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

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

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

Union City, CA (PRWEB) October 19, 2009

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

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

Ultra High Performance

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

Configuration Options

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

Think SMART - Think FirmTek!

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

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

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

About FirmTek, LLC

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

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

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Software Provider Announces New Version of Software Auditing Tool to Assist With Software License Compliance Audits

Software Provider Announces New Version of Software Auditing Tool to Assist With Software License Compliance Audits

New release announced of auditing tool for the corporate Windows environment simplifies internal and external software compliance audits, discovering and identifying installed software, determining software usage and licensing status, providing detailed reports.

Topeka, KS (PRWEB) February 10, 2005

IT Management solution provider, INSYSTEK, Inc. today announced the release of Inventory Manager 3.9, the Agentless™ inventory/audit solution for the corporate Windows® environment.

Inventory Manager, one of three solutions in the INSYSTEK Agentless™ management range, provides administrators with the tools to effectively manage remote desktops. With an intuitive design and flexible architecture, Inventory Manager is a highly scalable auditing solution, returning detailed information on hardware and software configurations on remote PC desktops, discovering, identifying and determining license compliance status and application usage for installed software.

“We’re seeing clients working proactively to determine licensing compliance within their organization, in growing numbers,” said Alex Turner, INSYSTEK CEO. “With the aggressive approach Business Software Alliance (BSA) and other piracy watchdogs are taking towards enforcement, we’re seeing these clients addressing software licensing issues ahead of a potential audit. Inventory Manager has been specifically used by clients to successfully comply with official BSA compliance audits and version 3.9 makes determining license compliance status easier than ever before.”

BSA advocates strong intellectual property protection for business software and maintains public policy, education, and enforcement programs in more than 60 countries around the globe. Worldwide, more than 50 BSA hotlines provide callers with the opportunity to obtain information about software piracy and report suspected incidents of software theft. BSA also works closely with law enforcement agencies around the world to enforce software licensing agreements.

Additional feature enhancements in the latest version of Inventory Manager include new license compliance and software tracking controls, expanded reporting types and new reporting features, a quick-launch menu bar for immediate access to critical functions and a custom notes set for manual inventory capabilities. “We’re excited about the release of Inventory Manager 3.9 because it’s a very solid stepping stone from Inventory Manager 3.8 to the multi-platform release of Inventory Manager. NET later in 2005” Turner stated. Inventory Manager delivers comprehensive inventory data on Windows® systems, enabling organizations to track changes to an asset throughout its lifecycle, stay compliant and reduce the total cost of desktop ownership. “Part of the appeal of our Agentless™ approach to managing desktops, is that without agents installed on the remote systems the solution implementation time that clients enjoy is rapid – even in the largest of environments deployment is extremely quick. We’re providing you with a powerful auditing tool that you can begin using effectively today - not next week or next month” concluded Turner.

About INSYSTEK

INSYSTEK, Inc. has established itself as a leader in Agentless™ IT management software, supplying solutions that enable PC auditing/inventorying, software distribution/removal, and server performance and availability monitoring capabilities to clients in business, government, education and healthcare in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and South Africa.

More information on Inventory Manager 3.9 and the full range of INSYSTEK Agentless™ IT management solutions, including free trial versions, can be found at www. insystek. com or by calling toll-free 1-877-467-9783

Contact : Greg Youatt

Company: INSYSTEK, Inc.

Phone Number: 785.273.4100

Fax Number: 785.273.4102

E-mail: greg. youatt@insystek. com

Web URL: http://www. insystek. com (http://www. insystek. com)

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The Success Training Network Adds Therapist and Entertainer Connie Podesta

The Success Training Network Adds Therapist and Entertainer Connie Podesta

TSTN, the Emmy-award winning channel for personal development and life-changing information, is pleased to add Connie Podesta to their impressive list of self-improvement coaches.

Addison, TX (PRWEB) April 16, 2007

TSTN, the Emmy-award winning channel for personal development and life-changing information, is pleased to add Connie Podesta to their impressive list of self-improvement coaches.

Famed therapist Connie Podesta mixes a rare blend of keen insight, wit and experience into her in-house counseling sessions with TSTN subscribers. Connie is a therapist with years of experience working with marital, family and career issues. Her mantra, "Life would be easy if it weren't for other people" has helped thousands overcome their personal roadblocks. TSTN Executive Producer Toni Donaldson says that "you won't want to miss a minute of Connie as she takes questions from viewers and tackles tough topics with her practical, no-nonsense advice. Her quick wit and humor will make her a popular addition to our already stellar line-up."

Connie has authored several books, including How To Be The Person Successful Companies Fight To Keep, Self Esteem & the Six-Second Secret and Life Would Be Easy If It Weren't For Other People. She is also a talk show host, comedienne, and entertainer. Donaldson is "excited to add someone as experienced and knowledgeable as Connie to TSTN."

ABOUT TSTN
TSTN is the premier online source for self improvement and personal development through video-based coaching. TSTN's coaches and experts includes the world's leading authors, speakers, and thought leaders. TSTN is the leading producer, aggregator, and distributor of broadcast-quality programming for self-improvement. Programming includes shows on success, motivation, career advice, sales training, relationships, and health. http://www. TSTN. com (http://www. TSTN. com)

ABOUT SPLASH MEDIA
Splash Media is a Dallas-based media and technology company that was formed in 2004 to create and deliver rich media content for viewers with passionate interests. Splash Media's content is produced and broadcast to a global audience from its state-of-the art 3D studios.

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Doctors Mourn Physical Exam

Doctors Mourn Physical Exam

StopPagingMe. com, The Online Housestaff Community, reports on the waning physical exam skills of training doctors. Advances in imaging tools have been blamed for this phenomenon. Should we re-focus our teaching on the skills of yesteryear or begin to teach doctors the technological tools of the future?

(PRWEB) October 1, 2005

The physical exam is dying, but advanced directives are in the chart and no o­ne is rushing to the bedside.

While the old-schoolers pine for days of yore when a murmur was auscultated to the extreme, the young physicians rely o­n imaging modalities like CT scans, echocardiograms, Dopplers, MRIs, and even plain x-rays (which are also waning rapidly) to guide therapy.

StopPagingMe. com, The Online Housestaff Community, has developed into a cultish portal on the web for young physicians across the U. S. Their no-nonsense commentary on current medical topics and their ability to take the pulse of young doctors have won them thousands of supporters. In this article, they tackle the difficult subject of technology versus the art of medicine. While technologic advances makes patient care easier, more efficient and less subjective, physicians rely less and less on their physical exam skills to care for the ill. Are we failing our young doctors by not appropriately training them with the same techniques their forefathers used? Or, should we adjust our medical training to keep up with the times?

Attendings often lament about the housestaff’s inability to appreciate a murmur, and study upon study prove them right. As an example, Mangione et al., in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed that internal medicine and family practice residents o­nly identified 20% of important and commonly encountered cardiac events. Even scarier, their level of training made no significant difference and medical students weren't much worse than residents.

So, housestaff are deficient with the stethoscope. But you know what? So is everyone else. Lok et al., proved it by showing that interobserver agreement, amongst experts, for the detection of S3 and S4 gallops was little better than chance.

The truth is, most residents couldn’t differentiate mitral regurgitation from aortic stenosis if there USMLE scores depended o­n it. Is that sad? Yes. Should we try harder to teach these skills? Maybe not. Times have changed and tools have changed with them. Why fight against the current and try to teach new dogs old tricks? When they invented the turbine engine for jets do you think the guys making the propeller planes cheered? Perhaps the physical exam is not dying, it’s just being replaced.

Modern technology is outpacing healthcare at an alarming speed and few efforts are being made to keep up. From rooms piled high with patients’ medical records to hand-written orders we are still living in the past when we walk into the hospital. So why would medical education be any different? Look at the average age of those who run medical training programs. They were trained when nurses still respected doctors; when discussing a patient’s illness o­n rounds could be done in the hallways; when the physical exam was the gold standard.

The truth is, imaging modalities like CT, MRI and ECHOs can give concrete answers and provide massive amounts of information in a much more timely manner. IÂ’m not advocating the abolishment of the physical exam altogether, but letÂ’s put it in perspective. ThereÂ’s a reason most emergency departments have CT scanners right next door and ultrasound machines in a closet close by - because they provide the most helpful information in the shortest amount of time. Unfortunately, our medical training has not reflected this change in management strategy. ItÂ’s time to change.

Past authors have proven that even experts cannot reliably agree o­n auscultory findings, so why should we expect interns and residents to be better. After all, they’ve grown up in hospitals where the majority of patients o­n a telemetry floor will get an ECHO before anything else. Their diagnostic gold standards are now based o­n imaging modalities rather than physical cues. So do we harp o­n the dying physical exam skills of medical students or do we adjust medical education to keep up with technology? Perhaps medical students should begin interpreting CT scans, MRIs and echocardiograms at an earlier stage. Wouldn’t it be great to have senior medical residents skilled in echocardiography so that when the ECHO tech goes home, the medicine resident can find out his patient has wide open MR or a massive pericardial effusion before 8am the next morning? I know this sounds crazy but wouldn’t that also restore some of the fun of internal medicine - learning skills that other specialties don’t have? Instead of ordering the ECHO, then calling downstairs to see if they received your order, then waiting for the tech to come by, and then waiting again for the study to be officially read, o­ne can imagine a world where medicine residents are instructed during their internship year to properly perform and interpret basic echocardiography. What a world that would be.

Is the physical exam a thing of the past? The o­ne of our fathers' generation is. Perhaps there is a more focused physical exam that will emerge in accordance with the technology that we now have at our fingertips. And perhaps as ultrasound machines, CT scanners, and MRIs become even more accessible, medical education will be forced to heed the call of technology and train its young doctors accordingly. Until then, medical students will endure long lectures o­n the S3 and a diastolic rumble that they will never need to hear because an ECHO will beat them to it every time.

References:

1. Mangione S, Nieman LZ. JAMA. 1997 Sep 3;278(9):717-22.

2. Ishmail, AA et al. Chest. 1987 Jun;91(6):870-3.

3. Lok CE, Morgan CD, Ranganathan N. Chest. 1998 Nov;114(5):1283-8.

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Change Your Thinking, Change Your Behavior, Change Your Life

Change Your Thinking, Change Your Behavior, Change Your Life

A holistic approach to health and wellness addresses not only the physical body, but emotional and mental fitness as well. Vicki Berkus M. D., Ph. D, CEDS, addresses 10 simple ways to increase individual potential, adding richness and years to our lives.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) February 26, 2007

Vicki Berkus M. D., Ph. D, CEDS, can honestly answer the patient who asks in their pain - "why does it have to be this way?" - It doesn't. Compiling years of medical study with hundred to patients success stories, Dr. Berkus introduces her simple yet life-changing book, "Ten Commitments to Mental Fitness" (ISBN 978-1931741613, Robert D. Reed Publishers, 2005).

"Most of us already know they should eat healthy foods, exercise, and stop smoking and drinking," says Dr. Berkus. "However, most people do not know how to improve their mental fitness, or they never take the time to understand this fundamental part of who they are"

Becoming more aware of your feelings, needs, desires, priorities and abilities is what Dr. Berkus considers 'mental fitness" and it is this awareness that is crucial to making changes. "Ten Commitments to Mental Fitness" empowers readers to have the courage to take charge of their own mental agility by learning how to identify and keep behaviors that makes sense, and let go of behaviors that do not.

Warning signs that someone's mental fitness needs a tune up may be feeling that "everything is such an effort," or struggling to do things that were previously enjoyable. "They may be short-tempered, withdrawn, and angry" explains Dr. Berkus, "or they may turn to unhealthy behaviors such as drugs, shopping, overeating, or sleeping too much."

Dr. Berkus is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology and after specializing in eating disorder for several years, now sees patients with all types of mental health issues. "I based the chapters on the issues that bring most patients into my office for help," she explains. All they needed was simple guidance to change the beliefs that kept them acting in unhealthy ways, and Dr. Berkus easily identified the common themes.

With humor, plain talk, and practical wisdom, as well as many examples from her years of practice, Dr. Berkus provides the tools to help anyone establish a clear sense of well being. Fun and challenging exercises help the individual realize the issues that stand in the way of their happiness. A type of owner's manual for the mental/emotional side of human nature, this book puts individuals in a position of power and self-fulfillment rather than hopelessness and being stuck in their present situation.

Vicki Berkus M. D., Ph. D, CEDS, is a member of the Monarch Health Sciences Medical Board. She completed a psychiatry residency at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine, and has headed an in-patient eating disorders program for eight years. Dr. Berkus is currently in private practice in Tucson, Arizona. "Ten Commitments to Mental Fitness" (ISBN 978-1931741613, Robert D. Reed Publishers, 2005) can be purchased through local and online bookstores. For more information, visit www. drberkus. com. Review copies available upon request.

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New Pill Promises to Stop Gray Hair

New Pill Promises to Stop Gray Hair

Rise-N-Shine, LLC's "Go Away Gray” stops gray hair

Sparta, NJ (Vocus) May 4, 2010

Most people don't like having gray hair and spend a lot of time trying to get rid of it. Women and men routinely spend a fortune on coloring those grays, but now there's a pill - "Go Away Gray" - that will make gray hair go away.

Beth Skelly of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida was going gray and tried all kinds of things to hide it. "I started off plucking the grays and then I said I'm losing this battle and so then I started dying my hair," Skelly said.

Elizabeth Skelly is a fan of "Go Away Gray." She's been taking 2 pills a day for about six weeks and now her gray hair is gone! "I'd go to the mirror, I'd look, and I'd say, 'Wow the grays are NOT coming in. Color is coming back,'" said Elizabeth. "Seeing is believing. When people see me they say, 'you're 53?'"

"It's absolutely 100 percent safe," said Cathy Beggan, President of Rise-N-Shine, LLC and founder of "Go Away Gray."

So, how does it work?

Cathy Beggan said the secret ingredient is an enzyme called Catalase that counteracts our body's natural production of hydrogen peroxide. "Our bodies produce hydrogen peroxide which bleaches our hair from the inside out. Our
Bodies also produce an enzyme called Catalase which breaks down the hydrogen peroxide. As we get older, we don't produce enough Catalase and then the hydrogen peroxide cannot be broken down. As a result, hair is bleached from the inside out, turning it gray," Beggan said.

Go Away Gray puts the Catalase back in your body, so it can break down the peroxide. This stops the graying process and it allows your natural hair color to come back at the root.

It's working for Skelly and thousands of other happy customers, who are amazed at how a bottle of pills, not a bottle of hair color, got rid of their gray.

A one-month supply of "Go Away Gray" costs $29.90 and can be found in select stores and online at www. go-away-gray. com.

About the Company

Rise-N-Shine, LLC was founded in 2006 by Cathy Beggan. A minority/woman owned business, Rise-N-Shine is continuously bringing groundbreaking products to the nutritional marketplace. Our company was founded on the foreground of providing natural solutions to every day problems. Our products include; "Wake Up On Time" ~ The only product of its kind in the world, taken before bed, it kicks in 6 to 8 hours later to wake you up in the morning feeling refreshed and full of energy; "Go Away Gray" ~ A natural supplement containing Catalase, which prevents gray hair from starting and reverses existing gray hair; "Stay Up All Day" ~ An all natural, time released energy supplement formulated to give you energy for 8 hours; "Wrinkle Remedy" ~ Treats wrinkles from the inside out; "Don't Forget" ~ Improves memory, clairty and thinking; "Stress FREE" ~ Eliminate the symptoms of stress & anxiety; "Sleep Tight All Night" ~ All natural formulation to help you fall asleep fast and stay asleep all night long; "Light'n Up" ~Healthy Weight Loss supplement made with Acai; "Royal Flush" ~ Safe & effective digestive cleansing product; "Menopause Chill Pills" ~ Eliminate the symptoms of menopause; "Get Healthy" ~ A MultiVitamin that has everything you need and more to be healthy and to feel great. Our products are manufactured for safety in the United States of America in a world class, fully climate-controlled, 150,000 square foot FDA-inspected facility that ensures purity and accuracy of materials through inspection and evaluation at every step of production and packaging.

Contact:
Cathy Beggan
Rise-N-Shine, L. L.C.
Phone: 973.729.4141

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Middle Aged Europeans follow AmericaÂ’s Lead

Middle Aged Europeans follow AmericaÂ’s Lead

A new trend is developing in Europe. Middle-aged Europeans are now looking for security and peace of mind for their ‘Third Age’. The solution is to live behind a wall in gated communities.

(PRWEB) September 11, 2004

A new trend is developing in Europe, gated communities. Middle-aged Europeans are now looking for security and peace of mind for their ‘Third Age’. The cities aren’t safe; the suburbs are the playgrounds of a new breed of disassociated youth, and terrorist groups threaten what peace remains. Today the phrase ‘community spirit’ seems more akin to Middle Earth than modern society. People are responding to this by creating new communities based on personal security and peace of mind.

Europeans like the Americans before them are moving south, mainly to the Mediterranean. Michael Devine, the owner of Devine Property, has been following this trend closely. Michael states “The growth of interest in this type of development has been incredible” he continued to say “At the moment many people have an antiquated view of what a retirement community actually is. Less like hospitals, more like health and leisure spas. These modern retirement communities are a far cry from days gone by. These are great places to live in, with great facilities, a great climate, and most importantly offer the resident security and peace of mind’.

Michael says “It’s all about living with like minded individuals, every one of our communities have different rules. Some are strictly for people over 55; some are for people who simply want to live in a health spa environment. The common thread between all of our communities is security. They all offer 24 hour security, some even have panic buttons installed in the properties for extra peace of mind”

In Europe we say we are twenty years behind America. It seems that when it comes to gated communities and attitudes towards them, it seems it is true.

If you would like more information about gated communities and retirement communities in Spain, please visit Devine PropertyÂ’s website. http://www. devine-property. com (http://www. devine-property. com)