Etumax Phyto MBJ+ (Muscle, Bone and Joints Pain)

Etumax Phyto MBJ+ (Muscle, Bone and Joints Pain)

For your joints, for a better colon - this 100% herbal supplement inhibits inflammatory reactions, relieving rheumatism arthritis and colitis.

(PRWEB) February 2, 2005

A highly specific herbal inhibitor of inflammatory reactions.

For your joints, for a better colon

Rheumatism is inflammation and degeneration of different connective tissues. Arthritis is joint rheumatism. It is attended by pain, stiffness and limitation of motion and sometimes swelling. Accumulation of waste products disrupt cartilages and muscles.

Colitis is inflammation of the colon, eg. Chronic ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease.

Inflammatory reactions mean local dialation of blood vessels, increased blood flow, increased vascular permeability with tissue oedema and migration of leucocytes into the inflammatory focus. Neutrophils play a key role in inflammation and are attracted to the locus by the local hormones leukotrienes and prostag landins.

Our research and development team follows the scientific publications to offer you a well-balanced blend of herbal extracts for better health. Extracts require careful manipulation using highly refined procedures of differential solubility extraction and chromatography.

Pharmacological studies show that defatted alcoholic extracts of Boswellia are potent antiarthritic. They decrease polymorphonuclear leucocyte infiltration; decrease antibody synthesis of proinflammatory 5-lipoxygenase products such as leukotrienes while securing glycosaminoglycans, with marked sedative and analgesis effects. So, this remedy is highly efficient in treatment of arthritis.

The flavoring herb used reduce osteoarthritis index and improve knee pain.

Clinical trials declare that treatment with H15 Boswellia extract resulted in remission of about 80% of patients with ulcerative colitis or Crohn disease.

Research & Development Team

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Email: marketing@etumax. com

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JennySkinCare. com is now selling Dead Sea beauty Products, imported from the Dead Sea

JennySkinCare. com is now selling Dead Sea beauty Products, imported from the Dead Sea

Beauty Products from the Dead Sea

(PRWEB) June 4, 2003

Jennyskincare. com Skin care provides a sensible, safe approach for enhancing natural beauty through our natural skincare, bodycare, haircare and cosmetic products. With over 17 years in business and eight years on the Internet, we offer a complete collection of quality cosmetic, skincare, bodycare and haircare products.

What makes skin healthy?

Healthy skin may be attributed to a number of different factors including choosing the right skin care regimen. Healthy, glowing skin can be achieved through daily use of Dead sea skincare products. The dead sea skincare family of cleansers and moisturizers are created for all skin types. Dead Sea Skin Cleansers and Moisturizers - Get serious. Get Dead Sea skincare Products.

"Our products lines are specially formulated to address major skin care concerns of men and women of color. " Ethic skin care concerns: Hyperpigmentation, Dryness or Ashiness, Blemishes and Dark Spots, Razor bumps.

A study involving a European occupational therapist suffering from psoriasis who had obtained compensation from her health insurance in order to undergo therapy at the Dead Sea has lead to great interest in health funds in Denmark, Germany and other European Countries. This has resulted in their subsidizing treatment from the Dead Sea for people suffering from both Psoriasis and other skin conditions. If Health Insurance companies can be considering coverage of treatment at the Dead Sea for relief and treatment of skin disorders, then it seems reasonable to advocate usage of products manufactured from the Mud and minerals of the Dead Sea Skin Care Products.

Dead Sea Skincare Healthy skin and physical and mental well being is dependent on the correct sodium and potassium or fluid balance in the body. This is regulated by the Adrenal gland, which in turn affect healthy function of the kidneys. The kidneys are responsible for controlling 28 chemicals in the body. An imbalance of these chemicals or electrolytes can result in certain skin or other symptoms and over an extended period of time results in various illnesses.

Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation's 16th Annual Fall Golf and Tennis Classic Raises Nearly $20,000

Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation's 16th Annual Fall Golf and Tennis Classic Raises Nearly $20,000

Nearly $200,000 was raised at the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation’s 16th annual Fall Golf and Tennis Classic on Monday, September 26th, at the Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, NJ. The proceeds from the event will support the Good Samaritan Regional Kidney Center in Suffern, NY. Presenting sponsor of the event was once again Union State Bank.

Bridgewater, NJ (PRWEB) October 7, 2005

Nearly $200,000 was raised at the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation’s 16th annual Fall Golf and Tennis Classic on Monday, September 26th, at the Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, NJ. The proceeds from the event will support the Good Samaritan Regional Kidney Center, a 10-station unit at Good Samaritan Hospital. Presenting sponsor of the event was once again Union State Bank, who continues to demonstrate its commitment to the community through efforts such as this.

The golf classic featured a fun-filled day beginning with a breakfast buffet at 9:30 a. m. Attendees participated in an elite 18-hole “shamble,” which was preceded by a putting contest. For those who preferred a hard court to the links, a tennis tournament was also offered. Lunch at the Midway for golfers was sponsored by the Hilton Woodcliff Lake.

The day concluded with an upscale cocktail reception, silent and live auction, and dinner. In addition, a raffle, which included a grand prize of a 7-day all-inclusive cruise for two to the Breezes Resort in the Bahamas, was offered on behalf of Active International. Winner of the grand prize was Neale Kuperman of Suffern, N. Y.

Other raffle prizes included a 3 day trip for two to Orlando, F. L., donated by Sea Gate Travel, won by Kathy Medici also of Suffern, N. Y.; and a $500 gift check from Union State Bank, won by Louis Siracusano of Rockleigh, N. J.

Making a guest appearance at the event was New York Giants Super Bowl XXI Champion Byron Hunt. He has been an active supporter of Good Samaritan Hospital’s Chemical Dependency Program fundraisers and volunteered the entire day at the Golf and Tennis Classic. Hunt was put to work as an auctioneer and led a contest on the course, where he was able to draw in over $2,000 in a “Beat the Pro” format.

"The generosity of all who participated, and the funds raised will ensure our patients continued quality care and treatment at the Regional Kidney Center,” said Christine Maraia, Executive Vice President of the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation. “We thank the many local corporations and organizations that showed their support of Good Samaritan Hospital and the Foundation by sponsoring this outing for yet another successful year.”

All funds raised through the Fall Classic will support the Regional Kidney Center of Good Samaritan Hospital. A 10-station unit, the Center provides ongoing hemodialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis to patients who require kidney replacement therapies. Total computerization of the state-of-the-art facility provides complete on-line monitoring, calculations and tailoring of care for each patient - assuring adequacy of treatment. The funds raised through this outing will allow a continuation of the hospital's long tradition of compassionate, quality care for the people of the Greater Rockland County area at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Good Samaritan Hospital is part of the Bon Secours Charity Health System, which also includes St. Anthony Community Hospital in Warwick, NY and Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY. Additionally, Bon Secours Charity Health System provides the services of a Certified Home Health Agency, two long-term care facilities, an assisted living and adult home facility and several other medical programs. For more information on this, or any of the hospital’s programs or services, contact Good Samaritan Hospital at 845-368-5000 or www. goodsamhosp. org.

Media Contact:

John Lonsdorf

R&J Public Relations, LLC

(908) 722-5757

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IP Hall of Fame Inductees to be Honored on June 22nd in Chicago at IP Business Congress Dinner Hosted by IAM Magazine

IP Hall of Fame Inductees to be Honored on June 22nd in Chicago at IP Business Congress Dinner Hosted by IAM Magazine

Five Pioneering Individuals Selected by Global IP Community and IP Hall of Fame Academy as Top Contributors to the Development of IP Law and Practice

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 10, 2009

Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine, the world's leading provider of IP business news, today announced that the five individuals chosen for induction into the IP Hall of Fame by the IP Hall of Fame Academy in 2008 will be honored at a gala dinner on June 22nd in Chicago. This will take place as part of the IP Business Congress (http://www. IPBC2009.com/PR), which is being held in Chicago from June 21st to 23rd. The IP Hall of Fame recognizes the achievements of people who have made an outstanding contribution to the development of intellectual property law and practice.

The rigorous selection process entails nominations from members of the global IP community and final voting by members of the IP Hall of Fame Academy. This comprises inductees from previous years as well as other acknowledged global IP thought-leaders. The five inductees for 2008 are:
Jane Ginsburg - A highly influential academic and teacher who has written some of the most important IP-related books of modern times.

Francis Gurry - The Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organization and a key figure in the development of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Centre.

Dolores Hanna - The first female president of the International Trademark Association and a highly influential figure in the development of trademark law and practice across the world.

Michael Kirk - The former Executive Director of the American Intellectual Property Law Association and an outstanding advocate for IP both in the U. S. and internationally.

Niels Reimers - A former director of Stanford University's Office of Technology Licensing who developed the "marketing model," the predominant strategy used by U. S. academic technology transfer enterprises.

"The IP Hall of Fame honors individuals who have helped to establish intellectual property as one of the key business assets of the 21st century. The aim is not only to acknowledge the vital role played by these innovators in fostering today's vibrant IP environment and ensuring its continued health, but also to show how central IP is to the global economy and to the well-being of people across the world," explained Joff Wild, IAM Magazine's Editor. "We are looking forward to saluting the accomplishments of these key IP leaders in the presence of past inductees, members of the IP Hall of Fame Academy and IPBC delegates."

Previous IP Hall of Fame inductees include U. S. Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, the great French author Victor Hugo and inventor Thomas Edison, as well as more current names such as Marshall Phelps of Microsoft, former U. S. Senator Birch Bayh and IP guru Kevin Rivette.

IP Business Congress (http://www. IPBC2009.com/PR) is expected to be the single most important gathering in the IP community this year. Over 350 top executives, including Chief IP Officers from Fortune 500 companies, heads of IP at other major companies, global IP thought leaders and senior policy makers, will gather for two days of top-level discussion and debate at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago from the 21st to the 23rd of June.

For more information on the event and to register please visit http://www. IPBC2009.com/PR (http://www. IPBC2009.com/PR). As a limited promotion, IAM is offering a reduced rate of $1,350 (standard rate $1,500) for those that register online and enter the code WC10.

About IAM

Intellectual Asset Management magazine (http://www. iam-magazine. com (http://www. iam-magazine. com)) is a publication that reports on intellectual property as a business asset. The magazine's primary focus is on looking at how IP can be best managed and exploited in order to increase company profits, drive shareholder value and obtain increased leverage in the capital markets. Its core readership primarily comprises senior executives in IP-owning companies, corporate counsel, private practice lawyers and attorneys, licensing and technology transfer managers, and investors and analysts. IAM magazine is part of The IP Media Group (http://www. theipmediagroup. com (http://www. theipmediagroup. com)).

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Gene Barduson Named Chairman of PerfectServe Board of Directors

Gene Barduson Named Chairman of PerfectServe Board of Directors

Gene Barduson was recently named executive chairman of the board of directors for PerfectServe, a clinical communications company currently serving 13,000 physicians in hospitals and practices nationwide.

Knoxville, Tenn. (PRWEB) December 7, 2009

Gene Barduson was recently named executive chairman of the board of directors for PerfectServe (http://www. perfectserve. com), a clinical communications company currently serving 13,000 physicians in hospitals and practices nationwide.

Barduson is an information technology industry expert with over three decades of experience leading, growing and managing healthcare and technology companies.

"As we enter a period of accelerated growth, we are delighted that Gene has accepted this new leadership role," said Terrell Edwards, PerfectServe chief executive officer. "Gene's healthcare market and technology company development experience will be invaluable as we build on the success we've experienced to date."

Barduson started his career with IBM, spent several years in the CAD/CAM industry, and then moved to an executive position with Shared Medical Systems Inc. (SMS), now part of Siemens, AG.

In 1996, Barduson became president and chief executive officer of EDiX Corporation where he grew revenue to over $100 million over a five-year period.

In 2001, Barduson was elected chairman and chief executive officer of Apexion Technologies, Inc., which supplied software, hardware and services to hospitals using bar-coding and RFID technologies to manage the supply chain. Two years later, he was named president and chief executive officer of Alteer Corporation, which sold software for physician practices. Alteer was purchased by American Health in 2007.

Barduson also currently serves on the board of directors of Benchmark, Heartland Information Services, and Vesatek. He is on the board of trustees of Western University of Health Sciences.

PerfectServe lets clinicians connect with the right physician in the right way. Calls and messages route automatically, according to each physician's precise instructions. The company currently handles more than 25 million communication transactions each year among 13,000 physicians in 150 markets across the U. S. For more information, visit http://www. perfectserve. com (http://www. perfectserve. com).

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I-enroller Breaks Carrier EDI "Black Box" by Delivering Simple Spreadsheets and Data-spray Options for its Clients

I-enroller Breaks Carrier EDI "Black Box" by Delivering Simple Spreadsheets and Data-spray Options for its Clients

Innovative benefits enrollment solution from i-enroller delivers secure, electronic enrollment information to carriers without the hassles of EDI.

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) May 30, 2006

When you think about the electronic open enrollment process, the first thoughts are how secure is the data and how can Personal Health Information (PHI) be safely submitted to carriers while adhering to HIPAA requirements. When employees access the i-enroller site to begin enrolling, they are entering into a secure session using 128-bit encryption process to transmit the data, insuring all data is protected.

At the end of enrollment, i-enroller facilitates the secure transfer of data to the respective carriers. We do this through the use of easy to manipulate and commonly accepted Excel spreadsheets. These spreadsheets can simply be loaded directly from our secure site into a HRIS or carrier system with little or no edits. In instances where carriers are unable to accept electronic enrollment files, i-enroller provides the ability to data spray the enrollment information directly onto a carrier-specific form and submit all enrollments via paper directly to the carrier for processing. Thus, providing employers the ability to use electronic enrollment no matter the carrier's file transfer requirements.

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City of Tracy, CA Joins Statewide Trend to Recover Costs of Its Emergency Medical Services

City of Tracy, CA Joins Statewide Trend to Recover Costs of Its Emergency Medical Services

The City of Tracy has joined a number of cities in the State of California in adopting an Emergency Medical Services Cost Recovery Fee Program. Effective at a date to be announced, a $300 fee for Tracy residents will be charged for services rendered for responses that meet the criteria for advanced life support and/or basic life support as defined by the California Health and Safety Code (Sections 1797.52 and 1797.60). The City Of Tracy does not charge for calls made to the 911 system and there is no plan to do so. The new cost recovery fee and related household and business membership program are efforts to help offset rising costs for public services alongside reduced general funds.

Tracy, CA (PRWEB) February 24, 2010

The City of Tracy does not charge for calls made to the 911 system and there is no plan to do so.

The City of Tracy has joined a number of cities in the State of California in adopting an Emergency Medical Services Cost Recovery Fee Program. Effective at a date to be announced, a $300 fee for Tracy residents will be charged for services rendered for responses that meet the criteria for advanced life support and/or basic life support as defined by the California Health and Safety Code (Sections 1797.52 and 1797.60).

Begun in southern California, the cost recovery program helps pay for the optional emergency medical services fire departments provide their communities. Members of the Tracy community will pay $300 for emergency services meeting the criteria established. People from outside Tracy can be billed $400. In either case, these fees can be submitted by individuals to their insurance carriers for partial or whole reimbursement.

In an effort to offset any sudden payment, citizens can opt for a subscription service of $4 a month or $48 annually ($36 for low income households). This allows individuals a chance to avoid ever having to pay the $300 fee. There are additional membership options for businesses.

In fiscal year 2008-2009, the City of Tracy Fire Department responded to 2,500 medical emergencies. Fire Division Chief David Bramell states about the service cost recovery program that “EMS fees are based on the philosophy of funding “public good” services (those benefiting everyone) with broad general taxes and “private good” services (those benefiting specific users) with appropriate user fees. General tax revenue continues to provide the vast majority of funding for fire stations, equipment and staffing while these user fees will supplement specific equipment and training required for those individuals who provide emergency medical services to residents and non-residents.”

In addition, Chief Bramell points out that the Fire Chief can waive the fee in exceptional or unusual circumstances. City Manager Leon Churchill emphasized that the City will make the final determination on collections, not an outside third party and encourages its citizens to join the EMS Membership Program to avoid any sudden fees. The City will publicize the membership program option and in addition, will work with individuals and their insurance carriers when possible to collect the use fees. There will be an appeals process for any program complaints.

City Manager Churchill describes “During these times of increasing public service costs and decreasing general funds to pay for these services, governments must be smart in their implementation of plans and strategies that continue to offer high quality services with fair transfer of associated costs to those who benefit from those services. The City of Tracy offers its EMS Membership Program as a solution for its community that is affordable and straightforward for city staff to manage.”

The EMS Membership Program is a voluntary program open to residents of the City of Tracy, and any business located in and possessing a business license issued by the City of Tracy. Eligibility may be established through current utility bills, rent receipts, or other forms of identification which clearly reflect residence or business location within the City. Participants in good standing of the EMS Membership Program that do not have insurance that would otherwise cover the costs will not be charged the EMS Fee if service is rendered.

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Ritalin Boosts Learning by Increasing Brain Plasticity, According to UCSF Research

Ritalin Boosts Learning by Increasing Brain Plasticity, According to UCSF Research

Doctors treat millions of children with Ritalin every year to improve their ability to focus on tasks, but scientists now report that Ritalin also directly enhances the speed of learning.

San Francisco, CA (Vocus) March 9, 2010

Doctors treat millions of children with Ritalin every year to improve their ability to focus on tasks, but SCSF scientists now report that Ritalin also directly enhances the speed of learning.

In animal research, the scientists showed for the first time that Ritalin boosts both of these cognitive abilities by increasing the activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine deep inside the brain. Neurotransmitters are the chemical messengers neurons use to communicate with each other. They release the molecule, which then docks onto receptors of other neurons. The research demonstrated that one type of dopamine receptor aids the ability to focus, and another type improves the learning itself.

The scientists also established that Ritalin produces these effects by enhancing brain plasticity – strengthening communication between neurons where they meet at the synapse. Research in this field has accelerated as scientists have recognized that our brains can continue to form new connections – remain plastic – throughout life.

“Since we now know that Ritalin improves behavior through two specific types of neurotransmitter receptors, the finding could help in the development of better targeted drugs, with fewer side effects, to increase focus and learning,” said Antonello Bonci, MD, principal investigator at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center and professor of neurology at UCSF. The Gallo Center is affiliated with the UCSF Department of Neurology.

Bonci is co-senior author of the paper, which will be published online in “Nature Neuroscience” on Sunday, March 7, 2010.

Bonci and his colleagues showed that Ritalin’s therapeutic action takes place in a brain region called the amygdala, an almond-shaped cluster of neurons known to be critical for learning and emotional memory.

"We found that a dopamine receptor, known as the D2 receptor, controls the ability to stay focused on a task – the well-known benefit of Ritalin,” said Patricia Janak, PhD, co-senior author on the paper. “But we also discovered that another dopamine receptor, D1, underlies learning efficiency.”

Janak is a principal investigator at the Gallo Center and a UCSF associate professor of neurology. Lead author of the paper is Kay M. Tye, PhD, a postdoctoral scientist at the Gallo Center when the research was carried out.

The research assessed the ability of rats to learn that they could get a sugar water reward when they received a signal – a flash of light and a sound. The scientists compared the behavior of animals receiving Ritalin with those that did not receive it, and found those receiving Ritalin learned much better.

However, they also found that if they blocked the dopamine D1 receptors with drugs, Ritalin was unable to enhance learning. And if they blocked D2 receptors, Ritalin failed to improve focus. The experiments established the distinct role of each of the dopamine receptors in enabling Ritalin to enhance cognitive performance.

In addition, animals that performed better after Ritalin treatment showed enhanced synaptic plasticity in the amygdala. Enhanced plasticity is essentially increased efficiency of neural transmission. The researchers confirmed this by measuring electrical activity in neurons in the amygdala after Ritalin treatment.

The research confirmed that learning and focus were enhanced when Ritalin was administered to animals in doses comparable to those used therapeutically in children.

“Although Ritalin is so frequently prescribed, it induces many brain changes, making it difficult to identify which of those changes improve learning.” said Kay Tye. “By identifying the brain mechanisms underlying Ritalin’s behavioral enhancements, we can better understand the action of Ritalin as well as the properties governing brain plasticity.”

Other co-authors on the paper and collaborators in the research were Jackson Cone and Lynne Tye, who were undergraduate assistants at the time of the study, and Evelien Hekkelman, a medical student working with Kay Tye at the Gallo Center.

The UCSF-affiliated Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center is one of the world’s preeminent academic centers for the study of the biological basis of alcohol and substance use disorders. Gallo Center discoveries of potential molecular targets for the development of therapeutic medications are extended through preclinical and proof-of-concept clinical studies.

UCSF is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

Contact:
Jennifer O’Brien
(415) 476-2557
Http://www. ucsf. edu (http://www. ucsf. edu)

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Introducing cleansciencelab, a Revolutionary Skin Care & Surface Cleansing Brand Featuring Proprietary Pure-Tect Technology

Introducing cleansciencelab, a Revolutionary Skin Care & Surface Cleansing Brand Featuring Proprietary Pure-Tect Technology

Cleansciencelab is a new range of alcohol-free, anti-microbial skin cleansing products that work like no other(tm). cleansciencelab products are based on Pure-Tect, a proprietary and unique plant based germ kill technology. cleansciencelab products are launching into the family wash & care and laundry markets mid 2007.

(PRWEB) October 17, 2008

MRSA. Avian Bird Flu. Noro Virus. Salmonella. We are bombarded daily by the media about the dangers of these viruses, and advised to regularly cleanse and care for ourselves through regular hand washing and awareness.

The situation is compounded in the NHS, where it is estimated MRSA is present in 95% of hospitals.

But why is this? Why can't it be stopped?

Well it's simple. Because the products people are told to use to clean their hands with aren't kind to their skin, because they are based on harsh, drying alcohol. Or they have a mix of positively charged and negatively charged 'actives' which cancel each other out.

Enter a research scientist who has taken a radically different approach, altering the molecular structure of plant oils so that 99.99% of germs and viruses can be killed, without relying on alcohol.

This is a genuine breakthrough, it's only in CleanScienceLab products and it's called Pure-Tect (PURE-ProTECTion). It's the first technology to offer skin cleansing, skin kind, alcohol free virus & germ kill.

British based KMI, the fast growing toiletries & healthcare company have exclusively licensed the technology, and have created cleanscience - a brand like no other that will launch a range of cleanse & care products in the form of foaming washes and skin kind wipes into the family cleansing and surface clean sectors.

Remember - this is 'Natural Science' and works like no other.

For details on the products available, and where they are stocked, please visit http://www. cleansciencelab. com/dirtyclean (http://www. cleansciencelab. com/dirtyclean)

For details on the science, please visit http://www. cleansciencelab. com/how (http://www. cleansciencelab. com/how)

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ECareDiary. com Founder & CEO John Mills to Speak at 2011 CES Las Vegas

ECareDiary. com Founder & CEO John Mills to Speak at 2011 CES Las Vegas

John Mills, Founder & CEO of eCareDiary. com, will speak at the annual 2011 International CES technology show in Las Vegas on Wednesday, January 5 as part of the Silvers Summit-AgeTek Alliance, the world’s leading aging-focused technology consortium.

New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB) January 05, 2011

John Mills, Founder & CEO of eCareDiary. com, (http://www. eCareDiary. com) a website devoted to providing caregivers with Internet tools, information and support, will speak at the annual 2011 International CES technology show on Wednesday, January 5, 2011. He will be a panel speaker in the Silvers Summit-AgeTek Alliance workshop, the world’s leading aging-focused technology consortium, at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Silvers Summit @ CES will celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Aging Technology Alliance (AgeTek), a non-profit organization that promotes the awareness, benefits and value of products and services for our aging society, by hosting an educational pre-CES workshop. The Silvers Summit – AgeTek half-day education program will bring together unique industry expertise to show companies how to position products for boomers and their aging parents with take-always on how to reach this powerful and influential market through today’s social and mobile channels.

As John Mills notes, “2011 is the year the Baby Boomers turn 65. I look forward discussing the role technology is going to play in their lives as they age.”

With over 20 years of experience in the health care field having focused on technology, insurance product development, and policy, Mills was a founding team member at MyHealthBank, a start-up company specializing in health care software and technology. He also served as an executive at a large regional health insurer, developing the first set of online tools to help members obtain health care information and manage their own health care.

Mills spent over a decade working on health care policy serving as Legislative Director to Congressman Eliot Engel of New York, a member of a key health care committee in the U. S. House of Representatives. In this capacity, Mills served as the chief health policy aide and in 1993 was a member of President Clinton’s Task Force on Health Care Reform. John holds a Masters Degree in Public Policy with a specialization in Health Policy from Georgetown University in Washington, DC and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Union College in Schenectady, NY.

About eCareDiary. com
ECareDiary. com brings together online tools, resources and the support of an online community to assist those who are caring for elderly patients. The site was founded by husband and wife, John Mills and Susan Baida who, despite decades of experience in the healthcare sector, found the task of coordinating care for their parents care uniquely and unnecessarily challenging. eCareDiary. com was named a Silver Award Winner by The 2010 New Product & Technology Awards, an awards program that recognizes the world’s best technologies, products and services for older adults and their families. eCareDiary is featured in AARP. org as one of the “11 Technologies You’ll Want Now” and winner of Today’s Caregiver Magazine’s 2010 Caregiver Friendly Award.

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Give the Gift of a Healthy Heart This Valentine's Day

Give the Gift of a Healthy Heart This Valentine's Day

It’s 2006, but when it comes to Valentine gift giving, many Americans are living in the past. They still count on the old standbys: a heart-shaped box of chocolates, a bouquet of flowers, some jewelry or an item of clothing. Now there are better gifts to show one’s love for that special Valentine.

Winchester, VA (PRWEB) January 26, 2006

It’s 2006, but when it comes to Valentine gift giving, many Americans are living in the past. They still count on the old standbys: a heart-shaped box of chocolates, a bouquet of flowers, some jewelry or an item of clothing. Now there are better gifts to show one’s love for that special Valentine.

According to Ed Mayhew, author of Fitter for Life: The Secrets of 25 Masters of Fitness, “The best gift in 2006, the year of healthy-heart living, is not a heart-shaped box of chocolates, no matter how expensive, but rather a healthy heart.” Mayhew explains, “We owe it to our loved ones to take care of ourselves so we’ll be around to lavish them with love and affection and gifts for decades to come.”

But how to package and wrap the gift of a healthy heart is the question. Here are the answers – the best gifts for 2006:

1. A single red rose with a note – a written commitment to walk, run, swim, bike, … on a regular basis with one’s Valentine

When Fred and Sandy Kiddy were in their early thirties, they started taking 2-mile jogs to lose 30 to 35 pounds; over time those jogs evolved into longer and longer runs. Now in their mid-sixties, they are still running, and as a result, they enjoy the youthful, lithe bodies usually reserved for much younger folks. From this humble beginning, Sandy went on to become a champion ultra-marathon runner in her forties, setting 16 American Records for races longer than marathon length.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Fred and Sandy

2. His-and-her membership to the local gym

Virginia’s Frank and Lynne Nelson liked to work out at the local gym. Noticing Lynne’s exceptional strength, Frank encouraged his 40-year-old wife to compete as a powerlifter with his being her coach. As a result, this full-time working mother of 2, at age 44, became the AAU World Powerlifting Champion in the 148-pound class.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Frank and Lynne

3. A brochure or poster for a weekend getaway or special outing to be enjoyed when Valentine has helped the giver lose 10 pounds

When a friend of Pennsylvania’s Jack Klein, 60, suddenly dropped dead of a massive coronary, this was a wake-up call for Jack to take better care of his heart. He started by forgoing the car as he took care of some errands around town. Gradually he started walking farther and faster until he had lost enough weight to run comfortably and safely. With the support of his wife, Lynne, Jack went from an obese 235 pounds to a svelte 154 pounds, losing 81 heart-stressing pounds in about a year’s time.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Jack and Lynne

4. A heart-healthy cookbook and/or cooking class for two

At age 64 Margery Meyer had a cholesterol reading of 385 mg/dl, arrhythmia (an irregular heart beat), and no competitive swimming experience when her daughter, Marguerite, talked her into taking up Masters swimming. With a much-improved diet, a training program for competitive swimming, and the love and support of her mountaineering husband, Bruce, Margery was not only able to greatly improve her health and energy level, but also, over the next 17 years, she set 50 age-group swimming World Records.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Bruce and Margery

5. Gift certificates for his-and-her massages redeemable when Valentine has helped giver stay smoke-free for one week

In her mid-forties, Jacquie Core, RN, was a sedentary 2-pack-a-day smoker with a 30-year habit and no interest or experience in the world of athletics or exercise. With the encouragement and cheerleading of her sons (Andy, Matt, and Jesse), by her fifties she had transformed herself into an Ironman triathlete. In a few short years Jacquie had gone from someone who was 35 pounds overweight and struggling to jog just the length of a football field to being a successful ultra-endurance athlete, swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles and running 26.2 miles – all in just under 16 hours.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Jacquie and sons

This Valentine’s Day give flowers or chocolates again or think outside the box and give gifts that will keep giving for years to come – the 2006 Healthy Heart Gifts.

For a dynamic discussion with author Ed Mayhew about what he has learned from the Masters of Fitness about Healthy-Heart Living, call 540-662-8324 or visit – www. FitterForLife. com

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Minnesota Aging Agencies Spotlighted at Elder Care Expo 2008

Minnesota Aging Agencies Spotlighted at Elder Care Expo 2008

State and county aging agencies, which deliver long-term care services and provide information to seniors and their families, will be spotlighted at the Elder Care Expo 2008 from May 9 to 10, 2008, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Education Building in St. Paul, Minn. The Expo will deliver educational programs and outreach to consumers who are seeking answers to elder care questions.

St. Paul, Minn. (PRWEB) January 28, 2008

Minnesota state and county aging agencies, which deliver long-term care services and provide information to seniors and their families, will be spotlighted at the Elder Care Expo 2008. The Expo will deliver educational programs and outreach to consumers who are seeking answers to elder care questions.

Elder Care Expo 2008 will be held from May 9 to 10, 2008, at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds Education Building in St. Paul, Minn. The Expo program will include presentations from the Minnesota Board on Aging, the Area Agencies on Aging, Ramsey County Community Human Services, Hennepin County Aging and Disability Department, research groups, and vendor/service organizations. Experts will provide information on home care and housing options, adult protection, mental health issues, elder law, reverse mortgages, insurance coverage and more. County social workers and public health nurses will administer mini-long-term care consultations (including home healthcare and social service assessments). That's just some of what is planned.

"Having these agencies represented at Elder Care Expo 2008 is an important addition to the Expo program," said Julie Groshens, Elder Care Expo founding partner. "They provide valuable resources for helping Minnesotans find help with caring for their loved ones, yet many citizens are not aware of what help is available. Elder Care Expo will bring together in one place the key elder-care resources from the state and county."

Additional sponsors include ACCRA Care Inc, Augustana Care Corporation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, and WCCO Radio.

The Elder Care Expo will offer tremendous value to those struggling with the challenges of planning for later life. In this educational, solutions-focused event, baby boomers and elders will find concrete help in planning for their own needs, as well as their families' needs.

Statistics show that people are living longer than ever before and this trend will continue. According to the Minnesota State Demographic Center, Minnesota's 65-and-older population is forecast to increase by 27 percent during the next 10 years, while the number of those 85 and older will increase a staggering 115 percent by 2035. Research also suggests that baby boomers have not adequately planned for their later years and now face the prospect of simultaneously planning for their own future needs while trying to find answers for their parents' care today.

For more information about exhibiting at, sponsoring or attending Elder Care Expo 2008, call 651-204-0266 or visit:
Http://www. choosingeldercare. com (http://www. choosingeldercare. com)

About Elder Care Expo:
Today, one in five adults is responsible for managing some aspect of the finances and/or healthcare of a family member who is 65 or older, and approximately 80 percent of home-care services are provided by family caregivers. Elder Care Expo is Minnesota's first-ever educational event designed to bring together government agencies, nonprofits and private organizations under one roof and with one simple goal: helping baby boomers, their parents and seniors plan for and find solutions for their elder care challenges.

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JDRF Riders and Coaches Ride Tandem with Tips from the Diabetes Experts at Fit4D

JDRF Riders and Coaches Ride Tandem with Tips from the Diabetes Experts at Fit4D

Fit4D to Provide Diabetes Educational Online Webinars for 2009 JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes Participants

New York (PRWEB) April 21, 2009

Jump starting spring fitness, Fit4D™ (Fitness4Diabetics), and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) announce collaborative efforts to provide virtual diabetes educational information to the participants of the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes, 2009. The Fit4D Coaches, Certified Diabetes Educators, will present three virtual online webinars to the 1500 Ride participants and their cycling coaches to prepare for the ride.

Riders will receive expert guidance on sports nutrition and exercise training from the Fit4D Coaches as they prepare for a successful Ride. Riders with diabetes will be empowered by a special segment on balancing blood sugars throughout training. Fit4D Coaches will deliver another webinar especially designed for the cycling coaches to engage them in a virtual round-table style discussion that focuses on training the rider with diabetes.

When asked what is most exciting to him about this year's ride, Dan Lobdell, Chair of the JDRF Ride Leadership Committee replied: "The new venue in Killington Vermont. For the first time ever there is a ride venue in the North East and we're expecting a record turnout for this venue which is exciting for the program. It's a great opportunity because we've made it possible for people to drive from Metropolitan areas all over the North East".

Dan Lobdell has plans to ride in Killington, which promises a scenic view along Vermont's Route 100, and will also ride in one other of the six JDRF Ride To Cure Diabetes venues this year.

Dan Lobdell has personally experienced diabetes coaching with a Fit4D Coach, Certified Diabetes Educator, and he has also participated in webinars powered by Fit4D. He recommends for all the participants of the ride and their cycling coaches to attend the Fit4D educational webinars, to gain as Dan describes:

"A lot of it is awareness. Fit4D is so focused on the diabetes athlete that people will come away with tips and tricks and a deeper awareness, with vitally important knowledge. Based on last year, cycling coaches got heightened knowledge and higher degree of sensitivity for working with a diabetes athlete."

Co-presenting this year's webinar to the cycling coaches is Fit4D Fitness Coach Josh Gold. Josh has coached thousands of athletes, and he explains why he enjoys coaching the diabetes athlete in particular: "Working with people living with Type 1 diabetes is extremely inspiring because of what they have to deal with day in day out." Josh recommends that diabetes athletes combine their training with a Fit4D Certified Diabetes Educator: "Fit4D is the missing link between fitness and diabetes management for people with diabetes. Fit4D is a priceless resource for all diabetes needs because there is no cookie cutter solution, personalization is required." Josh continues:
"The benefits of working with Fit4D coaches for a person living with diabetes are to have their questions answered. People don't typically have access to CDEs (Certified Diabetes Educators) that readily. The Fit4D Quick Consult, one hour on the phone with a Fit4D coach, gives them confidence, answers questions, and can put them at ease while educating on the reality and tapering fears. The Fit4D Quick Consult answers questions. For more developed guidance and lifestyle change, Fit4D offers longer term coaching with CDEs over the phone and through email."

The three virtual online webinars are provided by Fit4D at no cost to JDRF Riders and Coaches in support of JDRF's mission to find a cure for diabetes. In addition, Fit4D is offering the Fit4D Quick Consult to all JDRF Ride Participants at a discounted rate of over 25% off - for $60 for one full hour on the phone with a Fit4D Coach, Certified Diabetes Educator. The code usable at www. fit4d. com is Coupon Code JDRFRIDE09

A co-presenter of the May Riders webinar for riders is Fit4D Nutrition Coach Lucy Cole, MA, RD, CD, CPT. Lucy has completed the 1000 hours required to be eligible to take the CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) exam and has plans to do so this spring. In addition to being a Fit4D coach, Lucy Cole is an Indiana, South Bend JDRF board member. She became involved with JDRF because she wants to provide guidance for families. Lucy's presentation preview tip for this year's riders is "whatever you plan to do the day of the ride, do it for training". Lucy Cole is working with JDRF to start, and spearhead, the JDRF mentorship program for the JDRF Indiana South Bend Chapter.

Fit4D will be providing three webinars, one specifically designed to support the Cycling Coaches, and one to support Riders with diabetes that will be delivered twice, first in May and again in July:
Thursday May 7, 2009; 4 PM EDT A Guide for Ride Coaches: Training the Rider with Diabetes Presentation specifically for JDRF Ride Coaches

Presented by Fit4D Head Coach Delaine M. Wright, MS, RCEP, CDE, and Fitness Coach Josh Gold, USA Triathlon

Thursday May 28, 2009; 7:30 PM EDT Riding with Diabetes, Preparing for a Successful Ride Presentation for Riders with Diabetes and Friends/Family/Coaches

Presented by Fit4D Nutrition Coach Emily Mitchell, MS, RD, CDE, and Fit4D Nutrition Coach Lucy Cole, MA, RD, CD, CPT

Thursday July 16, 2009; 7:30 PM EDT; Riding with Diabetes, Preparing for a Successful Ride Presentation for Riders with Diabetes and Friends/Family/Coaches

Presented by Fit4D Nutrition Coach Joanne Rinker, MS, RD, CDE, and Fit4D Fitness Coach, Resa Chandler, BS, MS, MA, PhD.

The presentations will be geared towards both the cyclist for whom this is a first Ride and the intermediate or advanced rider. Fit4D coaches will also address the specific challenges faced by Ride participants who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

After the presentation component of the webinars, each will be a question and answer period, designed to encourage riders and their support team to ask any questions they may have -- about fitness, nutrition, preparing for the Ride, and any other relevant topics.

To help JDRF Riders meet their fundraising goals, Fit4D will launch a webinar library on their website www. fit4d. com. Recorded webinars, on topics such as Nutrition Labels & Heart Health, can be purchased for $3 each and all proceeds will be donated to JDRF's Ride To Cure Diabetes.

For more information on the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes and to support the cause, visit http://ride. jdrf. org/ (http://ride. jdrf. org/).

For information on Fit4D, and its personalized nutrition and fitness programs for people with diabetes, visit www. fit4d. com or contact info (at) fit4d. com or phone: 1-866-411-0254. Media should contact Lucy Reynales at 1-866-411-0254 x723 or email lreynales (at) fit4d. com

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Green, Modern Off-The-Grid MiniHome Coming to New York for Mobile Living Exhibition

Green, Modern Off-The-Grid MiniHome Coming to New York for Mobile Living Exhibition

The Sustain MiniHome is an elegant and modern yet autonomous, off-the-grid living unit with all of the comforts of home and more, built from green and sustainable materials.

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) May 20, 2006

Designer Andy Thomson has a lot of experience with small spaces - He lived in a van with his wife and daughter for three years while at Architecture school in Vancouver. He had to see for himself - "As a designer with a deep concern for the preservation of the planetary ecosystem, the primary focus in my personal life has been to discover a viable and affordable form of housing."

Together will fellow architect and carpenter, Daniel Hall, they squeezed a lot of living and sophisticated energy and waste systems into a dwelling made from environmentally friendly materials, built a gorgeous solar and wind-powered prototype withRichlite walls and a green roof, and are taking it on the road to the Mobile Living Exhibition in New York.

The MiniHome is different from other green and modern prefabs - it comes on wheels and can be parked anywhere, on private land or in recreational RV parks. It comes fully furnished, with appliances, kitchen and storage built in, and a cozy loft above. . Many modern prefabs are built in the factory but need traditional foundations and service connections to sewer, water and power; the MiniHome needs nothing.

Heating, water, waste and power are all dealt with internally and no foundations are needed - talk about treading lightly on the landscape! And being small, it uses fewer resources in its manufacture and in its operation-talk about living with less.

Everything is designed to minimize use of electricity - the fridge, stove and heating run on propane in a dwelling so well insulated that a standard barbeque sized bottle will run for a month in the depths of a northern winter. "Electricity is a high-grade fuel" says Andy. "it is crazy to use it for anything but light and electronics. If you minimize its use to that then it is easy to generate enough from wind and solar" –of course, batteries are included.

The MiniHome is not only green but it is gorgeous. Much green design has been described as having "no edge, no, buzz, no style"- The MiniHome has them all. After all, if you are going to live in a small space it has to be well designed.

So imagine having a tiny modern home built to last from green and healthy materials, no electricity bill and minimal operating costs, which you can put on your lot, in a park or on a roof. That's the MiniHome.

About Sustain Minihome:

Northlander Industries of Exeter, Ontario builds the MiniHome for Sustain Design Studio. This radical design represents a new direction for this 40 year-old builder of modular and portable housing. The miniHome was enthusiastically received at it's first showing at the National Home Show in Toronto this spring.

For more information visit www. sustain. ca or call Daniel Hall or Andy Thomson at (416) 203 9327.

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TekVet Announces the TekVet System Grant Program – Educational and Non-Profit Institutions Eligible for Free TekVet Systems for Use in Large Livestock Research

TekVet Announces the TekVet System Grant Program – Educational and Non-Profit Institutions Eligible for Free TekVet Systems for Use in Large Livestock Research

Granting program will allow researchers to automatically track, trace and monitor core body temperatures of large livestock wirelessly in ongoing research efforts

NORTH SALT LAKE, UT (PRWEB) May 21, 2006 –-

TekVet™, LLC., a Utah-based developer of agricultural technologies, today announced the TekVet System™ Research and Development Grant Program.

Available to educational and non-profit research institutions, the TekVet Grant Program will provide eligible organizations with free TekVet Systems for use in their ongoing research efforts with beef, dairy and other large livestock animals. As a result, researchers will be able to automatically track and trace vital data while monitoring core body temperatures wirelessly.

“Since core body temperature is the best indicator of health in most large animals, including beef and dairy cattle, knowing precisely when an animal becomes sick is critical to the success of many research programs,” said D. Bret Smith, chief executive officer of TekVet. “By using the TekVet System, researchers will be able to wirelessly track and monitor the core body temperature of their research animals automatically with the accuracy of a rectal probe. Not only will this dramatically increase the validity of their research data, but it will also save them from having to manually take the temperature of each individual animal.”

The TekVet System is an automated radio frequency (RF) wireless solution designed to constantly monitor the core temperatures of large livestock at ranges of 300 to 500 feet, while capturing vital historical data through a private network. Universities can capitalize on TekVet’s RFID technology and allow their students to investigate the impact of the technology on numerous related issues.

“We’ve already been contacted by several of the world’s top agricultural programs and research institutions,” said Allison Thacker, director of education and research grant programs. “We’re very excited to share our end-to-end technology with both researchers and their students across the worldwide community. It is just a small token of our continued commitment and effort to encourage others to join us in developing technologies that will ultimately help in protecting our food supply.”

About the TekVet System

Central to the TekVet System is the TekVet SmartSensor™: a small wireless device that is attached to a cow’s ear and includes a flexible thermometer, a wireless transceiver and other electronic components. The TekVet SmartSensor is attached to an animal’s ear in much the same way identification tags are as used by beef producers, ranchers and dairy farmers.

Once in place, the TekVet SmartSensor can provide core temperature readings minute-by-minute or periodically throughout the day as determined by a feedlot or dairy manager. Such readings are captured by TekVet SmartReceivers™ and transmitted to the TekVet SmartManagement™ software application via the TekVet SmartNetwork™, where the readings are stored in appropriate storage devices and uploaded via the Internet to the TekVet System central network operation and data center (NOC).

Researchers interested in learning more about requirements for participating in the TekVet System Grant Program should contact Allison Thacker at 801-608-9322 for more information.

About TekVet, LLC

Formed in 2003, TekVet, LLC is a privately funded Utah-based developer and manufacturer of agricultural technologies. The company focuses on the application of wireless technologies to lower production costs, increase profits and improve product safety in the livestock industry. For more information on the company, visit its Web site or call 801-335-0500.

TekVet, TekVet System, TekVet SmartSensor, TekVet SmartReceiver, TekVet SmartManagement, and TekVet SmartNetwork are each trademarks of TekVet, LLC.

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Chelsea Green Publishing Allowing Free Downloads of Marijuana is Safer on April 20

Chelsea Green Publishing Allowing Free Downloads of Marijuana is Safer on April 20

April 20 is significant because over the years “420” has become a counterculture holiday, where the primary mode of celebration is smoking marijuana publicly.

White River Junction, VT (Vocus) April 19, 2010

It runs against the most basic business acumen to give your product away for free, but next week that is exactly what Chelsea Green Publishing plans to do.

On April 20, free downloads of Chelsea Green’s Marijuana is Safer: So Why Are We Driving People to Drink (http://www. chelseagreen. com/bookstore/item/marijuana_is_safer:paperback) will be available all day, enabling users to download, print and share. Paperback copies of the book will be available on the Chelsea Green website for a discounted price of $10.

April 20 is significant because over the years “420” has become a counterculture holiday, where the primary mode of celebration is smoking marijuana publicly.

The move is intended to raise awareness of marijuana’s relative safety when compared to alcohol in the face of California’s impending referendum for legalization in November (http://ballotpedia. org/wiki/index. php/California_Marijuana_Legalization_Initiative_%282010%29). April is also coincidentally National Alcohol Awareness month.

“This promotion is all about getting the message out there,” said Kate Rados, Chelsea Green’s Director of Digital Initiatives. “Via our partners and web communities, we’ll be offering the free download to more than 200,000 people; we’re poised to make a massive impact on people’s perceptions of marijuana.”

Marijuana is Safer, written by nationally recognized marijuana-policy experts Steve Fox, Paul Armentano, and Mason Tvert, compares two of the most popular recreational substances in the world -- marijuana and alcohol; asking why society punishes those who choose to engage in a relatively safer activity.

"We are excited about this special 4/20 event," said Fox. "The reason we wrote this book is to educate the public about the relative harms of marijuana and alcohol. One obstacle to achieving this goal, however, is getting the book in the hands of people who need that kind of education, but probably would not purchase the book on their own. So we not only want people to download the book, we want them to send it to as many people as they can. It is not necessarily the best strategy for royalties, but we wrote this book to serve a purpose, not to get rich."

The book will be available for free download on Scribd. com April 20 from 12 a. m. to April 21 12 a. m. EST.

About Chelsea Green

For 26 years, Chelsea Green has been the publishing leader for books on the politics and practice of sustainable living. They are a founding member of the Green Press Initiative and have been printing books on recycled paper since 1985, when our first list of books appeared. Chelsea Green leads the industry both in terms of content -- foundational books on renewable energy, green building, organic agriculture, eco-cuisine, and ethical business -- and in terms of environmental practice, printing 95 percent of our books on recycled paper with a minimum 30 percent post-consumer waste and aiming for 100 percent whenever possible. This approach is a perfect example of what is called a ”triple bottom line“ practice, one that benefits people, planet, and profit, and the emerging new model for sustainable business in the 21st century. Learn more at www. chelseagreen. com] or via Twitter: @ChelseaGreen (http://twitter. com/ChelseaGreen)

About the Book

Nationally recognized marijuana-policy experts Steve Fox, Paul Armentano, and Mason Tvert compare and contrast the relative harms and legal status of the two most popular recreational substances in the world -- marijuana and alcohol. Through an objective examination of the two drugs and the laws and social practices that steer people toward alcohol, the authors pose a simple yet rarely considered question: Why do we punish adults who make the rational, safer choice to use marijuana instead of alcohol?

Marijuana Is Safer reaches for a broad audience. For those unfamiliar with marijuana, it provides an introduction to the cannabis plant and its effects on the user, and debunks some of the government's most frequently cited marijuana myths. For current and aspiring advocates of marijuana-law reform, as well as anyone else who is interested in what is becoming a major political battle, the authors spell out why the message that marijuana is safer than alcohol must be a prominent part of the public debate over legalization.

Most importantly, for the millions of Americans who want to advance the cause of marijuana-policy reform -- or simply want to defend their own personal, safer choice -- this book provides the talking points and detailed information needed to make persuasive arguments to friends, family, coworkers, and elected officials. More at: http://www. chelseagreen. com/bookstore/item/marijuana_is_safer:paperback (http://www. chelseagreen. com/bookstore/item/marijuana_is_safer:paperback)] and via Facebook at http://www. facebook. com/MarijuanaisSafer? ref=ts (http://www. facebook. com/MarijuanaisSafer? ref=ts)]

About the Authors

Paul Armentano is the deputy director of NORML (The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) and the NORML Foundation. A recognized national expert in marijuana policy, health, and pharmacology, he has spoken at dozens of national conferences and legal seminars and has testified before state legislatures and federal agencies. He appears regularly as a guest on national television, including Fox News and MSNBC, and his work has appeared in over 500 publications. Armentano is the 2008 recipient of the Project Censored Real News Award for Outstanding Investigative Journalism. He currently lives in California with his wife and son.

Mason Tvert is the cofounder and executive director of Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation (SAFER) and the SAFER Voter Education Fund. He appears frequently in the news and travels the country promoting the "Marijuana Is Safer Than Alcohol" message. He resides in Denver, where he serves on the city’s Marijuana Policy Review Panel appointed by Mayor John W. Hickenlooper.

Steve Fox is the Director of State Campaigns for the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), the nation's largest organization dedicated to reforming marijuana laws. From 2002–2005, he lobbied Congress as MPP's Director of Government Relations. He cofounded Safer Alternative for Enjoyable Recreation (SAFER) in 2005 and has helped guide its operations since its inception. He is a graduate of Tufts University and Boston College Law School and currently lives in Maryland with his wife and two daughters.

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Join LifeCare's Free Stress Management Webinar

Join LifeCare's Free Stress Management Webinar

This announcement offers readers an open invitation to join LifeCare's upcoming free webinar on the management of stress in the workplace.

(PRWEB) March 20, 2008

Learn how to help your employees take control of their daily stress management by attending a special webcast on Tuesday, March 25, at 11 a. m. (EST), entitled, "The Benefits of Balance: Combating Stress in the Workplace."

Sandra Turner (Ph. D., EY/Assist Leader at Ernst & Young) shares her best practices for combating workplace stress, and she'll be joined by Marianne Stook (LifeCare's Managing Director), who will present valuable information about recent trends in workplace stress and its effects on employers and employees alike.

If you are already a member of HR. com, please login to register for the webcast. You can register here (http://www. hr. com/servlets/sfs?&t=/Default/gateway&i=1116423256281&application=story&elementID=1204046919370). If you are not a member of HR. com, you will need to sign up for a FREE HR. com membership; it will only take you a moment to fill in the required information. Once you have confirmation of your membership, you will be able to register for our complimentary webcast.

About LifeCare®, Inc. (http://www. lifecare. com)
LifeCare offers cost-saving benefits that help clients reduce their most pervasive absenteeism and productivity drains, including child and elder care, caregiving support, health and wellness issues, and more. For more than two decades, LifeCare has led the work/life industry in the creation of high-quality, results-oriented programs designed to improve our clients' bottom line. LifeCare serves 1,500 client companies with 4.5 million individuals within corporations, health plans, government agencies and unions. For more information, visit www. lifecare. com.

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company
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Protests in Favor of Health Reform a Precursor to Massive Change in the Insurance Market

Protests in Favor of Health Reform a Precursor to Massive Change in the Insurance Market

The ultimate goal of the healthcare reform is to attempt to regulate the incredibly high health insurance costs which leaves many out in the cold when it comes to healthcare. However, this is just the beginning of massive change in the insurance market as other sectors come under intense scrutiny. One of these will most likely be the auto insurance market, where premiums have increased steadily for the past two years. Rather than wait for Obama to enact a new reform to lower auto insurance premiums, the owners of 4insure. net have taken a more proactive approach by offering a comprehensive resource aimed at reducing insurance costs.

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) March 8, 2010

Obama’s administration is pointing the finger at insurers, blaming them, directly or indirectly, for the abysmal state of the healthcare system. The goal of the healthcare reform is to essentially allow everyone to have access to affordable healthcare while penalizing those who do not take out insurance policies. Judging by the protests scheduled for March 9th, when insurers will be convening in DC, Obama has significant support and will continue to receive it for other reforms as well. Protests are in favor of the healthcare reform and are the people’s way of saying that they have had enough of the increasingly abusive practices of insurance companies.

The auto insurance (http://www.4insure. net) sector has also seen premiums rising without much justification other than insurers need to keep their profit margins up. This is why it is likely that the administration’s next focus will be on the auto insurance market. These changes do not bode well for the insurance market if companies are not prepared to adapt to a new marketplace.

However, the owners of 4insure. net felt there was no need to wait for President Obama to enact reform in the auto insurance market before people could lower their premiums. For this reason, they launched a comprehensive resource aimed at offering a means to reduce monthly insurance payments through useful information and tools.

“The biggest challenge many consumers face is the overload of information, as the internet offers people more choice than ever. However, comparing all the available plans can last days, even weeks, never mind other pertinent information regarding types of coverage and risk management. This is why we felt a website like 4insure. net which would centralize as much information on lowering auto insurance premiums was a must,” stated the C. E.O. of the company.

This new website offers a wide range of tools and resources to make auto insurance policies easier to understand. . Essentially, people are provided will all the instruments they need to get the best coverage while still cutting down on the cost of their auto insurance. From a car insurance calculator (http://www.4insure. net/uncategorized/car-insurance-calculator/) to help compare the different plans on offer to tips on risk management to reduce insurance premiums, 4insurance. net is a comprehensive resource for anyone who wants to lower their insurance premiums.

For more information on reducing auto insurance premiums, visit www.4insure. net

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AvePoint Announces New Product for Global Control and Administration of Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Servers and Farms Enterprise-wide

AvePoint Announces New Product for Global Control and Administration of Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Servers and Farms Enterprise-wide

SharePoint Administrator module truly centralizes administration of SharePoint environments, to be released as part of new DocAve 4.5 release

Jersey City, NJ (PRWEB) November 7, 2007

AvePoint, an industry leader in enterprise-strength data protection and management for Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies, is introducing SharePoint Administrator for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. The new product is to be released as part of AvePoint's award-winning DocAve product, in version 4.5, and will compliment its comprehensive suite of solutions for SharePoint 2003 and 2007 backend management.

DocAve SharePoint Administrator (http://www. avepoint. com/products/sharepoint-administration/sharepoint-administrator/) increases productivity and reduces security, compliance and performance risks by providing customers with simplified and truly centralized global administration of their enterprise-wide SharePoint environments, from a single farm to hundreds of farms distributed throughout the world. It dramatically reduces costs associated with complex deployments and policies that are difficult to implement and control across the entire organization.
DocAve's unique distributed architecture offers a central control for administrators to easily view, search, manage, report, and replicate configuration, security, properties, and content of SharePoint farms, site collections, sites, web applications and folders.

DocAve SharePoint Administrator main functions include:
Performs SharePoint Central Administration functions for numerous web applications at once, even across multiple farms, standardizing settings and configurations. Real-time discovery and monitoring of servers/farms that allows administrators to perform discovery/search functions across all farms and graphically displays server topology along with server functions, including their relationships, roles, and the health of services. Manages configurations, security, solutions & features globally using rule-based search and easily defined groupings of sites or farms, for simplified management by the type of environment, physical location, or business function. Runs sophisticated enterprise reports on SharePoint environments; captures and e-mails all administrative functions for real time alerts, review at a later time, or to satisfy compliance requirements. Manage roles and permissions at any level and delegates management of properties to local Administrators, concealing unauthorized objects.

"By allowing enterprise administrators and IT managers to easily manage their complex SharePoint deployments wherever they are across the world, SharePoint Administrator gives admins unprecedented control of their SharePoint environments. Administrators can now deploy configurations and security permissions simply, including by rule based searches, across all farms, web application, sites, down to the folders and list level. Instead of deploying forms or securities individually to every server farm, they can now be deployed in a single step", said TJ (Tianyi) Jiang, Chief Operating Officer, AvePoint Inc. "DocAve delivers the industry's first truly integrated and complete solution across the entire SharePoint back-end--- our SharePoint - focused approach allows us to provide our customer with the technologies to help them protect and simplify administration of SharePoint."

The combination of industry leading technologies, such as backup and recovery, administration, replication, compliance and migration, within one DocAve Software Platform embodies AvePoint's unique approach to SharePoint Server backend management, and continues the expansion of AvePoint's award-winning product line.

Click here for more information on DocAve 4.5 SharePoint Administrator (http://www. avepoint. com/products/sharepoint-administration/sharepoint-administrator/).

About AvePoint:
AvePoint specializes in enterprise-strength backup, disaster recovery, archiving, administration and auditing solutions based on Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies. The award-winning DocAve platform provides SharePoint administrators with essential tools to properly backup and manage all levels of their SharePoint deployments, from entire farms down to individual items. Today, with 1800+ customers throughout the world - many of them Fortune 500 companies - AvePoint has become the market and technology leader in SharePoint-based backup and data management solutions.

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Commercial Real Estate Lender – Pacific Security Capital – Guides Retailers Through the Retail Property Loan Underwriting Process

Commercial Real Estate Lender – Pacific Security Capital – Guides Retailers Through the Retail Property Loan Underwriting Process

Pacific Security Capital, a commercial real estate investment bank offering the broadest possible array of financing alternatives, breaks down the underwriting guidelines for obtaining commercial real estate financing for retailers.

(PRWEB) February 20, 2004

Http://www. PacificSecurityCapital. com (http://www. PacificSecurityCapital. com) - Pacific Security Capital, a leading commercial real estate lender offering the broadest possible array of financing alternatives, has developed a new guide for breaking down the underwriting guidelines retailers should consider when obtaining Commercial Real Estate and Retail Property Loans.

Pacific Security Capital has extensive knowledge of the commercial real estate business; including permanent loans, mezzanine loans, bridge and interim financing for multifamily, retail, office, hospitality and industrial loans. Through their years of experience Pacific Security Capital has compiled the following underwriting guidelines Retailers should consider when looking to secure a Retail Property Loan:

1 – Determine if the property is eligible:

Anchored or unanchored single-story retail centers are eligible for Retail Property Loans:

Anchored – Allowable anchors include supermarket-drug stores, discount department stores, dry goods, retail and home improvement stores. Financially healthy national, regional or local chains are acceptable. Anchor tenant leases should have at least five years remaining on their leases, as of the date of closing. Anchors should exhibit strong sales histories. Unanchored – Unanchored centers should have a complimentary tenant mix. Stores in unanchored centers must have strong, stable sales histories. Not more than 25% of the leases should expire in any single year. Credit tenants with base lease terms exceeding five years beyond the final term loan typically will receive most favorable underwriting.

The property must be strong sales generator with a good reputation in the market. Two-story centers can be considered, but typically will underwrite the second story with income limitations. Special use properties and smaller buildings with limited appeal to alternative tenants are excluded. Free-standing stores are considered on a case-by-case basis. Current minimum economic occupancy of 85% is required. And credit tenants with greater than five years remaining on the lease term are preferred.

2 – Determine eligible property locations:

Nationwide - require direct access to major roadways and high visibility. Infill locations in developed neighborhoods are preferred. Unanchored centers should be located in high traffic areas. Where direct competition exists, the property is required to exhibit a stronger market appeal than the competition or a history of retaining its tenancy, sales volume and competitiveness.

3 – Identify the Type of loan desired:

Acquisition, Development, Construction, or Permanent Commercial Real Estate Financing is available.

4 – Identify Details of the Loan:

Loan size – a typical retail property loan ranges from $3 Million - $100 Million, larger portfolio transactions will also be considered Debt Service Coverage – Generally, 1.20 to 1.30x, depending on the quality of the location of the market, the property and the existence and quality of anchor tenants. Loan-to-Value Ratio – Up to 80% maximum LTV in first position for permanent financing. Higher leveraged requirements should inquire about mezz debt options. Long Term – 7, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years are available for permanent financing. AD&C loans from 12 – 36 months. Amortization – 30 years or less, depending on major lease terms and expiration, and property age. *Interest Rates – Pricing is based upon the quality of the real estate and the credit strength of the deal.

By following these underwriting guidelines from Pacific Security Capital, the process of obtaining a Commercial Real Estate Retail Property Loan is greatly accelerated.

About Pacific Security Capital:

Pacific Security Capital is a leading commercial real estate lender providing debt, equity and hybrid capital for the acquisition, development, construction, renovation, bridge, mezzanine, and permanent financing of commercial real estate projects requiring more than $1MM in financing. Pacific Security Capital is headquartered in Portland, Oregon with other offices in Seattle, LA, Chicago, Houston and New York. More information about the company can be found at http://www. PacificSecurityCapital. com (http://www. PacificSecurityCapital. com).

For information about Pacific Security Capital visit: http://www. PacificSecurityCapital. com (http://www. PacificSecurityCapital. com) or contact Mike Myatt at mikem@PacificSecurityCapital. com

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CeradyneÂ’s Quote-to-Order Process on Track With Purchase of CincomÂ’s Interactive Selling and Product Configuration Solution

CeradyneÂ’s Quote-to-Order Process on Track With Purchase of CincomÂ’s Interactive Selling and Product Configuration Solution

CINCINNATI, Ohio (PRWEB) December 21, 2003

Ceradyne, a leader in advanced technical ceramics, is continuing its cost-reduction strategy in their cutting-edge, lightweight ceramic armor division with their recent purchase of Cincom Manufacturing Business SolutionÂ’s Interactive Selling and Product Configuration Solution. What began as a search for a simple contact management system, culminated in recognizing the need for a totally integrated solution to enhance CeradyneÂ’s Quote-to-Order business processes.

CeradyneÂ’s Costa Mesa, CA operation employs continuous operational improvement. Yet, as in most complex manufacturing organizations, divergent systems and redundant data entry can be roadblocks to optimum customer satisfaction. Although CeradyneÂ’s total administrative lead time of two to four weeks to complete a quote is not unusual for the industry, CeradyneÂ’s Sales and Engineering Departments are determined to reduce quote-to-order times for their customers.

With the Cincom Knowledge BuilderÔ at the heart of Cincom’s Interactive Selling Solution and Product Configuration, new salespeople will quickly be up-to-speed on Ceradyne’s complex products and services, and ready to deliver total solutions to Ceradyne’s customers. Soon Ceradyne’s sales professionals will be able to respond to the most complex quotes, with automatic generation of BOMs and routings, facilitating the integration of front and back-office processes. The bottom line - less time chasing the expert, more time serving the customer!

About Ceradyne

 Ceradyne develops, manufactures and markets advanced technical ceramic products and components for defense, industrial, automotive/diesel and commercial applications. Additional information can be found at the companyÂ’s website: www. ceradyne. com.

The company has three domestic manufacturing sites, with sales offices and agents in many industrialized nations. Ceradyne is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ:CRDN) with joint ventures, licensing agreements, and other partner relationships with many of the largest U. S. corporations.

About CRM for Complex Manufacturers and Cincom Manufacturing Business Solutions. Robust yet flexible, CincomÂ’s CRM for Complex Manufacturers simplifies the most complex selling, while accelerating the sales cycle, broadening sales channels, and lowering the cost to sell. Cincom Manufacturing Business Solutions are based on over three decades of experience, providing strategic value to manufacturing companies. During that time, Cincom has provided their customers an evolutionary path through major technological changes, enabling them to keep pace without major disruption to their business. Cincom's knowledge of manufacturing ensures delivery of robust products with rapid implementation resulting in the fastest Return-on-Investment (ROI) and the best customer support in the industry.

About Cincom

Cincom, the world's most experienced software company, builds, sells, and supports software for 1) data access and integration, 2) process automation, 3) manufacturing business solutions, and 4) business communications. Thousands of customers around the world rely on Cincom's 35 years of experience to provide innovative solutions to some of their toughest and most complex business problems. High quality, rapid implementation and excellent service give Cincom clients greater productivity, faster speed-to-market, and a quicker and greater return on investment (ROI).

Cincom serves thousands of clients on six continents in a variety of markets including financial services, aerospace and defense, banking and insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, call centers, retail, utilities, government, and education. Cincom clients include Rockwell, Praxair, Citibank, Northwestern Mutual, American Bankers, Anheuser-Busch, Federal Express, Ericsson, Prudential Financial, Federal Reserve Board, Duke University Medical Center, Mayo Health System, MetLife, Morgan Stanley & Company, Penn State University, Siemens, and Trane. For more information about Cincom products and services, contact us at 1-800-2CINCOM (US), send e-mail to info@cincom. com, or visit the company's website at www. cincom. com/manufacturing (http://www. cincom. com/manufacturing).

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U. S. Companies Now Budgeting Hangovers In Production Cost?

U. S. Companies Now Budgeting Hangovers In Production Cost?

The all-too-common hangover is costing companies money and costing Americans time and health.

Memphis, TN (PRWEB) June 30, 2006

This week, a Memphis-based medical company unveiled a new hangover pill that promises to cleanse the body of toxins and restore natural hormonal balances, giving avid drinkers the ability to recover faster.

The new pill called Altoxin is manufactured by Selmedica Healthcare. A company spokesman said Altoxin is a dietary supplement that incorporates herbs that have been used effectively for centuries to fight the signs of hangovers, like headache and nausea, plus choice herbs that have been shown to improve liver function and help your body flush out toxins.

“The blend of botanicals that make up Altoxin are the result of the international research of multiple universities, scientists and doctors over the past two decades,” the spokesman said.

Dr. Anil Minocha, professor of medicine and director of Digestive Disease at The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Miss., said alcohol hangover involves numerous changes in the balance of hormones, neurotransmitters and biological substances in the body.

Alcohol hangovers are not just a nuisance, and their socio-economic impact is not insignificant, Minocha said. In the U. S. alone, he said, the cost of alcohol use is a staggering $148 billion dollars each year, much of it due to work missed or decreased occupational productivity due to hangover.

“Hangovers account for an average annual opportunity cost of $2000 per working adult,” Minocha said. “Contrary to popular misconception, light to moderate drinkers account for the most work related costs.”

Cindy Mills of Memphis said she tried Altoxin after attending several parties during spring break and was amazed at the results.

“I ordered some Altoxin and figured I would give it a try during spring break. Although we were partying all night, I didn’t want to miss the beautiful mornings on the beach. I took it before I started the night, and the next morning, I didn’t have a hangover at all. I wasn’t sick or in pain. I enjoyed fun nights and wonderful mornings.”

For more information about hangovers, visit www. altoxin. com.

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Platypus Technologies Sniffs Out New Home In Fitchburg Technology Campus

Platypus Technologies Sniffs Out New Home In Fitchburg Technology Campus

MadisonÂ’s Platypus Technologies, LLC, will soon be moving into a new home come June 2005. This biotech company which specializes in the application of nanotechnology to the life sciences, will occupy 8,000 square feet in the New Venture Center located on the Fitchburg Technology Campus.

FITCHBURG, WI (PRWEB) October 8, 2004

MadisonÂ’s Platypus Technologies, LLC, will soon be moving into a new home come June 2005. This biotech company which specializes in the application of nanotechnology to the life sciences, will occupy 8,000 square feet in the New Venture Center located on the Fitchburg Technology Campus.

The New Venture Center is a partnership between Fitchburg Technology Campus and Ruedebusch Development and Construction. Ruedebusch Development and Construction, also the contractor for the project, has experience with other technology building projects including those for Alfalight, TEC Center, and Gala Design. In addition to Platypus Technologies, BIOPONS, a services and support company designed to facilitate the development and operations of new and expanding biotechnology companies, and the Kegonsa Seed Fund, an early-stage and seed fund operated by Mr. Ken Johnson, will occupy space in the New Venture Center. The two-story, 46,000 square foot building still has additional space available.

“We’re very happy to join the growing number of technology companies in Fitchburg,” said Barbara Israel, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Platypus Technologies. “We think Fitchburg Technology Campus will meet our needs as a growing biotech company.”

The three founders, Israel, Nicholas Abbott, PhD (President & Chief Scientific Officer), and Christopher J. Murphy, DVM, PhD (Vice-President and Chairman of the Board), formed Platypus Technologies in 2000 to commercialize inventions from AbbottÂ’s research lab. Since then, Platypus Technologies has received $7.2 million in Federal funds from such agencies as National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, United States Department of Agriculture and the US Army.

Over the past four years, Platypus Technologies has created 20 well-paying jobs. Their staff consists of chemists, biochemists, physicists, chemical engineers, materials science engineers and molecular biologists. Platypus TechnologiesÂ’ research will be used to develop new diagnostics and a new generation of sensors, aid in cancer research, and accelerate drug development, thus lowering costs to bring new drugs to market.

“Platypus Technologies is a growing company with internationally recognized science,” said Chris Armstrong, project manager for the Campus. “We could not be more excited to welcome them to the New Venture Center and Fitchburg Technology Campus.”

About Fitchburg Technology Campus

Fitchburg Technology Campus is the first of its kind in the Midwest. Located just minutes south of Madison, Wisconsin, the campus will house dozens of high-tech businesses, a thriving retail center, parks, recreational areas and rich residential offerings when complete. With its close proximity to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, it will also serve as a hotbed for biotechnological start-up firms. For more information about Fitchburg Technology Campus, contact contact Chris Armstrong at carmstrong@fitchburgtech. com or (608) 294-4086, or Karyl Lynn Bruckner at klbruckner@fitchburgtech. com or (608) 294-4085.

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EyeCare America Offers No-Cost Medical Eye Care to Qualified Seniors In Support of National AMD Month - March 2009

EyeCare America Offers No-Cost Medical Eye Care to Qualified Seniors In Support of National AMD Month - March 2009

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people 65 years or older in the United States. According to the National Eye Institute, AMD affects more than 10 million Americans.

(Vocus) March 2, 2009

San Francisco, CA -- Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in people 65 years or older in the United States. According to the National Eye Institute, AMD affects more than 10 million Americans. Macular degeneration refers to the breakdown of the macula of the eye, where our sharpest central vision occurs. A person with macular degeneration may be able to see a clock on a wall, but not see the numbers, or walk into a room without bumping into furniture. Words may look blurred and straight lines may appear crooked.

As our population ages, and the "baby boomers" advance into their 60's and 70's, we will see a virtual epidemic of AMD. In fact, according to the National Eye Institute, it is estimated that Americans with moderate to severe AMD will reach 17 million by the year 2020.

In support of National AMD Month this March 2009, EyeCare America encourages all seniors to see if they qualify for an eye exam at no out-of-pocket cost available through its AMD EyeCare Program by calling 1-866-324-EYES (3937). Recent studies also show that eating foods rich in antioxidants such as lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, may reduce the risk of AMD, or slow its progression in some people. In light of this, EyeCare America has developed a cookbook called Feast Your Eyes on This! which includes eye healthy recipes from celebrity chefs from across the United States. The complete cookbook is available for free online at www. eyecareamerica. org.

"Blindness and vision impairment have enormous personal, social and economic costs, limiting the activities of otherwise healthy and active people," said William Tasman, MD, Chair of EyeCare America's AMD EyeCare Program. "EyeCare America bridges the gap between the senior community and the quality eye care they need. By increasing awareness of eye diseases such as AMD and its risk factors, and connecting more people with exams and care, EyeCare America works to reduce preventable blindness in the U. S. thereby enabling older Americans to see clearly into the future, and and maintain maximum independence."

EyeCare America's AMD EyeCare Program is a year-round program that promotes annual eye exams for people 65 and older, raises awareness of AMD, provides the latest information about treatment options and low vision services, offers free AMD educational materials, and facilitates access to care at no out-of-pocket cost for those who qualify. The eye exams are provided by more than 7,000 dedicated volunteer ophthalmologists across the U. S. People may call the toll-free helpline at 1-866-324-EYES (3937), anytime, for themselves, family members and/or friends to see if they qualify to be referred to one of our volunteer ophthalmologists, or to request free AMD educational material.

Callers who have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years may be eligible to receive a comprehensive medical eye exam and, in most cases, up to one year of care at no out-of-pocket cost for any disease diagnosed during the initial exam.

The AMD EyeCare Program is designed for people at increased risk for AMD, but who have NOT been diagnosed and who:
 Are age 65 and older  Are US citizens or legal residents  Have not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years  Do not belong to an HMO or the VA Eyeglasses, medicines, hospital services and fees of other medical professionals are not included.

About EyeCare America
Established in 1985, EyeCare America, the public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, is committed to the preservation of sight, accomplishing its mission through public service and education. EyeCare America provides eye care services to the medically underserved and for those at increased risk for eye disease through its corps of 7,000 volunteer ophthalmologists dedicated to serving their communities. More than 90 percent of the care made available is provided at no out-of-pocket cost to the patients. EyeCare America includes programs for seniors, glaucoma, diabetes, AMD and children, and is the largest program of its kind in American medicine. Since its inception, EyeCare America has helped more than 1 million people. EyeCare America is a non-profit program whose success is made possible through charitable contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations. More information can be found at: www. eyecareamerica. org

Media Contact: Allison Neves, Director of EyeCare America Communications - 415.561.8518

Note to Editors and Producers: High-resolution images and interviews with EyeCare America spokespeople, physicians and patients available upon request.

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Including Medical Tourism as an “Open Enrollment Option” for Employers

Including Medical Tourism as an “Open Enrollment Option” for Employers

Costa Rican Medical Care offers a complete medical tourism option for companies at no cost to the company or their employees. The savings on medical and dental procedures average 30% - 70% over U. S. prices, providing an instant ROI for those covered under either a consumer directed health plan or under a self-funded insurance plan.

Lake Geneva, WI (PRWEB) October 5, 2010

With many companies researching different options to keep their healthcare expenses down this fall, adding a medical tourism option should be first on the list.

Costa Rican Medical Care offers a complete medical tourism option for companies at no cost to the company or their employees. The savings on medical and dental procedures average 30% - 70% over U. S. prices, providing an instant ROI for those covered under either a consumer directed health plan or under a self-funded insurance plan. Our team can contact your insurance company to determine if a procedure will be covered and if it is not find out why not. It only makes sense for an insurance company to cover procedures by licensed foreign doctors and accredited hospitals.

Health Savings Accounts are particularly adaptable to a medical tourism option since travel and accommodations are qualified expenses as defined by the Treasury Department. Let Costa Rican Medical Care explain how to use your HSA/Health Savings Account dollars using our medical tourism option. For example, if your doctor orders a Colonoscopy it could cost $5000 or more in may areas of the country and wipe out your HSA, but by using Costa Rican Medical Care you would received a complete physical which includes lab work, imaging diagnosis, complete colonoscopy, cardiac stress test, air fare and hotel for around half the cost.

When considering a medical tourism option there are a number of factors to consider. Is the country stable? How long is the travel time? How much does it cost to get there? Who is picking you up once you get there? Are the providers accredited? Using medical tourism only makes sense if the numbers work and the total savings are there.

If you are an health agent, TPA, employee benefits advisor, employer or just an individual trying to save on healthcare, contact Costa Rican Medical Care at 262-348-1300 and see how easy adding a medical tourism option can be.

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Accelitech’s 7th CyberKnife to Open in Miami

Accelitech’s 7th CyberKnife to Open in Miami

Mercy Hospital and Accelitech have partnered to bring the CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery System to Miami

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 15, 2010

Accelitech LLC, is pleased to announce that its 7th CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery System will be placed in partnership with Mercy Hospital in Miami, Florida.

With the launch of the Miami site during the first quarter of 2010, Accelitech locations will represent approximately 6% of the total CyberKnife installations in the US market. Accelitech’s market share and total installations are projected to grow considerably in 2010 and beyond as demand for cancer care increases and capital constraints experienced within the healthcare system continue. Accelitech provides hospitals and physicians with a full array of service to successfully launch and operate cancer treatment technologies including structured capital, business planning, partnership creation, deployment and ongoing program optimization.

Accelitech LLC is a leading developer of stereotactic radiosurgery and cancer treatment programs. Headquartered in Chicago, IL., Accelitech is a privately-held company with extensive experience and resources in healthcare law, finance, development, and clinical operations. Accelitech provides the funds, expertise and legal models to allow physicians and hospitals to bring new technology to market for the benefit of the patients they serve. Accelitech has sites and projects under development throughout the United States.

For additional information about Accelitech and the services provided contact Scott Milligan at (312) 622-3301. www. accelitech. biz

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FirmTek Ships Apple 64-bit and 32-bit "Snow Leopard" Compatible 4-Port eSATA Host Adapter

FirmTek Ships Apple 64-bit and 32-bit "Snow Leopard" Compatible 4-Port eSATA Host Adapter

Provides Ultra High SATA Performance for Apple Mac Pro and Gen 11,2 PowerMac G5 Systems

Union City, CA (PRWEB) October 19, 2009

FirmTek, LLC, a pioneer and leader in Serial ATA (SATA) storage solutions announced today the SeriTek/2ME4-E 4-Port eSATA host adapter is shipping. Mac OS X 10.6.x "Snow Leopard" 64-bit and 32-bit modes are supported with direct connect enclosures like the SeriTek/2eEN4 and port multiplier enclosures like the SeriTek/5PM. The SeriTek/2ME4-E is also backward compatible with Mac OS X 10.4.6 or higher. This new 4x PCI-Express eSATA controller is designed to provide extreme data storage performance options with all Apple Mac Pro models and the late 2005 PowerMac G5 (11,2).

"The SeriTek/2ME4-E engineering effort has produced a superior quality 4-port eSATA host adapter that meets the needs of our Professional customers", said Chi Kim Stanford, Vice President of Business Development. The SeriTek/2ME4-E is ideal for audio/video editing, photography, large media content libraries, storage expansion, backup, and any application where external, hot swap, high performance data storage is desirable. The new FirmTek 64-bit SeriTek/2ME4-E driver is built from the ground up to take advantage of Snow Leopard while providing a low power, ultra high performance native PCIe to Serial ATA interface.

Ultra High Performance

Professional Macintosh users with uncompromising data storage requirements will appreciate the high-bandwidth storage transfer rates available once the SeriTek/2ME4-E is installed. Four direct connect hard disks attached to the SeriTek/2ME4-E provided RAID 0 performance as high as 540MB/sec during FirmTek performance trials. As more advanced storage technologies are introduced, the SeriTek/2ME4-E is ready to deploy up to 250+MB/sec per channel. When multiple 5-bay SeriTek/5PM port-multiplication enclosures are utilized, up to twenty hard disks can be supported with a single SeriTek/2ME4-E controller. Hard disks installed in the SeriTek/5PM can be formatted as individual disks, multiple RAID sets or as one large RAID. Twenty hard disks configured in RAID 0 can provide throughput reaching beyond 700MB/sec, enabling up to four simultaneous HD video feeds to be streamed directly to disk.

Configuration Options

Users looking for raw storage capacity can utilize the expansive hard disk configuration options provided by multiple SeriTek/5PM enclosures with the SeriTek/2ME4-E. Up to 40TB of data storage is available when twenty 2TB hard disks are installed! Meanwhile, Macintosh performance-minded users looking for the ultimate in four drive RAID 0 performance can configure the 4-bay direct-attached SeriTek/2eEN4 SATA enclosure with the SeriTek/2ME4-E. This option offers unprecedented bandwidth that maximizes hard disk performance. Professional users will appreciate the significant number of different configuration options available with the SeriTek/2ME4-E.

Think SMART - Think FirmTek!

The new FirmTek SeriTek/2ME4-E driver includes S. M.A. R.T application support. This feature allows the FirmTek driver to deliver SMART data to Macintosh third party utilities like Hardware Monitor. Users can conveniently monitor hard disk temperatures and the health of hard disks attached to the FirmTek controller while using their favorite Macintosh SMART reporting application. In addition, Disk Utility can be used to verify the SMART status of hard disks. SMART application support provides users with an excellent tool for keeping an eye on the condition of hard disks attached to the SeriTek/2ME4-E.

FirmTek SeriTek/2ME4-E Key Features and Benefits
Supports Mac OS X 10.6.x "Snow Leopard" 64-bit and 32-bit modes Backward compatible with Mac OS X 10.4.6 or later Compatible with all Apple Mac Pro models and the late 2005 PowerMac G5 (11,2) PCI-Express 4x bandwidth (Compatible with 4x, 8x and 16x PCIe slots) Four independent data channels with external Serial ATA (eSATA) connectors Supports Apple Disk Utility RAID and JBOD hard disk configurations SATA II 3Gb/sec backward compatible with SATA I 1.5Gb/sec hard disks S. M.A. R.T application support for third party Macintosh utilities Self-contained PowerMac G5 boot functionality Not bootable with the Apple Mac Pro (provides additional storage) Bus Mastering off-loads data I/O handling from CPU Complete CRC error checking for all bits transmitted, offers enhanced data protection SATA II Native Command Queuing and Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) Low Power Consumption Environmentally Sensitive Design Onboard Flash ROM for easy firmware updates Port multiplier support: Connect up to 20 drives using SeriTek/5PM enclosures Direct connect support: Connect up to 4 drives with a SeriTek/2eEN4 enclosure Simple to install, easy to use, built solely for Mac OS X Pricing and Availability

The FirmTek SeriTek/2ME4-E 4-port eSATA controller for Apple Mac Pro and the late 2005 PowerMac G5 (11,2) is available now with an estimated retail price of $199.95 USD. The SeriTek/2ME4-E (SATA-2ME4) can be purchased from FirmTek distributors, resellers, or directly from FirmTek. The SeriTek/2ME4-E is also available bundled with the SeriTek/5PM (SATA-5PM-2ME4). For more information about the SeriTek/2ME4-E, please visit FirmTek's website (http://www. firmtek. com/seritek/seritek-2me4-e/).

About FirmTek, LLC

Headquartered in Silicon Valley and founded by former Apple and Quantum storage engineers, FirmTek is a leading hardware and firmware research and development company focusing on storage technologies. The company takes pride in developing the most reliable and most compatible high performance enhancement solutions offered through FirmTek's OEM and worldwide distribution channels. For information on how FirmTek helps users deploy, and organizations develop, advanced interface solutions, visit FirmTek's website (http://www. firmtek. com/), or drop us a line at the FirmTek support page (http://www. firmtek. com/support).

SeriTek is a trademark of FirmTek, LLC. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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