Insurance. com Purchases 4insurance. com

Insurance. com Purchases 4insurance. com

Insurance. com today announced the purchase of 4insurance. com, one of the original insurance sites on the Internet.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) March 1, 2007

Insurance. com today announced the purchase of 4insurance. com (http://www.4insurance. com), one of the original insurance sites on the Internet.

Launched in 1996 by iHomeowners, 4insurance. com offers consumers the ability to shop for auto, life, home and health insurance products. As a result of the acquisition, 4insurance. com will now offer consumers the ability to get instant, accurate car insurance quotes from over a dozen of the nation’s leading auto insurance companies. As the country’s largest online auto insurance agency, Insurance. com’s customers report they save on average $451 per year on their car insurance.

At 4insurance. com, consumers answer one set of questions in order to get multiple rates from top companies, and can then select and purchase a policy online or over the phone with in-house licensed agents.

About Insurance. com

Insurance. com (http://www. insurance. com), based in Solon, Ohio, is owned and operated by Insurance. com, Inc, a ComparisonMarket Company. Insurance. com enables consumers to instantly compare and buy competitive auto insurance quotes (http://www. insurance. com/auto. aspx) directly from more than a dozen leading insurance companies. When ready to purchase, users have the option of completing the transaction online or talking directly to an unbiased licensed agent. Other products include life, health and home insurance as well as travel, dental and pet health insurance. Insurance. com also operates 4insurance. com.

In addition to Insurance. com, the company provides private labeled car insurance solutions to financial institutions, affinity groups and online marketplaces to offer their customers real choice and savings opportunities on auto insurance.

Links:

Http://www. insurance. com (http://www. insurance. com)
Http://www. insurance. com/quotes/auto. aspx (http://www. insurance. com/quotes/auto. aspx)
Http://www.4insurance. com (http://www.4insurance. com)

CONTACT

Dave Roush, CEO

Insurance. com

440-715-0075

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Advocacy group for self-employed names area representative

Advocacy group for self-employed names area representative

Serving the needs of micro-businesses nationwide for over 20 years, the National Association for the Self-Employed(NASE) is excited about new representation for North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.

(PRWEB) December 3, 2002

The National Association for the Self-Employed has announced that Andy Jones is the new membership representative in the North Texas and Southern Oklahoma area. The NASE was formed in 1981 by a group of small-business owners seeking the kinds of benefits and services once only available to large corporations.

The NASE also offers more than 100 benefits geared to small businesses, including motivational and educational materials, an annual scholarship competition offering more than 20 scholarships, endorsed affordable health insurance, travel savings and a toll-free business consultant service

Chicago Weight Loss Surgeons Discuss Fad Diet Pitfalls

Chicago Weight Loss Surgeons Discuss Fad Diet Pitfalls

The Suburban Surgical Care Specialists recently weighed the various options available to patients considering weight loss surgery in Chicago, and discussed the potentially harmful downsides of pursuing weight loss goals with fad diets.

Schaumburg, IL (Vocus) September 1, 2010

The Suburban Surgical Care Specialists are a group of weight loss surgeons in Chicago (http://www. suburbansurgicalcare. com/index. html) offering several bariatric surgery options to the Northwestern suburbs and surrounding communities. The doctors say they want people to realize that while fad diets are tempting because they promise quick and easy results, they are named as such because different strategies come and go, but seldom lead to any real progress in the fight against morbid obesity. On the contrary, doctors at the practice say fad diets often leave people frustrated and confused as their weight fluctuates, leading to a progressive weight gain and continued health problems in the end.

According to the doctors at Suburban Surgical Care, the easiest definition of a diet is taking in fewer calories than a patient burns throughout the day. However, for patients suffering from morbid obesity, diets are often unsuccessful, in which case, they may be candidates for bariatric surgery in Chicago (http://www. suburbansurgicalcare. com/html/gastric. html). Doctors at the practice say, typically, people decide to pursue fad diets because they are concerned for their health, but fad diets often exclude certain necessary nutrients, which places potentially at-risk people at an even higher risk for illness.

While the weight loss promises made by fad diets can often fail to provide real results, the doctors at Suburban Surgical Care say bariatric proceduressuch as the LAP-BAND® System in Chicago (http://www. suburbansurgicalcare. com/html/aboutgastric. html), have a clinically-proven track record. They say that LAP-BAND® System surgery is the simplest and least-invasive surgical weight loss procedure approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. The doctors at Suburban Surgical Care say the LAP-BAND® Adjustable Gastric Banding procedure leads to gradual weight loss over a period of several months to several years, which is typically a key indicator as to the likely success of the weight loss process. They say, in contrast, patients usually experience limited weight loss while following a fad diet, but see the weight return as normal eating habits are resumed.

Whether considering a bariatric weight loss procedure like LAP-BAND® System surgery or gastric bypass in Chicago (http://www. suburbansurgicalcare. com/index. html), the doctors at Suburban Surgical Care warn patients against the potentially harmful pitfalls of fad diets. Instead, they encourage anyone considering the various weight loss options available to seek a professional consultation when determining the appropriate path for their individual weight loss needs.

About Suburban Surgical Care Specialists

At Suburban Surgical Care Specialists, the bariatric surgeons and other surgical care experts have been recognized by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, and by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois as a Designated Center for Bariatric Surgery. According to the practice, doctors at Suburban Surgical Care have handled more than 8,000 surgical cases during the past 35 years, while remaining up-to-date on all the latest technological advancements in their related fields.

The Suburban Surgical Care Specialists have several office locations in the Northwestern suburbs of Illinois. Their office at Prairie Pointe Medical, 4885 Hoffman Blvd. #400 in Hoffman Estates, IL 60192, and can be reached at (847) 255-9697; the Arlington Lakes Professional Center location can be found at 1614 Central Road Ste. 211 in Arlington Heights, IL 60067, and can be reached at (847) 255-9697; and the third location is at the Wimmer Medical Plaza, 810 Biesterfield Road Ste. 101 in Elk Grove Village, IL 60067, and can be reached at (847) 290-9200. All locations can be reached at (866) 716-5263 or http://www. suburbansurgicalcare. com/ (http://www. suburbansurgicalcare. com/).

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BioPlus50.com Launches New Website for Active Adults Seeking Revitalizing Health and Wellness Products

BioPlus50.com Launches New Website for Active Adults Seeking Revitalizing Health and Wellness Products

New website offers hundreds of health and wellness products for active adults at discount prices.

Orange County, CA (PRWEB) November 25, 2008

BioPlus50.com has announced the launching of their new website. The website serves as an online store featuring hundreds of specially selected products from around the globe that address common health and wellness issues facing active adults today.

The easy to navigate website is divided into sixteen categories filled with quality products and includes helpful information on the following topics: Energy Boosters, Stress Reducers, Pain Relief, Joint Formulas, Skin Care, Weight Loss, Vitamins, Fitness Equipment, Massage Therapies, Stop Smoking, Sleep Aids, Anti-Oxidants, Clean Air, Orthopedic Care, Foot Care, and Dental Care.

In addition to their comprehensive health and wellness product selection, Site visitors can also join the free BioPlus50.Coupon Club and receive valuable coupons and substantial discounts from major retailers such as Hewlett-Packard, Overstock. com, Toshiba, Wal-Mart, Office Depot, Expedia, and many more. For more information, visit bioplus50.com.

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Heat Therapy, an Effective Natural Pain Remedy

Heat Therapy, an Effective Natural Pain Remedy

One of the most effective, natural methods for reducing back, muscle pain, and joint pain is through good old fashion heat therapy. We'll explain how it works.

Encinitas, CA (PRWEB) June 22, 2006

One of the most effective, natural methods for reducing back, muscle pain, and joint pain is through good old fashion heat therapy. Heat therapy can take many forms such as taking a hot bath, hot water bottles, electric heat pads, heated massage chair, and microwavable heat packs. All of these methods are both effective and affordable if not free.

But how does heat therapy work?

Well when heat is applied to tight, aching and sore muscles, it causes the blood vessels in affected areas to dilate which in turn increases blood flow. Increased blood flow brings an increase in nutrients and oxygen which are well known to be key components in the body’s repair process.

Another way that heat therapy can help to reduce pain is through nerve conduction velocity which has been shown to decrease inflammation in injuries and joints, decreasing the likely hood of increased damage do to swelling.

One way to increase the benefits of heat therapy is by applying pressure or massage to affected areas. Massage in particular is a great way to increase blood flow and can help to soften muscle tension, a major cause of pain throughout the body.

The combination of massage with heat therapy is so effective that Premier Health Products, a leading massage chair manufacturer, has designed a robotic massage chair with heat built directly into the back of their PHP-2026 massage chair http://www. elitemassagechairs. com/PHP2026-massage-chair. html (http://www. elitemassagechairs. com/PHP2026-massage-chair. html). Despite its effectiveness Premier is one of the only brands with a heated massage chair.

Regardless of whether you choose to take a hot bath or take the measures to purchase a heated massage chair, heat therapy should be considered a viable, natural alternative to medication in some situations. You may just find yourself feeling better soon!

For massage chair and back relief information and advice visit http://www. elitemassagechairs. com (http://www. elitemassagechairs. com).

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Combined Insurance: Consider Supplemental Accident Insurance and Disability Insurance During Safety Awareness Month

Combined Insurance: Consider Supplemental Accident Insurance and Disability Insurance During Safety Awareness Month

Safety Awareness Month an Ideal Time to Take Stock of Supplemental Insurance Protection

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 26, 2008

Combined Insurance (http://www. combinedinsurance. com), a leading provider of supplemental insurance, encourages consumers to use Safety Awareness Month in June as a good time to ensure they have the right supplemental insurance (http://www. combinedinsurance. com/insurance-types/accident-insurance. html) protection in place to meet their needs should an unplanned accident or illness strike. Owning supplemental accident insurance (http://www. combinedinsurance. com/insurance-types/accident-insurance. html) or disability insurance policies are among the ways consumers can help safeguard individual or family assets in the event an unplanned accident or injury prevents or limits the ability to work.

According to Combined Insurance's research of more than 330,000 accident claims, the most reported accidents in the past year were sprains, fractures and strains totaling more than 200,000 claims. Such injuries can often require medical attention and leave people unable to work for a period of time.

Overall in 2006, there were approximately 3.9 million nonfatal occupational injuries, according to the 2006 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U. S. Department of Labor. In addition, the 2005 edition of Facts and Figures published by the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project reports the average length of a hospital stay is 5 days, at an average of $22,300 per stay. Such expenses related to hospitalization and emergency-room care can end up costing a family months' worth of income, yet many families don't have a supplemental disability insurance (http://www. combinedinsurance. com/insurance-types/disability-insurance. html) plan in place to cover some of the accident and sickness-related expenses not covered by major medical insurance.

Due to the high risk of accidents and injuries both on the job and at home which can limit a person's ability to work for a period of time, Combined Insurance stresses that it's important for consumers to not just weigh their current health insurance coverage against the costs not covered, but also consider those expenses which they might feasibly incur in the coming months or years. Combined Insurance recommends that if consumers find they aren't in a position to cover those costs, they might want to consider additional protection options. A supplemental Accident insurance and Sickness insurance plan is one way families can help protect against unplanned, out-of-pocket costs.

"June is Safety Awareness Month and an important component of being 'safe' either on the job or at home is making sure you have the right amount of supplemental insurance protection to cushion against any unplanned accident or sickness-related costs that may occur. Being able to cover such expenses goes a long way toward helping to protect a family's assets and savings and helping to keep them more financially secure," stresses Becky Mills.

Supplemental (http://www. combinedinsurance. com/insurance-basics/about-insurance. html) Accident Insurance and Sickness Insurance - Added Protection

Supplemental accident insurance policies typically provide coverage to help fill in where major medical might not. Coverage levels tend to vary, but can include a daily or "per accident" benefit for:
  • Hospital admission
  • Hospital confinement
  • Intensive care
  • Emergency Room treatment
  • Outpatient surgery
  • Recovery after hospital confinement
  • Ambulance/Transportation
  • Blood & blood plasma
  • Family lodging
  • Medical appliances
  • Additional accident benefits, including fractures, concussion, accidental death or dismemberment, physical therapy and health screening.

Another consideration is that benefits from supplemental accident insurance policies are generally payable directly to the consumer, or a designee, regardless of other insurance policies in force. This is an important benefit to keep in mind - at times when a consumer most needs help to cover expenses, the potential to cover some of those costs is there.

Finally, supplemental accident insurance and sickness insurance coverage begins immediately, offering around-the-clock protection on or off the job, regardless of age.

Combined Insurance Encourages An Ounce of Prevention for Safety Awareness Month

"The National Safety Council has stated that overexertion is the cause of about 31 percent of all disabling work injuries. It's a good idea to spare your back the stress and strain of lifting and bending. If you have lift heavy objects try to reduce the amount of pressure placed on the back by bending the knees and keeping your spine in a better alignment," said Becky Mills. "Instead of using your back like a crane, you allow your legs to do the work. If you don't use your back like a lever, you avoid putting it under potentially damaging force."

The National Safety Council is a good resource for additional facts on how to prevent accidents. You can visit their web site at http://www. nsc. org/ (http://www. nsc. org/).

About Combined Insurance Company:
Combined Insurance (http://www. combinedinsurance. com (http://www. combinedinsurance. com)) is a leading provider of supplemental accident, health and life insurance products and is a member of the ACE Group of Companies. With a field sales force and corporate staff in excess of 10,000 people worldwide, Combined meets the growing coverage needs of policyholders around the globe. For more information, call 1-800-490-1322 or visit http://www. combinedinsurance. com (http://www. combinedinsurance. com).

About ACE:
The ACE Group of Companies is a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), a component of the Standard & Poor's 500 stock index, the ACE Group of Companies conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at http://www. acelimited. com (http://www. acelimited. com).

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Connextions Earns Worldwide Contact Center Industry Awards

Connextions Earns Worldwide Contact Center Industry Awards

Takes Honors in Best Outsourced Customer Service and Best Technology Innovation

Orlando, FL (Vocus) November 18, 2010

Connextions Inc. has earned two honors in the 2010 Top Ranking Performers in the Contact Center Industry World competition. Hosted by ContactCenterWorld. com, the event drew entries from business process outsourcing (BPO) organizations throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Asia Pacific.

Representing the Americas in the competition, Connextions earned a Silver Award in the Best in Customer Service – Outsourced category for exemplary customer service based on performance metrics, employee motivation and customer satisfaction scores. In August 2010, Connextions won first place in this category in the Americas competition, which drew entrants from the North, Central and South America regions.

Connextions also earned a Silver Award in the Best Technology Innovation – Internal Solution category in the World competition. This global honor recognizes Connextions’ proprietary sales, retention, service and health insurance exchange technology, bConnected®, which enhances productivity, performance and customer interactions while reducing client costs.

“This is the first year we’ve entered the Contact Center World competitions, and we were thrilled and gratified to earn such high honors in both the World and Americas events.” said Steven G. Auerbach, President of Connextions. “These wins are an exciting external validation of the strong top-line results that we’re delivering to our health clients as they navigate and thrive despite market pressures and ever-changing market dynamics.”

Accepting the World awards on behalf of Connextions were Leslie Pecci, Executive Vice President, and Peter Antunes, Director of Product Innovation. Pecci and Antunes were presenters at the 2010 ContactCenterWorld. com World competitive event held earlier this month.

Connextions is the only business process outsourcer driving results with a combination of proprietary sales relationship management technology and BPO capabilities that are focused on customer growth, retention and service. The company’s customer relationship experts are supported by bConnected technology that gives its professional staff – and clients – with real-time insight into all prospects, no matter where they are in the end-to-end sales pipeline.

Over the past 10 years, Connextions has experienced explosive growth and success as a revenue driver for a long list of clients that includes Fortune 100 and 500 companies. On an annual basis, Connextions generates $2.3 billion in retention and up-sell revenue for a single client; writes more than $1.1 billion in insurance premium; handles over 34 million in - and outbound calls while driving exceptional results in first call resolution, customer service and retention.

ContactCenterWorld. com is the leading global support organization for the contact center industry around the world. It provides world class research, conferences and a customer-focused website for contact center industry professionals. See ContactCenterWorld. com.

About Connextions:

Connextions successfully provides professional and contact center services and technology that drive revenue at every touch point for some of the nation's best companies, including major health plans, pharmacy benefits managers, health services organizations and commercial companies. Our US-based contact center staff acquires, retains and services our clients’ customers (both B2B and B2C) through our private-label exchange solutions, calls, web interactions, chat, text, microsites and email. Connextions Inc. is a privately held company and part of the New Mountain Partners II, L. P. portfolio, a private equity fund sponsored and managed by Manhattan-based New Mountain Capital LLC. See http://www. connextions. com.

About New Mountain Capital:

See http://www. newmountaincapital. com.

For additional information:

Ellen D. Hosafros
Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications
Connextions Inc.
877-772-6868
Answers(at)connextions(dot)com

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A Senior Aerospace Scientist takes on Boeing for Age Discrimination as a Proper - The Giant Multibillion Company “Boeing” Instead of Repairing their Wrong Doing, Gets Rewarded with Attorney’s Fees

A Senior Aerospace Scientist takes on Boeing for Age Discrimination as a Proper - The Giant Multibillion Company “Boeing” Instead of Repairing their Wrong Doing, Gets Rewarded with Attorney’s Fees

A 68 year old Engineer Scientist filed an Age discrimination claime against Boeing who not only gets away with shameless actions but got rewarded attorneys fees in an “ORDER GRANTING JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT THE BOEING COMPANY “ DOCKETED ON CM ON April 22 2005.

(PRWEB) April 27, 2005

A 68 year old woman, who takes care of her 97 year old mother and worked for more than 30 years as an Engineer Scientist for the United States Space Program including National Missile Defense at Boeing was presented with a layoff notice on April 6, 2001. This layoff notice had a termination date of June 8, 2001, just five days before her 65th birthday. The calculated timing of her layoff disqualified her of a retirement plan that could pay her $1,200.00 monthly plus some health insurance benefit. Instead she is receiving $725.00 monthly benefits and no health benefits.

On August 2002 she filed an Age discrimination in the United States District Court, Central District of California in Santa Ana. Case Number SA02-753 AHS (MLGx). The Court process became a real life "David and Goliath" where the "Goliath" - Boeing – not only gets away with shameless actions but gets rewarded with attorneys fees in an “ORDER GRANTING JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT THE BOEING COMPANY “ DOCKETED ON CM ON April 22 2005.

”David” the 68 years old woman who takes care of her 97 year old mother, with no financial means for hiring an attorney to appeal this case, had to file chapter 7 hopping to save her house, social security and retirement income from Golliat.

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Mosaic to Use Ceridian Multinational Human Resource Outsourcing Solution

Mosaic to Use Ceridian Multinational Human Resource Outsourcing Solution

World's largest combined producer of phosphate and potash will use Ceridian human resource (HR) solutions to support large, multinational workforce

Minneapolis (PRWEB) September 9, 2009

Ceridian Corporation, a leading provider of managed human resource (http://www. ceridian. com/293pr5b), employee benefits administration (http://www. ceridian. com/293pr5c), tax filing (http://www. ceridian. com/293pr5d), payroll outsourcing (http://www. ceridian. com/293pr5e) and talent management solutions, announced today that The Mosaic Company will use Ceridian HR Outsourcing (HRO) to support its multinational shared services HR environment.

"We are looking forward to working with Ceridian and implementing the industry's best HR solutions," commented Cindy Redding, vice president of HR for Mosaic. "Throughout the sales and vendor review process we were very impressed with both Ceridian's level of customer service and the quality of their total HR solution."

Mosaic will utilize Ceridian's service center, HR, payroll, health & welfare administration, LifeWorks employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, leave administration, e-Learning, recruiting and talent management solutions.

"We look forward to another strong HRO partnership," notes Keith Strodtman, executive vice president and general manager, Ceridian HRO & Multinational Solutions. "Mosaic needed a partner that could provide its HR services within an aggressive timeline. Our experience with spin-offs provides Mosaic with a variety of best practices and the ability to achieve the company's goals for its approximately 7500 employees across the U. S., Canada and several other countries throughout Asia and Latin America. The global employee portal will provide Mosaic with a common user experience and integration of several HR solutions."

About Mosaic
The Mosaic Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. For the global agriculture industry, Mosaic is a single source for phosphates, potash fertilizers and feed ingredients. More information on the company is available at www. mosaicco. com.

About Ceridian
Ceridian is a global business services organization that offers a comprehensive range of innovative solutions. From human resources and benefits to accredited employee assistance, work-life and health and productivity services, Ceridian helps organizations maximize their human, financial and technology resources. As a leader in payroll outsourcing, gift cards and controlled spending, Ceridian is also a driving force in payment innovation. Whether partnering to improve employee productivity, save money or minimize financial risks, Ceridian's business is to help organizations stay focused on their business. For more information about Ceridian's comprehensive array of human resource solutions, call 800-729-7655.

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

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Statement of Alex Avery on Advertising Standards Authority (UK) Ruling on False Organic Claims

Statement of Alex Avery on Advertising Standards Authority (UK) Ruling on False Organic Claims

Where are the United States Regulators?

(PRWEB) March 4, 2005

On March 2, the UKÂ’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that the Soil Association, a trade and marketing organization that both campaigns for and certifies organic food, must stop making the claim that organic food is healthier than conventionally produced food. The ASA concluded that, "in the context of a leaflet encouraging donations to help promote organic produce over that produced by industrial farming, readers were likely to interpret the claim 'Organic farming produces healthy food' to imply that organic food was healthier than non-organic food and eating organic food would have no harmful effects." The Authority noted that the Soil Association "did not show organically-produced food conveyed noticeable health benefits over and above the same food when conventionally produced or that a diet of organic food could guarantee no harmful effects." The Authority also ruled that organic is not more humane to animals, as the Soil Association has claimed.

The issue of truthful and non-misleading marketing of organic foods in the U. S. deserves similar scrutiny. Extensive, publicly available research clearly indicates that U. S. consumers mistakenly believe organic foods to be healthier, more nutritious or have other qualities and claims for which there exists no scientific evidence or medical support. These beliefs are being driven by false and misleading marketing by U. S. organic products companies, their trade associations and the activist groups they fund.

Where are the U. S. regulators to protect consumers? Where are the industry and trade groups in protecting the reputation of U. S. food and agriculture against these types of marketing claims? False and misleading labeling and marketing of organic products with health, nutrition and safety-related claims is pervasive. How can we avoid the damage to the reputation of our food and agriculture industries among consumers in the U. S.? Purveyors of organic products know that fear sells, and that is what they have used time and again, attempting to impact consumer attitudes towards everything from beef to milk to apples. It is the responsibility of our government and industry standard setters to return the playing field to level and time to protect American consumers from the organic myth.

We urge the U. S. Food and Drug Administration, U. S. Federal Trade Commission, U. S. Department of Agriculture and responsible food, grocery and farming organizations to address this issue so that consumers are not misled into spending more of their limited food budgets on products falsely marketed as healthier or safer, and to address the damage caused to AmericaÂ’s traditional non-organic farmers whoÂ’s products are falsely disparaged as less safe.

Resources:

Http://www. cgfi. org (http://www. cgfi. org)
Http://www. stoplabelinglies. com (http://www. stoplabelinglies. com)
Http://www. milkismilk. com (http://www. milkismilk. com)
Http://www. milkismilk. com/blog. html (http://www. milkismilk. com/blog. html)

Contact: 

Alex Avery

(540) 255-6378

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MDM Group Reports Progress of Substance Abuse Testing License

MDM Group Reports Progress of Substance Abuse Testing License

MDM Group, Inc. (OTC. PK: MDDM) advises that Harrington Group Limited (HGR. AX) (OTC. PK: HGRLF) has through a release to the Australian Stock Exchange advised of its intention to proceed with the licensing of a patent protected Substance Abuse Testing (SAT) technology from MDM Group.

Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) May 26, 2005

MDM Group, Inc. (OTC. PK: MDDM) advises that Harrington Group Limited (HGR. AX) (OTC. PK: HGRLF) has through a release to the Australian Stock Exchange advised of its intention to proceed with the licensing of a patent protected Substance Abuse Testing (SAT) technology from MDM Group.

The fully developed and market-ready SAT technology incorporates the latest in oral fluid (saliva) diagnostics that allows immediate simultaneous testing for up to any of six illicit drugs including: cocaine, cannabis, amphetamines, speed, PCP and opiates.

The SAT System includes split sample test units, on-the-spot hand-held testing, wireless report printing units through a system that is more efficient, quicker (on-the-spot) and far less invasive than urine testing.

Harrington CEO Marshall Couper said: "Certain patent protected aspects of the SAT System are currently not available anywhere in the world and are particularly important to the global law enforcement industry, as it provides the only available totally portable handheld system that enables law enforcement officers to conduct on-the-spot drug testing anywhere at any time with instant recording, wireless printing capability and integrity in protection of evidence."

The SAT technology is unique and complementary to the law enforcement sector, which is Harrington's main focus, and it offers the opportunity for revenue generation in the forthcoming financial year. The core products of this system are the VerOFy(TM) I/II Rapid Test Platform and fluid collection system and the Sali-Chek(TM) wireless reader. Information regarding the specific SAT technologies can be accessed at: www. bamburghmarrsh. com

The Harrington Board unanimously agreed to proceed with this opportunity subject to completion of satisfactory due diligence, formal documentation and shareholder approval.

The terms of the Licence Agreement offered requires Harrington to commit to minimum annual gross expenditure of US$1.2 million, for the first two years, for costs, operational, development and marketing expenditure, together with an ongoing royalty payment of 7% of gross worldwide sales. This expenditure will be funded out of existing Harrington reserves in addition to revenues expected to be generated through the proposed licensed operations.

Harrington has further agreed to provide interim loan funding to the SAT operational, development and marketing costs, which will be repayable if Harrington shareholders do not approve the licensing arrangements at the proposed shareholders meeting.

Harrington will be appointing Mr. Richard Herrig, a co-developer of the SAT technology, as Chief Executive Officer of the SAT Division, and Mr. Michael Beaubien as Chief Operations Officer of the SAT Division. Both have extensive experience within the industry and are already involved in current and ongoing discussion with government agencies, law enforcement agencies and other industries with regard to sales of the SAT systems.

The SAT business will not detract from Harrington's ongoing focus and commitment to the ShockRounds(TM) technology development and commercialisation programme. Harrington advises that the synergies arising from both ShockRounds(TM) and the SAT technology sharing the same law enforcement sector focus are in fact a significant benefit.

The SAT Licence also covers applications such as employment drug screening, which in many business sectors in Australia and globally such as the resources sector are becoming compulsory, as well as expanding use within sports and in accident and emergency departments. Harrington's exclusive international right to exploit the opportunities across these broad areas of application is expected to enable it to achieve substantial revenues.

A detailed information memorandum, including an independent expert's report, together with the notice of meeting to approve the transaction is being prepared and will be forwarded to Harrington shareholders.

Market for Compulsory Drug Testing

It is readily accepted that drug abuse is a major problem in many sectors of society. Some concept of the size of the problem and therefore the opportunity for the application of the SAT technology can be gained from a review of some published U. S. statistics:

According to the U. S. Department of Labor and other references: use of illicit drugs within the workplace costs industry in the U. S. $75 - $100 billion annually; 65% of all accidents on the job are alcohol or drug related; substance abusers utilize 16 times as many health care benefits and are 6 times more likely to file workers' compensation claims; health benefit utilization in dollar terms are 84% higher; substance abusers record 16 times more work absences; 17% of all U. S. workers regularly use substances of abuse; one company alone, General Motors has stated that employee drug abuse costs them US$1 billion per year.

In the U. S. today, almost all Fortune 200 companies have mandatory employee drug screening programs, as do all industries that are regulated by the U. S. Federal Government. Australia is following the U. S. trend, and many other countries and global industries are rapidly putting drug screening policies and requirements in place.

It is recognized that drugs in the workplace are of major concern, with abusers placing not only themselves but others at risk. This significant issue then extends to the law enforcement sector and the increasing emphasis on the ability to effectively administer random testing of drivers and suspected abusers.

Harrington believes that this elegant system represents a huge market opportunity by providing a less invasive testing solution that offers on-the-spot analysis. Due to this system's ease of use, portability and cost effectiveness, many industries and government agencies stand to benefit in their efforts to combat this pervasive problem.

MDM Group is a development stage Company focused on the Security, Biodefense and Homeland Security industries. See: www. mdmgroupinc. com

Safe Harbor Statement

The information in this release, other than historical information, may be considered forward-looking statements within the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Projection and other forward-looking statements and management expectations regarding future events and/or financial performance of the Company -- although given in good faith -- are inherently uncertain and actual events and/or results may differ materially.

Source: MDM Group, Inc.

For further information see: http://www. mdmgroupinc. com (http://www. mdmgroupinc. com) and www. bamburghmarrsh. com

MDM Group is featured on www. Homelanddefensestocks. com a global investment research portal for defense and security.

For full details: http://www. investorideas. com/Companies/MDMGroup/NewsReleases. asp (http://www. investorideas. com/Companies/MDMGroup/NewsReleases. asp)

Contact:

MDM Group, Inc.

Trevor Ruehs

866-894-3910

Trevor@mdmgroupinc. com

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Charles O. Holliday, Jr. Awarded the 2009 International Palladium Medal

Charles O. Holliday, Jr. Awarded the 2009 International Palladium Medal

DuPont Chair Recognized for Distinguished Contributions to the Chemical Industry.

New York, NY (Vocus) May 6, 2009

The Société de Chimie Industrielle–American Section has awarded the 2009 International Palladium Medal to DuPont Chairman Charles O. Holliday, Jr. for his “distinguished contributions to the chemical industry.”

“Chad came up through the ranks of DuPont from his start at the Old Hickory, Tenn., plant, through our hero brand fiber products including Kevlar® and Tyvek®, followed by time spent building our Asia Pacific businesses,” said DuPont CEO Ellen J. Kullman. “This background gave Chad a unique perspective on DuPont that has drawn him to a concept he made central to our mission as a company – ‘sustainable growth.’ I think his success and DuPont’s success by extension is due to the fact that Chad convincingly made the business case for sustainability and has molded it into a business imperative.”

“Chad Holliday has been at the top of the chemical industry leadership for the past decade, which has been a transformational period. The Palladium Committee recognized his efforts to advance science through the integration of biology and chemistry; to accelerate the globalization of the industry; and to make significant private and public contributions beyond his own company,” said John Roberts, chairman of the International Palladium Medal Award Committee.

Holliday is the third DuPont leader to receive this prestigious recognition. Past DuPont recipients include Edward R. Kane in 1979 and Edgar S. Woolard, Jr. in 1995. Kane was DuPont president and chief operating officer from 1973-1980 and Woolard was DuPont chairman and CEO from 1989-1995.

In 1958, the American Section for the United States instituted the International Palladium Medal, which "may be awarded annually to an individual who has distinguished himself or herself by reason of outstanding contribution to the chemical industry of such character and scope as to enhance the international aims and objectives of the Société de Chimie Industrielle."

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.

The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont™, The miracles of science™ and Kevlar® and Tyvek® are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.

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Sunrise Health and Rehabilitation Center Opens Hearts and Doors to Keys Hurricane Evacuees

Sunrise Health and Rehabilitation Center Opens Hearts and Doors to Keys Hurricane Evacuees

For the third time in two years Sunrise Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Florida's facility of choice, has admitted evacuated nursing home residents on emergency notice.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) September 21, 2005

Sunrise Health and Rehabilitation Center located in Sunrise, Florida admitted 98 residents evacuated from the Florida Keys in anticipation of Hurricane Rita. Busloads of nursing home residents driven up from the Keys began admission at 11 pm EST on Monday September 19 until it was completed without incident at approximately 4 am EST Tuesday September 20, 2005.

Richard W. Wolfe, owner of Sunrise said, "Over the past two years, on three separate occasions, we have admitted a total of 289 residents from four nursing facilities on emergency notice without major incident. We are honored to have been designated as the facility of choice when these unfortunate evacuations become necessary. I am extremely proud of our staff and the excellent job they do. Specifically, I would like to thank the 300+ staff members that participated in the most recent admission of the 98 evacuated residents. Many of these staff members worked non-stop for 24 hours or more to prepare for and admit the evacuated residents."

"I would also like to also thank Governor Jeb Bush, the staff and leadership of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration and the Sunrise Fire and Rescue Department for their extraordinary organization, professionalism and support during the evacuation."

"Finally, we wish to assure the family and friends of the evacuated residents as well as the families and friends of the 270 other residents that we routinely serve, that the residents are comfortable and are being cared for by the extremely capable and professional staff of the Sunrise Health and Rehabilitation Center."

Sunrise Health and Rehabilitation Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations and has previously been selected as “Best Nursing Home in South Florida” as part of the Medical Business Healthcare Awards. Located at 4800 Nob Hill Road, Sunrise has served South Florida for twenty five years. Please visit our web site at www. sunrisehc. com for further information.

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Jackson & Coker Expands Reach in the Western U. S

Jackson & Coker Expands Reach in the Western U. S.

Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) has selected Atlanta-based Jackson & Coker as its primary provider of permanent placement physician recruitment services. Alliance will focus on new strategies for physician recruitment.

Alpharetta, GA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 20, 2011

According to Tony Stajduhar, President of Jackson & Coker’s Permanent Division, “Because we are in rapid growth mode, and our presence continues to expand, it only makes sense that we expand regionally.” The first order of business for Jackson & Coker is to bring on the best talent available that fits the company’s core values and culture. In December of 2010, Jackson & Coker added a new Director of Business Development, Joe Winings, to the West Regional Office located in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Stajduhar stated, “Joe brings a lot of experience and business relationships to us, and we believe his presence in the West will continue to show our commitment to our valued clients.”

Mr. Winings brings over 15 years of healthcare recruitment, staffing, and medical staff planning. In his career, he has spent time with one of the largest healthcare staffing companies in the country, serving as Vice President of National Sales. “Not only am I excited about joining Jackson & Coker, but I am looking forward to serving the hospitals in Colorado and the rest of the West with such an industry leader,” Winings proclaimed.

Jackson & Coker is especially eager to create this Western presence due to their relationship with the Colorado Hospital Association. “We have enjoyed our relationship with Jackson & Coker and look forward to having Mr. Winings here in Colorado to serve our hospitals state-wide,” affirmed Michael Scott, Vice President of the Colorado Hospital Association’s Shared Services Division. Jackson & Coker serves as the exclusive vendor of permanent physician recruitment for the Colorado Hospital Association’s Shared Services Division and has had this relationship for the last year.

About Jackson & Coker 

Jackson & Coker believes that hospitals, clinics, physician practices, and patients should all have access to a physician, whether for a day, a lifetime or any of life’s changes in between. For over three decades, Jackson & Coker has been uniting physicians and hospitals. To assure that all patients’ needs are met, the firm provides physicians for as little as a day and as long as a lifetime. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, the company has earned a reputation for providing cost-effective, time-sensitive solutions to both government and commercial health care organizations.

Jackson & Coker has earned a “Gold Seal” designation as a “Certified Health Care Staffing Service” by the Joint Commission and is affiliated with a credentials verification organization (JH CVO) that has received certification by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) in ten out of ten credentialing elements.

Jackson & Coker participates in social media networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter—including managing separate Twitter sites geared to major medical specialties.
The firm also produces the online monthly Jackson & Coker Industry Report that offers timely articles, special reports, white papers, industry surveys and other matters of interest to the medical community at large. Here’s the link to JCIR: http://www. jacksoncoker. com/physician-career-resources/newsletters/default. aspx

About the Colorado Hospital Association

The Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) represents 94 hospitals and health systems throughout Colorado. CHA helps caregivers and health professionals in Colorado hospitals do what they do best — meet the healthcare needs of their communities. By working together, member hospitals and health systems create changes to better serve their communities. Colorado hospitals create a tremendous impact on the state’s economic stability, contributing to nearly every community across the state with nearly 70,000 full-time and part-time jobs. Hospitals support local businesses and create additional employment through their purchases of goods and services, and hospitals are essential to successful local and statewide economic development initiatives.

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BidClerk Reports Construction Projects Up For Bid in the Cleveland, OH Area

BidClerk Reports Construction Projects Up For Bid in the Cleveland, OH Area

BidClerk's daily report of new construction projects coming up for bids and starting construction in the next 90 days.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) October 6, 2009

BidClerk, the Construction Industry Search Engine, reported today that the following building projects are planning to go out for bids (http://www. bidclerk. com) or start construction (http://www. bidclerk. com) in the next 90 days in the Cleveland, OH Metro Area. Businesses interested in providing services relative to these projects should visit http://www. BidClerk. com (http://www. BidClerk. com) and reference the Project ID listed below to obtain direct contact information for each job:

Cleveland, OH - MetroHealth - South Building Emergency Shoring / Cleveland, 2500 MetroHealth Dr., hospital improvements, October 2009, $43,000. Project ID : 1063625

Cleveland, OH - The Cleveland Museum of Art - Phase 2 BP #13A, 11150 E Blvd., museum renovation, November 2009, $1.6 million. Project ID : 1073760

Cleveland, OH - Renaissance Cleveland Hotel - Brasserie Restaurant & Lobby, 24 Public Sq., 2,320-square-foot hotel restaurant & lobby renovations, January 2010, $175,000. Project ID : 1065379

Cleveland, OH - Cleveland Metropolitan School District - Mound Elementary School, 5935 Ackley Road, new elementary school, November 2009, $20 million. Project ID : 866470

Louisville, OH - First Baptist Church Life Center Addition / Louisville, 1910 Monter Ave., 8,189-square-foot church addition, April 2010, $1 million. Project ID : 1072380

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Dr. Raj Banerjee Launches The Fat Loss Guru. com to Help Users Lose Weight Quickly

Dr. Raj Banerjee Launches The Fat Loss Guru. com to Help Users Lose Weight Quickly

The Fat Loss Guru Weight Loss program announces The Ultimate Diet Handbook. The Ultimate Diet Hand Book is a new way of dieting that is so easy to follow that anyone wanting to lose fat can see noticeable change in as little as 7 days. The Fat Loss Guru is more than just a diet. Not only will dieters lose weight fast, they will have more energy and see thier chronic health problems disappear.

Memphis, TN (PRWEB) August 27, 2008

The Fat Loss Guru (http://www. thefatlossguru. com) announces The Ultimate Diet Handbook. This new website promotes fat loss system that is not a fad diet. Dieters will not have to worry about low carb, low calorie, or low fat diets. This new wildly popular program helps normal people lose weight and shows how to be healthy and fit day after day without counting calories (http://www. thefatlossguru. com).

The Fat Loss Guru is a great resource for anyone trying to lose weight permanently. It exposes the lies and myths the general public has been told about being overweight and losing excess weight. Dr. Raj Banerjee, creator of the website, says, "I've invented a revolutionary new diet so powerful you will easily and healthy lose 10 pounds in 7 days (http://www. thefatlossguru. com). Dieting doesn't work. Everyone knows that. If you want to lose weight you have know how your stress hormone, cortisol, affects your metabolism. It's actually very simple. You will learn the science behind using food to boost your metabolism (http://www. thefatlossguru. com) for permanent weight loss." He notes that the driving force of this weight loss system is that "food is your medicine." Depending on what type of food one eats and what intervals they have their meals, will either make dieters fat or help them lose weight.

The Ultimate Diet Handbook solves dieters biggest problems with weight loss in plain English. It is designed for people to get real lasting results. People who have been on many different diets have found The Ultimate Diet Handbook a breath of fresh air. It is more than a diet. It is a way of living. Dieters who have failed losing weight using many of the fad diets see amazing results. The author claims that faithful followers of The Fat Loss Guru will notice weight loss within just 7 days. And they will have more success with this program than any of the current popular diets like the Jenny Craig Diet, The Atkins Diet, Weight Watchers diet and many others.

The Ultimate Diet Handbook will teach dieters how to create a healthy natural balance in their body. The important thing is anyone trying to lose weight need to be careful not to damage their metabolism. Dr. Banerjee reveals ways dieters can damage their metabolism more and make their situation worse. He explains that "any kind of caloric restriction or reduction of food intake is going to make your body think that it is starving and that in turn will damage your metabolism even more." So if people go through any kind of diet and reduce their calories in any way, they may have some short term weight loss. But eventually their metabolism will start to be even more damaged. When they start to eat normally again, they will start to put weight back on. Anyone that has been on a diet knows that's its true.

Dieters who sign up for membership on The Fat Loss Guru website will be able to instantly download the Ultimate Diet Handbook (http://www. thefatlossguru. com) and the Fat Burning Diet Generator within seconds. It generates a powerful 10 day diet for quick, healthy weight loss. Obesity is a growing epidemic in the United States and Dr. Banerjee's mission is to help as many people as possible by giving them simple yet powerful tools to lose weight in a healthy and safe manner.

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Orange County's Coolest Bands Pitch In To Help Local Children's Hospital; BECAUSE WE CARE: A Benefit For The Children's Hospital of Orange County In Stores Today On Glue Factory Records; Benefit Show/Record Release Party Planned for May 4th at

Orange County's Coolest Bands Pitch In To Help Local Children's Hospital; BECAUSE WE CARE: A Benefit For The Children's Hospital of Orange County In Stores Today On Glue Factory Records; Benefit Show/Record Release Party Planned for May 4th at

Orange County's Coolest Bands Pitch In To Help Local Children's Hospital

(PRWEB) April 26, 2002

For Immediate Release

April 23, 2002

Orange County's Coolest Bands Pitch In To Help Local Children's Hospital;

BECAUSE WE CARE: A Benefit For The Children's Hospital of Orange County

In Stores 4/23 On Glue Factory Records;

Benefit Show/Record Release Party Planned for May 4th at Chain Reaction In OC

In stores today is the Glue Factory Records release, BECAUSE WE CARE: A Benefit For The Children's Hospital of Orange County.

In an effort to raise money for the hospital and to show appreciation to the hundreds of doctors, nurses and support staffers for their invaluable efforts, twenty of Orange County's coolest bands have teamed up with Glue Factory Records to donate their time and talent to this very special release.

From the melodic pop-punk of Rufio and Up Syndrome to the indie rock-leanings of bands such as Campground Effect and current buzz - band, Thrice, Because We Care features 20 unreleased tracks and serves as an up-to-the-minute showcase for the exceptional talent that is currently pouring out of the Orange County scene. Although some of these artists may not be household names just yet, most of them have been selling out clubs across the Southland.

Highlights of Because We Care include Yellowcard's "Rough Draft", D. O.W.'s "Roads," Gameface's cover of the Jackson Brown 70's rock gem "Doctor My Eyes", Thrice's reworking of the Beatles', "Eleanor Rigby" and Fairview's live, acoustic "Telegram."

Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) is Orange County's premier resource for pediatric health care. The non-profit hospital is Orange County's only facility exclusively serving infants, children and adolescents.

CHOC, founded in 1964, offers nearly every pediatric specialty and provides a full spectrum of healthcare services ranging from prevention programs for healthy children to the most advanced medical care for those with serious illnesses.

Proceeds from Because We Care will go directly to the Children's Hospital of Orange County.

To celebrate the release of the CD, Glue Factory has set up a record release/benefit show on May 4th at Chain Reaction in Anaheim. Artists scheduled to appear include, Codename: Rocky, Longfellow, Gameface, Cheswick and very special guests. CD's will be available at the show for purchase.

In addition to being available at record stores across the country and on the Glue Factory website, popular Orange County-based clothing retailer, Tilly's, will be selling the CD's for $11.99 at their 12 stores throughout Orange County.

Because We Care Track Listing: 1.) Rufio - In My Eyes 2.) Yellowcard - Rough Draft 3.) Campground Effect - Things I'd Rather Have Not Heard 4) D. O.W.- Roads 5.) Limbeck - I Think It's Lame To Hold Your Breath 6.) Reel Big Fish - Doo-Doo 7.) Longfellow - Syntax 8.) Gameface - Doctor My Eyes 9.) Astoria - And It's Alright 10.) Suburban Legends - Gummy Bears 11.) Name Taken - The Safety of Routine 12.) Codename: Rocky - Sunrise, Sunset 13.) Melee - Goodnight For Now 14.) Cheswick - Limelight 15.) Mind Driver - Stuck on Me 16.) Rudiger - Who I Am 17.) Ozma - Los Angeles 18.) Up Syndrome - Tomorrow's Cool Tool 19.) Thrice - Eleanor Rigby 20.) Fairview - Telegrams (live, acoustic)

For more information contact:

Mike Cubillos @ Earshot Media - Ph: (310) 318-8995, Fx: (310) 318-5121, earshotmedia@earthlink. net

Www. choc. com www. gluefactory. com www. earshotmedia. com

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BBH Design Announces New Employee

BBH Design Announces New Employee

Trish Coulson, marketing director at BBH Design, has announced that Lark Edwards has joined the firm as marketing assistant.

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N. C. (PRWEB) December 21, 2005

Trish Coulson, marketing director at BBH Design, has announced that Lark Edwards has joined the firm as marketing assistant. Edwards graduated in the spring of 2005 from Campbell University with a B. A. in Graphic Design and a minor in Advertising.

“I am pleased to welcome Lark to our team,” said Coulson. “Her enthusiasm combined with her excellent educational background will be a great asset to our company.”

About BBH Design:

BBH Design is a recognized leader providing exceptional design-build, design, planning, technical, and delivery services to the region’s most respected institutional, healthcare and government organizations. The firm evolved from an internationally acclaimed architectural firm established in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina in the 1980s. In 2002, partners Rich Beale, Lee Buckner and Douglas Hall, who had been managing the office, executed the transition to an independent practice. The three partners now lead BBH Design, which has been recognized for design excellence with numerous state and regional awards. BBH Design partners with its clients, providing the vehicle to create the inspired buildings that fulfill a client’s vision and aspirations. In 2005, BBH Design was ranked among the top architectural firms in North Carolina and recognized among the 50 fastest growing private companies in the Triangle by the Triangle Business Journal. For more information, please call 919-460-6700 or visit the Web site at http://www. bbh-design. com (http://www. bbh-design. com).

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-233-6600

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HealthEquity Partners with State of Utah to Launch Pilot of Utah Health Exchange

HealthEquity Partners with State of Utah to Launch Pilot of Utah Health Exchange

Healthcare Financial Services Leader Provides Payment Platform for Utah’s Answer to Health Care Reform

Salt Lake City, UT (Vocus) January 28, 2010

HealthEquity (http://www. healthequity. com)], a leader in healthcare financial services, has been selected by the State of Utah to provide payment-processing solutions and HSA administration for the Utah Health Exchange, an Internet portal that is the cornerstone of Utah’s approach to Health Care Reform. The Utah Health Exchange is the result of state legislation passed into law that mandated the creation of a health insurance "marketplace" that connects consumers to a single shopping point where they can evaluate insurance options in a standardized format and make informed health plan purchasing decisions. The Utah-type of Health Exchange is anticipated to be a part of any federal health reform legislation that may be passed in the near future.

As part of their approach to Health Care Reform, the State of Utah in conjunction with selected firms within the private sector has developed and launched the web-based Utah Health Exchange. More than a dozen companies and over 500 members are currently enrolled in the pilot-phase of the Exchange which has these core functions: 1) provide consumers with transparent information about their health care options, 2) provide a mechanism for consumers to compare and choose a health insurance policy that meets their needs, 3) provide a standardized electronic application and enrollment system and, 4) provide guaranteed-issue, tax-deductible insurance choices for small businesses. Additional employer groups will be able to register in the spring and summer of 2010, following the limited launch.

HealthEquity’s role within the Exchange is as the banking solutions provider, which includes the collection of premium payments from employers, risk factoring and disbursement of payment to health plan partners based on product selection and allocation of risk. HealthEquity also is providing additional access to premium-only plans (POP plans) and health savings account (HSA) administration where applicable.

“We are in the middle of discussion and debate over national health care reform that potentially affects citizens at a national level,” stated Steve Neeleman, CEO of HealthEquity, “However, we are particularly excited about helping the State of Utah develop a solution that is innovative, effective and works for businesses and citizens of Utah.”

“The Utah Health Exchange is a critical component in moving the State of Utah towards a consumer-based system that is funded through a combination of defined-contributions by employers, community groups, employees and other funding sources,” said Norman K Thurston, Ph. D. Health Policy & Reform Initiatives Coordinator for the State of Utah. “We believe that HealthEquity has demonstrated themselves to be an exemplary partner that we can rely on in delivering this critical component.” 

By statute, all health plans offered through the Exchange must meet federal standards for employer-sponsored coverage; thus, participating employers and their workers can be confident the insurance they choose will be quality coverage from responsible carriers. Furthermore, it is expected the element of consumer choice in this market will put downward pressure on prices and while simultaneously putting upward pressure on quality. This combination constitutes the most effective means whereby consumers may maximize value in their health coverage. Utah’s Health System Reform bill, House Bill 133, originally passed in early 2009, and was sponsored by House Speaker David Clark and current Lieutenant Governor Greg Bell.

Contact:
John J. Sweeney
VP, Marketing
801-727-1019
Http://www. healthequity. com (http://www. healthequity. com)

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Zyrex Helps UniHealth Foundation Reach Communities and Grantmakers Through the Internet

Zyrex Helps UniHealth Foundation Reach Communities and Grantmakers Through the Internet

(PRWEB) September 21, 2000

ALHAMBRA, CA September 14, 2000 - The UniHealth Foundation now has a great way to get its message out to grant seekers, philanthropists, regulatory agencies, and the public. Zyrex is pleased to announce the official launch of the UniHealth Foundation's new web site (www. UniHealthFoundation. org).

The creative team of Zyrex, Inc. worked along side with UniHeath Foundation staff to develop www. UniHealthFoundation. org. Together they carefully evaluated UniHealth's philosophy, objectives and target audience, then created a site that is user-friendly, informative, and conservative - yet able to convey the Foundation's mission and activities.

Grant seekers now have a new way to learn about program funding. Philanthropists have an easier way to research the fundability of a particular organization. Regulatory agencies can remain informed of how funding is helping people. And the public has a new information source of how their community is being helped by the foundation.

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About Zyrex, Inc.

Zyrex, Inc. is a creative marketing agency with a diverse marketing background in health care, business-to-business, internet, entertainment, consumer retailing, and packaged goods industries. The design and marketing expertise of Zyrex offers client creative design to deliver impact, integrated marketing campaigns to maximize their brand, and turn-key programs to stay above the competition.

About UniHealth Foundation

UniHealth Foundation is an independent private foundation founded in 1998 when UniHealth, a vertically integrated health care delivery system, changed the means by which it fulfilled its charitable mission and became a grant-making organization. The Foundation's mission is to support and facilitate activities that significantly improve the health and well being of individuals and communities within their service area.

RejeX-it from Martinson-Nicholls Repels Geese and Other Birds Without Harming Wildlife or the Environment

RejeX-it from Martinson-Nicholls Repels Geese and Other Birds Without Harming Wildlife or the Environment

In too many places, birds have found lawns, sports fields, parks, golf courses, and corporate settings near a lake or pond so agreeable, they cease migrating. With their fiercely territorial and aggressive behavior, geese often wear out their welcome and become a nuisance. Their feeding habits damage grass, and their unsanitary droppings pose health problems. RejeX-it represents an effective alternative to repelling nuisance birds without harming them.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) March 5, 2007

Martinson-Nicholls (www. floormat. com) is committed to the conservation of the environment by providing alternative, non-toxic methods for the control of damage caused by nuisance wildlife. By making grass in unwanted grazing areas unpalatable to geese and other birds, RejeX-it solves the territorial conflict between birds and humans without harming either.

RejeX-it Bird Aversion Agents (www. floormat. com/rejexit. html (http://www. floormat. com/rejexit. html)) have been developed from Food Grade Ingredients and were tested in cooperation with USDA's Animal Damage Control and Denver Wildlife Research Center, and meets the EPA's new criteria for "Reduced Risk." RejeX-it is ecologically friendly, non-toxic, non-phytotoxic, and completely biodegradable.

In too many places, birds have found lawns, sports fields, parks, golf courses, and corporate settings near a lake or pond so agreeable, they cease migrating. With their fiercely territorial and aggressive behavior, geese often wear out their welcome and become a nuisance. Their feeding habits damage grass, and their unsanitary droppings pose health problems. RejeX-it represents an effective alternative to repelling nuisance birds without harming them.

Sources of the active ingredients in RejeX-it products include concord grapes, neroli oil, orange, acacia and gardenia blossoms. RejeX-it adversely affects the taste of the food sources without harming the animals or treated surfaces. After as little as one application of RejeX-it, research shows birds quickly leave the treated areas for better, tastier food sources.

RejeX-it may be applied to turf areas of ponds and lakes, golf courses, sports fields, pools, airports, cemeteries, land fills, boat docks and marinas.

About Martinson-Nicholls

Martinson-Nicholls, over the last 25 years, has established itself as a leader in safety solutions and custom floor matting for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Martinson-Nicholls provides the customer with the type and size needed - small, large, standard, nonstandard, special shapes and logos. Custom installations are also a specialty of the company.

Anti-slip safety tapes and treads are available in various sizes and textures from hand cut or die cut pieces to full rolls and special shapes.

"We have concentrated on pest repellents, floor safety, anti-fatigue and indoor and outdoor heated floor mat applications. We welcome the special applications that our customers present us with. This has enabled us to satisfy come very unique and unusual problems for our customers," says Dan Ruminski, President of Martinson-Nicholls.

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Impending Estate Tax Reform Will Give Owners of Large Life Insurance Policies an Enormous Windfall

Impending Estate Tax Reform Will Give Owners of Large Life Insurance Policies an Enormous Windfall

Super-wealthy families will win twice if estate tax repeal or reform becomes law. Beyond the obvious tax savings, America's richest citizens will sell off the multi-million dollar life insurance policies that they no longer need -- at an enormous profit.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) August 2, 2006

While estate tax reform would save America’s richest families many millions of tax dollars, those who currently own large life insurance policies will often enjoy a second, less obvious, multi-million dollar windfall.

After years of politically charged debate about estate tax repeal, the Senate and House may finally settle on a compromise reform which would increase the estate tax exemption rate (perhaps as high as $10 million per married couple) and at the same time decrease the tax rate to as low as 15%.

Until now, many wealthy individuals and families purchased huge life insurance policies designed to pay out millions of dollars upon their death, thus sheltering heirs from enormous estate tax burdens. Now with estate tax reform many of those large death benefits will no longer be needed, and thousands are expected to sell their outmoded life insurance policies for a huge profit.

According to Stephen Wolff (http://www. ashtongroup. biz/stephen-bio. html) , CEO of Ashton Group, "In the old days people who no longer needed their life insurance policies simply cancelled their policies and took out the cash value. Today, however, a new ‘life settlement’ secondary marketplace has sprung up where institutional investors purchase large life insurance policies from individuals, and hold them until the insured's death, thus collecting the death benefit."

The difference between a life insurance policy's official "cash value" and its open marketplace value can be staggering.

"For example, one 83-year-old widow purchased a $20 million life insurance policy two years ago. She had paid $1,720,000 in total premiums, and her cash value was only up to about $480,000. Recently, an investor offered this same widow $4,300,000 for her policy. From her point of view, she made a net profit of $2,580,000, after receiving two years’ worth of “free” coverage to boot. If instead she had taken out the $480,000 cash value, she would have lost over $3,500,000 of fair market value.

From the investor's point of view, he invested $4,300,000, and will continue to pay minimum premiums to keep the policy in force. Upon the death of the widow, he will receive a guaranteed payout of $20,000,000. Of course, no one knows exactly when the elderly lady will die, but if she lives to a normal life expectancy, the investor will do very well."

This surprising (and common) arbitrage opportunity happens because insurance companies often underprice their largest life insurance policies, because they know that historically only about one in six life insurance policies are kept in force until a death benefit has to be paid. This practice, known as "lapse based pricing," may well prove to be a very costly mistake for insurance companies, because this new senior settlement marketplace could result in most policies being held until death.

"We expect billions of dollars worth of existing life insurance policies to be sold over the next two years. The economic benefits are extremely compelling for both the insureds and the investors."

Investors particularly look to purchase policies with death benefits of at least $5 million where the insured is at least 70 years of age and older. The poorer the health of the insured, the more investors will typically pay. Some investors are even buying term insurance policies, because they know they can typically convert them to permanent policies.

The downside?

"The senior settlement marketplace is relatively new and unregulated. As a result, every transaction is unique, and many people are falling victim to unscrupulous operators who offer lowball prices and then keep most of the profits. Furthermore, there are a host of issues that would-be sellers must understand.

Interested parties really need to work with an expert who explains all the issues, solicits bids from multiple would-be buyers and at the same time completely discloses costs and commissions. Otherwise, you will have no way of knowing if you are receiving the proper value for your policy.”

Wolff adds, "Many wealthy seniors are sitting on a life insurance policy that is worth far more than they imagine. If they would like a free estimate of what their policy is worth in today’s marketplace, they should contact us or another qualified specialist."

Mr. Wolff’s firm, Ashton Group, may be reached at (949) 253-0928, or on the Web at www. AshtonGroup. biz].

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Spirituality is good for your health

Spirituality is good for your health

Doctors believe that religion, faith and spirituality are good for your health, because of accumulating medical evidence. Expert on religion and medicine will give a course on Spirituality and Healiang at the Meaning Conference in Vancouver, July 20-21, 2002.

(PRWEB) June 23, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 19, 2002

Doctors believe that spirituality is good for your health

In the midst of woes resulting from cutbacks in health care, spiritual healing may be one of the few bright lights for distressed patients and doctors. Research has shown that faith provides the only low-tech, low-cost healing, which is universally accessible.

More and more doctors now believe that spirituality and faith play a positive role in health because of accumulating medical evidence.

Harold Koenig, MD, Duke University Medical Center, a leading authority on religion and medicine, will give the distinguished Templeton Foundation public address on Sunday July 21, on the linkage between these two oldest disciplines of health care.

Dr. Koenig will present clinical applications and medical evidence of the health benefits of religious faith and practices. These benefits include longer life, better overall well-being, better recovery from surgery, better ability to cope with life-threatening diseases and lowered depression and anxiety.

Dr. KoenigÂ’s talk will be a part of a Course on Spirituality and Healing, funded by the John Templeton Foundation. This course will take place at the Vancouver Airport Conference Centre from July 20 - 21, 2002, in conjunction with the International Meaning Conference.

“This course is modeled after the well known Course on Spiritual and Healing offered by Harvard Medical School and will be taught by some of the same faculty,” said Dr. Paul Wong, organizer of the Canadian counterpart and President of the International Network on Personal Meaning (INPM).

Christina Puchalski, MD, Director of the George Washington University Institute of Spirituality and Health, will speak on the role of spirituality in health care. She will introduce the practice of compassionate care, which includes taking spiritual history and helping patients find meaning in their suffering.

According to Dr. Puchalski, more than half of all medical schools in the U. S. have a course on spirituality and medicine. She also observes that doctors are attending conferences on faith and healing in increasing numbers, because they realize that they cannot establish a bond of trust with their patients, nor can they fulfill their own calling, if they only treat physical symptoms, without any regard for their patientsÂ’ spiritual needs.

The Course is also taught by many other distinguished faculty, who will cover a variety of topics such as the spiritual passages of successful aging, hardiness and religiosity, coping with disabilities and cancer, and more.

It offers a unique opportunity for doctors, nurses, occupation therapists, counsellors and hospice workers to learn the power and practice of spiritual healing in medicine. Those interested can register online at www. meaning. ca, email ptpwong@shaw. ca or call 604-513-2034

For more information:

Contact: Dr. Paul Wong

Phone: 604-513-2034

Harmony Information Systems Announces Availability of Harmony for Aging Provider Direct

Harmony Information Systems Announces Availability of Harmony for Aging Provider Direct

New Web-based Product Enables Seamless Collaboration between States, Agencies and Service Providers to Improve Operational Efficiencies and Eliminate Administrative Tasks

Reston, VA (PRWEB) June 15, 2010

Harmony Information Systems Inc. (http://www. harmonyis. com), the leader in integrated health and human services management, announced today that it has launched Harmony for Aging™ Provider Direct (Provider Direct) (http://www. harmonyis. com/products/aging/providerdirect. php), a new web-based product that enables states, agencies and service providers to seamlessly exchange information through a single integrated system and shared database. Provider Direct is an add-on product to Harmony for Aging (http://www. harmonyis. com/products/aging. php), the industry’s leading aging services case management system, that delivers a tangible return on investment by eliminating manual data entry tasks, improving invoice accuracy, and shortening reimbursement timelines.

Provider Direct offers a cost effective way for providers of all sizes to directly connect with their host organization’s Harmony for Aging application. Simple-to-use and even easier to deploy, providers are able to instantly login to the Provider Direct module via web browser where they can:
review new activities and referrals; add consumer records; retrieve, edit and print service orders; and enter service delivery information quickly for many consumers at once.

“Today, our providers are managing cases using disparate systems and processes which makes exchanging information with agency systems a very manual and error-prone process,” said Joan O’Rourke, CIO, Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (http://www. mass. gov/?pageID=eldershomepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eelders). “The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is standardizing our provider interfaces via Provider Direct. We are confident that our increased automation of provider communications will enable us to spend significantly less time on administrative tasks so that resources can be further dedicated towards client services.”

Provider Direct includes the following features:
Real-time Integration with State/Agency Data: Seamless integration with Harmony for Aging used by state and local agency organizations. Customizable Work Queue: On-demand access to newly assigned and modified consumers, activities, service orders and more. Detailed, Shared Consumer Record: Real-time access to information on consumers shared among organizations providing visibility into a consumer’s service plans, service suspensions, service deliveries, journals, and more. Automatic Service Order Retrieval: Ability to find all service orders with just a click of a button. Simple, Proven Service Delivery Data Entry Methods: Record delivered services quickly to one consumer at-a-time or to many consumers at once. Intuitive Reporting: Easy to create reports across all services and consumers. Third Party Integration: Data from third-parties can be easily uploaded into Provider Direct.

“As organizations prepare to meet the demands of a growing population of seniors, many are looking for ways to optimize the use of their precious budgets and reduce administrative costs,” said Joseph Sander, President and Chief Executive Officer for Harmony (http://www. harmonyis. com/company/management-team. php). “We are thrilled to be launching Provider Direct, a new module in our Harmony for Aging suite of solutions, which will deliver unprecedented return on investment to states, local agencies and providers within just a few months of implementation and will help provide access to home - and community-based services to more and more seniors.”

Provider Direct is the newest module in the Harmony for Aging product suite. Built specifically for delivery over the Internet as an on-demand application, Provider Direct leverages Microsoft’s latest Silverlight technology and. NET framework to produce an extremely rich, secure, and highly interactive user experience that is far more powerful than first generation web applications built over the last decade.

The Harmony suite of solutions is rapidly becoming the standard for aging services organizations throughout the country. Harmony for Aging is the most widely-used solution in the United States for home and community-based care and is relied on by the majority of agencies across the national aging network. Harmony for APS, which was introduced in 2009, is already live in three state-wide deployments. Together, these two Harmony products make up the only fully integrated suite of off-the-shelf solutions for aging services organizations and their web-based delivery model shortens implementation times, decreases upfront capital expenses and provides anywhere, anytime access by case workers.

Learn more about Provider Direct in a short overview video at: http://www. harmonyis. com/products/aging/overview/ (http://www. harmonyis. com/products/aging/overview/) or register for Harmony’s free, live webcast on June 29th at http://www. harmonyis. com/pdwebinar (http://www. harmonyis. com/pdwebinar).

About Harmony
Harmony Information Systems Inc., (Harmony), the leader in integrated health and human services management, provides comprehensive solutions that enable organizations to manage growing consumer case loads with existing resources. The company’s end-to-end solutions manage the delivery of care for elders and intellectually disabled persons, enabling organizations to maximize outcomes while increasing service delivery efficiency, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and automating Medicaid waiver processes. Harmony products are used by more than 450 state, local, and private provider human service organizations to manage both traditional and consumer-directed models of service. For more information on Harmony products and solutions, visit http://www. harmonyis. com (http://www. harmonyis. com) or call us at 866.951.2219.

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AP9 Business Max Provides Tips on Thoughtful Business Gifts During The Holidays

AP9 Business Max Provides Tips on Thoughtful Business Gifts During The Holidays

AP9 Business Max delivers significant savings to small businesses on a variety of corporate services and needs.

Stamford, CN (PRWEB) November 30, 2005

Corporate gift-giving reaches its peak during the holiday season, since it’s the most appropiate time to reward productive employees, thank loyal customers and express gratitude to attentive suppliers. Members of AP9 BusinessMax (http://www. businessmax-program. com/), a leading small-business discount membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC, know that it’s possible to save money while still finding ideal gifts to strengthen business and client relationships.

Holiday gifts between firms that work with one another are often an expected cost of doing business nowadays. Thankfully, though, they can and should be based on the amount of business the firms do throughout the year. Small-business owners who are also members of AP9 BusinessMax have an advantage: they can show their appreciation with thoughtful presents, without spending too much money, when they access their benefits online at Dealpass (http://www. dealpass. com/).

What to get this year? The idea is to capture the holiday cheer, and a thoughtful, innovative gift might be the right way to do so. AP9 Business Max (http://www. businessmax-program. com/) offers tips on spreading the festive spirit:

--Set a budget. One of the good things about shopping nowadays is that, on many websites, gift ideas are already segmented into different dollar amounts, so you can pick the ideal ones for your needs and finances.

--Be original. Ingenuity is a good tool to surprise your business partners, clients or employees, which are used to the same old things every year. Creativity also helps you come up with ideas to surprise the gift recipient and can keep those ideas within your budget constraints.

--Do theme baskets. Theme baskets are always a great alternative. Pick a topic (movie night, coffee lovers, assorted cookies, jelly and crackers, sweet tooth, pasta lovers), and put it together yourself, using straw baskets, decorative cloth, and holiday trim or wrap.

--Avoid personal gifts. No matter how well you know the owner(s) of the companies you do business with, personal gifts are a no-no for corporate gift-giving. These kinds of presents should be reserved for close friends or family members only.

--Give gift cards. You can create a basket with gift cards for the employees of a partner company or one of your suppliers. All the employees will appreciate the gesture, and they’ll have a chance to spend it at their own time and pace. Restaurant, movies and shopping gift cards are the most popular ones. Add a holiday touch with a festive wrapping paper.

--Get some wine. The classics never go out of style. A good bottle of wine is an elegant way to say thank you, and it’s traditionally well-received. Unless you’re a wine connoisseur, do some research before selecting your wine(s); online research at vineyard websites can help you find delicious wines at good prices. Add an extra touch with accessories like wine glasses, corkscrews and other wine-related needs.

In addition to savings on corporate gifts, AP9 Business Max members enjoy significant, year-round discounts on supplies, business resources, healthcare needs and much more.

About AP9 BusinessMax (http://www. businessmax-program. com/)

AP9 Business Max is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/). Headquartered in Stamford, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty 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 DealPass. com, an online portal for Adaptive Marketing membership programs. 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 Business Max.

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The Key Component of Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Treatment

The Key Component of Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Treatment

Dr. Jay B. Stockman has announced the availability of a web site he created to give members of the public access to important information related to drug and alcohol rehabilitation and treatment.

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 23, 2006

Statistics show that getting sober is easy, staying sober is the hard part, and the first year of recovery is the most difficult, according to Dr. Jay B. Stockman.

"It may take a number of attempts before success is achieved. Nobody chooses to become a drug addict or alcoholic, this disease cannot be wished away, it has to be treated," he said.

Stockman has created a web site to provide free information to assist those who are looking for help with drug and alcohol rehabilitation and treatment. The site features an article on the subject, authored by Stockman.

The web site is located at http://NewDrug-Rehab-Center. com (http://NewDrug-Rehab-Center. com).

Drug rehabilitation is the process of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment for substance abuse. The goal of any drug rehabilitation program is to provide comprehensive drug treatment and alcohol rehabilitation services, and introduce individuals to a new lifestyle free of chemicals, according to Stockman.

"Successful treatment of substance abusers depends upon the severity and nature of the addiction, as well as motivation. Some treatment programs use medicines that neutralize the effects of the drug. Acupuncture has also been successful in treating the cravings that accompany drug withdrawal.

"Comprehensive substance abuse counseling and education is another component for a successful plan. Evaluating the efficacy of any treatment plan is difficult because of the chronic nature of drug abuse, and the fact that the disease is usually complicated by personal, social, and health factors," explained Stockman.

His web site not only provides information, it also offers resources for treatment programs and research. There is no cost associated with the use of the web site. It also includes a section of the site containing valuable articles on various aspects of drug and alcohol use and treatment.

"Addicted individuals abuse drugs without regard to the consequences of health, relationships, money, work and so on. It is a consuming disease that not only effects the individual directly, but others indirectly. If left untreated, this disease can lead to the social death, as well as the actual death of the inflicted individual.

"Proper management must be instituted immediately to return the individual to a life that is more manageable, and drug free. A program of drug rehabilitation best achieves this goal," described Stockman.

About Dr. Jay B. Stockman Dr. Jay B. Stockman earned a B. A. in chemistry from Boston University, and a Doctorate degree from the State University of New York. He maintains several health-related web sites to assist the public with important information for better health. He offers high blood pressure information at www. HighBloodPressureWeb. com. Information on laser hair removal resources can be found at www. TheLaser-Hair-Removal-New-York. com. He also offers helpful information about acne at www. NewAcne-Control. com. Dr. Stockman is an individual contributor to Google Health Co-op

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Total Career Success – Dr. Joseph Harrison, Chief Civilian Human Resources on the US Army Medical Command Civilian Career Opportunities

Total Career Success – Dr. Joseph Harrison, Chief Civilian Human Resources on the US Army Medical Command Civilian Career Opportunities

Dr. Joseph Harrison, Jr, retired USAF Medical Service Corps Officer and Chief Civilian Human Resources, Recruitment and Retention, for the US Army Medical Command, will be featured on Total Career Success, an Internet career development show on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network, at 11 a. m. Central on Monday, May 17. Dr. Harrison will share about great civilian career advancement opportunities in the health career field. U. S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps employees work at regional medical centers, community hospitals and outpatient clinics at over 70 locations worldwide.

Houston, TX (Vocus) May 13, 2010

Dr. Joseph Harrison, Jr, retired USAF Medical Service Corps Officer and Chief Civilian Human Resources, Recruitment and Retention, for the US Army Medical Command, will be featured on Total Career Success, an Internet show on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network, at 11 a. m. Central on Monday, May 17. The show is designed to inform listeners and encourage them to achieve their career goals by featuring experts and business leaders to provide advice on job search and career advancement (http://www. totalcareersuccess. com). Dr. Harrison will share about great career opportunities in the health career field. U. S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps employees work at regional medical centers, community hospitals and outpatient clinics at over 70 locations worldwide.

The U. S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps is part of a global network of treatment facilities. In addition to dozens of facilities across the U. S., international opportunities exist in Italy, Germany, South Korea and Japan. Actively seeking the best and brightest healthcare professionals to join their team, US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) has approximately 45,000 civilian employees. The Civilian Corps performs as civilian federal employees working alongside their military counterparts.

Dr. Harrison shared, “The U. S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps falls under the Department of the Army, which was listed as one of the best places to work in Federal Government for 2009.”

As federal government employees, Civilian Corps personnel receive generous benefit packages to meet their individual and family needs. Flexible health insurance and retirement programs, tuition reimbursement, state-of-the-art training, vacation and flexible schedules are just a few of the benefits offered by the Civilian Corps.
Sheryl Dawson, show host shared, “As a civilian employee those in MEDCOM are not subject to requirements such as boot camp or military uniforms.”

Ken Dawson, Total Career Success show host added, “As part of MEDCOM, you serve not only military personnel, but their families as well. For those who value the military mission, this is a great way to contribute and be part of the mission without actually being in a service.”

To listen to the broadcast, please visit voiceamerica. com and click on the Total Career Success icon. The show will air live at 9 – 10 a. m. Pacific time on May 17 and will then be available as an archive on the web site or to be downloaded to MP3 players and cell phones, or from iTunes http://www. itunes. com/podcast? id=311541702 (http://www. itunes. com/podcast? id=311541702) For 7 free videos on career transition for boomers and every generation, visit http://www. betterjobbetterlife. com (http://www. betterjobbetterlife. com)

About Dr. Joseph Harrison, Jr

Dr. Joseph Harrison, Jr is a retired USAF Medical Service Corps Officer. Since retiring from active duty, he has held positions in Human Resources for hospitals and a medical research organization. Dr. Harrison worked with the Air Force Manpower Agency as well as the Workforce Opportunities Council in the recruitment, development, and promotion of individuals employed or seeking employment with the Federal government. He currently serves as the Chief, Civilian Human Resources Division, Recruitment and Retention Branch for the US Army Medical Command (MEDCOM). The branch was launched in April 2008 to help recruitment of medical personnel. Dr Harrison received his Ph. D. from Texas A& M University in Human Resource Development. Dr Harrison is an adjunct faculty member with the University of Phoenix, among other universities. For more visit civilianmedicaljobs. com/

About Total Career Success

Total Career Success, which is broadcast on VoiceAmerica, the world leader in Internet Talk Radio, aims to engage listeners in new ways of thinking about their potential, their goals, and their future. The show hosts are Ken and Sheryl Dawson, principals of Total Career Success, Inc. and authors of Job Search: The Total System (http://www. betterjobbetterlife. com), 3rd edition. They have served corporations in outplacement (http://www. cpihouston. com) and career development as well as talent management optimization (http://www. cpihouston. com) for 30 years in their consulting firm Dawson Consulting Group. The show presents guests who are experts in their fields to share the lessons they have learned in succeeding in their various areas of excellence and to discuss tips about a broad range of career issues, from specific career opportunities, to industries and workplace changes, to financial and career advancement (http://www. totalcareersuccess. com) considerations. To access their new free job search and career transition video series visit betterjobbetterlife. com For more information, visit totalcareersuccess. com.

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Global Snowmobiles Market to Reach 118 Thousand Units by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Global Snowmobiles Market to Reach 118 Thousand Units by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Snowmobiles market. The global market for snowmobiles is forecast to reach 118 thousand units in terms of volume and US$1.02 billion in value terms by the year 2015. Over the last few years prior to 2008, poor winter and snowfall conditions in major markets of US and Canada resulted in severe erosion of snowmobiles sales. Despite excellent snowfall in 2008 and 2009, the market continues to struggle on account of global economic crisis, high unit prices and lower spending propensity. However, increase in snowmobile registrations across US, Canada and Scandinavia and love for the outdoors are sure signs of industry turnaround and growth.

San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 13, 2011

The snowmobile industry is highly prone to cycles, with bursts of rapid growth, followed by long periods of recession. Snowfall conditions and general economic situation exercise phenomenal impact on the already mature global market. Some of the factors that contribute towards growth in the industry include production redesign cycles, replacement buying by consumers, launch of four stroke engines, snowfall in key riding places, consumer confidence, discretionary spending by consumers, and easy availability and affordability of credit. Current areas of interest include developing means to reduce emissions, providing quieter and cleaner 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines, and enhancing safety measures. The channels of distribution in the industry are particularly dependent on dealer networks, and a highly compact network of about 3,000 dealers restricts the entry of new players into the market.

Technical expertise is a major factor driving competition. Snowmobile manufacturers are offering sophisticated machines with advanced engineering capabilities. Many small players that emerged during boom times in the 1960s and 1980s have since disappeared, unable to survive the harsh, competitive environment. The increasing popularity of the all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) is a major growth inhibitor for snowmobiles market. These vehicles are gaining popularity in regions such as Alberta, which offers both mountains and trails conditions. The snowmobiling sport has re-energized the economies of several local communities. State and provincial travel bureaus are also promoting snowmobile tourism via such means as the production of trail maps and snowmobile information guides.

The United States, Canada and Scandinavia constitute the major markets accounting for a combined lion’s share of the global demand for snowmobiles. However, even though the US alone garners the largest chunk of the market, a matter of concern is the pattern of constantly declining snowmobiles sales over the last few years. Unfavorable snowfall conditions, economic downturn, inhibitive snowmobile unit prices and low consumer confidence have all played a heavy hand in eroding sales volumes in the region. These factors apart, the market is always beleaguered by numerous environmental pressure groups, governmental regulations and other health related issues with regard to harmful emissions of snowmobiles. Several regions in the US and Europe have barred the use of snowmobiles, particularly in wildlife preservation areas such as national parks. Even so, the stringent environmental standards, though considered by manufacturers as mostly unrealistic, have in reality helped the industry by way of a demand increase for cleaner and lighter, direct injection 2-stroke engines. Key snowmobile end-markets include northern border states of United States, especially Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and Illinois, the northern New England States, ports of Iowa, Utah, Colorado, Canada and parts of Russia and Europe.

Despite favorable weather conditions in 2008 and 2009, the snowmobiles market witnessed dwindling sales primarily due to the global economic downturn. Prior to 2008, dry and hard unfavorable winter conditions sought to worsen the already bad situation in the market. Increasing levels of unemployment, low consumer confidence and spending power, resulted in almost stagnant growth rates in the market. Further, high prices of newly launched vehicles hampered additional sales as consumers preferred restricting purchases to essential-use commodities, and staving off luxury and recreational purchases. Snowmobile manufacturers felt the pinch of tightened consumer spending, resulting in eroding profit margins and large-scale retrenchments. On a positive outlook, the snowmobile industry is expected to witness recovery only post 2011. The turnaround in some regions started towards the latter half of 2010, as snowmobile registrations shot up during the year, a sure sign of changing times. Snowmobile new vehicle registrations in Canada itself reported an 8.0% increase in 2010 over the previous year.

The US represents the single largest worldwide market for snowmobiles, both in volume and value terms, as stated by the new market research report on Snowmobiles. Canada and Scandinavia represent the other major markets for snowmobiles. The Canadian market is also slated to move ahead at the relatively highest compounded annual rate through 2015.

The snowmobiles market is characterized by limited engine manufactures, of which few producers have exclusive supply contracts with major snowmobile manufacturers. Key market participants profiled in the report include Arctic Cat, Inc, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc, TeamFast. com Inc, Polaris Industries Inc and Yamaha Motor Co, Ltd.

The research report titled “Snowmobiles: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends and issues, product overview, regulatory and environmental concerns, competition, product introductions/innovations, recent industry activity and profiles of market players worldwide. Analysis and overview is provided for major geographic markets such as the US, Canada, Scandinavia and Rest of World. Market analytics are provided in terms of number of volume (units) and value (US$) for the major markets. The study also provides historic data for an insight into market evolution over the period 2000 through 2006.

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

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone: 408-528-9966
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