Friday, April 30, 2010

Connor Vlakancic, U. S. Senator Candidate (I) Will Speak to Delta College Students and the Greater San Joaquin County Community on Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

Connor Vlakancic, U. S. Senator Candidate (I) Will Speak to Delta College Students and the Greater San Joaquin County Community on Tuesday, October 24th, 2006

The Political Science Department at Delta College is hosting a presentation by Mr. Connor Vlakancic, U. S. Senator (I) candidate on October 24th, 2006 at 2:00pm. He will present his candidate credentials to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors earlier in the day.

Stockton, CA (PRWEB) October 21, 2006

The Political Science Department at Delta College is hosting a student and community presentation by the Independent non-partisan candidate for U. S. Senator from California, Mr. Connor Vlakancic on October 24th, 2006 at 2:00pm. Additionally, Connor Vlakancic will present his candidate credentials to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors at their regular 9:00am meeting in the Board Chambers located in the Courthouse on East Weber Avenue in the heart of Stockton. Delta College is located at: 5151 Pacific Avenue.

Looking forward to the opportunity to present his campaign platform to the greater San Joaquin County voters, he said: "I have visited Stockton several times, and greatly appreciate that the Political Science Department at Delta College is sponsoring my election campaign presentation. It will be a very appropriate audience to explain my California Constitutional Initiative to students that would provide an innovative financial means to pay for their California college education."

With considerable appreciation for the cosmopolitan community in San Joaquin County, he said: "I am second-generation Croatian-American, with a deep conviction that America excels because of its rich mixture of international heritage." He qualified this statement with: "National Heritage is not Nationalism! America is not a Melting Pot where individuals disappear nondescript. America is a Stew-Pot of rich chunky healthy ingredients, albeit that there are also some bones and fat and some other stuff that is hard to chew, let alone swallow." To this he added: "I will fully explain my comprehensive legislative solution to resolve the disparity between legal immigrants and illegal Border-Busters." Putting teeth into his legislative solution, he said: "I Have The Political Will To Reform Capital Hill and will be the real life action figure of Mr. Smith goes to Washington for all Californians." http://www. connorvlakancic. com/Page. html (http://www. connorvlakancic. com/Page. html)

Unveiling his home stretch campaign in the most highly visible way, candidate Vlakancic launched his campaign message in the skies over San Francisco during the recent Fleet Week 2006 when the Blue Angels were performing. The details of this campaign event is available on PRWEB at: http://www. prweb. com/releases/Feinstein/candidate/prweb452919.htm (http://www. prweb. com/releases/Feinstein/candidate/prweb452919.htm)

He articulated the observation; "Politics as Usual is Organized Crime. This is demonstrated in the entrenched malfeasance of the duopoly political environment in the U. S. Federal government. Everyday we see more accounts of corrupt politicians, from BOTH sides of Capital Hill, Representatives and Senators; and BOTH political parties." To which he added: As I would be the truly Independent non-partisan Senator, I will seek the Chairmanship position of the Senate Ethics Committee, committed to make its BITE worse than its BARK". With thirty years of Silicon Valley business development infighting experience: "Bring it on" he said of the challenge.

Any political science students or facility that are interested in advocating the goal to return the U. S. Federal Government into a high quality institution of enlightened leadership can contact the Connor Vlakancic for U. S. Senate campaign office to invite the candidate to visit their campus to address their student/community forum.

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Connor Vlakancic for U. S. Senate

55 N Third Street, MS#202

Campbell, CA 95008

Www. connorvlakancic. com

Elect @ connorvlakancic. com

Tel: 202-558-7077 - Fax: 408-364-9108

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Thursday, April 29, 2010

Prepare for Any Emergency by Planning, Organizing and Securely Sharing Personal Information with Those Closest to You: FranklinCovey Launches Emergency Preparedness Software: Confidant

Prepare for Any Emergency by Planning, Organizing and Securely Sharing Personal Information with Those Closest to You: FranklinCovey Launches Emergency Preparedness Software: Confidant

Be prepared for any emergency or disaster by planning, organizing, and sharing with those closest to you a complete record of your critical personal information by using Confidant, a new emergency preparedness software launched today by FranklinCovey (NYSE:FC).

SALT LAKE CITY (PRWEB) February 12, 2008

 Confidant is an easy-to-use application that allows you to create and catalog a complete record of your key personal information, protected by bank-standard security, and then distribute it to key recipients for backup.

"Part of a good life plan is planning for an emergency we hope won't happen, such as an accident, disaster, or death. In an emergency, loved ones often have difficulty gaining access to family members' most important personal information and documentation, such as identification, medical records, insurance, bank accounts, and wills or trusts," said Jeff Anderson, Senior Vice President of Product Management for FranklinCovey. "Planning in advance using Confidant makes that vital information available to users and the people they designate, not only in an emergency, but always."

Confidant was created for the purposes of recording and sharing critical personal information securely without making the process burdensome. It typically takes only an hour to create a record, which can be updated at anytime. The emergency preparedness software is structured with the following tabs, into which a user enters document location, key person contact information and notes:

About Me: Record fundamental personal information, including telephone, e-mail and home address, vital statistics, and more.

Medical: Record medical, dental, nursing, and other healthcare provider information.

Legal: Record attorney information, as well as important legal documents and where these documents can be located when needed.

Insurance/Benefits: Record information about insurance policies, plans, and benefits; insurance agents; military or government benefits; retirement plans; and more.

Finance: Record a list of types of accounts you hold and the financial institutions where they are located.

Final Wishes: Specify your religious choices, funeral or ceremony wishes, memorial donations, burial preferences, and people to be notified.

Notes/Comments: Record miscellaneous notes or personal preferences.

My Confidants: Easily contact friends, relatives and other important persons with pertinent personal information.

Confidant was designed as a secure and simple repository for received files and does not store copies of key documents, but indicates where others can locate them. For security, the information is 256-bit encrypted (CIA-standard) when the file is created and can be password-protected.

Users may not want all recipients to have access to all categories of information so the software asks users to identify recipients and select which categories of information each recipient should receive. Users can then send to one recipient only one category of information, to another recipient several categories of information and to another recipient, all categories of information. A separate file is created for each recipient and Confidant distributes the encrypted files by e-mail or permits the printing and mailing of files to recipients who may not use e-mail. The software tracks what information has been sent to whom, the date when it was sent, and allows users to send updates at any time.

Recipients can either purchase their own copy of the software or download the free reader version, which permits them to access and view received files but does not allow them to create or distribute their own files. Once equipped with the software and the received file, a recipient has an organized electronic record containing such information as the name and contact information for the sender's doctor, where to find insurance information, how to locate copies of important legal documents, and other critical information.

"The impact of any emergency is greatly increased if there has been no planning in advance and no one knows how to contact family doctors, find insurance information, locate legal documents, or access vital information necessary to manage one's affairs. Planning with Confidant ensures that in emergency circumstances, your critical information is available to the people closest to you, so they can access it immediately, which gives you and them peace of mind," said Anderson.

Availability and Pricing

FranklinCovey Confidant is available in all FranklinCovey channels, including 87 FranklinCovey retail stores, www. franklincovey. com, or by calling 800-819-1812. Suggested retail price is $49.95.

About FranklinCovey

FranklinCovey (NYSE:FC) is a global leader in effectiveness training, productivity tools, and assessment services for organizations and individuals. FranklinCovey helps companies succeed by unleashing the power of their workforce to focus and execute on top business priorities. Clients include 90 percent of the Fortune 100, more than 75 percent of the Fortune 500, thousands of small and mid-sized businesses, as well as numerous government entities and educational institutions. Organizations and individuals access FranklinCovey products and services through corporate training, licensed client facilitators, one-on-one coaching, public workshops, catalogs, more than 80 retail stores and www. franklincovey. com. FranklinCovey has nearly 1,500 associates providing professional services and products in 39 offices and in 95 countries.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Discover the Liquid Advantage and Win With Wellesse®: Liquid Dietary Supplement Manufacturer Running Sweepstakes and Instant Win Game

Discover the Liquid Advantage and Win With Wellesse®: Liquid Dietary Supplement Manufacturer Running Sweepstakes and Instant Win Game

Wellesse, the manufacturer of premium liquid dietary supplements, today kicked off its fall “Discover the Liquid Advantage” online sweepstakes and instant win game. Consumers have the opportunity to win healthy prizes, including up to a year supply of Wellesse Joint Movement Glucosamine®, Vitamin D3 Liquid or Calcium & Vitamin D3 Liquid.

Ferndale, WA (PRWEB) September 15, 2010

Wellesse, the manufacturer of premium liquid dietary supplements, kicked off its fall “Discover the Liquid Advantage” online sweepstakes and instant win game. Consumers have the opportunity to win healthy prizes, including up to a year supply of Wellesse Joint Movement Glucosamine®, Vitamin D3 Liquid or Calcium & Vitamin D3 Liquid. The Wellesse “Discover the Liquid Advantage” Instant Win and Sweepstakes campaign includes four promotional periods running from September 13 to December 31, 2010. Sweepstakes prizes include:
 Grand Prize (one winner per promotional period): One year supply of any Wellesse product, smoothie maker, recipe book and water bottle  First Place (one winner per promotional period): Six month supply of any Wellesse product and water bottle  Second Place (five winners per promotional period): One month supply of any Wellesse product and water bottle

“Many people dislike or can’t swallow pills, yet they need the health benefits supplements offer,” said Meridith Mossman, Wellesse Brand Manager. “We want people to learn about the benefits of liquid supplements and become aware that there are great-tasting, fast-absorbing liquid formulas available to help them live a healthier lifestyle.”

To earn a sweepstakes entry, participants register on http://sweeps. Wellesse. com (http://sweeps. Wellesse. com) and answer a question or participate in a poll. They earn an additional entry into the sweepstakes each week by answering a new question and/or participating in a poll. Lots of prizes are available to site visitors who play the Wellesse “Discover the Liquid Advantage” instant scratch and win game. Participants earn an additional entry when they share on Facebook or Twitter that they won a prize or if they tell a friend about the contest.

Wellesse dietary supplements are available nationwide at Alice. com, Costco, Drugstore. com, Target. com,
Walgreens, Walmart and other retailers.

About Wellesse
For more than 20 years, Wellesse has developed liquid nutritional supplements that support health and wellness. The line of liquid dietary supplements includes the nation's best-selling liquid glucosamine concentrate, Joint Movement Glucosamine®, liquid Vitamin D3 and liquid Calcium with Vitamin D3. For up-to-date information vital to your health, read the Wellesse blog, follow Wellesse on Twitter, WellesseTV, PitchEngine or become a fan on Facebook. Products are manufactured by Botanical Laboratories, Inc. in Ferndale, Wash.

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Sunday, April 25, 2010

Debenhams Reveals Women Remain 'Age Defiant' Till their Seventies and Beyond

Debenhams Reveals Women Remain 'Age Defiant' Till their Seventies and Beyond

Debenhams has revealed new research that shows women don't 'dress their age' until their seventies.

London, England (PRWEB) January 12, 2011

Debenhams has revealed that image-conscious women don't 'dress their age' until they are 70 years old.

According to new research carried out by the retailer, an overwhelming 89% of women aspire to dress younger than their years with 55% citing 70 as the age they felt they would be, or had been happy to dress their age.

However, 45% of women said that their seventies would be no barrier to dressing and looking younger.

Debenhams asked customers if they had ever dressed their age following revelations from personal shoppers that 95% of female clients aim to look more youthful.

Carie Barkhuizen, Spokesperson for Debenhams said: "You only have to look at celebrity examples like Elle Macpherson and Sophia Loren to see that women are looking younger than ever.

"So it's no surprise that our customers are also dressing for how they feel, rather than what it says on their drivers licence - and we want to encourage them.

"Thanks to the access women have to fashion and beauty advice, it's now much easier to project a younger look than ever before."

However, it's not always about looking younger. Over 70% of women said they styled themselves to look older in their teens to impress older boys or get into pubs and bars.

Women's twenties also emerged as a decade for dressing older, with nearly 80% giving career progression as the reason.

Most women felt that their thirties and forties were torn between dressing frumpier when adjusting to demands of babies and small children and a growing concern with looking younger.

Over 50% said they started to dress younger in their thirties and 90% admitted they had started to dress younger by their mid-forties.

One 80 year old participant said that her fashion strategy was still to look young and trendy.

Alain Mehada, Debenhams Personal Shopper said: "Age defiance is about dressing for your shape and size, rather than dressing like a 20 year old. Wearing clothes that suit your body will make you feel confident and instantly take years off."

The top five items suggested by customers for feeling and looking younger were; well-fitted, supportive underwear, such as shapewear (http://www. debenhams. com/lingerie/shapewear-control-lingerie), trendy accessories, high heels, fitted jackets and contemporary make-up (http://www. debenhams. com/beauty/make-up).
 
In stark contrast, only 12% of men said they had ever thought about dressing to look younger.

About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group, and has a strong presence in key product categories including children's wear, womens clothes (http://www. debenhams. com/women), with day dresses, shoes (http://www. debenhams. com/women/shoes-boots), bikinis, jeans, men's clothing, home ware, make-up, health and beauty, accessories, perfume and lingerie with dd+ bras and matching bra and underwear sets.

PR Contact:  
Carie Barkhuizen
Debenhams Press Office  
33 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 1QX
020 7529 0236
Http://www. debenhams. com

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Sunglow Ranch Becomes Arizona's Go-To Boutique Resort

Sunglow Ranch Becomes Arizona's Go-To Boutique Resort

Sunglow Ranch completes major renovations and adds many new amenities … Intimate guest ranch delivers trendy accommodations and a healthy lifestyle comprised of physical and educational activity balanced with good food, relaxation and serenity.

Pearce, AZ (PRWEB) November 17, 2010

Sunglow Ranch has positioned itself to be one of Arizona's premier boutique resorts. Situated on 475 picturesque acres in southeastern Arizona and nestled in the foothills of the majestic Chiricahua Mountains, Sunglow Ranch offers guests the opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty and activities that surround the ranch, while also providing the amenities of a full-service resort.

Accommodations

Owner Mitch Sayare reports that “guests at our ranch resort have a choice of comfortable and elegant accommodations, ranging from seven uniquely decorated single-room casitas with one queen bed to four beautifully appointed two-room suites. The bedroom of each suite has two queen beds while the living room is equipped with a fireplace and a comfortable couch that pulls out into a queen bed. Casita Grande has three private bedrooms, two with queen beds and one with bunk beds, all opening up into a large living room with a fireplace and dining room, perfect for a family vacation. Best of all, our casitas all have private covered porches with sweeping views of the mountains or our charming courtyards, a perfect to way relax and enjoy the peaceful setting at the ranch.”

Each casita offers a balanced blend of rustic elegance incorporating decor reflecting the history and nature that surround the ranch with the comforts of modern amenities that guests expect from an upscale resort. Casita Grande is especially unique as it houses artifacts from the historic Southwest including an antique bow and arrow, stoneware found on the property and reins that date back to the late 1800's. Children love sleeping in the bunkroom, which is decorated in an old west theme. This is an ideal space for large families and wedding groups.

Dining

Located at the heart of the ranch, Sunglow Café is the central meeting point for guests. As part of every overnight stay, the Café serves home-cooked breakfast each morning, including eggs laid by free-range Sunglow chickens, fresh baked scones, pancakes, bacon and sausage, oatmeal and fresh-squeezed orange juice. A sumptuous, three-course dinner is also included in every overnight stay. Chef Coleen Stevens has recently updated the menu to include multiple offerings that incorporate a variety of locally grown organic ingredients as well as herbs from the ranch hot-house garden. Her menu is a gourmet adaptation of sophisticated yet traditional Southwestern fare. While included as part of every overnight guest stay, dinner also is offered to the public every night of the week for $35, by reservation only.

Amenities

The recently completed, 45-foot solar-heated pool and plush chaise lounges offer a wonderful place to relax and take in the beauty of the mountains and lake in the background. The spa treatment room is a serene venue to enjoy a massage or facial while the hot tub is a favorite spot to rejuvenate after a long day of ranch activities. For those wishing for a more vigorous workout, the temperature-controlled exercise room has free weights and cardio-equipment. The new bocce court and ranch horseshoe court are fun settings for friends and family to engage in some group competition.

Activities and Adventures

Mr. Sayare continues, “with the splendor and natural beauty of southeastern Arizona as a backdrop, our guests participate in a wide variety of activities and adventures, on and off the property, to make for a complete ranch experience. Sunglow Ranch has long been considered ‘the Jewel of the Chiricahua Mountains’ because we are a nature enthusiast’s paradise. Our guests enjoy hiking or mountain biking our marked trail, horseback riding and stargazing from our outdoor Jacuzzi. Our canoe and Adirondack chairs are popular ways to enjoy the pond located on the property and equipment is available for catch-and-release fishing.

The ranch is largely surrounded by the 200,000-acre Coronado National Forest, which offers our guests plentiful opportunity for hiking, horseback riding, exploring and birding on trails that abut the ranch. Birders from all over the world come to the ranch, where hundreds of species have been identified on and around the property. Bird feeders are distributed all around our front courtyard to provide easy observing for guests from under our covered porches. Hummingbirds seem to be a particular favorite.”

Located just twenty minutes from the ranch, the Chiricahua National Monument is a largely undiscovered national treasure. Hikers and bikers of all levels can explore this part of the Sky Islands and its twenty-seven million year-old volcanic structures through numerous marked trails.

Ranch Manager Pam Rawlings points out, “for those wishing to explore the generous history that surrounds the ranch, one need only drive to the end of Sunglow Road to see the grave of cowboy Johnny Ringo. The ghost town of Tombstone, home to Wyatt Earp, Doc Holiday and the OK Coral and the picturesque copper mining town of Bisbee are both within an hour drive of the ranch. Apache Chiefs Cochise and Geronimo roamed across the land that is now called Sunglow Ranch. A recent visit by a group of Apache elders educated Sunglow guests on the spiritual and historic significance of the ranch to the Apache tribe.

“For wine enthusiasts, Sunglow Ranch finds itself surrounded by eight wine-producing vineyards, yielding some of the best vintages in Arizona. Wine tastings, and vineyard tours are easily arranged for ranch guests.”

Education and Fun

Owner Chrissy Sayare comments: "We have created programs at Sunglow Ranch that offer our guests something unique, fun and educational while on vacation. Our latest program, a series of "Wine-tasting and Stargazing Weekends," focuses on two of the area's most prized assets — award-winning vineyards and world-famous dark skies. Guests enjoy a tour of one of our local vineyards and its winemaking facilities while learning about the wine-making process from "grape to glass." The tour is followed by a delicious, four-course wine-pairing dinner with the featured vintner in the Sunglow Cafe. The weekend also includes an introduction to the Arizona sky by our resident astronomer, followed by observing through our 10-inch telescope.

"Yoga retreats, photography workshops and cooking classes also are offered throughout the year. Offerings in the making are mother-daughter, father-son weekends that will focus on group activities and a fun environment where all participants can learn something new together. And new this winter, guests can have professionally-lit portraits taken in a number of picturesque locations on the ranch by our resident photographer."

History

Mitch Sayare was first attracted to Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains and to Sunglow Ranch by the stars. Long considered a premier venue for astronomy enthusiasts, this beautiful region, known as the Sky Islands, sits at 5,500 feet above sea level and is home to some of best observing in the U. S. However, Sunglow Ranch became far more than a base camp for stargazing for Mitch. It was a tranquil environment where he could connect with nature, a world away from the frenetic pace of his professional life as CEO of a leading biotech company in the Boston area. Ten years ago, having been thoroughly seduced by its charms, Mitch decided to plant roots in this part of the world and purchased Sunglow Ranch. Over the past few years, he and his wife Chrissy have endeavored to lift their tranquil mountain retreat to its full potential; to create a resort where they would want to vacation: an intimate guest ranch where a healthy lifestyle comprised of physical and educational activity is balanced with good food, relaxation and serenity. Having received dozens of glowing reviews from their satisfied guests, Mitch and Chrissy appear to have achieved their ultimate vision.

Location and Rates

Sunglow Ranch is located in the foothills of the Chiricahua Mountains in Pearce, Arizona; one hour and thirty minutes southeast of Tucson and three hours from Phoenix. Inclusive rates for single casitas begin at $200 for single occupancy, per night. Double room casitas begin at $320 for single or double occupancy, per night, and rates for Casita Grande begin at $650 for up to three people, per night. Additional persons per room are an additional charge of $70 per person, per night. All rates include accommodations, breakfast and dinner, non-alcoholic beverages served during meal times and most ranch activities. Alcoholic beverages, cappuccino and latte bar, spa services and horseback riding are available at additional cost. Tax and gratuities are not included in price.

For more information on Sunglow Ranch call: (520) 824-3334

Visit the Ranch Web site at http://www. sunglowranch. com.

Sunglow Ranch - 14066 S. Sunglow Road, Pearce, AZ 85625.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Neighborhood America Customer Rodale Earns Magazine Industry's Top Honor for Building Online Community

Neighborhood America Customer Rodale Earns Magazine Industry's Top Honor for Building Online Community

Rodale and partner Neighborhood America demonstrate that building an online community, such as the Men's Health Belly Off! Club, can add strength to a traditional franchise. MIN honors the magazine with a 2009 Best of Web Award for Community/Social Networking.

Naples, FL (PRWEB) March 19, 2009

Neighborhood America (http://www. neighborhoodamerica. com) customer, Rodale, earns a Magazine Industry News ('MIN') 2009 Best of the Web Award in the Community/Social Networking category for its Men's Health Belly Off! Club. The Award is the industry's top honor in the digital space, recognizing outstanding websites and digital initiatives among consumer and b2b magazines.

MinOnline (http://www. minonline. com/awards/bestofweb09/) salutes Rodale for its outstanding use of community building online through a robust social network, describing the Belly Off! Club as follows:

Magazine folks often talk a good (frequently unrealized) line about 'magazines being communities,' but the Men's Health Belly Off! Club is a real proof of concept in this regard. The long-standing Belly Off! Diet program from the magazine and the MensHealth. com site gets supercharged by its own audience. The popular service program offers readers a solid plan for exercise and diet over a set schedule. The franchise its self has been a model of turning magazine content into a genuine service. Trainers and editors offered encouragement throughout the process.

By folding into that program user-generated content, profiles, reports on progress, images, the Belly Off! Concept adds real lean muscle mass. When the tools for online community surround a specific audience with a very meaningful goal, then online social networking becomes a focused and purposeful editorial product--a real magazine as community. The program attracted 20,000 user-made profiles, double the initial goal. With its positive, encouraging, goal-driven commentary from the audience, the club became UGC content that sponsors could believe in, and the section attracted several major clients throughout the year. Rodale and partner Neighborhood America demonstrated that online community can add bulk and strength, not flab, to a traditional franchise.

Neighborhood America's focus is on delivering financial results for customers. As a result, several of its customers have been recognized for excellence within their respective industries. In 2007 and 2008, Adidas earned global honors from the Mobile Marketing Association for its successful use of mobile marketing to drive revenues from two NBA campaigns: '2007 NBA All-Star Week' (http://www. neighborhoodamerica. com/mediaroom/17) and 'Basketball is a Brotherhood.'

About Neighborhood America
Neighborhood America's ELAvate solution won the 2008 CODiE Award (http://www. siia. net/Codies/2008/winners. asp) for the software industry's 'Best Social Networking Solution' for enterprises, and was recently named a finalist in 2009. Our solutions are designed to solve important organizational challenges and enable our customers to build stronger consumer relationships, increase efficiency, drive productivity and improve financial performance. Additionally, we support our customers with expert consulting services to ensure that they are maximizing the benefits from their social media strategy and our solutions. Learn more about our company by visiting: www. neighborhoodamerica. com.

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Monday, April 19, 2010

Arizona Active Adult Community Posts Strong Sales in its Debut

Arizona Active Adult Community Posts Strong Sales in its Debut

Arizona Active Adult Community, CantaMia, posts strong sales in its debuts. The public appears to like the song that CantaMia is singing. The new active adult community in the Goodyear, AZ, master planned community of Estrella has attracted thousands of visitors since its February 13 opening. CantaMia, which artistically means “song of myself”, celebrates the unique journey that people take in their lives.

Goodyear, AZ (Vocus) May 28, 2010

Arizona Active Adult Community (http://www. josephcarlhomes. com), CantaMia, posts strong sales in its debuts. The public appears to like the song that CantaMia is singing. The new active adult community in the Goodyear, AZ, master planned community of Estrella has attracted thousands of visitors since its February 13 opening. CantaMia, which artistically means “song of myself”, celebrates the unique journey that people take in their lives.

Visiting opening weekend, Lynette and Bob Myhren of Monument, Colorado, near Colorado Springs, fell in love with the mountain views and community lakes. “We have a view of Pikes Peak at home so we naturally wanted a place with a view. When we came to CantaMia and saw the surrounding mountains we fell in love,” said Lynette.

Accompanying the Myhrens on their first trip to the Arizona Active Adult Community (http://www. josephcarlhomes. com/our_communities/cantamia) was their son, an architectural engineer. “He was very impressed with the structural integrity and the "green" design elements that are included in every home there. That was a big reason for us to buy a Joseph Carl home,” recalls Lynette. Plus, her husband’s family was in the homebuilding business in South Dakota many years ago. “Bob recognized the quality building at CantaMia. We could see that this development really wants to excel at the business of creating a quality community for the 55+ crowd,” she noted.

The Myhrens, who are not yet retired and own their own business products company, plan to use their new CantaMia home as a winter getaway. “We liked the gated entry and the on-site amenities,” she noted. Those amenities are planned to include walking paths and a 20,000 square foot recreation center with an indoor pool and spa, fitness area, card/meeting rooms, an outdoor pool with spa and two pickle ball courts.

The couple also has an antique wooden sailboat, one of the last her father’s company built. “I grew up sailing and now I’ll be teaching my husband. We plan to sail it on Lake Pleasant and also on the lake at Estrella,” she noted. The Myhrens selected the 1,898 square foot two bedroom/two bathroom Cadence model with a guest casita on a waterfront home site.

Carl Mulac, CEO of Joseph Carl Homes, the builder and developer of the Arizona Active Adult Community, CantaMia, has been involved with the sale and construction of 20,000 homes in his career with some of the nation’s largest publicly traded homebuilders. With the launching of his new private home building company it is his turn to do it his way, with an emphasis on sustainability and customer service.

“We have embraced the highest standards in the industry for building environmentally friendly homes, including providing Echo solar systems as standard in each home,” said Mulac. The state of the art solar system generates both electrical and thermal energy, making it the most efficient solar electric system in the market today, delivering most of the energy needs for heating and cooling the home as well as heating the water.

CantaMia is an APS Green and Solar Community and is also built in accordance with Environments for Living, an industry program that looks at the house as a building science, delivering superior construction techniques and energy efficiency.

“Our home designs are also specifically tailored for today’s active adult buyer with attention to detail on the space and lifestyle needs of empty nesters,” Mulac noted. Such features include open floorplans with great room, front courtyards as well as back covered patios. And, CantaMia is located within the multi-generational community of Estrella. “We anticipate that many of our buyers will have family in the area,” said Mulac. “It’s the best of both worlds – an active adult community designed for those age 55 and better, yet convenient to area schools and amenities where their grandchildren might be involved.”

The CantaMia homes range in size from 1,189 to more than 2,852 square feet and many include the opportunity for a guesthouse called a casita. The homes are priced from $139,900. The community’s website offers an interactive approach to customize the homes and even play with furniture placements on-line.

For more information visit CantaMia. com (http://www. cantamia. com). CantaMia is located in the Phoenix metropolitan area in the city of Goodyear, located in the West Valley. It is convenient to spring training baseball games, shopping, health care, and educational pursuits. The community is located off of Estrella Boulevard, 14 miles south of I-10.

About Joseph Carl Homes’ CantaMia
CantaMia is a new active adult community by Joseph Carl Homes that promises to help you continue a life's song well-written. CantaMia is designed to live in tune with the beautiful natural surroundings. This innovative new neighborhood offers a distinctive approach to sustainable living. With more than 1,700 home sites available, CantaMia delivers unique and compelling choices to fit both your budget and lifestyle.

Embrace your personal journey at CantaMia and engage in the multigenerational energy of Estrella – a truly exclusive approach of integrating an active adult community within a robust master plan. At CantaMia, the journey is your own and the choices are many, encouraging healthy connections with the environment and one another.

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Sunday, April 18, 2010

"Spring Cleaning" Selona's Sweet Honeysuckle Helps Your Skin Weather The Change In Seasons

"Spring Cleaning" Selona's Sweet Honeysuckle Helps Your Skin Weather The Change In Seasons

While you may be singing sweet spring melodies, your skin may still be crying the winter blues. Celebrate the change of seasons with the unforgettable moisturizing smooth formula of Selona’s refreshing Sweet Honeysuckle Exfoliating Body Scrub.

Hartsdale, NY (PRWEB) March 30, 2006

Find it cascading off a garden fence, sweet honeysuckle vines basking in the sun are the symbols of spring. Its tantalizing and uplifting blend of light floral aromas is the perfect opening note to offer a touch of spring to your skin care routine. Open the warmth and crispness of a spring day with sweet honeysuckle. Celebrate the change of seasons with the unforgettable moisturizing smooth formula of Selona’s refreshing Sweet Honeysuckle Exfoliating Body Scrub.

As the temperature slowly gets warmer and the days grow longer it's time to retire our winter weary skin and prepare for spring. The right bath and body skincare can help your skin transition from season to season. While you may be singing sweet spring melodies, your skin may still be crying the winter blues. Cold weather works our skin overtime, its winter woes leaving behind scaly or dull skin.

Changes in temperature, humidity, sunlight and allergens can have a direct effect on skin clarity. Smooth your way to a clearer complexion with Sweet Honeysuckle Exfoliating Body Scrub. Packed with pure sugar granules and rich emollients that remove dead skin cells and moisturize for an all over body glow, Selona's ultra-luxe bath and body solution provides intense moisture that instantly revives dull skin. Selona’s Sweet Honeysuckle Exfoliating Body Scrub not only polishes and cleanses pores, but encourages the type of stimulation needed to maintain the natural collagen production that provides the texture, resiliency, and shape needed for healthy skin.

Selona’s line of luxury bath and body therapies invigorate the skin and provides non-greasy moisture that is perfect for warmer weather. Selona uses nutrients derived from 100% pure unrefined Shea Butter, an element that is widely recognized for its healing qualities. Unlike ordinary moisturizers, Unrefined Shea Butter has vitamins, minerals and proteins to restore the skin’s natural elasticity.

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Experience Selona and ultra-rich body care at www. selonabeauty. com.

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Saturday, April 17, 2010

PATIENTS CAN NOW SCHEDULE DOCTORÂ’S APPOINTMENTS ONLINE THROUGH MED-XRÂ&#174

PATIENTS CAN NOW SCHEDULE DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENTS ONLINE THROUGH MED-XR®

Patient scheduling online through Med-XR® can reduce administrative cost by up to 90%

(PRWEB) September 19, 2003

Med-XR® announces patients will be able to schedule physician’s appointments online effective September 29, 2003. “We are currently accepting physicians and patients to be part of the Med-XR® pilot” says Tommie Williams, CEO.

“Patients are tired of being on hold for long periods of time to schedule an appointment and arriving early to complete forms. They want the appointments to happen on time” adds Williams. With Med-XR®, patients have the convenience of completing forms and scheduling appointments from wherever they have internet access rather than spending time in the physician’s office.

Online scheduling has even greater benefits to physicians. With Med-XR® physicians can expect to have significantly less incoming and outgoing phone calls. They can better manage refill and patient requests. Doctors and nurses can focus on practicing rather than on the administrative tasks required to manage an office, deal with HMOs and pharmacies, and schedule appointments.

“The marketplace has been begging for this solution for years and customer satisfaction surveys will climb through the roof for physicians who use our product,” Williams continued. “One of our goals is to keep the solution affordable. For less then $500 per month physicians can have this solution within their office functioning with less then four hours of installation and training.

Additional company information is available at www. med-xr. com

ABOUT MED-XR®

Med-XR® changes the way doctors, patients, pharmacies, labs HMOs and others gather and exchange information. Founded in 2000, under the name Med-Sched, Inc, we reduce cost by eliminating administrative processes and refocusing healthcare outcomes on the patient.

Contact:  Tommie Williams

Med-XR®

Telephone: (817) 858-6056

Fax: (214) 292-8698

Info@med-xr. com

Friday, April 16, 2010

MMORPG Extreme offers life to new Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games and Aspiring Developers

MMORPG Extreme offers life to new Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games and Aspiring Developers

Online community strives to keep the gaming industry alive and growing by providing tools and resource for each side of the gaming industry. Insomniatic extreme players, aspiring MMORPG developers, and curious game producers gather to network pajama-style!

(PRWEB) December 20, 2003

Just four weeks after going live online, www. mmorpgextreme. com has hit over 12,000 page views, received 150 loyal members, and have linked with Flashlink Technologies; the networking company consisting of big gaming news sites such as Warcry and Stratics. The secret behind MMORPG ExtremeÂ’s success: Girlgaming power.

Kat, whom just wants to be known as ‘Kat’ because she dreads the spotlight attention and thinks the mysterious name generates the same sense of curiosity as Dear Abby (who is she?), has seen both sides of the gaming industry. “I’m a gamer, big time, hardcore, love it!” she said. “But I’m also a business woman. Marketing, developing, networking, computer technologies, etcetera, has always been my career.”

After helping to bring a popular Healthcare Internet Development company from zero to hero status online, then being laid off just a few weeks after returning from maternity leave with her third child, Kat decided that she was wasting her time and talents on trying to make the corporate dotcom’s richer. “I freaked out you know. I mean, here I was with a newborn, a 1 year old, a two year old, and my husband on the possibility of being deployed to Iraq since he’s active duty military, and the corporation just took all my manuals, plans, and ideas, used them and tossed me out because they didn’t get the next round of funding.” She said, “I did a lot of soul searching and thought, ‘What about the smaller people? What about those who work their butts off to gain just a small piece of recognition even?’ And after reading a lot of MMORPG boards, I found a plethora of disappointed game developers and an equal amount of aspiring ones loosing motivation.” That inspired Kat to bring her Internet, marketing, and business knowledge out to play with her gaming side.

The result: Beautiful Chaos! “I wanted to create a place where aspiring developers could connect with the hardcore players for game play ideas, which is what a lot of the big boys lack to do.” Kat said. “If the developers could get ideas from the people who play the games BEFORE or DURING the creation process, then the end result may be a little more interesting to the players not based thoroughly on eye-candy, and if they could use some of the free tools and resources provided on the site, which is generously provided through website supporters, then they could budget more efficiently as many of the aspiring developers don’t have a lot of corporate money to toss around.”

That good idea turned better when the community recently caught the attention of Jamie, a graphics design student graduating this spring, who is eagerly helping to build the community eye-candy. “Jamie’s work is phenomenal and I’m excited to get more graphical features out for the members now.” Kat said. Currently MMORPG Extreme supplies developer news, job openings, dev tools and resources, and an MMORPG games directory for new developers to advertise their games, but the site also provides gaming guides and tips, game news, forums, and screenshots for the players. Kat hopes that game producers will find the site useful in networking with the aspiring developers to provide them partnerships or connections. Kat is quick to mention, “We’re also in the works for something very tight-lipped at the moment, but it will be awesome!” she said.

MMORPG Extreme is always looking for volunteers or students to help assist in the development of the community. For more information about MMORPG Extreme, to volunteer or sponsor the community, and to get your game into the directory for free, visit the website at http://www. mmorpgextreme. com (http://www. mmorpgextreme. com)
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010

SilkRoad Technology Announces Q1 Results for 2009

SilkRoad Technology Announces Q1 Results for 2009

Success Driven by New Partnerships and Life Suite Adoption

Winston Salem, NC (PRWEB) April 22, 2009

Winston-Salem, NC (PRWEB) April 22, 2009 -- SilkRoad technology, inc., a leading provider of talent management solutions, announced that its first quarter earnings for 2009 marked the 23rd consecutive period of sales growth for the company. Highlights from the quarter include strategic partnerships in the U. S. and abroad, and customers purchasing multiple Life Suite™ solutions.

"Our enduring sales growth and new global partnerships are a testament to the strength and quality of the Life Suite solutions," said Andrew J. "Flip" Filipowski, Executive Chairman & CEO of SilkRoad technology. "In today's shaky economy, companies continue to look for cost-effective ways to measure employee performance, attract new talent, and engage and retain existing staff. SilkRoad remains a partner on those efforts for more than 1,000 companies around the globe."

SilkRoad expanded its business reach in India through a partnership with India's C&K Management Ltd. which will help companies in the Indian market attract and retain top workers. The new partnership combines SilkRoad's award-winning technology with the strategic regional talent management capabilities of C&K. Brian Platz, Chief Operating Officer for SilkRoad technology, traveled to India to unveil the partnership during a ceremony with senior executives from C&K Management, where the companies announced plans to tap into India's job market of more than 30 million employees in the corporate sector. SilkRoad has many existing clients operating in India including Freescale Semiconductor and McAfee.

In March, SilkRoad joined Jobfox and other human resource technology providers to introduce ResumePal, the recruiting industry's first universally accepted online employment application. ResumePal revolutionizes the way applicants and employers connect by eliminating time spent completing multiple forms and allows employers to get more accurate candidate information the first time around. With the new format, job seekers complete a one-time online career profile to apply at thousands of companies accepting the new standard. The new standard is now a part of SilkRoad's market-leading OpenHire recruiting management solution, which continues to add new clients including Alloy Media + Marketing, Range Resources Corporation, and Safira.

Other new customers during the first quarter of 2009 included American Chemical Society, Medifast, and Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas. Several new clients purchased multiple Life Suite products (http://www. silkroad. com/talent_management. html): DMS International Inc., Cherry Bekaert & Holland, Genoa Healthcare, and Southland Industries Inc.

One trend among new clients in 2009 appears to be companies becoming more "green" in the new year. Several new clients, including Graebel Companies, Inc., selected multiple SilkRoad products as part of their company's efforts to bring more of their HR activity online, reducing reliance on hardcopy paper forms.

About SilkRoad technology, inc.:
SilkRoad technology, inc. provides software as a service (SaaS) solutions that significantly improve the talent within its more than 1000 customers across the globe. Through SilkRoad's Life Suite™, an integrated talent management solution, companies are able to hire better employees, identify high and low performers, drive a pay-for-performance culture and improve employee tenure. The SilkRoad Life Suite (http://www. silkroad. com/talent_management. html) includes OpenHire™ for recruiting management, RedCarpet™ for employee onboarding and life events, WingSpan™ for flexible employee performance management, GreenLight™ for learning management, and Eprise™ for employee intranets and content management.

SilkRoad technology is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, with offices in Bedford, MA; Chicago, IL; West Long Branch, NJ; Jacksonville, Florida; Alberta, Canada; Singapore, Republic of Singapore; Sydney, Australia and Hamburg, Germany. More information is available on the Web at www. silkroad. com] or by phone: U. S. toll free at 866-329-3363 or internationally at +1-336-201-5100.

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Sunday, April 11, 2010

The US Fat Replacers Market to Reach 349.5 Thousand Metric Tons by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

The US Fat Replacers Market to Reach 349.5 Thousand Metric Tons by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive US report on the Fat Replacers market. The US market for fat replacers is forecast to reach 349.5 thousand metric tons by the year 2015. Key factors driving market growth include rising health concerns, ageing and growing obese population, and surging demand for low-calorie, low-fat and functional foods.

San Jose, CA (Vocus/PRWEB) January 13, 2011

Fat replacers market over the years has been growing at a healthy pace. However, during recent times the market grew moderately, primarily because of the gloomy economic scenario. Nonetheless, the market is primed for growth, as the demand for low-fat and fat free-products is increasing. Health is increasingly becoming an important issue in the food additives market. Greater demand for low-calorie, low-fat, and functional foods is driving demand for fat replacers, especially functional fat replacers. Fat replacers are anticipated to log significant growth in the meat and dairy sector, as low calorie and reduced-fat foods such as low-fat ice creams, spreads, and meat products are gaining huge popularity in these markets. Fat-based fat replacers are expected to register slow growth due to health concerns related to olestra, the largest selling fat-based fat replacer.

In terms of volume, carbohydrate based fat replacers represent the largest as well as fastest growing product segment, as stated by the new market research report on Fat Replacers. In terms of value sales, protein-based fat replacers constitutes the fastest growing product segment, exhibiting a compounded annual growth rate of more than 5.0% over the analysis period. Dairy represents the largest end-use of carbohydrate-based fat replacers. On the other hand, meat and snack foods account for majority of the consumption of protein-based fat replacers and fat-based fat replacers, respectively.

Demand for fat-free foods is forecast to grow steadily, buoyed by increasing preference for healthier low carbohydrate diets. The trend is expected to catch up rapidly in developing countries as well. With obesity becoming a major concern among people in general and children in particular, reduced-fat food manufacturers are vying to exploit this opportunity to boost their sales. Another major trend in the US fat replacers market is the shifting of base by US manufacturers. Various US manufacturers are shifting their base towards emerging European markets for fat replacers. Producers are optimistic to gain a foothold in the European markets, as consumers are becoming increasingly aware of potential benefits offered by low-fat foods. Manufacturers are flooding the European markets with innovative products and technologies that enable food producers to design consumer acceptable low-fat products with taste and texture similar to fat.

Major players profiled in the report include Advanced Food Systems Inc., Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients, CP Kelco, California Natural Products, Carrageenan Company, FMC BioPolymer, Grain Processing Corporation, Gum Technology Corporation, Kraft Food Ingredients Corporation, National Starch Food Innovation Group, P&G Food Ingredients, PGP International Inc, TIC Gums Inc., and Z-Trim Holdings Inc.

The research report titled “Fat Replacers: A US Market Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of the fat replacers markets, impact of recession on the markets, current market trends, key growth drivers, recent product introductions, recent industry activity, and profiles of major/niche global as well as regional market participants. The report provides annual sales estimates and projections for the US Fat Replacers market for the years 2007 through 2015. Key segments analyzed include Carbohydrate-Based Fat Replacers, Protein-Based Fat Replacers, and Fat-Based Fat Replacers. Carbohydrate-Based Fat Replacers are further classified into Starch-Based Fat Replacers and Hydrocolloid-Based Fat Replacers. Major end use industries analyzed include Dairy, Meat, Processed Food, Snack Food, Bakery & Confectionery and Other Industries. Also, a seven-year (2000-2006) historic analysis is provided for additional perspective.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www. strategyr. com/Fat_Replacers_Market_Report. asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone: 408-528-9966
Fax: 408-528-9977
Email: press(at)StrategyR(dot)com
Web Site: http://www. StrategyR. com/

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Saturday, April 10, 2010

Public Library of Science to Launch New Free-Access Biomedical Journals with $9 Million Grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

Public Library of Science to Launch New Free-Access Biomedical Journals with $9 Million Grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

The Public Library of Science (PLoS), a non-profit, international grass-roots organization of scientists, announced today that it is launching a new scientific publishing venture that will make the published results of scientific research more accessible and useful to scientists, physicians and the public. This new effort is backed by a five-year, $9 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and by an important policy decision from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The PLoS initiative has been led by Dr. Harold E. Varmus, president of the Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, former director of the National Institutes of Health and 1989 Nobel Laureate; Dr. Patrick O. Brown of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Stanford University, and Dr. Michael B. Eisen of Lawrence Orlando Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California, Berkeley.

December 17, San Francisco, CA. The Public Library of Science (PRWEB) December 21, 2002 -

Profit, international grass-roots organization of scientists, announced today that it is launching a new scientific publishing venture that will make the published results of scientific research more accessible and useful to scientists, physicians and the public. This new effort is backed by a five-year, $9 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and by an important policy decision from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

The PLoS initiative has been led by Dr. Harold E. Varmus, president of the Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, former director of the National Institutes of Health and 1989 Nobel Laureate; Dr. Patrick O. Brown of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Stanford University, and Dr. Michael B. Eisen of Lawrence Orlando Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California, Berkeley.

PLoS will publish two new journals – PLoS Biology and PLoS Medicine. The senior editorial board of the new journals is an international group of scientific luminaries (see list below). The PLoS journals will retain all of the important features of scientific journals, including rigorous peer-review and high editorial standards, but will use a new business model in which the costs of these services are recovered by modest fees on each published paper. This new model will allow PLoS to make all published works immediately available online, with no charges for access or restrictions on subsequent redistribution or use.

“By making the published results of biomedical research available for free, and allowing them to be redistributed and used without restriction, these new journals will substantially increase the value – to both the scientific community and the public – of the tremendous investment our society makes in scientific research,” explained Dr. Varmus.

Open access publication will:

• Greatly expand access to scientific knowledge by giving any scientist, physician, student - or anyone with access to the Internet, anywhere in the world - unlimited access to the latest scientific research.

• Facilitate research, informed medical practice and education by making it possible to freely search the full text of every published article to locate specific ideas, methods, experimental results and observations.

• Enable scientists, librarians, publishers and entrepreneurs to develop innovative new ways to access and use the information in this immensely rich but highly fragmented resource.

According to Dr. Eisen, “Publication is fundamental to the process of scientific and medical research, and the costs of publication are a small but essential part of the cost of research. If the same institutions and organizations that sponsor our research also committed to directly paying journals for providing peer-review, editorial oversight and production, the latest scientific discoveries could be made freely available online to every scientist and physician or interested citizen in the world in comprehensive, searchable open archives of the scientific literature. The anachronistic system of giving away the copyrights to the original research reports and then paying for access to them costs more and it effectively deprives most of the world - including the people whose taxes paid for the research in the first place - from having any meaningful access to the results."

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), among the most highly respected medical research organizations in the world, strongly endorsed this new model for scientific publishing by promising to cover the publication costs for their 350 investigators when they publish in open access electronic journals like PLoS Biology and PLoS Medicine. In so doing, HHMI’s scientific leadership – its president, Thomas R. Cech, a Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, and vice presidents Gerald Rubin, Ph. D. and David Clayton, Ph. D. – expressed their support for the PloS initiative, and are helping to assure the success of PLoS’s publications by encouraging leading scientists to publish their work in open access journals.

“We think that Web publications that are instantly available for free and are readily searchable and downloadable very much support HHMI's mission,” said Dr. Cech. “They are clearly "the wave of the future" in terms of our investigators disseminating their research discoveries and learning from the findings of others. In addition, we have a strong commitment to international science and the current subscription system puts many journals out of the reach of our colleagues in poorer countries.

As noted by Dr. Varmus, “the generous support by HHMI is a strong vote of confidence in our journals and serves as a model for other funding agencies and institutions.”

PLoS is confident that the scientific community will support their new publications. In the past two years, more than 30,000 scientists from 180 countries signed an open letter circulated by PLoS, which called on established scientific journals to provide open access to their archives. Dr. Brown expects this initiative to be welcomed by many groups with a stake in biomedical research. “Anyone who has an interest in the results of scientific inquiry, or who believes in making the latest advances in medical knowledge available to physicians and patients around the world, can recognize the importance of more equitable access to the scientific literature. When a woman learns she has breast cancer, she deserves to be able to read the results of research on her treatment options that her own tax dollars have funded. A physician in a public clinic in Uganda ought to have the same access to the latest discoveries about AIDS prevention as a professor at Harvard Medical School. And a precocious high school student in Gary, Indiana who wants to read about the latest discoveries from NIH-sponsored research in cell biology shouldn’t have to pay thousands of dollars for journal subscriptions.”

Background:

Public Library of Science, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, was formed in 2000 by a group of biomedical research scientists to encourage scientific publishers to make the archival scientific research literature available for distribution through free online public libraries of science, such as NIHÂ’s pioneering online research library, PubMedCentral.

Partial List of Editorial Advisors:

We are currently contacting prominent scientist around the world who strongly support the goals of PLoS to serve as editorial advisors to our new journals. This is a partial list of those who have agreed to serve. An updated list is available on our website:

New York's 1010 WINS Radio Features NCADFAÂ’s 2005 Natural-by-Choice Campaign

New York's 1010 WINS Radio Features NCADFAÂ’s 2005 Natural-by-Choice Campaign

NCADFA Inc. leads national anti-steroid campaign in attempt to raise awareness among teens.

(PRWEB) March 9, 2005

The National Coalition for the Advancement of Drug-Free Athletics, Inc. (NCADFA), a New Milford based, N. J. non-profit organization, is pleased to announce that its 2005 anti-steroid community out-reach campaign called “Natural-by-Choice.¨ Their program was recently featured on “New York’s most listened to radio station,” 1010 WINS on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 through Friday, January 21, 2005 as a three part series.

1010 WINS reporter, Alice Stockton-RossiniÂ’s interview with NCADFA Founder and President, Dr. Victor Naumov, DC and NCADFA co-founder and Director of Community Out-reach, Dr. Tom Kersting, PhD, aired in sound bites as part of a three day steroid awareness effort aimed at reaching student-athletes, coaches parents and teachers across the tri-state area.

The latest statistics indicate, “Approximately 500,000 of high school athletes are currently using anabolic steroids.” The NCADFA’s 2005 Natural-By-Choice Campaign,¨ is a national effort aimed at reducing steroid use among teens and helping raise awareness about today’s hottest and most controversial topic facing high school sports; the use and abuse of performance enhancing drugs i. e. anabolic steroids.

NCADFA President, Dr. Victor Naumov, DC says, “As we see it, the dirty little secret is already out and there are only two choices: As an athletic mentor you can either position yourself as part of the problem by choosing to turn a blind eye to this issue or as part of the solution by taking a proactive step and tackling the topic head-on. I believe the first step in reducing steroid use among teens is being able to discuss the topic openly. Research indicates, ”talking about the dangers surrounding the use of any drug, the use of that drug has been shown to decline up to 20%.”

“The goal of our Natural-by-Choice high school program is to expose the facts and the myths surrounding the use of anabolic steroids, to encourage communication between student-athletes, their parents and coaches regarding the topic, and to help student-athletes make better choices when it comes to performance enhancement and their health.¨

As part of the 2005 Natural-by-Choice Campaign and "Choose Not To Use" message, NCADFA is proud to sponsor: Teens, Sports and SteroidsÂ…the Myths, the Magic and the Madness, an interactive Power Point seminar presented by Dr. Victor Naumov, DC, BA.

The mission of the National Coalition for the Advancement of Drug-Free Athletics, Inc. is to support the advancement of drug-free athletes at the national level through the development of community out-reach educational, leadership and drug awareness programs.

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Friday, April 9, 2010

You Can Lose 10 Pounds In 7 Days with Anthony Reason's 5 Free Weight Loss Reports

You Can Lose 10 Pounds In 7 Days with Anthony Reason's 5 Free Weight Loss Reports

Anthony Reason will teach you what the mass media and slick advertisers won't. With his five free reports you'll learn about ayurvedic (herbal) supplements; sleeping right; making exercise your friend; and the "secret" weight loss and fitness ingredients of creatine, nitric oxide, proteins, and glutamine.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) July 11, 2008

Weight loss expert Anthony Reason today announced that he is offering five free reports that can change the lives of women, children, and even men who are caught in the web of the current obesity epidemic that plagues the United States, England, and other parts of the Western civilized world.

Modern sedentary lifestyles coupled with "fast food" eating habits and nutrient-denuded foods designed to be a cheap "quick fix" for needed energy bursts are catching up with people, especially women and children, and leading to a society chronically in the grip of overweight and obese physical conditions. These conditions have terrible consequences. Children are being affected in their ability to concentrate and study in school. Women over the age of 40 are now more likely to die of a heart attack than men of the same age bracket. Medical bills and health care costs are skyrocketing, and the quality of people's lives is being seriously harmed.

Furthermore, overweight and obese people (especially children and women) are far more likely to suffer the psychological consequences of low self-esteem and feelings of being socially looked down upon and sexually unattractive than are their slimmer, fitness-conscious counterparts.

"You have been sold a fairy tale [of] 'hope'. 'Hope' won't help you lose weight. The sales advertisements got the best of you. You have been targeted!" says Reason.

But now, Anthony Reason is offering well-researched, scientifically proven solutions to the problem of needing to lose weight and maintain a perfect BMI (body mass index) ratio, which for all people should be from 20 to 25.

If you are overweight (BMI between 25.01 and 30.0) or obese (with a BMI over 30) and you want to learn more about: fitness and free weight loss programs; true health foods and energizing, nutrition-rich diets; and the right way to exercise to really start slimming down, then Reason's five free reports are just what the doctor ordered.

Anthony Reason will teach you what the mass media and slick advertisers won't. With his five free reports you'll learn about ayurvedic (herbal) supplements; sleeping right; making exercise your friend; and the "secret" weight loss and fitness ingredients of creatine, nitric oxide, proteins, and glutamine.

"I know you are getting tired with all the so-called weight loss systems on the market. All those systems may have cost you hundreds of dollars! The money you spend on weight loss products these days maybe through the roof! But right now, I am going to save you a ton of cash! Right now, I am going to show you my exact blueprint on how to lose massive amounts of weight--for free," states Reason.

ABOUT ANTHONY REASON

Anthony Reason (http://www. anthonyreason. com/ (http://www. anthonyreason. com/)) is a health, weight loss, and fitness expert who has spent years researching and developing the best dietary and exercise regimen techniques for achieving permanent weight loss, a more positive mind set, and a more energized lifestyle without spending buckets of money on drugs, personal trainers, or restrictive diets.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Anthony Reason

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

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Thursday, April 8, 2010

New Fiber Supplement Contains Inulin and Fibersol-2™ as a Helpful Combination for IBS Sufferers

New Fiber Supplement Contains Inulin and Fibersol-2™ as a Helpful Combination for IBS Sufferers

Fiberlin is clear mixing and grit free, with a great-tasting berry flavor. Fiberlin is an alternate soluble fiber for those allergic to psyllium.

Easton, MD (PRWEB) August 30, 2007

Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a leading producer of high quality, natural supplements for intestinal and digestive health, is proud to introduce a new Fiber Supplement that can assist Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers.

Fiberlin Wild Berry Flavor provides a new option for IBS patients trying to incorporate soluble fiber into their diet, but have an allergy to the most common fiber supplement, psyllium. Fiberlin is a unique mix of Inulin and Fibersol-2™.

As an alternative for the patient with an allergic reaction to psyllium, Fiberlin also contains Inulin. Inulin is a soluble fiber obtained from chicory root that increases the activity of the beneficial bacteria in the gut. It does this by acting as a "food" for the good bacteria ("probiotics") in your digestive system. Several studies have demonstrated that prebiotics such as Inulin, can be used to improve the metabolic functions of the large bowel flora. Prebiotics such as Inulin and Fibersol-2™ may be helpful in reducing the inflammation that causes IBS symptoms*. When used in combination with a probiotic such as Konsyl's Lactobacillus Capsules or Align™, the prebiotics in Fiberlin assist as a "food" for these probiotic supplements.

Fiberlin is clear mixing and grit free, with a great-tasting berry flavor.

You can find Fiberlin; the Clear Mixing Fiber online at www. addfiber. com.

Align is a registered trademark of Procter & Gamble.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of ICC Industries Inc., is a manufacturer and distributor of high quality, natural fiber supplements for improved intestinal and digestive health. The high fiber content of Konsyl products helps consumers to achieve dependable intestinal health. Konsyl fiber products are available in fine pharmacies and chain stores throughout the United States. For more information on Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc. or its complete line of products, contact a company representative at 800-356-6795, or visit the company's website at www. konsyl. com.

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Ellumen to Sustain and Implement Federal Health Information Exchange Capabilities

Ellumen to Sustain and Implement Federal Health Information Exchange Capabilities

Ellumen is engaged in an effort to provide comprehensive O&M support for two of the primary DoD Health Systems. The company has been awarded a contract to support the Clinical Data Repository/Health Data Repository, the Bidirectional Health Information Exchange-Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application, and the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record.

Arlington, VA (PRWEB) May 19, 2010

Ellumen Inc., a leading provider of healthcare information technology to the federal government announced today it will support a newly awarded task order with the Department of Defense (DoD) Military Health System (MHS).

The task order was awarded under the MHS D/SIDDOMS 3 Contract through Ellumen's team partner Vangent, and covers comprehensive operations, maintenance, and implementation support for the Clinical Data Repository/ Health Data Repository (CHDR), the Bidirectional Health Information Exchange-Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (BHIE-AHTLA), and the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER.)
 CHDR provides the capability to exchange patient records between the DoD CDR and VA HDR, which are used by each agency's native health care system to seamlessly perform health care functions.

 BHIE-AHLTA provides the interface and web services that interact with the BHIE framework to access and provide clinical data from the AHLTA Clinical Data Repository.

 VLER was created by President Barack Obama in 2009 to offer a seamless lifetime electronic medical record for all service members from active duty through retirement. The system will use groundbreaking NHIN standards and functionality to integrate HIE systems in the DoD, VA, and private sector.

"Our experience with critical health information sharing initiatives, especially between MHS and the VA, coupled with our knowledge of these systems and proven support for the interagency BHIE infrastructure provides the foundation for robust sustainment and implementation of these systems," says John Leslie, Ellumen CTO.

This new contract extends Ellumen's scope of influence within the federal HIE area. "Our mature operational support and technical expertise allows our team to offer the best value to the government," adds Mike Luby, Ellumen COO.

Ellumen is currently engaged in an effort to provide comprehensive O&M support for two of the primary DoD Health Systems, as well as O&M, implementation, and training support for the revolutionary VLER Health Initiative.

Ellumen is a leading provider of information technology services and solutions for healthcare. From end-to-end application and data integration solutions, to specific IT planning and implementation needs including, security and privacy, infrastructure engineering, and systems operations, we have the knowledge, people, and proven processes to deliver.

For more information on Ellumen visit them on the Web at www. ellumen. com.

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Sunday, April 4, 2010

Swanson Vitamins Top 10 Highest-Rated Products of 2008

Swanson Vitamins Top 10 Highest-Rated Products of 2008

Swanson Vitamins has gathered customer reviews of their products for over a year. In 2008 they received over 2,000 reviews, with an average 4.6 rating on all their products. Swanson Vitamins created a list of the top 10 highest-rated products of 2008.

Fargo, ND (PRWEB) December 23, 2008

Swanson Vitamins offers consumers the ability to write post-purchase reviews (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/lnd/CustomerReviewGuide. html? SourceCode=INTN017) of their products and rate them using a scale of leaves, with 5 leaves as the highest rating. Products can be judged based on six categories; overall rating, quality, value, effectiveness, convenience, and satisfaction. Consumers then choose whether or not they would recommend the product to a friend. Using the overall rating, Swanson Vitamins compiled a list of the top ten highest-rated products of 2008 as determined by their customers.

10. Timed-Released Energy Boost: Swanson Ultra Timed-Released Energy Boost combines top energy ingredients vitamin B-12, Korean Ginseng, Kola Nut Extract, Guarana Extract, Green Tea and more to boost energy. The special timed-release capsule keeps energy levels up throughout the whole day. With an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 leaves and 13 reviews, Timed-Released Energy Boost makes the list at number 10.
Lynn says, "My husband thinks pills like this don't work. Well, he thinks different now. This pill gets you through the day & into the evening with energy you don't even notice until you forget to take it one morning. Works wonders. Keeps you going all day w/o jitters or ups & downs."

9. High Potency Vitamin D-3 (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/SW1030/ItemDetail? SourceCode=INTN017): During the wintertime, sun exposure is limited, the body needs vitamin D in order to absorb and use calcium efficiently for bone health. Swanson Premium Brand High Potency Vitamin D-3 tackles this problem by supplying 1,000 IU of vitamin D-3. With an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 leaves and 13 reviews, Vitamin D-3 makes the list at number nine. Timmusi says, "Excellent value and product using best form of vitamin D. A "must have"."

8. Alive! (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/NW598/ItemDetail? SourceCode=INTN017): Nature's Way Alive! Whole Food Energizer combines a complete supply of essential vitamins and minerals with a full spectrum of amino acids and fruit and vegetable blends for comprehensive, everyday nutritional support. With an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 leaves and 13 reviews, Alive! makes the list at number eight. DoubleDensity says, "I have been taking "Alive!" for about 6 months now and I really feel a difference in my energy and overall health. I plan to keep it a daily part of my health regimen and I highly recommend it!"

7. Super EPA (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/SWE026/ItemDetail? SourceCode=INTN017): Swanson Super EPA provides healthy levels of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), two omega-3 essential fatty acids that play important roles in maintaining healthy skin as well as cardiovascular and defense system function. With an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 leaves and 13 reviews, Super EPA makes the list at number seven. Kpack says ""The problem with many Omega 3 fish oils is their "fishy" returns. But with the Super EFAs, I have never had this issue, which speaks to the purity of the product. Price, quality, and fast shipping is a hard combination to beat."

6. Kyoto Chlorella (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/SWK002/ItemDetail? SourceCode=INTN017): Swanson Kyoto Chlorella utilizes an advanced processing technique to break open the plant's cell wall and unlock its nutritional bounty for optimal bioavailability. Chlorella is packed with phytonutrients to help reinvigorate the body. With an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 leaves and 19 reviews, Chlorella makes the list at number six. tms1 says: "Swanson's Kyoto Chlorella is a very effective product. It has really helped with my digestion and bowel regularity. I also have a lot more energy to stay alert during the day. And the Swanson's price makes it a great buy!"

5. MultiOmega: The omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids play many important roles throughout the body, from cardiovascular maintenance and skin health to healthy joint and mental function. With an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 leaves and 24 reviews, MultiOmega makes the list at number five. Suppergrannie says: "I think that everyone should take EFA's. It is very benificial to children also. This used to be in our diet years ago... For adults the benefits are enormous including wonderful for dry skin. Thank you Swansons for providing this to the public at a very reasonable price."

4. Natural Biotin Shampoo (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/JC012/ItemDetail? SourceCode=INTN017): Jason Cosmetics Natural Biotin Shampoo combines natural biotin with marigold, ginseng and chamomile extracts to strengthen, moisturize and protect the hair. With an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 leaves and 13 reviews, Biotin Shampoo makes the list at number four. LVodka says: "Just started using it three weeks ago but my scalp and hair after a shampoo really feel revitalized and alive. Healthy ingredients make for a product that I am confident with."

3. Hair, Skin & Nails (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/SW883/ItemDetail? SourceCode=INTN017): Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails combines the organic sulfur of MSM and the silica of horsetail extract with key B vitamins to provide optimum nourishment for beauty maintenance. With an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 leaves and 14 reviews, Hair, Skin & Nails makes the list at number three. Deco27 says "This product works! My nails have never been stronger. They would always split or break off. Within weeks of taking this supplement, my nails are now growing longer and stronger! I highly recommend this supplement!"

2. Whole Food Multi without Iron: Swanson Ultra Whole Food Multi Without Iron combines a comprehensive selection of essential vitamins and minerals with powerful enzymes, herbal extracts, and natural energizers in a proprietary food base that ensures optimum assimilation by the body. With an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 leaves and 36 reviews, Whole Food Multi without Iron makes the list at number two. Silverpen says "I love these vitamins. I have found that my overall health has improved greatly since I have been taking these vitamins."

With an overall rating of 5 out of 5 leaves and 12 reviews the number one top-rated Swanson Vitamin's product determined by their customers is:

1. Certified Organic Milled Flaxseed (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/SWE007/ItemDetail? SourceCode=INTN017): Just two tablespoons of this delightful powder provide three grams of omega-3 and one gram of omega-6 essential fatty acids, along with fiber, protein, and immune-supporting lignans. Gregory says, "Flaxseed is considered by many to be one of nature's miracle foods. and this flaxseed is fresh and organic. A great source of fiber plus all the health benefits of flaxseed oil. Good source of protein as well."

Swanson Vitamins is an industry leader in bringing vitamins direct to consumers at the lowest price possible. Swanson Vitamins, located in Fargo, ND, offers the highest quality vitamins, supplements and natural health care products and is GMP certified (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/html/SHPaboutus_policies. html? SourceCode=INTN017#GMP). Swanson Vitamins goes a step beyond its competitors by offering powerful guarantees. All products are backed by a 100% Satisfaction, Money-Back Guarantee and Double the Difference Lowest Price Guarantee. For more information, please visit swansonvitamins. com (http://www. swansonvitamins. com/?&SourceCode=INTN017).

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Vitamark Introduces Natique It's Revolutionary New Skin Care System To The World

Vitamark Introduces Natique It's Revolutionary New Skin Care System To The World

Natique, Released by Vitamark International is a complete facial skin care system at an amazing price.

(PRWEB) December 5, 2005

Mark Weller of Healthy-Living-Mentor. com is urging you to investigate the The most comprehensive skin care system on the market today.

This four component set for women and men contains all of the essentials— vitamins A, D, and E, aloe vera, chamomile and natural oils—that work together to cleanse, soothe and nourish your skin.

Natique Skin Care, available exclusively from Vitamark International, embodies a revolutionary skin care technique that is the result of more than half a century of historical research.

Natique works in complete harmony with nature to clean, condition, nourish and protect the skin. When used properly, Natique produces healthy skin that glows with vitality.

The Natique 4 Step Natural Look Skin Care Program has been specifically formulated both for men and women’s skin. The secret to success with Natique is to follow the directions. To receive maximum benefits, be sure to use Natique twice daily—once in the morning and again in the evening.

You’ll soon discover the wonderful difference Natique can make in the health and appearance of your skin.

Here are two personal testamonials from Natique users:

"I never had a blemish in my life until I turned 24. Then for some reason, I developed adult onset acne and oily skin. I have tried everything from the single product "miracles" to full skin care systems ranging upwards of $600. Some of the time, my skin became worse and my makeup was sliding off my face within an hour. I have been using Natique for seven days now and well, I'm shocked! Wrinkles (yes, I have wrinkles) are fading, breakouts are down to a minimum and the oil is starting to subside. I have been able to wear my makeup for 6-8 hours without touching it up and packing on more powder. When it needs a touch up I just apply a little #4 to a cotton round and dap it all over my face. It literally looks like I just put my makeup on. Finally, something with immediate results!"

"Over the last few years I have been searching to find the right products for my skin. I have been to local spas and spent a lot of money on a lot of products that never really worked. I have dry skin and after using other products I ended up looking oily and my skin felt sticky. Now, after using Natique, I know that I have finally found the right product for me. When I use steps 1 and 2 my skin feels firm and clean, like I just had a facial. When I finish up with steps 3 and 4 my skin has a soft, natural glow. I actually have friends asking me what I'm doing now and it's so much fun to tell them about Natique."

Your friend Mark Weller at Healthy-Living-Mentor, com and his wife Ernestine recommend Natique and Vitamark as the best of the best!

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Saturday, April 3, 2010

Attendance Up 30% at SemTech 2010, the World’s Largest Semantic Technology Conference

Attendance Up 30% at SemTech 2010, the World’s Largest Semantic Technology Conference

Over 1,200 technology experts, researchers, analysts, content providers, developers, and customers listened to top presenters and industry influencers speak about the hottest trends and topics in semantic technology today.

Studio City, CA (PRWEB) June 29, 2010

SemTech 2010 (http://www. semtech2010.com), the world’s largest semantic technology tradeshow and conference, took place June 21 – 25, 2010 in San Francisco. Now in it’s sixth year, SemTech 2010 was the most anticipated by attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors alike. Boasting a 30% increase in attendance, SemTech hosted 200 sessions and eight industry specific tracks covering a variety of hot topics including linked data, search, advertising and marketing, healthcare, enterprise data, financial, open government, intelligence, and publishing.

“Attendance at SemTech has increased every year, even through the economic downturn” said Tony Shaw, president of Semantic Universe, the organization behind the SemTech conference. “More importantly though, semantic technologies keep getting more robust and more widely deployed. There’s no longer any doubt that semantics will keep growing as an integral part of the web infrastructure.”

This year’s conference highlights included presentations from David Recordon, Senior Open Programs Manager at Facebook who lead a session entitled "Facebook's Open Graph," a discussion of the company's new semantic protocol released earlier this year.

Dean Allemang, Chief Scientist of TopQuadrant and James Hendler, Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute keynoted “Semantic Web for the Working Enterprise.” In this entertaining presentation, Allemang and Hendler discussed the intersection of semantic web and enterprise technologies, and how information can be shared on the World Wide Web through enterprise applications. Indeed at one point in this rousing talk, they had the entire audience cheering “Raw Data Now.”

David Siegel, best selling author and semantic technology writer, keynoted the conference with his presentation entitled, “Pull: The Business Shift Behind the Semantic Web.” During his presentation he discussed the capabilities and potential of the Semantic Web for business people.

Among the many revealing talks was Trevor Parscal and Erik Moeller of the Wikimedia Foundation presenting on "Wikipedia's Structured Data Challenge." They discussed the possibilities for semantics to enhance their 15 million articles in 265 languages on Wikipedia, which is currently primarily "flat text." Another ground-breaking announcement was made by Bill Guinn of Amdocs who spoke about the new cost-saving, revenue-building semantic technology platform they built to support a 3 billion dollar customer service business.

Pitch Slam, a rapid-fire presentation of eight semantic technology start-ups had the crowd engaged as companies were evaluated by a panel of judges. Pitch Slam was hosted by the Guidewire Group as part of their Innovate! 2010 program for start-up companies around the world.

SemTech is the preferred industry platform for exhibitors to announce product launches, publishing deals, and breaking news. Attendees had the rare opportunity to view products and services from top industry insiders.

Preparations for SemTech 2011 are already underway. Next year’s event will take place June 5 – 9, 2011 at the San Francisco Hilton in Union become a sponsor or exhibitor please contact Steve Bastasini at steve@semanticuniverse. com or (415) 740-5528.

About SemTech
SemTech is the world's largest conference on semantic technologies. It is the only event focused on the commercialization of semantic technologies, bringing the most recognized names, knowledge, leadership, and innovation in the semantic community together in one location. SemTech is owned and operated by Semantic Universe (http://www. semanticuniverse. com), the semantic community’s trusted information resource. For more information please visit SemanticUniverse. com, email info@semanticuniverse. com, or call (310) 337-2616.

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Friday, April 2, 2010

Combined Insurance Encourages Consumers to Assess Insurance Plans and Protection During Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Combined Insurance Encourages Consumers to Assess Insurance Plans and Protection During Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Leading Provider of Supplemental Insurance Offers Cancer Policies to Help Offset Some of the Costs Associated With Treatment

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) November 18, 2008

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Combined Insurance (http://www. combinedinsurance. com/), a leading provider of supplemental insurance, encourages consumers to consider the financial impact that lung cancer could have on themselves and their family. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States among every ethnic group.

That makes Lung Cancer Awareness Month an opportune time to increase attention to lung cancer issues. The vast majority of lung cancer cases fall into one of two categories: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, which is the most common type, and Small Cell Lung Cancer. Surprisingly, more than 60 percent of new cases are people who have never smoked or are former smokers, many of whom quit decades before. One in five women and one in twelve men diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) reports that since 1987, more women have died each year of lung cancer than of breast cancer, which had been the major cause of cancer death in women for more than 40 years. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 100,000 women will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2008 and more than 71,000 women will die from this disease in the United States.

Cancer Costs Will Continue to Rise
"The American Cancer Society reports that approximately 67 percent of total cancer-related costs are non-medical and that lung cancer is among the most expensive cancers to treat. That's why having a supplemental insurance (http://www. combinedinsurance. com/insurance-types/health-insurance. html) plan in place can help ease the financial burdens of cancer and help with some of the additional expenses not covered by primary health insurance," said Becky Mills, vice president, Research and Development and Product Marketing. "Additional expenses can be overlooked, but are often costly and can compromise individual or family assets."

Cancer Coverage When It Counts
Investing in a supplemental insurance policy can help fill some of the cancer care coverage gaps that may exist in a primary health insurance policy. Benefits offered can include: daily benefits for hospital stays, intensive care, anesthesia and surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, preventative care, first diagnosis, physician's and private nurse hospital visits, prescription drugs, blood and blood plasma and ground and air transportation.

Many supplemental cancer protection policies (http://www. combinedinsurance. com/insurance-types/health-insurance/cancer-insurance-coverage. html) offer these added benefits:

  Coverage that begins immediately upon issuance, with no waiting period   A choice of coverage for individual or family protection   Flexible premiums, with the choice of paid-up or return of premium riders   Benefits paid directly to the insured or the insured's designee, regardless of any other private   insurance
  Consistent benefits that remain the same regardless of age or the number of claims paid

"With a supplemental cancer-specific policy, consumers can help ease the stress of financial worry by arming themselves with added protection against the mounting bills that often pile up during the course of treatment," notes Mills.

Mills adds, "Selecting the right partner to provide such cancer care protection is also important. We recommend finding a provider or agent who will meet with you face-to-face to review your current coverage and help you select the right supplemental protection to meet your individual or your family's specific needs to ensure you'll be covered when it matters most."

About Combined Insurance Company Combined Insurance (www. combinedinsurance. com) is a leading provider of supplemental accident, health and life insurance products and is a member of the ACE Group of Companies. With a field sales force and corporate staff in excess of 10,000 people worldwide, Combined Insurance meets the growing coverage needs of policyholders around the globe. For more information, call 1-800-490-1322 or visit www. combinedinsurance. com.

About ACE The ACE Group of Companies is a global leader in insurance and reinsurance serving a diverse group of clients. Headed by ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE), the ACE Group of Companies conducts its business on a worldwide basis with operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries. Additional information can be found at www. acelimited. com.

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Thursday, April 1, 2010

World Vision Malaria Experts Available for Comment as World Malaria Day Approaches April 25

World Vision Malaria Experts Available for Comment as World Malaria Day Approaches April 25

With World Malaria Day on April 25 and mere months left to meet the global 2010 targets in the fight against the disease, World Vision’s End Malaria campaign is leading a summit of concerned citizens and public health specialists from the U. S. and Zambia to press American congressional leaders to keep investing in programs that are saving the lives of children and mothers worldwide.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) April 16, 2010

With mere months left to meet the global 2010 targets in the fight against malaria, World Vision's (http://www. worldvision. org) End Malaria (http://www. endmalaria. org) campaign is leading a summit of concerned citizens and public health specialists on Capitol Hill to press American congressional leaders to hold up their commitments to anti-malaria programs that are saving the lives of children and mothers worldwide.

Although it is preventable and treatable with low-cost measures, malaria kills more than 2,000 children under the age of five each day, making it a leading cause of childhood death. It infects an estimated 250 million individuals a year, causing billions of dollars worth of lost economic and educational productivity across hard-hit countries, particularly in Africa.

World Vision (http://www. worldvision. org) works in 62 malaria-endemic countries and is experienced in providing malaria prevention and treatment solutions in vulnerable communities through the support of the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and its own End Malaria (http://www. endmalaria. org) campaign.

These malaria control experts will be in Washington, D. C. the week of April 19 and available for interviews:

Batuke Walusiku (https://www. travizonmcc. com/public/ap. aspx? EID=001M10E&OID=161), World Vision Zambia
Walusiku has most recently served as Chief of Party for RAPIDS (Reaching HIV and AIDS Affected People with Integrated Development and Support), a World Vision-led consortium in Zambia including CARE International, Catholic Relief Services, Expanded Church Response, The Salvation Army and Africare. She has been supervising Malaria and HIV and AIDS initiatives in Zambia including community distribution of 485,000 insecticide treated bednets (ITNs), funded by the U. S. government through PEPFAR, private corporations and foundations in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Health’s National Malaria Control Center.

Craig Jaggers (https://www. worldvision. org/news. nsf/news/advocacy-malaria-201002-enews), Policy Adviser for Global Health, World Vision U. S.
Jaggers, MPH, counsels senior leadership on health policies, analyzes and promotes initiatives that impact the health and well-being of children worldwide, and advocates with senior U. S. government officials on related matters. Prior to joining World Vision, he advised U. S. Senator Evan Bayh on health and social policy, and provided research and analysis for nutrition and HIV/AIDS programs for the Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance Project. He has worked in Ethiopia, Egypt and Switzerland, and holds an MPH with a concentration in global health policy from The George Washington University and a B. A. in biology from Taylor University.

Dr. Mark Maire, Senior Health Specialist for Infectious Disease, World Vision U. S.
Maire has served as a Senior Technical Advisor at USAID/Zambia for the Presidential Malaria Initiative, providing leadership and oversight in the implementation of malaria activities, and as a fellow with the Johns Hopkins Health and Child Survival program. His has also previously worked in Bolivia and Indonesia. He holds a D. O. from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine an M. P.H. from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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Expert Reveals Five Reasons to Review Life Insurance Needs in 2011

Expert Reveals Five Reasons to Review Life Insurance Needs in 2011

AccuQuote, one of the largest independent life insurance quoting and brokerage firms, reveals five reasons to reevaluate life insurance needs in the New Year. The leader in providing term life insurance quotes to people across the United States suggests making a New Year’s resolution that acknowledges life insurance as an integral part of an overall financial plan.

Wheeling, Ill. (Vocus/PRWEB) January 18, 2011

AccuQuote, one of the largest independent life insurance quoting and brokerage firms, reveals five reasons to reevaluate life insurance needs in the New Year. The leader in providing term life insurance quotes to people across the United States suggests making a New Year’s resolution that acknowledges life insurance as an integral part of an overall financial plan.

Consumers should reevaluate their family’s life insurance needs annually or when a major life event indicates the need for more, or less, life insurance coverage, according to experts. Such events include, getting married, having children, buying a new home, getting a job promotion, paying off outstanding debts, accumulating more debts or retiring.

“All too often, we get caught up in the daily hustle and bustle of our lives and forget to check important financial matters, like our life insurance coverage,” says Byron Udell, founder and CEO of AccuQuote. “That’s why there’s no better time to review your life insurance needs than the New Year. Whether it’s obtaining more coverage to protect a growing family or you’re buying a policy for the first time, make your New Year’s resolution a promise to protect your family financially should the unthinkable happen.” 

AccuQuote reveals five reasons to reevaluate life insurance needs in the New Year:

1. Life events require more coverage, or less – Life insurance experts suggest having 10 to 20 times one’s annual salary in life insurance coverage. However, true coverage needs are indicative of number of children, amount of debts and other expenses, current and future financial goals, etc. Use AccuQuote’s term life insurance calculator to determine accurate life insurance needs.
2. Policy length needs to be extended – Life insurance policies are typically sold in terms of 10 to 30 years. “The younger you are, the longer your term should be and vice versa,” says Udell. “If you find yourself with only a few years left on your policy, you probably need to extend your coverage, especially if your children or elderly parents still depend on you financially.”
3. Health has changed for the better, or worse – Heath is the primary factor that affects one’s life insurance rate. “If your health has declined since you first purchased your policy, it would be wise to exercise your policy’s conversion option. Converting your term life insurance into permanent coverage guarantees coverage for life, regardless of changes in health, even conditions that would otherwise make you ‘uninsurable’, says Udell. “On the other hand, if your health has improved, you may be able to reapply for a lower rate.”
4. Current policy is too expensive – Having trouble meeting your monthly or annual premium? Currently, term life insurance rates are near historic lows and still dropping. “If you can’t afford your current premium, check out a multi-carrier life insurance quoting and brokerage firm, like AccuQuote, to shop for the lowest rates,” says Udell. “But remember; never cancel an existing policy until a new one is paid for and in force.”
5. Life insurance is more important than ever before – “In today’s economy, life insurance is one of best and most affordable ways to protect your family financially because other aspects of your financial life may not be what they were just one year ago,” says Udell.

About AccuQuote
AccuQuote helps consumers find the best values in term life insurance by combining instant online life insurance quotes with the personal service of unbiased life insurance professionals who answer questions, identify important issues and make meaningful recommendations. The company offers consumers an extensive selection of life insurance products, including term life, whole life, universal life, accidental death, long-term care, disability and selected annuities. AccuQuote. com has many handy insurance tools, including a term life insurance calculator to help consumers determine their life insurance needs, a glossary of industry terminology, a collection of articles and press releases that cover many life insurance topics and a blog that provides opportunities for discussion on life insurance and personal finance. For additional information or to get free quotes for low cost life insurance, please call AccuQuote at 888-314-4455.

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