Dameron Communications adds PR Specialist

Dameron Communications adds PR Specialist

Dameron Communications of San Bernardino expands their successful 16-year PR/Advertising operation with the addition of Rachel Brown as public relations specialist.

San Bernardino, CA (PRWEB) August 25, 2005

Dameron Communications of San Bernardino expands their successful 16-year PR/Advertising operation with the addition of Rachel Brown as public relations specialist.

“Rachel, with a B. A. in Business Administration/Management from L. A.’s Loyola Marymount, is the perfect compliment to our company,” announced founder Carl Dameron. “She brings not only her skilled background in business, but a fresh enthusiasm that a PR/Ad firm needs.”

Previously, Brown has organized presidential luncheons with congressional speakers, coordinated community/student efforts and gatherings, developed guest programs for Sodexho Marriott, taught school in ChicagoÂ’s Inner-city and even managed womenÂ’s basketball and volleyball teams.

With Dameron Communications, Brown handles client communication and unique PR events and press conferences, tracks media coverage, originates corporate business plans and coordinates public exposure opportunities for DameronÂ’s clients, including Miracles in Recovery, The Art Institute of California and The Healthy Heritage Wellness Conference.

“Rachel’s a go-getter,” says Carl Dameron. “Sometimes I’m just thinking of a project and she’s ahead of me with ideas and planning. She reminds me of Radar in the old “M*A*S*H TV show.”

Dameron Communications has met the advertising and public relations needs of California businesses since 1989. They may be reached at (909) 888-0017. The Web site is www. dameroncommunications. com.

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For Dummies® Titles Provide Home Improvement and Building Options That Help Save Money, Improve Property Values, and Sustain the Planet

For Dummies® Titles Provide Home Improvement and Building Options That Help Save Money, Improve Property Values, and Sustain the Planet

While waiting out the current real estate downturn, a number of For Dummies® reference titles address home improvement and building projects that can help homeowners save money, maintain the value of their homes, and "go green" all at the same time.

Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) April 20, 2008

Foreclosures, falling property values and tightening credit have all taken a toll on the real estate market. But the news is not all doom and gloom. For many homeowners, it's a good time to stay put and maintain or improve the value of their homes. For new home buyers, opportunities for purchasing a partially finished home or building their own home from scratch have never been better. While waiting out the current real estate downturn, a number of For Dummies® reference titles address home improvement and building projects that can help homeowners save money, maintain the value of their homes, and "go green" all at the same time. For more information, go to: http://www. dummies. com (http://www. dummies. com).

Kevin Daum, co-author with Janice Brewster, of Building Your Own Home For Dummies (Wiley; ISBN-13: 0-7645-5709-2; $19.99), insists that now is the best time to take advantage of builder losses and desperation. He points out that many prime building lots, previously hoarded by speculative builders are returning to the marketplace at fire-sale prices. "Partially completed custom homes, can also bring additional savings and tax benefits to the smart consumer, and the once elusive and overly in-demand contractors are now easily available and more reasonably priced. Costs of materials and labor are dropping due to a reduction in demand," he adds. Building Your Own Home For Dummies is the authoritative and must-have guide to creating a custom home.

There's been a huge increase in the number of homeowners interested in responsible building and sustainable living. Eric Corey Freed, founder of organicARCHITECT and a LEED Accredited Professional, addresses this rapidly expanding niche in Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies (Wiley; ISBN-13: 978-0-470-17559-0, $21.99). This easy-to-follow guide is a complete blueprint to identifying and selecting the right green materials, putting together a green team, including architects and financing experts, as well as installing sustainable systems for energy, heating, cooling and water. Another title, Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (Wiley; ISBN-13: 978-0-470-17569-9, $19.99) by design engineer Rick DeGunther, takes the mystery out of this clean power source and shows readers how to make solar energy work for them. From small solar components that provide a modest contribution to home energy needs to building a new home powered completely by solar panels (and everything in-between), this guide provides detailed solutions.

Home Improvement All-in-One For Dummies (Wiley; ISBN-13: 978-0-7645-5680-7, $29.99) is a bestselling guide for homeowners tackling home repair, maintenance, and improvement. With contributions from such high-profile For Dummies authors as Katie and Gene Hamilton, the Carey Brothers, Patricia and Kate McMillan, Robert Beckstrom and Jeff Strong, among others, the topics range from carpentry, plumbing, painting and wallpapering, to kitchen and bathroom remodeling and woodworking. With clear, concise information, photos and illustrations, this book includes affordable and straightforward ways to renovate or refresh any room or exterior area of a home.

Other classic do-it-yourself titles include Plumbing Do-It-Yourself For Dummies (Wiley; ISBN-13: 978-0-470-17344-2, $16.99) by Donald Prestly, Senior Editor of Handy Magazine, Bathroom Remodeling For Dummies (Wiley; ISBN-13: 978-0-7645-2552-0, $19.99) by veteran do-it-yourself writers, Gene Hamilton and Katie Hamilton, and Painting Do-It-Yourself For Dummies (Wiley; ISBN-13: 978-0-470-17533-0, $16.99) by Katharine Kaye McMillan and Patricia Hart McMillan.

The real estate market is not likely to recover for a few more years. So while waiting for the next wave of home appreciation, these For Dummies home improvement and building guides will affordably and clearly help homeowners to maintain and enhance the value of their homes and new owners to take advantage of a softened market.

To see all the For Dummies titles, visit http://www. dummies. com (http://www. dummies. com).

About For Dummies®
With near universal name recognition, more than 150 million books in print, and over 1,000 topics, For Dummies is the world's bestselling reference series. With loyal customers around the globe, For Dummies enriches people's lives by making knowledge accessible in a fun and easy way. Described by the N. Y. Times as "more than a publishing phenomenon, but a sign of the times," For Dummies span every section of the bookstore, covering everything from health to history, music to math, sports to self-help, technology to travel, and more. The Dummies brand franchise has expanded with an extensive licensed product line, including DVDs, software, consumer electronics, cooking, cleaning and automotive products, craft and hobby kits, games and more. For information, visit Dummies. com. For Dummies is a branded imprint of Wiley.

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E-Liposuction. com Explains What to Expect After Liposuction Surgery

E-Liposuction. com Explains What to Expect After Liposuction Surgery

E-Liposuction. com tells us that a patient should expect some drainage from the doctorÂ’s incisions. In most cases the drainage is minimal but may last for several days. If the physician suspects the wounds will have excess drainage, he or she may insert a drainage tube or bag to collect any excess fluids and minimize discomfort.

(PRWEB) October 5, 2005

E-Liposuction. com tells us that a patient should expect some drainage from the doctorÂ’s incisions. In most cases the drainage is minimal but may last for several days. If the physician suspects the wounds will have excess drainage, he or she may insert a drainage tube or bag to collect any excess fluids and minimize discomfort. The patient will also need to wear special garments, called compression garments, that keep the treated area compressed and tight while in recovery.

Swelling, bruising, and pain are common complaints in the recovery phase after liposuction. Although these are common, in most liposuction surgeries, patients should not experience excessive swelling or pain. It is advised to contact the attending physician should these side effects occur. Only light activities are advised during the recovery phase, and heavy work or exercise is strongly discouraged. It is vital to let the body fully heal before returning to any strenuous activity.

After the initial recovery, most people are satisfied and/or happy with the results of the surgery. It is important to have realistic expectations prior to liposuction surgery; this may reduce the chances of being unhappy with the end result. The American Association of Plastic Surgeons urges any prospective patient to be realistic and to realize that advertisements showing before and after photos are often misleading – individual results will vary.

According to E-Liposuction. com, potential complications may include scarring, a bumpy appearance around the liposuction site, less-than-dramatic results, and the return of fatty deposits after the surgery. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle including a healthy diet and an exercise regimen can keep the fat from coming back.

Liposuction is not necessarily a permanent weight loss solution unless it is used in conjunction with a reasonable lifestyle. In most people, scarring is temporary and the incision sites are small, however, in some people the scarring is more prominent – the cosmetic surgeon should inform the patient of how to care for the incision sites to help reduce scarring.

About e-liposuction. com

Liposuction provides comprehensive information on the costs of standard, tumescent, and abdominal liposuction, “before and after” information, liposuction alternatives, and more. For more information go to http://www. e-liposuction. com (http://www. e-liposuction. com) and/or visit its sister site at http://www. e-tummytuck. com (http://www. e-tummytuck. com) for related information.

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Delphic Sage Adds Another eHealthcare Leadership Award

Delphic Sage Adds Another eHealthcare Leadership Award

Delphic Sage (www. delphicsage. com), an award-winning provider of Interactive Solutions, announced today its selection as a silver level winner at the national eHealthcare Leadership Awards. The firm was recognized for Best Site Design for its work with healthcare system Main Line Health (www. mainlinehealth. org).

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) November 25, 2004 -

– Delphic Sage worked closely with a strong Main Line Health team to produce a compelling visual design as part of a larger overhaul of the system’s web presence. “We’re really excited to share this award with the greater team that was involved in this effort”, stated Delphic Sage Principal, Mark A. Patten. “When you consider that the overall entries increased this year to 1,202 entries, it’s particularly satisfying to win this recognition”.

The eHealthcare Leadership Awards program was developed and first presented five years ago by eHealthcare Strategy & Trends, a leading Internet resource published by Health Care Communications, Rye, NY. More information, including a complete list of winners and judgess, is available on www. strategichealthcre. com.

Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, Delphic Sage is a premier provider of interactive solutions. Delphic Sage provides expertise in interactive strategy, web design & rich media, web & software development and digital marketing. Delphic SageÂ’s success can be attributed to client partnerships and the unique Interactive FormulaSM. Since 1995 Delphic Sage has been providing award-winning solutions to clients such as Albert Einstein Healthcare, American Association for Cancer Research, Aventis, BF Goodrich, Celanese, CIGNA, Hospital at University of Pennsylvania, Johnson & Johnson, Main Line Health, Saul Ewing LLP, SEI Investments, Solvay and Tyco.

For more information visit http://www. delphicsage. com (http://www. delphicsage. com).

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Good Samaritan Hospital and Active International Reach Agreement in Principle to Establish Active International Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital and Active International Reach Agreement in Principle to Establish Active International Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital

Active International, a marketing and business solutions company, has reached an agreement in principle with Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern, N. Y. to establish the Active International Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital. Active has agreed to create a series of fundraising activities designed to raise $2.5 million. The announcement was made by Alan S. Elkin, Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Arthur Wagner, Co-founder and President of Active International at a press conference at the hospital.

Suffern, NY (PRWEB) August 17, 2006

Active International, a marketing and business solutions company, has reached an agreement in principle with Good Samaritan Hospital to establish the Active International Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital. Active has agreed to create a series of fundraising activities designed to raise $2.5 million. The announcement was made by Alan S. Elkin, Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Arthur Wagner, Co-founder and President of Active International at a press conference at the hospital.

The Active International Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital is scheduled to open later this year and will offer open-heart surgery, primary angioplasty for acute heart attack, elective angioplasty to relieve potential blockages, and other cardiovascular procedures. Significantly, patients will now be able to remain with Good Samaritan Hospital for virtually all of their advanced cardiac care, instead of having to endure a transfer to an out-of-area hospital.

“This is the kind of watershed moment that changes people lives, and we’re incredibly proud to support Good Samaritan Hospital in this initiative,” said Elkin. "As both a resident and member of the business community, I believe the benefits of this new facility are far-reaching and will serve to greatly improve the lives, and quality of life, for residents of Rockland County today and for decades to come,” he added.

Michael Schnieders, Executive Vice President and Administrator of Good Samaritan Hospital, acknowledged Active’s involvement, saying, "This is a truly critical program that will enable the people of our community to finally have close, immediate access to the finest in cardiovascular care, right here at Good Samaritan Hospital.”

Schnieders continued, “Active International has long been a philanthropic leader in our community. We are sincerely grateful for the participation and support of Active International, Mr. Elkin and Mr. Wagner in the cardiovascular institute. This will help us to save lives and enhance the quality of healthcare in our community.”

The Active International Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital is the culmination of a grassroots community effort to bring cardiac surgery to the community. With the opening of the Institute, Good Samaritan Hospital will now be able to offer advanced cardiac care to local residents, while allowing patients to stay close to their home and families for the care they need.

The Active International Cardiovascular Institute will open later this year, and the first open heart surgeries will take place in January 2007. The time in the interim is being utilized by Dr. Edward Lundy, newly-named Chief of Surgery, and hospital leadership to recruit and train the additional staff necessary to run the Institute, to establish clinical procedures and protocols, and to coordinate with other hospital services to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.

About Active International:

Active International helps leading companies grow their business through innovative marketing and business solutions. By delivering a suite of services targeted to the needs of corporations worldwide, Active’s highly experienced staff helps clients achieve top-line growth in combination with a disciplined process that improves financial performance. A proven industry leader for over two decades, Active’s network of operations spans 17 countries.

Active Cares is the community-based charitable program of Active International. Founded in 1997, it is designed to support, financially and otherwise, those activities and organizations important to Active’s employees, clients and vendors. Since its inception, Active Cares has supported nearly 600 separate organizations in the name of the Active family. The program encourages community involvement on the part of employees and allows Active to play a corporate citizen role in support of those programs.

About Good Samaritan Hospital:

Good Samaritan Hospital is a member of Bon Secours Health System, Inc., one of the nation’s leading Catholic healthcare systems. It is also part of the regional Bon Secours Charity Health System, which includes St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, New York. Additionally, Bon Secours Charity Health System provides the services of a Certified Home Health Agency, two long-term care facilities, an assisted living and adult home facility and several other medical programs. For more information about the Active International Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital, or any hospital program, contact Good Samaritan Hospital at 845-368-5000, or visit www. GoodSamHosp. org.

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Motorcyclists Find Peace of Mind in Their Hip Pocket: MASA Eliminates Financial Burden of Emergency Air Transport

Motorcyclists Find Peace of Mind in Their Hip Pocket: MASA Eliminates Financial Burden of Emergency Air Transport

Motorcyclists are discovering newfound peace of mind, thanks to MASA -- Medical Air Services Association. That’s because more and more riders are becoming members of the world’s preeminent provider of prepaid medical air transport services.

Southlake, TX (PRWEB) April 4, 2006

Motorcyclists are discovering newfound peace of mind, thanks to MASA -- Medical Air Services Association. That’s because more and more riders are becoming members of the world’s preeminent provider of prepaid medical air transport services.

“RVers and long-haul truckers have known about MASA’s affordable, life-saving emergency assistance services for years,” said Keith Knapp, MASA motorcycle division director. “Now motorcyclists are discovering that MASA’s low-cost protection is a perfect fit for their lifestyle, too.”

Knapp, who has been a rider for over 40 years, understands the joys and the risks associated with motorcycling. “Motorcyclists prepare to ride by taking training and purchasing riding gear that is both comfortable and protective. A MASA membership goes one step further because it can save tens of thousands of dollars if a rider goes down or becomes ill and requires hospitalization. In addition, MASA will arrange for members to be transported to the nearest medical facility equipped to handle their condition.”

Consider that a life flight on an air ambulance can cost $50,000 or more. Health insurance or Medicare coverage pays little, if any, of this expense. MASA will pay the cost of an air ambulance flight to a member’s home hospital to recuperate in familiar surroundings, or a commercial flight to return a member home if they have already been discharged. Either way, MASA gets their members home.

An annual individual MASA membership is $240 and family memberships are just $360. After paying a one-time initiation fee of $60, members receive all 12 MASA benefits in the company’s coverage area--U. S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Turks and Caicos. Toll-free telephone numbers are imprinted on the back of a wallet-sized membership card for easy reference.

With around-the-clock access to MASA dispatch, members can request a host of additional services, all of which are included in the annual membership fee. For example, if air ambulance transportation is required, MASA will pay for any associated ground ambulance expenses, as well for a relative or friend to accompany the member. If the member’s motorcycle (or other vehicle) is stranded, MASA will pay for its return.

“What makes this a great deal is that you don’t have to be traveling by motorcycle to receive any of the benefits of MASA membership,” said Knapp. “If a member is hospitalized at home and needs specialized medical treatment that is not locally available, MASA will transport them by air ambulance to the hospital that can best attend to their needs.”

With over thirty years of experience and 750,000 active memberships, MASA is hardly a new kid on the block. In fact, it was the first company to offer prepaid emergency medical air transport services and it has received the endorsement of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the International College of Surgeons and many others.

“The greatest appeal to a motorcyclist is tremendous peace of mind,” said Knapp. “A MASA membership allows a motorcyclist to enjoy every ride confident that both the rider and the motorcycle will arrive back home. At the cost of a good riding jacket or a helmet, it’s nice to know that help is as near as your hip pocket.”

About MASA

Medical Air Services Association is the world’s first and largest provider of affordable prepaid medical air transport services, providing life-saving emergency assistance services both at home and while traveling. Founded in 1985, MASA’s success is the result of the company’s commitment to fulfill the promise of its member agreement and provide total customer satisfaction. For additional information, visit www. medairservices. com. Motorcyclists call (866) 781-8162. Corporate office: (800) 423-3226.

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Interesting Topics for College Admission Essays

Interesting Topics for College Admission Essays

Valuable information on college admission essay or graduate school admission essay, including MBA essay, as part of your application to college or grad school.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 7, 2006

If you are seriously considering applying to college or any graduate school, part of the preparation that you cannot ignore, aside from taking the required standardized tests, is the preparation of a well-crafted college admission essay or graduate school admission essay, including MBA essay, as part of your application to college or grad school. This part of the application process is a measurement of your personality, and constitutes an integral part of the admissions process. With the number of applicants wanting to pursue higher education dramatically rising since the early 90's, many colleges and post-graduate schools have imposed certain safeguards to regulate the entry of admitted applicants to their programs. The goal is to admit only candidates who hold promise and are likely to succeed in their chosen field of endeavor. The college admission essay or graduate school admission essay, including MBA essay, is one such safeguard.

It is important, therefore, to come up with a well-polished college admission essay or graduate school admission essay, including MBA essay. And doing so need not be a problem if you are capable of articulating your experiences in written form quite well.

What do you actually need to present in a college admission essay or graduate school admission essay, including MBA essay? It varies actually. Some schools have several specific topics from which you are required to choose and write about. However, on the average, admissions essays usually seek to present you as an individual. This may include a listing of your past and present experiences, your nature, preferences, ideals, principles, family and social backgrounds, your school years, grades received, extracurricular activities, etc. But these are not simply listed down. The essay should seek to present these profiles in clear and specific details and preferably, accompanied with one or two related anecdotes.

The area of extracurricular activities will be of particular significance. Many admissions officers are no longer impressed with high test scores as well as high grades. They realize that these do not represent the total you. They are not satisfied with the numerical side of yourself. What they would like is to get to know more about you and the activities you got involved in, which may be presented in the college admission essay or graduate school admission essay, including MBA essay. Specifically, they want you to present evidence that your field of expertise, for which you are seeking further studies on, is one that is very close to your heart. That being the case, you naturally do not limit your knowledge of the field to theoretical concepts in school. You go out and engage in projects wherein you are able to apply school theories in actual situations.

Such evidences, again, as written down in the college admission essay or graduate school admission essay, including MBA essay - as the case may be, along with an excellent school record as well as a good performance in the admissions test, will persuade school administrators that you are capable of adding something significant to your selected field of study and their school in particular.

However, such evidences should not be listed down in general terms. What is usually required in many college admission essays or graduate school admission essays, including MBA essays are specifics. Detailed accounts of the off-campus undertakings that you immersed yourself in while attending school. Undertakings that are directly connected to your area of concentration. A good example would be something like the following: wanting to enter medical school, you decided to sign up, in the final year of your pre-med course, as a volunteer in the relief operations organized by the group Band-Aid to help the famine-stricken country of Ethiopia. There, your eyes were opened to the harsh reality that not everything is ok in the world. You began to acknowledge that while a number of countries may be well-off, countless others are living way below certain human standards of living. And they are in dire need, not only of food and shelter, but such other basic necessities like medicine and health care.

The college admission essay or graduate school admission essay, including MBA essay affords you the opportunity to present yourself as someone capable of sharing something significant in a particular field, and not just a mere statistic in the same. As such, you are encouraged to get involved in extracurricular endeavors while in the midst of completing your courses of study and to cite these in your college admission essay or graduate school admission essay, including MBA essay. This will make your piece more convincing as well as effective, as it will give solid proof that you are not merely satisfied with meeting course requirements. You are also applying in real life the lessons taught to you inside the classroom.

For more valuable information on MBA Essay and College Admission Essay please visit http://www. admissionsessays. com (http://www. admissionsessays. com)

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