Monday, November 28, 2005

Adaptive Marketing LLC® Suggests Adding Fitness to the Traveling Show

Adaptive Marketing LLC® Suggests Adding Fitness to the Traveling Show

Adaptive Marketing Gives Tips on How to Stay in Shape on the Road.

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) September 15, 2008

Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/about_bp. asp)®, an industry leader in membership programs, knows how tough it can be to stay in shape, especially if work requires a lot of travel. After all, business trips call for frequent meetings, company events and little free time. But finding creative and fun ways to burn calories while traveling is a practiced art.

That's why Adaptive Marketing (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/ap9/at-home-rewards. asp) advises making general fitness part of work travel. Got 15 extra minutes? There's lots of ways to make that time count.

-- Jump for joy. Bringing along a jump rope is a good call for two reasons. First, it takes up very limited packing space, and second, it's the perfect way to get a good sweat going in a very short amount of time. And not only is it lightweight and completely portable, jumping rope for even 15 minutes can burn nearly 200 calories. Just think how great it'll be to enjoy an extra dessert at a company event -- guilt-free.

-- Mix and match. Business trips provide a chance to mix and match -- even flip-flop a work-out. Remember, getting creative is one of the hallmarks of business travel fitness. Switching out an exercise regimen, for example, from outdoor to indoor pursuits (let's say, swapping jogging for swimming laps) is a great way to work around inclement-weather issues. Besides, swimming works a lot of different muscles, and it doesn't put undue pounding on the lower body like jogging can.

-- "Gym rats" are us. Of course, business trips are for work, first and foremost, but many hotels include everything from "fitness kits" for yoga and Pilates to exercise bikes, treadmills and universal gyms. For all the "gym rats" out there, consider booking a hotel that offers some fitness-oriented options.

-- Necessity is the mother of invention. Long before the health craze swept across the U. S. some 30-plus years ago, people had to do without state-of-the-art fitness equipment. In fact, gym memberships were few and far between, and people often had to make up their own workout options, like doing "mountain climbers" (sort of like running in place, but on bended knee; simulate climbing up a mountain, with arms in front, while legs go back and forth). If space isn't available to jump rope (e. g., if the ceiling's too low), then fill the bill with some ol' reliables like push-ups, sit-ups, kneeling back-leg extensions and one-legged lunges.

Having access to useful workplace tips like this is just one aspect of what Adaptive Marketing (http://ap9consumergateway. typepad. com/ap9_weblog/adaptive_marketing_llc/index. html) provides. For all those little things that give businesses a decided edge and keep employees happy in their work, the name to remember is Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://findarticles. com/p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_200804/ai_n25135859)®.

About Adaptive Marketing LLC®:
Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. privacymatters-program. com)® is a leading provider of membership discount programs. Headquartered in Stamford, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in membership programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Visit AdaptiveMarketing. com to find out more information about Adaptive Marketing LLC®.

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SheKnows Partners with Woman. ca to Incorporate Canadian Content for First Time

SheKnows Partners with Woman. ca to Incorporate Canadian Content for First Time

SheKnows. com in Canada, one of the fastest growing online content and community global destinations for women, is now partnering with Woman. ca. SheKnows will exclusively handle all of the ad inventory for Woman. ca as well as use content from the site in order to incorporate local Canadian flare.

Toronto, ON (Vocus) November 25, 2009

SheKnows (www. sheknows. com), one of the fastest growing online content and community global destinations for women, announced today a partnership with Woman. ca. SheKnows will exclusively handle their entire ad inventory in Canada while also using content from Woman. ca, marking the first time SheKnows will use content from a Canadian source.

“Woman. ca is proud that our nearly 100 contributors will be representing the voice for Canadian women and extending our great content and reach to SheKnows’ 1.5M Canadian monthly readers, says Josh Feuer, CEO, Woman. ca. We are equally excited to have Woman. ca’s advertising inventory exclusively represented by Gorilla Nation”.

Woman. ca is a social publishing platform for women, seamlessly connecting a targeted female audience with relevant, timely content and allowing authors and readers to engage each other by way of the Woman. ca community. This site has tapped into the interests of Canadian women and has a growing community actively engaged in contributing or seeking information on style, entertainment, health, beauty, fashion, parenting, finance, national affairs, the arts and travel.

“The addition of Woman. ca brings forth the voice of Canadian women to the SheKnows site, allowing us to better serve this targeted community,” stated Walder Amaya Vice President of Operations, Canada. “The combination of entertaining and informative content paired with the local voice is what makes SheKnows the authoritative source for Canadian women.”

About SheKnows:
Getting to the heart of what it really means to be a woman, SheKnows (www. sheknows. com) attracts more than 1.5 million unique Canadian visitors per month. With editors dedicated to providing daily content for women seeking advice, information and a fresh fun take on life; the site is the authoritative source for women ages 18 to 54. The SheKnows audience gains access to exclusive content on entertainment, parenting, health and wellness, money and career, dating, beauty and style and more, and are offered a stimulating, well-rounded online experience enhanced with a vibrant message board community, free games and activities, and captivating blogs.

As one of the fastest growing destinations on the web, SheKnows is consistently one of the top properties for women, generating over 12 million page views in Canada each month. For advertisers, opportunities for sponsorship and creative integration go well beyond the banner and make marketing messages an uninterrupted part of the user experience. The company is based in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Scottsdale, Chicago and Toronto. SheKnows’ brand sales are exclusively handled by Gorilla Nation.

For More Information:
Whitney Ashley
Public Relations Manager
(310) 449-1890 Ext. 250

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Sunday, November 27, 2005

Cortiva Institute and Massage Magazine Announce New Scholarship Fund

Cortiva Institute and Massage Magazine Announce New Scholarship Fund

Cortiva Institute and MASSAGE Magazine announced today their partnership in a new Scholarship Fund. The program will provide a scholarship fund for Massage Therapy education at any of Cortiva Institute's 9 schools nationwide.

Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) May 20, 2007

Cortiva Institute and MASSAGE Magazine announced today their partnership in a new Scholarship Fund. The program will provide a scholarship fund for Massage Therapy education at any of Cortiva Institute's 9 schools nationwide. The scholarships will be awarded to promising massage therapy applicants and the selection process will include top leadership from both organizations.

Cortiva Institute and MASSAGE Magazine will award a total of 9 scholarships, one per school. The nine schools that will receive the scholarships include: Cortiva Institute-Muscular Therapy Institute, Boston, MA; Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy, Chicago, IL; Cortiva Institute - Colorado, Broomfield, CO; Cortiva Institute - Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy, Oaks, PA; Cortiva Institute - School of Massage Therapy, Scottsdale, AZ; Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy, Wall Township & Piscataway, NJ; Cortiva Institute - Brenneke School of Massage, Seattle, WA; Cortiva Institute - Humanities Center School of Massage, Pinellas Park (Tampa), FL; and Cortiva Institute - Desert Institute of the Healing Arts, Tucson, AZ.

"Massage Therapy continues to gain momentum," says Jan Schwartz, VP Education for Cortiva Institute. "Cortiva Institute is committed to keep raising the standards of massage therapy education; by partnering with a publication that is a leader in this industry, we can both give something back," she adds.

"MASSAGE Magazine has partnered with Cortiva Institute to further the massage-therapy field by supporting and acknowledging the institute's exemplary students," explains Joseph D. Doyle, MASSAGE Magazine CEO.

Students can apply directly at one the Cortiva Institute schools or they can visit http://www. cortiva. com/scholarship/ (http://www. cortiva. com/scholarship/), and download an electronic application. All applications for the scholarship fund must be filed no later than June 15, 2007. Each location's Scholarship Committee will announce its winner on or before July 1, 2007.

About Cortiva Institute
Cortiva Institute is a family of Massage Therapy Schools with 11 locations nationwide, offering full and part-time massage therapy instruction, continuing education courses, student and professional clinic and job placement services for graduates.

About Massage Magazine
MASSAGE Magazine is a monthly, national trade publication for massage therapists and allied health professionals, in publication since 1985. Dedicated to helping massage therapists keep current with established and emerging techniques and grow their practices, MASSAGE Magazine connects therapists with the finest products and services and the providers who support them.

For more information about Cortiva Institute and its Scholarship Program, visit www. cortiva. com/scholarship (http://www. cortiva. com/scholarship). To arrange an interview with Cortiva Institute executives, contact Fernando Lopez, Marketing Director for Cortiva at 201-215-6314.

For more information about MASSAGE Magazine, visit www. massagemag. com. To arrange an interview with MASSAGE Magazine executives, contact Karen Menehan, Editor in Chief for MASSAGE Magazine at 831-338-3434.

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Cardium Health Positioned For Market Leadership With New Chief Executive Officer

Cardium Health Positioned For Market Leadership With New Chief Executive Officer

Cardium Health Services, Inc., a leading provider of health and disease management programs to large, self-insured employers, today announced the promotion of Daniel Cave to president and chief executive officer. Mr. Cave replaces Charleen Ernst, the companyÂ’s co-founder and former CEO.

(PRWEB) October 2, 2004 -

Cardium Health Services, Inc., a leading provider of health and disease management programs to large, self-insured employers, today announced the promotion of Daniel Cave to president and chief executive officer. Mr. Cave had served as chief operating officer since joining Cardium Health in September 2003. Prior to his promotion, he had assumed additional responsibility for the companyÂ’s sales and marketing functions.

From 1997 to 2000, Mr. Cave served as President of Prudential HealthCareÂ’s Specialty Healthcare business operation, where he had responsibility for the companyÂ’s disease management, pharmacy benefit management, behavioral healthcare, workerÂ’s compensation, utilization management and long-term care business operations. Following his tenure at Prudential HealthCare, Cave served as Vice President of Operations for CIGNA Pharmacy Management.

Mr. Cave replaces Charleen Ernst, the company’s co-founder and former CEO. Cave commented, “On behalf of the company, I wish to thank Charleen for her contributions and wish her well in the future.”

In addition to extensive experience at the senior executive level in the healthcare services and employee benefits industry, Mr. Cave co-founded an early-stage cardiovascular disease management company in the mid-1990Â’s.

“Dan is an accomplished executive who was recruited to the company for his strategic vision and operating expertise in leading healthcare service businesses. Over the past year, he has driven the redesign of Cardium Health’s operating model and service integration capabilities, both of which have been instrumental in the company’s recent dramatic growth“, noted Tim Buono, a principal at the Greenwich, Connecticut-based investment firm Tullis-Dickerson & Co., Cardium Health’s largest shareholder. Buono added “Dan is a high-energy leader with outstanding strategic skills and a strong record of success; we’re pleased to have him as Cardium Health’s Chief Executive.”

Charles Schellhorn, President and CEO of Argus Health Systems and member of Cardium Helath’s Board of Directors, also commented, “I’ve known Dan professionally and personally for a number of years. He is a talented leader with over 20 years of experience in virtually all aspects of employee benefits and healthcare services, and I am confident that Cardium Health’s future is bright with Dan as the company’s Chief Executive.”

About Cardium Health: Cardium Health is a national health and disease management company. As one of the leading providers of disease management programs to large, self-insured employers, the companyÂ’s core focus is on reducing health care costs related to heart disease, diabetes, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, back pain and smoking, while improving the health and wellness of the aging workforce. Cardium Health's programs are based on proven clinical and economic best-practice protocols and easily integrate into employers' back-to-work and wellness initiatives. For more information about Cardium Health and its programs, visit www. cardiumhealth. com, email cardium@cardiumhealth. com, or call 860.677.8900.

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Storytime and Anti-Bullying Presentation at Barnes & Noble

Storytime and Anti-Bullying Presentation at Barnes & Noble

Milton's Dilemma and the Consequences of Bullying scheduled for Barnes & Noble in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

(PRWEB) October 27, 2004

Patricia Gatto & John De Angelis, entertainers and authors of MILTON'S DILEMMA, will present a dramatic reading of their story along with guitar playing and original songs at the Wilkes-Barre, PA Barnes & Noble on Thursday, November 4, 2004 at 6:30pm.

MILTON'S DILEMMA is the tale of a lonely boy's journey to friendship and self-acceptance. When Milton vows to get back at the school bullies, he learns a valuable lesson courtesy of a magical gnome named Duffy McDoogle. This exciting yet thought-provoking tale will not only entertain your children, but also teach them a valuable lesson about the consequences of bullying.

As subtle as it may seem, bullying is a form of violence. Research shows that over 75% of today's youth will be exposed to at least some aspect of bullying before they reach high school. The act of bullying has lasting consequences not only for it's victim, but bystanders as well. At the very least, it damages the learning environment and threatens a child's number one concern at school – personal safety.

Gatto & De Angelis are advocates for children's rights, especially literacy and anti-bullying policies. They believe in fostering self-esteem and confidence in children through creative endeavors. They currently perform at schools, libraries, and community events in an effort to help children identify and cope with the negative and aggressive behavior of bullying. Their goal is to foster awareness and provide children with an understanding of their rights to a safe and healthy learning environment.

Inspired by John's personal childhood experience, this husband and wife writing team share their message with an animated reading from their book, original songs, visual aids, and practical advice. In addition, the program provides a platform for educators to build and enforce anti-bullying policies throughout the year as they encourage children to come forward and report incidents of bullying.

MILTON'S DILEMMA is listed on the US Department of Health and Human Services website, Stop Bullying Now as resource material and their book and presentation have received numerous 5-Star reviews and endorsements.

To find out more, contact Joyful Productions on the web at http://www. joyfulproductions. com (http://www. joyfulproductions. com), or call 570-857-0255. The authors/screenwriters are available for interviews and presentations, and are especially interested in participating in fundraisers for the benefit of children.

MILTON'S DILEMMA by Patricia Gatto & John De Angelis. Illustrated by Kenneth Vincent. Providence Publishing Company (Houston). ISBN 0-9651661-9-8. Hardcover, 0.38 x 9 x 7, 32 pages. Children's Picture Book, Ages 6-10. Cover Price $15.95. Publication Date July 2004.

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Saturday, November 26, 2005

IPS to provide financing for Kreiger Medical

IPS to provide financing for Kreiger Medical.

(PRWEB) May 12, 2000

Monday, May 8, 2000 - Houston, Tx - Innovative Physician Solutions signs agreement with the Madison Marketing Group who represents Kreiger Medical, to provide financing to Kreiger Medical's physicians.

Kreiger Medical is a pain management specialist based in Wilmington, MA, who is defining the standard for clinical education. They provide hands-on Cadaver Workshops for interventional pain management, focusing on clinical and professional skill development.

They provide the hardware and software for physicians wishing to become experienced in the development of pain management techniques. Approximately 400 physicians per year attend and become affilliated with Kreiger Medical. The Kreiger Medical System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for Physicians.

Innovative Physician Solutions has agreed to provide Medical Receivables Financing for all physicians using the Kreiger Medical pain management system. IPS will also be providing the financing for the purchase of equipment, hardware, and software from Kreiger Medical.

"We are pleased to be able to extend our medical receivables financing to physicians participating in Kreiger Medical's continuing education process," stated Mr. Greg Mayfield, IPS' CEO. "We look forward to being a part of this process."

Innovative Physicians Services provides financial and consulting services to all forms of healthcare providers, including physicians, clinics, labs, hospitals, and billing services. For more information about IPS, visit www. financing4healthcare.

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

As More Consumers Look to the Internet for Health Solutions, EnerHealth Botanicals Launches New Website, Introduces EnerFood, Revolutionary Green Energy Drink

As More Consumers Look to the Internet for Health Solutions, EnerHealth Botanicals Launches New Website, Introduces EnerFood, Revolutionary Green Energy Drink

As more consumers look to the Internet for health solutions, EnerHealth Botanicals, a "One Stop Source for Health and Immune System Support" founded by two long time vegetarians as a result of their personal search for alternative health and nutrition products, has launched a new website providing health and immune system support products featuring EnerFood Energy Drink, Coconut Milk Powder and NutriCafé Organic Coffee, the "Healthier Coffee."

Evergreen, CO (PRWEB) January 18, 2007

As more consumers look to the Internet for health solutions, EnerHealth Botanicals, a "One Stop Source for Health and Immune System Support" founded by two long time vegetarians as a result of their personal search for alternative health and nutrition products, has launched a new website

At http://www. enerhealthbotanicals. com (http://www. enerhealthbotanicals. com) providing health and immune system support products featuring three revolutionary products: EnerFood, an all natural green energy drink; Coconut Milk Powder, a healthy alternative to dairy creamers; and NutriCafé, the "Healthier Coffee," a unique blend of herbal extracts to boost immune system and performance response combined with shade grown organic coffee.

According to a recent Harris Poll, 117 million US adults have gone online to look for health or medical information in the past year and more than half of those say they use the Internet often to look for health information and alternative health products. In response to consumer demand, EnerHealth Botanicals has launched a new website featuring health and immune system support products that also offers recipes, testimonials and articles on energy, health and nutrition as well as an email newsletter with health news and tips on how to have a healthy lifestyle.

According to Steve St. Clair, co-owner of EnerHealth Botanicals, both he and his partner Darren Craddock have been vegetarians since they were teenagers and had used virtually every green drink on the market. "We were dissatisfied with the available formulas. Too many products had useless filler ingredients, not to mention that there were very few organic or wild-crafted ingredients. So we decided that it was time for a new super green formula as an alternative to the products on the market and thus EnerFood was born."

EnerFood is a revolutionary green energy drink with powerful nutrition for better health, energy and immune system support. The no caffeine and vegan whole food formula provides greater energy through better nutrition as well as immune system support using twenty organic or wild-crafted ingredients including spirulina, chlorella, non-active saccharomyces cervisiae nutritional yeast, dulse, kelp and many other active herbal ingredients.

EnerFood Energy Drink promotes greater stamina and balanced energy all day long, weight loss, immune system support, improved digestion, detoxification effects and many more health benefits with consistent use. EnerFood can be mixed with non-acidic fruit juices, in fruit smoothies, with rice milk, almond milk, soy milk, milk, milk shakes or water.

In addition to EnerFood, EnerHealth Botanicals has developed other alternative health products including Coconut Milk Powder and NutriCafé, the "Healthier Coffee."

EnerHealth's Coconut Milk Powder is 70% coconut oil and is the perfect alternative to dairy creamers in coffee because coconut oil is burned by the body for energy rather than stored as fat. Coconut Milk Powder provides clean, rich coconut milk fast and easy by simply adding hot water and is ideal for puddings, desserts, rice cakes, exotic dishes such as curries, beverages like the popular Piña Colada and other preparations needing varied concentrations of coconut milk. The anti-microbial properties of coconut oil provide a great immune boost along with better nutrition and improved energy.

NutriCafé is a unique blend of 100% organic coffee infused with a powerful blend of herbal extracts known for enhancing immune response and physical stamina. The EnerHealth proprietary infusion process is a technological breakthrough that infuses organic extracts directly into the whole beans without changing the flavor of the gourmet organic coffee.

Each airtight bag contains 12 ounces of certified organic Arabica whole bean fair trade shade grown coffee and a proprietary blend of organic herbal extracts (100 mg. per ounce of coffee beans) in various combinations of Cordyceps sinensis, Ganoderma lucidum, Coriolus versicolor and Agaricus blazei. These particular extracts have been widely studied and have been found to contain compounds that are extremely efficient in augmenting the immune system. The effects of some of these mushrooms have been known for centuries, most notably in Chinese and Japanese traditional medicine. Cordyceps sinensis and Ganoderma lucidum were well known in the herbal pharmacology of ancient times and were used to combat a multitude of illnesses.

The same great NutriCafé taste and immune support organic coffee is also available in a decaffeinated coffee produced using the Swiss Water process that uses no chemicals in the decaffeinating process.

Besides the products created in the EnerHealth Botanicals own production facilities, EnerHealth also sells other high caliber products that owners Steve St. Clair and Darren Craddock have tried and tested over time and that are produced by people they have met and come to know personally including White Dove, Annae and Berkey Water Systems.

Steve St. Clair comments, "We have developed a business model that is based on inclusion and cooperation instead of competition and exclusion of information. We share our knowledge with all those who ask and will be constantly updating our clients via the website and newsletters. We also support empowering people to make a living while benefiting from our products through generous affiliate program commissions."

Next on the horizon for EnerHealth Botanicals is a healthier organic hot chocolate mix infused with herbal extracts to help maintain a healthy immune system; a Himalayan mined salt product; an anti-flu and cold herbal tincture; and an organic pain relief formula.

EnerHealth Botanicals is a limited liability company based in Colorado. The website can be found at http://www. enerhealthbotanicals. com (http://www. enerhealthbotanicals. com).

For more information, contact Steve St. Clair at 28454 Meadow Drive, Evergreen, Colorado 80439 or call toll free at 866-762-9238.

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Tuesday, November 22, 2005

NamesUSA Now Affiliated With Nutrion Network Marketing Company LoCarb5

NamesUSA Now Affiliated With Nutrion Network Marketing Company LoCarb5

NamesUSA joins LoCarb5 to create a synergy for success in the MLM / Network Marketing industry. NamesUSA joins for the long term.

Ellington, CT (PRWEB) March 2, 2006

NamesUSA has joined a growing company in the nutrition MLM (Network Marketing) industry.

LoCarb5 has been in business for just over a year. The company's success is due to high quality diet products with mainstream appeal. LoCarb5 has capitalized on the home based distributorship model to allow representative a chance to work from home and make a substantial extra income.

Http://www. locarb5.com/namesusa (http://www. locarb5.com/namesusa)

Unlike other nutritional distributors, LoCarb5 has a great variety. The company is capitalizing on the Hoodia trend with branded:

Hoodia Caplets

Protein Cookies

GanoJoe and Java Thin diet coffee

MetaLean RX

GoGo Juice Containing:

Mangosteen

True Goji

Hawaiian Noni

Acai Berry

Pomegranate

Seabuckthorn

Black Chokeberry

Reishi and Shiitake Mushrooms

Green Tea and White Tea Extracts

NamesUSA has joined for the long term with a solid nutrition based company. During the next year LoCarb5 will introduce more products. Visit our site to read more about the products and how they have help people achieve weight lose goals. For more information on either company:

Http://www. locarb5.com/namesusa (http://www. locarb5.com/namesusa)

With the growing concerns about the health and the high cost of working outside of the home, LoCarb5 has a winning combination.

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Monday, November 21, 2005

New Startups Business Ecourse Outlines Steps to Starting a Small Business Online

New Startups Business Ecourse Outlines Steps to Starting a Small Business Online

DM-Creative. com, one of the top sites for work at home business startups, launched an exciting new startups business ecourse. The free course enables users caught in today's economic financial crisis to discover how to start a small business on the Internet. Participants follow a step-by-step process, allowing them to make money quickly and cover unexpected costs, such as a higher mortgage payment.

Allen, TX (PRWEB) December 24, 2008

Today, Marketing Department located online at http://www. dm-creative. com (http://www. dm-creative. com) launched a free course for startups. The 20-day email course shows people caught in an economic crisis how to make money online. Lessons deliver one step-a-day email. The lesson plan intends to ease the frustration for those who need to supplement their income or create a full-time work from home paycheck.

The 20 lessons form a checklist for starting business on the Internet. Even an individual who knows little about the Internet can follow the directions and launch a business successfully.

This new email course explains the process of starting a small business, includes homework and a 90-day Internet marketing plan. Startups complete the homework in an order that gains an advantage with search engines, such as finding the best domain name. The right domain name attracts web traffic for the startup business.

Marketing Coach Dan Marx says, "After researching the Internet for two years, this is the best course I've seen, because the homework comes with a healthy explanation that even someone new to the Internet can understand. And emails are not cluttered with advertising."

Ecourse enrollees receive a worksheet with their email lessons. Each worksheet gives the user a place to record homework. This provides people who are not used to documenting user names and passwords a convenient reference to store and save.

By the final lesson, startups launch and promote their website. The intent of the course provides participants who lost their job due to the financial crisis, a way to make money by starting a small business on the Internet and create sales income with little or no out-of-pocket costs working from home.

DM-Creative's Director of Client Services Alexandria Marx commented, "the free startups business course is the best way to get a small business online and make money in short order. With over ten years experience in copywriting, web design and Internet marketing, the lessons are a result of research, as well as our work with clients. We will continue to add to the course as new technologies and strategies become available."

For additional information on the free startups business course, contact Alexandria Marx or visit http://www. dm-creative. com/startups (http://www. dm-creative. com/startups) to learn more.

About Marketing Department:
DM-Creative, the creative business solutions domain for Marketing Department, has been online since 1995 and is the destination for new business startups, work at home moms (WAHM) and small office home office entrepreneurs.

Contact:
Alexandria Marx, director of client services
Marketing Department
888-439-9772
Http://www. dm-creative. com (http://www. dm-creative. com)

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Pittsburgh Based Associates in Ophthalmology Announces New Treatments for Patients Suffering from Macular Degeneration

Pittsburgh Based Associates in Ophthalmology Announces New Treatments for Patients Suffering from Macular Degeneration

Associates in Ophthalmology (AIO), an eye research institute that has been working with Pennsylvania eye doctors to promote eye health for over 100 years, is very proud to announce new treatments for patients suffering from macular degeneration. Through their Pittsburgh eye care facility and center for surgery, they have found that a new drug called Lucentis may help some macular degeneration patients maintain or improve their vision.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) October 30, 2007

Associates in Ophthalmology (AIO), an eye research institute that has been working with Pennsylvania eye doctors (http://www. aioeyesurgeons. com/services/index. htm) to promote eye health for over 100 years, is very proud to announce new treatments for patients suffering from macular degeneration. Through their Pittsburgh eye care (http://www. aioeyesurgeons. com/) facility and center for surgery, they have found that a new drug called Lucentis may help some macular degeneration patients maintain or improve their vision.

Age-related macular degeneration (http://www. aioeyesurgeons. com/services/macular_degeneration. htm), or AMD, is an eye condition that begins when the central portion of the retina, called the macula, begins to deteriorate. It is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans 65 and older and in 2004 it was estimated that 1.75 million Americans suffer from AMD with that number expected to grow to 3 million by 2020.

There are two forms of AMD and each damages vision in a particular way. These two forms are:
Dry Macular Degeneration - In dry AMD, a yellowish material begins to form beneath the retina which gradually blurs vision by breaking down the light sensitive cells in the macula. Dry AMD is responsible for approximately 90% of the cases of AMD but only 10% of AMD-related blindness. Wet Macular Degeneration - In wet AMD, abnormal blood vessels grow beneath the retina and then bleed which causes central vision to be distorted or destroyed. Although wet AMD only occurs in 10% of AMD cases, it is responsible for 90% of AMD-related blindness.

Lucentis (ranibizumab) is a prescription medication that studies have shown can be effective for patients with wet Macular Degeneration. The researchers at AIO have found that Lucentis can maintain or improve vision in patients with wet Macular Degeneration and they are very pleased to make this treatment available to their patients. Although they caution that Lucentis may not be effective for everyone, their ongoing research suggests that Lucentis, coupled with other therapies, may be able to save the eyesight of many wet Macular Degeneration patients. Anyone located in the Pittsburgh area that might be interested in Lucentis therapy for Macular Degeneration or Pittsburgh Lasik (http://www. aioeyesurgeons. com/services/lasik_surgery. htm) treatment is encouraged to call 1-800-246-1000 or visit www. aioeyesurgeons. com for more information.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Marilyn K. Amick
Associates in Ophthalmology, Ltd.
412-653-7489 x1032
Www. aioeyesurgeons. com

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Sunday, November 20, 2005

Top Experts in Business and Romance Offer Strategies for Having It All on May 19

Top Experts in Business and Romance Offer Strategies for Having It All on May 19

For women who struggle to find a balance between running a thriving business and participating in a healthy romantic relationship, two experts in business and in romance are offering a free call, on May 19, which will provide strategies for striking that balance, including The Number One Thing people must have in their relationships to help them have it all.

New Port Richey, FL (PRWEB) May 13, 2010

Women business owners everywhere often find themselves pulled in two different directions – running their thriving business and participating in a healthy romantic relationship – and as time goes on, they wonder if the two different roads they travel can ever intersect. Two experts – one in business and one in romance – believe they can. In fact, Michele DeKinder-Smith and Dr. Patty Ann Tublin believe that women business owners can have it all.

And what’s even better: the two are offering a free call, “Business Ownership and Romance DO Mix: 5 Strategies to Avoid the Biggest Mistakes that Impact Your Romantic Relationship and Your Bottom Line” on Wednesday, May 19 at 10 a. m. Pacific, 1 p. m. Eastern. http://www. janeoutofthebox. com/relationships (http://www. janeoutofthebox. com/relationships)

As a seasoned researcher specializing in the needs of female entrepreneurs, Michele DeKinder-Smith knows all about the challenges women business owners face. DeKinder-Smith, founder and CEO of Jane Out of the Box, has interviewed more than 2,500 female entrepreneurs, and has a thorough understanding of their challenges. Dr. Patty Ann Tublin, an internationally-known relationship expert, knows precisely what it takes to make romance work, even in demanding situations.

DeKinder-Smith and Tublin have put this call together to provide information for women who sometimes feel like they might be forced to choose between their business and their partner; who feel unsupported and undermined; and who feel tension in their romantic relationship because of their business.

For the thousands of female entrepreneurs who dream of running a thriving business and participating in a healthy, supportive romantic relationship, this dynamic duo can provide the answers. This powerful, information-packed call will offer actual, working strategies female entrepreneurs can use right away to work toward that desired balance.
Http://www. janeoutofthebox. com/relationships (http://www. janeoutofthebox. com/relationships)

Michele DeKinder-Smith is the founder of Jane Out of the Box, an online resource dedicated to the women entrepreneur community. Discover more incredibly useful information for running a woman-owned small business by visiting Jane Out of the Box. Jane Out of the Box offers networking and marketing opportunities, key resources and mentorship from successful women in business, and also consults with corporations and government agencies, helping them better understand the needs of an ever-growing number of women entrepreneurs. Find out more at http://www. janeoutofthebox. com (http://www. janeoutofthebox. com).

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Friday, November 18, 2005

Freedom Celebration - Gibson Guitar to Provide Instruments for the Wounded

Freedom Celebration - Gibson Guitar to Provide Instruments for the Wounded

Soldiers' Angels and Gibson Guitar will present over twenty new acoustic guitars to wounded guitar-playing service members as part of a "Freedom Celebration" at the Brooke Army Medical Center on July 5th in San Antonio, TX.

Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) June 27, 2008

In cooperation with Soldiers' Angels, Gibson Guitar will present over twenty new acoustic guitars to wounded guitar-playing service members as part of a "Freedom Celebration" at the Brooke Army Medical Center on July 5th in San Antonio, TX. In addition, Angels & Airwaves and the Van Warped Tour will pitch in to create a party that will live on in memories of wounded service members and their families as they recover.

A picnic for approximately 1200 wounded soldiers and their families held in the Fisher Houses "Quad" area and hosted by Soldiers' Angels, will form the core of the Freedom Celebration. The band Angels and Airwaves will showcase their acoustic abilities, and there will be a variety of activities especially for children.

In addition, transportation will be provided at 3 p. m. for Freedom Celebration's guests to attend the Vans Warped Tour at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in San Antonio, the longest-running traveling music festival in the nation. Guests will watch the show free of charge from a viewing area near the stage built exclusively for them, compliments of Kevin Lyman, C. E.O. and founder of the Vans Warped Tour.

Freedom Celebration's highlight will be the awarding of a minimum of twenty Epiphone acoustic guitars to wounded service members, and a single guitar will be presented to each of the seven local Fisher Houses at Brooke.

The husband of Soldiers' Angels founder Patty Patton-Bader, Jeff Bader, is proud to be participating in Freedom Celebration and points out the therapeutic value of Gibson's gift. "I am honored to be involved in the whole event," says Bader, "but since I am also a guitar player, this new program and the gifts to our service members are something very special to me. Music truly has a healing power, and guitar-playing soldiers who have suffered from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) have improved their memory capabilities by remembering the songs they used to play."

Soldiers' Angels is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing aid and comfort to the men and women of U. S. military and their families. Comprised of 200,000 volunteer members in over twenty different teams and programs, their activities include letters, care packages, and comfort items to the deployed, and support for their families at home. They also provide assistance to the wounded, continuing support for veterans, remembrances and comfort for families of the fallen, and immediate response to unique difficulties. For more info - www. soldiersangels. org or soldiersangels@gmail. com
Contact for this event: Jeff Bader (626) 398-4224

Angels & Airwaves (also known as "AVA") is an alternative rock group fronted by former Blink-182 and Box Car Racer guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge. The band includes guitarist David Kennedy, drummer Atom Willard, and bassist Matt Wachter. Albums include We Don't Need to Whisper (2006) and I-Empire (2007). For more info - http://modlife. com/angelsandairwaves (http://modlife. com/angelsandairwaves).
The Vans Warped Tour has been a staple of the summer music scene since 1994. Featured performers in 2008 include Against Me!, Angels & Airwaves, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, Say Anything, and The All American Rejects, among others. For more info - www. warpedtour. com

Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX is a modern state-of-the-art, 450-bed health care facility that provides level-one trauma and graduate medical education for the U. S. Military. For more info - http://www. sammc. amedd. army. mil (http://www. sammc. amedd. army. mil)

Gibson is known worldwide for producing classic models in every major style of fretted instrument, including acoustic and electric guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Gibson's HD.6X-PRO Digital Guitar and the Gibson Robot Guitar represent the biggest advances in electric guitar design in over 70 years. Founded in 1894 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and headquartered in Nashville since 1984, Gibson Guitar Corp.'s family of brands now includes Epiphone, Dobro, Kramer, Steinberger, Tobias, Echoplex, Electar, Flatiron, Slingerland, Valley Arts, Maestro, Oberheim, Sunshine Piano, Take Anywhere Technology, Baldwin, J&C Fischer, Chickering, Hamilton, and Wurlitzer. Visit Gibson's website at www. gibson. com or www. gibson. com/press (http://www. gibson. com/press). 1-800-4GIBSON (1-800-444-2766); www. gibson. com
Gibson Contacts:
Caroline Galloway, Gibson Guitar Corp., 440.338.3469, caroline. galloway @ gibson. com
Maureen O'Connor, Rogers & Cowan, 310.854.8116, moconnor @ rogersandcowan. com

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A New Smile: During Tough Economic Conditions Hundreds of Kentucky Children Receive Free Dental Care

A New Smile: During Tough Economic Conditions Hundreds of Kentucky Children Receive Free Dental Care

Friday, February 6th, local dentists will give over 350 children a new smile!

Ferndale, WA (Vocus) February 4, 2009

Friday, February 6th, local dentists will give over 350 children a new smile! The opportunity comes at a perfect time for many families. It's the seventh year for Smile Kentucky!, a community partnership that addresses the most common unmet health need in the nation, tooth decay. This year, many of the participating schools saw a sharp increase in the number of families accepting the free treatment. School coordinators point to the current economic conditions as the primary reason. Treatment that would have been put on hold can now occur with Smile Kentucky!

The treatment takes place at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, 501 South Preston Street between 8 am and 2 pm on Friday, February 6th. The children receiving care come from 29 schools in Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Spencer and Trimble Counties. Their dental needs were discovered during free screenings at school. Many of the children have never visited a dentist; others have problems that have gone untreated. Smile Kentucky! will provide over $130,000 of dental services.

Smile Kentucky! is truly a community effort. Over 100 licensed dentists and hygienists provide the treatment. The University of Louisville School of Dentistry donates the use of its school and staff. Other community groups offer funding and support. For example, Colgate provides toothbrushes, Louisville Water Company coordinates educational activities, the Louisville Dental Society recruits volunteers, and Sullivan-Schein Dental provides treatment supplies.

February 6 is a national treatment day coordinated by the American Dental Association. Louisville's program is unique because of the scope and educational component. The American Dental Association calls Smile Kentucky! a model for community partnerships. Since 2003 Smile Kentucky! has provided treatment to over 1,700 children, free dental screenings to over 29,000 children and education programs to 90,000 students.

February 6 Media Information for Smile Kentucky!
Parking is available along Preston Street. Enter the Dental School through the main entrance.
Check in at the volunteer desk. Best time to arrive is between 9 and Noon.

For more information regarding Smile Kentucky! visit www. smilekentucky. com or contact Kelley Dearing Smith, Louisville Water Company at 502-569-3600 x2436, cell 502-533-5052 or ksmith(at)lwcky(dot)com.

Program Impact

Treatment Day, February 6
Over 350 children with no dental insurance or government assistance receive free dental treatment 3,600 children at 29 schools initially screened On average, 33% of children screened in Smile Kentucky! have obvious tooth decay Value of the treatment and follow-up care will exceed $100,000 To make treatment day possible it takes: 160 dental chairs; 100 dentists, hygienists, U of L faculty, staff and students; 200 volunteers for transportation, food, care, educational activities, x-rays and paperwork

Participating Schools

Bullitt: Lebanon Junction, Mt. Washington, Old Mill and Pleasant Grove

Jefferson County: Atkinson, Auburndale, Bates, Blake, Cochran, Fairdale, Greathouse, Indian Trail, Jeffersontown, Klondike, Shawnee Newcomers' Academy, Watterson and Wilt

Henry County: Campbellsburg, Eastern, New Castle and Eminence Independent

Oldham County: Crestwood, Kenwood and LaGrange

Spencer County: Spencer County Elementary, Spencer County Middle and Taylorsville Elementary

Trimble County: Bedford and Milton Elementary

Smile Kentucky! is made possible by the following: American Dental Association, Bullitt County Health Department, Delta Dental of Kentucky, Doral Dental Services of KY, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, Colgate-Palmolive, Louisville Dental Society, Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness, Louisville Water Company, NorthWest Area Health Education Center, Prospect-Goshen Rotary Club, Sullivan-Schein Dental, TARC, Texas Roadhouse, U of L School of Dentistry

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Thursday, November 17, 2005

Free Homework Help Resource Center Now Offered by TheBeehive. org

Free Homework Help Resource Center Now Offered by TheBeehive. org

Non-profit free homework help website offers English and Spanish educational activities, games, tools, exercises, and resources for K-12 students and their parents.

Washington DC (PRWEB) November 16, 2006

One Economy, a multinational non-profit (www. one-economy. com) today announced the launch of its free homework help resource center on its website, TheBeehive. org (www. thebeehive. org). The new homework help resource center contains a wealth of K-12 educational resources in reading, writing, math, science and more, in both English and Spanish, all at no cost to the consumer.

Incorporated into One Economy's popular website, TheBeehive. org, the free homework help resource center (www. thebeehive. org/highlights/free_homework_help. htm (http://www. thebeehive. org/highlights/free_homework_help. htm)) is divided into four distinctly different sections, each with graphically and educationally appropriate content for their intended audiences: elementary school students, middle school students, high school students, and parents. Offering free homework help on everything from reading to math, social studies, art, music, and even foreign languages, The Beehive is one of the most comprehensive homework help websites on the Internet.

"There are many keys to success in helping our children get better grades. As the school curriculum gets more complex, and the federal government's No Child Left Behind Act is phased in, parents are looking for ready-to-use techniques to help provide students with the best possible help with their homework" said Rey Ramsey, Chief Executive Officer of One Economy Corporation.

The rich content for the site includes resources provided by The National Education Association, the US Department of Education, and many other free online resources. Schools are encouraged to link their own websites to this new free homework help resource in order to offer it to as many students as possible.

In addition to homework help, the site also provides advice to parents on how to motivate children: by showing them you care, by participating in their education from the elementary school level, right through middle school to high school.

Practical Homework Suggestions

"TheBeehive. org is a central place to get all kinds of tips on how to improve education, " said Lianne Saunders, a regular user of website. The information contained in this site is well-organized, easy to use, and fun, so it is a big help for my two children, both in middle school. One of the great suggestions on the site that I've already used was to create a scrapbook of their projects and accomplishments. I really appreciate the ways I can help my children learn by involving myself in their learning, and by providing the best possible environment for them to do their homework."

The Beehive's free homework help resource center is available now at www. thebeehive. org/highlights/free_homework_help. htm (http://www. thebeehive. org/highlights/free_homework_help. htm )

About The Beehive

The Beehive (www. thebeehive. org) is an award-winning, multilingual Web portal that provides low-income individuals and families with free E-mail accounts along with Web-based tools and information about financial services, education, jobs, health care, and family. Developed and maintained by multinational non-profit One Economy Corporation (www. one-economy. com), the site features topics that can help people raise their standard of living by accessing information and learning how to take action on issues that are important to them and can change their lives.

About One Economy Corporation

One Economy Corporation is a multi-national non-profit founded in 2000 that uses technology-based strategies to help low income people improve their lives and join the economic mainstream. One Economy's strategy brings broadband into the home along with online content through their bilingual consumer website the Beehive (www. thebeehive. org). Through its Bring IT Home campaign, One Economy has helped bring broadband into the homes of 200,000 low-income people. To date nearly nine million individuals have used the Beehive. One Economy recently launched a campaign to expand these online offerings by creating the Public Internet Channel. For more information, visit www. one-economy. com.

CONTACT:

Cassie Salinas

Marketing Coordinator

One Economy Corporation

503.542.0862

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Super Plague Coming, Intuitive Warns

Super Plague Coming, Intuitive Warns

Says a massively deadly disease that weakens cell linings and flusters T-cells is about to be unleashed by conspiratorial international elite. Carrots said to be effective preemptive deterrent.

(PRWEB) January 3, 2004

by Sterling D. Allan

Ephraim, UT (PRWEB) January 2 2004--An intuitive with demonstrated credibility has issued a warning that conspiratorial elements in the shadow government of the U. S. and other nations are about to unleash a massive plague in their efforts to drastically reduce the population of the earth down to what they consider to be a more "manageable" level.

According to the intuitive, who wishes to remain unnamed, the attack will take the form of a genetically engineered super bug that attacks the membranes of cells, causing them to lose their ability to maintain a proper pH balancing, thus leading to death. It also subverts the T-cell immunity of the body, causing it to go into an auto-destruct mode. The body's hyper reaction is what is deadly.

Seventeen prominent scientists have died in the past year under suspicious circumstances. The intuitive said they were investigating various facets in relation to the technology involved in this coming plague.

The bug is neither a virus nor a bacteria, but a prion, like in Mad Cow disease. The intuitive said it is called a "demiscel," and that the recent Mad Cow outbreak was from earlier tests being done.

The demiscel is passed by direct contact, ingestion, as well as airborne, making its spread versatile and rapid.

When the demiscel is unleashed, it will result in a deadly plague of proportions not seen in recent memory, analogous to the influenza epidemic of the early 1900s that killed some 70 million people worldwide.

The intuitive said at first people might confuse it with other syndromes such as SARS. The first symptoms are flue-like.

According to the intuitive, the elitists who are behind this scheme to unleash this apocalyptic plague have an immunization that they have disbursed to those who they deem fit to survive this plague.

The intuitive said that chemtrails have been used to weaken people's immune systems so that when they are exposed to this demiscel they will succumb. Chemtrails are created from nozzles installed on jet liners that emit chemicals while in flight. In 2001, in house resolution HR 2977 IH, Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Ohio listed "chemtrails" as an "exotic weapons system" that should be eliminated.

The intuitive also said that the emaciation of nutrients in the food chain has also been done with the design of weakening people' immune systems and ability to survive this pending attack.

The intuitive said that carrots contain a combination of substances that naturally block the propagation of this demiscel, but that they need to be in a person's system before exposure, not after, when it will tend to be too late. A carrot a day is adequate to bolster a person's immune function to enable them to survive the demiscel. "They will get sick, but it will not be lethal."

Carrots are rich in antioxidants Beta Carotene and Glutathione, and vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and E, which are also considered antioxidants, which help fight free radicals. Glutathione helps the body recycle vitamin E, as well as replenish white blood cells. It also helps to strengthen cell membranes as well as T-cells.

The effect of the carrots is cumulative, so the longer a person has been eating them regularly, the better off they will be when exposed to this demiscel.

The intuitive said the conspirators would disburse the demiscel by breaking vials of the substance on floors in the airports of large cities, and other human thoroughfares such as subways and bus stations, to speed the spread of the disease. Chicago, Salt Lake City, Spokane, Dallas and New York were among the cities seen where this would be disbursed.

Just prior to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on America, this intuitive saw the Lord and wondered why he was so sad. He said he could not say. Then after the attack, the intuitive asked the Lord if that is why he had been so sad, and he confirmed this to be the case.

Recently, the intuitive again saw him with a similar demeanor, and she asked if something awful is about to happen again, and he said it was. The intuitive asked permission to go through the veil and visit with the Lord about this. Permission was granted, and she was educated about what is about to transpire.

She was told that she should propagate this information, especially about the carrots.

She said that infected cells resemble Swiss cheese. The demiscel infection itself is not what kills a person, but that the body's response to the infection is lethal. The body releases a watery, gelatinous, pink substance that is acidic in nature, and eats the body alive.

She said that if a healthy person has the right amino acids in their body, their body won't over compensate.

The demiscels attack the T-cells and the lymph system first. The demiscel resembles a potato with the filamentous ears protruding. She said the demiscel is able to adapt and mimic a cell's biology and gain entrance as if it was non-foreign.

She said the demiscel would mutate and that the protrusions would be barbed, increasing their ability to attack a cell.

If the intuitive is correct, one has to wonder what such conspirators would stand to gain by eliminating the weak from society. Those who are stronger are harder to control, not easier.

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REFERENCES

Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Ohio mentioned Chemtrails as an exotic weapons system in HR 2977 IH: "Space Preservation Act of 2001"

Http://thomas. loc. gov/cgi-bin/query/r? c107:chemtrails (http://thomas. loc. gov/cgi-bin/query/r? c107:chemtrails)

Scientists' deaths are under the microscope

Http://www. chemtrailcentral. com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/000623.html (http://www. chemtrailcentral. com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/000623.html)

Search Google. com: Carrots+Health or Nutrition+Value+Carrots

Http://www. nutritiondata. com/facts-001-02s01u8.html (http://www. nutritiondata. com/facts-001-02s01u8.html)
Http://www. betterjuice. com/features/carrots. htm (http://www. betterjuice. com/features/carrots. htm)
Http://www. mercola. com/2000/sept/17/carrots_antioxidants. htm (http://www. mercola. com/2000/sept/17/carrots_antioxidants. htm)

Search Google. com: Microbiologists+Dead

Search Google. com: Chemtrails

A copy of the above press release is located here:

Http://www. greaterthings. com/News/Demiscel/pr040101.htm (http://www. greaterthings. com/News/Demiscel/pr040101.htm)

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Technology Transfer Program: National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)

Technology Transfer Program: National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)

The American Filtration and Separation Society (AFS) will be holding its 21st Annual Conference, May 19-22, in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The conference consists of over 80 technical presentations in the filtration and separation industry. As part of this conference the AFS is pleased to facilitate collaboration between several major US National Laboratories, Federal Research Groups and our AFS R&D membership.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) April 28, 2008

The American Filtration and Separation Society (AFS) will be holding its 21st Annual Conference, May 19-22, in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The conference consists of over 80 technical presentations in the filtration and separation industry.

As part of this conference the AFS is pleased to facilitate collaboration between several major US National Laboratories, Federal Research Groups and our AFS R&D membership. Our panel will introduce available technical services, technologies, and collaborative research opportunities at several US National Laboratories. In addition one of our speakers will talk to the actual process itself.

Expert Panel on Technology Transfer
Moderator Gerard J. Lynch, P. E.
When: Wednesday May 21, 2008 10:00 a. m. - 12:00 noon
Seating is limited - register today

Current panel experts include DOE, DOD, EPA, FLC, independent development firms and others. These experts include, The Director of Separations and Fuels Processing, technology transfer managers, research engineers, and senior scientists all whom are ready to field questions from an eager AFS research and business development audience to answer: "The How, Where, When and Who of National Laboratory Technology Commercialization."

This special session is kicked off by a presentation by Abbie Layne, currently Director of Separations and Fuels Processing Division-Office of Engineering Research. Her topic is "Technology Transfer Program: National Energy Technology Laboratory(NETL)"

The function of Separations and Fuels Processing Division is to conceive, plan, manage and conduct exploratory and applied research, in conjunction with Focus Area leaders, in the areas of separations science and technology, gasification and fuels reforming, and materials with application to the interface between resource processing and end use technologies, and investigate theoretical and fundamental phenomena to support program needs and develop new concepts. The research focus of the Division is to develop improvements in separations science and technology, gasification and fuel reforming, and materials technology to improve efficiency and reduce emissions in support of FE programs in advanced, clean energy systems, carbon sequestration science, and other DOE programs.

For more information on conference:
Http://www. afssociety. org/spring2008/ (http://www. afssociety. org/spring2008/)

For abstract of Abbie Layne's presentation:
Http://www. afssociety. org/spring2008/layne. pdf (http://www. afssociety. org/spring2008/layne. pdf)

AFS is the premier organization in North America dedicated to R&D, problem solutions and technology transfer in filtration and separation for the benefit of industrial processes, individual health and a clean environment.

The AFS conferences and events bring together the industry leaders, presenting the greatest opportunity to meet and hear the newest information in filtration and separation technology.

Over the past two years over 300 organizations have sent representatives to AFS events. These companies understand the value of employees with knowledge of the latest information in filtration and separation technology.

For information on AFS go to:
Http://www. afssociety. org (http://www. afssociety. org)

Contact Information:
Suzanne Sower
American Filtration and Separations Society
7608 Emerson Ave S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Phone: 612-861-1277
Fax: 612-861-7959

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Monday, November 14, 2005

Control Winter Pet Dander with earthbath’s New Waterless Grooming Foam for Dogs

Control Winter Pet Dander with earthbath’s New Waterless Grooming Foam for Dogs

Cold Weather Means Dogs Spend More Time Indoors Increasing Owners Exposure to Allergens Like Pet Dander. earthbath’s Totally Natural Grooming Foam for Dogs Helps Control Dander While Leaving Dogs With Shiny, Supple Coats.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2010

Everyone wants to be inside when winter’s chilly winds blow, and Fido is no exception. With doors and windows closed and the heater on everyone is comfy and cozy until some family members start to feel that familiar tickle in their noses. These closed environments, combined with longer intervals between pet baths, can mean a higher exposure to pet dander for those sensitive noses. earthbath’s Grooming Foam for Dogs (http://www. earthbath. com/dogs/dog-foam. php) is the simple, natural way to control dander and leave dogs looking and smelling great.

To give a dog’s coat a clean shine, simply pump out a few hands full of earthbath Totally Natural Grooming Foam, rub it on and towel it off. No water needed! Once the coat has fully dried it can be brushed to a show quality luster. Not only do dogs look better, the foam will also help alleviate human allergy problems by removing dander from the coat.

“Everyone wants to bring their pets inside when it’s cold,” says Paul Armstrong, CEO and founder of earthbath. “But this close proximity and closed environment means those who are sensitive will need to do something to control dander. This grooming foam is the perfect way to do that, especially when it’s too cold for a regular bath.”

Like all earthbath products, Totally Natural Grooming Foam for Dogs is designed for the well being of both dogs and the environment. Its ingredients are all natural, paraben free, phosphate free, biodegradable and pH-balanced for the sensitive skin of dogs. Shea butter, colloidal oatmeal, meadow foam seed oil and aloe vera are used to condition both coats and skin leaving dogs with a healthy shine and incredibly soft coat.

Earthbath Totally Natural Grooming Foam for Dogs is available in two different varieties. Green Tea Leaf contains green teal leaf extract that is well known for its anti-oxidant properties and a fragrance everyone loves. Hypoallergenic is fragrance free for dogs with sensitive skin or allergies. All are safe for dogs and puppies over 6 weeks old.

For more information about earthbath Totally Natural Grooming Foam for Dog or any of its other all natural pet grooming products please visit the website at www. earthbath. com (http://www. earthbath. com/index. php).

About the Company
Founded by Paul Armstrong in 1995, Earthwhile Endeavors, Inc. is a pioneer in natural pet grooming. The original line of three shampoos and one conditioner was developed and sold locally in San Francisco, CA. Over the past 14 years, the products have grown organically into a comprehensive line including Totally Natural Shampoo (http://www. earthbath. com/shampoo. php), Totally Natural Grooming Wipes (http://www. earthbath. com/wipes. php), Totally Natural Deodorizing Spritz (http://www. earthbath. com/spritzes. php) and Totally Natural Grooming Foam (http://www. earthbath. com/foams. php) used by conscientious animal lovers around the world. earthbath products are natural, non-toxic, paraben free, phosphate free, biodegradable, and made in the USA with human grade ingredients.

Founder Paul Armstrong believes so much in the company's products that he uses only earthbath products in his own shower. He also unconditionally guarantees satisfaction on every product sold.

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Saturday, November 12, 2005

MTS Receives a 2009 INTERNET TELEPHONY TEM Excellence Award

MTS Receives a 2009 INTERNET TELEPHONY TEM Excellence Award

AnchorPoint TEM Honored as Exceptional Telecom Expense Management Solution

Anana, Israel (PRWEB) November 18, 2009

Ra’ MTS-Mer Telemanagement Solutions Ltd. (Nasdaq Capital Market: MTSL), a global provider telecommunications expense management (TEM) solutions and AnchorPoint, A Division of MTS announced today that Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) has named AnchorPoint TEM as a recipient of the 2009 INTERNET TELEPHONY TEM Excellence Award presented by INTERNET TELEPHONYmagazine.

“It’s an honor to be recognized for this inaugural TEM Excellence Award,” said Eytan Bar, CEO, MTS. “As a Telecom Expense Management technology and services leader our goal is to deliver solutions that enable our customers to reduce their telecom costs, maximize the return on their communications investments and facilitate visibility into mission critical telecom services and related costs.”

Offered as a software license, hosted or outsourced solution, AnchorPoint TEM enables customers to intelligently manage, plan, optimize, and reduce their communications and network investments. AnchorPoint customer engagements begin with Map-to-WinSM, AnchorPoint’s strategic consulting approach. Map-to-WinSM enables organizations to effectively align their business goals with their people, process and technology investments, and to achieve these results quickly.

In addition to TEM, MTS is a global provider of service provider business support systems (BSS) and customer care & billing (CC&B) solutions. AnchorPoint was acquired by MTS in 2008.

“For recognition of their contributions to the growth and innovation displayed in the market, we are very pleased to present MTS with a 2009 INTERNET TELEPHONY TEM Excellence Award. The AnchorPoint TEM solution is a valuable contribution to telecom expense management and most importantly MTS has delivered winning solutions for its clients,” stated Rich Tehrani], CEO, TMC.

The INTERNET TELEPHONY TEM Excellence Award honors businesses that have exhibited excellence in supporting their customers’ initiatives to optimize costs through telecom expense management products and solutions.

The 2009 INTERNET TELEPHONY TEM Excellence Award winners are published in the December 2009 issue of INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine, itmag. com.

For more information, please visit tmcnet. com.

About MTS

MTS is a worldwide provider of innovative solutions for comprehensive telecommunications expense management (TEM) used by enterprises, and for business support systems (BSS) used by information and telecommunication service providers.

Since 1984, MTS’s expense management solutions have been used by thousands of enterprises and organizations to ensure that their telecommunication services are acquired, provisioned, and invoiced correctly. In addition, the MTS’s Application Suite has provided customers with a unified view of telecommunication usage, proactive budget control, personal call management, employee cost awareness and more.

AnchorPoint’s TEM solutions, which MTS acquired in December 2008, enable enterprises to gain visibility and control of strategic assets that drive key business processes and crucial competitive advantage. AnchorPoint’s software, consulting and managed services solutions, including integrated Invoice, Asset, and Usage Management and Business Analytics tools, provide professionals at every level of the organization with rapid access to concise, actionable data.

MTS's solutions for Information and Telecommunication Service Providers are used worldwide by wireless and wireline service providers for interconnect billing, partner revenue management and for charging and invoicing their customers. MTS has pre-configured solutions to support emerging carriers of focused solutions (e. g., IPTV, VoIP, WiMAX, MVNO) to rapidly install a full-featured and scalable solution.

Headquartered in Israel, MTS markets its solutions through wholly owned subsidiaries in the United States, Hong Kong, The Netherlands, and Brazil, as well as through OEM partnerships with Siemens, Phillips, NEC and other vendors. MTS shares are traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market (symbol MTSL). For more information please visit the MTS web site: http://www. mtsint. com.

Certain matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, risks in product development plans and schedules, rapid technological change, changes and delays in product approval and introduction, customer acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, market acceptance, the lengthy sales cycle, proprietary rights of the Company and its competitors, risk of operations in Israel, government regulations, dependence on third parties to manufacture products, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

About INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine
INTERNET TELEPHONY has been the IP Communications Authority since 1998™. Beginning with the first issue in February of 1998, INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine has been providing unbiased views of the complicated converged communications space. INTERNET TELEPHONY offers rich content from solutions-focused editorial content to reviews on products and services from TMC Labs. INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine reaches more than 225,000 readers, including pass-along readers. For more information, please visit http://www. itmag. com.

About TMC
Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) is a global, integrated media company helping our clients build communities in print, in person and online. TMC publishes Customer Interaction Solutions, INTERNET TELEPHONY, Unified Communications, and NGN magazines. TMCnet, TMC's Web site, is the leading source of news and articles for the communications and technology industries. TMCnet is read by two million unique visitors each month on average

Worldwide, according to Webtrends. TMCnet has ranked within the top 3,500 in Quantcast's Top U. S. sites, placing TMCnet in the nation’s top.03% most visited Web sites. In addition, TMC produces INTERNET TELEPHONY Conference & EXPO (ITEXPO); 4GWE Conference and M2M Evolution (in conjunction with Crossfire Media); Digium|Asterisk World (in conjunction with Digium); and Smart Grid Summit (in conjunction with Intelligent Communication Partners). For more information about TMC, visit http://tmcnet. com/.
TMC also serves technology professionals with industry-specific Web sites: IT. TMCnet. com, 4G-wirelessevolution. TMCnet. com, M2M Evolution. com, Smart-Grid. TMCnet. com, Smart Products Ecosystem, Robotics. TMCnet. com, Cable. TMCnet. com, Satellite. TMCnet. com, Green. TMCnet. com, Healthcare. TMCnet. com, and Education. TMCnet. com.
For more information about TMC, visit http://www. tmcnet. com.

MTS Contact:
Michael Grillo
Vice President, Marketing
508-628-4594

TMC Contact: 
Jan Pierret
Marketing Manager
203-852-6800, ext. 228

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Wednesday, November 9, 2005

LocalDirective Offers Presentation and Guidebook For Tanning Businesses

LocalDirective Offers Presentation and Guidebook For Tanning Businesses

Lisa Maier, CEO and Founder, of LocalDirective, a Tampa-based search marketing firm, will offer free online advertising advice to hundreds of tanning business leaders at the 2008 Southeast Tanning Expo Orlando, to be held November 8-9 at the Omni Orlando Resort in ChampionsGate, Florida.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) November 7, 2008

Lisa Maier, CEO and Founder, of LocalDirective, a Tampa-based search marketing firm, will offer free online advertising advice to hundreds of tanning business leaders at the 2008 Southeast Tanning Expo Orlando, to be held November 8-9 at the Omni Orlando Resort in ChampionsGate, Florida.

Maier will present "How To Make Your Tanning Salon Shine Online" to Expo attendees, including tanning salon owners, those planning to start a tanning salon and businesses considering use of tanning beds as an additional revenue source, including day spas, health clubs, beauty parlors, nail salons, video stores and other businesses. Maier's detailed presentation will offer advice on how to build and grow tanning businesses through a variety of online advertising tactics. The presentation, scheduled for 10:00 a. m., Sunday, Nov. 9, will include information on:
 Why you need to reach prospects and customers online.  Why landing pages are critically important and 11 specific tips that can improve sales or lead conversion.  How to convince online researchers to buy offline.  Why just building a web site isn't enough.

LocalDirective has also authored a free, 12-page guidebook, "How Your Tanning Salon Can Shine Online: Ten Tips To Help You Succeed Online." The detailed report includes advice, information and interactive exercises, 32 footnotes and a resources section listing helpful web sites, books and training programs. Topics covered include:
 The three most important steps you can take to improve your online marketing.  How to reach prospects in your neighborhood using geo-phrases and geo-targeting.  Four key concepts for finding search marketing keywords that generate leads and sales.  How to write ads that maximize click through rates. The free guidebook is available online at http://localdirective. com/shineonline/ (http://localdirective. com/shineonline/)

Registration for the 2008 Southeast Tanning Expo is $49. For more information or to register, contact (800) 952-6908, or visit http://www. forevertan. us/orlando_training_expo. html (http://www. forevertan. us/orlando_training_expo. html) to learn more.

LocalDirective offers a complete, low-cost online solution with a variety of search marketing packages, each customized based on business category, geographical location, and business objectives. In addition to search marketing, services include landing page or micro-site development, business profile development, and submission to more than 25 important online databases. For information on LocalDirective, call (866) 925-9524 or visit http://www. localdirective. com (http://www. localdirective. com).

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The Ultimate Workout Plan for Busy Dads -- Dad Fitness Launches in Time for Fathers Day

The Ultimate Workout Plan for Busy Dads -- Dad Fitness Launches in Time for Fathers Day

Overweight dads everywhere are finally losing that beer belly with just 3 short workouts a week. Busy dads are using the innovative exercise methods in Dad Fitness to cut back on their workout time, boost their metabolism, and help them lose inches and fit back into their old clothes.

Labrador City, NL (PRWEB) June 9, 2008

Dad Fitness releases the ultimate workout plan for busy dads.

As more dads find themselves crunched for time between family and work, they are also noticing their increasing waistline. Finally a solution has been found to provide busy dads with an effective exercise system to burn off that excess belly fat with just 3 workouts a week. Until now, spending hours in the gym to build muscle and doing long boring cardio workouts to burn fat have been the only option for men looking to lose those excess pounds and get in shape. While these methods do provide some results, for busy dads, spending hours slaving in the gym is just not an option.

Sean Barker, a certified personal trainer, and more importantly a brand new dad, created the Dad Fitness system. With little time to workout like he once did Sean wanted to give busy dads everywhere an easy way to lose unwanted bodyfat, build lean muscle and eat healthy great tasting foods. It worked wonders for him, and has worked wonders for other dads looking to lose that belly blubber once and for all. With the Dad Fitness unique workout plan, no longer do they need to spend hours everyday working out to see results. The Dad Fitness workouts were specifically designed to build muscle and burn excess bodyfat in the same workout. Giving you fast results and more time to spend with your family and friends.

The facts on fat are deadly. Experts agree being overweight causes heart disease. The more overweight you are, the greater your risk of an early death. Heart attacks are the No. 1 cause of death for American men.

As more and more busy dads realize they are cheating themselves out of years of healthy living that they owe to themselves and to their families, Dad Fitness will become an essential tool to lose those pounds and gain back their life.

For additional information on Dad Fitness (or to get the book), contact Sean Barker or visit www. dadfitness. com. Dad Fitness will be running a special Fathers Day Celebration Giveaway from June 10th-12th.

About Dad Fitness
Learn the "The Truth On Fat Loss, How To Finally Lose That Beer Belly" in this FREE report from Sean Barker at www. dadfitness. com. Sean is a Certified Personal Trainer and a proud and busy Dad. Sean has been involved in the health and fitness industry for over 15 years and have appeared in High Performance Muscle Magazine, been on health and fitness radio shows and was selected as a sponsored athlete by one of the top supplement nutrition companies in the world. His popular Dad Fitness fat loss workouts have helped Dads around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 3 hours per week.

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Monday, November 7, 2005

$2500 Innovation Prize Winner Selected among 3000 Hospitals

$2500 Innovation Prize Winner Selected among 3000 Hospitals.

Jobscience worked with a committee of key Industry Leaders to select the "Best of Breed" in Human Resources. To learn more about our Innovation Prize Winners, please contact me: mimi@jobscience. com.

(PRWEB) August 4, 2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact
Mimi Elliott, Public Relations
866.284.1892 ext. 251, pr@jobscience. com

Jobscience announces annual Innovation $2500 Winner

Premiere Healthcare Workforce Systems Provider credits 24 Hospitals for their innovative approaches in Human Resources

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, August 3, 2004 - Jobscience (http://www. jobscience. com (http://www. jobscience. com)), the InternetÂ’s top healthcare applicant tracking provider, counts over four hundred innovative healthcare employers as clients. The past decade has seen many innovations to improve staffing effectiveness and retention, reduce reliance on staffing agencies and overtime, raise service and safety levels. This year Jobscience chose five leaders in the industry for the Innovation Prize.

Initially, Jobscience narrowed its review to the top twenty-four submissions: Danbury Health System, Riverside Health System. Atlantic City Medical Center, Iowa Health, King's Daughters Medical Center, Morton Plant Mease Health Care, Sunnyside Community Hospital, St. Mary's Medical Center, Broward General Hospital, University Community Hospital, Health Alliance - Fort Hamilton Hospital, White County Medical Center, Northlake Medical Center, Inova Health System, Cooper University Hospital, Children's Memorial Hospital, Partners HealthCare System/North Shore Medical, Community Health Network, Capital Health System, Freeport Health Network, Cambridge Health Alliance, Missoula Developmental Service Corporation, Shore Memorial Hospital, and Texas Health Resources.

Among that group, four facilities were chosen as the Runner-ups: Community Health Network, Capital Health System, Shore Memorial, and St Mary's Medical Center. Each runner up will receive a $500 U. S. Bond.

The grand winner for this year’s Innovation Prize, awarded with a $2500 US Bond, is Riverside Health System, who introduced an Automated Position Control System to enhance their HR processes. The System interfaces with changes made to the Employee Data Base and provides “Best Practice” reporting of vacancy rates, skill mix configurations, the assignment of employees within departments, and communications between HR and customer departments. Larry L. Boyles, Sr. VP of Human Resources, at Riverside Health System, nominated his team for building the system because he is proud of “its design, functionality, and its positive impact on managing recruitment and staffing processes.”

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About Riverside Health System:
Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, Riverside Health System is organized as a private non-profit corporation with 7000+ Employees. The purpose of their existence is to improve the health status of their communities by delivering quality health care.

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About Jobscience:

 Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Jobscience operates the largest network of medical specialty career sites in North America. The company provides systems for managing recruiting, JCAHO compliance and hospital shifts. Jobscience is the leader in leveraging technology to increase healthcare productivity. JobscienceÂ’s goal is to empower the healthcare community by creating a meeting place for fulfilling career goals, spurring professional development and meeting the industry's need for qualified clinical professionals and technical specialists.

For more information about Jobscience, contact Mimi Elliott at 415.777.1017 ext. 251, or e-mail: pr@jobscience. com. To visit the site, log onto http://www. jobhospital. com (http://www. jobhospital. com)

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

Thursday, November 3, 2005

Grupo Gallegos Wins Association of National Advertisers (ANA) Multicultural Excellence Award for Energizer Campaign

Grupo Gallegos Wins Association of National Advertisers (ANA) Multicultural Excellence Award for Energizer Campaign

Grupo Gallegos, an independently owned, full-service communications agency, today announced its Association of National Advertisers (ANA) Multicultural Excellence Award win in the “Campaign with Significant Results” category for the company’s work on the Energizer® e2® Lithium product campaign, Música que Sigue y Sigue. The ANA Awards, now in their 10th year, celebrate the best multicultural advertising campaigns created between June 2007 and May 2008.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) November 25, 2008

"To be recognized with an ANA Award, which were born to raise awareness of multicultural marketing, is truly an honor," said agency CEO John Gallegos. "Our results, which spanned various mediums, far exceeded our expectations and we're extremely pleased with the outcome of this campaign. Not only is this a win for Grupo Gallegos, but also Energizer, whose message has been well received by the Hispanic community."

Música que Sigue y Sigue combined the never-quit spirit of the Energizer Bunny® with three Latin music sensations; Elvis Crespo, Camila, and Conjunto Primavera. Each artist recorded their longest songs ever for Energizer. The songs were made available for download by the public on a program-specific website and videos were posted on MySpace and You Tube.

John Gallegos continued, "We realized from the beginning that great media performance was not going to be enough to judge our success. The ultimate measurement metric was consumer engagement via site visits, downloads, spreading the campaign virally, etc. These measurements prove that the campaign was a definite success."

Post-campaign results showed:

Each visit length averaged over six minutes User-generated views of artists' videos posted on YouTube exceeded 600,000 (through 7/08) The Energizer songs and videos have been played over 500,000 times on MySpace pages (through 7/08) "When Grupo Gallegos posed the question to us, what happens when you combine the power of the Energizer Bunny® with anything, we knew the possibilities were endless," said Betsy Laakko, director of marketing for Energizer. "As we worked to develop the campaign, we knew we needed to combine the personality and power of the Energizer Bunny® with the passion for music that our Hispanic consumers exude. Música que Sigue y Sigue was a perfect fit."

About Grupo Gallegos

An independent advertising firm specializing in reaching the U. S. Hispanic market, Grupo Gallegos is located in Long Beach, CA. In 2008, Grupo Gallegos was recognized as Multicultural Agency of the Year by Ad Age. Established in 2001 by John Gallegos, Grupo Gallegos has received the D&AD Silver Pencil, Gold FIAP Award, Cannes Silver Lion and the Gold Medal at the New York Festival. Agency clients include

Target, Energizer, Fruit of the Loom, Comcast, The California Milk Processor Board, and Valvoline. For more information, visit www. grupogallegos. com.

About the ANA

The ANA's mission is to provide indispensable leadership that drives marketing communications, media and brand management excellence and champions, promotes and defends industry interests. The ANA is the industry's foremost and recognized source of marketing communications best practices. It also leads industry initiatives, influences industry practices, manages industry affairs, and advances, promotes and protects all advertisers and marketers. The trade association represents 400 companies with 8,000 brands that collectively represent $250 billion in marketing spending. For more information visit www. ana. net.

About Energizer

Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR), www. energizer. com, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of primary batteries, battery-powered devices and flashlights. Energizer, a global leader in the dynamic business of providing portable power geared toward the new digital age, offers a full portfolio of products including the Energizer® MAX® premium alkaline brand; Energizer® Ultimate Lithium; Energizer® Advanced Lithium and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) Rechargeable batteries and chargers.

The Energizer product line also includes specialty batteries for hearing aids and medical devices, health and fitness devices, as well as for keyless remote entry systems, watches and other uses. Through its flashlight and lighting products unit, Energizer helps bring consumer insight and innovation to these important household devices. Energizer continues its role as a technology leader for on-the-go lifestyles with its Energizer® Energi To Go® line of portable battery-driven power packs for cell phones and for use with iPod devices.

The Lending Group Sees Cooling Economy Driving Homeowners To Refinance Mortgages

The Lending Group Sees Cooling Economy Driving Homeowners To Refinance Mortgages

As homeowners look to solve money needs, borrowing becomes a choice for many, but The Lending Group says it's a mine field out there and consumers should be sure the residential lending agent is on their side.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) August 7, 2007

People have heard the horror stories when it comes to borrowing to pay the bills. It usually starts with someone desperate to refinance a home loan to payoff credit cards or other debts with a lower real estate loan payment. Problem is, that new loan may not be any better…in fact, it could be worse according to experts at The Lending Group in Irvine, Calfornia.

Shavyl Hassim, President/CEO of The Lending Group should know. In his 20+ years as a residential lending Consultant and Financial Advisor he has seen it all. "The worst case is when a loan officer will change the terms at the eleventh hour, when the consumer is desperate to get the money," says Hassim. "That can cost dearly."

It starts when people decide to borrow against their home. The smart way to look at borrowing is as an investment, not as a money machine that allows you to spend more. "In the end, borrowers who want to spend will loose their loan value," add Hassim, "but borrowing to make an investment will make the loan worthwhile." Investments include such things as improving the value of your home through upgrades, or investing in your education, or a new business.

What baffles experts such as Hassim is the fact that so many borrowers can be casual about who loans them the money. "While consumers often carefully look over financial advisors for investments that can be a relatively small amount of money, they can often trust a total stranger when it comes to borrowing on the biggest investment they have…their home." His solution: "Look for loan officers trained by qualified financial advisors". Making the wrong refinance choice is the biggest investment mistake most people make.

Robert Bolo, a Financial Advisor and founder of the Equity Think Tank is even more direct, "home equity offers the lowest interest rate in the market, provided you invest it wisely. If you make a mistake, it can be an expensive one."

"Often all the consumer wants is a lower rate," adds Hassim, "but they do not see things that play out in the long run. It's a little like getting medical advice from a pharmacist, he may be able to give you a pill that helps today, but a doctor can come up with a plan that gets you back to health permanently."

Those so-called "low interest loans" can eat you up with extra fees and penalties. And if it is an interest only loan, the principle will never go away.

Spotting a residential lending professional who has your interest in mind is tough, but there are some warning signs. Is he acting like a pushy salesman or is he taking time to get to know you and more importantly your needs? Loans come in almost infinite variety these days, so make sure he offers you some options. In that way you will have the final say on what is best for you

Remember, you are boss. Don't be afraid to walk away from a situation that is not going your way.

What is the best kind of mortgage loan? Look for a 5 to 10 year with a fixed interest rate. Your payment will stay steady no matter what happens to the economy and in time the loan will be paid off.

For more tips on the right way to refinance] go to web site at www. TheLendGroup. com.

For more information: contact Shavyl Hassim at The Lending Group, 17815 Sky Park Circle, Suite H, Irvine, CA 92614; or call 877-777-8074; or visit the web site at www. TheLendGroup. com

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Wednesday, November 2, 2005

LHWH President Andy Lesnik Is Spotlighted On FOX TV's "Carolina People"

LHWH President Andy Lesnik Is Spotlighted On FOX TV's "Carolina People"

LHWH Advertising and Public Relations president Andy Lesnik was the featured guest on the July 4 edition of "Carolina People" which airs weekdays on WFXB FOX-TV in Myrtle Beach, S. C.

Myrtle Beach, SC (PRWEB) July 17, 2008

The program spotlighted Lesnik's speech on "cultivating gratitude" which he presented when he was honored with the Silver Medal Award for lifetime achievement for excellence in advertising by the American Advertising Federation-Coastal Carolinas. The program can be viewed online at http://www. carolinapeople. com (http://www. carolinapeople. com).

Lesnik's message of "cultivating gratitude" focuses on learning to recognize one's feelings and redirecting one's thoughts toward appreciation and recognition of the positives in one's life.

Show host Greg Everett said he chose Lesnik for the Independence Day segment because Lesnik's personal philosophy is a good fit for a day when the nation pauses to reflect on the quality of life and freedom afforded its citizens.

"A lot of times in affluent societies like we live in, the material side of things gets out of balance and we can't remember what's really important," says Lesnik. "Just to live in America with the freedom we have and the opportunities we have compared to so many places in the world is a lot to be grateful for."

The 25-minute interview also included a discussion of Sheriar Press and LHWH Advertising and Public Relations, two of Lesnik's business ventures. During the discussion, Lesnik noted that LHWH's top clients have been with the agency an average of 15 years which is extremely rare in the advertising business. He also unveiled Sheriar Press' new digital printing service, iDigit@Sheriar.

About LHWH
LHWH Advertising & Public Relations is a full service agency creating and executing marketing campaigns for a range of clients in real estate, golf, tourism, entertainment, telecommunications and healthcare. LHWH is known for effective, strategic marketing, award-winning creative and results-oriented public relations. The agency's Interactive Division provides comprehensive online business solutions, offering a suite of interactive marketing services such as search engine marketing strategies, Web site design and interactive advertising campaign strategies.

For nearly two decades, prominent Carolina companies have trusted LHWH for their advertising and public relations. Burroughs & Chapin, Centex Homes, PGA TOUR Superstore, McLeod Health and HTC are among the agency's current client list.

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