Sunday, May 23, 2004

CMKX - CMKM Diamonds Inc. - The Discussion Continues on National Radio Show "Prosperity for God's People"

CMKX - CMKM Diamonds Inc. - The Discussion Continues on National Radio Show "Prosperity for God's People"

Due to the overwhelming response generated by last week's show, CT has agreed to continue his discussion on CMKX and will be interviewing "The Green Baron" live today.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) September 14, 2004

Christian Traders (http://christiantraders. com (http://christiantraders. com)),parent company of CT Global Media and producer of "Prosperity for God's People," is the Internet's fastest growing, faith-based, online investment community. The show can be heard live in Phoenix, AZ on KXEG 1280, or worldwide via the Internet at http://familyvaluesradio. com (http://familyvaluesradio. com).

Broadcast times are 2:30 Pacific time and 5:30 Eastern time every Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. Archives of current programs are available at http://familyvaluesradio. com/ClicktoListen. asp (http://familyvaluesradio. com/ClicktoListen. asp) under "Prosperity for God's People". Previous programs can also be replayed 24/7 at http://christiantraders. com (http://christiantraders. com).

Today's interview will be with the "Green Baron" regarding CMKX and UCAD - Canadian Minerals Inc. A webcast with UCAD's CEO - Rendal Williams will be available Wednesday morning at http://thegreenbaron. com (http://thegreenbaron. com).

The Green Baron has also graciously accepted an invitation to do a POINT/COUNTERPOINT style interview next Tuesday with the founder of StockPatrol. com, Hartley Bernstein. At the time of this release, we are awaiting a response from Mr. Bernstein. It is one of CT's greatest desires that investors be fully informed before making any investment decision.

Callers wishing to express their opinion on CMKX or other issues, can reach CT live in the studio at 623-936-4230.

Members of Christian Traders now have direct access to CT's personal broker Len Combs, of Samco Financial Services Inc. Mr. Combs can be reached @ 1-800-995-9372 for questions regarding all your stock transactions, retirement and financial planning needs.

All syndication inquiries and requests to re-broadcast the show should be directed to:

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Ctgm@christiantraders. com

The CT Index, CT Portfolio, CT Financial Portal, Today's Selections and recent company headlines are available at http://christiantraders. com (http://christiantraders. com)

AZMN - AZCO Mining is currently CT's top selection.

Current profiles include:

AZMN - Azco Mining

Http://azco. com (http://azco. com)
DHPI - Desert Health Products

Http://dhpi. com (http://dhpi. com)
DJRT - Dale Jarrett's Racing Adventure

Http://racingadventure. com (http://racingadventure. com)

Christian Traders Inc. is not a registered securities firm. CT is not a licensed securities broker or financial planner. Any information contained in this press release, at http://christiantraders. com (http://christiantraders. com), or on "Prosperity for God's People", is simply the opinion of this editor, CT, guests, columnists or community members. Christian Traders does not accept cash, stock, warrants, or promises thereof, to select or profile any company. CT brings new meaning to the term - "Investor Relations Firm". He actually works for you, the investor.

"What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, if he loses his soul?"

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Saturday, May 22, 2004

Beasley Allen Files Coal Ash Spill Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Residents and Property Owners Affected by Disaster

Beasley Allen Files Coal Ash Spill Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Residents and Property Owners Affected by Disaster

Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P. C., has filed a class action suit on behalf of property owners damaged by the Dec. 22, 2008 Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) spill at the Kingston Fossil Plant. Located 40 miles west of Knoxville, Tenn., the plant released 1.1 billion gallons of toxin-laden sludge into a rural neighborhood when a waste storage pond retaining wall failed. The suit is filed against the TVA, the nation's largest public utility, over potentially the most significant environmental disaster since the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

Montgomery, Ala. (PRWEB) January 9, 2009

Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P. C. (http://www. beasleyallen. com), has filed a class action lawsuit (http://www. beasleyallen. com/news/Beasley-Allen-files-coal-ash-spill-class-action-lawsuit-on-behalf-of-residents-and-property-owners-affected-by-disaster/) (3:09-CV-00009) on behalf of property owners damaged by the Dec. 22, 2008 Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) coal ash spill (http://www. coal-ash-spill. com/) at the Kingston Fossil Plant. Located 40 miles west of Knoxville, Tenn., the plant released 1.1 billion gallons of toxin-laden sludge into a rural neighborhood when a waste storage pond retaining wall failed. The suit is filed against the TVA, the nation's largest public utility, over potentially the most significant environmental disaster since the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

The class action complaint was filed today in U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee.

Beasley Allen will be working with attorneys Gary Davis and Mary Parker in Tennessee, both of whom have Environmental experience. Beasley Allen has its own Environmental department to handle cases such as this disaster. The firm has handled previous environmental claims including a $700 million settlement (http://tinyurl. com/8cwad5) with Monsanto/Solutia in Anniston (CV-2001-832), Ala., over PCB contamination, the largest environmental settlement in American history. More recently, Beasley Allen obtained a $20.7 million verdict (US 07-257) against manufacturers of carbon black )for nearby property owners, a verdict that was upheld by the United States Supreme Court.

Coal-fired power plants produce coal ash and other toxic waste byproducts. The material is usually stored on site in retention ponds or dams. A failure in the retaining wall, or an overflow, can result in an environmental disaster contaminating surrounding waterways, soil, and wildlife, and endangering human health and life.

There is ongoing debate about how coal ash is stored and regulated. Currently, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency does not regulate these types of retention ponds or the materials contained in them. Surprisingly, the EPA does not consider the coal ash hazardous material. There is a great deal of debate over whether state regulations are sufficient to regulate these retention ponds, as evidenced by this most recent disaster.

"It is absolutely incredible that there is no real oversight for the storage and safe disposal of this toxic waste," said Beasley Allen attorney Rhon Jones, who specializes in Environmental issues. "Most of these retention ponds are not lined or reinforced, and it's inevitable that potentially hazardous material will leak out. They just are not a long-term solution. It's only a matter of time before the next disaster. These facilities are everywhere - Alabama, Tennessee. Communities are living under a cloud, uncertain of their safety."

There is a U. S. Senate hearing set for Jan. 8 to review the Tennessee disaster that will include representatives from the TVA and environmental groups. Beasley Allen attorneys have contacted Congressional leaders offering to speak at the hearings, and lawyers from the Beasley Allen team will be present in Washington.

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Care2Learn Expands Healthcare e-Learning Users and Content Library in 2007

Care2Learn Expands Healthcare e-Learning Users and Content Library in 2007

Care2Learn users enrolled in a record 350,000 courses in 2007.

Bradenton, Florida (PRWEB) January 28, 2008

Care2Learn broke its own records for course enrollments and content conversion in 2007. A leader in post-acute healthcare e-learning, Care2Learn added over 70,000 users to bring its user database to 218,000 at year's end. By the end of January, the user count will be up to 225,000. Care2Learn provides online training and continuing education for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, home care agencies, hospice, rehabilitation, and managed care companies through a retail website for individuals at www. Care2Learn. com, as well as through customized e-learning "universities" built for corporate clients. With over 2100 hours of CE courses and over 100 in-services, Care2Learn has the largest depth and breadth of content and accreditations in the post-acute healthcare industry.

The content team at Care2Learn, which includes masters and doctoral level instructional designers, graphics artists and copy editors, produced 18 new CE courses and 33 new in-services while also undertaking the massive conversion of all of Care2Learn's courses into a new, more interactive and engaging online format. "Our team deserves the gold medal in content conversion", says Eric Perry, Executive Vice President of Care2Learn. "They have produced a high quantity of high quality CE courses and in-services while converting existing content into the new format. We now offer audio in-services in English and Spanish, and are beta-testing podcasts. It's an exciting time for our company."

New in-services include titles in Dementia Care such as Preventing Catastrophic Reactions, Life Skills titles such as Managing Time and Safe Driving, Assisted Living titles "Elopement Prevention: and "Assistance with Medication", as well as such diverse topics as cultural diversity and failure to thrive in older adults. CE titles include an ostomy series, Pusher Syndrome, dysfunctional family management, Train the Brain, and other accredited titles for professionals.

About Care2Learn
Founded in 2000 by professionals from the post-acute care rehabilitation industry, Care2Learn provides online learning and healthcare content for over 200,000 healthcare professionals with engaging, affordable, easy-to-use online continuing education. It has accredited over 2100 course hours and 110 in-services for 15 healthcare disciplines, with more courses in production. Care2Learn serves healthcare professionals and their employers worldwide. A subsidiary of RedVector, an online continuing education company for the design, engineering and construction industries, Care2Learn continues to grow at an extraordinary rate, by offering customized online e-learning universities to companies who want to offer a training and education benefit to their staff. For further information call 1-866-248-0734 or visit www. Care2LearnSolutions. com.

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Friday, May 21, 2004

Fletcher/CSI Presents Supporting Your Managed Markets Function through Competitive Intelligence Initiatives at the 2009 Pharma CI Conference and Exhibition

Fletcher/CSI Presents Supporting Your Managed Markets Function through Competitive Intelligence Initiatives at the 2009 Pharma CI Conference and Exhibition

Fletcher/CSI, sponsor of the 2009 Pharma CI Conference, presents interactive session on Managed Markets through competitive intelligence initiatives Sept 15, 2009.

Williston, VT (PRWEB) August 21, 2009

Fletcher/CSI, LLC (http://www. fletchercsi. com), experts in competitive intelligence and primary research, announced today that they will present Supporting Your Managed Markets Function through Competitive Intelligence Initiatives at the 2009 Pharma CI Conference and Exhibition (http://www. pharmaciconference. com) in Parsippany, NJ on September 15th, 2009. Erik Glitman, Fletcher/CSI's Managing Director, stated that "Fletcher/CSI Healthcare Strategies is a trusted advisor to life science clients and a top choice provider of high-impact, competitive intelligence-based consulting services. Our more than 20 years of experience allows our clients to outmaneuver and outperform their competitors."

In this interactive session, Neelima Firth, Fletcher/CSI's Vice President of Healthcare Markets, will focus on the importance of understanding the managed markets world to provide effective and proactive competitive intelligence programs for pharmaceutical companies.

On Wednesday, September 16, 2009, Steve Levy will also be part of the Panel of CI Consultants and CI Practitioners discussing how both sides see Primary Intelligence projects being most successful (Track C, 8:20 a. m.). Later that same day, Mr. Glitman will moderate a panel on Device and Drug Delivery: The Integration and Selection Process (Track C, 12:00).

Based on a foundation of therapeutic category expertise and functional life science business experience, Fletcher/CSI Healthcare Strategies (http://www. fletchercsi-healthcare. com) utilizes competitor and market intelligence collection, analysis, and reporting to provide critical insight and recommendations to their clients. Understanding the marketplace and each client's challenges gives Fletcher/CSI an advantage in helping clients identify, assess, and target critical industry movements and competitor tactical and strategic direction.

As the founder, lead sponsor, and co-coordinator of this event for over eight years, Fletcher/CSI has worked with our conference organizers to bring together a wealth of people, resources, and critical contemporary perspectives designed to address the industry's current competitive challenges. The Pharma CI Conference and Exhibition has evolved into the leading forum and public platform for competitive intelligence thought in the pharmaceutical and device industries, and has also become the #1 networking event for life science managers and professionals. The conference will take place at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, NJ on September 15-16, 2009.

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Thursday, May 20, 2004

SUWS Wilderness Therapy Program Reaches Superior Level of Clinical Excellence with Introduction of Clinical Psychologist

SUWS Wilderness Therapy Program Reaches Superior Level of Clinical Excellence with Introduction of Clinical Psychologist

SUWS welcomes Chris Edwards, PhD, as its clinical director, enhancing the program’s ability to conduct on-site psychological testing and incorporate clinical insights into every child’s treatment plan.

Shoshone, ID (PRWEB) April 12, 2010

SUWS wilderness program for youth and adolescents announces the appointment of Chris Edwards, PhD, as its clinical director.

Dr. Edwards received his doctorate in Psychology from Hofstra University and has more than 15 years of clinical experience, both in private practice and a variety of clinical settings.

As clinical director, Dr. Edwards trains and supervises all direct care staff and clinicians, oversees treatment planning for each student at SUWS and conducts clinical testing when appropriate to a child’s care. He also works with families to change the dynamics at home and make plans for the child’s future.

SUWS is always searching for new ways to provide even more comprehensive and individualized treatment for struggling youth and their families. In addition to its already sophisticated clinical program, which includes assessments, solo experiences, and individual, group and family therapy, SUWS has added another valuable tool to its therapeutic milieu: an on-site psychologist.

When clinically appropriate, Dr. Edwards assesses the students’ intellectual and cognitive functioning through IQ and achievement tests to determine whether any underlying learning disabilities exist which might explain a student’s difficulty in school and other negative behaviors.

There is also an emotional and behavioral component to the testing at SUWS, which helps the therapists understand whether a student is struggling with a psychological condition such as a mood disorder or bipolar disorder, or is acting out because of poor coping or communication skills or some other issue.

“These tests give us a 360-degree picture of the emotional, behavioral and learning issues affecting each student so that we can tailor treatment to their particular needs,” said Dr. Edwards.

There are a number of benefits to having a clinical testing psychologist on-site at SUWS. For example, if a student is struggling or an issue begins to emerge, Dr. Edwards can assess the student right away – as the issue is unfolding – rather than waiting for an off-site psychologist to arrive.

Although it can be beneficial to perform tests at the beginning and end of a wilderness program, it is often more informative to assess a child when they are beginning to feel comfortable opening up and sharing, or when therapists begin to identify potential clinical issues. On-site testing provides immediate feedback so the staff at SUWS can adapt their approach based on each student’s needs.

“Having an on-site clinical testing psychologist has advanced the entire clinical process at SUWS, from the caliber of therapists we hire to our ability to individualize treatment plans,” said Kathy Rex, the executive director of SUWS Adolescent and Youth Programs. “Under Dr. Edwards’ leadership, the knowledge and skill of our clinicians and our direct care staff will be greatly enhanced.”

SUWS is a short-term, high-impact wilderness program. With an improved ability to identify clinical issues on a timely basis, the treatment team can make an even greater impact in a short period of time.

“By evaluating and interpreting test results and incorporating what we learn into our treatment plans, we can make a big impact in just a few weeks,” said Rex. “In the long run, that means our families save money, which allows them to invest in the long-term progress of their child.”

About SUWS

SUWS offers therapeutic wilderness programs for boys and girls ages 11 to 17 with a focus on clinical intervention and assessment. Based in southern Idaho, the programs use the outdoors as an alternative to conventional treatment environments, while engaging students using traditional therapeutic methods. Since 1981, SUWS programs have provided guidance and support to thousands of misdirected and at-risk teens experiencing low self-esteem, defiant behavior, attention deficit, depression, substance abuse and other emotional and behavioral issues.

SUWS is a program of Aspen Education Group, the nation’s leading provider of therapeutic education programs for struggling or underachieving young people. Aspen’s services range from short-term intervention programs to residential treatment, and include a variety of therapeutic settings such as boarding schools, outdoor behavioral health programs and special needs summer camps, allowing professionals and families the opportunity to choose the best setting to meet a student’s unique academic and emotional needs.

Aspen Education Group is a member of CRC Health Group, the most comprehensive network of specialized behavioral care services in the nation. For over two decades, CRC Health has been achieving successful outcomes for individuals and families.

For more information, please call (866) 515-5202 or visit SUWS (http://www. suws. com//?utm_source=prweb&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=pressrelease&utm_id=%28866%29%20515-5202).

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Sunday, May 16, 2004

Football Player's Velvet Antler Good for the Mascot Too

Football Player's Velvet Antler Good for the Mascot Too

Recent publicity about velvet antler being used by NFL football players to enhance athletic performance focuses on only on the IGF-1 factor. But there are many more advantages that are attributed to the elk’s antlers, including benefits to their animal mascots, and our pets as well.

Sheffield, MA (PRWEB) January 23, 2011

Recent publicity about velvet antler being used by NFL football players to enhance athletic performance focuses on only on the IGF-1 factor. But there are many more advantages that are attributed to the elk’s antlers, including benefits to their animal mascots, and our pets as well. Pet owners and trainers have been gleaning velvet antler benefits for their animals for many years. It is the unsung supplement of choice for aging pets, agility animals, cats and dogs having joint problems and even puppies to set them on a good immune course for life. Tests and testimonials confirm this.

Traditional uses of velvet antler are many and various, but they tend to fall into the general categories of support for body strengthening, blood cell production, immune support and cardiovascular health and function. Benefits for dogs competing in Agility trials are numerous. According to a trainer from New Zealand, “I put my oldest dog Bree onto Agility Advanced formula, she had been out of competition for three months due to injury, once on the Agility Advanced formula she improved greatly and returned to the competition ring, at one of her first events back competing, she managed to win the first ever Jumpers A (top grade) Challenge Certificate given out in New Zealand, plus came second in Jumpers A2 and 3rd in both Intermediate and Senior."

Quicker normal Recovery from muscle damage due to exercise was reported in a human study done by the University of Otago. Dogs who regularly perform agility trials have shown that when velvet antler was administered, not only did their performance increase, but the animal recovered from muscle stress and injury much faster. Scientists in China and Russia have both shown by use of standardized forced swimming tests that velvet enhances the stamina of mice. A Korean in vitro study showed that velvet extract protected against free-radicals, an immune-supportive function. Health benefits that include reversing anemia were confirmed in studies on rabbits. This has been validated by numerous veterinarians and pet owners. In that same study it was shown that velvet antler also combats fatigue, a benefit for animals and their owners alike.

Veterinarians across the world are using it in their treatment of animals. According to Dr. Doron Zur, Animals Kapiti Ltd, New Zealand, “Eighty-five percent of my clients, whose dogs and cats used a supplement containing velvet antler and green lipped mussel, found that there was a marked improvement in the agility and mobility of their pets. There was also a noticeable improvement in the condition of the animal’s coats and skin.” Dr. Amiel Shlomi, Northern Israel commented that “I decided to use it on a dog that had not responded to any other (conventional) treatment. Within a few days only the dog had started running! After that Deer Velvet became very popular among my colleague vets in my practices, and we have now prescribed several hundred bottles of velvet antler tablets. Furthermore, I am now using a human deer velvet product myself."

Not all deer velvet is alike. As with most supplements, the source can vary and in the processing is important. You need to find a product that is highly bioavailable. And it’s important to consider the humane aspect of harvesting the antler. According to one manufacturer, NZVEL “In domestic situations reputable deer velvet antler removal is carried out by veterinarians and specially trained farmers using analgesic techniques, this ensures the deer feel no pain. Velvet antler is a complete renewable, environmentally friendly product that should be made without harming the deer. Ours is harvested from New Zealand farm raised domestic wapiti and red deer. They are raised under strict conditions that ensure the safety, comfort and dignity of these beautiful creatures.” For more information: http://www. nzvelvetagility. com

References:
-Gerrard et al. 2000. The effects of deer antler velvet extract on muscle strength and endurance in healthy male athletes. Report to VARNZ. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
-Li et al. 2004, Comparative studies on the pharmacognostics and pharmacology of Chinese wapiti and New Zealand red deer velvet antlers. In: Advances in Antler Science and Product Technology, Haines SR, - Li C., Taieri Print, Mosgiel, NZ pp 121-128
- Lechamo et al. 2004; Advances in Antler Science and Product Technology, Haines SR, Li C., Taieri Print, Mosgiel, NZ pp 121-128
-Chen et al. 2003 Anti-lipid peroxidation of the water extract from cornu cervi pantotrichum. Journal of Chinese Medicinal Materials 25(10): 733-734
-Song SK, 1970. Influence of deer horn in erythropoietin activity and radioactive iron uptake in rabbits. Journal of Catholic Medical College 18:51-60

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Saturday, May 15, 2004

New RFID Technology Tracks and Monitors Nuclear Materials

New RFID Technology Tracks and Monitors Nuclear Materials

Advancement has Applications in Many Areas Involving Remote Sensing

Argonne, IL (Vocus) March 24, 2009

Radio frequency identification (RFID) devices have widely been used for tracking for years; recently, scientists from U. S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have developed a unique tracking technology that also monitors the environmental and physical conditions of containers of nuclear materials in storage and transportation.

"RFID technology is ideally suited for management of nuclear materials during both storage and transportation," said Dr. Yung Liu, Argonne senior nuclear engineer and RFID project manager. "Key information about the nuclear materials is acquired in real-time," he explained.

Data on the status and history of each individual container are available with a click of the mouse and can be used to augment and modernize DOE's existing management systems for nuclear materials.

"The Argonne system can simultaneously monitor thousands of drums 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Any abnormal situation, such a loss of seal, a sudden shock, a rise in temperature or humidity, can trigger an alarm for immediate action," Liu explained.

The monitoring of tens of thousands of radioactive and fissile material packages has been a challenge for DOE to ensure accountability, safety, security and worker and public health.

"The RFID system that Dr. Liu and his group developed with collaborators will help DOE overcome this challenge," said Dr. James Shuler, Manager of DOE Packaging Certification Program, Office of Environmental Management.

The system is comprised of active transponders, or tags with long-life batteries (>10 years), on each package, readers that collect information from the tags, control computer, and application software. The information is constantly updated and communicated via a secured network, thus decreasing the need for manned surveillance. Explained Liu, "information can be retrieved promptly by local and authorized off-site users via a secured network for action."

This RFID technology also has applications outside the nuclear field and may be used for other hazardous materials or any valued material, according to Liu.

"This new Argonne RFID technology, expected to be patented, has applications in many industries and as the technology is further developed, its usefulness is bound to grow," Liu said.

A video of the technology can be viewed at http://www. media. anl. gov/TechnicalServices/DIS/RFID. wmv (http://www. media. anl. gov/TechnicalServices/DIS/RFID. wmv).

Funding for this project was made by the U. S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management. The Office of Environmental Management (EM) is responsible for the risk reduction and safe cleanup of the environmental legacy of the Nation's nuclear weapons program and government-sponsored nuclear energy research and is one of the largest, most diverse, and technically complex environmental programs in the world. For more information about EM go to http://www. em. doe. gov (http://www. em. doe. gov).

The U. S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory seeks solutions to pressing national problems in science and technology. The nation's first national laboratory, Argonne conducts leading-edge basic and applied scientific research in virtually every scientific discipline. Argonne researchers work closely with researchers from hundreds of companies, universities, and federal, state and municipal agencies to help them solve their specific problems, advance America's scientific leadership and prepare the nation for a better future. With employees from more than 60 nations, Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC (http://www. uchicagoargonnellc. org) for the U. S. Department of Energy (http://www. energy. gov)'s Office of Science (http://www. sc. doe. gov).

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