Start The New Year Off Right With Healthy Skin… Use Essentials For Him & Let The Rejuvenation Begin

Start The New Year Off Right With Healthy Skin… Use Essentials For Him & Let The Rejuvenation Begin



Start The New Year Off Right With Healthy Skin… Use Essentials For Him & Let The Rejuvenation Begin!



Mechanicsville, VA (PRWEB) August 20, 2006



The New Year is upon us once again. This is a time when many men make resolutions that they really try to stick to for the whole year ahead. One of the most popular ones is to “try to look better” and “feel better about themselves”. One way to do this is to start a skin care routine that truly helps men bring back that youthful glow of younger, healthy looking skin. Essentials For Him, a truly innovative line of skincare products that men can relate to and offers a broad range of men's products, has what he needs to start making his New Year’s resolution come true in 2007.



The three general basic rules of any skincare routine involve cleansing, exfoliating and moisturizing. Essentials For Him respects these concepts and has brought to the men’s marketplace an array of products that extended beyond the typical shaving cream, shampoo, and occasional cologne. It is complete line of skincare for men that ranges from facial cleansers, to shaving products, to all the tools he needs to get the job done right. The products in the collection can be purchased individually or as a set depending on the needs and specific skin requirements of the individual.



One of the most popular gift sets that has everything he needs to start his skin therapy routine in 2007 is called the “Body Work Set” (SRP $85.00). This set is a combination of Essentials for Him’s most popular items including Power Wash, Elbow Grease, Shaving Soap, and Aftershave Balm, all in a great choice of fragrance (Plain Vanilla which is unscented, Bay Rum, Orange Sandlewood, Spicy Lime, and Woodland) with some essential items such as their Grime Fighter Body Scrub, a chrome razor, chrome handled shaving brush, a shaving soap dish, and a long-handled wooden bath brush. It all comes arranged in a galvanized toolbox for true masculine appeal and makes a wonderful addition to any bathroom cabinet.



Don't worry guys; you're not going to find lame novelty type items here that will end up in a drawer somewhere. These are products you can really use and enjoy. So men, it's time to move past grocery store skincare and shift to a higher gear - Essentials for Him.



For further information, please call Tel: (804) 569-9470 or visit www. essentialsforhim. com



About Essentials For Him



Essentials for Him is a division of Flower Peddler Natural Bath Products, a small, family-owned business located near Richmond, Virginia. While developing our product line for Flower Peddler we recognized that there was an abundance of skincare products for women, but similar high-quality, naturally-sourced products for men were almost non-existent. o, with the encouragement of the guys in our family it became our mission to create an array of products that extended beyond the typical shaving cream, shampoo, and occasional cologne. The result is Essentials for Him, a complete line of skincare for men that ranges from facial cleansers, to shaving products, to all the tools you need to get the job done right.



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VoiceAmerica. com the Official Internet Broadcasting Company for the Player Networking Event at Super Bowl XLIV

VoiceAmerica. com the Official Internet Broadcasting Company for the Player Networking Event at Super Bowl XLIV



Internet broadcasting pioneer, producing and syndicating online audio and video, today announced to be the Official Internet Broadcasting Company for the Player Networking Event at Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, FL on Saturday, February 6, 2010.



Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 4, 2010



World Talk Radio, LLC (DBA VoiceAmerica. com), home of the VoiceAmerica and WorldTalk Radio Networks has confirmed they will be the Official Internet Broadcasting Company for the Player Networking Event at Super Bowl XLIV. This event will include streaming live audio from 2pm-6pm EST/11am-3pm PST on Saturday February 6, 2010 through VoiceAmerica’s Sports Channel (www. VoiceAmericaSports. com).



VoiceAmerica. com, the world leader in live internet talk radio broadcasting, will be providing a live stream including interviews with current and former NFL players. They will have an opportunity to discuss their current interests as well as share their perspective on the Super Bowl. This will be the second consecutive year that VoiceAmerica will be hosting a live event from PNE. VoiceAmerica is also one of three companies that the Player Networking Event has chosen to feature.



In attendance will be World Talk Radio President Jeff Spenard, VP of Broadcast Operations Ryan Treasure, VoiceAmerica Sports Channel Director and former Philadelphia Eagle Ray Ellis; along with our featured VoiceAmerica Sports Hosts including: former Baltimore Raven Nick Murphy (host of Murphy’s Law), former Arizona Cardinal Kwamie Lassiter (host of Kwamie Lassiter’s Sports Talk), former Minnesota Vikings Chuck Foreman (host of Spin It) former Arizona Cardinal Damien Anderson (host of Planet Gridiron) and former Chicago Bears and Super Bowl Champion Dave Duerson (host of Double Time with Double D).



In addition, Lemont Williams former Redskin’s linebacker and host of “Outside the Huddle” on VoiceAmerica Sports will be live on location at Media Day. Lemont will be joining the live broadcast on Saturday discussing his exclusive interviews with players from the Colts and Saints.



The Player Networking Event (PNE), a sanctioned NFL Super Bowl event, helps active and former NFL players with their transition from football to their business careers. Each year active and former players attend the PNE to network with business executives and corporations. Working collaboratively with the NFL and its member clubs, their goal is to help players explore and identify post-football opportunities that are realistic and meaningful.



PNE will be held this Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 2pm-6pm EST at the Hyatt Regency Miami (James L Knight Center) in the Riverfront central Ballroom in conjunction with Super Bowl XLIV.



VoiceAmerica’s Sports Channel will air live from the PNE event from 2pm-6pm EST/11am-3pm PST. To access the event, log on at http://www. VoiceAmericaSports. com (http://www. VoiceAmericaSports. com).



VoiceAmerica. com offers the latest conversations in a talk radio format, providing education, interaction, and advice on key issues live, on demand as well as through pod cast download. If interested in hosting a talk radio show on VoiceAmerica Network or WorldTalk Radio Network, contact Jeff Spenard, President and CEO at 480-294-6417 or at jeff. spenard(at)voiceamerica(dot)com.



Contact Director of Marketing, Melissa Schmitz, at 480-294-6410 for advertising / sponsorship information or other Network details.



ABOUT VoiceAmerica. com:

VoiceAmerica. com, is a technology centric media group and the largest producer and distributor of live internet based talk radio, delivering over 1,000 hours of programming weekly on its VoiceAmerica™ Network (http://www. voiceamerica. com (http://www. voiceamerica. com)) and WorldTalk Radio Network (http://www. worldtalkradio. com (http://www. worldtalkradio. com)). Featuring more than 200 hosts broadcasting to eight niche community based channels: its flagship VoiceAmerica™ Variety Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Health & Wellness Channel, VoiceAmerica™ Business Channel, VoiceAmerica Sports, 7th Wave Network, The Green Talk Network, Power Up Motorsports Channel and WorldTalk Radio Variety Channel. VoiceAmerica. com is one of the pioneers in internet broadcasting, producing and syndicating online audio and video, offering an innovative, effective and comprehensive digital broadcast platform. Digital Publishing through its 10 years of broadcast and media experience along with our seasoned staff of Executive Producers, Production and Host Service Group, VoiceAmerica. com provides an internet radio platform for new, emerging and veteran media personalities to expand and monetize their business and brand in an online digital medium.



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Francisan Sisters Feature “Mirror of Eternity” as the August “Song of the Month” Free Download

Francisan Sisters Feature “Mirror of Eternity” as the August “Song of the Month” Free Download



The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity feature Composer Claire Rivero’s “Mirror of Eternity” as the August “Song of the Month” free download at www. fscc-calledtobe. org/living. asp.



Green Bay, WI (PRWEB) August 1, 2006



The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity l feature Composer Claire Rivero’s “Mirror of Eternity” as the August “Song of the Month” free download at www. fscc-calledtobe. org/living. asp (http://www. fscc-calledtobe. org/living. asp).



Each month, specially selected songs and images are chosen to invite spiritual reflection, in particular young women discerning their call in life.



Composer Rivero explained “Mirror of Eternity,” drawn from St. Clare of Assisi’s phrase “Place your mind before the mirror of eternity”, was inspired by research into written works of women in religious communities from around the world. “I literally stumbled across this text in that process. I was stunned that I had never heard it set to music before, and from that point absolutely couldn’t get the text out of my mind until I began the composing process.”



As a composer, Ms. Rivero is influenced by Debussy, Benjamin Britten, Ralph Vaughan Williams. Her compositions include fifty original works for individual artists and choirs, four of which she has founded.



The “Franciscanized World” page is designed to help visitors see the world as Saints Francis and Clare did - realistically, compassionately, finding good and holy possibility in the substance and culture of everyday life.



"We’ve talked with our current and prospective candidates in their 20’s to learn the best way to reach young women interested in knowing more about us, and possibly joining us,” Sr. Julie Ann Sheahan, OSF, Directress of Vocations said. “We want to present our life as a viable option for them. Personal invitation is always best; however, we became convinced that real conversations can begin by using the language of images and music.”



Established in 1869, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity serve in Catholic health care, education and parish ministries in 11 U. S. dioceses (Green Bay, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Tucson, Honolulu, Chicago, Marquette, Jackson, Omaha, Columbus and Steubenville).



CONTACT: Sr. Julie Ann Sheahan OSF 920-682-7728



Vocation Office



Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity



Holy Family Convent



2409 S. Alverno Road



Manitowoc, WI 54220



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Big Apple Style and Success Gurus Launch "Extreme Makeover" Contest to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research

Big Apple Style and Success Gurus Launch "Extreme Makeover" Contest to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research



Manhattan-based entrepreneurs Marta Kagan of Lifeline Coaching and Bridgette Raes of Bridgette Raes Style Group announced today a new extreme makeover-style contest, aimed at helping one lucky winner change her life while fighting for a cure for breast cancer. The prize package, which includes over $5000 in products and services including three months of service from an expert life coach, a personal stylist, a personal trainer, a complete makeover, and a $1000 wardrobe, has been donated by an active team of local style and success experts who aim to “positively change one woman’s life while working to save the lives of millions of others.” Tickets to enter the contest cost $5 each, with 100% of the net proceeds benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.



New York, NY (PRWEB) October 6, 2004



Manhattan-based entrepreneurs Marta Kagan of Lifeline Coaching and Bridgette Raes of Bridgette Raes Style Group announced today a new extreme makeover-style contest, aimed at helping one lucky winner change her life while fighting for a cure for breast cancer. The prize package, which includes over $5000 in products and services including three months of service from an expert life coach, a personal stylist, a personal trainer, a complete makeover, and a $1000 wardrobe, has been donated by an active team of local style and success experts who aim to “positively change one woman’s life while working to save the lives of millions of others.” Tickets to enter the contest cost $5 each, with 100% of the net proceeds benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.



“We knew we wanted to do something sensational this year to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” says Lifeline Coaching President, Marta Kagan. “We realized that if we pooled our resources, we could have a positive, truly life-changing impact on one woman’s life while simultaneously contributing to the larger effort of finding a cure.”



The winner, who will be chosen through a random drawing on January 1, 2005, will kick-off her ‘extreme makeover’ by working with Kagan on a weekly basis to set and achieve personal goals such as gaining confidence, improving communication skills, or turbo-charging her career. Concurrently, the contest winner will work with personal trainer Stephen Pradon, Director of Sports and Fitness with Synergy Health Clubs to achieve fitness goals, and Nutrition Counselor Susan Faux-Lewis of 360 Nutrition to adapt her diet and establish a healthy relationship with food.



“The program applies the idea of the extreme makeover from the inside out,” says Kagan. “We work on inner health and beauty first, then we focus on outward improvements.”



After three months of intensive personal coaching, training, and nutritional counseling, the winner of the Extreme Life Makeover Contest will partner with style expert Bridgette Raes, President of Bridgette Raes Style Group, to transform her personal style, including a hair transformation by Fabian Lliguin, owner of Cocoon salon on ManhattanÂ’s Upper East Side, a makeup lesson and custom product package from Giella Custom Blend Cosmetics, and a $1000 wardrobe shopping spree to suit her personal style.



Entries are being accepted through Lifeline CoachingÂ’s website, at http://www. lifelinecoaching. com/newyou. php (http://www. lifelinecoaching. com/newyou. php).



For more information on this contest or to schedule an interview with the contestÂ’s organizers, please contact April Daniels at 973-432-7225 or april@lifelinecoaching. com.



About Lifeline Coaching:



Lifeline Coaching is dedicated to helping professional women and entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, increase their confidence, design careers that honor their values, and live their lives on purpose. Founded by dynamic speaker, author, and personal coach, Marta Kagan, Lifeline Coaching delivers innovative life coaching, career coaching, and business coaching services in addition to a growing menu of ‘do-it-yourself’ life-improvement products including the “How-To...” audio series and the Daily Inspiration Sticker Collection. Learn more at http://www. lifelinecoaching. com (http://www. lifelinecoaching. com).



About Bridgette Raes Style Group:



Bridgette Raes Style Group is an image and style consulting company dedicated to providing results-driven image and personal style instruction. Their mission is to empower women by helping them create their ultimate image and personal style to guarantee their success personally and professionally. Founded in 2002 by former fashion designer and professionally trained image consultant Bridgette Raes, Bridgette Raes Style Group has pioneered the five-step Transformation! Image and Style Program™, a one-on-one program developed to educate and help clients have a lasting and effective personal style transformation. Bridgette’s expert fashion advice can be read and heard in Woman’s World Magazine, at various workshops and speaking engagements, and through her internationally published weekly newsletter. Learn more at http://www. bridgetteraes. com (http://www. bridgetteraes. com).



About The Breast Cancer Research Foundation:



The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and genetic research worldwide. At least 85 cents of each dollar donated goes directly to breast cancer research and awareness programs. Please visit www. bcrfcure. org or call toll-free 1.866.FIND. A.CURE for more information.



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"Seniors want to be healthy and to live independently as long as pos-sible. This book tells how to do just that!"

"Seniors want to be healthy and to live independently as long as pos-sible. This book tells how to do just that!"



The Wisdom To Choose, by Dixon Arnett and Wende Dawson Chan, will guide anyone, regardless of age, to a quality of life that is both rich and rewarding. It is a source of information on life-style, healthy aging and social services that can help seniors live as independently as they want as long as they can, free from hospitals and nursing homes.



(PRWEB) August 15, 2002



NEWS RELEASE



For Immediate ReleaseÂ



Contact: Joel Leach



E-mail: studio4prod@aol. com



"Seniors want to be healthy and to live independently as long as possible. This book tells how to do just that!"



The Wisdom To Choose, by Dixon Arnett and Wende Dawson Chan, will guide anyone, regardless of age, to a quality of life that is both rich and rewarding. It is a source of information on life-style, healthy aging and social services that can help seniors live as independently as they want as long as they can, free from hospitals and nursing homes.



Although written for seniors, The Wisdom To Choose also informs family members and caregivers about the choices our elders have––including, their choices about death and dying.



The Wisdom To Choose is filled with resources and references on everything from diet and exer-cise, to "spiritual eldering," to finding a nursing home with a nurturing environment and congenial surroundings. It affirms the value of the nationÂ’s elders by inviting choices elders themselves may not know they have, but that they certainly have the wisdom to discern.



Authors Dixon Arnett and Wende Dawson Chan are uniquely qualified to write this book. Mr. Ar-nett capped his 30-year public policy career as Director of the California Department of Aging, the largest state unit on aging in the nation. Previously, he served as Deputy Under Secretary of the U. S. Department of Health & Human Services as a California State Assemblyman.



Wende Dawson Chan is serving her third term as a member of the federally-mandated Advisory Council to the San Francisco Commission on Aging. She served three years as an Ombudsman for a program of the Older Americans Act, and for decades has been a volunteer in a variety of pro-grams for the elderly, from advocacy for nursing home residents, to hospice care.



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Worthy of special note: Four appendices packed with information:



 Appendix A:  Diseases and Conditions That Adversely Impact the Elderly



 Appendix B:  An Explanation of Government Health Care Programs



 Appendix C:  A Resource Directory



 Appendix D:  State and Local Organizations



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The Wisdom To Choose is available in bookstores and direct from the publisher (888-PUBLISH).

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Keeping You "Armed to the Teeth" in the Battle Against Tooth Decay!™

Keeping You "Armed to the Teeth" in the Battle Against Tooth Decay!™



With oral health being integral to overall health it's frightening to realize that tooth decay in children is reaching epidemic proportions …and it's preventable!



Dallas, TX (PRWEB) November 18, 2010



With the launch of their new website, The Twooth Timer Company has also launched their new blog, Twooth® Talk. "Our focus is on children's dental health," says Antoinette de Janasz, company Founder and President, "and we found there were no blogs dealing solely with that issue. With oral health being integral to overall health it's frightening to realize that tooth decay in children is reaching epidemic proportions …and it's preventable! Knowledge is the key." Twooth® Talk is a resource for parents to learn about oral hygiene, ask questions, get tips from dental hygienists and other parents, plus discover new & useful products.



In its February report, The Pew Center on the States cited that every year 1 out of 5 children under the age of 18 goes without dental care. This increases the risks for tooth decay and the costs for treatment later on. A 2007 study by the CDC found that the number of cavities in children between the ages of 2 and 5 has increased 15%, and the statistics are even worse for underprivileged children. "Unfortunately many children living below the poverty line have no access to preventive dental care but there are organizations, such as Christina's Smile, that are working to change that and we want to support them. To help us accomplish this goal we need to get a lot of subscribers so we can attract advertisers!" added Antoinette. Parents and dental professionals are invited to 'subscribe & save a smile' at http://www. twoothtimer. com. Also available on the website are fun & educational free downloads in both English and Spanish! These downloads are great handouts for teachers, parents and dental offices in need of another weapon in the battle against tooth decay!



The Twooth Timer Company was incorporated in February 1999. The company's first product, Twooth® Timer, began as an idea in August 1998 during a routine dental checkup. After being told by the dentist that her children needed to brush their teeth for two minutes (instead of ten seconds!), company Founder and President, Antoinette de Janasz, designed the Twooth® Timer. Through the development and marketing of the Twooth® Timer, Antoinette has learned of the importance of dental hygiene and its role in the overall health of the body. Through their products, website, and free downloads, Antoinette hopes to share this knowledge with others and help them achieve a lifetime of healthy smiles!



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SourceMedical Introduces SourceAdvantage™, the Key to Knowledge for Ambulatory Surgery Centers

SourceMedical Introduces SourceAdvantage™, the Key to Knowledge for Ambulatory Surgery Centers



SourceMedical, the leading provider of outpatient surgery solutions, today announced the launch of a new cost-effective training offering for SourceMedical Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) customers. SourceAdvantage focuses on improving the way that ASC associates utilize SourceMedical software products, by providing a portfolio of blended learning options with extremely attractive pricing.



Birmingham, AL (PRWEB) July 6, 2009



SourceMedical, the leading provider of outpatient surgery solutions, today announced the launch of a new cost-effective training offering for SourceMedical Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) customers. SourceAdvantage focuses on improving the way that ASC associates utilize SourceMedical software products, by providing a portfolio of blended learning options with extremely attractive pricing.



A survey of SourceMedical clients showed that clients recognize the need for continuous training but are having difficulty accessing the various training options available to them. As a result of our research, SourceAdvantage offers a cost-effective subscription pricing model which will entitle clients to apply purchased points toward tuition for an array of training opportunities. The low quarterly subscription fee provides effective discounts of between 25 and 50 percent. The program is structured to offer sessions focused on topics and knowledge that individual clients require and to best accommodate client schedules and time frames. Learning options include traditional instructor led classes, on-site training, web based instruction, eLearning courses, recorded instructor sessions and attendance at regional and national user meetings.



"SourceAdvantage will actually impact your ASC's cash flow, improve revenue management, help reduce overall costs and improve the service you offer to your patients and physicians. This is why our clients are asking us for more training," said Mitch Stein, Director, Learning Center of Excellence for SourceMedical. "And AEUs may be claimed for CASC recertification in the financial content area."



The SourceMedical Learning Center of Excellence (LCOE) offers a focused set of educational options designed to provide knowledge and skills that will enable ASC facility managers and personnel to excel in their roles, resulting in optimized organizational performance, while promoting the best in patient care. "SourceMedical's training team is very knowledgeable and professional," said Denise Facto, Insurance/Billing Coordinator for the Carroll County Eye Surgery Center. "They came to our surgery center and did a fantastic specialized training session for us."



For additional information about SourceMedical's surgery solutions, including SourceAdvantage, please contact SourceMedical at 800-719-1904.



About SourceMedical

SourceMedical provides outpatient information solutions and services for outpatient ambulatory surgery centers and rehabilitation clinics nationwide. With a 30 year track record and more than 4,300 customers, SourceMedical is the trusted source for innovative applications, in-depth industry expertise and unsurpassed customer service. The company's unique, end-to-end systems improve operational efficiency and cash flow while enabling healthcare facilities to capture, exchange and analyze data to deliver a higher standard of patient care. www. sourcemed. net



Press contact information:

Marie Kennedy

Director of Marketing, Surgery Division SourceMedical

203-284-7596

Www. sourcemed. net



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San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy Names Lowen Cattolico as Area Director for San Mateo County

San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy Names Lowen Cattolico as Area Director for San Mateo County



Physical Therapist and Clinic Director Lowen Cattolico Brings Her Passion for Helping Patients and Her Expertise in Growing Clinics to Area Director Role. Cattolico will Oversee Operations at the Upper Market/Castro Clinic and San Mateo Clinic While Helping Lead San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy Through Future Growth on the Peninsula.



San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 1, 2009



San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy, a provider of orthopedic physical therapy in the Bay Area, has named Lowen Cattolico to the newly created position as Area Director. In this newly created position, Cattolico will report directly to San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy Founder and CEO Sturdy McKee.



"Lowen has outstanding credentials and is a great fit for this important new position. As a small company, we recognize that we need someone like Lowen to help grow our business in San Mateo. Her leadership experience with the company as well as her growing expertise in clinic operations will serve us well," explained McKee.



"I am thrilled with this new opportunity with the San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy team. I am committed to our mission of advancing people's physical well being," said Cattolico. "San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy's model works. I look forward to leading the company's growth in San Mateo."



Cattolico has been with the company for 6 years and advances from the Clinic Director position at the Upper Market/Castro clinic in San Francisco where she took that clinic from a single person operation to a physical therapy clinic with 3+ physical therapists and an office coordinator. While being a certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and loving to work with patients, Cattolico enjoys the challenges and rewards that come with growing a practice and serving more people. She looks forward to expanding the company's offerings on the Peninsula.



Cattolico holds a Bachelor's Degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Princeton University, a Certificate in Public Health from Harvard Extension and a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from the Graduate Program in Physical Therapy at the University of California San Francisco/San Francisco State University. Lowen grew up in San Jose and is the daughter of Los Gatos High School Football Coach Butch Cattolico.



About San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy

Founded in 2001, San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy was started by local physical therapists Sturdy McKee and Jerry Durham, whose shared vision of providing professional, convenient physical therapy by licensed physical therapists continues to define the company. Over the past 8 years, San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy has grown from the two founders and a couple treatment tables to 6 locations Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. San Francisco Sport and Spine Physical Therapy is continuing clinical operations at 700 South Claremont Street, Suite 105, San Mateo, formerly the home of West Bay Physical Therapy, a recently dissolved joint venture where the company was the majority partner. The company will operate in San Mateo County under the new name San Mateo Sport and Spine Physical Therapy.



Http://www. SFPhysicalTherapy. com/ (http://www. SFPhysicalTherapy. com/)



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Nationally Known Expert Dermatologist Releases Book, 'Stop Aging, Start Living'

Nationally Known Expert Dermatologist Releases Book, 'Stop Aging, Start Living'



Dr. Jeannette Graf's revolutionary 2-week pH diet erases wrinkles, beautifies skin, and makes you feel fantastic.



New York, NY (PRWEB) October 16, 2007



Dr. Jeannette Graf (http://www. askdrgraf. com/)], a leading dermatologist and former National Institutes of Health fellow, releases a revolutionary new book, "Stop Aging, Start Living", detailing how the pH balance of your body affects how your body functions. As a nationally recognized skin care expert, she has done extensive studies on the direct link between the foods you eat and the lifestyle choices you make and most importantly, their affect on skin health, energy levels and overall well-being.



"Dr. Graf explains in straightforward, no-nonsense terminology why living a well-balanced life, from eating slowly to embracing joy fully, is the best defense against aging…all while prescribing an easy-to-follow Rx for young-looking skin," says Elaine D'Farley, beauty director, Self magazine.



"Stop Aging, Start Living" outlines Dr. Graf's all-new, 2-week diet that aims to balance the ratio of alkalinity and acidity for optimal skin and body health. Her plan includes:

 Nutrition: Follow a diet with a 3-to-1 ratio of alkalinizing foods to acid-producing food. The skin-beneficial alkalinizing foods she recommends are dark leafy greens, filtered water, lemons, nuts, seeds, olive oil and specific whole grains. Aging acidic foods that should be used sparingly but not totally excluded include sugar, cola, coffee and animal proteins.  Supplements: Take her recommended super food supplements including a daily alkalinizing "cocktail" of greens powder and fiber mixed with water along with calcium and probiotic supplements to improve digestion and boost energy levels.  Lifestyle: Participate weekly in a feel-good activity such as dancing, pottery or gardening that releases brain chemicals to bring happiness and serenity.  Skin care: Develop a skin care routine that is right for your age, skin and wallet.



Only by regulating the pH balance of your body can you achieve overall skin health and slow down the tell-tale signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, sallowness and loss of radiance. An optimal acid-to-alkaline ratio in your body will maximize vitality and energy levels to keep you going and glowing.



About Dr. Jeannette Graf:

Dr. Jeannette Graf (www. askdrgraf. com) is one of the most well-known dermatologists in the country. As a research fellow at the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Graf's work earned her an Outstanding Achievement Award. She continues to research innovative technologies and has coauthored a number of studies published in prestigious journals, such as Cell, Science, The Journal of Cell Biology, The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, and Biochemistry. Considered the foremost expert on skin-care ingredient technologies in the United States, Dr. Graf wrote the chapter on this topic for the recently published textbook "Cosmetic Dermatology" (Springer Verlag). She also consults regularly with a number of leading drug and skin-care companies, including J&J, Ortho-Derm, Medicis, Neutrogena, Roc, Allergan, and Aveeno, for whom she forecasts dermatologic trends, offers new product ideas, conducts pilot studies and clinical trials, and approves new skin-care formulas. Dr. Graf appears regularly on the Home Shopping Network and has appeared on The View, done several satellite and radio media tours, and has been prominently featured in a national TV commercial for Botox. Magazines, including, Allure, Self, Glamour, In Style, Redbook, Ladies' Home Journal, Good Housekeeping, Fitness, Natural Health, Essence, and Vogue also consistently feature her as a leading expert on dermatology and skin care topics.



The book is now available at www. randomhouse. com/crown/ (http://www. randomhouse. com/crown/)], www. amazon. com and local booksellers including Barnes & Noble.



For more information:

Karen Oliver

Karen Oliver and Associates

212-397-0645

Ko-and-associates @ nyc. rr. com



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Jay Kordich, "Father of Juicing", To Endorse Youngevity's® CocoGevity™ Supplement

Jay Kordich, "Father of Juicing", To Endorse Youngevity's® CocoGevity™ Supplement



Youngevity® announced today the exciting addition of Jay Kordich, America's "Father of Juicing", to the Youngevity® team. The esteemed author and nationally syndicated speaker has entered into a contract to represent Youngevity's® CocoGevity™.



San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 20, 2007



International Nutritional Products Company Youngevity® announced today the exciting addition of Jay Kordich, America's "Father of Juicing", to the Youngevity® team. The esteemed author and nationally syndicated speaker has entered into a contract to represent Youngevity's® CocoGevity™. CocoGevity™ is a revolutionary liquid food supplement containing a proprietary blend of the world's most exotic ingredients and luscious fruits with the intention of providing antioxidants for optimal health.



For the past sixty years, Jay has dedicated his life to Living Foods, Juicing and Longevity, after he contracted bladder cancer at twenty-five. In the late 1980's, Jay began making public appearances with his juicer, sharing his very personal story, and has since appeared on over 500 television shows. Over the last thirteen years, Jay has had a popular infomercial airing in America, and his book, "The Juiceman's Power of Juicing" reached #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list, selling over two million copies.



"We are thrilled to have Jay join our team," said Steve Wallach, President of Youngevity®. "Jay's life experience, product knowledge and entrepreneurial expertise will be invaluable in helping educate the public on the benefits of CocoGevity™."



CocoGevity's™ proprietary blend boasts Cocogen Extract, a natural extract of the cocoa bean; Açaí, the fruit of a palm tree ("The Tree of Life") that grows in the rainforests of the Amazon, known to have ten times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine; Mangosteen, which is recognized for the incredibly potent antioxidant power of its phytonutrient xanthones; and Wolfberry, which provides 19 types of amino acids and 21 trace minerals. CocoGevity™ has an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) score of 85,000 per liter.



Jay has released many projects recently: "Live Foods Live Bodies" a book co-written with his wife, Linda, along with a new multimedia package of the same title, that includes two informative dvds on the health benefits of juicing and five cds that encompass Jay's entire mantra which has helped transform and heal his life.



Founded in 1997 by Joel D. Wallach BS, DVM, ND, and Ma Lan MD, MS, with the intent to help people "Live Younger Longer!", Youngevity®, a leading designer of dietary supplements and cutting-edge personal care and wellness lifestyle products, markets worldwide through a network of independent distributors. With Global headquarters in Chula Vista, California, Youngevity® has acquired six like-minded companies (Supralife®, Youngevity®, Ancient Legacy™, Bio-Lumin Essense™, NuVante™ and Tidal Wave™) in the last two years. Youngevity® holds international offices in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. For more information, visit www. youngevity. com.



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Hundreds to Stride for the Cure at Cold Spring Country Club

Hundreds to Stride for the Cure at Cold Spring Country Club



In an unprecedented move by a private country club, Cold Spring Country Club will close its golf course on Sunday, July 1 to "Stride for the Cure" to benefit breast and prostate cancer.



COLD SPRING, N. Y. (PRWEB) June 20, 2007



 Hundreds of members of the club, as well as community members, will make minimum donations of $30 per person to walk the golf course to raise money and awareness for the work being done by the American Cancer Society for research, education, advocacy and patient and family service programs.



"Participants can bring family, friends and children of all ages and walk as many or as few holes as they like," said Elaine Levitan, the event's organizer. "We are the first country club on Long Island to close our golf course to our members in order to support such a worthy cause and we hope it will add to the legacy of support and encouragement in the fight against breast and prostate cancer."



The golf course will be closed at 4 p. m. and after the walk there will be a family BBQ available for those who choose to participate. One loop around the golf course for this event is three miles.



Cold Spring Country Club is a private club in Cold Spring Hills that is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The club is an active participant in the Babe Zaharias Memorial Golf Tournament which last year raised $1.6 million for the American Cancer Society. This year's event is Tuesday, July 10.



"Cancer death rates have declined for the second year in a row. This emphasizes the progress we've made in the fight against this dreaded disease. It's largely due to early detection and advances in treatment. This gives us hope that our mission to eliminate cancer as a major health problem will become a reality," said Dee McCabe, Regional Vice President of the American Cancer Society's Long Island/Nassau County region.

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U. S. Company Opens Doors for Chilean Students Eager to Learn English, Seeks Native English Speakers

U. S. Company Opens Doors for Chilean Students Eager to Learn English, Seeks Native English Speakers



Chilean schools and universities are eager to host native English speakers in Chile to teach English. ChileÂ’s export-driven economy is premised on strong international trade relations, where a command of the English language is a must, yet only 5 percent of Chilean youth have a reasonable speaking ability of the language. ChileÂ’s schools are in high demand for native English-speaking persons from the U. S., Canada, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand to teach English or assist in English instruction.



Santiago, Chile (PRWEB) July 18, 2005



Chilean schools and universities are eager to host native English speakers into the country to assist in English instruction. TeachingChile (http://www. TeachingChile. com (http://www. TeachingChile. com)), a U. S. company that is managed, staffed, and operated from Santiago, Chile, is assisting the effort, recruiting interested participants from the U. S., Canada, Britain, Australia, and New Zealand.



ChileÂ’s export-driven economy is premised on strong international trade relations, where a command of the English language is a must.



However, only 5 percent of Chilean students possess a reasonable English language speaking ability, according to the University of Cambridge English Exam results for ChileÂ’s first and secondary school students, which was released on Friday, July 1. http://www. teachingchile. com/pdf/five_percent. pdf (http://www. teachingchile. com/pdf/five_percent. pdf)



In an effort to further establish Chile as an economic leader, Chile’s President, Ricardo Lagos, has stated that the country must have a better working knowledge of English if it intends to be more competitive. Chile’s Minister of Education, Sergio Bitar, has reiterated that point, “Education is the wealth of Chile and English opens doors to increase that wealth.”



TeachingChile provides native English speakers worthwhile teaching placements with a monthly stipend sufficient to cover basic living costs at the local standard of living, assistance with finding lodging with a host family, in-country coordinators to provide support and services during the participantÂ’s stay, a two-week in-country orientation and training, a pre-paid insurance package that includes health and accident coverage, a one-year subscription to an English-language Chilean newspaper, and pre-departure information to ensure participants are prepared for the trip including visa advice and other recommendations to be sure they are properly equipped.



“For years DuocUC has integrated native English speakers into our English program,” stated Philip Cary, Director of English Programs at DuocUC. “TeachingChile allows us to expand and improve our English program, reaching a broader audience of students,” Cary added. DuocUC is a four-year professional institute with over 13,000 students in the English program in nine campuses throughout Chile.



For additional information on the news that is the subject of this release, contact Bruce Thompson or visit www. TeachingChile. com



About TeachingChile:



TeachingChile is a U. S. company that is managed, staffed, and operated from an office in Santiago, Chile. The companyÂ’s charter is to help advance English in Chile by recruiting qualified native-English speakers to teach or assist in teaching English in ChileÂ’s schools and universities for one or two semesters (for five or ten months).



TeachingChile does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or national origin.



Contact:



Bruce Thompson, Managing Director



TeachingChile



1-720-221-3831 (U. S. telephone)



Http://www. teachingchile. com (http://www. teachingchile. com)



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American TeleCare Adds Ilene M. Leister, R. N., M. S.N. to its Management Team as Senior Director, Clinical Implementation

American TeleCare Adds Ilene M. Leister, R. N., M. S.N. to its Management Team as Senior Director, Clinical Implementation



American TeleCare (ATI), the Leader in Telehealth Technology-Enabled Solutions, Continues to Grow and Strengthen its Management Team



Minneapolis (PRWEB) July 30, 2008



American TeleCare (ATI) announced that it has selected Ilene M. Leister, R. N., M. S.N. to serve in the new position of senior director, clinical implementation. ATI is the leader in the development and application of intelligent monitoring and video-based telehealth solutions to advance patient care. Leister is responsible for developing multi-disciplinary care teams and supporting them in the implementation of telehealth-enabled care delivery for patients with the most complex and costly conditions.



"We are directing our efforts to re-design care systems so that patients consistently access the right care delivered with the right expertise and the right resources at the right time," said Randall Moore, M. D., M. B.A., chairman and chief executive officer, American TeleCare (ATI). "Ilene's management experience and keen understanding of integrated delivery systems enable her to work in partnership with our customers to move forward with new models of telehealth-supported direct care for patients with highly complex and costly medical conditions."



"American TeleCare is on the forefront of fulfilling the Institute of Medicine's vision of delivering care that is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient and equitable," said Leister. "ATI is effective because the company is very much in touch with the realities of health care delivery. ATI provides realistic solutions and supports them with telehealth technology that leads the industry."



Before coming to ATI, Leister worked for more than 20 years with Park Nicollet Health Services, an integrated care system based in St. Louis Park, Minn. She served as director of employee occupational health and safety for Park Nicollet and directed Occupational HealthSystem Minnesota, which serves 3,000 businesses across the nation. As general manager, health care products, she managed and grew Park Nicollet's nationally recognized "patient-take-home" products division from 2000 to 2008. Leister's clinical experience includes nursing in the emergency department and as a diabetes specialist at Methodist Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. and serving as director and nurse practitioner, employee health services, Baptist Medical Center, Jacksonville, Fla.



Leister holds a bachelor's of science degree in nursing from Mankato State University, Mankato, Minn. and earned a master's of science in community and family health from the University of Tennessee-Memphis.



About American TeleCare

Founded in 1993, American TeleCare (ATI) is the pioneer of intelligent monitoring and video-based telehealth technology. With proven experience in clinical process re-engineering, ATI works with leading healthcare organizations to put their patients at the center of care teams and supports them with best-in-class solutions. ATI systems connect continuous healing relationships and deliver essential information for clinical and self care. Ongoing monitoring and constant care of patients at home keeps them connected to clinical expertise and prevents acute events. The results: 100-200 percent increases in provider productivity and 65-95 percent reductions in emergency room and inpatient costs -- achieved as care teams help physicians watch over, improve and maintain their patients' health. For more information, visit www. americantelecare. com. Then call 800-323-6667.



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Mother Love Featured Panelist To Speak On Your Employees' Health Matters - It Impacts Your Bottom Line! At the African American Business Summit 2005

Mother Love Featured Panelist To Speak On Your Employees' Health Matters - It Impacts Your Bottom Line! At the African American Business Summit 2005



Panelists Mother Love, Jerry Anderson - African American Diabetes Task Force, Asha Jayasinghe - American Heart Association and Josie Diaz - Desert AIDS Project and Moderator Dr. Joyce Richey - American Diabetes Association/Keck School of Medicine will speak on Health issues effecting employers today.



Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 18, 2005



Mother Love will be a featured panelist on Your Employees' Health Matters - It Impacts Your Bottom Line! which focuses on educating business owners on diseases and illness that significantly impact the African American community and providing concrete strategies for implementing preventive measures in the workplace, at the Wells Fargo sponsored African American Business Summit 2005. Themed BUSINESS REDEFINED: An Extraordinary Experience for Exceptional Business People, this four-day event is scheduled June 23rd - 26th at the Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs), California.



Featured panelists include: Moderator, Dr. Joyce Richey - American Diabetes Association/Keck School of Medicine, Jerry Anderson - African American Diabetes Task Force, Asha Jayasinghe - American Heart Association and Josie Diaz - Desert AIDS Project.



Mother Love is recognized internationally as an expert in affairs of the heart, family relationships and as a Diabetes Advocate and other issues affecting women and children's health. Since her career began in radio in 1989, she has been on a roll. She made many television appearances – from sitcoms to game shows and has appeared in 12 films.



Currently Mother Love is writing her third book about her quest for a healthier lifestyle, due in January 2006 from Atria Books (a division of Simon & Shuster). Her first two books, Listen Up Girlfriends (St. Martin's Press) and Forgive or Forget (HarperCollins), are still hits with her "Babies" as she affectionately calls her fans. She has received numerous honors and citations from her 1999 induction into The Women in Radio and Television Hall of Fame.



Mother Love is currently the Co-Host of the first television program, dLife TV, on CNBC dedicated to the 18 million people who are managing diabetes. She is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and is Co-Chair of the African American Task Force of the American Diabetes Association in LA.



For registration and more information regarding the African American Business Summit 2005, please visit www. aabs2005.com or call (323) 299-6000.



PRESS CREDENTIALS: Adrienne S. Lamm - PR, Media and Marketing Director for the African American Business Summit 2005 - (323)299-6000 ext. 107



About the African American Business Summit 2005



The African American Business Summit 2005 - BUSINESS REDEFINED: An Extraordinary Experience for Exceptional Business People - educates, motivates and empowers entrepreneurs through powerful general sessions, targeted workshops and ample opportunities for direct interaction with corporate partners.



The African American Business Summit 2005 will be held from Thursday, June 23 to Sunday June 26, 2005 at the Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa, 71-333 Dinah Shore Drive, Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs), CA 92270.



The African American Business Summit 2005 Co-Chairs are Jaci and Morris L. Reid, a dynamic husband and wife team known for their successful fusion of the business, political and philanthropic worlds.



Attendees will have access to expert-led sessions, spectacular keynotes, solution workshops; a Business Exchange and Expo that will showcase and provide demonstrations from over 25 corporate partners and outstanding "indulgencies" - such as the TPC Foundation Golf Game, The Turning Point Magazine/Wells Fargo Living History Makers $5,000 Entrepreneur Award, the "Wave of Praise Gospel Brunch" featuring pop and gospel singing sensation, Howard Hewett...and more! More than 800 professionals from all over the United States are expected to attend the Summit. For AABS 2005 Registration: www. AABS2005.com



About Presenting Partner Wells Fargo



Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified financial services company with $436 billion in assets, providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance to more than 23 million customers from more than 6,000 stores and the internet (wellsfargo. com) across North America and elsewhere internationally. Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. is the only bank in the United States to receive the highest possible credit rating, "Aaa," from Moody's



Investors Service.



AABS 2005 Partners and Sponsors: (Partial Listings)



The African American Business Summit 2005, BUSINESS REDEFINED: An Extraordinary Experience for Exceptional Business People, Presenting Partner is Wells Fargo and is hosted by Turning Point Magazine, The African American Chamber of Commerce Palm Springs, and the TPC Foundation, Inc. Partners include: ampm Convenience Stores, Fox Entertainment Group, Union Bank, Focal Point Media, Nike, Accubuilt, Attain Design, Warm Spirit, Toyota, Curtis Moring Insurance, Areli Web Design, Boeing, Pepie Designs, The California



Endowment.



National Magazine of the African American Business Summit 2005



Rolling Out Magazine



Official Newspaper of the African American Business Summit 2005



The Los Angeles Sentinel



Palm Springs/Coachella Valley Newspaper of the African American Business Summit 2005



Press Enterprise



AABS 2005 Media Partners (Partial List) : KPSE - UPN 13 Palm Springs, African American Golfer's Digest, Save the Date Media Group, LLC, KURS 1040 AM "The Soul of San Diego" Gospel Music, BlackNews. com, BlackApolis Media Group, Urban Insider/UrbanInsider. com, Urban Leadership Magazine, News 23 - the - Edge Cable/Satellite Networks, BMORENEWS, Diversity City Media, InterServeNetworks - Jim Neusom, Ebony Cactus Magazine, iZania, The Network Journal, The Columbus Times Newspaper serving Georgia and Alabama, NCM - Promoting Ethnic Media Nationwide, Black Star News, Comcast Cable/CNN Local Edition, Soul of America, Women's Calendar/Women's Radio Networks, Talk Black Radio, Jericho Broadcasting, Emerging Minds/Emergingminds. org, Roland Holmes, Ph. D. - "The Voice of Jazz", The Houston Sun, Inland Empire Community Events, Connecting Bay Area Professionals - www. infoBayArea. com, Inglewood Today Magazine, The (Sacramento) Observer Media Group, SoulValues. com, Black Biz Wiz, The Valder BeeBe Show, The LA Watts Times, Black Voice News, Sisters In Business, Black Meetings & Tourism, Ask Deanna!, The Griot, Black Star News, Personal Wealth Journal, The Wright Place TV Show, Recycling Black Dollars, The LA Wave Newspapers, San Diego News Link Newspaper, Virtually Black. com, Onyx Woman Magazine, USC - Small Business Development Office, The Dr. Maxine Radio Show.



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Ten-Day Public Sector Payment Not Being Passed Along Supply Chain, Says Business Group

Ten-Day Public Sector Payment Not Being Passed Along Supply Chain, Says Business Group



A public sector initiative to pay invoices within 10 days is not being passed on by main contractors to smaller suppliers, the Forum of Private Business has discovered.



(PRWeb UK) July 13, 2010



A public sector initiative to pay invoices within 10 days is not being passed on by main contractors to smaller suppliers, the Forum of Private Business has discovered.



While official figures show most central Government departments pay main contractors within 10 days the Forum understands that some sub-contractors and suppliers have been left waiting for payments for months at a time.



Taking up the case of its Glasgow-based member EG Heating and Plumbing Ltd, which was recently forced to wait 60 days to be paid by Interserve Defence despite the construction company having been paid by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) within 10 days, the Forum has raised the issue with Peter Luff MP, the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.



The Forum has suggested that, by ensuring it is passed along the supply chain, prompt payment could be used as an incentive for more small businesses to sub-contract on government-sponsored projects.



"For many smaller sub-contractors this is the real story behind the commitment to prompt public sector payment,” said The Forum’s Head of Policy Matt Goodman. “What is the point in main contractors being paid within 10 days if firms further along the supply chain have to wait considerably longer for their money?



“Passing on prompt public sector payment throughout the supply chain would not only help more small firms maintain a healthy cash flow, it would encourage more businesses to bid for public contracts.”



Using Freedom of Information (FoI) legislation, the Forum asked the MoD to provide details of payment times to suppliers.



It replied that it is ‘fully committed to paying 90% of valid invoices’ within 10 days and that, since March 2009, it has ‘consistently exceeded’ the target.



The MoD also said that the latest figures show that 97.5% of invoices submitted by all suppliers were paid ‘within 10 days of receipt’.



It added that main contractors’ payments to sub contractors should be made ‘within a specific period not exceeding 30 days from receipt of a valid claim as defined by the sub-contract requirements’



"The danger is that this is the tip of the iceberg – the issue is certainly not restricted to the any one sector,” added Mr Goodman. “We need to build on the work done to create Prompt Payment Code so that timely payment, in full, becomes the norm across the UK.



"The risk is that that more firms go under because they are unable to maintain any kind of cash flow because of late payment from larger companies."



In an attempt to reveal the true picture of public sector payment to small firms, the FoI request follows similar submissions to all local councils (http://tinyurl. com/22rld6r) and NHS trusts (http://tinyurl. com/23g4q78) across the UK. Last week, the Forum submitted an FoI request on payment to all local police forces (http://tinyurl. com/29n7a4b).



“While we welcome the commitment to reduce public sector payment terms, this doesn’t always work in practice,” said EG Heating and Plumbing Ltd’s Eleanor Grant, who runs the firm with her husband, Eddie. “Small companies like ours are normally at the bottom of the supply chain so don’t experience the prompt payment enjoyed by main contractors.



“In addition, most contracts are subject to 5% retention, with 2.5% released on practical completion of the works. The defects period on Government contracts can be as much as 36 months. And there is the real risk that retention monies could be lost in the event of insolvencies elsewhere in the supply chain.”



“The Forum of Private Business is to be commended for naming and shaming the companies who delay payment to suppliers,” she added. “The Government must listen to the voices of SMEs, which are the lifeblood of the economy and are struggling to stay afloat because of the effects of recession.”



The Forum has campaigned extensively against the practice of late payment. It was instrumental in lobbying for the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act, which was introduced in 1998 and provides firms with a right to charge interest on late payments.



The Forum’s work also led to the introduction of the Prompt Payment Code – a list of companies pledging to pay smaller suppliers on time and in full.



However, too few of the UK’s bigger businesses have signed up to the code, and many small suppliers are afraid to come forward and take them on publicly or in the courts.



The Forum gives business owners a voice to speak out and will treat all communications on late payment sent to latepayment(at)fpb(dot)org anonymously.



Notes to editors



Protecting small firms against late payment



According to Bacs, some £24 billion is owed to small businesses in late payments at any one time. Via its Communications Director (http://www. fpb. org/page/734/Communications. htm) business support solution the Forum identifies poor payers into its Hall of Shame (http://tinyurl. com/2b4cpok). The latest to be ‘named and shamed’ is the computer company Dell (http://tinyurl. com/28z9czv).



In addition, under its Finance Director (http://www. fpb. org/page/728/Finance. htm) business support solution, the Forum is helping members to get a grip on payment issues via its Credit Reporting, Debt Recovery and Business Monitoring member benefits.



The organisation also provides a Credit Control Guide, which is free to all intermediate, advanced and expert members, and a Legal Expenses Insurance service including a 24-hour legal advice helpline.



Formed in 1977, the Forum of Private Business is evolving following a year of intensive research about the real needs of small businesses.



As an invaluable extension to its members’ teams the not-for-profit organisation has developed a range of tailored business solutions to support, protect and reassure small firms throughout the lifecycle of their businesses.



These are: ‘Finance Director’, ‘Legal Director’, ‘HR Director’, ‘Health and Safety Director’, ‘Development Director’, ‘Purchasing Director’, ‘Communications Director’ and ‘Managing Director’.



For full list of services under each solution and/or membership package, visit www. fpb. org/membership (http://www. fpb. org/membership) or call 0845 612 6266.



Broadcast media – the Forum has ISDN capability and can provide comment, in quality audio, at short notice.



The FPB can also provide journalists with localised and sector-specific case studies.



About the Forum of Private Business



A not-for-profit organisation, the Forum of Private Business provides a personal, friendly and highly tailored service to its members – with the primary purpose of helping them run their businesses more profitably.



Representing thousands of small businesses across the UK – including retail, service providers and manufacturing companies – the Forum is recognised by the Government as one of the six main business support and lobby groups. It uses this position to influence decision-makers in the UK and Brussels on the issues that matter to small businesses. Visit www. fpb. org.



The Forum helps owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses to comply with regulations via its dedicated member helpline, 24-hour legal advice line, and Health and Safety Guide, Employment Guide and Credit Control Guide.



In addition, the Forum’s www. smallbusinesschannel. co. uk was launched in June 2009, providing a wealth of free video advice and information on a range of topics to business owners and managers.



The Forum is a proud supporter of the Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG): www. fpb. org/charity (http://www. fpb. org/charity )

Media contacts



Phil McCabe

Media and PR Manager

Tel: 01565 626019

ISDN:  01565 654673

Mobile: 07775 756312



Chris Gorman

Media and PR Assistant

Tel: 01565 626016

ISDN: 01565 654673

Mobile/out of hours: 07775 756300



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Cure Eczema Quickly and Naturally

Cure Eczema Quickly and Naturally



Is It Possible To Relieve Itching and Soreness Eczema causes, in as little as 4 Days? The answer is yes.



(PRWEB) January 27, 2005



Expression is a Revolutionary New Product which can give eczema sufferers relief from itching in as little as 4 days.



Liberty Health Net, Inc. have recently launched a brand new product “Expressions” which provides the powerful antioxidants, rich moisturizers and other clinically proven ingredients needed to prevent and fight most skin problems. “Expressions” was created to address certain conditions such as, Fine Lines and wrinkles, Sagging Loose Skin, Oily, Acne-prone skin, Pigmentation problems, Dry cracked skin, Enlarged, clogged pores, Sun Damaged Skin and Eczema!



One customer whose granddaughter had serious eczema was quoted saying “I have tried so many things that have not worked but after just 4 days, the scabs that she had caused from scratching were gone. She wasn’t itching anymore. She had relief and healing. Her skin is finally smooth and scab-free. Thank you so much for this product we will continue to use it forever.”



Expression was formulated and manufactured exclusively for Liberty Health Net under the strictest quality standards utilizing naturally active synergistic ingredients of the highest quality and in their purest form.



The convenience of being able to order products on-line from anywhere in the world is amazing. http://tinyurl. com/64k97 (http://tinyurl. com/64k97). Now you can look and feel years younger... and profit from the Health and Wellness Multi-Billion Dollar Global demand by spreading the news and sharing the amazing benefits and results that these products will bring you! All products are 100% natural. http://tinyurl. com/64k97 (http://tinyurl. com/64k97).



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EBooks about Fitness - Stay Informed; Stay Healthy!

EBooks about Fitness - Stay Informed; Stay Healthy!



Find favorite fitness solutions in eBooks about fitness. eBooks about fitness covers everything from Life Extension to Yoga including the obvious: diet, exercise, and nutrition and not so obvious: safety, beauty and first aid.



Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) May 2, 2007



eBooks About Fitness (www. eBooksAboutFitness. com ) announces the opening of a new store designed to offer you the best advice on how to stay fit. These titles are for people who wish to enjoy themselves and live longer and happier lives. Enter a whole new world of fitness with just one click of a mouse.



EBooks About Fitness offers the best selection of health and self care books in electronic form available today. Everybody, everywhere you can be transported to a world of fitness with a click of a mouse or a poke of a stylus. Best of all, they are available everytime! This is a store for those who would rather contemplate exercise than work out till you drop as well a bona fide fitness fanatics.



As an eBooks About Everything store((www. eBooksAboutEverything. com) eBooks about Fitness also offers customers reward points for registering, writing an online review or telling a friend. These points can add up to huge savings anywhere in the large and growing list of EBooks About Everything bookstores.



Gigi Reynard, CEO of eBooks Aboutic says; "the eBooks about Fitness store has as wide a range of self care eBooks as any place on earth. You can even find your favorite exercise system in the eBook form of your choice. You can even browse away those hours when you are patiently waiting for the urge to exercise to strike. Just click on www. eBooksAboutFitness. com and transport yourself into a place where your mind is free of your daily problems.



It's extremely easy to find what you are looking for. There are titles on weight loss, acupuncture, diseases or pain management (to name a few).



 Think It! eBooksaboutfitness. com

 Click It! (from acupressure to yoga)

 Read It! Find the book you want and buy it



EBooks About Fitness is one of the EBooks About Everything family of stores. EBooks about Everything (www. eBooksAboutEverything. com) has books for everybody, everywhere, everytime (24/7/365). EBooks About Everything: Think it; Click it; Read it!



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How to Pay Your Home Mortgage Off and be Debt Free in 6-10 Years or Less with Little Change to Income or Expenses the Mortgage Accelerator Way

How to Pay Your Home Mortgage Off and be Debt Free in 6-10 Years or Less with Little Change to Income or Expenses the Mortgage Accelerator Way



The new way to use a home mortgage - Flexible mortgage accounts will revolutionize the way homeowners pay off debt and their home mortgage. Introducing the "Australian" or "mortgage accelerator" loan and how to pay off your debts and mortgage in 7 years or less, with little change to spending habits. Free video and seminar reveals the banking industry's guarded secret that will show homeowners how to "be their own bank."



Portland, OR (PRWEB) December 16, 2005



Ariel Metekingi knew there was a way to pay off debts and a home mortgage quicker than what was being offered on the US market. Living in New Zealand where homeowners pay off their homes and are debt free on an average of 6-10 years, he experienced how it worked there and in Australia.



"I was surprised to find that Americans, generally considered worldwide leaders and innovators, are laboring with archaic mortgage programs where the major face-lift has been bi-monthly mortgage payments and the second mortgage," says Metekingi. "I found that the American Mortgage industry was seriously lacking in some of the wealth building mortgage and financial principles that have become so prevalent in New Zealand and Australia."



Enter Money Principal Group, a company located in Utah, founded by Metekingi. They promote a product, otherwise known as a mortgage accelerator, that is based on a 30 year+ proven Australian industry standard and model in use by over a third of homeowners in that country. It was later introduced to the New Zealand market, where homeowners achieve similar results; paying off their debts and mortgage on average of 6-10 years.



This powerful new tool to combat the current financial plague of debt in America combines a mortgage and a full-service bank account. The new "all-inclusive" type loan creates huge savings in interest payments and loan payoffs in one-half to one-third the time requiring little to no change to current spending habits or income.



How does it work? Homeowners deposit income and other assets into the new mortgage account and since it allows access like a checking account, expenses are paid out from it by check or ATM card. The fundamental part is, when the homeowners' money isn't being used it sits in the mortgage account reducing the daily loan balance on which interest is computed. This saves on average hundreds of thousands in interest over the life a typical loan. Less interest paid means more money for principal, so the homeowner builds equity faster and owns their home sooner.



"What this does for homeowners, is it empowers them to take control of their financial health," says Metekingi. "With this program, a homeowner can combat the financial cancer known as consumer debt plus current mortgage options and it allows the homeowner to reach their goals sooner in life, rather than later. This isn't a mystical trick of numbers; it is simply taking away the interest spread banks earn and gives it back to the homeowner."



Is this new loan product and system for everyone?



Yes, if you can achieve the simple disciplines of budgeting and currently have positive cash flow or are willing to review your budget to recover funds to create significant positive cash flow. You must be coachable and allow your goals to dictate your plan of action. If you're willing to do that, the payoff is unlimited and getting rid of debt and your home mortgage in 6-10 years is no longer a dream, it's a reality.



"The ability to be mortgage free within 6-10 years, quickly eliminate consumer debt, and free up existing income to start a significant investment program for the future is a now a reality. This can all be possible without requiring any additional income or reducing standard of living. The mortgage accelerator type of loan has empowered the individual in New Zealand and Australia to positively impact their own financial destiny in ways, which traditionally, many could not otherwise achieve," says Metekengki. "It is now available for the US, to achieve the same level of financial success and freedom, already experienced and proven in these international markets."



For more information on how you can be debt-free and pay off your home mortgage in as little as 7 years, and experience the savings with a mortgage accelerator loan using a proprietary calculator, visit www. PDXLoan. com/12/ (http://www. PDXLoan. com/12/).



About Ed Bisquera & PDXLoan. com



Ed Bisquera works for a top 10 mortgage lender (recently rated #6 in the Portland Business Journal December 2006 Book of Lists), Mortgage Express, LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon and his office is located at its' Vancouver Branch at 13115 NE 4th St #160, Vancouver WA 98684. He can be reached at (360) 213-2596 or 1-800-862-0784 ext 21. His website http://PDXLoan. com (http://PDXLoan. com) features innovative and revolutionary mortgage products, such as mortgage accelerator loans, which allows homeowners to pay off their mortgage in as little as 5-8 years with no change to income or spending habits



About Mortgage Express, LLC



Mortgage Express, LLC was founded in 1999 by Kevin Hancock, a veteran of the mortgage industry and his company boasts over 60 experienced mortgage consultants located in 3 offices throughout the Portland metro area. Mortgage Express was founded on the notion of bringing great rates at a low cost to home buyers, believing in honesty, integrity and a no hassle application process. For more information visit http://MortgageXPS. com/ed/ (http://MortgageXPS. com/ed/)



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Experience Project Surpasses One Million Life Experiences and Raises Three Million in Funding : Experience Project, the Leading Social Experience Website, Announces Its First Round of Institutional Funding on the Strength of Over One Million Documented Life Experiences

Experience Project Surpasses One Million Life Experiences and Raises Three Million in Funding : Experience Project, the Leading Social Experience Website, Announces Its First Round of Institutional Funding on the Strength of Over One Million Documented Life Experiences



Today Experience Project, the leading Social Experience Website, announced its first round of institutional funding from The D. E. Shaw Group’s venture capital unit in the amount of three million dollars. Existing investors include premier investment firms Maples Investments and Baseline Ventures. The funding came on the strength of the Experience Project’s growth to over 1 million user experiences documented on their social experience web site.



SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB) May 13, 2008



Experience Project members have now shared over one million life experiences, a tremendous milestone representing first-person stories, people, and resources on nearly every aspect of life. The site allows people to share and connect on all the "life experiences"—ideas, issues, situations, hopes, and events—that matter most to them, all while remaining anonymous. The site uses these to connect members who share multiple experiences, building a community where who you are is more important than who you know.



Enjoying tremendous growth since the launch of its public beta in mid-2007, EP attracts a diverse community of contributors looking to connect with like-minded people, as well as readers looking to explore life experiences through first-person stories.



"Achieving such a remarkable milestone in a short period of time is an indicator of the powerful need for people to connect anonymously over the topics they are most passionate about," notes Armen Berjikly, CEO of Experience Project (EP). "The D. E. Shaw group's involvement will allow us to greatly enhance our offering and extend our leadership role in this important new space, and we're very excited to work with a partner of this caliber."



"We believe that Experience Project is redefining the way users interact online by creating a forum that is substantive yet anonymous; it presents a unique opportunity for brands to effectively communicate highly targeted messages to a very receptive audience," says Michael Banks, a senior vice president within the D. E. Shaw group's venture capital unit.



EP members rave about the benefits of being part of a positive, supportive, and open community where all their experiences matter by introducing them to others like them. "EP is helping me in ways I can't fully describe…this site has allowed me to genuinely express my feelings and to learn new things about myself," says one user. Another notes, "With EP, I now feel like I am not alone. It's so nice to finally be in a place where I can be me....I have found so much acceptance and understanding here."



At EP, members can explore over a million life experiences, share their own stories anonymously—both triumphs and challenges—and feel free to be themselves among new friends who 'just get it.' In contrast to traditional social websites, EP members engage through the experiences, ideas, and issues important in their lives, rather than through popularity or appearance, building new friendships rather than reinforcing pre-existing ones. From marital dilemmas to having pets, health problems to raising children, EP is the only place where people share all the topics that matter most to them.



EP stands at the nexus of the most important trends shaping the Internet: blogs, user generated content, social networks, and new media. EP brings together pieces of each, wrapped in anonymity, to create a dynamic and authentic community to support and facilitate personal development amongst its members. With consumer and individual privacy under increasing attack, anonymity unleashes the freedom to share all the things that truly matter, enabling new, meaningful relationships from people who understand each other.



EP was created by Armen Berjikly, a Stanford graduate. Inspired by a close friend's diagnosis with multiple sclerosis (MS), Berjikly created an online support community for those afflicted by the condition. As the site blossomed, the most powerful tool turned out to be the anonymous chat forum, giving people often suffering in misunderstood silence the opportunity to be open among friends who shared and understood their challenges. Recognizing that no one is defined by any one experience, and that connecting with people who understand each other through a multitude of shared experiences can be incredibly powerful, Berjikly created Experience Project.



About Experience Project:



Experience Project is the first Social Experience Website where you can anonymously share and connect around the life experiences that are important to you. Explore over one million life experiences, share your own stories anonymously, and find like-minded people who are open, supportive, and just "get it". Experience Project is the first place on the web where who you are is more important than who you know. Experience Project can be found at http://www. experienceproject. com (http://www. experienceproject. com).

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BASF Goes Platinum With Near-Zero Energy Home LEED® Rating from U. S Green Building Council

BASF Goes Platinum With Near-Zero Energy Home LEED® Rating from U. S Green Building Council



The BASF Near-Zero Energy Home in Paterson, New Jersey has earned the definitive credential in the green building industry -- a Platinum score from the U. S. Green Building Council's LEED®-H rating system, making it the first single family residence on the east coast of the U. S. and second in the country to earn this prestigious certification. The model home demonstrates to a national audience how we can collectively help build a carbon neutral future.



Florham Park, NJ (PRWEB) January 24, 2007



The BASF Near-Zero Energy Home in Paterson, New Jersey has earned the definitive credential in the green building industry -- a Platinum score from the U. S. Green Building Council's LEED®-H rating system, making it the first single family residence on the east coast of the U. S. and second in the country to earn this prestigious certification.



In late 2005, the BASF Near-Zero Energy Home was selected to participate in a stringent peer review as part of the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Environmental Design for Homes (USGBC LEED-H) pilot program launched that same year to promote the design and construction of high-performance, green homes.



"Transforming the residential market to green building is critical to our efforts to halt global climate change," said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chairman, USGBC. "By earning LEED Platinum certification for the Near-Zero Energy Home, BASF is having an immediate, measurable impact on energy use and CO2 emissions--not to mention providing a family with a healthy, comfortable home. BASF's Leadership in achieving LEED Platinum certification sends a powerful message to the marketplace, and will help accelerate the adoption of green homebuilding nationwide."



Jack Armstrong, Manager of Construction Industry Sector for BASF, explained, "We participated in the LEED-H pilot to shed light on BASF chemistry as the enabling technology for zero-energy and high-performance homes." He cited BASF's expandable polystyrene, polyurethane foam sealants, and cool metal roof coatings as the BASF ingredients that optimize the home's performance. Independent analysis conducted over the second half of 2006 provided measurement of the home's performance in several areas including indoor-environmental quality, energy efficiency and overall environmental impact.



The key finding: The BASF Near-Zero Energy Home is 80% more energy efficient than the average home. Another central feature of the home is that not only does it save energy, with the integration of solar energy, it produces energy, as well. "There are many days that the electrical meter moves in reverse allowing the homeowner to sell the excess energy back to the utility company," Armstrong stated. "In this way the project represents a carbon-neutral model for residential housing nationwide."



Touting other benefits, Armstrong added, "The BASF Near-Zero Energy Home also delivers increased durability, affordability, ease of construction and improvements in indoor environmental health and comfort."



In the first quarter of 2007, the home will be donated to St. Michael's Housing Authority and then turned over to a family with a teenage boy who is living with quadriplegic paralysis. As such, the home was designed to incorporate elements of universal design, demonstrating BASF's commitment to providing real-life solutions for people with diverse needs.



Other awards for the Near Zero Energy Home include The New Jersey Clean Energy Award, the (New Jersey) Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence, and the 2006 Leadership in Responsible Land Use award from the Urban Land Institute. In addition, the home was certified by the Institute for Business and Home Safety as the first home in New Jersey to receive the Fortified … for Safer Living® certification.



Better Home, Better Planet



The BASF Near-Zero Energy Home is part of the BASF Better Home, Better Planet Initiative aimed at educating the building community and general public about sustainable design and environmental stewardship. Other BASF projects underway include the revitalization of an inner-city neighborhood in Philadelphia; the development of a wildlife refuge in Rensselaer; post-Katrina rebuilding efforts; and projects in China, Sri Lanka and India.



BASF Near-Zero Energy Home strategic allies include: Chrisner Group, City of Paterson, Environmental Design + Construction, GRAD Associates, Green Ideas, Insulspan, Rehau, KBI Contractors, MBDC, New Jersey Energy Star® Program, American Polysteel, St. Michael's Housing Authority, Steven Winter and Associates, Sustainable Buildings Industry Council, New Jersey Chapter of the U. S. Green Building Council, U. S. Housing and Urban Development's PATH Program, and the U. S. Department of Energy.



BASF - The Chemical Company. We don't make a lot of the products you buy. We make a lot of the products you buy better.®



BASF Corporation, headquartered in New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF employs about 16,000 people in North America and had sales of approximately $11.3 billion in 2005. For more information about BASF's North American operations, or to sign up to receive news releases by e-mail, visit www. basf. com/usa (http://www. basf. com/usa).



BASF is the world's leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals to crude oil and natural gas. As a reliable partner to virtually all industries, BASF's intelligent system solutions and high-value products help its customers to be more successful. BASF develops new technologies and uses them to open up additional market opportunities. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a better future. BASF has approximately 94,000 employees and posted sales of more than €42.7 billion (approximately $50.4 billion) in 2005.



LEED® is a registered trademark of the U. S. Green Building Council.



ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.



Fortified for Safer Living® is a registered certification mark of the Institute for Business & Home Safety.



For more information, contact:



Mary MacLeod



Maverick Marketing on behalf of BASF



Tel: (207) 929-4568



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Medical Arc™ Helps Doctors Go Paperless With Practice Fusion

Medical Arc™ Helps Doctors Go Paperless With Practice Fusion



Michael A. Marks, President of Southampton-based health IT consulting firm, assists medical practices in their switch to Practice Fusion’s free, web-based Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system



Southampton, PA (PRWEB) August 24, 2010



Medical Arc (http://medicalarc. com/) and Practice Fusion have teamed to transition medical professionals from paper charting to Electronic Medical Records. Practice Fusion is the nation’s fastest growing EMR community with over 43,000 users on its free, web-based system. Significant health IT incentives created under the 2009 Economic Stimulus Plan are creating a booming market for the types of services provided by Medical Arc. Individual practitioners can receive upwards of $44,000 in federal incentives for using EMR systems (http://www. practicefusion. com). For example: a practice with two doctors, a physician assistant and a nurse practitioner could receive $176,000.



With Practice Fusion’s support, Medical Arc is assisting doctors in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Florida as they switch to EMRs and work to qualify for the EMR incentives. Practice Fusion’s single, interactive application allows doctors to schedule appointments, chart patient visits, e-prescribe medications (http://www. practicefusion. com/pages/ePrescribing. html), send referral letters, integrate with labs and share records with patients in real-time.

“With the support of Practice Fusion’s free EMR, Medical Arc is helping East Coast practices make a quick and seamless transition from paper to Electronic Medical Records,” said Michael A. Marks, President at Medical Arc. “We have a unique understanding of the special time-sensitive needs of these medical offices. We’re proud to be helping doctors, nurses, medical staff and patients access the latest life-saving technology.”



As an official Practice Fusion Premier Certified Consultant, Medical Arc employees have undergone training on the EMR system (http://www. practicefusion. com/) and have successfully assisted over 50 medical practices. Medical Arc’s expertise in IT solutions, medical transcription, billing, coding and chart scanning allow medical providers to increase productivity and improve the workflow of patient care.



“Medical practices are making a huge transition as they ditch pen and paper for a keyboard and mouse,” said Ryan Howard, CEO of Practice Fusion. “Having a trusted Certified Consultant available each step of the way can be the key to successful EMR adoption. With a network of consultants across the country, Practice Fusion is modernizing medicine one small practice at a time.”



About Medical Arc - Medical Arc ™ is a Healthcare Information Technology consulting firm formed in 2002, with over 50 years combined experience in implementing technology solutions in the medical industry. Computer needs in the medical community are far different then any other industry. At Medical Arc ™ we have a unique understanding of the special needs of these offices. As a result of this understanding many practices have turned to Medical Arc ™ to help manage EMR, transcription, document management and scanning and computer and IT needs. By applying state-of-the-art technology to deliver unmatched efficiencies, unsurpassed cost savings and unrivaled support Medical Arc has gained the trust of thousands of physicians. Call or email today for a free consultation - 1.877.med. arc1 / info@medicalarc. com or visit us at www. medicalarc. com (http://www. medicalarc. com)



About Practice Fusion - Practice Fusion provides a free, web-based Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system to physicians. With charting, scheduling, e-prescribing, billing, lab integrations, unlimited support and a Personal Health Record for patients, Practice Fusion's EMR addresses the complex needs of today's healthcare providers and disrupts the health IT status quo. Practice Fusion is the fastest growing EMR community (http://www. practicefusion. com/pages/ehr-community. html) in the country with more than 43,000 users. For more information on Practice Fusion, please visit practicefusion. com. Learn more about Practice Fusion Certified Consultants (http://www. practicefusion. com/pages/certified_consultants. html)

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“Alternative” Seafood Market Poised to Reach $6.3 Billion by 2009

“Alternative” Seafood Market Poised to Reach $6.3 Billion by 2009



New York (PRWEB) October 24, 2005



Driven by innovations in convenience and heavy health-related advertising, the ever-growing market for “alternative” seafood—frozen, shelf stable, and refrigerated fish—appears to be headed toward the $6.3 billion mark by 2009, according to The U. S. Market for Seafood, a new report from market research publisher Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch. com.



Even as marketers and nutritionists tout the health benefits of fish, the market for fresh fish has declined of late, and Packaged Facts projects that this downward trend will continue well into 2009 due to factors, such as availability, price, and continued customer fears over mercury and PCB content. On the other hand, sales of products, such as shelf-stable fish in sealed pouches and quick-frozen varieties of seafood, should continue to climb at a steady rate as the major players continue to shift their marketing focus to build consumer confidence.



“With the advent of new technologies, flavor choices, and marketable health benefits, we’re seeing an increased acceptance of alternatives to fresh seafood,” said Don Montuori, the publisher of Packaged Facts. “The current industry-wide focus on consumer education and new consumer choice options should help to stabilize future sales and open up new opportunities for growth.”



Sales of frozen seafood—the fastest growing industry sector—increased steadily from 2000 to 2004 to reach nearly $1.6 billion in 2004. Increased promotion, greater consumer acceptance of frozen seafood, and advanced storing techniques all played a major role in giving frozen seafood the largest segment—nearly 50%—of the non-fresh seafood market.



The U. S. Market for Seafood provides a comprehensive look at the market for all varieties of fresh and saltwater finfish, molluscan shellfish, crustaceans, and other forms of aquatic animal life. The report examines new product trends, offers competitive profiles of industry leaders (and up and comers), and looks at consumer trends and behaviors surrounding all varieties of seafood, including organic. Priced at $3,000, this report can be purchased directly from Packaged Facts at: http://www. packagedfacts. com/pub/1073732.html (http://www. packagedfacts. com/pub/1073732.html). It is also available at MarketResearch. com.



About Packaged Facts



Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch. com, publishes research reports on a wide range of consumer industries, including consumer goods and retailing, foods and beverages, and demographics. For more information visit www. PackagedFacts. com, or contact Tom Ehart at 301-468-3650 x250.



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Zepheira Announced Today that Bernadette Hyland will Resign as CEO

Zepheira Announced Today that Bernadette Hyland will Resign as CEO



The Board of Directors of Zepheira, a professional services firm specializing in the application of Semantic Technologies, announced today that Bernadette Hyland, the Chief Executive Officer of Zepheira, has decided to resign from her position with the company effective on August 31, 2010.  Her resignation concludes 3 1/2 years of service and leadership at Zepheira.



Reston, VA (PRWEB) September 2, 2010



The Board of Directors of Zepheira, a professional services firm specializing in the application of Semantic Technologies, announced today that Bernadette Hyland, the Chief Executive Officer of Zepheira, has decided to resign from her position with the company effective on August 31, 2010.  Her resignation concludes over three years of service and leadership at Zepheira.

 

Under Ms. Hyland’s leadership, Zepheira’s client base increased to include major US Government organizations, NGOs, healthcare and life sciences companies, and global publishers.  Zepheira is a premier consulting firm delivering services for the innovative use of Web architecture and technologies for electronic service delivery.

 

“I have been fortunate to work with an extraordinary team and lead Zepheira through the early stages of the company's growth.  I remain personally committed to the community building the World Wide Web and plan to meet new challenges and opportunities in the use of leading-edge Web technology for increased human knowledge,” said Bernadette Hyland.



“Bernadette is a seasoned senior leader who is extremely adept in all aspects of ramping up a new business and putting it on a strong footing. Her focus on finances and strategic direction helped us to build a strong foundation for the future,” said Kathy MacDougall, Senior Business Architect at Zepheira.

 

“We are grateful to Bernadette for all she achieved with Zepheira over the years, helping grow the company from the ground up to a leader in providing architecture, implementation and deployment of Linked Data solutions.  Her focus on business and strategic planning helped us to build a strong foundation for the future. We will miss her and wish her the very best in her new endeavors,” said Eric Miller, President and Chairman of the Board. 



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High Reusable Endoscope Costs Pave the Way for Disposable Endoscopes

High Reusable Endoscope Costs Pave the Way for Disposable Endoscopes



Operating costs represent only a small portion of the total cost of reusable endoscope procedures, according to a new report from Millennium Research Group



Waltham, Massachusetts (PRWEB) November 7, 2006



Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, has completed a thorough analysis of the per-procedure cost of reusable rigid endoscopes. By surveying operating room (OR) managers in both hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers across the US, MRG determined that the purchase cost of a rigid endoscope represents only a small portion of the total per-procedure cost of the device. According to a new MRG report entitled US Rigid Endoscope Cost Analysis, the total average cost of a reusable rigid endoscope is over $150 per procedure.



Historically, the initial purchase cost of a rigid endoscope was regarded as the most significant cost associated with the device. MRG has discovered, however, that the greatest costs associated with rigid endoscope ownership are actually attributable to scope backup, repair, refurbishment, sterilization, and OR downtime. These results are similar across all major rigid endoscope types, including laparoscopes, arthroscopes, urological rigid scopes, ENT rigid scopes, rigid bronchoscopes, and rigid hysteroscopes.



"On average, these costs contribute an additional 650% to the reusable rigid endoscope purchase cost over the lifespan of the device," says Barbara Prud'homme, Senior Analyst at MRG. "Facilities may therefore find it less expensive to purchase disposable endoscopes."



About Endoscopes



Endoscopes are cameras that navigate through the body. Endoscopes can be classified into two categories: flexible and rigid. The main advantage of the rigid endoscope is its enhanced image quality compared to flexible scopes of a similar diameter.



About Millennium Research Group



Millennium Research Group (www. MRG. net), a Decision Resources, Inc. company (www. DecisionResources. com), is a leading provider of strategic information to the health care sector. Focused solely on the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries, the company provides its clients with the benefits of its specialized industry expertise through published reports and customized consulting services.



For more information, contact:



Amy Krohn



Millennium Research Group



416-364-7776 x101



Akrohn @ mrg. net



All company, brand, or product names contained in this document may be trademarks or



Registered trademarks of their respective holders.



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