PediatricRespiratory. org Announces a Two-Part, Live CME/CE Webcast Series on RSV and Pediatric Influenza

PediatricRespiratory. org Announces a Two-Part, Live CME/CE Webcast Series on RSV and Pediatric Influenza

Professional Postgraduate Services® (PPS®), renowned for its award-winning healthcare websites, announces a two-part, live CME/CE webcast series on RSV and pediatric influenza, Preventing and Managing RSV Disease and Influenza Disease in Your Pediatric Practice, now available on PediatricRespiratory. org.

Secaucus, NJ (PRWEB) September 9, 2008

Professional Postgraduate Services® (PPS®), renowned for its award-winning healthcare websites, announces a two-part, live CME/CE webcast series on RSV and pediatric influenza, Preventing and Managing RSV Disease and Influenza Disease in Your Pediatric Practice, now available on PediatricRespiratory. org (http://www. pediatricrespiratory. org/?utm_source=PRCI&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=Webcast_PR_Sept08).

Preventing and Managing RSV Disease and Influenza Disease in Your Pediatric Practice explores current topics related to RSV and Influenza. The RSV webcast, UPDATED: Current Strategies in the Prevention and Management of RSV, will explore the clinical presentation of RSV infection in premature and high-risk infants, identify the risk factors for acquiring severe RSV, including prevention and prophylaxis, and will provide an update on new developments. "By age 2, more than 90% of children become infected with RSV, resulting in mild 'colds' in most, but causing 3% to 4% to be hospitalized. These webcasts (http://www. pediatricrespiratory. org/liveCMEEvent/?utm_source=PRCI&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=Webcast_PR_Sept08) will serve to remind practitioners that RSV is a major pathogen and that there are a wide spectrum of illnesses associated with RSV infection," said Robert C. Welliver, Sr, MD, Professor of Pediatrics at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

The influenza webcast, NEW! ACIP Guidelines on Seasonal Influenza Vaccinations for Pediatric Patients, will describe the strategies for influenza prevention, identify the current vaccination recommendations as described by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), identify risk factors for influenza complications, and will review benefits and drawbacks of live and killed vaccines and the appropriate use of antiviral drugs. "With the change in the ACIP guidelines this year, these webcasts will serve to educate practitioners on the newest immunization schedules to take effect during the 2008-2009 influenza season," said Robert B. Belshe, MD, Dianna and J. Joseph Adorjan Endowed Chair of Infectious Diseases and Immunology and Professor of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Molecular Microbiology of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

These valuable continuing medical education activities are CME and CE certified. Each webcast will run 5 times from September 16 to October 16, and registration can be done online (http://www. pediatricrespiratory. org/liveCMEEvent/?utm_source=PRCI&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=Webcast_PR_Sept08).

PediatricRespiratory. org (http://www. pediatricrespiratory. org/?utm_source=PRCI&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=Webcast_PR_Sept08) is an educational website on pediatric respiratory disorders designed for pediatricians, infectious disease specialists, allergists, immunologists, primary care physicians, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care and management of pediatric respiratory patients. PRCI programs address issues concerning respiratory syncytial virus, seasonal influenza, and other respiratory tract infections and disorders. Methods to prevent, control, and treat respiratory illnesses are also evaluated.

PediatricRespiratory. org (http://www. pediatricrespiratory. org/?utm_source=PRCI&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=Webcast_PR_Sept08) is the authoritative resource for the latest clinical information, CME activities, and tools on pediatric respiratory disorders. A multitude of innovative educational resources are offered, among them
CME/CE-Certified Activities: On-demand activities that put the user in control. Choose from a range of educational offerings--from interactive case studies to on-demand CME/CE programs-- Case Study: Authored by PediatricRespiratory. org Education Council Member Jaime E. Fergie, MD, the case explores a 2½-month-old male infant who presents with troubled breathing, nasal congestion, and cough; On-Demand Programs: 1) Presented by PediatricRespiratory. org Education Council Members John P. DeVincenzo III, MD; Jaime E. Fergie, MD; and Caroline B. Hall, MD, this activity explores what every practitioner needs to know about current and future RSV prevention strategies; 2) Presented by PediatricRespiratory. org Education Council Members Robert B. Belshe, MD and Robert C. Welliver, Sr, MD, this activity explores topics for preventing and managing RSV disease and influenza disease.
Clinical Insights: A monthly review of the current literature that focuses on topics affecting pediatric respiratory disorders along with expert commentary. Dynamic Slide Library: A comprehensive collection housing more than 100 downloadable slides on avian influenza, asthma, seasonal influenza, and RSV. Current Literature: Abstracts of the latest, most clinically relevant literature related to respiratory disorders and other associated areas.

PediatricRespiratory. org (http://www. pediatricrespiratory. org/?utm_source=PRCI&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=Webcast_PR_Sept08) was developed with funding through an educational grant from MedImmune, Inc.

Professional Postgraduate Services® (PPS):
Professional Postgraduate Services® (PPS) develops medical education activities designed to meet the needs of practicing physicians. PPS, working with medical leaders, designs and implements effective programs to meet specific educational objectives. Our overall goal is to conduct activities that will modify physician behavior in such a way as to have a positive impact on patient care and quality of life. Activity formats are based on careful evaluation of goals, audience needs, and budget, always taking advantage of proven training methodologies and interactivity. PPS develops medical education programs consistent with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education as well as guidelines established by the AMA, PhRMA, and FDA.

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4th Annual Joshua Tree Music Festival To Be Held May 19-21, 2006; Tickets On Sale Now For Eclectic Desert Festival

4th Annual Joshua Tree Music Festival To Be Held May 19-21, 2006; Tickets On Sale Now For Eclectic Desert Festival

The 4th annual Joshua Tree Music Festival will take place Friday, May 19th, through Sunday, May 21st, at the Joshua Tree Lake Campground at 2601 Sunfair Road, in Joshua Tree, California. The festival is a family-friendly event for music-loving souls of all ages. Nestled just outside The Joshua Tree national park in the high desert of the Mojave Desert, The Joshua Tree Music Festival is one of the only multi-day campout festivals of its caliber in the Southwest United States.

Joshua Tree, CA (PRWEB) February 19, 2006

The 4th annual Joshua Tree Music Festival will take place Friday, May 19th, through Sunday, May 21st, at the Joshua Tree Lake Campground at 2601 Sunfair Road, in Joshua Tree, California. The festival is a family-friendly event for music-loving souls of all ages. Nestled just outside The Joshua Tree national park in the high desert of the Mojave Desert, The Joshua Tree Music Festival is one of the only multi-day campout festivals of its caliber in the Southwest United States.

The festival showcases an incredibly diverse array of more than 25 nationally recognized recording artists. Featured genres include singer-songwriter, rocket-fueled funk and dance music, bluegrass, southern rock, reggae, flamenco-delic, and afro-centric music. The intimate setting of just two stages, set back to back, keeps the music flowing non-stop over the course of the weekend.

The line-up so far includes: Kinky, Particle, New Monsoon, Lotus, Thomas Mapfumo & Blacks Unlimited, Moonshine Still, Breakestra, Kaki King, Spam All Stars, Kan'Nal, Samantha Stollenwerck, Alfred Howard & The k23 Orchestra, Brett Dennen, The Axis Brothers (featuring Wally ingram and Mighty Dave Pellicciaro), Akoya Afrobeat Ensemble, Corinne West, Groundation, Tim Easton, Toubab Krewe, Alma Melodiosa, Neulander, Giant Bear and The Thrift Store All Stars (featuring Travis of Gram Rabbit, Victoria Williams, and Tim Easton). More artists will be announced. Check the website (www. joshuatreemusicfestival. com) for updates.

Children of all ages are welcome and are encouraged to participate in workshops (drum, dance, hoop and poi), star gazing, nature talks, artistic adventures, and the daily parade. A mini EcoVillage, featuring local artisans and organic, healthy foods, can be found in the world market. Monies will be raised for local non-profit organizations in Joshua Tree.

The music begins at 3:00 P. M on Friday, May 19th, and at 9:00 A. M. on Saturday, May 20th and Sunday, May 21st, and runs until the wee hours of the morning each night.

Passes to the festival are available now at a limited “early bird discount” for Friday ($30), Saturday ($35), Sunday ($30) or a three-day pass for $70.00. Passes do not include camping, which is on-site camping and highly encouraged. Camping spaces are finite and will sell out. Purchases of festival tickets and camping reservations may be made online at www. joshuatreemusicfestival. com. Call the toll free hotline at (877) 327-6265 for more details.

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HR. BLR. com Poll Suggests Job Hunters Should Lose Weight before Starting Their Job Search

HR. BLR. com Poll Suggests Job Hunters Should Lose Weight before Starting Their Job Search

A recent online survey at the website for human resource professionals, HR. BLR. com, suggests losing a few pounds could be the best tactic an overweight person can use to increase the success of their job search.

Old Saybrook, CT (PRWEB) June 2, 2005

Dropping a few pounds might be the best thing an overweight person can do to help improve their chances of landing a good job. At least thatÂ’s what the results of an online poll at HR. BLR. com, a website for human resource professionals, suggest.

The poll asked HR managers, “Has someone's weight ever influenced your decision on whether to hire him or her?” The responses broke down this way:

Yes – 25%

Maybe unconsciously – 35%

No – 40%

The poll, conducted May 12-19, drew 552 participants.

“While federal law bars discrimination on the basis of sex, religion, age, race, or national origin, it does not expressly prohibit discrimination on the basis of physical appearance, such as weight,” observed Susan Prince, managing editor at Business & Legal Reports, which operates HR. BLR. com. “Some workers and applicants who believe they’ve been unjustly treated for being overweight have sought protection under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but the courts have generally ruled that obesity does not meet the ADA’s definition of a disability.”

Nevertheless, Prince added, at least one state and a couple of municipalities have their own laws prohibiting weight discrimination or discrimination on the basis of appearance, so employers need to be cognizant of them.

Prince also speculated that employers might be avoiding overweight applicants because of obesityÂ’s negative impact on health insurance costs. She stressed, however, that those who participated in this poll werenÂ’t asked about that.

HR. BLR. com, “State HR Answers and Tools Online,” provides subscribers with plain-English analysis of the workplace laws in all 50 states. And for HR professionals who need to know what the ADA does cover, BLR offers a free download, “Managing Disabilities in the Workplace”: http://www. blr. com/82008400/PRS17 (http://www. blr. com/82008400/PRS17)

About BLR

Old Saybrook, Conn.-based BLR produces plain-English compliance and training resources for HR, compensation, safety, and environmental managers. For more information and a free catalog, call 800-727-5257 or visit www. BLR. com.

Contact: 

HR. BLR. com Managing Web Editor Kevin Flood

860 510-0100 x 2283

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Pinnacle Asset Management Announces Significant Investments in Medical Device Industry

Pinnacle Asset Management Announces Significant Investments in Medical Device Industry

Three Indiana Based Medical Device Companies Benefit from Investments from Bloomington Indiana Based Firm

Bloomington, IN (PRWEB) July 14, 2005

Pinnacle Asset Management announced that it has made significant investments in three promising young Indiana based companies within the medical device industry; Renascence Medical, Symbios Medical, and Morris Innovative Research (MIR). The announcement was made by Robert McCormack, President and COO of Pinnacle Asset Management.

In making the announcement Mr. McCormack stated, “Our objective at Pinnacle Asset Management is to provide capital, management expertise and resources to help businesses meet their full potential. We are pleased to extend this investment strategy into the medical device industry, and look forward to lending our support and expertise to Symbios Medical, Renascence Medical, and MIR. As a result of our recent investments, these three companies will soon be producing products that enable a variety of medical procedures to be done more safely, efficiently, and cost effectively.”

Peter Dvorak, Pinnacle’s Founder and Chairman, added, “Pinnacle Asset Management has an investment philosophy that encompasses more than providing capital. We believe that a key component of our portfolio's success is the leverage we can provide through hands-on assistance and our network of external resources and service providers. Our entrepreneurial experience allows us to understand the challenges and opportunities associated with growing a business, and provides our portfolio companies with strong resources to draw upon as needed.“

According to Steve Bryant, Director of the Bloomington Life Sciences Partnership – a public/private partnership focusing of growing life sciences jobs in Bloomington, “Pinnacle’s investment in these three Indiana based medical device companies is significant on many levels. Today, one of the biggest economic drivers in every state is life sciences and the biggest challenge is to find local investors that understand the space and its lengthy product development cycles. Pinnacle not only understands the space but also possesses the vision to realize its significance and tremendous future.”

Linda Williamson, Director of the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation, added, “Investments in local businesses are particularly important to the ongoing growth and stability of a community. When investors like Pinnacle invest within their own communities it not only helps to keep the business firmly rooted in the community but it also provides a tier of resources that ultimately attracts and creates other business and job opportunities.”

Bloomington, Indiana based Renascence Medical was formed two years ago with the mission of developing new and innovative medical products for the pre-hospital market. Over the past year, they have been developing a new, gravity-driven I. V. device that allows the healthcare worker to choose between two different drop sizes (10 & 60 drps/ml) at any time during I. V. therapy. It is estimated that total I. V. usage in the U. S. alone is 350,000,000 units per year.

In regard to Pinnacle’s investment in his company, Renascence Chief Executive Officer Dan Dyar said, “The influx of capital from Pinnacle will be used to purchase the tooling and production equipment necessary to manufacture our product and will be instrumental in helping us get our new products to market. Pinnacle is a perfect partner as they are comprised of a group of top notch professionals, are easy to work with, and truly have a great understanding of what it takes to be successful in business.”

Indianapolis, Indiana based Symbios Medical Products, LLC is a medical device company that was created to design, manufacture, market and sell disposable pain management systems - more commonly known as disposable pain pumps - that deliver analgesic pain medication to post-surgical sites. The market for disposable pain pumps is over $200 million and has grown at an annual rate of 35% over the last four years. The market is expected to grow to over $500 million within 5 years.

Symbios Chief Executive Officer Jeff Alholm added, “Teaming with Pinnacle is a dream match for us, they have given us the resources needed to produce a product that will help countless people every year.”

Bloomington, Indiana based Morris Innovative Research (MIR) is a medical device company that was founded in 2002. The companyÂ’s main focus has been the development of an arterial closure device for patients who undergo procedures that treat coronary or vascular disease. This unique closure device integrates a bio-tissue with an introducer sheath, one of the standard tools used in catheter labs. The current worldwide market for femoral closure devices is estimated to be $350 million per year, and growing rapidly.

CEO of MIR Ed Morris stated, “MIR is proud to be a part of the Pinnacle portfolio and we look forward to benefiting from their support and expertise. For MIR, working with Pinnacle is ideal, they understand our mission and are fully supportive of our goals and objectives.”

About Pinnacle Asset Management (www. pinnam. com):

Peter Dvorak founded private equity firm Pinnacle Asset Management in 1989 to optimize the growth and management of Pinnacle's expanding portfolio of operating businesses. Pinnacle Asset Management has since invested in a broad portfolio of companies across a variety of industries, including medical device manufacturing, hospitality services, and information technology.

The Pinnacle Asset Management family of companies has created more than 300 jobs and generates over $70 million per year in revenues.

The Pinnacle family of companies also actively supports charitable and educational organizations in Monroe County, Indiana, including WonderLab, TeacherÂ’s Warehouse, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, The Pinnacle School, The United Way, and Bloomington Symphony Orchestra, as well as other charities in the communities in which it invests.

Press Contacts: 

Steven Style or Byron James

The Steven Style Group

New York, NY 10001

T) 212-465-1290

F) 212-465-1299

E) stevens@stylegroup. com or byronj@stylegroup. co

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Lloyds Pharmacy Launch Online Store

Lloyds Pharmacy Launch Online Store

Lloyds Pharmacy launch new online store, selling family health products, fragrance, fitness goods and electrical items.

(PRWEB) March 22, 2008

Lloyds Pharmacy, the leading community pharmacy chain in the UK, has recently launched a new online store via its already established website.

The new Lloyds Pharmacy (http://www. lloydspharmacy. com/ (http://www. lloydspharmacy. com/)) online store allows customers to order health products via the internet, and have them delivered to their homes, eliminating the need to visit the pharmacy in person. Visitors can choose from fitness (http://shop. lloydspharmacy. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay? langId=-1&storeId=40&catalogId=458&top_category=10004&top=Y&categoryId=10004 (http://shop. lloydspharmacy. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay? langId=-1&storeId=40&catalogId=458&top_category=10004&top=Y&categoryId=10004)) items, activity and leisure goods, plus electrical health products (http://shop. lloydspharmacy. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay? langId=-1&storeId=40&catalogId=458&top_category=10006&top=Y&categoryId=10006 (http://shop. lloydspharmacy. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay? langId=-1&storeId=40&catalogId=458&top_category=10006&top=Y&categoryId=10006)) such as blood glucose meters, healthy food steamers, digital body scales and digital TENS machines.

The Lloyds Pharmacy site also stocks a range of family health (http://shop. lloydspharmacy. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay? langId=-1&storeId=40&catalogId=458&top_category=10001&top=Y&categoryId=10001 (http://shop. lloydspharmacy. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay? langId=-1&storeId=40&catalogId=458&top_category=10001&top=Y&categoryId=10001)) and beauty products, including fragrance (http://shop. lloydspharmacy. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay? langId=-1&storeId=40&catalogId=458&top_category=10015&top=Y&categoryId=10015 (http://shop. lloydspharmacy. com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay? langId=-1&storeId=40&catalogId=458&top_category=10015&top=Y&categoryId=10015)), gift sets and a series of Helping Hand Books authored by Sarah the Duchess of York, which are exclusive to LloydsPharmacy.

The books cover a range of experiences that children may have to deal with as they grow up and each covers one topic and contains a simple story designed to be read by both children and parents. Each of the books also features ten helpful hints written by Dr Richard Woolfson, a leading child psychologist, to help parents guide their child positively and sympathetically through each experience.

Those looking for health advice will also find the Lloyds Pharmacy Health A-Z an invaluable source of information that covers a massive range of topics, including a database of diseases and conditions, woman's health, men's health, children's health, sexual health as well as travel health advice. There is also a self help section on the site that allows visitors to make a basic assessment of whether or not they are at risk of common conditions such as high blood pressure, or diabetes.

The new online store is expected to expand its range of health products over the coming months, and provides an excellent compliment to the existing LloydsPharmacy high street stores located across the UK.

About LloydsPharmacy

LoydsPharmacy is the leading community pharmacy chain in the UK with over 1,600 pharmacies across the country. These are based predominantly in community and health centre locations. The company employs over 13,000 staff and dispenses 100 million prescription items annually.

LloydsPharmacy is the trading name of Lloyds Pharmacy Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Celesio AG based in Stuttgart. Celesio is the leading pharmaceutical distribution company in Europe and is represented in 16 countries. With its three divisions, Celesio Wholesale, Celesio Pharmacies and Celesio Solutions, the group covers the entire scope of pharmaceutical trade and pharmaceutical-related services.

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Joe Montana Visits Miami to Raise Awareness of High Blood Pressure (hypertension) and its Impact on Health

Joe Montana Visits Miami to Raise Awareness of High Blood Pressure (hypertension) and its Impact on Health

Super Bowl XLI excitement is in the air and football legend Joe Montana is once again part of the action. This time, though, the action is off the field and his teammate is Harvard-trained cardiologist James Rippe, MD. "Joe Cool" is talking about something close to his heart - high blood pressure, or hypertension.

East Hanover, NJ, (PRWEB) February 4, 2007

Super Bowl XLI excitement is in the air and football legend Joe Montana is once again part of the action. This time, though, the action is off the field and his teammate is Harvard-trained cardiologist James Rippe, MD. "Joe Cool" is talking about something close to his heart - high blood pressure, or hypertension.

Montana and Dr. Rippe have been traveling the country for over four years as part of a high blood pressure education program BP Success Zone (http://www. getbpdown. com), sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NYSE: NVS). The initiative encourages patients to work with a healthcare professional to help set, achieve and maintain a healthier blood pressure goal. Most recently, Montana and Dr. Rippe teamed up with Joe's wife Jennifer and a nutritionist and fitness expert to offer a free book, Joe Montana's Family Playbook for Managing High Blood Pressure, designed to help people manage their high blood pressure and achieve a healthier lifestyle.

"Dr. Rippe and I are thrilled to be part of this year's Super Bowl festivities in an effort to increase awareness of the consequences of uncontrolled high blood pressure," said Montana. "I want people to know that if a four-time Super Bowl champion can have high blood pressure, anyone can. But they should also know that if I can manage high blood pressure and keep it below 120/80 mm Hg, so can they." (Individual results may vary.)

High blood pressure: Joe Montana's story

Despite feeling fit and healthy, Montana was diagnosed with high blood pressure in 2002. Through his experience, he learned that managing high blood pressure is not that hard once you're on the right treatment program, but the consequences of not taking action are irreversible. Through lifestyle changes and the right medication, Montana has worked to get his blood pressure controlled and now wants to help others achieve success. With help from Dr. Rippe, Montana is focused on educating the millions of people out there who don't realize they have high blood pressure or don't think they need to do anything about it.

For more information about high blood pressure and other risk factors that may impact overall cardiovascular health, or to order a FREE copy of Joe Montana's Family Playbook for Managing High Blood Pressure, visit www. GETBPDOWN. com (http://www. GETBPDOWN. com) or call 1-877-GET-BP-DOWN (1-877-438-2736).

About high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is diagnosed when blood pressure is consistently 140/90 mm Hg or higher in most people. At this level, the pressure inside the blood vessels is too strong and may be causing damage to arteries throughout the body - and significantly increases the risk of damage to the heart, brain and kidneys. In fact, high blood pressure is so damaging that people who have a blood pressure over 160/90 mm Hg are four times more likely to suffer a stroke compared to those without the condition.

About Novartis

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation researches, develops, manufacturers and markets leading innovative prescription drugs used to treat a number of diseases and conditions, including central nervous system disorders, organ transplantation, cardiovascular diseases, dermatological diseases, respiratory disorders, cancer and arthritis. The company's mission is to improve people's lives by pioneering novel healthcare solutions.

About BP Success Zone

The BP Success Zone (http://www. GETBPDOWN. com) e program, sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, encourages patients with high blood pressure to work with their healthcare professionals to set a blood pressure goal, define a treatment plan and work together to reach and maintain that blood pressure goal. If your blood pressure is too high, it's important to get into the BP Success Zone (less than 140/90 mm Hg to 120/80 mm Hg and below). The medications associated with this program are approved to treat high blood pressure, and are not approved to prevent heart attack, stroke or kidney disease resulting from high blood pressure.

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16 Cellulite Myths Exposed, Part I: "Cellulite is just fat," Lymphatic Drainage, Body Brushing, Men and Cellulite

16 Cellulite Myths Exposed, Part I: "Cellulite is just fat," Lymphatic Drainage, Body Brushing, Men and Cellulite

Cellulite expert Georgios Tzenichristos presents five common cellulite myths and attempts to set the record straight about the nature of cellulite, and also about lymphatic massage, body brushing, cellulite massage and cellulite creams as methods of cellulite reduction.

(Vocus/PRWEB) January 19, 2011

There are several different factors that conspire to cause the “orange peel skin” look found in 90% women after the age of 30, and because of this multiplicity of causative factors cellulite is very difficult to treat. The countless myths and misconceptions that make the situation worse as they mislead and confuse the public, making cellulite even more difficult to treat.

In this article, cellulite expert Georgios Tzenichristos presents four common cellulite myths and attempts to set the record straight Another 12 myths will be exposed in the second, third and fourth part of this series.

Cellulite Myth #1: Cellulite does not exist ("cellulite is just fat, all you need to do is lose weight")
Many people dismiss cellulite as common fat, same as any other type of fat in the body. However, cellulite is quiet different to normal fat. The normal fat found in overweight men and women is found underneath the skin and does not appear as lumps and bumps in a mattress-like pocket arrangement. In contrast, cellulite is compartmentalised fat found inside the skin, not underneath it, with these fat compartments protruding over the surface of the skin, quite unlike normal fat.

Cellulite is an aesthetic syndrome with multiple causes that comprises superficial fat accumulation, connective tissue deformity, scar tissue, water retention, inflammation and toxin accumulation, all within the structure of the skin of the female thighs and buttocks (and sometimes stomach, arms and calves too). It does exist and is quite different from normal fat, as MRI and ultrasound scans can attest.

Losing weight will indeed reduce cellulite as it does reduce normal fat. However, due to the connective tissue deformity that accompanies cellulite and the propensity of the cellulite fat cells to resist fat loss during weight loss, diet and exercise are not enough for cellulite reduction. In most cases, a vigorous cellulite treatment and a concentrated, comprehensive anti-cellulite cream are needed for best results, in conjunction with healthy nutrition and exercise.

Cellulite Myth #2: Cellulite is just excess water and can be “removed” by manual lymphatic drainage massage, or by skin brushing
As mentioned above, cellulite is more than just fat, or water retention, or connective tissue deformity, or toxin accumulation, or inflammation. It is all the above. Therefore, simplistic approaches such as manual lymphatic drainage massage (MLD massage) can only confer a very temporary (1-2 days), very mild relief - not lasting results.

The old fashioned lymph massage developed in the 1930s does not do anything to treat the causes of water retention, neither it does anything to reduce local fat accumulation, break down scar tissue, iron out connective tissue discrepancies and reduce inflammation. All that light lymphatic massage does is drain excess water and toxins from the cellulite tissues in a very temporary and very limited manner. Because of all these limitations, manual lymphatic massage cannot be characterised as an effective or efficient means of cellulite reduction.

Cellulite Myth #3: Body brushing (skin brushing) "fights" cellulite
The notion that cellulite is just poor lymph drainage/toxin accumulation led some people to believe that skin brushing can effectively “remove” cellulite. This could not be further from the truth. Skin/body brushing is not even an effective lymphatic drainage method. “All that body brushing does is exfoliate the skin, and that's all”, cellulite guru Georgios Tzenichristos advises. “You can not apply a proper, strong, cellulite-specific massage by utilising a body brush without making the skin bleed. This is because skin brushing works by literally scraping off the epidermis, i. e. the top layer of the skin, while for cellulite reduction you need to manipulate the subdermis, i. e. the bottom layer of the skin”, Georgios adds. Clearly body brushing is a waste of time, when it comes to cellulite reduction, with the only useful application of the technique being that of exfoliating the skin before applying a good anti-cellulite cream.

Cellulite Myth #4: Men don’t get cellulite
“Who said that men don’t get cellulite? Of course they do! Everybody can get cellulite, provided their body stays inactive enough and it is loaded with enough excess estrogen, fat and sugar”, claims Georgios who has researched cellulite physiology for over a decade, adding that “The pre-cellulite fat pocket infrastructure exists in all human beings’ thighs and hips. All it takes is estrogen and excess calories to inflate and proliferate those fat cells, and some sedentary lifestyle to stimulate skin looseness and water retention - and hey presto, cellulite is born”!

Georgios is passionate when he talks about the intricacies of cellulite physiology and is keen to explain that “Some old men whose estrogen levels and food/beer intake are high and their activity levels are low, do develop cellulite. Furthermore, male to female transexuals also develop cellulite, when they consume excess calories and stay inactive, in much the same way women develop cellulite for exactly the same reasons”.

Cellulite is just the unfortunate outcome of twisting nature’s best intentions with our unnatural, unhealthy lifestyle. Nature originally intended the mattress-like fat structure in the female thighs and hips to be a beautifying feature for women, and that strategy worked well for hundreds of thousands of years. Unfortunately, things like cupcakes, cocktails, smoking and the "pill" can expand a beautiful structure out of all proportion, creating what women (and some men) call “cellulite”...

Georgios has been treating, researching and writing about cellulite for the last 10 years. At the LipoTherapeia clinic Georgios provides his customers with intensive cellulite-specific massage, pressotherapy, radiofrequency, ultrasound cavitation and concentrated anti-cellulite creams.

For more information please visit http://www. lipotherapeia. com or call +44 20 7047 1982.

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Paula Begoun Announces New Report: Best of Beauty 2005

Paula Begoun Announces New Report: Best of Beauty 2005

In her new “Best of Beauty 2005” report, The Cosmetics Cop (www. cosmeticscop. com) and best-selling beauty author Paula Begoun lists the best skin-care, makeup, and hair-care products from 2005, along with the reasons why these products excel.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) January 4, 2006

A new year has begun, but looking back at 2005 may provide the best view a woman can have for determining what beauty products she should buy. In her new “Best of Beauty 2005” report, The Cosmetics Cop (www. cosmeticscop. com) and best-selling beauty author Paula Begoun lists the best skin-care, makeup, and hair-care products from 2005, along with the reasons why these products excel.

In the article, Begoun answers the following questions and more:

What are the best skin-care, makeup, and hair-care products from 2005, and why did they make the list? What are the most effective moisturizers that really supply skin with what it needs to look healthier and feel softer? Which mascaras are best for lengthening and thickening lashes? Most important, Paula answers the question on most women’s minds: Which products are truly worth your hard-earned money? Some of the answers may surprise you.

Article Available:

-- Paula Begoun’s 891-word article is available for reprint/use. Please access it at http://www. cosmeticscop. com/learn/article. asp? PAGETYPE=ART&REFER=SKIN&ID=182 (http://www. cosmeticscop. com/learn/article. asp? PAGETYPE=ART&REFER=SKIN&ID=182).

To schedule an interview, or for more information, please contact: Jen Provo, 425.988.6084.

About Paula Begoun

Paula Begoun’s books, newsletters, and online publications are the leading source of valuable, straightforward hair-care, skin-care, and beauty information for women, helping them navigate around common misconceptions, outrageous hair-care and cosmetics companies’ claims, and exorbitant costs. Paula is an internationally-recognized consumer expert on the cosmetics industry and has made repeat appearances on CNN, The Today Show, 20/20, Dateline NBC, ABC’s Primetime, Oprah, and The View.

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Kobe City Goes to Bat for Free Choice Foundation - Demands Hatoyama Government Clarify New Immigration Guideline

Kobe City Goes to Bat for Free Choice Foundation - Demands Hatoyama Government Clarify New Immigration Guideline

Kobe City Assembly drafts opinion to Japanese Prime Minister and other high-ranking government officials about pending visa renewal guideline changes concerning foreigners and social health insurance; seeks clarity on implementation of rules.

Kobe (PRWEB) October 20, 2009

The City Assembly of Kobe, Japan has sent an official communiqué to the National Government seeking clarification about the country's new Immigration guidelines. The guidelines, set to go into effect in April 2010, mandate that all foreign residents who must be enrolled in Japan's social health insurance program show proof of such enrollment as a prerequisite for approval of their visa renewal applications.

The new legislation has sparked no small stir among non-Japanese living in Japan, and debate over the issue continues to grow daily. It has even spawned the formation of the Free Choice Foundation, a grassroots movement whose aim is to lobby the Japanese government for foreigners' right to choose the type of health care they participate in - whether that be a public or private plan.

Led by Chairman Kenji Yoshida, the City Assembly sent the communiqué to Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, the President of the House of Councilors, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications. The communication strongly urges that Tokyo explain and clarify the new guidelines as well as the criteria that will be used by Immigration officials in determining whether to renew foreigners' visas.

Kobe questions the ambiguity of the guidelines should a foreigner seeking visa renewal not be enrolled in the social health insurance system. It also seeks clarity on situations in which a foreign applicant owns private health insurance in lieu of the required social insurance. The communiqué points out that many foreign residents prefer to carry private insurance because of the additional benefits it provides - benefits that non-Japanese typically find very important and necessary, such as payment for emergency family reunion expenses in the event of serious illness or injury and repatriation of remains to the home country in the event of death. Social health insurance provides no coverage for these and other medical expenses that foreign residents typically face.

The public insurance plans were designed with the Japanese in mind and non-Japanese often find it does not fit their expatriate needs as well as private or international insurance plans.

Kobe has a long and distinguished history in foreign relations. With the opening of its port to the rest of the world a century-and-a-half ago, it has a well-known reputation as an 'international' city. The foreign community is an integral and important part of the city's cultural and economic makeup. Boasting foreign settlements and architecture dating from the 19th century, the city is proud of its heritage of openness to foreigners. Today, Kobe's Port Island is home to a large biotechnology zone, and the city actively seeks foreign researchers to work there.

During World War II, Chiune Sugihara, the heroic Japanese diplomat, and his wife Yukiko, provided transit visas to more than 6,000 Jewish refugees to escape Lithuania and Nazi atrocities. As a result, many of the refugees settled in Kobe where they joined other Jews already residing in the city. Although Japan was allied with Germany during the war, the Jewish foreigners were well treated and protected from the holocaust. Today, Kobe City is home to a Jewish Synagogue and a Mosque, and also has many other religious congregations.

According to Ronald Kessler, Chairman of the Free Choice Foundation, many foreign residents in Japan are concerned that the new guidelines will have an adverse effect on their finances, their health care and their resident status. Kessler said,"the Kobe City Assembly and Chairman Yoshida are sympathetic to the foreign community. "They seem to be well aware that what hurts them will be felt by the whole city - and possibly the entire country. They do not believe the new guidelines to be in the best interest of Kobe City, said Kessler."

This is not the first time for Kobe to be at odds over Japan's immigration policy. The city had previously asked the National Government to provide 5-year visas for biotech researchers residing and working there instead of the typical 1-year visas.

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All-Star Weekend NFL/NBA Celebrity Models Raise Chartiable Funds with Fashions

All-Star Weekend NFL/NBA Celebrity Models Raise Chartiable Funds with Fashions

A-list models bring in A-list designers to benefit young cancer patients. Designs draped by Oscar winner Jamie Foxx to showcase.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 18, 2006

The highly anticipated 2nd Annual Houston Fashion Weekend kicks off this Friday, February 17, 2006 from 12pm-1pm beginning with a visitation and “Pizza Party,” with children at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. The event culminates on Saturady February 18th following a silent auction from 11:30am - 12:30pm. A lavish Glaceau Water sponsored reception and after party follows at the Kasbah, an upscale Moroccan themed venue from 10 p. m. to 2 a. m.

Throngs of international talents from the fashion industry including noted Designers such as Reggie Gillam of Atlanta’s Inner City Couture will flank the runway. Gilliam’s blazers, embroidered and hand - painted denim have been draped on Oscar Winner Jamie Foxx and pop icon Usher Raymond. Other designer industry mammoths such as Demarcus Faggins, Ramon Walker, Robert Pack, Antonio Wingfield & others will also be showcased.

Sean Florence of Phaparazzi Couture, A Featured Celebrity Stylist on Style Network’s What Not to Wear, To Exhibit High-End Fashion.

Wingfield is widely known for his delicate, ultra - feminine and statuesque gowns. The Dallas native’s gowns have been showcased on the “Ebony Fashion Fair” tour and fashion houses in London. Another Dallas designer, Sean Florence of Phaparazzi Couture, a featured celebrity stylist on Style Network’s What Not to Wear, will exhibit high-end fashion couture with a twist for spring.

Darnell Davis, of dahveese designs, is a New York designer who has graced the catwalks during New York fashion week for the past two years.. Among celebrities currently adorned in his fashions is the famed socialite and designer, Nicky Hilton.

The venue, Kasbah, is conveniently located in Southwest Houston, Texas at 6238 Richmond Avenue, Suite C.

For additional information or to purchase tickets for the show and after-party/reception, please call 832- 256-7607 or 832-492-5529. You may also purchase tickets online at www. ticketweb. com.

About M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

In the last 60 years, M. D. Anderson has built a worldwide reputation for excellence in cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. We couldn't have done it without our top-notch faculty and staff, or the generous spirit of volunteers and community members who donate everything from free time to pints of blood to help us Make Cancer History. Our various departments work as a team to deliver multidisciplinary cancer care, a concept pioneered by M. D. Anderson.

Website: http://www. mdanderson. org/children/ (http://www. mdanderson. org/children/)

About A-List Models

Houston Fashion Weekend has been created for the purpose of expression, and showing who and what we are through the world of art and fashion. “People don’t consider Houston to be the epicenter for couture that it is, and we just wanted to bring that world to the forefront,” said Rebecca Briscoe, president of A List Models. When asked why she wanted to work with these kids, Briscoe, an educator herself adds, "The common thread here is delicacy and fabric, that being the delicate health some of these courageous young cancer patients are faced with. Yet, within their little selves is woven a fabric of resilience and strength. I'm passionate about them, their well-being and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to be around them. Certainly there is a designer's heart amongst them."

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Children's Cancer Center

Stephanie Cheves

Development Office

Phone: 713.563.4037

Sheba Media Group

Sharon Pondexter

Administrative Assistant, Public Relations Dept

Email: shebamedia at prweb. com

Phone: 877-827-1302

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Consona Corporation Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Consona Corporation Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Consona Corporation moves up 1,000 spots compared to 2007; ranks second in growth among software companies of similar size.

New York, NY (Vocus) September 25, 2008

Consona Corporation (Consona), a leading provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and customer relationship management (CRM) software and services for the enterprise, today announced its inclusion in the annual Inc. 5000 ranking of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country.

Consona has experienced considerable growth in the past year, as demonstrated by the company’s gain of more than 1000 places in the Inc. 5000 ranking, jumping from no. 2134 in 2007 to no. 1129 this year. Also notable is that among the companies listed in 2008, Consona ranks second in growth among software companies with revenues exceeding $100 million.

The list is the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy -- America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U. S. economy.

“Our second annual Inc. 5000 continues the most ambitious project in business journalism,” said Inc. 5000 Project Manager Jim Melloan. “The Inc. 5000 gives an unrivaled portrait of young, underreported companies across all industries doing fascinating things with cutting-edge business models, as well as older companies that are still showing impressive growth.”

“This recognition by Inc. shows solid evidence of Consona’s continued leadership in software industry growth,” said Consona CEO Jeff Tognoni. “The significant boost in our ranking from the past year is a testament to the successful balance we are able to strike between an aggressive growth and acquisition strategy, and providing innovative, customer-focused technology solutions that truly meet our customers’ unique needs. We are very pleased with the results of this year’s Inc. 5000 ranking.”

The 5000 companies that made the list reported aggregate revenue of $185 billion and median three-year growth of 147 percent. Most important, the 2008 Inc. 5000 companies were engines of job growth, having created more than 826,033 jobs since those companies were founded. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a list of the fastest-growing companies that can be sorted by industry and region can be found at www. inc5000.com.

The 2008 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2004 through 2007. To qualify, companies must be U. S.-based and privately held, for profit, independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies -- as of December 31, 2007, and have had at least $200,000 in revenue in 2004, and $2 million in 2007.

About Inc. com:
Inc. com, the daily resource for entrepreneurs, delivers how-to guides, advice, tools, breaking news, and rich multi-media to help business owners and CEOs start, run, and grow their businesses. Inc. com offers dynamic marketing solutions to help advertisers effectively reach Inc. com's audience of business leaders. Visit www. inc. com.

About Consona Corporation:
Consona Corporation (Consona, formerly known as M2M Holdings Inc.) is a worldwide leader in providing customer relationship management (CRM) (http://www. consona. com/consona/default. aspx? pagename=CRM-Solutions) and enterprise resource planning (ERP)[ software and services for the enterprise. Consona is dedicated to becoming a valued business partner by helping each and every customer continuously improve business processes over time. Toward this http://www. consona. com/consona/default. aspx? pagename=Vision [mission (http://www. consona. com/consona/default. aspx? pagename=Cross-Industry-ERP), Consona invests in the people, processes, technology and tools needed to provide its customers with a unique combination of customer care; product fit; a broad range of consulting, IT and business services; and industry expertise. Consona serves more than 4,500 customers worldwide and across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, financial services, health care, high tech, and local government. Battery Ventures and Thoma Bravo jointly own Consona. For further information, visit www. consona. com, e-mail info @ consona. com, or call (888) 8 CONSONA.

Contact: 
Mitch Briggs 
Consona Corporation
Direct: (317) 249-1620 
Mobile: (317) 829-4210 
Mitch. briggs @ consona. com 

Valerie Harding
Ripple Effect Communications
Direct: +1 (617) 536-8887
Vharding @ recommunication. com

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New Report: Leadership Programs Can Help Solve Racial Inequalities in Communities Across the Country – Key Methods and Recommendations

New Report: Leadership Programs Can Help Solve Racial Inequalities in Communities Across the Country – Key Methods and Recommendations

First Report to Analyze the Link between Major Philanthropy Investments in the Racial Equity and Leadership Development Fields

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) September 8, 2010

Leadership programs can help solve racial inequalities in access to education, healthcare, income and wealth, but many current approaches to leadership development actually maintain and promote racial inequalities, according to a new report released today by the Leadership Learning Community and other thought leaders in the leadership development and racial equity fields.

The report, How to Develop and Support Leadership that Contributes to Racial Justice, suggests that a large number of leadership programs associate leadership with equal opportunity and individualism. This thinking does not recognize that current systems (i. e. policy, culture and institutional practices) can cause racial identity to limit one’s access to life opportunities. It also focuses too narrowly on changing the behavior of individual leaders. Instead, leadership programs should: 1) make their programs more accessible for people of color; 2) help participants understand how race limits access to opportunities – in other words, the impact of structural racism; and 3) promote collective leadership. This approach will help participants work together to tackle the systems that maintain racial inequalities.

“This report offers strategies and positive examples to inform and inspire the thousands of leadership programs in the U. S. to redefine their approach,” noted Deborah Meehan, Executive Director at the Leadership Learning Community and one of the authors. “One example of a program leveraging collective leadership to address educational success, an area where there are significant racial disparities, is the Leadership in Action Program (LAP) by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. LAP brings together 25-40 leaders from public, private and community organizations to collaborate across multiple sectors to reach a common goal: increase the number of children prepared to learn when entering school in the city of Baltimore, MD. Between 2001 and 2009, the school readiness of Baltimore city kindergartners increased from 28% to 64%.”

According to PolicyLink, supporting people of color to take on leadership roles within their communities is a prerequisite for reducing poverty and disparities. There is an opportunity to increase the access that people of color have to leadership roles by improving the current approach to leadership development. Leadership programs need to be more accessible to people of color who have been excluded from many opportunities and give them access to training, resources and networks. Also, program training should help participants understand how policies, culture and institutions are part of a complex system that maintains racial inequalities. Finally, the trainings need to promote collective leadership that connects participants across organizations and sectors to change the system.

The Greenlining Institute’s Academy Director, Danielle Trimiew, said, “In our leadership development work, we are always striving to implement best practices. This report offers compelling evidence for the need to incorporate a structural racism framework into our leadership training. Moving forward, we are going to emphasize systems thinking and analysis in our curriculum so that participants can learn strategies to address structural racism. This knowledge is going to help us train our participants to better serve low-income communities.”

With appropriate support, people of color will have influence at policy tables and be better equipped to create solutions for their communities.

Other recommendations include:
Open Conversation about Race: Provide time and space for participants to talk about race and their racial identity. This gives participants an opportunity to transform their thoughts and feelings about race and how it impacts their work. Training: Incorporate elements of racial justice training, i. e. an analysis of structural racism. This is different from diversity training, which focuses on interpersonal relations and cultural awareness. Tracking: Monitor changes in whether or not people of color have increased access to leadership in communities and organizations, and more of an impact on policy making. Track the changes over the long term. Funding: Provide adequate funding to leadership programs that promote racial justice. Programs should also help participants understand how to access resources. “We have a rich history in community leadership development and we know the criticality of addressing structural racism and promoting racial healing to remove barriers to opportunity,” said Dr. Gail C. Christopher, Vice President–Program Strategy with the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. “We are excited because this is an important report that proactively addresses the impact of structural racism on leadership development.”

The publication is based on conversations with more than 150 individuals and organizations running and funding leadership programs across the nation, and an extensive review of existing literature in both racial equity and leadership development.

A free PDF of the report and a list of resources are available at http://bit. ly/LeadershipRaceForm (http://bit. ly/LeadershipRaceForm)] and http://bit. ly/LeadershipRaceInfo (http://bit. ly/LeadershipRaceInfo)].

The publication is co-authored by: Terry Keleher, Applied Research Center (ARC); Sally Leiderman, Center for Assessment and Policy Development (CAPD); Deborah Meehan, Leadership Learning Community (LLC); Elissa Perry, Think. Do. Repeat.; Maggie Potapchuk, MP Associates; Professor john a. powell, Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at The Ohio State University; and Hanh Cao Yu, Ph. D., Social Policy Research Associates (SPR).

This report is the first in a series of publications, the Leadership for a New Era Series, launched by the Leadership Learning Community in 2009 to promote inclusive, networked and collective leadership approaches. The series is funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, The California Endowment, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Kansas Leadership Center, and the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. Funding for printing and distributing this publication, the first in the series, was provided by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. More information about Leadership for a New Era: www. leadershipforanewera. org].

The following individuals are available for interviews:
 Terry Keleher, Midwest Director, Applied Research Center (co-author)  Deborah Meehan, Executive Director, Leadership Learning Community (co-author)  Carmen Morgan, Program Director, Leadership Development in Interethnic Relations  Christopher Perrius, Director of Development and Communications, The National Equity Project  john a. powell, Executive Director, Kirwan Institute (co-author)  Danielle Trimiew, Academy Director, Greenlining Institute About the Leadership Learning Community
We are a national nonprofit organization transforming the way leadership development work is conceived, conducted and evaluated, primarily within the nonprofit sector. We focus on leveraging leadership as a means to create a more just and equitable society. We combine our expertise in identifying, evaluating and applying cutting-edge ideas and promising practices in the leadership development field, with access to our engaged national network of hundreds of experienced funders, consultants and leadership development programs, to drive the innovation and collaboration needed to make leadership more effective. We also offer the following consulting services to help programs and foundations optimize their leadership investment strategy: scans, evaluations and network development. For more information please visit www. leadershiplearning. org.

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ISO's Property-Valuation Solutions Reach 20 Million Estimates

ISO's Property-Valuation Solutions Reach 20 Million Estimates

ISO's property-valuation solutions have reached the significant milestone of calculating 20 million replacement-cost estimates.

Orem, UT, and Boston, MA (PRWEB) August 7, 2008

ISO's property-valuation solutions have reached the significant milestone of calculating 20 million replacement-cost estimates. Embedded in the underwriting workflow of many U. S. insurance companies, ISO's property-valuation solutions are used to calculate tens of thousands of valuations each business day. The companies include four of the top ten homeowners insurers as ranked by A. M. Best.

360Value™ is ISO's next-generation replacement-cost estimator, combining two leading property-valuation applications from ISO: ISO HomeValue™ and XactValue®. Drawing upon more than ten years of innovative product development from ISO subsidiaries Xactware and AIR Worldwide, 360Value is a web-based replacement-cost estimator that provides reliable and easy-to-calculate replacement-cost estimates for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties.

"The exceptional growth we've seen is indicative of the trust and confidence our customers place in our technology," said Edmund Webecke, general manager of 360Value. "Processing our 20 millionth valuation is an exciting milestone as we continue to grow and add new features to better serve the needs of our clients."

Xactware and AIR pioneered several important property-valuation capabilities that are incorporated into 360Value. They include the ability to match front-end valuations with back-end claims, prefilled property-specific information from the ISO PushPin database, and sophisticated modeling algorithms to make reliable replacement-cost estimates based on minimal property data. What's more, 360Value brings easy access to important, location-specific underwriting information, including probabilistic catastrophe loss estimates, fire protection, crime reports, and premium tax information.

360Value is a true component-based estimating system, using the property-specific data gathered by the insurer to create a virtual model of the structure and develop a stick-by-stick, brick-by-brick estimate to rebuild the property. Replacement-cost estimates in 360Value are based on building-cost research conducted by a team of construction experts who continually monitor trends in pricing, building techniques and codes, new products, labor rate fluctuations, and other cost factors at a highly localized level.

About 360Value:
360Value is a web-based replacement-cost estimator developed by a team from ISO subsidiaries Xactware Solutions and AIR Worldwide (AIR). 360Value is a full-featured solution set that is easy to implement and provides insurers with replacement-cost estimates for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties from a single user interface. 360Value estimates are based on building-cost research from Xactware and include a proven cost-modeling methodology from AIR that enables insurers to make replacement-cost estimates with limited property information. 360Value includes the ability to prefill property-specific information for more than 70 million residential structures in the United States. Xactware is the leader in software estimating applications for the property insurance, remodeling, and restoration industries. AIR is the scientific leader and most respected provider of risk-modeling software and consulting services. For more information about 360Value, please visit 360-value. com (http://www.360-value. com).

About ISO:
A leading source of information about risk, ISO provides data, analytics, and decision-support services to professionals in many fields, including insurance, finance, real estate, health services, government, human resources, and risk management. Using advanced technologies to collect, analyze, develop, and deliver information, ISO helps customers evaluate and manage risk. The company draws on vast expertise in actuarial science, insurance coverages, fire protection, fraud prevention, catastrophe and weather risk, predictive modeling, data management, economic forecasting, social and technological trends, and many other fields. To meet the needs of diverse clients, ISO employs an experienced staff of business and technical specialists, analysts, and certified professionals. In the United States and around the world, ISO helps customers protect people, property, and financial assets. For more information, visit ISO. com (http://www. iso. com).

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Baby Boomers are Revising and Resizing their Future Conference Helps Businesses Update Marketing Strategies

Baby Boomers are Revising and Resizing their Future Conference Helps Businesses Update Marketing Strategies

Annual What's Next Boomer Business Summit Focuses on Boomer Market Strategies. A confluence of talent from technology, health care, research, marketing, financial services, LOHAS and consumer packaged goods all around the question -- how to reach and serve the lucrative 40+ market (boomers in the new economy. Meeting is March 19, 2009 in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas (PRWEB) December 5, 2008

Has the state of the economy changed the way business needs to market to 78 million baby boomers? What new boomer business opportunities are growing despite the economic downturn?

These questions and more will be answered at the Sixth Annual What's Next Boomer Business Summit, March 19, 2009 at Bally's Hotel in Las Vegas. The one-day conference focuses on the 76 million baby boomer market with a spending power of over $3 trillion. This year's theme: Boomer Market 2009: Building Value…Getting Results focuses on the impact the current economy is expected to have on baby boomer spending and savings habits.

The summit (www. boomersummit. com) will cover four key areas:

Business Strategy - Entrepreneur and author Guy Kawasaki talks about business success in a downturn and his new book "Reality Check: Outsmarting, Outmanaging and Outmarketing Your Competition."

Social media and technology - Striking new ways to reach baby boomers from groups like VolunteerMatch. com, BlogHer, and Microsoft.

Baby Boomer research - New research conducted in January 2009 from Steve French of the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI) will provide a first glimpse at changes in boomers attitudes and spending. Dr. Sandra Timmermann from the MetLife Mature Market Institute will present research highlights on boomers and money.

Caregiving and Aging in Place - The caregiving market is 44 million and growing. Aging in place technologies promise to be a business growth area in meeting baby boomer needs for themselves and their family members. Laurie Orlov of Aging in Place Technology Watch will provide research on this emerging market. Andy Cohen of Caring. com will share ways to effectively reach caregivers online.

"Baby boomers are revising and resizing their futures… working longer, caring for aging parents, and keeping up with technology are now on top of their priority list. This has an impact on any businesses that sells or provides service to baby boomers. It can open up new business opportunities, and also requires more innovative thinking about how to reach them cost effectively," said Mary Furlong, Producer of the What's Next Boomer Business Summit.

The full agenda and registration information can be found at http://www. boomersummit. com (http://www. boomersummit. com). Early registration discounts apply.

In addition to the Boomer Business Summit, an Entrepreneurship Boot Camp is being held on March 18 from 1:00 p. m.-5:00 p. m. According to the Kauffman Foundation, Americans aged 55 to 64 form small businesses at the highest rate of any age group -- 28% higher than the adult average. The boot camp is a primer on starting businesses serving baby boomers and beyond. It includes business opportunity research, business structure, marketing and outreach strategies and tools to build your boomer business. More information at www. boomersummit. com

The What's Next Boomer Business Summit is produced by Mary Furlong & Associates. It is held in conjunction with the Aging in America Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging, March 15-19, 2009.

Sponsors include: Microsoft, Silicon Valley Council on Aging, Posit Science, EquityKey, The Stress Institute, Caring. com, VolunteerMatch and Southwest.

Mary Furlong & Associates works with companies seeking to capitalize on new business and investment opportunities in the boomer market. MFA provides business development, financing strategy and integrated marketing solutions to entrepreneurs, corporations and non-profit organizations serving the 50+ market. See http://www. maryfurlong. com (http://www. maryfurlong. com) for more information.

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Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc. and ASCEND Therapeutics Sign Co-Promotion Agreement

Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc. and ASCEND Therapeutics Sign Co-Promotion Agreement

Cornerstone BioPharma, the Triangle-based specialty pharmaceutical company currently focused on the development and commercialization of niche prescription medications in the respiratory arena, today announced the company has signed a co-promotion agreement with ASCEND Therapeutics (ASCEND). This agreement names ASCEND as a partner in the promotion of Balacet 325™, a mild-to-moderate pain medication.

CARY, NORTH CAROLINA (PRWEB) March 2, 2006

Cornerstone BioPharma, the Triangle-based specialty pharmaceutical company currently focused on the development and commercialization of niche prescription medications in the respiratory arena, today announced the company has signed a co-promotion agreement with ASCEND Therapeutics (ASCEND). This agreement names ASCEND as a partner in the promotion of Balacet 325™, a mild-to-moderate pain medication.

Balacet 325 was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in May 2005 and has since been promoted to pain specialists and primary care providers by Cornerstone’s sales force. Commencing immediately, the ASCEND sales force will co-promote Balacet 325 with a focus on obstetrics and gynecology healthcare providers. This partnership represents a significant expansion into the $14 billion U. S. pain market and will serve to increase the recognition of Balacet 325 among healthcare providers.

Commenting on the agreement, ASCEND CEO Jay Bua said, “Balacet 325 provides practical and safe treatment of mild-to-moderate pain, a common problem amongst patients who seek OB/GYN care. We are excited to have partnered with Cornerstone BioPharma to provide specialists in this area with a notable treatment option for reducing their patients’ pain.”

“We are confident in this strategic move for Balacet 325,” said Craig Collard, CEO of Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc. “It will not only increase Cornerstone’s reach and penetration in our current markets, but will provide the opportunity for us to expand into women’s health.”

About Cornerstone

Cornerstone BioPharma, Inc. (www. cornerstonebiopharma. com), located next to North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, is an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company that is currently focused on the development and commercialization of niche prescription medications in the respiratory arena. Cornerstone is actively engaged in strategic licensing of additional prescription products through acquisitions, strategic partnerships and new product development.

About ASCEND Therapeutics

ASCEND Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the use of transdermal drug delivery technology to overcome therapeutic barriers and raise the standard of care for certain chronic conditions. For more information about ASCEND, you may visit the company's web site at www. ascendtherapeutics. com.

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Redknee Continues to Support Various Charitable Organizations

Redknee Continues to Support Various Charitable Organizations

Redknee Inc. the leading global provider of communication software to wireless telecommunication network operators, is proud to provide ongoing support to numerous community projects.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) November 1, 2004

Our most recent sponsorships include corporate donations to the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation (CMSF), the Hospital for Sick Children, and the Ontario Cancer Society. Each charitable organization carries out extraordinarily noble missions and Redknee is pleased to support their causes, from research to assisting exceptional youths to prepare them for a successful future.

For many years Redknee has made significant contributions to fund these valuable organizations that aim to help the community by providing funding for research, health care and the development of talented young people. “We are very proud to sponsor these organizations and hope to make a difference to help achieve each of their causes”, said Lucas Skoczkowski, CEO of Redknee. Redknee has made a long term commitment to improve the quality of life for the community, and will continue to support charitable organizations to drive their success to better enhance the community.

About Redknee:

Redknee is a leading provider of telecommunication software solutions, which enable network operators and service providers to deliver innovative value-creating services. Redknee's commercially deployed suite of software products seamlessly integrate into customer networks and provide a full set of business-critical network capabilities. RedkneeÂ’s capabilities include service provisioning, real-time converged billing, messaging, service control, customer relationship management solutions which provide value-added functionality to wire-line, mobile, circuit-switched, and VoIP service providers.

Redknee's breadth of experience and robust, scalable architecture allows our customers to enhance their service portfolio and network capabilities, while leveraging Redknee's best-in-class technical delivery organization to ensure a rapid and efficient deployment and service launch.

Contact Redknee:

For more information, contact

Redknee Inc

Tel. +1 905 625 2840

Fax: +1 905 625 6485

Email marketing@redknee. com

Www. redknee. com

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Houston-Based KelseyCare Advantage Plan Again Receives Top Rating from Medicare

Houston-Based KelseyCare Advantage Plan Again Receives Top Rating from Medicare

KelseyCare Advantage Plan's five-star member service helps provide comfort for Houston-area Medicare patients as the health care landscape experiences significant changes in 2011.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) November 3, 2010

With so many sweeping and often confusing health care changes taking place, there is comforting and consistent news for Houston-area Medicare beneficiaries. KelseyCare Advantage has earned Medicare’s highest member satisfaction rating for the second consecutive year, a key quality indicator for Medicare beneficiaries who may be reviewing their health plans in advance of the open enrollment season which begins on Nov. 15.

According to the annual Consumer Assessment of Health Care Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey released by Medicare, KelseyCare Advantage is one of the highest-rated Medicare Advantage plans in the Houston area.

“With so much confusion surrounding health care today, we’re thrilled that our KelseyCare Advantage plan received the highest possible rating for member satisfaction. Coupled with the high marks it received from our members for excellence in physician communication and health plan quality, we know our members feel they are receiving outstanding quality care that is of good value,” said Marnie Matheny, President of KelseyCare Advantage.

The survey awards one to five stars (five being the best) in a number of areas, including customer service, health care quality and health outcomes, as well as physician communication. For the second year in a row, KelseyCare Advantage has earned a five-star rating in health plan quality, according to the annual Medicare CAHPS survey.

KelseyCare Advantage also received a five-star rating in each of the following categories:
 Doctors who communicate well  Access to primary care physicians  Customer service  Overall rating of health care quality  Overall rating of plan for responsiveness and care  Screenings for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular care and diabetes care  Vaccines for flu and pneumonia  Member experience with the drug plan Member satisfaction survey results are published in the 2011 Medicare & You handbook. The publicly reported results help beneficiaries evaluate and choose a Medicare plan according to member satisfaction ratings.

KelseyCare Advantage is not a Medicare supplement and it does not replace Medicare. KelseyCare Advantage is a Medicare Advantage plan offered through a contract with the federal government to provide all of the health care coverage a customer is entitled to under Medicare, and more. When beneficiaries choose KelseyCare Advantage, they receive all of their Medicare benefits, including drug coverage, at less cost than comparable Medicare supplements.

To find out how to become a member of KelseyCare Advantage, please call (713) 442-CARE or go to http://www. kelseycareadvantage. com.

About KelseyCare Advantage
Based in Houston, Texas, KelseyCare Advantage is a Medicare Advantage plan operated by KS Plan Administrators. The cornerstone of the KelseyCare Advantage provider network is Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. KelseyCare Advantage is available to Medicare beneficiaries who have Medicare Part A and Part B, who do not have End-Stage Renal Disease and live in the KelseyCare Advantage service area of Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County and Galveston on the Mainland. KelseyCare Advantage offers four plans, which include KelseyCare Advantage Essential, KelseyCare Advantage Rx, KelseyCare Advantage Essential+Choice and KelseyCare Advantage Rx+Choice.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Steve Hill
Steve(at)fearlesspr(dot)com

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Jennifer Greenfield Joins Iatria Spa And Health Center

Jennifer Greenfield Joins Iatria Spa And Health Center

Dr. Angela Baylis, Doctor of Chiropractic and Managing Director of Iatria Health Center, has announced that Jennifer Greenfield has joined the firm as a Doctor of Chiropractic at the Creedmoor location.

RALEIGH, NC (PRWEB) December 16, 2005

Dr. Angela Baylis, Doctor of Chiropractic and Managing Director of Iatria Health Center, has announced that Jennifer Greenfield has joined the firm as a Doctor of Chiropractic at the Creedmoor location. Greenfield specializes in Applied Kinesiology (AK), a system that evaluates the structural, chemical and mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing with other standard methods of diagnosis. Greenfield graduated as Salutatorian from Parker College of Chiropractic, where she earned over 250 hours of AK training.

“I am pleased to welcome Jennifer to the Iatria Spa and Health Center team,” said Baylis. “Her training in Applied Kinesiology is an asset to our practice.”

About Iatria Health Center:

Dr. Angela Baylis, DC and Iatria Health Center offer full service chiropractic, applied kinesiology and ion cleansing health services, as well as acupuncture and oriental medicine, under the supervision of qualified doctors who aid in a client’s total well being. Using a holistic approach, which addresses the whole person, not just the systems, Iatria Health Center provides comprehensive, personalized health care, along with superior service, in a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. For more information, call 919-861-8944 or go to http://www. iatriahealthcenter. com (http://www. iatriahealthcenter. com). Iatria Health Center is associated with Iatria Day Spa, which specializes in such services as massage, facials, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, waxing, tinting, laser hair removal, and spa day packages.

Media and Press Contacts:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-233-6600

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Xlear, Inc. Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Xlear, Inc. Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

Leading manufacturer of xylitol-rich products reflects on growing market for natural sweetener, prepares for additional product launches throughout coming months.

Orem, UT (PRWEB) August 11, 2005 -

– Xlear, Inc., a leading manufacturer of xylitol products, today celebrated its fifth anniversary. Since launching the company in 2000, Xlear has introduced several product lines to reflect the breadth of xylitol’s unique health and dental benefits. The company originally started with one product, Xlear Nasal Wash, a patented saline solution with xylitol designed by general practice physician, Dr. Lon Jones. The company has since expanded its research, product development and worldwide distribution of three product lines with more than two dozen products.

Xlear Nasal Wash (http://www. xlear. com/xlear (http://www. xlear. com/xlear)) continues to be XlearÂ’s flagship product and is used by people around the world to help fight a variety of ailments, from allergies to sinus and ear infections. In the fall of 2004, the company sold its one millionth bottle of Xlear Nasal Wash. In May 2003, the company introduced a complete line of xylitol-rich dental products sold under the Spry Dental Defense System brand (http://www. xlear. com/spry/dds (http://www. xlear. com/spry/dds)). The product line includes toothpaste, mouthwash, tooth gel, and a variety of flavors of mints and chewing gums. In December 2004, Spry was given the highest rankings by a leading independent dental research firm. In September 2004, Xlear was the first company to make xylitol available in single serving packets offered under its XyloSweet brand (http://www. xlear. com/xylosweet (http://www. xlear. com/xylosweet)).

“During the past five years, we have focused on making health-enhancing products that improve people’s lives,” said Nathan Jones, president of Xlear, Inc. “We have recognized significant growth in the demand of xylitol products, and we continue to invest significant time and resources into educating consumers, and health and dental professionals around the world about what makes xylitol unique. The natural sweetener continues to be one of the most researched natural sweeteners on the market, and time after time, studies have shown that it can help alleviate a variety of health issues, from tooth decay to ear infections. We appreciate our hard-working employees and all of our customers around the world that have helped to spread the word about xylitol. We look forward to the next five years as we prepare to introduce a variety of new xylitol-rich products that will continue to promote xylitol as an effective and healthy sweetener; or as one health expert called it, ‘the miracle sweetener’.”

In recognition of the companyÂ’s anniversary, Xlear today also introduced a new monthly e-newsletter, Crystal Xlear, to help provide consumers and retailers with news and information about xylitol and XlearÂ’s products. For more information and to sign up for the newsletter, visit http://www. xlear. com/newsletter/ (http://www. xlear. com/newsletter/).

Studies show that consistent use of products sweetened with 100% xylitol:

Fight and lessen the occurrence of inner ear and sinus infections; Inhibit the ability of cavity-causing, plaque-forming bacteria to stick to teeth; Helps reduce cavities by up to 80%; Reduce gum tissue inflammation; Reduce the amount of cavities in children when their mothers consistently used a Xylitol rich product during and after their pregnancy; Increases saliva production and relieves dry mouth; and Facilitate the remineralization of tooth enamel.

XlearÂ’s products are available online at www. xlear. com and through health and natural products stores across the country. To find a local retailer, visit http://www. xlear. com/locateStore. aspx (http://www. xlear. com/locateStore. aspx).

About Xylitol

Xylitol is a natural sugar derived from birch trees, corn cobs, fruits and other natural sources. Xylitol is considered a sugar alcohol and has zero net effective carbohydrates, which means xylitol is not digested and processed by the body as a dietary carbohydrate, and therefore has a minimal impact on blood sugar levels. Xylitol is absorbed slowly by the body, resulting in a low glycemic index of seven compared to table sugarÂ’s index of 83 (or higher). In addition, because xylitol has 40 percent fewer calories, it can also be used as a sugar substitute in many of todayÂ’s popular diets. Xylitol is endorsed by dental associations worldwide, approved in the United States as a food additive in unlimited quantity for foods with special dietary purposes and recognized by the World Health Organization and Federal Drug Administration as a safe and effective food additive.

About Xlear, Inc.

Founded in 2000, Xlear, Inc. is recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of xylitol products, and one of the largest importers of xylitol in the United States. Xlear, Inc. is committed to providing consumers with the health benefits of xylitol by manufacturing all-natural, health-enhancing products. Xlear, Inc. offers Xlear®, a patented nasal wash; a complete line of dental health products offered under the SpryTM Dental Defense System brand; and XyloSweet TM, raw xylitol crystals used as a sugar substitute in cooking, baking and general consumption. Xlear, Inc. is a private company with headquarters in Orem, Utah.

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Kevin Wilson

513-898-1008

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Meth Crawls the Landscape of America

Meth Crawls the Landscape of America

Survey shows overall methamphetamine treatment admissions have increased five times over the last decade and law makers are seeking to pass prohibitive legislation on common meth ingredient.

(PRWEB) February 2, 2005

The methamphetamine epidemic in the United States is not just a problem in rural America. ItÂ’s so prevalent that a Google News search on methamphetamine turns up over 5,000 articles in just the last thirty days.

The drug has crawled its way onto the doorstep of nearly every city in the country and it is so insidious that it would be hard to exaggerate its negative effects on addicted individuals, families and communities. In fact, a recent article released by the Rueters news agency calls it the ‘devil’s drug’.

Meth lab busts have soared to well over 1,000 per year in multiple states and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that treatment admission rates for this class of drug have increased more than five times across the country in the last decade.

“We have definitely seen an increase in people seeking help for meth addiction,” reports Gary Smith, the Executive Director of Narconon Arrowhead. As one of the nation’s largest and most successful drug rehabilitation and education programs, approximately 25 percent of their current clients are in treatment for methamphetamine.

“Since people come to our program from across the country, the increase isn’t isolated to one area or region,” Smith adds. Narconon Arrowhead’s proven track record of successfully rehabilitating meth addicts makes them a diamond in the rough, as most programs have a very difficult time effectively treating them. Smith credits their success to the drug-free rehabilitation methodology they use that was developed by American author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard.

The easily obtained ingredients to manufacture meth (also known as crank, crystal, ice) and the mobility of the labs make it difficult for law enforcement officials to track down a high percentage of potential busts. Even when these labs are tracked down and the manufacturers arrested, the toxic chemicals used in the process are hazardous and cost thousands to be properly disposed of.

Information provided by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) indicates that methamphetamine users and manufacturers take irresponsibility and neglect to the level of endangerment. In 2003 more than ten percent of meth lab-related incidents in the United States involved children, most of whom had been directly or indirectly exposed to the highly toxic chemicals used to manufacture the drug. Drug Endangered Children (DEC) programs have been developed to coordinate the efforts of law enforcement, medical services, and child welfare workers to ensure that children found in these environments receive appropriate attention and care.

In an effort to curb manufacturing of the debilitating substance several states are seeking to pass legislation that makes the main ingredient found in methamphetamine, pseudoephedrine, harder to obtain. Oklahoma, for example, already has a law in effect that restricts sales of over-the-counter cold medicines that contain the drug and requires consumers to sign for the purchase.

The plan has even gone to the U. S. Legislature in the form of the Combat Meth Act, where the idea is to put pharmacy items containing pseudoephedrine behind the counter and to provide more resources to law enforcement officials.

While the problem still grows, there are hundreds of former meth addicts that are now living healthy lives again because of Narconon Arrowhead. To find out more about meth or the Narconon program, visit www. methamphetamineaddiction. com today or call 1-800-468-6933.

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ILinc Web Conferencing Named to Software Magazine's 'Software 500' List For Second Consecutive Year

iLinc Web Conferencing Named to Software Magazine's 'Software 500' List For Second Consecutive Year

ILinc (AMEX:ILC), a leading provider of web and desktop video conferencing software and online collaboration solutions, today announced that it was named to Software Magazine's annual Software 500 ranking of the world's largest software and service providers. iLinc ranked No. 384 in growth worldwide. This is the second year in a row iLinc has been named to the prestigious list.

PHOENIX (PRWEB) October 28, 2008

"iLinc helps companies find effective and cost efficient ways to communicate and hold meetings, and there's no question that given the current economic climate that web conferencing and online collaboration continues to trend upward," said James M. Powers Jr., President and CEO for iLinc. "More importantly for us, companies are increasingly choosing iLinc to answer their communication needs."

iLinc delivers enterprise-class web conferencing and affordable video conferencing solutions across small to large corporate organizations, higher education, state and federal governments. iLinc's millions of users collaborate with colleagues, employees, customers, partners and learners via formal and informal online business meetings, virtual classroom sessions, webinars and support sessions. Recent highlights include the use of iLinc web and video conferencing software saving over 2 billion pounds of carbon emission savings across all customers, and having iLinc's patent-pending Green Meter™ named one of the top ten ways to save the planet by PC Magazine.

"The 2008 Software 500 results show that revenue growth in the software and services industry was healthy, with total Software 500 revenue of $451.8 billion worldwide for 2007, representing a 14.7% growth from the previous year," said John P. Desmond, editor of Software Magazine and Softwaremag. com.

The Software 500 is a revenue-based ranking of the world's largest software and services suppliers targeting medium to large enterprises, their IT professionals, software developers and business managers involved in software and services purchasing.

The ranking is based on total worldwide software and services revenue for 2007. This includes revenues from software licenses, maintenance and support, training and software-related services and consulting. Suppliers are not ranked on their total corporate revenue, since many have other lines of business, such as hardware.

About iLinc

iLinc, a recognized leader in web conferencing, desktop video conferencing software and collaboration solutions, aims to revolutionize the way organizations meet and communicate. Through its software and services, iLinc liberates people by enabling them to get more done, travel less, and achieve work-life balance while preserving the environment. iLinc offers the only enterprise-class web and video conferencing software that allows customers to choose between a software-as-a-service (SaaS) rental model or a traditional software purchase model, in combination with hosting by iLinc or on-premise installation. iLinc is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more visit www. ilinc. com/investors (http://www. ilinc. com/investors).

iLinc, iLinc Communications, iLinc Suite, MeetingLinc, LearnLinc, ConferenceLinc, SupportLinc, EventPlus, and their respective logos are trademarks of iLinc Communications, Inc. All other company names and products may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Get Better Sleep by Correcting Hormone Imbalance Naturally with Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy

Get Better Sleep by Correcting Hormone Imbalance Naturally with Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy

Discover a new way to improve your sleep with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to treat menopause and andropause.

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) June 15, 2008

A recent study showed insomnia to be the number-one most severe complaint of women going through menopause (http://www. doctorkalitenko. com/1-26-Managing_menopause_or_andropause). According to menopause specialist Doctor Sergey Kalitenko, an imbalance of hormones is to blame, and with that in mind he has developed a treatment to help his patients get a good night's sleep again.

According to the study, published in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing, 95 percent of menopausal women surveyed suffered from sleep loss -- and they rated that sleep deprivation as their most severe menopause symptom, even more severe than the night sweats, irritability, memory loss or hot flashes that often accompany menopause.
"Menopause is a natural phase in every woman's life," -- said Sergey Kalitenko, MD, a menopause specialist who is serving NYC ( New York CIty ) are including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island ( LI ) "The sleep problems that come with menopause -- the end of a woman's fertility and menstrual periods -- are the result of a change in the balance of the hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone as the ovaries shut down," -- Dr. Kalitenko said.

That hormone imbalance is also behind the female libido loss, vaginal dryness and other sex problems many of the middle-aged menopause sufferers Dr. Kalitenko treats in his NYC office. In some women, these symptoms can come together with the rest and lead to depression.

And the ill effects of menopause can continue long after the in-your-face symptoms abate: menopause can accelerate osteoporosis -- resulting in a greater risk of large-bone fractures -- and hasten the onset of coronary artery disease.

But there's good news: hormone levels are relatively easy to replenish.
So to help give his patients some much-deserved menopause relief, Dr. Kalitenko has developed a regimen of menopause treatment based upon hormone replacement therapy (http://www. doctorkalitenko. com/1-24_Hormone_replacement). He uses hormones with the same molecular structure as those found naturally within in the human body, leading to a more balanced hormone profile.
Dr. Kalitenko starts every treatment regimen by taking a thorough medical history and personally performing a routine exam with diagnostic blood work.

If a patient decides to go through with the hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, treatment is started using hormones with the same molecular structure as those found within the human body. Results are monitored every two to three months.

"The natural way for menopause sufferers to beat their insomnia," -- doctor Kalitenko said, -- "and the best way to minimize all the short - and long-term health implications of menopause, is hormone replacement therapy using hormones with the same molecular structure as their own."

Dr. Sergey Kalitenko is a physician, board certified in Internal medicine as well as Anti Aging and Regenerative medicine. He has operated a private practice in Brooklyn, New York since 2001 and sees patients from New York City, Staten Island, Bronx, Queens Long Island and beyond. To read the latest post on his anti-aging blog, for information on all the services he provides or to learn more about scheduling a consultation, visit doctorkalitenko. com (http://www. doctorkalitenko. com).

Contact:
Tel: 718-382-9200
Email: skalitenko(at)verizon. net
Website: http://www. doctorkalitenko. com (http://www. doctorkalitenko. com)

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Pain Medication's Negative Side Effects Don't Deter Most Users, Survey Reveals

Pain Medication's Negative Side Effects Don't Deter Most Users, Survey Reveals

Most people believe the reward is greater than the risk when it comes to pain medications with health risks, according to a new survey by morefocus.

Carlsbad, Calif. (PRWEB) October 17, 2006

Most people do not stop taking pain medication when studies reveal potential negative side effects of the medication, according to an independent study conducted by morefocus, an online research organization.

Fifty-six percent of those surveyed said they had not stopped taking pain medication after hearing that it could pose health risks. Some respondents remained unsure of whether to make changes to their pain management techniques, but only 20 percent of respondents stopped taking the pain medication.

"The research shows that most people do not react strongly to the possibility of complications from medications," said Dr. Regan Carey, morefocus Research Director. "It seems most people believe the risk is not greater than the reward."

The survey also revealed some interesting information about people's attitudes towards the use of pain medication. Sixty-four percent of those surveyed believe that the availability of pain medication keeps people from seeking alternative pain management techniques such as massage, meditation, acupuncture and other methods.

This attitude is reflected in the further opinions of those who stopped taking a pain medication that posed health risks. Of that group, more than half said they would switch to another pain medication, while only 25 percent said they would look into alternative pain management methods.

"People are definitely inclined to use medication first," said Dr. Carey. "Even the minority who are scared off by health risks of one drug tend to look around for a different one. It seems that while meditation, massage, and those types of techniques are more common today, most people still turn to medication to relieve their pain."

Further information and summary results of the survey are available on request from morefocus.

About morefocus group inc.
San Diego - and London-based morefocus group inc., builds and maintains high-traffic networks across multiple verticals. Independently, or together with its domain-owning clients, the Company owns or controls a leading independent healthcare and lifestyle network controlled by a suite of proprietary publishing, ad-serving, analytics and behavioral monitoring applications. The publications and software applications are applied to build engaged traffic, recruit, sample and manage registered consumers, and build marketing ROI for major healthcare and consumer marketing corporations.

Media Contact
Luke Pilon
Morefocus group inc.
1-800-549-3904

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Exosect Signs Regional Product Development Agreement With The World's Leading Generic Agro Chemical Company – Makhteshim-Agan Industries (MAI)

Exosect Signs Regional Product Development Agreement With The World's Leading Generic Agro Chemical Company – Makhteshim-Agan Industries (MAI)

Exosect, a leading technology provider of environmentally-conscious insect pest control, today announced that it has signed a regional product development agreement with Makhteshim Agan Industries (MAI), the world's leading generic agrochemical company.

(PRWEB) February 16, 2006

Exosect, a leading technology provider of environmentally-conscious insect pest control, today announced that it has signed a regional product development agreement with Makhteshim Agan Industries (MAI), the world's leading generic agro chemical company.

Exosect has signed individual agreements with the MAI group of companies in Israel (Makhteshim), Argentina (MAGAN Argentina S. A.), Australia (Farmoz) and New Zealand (Agronica).

Managing Director of Exosect, Martin Brown, comments, “We are delighted to have signed these agreements with Makhteshim Agan. We believe this collaboration will enable MAI companies to bring to the market environmentally conscious systems which aim to support MAI’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme and importantly provide support to growers for whom residue levels are a key issue.”

Exosect’s product range is based on unique powder technology, which is used as a carrier system for insect control agents. The powder is formulated with specific pheromones, pathogens or pesticides, which deliver a killing or disrupting, affect throughout the population of the target insect.

Claudio Dunan, General Manager at Magan Argentina comments, “Exosect’s technology gives us a key tool in our range of insect control products to provide a complete IPM package to Argentinean growers.

Peter Chalmers, General Manager - Portfolio at MAI in Australia and New Zealand (MAANZ) adds, “Exosex gives the grower a product to be used in IPM systems. This innovative system will especially allow New Zealand growers the flexibility to supply produce suitable for export to new markets such as Taiwan, that has a zero tolerance of insect infestation at the same time as meeting growing demand for zero residues in our traditional EU markets."

About Exosect

Exosect Limited was formed in 2001 to develop and commercialise innovative and environmentally acceptable insect pest control technology. As a specialist research and development company, Exosect has developed a range of powder delivery systems based on the concept of attractants and active ingredients formulated with patented powder carrier systems. Specialising in IPM based, environmentally acceptable pest control products, markets include crop protection (agriculture and horticulture), stored products (raw and processed), forestry, amenity landscape and public health.

Exosect's solutions have EPA regulatory approval in a number of US states and received organic verification from OMRI – the Organic Materials Review Institute. The company has also partnered with a number of major International agrochemical companies to further develop its product lines in the US. More on Exosect at: www. exosect. com

About Makhteshim-Agan

Makhteshim-Agan is the world's leading generic company in the agrochemical market, with 2005 nine month sales of $1,335.6 Million and Net profit of $158.4 million. The company is characterized by its high level of technological-chemical competencies, its adherence to the strictest environmental standards, and its global reach for the registration, marketing, and distribution of many products. With about 80 active ingredients in the portfolio, Makhteshim Agan has an emphasis on growth in preferred markets such as North America and Western Europe. Financial statements available at www. main. co. il

Editor’s Notes

Further information on Exosect – including interviews, demonstrations, users stories and customer site visits – is available from:

Lynsey Thorp / Fiona Brewer / Graham Thatcher

Exosect Press Office at MCC International

Tel: +44 1962 888 100 / Fax: +44 1962 888125

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