LIVESTRONG® Fitness Celebrates Product Launch with Online Giveaways

LIVESTRONG® Fitness Celebrates Product Launch with Online Giveaways

Beginning December 14, consumers are invited to LIVESTRONGFitness. com to register to win cool LIVESTRONG-branded products. It’s all part of the “18 Days of LIVESTRONG Fitness” sweepstakes, celebrating the launch of LIVESTRONG Fitness equipment by Johnson Health Tech North America.

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Beginning on December 14, consumers are invited to LIVESTRONGFitness. com (http://www. Livestrongfitness. com) to register to win cool LIVESTRONG-branded products. It’s all part of the “18 Days of LIVESTRONG Fitness” sweepstakes, celebrating the launch of LIVESTRONG Fitness equipment by Johnson Health Tech North America.

“We’re eager to let people know about our exciting new line of LIVESTRONG equipment, which rolled out at Dick’s Sporting Goods stores this fall,” said Mike Olson, vice president of sales for Johnson Health Tech NA, the official licensee and manufacturer of LIVESTRONG Fitness equipment. “What better way to build buzz and excitement for the brand than by giving away premium prizes online?”

Registering for the sweepstakes is fast and easy. Simply go to LIVESTRONGFitness. com and click the “18 Days of LIVESTRONG Fitness” icon found on the home page. Provide a name and email address, then click the “submit” button. One lucky winner will be drawn daily and will receive a LIVESTRONG prize package ($60 retail value). The sweepstakes kicks off December 14 and concludes on December 31, 2009. A grand prize winner will also be drawn on January 4, 2010, from the names that were collected over the 18-day period. The grand prize is the winner’s choice of a LIVESTRONG LS9.9T Treadmill or LS9.9IC Indoor Cycle. No purchase is necessary to participate.

While visiting the website, consumers are invited to learn more about the LIVESTRONG Fitness product offering, which currently includes an indoor cycle and four treadmills. All of the products are inspired by Lance Armstrong and were designed with his input. In addition, guests can sign up for an e-newsletter dedicated to the LIVESTRONG Fitness line. They can also purchase product online and have it shipped to their home using the new e-commerce feature.

For more information about the “18 Days of LIVESTRONG Fitness” sweepstakes, visit LIVESTRONGFitness. com (http://www. Livestrongfitness. com) or call 1-877-548-7864.

About Johnson Health Tech North America
Johnson Health Tech, the fourth largest fitness equipment manufacturer in the world, is home to some of the most respected brands in the fitness industry, including: Matrix, Vision, AFG, Horizon and LIVESTRONG. The company manufactures a wide assortment of fitness equipment for both commercial and residential use, including treadmills, elliptical trainers, exercise bikes and strength training equipment.

About LIVESTRONG
At LIVESTRONG, we fight for the 28 million people around the world living with cancer today. There can be—and should be—life after cancer for more people. That's why we kick in at the moment of diagnosis, giving people the resources and support they need to fight cancer head-on. We find innovative ways to raise awareness, fund research and end the stigma about cancer that many survivors face. We connect people and communities to drive social change, and we call for state, national and world leaders to help fight this disease. Anyone anywhere can join our fight against cancer. Join us at www. LIVESTRONG. org.

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Television Personality Kathy Griffin Sues Elderly Neighbors

Television Personality Kathy Griffin Sues Elderly Neighbors

Kathy Griffin, star of Bravo's "My Life on the D-List", has sued her elderly neighbors for construction problems at her $2.85 million Hollywood Hills home.

Los Angeles, Calif. (PRWEB) April 24, 2006

Television personality and star of “My Life on the D-List”, Kathy Griffin, has sued her elderly neighbors for construction problems at her $2.85 million home Hollywood Hills. The home, named Wings, was featured in the February 2006 issue of W magazine. Ms. Griffin told W that Wings is “her A-list home.” Wings was also featured in the August 8, 2005 issue of In Touch magazine, and it has been used in many of Ms. Griffin’s television appearances.

Wings was built by 78-year-old Bernard Subkoski and his 71-year-old wife, Celeste Dickinson. The couple, who have been together for 46 years, purchased the property for Wings in the late 1990s. Mr. Subkoski, a retired Los Angeles City fireman, designed Wings himself. “Wings was my dream home,” said Mr. Subkoski, who is also a retired stage and movie actor. “I called it Wings because it looks like a bird in flight. It took me four years to build, and I spared no expense. My wife and I had planned this home for many years. Celeste has macular degeneration, and I broke my back. For health reasons, we had to sell it.”

“Wings broke Barne’s heart,” said Ms. Dickinson. “We still live across the street, and every day is a reminder to Barne that he couldn’t live in his dream house. This lawsuit really comes as a shock to us,” she continued, “because when we sold this house to Kathy, she agreed that any problems with the house would be handled through a private judge. At our age, and with our physical problems, a lawsuit is an incredible strain.”

“I was surprised by the lawsuit as well,” said Cynthia Coulter Mulvihill, the couple’s attorney. “I obtained a copy of Ms. Griffin’s case from the Internet this weekend and reviewed it. Even though I advised Ms. Griffin’s attorneys that my clients are not developers, her lawsuit is based on a 2004 California law that applies to people in the business of building homes (Civil Code §895 et. seq.). Furthermore, Ms. Griffin’s attorneys attached a copy of the agreement that required Ms. Griffin to use arbitration, so she must have known about using a private judge.”

Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.: BC351015

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SOUNDTEC TECHNOLOGY TURNS HEARING AID MARKET ON ITS EAR Implantable Hearing Device Company Foresees Growing Demand

SOUNDTEC TECHNOLOGY TURNS HEARING AID MARKET ON ITS EAR Implantable Hearing Device Company Foresees Growing Demand

22 million Americans need but do not have a hearing aid. Hearing aid technology - based on amplification only - has remained much the same for decades. SOUNDTEC has developed revolutionary new technology that solves the problems that plague traditional hearing aids - all for about the same cost as a top-of-the-line hearing aid. Implantation takes only 30 minutes and can be performed in a doctor's office.

(PRWEB) April 19, 2002

(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK) In 2002, Americans will spend about $2.6 billion on hearing devices. Since the market traditionally grows by 5% annually, sales of hearing aids or devices for the next decade could reach $35 billion in the United States alone. As baby boomers become golden-agers, the market will grow even more dramatically.

Since the first cave man cupped a hand around his ear to hear better, hearing aid methodology – to simply make sounds louder – has changed very little. But amplification, while it can be a reasonably effective treatment for the hard of hearing, has many inherent problems. These problems have contributed to the traditional lack of acceptance of hearing aids by the hard of hearing population. Though about one-tenth of the American population (28.6 million) have trouble hearing, only 6.6 million own hearing aids.

 That may soon change. Privately held SOUNDTEC, inc., has recently introduced non-amplification technology they believe will revolutionize the hearing health industry. The device is not a hearing aid. Rather than simply amplify sound, SOUNDTECÂ’s FDA-approved Direct System processor turns sound into electromagnetic waves which are received by a tiny rare-earth magnet implanted in the middle ear. The magnet passes the sound on to the inner ear in the form of vibrations, a process that simulates healthy hearing.

 The result is clearer, more natural sound, and a drastic reduction in problems associated with conventional hearing aids. Implantation of the tiny magnet takes less than 30 minutes, and can be performed in an outpatient clinic under local anesthetic. This is much less invasive than other implantable devices. The Direct System is also much more affordable, costing about the same as top-quality digital hearing aids currently on the market.

 SOUNDTEC believes the combination of clearer, more natural sound, a comparatively simple implantation procedure, and affordable cost will have a powerful effect on the hearing aid market – particularly with those who have resisted hearing devices in the past.

 As the forerunner and patent-holder of this innovative technology, SOUNDTEC is in a position to take full advantage of this expanding market universe. SOUNDTECÂ’s Direct System provides clear, high-fidelity sounds without the problems associated with traditional hearing aids – feedback, distortion and occlusion. Feedback is the squealing or whistling noise associated with hearing aids. Many hearing aid wearers also experience distortion, when words or sounds seem muffled or garbled. Finally, tightly fitting hearing aids can cause occlusion, or the feeling that oneÂ’s ears are plugged.

 Millions of people could benefit from The Direct System. Anyone who is eighteen years of age or older, and who suffers from moderate to severe sensorineural hearing loss (nerve damage) is a potential candidate for The Direct System.

 SOUNDTEC was recently honored as OklahomaÂ’s Innovator of the Year by the Journal Record Business Publication. SOUNDTEC was co-founded in 1997 by Kenneth Dormer, Ph. D., and Jack Hough, M. D., a renowned otologist and founder of the Hough Ear Institute, one of the worldÂ’s pre-eminent hearing research centers. Dr. Hough was also first co-investigator on the Cochlear Implant device for the profoundly deaf.

SOUNDTECÂ’s proprietary technology is protected by three U. S. patents and has patent protection in nine countries. Today, over 350 hearing health professionals throughout the United States, Canada and some foreign countries have been trained to offer The Direct System implantable hearing device.

For more information about SOUNDTEC and The Direct System, or to find The Direct System provider in your area, visit www. soundtecinc. com or call (800) 793-9587.

Investor information: Ted Davis, President, 2601 Northwest Expressway, Suite 400W, Oklahoma City OK, 73112.

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Discount Health Benefits Plans: A Sensible Alternative to Traditional Insurance Plans

Discount Health Benefits Plans: A Sensible Alternative to Traditional Insurance Plans

A recent poll revealed that over 70% of Americans are either uninsured or underinsured. Surprisingly, the majority are from middle class households. Many of who are not offered health benefits by their employer or whom can’t afford the high-priced insurance premiums being offered.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 24, 2006

In some states, there is an epidemic of children whose teeth are slowly rottening due to the lack of proper dental care. To help bring relief to this growing crisis, discount health care benefits providers have emerged. These companies do not provide health insurance, but they give an alternative that allows consumers to receive discounted fees per service. Unlike traditional insurance plans, these companies often have little or no exclusions, such as pre-existing conditions. Another plus is that consumers with immediate health care needs, can usually be seen by a doctor without having to wait for their coverage to “kick in”.

A potential drawback to discount health benefits plan is that consumers will pay for services upfront or at the time of service; unless other arrangements are made with that individual provider. This, in contrary to paying a co-pay or deductible at the time of service. Consumers with flexible spending accounts or medical savings accounts will be able to take advantage of this circumstance.

In some situations, depending on your health care provider’s policies, consumers have been able to use both the discount health plan alongside their insurance for even deeper savings. For example, you go into the dentist office for an extraction. The bill is $300. You hand your discount card to the insurance department, she gives you the discount, which normally ranges from 50 – 80%. This cuts your bill by up to $240! Leaving you with $60 left to pay. You pay the $60. Then file a claim with your insurance company for the $60. Let’s say your insurance company pays 80% of your bill. They will refund you $48 (80%), leaving you with a net bill of only $12, for what would have cost $300 normal price, or $60 with your insurance alone.

While some consumers are struggling with the high and growing price of insurance, others are discovering the savings of discount health benefits plans. By the year 2010, it is predicted that consumer driven health care, will be the future, leaving traditional insurance plans, to be a thing of the past.

For more information on how small businesses can save up to 80% on medical services, visit http://www. danawilliams. com (http://www. danawilliams. com) to request a free benefits analysis for yourself or your employees.

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Picture Archiving and Communication Systems Revitalises Medical Image Management

Picture Archiving and Communication Systems Revitalises Medical Image Management

Medical image management is one of the hottest areas in the medical device market. With growth rates exceeding 35 percent in some European countries, the market environment is experiencing a high degree of dynamism and competition, reveals new analysis from Frost & Sullivan.

(PRWEB) January 23, 2002

Medical image management is one of the hottest areas in the medical device market. With growth rates exceeding 35 percent in some European countries, the market environment is experiencing a high degree of dynamism and competition, reveals new analysis from Frost & Sullivan.

The healthcare analysts (http://medicaldevices. frost. com (http://medicaldevices. frost. com)) valued the European Medical Image Management market at $244.5 million in 2000. This is anticipated to rise to $704.5 million by 2004.

“Growth is expected to be rather strong over the forecast period as a result of the considerable efficiency gains and the trend towards digitalisation in hospitals, says the report’s author, healthcare research analyst, Axel Baccari.

The European medical image management market is going through a phase of evolution. The focus seems to be shifting toward communication and clinical involvement since the picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is now considered the way radiology is practised.

“The next few years will see a very substantial rise in the number of PACS installations as a result of the factors driving the market. The use of PACS in combination with web technology is certainly among the factors that have allowed this technology to be available to mainstream hospitals. The PACS market is going through the growth stage of its life cycle; therefore, we find several issues that are influencing the market. Technological trends and their potential impact are among the factors that are gaining a lot of interest in the market”, says Baccari.

“The general uncertainty regarding the standards, the Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) initiative that promotes integration of the PACS with radiology information systems (RIS) and hospital information systems (HIS), the impact of devices like computed tomography and computed radiology, the increasing influence of IT in healthcare and the future objective of achieving a fully digital hospital are all among the factors that are or will be playing a key role in the European medical image management market,” he adds.

The phenomenal growth is attributed to the levels of efficiency that PACS offers, the consequent savings that promote PACS installations and the presence of a large untapped market. In addition, the integration with RIS and HIS supports the idea of a Â’digitalÂ’ hospital. Other factors that drive the acceptance of PACS solutions are the ongoing development of the DICOM standard, the decreased hardware costs and the availability of advanced software.

However, the slow decision-making process and the low level of investments in hospitals in relation to the costs, inhibits market growth.

The market is dominated by large multinationals that have product offerings in both the PACS and the teleradiology segments. Market concentration equals 67 percent, in a market which has experienced considerable evolution in recent years and has more than 28 participants. The principal companies in the European market are Agfa, Kodak, GE Medical Systems, Siemens and Philips.

“Market players have to face important challenges that are set to change the competitive structure and the market shares over the forecast period. They are working in order to find strategies that can guarantee long-term success. The various competitive factors will play a key role, since the market will move forward in its life cycle”, Baccari says.

Frost & Sullivan recognises outstanding industry achievements by presenting market engineering awards to top companies in a variety of regional and global markets. The 2001 Market Engineering Award for Growth Strategy is given to Agfa. The 2001 Market Engineering Award for Product Quality Leadership is given to Sectra Medical Systems.

Report Code: 3840

Publication: January 2002

Frost & Sullivan will hold a conference call at 4pm (GMT) and 5pm (CET) on January 31, 2002, to provide manufacturers, end-users and other industry participants an overview of the challenges being faced by the medical image management market. Those interested in participating in the call should send an email to Nikki Cole at nikki. cole@frost. com with the following information for registration:

Full name, company name, title, contact telephone number, contact fax number, and email address. Upon receipt of the above information, details of how to participate in the live briefing will be emailed to you.

Background

Frost & Sullivan is an international marketing consulting company that monitors a comprehensive spectrum of markets for trends, market measurements and strategies. This on-going research is utilised to complement a series of research publications to support industry participants with customised consulting needs. Interviews and free executive summaries are available to the press.

For more information contact:

Nikki Cole

Nikki. cole@frost. com

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Get Up! Get Out! Get Active! Get Holosfitness. com!

Get Up! Get Out! Get Active! Get Holosfitness. com!

Take charge of your health with Holosfitness. com. Holosfitness. com's Get up! Get out! Get active! initiative will tour the country from September 8th through October 8th highlighting the importance of physical activity as a means of preventative health care.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 8, 2009

As Congress and the President debate the future of healthcare in the U. S., Holosfitness. com invites you to take your health into your own hands. Get up! Get out! Get active! Get Holosfitness. com! This campaign, focusing on preventative healthcare, is devoted to stressing the importance of physical activity and its benefits on health. Instead of waiting to see if the government will create or revise a healthcare policy that is suitable for your needs, take charge of your health.

Holosfitness. com is a free online fitness tool catering to individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, interests, and fitness levels. The website is a free resource where individuals can find workouts, share workouts with others, and track the progress of their workouts over time. In addition, Holosfitness. com offers a wide array of diet and nutritional information to make sure you are combining the right diet with your exercise regime. For those that find sticking to a fitness routine a difficult task, Holosfitness. com offers group support and motivation through its social networking platform. The site also offers the advice, feedback, and insights of fitness professionals.

To celebrate Holosfitness's Get up! Get out! Get active! initiative, Holosfitness. com will be traveling around the U. S. from September 8th to October 8th. The initiative hopes to highlight how physical activity is an important tool for preventative healthcare. Holosfitness. com will stress the necessity of being active in order to get healthy, stay healthy, and help decrease the likelihood of illness and disease.

Check out Holosfitness. com for updates as to where the Get up! Get out! Get active! initiative will be traveling, or request for the event to come to your town. Holosfitness. com will offer blog posts, videos, photos, and other updates related to the traveling initiative. Feel free to share and comment on this information, as Holosfitness. com encourages your support in convincing others to increase the amount of physical activity in their lives.

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ICM Controls' Award-Winning Comfort Control Center Improves Comfort and Indoor Air Quality While Lowering Energy Costs

ICM Controls' Award-Winning Comfort Control Center Improves Comfort and Indoor Air Quality While Lowering Energy Costs

Helps Remove Excess Moisture for Increased Comfort, Reduced Risk of Mold

Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 22, 2009

ICM Controls, a leader in the manufacture and supply of electronic controls to the HVACR industry, introduces its multi award-winning CC750 Comfort (http://www. icmcontrols. com/products/product. php? prod_pk=13) Control Center, an advanced Motor Speed Control (http://www. icmcontrols. com/products/product. php? prod_pk=13) that promotes effective Humidity Control (http://www. icmcontrols. com/downloads/icmcc750-ag. pdf) in residential and small commercial settings for enhanced comfort and improved indoor air quality (IAQ) - all with the added benefit Energy Savings (http://www. icmcontrols. com/products/product. php? prod_pk=13).

When connected to your existing single-phase air conditioner or heat pump system, the CC750 Motor Speed Control offers advanced air moisture removal and control, resulting in drier conditions for dramatically increased Comfort, and Humidity Control even during long spells of humidity. Also, the Energy Savings you can. Its defaults can be easily customized using its menu-driven programming screens to meet specific conditions unique to each installation.

By creating drier conditions and increasing Humidity Control, the user benefits by being able to raise the set point temperature on their thermostat without sacrificing Comfort. According to the U. S. Department of Energy, for every two degrees that you raise your thermostat set point in the summer, you can save 5-7% on your summer cooling bill. Additionally, by slowing down the fan motor speed by as much as 75%, the CC750 Motor Speed Control dramatically reduces energy consumption that can lead to even greater Energy Savings.

When coupled with other advanced programming features built into the CC750 Comfort Control Center Motor Speed Control, being able to control the motor speed can also greatly reduce fan noise for overall quieter system operation. This is a great benefit for any residential or small commercial property owner experiencing noise abatement issues.

The CC750 Motor Speed Control not only promotes Energy Savings and more comfortable living conditions, but also offers certain health benefits. Due to reduced blower speeds, the CC750 enables air to remain in contact with installed IAQ devices, helping these devices more effectively clean the air being breathed, an especially welcomed relief for individuals suffering from allergies and asthma. With amazing Humidity Control, the CC750 also aids in the defense against mold and fungus growth, a health hazard that can also lead to structural damage.

This stand-alone device will take an HVAC contractor about 60 to 90 minutes to install and configure properly. It is available through your local distribution channels. To view a detail and informative podcast detailing the benefits and installation of the CC750 Comfort Control Center Motor Speed Control for the best in Humidity Control and Energy Savings, visit http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=9bt4mUOWfQ8 (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=9bt4mUOWfQ8).

About ICM Controls Corporation:
ICM Controls has been a leading manufacturer of electronic controls for the HVACR industry for more than 20 years, a position achieved through product and process innovation. Serving both the OEM and the Aftermarket, ICM Controls' goal has been to provide its customers with the most technologically advanced products at the greatest value without compromise in quality. ICM Controls offers better command of the supply chain through true vertical integration. Its products are proudly made in America.

For further information about ICM Controls and its products, call 800-365-5525 or visit www. icmcontrols. com.

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