Archie Anderson Named President of OCI, the Premier Healthcare Benefits and Risk Data Management Provider

Archie Anderson Named President of OCI, the Premier Healthcare Benefits and Risk Data Management Provider

Archie Anderson named president of OCI.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) April 24, 2008

OCI announced today that Archie Anderson joined the company as President. Anderson has more than 20 years experience in the healthcare, benefits and risk management (http://www. oci. com) services industries. At OCI, he will have responsibility for the overall business and will devote his energies toward further growth and expansion.

“I am very pleased to join the OCI organization and look forward to working with a highly talented and dedicated team of professionals in helping clients tackle expensive and complex business problems,” said Anderson. “Given current industry trends of increasing costs associated with managing benefits and risk programs, OCI is uniquely positioned to leverage our experience and investment in people, data management tools and systems to create and access meaningful information. The rising cost of healthcare, and the increasing complexity and variations in the legal/regulatory environment for areas like FMLA (http://www. oci. com) and disability strain employers’ resources to consistently and effectively manage their programs at a time when overall staffing is already lean.”

Anderson most recently was President of Intracorp. Prior to that he spent more than eighteen years at GENEX Services, Inc. in a variety of leadership roles including SVP Sales and Marketing. Anderson is a graduate of the Northwestern State University of Louisiana, where he earned both a Master’s Degree in higher education administration & counseling and a B. S. in business administration.

Anderson will be based in Denver.

About OCI:
Founded in 1984, OCI helps the nation’s largest employers address one of their most expensive and complex business problems—the spiraling cost of benefits. Through its integrated health and productivity model, OCI provides a holistic view of total benefits costs that enables employers to:
More effectively deliver the health-related programs their employees need

Identify opportunities for targeted management and improvement of benefits programs

Improve the overall health and productivity of their employees

Manage leave programs and mitigate risks via tailored administrative solutions

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Ipedo Chosen by Sun to Streamline Customer Service Operations

Ipedo Chosen by Sun to Streamline Customer Service Operations

Ipedo Enterprise Information Integration (EII) Platform Will Enable Real-Time Collection of System Statistics to Lower Risk and Reduce Operating Costs

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (PRWEB) July 18, 2005

Ipedo, a leading provider of enterprise information integration software, today announced that Sun Microsystems, Inc. has selected Ipedo as a key component of its new Sun Connection service.

Sun will use IpedoÂ’s software to integrate information from distributed systems and manage an extensive knowledge base that includes configuration information from more than one million systems. Ipedo will enable the system to provide informed recommendations to customers and SunÂ’s support team about relevant updates based on individual assessments of risk.

Sun Connection continuously benchmarks information technology (IT) health and performance and lets customers save time, money and resources by providing them real-time access to sophisticated remote servicing and predictive diagnostic services, availability status, software updates and other features.

"Ipedo provides a key enabling technology that lets us deliver IT as a service,” said Mike Harding, VP of Consumer Network Services. “Their ability to integrate large and complex volumes of disparate data in near-real time allows us to leverage Sun Grid and other Sun technologies to automate business processes and lower risk, resulting in reduced operating costs for our customers.”

Sun will use Ipedo to query system configurations and a rules engine to determine the proper service and diagnostics required for individual systems. IpedoÂ’s unique Dual-Core query engine allows Sun to use a flexible data model combining XML messages, Web Services, databases and other information sources. By putting all this information in a single application, Ipedo enables customers to self-manage their IT environment.

“We are very pleased to be working with Sun on this visionary IT services business model,” said Nick Zhang, CEO of Ipedo. “There was a great synergy between Ipedo’s flexible data integration capabilities and Sun’s complex information processing needs.”

Ipedo XIP leverages SQL and XQuery to integrate and manage information from disparate, complex data sources to enable real-time business decisions. Ipedo's novel approach treats existing corporate databases and external data flows as a single, virtual data source. This allows users to gain customized access to the information they need, in a context that makes sense, all while leveraging existing IT investments.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

A singular vision -- "The Network Is the Computer" -- guides Sun in the development of technologies that power the world's most important markets. Sun's philosophy of sharing innovation and building communities is at the forefront of the next wave of computing: the Participation Age. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the Web at http://sun. com (http://sun. com)

About Ipedo

Ipedo delivers innovative enterprise information integration software that provides on-demand intelligence to users. The award-winning Ipedo XML Intelligence Platform combines powerful SQL and XML query processing, enabling organizations to fuse together information from any database, content source or Web Service. Customers in financial services, government, life sciences, manufacturing, and high technology organizations rely on its patented Dual-Core Query Architecture™ to power a range of business critical applications. Ipedo is available on the Web at www. ipedo. com.

Ipedo, Ipedo XIP and Dual-Core Query Architecture are trademarks of Ipedo. All other products and services mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.

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Global Market for Cold, Cough and Throat Medications to Exceed $22.2 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

Global Market for Cold, Cough and Throat Medications to Exceed $22.2 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Cold, Cough, and Sore Throat Remedies market. The world market for cold, cough & sore throat remedies is projected to exceed $22.2 billion by the year 2015. This is primarily driven by a rise in the population suffering from cold, cough, and sore throat symptoms, and the introduction of effective medications.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) February 11, 2010

Cold, cough, and sore throat are common ailments that hitch the entire northern hemisphere starting from the autumn season. The demand for cold and cough remedies increase with the onset of flu and cold during the season. School children and women under 35 years are more prone to suffer from cold and cough. Underdeveloped immune system increases the risk of exposure to cold related viruses in children who often stay in close contact with each other in a classroom. It is estimated that children are three times more susceptible to cold and cough than an average adult.

Demand for over-the-counter (OTC) cold, cough and sore throat drugs in the US is expected to surge by 2015, as stated by the new market research report on cold, cough and sore throat remedies market (http://www. strategyr. com/Cough_Cold_and_Sore_Throat_Remedies_Market_Report. asp). In the US, common cold occurs more frequently during the fall and winter, with the majority of infections occurring between September and April. The frequency of cold incidences increases during school re-openings and winters. On an average, about one billion incidents of cold attacks are reported each year in the country. Similarly, about 17% of the population gets infected with flu virus each year. Patients with heart disease, asthma, and diabetics, pregnant women, and young children are at a higher risk of exposure to flu related complications. It is estimated that about 35000 people die each year due to flu related complications in the United States.

Key players profiled in the report include Aaron Industries, Inc., AccuMed, Inc., Bayer Corporation, Biozone Laboratories, Inc., First Boston Pharma, LLC, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, Limited, G. R.Lane Health Products, Limited, Johnson & Johnson, Kalbe Farma Tbk, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., Zicam, LLC, NIZHPHARM OAO, Novartis AG, Perrigo Company, Pharmstandard Group, P. J. Noyes Company Inc, Procter & Gamble, Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Schering-Plough Corporation, Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Thornton & Ross Ltd, and Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, among others.

The report titled "Cold, Cough & Sore Throat Remedies: A Global Strategic Business Report" announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of industry overview, product overview, product introductions/innovations, profiles of major players, and recent industry activity. The study analyzes market data and analytics in terms of value sales for The United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World markets.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit - http://www. strategyr. com/Cough_Cold_and_Sore_Throat_Remedies_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Cough_Cold_and_Sore_Throat_Remedies_Market_Report. asp)

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. strategyR. com/) 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 1100 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.

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KISS THE COOK THIS VALENTINEÂ’S DAY

KISS THE COOK THIS VALENTINEÂ’S DAY

(PRWEB) February 6, 2000
For Immediate Release

Contact: Steve Dubin, PR Works, (781)878-9533 or sdubin@prworkzone. com 

KISS THE COOK

THIS VALENTINEÂ’S DAY

Authors and radio hosts ‘The Cooking Couple’ offer advice and recipes for romance

DATELINE: BOSTON, MA, ISSUED February 2, 2000Â…If youÂ’ve ever tried to book a dinner reservation on ValentineÂ’s Day, you may have been disappointed by the difficulty in getting a table, the crowds and the overworked waitstaff.

If you donÂ’t have any desire to spend an intimate dinner for two surrounded by a herd of complete strangers being rushed through their meals, why not try having a romantic dinner at home.

The following advice and recipes are offered by "The Cooking Couple™", Ellen and Michael Albertson, hosts of a weekly radio show each Saturday from 2-5 p. m. on WMEX News-Talk AM 1060. Each week "The Cooking Couple™" and their special guests share strategies for improving life and advice for enhancing love, optimizing health and increasing happiness. Their show features interviews with food celebrities, taste & trend reports, cutting edge health and nutrition news, relationship and parenting advice, wine information, delicious recipes and product reviews.

The following romantic suggestions come from the Epicurean duoÂ’s popular cookbook, Food as Foreplay: Recipes for Romance, Love and Lust.

KISS (keep it simple, sexy)

Cooking for a lover doesnÂ’t necessarily require extravagance. Prepare foods you like to eat and don't worry about getting too fancy. Even a simple plate of spaghetti can be a romantic success. All it takes are a few candles, a bottle of wine and a smile to turn mere Ragu into amore.

SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE

DonÂ’t let one person do all the cooking. Have fun and prepare the meal together (unless, of course, your plan is to surprise him or her with an unexpected treat).

LEAVE THE DISHES

DonÂ’t ruin the romance by rushing into the kitchen to be a bus boy. Leave the dishes until the morning and keep that loving feeling going into the night. Cleaning up means showering together.

GET SPICY

Many spices and herbs are aphrodisiacs and would make great and flavorful additions to your special meal. Caraway and parsley are reported to create a desire for sex. Anise, basil, cinnamon, clove, fennel, ginger, rosemary and thyme are believed to bring love. Coriander, cardamom and vanilla are thought to fan the flames of lust.

GET THE FACTS

If the relationship is in the early stages, make sure you have a few facts before you set to shopping. You want to avoid anything your partner may be allergic or cannot tolerate. You will also want to respect their diet. Are they are a vegetarian?

SCENTS AND SENSIBILITY

The way to a manÂ’s heart is, apparently, not just through his stomach. According to the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation of Chicago, some aromas are documented as increasing arousal and stamina in men. Among the aromatic concoctions that did the trick were: pumpkin pie, black licorice; vanilla; strawberry, lavender andÂ…believe it or notÂ…doughnuts. Keep these sensual scents in mind for a dessert to remember.

To make your trip from the dining room to the bedroom, here are a few easy recipes to get your motors revving:

STRACCIATELLA

Hard to pronounce, but easy to prepare, this light soup is a terrific first course.

2 eggs

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more to top soup

2 tablespoons of bread crumbs or Cream of Wheat

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

6 cups chicken broth, 3 (16 ounce) cans

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely minced

1. Beat together the eggs, cheese, bread crumbs ((or Cream of Wheat) and thyme. Stir in 1 cup of chicken broth.

2. In a medium-size saucepan, bring the remaining five cups of broth to a boil. When the soup boils, whisk in the egg mixture, stirring constantly so that the egg forms thin ribbons. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for five minutes. Add the pepper and stir in parsley.

3. Serve immediately topped with additional grated cheese. For a more substantial sour, add 1 cup of cooked cheese tortellini to the boiling broth after adding the egg mixture.

SMOKED SALMON PENNE

A great dish if your lover is a seafood lover

8 ounces penne

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons flour

1 ½ cups milk, warmed in microwave or over low heat

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional to top pasta

½ cup frozen peas, defrosted

Salt and white pepper, to taste

4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into ½ inch pieces

1. Bring pasta water to a boil, add the penne and cook pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta. If the pasta is ready before the sauce, keep it warm in a covered pan until ready to serve.

2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. When butter melts and starts to bubble, whisk in the flour, I tablespoon at a time. Continue to stir mixture over low heat for three minutes completely combining butter and flour.

3. Turn heat up to medium. Stirring constantly with a wire whisk, slowly add the warm milk making sure to incorporate all of the flour/butter mixture. Continue to stir until sauce is thick, about five minutes.

4. Stir in the Parmesan Cheese. Add the peas, salt and white pepper and cook until the peas are heated through.

5. Stir in the smoked salmon, Toss sauce with pasta and serve with additional grated cheese.

CAVIAR TOPPED POTATOES

If you have the money, splurge expensive, imported beluga caviar. For a more modest budget, try a few ounces of less-expensive salmon or whitefish (American golden) caviar.

1 dozen tiny new red potatoes (about one pound)

1 tablespoon butter, melted

2/3 cup sour cream

2-3 ounces of caviar

Lemon juice

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Wash, scrub and dry the potatoes. Coat the potatoes with the butter and set on a baking sheet. Bake until the potatoes feel tender when pierced with a fork, about 30-40 minutes.

3. Let the potatoes cool slightly so you can handle them without burning your fingers. Cut the potatoes in half. Scoop out about a teaspoonful of pulp from each potato half.

4. Fill the potato halves with about 1-teaspoon of sour cream. Top with caviar and drizzle with a few drops of lemon juice.

WHITE CHOCOLATE HONEY MOUSSE

A easy and elegant desert to tickle the sweet tooth

6 ounces white chocolate, chopped

2 tablespoons honey

11/2 cups chilled whipping cream

1 (1 ounce) dark chocolate bar (optional)

1. Place the white chocolate in a glass container and microwave on medium for 2-3 minutes, stopping to stir after about 1 minute. Chocolate can also be melted in the top of a double boiler placed about 1-inch away from simmering (not boiling) water.

2. Take chocolate off heat. Stir in the honey and ½ cup whipping cream. Let cool to room temperature.

3. When the chocolate mixture has cooled, whip remaining cream until it forms soft peaks. Gently fold the cream into the chocolate mixture. Pour the mixture into four wineglasses, cover and set in refrigerator for at least two hours. Garnish with shaved dark chocolate (use a sharp carrot peeler) if desired.

SLOSHED SLUSH

Another desert idea sure to leave the both of you giddy.

2 cups orange juice

1 cup sugar

4 cups frozen strawberries, thawed

1 bottle chilled champagne

1. In a medium saucepan, gently heat orange juice and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Let cool to room temperature.

2. Place the strawberries in a blender or food processor and puree.

3. Stir together the orange juice mixture, strawberry puree and champagne. Freeze the mixture in a large rectangular pan, stirring every 30 minutes to 1 hour, making sure to stir crystals around edges of pan back into the liquid, until you have slush (this takes about three hours)/ Serve in wine glasses.

COOKING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The Cooking Couple™ have appeared in The Boston Globe, Glamour, Playboy, the Boston Herald and USA Today. Ellen Albertson, M. S., R. D. is a Registered Dietitian and well regarded health and nutrition journalist who regularly contributes to Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Self and Taste for Life. Michael, a former chef and stand up comic, has penned articles for Playboy, the Boston Herald and Booming. She makes it healthy, he makes it taste good and together they make it fun.

This dynamic husband and wife duo dish on everything from food, love, and life to child raising and raising hell. (After the baby is put to bed of course.) They have appeared on EXTRA, Maury, the Food Network, WCVB Channel 5 News and NBC News.

Their cookbook, Food as Foreplay: Recipes for Romance, Love and Lust, has been selected by Amazon. Com as a ValentineÂ’s Day recommendation.

CLICK & COOK - COOKING WITH LOVE & LAUGHS

The Cooking CoupleÂ’s deliciously informative and delightfully decadent views are captured online at www. cookingcouple. com.

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To arrange for an interview with The Cooking Couple, or for photo prints or jpegs, please contact Steve Dubin, PR Works, (781) 878-9533, sdubin@prworkzone. com.

Modern Healthcare and HIMSS Announce 2005 CEO IT Achievement Award Recipients

Modern Healthcare and HIMSS Announce 2005 CEO IT Achievement Award Recipients

Modern Healthcare and HIMSS today announced the recipients of the prestigious 2005 CEO IT Achievement Award. Joel Allison, president and CEO of Baylor Health Care System in Dallas, TX; George Halvorson, chairman and CEO of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan & Hospitals in Oakland, CA; and Mark R. Neaman, president and CEO of Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston, IL were chosen as this year's recipients.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) April 17, 2005

Modern Healthcare and HIMSS today announced the recipients of the prestigious 2005 CEO IT Achievement Award. Joel Allison, president and CEO of Baylor Health Care System in Dallas, TX; George Halvorson, chairman and CEO of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan & Hospitals in Oakland, CA; and Mark R. Neaman, president and CEO of Evanston Northwestern Healthcare in Evanston, IL were chosen as this year's recipients.

The three CEOs were chosen because they demonstrated superior levels of leadership and commitment to using information technology for the advancement of their healthcare organizations' strategic goals.

"Each of this year's recipients truly understands the value of information technology and the power it has in helping them achieve their clinical, operational and service excellence goals," stated Fawn Lopez, publisher of Modern Healthcare.

A panel of five healthcare executives selected this year's recipients. The panel consisted of Richard Hastings, president and CEO of St. Luke's Health System; John Hummel, CIO and senior vice president of information systems for Sutter Health; Judith Pelham, former president and CEO of Trinity Health; Patricia C. Skarulis, CIO and vice president of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; and Mike Smith, CIO of Lee Memorial Health System.

Past recipients include: Richard Hastings, president and CEO of St. Luke's Health System; Judith Pelham, former president and CEO of Trinity Health; Leonard Schaeffer, chairman and CEO of WellPoint Health Networks; George Vecchione, president and CEO of Lifespan; and Pete Velez, executive director of Elmhurst Hospital Center and senior vice president of Queens Healthcare Network.

This year's recipients will be profiled in the April 11 issue of Modern Healthcare and honored at an awards dinner at the Chicago Cultural Center in Chicago on May 23.

For more information about the CEO IT Achievement Award, please contact Brenda Stewart, director of marketing, at 312.649.5499 or bstewart@crain. com. To purchase tickets to the CEO IT Achievement Award dinner, please contact Jaime Paton at 312.915.9214 or visit www. himss. org/ceoawards (http://www. himss. org/ceoawards).

Modern Healthcare is the industry's only healthcare business news weekly, providing top healthcare executives with the most reliable, up-to-date and comprehensive business news and information. Modern Healthcare also keeps readers informed via its daily e-newsletter, the Daily Dose; email news alert, Modern Healthcare Alert; web-site, modernhealthcare. com and monthly electronic magazine, Health IT Strategist.

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Bankruptcy Lawyers Help San Diego Government Deal with Financial Crisis

Bankruptcy Lawyers Help San Diego Government Deal with Financial Crisis

Recent changes to U. S. bankruptcy and insolvency laws have left millions of consumers in financial limbo and feeling confused about their options. The San Diego law office of Chang and Diamond is determined to help.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) January 7, 2006

Chang and Diamond are leaders in consumer protection legislation and are dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of bankruptcy law in order to escape financial chaos and start anew.

The heartache of financial turmoil can be both devastating and inescapable for families, and bankruptcy can be an invaluable tool for people thrown into financial calamity by unavoidable circumstances like health issues or a job loss. When it comes to the vicious cycle of debt, bankruptcy alleviates debilitating anxiety and fear by protecting your rights, your income, your property, and most importantly – your self-respect.

Unfortunately, the new law has made it more difficult to restore your financial health by filing bankruptcy. New and restrictive requirements like credit counseling and a stringent means test makes the process more challenging and costly than ever before.

The attorneys and legal team members at Chang & Diamond, APC have helped countless people with bankruptcy and dept issues and are experts at understanding the immensely complicated and confusing nature of financial interactions. The attorneys have extensive knowledge of the new bankruptcy law and are uniquely qualified to provide consumers with solid options for dept management. For clients suffocated by overwhelming debt, tomorrow really can be the start of a brand new day.

Richard E. Chang has over a decade of experience in financial law and Steven J. Diamond is dedicated to protecting consumers and their rights. For more information on preparing and filing for bankruptcy, please visit http://www. thebklawyers. com (http://www. thebklawyers. com)

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

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

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

Riverside, CA (PRWEB) June 12, 2005

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

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

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

Nationally Renowned Speakers

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

Special Events

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

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

About Unity Fellowship Social Justice Ministries

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

About Surado

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

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

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