Herschel Walker Moves That Chain for Physical Education

Herschel Walker Moves That Chain for Physical Education

In support of the National Association for Sports and Physical Education (NASPE), Herschel Walker drew the winning entry for a HopSports System, featuring his MMA Circuit training videos for schools during the General Session featuring Dr. Howell Wechsler of the CDC who addressed childhood obesity.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 22, 2008

One of professional football's top running backs and greatest advocates for fitness and nutrition, Herschel Walker made a special appearance at the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) General Session on Thursday, April 10 at 11 am at the Ft. Worth, TX Convention Center. The Heisman Trophy recipient pulled the name of the lucky individual, Shelly Connors, PE Teacher, Auburn High School, who won a free HOPSports training system for her physical education program which is valued at over $18,000.

Sponsored by HOPSports, an innovator of digital video-based fitness training, the NASPE General Session featured a keynote presentation on childhood obesity by Dr. Howell Wechsler, director of the Division of Adolescent and School Health for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

This month the NFL great is publishing his autobiography entitled Breaking Free (Simon & Schuster) followed by his appearance in two new documentaries that touch upon the discipline of training for mixed martial arts (MMA) with an emphasis on mind control in competition, a specialty of Walker. The first, Underground Kings MMA, a Bobby Razak Production plans to air on cable and internet TV May-July 2008 followed by Mark Burnett Productions in association with ProElite network TV debut now in production.

Walker is also featured in the NFL's official training program and a national school campaign with HOPSports and Nui Kid Water to promote proper exercise and nutrition in an effort to combat childhood obesity. A graduate of the University of Georgia, his professional career began with the upstart USFL in 1983. Over his award-winning career he played for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and NY Giants. A talented all-around athlete, he has a fifth degree black belt in tae kwon do and competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics in the two-man bobsled, finishing seventh. Walker recently carried the Olympic torch in San Francisco in promotion of the 2008 summer games.

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Expert Immediately Available to Discuss Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Expert Immediately Available to Discuss Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Dr. Laurence Barsh, founder of Quietsleep. com addresses dangers, diagnosis and dental solutions

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 3, 2008

Most Americans will lose an hour's sleep on March 3, when the nation springs forward to Daylight Saving Time. While for many, this is nothing more than an annual inconvenience, for about 18 million Americans sleeplessness due to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a way of life. And its consequences can be destructive, even deadly. Dr. Laurence Barsh, the founder of Quietsleep. com (http://www. quietsleep. com) is available to speak to reporters about the dental solutions available to many patients who suffer from OSA.

March 3 -9 has been designated National Sleep Awareness Week by the National Sleep Foundation, and is an ideal peg for coverage of this topic. It's both a medical and lifestyle story that's relevant to those who suffer and their partners, especially when snoring comes into play. To speak with Dr. Barsh, call 718.938.2501.

From the dugout to the driver's seat, Sleep Apnea is increasingly to blame for everything from poor athletic performance to traffic accidents. Scientific reports have also linked cardiac death during sleep to snoring and sleep apnea, in addition to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and even erectile dysfunction.

Baseball player Craig Hansen recently talked about how having the condition prevented him from getting signed to a multi-million dollar contract by the Boston Red Sox. Despite stories such as his and news about how OSA has contributed to the death of other well-known people, most of the estimated 18 million Americans who suffer from sleep apnea remain undiagnosed.

Quietsleep. com (http://www. quietsleep. com) is a website dedicated to educating the public about snoring and sleep apnea and the role of dentistry.

Quietsleep's® founder, retired dentist Dr. Laurence Barsh, says, "Because of the enormity of this public health crisis and the severity of the consequences, every medical specialty should play a role in the screening for obstructive sleep apnea. Dentists, because of their regular recall of patients, are ideally suited to for the role."

Quietsleep. com's mandate is to encourage every dentist to screen their patients for sleep apnea and to provide information to the public and to those dentists who are qualified to participate in treatment.

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Iatria Health Center To Participate At Wine Welcome And Wellness In Cary

Iatria Health Center To Participate At Wine Welcome And Wellness In Cary

Dr. Angela Baylis, Doctor of Chiropractic and Managing Director of Iatria Health Center, offering full service chiropractic and applied kinesiology health services, will participate in the upcoming Wine, Welcome, and Wellness event, hosted by Iatria Day Spa, on May 5th, 2005 from 4:30-7:30 pm.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) April 20, 2005

Dr. Angela Baylis, Doctor of Chiropractic and Managing Director of Iatria Health Center, offering full service chiropractic and applied kinesiology health services, will participate in the upcoming Wine, Welcome, and Wellness event, hosted by Iatria Day Spa, on May 5th, 2005 from 4:30-7:30 pm. The event, which will be held at the newest Iatria Day Spa located at 2058 Renaissance Park Place in Cary, will blend wellness education with a party atmosphere.

“I am so excited to participate in this fun, informative event,” said Dr. Baylis. “Wine, Women, and Wellness is a wonderful opportunity to work with other Triangle businesses to promote wellness in all aspects of life.”

About Iatria Health Center:

Dr. Angela Baylis, DC and Iatria Health Center offer full service chiropractic and applied kinesiology health services under the supervision of qualified doctors who aid in a clientÂ’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 on the Internet www. iatriahealthcenter. com.

About Iatria Day Spa:

Erika Mangrum is the President of Iatria Day Spa, which specializes in such services as massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, body treatments, waxing, tinting, laser hair removal, and spa day packages. Iatria Day Spa is associated with Dr. Angela Baylis, DC and Iatria Health Center which offer full service chiropractic and applied kinesiology health services under the supervision of qualified doctors who aid in a clientÂ’s total well being. The firm offers its own line of health and body care products, as well as Caleel+Hayden glō™minerals cosmetic line. The company, which is in the process of developing an expansion model to become the first medically oriented day spa on the East Coast to offer an expansion model for prospective spa owners, has three locations, two in North Raleigh, and one in Cary. A fourth location will open shortly in Downtown Raleigh. For more information, please call (919) 870-1975 or visit the website at www. iatria. com.

Media and Press Contacts:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-233-6600

Patty@mmimarketing. com

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Lakeside Occupational Medical Centers Acquires Occupational Health Partners in Lakeland and Bartow

Lakeside Occupational Medical Centers Acquires Occupational Health Partners in Lakeland and Bartow

Lakeside's Corridor of Care now totals sixteen (16) Clinics across (4) Counties in Southwest and Central Florida.

Lakeland, FL (PRWEB) December 16, 2010

Lakeside Occupational Medical Centers, Inc. (http://www. lakesideoccmed. com) has announced today that they will have two more clinic locations effective immediately. With the acquisition of Occupational Health Partners (OHP) concluded this past Friday, specifically the locations at 5040 US Highway 98 N, Lakeland, and at 1750 N. Broadway, Bartow, Florida. Lakeside will now have sixteen Occupational Medicine and Urgent Care clinics located in Orange, Polk, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.

Lakeside was established by Richard F. Johnson, M. D. in 1978. The goal has been to provide the highest level of medical care and services to keep employers and their employees safe, healthy and on-the-job. Lakeside has recently taken on a new dimension by offering Urgent Care at all sixteen locations. This provides a value added service not only to employers, but to the entire service area and surrounding communities.

Fred Nussbaum, CEO of Lakeside, stated "These former OHP clinics have had a rich history of serving the Lakeland area for over 25 years now. We intend to bolster the trusted providers and staffs at these clinics by augmenting their current capabilities with the strength and resources that Lakeside can immediately bring." Added Nussbaum, "This should be an extremely smooth and transparent transition as we share many common employers, payers and suppliers."

James Hough, OHP's Owner and President said, "We were approached by multiple National based companies to buy our company. However we were apprehensive about their motives and commitment to our community." Added Hough, "In the final analysis, we wanted to insure for the employers that we served that they would have the same confidence that we had. We were confident that passing the baton to a long time Florida based company headquartered just down the road was the very best outcome for everyone involved."

Dr. Richard Johnson added "This acquisition is a significant link in Lakesides' "Corridor of Care"…connecting Hillsborough and Orange counties to provide additional, convenient access for our clients. Lakeside and its staff are delighted to be a new addition to Polk County, bringing "The Lakeside Way" to the employer community.

About Lakeside
The first clinic opened in 1978 in Pinellas County. Lakeside's mission is to provide quality medical care to employers and their employees in a cost conscious and efficient manner. For over thirty years, Lakeside has been nationally recognized for its exceptional occupational health services. Lakeside operates four clinics in Pinellas, five clinics in Hillsborough, five clinics in Orange and now two clinics in Polk Counties.
The Lakeland clinic phone number is (863) 859-3511.
The Bartow clinic phone number is (863) 533-2030.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www. lakesideoccmed. com or call us at (727) 586-0138.

About OHP
Originally founded by Dr. Greg White in 1985 as Quality Care North, later adding a second clinic and called Florida Quality Care, Mr. James Hough acquired and renamed these clinics in 1998. Mr. Hough currently owns and is President of Rehab Health Partners (RHP) which operates multiple physical therapy clinics in Polk County and is currently expanding into other Florida Counties. In addition, James Hough is the owner of the 9.7 acre Grasslands Medical Development at the corner of Harden Blvd and Grassland Blvd.
For more information, please call us at (863) 687-0931.

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Virtual Assistants Provide Alternative to Temporary Staffing Services. Richmond, Ontario company provides “virtual” administrative assistance from home office

Virtual Assistants Provide Alternative to Temporary Staffing Services. Richmond, Ontario company provides “virtual” administrative assistance from home office.

RICHMOND, ONTARIO -- More companies and professionals are joining a growing trend of using the services of Virtual Assistants (VAÂ’s), positions traditionally filled by temporary employees from agencies, to help ease workloads and to replace absent employees.

(PRWEB) June 5, 2003

April Boomer, 31, a Realtor Marketing Specialist and Virtual Assistant, founded ABVA Outsourcing Solutions in her Richmond, Ontario home. After significant research online, discovered this virtually untapped industry, and opened her “cyberspace” doors over 2 years ago.

“An industry that was once known as homebased Secretarial Services has evolved with the changing technology and has given Virtual Assistant’s the ability to provide services from administrative assistance, bookkeeping, and payroll to marketing, website design, desktop publishing and much more, to businesses located next door or around the world”, says Boomer. “Virtual Assistant’s can do basically anything an in-house administrative assistant can do, even answer your calls”.

Unlike staffing agencies, who send temps to work on-location for a certain period of time, BoomerÂ’s firm provides support from her home office either on an ongoing or contractual basis. Virtual Assistants are available for their clients each and every time which eliminates the need for retraining a new temp. When you use the same VA each time, she/he gets to know what you need done. ItÂ’s like having your own personal on-call temp.

Ms. Boomer says hiring virtual assistants over temporary workers helps her clients because she ensures the client is happy with the quality of work. "A temp just comes there to do a job. I'm interested in the overall success and health of all of my clients’ businesses. I feel that running my own business has given me an insight that just cannot be found in a temporary worker. I know the stress business owners face and do whatever I can to ease that stress.”

However, there are still many companies that want their admin staff where they can see them. That is fine too. “If you need to supervise in an “over-the-shoulder” way or are of a controlling mindset, Virtual Assistants are probably not for you”, Boomer says.

John Revitte, a Professor of Labor Relations at Michigan State University states that, “To labour activists, the use of temporary workers is a way for companies to avoid paying worker benefits. Virtual assistance is in the same category”. But Ms. Boomer disagrees completely. “Virtual Assistants are businesses, entrepreneurs. Self Employed people do not get benefits, nor do they expect them. Many VA’s arrange their own benefits with insurance companies. Virtual Assistants are just like any other business or profession, we file our business taxes and GST remittances the same way. We are simply filling a need by providing a service.”

Ms. Boomer’s clients are mainly comprised of Realtors and small businesses throughout North America for whom she handles everything from the basic administrative to the more in-depth tasks such as creating Virtual Tours, Web Commercials, designing all marketing material, and creating and implementing marketing plans and strategies, to name just a few. “It’s interesting. I do a lot of real estate market research and analysis for areas throughout the US, all from my home office in small-town Richmond. If someone had of told me even 10 years ago that this was what I’d be doing today, I’d have laughed. Technology has made, almost anything possible…Who knows, maybe someday soon I’ll be able to make coffee for a client in Kansas from my office here.”, muses Boomer.

Ms. Boomer boasts many accomplishments such as Founding CanadaÂ’s first Association for Virtual Assistants, CVA Success, co-founding CanadaÂ’s first Virtual Assistant certifications, and is the International Chapter Coordinator of work-the-web. com. April can be reached via email at aboomer@abva. ca, by phone at (613) 838-4664, or on the web at www. abva. ca.

Protecting the Younger Generation from Harmful Threats via the Internet

Protecting the Younger Generation from Harmful Threats via the Internet

MicroWorld, developers of real time anti-virus and content security products, eScan and MailScan, announced its plans to provide its complete range of security products to educational institutes and NGOÂ’s at specially discounted prices to enable them to protect their systems from the latest attacks via viruses, worms, Spam etc

(PRWEB) October 14, 2004

With the increasing usage of Internet at schools and homes, the minds of children, who are considered to be the developers of upcoming society are becoming more vulnerable to the malicious intentions of people trying to spread hatred, pornography and crime through Internet. The statistics are horrifying:

·1 out of 5 kids were solicited for sex on the Internet,

·1 out of 4 children were sent pictures of people who were naked or having sex,

·50 percent of people have made phone calls to someone they chatted with online,

·Nine out of 10 children aged between eight and 16 have viewed pornography on the Internet. In most cases, the sex sites were accessed unintentionally when a child, often in the process of doing homework, used a seemingly innocent sounding word to search for information or pictures. (London School of Economics January 2002)

· 25 million Americans visit cyber-sex sites between 1-10 hours per week. (MSNBC/Stanford/Duquesne Study, Washington Times 1/26/ 00)

·Over $10-Billion spent on porn annually. (Larger than NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball combined)

“Understanding our social responsibility, we have released security software which ensures the security of children using Internet at both home as well as educational institutes”, said Govind Rammurthy-CEO and MD - MicroWorld. “Our products eScan and MailScan ensure the security of Internet users not only from viruses but also from new generation threats like pornography, hacking, spamming etc which are emerging as potential threats of third generation. The cyber criminals today are shrewd enough to play new tricks through which they can take an entry into your system but our Automatic Daily Internet Updates ensure that the user stays in a highly secured zone with eScan on his desktops”, said Rammurthy.

Some of the features offered by eScan are:

·Real time Antivirus,

·Real time Content security,

·Anti-spamming,

·Anti-hacking,

·Parental Control (to block access to unsolicited sites),

·No unauthorized access to important personal documents,

·Management Console - to manage and maintain the software from single location, incase of large networks,

·High alert through automatic daily Internet Updates,

Extending its gesture of concern for the society MicroWorld is now offering its eScan and MailScan range of products at a subsidized price to the educational institutes worldwide. All educational institutes who want to ensure the security of their Internet system can now write to sales@mwti. net, to know in detail how MicroWorld is willing to help them in providing a process of developing a healthy and fear free environment.

About MicroWorld Technologies Inc.

Headquartered in Michigan, USA, and with its development centre in India, MicroWorld is the publisher of worldÂ’s first real time antivirus and content security software eScan and MailScan, for desktops, file servers, citrix servers, proxy servers and Mail Servers. Working on revolutionary MicroWorld Winsock Layer technology, MWTIÂ’s time tested and reliable products have been bestowed with certificates and awards by some of the most prestigious testing bodies like Virus Bulletin, Checkmark, TUCOWS, and CheckVir etc.

More information about the company is available at http://www. mwti. net (http://www. mwti. net).

MicroWorld Technologies Inc.

33045 Hamilton Court East, Suite 105

Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3385

USA

Tel: (248) 848 9081/9084

Fax: (248) 848 9085

Http://www. mwti. net (http://www. mwti. net)

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Best-Selling Author, "Superdad" Armin Brott, Available to Discuss Father's Day Activities

Best-Selling Author, "Superdad" Armin Brott, Available to Discuss Father's Day Activities

Fatherhood expert Armin Brott suggests unique ways for dads and kids to connect this Father's Day

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 12, 2004

For years, Father's Day has meant the same things to many people: A card. A necktie. Golf balls. Maybe a car wash. This year, though, it can mean a lot more. Author and radio host, Armin Brott, dubbed "the superdadÂ’s superdad" by Time Magazine, suggests that this June 20th, fathers and children should take a special time-out. Brott sees Father's Day as a unique opportunity for dads and kids to step outside the norm, learn a bit more about each other, and have some fun in the process. Brott has compiled a list of activities for fathers to do with their sons and daughters on Father's Day, and he is available to discuss these and other ideas:

Eleven activities to do with kids on Father's Day

1. Switch roles with them. Let them be the dad and you, the kid.

2. Tell them a story, but not one from a book. Make something up or tell them a few anecdotes from your childhood—especially ones where you got into trouble.

3. Do something important in the community. Volunteer at a homeless shelter. Help Habitat for Humanity build a house. Or, if the kids are older, do some work for a cause they support.

4. Make a movie of the day. If you don't have a movie camera, take a few rolls of regular film, get them developed at a one-hour photo place, and make a scrapbook.

5. Pretend you like the tie they got you and wear it all day.

6. Take (don't send) them to a concert. They get to pick the music and you resist the urge to complain about it.

7. Listen. Set aside some time and let the kids know that youÂ’re available to listen to anything they have to say on any topic at all. Give advice only if they ask for it.

8. Visit or call or write your own father to wish him a happy Father's Day. If he's not alive, spend some time telling your kids about him.

9. Write the kids a thank-you card—not for the gifts, but just for being. After all, you wouldn't be a father without them.

10. Let them meet the secret you. Tell them something about your self that they've never heard before; could be a favorite place or a secret dream you had as a kid.

11. Best of all: Do absolutely nothing. Spend a completely unstructured day with the kids doing exactly what they want to do. Ignore the distractions of the phone, email, bills, work, and errands, and focus completely on them. Top off the day with an ice-cream sundae.

Armin Brott's most recent book is The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year. He's also the author of five other critically acclaimed books on fatherhood, and his articles have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, Men's Health, and The Washington Post. The father of three, Armin lives with his family in Oakland, California, hosts a weekly radio show in the Bay Area, and writes the nationally syndicated column, Ask Mr. Dad.

Armin is an easy and comfortable guest with warmth, candor, and a sense of humor and I hope you will consider him for your show. For additional information, review copies, or to schedule an interview, contact Elizabeth Thompson

CONTACT INFORMATION

Elizabeth Thompson

MrDad. com

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