QRS Diagnostic Ranks 25th Among MinnesotaÂ’s Fastest Growing Technology Companies

QRS Diagnostic Ranks 25th Among MinnesotaÂ’s Fastest Growing Technology Companies

Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 Program Rankings Released

(PRWEB) September 28, 2003

MINNEAPOLIS – September 29, 2003 – QRS Diagnostic, leader in innovative design and development of software-based medical devices contained in computer cards, announces that it ranks 25th among Minnesota’s fastest growing technology companies, according to the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 50 program. The Fast 50 rankings are based on percentage growth in revenues from 1998 to 2002.

QRS Diagnostic has achieved 300 percent revenue growth over the past five years. Spencer Lien, chief executive officer, credits the basic soundness of the companyÂ’s business strategy and the strength of its patented medical device technology for the success of QRS.

“QRS Diagnostic focuses on high-volume diagnostic procedures, such as pulmonary function tests and electrocardiography, that physicians perform every day and for which all insurers pay,” said Lien. “With our patented computer card technology platform, we develop upgradeable, affordable computer card devices for these tests that turn off-the-shelf PDAs and handheld PCs into full-function, mobile diagnostic workstations.”

“To rank on the Deloitte & Touche Technology Fast 50, companies must have phenomenal revenue growth in the five-year period,” said Ron Hafner, Deloitte & Touche partner. “QRS Diagnostic has proven to be one of the fast-growth success stories in Minnesota, and we applaud their success and vision.”

To qualify for the Fast 50, companies must have had operating revenues of at least $50,000 in 1998 and $1.0 million in 2002; must be public or private companies headquartered in Minnesota; and must be technology companies, defined as companies that own proprietary technology, manufacture a technology product, or devote a high percentage of effort to the research and development of technology. For more information on the Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 or Fast 500 programs, visit www. Fast50.com.

About Deloitte & Touche

Deloitte & Touche, one of the nation’s leading professional services firms, provides assurance and advisory, tax, and management consulting services through nearly 30,000 people in more than 80 U. S. cities. The firm is dedicated to helping its clients and its people excel. Known as an employer of choice for innovative human resources programs, Deloitte & Touche has been recognized as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in America” by Fortune magazine for six consecutive years. Deloitte & Touche refers to Deloitte & Touche LLP and related entities. Deloitte & Touche is the U. S. national practice of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is a Swiss Verein, and each of its national practices is a separate and independent legal entity. For more information, please visit Deloitte & Touche’s Web site at www. deloitte. com/us (http://www. deloitte. com/us).

About QRS Diagnostic

Founded in 1994, QRS Diagnostic, Plymouth, Minn., uses innovative software technology to design and develop FDA-approved medical devices that simplify and reduce the costs of diagnostic testing and patient monitoring. With our patented computer card technology platform, QRS turns PDAs, handheld PCs and laptops into modular, upgradeable and portable medical devices and streamlines the collection and communication of precise physiological data. We enable primary care physicians to cost-effectively practice high-tech medicine while delivering the accuracy that specialists and hospitals demand. The affordability, durability and mobility of QRS devices also advance patient monitoring for home health care, disease management and personal health management. For more information on QRS, please visit www. QRSdiagnostic. com.

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Relegent and HealthTeacher Merge

Relegent and HealthTeacher Merge

Move will expand RelegentÂ’s health content service offering to include schools.

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) December 23, 2004

Relegent today announced the acquisition of HealthTeacher from Health Strategies, a Nashville, Tenn.-based provider of health curriculum to K-12 Schools through the Internet and Print. Privately held, HealthTeacher has continually grown since its creation by The Health Network and now serves over 3,000 schools worldwide, including The State of Delaware and Bom Jesus Schools in Brazil.

The acquisition of HealthTeacher will enhance RelegentÂ’s growing content business by strengthening its capability to offer a wider continuum of health education to both schools and hospitals.

“The HealthTeacher brand is one of the most respected in health curriculum as it was built on the National Health Education Standards and backed by more than five years of high-quality work and commitment to teachers and students,” said J. Tod Fetherling, president and chief executive officer of Relegent. “We believe there is a significant opportunity to create a competitive advantage within the education and healthcare outsourcing markets for health content. By combining with a well-established company like HealthTeacher we can take advantage of this opportunity sooner and on a larger scale,” he added.

“Health and Education are the two fastest growing segments of the GDP combining for approximately 22% of total expenditures,” said Anita Davis, president of Health Strategies. “Unfortunately, health education in schools has long been a low priority and we as a nation are now paying multiples on healthcare because of poor lifestyle choices that are learned at an early age. We are working with school districts throughout the world to elevate the status of health education through our curriculum” 

About Relegent

Relegent is a leading healthcare marketing firm based in Nashville, TN. Relegent exclusively markets the Discovery Hospital content offering to hospitals and provides additional healthcare marketing services to hospitals, health plans and employers.

About HealthTeacher

HealthTeacher is a leading provider of health education curriculum for kindergarten through 12th grade level. HealthTeacher curriculum focuses on the nine topics identified by the National Health Education Standards: Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Community and Environmental Health, Injury Prevention, Mental and Emotional Health, Nutrition, Personal and Consumer Health, Physical Activity and Family Health.

Media Contact:

Relegent

J. Tod Fetherling

615-309-8376

Tod@relegent. com

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Motio's IBM Cognos BI Products and Services Continues to Set the Bar Higher

Motio's IBM Cognos BI Products and Services Continues to Set the Bar Higher

Motio, Inc., the recognized leader in providing advanced software for IBM Cognos BI deployments, continues their strong growth by providing Enterprise-grade applications that help monitor, secure, and customize IBM Cognos BI environments. Recent clients include the University of Colorado, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Princeton Financial Systems.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 6, 2009 -

Motio, Inc., the recognized leader in providing advanced software for IBM Cognos BI deployments, continues their strong growth by providing Enterprise-grade applications that help monitor, secure, and customize IBM Cognos BI environments. Recent clients include the University of Colorado, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Princeton Financial Systems.
"In what we can all agree is a 'down' economic cycle our customer's are proving what we thought might happen for new BI investments Our client's have shifted from large scale BI decisions to finding ROI justified add-on products to do more with less. It is clear they are focused on getting more out of their current BI products and that is where Motio excels. We're thrilled that our software continues to attract attention and the IBM Cognos installed base values our contributions to BI best practices," said Lynn Moore, CEO, Motio, Inc. The MotioCI product leads Motio's software offering with server-centric features including zero-touch version control, automated regression testing, and audit controls that expose all of the activity occurring within the IBM Cognos environment.

"We needed to establish better business processes around our Cognos BI implementation to stabilize manageability and enhance productivity. MotioCI delivered the tools needed to reduce the amount of time required to meet our high standards for QA while greatly simplifying the processes involved. Numerous instances have shown us that we can rely on MotioCI to monitor our ongoing performance and insure our development investments" said Randy MacLeod, Director of Financial Systems at the University of Colorado.

MotioCAP continues to gain market share as more and more Cognos administrators realize that Motio has already done 80% of the work required in implementing a Custom Authentication Portal. Bennet Kurusumuthu, BI Director at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan said, "Motio's Custom Authentication Provider made implementation of our customer security source simple. We saved weeks and were able to bring our Cognos BI Application to market ahead of schedule."

About Motio
Motio, Inc. is the recognized leader in value-added functionality for the IBM Cognos Business Intelligence software. Motio's range of products monitor, automate, and customize the operational performance of BI implementations, embedding emerging best practices and empowering BI Competency Centers to enhance overall system performance and maximize quality. As an IBM Cognos Silver Technology Partner, Motio has helped hundreds of Cognos customers meet the increasing demands for business intelligence and effectively compete in the quickly maturing BI market. For more information about Motio, Please visit us at http://www. inMotio. com (http://www. inMotio. com).

About Colorado University
As the Flagship University of the State of Colorado, CU-Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U. S. public institutions belonging to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU) - and the only member in the Rocky Mountain region - we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with four Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies. For more information, visit, http://www. coloardo. edu (http://www. coloardo. edu)

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit organization, provides and administers health benefits to 4.7 million members residing in Michigan in addition to members of Michigan-headquartered groups who reside outside the state. The company offers a broad variety of plans including: Traditional Blue Cross Blue Shield; Blue Preferred®, Community Blue and Healthy Blue Incentives PPOs; Blue Care Network HMO; BCN Healthy Blue Living; Flexible Blue plans compatible with health savings accounts; Medicare Advantage; Part D Prescription Drug plans, and MyBlue products in the under-age-65 individual market.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. For more company information, visit http://www. bcbsm. com (http://www. bcbsm. com).

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Funk Ventures continues on Wellness Path, Invests in CoolSystems and Surfparks

Funk Ventures continues on Wellness Path, Invests in CoolSystems and Surfparks

Funk Ventures continues to pursue opportunities in the wellness space, positioning itself as one of the premier wellness investors in the country.

Canoga Park, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2005

Funk Ventures Capital Partners (“FVCP”), the venture capital unit of Funk Ventures, continues to aggressively pursue opportunities in the wellness space, as evidenced by its two most recent investments, CoolSystems, Inc. and Surfparks Holdings, LLC. FVCP participated in CoolSystem’s most recent round of financing in February ‘05 and just closed its investment in Surfparks Holdings’ seed round earlier this month.

“Our entire team is extremely passionate about the wellness sector, personally as well as professionally”, says Andy J. Funk, Managing Director of FVCP. “These days, we are pursuing wellness opportunities ranging from medical devices, life sciences and alternative medicine to quality of life, sustainable living and green technologies”.

CoolSystemÂ’s sports injury device, for instance, employs patented technology originally developed for NASA to simultaneously deliver cold therapy and intermittent compression to accelerate the body's natural healing process, allowing athletes and active people to recover from sports injuries in half the normal time. Recently rated the #1 product to watch in 2005 by Inc Magazine, GameReady is the most effective soft tissue injury treatment system available in the marketplace today.

“Our technology bridges the medical device and consumer product marketplaces, so we looked for a venture partner with expertise in both of those arenas", says Tom Oliver, CEO of CoolSystems, formerly of PowerBar. "With its diverse approach to wellness and healthcare, Funk Ventures has proven to be a perfect fit for our company”.

No less exciting than CoolSystems is Surfparks, the company developing the first wave pool facility built specifically for surfing and bodyboarding to accommodate all levels of wave-riding enthusiasts. $3 million in construction financing and over $6 million in venture funding was secured last week, with FVCP and Ron Jon Worldwide leading the venture round. The Ron Jon Surfpark will be an anchor attraction at Festival Bay Mall, located on International Drive in the heart of Orlando, FloridaÂ’s entertainment district. Construction of the first Surfpark is expected to begin this summer, with a grand opening planned for mid 2006.

“Given Funk Ventures’ expertise in venture capital and real estate investing, Surfparks has become a great platform to build our relationship with them”, says Jamie Meiselman, CEO and Founder of Surfparks. “We are looking forward to rolling out additional facilities and hope to keep Funk Ventures as an active investor”.

About Funk Ventures

Funk Ventures is a multi-faceted investment firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firmÂ’s diversified business segments span from venture capital to investment banking and real estate. The firmÂ’s venture capital arm, which makes value-add investments in promising companies in the wellness space, is complemented by an investment banking unit which provides access to outside capital to private and emerging companies. Funk Ventures is also actively involved in developing and investing in real estate, with a focus on resort destinations and sustainable living communities. For more information, visit www. funkventures. com or call (818) 716-0413. Funk Ventures is a registered trademark of Funk Ventures, Inc.

About CoolSystems

CoolSystems, Inc. was born out of a revolutionary idea-that spacesuit technology can treat athletic injuries. As a designer for NASA and inductee into the US Space Foundation's Hall of Fame, the companyÂ’s founder helped pioneer the technology involved in controlling temperature and pressure within a flexible garment. In 1998, the company began working with athletes, athletic trainers, and doctors to expand his discoveries into the realm of sports medicine. Today, the companyÂ’s GameReady device is the most effective soft tissue injury treatment system available in the marketplace. For more information, visit www. coolsystems. com or call (510) 559-3940.

About Surfparks

Surfparks was formed to develop and operate the worldÂ’s first and finest wave riding facilities utilizing proprietary technology to create perfect surf in a pool. The companyÂ’s first facility, the Ron Jon Surfpark, is owned and operated by Surfpark Holdings, LLC in partnership with the worldÂ’s largest surf shop, Ron Jon Worldwide. Surfpark waves are powered by Aquatic Development Group and Surf Pools Ltd. For more information, visit www. surfparks. com or call 908-654-7063.

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Hip Hop's Missy Elliott Headlines Black Sports Agents Association Sports & Music Camp for Kids in San Pablo

Hip Hop's Missy Elliott Headlines Black Sports Agents Association Sports & Music Camp for Kids in San Pablo

Health and physical fitness are the buzz words for the second annual Black Sports Agents Association's Sports and Music Camp at Contra Costa College. Multi-platinum recording artist Missy Elliott headllines this camp that will attract over 2,000 kids, who are interested in becoming the best they can be.

San Pablo, CA (PRWEB) August 1, 2006

Over 2,000 students from the Bay Area will take part in a one-day sports and fitness program on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at Contra Costa College in San Pablo. The event is sponsored by the Blacks Sports Agents Association (BSAA) is the brainchild of Kennedy High School graduate Andre Farr.

The 2nd annual BSAA Sports and Music Camp is open to students in grades K-12 and features instruction by professional athletes and entertainment performers in the fields of basketball, soccer, football and baseball, plus dance and choreography.

The highlight of the day will be when mega hip-hop sensation and multi-platinum recording artist Missy Elliott will teach a dance routine and then put on a short concert for the campers. In addition to Elliott’s moves, choreographer Debbie Allen will also be getting the kids moving as she teaches a dance class at 8:45 that’s sure to get the campers’ blood pumping.

“This is something that our members (BSAA) take very seriously,” said Farr, who is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BSAA and also serves on the Board of Directors of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Physical Fitness Sports Council. “This is our giveback. It’s one of 12 camps we hold across the country in underserved communities.”

In addition to the camp’s interactive fitness and integrated nutrition program that emphasizes total body conditioning and wellness, all of the students must take part in the Disciplined and Respected Entreprenurial (D. R.E.) Program, a summer internship program that teaches the kids entrepreneurial skills. Headlining that part of the program is Quintin E. Primo III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Capri Capital Advisors, LLC of Chicago.

“It’s never too early to start talking to kids about how important it is to think about their future,” said Primo, who is also a major sponsor of the event. “I’m a big believer in mentoring children, and that’s why I’m involved in this camp that is designed to empower our youth to become disciplined and respected young entrepreneurs.”

A similar camp will be held in the Los Angeles area on September 9. MTV’s Nick Cannon will be the headliner of that camp.

For more information contact:

Trish Hoffman 312-805-4314

Jeff Fisher 312-805-4850

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Atlanta Executive Coach Receives Assessment Tool Certification

Atlanta Executive Coach Receives Assessment Tool Certification

Beth Miller of Executive Velocity Inc., an Atlanta-based executive coaching firm, recently enhanced her client offering by receiving certification in the internationally recognized Hogan Assessments.

Atlanta, GA (Vocus) February 23, 2009

Determining an individual's personality assets is a critical part of a professional coaching (http://executive-velocity. com) engagement but one that not every coach is credentialed to offer clients. Beth Miller of Executive Velocity Inc., an Atlanta-based executive coaching (http://executive-velocity. com) firm, recently enhanced her client offering by receiving certification in the internationally recognized Hogan Assessments.

Miller is now certified for all three Hogan Assessments: Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI), Hogan Development Survey (HDS), and Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI). As a certified practioner, Ms. Miller can deliver the Hogan Assessments to both businesses and individuals, as well as provide feedback to assessed individuals, which is typically the most complex portion of the assessment process. In fact, nationally, since 2006, only 43 of the 400 people who attended the Hogan Assessment certification have completed the feedback certification with a Hogan consultant.

The Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI) is the industry standard for measuring normal personality; with a 25-year history of successfully predicting employee performance and helping companies reduce turnover, absenteeism, shrinkage, and poor customer service. It was the first inventory of normal personality developed specifically for the business community. The Hogan Personality Inventory identifies the bright side of the personality - what we see when people are at their best.

The Hogan Development Survey (HDS) assesses eleven behavioral tendencies that impede work relationships, hinder productivity, or limit overall career potential. These career derailers, deeply ingrained in personality traits, affect an individual's leadership style and actions.

The Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI) reveals a person's core values, goals and interests. This is invaluable information for determining the kinds of environments in which the person will perform best, and the kind of culture the person will create as a leader. Organizations can use this information to ensure that a new hire's values are consistent with those of the organization.

"I recommend the Hogan Assessments for my clients who are serious about understanding how inherent personality traits, as well as ingrained behaviors, can both propel them forward in their careers, as well as hold them back, if they are not aware of the effect on team members."

To learn more about the Hogan Assessments or to schedule a consultation contact Beth Armknecht Miller at beth. miller at executive-velocity dot com or
678-595-9191.

About Executive Velocity Inc.
Executive Velocity is a leadership development assessment (http://executive-velocity. com) and coaching firm (http://executive-velocity. com) committed to ensuring the success of top-level executives, business leaders and high potential employees of mid-size to emerging companies in the professional services, healthcare and technology sectors. EV leaders maintain certifications in such assessment tools as Myers-Briggs and Hogan Assessments. For more information, visit http://executive-velocity. com (http://executive-velocity. com).

Contact:
Johnny Crosskey
404-636-9311

Karin Koser
404-636-9311

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AP9 Privacy Matters 1-2-3 Offers Seniors Tips to Guard Against the Dangers of Identity Fraud

AP9 Privacy Matters 1-2-3 Offers Seniors Tips to Guard Against the Dangers of Identity Fraud

AP9 Privacy Matters 1-2-3 helps protect consumers against the increasing threats of identity fraud.

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) August 24, 2006

As reported cases of identity fraud continue to grow, the number of seniors getting taken in by fraudulent offers climbs ever higher as well, reports AP9 Privacy Matters 1-2-3 (http://www. privacymatters123-program. com/), a leading security membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC.

Whether it’s because they were raised during a kinder, more trusting era or it’s due to the lapses in concentration that sometimes come with age, senior citizens tend to be easier targets for identity fraud than the overall U. S. population. (That’s not to say that younger folks have less to worry about, of course. Identity thieves can and will target anyone at any time.) Because many seniors live on fixed incomes, identity fraud can hit them the hardest, emptying their bank accounts and leaving them with little or no way to recoup their losses.

Prevention and quick detection are often the best defenses against identity fraud. AP9 Privacy Matters 123 (http://www. privacymatters123-program. com/) therefore offers a few tips to help seniors protect themselves against this crime:

--Don’t trust incoming calls. Even if you have an unlisted number, anyone on the planet can stumble across your number and call you. The chances that a stranger is calling to offer you a great deal are low. If the caller is offering you something that appeals to you, ask for the name of his or her company and a callback number. Research the company before returning the call. If you can’t find any information or if the company seems questionable, throw away the phone number.

--Guard your personal data diligently. Never give your Social Security number, credit card number, bank account number or even your home address to incoming callers. Only share your financial information if you’re making a purchase with a legitimate company during a phone call that you initiated.

--Shred the evidence. Use a paper shredder to destroy any unnecessary or duplicate documents that may contain sensitive, identity-specific information, including unsolicited credit card offers and other direct-mail pieces that thieves can use to create accounts in your name.

--Build firewalls. Install computer software programs to protect your computer from spyware, hackers, viruses and other Internet threats. A small investment now can save you thousands of dollars down the road.

--Safeguard your mailbox. Don’t leave outgoing mail in an unprotected mailbox overnight or over the weekend. Thieves can steal rent checks, credit card payments and other valuable or identity-specific materials from unlocked mailboxes.

--Monitor your credit reports regularly. As soon as you spot questionable or unauthorized activity on your credit report, contact the credit bureau to place a fraud alert on your credit report, and investigate the matter immediately.

While it’s impossible to wipe out identity fraud as long as there are potential victims, there are a number of measures you can take to avoid being taken in yourself. The first step is to recognize that your identity is potentially at risk in a variety of situations, and the next step is to get into the habit of protecting yourself wherever such a risk exists, notes AP9 Privacy Matters 1-2-3.

About AP9 Privacy Matters 1-2-3

AP9 Privacy Matters 1-2-3 (http://www. privacymatters123-program. com/) is a leading security and privacy membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/). Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at PrivacyMatters (http://www. privacymatters. com/). With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs such as AP9 Privacy Matters 1-2-3.

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MyDietShopz. com Announces Biggest Losers Contest - Share Your Story To Inspire Others

MyDietShopz. com Announces Biggest Losers Contest - Share Your Story To Inspire Others

MyDietShopz. com, online weight loss shakes and nutritional products supplier, announces their monthly "Biggest Losers" contest to shine the spotlight on shedding pounds and inspiring others to do the same.

Woodbridge, VA (PRWEB) February 10, 2010

MyDietShopz. com (http://mydietshopz. com/), online weight loss shakes, protein bars, and diet supplements supplier, is excited to announce their "Biggest Losers" contest (http://mydietshopz. com/cusust. html). The monthly contest asks entrants to submit before and after photos of the applicant losing weight with the help of their products, and 200 words on why and how the products worked for them. Each month's winner will receive $100 in free products, with their story featured on the MyDietShopz. com website.

"Our goal is to help inspire people to lose weight safely through diet and exercise. Our products will go a long way in helping shed the weight, leading people to feel good about themselves and their lifestyle. We're here to feature stories of real people who did it and inspire others to do the same," says Dr. Lucero, Owner.

Their January Winner (http://mydietshopz. com/mysustbypjhd. html), with initials P. J.H., shared the story of her habitual stress eating. She turned to MyDietShopz. com, ordering their Diet Health and Sports Wise Protein Shakes (http://mydietshopz. com/hewipr. html), which she enjoyed for lunch each day, combined with nutritious meals. After about three weeks, she noticed her appetite was shrinking and she wasn't always thinking about food. She also started exercising, gradually increasing her stamina, as well as eating Protein Bars (http://mydietshopz. com/higprotsnacb. html) when she needed a healthy snack. We're proud to announce that she lost 70 pounds in about 15 months and has not put the weight back on.

"I continue with shakes a few mornings each week, a bar usually once a day, and exercise. Diana at MyDietShopz. com has been a wonderful supporter of me through this journey!" writes P. J.H.

MyDietShopz. com hopes that sharing P. J.H.'s motivating story will inspire others to embrace good nutrition, exercise, and the assistance of their weight loss products in their journey to a healthier lifestyle. They have found that good nutrition and regular exercise, decreasing fat intake, and getting adequate protein is essential to losing weight, increasing energy, and maintaining that vibrant outlook on life.

About MyDietShopz. com:

MyDietShopz. com was founded in 1996 in the Washington D. C. area. From there, they have provided nutritional guidance to their loyal customers, including individuals from the Military, Business Community, Healthcare Community, Government, and the Political arena. They pride themselves on providing customers with nutritional products not typically found in the average retail store, taking the time to individually taste test each food item, earning the company increasingly loyal customers over the years. Learn more about their products and nutrition tips on the MyDietShopz. com Blog (http://blog. mydietshopz. com/).

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New PSA Campaign Encourages Three-Step Plan to Fight Flu

New PSA Campaign Encourages Three-Step Plan to Fight Flu

- National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Launches "Don't Let the Flu Close in on You" Television Spots - PSAs also available online at www. nfid. org - Three steps recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent influenza: vaccination, good hygiene, and antiviral medications.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) February 22, 2007 -

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) (http://www. nfid. org) has launched a television public service announcement (PSA) campaign to educate Americans about the three steps recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent influenza: vaccination, good hygiene, and antiviral medications.

The "Don't Let the Flu Close in on You" PSAs (http://www. nfid. org/influenza/media%5Fpsa. html) are also available online on NFID's Web site, along with additional educational information about influenza.

Each year, one out of every five Americans will get influenza, a serious and sometimes deadly infection. Vaccination and good hygiene are the most effective ways to prevent influenza, but treatment is available for those who do get sick.

"We don't have to take the flu lying down," said Susan Rehm, M. D., NFID medical director. "We have clear ways to prevent and treat influenza -- including an annual influenza vaccination, practicing good hygiene and taking prescription antivirals, should we get sick. The influenza season can sustain through April or May. Now is the time to understand the symptoms of influenza and take appropriate steps if you do get sick, such as calling the doctor at the first signs of flu."

Don't Let the Flu Close in on You is part of NFID's ongoing campaign to educate people about influenza prevention and treatment. The initiative is made possible through an educational grant from Roche.

About Influenza (http://www. nfid. org/influenza/)

Influenza, more commonly referred to as "the flu," is a highly contagious viral infection of the nose, throat and lungs. Influenza occurs most often in the late fall, winter and early spring. It is a serious infection which afflicts more than 60 million Americans every year.

Influenza impacts people of all ages. Common symptoms include a high fever (101ºF-102ºF) that begins suddenly, sore throat, chills, cough, headache and muscle aches. Influenza frequently causes people to miss school and work but in some cases there are severe complications such as pneumonia. Each year, more than 200,000 Americans are hospitalized and about 36,000 die from influenza-related complications.

About National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public foundation established in 1973 to educate the public and health care professionals about the causes, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases.

CONTACT:

Cassie Ercanbrack

Fleishman-Hillard on behalf of NFID

(212) 453-2391

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National Virtual Staffing Company Chooses San Diego as Newest Associate Location

National Virtual Staffing Company Chooses San Diego as Newest Associate Location

Company opens fourth Associate Office

(PRWEB) February 16, 2005

National Virtual Staffing Company Chooses San Diego as Newest Associate Location.

Team Double-Click, Inc., the leader in virtual staffing, has awarded Schelly Gallimore of San Diego, California as its newest Associate.

Since 2000, Team Double-Click, Inc., has been providing virtual assistance for small and home-based businesses. The company is a virtual staffing agency, working with hundreds of the best virtual office professionals the world has to offer. They offer their clients cost-effective solutions to traditional bricks-and-mortar manner of staffing.

The 21st Century World of Work is About Two Words: Virtual Staffing

Virtual staffing is a relatively new concept whereby a company provides small and home-based businesses with flexible staffing. All business is conducted via the Internet, email, phone, fax, and instant messenger. Even the work that the administrative assistants (a. k.a. “Virtuals), do is performed and returned to the client in the same manner.

Some important labor market facts:

•Staffing is a $66 Billion a year industry…and growing at 10% a year!

•More and more employees want flexibility

•More and more companies need flexibility

•Staffing is the 5th fastest-growing industry according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

•Staffing will remain the fastest growing industry through at least 2010

•Two of the top three fastest-growing industries (computer/data processing and health services) are major clients of the staffing industry.

•Corporations are getting smaller

•Those downsized from corporate America are starting their own small and home-based businesses

•These small and home-based businesses NEED staffing

•Employment flexibility is becoming increasingly important to the nation's workforce, according to surveys conducted by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics and the American Staffing Association

•The staffing sector is one of the first to rebound from economic recession

Through the company’s latest Associate in San Diego, Gallimore will be able to offer businesses and “Virtuals” in San Diego and beyond the opportunity to benefit from this profound innovation in the 21st century world of work!

Contact Gallimore at 619-296-3209 or schellygallimore@teamdoubleclick. com to learn more about how this American innovation will benefit you.

Contact: Gayle Buske 888.827.9129

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Healthcare of Today is Positioning Itself to Become a Leader in the Healthcare Industry

Healthcare of Today is Positioning Itself to Become a Leader in the Healthcare Industry

Healthcare of Today has developed and acquired vertically-integrated companies primarily within the Healthcare Industry. Through its subsidiaries, Healthcare of Today is engaged in businesses including: nurse staffing, insurance, pharmaceuticals, residential care facilities for the elderly, home healthcare services, home care services, real estate brokerage/relocation services, adult daycare, a private chef network, healthcare information technology, and nurse education.

Burbank, CA (PRWEB) August 28, 2008

Over the past three months, Healthcare of Today, Inc ("Healthcare of Today") has acquired ILN Insurance, ILN Pharmacy, Locate Space (http://www. locatespace. com), Matriarch Healthcare Systems (http://www. matriarchsystems. com), Nurses of Today (http://www. nursesoftoday. com), Presto! Gourmet, Skyhill Living (http://www. skyhillliving. com), Sunnyfield Medical, Skyhill Medical, and Nurses of Tomorrow. With plans of acquiring several more companies over the next few weeks, Healthcare of Today is positioning itself to become a leader in the Healthcare Industry.

"We are extremely pleased with the rate of our growth. We specifically are aiming to fill the gap that will most certainly be left by the upcoming nursing shortage in the US by developing and acquiring our own nursing schools and staffing companies. Additionally, with this nation's "baby-boomers" needing more medical attention over the years to come, we are also focusing on providing more medical care facilities and services for this age group," states Henry Jan, CEO of Healthcare of Today.

Healthcare of Today intends to expand its operations through mergers and acquisitions of industry-related companies and a planned Initial Public Offering ("IPO") of its securities in the fall of 2008.

Healthcare of Today is a holding company focused on developing and acquiring vertically-integrated companies primarily within the Healthcare Industry. Through its subsidiaries, Healthcare of Today is engaged in businesses including: nurse staffing, insurance, pharmaceuticals, residential care facilities for the elderly, home healthcare services, home care services, real estate brokerage/relocation services, adult daycare, a private chef network, healthcare information technology, and nurse education.

This announcement is not an offer to sell any Healthcare of Today securities. Offers for any given security are made only through applicable offering circulars and related supplements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c) or 14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Healthcare of Today press releases sometimes contain forward-looking statements. A description of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in these and other forward-looking statements will be found in the company's Registration Statement to be filed with the SEC.

Future announcements may be found on the Company website: http://www. healthcareoftoday. com (http://www. healthcareoftoday. com)

Contact: worldpress(at)healthcareoftoday. com

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Fusion Recruitment Group Ltd. Announces Continued Expansion Within Technology/Telecom Solutions and Media Markets

Fusion Recruitment Group Ltd. Announces Continued Expansion Within Technology/Telecom Solutions and Media Markets

Fusion Recruitment Group Ltd, a professional services company specializing in the recruitment of business development, sales, marketing, and management professionals, is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Bruce Spence.

VANCOUVER, BC (PRWEB) October 6, 2005

Fusion Recruitment Group Ltd, a professional services company specializing in the recruitment of business development, sales, marketing, and management professionals, is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Bruce Spence.

Bruce is part of our continued plans to diversify and manage our market-leading clients and ensure that we continue to deliver quality, success-oriented individuals.

Bruce’s Marketing and Communications roles have included Microtel, Nortel and Edmonton Telephones. In addition Bruce spent a number of years in Advertising working for Palmer Jarvis and Tom Baird & Associates on both the client and agency side.

In recent years Bruce has focused on building successful sales teams, revitalizing under achieving sales teams or building new teams with the likes of AT&T, Sprint Canada, Westel, Cannect Communications and Navigata. Bruce has direct experience within all areas of business-to-business, including SMB, Major Accounts and Enterprise sales teams. Bruce has also had extensive experience building agent and distribution channels.

Fusion Recruitment Group is delighted to welcome Bruce to our team; his calibre of leadership and organizational development compliments our current talents.

People. Solutions. Results. Fusion Recruitment Group provides a range of recruitment services to the business-to-business, telecom, information technology, healthcare, consumer goods, beverage alcohol, industrial, food service, hospitality/tourism, and retail markets.

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Evaluator Group Broadens Services to Cover the Growing Market of Information Infrastructure

Evaluator Group Broadens Services to Cover the Growing Market of Information Infrastructure

Randy Kerns Joins Evaluator Group as Senior Strategist

Broomfield, CO (PRWEB) August 26, 2010

Evaluator Group, Inc. announces the appointment of Randy Kerns to the position of Senior Strategist, effective August 23, 2010. Randy joins to lead strategic planning efforts for both end users and vendors.

“We are fortunate to have Randy join the team, especially at this time of rapid growth and change for the industry,” said Camberley Bates, Managing Director Evaluator Group. “As the market shifts from managing storage to a managing Information Infrastructure, Randy’s expertise from virtualization everywhere to very long term archive will help us meet the needs of our vendors and end users clients.”

Randy Kerns has been well known for his depth of knowledge in technology, strategic planning and IT operations across multi-national and mid size IT organizations. He brings to Evaluator Group customers expertise as a senior executive where he led integrated strategies at SUN, StorageTek, Tandem Computers and most recently as CTO at ProStor. Early in his career Randy Kerns led engineering teams at Fujitsu and IBM developing disk and tape systems including some of the first archive / mass storage systems and virtualized disk. Most recently, Randy has been leading architectural teams designing systems that address long term archive storage requirements as well as specialty information systems for Healthcare PACS and Media / Entertainment.

Randy has authored two books. Planning a Storage Strategy ( http://www. evaluatorgroup. com/planning-a-storage-strategy-the-book (http://www. evaluatorgroup. com/planning-a-storage-strategy-the-book)) which offers step-by-step guidance on building an information storage strategy, and most recently Information Archiving - Economics and Compliance, ( http://www. evaluatorgroup. com/information-archiving-economics-and-compliance-the-book (http://www. evaluatorgroup. com/information-archiving-economics-and-compliance-the-book)) one of the first books to provide an analysis and explanation on archival storage.

"As one of the founders of the Company, I'm very pleased to have Randy rejoin the Evaluator Group. Evaluator Group is one of the few analyst organizations that continues to provide deep technical knowledge to enterprise IT staff and vendor engineering and marketing organizations," stated Jack Scott, Chairman, Board of Directors. “Randy has also been an integral part of that delivery as a board member and analyst.”

About Evaluator Group
Evaluator Group Inc. is dedicated to helping IT professionals and vendors create and implement strategies that make the most of the value of their storage and digital information. Evaluator Group services deliver in-depth, unbiased analysis on storage architectures, infrastructures and management for IT professionals. Since 1997 Evaluator Group has provided services for thousands of end users and vendor professionals through product and market evaluations, competitive analysis and education.

For more information see http://www. evaluatorgroup. com (http://www. evaluatorgroup. com) or call 877.344.4768.

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The MultiOrgasmic Woman: Sexual Secrets Every Woman Should Know is the title of a new book by MANTAK CHIA and Dr Rachel Carlton Abrams

The MultiOrgasmic Woman: Sexual Secrets Every Woman Should Know is the title of a new book by MANTAK CHIA and Dr Rachel Carlton Abrams

Following the best-selling The Multi-Orgasmic Man and The Multi-Orgasmic Couple, this book combines the profound sexual wisdom of the East with the best of Western medical research to show how women can dramatically increase their sexual desire and pleasure as well as their general vitality. Published UK 29 July 2005 Rodale paperback GB£10.99

(PRWEB) July 31, 2005

Many women are affected by low libido or have difficulty accepting and cultivating the fullness of their desire. Four out of five women are not multi-orgasmic; two out of three do not orgasm regularly and many want a more satisfying love life.

The Multi-Orgasmic Woman shows every woman how to develop her own personalized sexual satisfaction plan. It sets desire in the context of women's overall health, energy and spirituality, explores the development of sexual sensitivity and offers helpful advice on relationships and the formation of 'good libido habits.' This book will help every woman discover a wellspring of vitality within herself that can transform her sexual pleasure and illuminate her life.

Who are you sexually? The Sexual Personality Quiz Ground rules for a satisfying and succulent sex life Taoist Healing Love Practices: the Inner Smile and Healing Sounds Whole Body Orgasm

Mantak Chia is the world's best-known teacher of Taoist Arts from Tai Chi and Chi Kung to Taoist Sexuality. Sting, Woody Harrelson, Kris Deva North and many others have learned Taoist techniques from this modern Taoist master. He is the author of many books on Taoism and co-author of The Multi-Orgasmic Couple and The Multi-Orgasmic Man, which has sold over 45,000 copies since publication.

Dr Rachel Carlton Abrams specializes in holistic medicine and women's health and works as a physician at Santa Cruz Medical Clinic. She has worked with Mantak Chia for many years and co-authored The Multi-Orgasmic Couple with husband Douglas Carlton Abrams.

To buy the book MultiOrgasmic Woman or others in the MultiOrgasmic family, or any of Mantak Chia's range of Taoist writing, go to

Http://www. healing-tao. co. uk/ (http://www. healing-tao. co. uk/)

Mantak Chia will be holding masterclasses in London, Nov. 4-10, sponsored by Healing Tao UK. For further information and to book tickets, go to

Http://www. healing-tao. co. uk/ (http://www. healing-tao. co. uk/)

To arrange an interview or request a review copy of The MultiOrgasmic Woman, contact Margot Weale, tel 00 44 (0) 207 590 0804

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Vermont Receives National Award for Physician e-Prescribing Thanks to Efforts by Local Healthcare Firm

Vermont Receives National Award for Physician e-Prescribing Thanks to Efforts by Local Healthcare Firm

Vermont named "Most Improved State" for electronic prescriptions due to efforts by Vermont based Healthcare Firm, MBA HealthGroup, the leading provider of electronic health record solutions to Vermont physicians.

Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) June 22, 2009

The State of Vermont was awarded "Most Improved State in E-Prescribing" at the 4th Annual Safe-Rx Awards on Monday, June 22 in Washington D. C. The Safe-Rx Award recognizes how e-prescribing enhances patient safety by providing a more secure, accurate and informed prescribing process. Governor Jim Douglas was in attendance as one of several presenters and as the recipient of Vermont's award. Governor Douglas was accompanied by Sandra Bechtel and Lauren Parker, founders of MBA HealthGroup (http://www. mbahealthgroup. com). MBA HealthGroup is the largest implementation, support, and hosting provider of Electronic Health Records to Vermont physicians.

MBA HealthGroup was recognized by SureScripts for being a key contributor to Vermont's e-prescribing success in its State Progress Report on E-Prescribing, a summary of key Vermont e-prescribing statistics from 2006 to 2008. "The e-prescribing solutions MBA HealthGroup has rolled out in Vermont have not only improved upon the patient experience, but have made it safer to be a patient in Vermont. The sooner every physician in this country is e-prescribing, the better off we'll all be as patients" said MBA HealthGroup CEO Sandra Bechtel.

"E-Prescribing has been an easy way to improve patient care through automatic allergy and drug interaction warnings, and quickly facilitates prescription writing and refills" said Dr. Joe Haddock, a practicing Vermont physician at Thomas Chittenden Health Center in Williston, VT.

The Safe RX Awards is hosted by Surescripts (http://www. surescripts. com), which is the nation's largest electronic prescribing network. Surescripts created the Safe-Rx Awards to recognize the outstanding leadership shown by states and stakeholders across the country that have helped to make the prescribing process as safe and efficient as possible. The Awards also serve to educate the public about the role of technology in prescribing medications and the benefits for patients, pharmacists and physicians.

MBA HealthGroup is a full-service healthcare firm that specializes in healthcare consulting, medical billing/revenue cycle management, e-prescribing solutions (http://www. mbahealthgroup. com/consulting/e-prescribing/), and electronic health records implementation and support services. For almost two decades, MBA HealthGroup has provided solutions to physicians, medical practices, and hospitals throughout the country.

For MBA HealthGroup:
Contact Ryan Barry, 802-383-4699

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American Statistical Association to Present Course on Internal Decision Making in Early Drug Development

American Statistical Association to Present Course on Internal Decision Making in Early Drug Development

The American Statistical Association (ASA) will present a half-day course titled "Evaluating Probability of Success for Internal Decision Making in Early Drug Development" on Thursday, April 2, 8 am to 12:30 pm at the Cerner Vision Center on Cerner Corporation's World Headquarters Campus in Kansas City, Missouri. Registration will remain open through Friday, March 27. Pricing and online registration are available on the ASA web site at https://www. amstat. org/education/learnstat/idad/index. cfm.

Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) February 25, 2009

The American Statistical Association (ASA) will present a half-day course titled "Evaluating Probability of Success for Internal Decision Making in Early Drug Development" on Thursday, April 2, 8 am to 12:30 pm at the Cerner Vision Center on Cerner Corporation's World Headquarters Campus in Kansas City, Missouri. The course is being held in conjunction with the Symposium on "Innovations in Design, Analysis, and Dissemination: Frontiers in Biostatistical Methods."

The course will discuss at length the statistical tools that enable quantification of the uncertainty associated with the results coming from learning stage studies. Early development (the "learning stage") is a crucial period of the drug development process, as decisions to continue or halt development of a compound must be made with incomplete information. Incorrect decisions have large opportunity costs (the lost sales of a halted good drug or the unfunded alternative good projects with funds wasted on a bad drug). These tools use the Bayesian approach to exploit the totality of accumulated data/knowledge in a formal way for internal decision-making in early drug development.

The course will be taught by the following individuals:
Narinder Nangia, Ph. D., who has over 15 years experience as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry, in both learning and confirming stages of drug development across several therapeutic areas including Pain, Inflammation, CNS, and Oncology.

Martin King, Ph. D, who has more than 10 years experience as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry, including both early - and late-stage clinical development (Phase 2-4) in the Antiviral, Oncology, and Dyslipidemia areas.

Jane Qian, Ph. D. has over 13 years experience as a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry, including both early - and late-stage clinical development (Phase 1-4) in Cardiovascular and Metabolic, Oncology, Arthritis and Pain, Anti-infective and Antiviral, CNS, and Women's health areas.

The short course is open to KS/Western MO chapter members, ASA members, students and other non-members. Registration for both the short course and the Symposium will remain open through Friday, March 27. Pricing and online registration are available on the ASA web site at https://www. amstat. org/education/learnstat/idad/index. cfm (https://www. amstat. org/education/learnstat/idad/index. cfm).

The Symposium, which takes place on April 2-3, is sponsored by the Cerner Corporation, the Kansas-Western Missouri Chapter of the ASA, and the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Complete information about the Symposium is available on the ASA web site at https://www. amstat. org/education/learnstat/idad/index. cfm (https://www. amstat. org/education/learnstat/idad/index. cfm).

About the American Statistical Association
The American Statistical Association (ASA), a scientific and educational society founded in Boston in 1839, is the second oldest continuously operating professional society in the United States. For more than 160 years, ASA has been providing its 18,000 members serving in academia, government, and industry and the public with up-to-date, useful information about statistics. The ASA has a proud tradition of service to statisticians, quantitative scientists, and users of statistics across a wealth of academic areas and applications. For additional information about the American Statistical Association, please visit the association's web site at http://www. amstat. org (http://www. amstat. org) or call 703.684.1221.

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Acomplia - The New Obesity Treatment

Acomplia - The New Obesity Treatment

The revolutionary weight-loss drug.

Grays, Essex (PRWEB) July 20, 2006

All of us need and have fat tissue in our bodies. However, when there is too much body fat, the result is obesity. Obesity is a complex multifactorial chronic disease that develops from an interaction of geno-type and the environment. Obesity develops because of social, behavioral, cultural, physiological, metabolic and genetic factors.

Obesity is a chronic disease with a strong familial component;

Obesity increases the risk of developing health related risks like high blood pressure, diabetes (type 2), heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease and cancer of the breast, prostate and colon.

Health insurance companies rarely pay for obesity treatment despite its serious effects on health.

The tendency toward obesity is often due to our environment: lack of physical activity combined with high-calorie, low-cost foods.

If maintained, even weight loss as small as 10 percent of body weight can improve one's health.

Aim for a healthy weight and fight obesity:-

If you are overweight or obese, carrying this extra weight puts you at risk for developing many diseases, especially heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer.

Losing this weight helps to prevent and control these diseases. You can shed weight safely and in a fast way with Prescription Diet Pills.

Now that a promising new prescription anti-obesity drug, rimonabant, is actually available in the United Kingdom, the launch of the most anticipated weight-loss medication since Fen-phen is generating a great deal of excitement among millions of obese and seriously overweight Americans and Europeans. The drug, which will be marketed in Europe as Acomplia, ultimately is expected to reach the United States market under the name Zimulti.

Whatever the trade name, rimonabant has been hailed by some doctors on the basis of clinical trials as a major breakthrough in treating obesity.

Sanofi's highly-anticipated diet pill Acomplia (rimonabant) was formally launched on June 28th in Britain with the announcement that the diet drug can be purchased by patients who obtain a prescription from a general practitoner.

Rxchemist is one of UKs leading online pharmacy retailers, having dispensed over 250,000 prescriptions from their facility capable of dealing with 1000 prescriptions daily.

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K ALLIANCE JOINS PLATEAU’S ICONTENT PARTNER ECOSYSTEM TO DELIVER IT AND CERTIFICATION TRAINING

K ALLIANCE JOINS PLATEAU’S ICONTENT PARTNER ECOSYSTEM TO DELIVER IT AND CERTIFICATION TRAINING

Expanded Access to K Alliance Courses will strengthen educational opportunities of corporate staff and bolster the overall career paths and advancement of today’s workforce

Tampa, FL (Vocus) October 28, 2009

K Alliance, a strong force in the IT arena of blended learning solutions and educational content development today announced that customers can now access its extensive catalog of self-paced computer training and certification training courses through Plateau’s award-winning iContent Portal. This agreement expands the visibility of and access to K Alliance’s AICC and SCORM-compliant courses which span hundreds of IT, desktop, soft skills training and certification topics including Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle and Red Hat.

This partnership melds the workforce training philosophies and expertise of both companies to deliver a unique, comprehensive solution designed to promote career management, increase engagement, improve employee efficiency and ultimately optimize workforce performance. Utilizing iContent to provide efficient access and seamless integration to K Alliance training and certification programs benefits employees and organizations alike by facilitating goal achievement and encouraging employees to recognize and achieve their potential. This, in turn, leads to the succession of higher goals and aspirations.

With iContent, users can procure learning and training materials from a wide range of vendors; accelerate content integration to deliver custom and third-party content faster and with little to no administrative headaches; and securely manage all custom and off-the-shelf content in a central location. More than 80 customers across the globe and within every major industry – including government, retail, manufacturing, healthcare and finance – are using iContent to make custom and pre-packaged learning and training material available to their users. Major global organizations, including Royal Ahold, Mercury Marine and Deltek, are using iContent to support both internal and external training and development needs.

Hugh Nguyen, President and CEO of K Alliance provided his insight on the partnership between Plateau and K Alliance. “This is an extremely beneficial alliance between two of the industry’s preeminent leaders in the implementation of training initiatives and solutions. This partnership endows additional revenue opportunities for both organizations and raises the visibility of both enterprises to a higher stature.”

With iContent’s flexible, cost-effective options, customers can purchase individual K Alliance eLearning on an as-needed basis, depending on their business needs, requirements and priorities.

K Alliance joins a growing list of partners who are making their leadership, training and development content, referenceware and videos available through the award-winning iContent solution. iContent provides access to a wide range of business and management content and resources including leadership development and performance-related content, business, IT, and compliance courseware, healthcare education, online safety training, and technology-based drug and alcohol training courseware for the workplace.

Plateau, founded thirteen years ago and headquartered in Arlington, VA, is a leading provider of enterprise-class SaaS solutions for talent management. Plateau’s award-winning solutions are streamlining the management and delivery of learning and training across some of the world’s most respected organizations, including General Electric, the United States Air Force and Capital One Services. Customers and industry analysts continually recognize the company as a customer satisfaction leader and for its continued leadership, business execution, vision and technology innovation.

K Alliance, based in Tampa, FL is an e-learning (http://www. kalliance. com/) educational IT provider servicing students, corporations and levels of government with their enterprise management system and custom learning management infrastructure. K Alliance offers self study IT training videos (http://www. kalliance. com/it-training. htm) and DVD’s, distance learning classes and many other online, on-demand options serving the best needs of the trainee. The training and certification instruction is delivered by a group of world class educators, certified in their respective fields with years of industry and consulting experience to their credit. K Alliance is committed in delivering the latest knowledge from the most widely respected people in the IT field.

About K Alliance:

K Alliance produces the finest instructional computer training courses (http://www. kalliance. com/) and certification training on the market. The K Alliance enterprise training solutions (http://www. kalliance. com/enterprise-server-library. htm) is a flexible, cost-effective method designed to enhance your corporate training requirements. Featuring an enterprise learning library comprising the ultimate in soft skills, desktop office productivity applications and computer training software solutions, K Alliance has positioned their brand as an e-learning provider focusing on delivering a consistent, high quality platform of education. Contact a K Alliance representative and encounter the excellent value of a K Alliance education.

Contact:

Tchalla Greene
Director of Marketing
K Alliance, LLC
2203 N. Lois Ave.
Suite 1210
Tampa, FL 33607
Tel: 813-316-4390
Email: tgreene (at) kalliance (dot) com

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It's Not True, Salt Is Good For You!

It's Not True, Salt Is Good For You!

When one thinks of salt, one thinks of the salt found in one's supermarket. However, the truth is that is not real salt.

(PRWEB) August 17, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

CelticSalt. com

118 Merion Way, Hainsport, NJ, 08036

Contact: Sholom Yaffa, sholom@celticsalt. com

IT'S NOT TRUE, SALT IS GOOD FOR YOU!

Hainsport, NJ, August 15, 2002 -- Most people in our day and age think that salt is bad for your health. However, in truth, salt is very healthy. Without the proper amount of salt in your body, muscles wonÂ’t contract, blood wonÂ’t circulate, food wonÂ’t digest, and the heart wonÂ’t beat. Without sufficient sodium, a personÂ’s senses would be dulled and their nerves would not function. Current scientific research reveals that there are actually very few salt-related health problems. A healthy, active lifestyle demands a sufficient salt intake. "The contention that our body can function on no salt at all or on a restricted ration of salt causes more problems than it solves," says Dr. Alan Storgest M. D.

Since salt is necessary for good health. Why is it viewed as something unhealthy and kept to a minimum in a "healthy" diet? The reason is that when most people think of salt, they think of the salt found in the local supermarket. This salt however has gone through such heavy processing to be turned into a white, pure, free-flowing substance, it losses all attributes of what salt actually is. "After the processing this salt contains only a resemblance of what true salt and a processed salt have in common. They taste very similar but a true whole salt has a delicate and richer flavor, " says Sholom Yaffa, co-founder of CelticSalt. com.

But isn't salt bad for your blood pressure? "Not true at all, " says Sholom Yaffa. "When discussing health benefits and ill effects of salt, it is important to realize that enough studies of different salts and their effects have not been conducted. An understanding of how whole salt works in the body leads us to believe that it will not cause high blood pressure. In fact, many of our customers using our whole salt product, (Celtic Sea Salt® - a special sea salt imported from the sea coast of France.) report that their high blood pressure goes down after they add this whole, unprocessed salt to their diet."

A study performed in Rotterdam, Netherlands, with 100 men and women between the ages of 55 and 75 with mild to moderate hyper tension showed that when common table salt (98%NaCl) was replaced with whole mineral salt naturally high in magnesium and potassium, a reduction in blood pressure equivalent to that obtained with blood pressure reducing drugs was achieved.

So, how is it possible to tell the difference between a processed salt and a true whole salt? "It is very hard, " says Sholom Yaffa. "Even a lot of special salts and sea salts which are found in the health food store are basically no different than the regular processed salt. All true whole salts though, have some common attributes. One; they are all light grey in color. Two; the salt is moist to the touch, and retains its moisture even after it is in cool storage for a long period of time. Three; all true whole salts are formed of very small, precise cubic crystals visible to your eyes. Without all three of those attributes, it is very likely that you are dealing with a salt which has gone through either a lot of heavy processing, or its minerals were removed, or most probably, both."

"Make sure that the salt you choose to use has all three of the above attributes," says Sholom Yaffa. " These three attributes are essential for a salt to be a whole salt. "

For more information about specifically about Celtic Sea Salt and whole salt in general, visit the web site www. CelticSalt. com.

Florida Doctor Addresses Toxicity In Autism Spectrum Patients

Florida Doctor Addresses Toxicity In Autism Spectrum Patients

Dr. James Martin in Sarasota, Florida provides all-natural detoxification therapies to help remove environmental toxins from the body. The build-up of toxins, the body burden, is a factor in many chronic illnesses including migraines and chronic fatigue. In children and adults, detoxing improves outcomes of those with Autism Spectrum behavioral challenges.

Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) April 21, 2005

As researchers address the alarming increase in cases of Autism Spectrum-related disorders, a key factor is emerging: Toxic overload is taxing our childrenÂ’s systems beyond their ability to function and maintain proper health. Clinical nutritionist and toxicology expert Dr. James H Martin, founder and clinical director of the Martin Clinic in Sarasota, Florida, has been clearing out toxins and working to restore a more healthy balance for these kids while the researchers keep looking for answers.

In just the last few weeks, researchers from around the globe have reported links between autism and a mutated cancer gene; autism and deficient antioxidant levels; autism and mirror neuron dysfunction; autism and mercury; and autism and vaccines. “While these researchers look to uncover and explain possible causes for specific symptoms, I see pieces of a puzzle coming together,” says Dr. Martin. “The vast majority of juvenile patients who arrive at the Clinic with histories of Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and other autism spectrum issues will present with high levels of neurotoxins, like heavy metals and pesticides, along with gut problems from yeast overgrowth,” observes Martin, a Chiropractic physician with 29 years experience in treating patients with environmental health issues.

According to a 2004 report by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), exposure to toxic chemicals contributes to increases in such childhood diseases as asthma, leukemia, brain cancer, birth defects and learning, behavioral and developmental disabilities. “Today’s children are exposed to more toxins and are carrying around the greatest toxic overload mankind has ever experienced and the burden is compromising their systems in ways doctors, scientists and other researchers never anticipated,” Dr. Martin explains.

While the exact causative action – which toxin or group of toxins leads to which disorder or syndrome – has not yet been identified, Martin says removing these toxins is an obvious and important first step. “People, especially parents of children with spectrum behavioral issues, need to know that there’s help out there. We can now evaluate the toxic load being carried by an individual and we have therapies to remove the offending toxins. Best of all, the testing and the treatments are generally non-invasive and pain-free,” explained Martin.

In spite of the fact that much of the current testing offered is not presently covered by insurance, recent years have seen an increase in the variety and availability of toxicity screenings. Testing requirements differ but generally look to samples of hair, blood, urine, saliva and stool for evaluation. The Martin Clinic offers NutraScan Bio-Resonance testing which examines urine and saliva for over 550 known toxicants, including chemicals and heavy metals, pesticides, dyes, parasites, bacteria, molds, viruses and fungi.

“The human body is an awe inspiring machine with tremendous innate intelligence. It wants to be healthy, that’s its natural state,” says Dr. Martin. “Using natural supplements, we can rid the body of toxins, meet the body’s nutritional needs and help these kids achieve optimal health and wellness.”

The Martin Clinic in Sarasota, Florida offers a wide range of services encompassing nutritional, chiropractic and naturopathic modalities. The goal of the Clinic is to provide individualized assistance in eliminating barriers that prevent or impair the bodyÂ’s ability to achieve optimal health and well-being.

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The Lavidge Company Joins Inc. Magazine’s Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

The Lavidge Company Joins Inc. Magazine’s Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

Phoenix advertising agency The Lavidge Company makes the grade by placing on the Inc. Magazine's fourth annual exclusive list of America's fastest growing private companies - the Inc. 5000. The agency has worked with local and national companies like Phiten, Massage Envy, LifeLock and the NBA.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) August 25, 2010

Inc. magazine today listed The Lavidge Company, a Phoenix advertising agency, #3960 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Music website Pandora, convenience store chain 7-Eleven, Brooklyn Brewery, and Radio Flyer, maker of the iconic children’s red wagon, are among the prominent brands featured on this year’s list.

“The leaders of the companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression,” said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. “The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs.”

The Lavidge Company (TLC) is a full-service Phoenix advertising agency, offering a service menu that includes advertising, public relations, marketing communications, consulting and interactive marketing. Founded in 1982, TLC works with local businesses, sports franchises and national brands. From Phoenix International Raceway to McDonalds to Massage Envy to Phiten USA to LifeLock, the Phoenix advertising agency has helped companies increase sales, raise brand awareness and grow their businesses.

“We are extremely proud to be listed among such distinguished companies nationwide,” stated CEO Bill Lavidge. “We are thankful for all the clients, past and present that helped us get here. We couldn’t have done it without them.”

Methodology
The 2010 Inc. 500|5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2006 to 2009. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by June 30, 2006. Additionally, they had to be based in the United States, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2009. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2006 is $80,000; the minimum for 2009 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. The top 10 percent of companies on the list constitute the Inc. 500, now in its 29th year.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found on www. inc. com/5000 (http://www. inc. com/5000).

About Inc. Magazine
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www. inc. com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,647, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at www. inc. com.

About the Inc. 500|5000 Conference
Each year, Inc. and Inc. com celebrate the remarkable achievements of today’s entrepreneurial superstars—the privately held small businesses that drive our economy. The Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony brings together members of the Inc. community, both a new class of Inc. 500|5000 honorees and the list’s alumni, for three days of powerful networking, inspired learning, and momentous celebration. Please join us September 30–October 2, 2010, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, located minutes from downtown Washington, D. C. For more information about the 2010 Inc. 500|5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony and to register, visit www. inc500conference. com or call 866-901-3205.

About The Lavidge Company
The Lavidge Company is a locally owned and operated full-service advertising, public relations, interactive, consulting and marketing communications agency. Since 1982, The Lavidge Company has specialized in developing brand positioning for products and services. Highlights of the agency’s client base includes Phoenix International Raceway, Discount Tire, Pearle Vision, Arizona Grand Resort, Massage Envy, Banner Health, McDonald’s and many more. Named as one of the 15 fastest growing companies in Arizona by Arizona Business Magazine, The Lavidge Company was also voted as one of the “Best Places to Work” in Phoenix by Phoenix Business Journal four times, selected as one of Arizona Woman’s “2008 Best Workplaces for Women,” and was recognized by Comerica Bank as a 2008 “Arizona Company to Watch.” The Lavidge Company offices are located at 2777 E. Camelback Road, #300, Phoenix, Ariz. 85016. More information on the agency may be found at www. lavidge. com. www. internetmarketingagency. com @lavidgeco Facebook: LavidgeCompany.

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Applied OLAP, Inc. Announces New Alliance with ThinkFast Consulting, Inc

Applied OLAP, Inc. Announces New Alliance with ThinkFast Consulting, Inc

Applied OLAP, Inc. Announces New Alliance with ThinkFast Consulting, Inc Partnership Provides Customers with Enterprise Wide Web-based Delivery of Information Critical to Planning and Forecasting

(PRWEB) May 25, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Michael McCarty

Applied OLAP, Inc.

256 885 4371

Mccarty@appliedolap. com

Applied OLAP, Inc. Announces New Alliance with ThinkFast Consulting, Inc

Partnership Provides Customers with Enterprise Wide Web-based Delivery of Information Critical to Planning and Forecasting

Huntsville, Al. – May 22, 2002., Applied OLAP, Inc., a software development company that caters exclusively to users of the industry - leading Hyperion (HYSL) Essbase® today announced an alliance with ThinkFast Consulting, Inc., a full-service provider of integrated business intelligence (BI) solutions. The partnership will enable ThinkFast to deliver custom solutions to meet their client’s demands for ease of use and flexibility of a browser-based environment.

This alliance combines ThinkFastÂ’s business and technical expertise and Applied OLAP technology to significantly increase the return on their clientÂ’s investment in Essbase. This combination helps deliver access to critical information needed to run their business and allow customers to access, analyze, and share corporate information and reports. Enhanced drill-down capability is also now available. With a simple click of a button users can view detail level data from the data warehouse for improved decision-making capability. Furthermore, interactive spreadsheets leverage Excel formulas, formatting and other spreadsheet elements in a browser, decreasing development time, limiting cost of training employees and reducing costs for maintenance while improving time-to live or rollout of the solution. With these BI capabilities, customers will be able to increase profitability, enhance client relationships, expand market share, improve risk management, and heighten their competitive advantage.

"As business intelligence and analytic applications become more mission critical to the enterprise, it is important to have strong alliances with key technology solutions integrators like ThinkFast," said Tim Tow, president of Applied OLAP. "We are pleased to have ThinkFast Consulting join our program. ThinkFast provides a complete service consultancy and has an impressive track record of success. Our joint customers will benefit from a more efficient, truly integrated business intelligence solution that leverages the performance, scalability and analytical power of Hyperion Essbase®.”

"ThinkFast and Applied OLAP share a common vision of providing customers with access to a wide variety of corporate information through a unified set of enterprise-scale business intelligence solutions," said Tom Phelps, president of ThinkFast Consulting. "We welcome Applied OLAP as a ThinkFast strategic software partner, and look forward to continued success in helping clients achieve real business improvement through better information management."

About Applied OLAP, Inc.

Applied OLAP, Inc. was founded in 1998. The companyÂ’s software and consulting is focused on the needs of Hyperion Essbase users. ActiveOLAP for Essbase has helped companies implement business analytical applications in various industries including banking, insurance, health care, communications, manufacturing, distribution, transportation and aerospace. For more information visit www. appliedolap. com

About ThinkFast Consulting, Inc.

ThinkFast Consulting, Inc. is a premier full-service provider of enterprise-wide business intelligence (BI) services designed to provide customers with real-time structured access to information for strategic and tactical decision making. Ranked number 49 of the 2001 fastest growing private companies by Inc. 500 Magazine, ThinkFast is headquartered in Chicago, and has local offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City and San Francisco. For more information, visit www. thinkfast. com.

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Mannatech, Inc. Launches GlycoScience. com: The Nutrition Science Site

Mannatech, Inc. Launches GlycoScience. com: The Nutrition Science Site

(PRWEB) April 29, 2000

For Immediate Release

(COPPELL, TX) - Mannatech, Inc., a dietary supplement company, announces the official launch of GlycoScience. com: the nutrition science site, designed to provide U. S. consumers, physicians and researchers easy access to a wide variety of scientific information currently available on the nutritional effects of dietary supplement ingredients.

Mannatech, Inc. believes it is the first nutraceutical company to bring together scientific nutritional information of this scope in an easily searchable database designed to save time and encourage additional research. The site features a wide range of issues relating to science, research, product safety, patents, and government regulation of dietary supplements. U. S. consumers who want to make informed personal health choices are now just a click away from the facts about glyconutritional products and glycoscience research.

"Global research on effects of nutritional supplementation, and specifically on effects of supplementation with certain necessary carbohydrates has escalated to the point where more than 20,000 scientific papers were published in 1998 on the subject," comments Dr. Bill McAnalley, Executive Vice President and Chief Science Officer for Mannatech. "Until now, the only people reading these studies were other researchers. Now, Mannatech has made much of this material available on the GlycoScience site."

U. S. health professionals will be able to conveniently learn about the safety and functionality of dietary supplementation for their patients, including supplementation with MannatechÂ’s flagship glyconutrient product. Research scientists will value this site as a single portal for accessing much of the published research concerning the role of nutritional saccharides in health, as well as providing coverage of related health and nutrition issues. This growing body of knowledge comes from all over the world and spans many scientific disciplines. It will be updated routinely to reflect the latest findings.

A number of distinguished scientists serve on the GlycoScience. com editorial board and contribute to the site. They are: Tom Gardiner, PhD, a retired Pharmacology/Toxicology and former regulatory toxicologist for Shell Oil. James C. Garriott, PhD, D-ABFT, Professor (Clinical Adjunct Faculty) University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio, former recipient of the Alexander O. Gettler award for outstanding achievements in analytical toxicology; and Doris L. Lefkowitz, PhD., Associate Clinical Professor of Microbiology, University of South Florida College of Medicine. She has over 100 scientific abstracts and publications and is the immunology consultant for Stedmans Medical Dictionary.

The board also includes Stanley S. Lefkowitz, PhD, Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Texas Tech School Medicine (currently on leave), a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology. He is the virology consultant for Stedmans Medical Dictionary and has over 180 scientific abstracts and publications. Robert K. Murray, MD, PhD, Professor (Emeritus), Biochemistry, University of Toronto, has authored articles for the last five editions of ‘Harper’s Biochemistry’ college textbook and has published over 50 scientific peer-reviewed papers.

Glycoscience. com was created by Technology Concepts & Design Inc., a 12 year old computer technology consulting company. that focuses on large scale database design, web based database access, computer security and complex systems integration. TCDI specializes in building user friendly interfaces to complex data. It has built a number of web sites, both commercially and for the government, that organizes large amounts of data and delivers the data in a simple, coherent fashion.

GlycoScience. com is patent-pending and is a educational service of Mannatech, Inc. Mannatech Incorporated develops proprietary nutritional supplements and topical products, which it sells through a network marketing system throughout the United States and internationally.

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Contact: Steve Fenstermacher

 972/471-7302

Hot New Trend In Massage - Instant Relaxation at Your Door

Hot New Trend In Massage - Instant Relaxation at Your Door

Imagine a world where you can call an 800 number and have a certified massage therapist at your door within a few hours - similar to ordering a pizza, only a lot more relaxing and a lot healthier. Sound good? Well that world is now here.

(PRWEB) April 12, 2005

Feeling stressed? Well then imagine a world where you can just pick up the phone, call an 800 number, and get instant relaxation - a soothing, professional massage that would calm those cramped muscles caused from being stuck in traffic or sitting at a computer all day. No waiting. No planning. Just one phone call and a certified massage therapist would show up at your door within a few hours – kind of like ordering a pizza, only a lot more relaxing and a lot healthier. Sound good? Well that world is now here.

Geared toward people on the go, Go Massage is the place to call when you just canÂ’t wait to relax. Whether it's your home, hotel room, or office, they can deliver you the best massage therapists in your area - on the same day you call. But more than just immediate gratification, the company aims to revolutionize the rubdown by making relaxation more convenient and affordable for everyone - not just for those who go to fancy spas and seedy parlors.

They're also putting a whole new twist on the M word by giving it a face-lift. Sure they have traditional Swedish massage, but they also have Rock Your World, the Honeymooner, the Bomb, and many other tasty massage flavors to choose from.

Go Massage is just the latest trend in the massage boom. To quote one of their therapists, "Massage is no longer a luxury. It's a necessity." It crosses all demographics from business executives to students to athletic types to movie stars to kids. And while it used to be the kind of thing someone got once in a blue moon, it is now considered an added perk for film sets, rock bands, and corporate offices. Hard facts support this claim. Since 1997, the number of adult Americans who went to a massage therapist in the previous year has jumped from 8% to 21%, and for the first time, spa receipts surpassed those of amusement parks and topped U. S. box office grosses.

Massage also follows medication as the most sought-after form of pain relief: 33% for medication followed by 14% for massage therapy, and among alternative medicine practices surveyed, medical practitioners ranked massage therapy highest (74%) in terms of being effective. Soon enough, consumers will treat getting a massage just as they treat getting a haircut or working out at the gym.

With its popularity on the rise, the convenience, affordability, and style of Go Massage comes at an ideal time. So get ready to heal, California. Go Massage has got your back.

To book an appointment or order a gift certificate, please visit http://www. gomassage. net (http://www. gomassage. net) or call 1-888-50-MASSAGE (1-888-506-2772). Currently serving the state of California.

For Further Information Contact:

Evan A., President, Go Massage

Phone: 1-888-50-MASSAGE (1-888-506-2772)

Email: evan@gomassage. net

Web: www. gomassage. net

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Fox Chase Cancer Center Receives Highly Competitive Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 2007 Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship Award

Fox Chase Cancer Center Receives Highly Competitive Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 2007 Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship Award

Fox Chase Cancer Center has been selected to receive a Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 2007 Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship Awards. Each award consists of two consecutive, $35,000 one-year fellowships. The fellowships are designed to prepare highly motivated, talented and compassionate physicians for careers devoted to serving the specialized needs of breast cancer patients. Fox Chase s Monica Morrow, M. D., chairman of surgery, is the grant leader. The award is designated for a future Fox Chase fellow to mentor and provide advance medical training.

PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) June 21, 2006

Fox Chase Cancer Center has been selected to receive a Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 2007 Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship Awards. Each award consists of two consecutive, $35,000 one-year fellowships. The fellowships are designed to prepare highly motivated, talented and compassionate physicians for careers devoted to serving the specialized needs of breast cancer patients. Fox Chase s Monica Morrow, M. D., chairman of surgery, is the grant leader. The award is designated for a future Fox Chase fellow to mentor and provide advance medical training.

The Komen Foundation established its Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship program in 1998. Collaborations with the American Society of Breast Diseases, the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology resulted in a comprehensive and highly integrated curriculum that allows each fellow to spend substantial time in key areas that impact breast cancer patients.

As part of the program, the fellow is required to do medical rotations in breast imaging, breast surgery, community service and outreach, genetics, medical oncology, pathology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, psycho-oncology, radiation oncology and research.

"Physicians who participate in Komen's Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship program gain enhanced clinical skills, a deeper and more practical understanding of medical teamwork and they are able to offer a better, more compassionate treatment environment for their patients," said Rebecca Garcia, PhD, vice president, health sciences for the Komen Foundation.

In addition to Fox Chase, three other institutions received Komen Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship awards for 2007 through 2009: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston; University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW), Dallas; and Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Conn. The grant period for the fellowship begins in July 2007 and runs through June 30, 2009. The four institutions receiving the fellowships will now begin recruiting qualified candidates for the interdisciplinary training program.

Fox Chase Cancer Center was founded in 1904 in Philadelphia, Pa. as the nation's first cancer hospital. In 1974, Fox Chase became one of the first institutions designated as a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center. Fox Chase conducts basic, clinical, population and translational research; programs of prevention, detection and treatment of cancer; and community outreach. For more information about Fox Chase activities, visit the Center''s web site at www. fccc. edu.

For additional assistance, please call 1-888-FOX CHASE (1-888-369-2427).

Media inquiries only, please contact Karen Mallet at 215-728-2700 or Diana Quattrone at 215-728-7784.

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NASFT Goes Crackers For Mary's Gone Crackers

NASFT Goes Crackers For Mary's Gone Crackers

Mary's Gone Crackers has been chosen as a finalist in the Outstanding Cookie/Cracker category by The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT).

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 2, 2006

The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) has announced the 89 Finalists for the prestigious NASFT 2006 Product Awards Competition and Mary’s Gone Crackers has been chosen as a finalist in the Outstanding Cookie/Cracker category. The winner will be announced at the Summer Fancy Food Show in July at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York.

Mary’s Gone Crackers was founded by Mary Waldner and her husband Dale Rodrigues in 2000, but the real story goes back much farther than that. In 1994 Mary, an established psychotherapist in Northern California, discovered after a lengthy search, that her lifelong battle with digestive pain and fatigue was actually caused by an intolerance to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and even most oats. Mary also discovered that she was not the only one that suffered from this inability to digest gluten, commonly referred to as Celiac Disease. In fact 1 out of 133 people suffer from Celiac Disease and 90-95% are not properly diagnosed.

In a quest to find something she could eat, Mary discovered that many of the gluten-free foods on the market back then not only lacked in taste, but also were often full of hydrogenated fats or other chemical additives. Looking for healthful alternatives, she began to experiment with her own recipes for the foods she most missed. She found success in creating tasty, healthful and gluten-free versions of cookies, brownies, muffins, pancakes, and other typically wheat based foods. However, going outside the confines of her kitchen proved to be extremely frustrating. All of the breads and crackers at restaurants and parties were off limits to her. Mary’s feeling of deprivation in social situations inspired her to develop her unique cracker recipe. She combined brown rice, quinoa, flax seeds and sesame seeds into a healthful, crunchy and satisfying cracker. Mary would bake small batches of the crackers by hand and take them with her.

As friends began eating her gluten-free crackers instead of the usual bread and chips that were out there (and then ask for more!) she knew she was onto something. By the time Mary's Gone Crackers was born, she had hand made well over 30,000 crackers.

In less than two years in the marketplace, Mary’s Gone Crackers has achieved nationwide distribution in over 3000 stores such as Whole Foods, Wild Oats, Wegman’s, and Raley’s, as well as many independent health food and specialty food stores.

"We are so excited and honored to be nominated for this award, especially since we are such a new company,” states Mary Waldner, CEO of Mary’s Gone Crackers. “We are thrilled at the response to Mary’s Gone Crackers and this recognition is very validating for our entire, hard working team," Mary adds.

About Mary’s Gone Crackers

Founded by Mary Waldner and her husband Dale Rodrigues in 2000, Mary’s began production and distribution of their gourmet crackers in August of 2004. Mary’s Gone Crackers will be moving into a state of the art, 50,000 square foot production facility located in Gridley, CA by the end of Spring 2006. The new facility is the first 100% dedicated wheat-free gluten-free and Certified Organic plant in the country. The crackers come in 5 flavors: Original, Caraway, Black Pepper, Onion and Herb. For distribution or sales information, please contact 925-258-1200. For all publicity inquires, contact Darren Jordan at 323.230.7379.

About NASFT

The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade is a not-for-profit business trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. The NASFT is an international organization composed of domestic and foreign manufacturers, importers, distributors, brokers, retailers, restaurateurs, caterers and others in the specialty foods business. The organization has more than 2,100 current member companies throughout the U. S. and overseas. For more information, please contact 212.482.6440 or visit www. nasft. org.

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New Psychiatrist Joins the Gatehouse Academy Team

New Psychiatrist Joins the Gatehouse Academy Team

Psychiatrist Daniela Reid will be joining the team at Gatehouse Academy, a co-educational long term drug rehab program and addiction treatment center for young adults and teens.

Wickenburg, AZ (PRWEB) October 22, 2010

Gatehouse Academy is pleased to announce that Daniela Reid will be joining the staff this October. She will assume the position of Psychiatrist at the main campus of this respected long-term drug rehabilitation treatment center for young adults. Dr. Reid will be serving residents from all of the residential campuses.

Dr. Reid comes to Gatehouse Academy with plenty of relevant experience. She was most previously employed with St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center, where she held the position of general psychiatrist. Dr. Reid has always been a staunch believer in the spirit’s ability to change and humans’ right to make choices. The ever growing pressures to make rapid diagnoses and write even faster prescriptions frequently defy these lofty but rather basic rules for healing. It is in this spirit that she now joins the experienced staff at Gatehouse Academy.

The rest of the staff at Gatehouse Academy believes Dr. Reid will be a valuable addition to their team and are wishing her a successful career at the campus.

To learn more about Gatehouse Academy’s program and dedicated staff, visit http://www. gatehouseacademy. com.

About Gatehouse Academy:
Gatehouse Academy is a co-educational long term drug rehab program and addiction treatment center exclusively for young adults age 17 to 25 with chemical dependency and dual diagnosis disorders. Residents are taught responsibility, accountability, life skills, social skills and work ethic, while receiving an equal blend of therapeutic and clinical services.

The academy offers an integrated departmental approach throughout all of its campuses and locations. Each department is unique and readily contributes to the overall goal of recovery for each individual young adult. Everything from the physical set-up of the campus to the interactions of the staff is part of this integrated approach, creating a seamless offering of departments united under the goal of each resident’s recovery.

The Gatehouse Academy’s staff members have life experience in recovery and take a role as “life coaches,” actively mentoring residents. The residents are put in leadership positions, and have to leave where they live for therapy or school and go into town to attend meetings and interact with others.

Contact:
Gatehouse Academy
(888) 730-0905

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Providing Healthcare 24/7: Healthcare Organizations Enable Consumer Convenience

Providing Healthcare 24/7: Healthcare Organizations Enable Consumer Convenience

Manasquan, NJ (PRWEB) August 16, 2005

Americans have long favored a culture of convenience. Consumers may not seek healthcare information and advice at the time it’s needed, further exacerbating their conditions. But with the advent of the Internet, healthcare organizations finally have a forum to give consumers what they want – convenient healthcare – 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Capitalizing on infinite technological immediacy, organizations are incorporating Internet resources and telephonic coaching in their health plans to serve consumers without the wait. “Providing Healthcare 24/7: How Consumer-Driven Health Plans and Population Health Management are Meeting the Needs of Healthcare Consumerism,” a September 21, 2005 audio conference sponsored by the Healthcare Intelligence Network (HIN) discusses interactive tools and resources organizations can use to make consumers more informed participants in healthcare decisions. During this 90-minute audio conference, expert speakers explain how telephonic and web-based applications can facilitate health consciousness.

The audio conference is scheduled for 1:30 p. m. to 3:00 p. m. Eastern time on September 21, 2005. For more details on attending the audio conference, please visit http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? h247ac (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? h247ac).

“Aligning web technology with clinical and telephonic resources is a step forward for healthcare,” said Melanie Matthews, the executive vice president and chief operating officer of HIN. “It provides consumers with readily available tools and information they need to make better choices regarding their health,” she added.

During this 90-minute audio conference, expert panelists Hugh Lytle, president, Axia Health Management and Darren Schulte, director, clinical affairs and analytics, Resolution Health, Inc., offer step-by-step insight into how organizations can maximize these tools to most effectively serve the needs of todayÂ’s healthcare consumer. They provide details on:

Integrating telephonic and web-based applications; Driving adoption of tools; Providing the right tools to the right consumers to control costs; and Engaging consumers through consumer-driven healthcare plans.

This audio conference is scheduled for 1:30 p. m. to 3:00 p. m. Eastern time on September 21, 2005. It will conclude with a live question-and-answer period during which participants can benefit from direct interaction with the experts. A recorded version on CD-ROM and printed transcript of this audio conference will be available in mid-October. For those who cannot attend the audio conference, please visit http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? h247ac (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? h247ac) for information on HIN’s “On-Demand” audio conference re-broadcasts.

This audio conference is designed to benefit key health plan executives, product and benefits managers, marketing directors, managed care and insurance companies, hospitals, physician groups and ancillary providers, IT vendors, pharmaceutical companies and PBMs. For more information on the conference, please call toll-free (888) 446-3530 or visit http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? h247ac (http://www. hin. com/cgi-local/link/news/pl. cgi? h247ac).

About the Healthcare Intelligence Network---HIN is the premier advisory service for executives seeking high-quality strategic information on the business of healthcare. For more information, contact the Healthcare Intelligence Network, PO Box 1442, Wall Township, NJ 07719-1442, (888) 446-3530, fax (732) 292-3073, or visit http://www. hin. com (http://www. hin. com).

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