact Stance Publications at 949-612-8284 or marcpent (at) msn. com. www. stancepublications. com

Size 2 for Life is now available at Amazon and bookstores worldwide.

Price: $21.99 Pages: 222
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About the Authors
Ashley Marriott has been designing dance and fitness programs for more than 10 years. She is a featured spokeswoman, host and model on Exercise TV, FIT TV and numerous fitness DVDs. Ashley is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.

Marc L. Paulsen, M. D. is a graduate of Stanford University Medical School and received his training at University of California, Irvine Medical Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Sports Medicine and a former Medical Director of the Exercise Science Lab at Orange Coast College in California.

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Seoul is Not the Ultimate Destination to Travel Korea -- Korea's Rural Sites are Rising Through 'Rural-20 Project'

Seoul is Not the Ultimate Destination to Travel Korea -- Korea's Rural Sites are Rising Through 'Rural-20 Project'

Increased interest in Korean rural areas tourism through the 'Rural-20' project. A variety of Korea's genuine history, tradition and culture by four-themed tour programs.

(PRWEB) November 9, 2010

Seoul, Korea, November 9, 2010 -- What images come to mind when you think of 'Korea'?' Most people mention Kimchi, Hanbok and Taekwondo. Then where is the most representative place to travel in Korea? Most people are likely to choose 'Seoul'. Seoul has rapidly developed as an international metropolis in such a short time and became one of the largest tourist attractions where 80 million travelers annually visit. Seoul is great for shopping, its public security is well maintained and public transportation also comes in handy in Seoul.

However, 'Seoul' is not the only place you can visit when travelling Korea. It is actually the opposite. It would be wiser to travel to rural areas if foreigners truly would like to experience Korean history and tradition. Thanks to programs like Temple Stay, the number of people who say they have experienced the 'veritable Korean spirit and tradition' has increased significantly. The unique charm that comes from a long history and traditional culture in addition to breathtaking scenery is said to be a secret of Korean rural areas' popularity.

The 'Rural-20' project is the full-fledged attempt at the government level to introduce in earnest such Korean rural areas abroad. Rural-20is the project designed by the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to proactively introduce Korea's rural areas, taking advantage of the momentum of the G-20 Seoul Summit 2010.

The project consists of four themes which include Experience Travel, Nature Travel, Orient Travel and Well-being Travel. Travelers can experience the original customs and cultures which only can be found in Korea's rural areas through 'Experience Travel', Korea's magnificent landscapes through 'Nature Travel', the long history and antique ruins of rural areas through 'Orient Travel' and the comforts of life through 'Wellbeing Travel' while enjoying the healthy food of the countryside.

Rural-20 tour courses consist of abundant programs through which tourists are able to directly see, feel and experience the Korean history and tradition - making fermented soybean lump, Korean soy sauce, taffy, kites and traditional sweets, digging for Manila clams in mud flat, building a traditional thatched house, experiencing a conventional wedding, learning about the culture of classical scholars, rafting, making salt at a salt farm, brewing wine with sweet persimmons and traditional alcohol, weaving Hwamunseok, throwing rice cake and playing Nongak (traditional Korean music performance).

David (US, 43) who has visited Oeam Maul through 'Rural-20 supporters program' said, "I have not had a chance to travel rural areas even though I come to Korea often on business, but this 'Rural-20 project' became quite an experience. I hope there are even more programs with which tourists can experience Korean tradition, history and beauty of rural areas like this." He continued, "Interest in eastern culture is widely increasing worldwide these days. Rural-20 project needs to constantly pay attention to provide foreigners with such great opportunities."

For reference, the 'Rural-20 supporters program', which is ongoing since last August for foreigners living in Korea, is operating successfully. The program will be running until the end of November 2010. More detailed information about applying for the program can be found at the Rural-20 homepage.

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Cell-nique is Giving the Bull a Run for its Money

Cell-nique is Giving the Bull a Run for its Money

Energy drinks are the craze for quick, easy pick-me-ups, which undoubtedly leads to crash and burn. The new Super Green Drinks offer sustainable energy and natural nourishment.

Weston, CT (Vocus) September 29, 2010

Do you see your glass as half full or half empty? Have you ever considered that it may depend on what you are filling it with in the first place? The U. S. is known for the fast-paced, high-performance lifestyles that seek out an energy boost in both the morning and in the afternoon. Many people look to coffee, soda or high-sugar energy beverages to keep them going. While these traditional methods may give the temporary energy to charge like a bull, they also leave your body crashing and burning in just a few hours. The side-effects, along with the growing concerns on health and wellness, are leading people to switch from soda to bottled water, which nutritionists say is the healthiest beverage to drink…until now. Cell-nique (http://www. cell-nique. com) is the first Super Green Drink available that has 31 organic super foods to hydrate and refuel your body with abundant nourishment.

Isotonic beverages are a favorite among athletes and bodybuilders who are looking to energize and replenish the minerals lost through sweating after a hard workout. The glucose water along with some minerals and vitamins will certainly boost the body; however, there is no sustainable nourishment. Many of these traditional energy drinks are chock full of artificial sweeteners, flavors, caffeine and preservatives which may ultimately lead to early cellular and physical degeneration and a higher risk of disease later in life. In fact, some countries like France and Denmark have completely banned conventional energy drinks due to their extremely high and potentially dangerous levels of metabolism-boosting ingredients, such as caffeine and Taurine. Studies from Johns Hopkins University suggest these ingredients can leave the body feeling jittery, cause insomnia, increase anxiety, panic, stomach problems and some cardiac arrhythmias.

The way to daily sustainable energy and long-term sustainable health is to ingest high quality, super nutritive foods such as organic vegetables and fruits. Cell-nique (http://www. cell-nique. com) aids the body in detoxifying energy-depleting pollutants and chemicals. It assists in nourishing and building the immune system, organ function, energy reserve and mental acuity with foods rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and vegetable proteins.

The formula in Cell-nique offers sustained energy with the plant-based ingredients that supply protein and oxygenation to the cells. The incredibly high antioxidants and phyto-nutrients supply food that the body craves but does not usually receive with the average American diet, high in sugar and saturated fats.

"For stamina, focus, energy, balance, calmness, mental clarity, strength building, bowel regularity, sleep, mood and cravings, feed the body the pure simple nourishment it craves", suggests Donna Ratner, Certified Health Coach and Co-Founder.

For more info visit:
Www. hopkinsmedicine. org > Press Releases > 2008
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Florida Green Building Coalition Awards "Green Hammer" During Green Trends Conference

Florida Green Building Coalition Awards "Green Hammer" During Green Trends Conference

Building Green - Homes, Businesses and Communities

(PRWEB) June 2, 2005

The "Green Hammer" is given to individuals who are instrumental in bringing the concept of building residential and commercial buildings - "Green" meaning environmentally friendly and sustainable into the future. In building to the FGBC Standards, and receiving certification, a developer or builder has committed themselves to better building practices which maintains the integrity of the surrounding and living environments. Drew Smith was instrumental in the development of FGBCÂ’s Green Standards. Drew has been involved in educating builders and developers in the affordability and value that building a property Green can bring to a project. He has been responsible for bringing several projects not only local recognition, but national awards for achieving standards that far exceed traditional building standards. Drew has spoken at the South Eastern Builders Conference (SEBC) and Green Tends Conference on the "Sustainability of Building Green"; once a project is complete how to maintain that facility in order to keep it Green for the future. Drew's commitment to building and maintaining Green Projects is what lead him to form Two Trails, Inc. His company is focused around "Preventative Property Maintenance" and "Green Consulting" which goes hand in hand with his involvement with FGBC. In announcing Drew Smith during the Green Trends Conference, Karen Childress - President of FGBC and Environmental Stewardship for WCI Communities, Inc. said, "There is not enough I can say about Drew - he is one of the most honest people with the highest integrity that I have ever met - I trust him!"

To be a founding member of FGBC is an accomplishment in itself. To see the organization become a leading force for the Florida Home Builders Association in developing and adopting a Green Building Standard shows how far the efforts of a few have spread to the general population creating a demand for homes and businesses that are sustainable. Drew is excited to be a part of "creating a better environment not only for today but for future generations."

About Us: Drew Smith is the President of Two Trails, Inc., a company focused on Green Building & Healthy Home Consulting, in addition to Preventative Yearly Maintenance of homes and buildings; Drew has been involved in Green Building for well over 6 years. He formed the company out of a desire to help builders, developers and home-owners to understand the process of Green Building and providing them with the knowledge to easily bring their green projects to life. Drew believes his “hands-on” consultant style helps not only the client but also makes the entire sub-contractor base more knowledgeable, thus fulfilling the need to educate all levels in a Green Building project.

Contact Info: Debbie Smith

Two Trails, Inc.

941-776-8680

941-776-8789

Twotrails@twotrails. net

Www. twotrails. net

Additional: If you would like pictures of the event please contact Debbie at twotrails@twotrails. net or call 941-776-8680.

Company: Two Trails, Inc.

Country: United States

Contact: Debbie Smith

Website: http://www. twotrails. net (http://www. twotrails. net)
Bus E-Mail: twotrails@twotrails. net

Phone: 941-776-8680

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Active. com Signs on Inspirational Runner and Triathlete Ben Davis to Promote Health and Wellness

Active. com Signs on Inspirational Runner and Triathlete Ben Davis to Promote Health and Wellness

Active. com today announced it has signed on Arkansas runner and triathlete Ben Davis as an Active. com ambassador. In his new role, Davis will work with Active. com to motivate and inspire people of all fitness levels to lead healthy, active lives through participation in sports and activities.

San Diego, CA (Vocus) October 4, 2010

Active. com®, a media property of The Active Network, Inc., and the leading online community that connects people with the sports and activities they love to do, today announced it has signed on Arkansas runner and triathlete Ben Davis as an Active. com ambassador. In his new role, Davis will work with Active. com to motivate and inspire people of all fitness levels to lead healthy, active lives through participation in sports and activities.

Davis has drawn nationwide attention following the debut of his inspirational YouTube video about his one and a half year journey to lose weight. After weighing in at 360 pounds and battling depression in 2008, Davis made a decision to change his life. What began as a short jog, led to the completion of a local 5K, followed by triathlons and eventually three marathons. On August 29, 2010, Davis completed Ford Ironman Louisville. He has lost more 120 pounds and is now an inspiration for countless others who want to make positive, healthy changes in their lives.

“As a runner, I’ve always known about Active. com and utilized their great online community, so to team up with them is really a surreal experience,” Davis said. “Our message and goals within the fitness community are completely parallel and I’m looking forward to working to make those goals happen as an Active. com team member.”

Davis will serve as an ambassador for Active. com at future running and triathlon events as he continues his journey to maintain a healthy lifestyle and inspire others to reach their personal goals. Additionally, Davis will share his experiences and interact with others on Active. com community boards and social media channels.

“Active Network is dedicated to promoting an active, healthy lifestyle and Ben exemplifies our mission to connect people with the things they love, want and need to do,” said Jon Belmonte, COO of Active Network. “We are thrilled that Ben has joined the Active. com team to continue spreading our message of health and wellness, and motivating others to take the first step on the path to overcoming their challenges and leading a healthy lifestyle.”

In addition to bringing Davis on board as an Active. com ambassador, Active. com and “The Biggest Loser” recently announced the launch of The Biggest Loser Event Challenge, powered by Active. com, a series of nationwide 5K and one mile events designed to inspire Americans of all fitness levels to get moving with others.

Created for people who want to take the first step towards getting a friend, family member, co-worker, or themselves on the path to a healthier lifestyle, The Biggest Loser Event Challenge further supports Active. com’s mission to encourage people and provide them with the tools to make positive life changes.

About Active. com
Active. com, a media property of The Active Network, Inc., is the leading online community for people who want to discover, learn about, share, register for and ultimately participate in activities about which they are passionate. Millions of active individuals visit Active. com each month to search and register online for races, team sports and recreational activities; interact with others who have similar interests; start online training programs; and access nutrition, fitness and training tips.

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Breakfast and Sandwich Meats in the US

Breakfast and Sandwich Meats in the US

Dublin (PRWEB) November 28, 2005

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c28377 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c28377)) has announced the addition of Breakfast & Sandwich Meats - in the United States to their offering

The breakfast and lunch meat market is projected to reach $9.8 billion for 2005. Sales growth was strongest in 2003-2004, during the low-carb craze. In the four sales channels examined in this report (grocery stores, drugstores, mass merchandisers, and natural supermarkets), sales increased 15% between 2000 and 2005.

In this report, we clearly identify the principal external factors driving or curtailing growth in the breakfast and lunch meat market. For manufacturers of breakfast and lunch meats, the demise of the low-carb diet translated to markedly lower sales in 2005 than had been enjoyed in 2003 and 2004. As always, convenience is a major factor. Co-branding between meat processors and plastics manufacturers has led to the "meat in a tub", and precooked bacon and brown-and-serve sausages have made preparation more convenient. Not to be overlooked are the various health issues surrounding packaged meats. Concern about nitrites and preservatives in food have spurred consumers to look for natural or organic alternatives, contributing to increased sales through the natural food channel.

Exclusive consumer research reveals the attitudes, needs and behavior of breakfast and lunch meat consumers, with analysis broken down both by demographic characteristics, and by meat type (breakfast and lunch meats are analyzed together and separately).

Six years of specific sales data provide a factual and impartial presentation of the market as a whole. we also evaluate the performance of individual sectors in the market (sliced lunch meat, bacon, refrigerated and frozen frankfurters, dinner sausages, breakfast sausage/ham, non-sliced lunch meat, and frozen sausages), and provides information about the major companies and brands (almost half of the market is controlled by Kraft, Sara Lee, ConAgra, Hormel, and Johnsonville).

We use the SPSS forecasting package to create a five-year forecast of U. S. retail sales in the breakfast and lunch meats market, revealing potential opportunities for growth and product development.

We define packaged breakfast and sandwich meat as follows:

Refrigerated and frozen bacon (including turkey and reduced fat bacons)

Refrigerated frankfurters (hot dogs)

Refrigerated dinner sausage (including bratwursts, Polish sausage and Italian sausage)

Refrigerated breakfast sausage and ham

Frozen breakfast and sandwich meat (including frozen breakfast sausage, frozen bratwursts and Steak-UMM products)

Refrigerated non-sliced sandwich meat (including non-sliced bologna or other sandwich meat and salami)

Despite the title of this report, it is important to note that breakfast and lunch meats, as defined by us, can transcend these mealtimes. In some cases, such as bratwursts, Polish sausage and Italian sausage, dinnertime is the most common time for usage.

This definition does not include:

Deli meats requiring counter help for slicing

Pre-formed hamburger patties

Ground beef

Frozen breakfast sandwiches, which contain breakfast meats

Lunch meats sold in kits (e. g. Lunchables)

This report contains US IRI InfoScan data.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c28377 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c28377)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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FASTAFF Travel Nurses Recognize Dedicated Recruiter with Top Honor

FASTAFF Travel Nurses Recognize Dedicated Recruiter with Top Honor

FASTAFF Travel Nursing, a leader in the travel healthcare staffing industry

Denver, CO (PRWEB) December 7, 2008

FASTAFF Travel Nursing, a national travel healthcare staffing agency, recently named Titus Thomas as its Recruiter of the Year. Each year FASTAFF nurses nominate their favorite recruiter, so the award is especially meaningful to each winner because the honor is given to them by the nurses they work with.

"Because this award comes from the nurses, it's a big compliment, and it means a lot," said Thomas. "I enjoy my job and getting to know the nurses. They're a special group."

Thomas is a recruiter and recruiter manager with FASTAFF. He started with the travel nursing agency in May 2000 and left at the end of 2004 to pursue another opportunity. Recognizing that nurse recruiting is really what he enjoys most, he rejoined FASTAFF in 2007 and remains one of the company's best recruiters.

FASTAFF specializes in rapid response travel healthcare staffing, which involves placing nurses on short-term assignments across the country, often within a week of receiving an order from a healthcare facility. For Thomas, getting to know the travel nurses and understanding their needs and the pressures of the job are what makes him and FASTAFF so successful.

"I enjoy getting to know the nurses, and I am often more than just a recruiter," said Thomas. "Sometimes I'm a career counselor, a therapist and even a friend. I have solid relationships with my nurses, and I get great satisfaction knowing that I can impact their lives."

Thomas has placed travel nurses in assignments that have enabled them to achieve financial goals, obtain more flexibility to spend time with their families or pursue other interests, and gain the freedom to travel and take on assignments that fit their specific needs.

Prior to joining FASTAFF, Thomas was a recruiter in the IT industry. He was born in India but has been in Colorado since 1980. He's a graduate from the University of Colorado with a degree in psychology and communication. When he's not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three-year-old son and playing volleyball.

For more information about FASTAFF or to apply to become a FASTAFF travel nurse, visit www. fastaff. com.

About FASTAFF Travel Nursing:

FASTAFF Travel Nursing offers rapid response healthcare staffing for travel assignments in nationwide healthcare facilities. FASTAFF works with travel nurses to help them meet their goals -- financial freedom, flexible schedules, career development and more. The average annual earnings of FASTAFF travel nurses who work 36 or more weeks is $101,288. FASTAFF also offers complimentary travel and quality housing, benefits starting on the first day of work and unlimited referral bonuses up to $3,000.

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DuPont Expands Seed Production Capacity to Meet Growing Demand for Seed, Grain

DuPont Expands Seed Production Capacity to Meet Growing Demand for Seed, Grain

New Facility in Oregon Will Help Ramp Up New Corn Hybrids Faster.

Des Moines, Iowa (Vocus) November 6, 2008 -–

DuPont today announced plans to construct a parent seed corn production facility in Hermiston, Ore. The expansion is one of many steps DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred is taking to ensure it meets rising demand for Pioneer® brand products and help farmers meet the strong global demand for grain.

The location will produce parent seed corn and pre-commercial hybrid seed corn. DuPont, which recently acquired 40 acres of land in Hermiston, expects initial operation to begin fall 2009 after construction of the facility is completed. The project represents a capital investment of more than $15 million.

“This location strengthens our ability to bring new products to the market faster and to help farmers increase their productivity,” said Paul E. Schickler, Pioneer president and DuPont vice president and general manager.

“We anticipate high demand for hybrids with our new Optimum® GAT® trait, which will offer farmers additional unique weed control options. The new Hermiston facility will help ensure that demand is met,” Schickler said.

Hermiston is the first facility for Pioneer in Oregon, although the business sells corn, soybean, canola, sunflower and sorghum seed in the state.

Today’s announcement is part of an 80 percent year-over-year increase in capital expenditures by Pioneer in 2008. Additional expansion projects are under way at numerous Pioneer locations throughout North America to meet customer demand for its seed products.

Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, is the world’s leading source of customized solutions for farmers, livestock producers and grain and oilseed processors. With headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa, Pioneer provides access to advanced plant genetics in nearly 70 countries.

DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 70 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements based on management’s current expectations, estimates and projections. The company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements as a result of future developments or new information. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including statements about the company’s strategy for growth, product development, market position, expected expenditures and financial results are forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements may be identified by words like “expects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “intends,” “projects,” “indicates,” and similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors, including those discussed more fully elsewhere in this release and in DuPont’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly its latest annual report on Form 10-K, as well as others, could cause results to differ materially from those stated. These factors include, but are not limited to changes in the laws, regulations, policies and economic conditions of countries in which the company does business; competitive pressures; successful integration of structural changes, including acquisitions, divestitures and alliances; research and development of new products, including regulatory approval and market acceptance, and seasonality of sales of agricultural products.

11/6/08
The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, The miracles of science™, Pioneer®, Optimum® and GAT® are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.

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E-Zest Reports Two New ISV Clients for Healthcare and CRM OPD Services

E-Zest Reports Two New ISV Clients for Healthcare and CRM OPD Services

E-Zest Solutions, an offshore software development company, has won contracts of two reputed European ISV clients for its Healthcare and CRM Outsourced Product Development (OPD) services

(PRWEB) January 12, 2007

e-Zest Solutions, an outsourced product development and offshore software development outsourcing company with offices in Pune, India, London UK and San Francisco USA, has won contracts with two reputed European ISV clients for its Healthcare and CRM Outsourced Product Development (OPD) services.

The driving idea behind the healthcare project is to provide mobility to the existing functionalities by creating various touch points for access. This project will now enable the practitioners to collect patient data remotely and integrate it with their existing applications. Healthcare ISV has chosen e-Zest Solutions as its development partner for its domain experience in healthcare and expertise in. NET development. The healthcare project interfaces conform to HL7 interface specifications.

The CRM project is about developing and integrating modules with existing enterprise solutions. The application will let businesses to have complete snapshot of a customer with his every information available in a single interface. Also, the project will have various access points to facilitate remote availability of business information about customers.

Devendra Deshmukh, CEO of e-Zest, said, "These new contracts have further strengthened our market leadership in European Outsourced Product Development services market. We will be participating in CeBit 2007 at Hannover Germany to showcase our Outsourced Product Development Services and meet prospective and existing clients in Europe."

The company is enthused and confident about execution of these projects. "Our track record of delivering product outsourcing and software product life cycle management projects on time with a high customer satisfaction index is surely an added advantage for our clients and has made them believe in us. We have a certified. NET competency team and a well defined and certified ISO processes for ensuring projects are a success," assured Amol Pande, COO.

"The past projects handled, has given the company an insight into the European market that has prepared it to serve its clients better. The blend of technological know-how with strong domain knowledge and team members with business requirements understanding helps e-Zest to deliver the highest achievable quality products and services," according to Ashish, CTO e-Zest Solutions.

E-Zest Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2000 certified offshore product development company expertise in custom software development that has served 80+ clients in four continents over a decade with 100+ software professionals on board and technology partnering with Microsoft, Sun, IBM, Intel, Palm, and Citrix. e-Zest is member of various industry associations NASSCOM, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce and MCCIA.

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Attention Creative Cooks and Chefs: Enter California Raisins Recipe Contest to Win $10,000 Cash

Attention Creative Cooks and Chefs: Enter California Raisins Recipe Contest to Win $10,000 Cash

California Raisin Marketing Board (CRMB) announces its search for America's most delicious raisin recipes. The California Raisins Wise Choices Recipe Contest will run through 12:00 Midnight June 30, 2007. Grand Prize of $10,000 cash. To enter, visit www. LoveYourRaisins. com.

Fresno, CA (PRWEB) April 19, 2007

Dust off your recipe cards, pull out your mixing bowls and start preparing your favorite raisin recipes! Today, the California Raisin Marketing Board (CRMB) announces its search for America's most delicious raisin recipes.

Already thinking of your favorite raisin recipe? The 2007 California Raisins Wise Choices Recipe Contest (http://loveyourraisins. com/2007recipecontest/) kicked off March 9 and home cooks and bakers across the country are encouraged to enter their favorite recipes that include California natural or golden seedless raisins.

"California Raisins are an incredibly versatile ingredient and we know that top chefs use them to add flavor and something special to their signature dishes," said Karla Stockli, Vice President of Marketing for CRMB. "Now, we want to know how home cooks across the country use raisins in their favorite recipes (http://loveyourraisins. com/recipes/healthy. cfm)."

A panel of esteemed judges, including California Raisin farmers and their families, will evaluate the recipe entries. In addition, Valerie Waters (http://loveyourraisins. com/healthy/advice. cfm), celebrity personal trainer, will name the winner of the Valerie Waters Wise Choice Award for the healthiest, most flavorful recipe.

CALIFORNIA RAISINS CONTEST PRIZES:

The California Raisins Wise Choices Recipe Contest will run through 12:00 Midnight June 30, 2007. Prizes will include:
 One (1) Grand Prize of $10,000 cash  One (1) 1st Prize gift package approx. value $2,000  One (1) 2nd Prize gift package approx. value $1,100  One (1) Valerie Waters Wise Choice Award including a gift package approx. value $1,300  Eight (8) Honorable Mentions will receive assorted prizes approx. value $225

To enter, visit www. LoveYourRaisins. com or mail a list of ingredients and preparation instructions on an 8 ½ by 11-inch sheet of plain paper to California Raisins Wise Choices Recipe Contest c/o Fleishman-Hillard, 400 Capitol Mall, Suite 2640 Sacramento, CA 95814.

For contest criteria, contest rules or additional information, visit www. LoveYourRaisins. com.

About the California Raisin Marketing Board
The California Raisin Marketing Board was created by a State Marketing Order in 1998 and is 100 percent grower funded. Its mission is to support and promote the increased use of California-grown raisins and sponsor crop production, nutrition and market research. To learn more about the California Raisin Marketing Board, visit its Web site at www. LoveYourRaisins. com.

Media Contacts:
Karla Stockli, VP of Marketing
California Raisin Marketing Board
(559) 248-0287

Julie Ficker
Fleishman-Hillard
(916) 492-5339

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Only a Few Weeks Remain to Enter Gorton's "Eat Smart Contest" Promoting the Healthy Benefits of Seafood and Omega-3s

Only a Few Weeks Remain to Enter Gorton's "Eat Smart Contest" Promoting the Healthy Benefits of Seafood and Omega-3s

The company will award the consumer with the best tip on how they got their kids to eat seafood with a home computer and a year's worth of Gorton's seafood, together worth almost $5,000

Gloucester, Massachusetts (PRWEB) May 16, 2009

Only a few weeks remain to enter Gorton's Eat Smart Contest (http://www. gortons. com/smartcontest). Gorton's Eat Smart Contest asks parents to send in their favorite tip, recipe, or story, as well as a digital photograph showing how they got their kids to eat smart by eating seafood rich in omega-3s.

The "Eat Smart Contest" celebrates the launch of Gorton's new Smart & Healthy Kids microsite (http://www. gortons. com/smartkids). The site promotes the healthful benefits of omega-3s, gives smart tips for getting picky kids to eat more seafood, and has yummy kid-friendly recipes and information from Dr. Michael Crawford, PhD, CBiol, FIBiol, FRCPath a leading expert on brain health and development.

"We launched the Gorton's Eat Smart Contest to encourage parents to think creatively about how to serve seafood to their youngsters. We have been delighted with the entries so far. One mom told us about how she sets up a sampling display in order to encourage her kids to try new foods. Another mom created a shark hat and encouraged her son to wear it and gobble up the fish!" stated Zach Soolman, Director of Marketing. "We know there's still some great ideas out there and we want to hear about them."

The contest is open through June 10, 2009 and consumers may easily submit their creative ideas for dealing with their little picky eaters right online. Later in June, Gorton's will open up the contest to consumer voting on their web site (http://www. gortons. com/smartcontest).

The grand prize is a home computer system, color printer, educational software and a year's worth of delicious Gorton's seafood (52 free products) that the whole family can enjoy worth almost $5,000. Ten (10) first prizes are a year's worth of Gorton's seafood (52 free products) and twenty (20) second prizes are monthly Gorton's seafood selections (12 free products). For official rules, online entry forms and more information about Gorton's Seafood, visit gortons. com (http://www. gortons. com).

About Gorton's

Founded in 1849, Gorton's is one of America's oldest continuously operating companies. Headquartered in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Gorton's continues to be the innovative leader in the seafood industry. Gorton's full line of frozen seafood products includes Breaded and Battered Fish Sticks and Fillets, Flavored Fillets, Tenders, Shrimp Bowls, Popcorn Shrimp, Grilled Fillets, including Tilapia and Salmon, Premium Fillets, and now, Grilled Shrimp. Gorton's products are available nationwide in better independent and chain grocery stores. Gorton's proudly stands behind its products with its "Trust the Fisherman Guarantee," which represents an unwavering commitment for over 150 years to providing the best-tasting, highest quality seafood meals. Among consumers the Gorton's Fisherman, in his yellow slicker and rain hat, has become an icon symbolizing this commitment. For more information, please visit gortons. com or call 1-800-222-6846.

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Express Scripts Drops Call Center Turnover 39% With PeopleAnswers

Express Scripts Drops Call Center Turnover 39% With PeopleAnswers

The PeopleAnswers behavioral pre-employment assessment proves highly effective in slashing employee turnover. In a traditionally high-turnover call center environment, Express Scripts experienced a 39% drop in employee turnover compared to employees hired outside of the PeopleAnswers system.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) October 4, 2008

Express Scripts, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in St. Louis, MO, uses Dallas-based PeopleAnswers to provide employee selection software that reduces employee turnover and related expenses across a vast employment network, thereby maximizing the service level in Express Scripts' multiple call centers.

A recent year-long case study involving 1,000 Express Scripts employees confirmed the value of using PeopleAnswers: employees "Recommended" by the PeopleAnswers assessment had a turnover rate 39% lower than employees who were hired without being assessed.

Kristi Robinson, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Express Scripts, knows the benefits of retaining well-trained, productive employees over the long term, "We implemented the PeopleAnswers software tool to help us select candidates that are more likely to excel in a call center environment. Our Patient Care Advocates deal with urgent needs regarding patients' prescriptions, so the work is very detail-oriented. The significant impact that PeopleAnswers has on our turnover allows us to recruit, hire, and train fewer people and focus our energies on maintaining our high standards for customer service."

The recent hire/termination study provided strong evidence that PeopleAnswers' patent-pending pre-employment assessment solution helps Express Scripts in two major ways: employees hired using the behavioral insights extracted by the PeopleAnswers assessment are much more likely to stay with the company longer; and, using custom Performance Profiles™, PeopleAnswers can identify "Recommended" candidates who generate lower turnover rates compared to employees hired using traditional résumé-and-interview methods.

Ira Grossman, Vice President of Operations at PeopleAnswers, described the process that drives major turnover reductions like the one experienced at Express Scripts, "We've established a quick, proven process that helps our clients identify new job candidates who have similar behavioral traits as current successful incumbents. The software does the heavy lifting for you, identifying the candidates most likely to enjoy a specific work style, company culture, and who have the behavioral makeup to succeed over the long term. These traits aren't discernible via résumé reviews or a 30-minute interview."

About Express Scripts:
A Fortune 150 company, Express Scripts provides an array of pharmacy benefit management services. Since 1986 they have made the use of prescription drugs safer and more affordable. The company was recently named to Fortune's 2008 list of "America's Most Admired Companies." http://www. ExpressScripts. com (http://www. ExpressScripts. com)

About PeopleAnswers:
PeopleAnswers® provides next-generation web-based hiring assessments to help maximize the quality of every hire, reduce turnover, and streamline the selection process. Clients include ADP, Macy's, Centex, Neiman Marcus, Tenet Healthcare, The Venetian Hotel, and Medtronic. For more information, visit http://www. PeopleAnswers. com (http://www. PeopleAnswers. com).

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Author John Gwynne Prosser II Offers "The Solution for Brain Injuries and Bankruptcies" With Free Educational Video Hosted by Google

Author John Gwynne Prosser II Offers "The Solution for Brain Injuries and Bankruptcies" With Free Educational Video Hosted by Google

State budgets are crushed under Medicaid, but there is a solution. State Governments will save billions in medicaid costs, and prevent bankruptcies due to medical bills, according to Author John Gwynne Prosser II.

Oakland Township, MI (PRWEB) January 20, 2010

Florida leaders warn health care reform could bankrupt Medicaid. John Gwynne Prosser II (http://www. myspace. com/thesolutionguy) observes California and New York are fiscally on the brink. Every year hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer brain injuries in automobile accidents then go bankrupt due to medical bills, then they fall onto the medicaid rolls. State budgets are crushed. There is a proven solution.

"The Solution for Brain Injuries and Bankruptcies" a free educational video hosted by Google video and available at http://www. myspace. com/thesolutionguy (http://www. myspace. com/thesolutionguy) with easy links to the PBS interview on "Disabilities Today" with Roger McCarville and the Book "The Educated Consumers Guide to No-Fault automobile Insurance" which is available at http://www. authorhouse. com (http://www. authorhouse. com) (journalists request a free review copy).

John Gwynne Prosser II explains these 3 silent epidemics of brain injuries, bankruptcies, medicaid growth. The solution is based on a Model in use in Michigan for 35 years, it is proven and successful. This model has saved billions in Medicaid Costs! This system is funded by drivers for drivers it is comprehensive and compassionate.

Florida is moving to adopt the Michigan model after 2 years of educational efforts. Millions of Americans are suffering unnecessarily and State budgets are crushed, there is a Solution. John Gwynne Prosser II has presented to the Governor's advisory board and they were thrilled to learn of this solution.

Time and time agai, n John has explained to radio hosts and astonished audiences that this solution used in Michigan is real, the problem has been in trying to educate state legislators of its existence. The video is a tutorial and lobbying tool for citizens to learn and in turn educate family, friends, media and their legislature. Visit "The Solution for Brain Injuries and Bankruptcies" hosted by Google Video at http://www. myspace. com/thesolutionguy (http://www. myspace. com/thesolutionguy).

For 17 years, John has been the Vice President of Health Partners which specializes in serving brain and spinal cord injured patients with in home nursing care. John suggests Americans be prepared for something everyone hopes never happens to them. This Ssolution will save billions in Medicaid costs, prevent bankruptcies due to medical bills and provide unlimited medical benefits for the catastrophically injured.

Editors, for review copies or interview requests contact Authorhouse (http://www. authorhouse. com) at: 888-728-8467 or by email, pressreleases(at)authorhouse(dot)com (when requesting review copy please include street address).

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MDs Use New Drug-Free Acupressure Technique to Relieve Chronic and Acute Pain, Often in Minutes

MDs Use New Drug-Free Acupressure Technique to Relieve Chronic and Acute Pain, Often in Minutes

Conventional medicine treats pain with symptom-suppressing drugs, but drugs can be ineffective, addictive, or have side effects. Now medical experts say that pain’s underlying causes are often emotional rather than physical, and many health care practitioners use a simple acupressure technique called EFT to relieve it.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 10, 2006

An estimated 70 million Americans are affected by chronic pain. This pain, which can last for months or years, interferes with every aspect of their lives, including work, travel, home, and hobbies. Chronic pain contributes to a host of secondary problems, such as depression, insomnia, irritability, and anxiety, which are themselves health risks. Conventional physicians treat pain with powerful prescription drugs, electrical stimulation, nerve blocks, and other procedures, but these treatments don’t always work and they can have serious side effects. Worse, none of them cure pain; they only suppress or manage symptoms.

“That’s because conventional treatments don’t address chronic pain’s underlying causes,” says Texas emergency room physician Thomas Flowers, D. O. “The very best way I know to reduce or eliminate chronic pain is with an acupressure tapping technique called EFT, or Emotional Freedom Techniques. EFT usually works within a few minutes, and it’s easy to learn and easy to use. In fact, anyone can do it.” The procedure is explained in a free manual that can be downloaded from http://www. emofree. com/downloadeftmanual. asp? ref=prwchronicpain2cj (http://www. emofree. com/downloadeftmanual. asp? ref=prwchronicpain2cj)

Chronic pain’s true cause, says Dr. Flowers, is a disruption of the body’s energy system caused by stored trauma, unhappy memories, or toxic emotions. Gentle fingertip tapping on key acupuncture points combined with focused thought corrects the disruption, allows energy to flow normally, and alleviates symptoms all at the same time.

“I’ve been privileged to use EFT to significantly improve symptoms such as migraine headaches and chronic neck and back pain,” he says. “I even used it to relieve the pain of a broken arm and the acute pain experienced by a woman the day after she had four teeth extracted.”

EFT practitioners around the world estimate that more than half of those who try it for chronic pain experience significant relief, often within minutes. If the pain returns, they can tap it away again, or if they successfully address the situation’s core issues, the pain may disappear permanently.

EFT was originally designed to treat psychological problems such as fear, anxiety, and phobias, but its practitioners soon discovered its ability to relieve all types of pain. Pain relief is now a leading application of EFT.

Over 300,000 -- including thousands of health care practitioners -- have downloaded EFT’s free manual from

Http://www. emofree. com/downloadeftmanual. asp? ref=prwchronicpain2cj (http://www. emofree. com/downloadeftmanual. asp? ref=prwchronicpain2cj)
And an additional 10,000 download it every month. The manual is available in nine languages, and EFT practitioners around the world, especially in the U. S., Canada, Europe, Japan, and Australia, teach EFT classes and work with clients.

For additional information, contact Gary Craig at 707-785-2848.

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PEEDI, RONETIX’s High Speed JTAG Emulator and Flash Programmer Now Supports also NAND FLASH Programming

PEEDI, RONETIX’s High Speed JTAG Emulator and Flash Programmer Now Supports also NAND FLASH Programming

Ronetix today announced the availability of the new firmware of its high speed, low cost JTAG Emulator and Flash Programmer for ARM7, ARM9 and XScale based micro controllers.

Vienna, Austria (PRWEB) September 1, 2006

Ronetix today announced the availability of the new firmware of its high speed, low cost JTAG Emulator and Flash Programmer for ARM7, ARM9 and XScale based micro controllers. The new firmware adds support of direct programming NAND FLASH memory connected to an ARM or an XSCALE MCU. This unique feature enables the easy use of NAND FLASH memory as a boot device. PEEDI supports 8 and 16 bit NAND chips up to 8Gbit. There is also a bad block management, which handles the bad blocks during programming and enables PEEDI to forcibly mark blocks as bad or healthy.

PEEDI can be used in standalone mode to program more that 800 flash devices as well as AT91SAM7, LPC2000, MAC7100, STR7, TMS470 and Atmel DataFlash families.

PEEDI supports native GNU gdb and provides a very high real download speed – up to 1Mbytes/s.

Among the advantages of PEEDI are:

 Multi core support - up to 4 cores  Built-in support for gdb (remote target via Ethernet).  Very high real download speed – up to 1Mbytes/s.  5 kHz – 33MHz JTAG clock using 35cm standard cable.  Target Voltage 1.2V – 5V.  Built-in telnet command line interface.  Built-in very fast Flash programmer that supports over 800 Flash devices.  Can be used as a standalone Flash Programmer, up to 15 images stored on MMC/SD card controlled by front panel interface.  Small robust aluminum case.  DCC over TCP support.

Ronetix supplies complete software toolkits, flash programmers intelligent debug probes and development boards for the ARM7, ARM9 and XScale technology implementations. The Company headquarters are in Vienna, Austria.

For sales information on RONETIX’s products contact via email.

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Body Bistro Introduces The Ultimate "On-The-Go" Father's Day Clean-Up Kit

Body Bistro Introduces The Ultimate "On-The-Go" Father's Day Clean-Up Kit

Ultra-Cool, Vegan FatherÂ’s Day Gift for the Jet-Setter Dad

Beverly Hills (PRWEB) June 16, 2005

Looking for the perfect Father’s Day Gift? BODY BISTRO®, a holistic beauty company that develops vegan-certified, customized Ayurvedic treatments and products for the face and body, introduces the Ultimate Clean-Up Kit for Father’s Day.

An ultra-cool collection which includes refreshing Grapefruit + Gotu Kola Shower Gelle, an exotic Bamboo + Wine Body Buff, and a mind-blowing Tapioca + Soy Milk Bath. Celebrate and honor the “Jet-Setter” Dad with this rejuvenating collection, packaged in a distinguished gift box for the modern man.

Grapefruit + Gotu Kola Shower Gelle cleanses and detoxifies the skin. Gotu Kola extracts and Turmeric Root extract reduces visible signs of aging while enhancing collagen formation. The clean, fresh scent invigorates and awakens the senses. ($28 USD)

Bamboo + Wine Body Buff is a blend of natural extracts and oils that exfoliate and revitalize the outer layers of skin to reveal a healthy radiance and glow restored to the entire body. ($35 USD)

Tapioca + Soy Milk Bath infusion helps detoxify, boost elasticity, eliminates impurities and refines skin tone. This rich, luxurious bath infusion treats the spirit to a restorative soak. ($32 USD)

BODY BISTRO products are available at Henri Bendel in NYC (1-800-HBendel), select Nordstrom (1-800-7BEAUTY), Kitson, Planet Blue, and select locations nationwide. They are also available online at www. bodybistro. com.

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New, Clinically Proven Medicated Discs Heal Canker Sores Quickly - Cankermelts-GX Now Sold at Ritzman Natural Health Pharmacies

New, Clinically Proven Medicated Discs Heal Canker Sores Quickly - Cankermelts-GX Now Sold at Ritzman Natural Health Pharmacies

50 million Americans are plagued by canker sores recurrently. Researchers at the University of Washington School of Dentistry say Cankermelts-GX medicated discs with glycyrrhiza herbal extract (GX) have been shown to shorten the duration of new canker sores and heal them within one to four days. Cankermelts-GX is now available at Ritzman Natural Health Pharmacies.

WADSWORTH, OH (PRWEB) February 18, 2005

Orahealth USA, Inc. today announced that Cankermelts-GX, the first clinically proven over-the-counter medication to speed the healing process and relieve the pain of canker sores, is now available at Ritzman Natural Health Pharmacies.

Canker sores afflict 50 million Americans (20 percent of the population) numerous times each year. Researchers at the University of Washington School of Dentistry say Cankermelts - GX medicated discs with glycyrrhiza herbal extract (GX) have been shown to shorten the duration of new sores and heal them within one to four days.

“Preliminary trials tested glycyrrhiza extract delivered as an oral topical, timed-release patch on subjects with newly developed canker sores,” said Michael Martin, DMD, Ph. D., associate professor, Department of Oral Medicine, University of Washington. “Patients using the GX patch on a sore up to 16 hours per day reported healing times between one and three days for 98% of the ulcers treated. These results are remarkable considering that the typical healing time is seven to 14 days. Patients also reported that the discs relieved pain while they were in place.”

The oral patch is a unique delivery system that adheres (within one to two minutes) to the inside of the mouth on or near the sore. As the medicine is delivered, the disc naturally dissolves over two to six hours. Cankermelts-GX can be used comfortably during any normal activity, including sleeping and exercising, and do not interfere with normal functions such as swallowing or talking.

“At Ritzman’s, our philosophy is to provide our customers with a full line of products and services that promote complete wellness leading to healthier and happier lives. Cankermelts-GX offers a solution to our customers that have previously had to endure a week or two of misery waiting for a canker sore to heal,” said Jon Fiume, Vice President of Retail Operations for Ritzman Natural Health Pharmacies.

Introduced in retail stores last September, Cankermelts-GX has quickly become the best selling remedy for canker sores wherever it is sold.

“As a lifelong canker sore sufferer, I tested more than 250 different ingredients before discovering the medicine in Cankermelts-GX,” says Jeff Haley, founder and chief scientist, Orahealth USA Inc. “We are very enthusiastic about our partnership with Ritzman Natural Health Pharmacies and are happy to provide its customers with the best canker sore treatment available.”

About Orahealth USA, Inc.

Formed in 2002, Orahealth USA, Inc. is committed to providing the most effective medical treatments for healing and preventing canker sores and other ordinary mouth ulcers. The privately owned company is based in Bellevue, Washington.

About Ritzman Natural Health Pharmacies

Ritzman Natural Health Pharmacies has created a legacy of providing service beyond the commonplace for over 50 years. With eight stores serving Akron and surrounding communities, Ritzman Natural Health Pharmacies has combined traditional pharmacy with natural health products. Offerings include traditional prescriptions, home health care products, diabetic supplies, natural products including homeopathics, herbals, and vitamin and mineral supplements, as well as natural foods and other traditional pharmacy items.

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Advanced ID Corporation A Leading Radio Frequency Identification / RFID Company, Announces the Appointment of Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc. as the Agency of Record

Advanced ID Corporation A Leading Radio Frequency Identification / RFID Company, Announces the Appointment of Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc. as the Agency of Record

The company announced today that Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc., a small proven reactive public relations firm based in Vancouver Washington has become the public relations agency of record.

Vancouver, WA (PRWEB) September 6, 2005

The company announced today that Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc., a small proven reactive public relations firm based in Vancouver Washington has become the public relations agency of record.

According to Seymour Kazimirski, Chairman of Advanced ID Corporation, “As we undertake the steps of the continued growth of our company, we needed a proven public relations firm with experience within animal health and welfare, Loran Hickton and Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc. has the experience and also a stellar record of accomplishments in dealing with complex RFID and animal health communications on a global scale.”

According to Loran Hickton, President of Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc. "This is an important addition to our work that far exceeds the value of common approaches to the practice of ethical communications. Advanced ID Corporation is in the forefront of development and placement of products and services that enhance the safety of our global animal health and food community. We are pleased to be appointed and supported as an integral part and partner to Advanced ID Corporation.”

About Advanced ID Corporation

Advanced ID Corporation (OTCBB: AIDO) is a complete solutions provider in the radio frequency identification (RFID) market. RFID provides a means for positive identification and trace back of animals or objects that have been identified with a microchip.

Since 1994, Advanced ID Corporation has offered a product line of over 100 items comprised of low frequency RFID microchips, identification scanners, and a proprietary pet recovery database to the companion animal and biological sciences markets. Advanced ID Corporation supplies over 3,000 organizations such as animal shelters, veterinarians, breeders, government agencies, universities, zoos, research labs and fisheries with RFID devices for companion animals, equines, bovines, llamas, alpacas, ostriches, aquatic species, reptiles, migratory and endangered species. Advanced ID Corporation has implanted microchips in over 450,000 animals, currently track nearly one million animals in a proprietary pet recovery database, and reunites numerous lost pets with their families each month.

In 2004, after nearly three years of development, Advanced ID Corporation began commercializing proprietary ultra high frequency DataTRAC™ tags, readers, and trace back management solutions to minimize or eliminate the spread of disease, and the resulting impact of biosecurity and food safety issues related to the livestock industry. Advanced ID Corporation products have been developed to provide the most reliable and cost effective solutions for identification and trace back of livestock through their entire production cycle

Advanced ID Corporation continues to be actively involved with government and industry projects establishing livestock identification and trace back solutions in Australia, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Thailand, Taiwan and the United States.

Safe Harbor Statement: Statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the company’s plans, beliefs and estimate as to projections are “forward-looking statements”. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including factors listed from time to time in the company’s SEC filings, and actual results could differ materially from expected results. These forward-looking statements represent the company’s judgment as of the date of this release. Advanced ID Corporation does not undertake to update, revise or correct any forward-looking statements.

For a complete press kit or to schedule an interview:

Contact: 

Anita Woodley 

Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc. 

Telephone: 360-571-5560 

Loran Hickton

President

Salmon Creek Public Relations Inc.

Cellular Phone: 360-910-2636

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The Adventures Of Scuba Jack Educates Children On The Importance Of Preserving The Rainforests With the Release of Activity Book, "Rainforests&quot

The Adventures Of Scuba Jack Educates Children On The Importance Of Preserving The Rainforests With the Release of Activity Book, "Rainforests"

The Adventures of Scuba Jack announces the release of their latest activity book, Rainforests. Rainforests introduces children to one of Earth's most amazing ecosystems and the wondrous creatures that dwell within, and teaches them that they are not too young to make a difference in the world. Today's children are tomorrow's world leaders, and educating them on preserving the rainforests, respecting our environment is critical to the long term security and protection of our natural resources.

Gloucester, MA (PRWEB) November 5, 2010

The Adventures of Scuba Jack announces the release of their latest activity book, Rainforests. Rainforests introduces children to one of Earth's most amazing ecosystems and the wondrous creatures that dwell within, and teaches them that they are not too young to make a difference in the world. Today's children are tomorrow's world leaders, and educating them on preserving the rainforests, respecting our environment is critical to the long term security and protection of our natural resources.

Countless studies and articles have all revealed the same thing: rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate. The good news is that there are a lot of people who want to save rainforests and are working tirelessly to accomplish just that. The bad news is that saving the rainforests is not going to be easy. It will take the efforts of many people working together in order to ensure rainforests and the flora and fauna living in them will be around for our children to benefit from. Rainforests provide a home to many plants and animals, help stabilize the world’s climate, protect against flood, drought and erosion, and are a source for medicines and foods.

Children are the future of the world, and educating them about the rainforests and the destruction they face is critical to saving them. The children of today are the adults of tomorrow and they will be making critical choices and decisions that affect our planet. A key part of saving rainforests and the environment is encouraging all people to live in ways that do less harm to the world around them. Driving fuel efficient cars, conserving water, turning off extra lights, and recycling are all ways that you can teach children to reduce their impact on the environment and the world. Supporting companies that operate in ways that minimize damage to our planet and comply with rules and regulation established to protect not only rainforests but ecosystems throughout the world will set a memorable example for children.

Kids learn through example. They need to see how protecting and preserving the earth is important to us, not just by our words, but by our actions as well. Children know that protecting our planet is important, but they don't always know how they can make a difference or what they can do. Setting examples at home and at school will help them learn the many ways that they can help make a difference every day.

It is the goal of The Adventures of Scuba Jack to teach children to develop a relationship with the natural environment. It is the responsibility of today’s adults to teach children what they need to help save our planet, not only for themselves and their children, but for many generations to come. The more children experience nature and its wonders, the more environmentally concerned and active they are likely to become.

In an effort to introduce children to rainforests and the amazing creatures that live within them, The Adventures of Scuba Jack has created a learning activity book called Rainforests that is filled with crafts, activities and worksheets about rainforest animals that are sure to delight. Children will practice thinking, writing, counting and fine motor skills, all while having fun. The Adventures of Scuba Jack's goal is to introduce children to their role as stewards of our planet, while fostering an understanding and appreciation of the world around them. Protecting the environment is critical to the conservation of precious natural resources and the continued health of our world and teaching the children of today is an important step towards insuring a future commitment to global preservation from the leaders of tomorrow.

For more information please visit http://www. adventuresofscubajack. com

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