Unity Fellowship of Christ Church Marks Tenth Anniversary with Special Commemorative Events during the Month of June

Unity Fellowship of Christ Church Marks Tenth Anniversary with Special Commemorative Events during the Month of June

A Decade of Social Justice Work to be Celebrated in a Month Long Lineup of Nationally Recognized Speakers. Service Projects and Special Events

Riverside, CA (PRWEB) June 12, 2005

Throughout the month of June, Unity Fellowship of Christ Church Inland Valley will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Founded in 1995 by Rev. Elder Claude Bowen (retired Pastor Emeritus), the ministry began in the living rooms of its ten founding members. Progressive dinners and bible study turned into impromptu support groups to Spiritual counseling for persons living with HIV. From the beginning the church stood as a center of hope for people living with HIV in the Inland Empire. Today the emerging church continues to inspire hope through its community service, upbeat music, and it defining message that “God is love and Love is for Everyone.” Unity is a multicultural, radically inclusive ministry that focuses on serving God through loving one another.

“This is such an exciting milestone for us,” said Pastor, Rev. Benita Ramsey. “God has allowed us to reach so many pinnacles in our ten year span. We proclaim loudly that “We are Still standing” and Serving. The church and its outreach ministries have experienced powerful ebbs and flows. Since we first began in 1995, hundreds of lives are being positively impacted, children and youth are being strengthened, and leaders are being raised up as a result of what God is doing in our ministry. For us, this is cause for celebration.”

To commemorate a decade of vision, excellence and service, Unity Fellowship has lined up the following commemorative events:

Nationally Renowned Speakers

Rev. Elder Jaclyn Holland, founder of Liberation In Truth Unity Fellowship Church, Newark New Jersey will be a featured speaker at the “The Gathering In the Park, Saturday June 24th at 10 a. m. and on Sunday, June 26th at 10:30 a. m. Service will be held at the Unity Fellowship of Christ Church Inland Valley, 3386 Durahart Street, (located in the Industrial Complex 3rd and Chicago) Archbishop Carl Bean D. M, Founder Unity Fellowship Church Movement, Former Broadway and Motown Singer and Pioneer in HIV/AIDS work is the featured Preacher at 5 p. m., Sunday June 26th. This Service will be held at the First Congregational Church, 3655 Lemon Street, Downtown Riverside, CA

Special Events

Sunday June 12th - 5:30 p. m. Youth Ice Cream Social and Games Outing, First Congregational Church 3655 Lemon Street, Downtown Riverside, CA. This is a joint Youth fellowship with the First Congregational Church Youth Ministry. Saturday June 18th - 10 By 10: A Community Service Event with Surado Solutions, Inc. Local Software design company who is also celebrating its Tenth Anniversary. We will paint the homes of two families and remove fire hazard trash and debris from another. Friday June 24th –Mini Film Festival featuring the Inland Empire Premiere of “A Walk In the Light”. A Walk in the Light features Los Angeles-based Unity Fellowship Church, a politically conscious and socially aware alternative to the traditional Christian church for the African American LGBT community. Three distinct perspectives — from a former crack addict, a transgender female who becomes a grandmother, and a lesbian couple with incongruous religious backgrounds — reveal how being part of the Unity family has allowed them to replace condemnation with self-acceptance. A Walk in the Light directed by M. R. Stiff 2005 USA 27-min video. Saturday June 25th: A Gathering at the Lake: A Time for Reflection, Health and Wellness in observance of National HIV Testing Day. The time at the Lake includes a Brother 2 Brother gathering and Sistah Circle followed by a light lunch. For More information on this event contact Minister Evans at 951-779-9803. All the commemorative events are free and open to the public. A free will offering will be collected. For more information call 951-779-9803 or 909 519-0392 or visit www. ufcriverside. org. Unity Fellowship of Christ Church Riverside is located at 3386 Durahart Street, Riverside, CA.

About Unity Fellowship Church Riverside: Founded in 1995 by Elder Claude Bowen, Unity Fellowship Church. The ChurchÂ’s goal is to eradicate all forms of oppression. Unity Fellowship also seeks to collectively promote unity, love, & creativity, encourage visibility, and empower our communities positively.

About Unity Fellowship Social Justice Ministries

Hands on Riverside County is a program of Unity Fellowship Social Justice Ministries (UFSJM), a 501c3 non-profit organization operating programs and services in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties since 1995. The Mission of the UFSJM is to provide a safe space for all people to receive practical training, health education, economic independence, self-empowerment, personal enlightenment and true freedom through education, spirituality and the creative/performing arts. USFJC promotes and fosters Wholeness and Wellness, treating all people of every race, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexuality and cultural diversity with dignity, kindness and respect. Primary service areas include HIV/AIDS Education and Outreach, Youth Employment Training and Development, Creative and Performance Arts and Community Service. For more information, call 951.519.0392.

About Surado

Surado Solutions, Inc., founded in 1995, is headquartered in Riverside, CA. Surado provides a full spectrum of products and services in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and e-business solutions. For more information about Surado's CRM products and services, visit http://www. suradocrm. com/sql_home. shtml (http://www. suradocrm. com/sql_home. shtml) or call 1.800.4SURADO (1.800.478.7236).

Media Note: For coverage information or to request an interview, contact Rev. Benita Ramsey at (909) 519-0392. Media Materials will be available at the check-in.

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Women Celebrate Menstruation and Menopause in Local Moonlodge

Women Celebrate Menstruation and Menopause in Local Moonlodge

The Wise Woman Center in Woodstock, NY, is home to many wonderful woman-empowering activities throughout the year. Among these are the Moonlodge gatherings that the Wise Woman Center and Susun Weed, renowned herbalist and author of womenÂ’s health books, have been offering the public for over 20 years.

(PRWEB) April 15, 2005

The Wise Woman Center in Woodstock, NY, is home to many wonderful woman-empowering activities throughout the year. Among these are the Moonlodge gatherings that the Wise Woman Center and Susun Weed, renowned herbalist and author of womenÂ’s health books, have been offering the public for over 20 years.

These gatherings are free and open to women of all ages. Participants are welcome to come sing, dance, and pass the talking stick and honor womenÂ’s wisdom. Indoors or out, depending on the weather, each visit is sure to be a unique experience shaped by the moment and women present.

WomenÂ’s Sacred Moonlodges are held on a nearly monthly basis, always on a Friday. The remaining dates for 2005 are April 22, May 20, June 17, July 22, August 5, August 19, September 23, and October 14.

There is no need to register, simply arrive between 6:45pm and 7:15pm. Please arrange to stay for the entire moonlodge. If you need directions, email for a return email, or phone at least a week in advance to have directions faxed to you. Contact the Wise Woman Center at susunweed@hvc. rr. com or phone 845-246-8081.

Founded twenty years ago by internationally acclaimed author and herbalist Susun Weed, the Wise Woman Center exists with the purpose of offering a safe space for women to rediscover the Wise Woman Way. Nestled in deep magical woods and located between Woodstock and Saugerties, 5 miles from the NYS Thruway, the Wise Woman Center is easily accessible while still private. Studies include plant identification, herbal medicine, cancer prevention, women and chanting, goddess belly dancing, and feeding the creative spirit. Visit http://www. wise-woman-center. com (http://www. wise-woman-center. com) or send a letter to PO Box 64, Woodstock, NY 12498, to find out about the 2005 schedule of events, work exchange weekends, moon lodges, and much more.

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Dallas-Fort Worth Orthopedic Surgeons Announce New Office Location

Dallas-Fort Worth Orthopedic Surgeons Announce New Office Location

The Dallas orthopedic surgeons at All-Star Orthopaedics are announcing the grand opening of a new location in Flower Mound, TX. The surgeons at All-Star Ortho say the new location is equipped with the same state-of-the-art treatment facilities to provide the quality care patients have come to expect from their qualified specialists.

Flower Mound, TX (Vocus) November 2, 2010

All-Star Orthopaedic is announcing the opening of a new location in Flower Mound, TX. The doctors and therapists say patients can expect the same quality treatment and range of procedures for orthopedic surgery in Flower Mound that they have become familiar with at their other North Texas locations. With state-of-the-art surgical and rehabilitation facilities, the All-Star Ortho staff says the new location allows them to remain committed to helping their patients lead active lives by providing the best treatment possible for their specific needs, whether that requires orthopedic surgery or physical therapy in Dallas.

The surgeons at All-Star Ortho work in a variety of specialties devoted to improving the overall health of their patients through sports medicine in Dallas and across the Northern Texas region. The doctors say the Flower Mound location will provide another option for patients living and working in the Dallas-area, making it more convenient for them to receive the orthopedic care they need. According to the doctors at All-Star Ortho, the added convenience allows them to achieve a level of comprehensive specialty care that addresses the unique needs of each patient with consideration for their busy schedules.

Whether patients are in need of orthopedic surgery for a sport injury, joint replacement, foot and ankle surgery, knee and shoulder surgery, hand surgery, spinal surgery, or any other general orthopaedics procedure, or physical rehabilitation for work related injuries in Dallas, the specialists at All-Star Ortho say they strive exceed the expectations of their patients by providing the highest quality care with the most technologically-advanced sports medicine methods and equipment available. In addition, the doctors and therapists say the new Flower Mound location improves their ability to help patients regain the lifestyle they were accustomed to before they were injured as quickly as possible.

About All-Star Orthopaedic

All-Star Orthopaedics has been offering patients in the North Texas region advanced orthopaedic care and treatment since 1997. The practice is comprised of a number of board-certified orthopedic surgeons, as well as physical therapists, and physician’s assistants, specializing in a range of procedures. The doctors at All-Star Ortho have privileges with a number of hospitals and other medical institutions in the North Texas area, including Baylor Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital, Baylor Surgicare at Grapevine, and the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospitals in Dallas, Southlake, and Flower Mound.

All-Star Ortho has three locations in the North Texas area: 400 W. LBJ Fwy., Suite 330 in Irving, TX 75063, which can be reached at (972) 556-2885; 910 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 155 in Southlake, TX 76092, which is available at (817) 421-5000; and 3400 Long Prairie Road, Suite 102 in Flower Mound, TX 75022, which can be reached at (972) 556-2885; all three locations, as well as further information regarding the practice can be found at http://www. allstarortho. com/

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No Impact Man Gets Real: Colin Beavan Talks Candidly with the Low Density Lifestyle About Sustainability, the Environment, and Politics

No Impact Man Gets Real: Colin Beavan Talks Candidly with the Low Density Lifestyle About Sustainability, the Environment, and Politics

Colin Beavan, the author of the bestselling book, "No Impact Man" - and subject of the documentary by the same name - speaks exclusively with the Low Density Lifestyle website, a leading authority on healthy living, natural health, and the environment, about his one-year experiment of making no impact on the earth, and the work he has been doing since his experiment ended.

Saratoga Springs, NY (PRWEB) June 23, 2010

Colin Beavan, the author of the bestselling book, "No Impact Man" - and subject of the documentary by the same name - speaks exclusively in a three-part interview with Dr. Michael Wayne (http://www. lowdensitylifestyle. com/no-impact-man-an-exclusive-interview-with-colin-beavan-part-1/) of the Low Density Lifestyle website (http://www. lowdensitylifestyle. com/), a leading authority on healthy living, natural health, and the environment, about his one-year experiment of making no impact on the earth, and the work he has been doing since his experiment ended.

A few years ago, Colin Beavan, a writer living in New York City, got tired of complaining about the environmental problems he saw in our world and decided to do something about it first hand.

What he did was enlist his wife and daughter and embark on an experiment of grand magnitude: for one year, they would make no impact on the earth. From their apartment in Manhattan, they would turn off the electricity, stop making garbage, give up TV, taxis and take out, only buy from farmer's markets, not drive or fly, only wash clothes by hands, and make many other lifestyle changes that would allow them to make no impact.

From there was born his book, "No Impact Man," along with the documentary of the same name. Both the book and film were released in 2009.

And in an exclusive three-part video interview with the Low Density Lifestyle (http://www. lowdensitylifestyle. com/no-impact-man-an-exclusive-interview-with-colin-beavan-part-1/), Beavan talks about his experiment, and also the environment, energy policy, the Gulf oil spill, politics, and former Vice-President Dick Cheney's energy policy.

The experiment was extremely beneficial for Colin Beavan and his family - he lost weight, his wife avoided type 2 diabetes, and it strengthened his family's bond and made him realize how getting away from consumerism and consumption is an important key to inner happiness.

Since the experiment ended, he has become very active in the environmental realm in a number of ways. He is the director of the No Impact Project, where people can sign up and do the experiment on their own for a week. Beavan says about the No Impact Project and the experience of making no impact for a week, "it's a spiritual experience and a retreat, a retreat from consumerism." Beavan points out that over 10,000 people have signed on and done the week-long no impact experiment.

Besides starting the No Impact Project, Colin Beavan is an advisor to NYU's Sustainability Task Force, and sits on the Board of Directors of New York City's Transportation Alternatives and on the advisory council of Just Food.

As part of the No Impact Project, he has developed a green classroom curriculum that has 20,000 course adaptations for this fall at the middle and high school level. That's quite a lot of young people who will be turned onto the benefits of sustainable living.

Beavan also speaks around the country, and is willing to talk politics to his audiences. He says the Gulf Coast oil crisis fully points to our need to get off of the addition to oil. Furthermore, he says that it also shows how desperately we need to "get money out of politics."

Dr. Michael Wayne (http://www. lowdensitylifestyle. com/about/), who runs the Low Density Lifestyle website (http://www. lowdensitylifestyle. com/), was pleased that Colin Beavan was willing to give the interview, as he says that Beavan's philosophy gibes perfectly with the Low Density Lifestyle website philosophy.

"We're interested in helping people develop healthier lifestyles," Dr. Wayne says, "and living lighter on the earth and helping the environment by living a more sustainable lifestyle is in complete synch with the Low Density Lifestyle philosophy."

And what is a Low Density Lifestyle? "It's living in a more relaxed, less stressed, more calm and more centered way," says Michael Wayne. "When you live this way, you feel more in the flow, and you will be healthier, happier, and more fulfilled."

And how does a person live this way? "It's easy," says Michael Wayne, "and can be done right now and right here, just by following the top ten ways to start living a Low Density Lifestyle now (http://www. lowdensitylifestyle. com/top-ten-ways-to-start-living-a-low-density-lifestyle-now/)."

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First Fitness Ball to Deliver Anti-Burst Technology with a True Burst-Free Exercise Ball

First Fitness Ball to Deliver Anti-Burst Technology with a True Burst-Free Exercise Ball

TOGU are fun, innovative fitness and ergonomic products featuring the first fitness ball to deliver anti-burst technology with a truly burst-free ball. Made in Germany with a lifetime guarantee. With such stringent safety standards, the TOGU ABS® (Anti Burst System) Powerball® is fast becoming the preferred stability ball option in gyms around the world, with operators keen to avoid costly lawsuits. New to badbackstore. com.

Konawa, OK (PRWEB) October 10, 2007

In a 'throw-away' world where few things are built to last, the concept of a lifetime guarantee sounds like something from the past. However with its debut on the US market, the classic German fitness brand - TOGU, reminds us that quality products should last a lifetime.

Introducing TOGU - a stylish fitness brand with a focus on people, innovation and quality. TOGU produces a variety of products to enhance the fitness and wellbeing of children, adults and seniors. For over 50 years, TOGU has developed and patented a range of
Air-filled PVC fitness products, that enhance core stability and posture.

TOGU is a market leader and innovator, with unique designs that imitators, the world over have tried to replicate. The ABS® Powerball® (Anti Burst System = ABS) was the first fitness ball to deliver anti-burst technology with a truly burst-free stability ball. While traditional ABS balls only guarantee safety under 'normal use', the TOGU ball maintains its safety even when punctured sharply; slowly deflating and gently descending the user to the floor, without injury. With such stringent safety standards the TOGU ABS® Powerball® stability ball is fast becoming the preferred options in gyms around the world, with operators keen to avoid costly lawsuits.

The TOGU range also includes classic children's products such as the Dynair® Premium Kids Ball Seat Wedge Cushion, popular throughout Europe in preschool centers and family homes. The unique design of the air-filled cushion provides improved posture through the pelvic tilt of the wedge, and assists fidgety preschoolers with concentration, focus and core stability development.

TOGU's commitment to safety and quality is more than a catch-phrase and is intrinsic to the brand. TOGU stands by all their products with a lifetime guarantee. Unlike most manufacturers, TOGU has resisted the trend to lower costs and move production to Asia, with all products made in Germany, in accordance with their exacting standards and environment protection laws.

Samples of featured TOGU products are available to media for review.

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Our company directors have over 50 years combined manufacturing and marketing experience in the health industry. Superbly supported by an energetic team of customer service, health professionals, technical, marketing and logistics specialists, we aim to make badbackstore. com (http://www. badbackstore. com) number one for pain relief products and customer satisfaction.

Online visitors return to our site to access the latest innovations and developments in spinal care research, which is sourced from leading international research institutes, hospitals, government health resources and increasingly from government approved alternative therapy sources.

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Spanish and Canadian Farmers Speak Out on Biotech Crops

Spanish and Canadian Farmers Speak Out on Biotech Crops

Growers realize crop management and environmental benefits.

Winthrop, MA (PRWEB) February 3, 2006

Farmers grew biotech crops in 21 countries in 2005 – including Spain and Canada. In a new video webcast at biotech-gmo. com, Pedro Lerín and Lorne Hamblin each candidly discuss the impact that biotech crops have had on their operations during the last six to eight years.

“Biotechnology has allowed us to do things that we haven’t been able to before,” says Canadian farmer Hamblin. “It’s given us the opportunity to clean up fields, to grow different crops. And, biotech enhances yields and the bottom line.”

Expressing similar results from the heart of Europe, Spanish farmer Lerín comments, “By planting a transgenic corn, for example, we have a better yield, cleaner grain and a better quality. … Biotechnology helps the environment very much. It helps in avoiding to apply so much insecticide and fungicide treatments of all kinds. It creates better grain – much healthier, without diseases.

“To the people that don’t want to use biotechnology, I tell them not to be afraid, to open up, to listen, to see what happens with biotechnology – the progress that it means. And, not to let themselves be influenced by things that are not true,” Lerín continues.

These exclusive interviews with Pedro Lerín and Lorne Hamblin – as well as two of their fellow countrymen, Art Enns of Canada and Ismael Purroy of Spain – can be found at the Monsanto Company’s Conversations about Plant Biotechnology Web site: http://www. monsanto. com/biotech-gmo/new. htm (http://www. monsanto. com/biotech-gmo/new. htm)

CONTACT:

Michael Doane

Monsanto Company

314-694-8351

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Bringing Statistics to Biologists - New Genedata Analyst Launches at Society of Toxicology 49th Annual Meeting

Bringing Statistics to Biologists - New Genedata Analyst Launches at Society of Toxicology 49th Annual Meeting

Supporting Billions of Data Points and Up to Hundreds of Users, Technology-agnostic Data-mining Platform Integrates a Variety of Data Streams into One Easy-to-use Analysis System

Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) March 8, 2010

Genedata, a leading provider of advanced software solutions for drug discovery and life science research, today announced Genedata Analyst™, an integrated statistical and data analysis platform with advanced visualization capabilities. Built on client-server architecture, Genedata Analyst (http://www. genedata. com/products/analyst/overview. html) handles huge and complex data sets of billion-plus data points while supporting small research groups or hundreds of users. Simultaneously managing data from different sources, Genedata Analyst gives researchers and biostatisticians a secure and scalable data-mining platform, which can be tightly integrated with existing research IT ecosystems. New to the Genedata solutions portfolio, Genedata Analyst will be demonstrated at the Society of Toxicology 49th Annual Meeting's ToxExpo (http://www. toxicology. org/ai/meet/am2010/am. asp) (March 8 -10; Booth #1837).

"As a non-bioinformatics person analyzing large gene expression datasets, it is critical that software be both powerful yet have a biologist-friendly interface," noted Dr. Kathie-Anne Walters with The Institute for Systems Biology (http://www. systemsbiology. org/), an internationally renowned, non-profit research institute dedicated to the study and application of systems biology. Genedata Analyst fulfills these requirements. In addition, its ease of use is an added benefit. With minimal training, it was possible to load data, perform a variety of normalization steps and quickly start interrogating and visualizing the data thereby giving us the ability to identify relationships in datasets that might otherwise not be identified."

Statistical Analysis for All Scientists
A standalone solution (http://www. genedata. com/products/analyst/overview. html) with predefined workflows, Genedata Analyst gives a broad range of scientists the capabilities for sophisticated data analysis. Combining the management of diverse data sources and types with data mining tools and knowledge management systems, Genedata Analyst provides a comprehensive set of statistical approaches and interfaces to third-party algorithms. Features include:
Enhanced Usability enabling non-expert users to access, use and benefit from statistical tools for data integration, mining and interpretation by including context-sensitive help, guided workflows and carefully chosen default settings. High Scalability processes large and complex datasets of many measurements, design factors, and covariates. More than a billion data points are supported with no limit on the number of observables, experiments or covariates. Advanced Visualization interactively explores large and complex datasets with highly specialized plots for the interpretation of classification and prediction analyses. Standard tools include histograms, bar charts, box plots, heat maps, scatter plots, trees, maps and parallel coordinate plots. Rigorous Statistics provide established general-purpose tools such as ANOVA, linear models, Principal Components and Partial Least Square analysis, Self-Organizing Maps (SOM) and clustering methods together with advanced machine learning algorithms (LDA, SVM, KNN) for classification and prediction and tools for data normalization, transformation and imputation. Open Architecture designed as a client-server application can support up to hundreds of users on standard hardware. Open technologies provide low TCO through public APIs that enable integration with in-house data warehouses, public data repositories, and third-party applications. "Through years of working with our customers (http://www. genedata. com/company/customers. html) in pharmaceutical and life science research, we've seen that separate tools for data mining and statistical analysis combined with the inability to integrate data from different sources creates costly and time-consuming inefficiencies and bottlenecks," said Dr. Othmar Pfannes, CEO of Genedata. "Genedata Analyst addresses these challenges by giving our customers a new data analysis platform that combines validated statistics, proven user workflows, and established visualization technologies. We believe Genedata Analyst is truly game changing for life science research as it delivers a data mining platform that enables all user groups to perform powerful data integration and aggregation."

(Note to Editors: Mark your calendars for the Genedata Analyst product session (http://www. genedata. com/events/conferences/conferences/article/society-of-toxicology-sot-annual-meeting. html? tx_ttnewsbackPid=79&cHash=72fff99338) at SOT on March 9, 8:30am - 9:30am, Room 155F. To schedule a briefing and product demo email: Jackie(dot)thrasivoulos(at)genedata(dot)com)

About Genedata
Genedata transforms data into intelligence with a portfolio of advanced software solutions for drug discovery and life science research, which spans target, lead and biomarker discovery. Used by a majority of the world's top 50 pharmaceutical companies and leading research organizations, Genedata Phylosopher®, Genedata Screener®, Genedata Expressionist®, and Genedata Analyst™ make research data accessible and understandable, enabling scientific discovery that fights disease and improves health worldwide. Founded in 1997, Genedata is privately held, with headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and offices in Japan, Germany and the US. www. genedata. com.

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Local Businessman Meets 2003 World Decathlon Champion

Local Businessman Meets 2003 World Decathlon Champion

Shelby Twp., MI—Dr. Scott McLeod of McLeod Chiropractic in Shelby Twp. recently met with the 2003 World Decathlon Champion, Tom Pappas.

(PRWEB) July 31, 2004

As a supporter of the World’s Greatest Athlete Decathlon Club, Dr. McLeod attended a conference and had the honor of meeting and speaking to the decathlete. “Tom Pappas is the reigning World Decathlon Champion and is favored to bring home the Gold Medal in the 2004 Olympics in Athens Greece.” said McLeod. “He and I have something very important in common. We both know that chiropractic care is essential in improving our bodies performance.”

The World's Greatest Athlete Decathlon Club, a non-profit organization, charged with the goal of sweeping decathlon Gold, Silver and Bronze in Athens, Greece 2004 includes Gold Medalists Bob Mathias, Bruce Jenner, Dan O’Brien, Milt Campbell, Rafer Johnson and Bill Toomey, as well as coaches and future Gold Medalists like Pappas. These great Olympic athletes depend a great deal upon chiropractic care, to prevent injuries and reach a maximum level of performance. Pappas, who is the current 2003 World Decathlon Champion declares, “I’m relying on chiropractic care to help me bring home the Gold medal from the 2004 Olympics.”

Talking with Pappas revealed the similarities in the health philosophies that he and Dr. McLeod share. During the meeting, Pappas was quoted as stating “Staying healthy is probably the biggest key for any world class decathlete as far as their success goes and for me I see a chiropractor twice a week because it gives me what my body needs to stay healthy and have that extra advantage. Chiropractic care is a huge part of my success in staying healthy but I have to admit I didn’t always feel that way.” Dr. McLeod agrees. “Studies are consistently showing that chiropractic care actually improves the function and therefore the performance of athletes. I see many athletes of diverse age and sport in my practice, and all of them agree… chiropractic helps them perform to their optimum ability.”

Pappas continues, saying, “Actually, before the first experience I had with chiropractic care I wasn’t too big on the idea. Then I met a chiropractor that was working with the University of Tennessee football team and actually the first time I saw him I was having quite a few physical problems. He gave me an adjustment to help prepare me physically for the meet and I actually set 3 personal bests in that meet that day so ever since then I was hooked. I’ve been seeing him twice a week ever since and this has been probably at least 5 years ago.”

“Chiropractic is not a magic pill for sports performance” McLeod states, “however it is a very necessary component.” Pappas agrees, “I train at a high level for the Decathlon but I enjoy doing it because I enjoy staying fit and I feel good about my life. Chiropractic care is definitely something I think that everyone should look into doing for their maximum health.”

PappasÂ’ coach, Brian Brophy, also agrees. "After six months in a Boston Brace my freshman year in college for a fractured vertebrae, Orthopedic Surgeons recommended surgery. I choose to see a chiropractor. Six weeks later I was back on track, literally. I haven't had a problem since."

Dr. McLeod summarizes the entire meeting by saying, “If a world class athlete, like Tom Pappas, depends on chiropractic care to maximize his athletic potential, shouldn’t we all incorporate chiropractic into our family’s healthcare regimen to ensure maximum health potential? Chiropractic is the world leader in restoring health from a natural perspective.”

To help support the WorldÂ’s Greatest Athlete Decathlon Club, McLeod Chiropractic will be accepting donations to the WorldÂ’s Greatest Athlete Decathlon Club. For more information, contact McLeod Chiropractic at 586-739-6262 or http://www. mcleodchiropractic. com (http://www. mcleodchiropractic. com)

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SignaCert Announces General Availability of Whitelist ISV Harvest Program

SignaCert Announces General Availability of Whitelist ISV Harvest Program

Leader in configuration-based whitelisting formalizes software whitelist aggregation programs for ISVs

Portland, OR (PRWEB) July 22, 2009

SignaCert, the leading provider of known-provenance whitelist content and methods for end-to-end IT standards-based trust and compliance solutions and partnerships, announced today general availability of its Whitelist Content Harvest Partner Program for ISVs and OEMs.

Included in all SignaCert Harvest Partner offerings is a license for early access to the Data Exchange Format (DEF), which was jointly developed by Microsoft and SignaCert, and will be made available later this year to the broader market as the de-facto standard whitelist exchange schema. The DEF schema includes fields to support provenance ranking, indicating the degree to which users can be confident that the software reflects the original build by the software author.

The benefits for ISV and OEM participation in these programs include having direct-from-supplier (known-provenance) measurements in a standards-based, vendor and data type neutral data-validation resource. These databases are seeing increasing interest from end-customers to ensure IT system software compliance and enhanced security. Programs are available to enable turnkey participation in the whitelist ecosystem including professional services and hardware/software tools.

The Whitelist Harvest Partner Program is tiered in terms of support as follows:
Base Harvest Program: Provides entry-level documentation and whitelist method and formats in order to understand the schema and base harvesting methods. Mid-size ISV/OEM Support Program: Provides software tools and support to enable automated harvesting of whitelist content from a wide variety of software and package types including both Window and non-Windows formats. Nominal professional services support is included in the standard pricing. Large ISV/OEM Support Programs: Includes hardware and software tools enabling fast and efficient harvest integration intended to directly interface into existing ISV build/release processes. Whitelist methods are developing quickly in the market to supplement existing methods for information security, compliance, lifecycle management, and forensics. The SignaCert Global Trust Repository (GTR) is the largest vendor-independent, known-provenance commercial software whitelist repository and is available for license to any Partner and OEM applications for all use cases.

According to SignaCert founder and CEO Wyatt Starnes "We have finally reached the tipping point where whitelist methods clearly add strong defense-in-depth value to existing information security and compliance methods. SignaCert's patented technologies were designed from the ground up to support both known-provenance ISV content aggregation support as well as rich web services interfaces for OEM integration."

The Company announced a deep collaboration with Microsoft Reputation Services (MRS) team in April 2009 involving schema and method standardization. Further, MRS will supply measurements for Microsoft's commercially available software contained in the Microsoft Reputation Service; these will be supplied in the DEF standards directly to SignaCert, enabling the highest possible provenance score.

"Given SignaCert's background and expertise in software measurement and whitelisting methods, we very much value our partnership with them. We look forward to a long-term exchange of software package measurements that will ultimately contribute to an extended white list capability." said Greg Kohanim, Product Unit Manager of Microsoft.

In addition to the GTR content resources, SignaCert offers the Enterprise Trust Server, or ETS, enabling rich Configuration Whitelisting support for both end users and OEM integrators. The ETS brings GTR capability inside of the company's firewall. In additional to caching and comprehensive "over the wire" updating of GTR content to the database, ETS provides rich, web-based services to manage internal software as well as comprehensive reference configurations for the devices and IT systems.

About SignaCert
SignaCert is the leading provider of end-to-end and partner-based IT compliance solutions based on known-provenance whitelist technology. These methods allow SignaCert's direct customers to rapidly achieve and prove continuous compliance for the systems that deliver critical business services. The SignaCert architecture is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing change processes and continuously monitor critical business services without disruption.

Additionally, SignaCert's OEM and ISV Partners can supply to, or license content from, the SignaCert Global Trust Repository (GTR), adding new and important capabilities to their product offerings. All use cases are supported by a rich repository of vendor-independent software measurements. These "white" or "allow" list methods enable SignaCert's patented technology to be quickly deployed and provide immediate visibility into the actual state of IT infrastructure.

Founded in 2004 by 34-year IT security and compliance industry veteran Wyatt Starnes, SignaCert has assembled a world-class team of industry leaders with hands-on IT experience for its executive team, board of directors, and advisory board. SignaCert has received two US patents on IT whitelist method, and have registered these patents internationally.

SignaCert's end-customers span a wide variety of industries, including financial services, government, and healthcare.

For more general information visit: http://www. signacert. com (http://www. signacert. com)

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Holiday Season Means Gaining Weight

Holiday Season Means Gaining Weight

Holidays are a painful time for people who battle expected weight gain, regret and low self-esteem but there is a safe and easy solution for prevention. No pills, potions or “magic bullets.”

Woburn, MA (PRWEB) December 9, 2004

Are you getting fat for Christmas?? Holidays are a painful time for people who battle expected weight gain, regret and low self-esteem but there is a safe and easy solution for prevention. No pills, potions or “magic bullets.”

“Imagine the holiday feast and making healthy choices with confidence and ease… and not gain a pound,” says award-winning NGH certified hypnotist, author and speaker, Tom Nicoli, PhD., CH. “So much pain and anxiety is related to the Holidays because people expect to gain more weight and it’s not necessary,” says Nicoli.

Harvard Medical School said, “He is an expert in his field. He speaks with enthusiasm and changed many minds.” Dateline NBC reported the amazing results of Dr. Tom’s hypnosis weight loss program when his program guided Marc Merlis to lose 39 pounds and feel comfortable doing it. “Comfortable and effective weight loss begins in your mind, not your body. People in 16 countries made the change… anyone with a desire can too and I guarantee it!”

“The mistake people make is they focus on their body attempting to force behavior change. Years of struggle and a variety of diet plans with no or minimal results have to teach you something… they don’t work. Why keep doing it when there is a better way? You must focus on the mind and make the behavior changes that lead the body to your success. This is what my hypnosis audio programs do, safely, naturally and effectively.”

“Thank you so much for helping me get my life back. I almost gave up hope.” C. Gillis

“I have lost 12 pounds in 8 days. The positive thinking has done wonders.” David Burke

"The weight loss CD's are great. I feel so good and have been walking 2 miles a day since I started listening to it. Thanks s again!" Stephanie Grier

Jordan Rich of WBZ radio Boston, “He is a hit with my audience every time he’s on. Dr. Tom Nicoli says, “You can enjoy the Holiday Season, be in control and prevent the weight gain that you normally battle during the upcoming year. Join the thousands that know a better way.”

For interviews e-mail Dr. Nicoli at info@prosperusa. com

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

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Dobbs Ferry Retirees File Suit Against Cruise Line and Tour Agency for Capsized Vessel, United States District Court, Southern District of New York, 07-CV-3665

Dobbs Ferry Retirees File Suit Against Cruise Line and Tour Agency for Capsized Vessel, United States District Court, Southern District of New York, 07-CV-3665

May 9 , 2007 the Law Office of Todd Krouner filed suit in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, 07-CV-3665, in White Plains, New York, on behalf of 15 passengers who were aboard the M/S Sea Diamond in Greece, which crashed and sank on April 6, 2007.

Chappaqua, NY (PRWEB) June 4, 2007

May 9, 2007the Law Office of Todd Krouner filed suit in the United United States District Court, Southern District of New York, 07-CV-3665, in White Plains, New York, on behalf of 15 passengers who were aboard the M/S Sea Diamond in Greece, which crashed and sank on April 6, 2007.

Jacqueline M. James, of Counsel to the Law Office of Todd J. Krouner, has been retained by a group of passengers who were traveling together from Dobbs Ferry, New York, and surrounding villages. A number of the group members were retired teachers from the Dobbs Ferry School District. The group has stayed in contact post-retirement and has expanded to include other friends who had joined them on this trip.

The plaintiffs had purchased an "escorted" travel package from Group Voyagers, Inc., which does business as "Globus," and specializes in escorted tours in foreign countries. Globus, in turn, arranged for the plaintiffs to take a four-day cruise through the Greek Islands with Louis Cruise Lines on the M/S Sea Diamond cruise ship.

The complaint alleges that the M/S Sea Diamond had 1,547 passengers and crew onboard. Most of the 1,195 passengers were Americans and Canadians. On April 5, 2007, at around 4 p. m., the ship ran aground on a well-marked volcanic reef east of NEA Caiman, off of the Greek Island Santorini. On April 7, 2007, Greek authorities announced the Captain and a number of the crewmembers were being charged by Greek authorities for their negligence. The charges include causing a shipwreck through negligence, breaching international shipping safety regulations and polluting the environment. The Greek authorities have also announced that the charges may be amended to include criminal charges. The Greek authorities have noted that the underwater reef was well marked on available navigational equipment and maps. Additionally, a number of the vessel's air-tight doors failed to properly function, allowing water to flood the cabins. A representative from Louis Cruise Lines has publicly admitted that the crash was the result of human error on the part of Louis Cruise personnel.

The complaint further alleges on April 28, 2007, the Wall Street Journal reported that eye-witness accounts have revealed that the evacuation was poorly planned and implemented. The passengers were forced to endure hours of chaos, fear and images of their death, and fear for health and safety of their loved ones. Maritime safety guidelines generally require that a ship be evacuated within an hour. Two of the passengers, a father and daughter (not a party to this action), are presumed to have drowned and their bodies have not yet been found. The survivors suffered and array, of injuries and losses, caused by the crash and the clumsy and unorganized evacuation, which left many without life jackets, instructions or the proper egress from the ship. Since the crash, Louis Cruise Lines has been sluggish in its response and has suggested it is only willing to pay passengers a nominal amount for their loss, injuries and distress. To date, Globus has also failed to make full and timely payments under the insurance policy purchased by each group member or to otherwise compensate the victims. Plaintiffs' complaints seek compensatory and punitive damages against Louis Cruise Lines and Globus for their respective negligence and gross negligence. Plaintiffs have also sued Globus for consumer fraud and breach of contract.

One of plaintiff's complaints is available online at http://www. krounerlaw. com (http://www. krounerlaw. com). For further information, please contact Jacqueline M. James at jjames @ krounerlaw. com., or at (914) 238-5800.

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NYIT Hosts Sixth Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium Focused On Engaging Students In The Global Century

NYIT Hosts Sixth Annual Interdisciplinary Symposium Focused On Engaging Students In The Global Century

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) hosted its sixth annual interdisciplinary symposium, Engaging Students in the Global Century, on Friday, March 19, 2010, at its Manhattan campus.

New York, N. Y. (Vocus) March 23, 2010

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) hosted its sixth annual interdisciplinary symposium, Engaging Students in the Global Century, on Friday, March 19, 2010, at its Manhattan campus.

The symposium served as an exchange of new ideas, initiatives, and technologies in higher education. Presentations focused on addressing how to successfully engage international students in American-style education.

“This symposium attracts people who are passionate about sharing ideas and information on cutting-edge technologies, curriculum, and other creative methods in higher education,” said Roger Yu, dean of NYIT’s College of Arts and Sciences.

The symposium included a number of presentations led by prestigious leaders in education from NYIT, Columbia University, Utah Valley University, and William Paterson University. The session, Engaging Students in College Literacy: The Nanjing Experience, presented personal accounts of teaching abroad from NYIT professor Gary Stephens and adjunct professor Margaret Stacey. They shared specific successes and challenges faced when they taught students at NYIT’s campus in Nanjing, China. In addition, Ryan Kelsey and Ashlinn Quinn, from Columbia Center for New Media Teaching and Learning at Columbia University, presented Lessons Learned from a Three-Year Curriculum and Technology Design Experiment in a Global Synchronous Course.

Technology’s impact on higher education was a prevalent theme throughout the symposium, and presenters identified and discussed resources such as blogs, Facebook, and YouTube that connects campuses with one another.

For a full symposium schedule, visit http://engagingnyit. wordpress. com/schedule (http://engagingnyit. wordpress. com/schedule).

About NYIT
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in more than 90 fields of study, including architecture and interior design; arts and sciences; education; engineering and computing sciences; health professions; management; and osteopathic medicine. A non-profit independent, private institution of higher education, NYIT has more than 15,000 students attending campuses on Long Island and Manhattan, online, and at its global campuses. For more than 50 years, NYIT has been guided by its mission to provide career-oriented professional education, offer access to opportunity to all qualified students, and support applications-oriented research that benefits the larger world. To date, 81,500 students have graduated from NYIT. For more information, visit www. nyit. edu.

Contact:
Amy Wu
Global Communications Specialist
646.273.6008

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Breakthrough Management Group -- Raptor International Teams with Hertzler Systems, Hyperion, Minitab and ISSSP on National Six Sigma Software Showcase Tour

Breakthrough Management Group -- Raptor International Teams with Hertzler Systems, Hyperion, Minitab and ISSSP on National Six Sigma Software Showcase Tour

Raptor International has partnered with leading providers of Six Sigma Software and the ISSSP (International Society of Six Sigma Professionals) to present a complimentary, one-day workshop that charts the future direction of Six Sigma data management and analytical tools.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) February 24, 2007

BMG-Raptor International, one of the world's leading SOM (Self Organizing Map) software developers (www. raptorinternational. com) has joined with three other leading Six Sigma software providers and the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP) to present the Six Sigma Software Showcase Tour; where you will learn about new desktop tools that complement your Six Sigma effort and enhance data analysis and predictive capabilities.

Kicking off on March 1 in Philadelphia, other scheduled tour stops include Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, Orlando, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, and Detroit. Registration and location information is available at Six Sigma Software Showcase Tour Registration site (http://www. isssp. com/softwaretour. asp (http://www. isssp. com/softwaretour. asp)). Registration is required and space is limited.

During this workshop you will be introduced to new and powerful Six Sigma data management and analytical tools and will have the opportunity to:

  Meet vendors one-on-one to discuss your data and technology needs

  Receive a free 30-day evaluation copy of each software package

  Discover how you can improve the use of your existing data and,

  Improve upon the success of your Six Sigma projects.

Software packages that will be demonstrated on the Six Sigma Software Showcase Tour are:

  RapAnalyst - Sophisticated artificial intelligence technology on the desktop (http://www. raptorinternational. com/rapanalyst. html)

  Minitab 15 - The industry standard for statistical analysis (http://minitab. com/products/minitab/)

  GainSeeker Suite - Real-time data collection (http://www. hertzler. com/php/products/gainseeker/collect. alarm. php) and analytics that frees you from the Six Sigma Data Shuffle.

  Crystal Ball - Simulation and optimization tools for design and forecasting. (http://www. decisioneering. com/index. html)

  Quality Companion 2 - Plan, organize and execute successful Six Sigma projects. (http://minitab. com/products/qualitycompanion/)

About Raptor International

With offices in the United States and South Africa, Raptor International is helping individuals in organizations across the globe to effectively undertake rapid analysis and make decisions based on true understanding of complex multi-dimensional data. These faster and more accurate business decisions translate directly to bottom line improvement for Raptor's clients. For more information: www. raptorinternational. com

About Breakthrough Management Group

BMG is the world's leading provider of training and consulting for performance excellence. Specializing in Lean, Six Sigma and Innovation, BMG works with leading companies around the globe to help "in-source" new capability and develop new core competencies. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Longmont, Colo., BMG has developed a loyal clientele that today exceeds 200 active businesses in industries as diverse as biotechnology, health care, finance, telecommunications, manufacturing and energy. BMG has offices in 12 countries and has more than 100 employees worldwide. For more information, visit www. bmgi. com.

About Hertzler Systems

Hertzler Systems provides seamless, accurate data acquisition solutions that drive business transformation. They have been in this business for over 20 years, with a diverse customer base in service, transactional and manufacturing environments. Their software and services enable clients to connect, collect and analyze data; building a robust data infrastructure for making data-driven decisions. These capabilities help clients to reduce costs, cycle time and errors, and increase profitability. Hertzler's clients include BAE Systems, Crown Audio, IDEX Corporation, McCormick & Company, Inc., Hormel Foods Corporation, and Titleist & Footjoy Worldwide, just to name a few.

About Hyperion

Hyperion Solutions Corporation is the global leader in Business Performance Management software and the provider of Crystal Ball. More than 12,000 customers in 90 countries rely on Hyperion both for insight into current business performance and to drive performance improvement. With Hyperion software, businesses collect, analyze and share data across the organization, linking strategies to plans and monitoring execution against goals. Hyperion integrates financial management applications with a business intelligence platform into a single management system for the global enterprise.

About Minitab

Minitab Inc. is one of the world's leading developers of statistical analysis and process improvement software for academic and commercial users worldwide. Minitab Statistical Software is the preferred data analysis software for businesses of all sizes and is used in more than 80 countries by thousands of distinguished companies, including Toshiba, 3M, Honeywell International, Wachovia, DuPont, Haemonetics Corporation, Samsung and leading Six Sigma consultants.

Minitab has been used to implement virtually every major Six Sigma quality improvement initiative around the world, and is the software educators use to teach statistics in over 4,000 colleges and universities worldwide.

Minitab Inc., headquartered in State College, Pa., operates offices in the United Kingdom and France and has additional representatives throughout the world.

About ISSSP (International Society of Six Sigma Professionals)

The International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP) is committed to the advancement of education, research and implementation of the Six Sigma methodology through resources in live, print and electronic media. ISSSP enhances the knowledge of its diverse community of members while maintaining a high level of ethics, professionalism and standards within the Six Sigma community.

Today, ISSSP boasts a dynamic global community of individual, corporate and affiliate members representing large and small businesses, across a gamut of industry categories. No matter your company's role or interest in Six Sigma, ISSSP represents a wealth of resources from which your deployment and your professional growth can truly benefit.

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Fighting Off The Killer Flu: Innovative Advances in Immune Health May Save You!

Fighting Off The Killer Flu: Innovative Advances in Immune Health May Save You!

Dr. Nancy Cox, Chief Influenza Scientist at the US Centers for Disease Control stated, “The ‘very frightening’ outbreak of virulent Bird Flu in Asia could lead to the most devastating human pandemic in history.” Klaus Stohr, Global Influenza Co-Coordinator of the World Health Organization (WHO), warns “the planet is overdue for a killer flu outbreak.”

(PRWEB) March 21, 2005

Dr. Nancy Cox, Chief Influenza Scientist at the US Centers for Disease Control stated, “The ‘very frightening’ outbreak of virulent Bird Flu in Asia could lead to the most devastating human pandemic in history.” Klaus Stohr, Global Influenza Co-Coordinator of the World Health Organization (WHO), warns “the planet is overdue for a killer flu outbreak.”

With alarming frequency, we are being warned about the threat posed by the “Bird Flu.” According to the WHO, this lethal H5N1 avian influenza has decimated poultry populations in East and South-East Asia. The poultry infection may create opportunities for a new influenza virus strain to spread easily among humans. The world is unprepared for such an event.

Vaccination, our primary defense, helps protect against the next flu season but not against unexpected strains. In fact, manufacturers have been wrong about the “up and coming” strains for the past three years.

Stohr said a dozen countries, led by Australia, Canada, France, the US and Sweden, bought stockpiles of Roche’s antiviral drug, Tamiflu®, Tamiflu® acts as a prophylactic and is also indicated for treatment of influenza infection in adults who have been symptomatic for no more than two days but is untested against any new flu pandemic strains. Of course, as with any engineered drug, side effects can be problematic. And the effects of Tamiflu® on children under 18 and pregnant women have not yet been determined.

So how can we as individuals protect ourselves? Strengthening the immune system is imperative. The truth is our first recourse should be the medicinal properties nature offers, and millions already take supplements. But what is not widely understood is that the beneficial nutrients are either destroyed by the acids in the stomach or the indigestible caplet/capsule containing the nutrients passes through the body intact.

Fortunately, there is a solution. Cape Cod Biolab Corporation (CAPE COD) developed and patented a revolutionary advancement called BIO-SHIELD®. Originally, BIO-SHIELD® was developed to overcome the degradation of the natural cranberry bio-activates as they pass through the stomach. In clinical tests, this supplement, CRAN-MAX®, reduced the occurrence and duration of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in patients by 50% to 90%. Released in 1997, CRAN-MAX® is now recommended by many doctors to maintain urinary tract health.

BIO-SHIELD is a very exciting innovation with far-reaching implications. CAPE COD introduced ANTI-MAX®, formulated by Bio-Chemist, MD, Tom Hesslelink. ANTI-MAX® utilizes the BIO-SHIELD® technology to successfully deliver a combination of all-natural, selected anti-oxidants which boost the immune system. Natural ingredients include ELDER-MAX®, an elderberry fruit compound with anti-viral activities, GINGER-MAX®, a ginger oil compound with anti-inflammatory and anti-emetic activities, GREEN-MAX®, a green tea extract with anti-microbial, anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory activities, and BLACK-MAX®, Nigella sativa oil with anti-histamine and anti-carcinogen activities. Thus the name “ANTI-MAX®.” These natural herbs, oils and fruit strengthen the immune system which greatly enhances your body’s ability to fight off infection and illness, including influenza.

Selected SARS patients in the Toronto, Canada outbreak, voluntarily took ANTI-MAX® and recovered significantly faster than those using traditional medicines alone. This is a very exciting development, and formal clinical trials are pending.

Dr. Rose practices ophthalmology in Los Angeles and is president of the Rose Eye Medical Group. He is on the Life Extension Foundation (www. lef. org) Medical Advisory Board and the staffs of Pacific Alliance Medical Center in Los Angeles and other area hospitals.

By: Marc Rose, MD

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International Print Competition Honors World's Best Photographic Images and Photographers

International Print Competition Honors World's Best Photographic Images and Photographers

Winners to be published in commemorative collection and displayed at industry shows.

Atlanta, GA (Vocus) August 12, 2009

Professional Photographers of America (PPA) (www. ppa. com) announced today that the images for its 2009 General Exhibit and Loan Collection have been chosen. From a field of over 4,300 entries, a team of jurors selected almost 1,700 images for the General Exhibit. From that group, just over 500 images were chosen for the prestigious Loan Collection, an annual compilation of what is considered to be the highest quality work from around the world.

A panel of over 40 eminent jurors carefully trained to evaluate images based on stringent guidelines for technique, composition and creativity spent four days combing through the images, which are judged against the International Print Competition's 12 elements, not against one another. This standard of excellence is a point of pride with PPA members, not only as a form of recognition, but also as an opportunity to have their work evaluated, improve their craftsmanship and strengthen their business.

"A professional photographer who approaches every client engagement as if it's an entry for the International Print Competition will consistently produce better images, and that will translate into more clients," says Tomas Munoz (www. munozphotography. com), 18-time Loan Collection contributor and the youngest photographer ever to receive PPA's Imaging Excellence Award.

"Even with the recent economic downturn, our business has never been healthier. I attribute much of that to our attitude that every image should be a Loan Collection competitor," Munoz says. "My clients may not be able to tell you the technicalities of why an image merits, but if you show them a Loan Collection-quality wedding album next to one displaying poor technique, they'll certainly be able to tell you which is which."

Loan Collection images are published each year in the Loan Collection commemorative book. A second book, "Showcase," published by Marathon Press, features 200 images selected from the General Exhibit. Both collections will be on display in January at PPA's Imaging USA, one of the photographic industry's largest annual tradeshows and educational events, held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. The gallery will be open to the public and admission is free. Loan Collection images are also on display throughout the year at PPA headquarters in Atlanta, and various events worldwide.

"Viewing the exhibit is a moving experience. It gives you such a sense of appreciation for the artistry and skill that go into the creation of an exhibit-quality image," says Jim Dingwell, International Print Competition coordinator. "With the advances in digital cameras, just about anyone can take pictures, but when you see the heirloom quality of the exhibit images, you can visually understand the difference. These professional photographers are truly experts at their craft--the best of the best."

To see a list of General Exhibit and Loan Collection winners, visit www. ppa. com. For more information about Imaging USA, where the International Print Competition General Exhibit and Loan Collection will be displayed, visit www. imagingusa. org.

About Professional Photographers of America (http://www. ppa. com/)
Professional Photographers of America (PPA), the world's largest nonprofit association for professional photographers, exists to assist its 22,000 members in achieving their professional, artistic and fraternal goals; to promote public awareness of the profession; and to advance the making of images in all of its disciplines as an art, a science and a visual recorder of history. (www. ppa. com)

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Global Team Success Secrets For Software Development Managers

Global Team Success Secrets For Software Development Managers

In his scheduled half-day tutorial for the IEEE International Conference on Global Software Engineering (ICGSE) 2009 Conference July 13-16 in Limerick, Ireland, LogiGear Corporation (http://www. logigear. com) founding partner and Senior Vice President Michael Hackett will inform software development professionals about new ideas and practices designed to build more effective software test teams to benefit the entire development organization.

Limerick, Ireland (PRWEB) July 13, 2009

In his scheduled half-day tutorial for the IEEE International Conference on Global Software Engineering (ICGSE) 2009 Conference July 13-16 in Limerick, Ireland, LogiGear Corporation (http://www. logigear. com) founding partner and Senior Vice President Michael Hackett will inform software development professionals about new ideas and practices designed to build more effective software test teams to benefit the entire development organization.

The class, "Optimizing the Effectiveness of Distributed Testing Teams in Globalized Software Development," will address common misconceptions about software testing, the current state of testing practice, specific testing tasks that are more conducive to distribution, and key lessons learned from distributed software development teams. Attendees can expect to learn how to develop an effective work distribution, structure teams to be most effective, develop a plan for getting started with offshore testing, plan ahead for effective test automation, develop training to give global teams the skill sets necessary for maximum contribution, and more.

Hackett has two decades of experience in software engineering and the testing of shrink-wrap, client/server devices and web-based applications in Banking, Securities, Healthcare and Consumer Electronics. He has helped well-known companies including Palm Computing, Oracle, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Salesforce. com, CNET, Electronics for Imaging, Adobe Systems, The Learning Company, and The Well produce, test and release applications ranging from business productivity to educational multimedia titles - in English as well as a multitude of other languages.

The ICGSE 2009 Conference will be held in Limerick, Ireland at the University of Limerick July 13-16, 2009. For additional details on the conference, go to http://www. icgse. org.

LogiGear Corporation ( http://www. logigear. com) provides global solutions for software testing, and offers public and corporate software testing training programs worldwide through LogiGear University. LogiGear is a leader in the integration of test automation, offshore resources and US project management for fast, cost-effective results. Since 1994, LogiGear has worked with hundreds of companies from the Fortune 500 to early-stage startups, creating unique solutions to exactly meet their needs. With facilities in the US and Asia, LogiGear helps companies double their test coverage and improve software quality, while reducing testing time and cutting costs.

For more information, contact Joe Hughes at (650) 572-1400.

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Travel Therapy Staffing Agency Cirrus Allied Launches Social Media Enhanced Website

Travel Therapy Staffing Agency Cirrus Allied Launches Social Media Enhanced Website

Healthcare Staffing Firm Cirrus Allied Uses Social Media Platforms To Find The Best Travel Medical Professionals For Their Travel Therapy Clients

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) August 14, 2009

Cirrus Allied (http://www. cirrusallied. com/) President Greg Allen today announced the launch of the Travel Therapy (http://www. cirrusallied. com/travel-therapy) staffing agency's new cutting edge Web 2.0 enhanced website: CirrusAllied. com. The new site provides real-time Travel Therapy job opportunities, helpful information for therapists and allied professionals, and incorporates numerous interactive social media channels that allow Cirrus Allied to better engage rehabilitation therapists.

"We are very excited to launch this great new website," said Allen. "Not only is it visually pleasing, it's an amazing one-stop resource for rehabilitation therapists interested in great travel opportunities around the country. Further, the addition of our great new social media channels allows therapists to share great information about their jobs, experiences and travels."

The website was designed to be visually appealing, displaying different scenic backgrounds from around the country that represent some of the many desirable locations where Cirrus Allied places its Travel Therapy professionals. "Where do you want to work?" is prominently displayed in the center of the home page, making it clear to Travel Medical Professionals (http://www. cirrusallied. com/travel-medical-professionals) visiting the site that Cirrus Allied has so many Travel Therapy job opportunities available that the choice is theirs to make.

Unlike the typical static website, the Healthcare Staffing Firm (http://www. cirrusallied. com/healthcare-staffing-firm) site is Web 2.0 enhanced and designed to be interactive, encouraging user engagement through Cirrus Allied's social media channels: The Cirrus Allied Blog (http://cirrusalliedblog. com/); @TravelTherapist on Twitter; "The Traveling Therapist" LinkedIn group; and the "Cirrus Allied Staffing" Facebook Fan Page. The site also incorporates an RSS feed that people can subscribe to in order to receive real-time Travel Therapy job opportunities. There is also a "Share" button, where visitors can share the website on various news sharing sites like Digg and Delicious, as well as on social media channels like Twitter and LinkedIn.

One of the most useful tools of the site is a "Quick Job Search" form that allows Travel Medical Professionals to quickly search the current list of job opportunities in the locations they desire, and an "Instant Application" form for Travel Therapy professionals that are ready to apply for their dream job.

About Cirrus Allied:
Cirrus Allied is one of the nation's oldest and most well respected rehabilitation therapy staffing firms. With offices in Atlanta, Charlotte and Houston, our firm specializes in placing experienced rehabilitation therapists and assistants into travel, contract and permanent employment assignments that help them to further advance their careers. For our healthcare facility clients, our focus is providing a one-stop solution to their staffing and HR needs.

Cirrus Allied is a member of the Cirrus Healthcare Group, an international healthcare group specializing in providing US healthcare companies with customized domestic and international staffing and HR solutions. The Group consists of Cirrus Medical Staffing, Cirrus Allied and Medtivia. The companies are all A. Soriano Corporation (ANSCOR) companies.

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Approved Audubon Lifestyles Design designation issued to Double Oaks Neighborhood Redevelopment in Charlotte, NC

Approved Audubon Lifestyles Design designation issued to Double Oaks Neighborhood Redevelopment in Charlotte, NC

The Approved Audubon Lifestyles Design designation indicates that the current land plan used to guide the construction and development of Double Oaks Neighborhood is consistent with the International Sustainability Council (ISC) Principles of Sustainability. This designation marks an important milestone for the development as it strives toward the ultimate goal of attaining the ISC Seal of Sustainability, and becoming recognized as an Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Neighborhood.

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) April 2, 2009

Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership, Inc. (The Housing Partnership) provides a comprehensive range of affordable housing services focused on revitalization, education, and development. The Housing Partnership has led the revitalization of several inner-city neighborhoods such as Greenville, where 105 new homes were constructed or rehabilitated and sold; Genesis Park, where more than 100 new homeowners purchased; and Seversville, where 57 homes were constructed and built or rehabilitated and 47 apartments are managed. Through its Homeownership Center of Charlotte, the organization has counseled more than 12,000 families and created 1,289 homeowners. The affordable multi-family and senior rental housing development efforts have created nearly 2,000 units of quality, well-managed units throughout Charlotte.

Building upon this ethic of creating affordable opportunities for individual households and entire neighborhoods, The Housing Partnership desired to expand and incorporate sustainability into the newly planned Double Oaks Neighborhood Development. In doing so, The Housing Partnership joined the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Development Program in the fall of 2008.
Learn more about the CMHP at: www. cmhp. org

"We have been searching for the right green trademark for the Double Oaks redevelopment for quite some time and I believe we have arrived at the right one," said Patricia G. Garrett, President of The Housing Partnership. "We spent a great deal of time researching different options for this community and think that Audubon Lifestyles makes the most sense."

Audubon Lifestyles, based in Palm Harbor, Florida, provides education, advisory services and certification assistance focused on promoting the International Sustainability Council's Principles of Sustainability. The organization facilitates sustainable living and lifestyles by assisting businesses and individuals in sustainable solutions that are reliable, practical and efficient. The Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Development Program is geared toward assisting those seeking to become local, regional, national and international models of sustainability by using sustainable design principles and techniques.

Learn more at www. audubonlifestyles. com

The preparation of a Sustainability Study, and Analysis for the Double Oaks Neighborhood Development resulted in Audubon Lifestyles issuing the Double Oaks site a Sustainability Site Classification of 5F. A Site Classification of 5F means that the master plan should be designed in ways that attempt to preserve remnant natural elements found on the site, and restore patches of native community vegetation that still exist. In addition, emphasis should be placed on providing food and cover for species of wildlife found in urban environments, and provide educational opportunities for community residents.

The Approved Audubon Lifestyles Design designation indicates that the current land plan that will be used to guide the construction and development of Double Oaks Neighborhood meets these goals, and is consistent with the International Sustainability Council (ISC) Principles of Sustainability. This designation marks an important milestone for the development as it strives toward the ultimate goal of attaining the ISC Seal of Sustainability, and becoming recognized as an Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Neighborhood. : Click here to see the current land plan (http://www. audubonlifestyles. com/doubleoaks. pdf)

"We are so pleased to be associated with this project, and are proud to issue the Approved Audubon Lifestyles Design to the Double Oaks Neighborhood Development.", stated Eric Dodson, Executive Director of Audubon Lifestyles. He added, "The Housing Partnership's dedication to building a truly sustainable neighborhood goes far beyond simply building with the environment in mind. The economic and social responsibility attributes of this project embody what it means to create a truly sustainable neighborhood."

Additional requirements in the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Development Program include developing a Sustainability Charter, a Natural Resource Management Plan, an Outreach and Education Plan, and ultimately attaining the ISC Seal of Sustainability. The ISC Seal of Sustainability is a designation granted to projects that have been planned, designed, constructed and managed in ways that have been verified to be environmentally healthy, economically successful and socially beneficial.

The International Sustainability Council is comprised of individuals representing universities, non-profit organizations, government agencies and businesses with a broad range of expertise and experience. The ISC's main purposes includes promoting the adoption of the Principles of Sustainability, serving as a think-tank on all topics pertaining to sustainability, acting as a virtual warehouse of information related to topics related to sustainability, and showcasing specific places, businesses, organizations and individuals who are leading the way toward creating a more sustainable Planet. To learn more visit: www. thesustainabilitycouncil. org.

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LA yogini Launches Anti-stress Elixir for Your Face at Sundance Film Festivial

LA yogini Launches Anti-stress Elixir for Your Face at Sundance Film Festivial

Supporting charity and the independent spirit, award-winning ChanChi "Yoga for Your Face" skincare line launches its Shanti Super Anti-Stress Elixir at the Sundance Film Festival's 25th Anniversary on January 15, 2009.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 6, 2009

Supporting charity and the independent spirit, award-winning ChanChi "Yoga for Your Face" skincare line launches its Shanti Super Anti-Stress Elixir at the Sundance Film Festival's 25th Anniversary on January 15, 2009.

The unique anti-aging product makes its debut at the Green Mansion VIP Spa Lounge party, along with sponsors Waterford Crystal, Virgin Companies, and SPA-Addicts. The elixir will be included in celebrity swag gift bags to support a variety of green and globally-friendly charities, including Green Global USA, Action Against Hunger, Virgin Unite, the Black-Eyed Peas Foundation, the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Infused with the South African plant Rooibos, known as red tea, Shanti Super Anti-Stress Elixir is specially formulated for environmentally stressed skin. Red tea extract is more powerful than vitamin C and provides 50 times more potent anti-oxidants than green tea. ChanChi's Shanti Super Anti-Stress Elixir contains the purest form of red tea obtainable--along with other potent anti-oxidants such as alpha-hydroxy acid and zinc. This patented formula promotes healthy, supple, and smooth skin by destroying harmful free radicals that adversely affect the skin and cause premature aging.

Masterminded by Los Angeles yogini and lifestyle guru Clara Chan, the ChanChi product line is specifically designed to cultivate the same benefits yoga has for the body--but for your face and skin--reducing stress while increasing balance, suppleness, and tone.

Contributing to this event is fundamental to ChanChi's mission statement, which includes donating a portion of all proceeds to philanthropic organizations that enhance the body, mind, and spirit connection. Says Chan, "Action Against Hunger provides clean water and nourishment for the BODY, Virgin Unite empowers youths to use their MINDS and creative talents to give back to the community, and the Black Eyed Peas Foundation speaks to the SPIRIT--by delivering the universal language of music to nations around the world and to promote peace. I couldn't think of a better atmosphere in which to launch a potent healing elixir."

The Sundance Film Festival is the premier showcase for U. S. and international independent film, held each January in and around Park City, Utah. Presenting approximately 120 dramatic and documentary feature-length films in seven distinct categories and between 60 and 80 short films each year, the Sundance Film Festival has introduced American audiences to some of the most ground-breaking films of the past two decades, including sex lies and videotape, Maria Full of Grace, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, An Inconvenient Truth, Trouble the Water and Central Station. The festival--and its much-coveted parties and events--are in high demand among celebrities and fashionistas alike.

For further information about Shanti Super Anti-Stress Elixir, visit ChanChi's website at www. LiveChanChi. com. To schedule an interview, contact Clara Chan at info@LiveChanChi. com or (310) 663-5481.

"My ChanChi face and body products are specifically designed to cultivate the same benefits yoga has for your body--but for your face and skin--reducing stress while increasing balance, suppleness, and tone," says creator Clara Chan.

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Genetiskin Skin Vitamins are Available Now

Genetiskin Skin Vitamins are Available Now

Dr. Lisa Zdinak releases her much anticipated skin vitamin line “Genetiskin” comprised of the purest, most potent ingredients in the world. Lisa A. Zdinak, M. D., Chief Surgeon and Medical Director of Precision Aesthetics is pleased to announce the release of her skin-targeted vitamin line “Genetiskin.”

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 3, 2010

Dr. Lisa Zdinak releases her much anticipated skin vitamin line “Genetiskin” comprised of the purest, most potent ingredients in the world. Lisa A. Zdinak, M. D., Chief Surgeon and Medical Director of Precision Aesthetics is pleased to announce the release of her skin-targeted vitamin line “Genetiskin.”

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“I decided to develop my own vitamin line for the skin because, frankly, those few formulated brands currently on the market are inadequate in either the type, amount, or bioavailability of nutrients, what we anti-aging insiders refer to as ‘fairy-dust.’ Genetiskin represents the purest, most potent, proprietary skincare nutrients available in the world. “—Dr. Zdinak.

Genetiskin is available for on-line purchase at www. precisionaestheticsmd. com or by contacting Dr. Zdinak’s office directly at 212-799-1411.

Genetiskin joins Dr. Zdinak’s arsenal of anti-aging techniques that are the cornerstone of her unique variety of non-invasive treatment combinations, which use the most advanced technology to achieve a more youthful appearance. Defining her highly effective approach as the “Precision Aesthetics Non-Surgical Lift,” she customizes individual anti-aging protocols for her clients, which include Thermage nonsurgical face (http://www. precisionaestheticsmd. com/services-thermage-new-york-thermage-face. html) and body lifting (http://www. precisionaestheticsmd. com/services-thermage-new-york-thermage-body. html) and cellulite treatment, carboxytherapy for stretch marks and dark undereye circles, Exilis oscillating wave therapy for fat reduction (http://www. precisionaestheticsmd. com/services-exilis-oscillating-wave-body-shaping. html), Botox Cosmetic for the correction of forehead wrinkles and frown lines, French Facial Vitamin Mesotherapy and Australian Ultrasonophoresis (http://www. precisionaestheticsmd. com/services_australian_ultrasonic_facial_treatment. html) to boost collagen production in the skin, SilkPeel Diamond Microdermabrasion for precision skin polishing, Dermaroller collagen induction therapy, and injectable fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Juvederm Ultra Plus, Artefill, Evolence, Sculptra, Prevelle, and Radiesse for lip augmentation and facial sculpting. Dr. Zdinak also offers a variety of laser and light treatments such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) photofacials to treat the age spots and broken capillaries of sun damaged skin, laser skin resurfacing to smooth wrinkles and acne scars, and radiosurgery for scarless mole removal.

Dr. Zdinak services her clientele at 135 East 74th Street in Manhattan. Recognized as a go-to expert in the field of medical skin care, Dr. Zdinak frequently lectures to medical professionals and media consultants on the latest aesthetic technologies and techniques. She is a respected physician instructor and has lectured extensively in the United States and abroad. She is a faculty lecturer to the World Congress on Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine in Paris and Monte Carlo, and has been featured on Fox News, as well as in VOGUE, ELLE, PEOPLE, HEALTH, and IN TOUCH magazines. Contact Dr. Zdinak’s office at (212) 799-1411 for more information.

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Boomer Reignites Lifelong Passion with Fitness Website and Blog

Boomer Reignites Lifelong Passion with Fitness Website and Blog

GMNfitness. com is a new website with a brilliant approach to tackling all the most pertinent fitness issues including anti-aging, weight loss and building muscle. Website founder Gayl Newton sat down to discuss her unique approach to fitness, and how she intends to help others achieve their fitness goals through her website and her new blog.

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) August 2, 2009

"Not too long ago, the company I worked at for more than a decade was forced to close their local facility," said Gayl Newton. "I was laid off, and as a boomer, a career change wasn't a challenge I wanted to undertake."

While Newton was mulling over how to approach the challenge of moving on with her life, she started walking to relieve her stress. "Walking was a calming experience that gave me time to think and strategize about what I was going to do next," said Newton. "Knowing I might have to get another job at some point, I wanted to keep in good health, so walking helped with that as well."

Newton's routine that started with simple walking reignited her passion for fitness, and led to the launch of her website www. GMNFitness. com.

"It all started with walking, but then I started lifting weights, doing floor exercises, taking vitamins and eating healthier. Then all of the sudden I was helping others achieve their fitness goals and start on a path to a new life," said Newton. "It all happened so fast sometimes I don't even know how I got here."

While Newton's career shift was unexpected, she had been passionate about fitness her whole life. "I've never been totally out of shape, but I used to exercise a lot more when I was younger," said Newton. "I felt invincible, like I could take on any challenge, and that's how I feel now as well."

With the launch of her new blog at www. GMNFitnessBlog. com, Newton hopes to share her zeal for fitness with others, and provide tips and information for leading a healthier life. "I want to offer more than just information on fitness routines, but advice about motivation, having fun and keeping a positive outlook."

While her website will provide useful products and information for all aspiring fitness enthusiasts, Newton hopes to focus on helping other boomers attain success. "I want to make sure I'm as healthy as possible right now, and I think a lot of other boomers feel the same."

About the Company:
GMNFitness. com is owned and operated by Gayl Newton, a certified life coach and fitness enthusiast.

Gayl Newton
Www. GMNFitness. com
(210) 495-3345

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Eiffel Software Announces Release of EiffelStudio 5.3

Eiffel Software Announces Release of EiffelStudio 5.3

Free download now features EiffelBuild, EiffelStudioÂ’s powerful GUI Builder; Macintosh OS X version now in public beta

Santa Barbara, California (PRWEB) June 19, 2003

Eiffel Software announced today the release of the latest version of its award-winning development environment, EiffelStudio version 5.3.

With the release of EiffelStudio 5.3, Eiffel Software continues to make a Free Edition available as a download, and is now adding its advanced GUI Builder - EiffelBuild - to the Free Edition as well. Previously only available in the Enterprise Edition, EiffelBuild is a powerful tool for easily and quickly building multiplatform graphical user interfaces. EiffelBuild is unique in that it is one of the only tools with which you can build GUIÂ’s that will operate identically on multiple platforms including Linux, Windows, Unix, VMS, embedded systems, and now Mac OS X.

"Once users see the power of EiffelBuild and the ease with which they can perform multiplatform GUI development, we are confident they will be hooked,” said Chris Ambarian, Exec VP of Sales and Marketing at Eiffel Software. "Add this to the other unique robustness - and productivity-related features of EiffelStudio, such as Design by Contract™ and multiple inheritance, and you have a tool that drastically cuts development time. Many of our customers report up to 80% time savings over other well-known languages and tools."

EiffelStudio is based on the well-planned programming language, Eiffel. Because of the efficiency of the language and the powerful tools in the environment, EiffelStudioÂ’s users are demonstrating that compared to using other popular languages and toolsets: 1) they can produce as much as 10 times the usable software in the same amount of time, and 2) the quality of the resulting software is higher. Eiffel has thus gained prominence in recent years among developers and design team leaders in challenging enterprise environments, as well as among independent development teams who create high-quality reusable applications for smaller - to medium - sized companies.

“When it comes to cutting company costs, the team’s choice of development language has much more impact than many managers realize,” added Ambarian. “It can be a real breakthrough when a development manager realizes that 80% of what he’s spending on personnel is unnecessary and could be used on other valuable developments. Wherever software is an important part of a company’s value proposition, EiffelStudio greatly helps to reduce expenses while increasing the company’s competitive advantage.”

With the release of Version 5.3, Eiffel Software is also announcing the availability of the public beta of their long-awaited version for Mac OS X. This adds to the already wide range of platforms that EiffelStudio is available on (which includes Windows, Linux, Unix, VMS and embedded systems). “There is still a bit of work to be done on the native GUI builder for the Mac platform,” says Ambarian, “but this is already essentially a fully functional version of EiffelStudio, for free. We think it’s the best development environment available for the Mac, period. We’re looking to the market to give us a little feedback so that we can guide final development and ensure that that claim is completely credible.”

Features of EiffelStudio 5.3 include:

An extension of its incremental compiler technology to Eiffel for. NET, for dramatically better compilation speed on. NET projects

The addition of EiffelBuild to the Free Edition

Eiffel2Java, and EiffelStore libraries now work in both. NET and Classic mode

Availability on Mac OS X

Various performance enhancements

According to Eiffel Software, the Eiffel language is syntactically among the easiest to learn of all programming languages. Passive support for users new to the language is available from the company website, where there are also links to Eiffel user groups. Onsite training and consulting are also available from the company by inquiring at sales@eiffel. com.

Availability:

The new release of EiffelStudio has already begun shipping to Eiffel SoftwareÂ’s existing customers, and is available immediately via the companyÂ’s website, www. eiffel. com.

Eiffel Software (a division of ISE) is the world leader in Eiffel pure object-oriented programming tools. Founded in 1985, Eiffel Software produces proven professional tools and component libraries for business-critical and enterprise software developments. Eiffel SoftwareÂ’s products enable their customers to output more and higher-quality software in less time than with any other development tools available. Its users span the globe, in industries ranging from large financial institutions, to technology manufacturing, to government and defense contractors, to health care providers and more.

Contact: Bill Navickas, Director of Marketing, +1-805-685-1006 x101, billn@eiffel. com

Cane Fire Grille, Sizzling New West Miami Latin Restaurant, Opens at the Marriott Miami Airport Hotel

Cane Fire Grille, Sizzling New West Miami Latin Restaurant, Opens at the Marriott Miami Airport Hotel

Cane Fire Grille, the sizzling new Miami Latin restaurant sensation, opens at the Marriott Miami Airport hotel with a colorful mix of flavors, sounds and textures that will entice the taste buds. Chef Joe Natoli is putting his unique spin on the internationally inspired menu at the West Miami Latin restaurant. Cane Fine Fire Grille debuts inside the upscale, 366-room Miami Airport Marriott.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) March 18, 2009

Cane Fire Grille, the sizzling new Miami Latin restaurant (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/miaap-miami-airport-marriott/ (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/miaap-miami-airport-marriott/)) sensation, opens at the Marriott Miami Airport hotel (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/miaap-miami-airport-marriott/ (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/miaap-miami-airport-marriott/)) with a colorful mix of flavors, sounds and textures that will entice the taste buds. Chef Joe Natoli is putting his unique spin on the internationally inspired menu at the West Miami Latin restaurant, which he says, "blends a healthy dose of Florida Cracker on a Native American foundation, sprinkle in the Caribbean islands, add a dash of South America, a shake of Central America and the exotic touch of Cuba to give you the flavor of South Florida." Of course, it is all served with distinctive Miami flair.

Originally from New Haven, CT, Natoli is a graduate of Johnson & Wales, and has worked his way up the culinary ladder at various restaurants in the New York City area before studying and traveling through the Mediterranean. His extensive background includes spending time training in Tuscany, studying the art of wine making, and mastering the various regional cuisines.

West Miami Latin Restaurant Adds Accent Mark to Remodeled Hotel Campus

Cane Fine Fire Grille debuts inside the upscale, 366-room Miami Airport Marriott, part of a revolutionary concept from Marriott, in which three different Marriott properties - the Marriott hotel near Miami airport (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/miaap-miami-airport-marriott/ (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/miaap-miami-airport-marriott/)), the Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport Hotel South (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/miacs-courtyard-miami-airport-south/ (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/miacs-courtyard-miami-airport-south/)) and a planned Residence Inn Miami Airport Hotel South (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/miaas-residence-inn-miami-airport-south/ (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/miaas-residence-inn-miami-airport-south/)) - are located together on one convenient campus for business and leisure travelers. The contemporary, casual Miami Latin restaurant and lounge complements this exciting venue with interior-design elements that boast natural-wood flooring and striking metallic accents, creating a crisp, open feel. Cane Fire Grille dining guests will enjoy such delectable dishes as Mojito-marinated shrimp with spiced black beans and coconut rice; sea-salt-crusted New York strip chimichurri with citrus and black pepper yuca planks; cane fire ahi tuna sugar cane speared with Bacardi Coco rum and pepper glaze, served with spiced boniato mash and seasonal vegetable; and Malta-braised short ribs osso bucco. The lunch menu features a delectable assortment of fresh salads, soups, sandwiches and hearty delights such as Serrano-wrapped Gulf grouper or heirloom Calypso black-bean soup with Chorizo.

Top it all off with wonderfully created desserts, ranging from locally made tropical fruit sorbets to dulce de leche cheesecake, or journey to the lounge and enjoy a variety of signature cocktails - all handcrafted with fresh-squeezed juice to include the Cane Fire Mojito, a tantalizing blend of fresh mint, fresh lime and pressed sugarcane juice - muddled and shaken.

Cane Fire Grille is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6:30 a. m. to 12 a. m. For more information about this newly West Miami Latin restaurant or to make a reservation, please call 305-649-5000, extension 6091.

About the Miami Airport Marriott Campus
The Miami Airport Marriott Campus is home to the 366-room Miami Airport Marriott and an expanded Courtyard by Marriott featuring 300 rooms. It will include a 164-unit Residence Inn, opening during the summer of 2009. All well-appointed guest rooms in the Miami Airport Marriott and the Courtyard by Marriott feature 37-inch HD TV screens, along with the ultra-compatible Marriott Plug-In feature, which provides outlets for all types of electronic devices and gaming systems. The Campus is conveniently located near Miami International Airport, South Beach, the Miami Beach Convention Center and the American Airlines Arena.

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