Sugar Free Lifestyle Adventures Launches the 1st Ever Deluxe 8-Day Tour Designed for Diabetics and Individuals Seeking Healthy Gourmet Travel

Sugar Free Lifestyle Adventures Launches the 1st Ever Deluxe 8-Day Tour Designed for Diabetics and Individuals Seeking Healthy Gourmet Travel

Sugar Free Lifestyle Adventures announces the launch of its all inclusive 8 night diabetic gourmet tour of England. The tour features private visits to castles, museums, cathedrals and much more. Guests have the option of one of three themes: spiritual and religious; historical; and cultural. The tour also features a country house hotel, private chef and tranquil surroundings. For more information log onto www. sugarfreetravel. com.

MIRAMAR, Fla. (PRWEB) February 16, 2007

 All-inclusive gourmet adventures through England, Costa Rica and Northern California were created specifically for diabetics, taking into account their diet, exercise, educational and entertainment needs. Each tour is an opportunity for guests to experience a healthy diabetic lifestyle while learning of the mysteries, myths and adventures of the world.

Founder and Chief Storyteller, David Levin, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes after years behind a desk. Weighing in at 305 pounds, this self described "Fat Cat" succumbed to diabetes and other serious health issues which, left unchanged, would end his life. Realizing he could no longer be the "Fat Cat," David faced his life, lost 55 pounds and normalized his blood sugar levels to that of a healthy non-diabetic. It was not plain food or daily gym workouts that turned David's life around, rather the help of an extraordinary medical team, healthy gourmet food, walks through thousands of years of history and once again, time on the road traveling.

David's mission through Sugar Free Lifestyle Adventures is to help individuals like himself recover from diabetes, living a healthy, normal life, without sacrificing comfort or taste. His team of guides, certified nutritionists and doctors have created a tour schedule that rivals any deluxe operation with gourmet food, spectacular accommodations, comfortable transportation, unforgettable storytelling, personalized narrated adventures, and much more. Guests will experience a positive, enjoyable way to live life with diabetes while lowering their blood sugar levels, slowly incorporating exercise and eating well.

David will spin you a story that may just change your life forever!

Wolf Trap Co-Commissions New Work from Paul Taylor in Celebration of His 80th Birthday

Wolf Trap Co-Commissions New Work from Paul Taylor in Celebration of His 80th Birthday

Washington, D. C. Region’s Premiere of Paul Taylor’s Phantasmagoria to be Presented July 20, 2010 at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Vienna, VA (Vocus) July 19, 2010

The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts (http://www. wolftrap. org/) will celebrate the 80th birthday of modern dance legend Paul Taylor, with the Washington D. C. area premiere of Phantasmagoria, a new work commissioned from Paul Taylor by Wolf Trap and the American Dance Festival. The new piece, designated as a Kay Shouse Great Performance in honor of Wolf Trap’s founder Catherine Filene Shouse, will be performed July 20th at 8 pm during the Paul Taylor Dance Company’s performance (http://www. wolftrap. org/Home/Find_Performances_and_Events/Performance/10Filene/0720show10.aspx) at The Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

The premiere of Phantasmagoria marks the fifth time the Paul Taylor Dance Company has performed at Wolf Trap since 1995. Commissioning new works (http://wolftrapinsider. blogspot. com/2010/07/what-is-commissioning-and-why-do-we-do. html) is a core component of Wolf Trap’s mission. The Foundation has commissioned more than 40 new works in the last decade under the direction of Terrence D. Jones, president and CEO, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, including dance pieces from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Ballet Hispanico, Miami City Ballet, Trey McIntyre Project and Pilobolus Dance Theater.

“Commissioning new work has always been an important part of Wolf Trap’s focus for the last 15 years, to make historical and lasting contributions to America’s performance repertoire,” said Jones. “Wolf Trap is a long time supporter of Paul Taylor’s work and we are honored to celebrate his birthday with this special contribution.”

In addition to Phantasmagoria, which will be performed to music by anonymous Renaissance composers, the Paul Taylor Dance Company will perform Also Playing, introduced in 2009, and Beloved Renegade, which debuted in 2008.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Master Class
The morning of the July 20th performance, Wolf Trap will offer a special Master Class taught by a member of the Paul Taylor Dance Company for dance students to learn from some of the best in the field. The 90-minute class starting at 10:30 a. m. will take place in the Filene Center Rehearsal Hall, stage and is open for dance enthusiasts to observe. Participants will take an intermediate level modern technique class.

Wolf Trap offers Master Classes throughout performance seasons at both the Filene Center (http://www. wolftrap. org/Filene. aspx) and The Barns at Wolf Trap (http://www. wolftrap. org/Barns. aspx). Professional performing artists of all disciplines present Master Classes in the areas of dance, musical theater, opera, folk, jazz, pop, and classical music. These classes provide both observers and participants a behind-the-curtain view of Wolf Trap's stages, as well as the opportunity to work closely with a culturally diverse group of internationally renowned performing artists.

Paul Taylor, a Virginia native is considered by many to be one of the greatest living choreographers. He started his career with the Martha Graham Dance Company shortly after attending the Juilliard School. In 1954 he founded his own company for which he has created 132 dances that have been performed in more than 520 cities across 62 countries. Mr. Taylor has received every important honor given to artists in the United States, including the National Medal of Arts from President Clinton in 1993. He was named one of 50 prominent Americans honored in recognition of their outstanding achievement by the Library of Congress’s Office of Scholarly Programs. For Paul Taylor’s complete biography and more information on the Company please visit: http://www. paultaylor. org (http://www. paultaylor. org)
About the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is a non-profit organization founded by Catherine Filene Shouse (1896-1994) that produces and presents a full-range of performance and education programs in the Greater Washington area, as well as nationally and internationally. Wolf Trap is home to three performance venues, the Filene Center—America’s National Park for the Performing Arts, The Barns and Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods. The Filene Center, which operates in partnership with the National Park Service, is a 7,028-seat outdoor pavilion that showcases an extensive list of diverse artists, ranging from pop, country, folk and blues to orchestra, dance, theater and opera, as well as multimedia presentations from May through September each year; The Barns operate year round. The Wolf Trap Opera Company is one of America’s outstanding resident ensemble programs for young opera singers. Wolf Trap’s education programs include the nationally acclaimed Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts, scholarships, master classes, and internships. Visit the Wolf Trap Web site at http://www. wolftrap. org (http://www. wolftrap. org) for more information. Terrence D. Jones is president and CEO of the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.

Wolf Trap Media Contacts:
Melissa Chotiner. Director, Public Relations, (703) 255-4096
Graham Binder, Assistant Director, Public Relations, (703) 255-1917

Paul Taylor Dance Company Media Contact:
Lisa Labrado, Vice President, Brand Marketing, Porter Novelli, 212.601.8243

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Dyer Beech Launches H. E.L. P Now Program, the True Answer to Our Country's Problems

Dyer Beech Launches H. E.L. P Now Program, the True Answer to Our Country's Problems

Eric Rice, Founder and CEO of Dyer Beech, Levels the Housing Market Playing Field with H. E.L. P (Homeowner Education for Lending Protection) Now

San Diego (PRWEB) October 13, 2008

In response to the existing credit and home crisis, Dyer Beech has hit back with the advent of H. E.L. P Now, a powerful tool, also provided online, that provides homeowners with the protection they need and the education they lack. "Knowledge is power," Eric Rice, CEO and Founder of Dyer Beech says. "With H. E.L. P Now, homeowners will finally have the knowledge and support they need to make correct decisions in the short and long term."

A system that will apply uses all needed professional, CPAs, Financial Planners, Educators, Mentors, Credit Repair Firm, Debt Settlement Firms, Negotiators (that were hired away from banks), a compliant tracking system (so you can always see what's going on in regards to the work being done on your loan modification), a free tax review, classes on finance and other topics, along with social networking to the needs of homeowners. H. E.L. P Now has built a community that shares similar situations, concerns and hopes for the future. In addition to members having access to the whole spectrum of services within the company, Members will also be able to interface with each other, share thoughts and cultivate resources, while going through this amazing re-education camp. Dyer Beech is leading the cause for helping homeowners during this credit crisis.

Unlike other firms that focus strictly on short term solutions, Dyer Beech has synergized its services with a social network platform to enable homeowners with cutting edge services and continued knowledge. In addition, Loan Negotiation services will be offered to H. E.L. P Now members for free. These services include education, seminars, tax and credit relief Specialists, legal and CPA consultations, financial planning and grief Consultation, free tax reviews and discount on many other products.

"We were running into the same scenario," Eric says. "The less informed the homeowners were, the more problems they had with their lender." The answer was H. E.L. P Now, a system that covers all the bases under one banner. Eric adds: "People can't learn this in school. That's what we do here. I want to make sure people have some assurances in an industry that can't normally provide them."

If you would like more information about Dyer Beech (www. DyerBeech. com) or would like to schedule an interview with Eric Rice, please contact Michelle Rizza at (858) 715-0005 ext 500 or email michellerizza@dyerbeech. com.

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Human Capital Institute Opens Registration for Specialty Conference, "Managing Talent in the Oil & Gas Industry," November 3-4, 2009 in Houston

Human Capital Institute Opens Registration for Specialty Conference, "Managing Talent in the Oil & Gas Industry," November 3-4, 2009 in Houston

Leading talent professionals from the oil and gas industry will gather to brainstorm solutions to unique workforce challenges at the Human Capital Institute's 2009 specialty conference, "Managing Talent in the Oil & Gas Industry: From Retaining Top Performers to Developing the Skill Pool," which will take place November 3 and 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. HCI, a professional association and think tank defining and advancing the business science of strategic talent management and new economy leadership, today opened registration for the event, which is expected to draw an international crowd of oil and gas executives.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 13, 2009

Leading talent professionals from the oil and gas industry will gather to brainstorm solutions to unique workforce challenges at the Human Capital Institute's 2009 specialty conference, "Managing Talent in the Oil & Gas Industry: From Retaining Top Performers to Developing the Skill Pool," (http://www. hci. org/hci/events_conference_talent_mgt_oil_gas_2009_houston_main. guid) which will take place November 3 and 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. HCI, a professional association and think tank defining and advancing the business science of strategic talent management and new economy leadership, today opened registration for the event, which is expected to draw an international crowd of oil and gas executives.

"Managing Talent in the Oil & Gas Industry" will directly address the industry-specific challenges of aging workforce populations and fewer engineers. Top professionals will share their real-world solutions including developing talent pipelines, training the next generation, protecting talent, retaining and engaging critical talent, and creating new ideas and partnerships for filling the talent void. Industry talent leaders will have opportunities to network and discuss their experiences.

Conference participants will learn essential skills through real-world case studies, discussions of trends and techniques, technology reviews and more. Topics will include implementation practices; services and solutions related to hiring, onboarding, learning and development; performance management; succession planning; and retention. For a full agenda, visit http://www. hci. org/hci/events_conference_talent_mgt_oil_gas_2009_houston_agenda. guid (http://www. hci. org/hci/events_conference_talent_mgt_oil_gas_2009_houston_agenda. guid).

"Almost 90 percent of senior HR professionals in the oil and gas industry identify a talent void as one of their top five business challenges," said Allan Schweyer, HCI's Executive Director and SVP, Research. "HCI created 'Managing Talent in the Oil & Gas Industry' to help professionals in this specialized industry directly address this issue through the skillful practice of strategic talent management."

HCI's "Managing Talent in the Oil & Gas Industry" specialty conference presents an ideal professional development opportunity for talent-focused VPs, Directors, Managers and C-Level leaders in learning and development, engineering, training, recruitment or HR and talent. Registration for the two-day conference is $1,695. HCI Professional Members are entitled to a $200 registration discount.

Early-bird registrations received by August 30 receive an additional $300 discount.

For more information or to register, visit http://www. hci. org/hci/events_conference_talent_mgt_oil_gas_2009_houston_register. guid (http://www. hci. org/hci/events_conference_talent_mgt_oil_gas_2009_houston_register. guid) or call HCI Member Services at 866.538.1909.

About The Human Capital Institute:
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) is a catalyst for innovative new thinking in talent acquisition, development, deployment and new economy leadership. Through research and collaboration, our global network of more than 150,000 members develops and promotes creativity, best and next practices, and actionable solutions in strategic talent management. Executives, practitioners, and thought leaders representing organizations of all sizes, across public, charitable and government sectors, utilize HCI communities, education, events and research to foster talent advantages to ensure organizational change for competitive results. In tandem with these initiatives, HCI's Human Capital Strategist professional certifications and designations set the bar for expertise in talent strategy, acquisition, development and measurement. www. hci. org

Press Contacts
Human Capital Institute
Laura Polas or Aimee Diehl
866-538-1909
Press (at) hci. org

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Celebrations are in the air at Esencia Estate Making Summer Fun With a Twist

Celebrations are in the air at Esencia Estate Making Summer Fun With a Twist

Esencia Estate, one of the Riviera Maya's most exclusive boutique hotels, is offering guests the chance to discover something new while on vacation through the Summer Gatherings learning series.

Houston, TX (Vocus) May 14, 2009

Playa Xpu-ha, Mexico (Vocus) May 13, 2009 -- Esencia Estate, one of the Riviera Maya's most exclusive boutique hotels (http://www. hotelesencia. com), is offering guests the chance to discover something new while on vacation through the Summer Gatherings learning series. Esencia, originally built as the private estate of an Italian duchess, is a 50-acre retreat located 20 minutes south of the resort town of Playa del Carmen, on the way to the Mayan ruins of Tulum.

This summer-long program makes it possible for guests to head home from vacation with some newfound knowledge and inspiration, in addition to happy memories and a suntan.

The Summer Gatherings series is hosted next to the beach in the hotel's Duchess Salon, a cozy and welcoming room in the estate's main house. The learning series includes such activities as poetry readings, Mayan language classes, regional cooking classes, wine tastings and other cultural, educational and entertaining pursuits.

"Many of our guests go scuba diving, play golf and take excursions to the nearby Mayan ruins, but others are more in the mood for naps on the beach, walks along the water and relaxing days by the pool. The Summer Gatherings learning series offers the perfect compromise, allowing guests to stay on-site at the hotel, but still experience something new and exciting," said Philip Vidal, Esencia's general manager.

The hotel has created a special vacation package (http://www. hotelesencia. com/specials. html) to make it easy for guests to visit the hotel for the summer program. The package includes two nights hotel accommodations, roundtrip transfers to and from the Cancun International Airport, three daily meals and participation in the daily activities program.

Promotional rates start at $1099 for a Garden Suite, complete with private plunge pool, based on double occupancy. This price represents a savings of more than $300 per day. Additional discounted nights are available. The promotion is valid through July 31, 2009. For more information visit hotelesencia. com (http://www. hotelesencia. com) or call 1-877-528-3490.

The Summer Gatherings program will introduce many new guests to Esencia, which has flourished thanks to a high percentage of repeat business. The summer vacation season will culminate with a birthday celebration in honor of the Duchess, who will visit her estate to be at her favorite place on her special day, August 24. To mark the occasion, everyone staying at the hotel will receive complimentary accommodations, food, drink and spa treatments on that date.

About Esencia Estate:
The 50-acre private estate, located on Playa Xpu-Ha 46 miles south of Cancun, is the essence of simplicity, elegance and beauty. Its 29 spacious suites and cottages include a range of features from private gardens to solariums and deep-soaking plunge pools (http://www. hotelesencia. com/spaces/garden-view. html). The estate is operated by ProHotel International of Houston, which also operates the celebrated La Pleta by Rafael Hotels in the Spanish Pyrenees and Casanova by Rafael Hotels in Barcelona, Spain.

The Dining Room

The dinner menu specializes in Meso-American cuisine, using traditional Yucatecan methods (http://www. hotelesencia. com/tastes/tastes. html) such as banana-wrapped fish and meat cooked in a pib (an earth oven). The menu showcases the freshest local seafood as well as dishes from the rest of Mexico, all flavored with organic herbs and fresh fruits and vegetables. The ambience combines Mexican flair and rustic simplicity, with its palapa roof and view of a cenote, an illuminated underground fresh water pool.

Aroma Spa

Fully organic from its architecture to its products (http://www. hotelesencia. com/spa/spa. html), the Duchess’s oasis harvests its own lush herb garden for use in treatments. Five treatment rooms, four Jacuzzis, two Mayan-style domed steam rooms and a beachside Temazcal Mayan Sauna are also available. Complimentary group yoga and meditation classes are offered with an instructor in the main house terrace or garden area.

Contact:
Michelle Taft
405 Main Street, Suite 602
Houston, Texas 77002
1.713.528.7862

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Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) Member Conference Scheduled for September 14, 2006

Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) Member Conference Scheduled for September 14, 2006

Aerospace, defense and space supply chain executives to gather in Wichita for the September SEA Member Conference.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) August 16, 2006

The next Member Conference of the Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA) is set for Thursday, September 14, 2006. The Member Conference will be hosted by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas.

SEA is the joint program office for the aerospace, defense, and space industry supply chain conversion. As a non-profit alliance of leading industry contractors, SEA’s purpose is to accelerate supply chain performance and help U. S. suppliers become more competitive.

SEA Executive Director, Mickey Wiebe, suggests this will be the largest Member Conference to date, “This Member Conference promises to draw executives from industry “primes,” tier-one suppliers, and leading supplier firms. Representatives from governmental agencies and the media will also be on hand.”

The SEA Member Conference is an educational forum that focuses on the needs of small and mid-sized suppliers in the aerospace, defense and space supply chains. The September 14 agenda includes:

Sub-tier suppliers will share their experience in implementing lean production from the perspective of a small company.

Primes and tier-ones will share their views on how the industry is changing.

A special learning session will feature the SEA Lean Enterprise system and a discussion of the opportunities that are arising from small companies.

Opportunities to interface with and speak to prime and tier-one supply chain executives.

Presentations by supplier companies on the results they are achieving through implementation of the SEA Lean Enterprise System, the business system now being deployed across the industry.

Among those expected to attend will be SEA board members representing BAE Systems, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman Company, United Technologies, Parker Aerospace, Rockwell Collins, Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton Sundstrand, Sikorsky Aircraft, Textron, Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft, Honeywell, TW Metals, Space Systems Loral, Bombardier, Hitco Carbon Composites, Firth Rixson, Dresser-Rand, Roberts Tool Company, Cristek Interconnects, and Tyco Printed Circuit Group. Supplier company executives and members of the press will also be present.

To register to attend the SEA Member Meeting, please RSVP to Ms. Hilda Pacheco-Taylor at (949) 476-1144, extension 316.

To learn more about SEA visit the SEA website at www. seaonline. org.

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The Childrens Mutual Launches New Pocket Money Site to Help Families

The Childrens Mutual Launches New Pocket Money Site to Help Families

The Childrens Mutual has launched its new PocketMoneyPetz website to help children and their parents make the most of giving or receiving pocket money

London, UK (PRWEB) January 14, 2010

According to new research from The Children's Mutual, the old saying that good manners cost nothing is not strictly true, as 44% of children are now financially rewarded for good behaviour.

Award winning Child Trust Fund Provider, The Children's Mutual, has revealed that as well as good behaviour, parents are also offering an 'honest wage' for a hard day's work. 37% of children 'earn' their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home and 19% fill their piggy banks by helping out with the family pet.

As the Government announces plans to make financial education compulsory for children as young as five from 2012, leading Child Trust Fund provider The Children's Mutual has launched a new Pocket Money Petz (http://www. pocketmoneypetz. co. uk/ (http://www. pocketmoneypetz. co. uk/)) microsite which has been created to help parents teach their children about pocket money (http://www. thechildrensmutual. co. uk/existing-customers/pocket-money. aspx (http://www. thechildrensmutual. co. uk/existing-customers/pocket-money. aspx)) and saving.

Children can choose a 'virtual' pet, from a dog to a dinosaur, to help them learn to boost, manage and save their pocket money earnings, and while children have fun deciding which character to accompany them through PocketMoneyPetz, their parents can put a value against each chore to help them learn the value of money.

Tony Anderson, Marketing Director at The Children's Mutual (http://www. thechildrensmutual. co. uk/ (http://www. thechildrensmutual. co. uk/)), said: "As children are receiving more and more pocket money in return for undertaking household chores, helping with the family pet and their good behaviour, we created Pocket Money Petz to help spark their imaginations about earning and saving money."

According to The Children's Mutual research, the going rate for pocket money has increased by a whopping 83% in a single generation from when their parents received pocket money until today. Parents are already giving an average of £2.85 a week to their child, with many (27%) parents expecting to increase this amount by £1 each year.

However, despite the rise in pocket money, The Children's Mutual research showed that parents are often unsure of how much to 'pay' their children and can feel pressurised to compete with how much other parents give. Nearly one in five (18%) said there was pressure to conform to a 'market rate' and 16% said they feel they pay too much but 'have to go with what everyone gets'. In response to these concerns, The Children's Mutual has also created a Parents' Pocket Money Guide which offers advice on teaching children about money, how to give pocket money, when to start and how much to give and how often.

Children also have their own user-friendly Pocket Money Guide which helps them to understand where money comes from, how to budget, keeping money safe, and ways of saving for the items they want. The colourful guide also comes with ready reckoners and games to help children become more familiar and used to dealing with money.

Notes to editors:
Research undertaken by 72 Point on behalf of The Children's Mutual. 2070 respondents were polled.

About The Children's Mutual - Home of the Child Trust Fund
The Children's Mutual's mission is to help parents, grandparents, family and friends fulfil their hopes for today's children. The Children's Mutual is the only UK company that specialises in long term savings for children and is now the choice of 1 in 4 parents for their child's Child Trust Fund (http://www. thechildrensmutual. co. uk/ (http://www. thechildrensmutual. co. uk/)), with more than 750,000 CTF accounts (http://www. thechildrensmutual. co. uk/child-trust-funds/getting-the-most-from-a-ctf. aspx (http://www. thechildrensmutual. co. uk/child-trust-funds/getting-the-most-from-a-ctf. aspx)). This expertise has led several financial institutions and family-focused high street retailers to choose The Children's Mutual as their stakeholder Child Trust Fund provider.

The Children's Mutual PR contact
Katie Donlan
Consolidated PR
22 Endell Street
London
WC2H 9AD
020 7781 2376

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Vocus Webinar Explores Findings of New Survey on The Adoption of Technology in the PR Industry

Vocus Webinar Explores Findings of New Survey on The Adoption of Technology in the PR Industry

Leading expert to explore findings and offer perspective on leveraging the latest technologies.

Lanham, MD (Vocus) July 19, 2007

Vocus, Inc., (NASDAQ: VOCS) a leading provider of on-demand software for public relations management, today announced that it will sponsor a free webinar on its new survey (http://www. vocus. com/publicrelationswp) exploring the current use of technology to gain a strategic advantage in the PR industry. Titled "The Changing World of Public Relations," (http://301url. com/releaserl) the webinar will be held on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 2:00pm ET. To register for the webinar, please visit http://301url. com/releaserl (http://301url. com/releaserl).

Led by Stephen Quigley (http://www. bu. edu/com/about/faculty/stephen_quigley. html), associate professor with Boston University's renowned College of Communications (http://www. bu. edu/com/), the webinar will examine the findings of Vocus' survey "Public Relations in Practice," showing that the PR industry is in the early stages of adopting technology. The webinar will provide a benchmark on current PR methods and tips on leveraging the latest technologies to manage and track media relations effort for PR success.

"The Public Relations in Practice survey suggests the left brain/right brain, art/science battle is alive and well, especially when it comes to adopting new media relations tools," said Professor Quigley (http://www. bu. edu/com/about/faculty/stephen_quigley. html). "Two out of three respondents regard ongoing tracking, analysis and measuring media as critical, yet many still rely on old technology -- or no technology -- to get the job done."

"Public Relations in Practice" (http://www. vocus. com/publicrelationswp) offers insight from more than 700 PR professionals on the fundamental shift in the media landscape and its impact on the public relations industry. To download the Vocus whitepaper revealing the full survey results, please visit www. vocus. com/publicrelationswp (http://www. vocus. com/publicrelationswp).

This webinar, part of the monthly Vocus Webinar Series, is designed to provide an educational and informational resource for organizations to gain insight into the best practices for public relations and practical techniques that can be applied to their everyday communications campaigns. A replay of the webinar will be available free of charge following the event on the Vocus web site at http://onlinepressroom. net/vocus/ (http://onlinepressroom. net/vocus/), under Events.

About Vocus, Inc.
Vocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOCS) is a leading provider of on-demand software for public relations management. Our web-based software suite helps organizations of all sizes to fundamentally change the way they communicate with both the media and the public, optimizing their public relations and increasing their ability to measure its impact. Our on-demand software addresses the critical functions of public relations including media relations, news distribution and news monitoring. We deliver our solutions over the Internet using a secure, scalable application and system architecture, which allows our customers to eliminate expensive up-front hardware and software costs and to quickly deploy and adopt our on-demand software. Vocus is used by more than 1,800 organizations worldwide and is available in five languages. Vocus is based in Lanham, MD with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information please visit www. vocus. com or call 800.345.5572.

This release contains " "may," "will," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "intends," "plans," "should," "seeks," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future results to differ materially from those projected or contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be significantly impacted by certain risks and uncertainties described in Vocus' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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New Survey: Most People Prefer Sending and Receiving Written Communication

New Survey: Most People Prefer Sending and Receiving Written Communication

Most People Prefer Sending and Receiving Written Communication According to the 2007 DayTimer Letter Writing Survey Conducted by Opinion Research Corporation Most respondents (48%) to the 2007 DayTimers Letter Writing Survey (www. daytimer. com) conducted by Opinion Research Corporation experience positive feelings when they receive a personal or business note that was handwritten rather than typed. Approximately 86% of the respondents of this pre-Valentine's Day telephone survey said they chose to send a handwritten personal letter or business note in the past year rather than other means of communicating, including electronic, for very specific reasons.

LeHigh Valley (PRWEB) February 14, 2007

Most respondents (48%) to the 2007 DayTimers Letter Writing Survey (www. daytimer. com) conducted by Opinion Research Corporation experience positive feelings when they receive a personal or business note that was handwritten rather than typed.

Approximately 86% of the respondents of this pre-Valentine's Day telephone survey said they chose to send a handwritten personal letter or business note in the past year rather than other means of communicating, including electronic, for very specific reasons.

Respondents sending handwritten communication were clear about their intentions. Seventy-five percent felt that a handwritten note is more personal, friendly, and intimate in allowing you to express of feelings. Seventy-two percent felt that a handwritten note shows you are making a special effort to communicate. Fifty-one percent said they like using attractive stationery to make a statement beyond just the words on the page. And almost half of the respondents (48%) said they loved to write with a pen and paper.

"In some ways these are surprising findings and in other ways not," said Maria Woytek, Life Management Expert, DayTimers, Inc. (www. daytimer. com) "What is surprising is the number of people making an effort to connect to others through the written word. What is not surprising is that people are sending handwritten communication on specially designed stationery to stand out from the crowded communication landscape. In this age of fast paced, electronic communication, we are hungry for a high-touch connection with others. The handwritten word does that for us." Woytek commented.

There are significant differences between the responses of men and woman. Fifty-four percent of women vs. 41% of men had positive feelings about receiving a handwritten letter. And 53% of women had positive feelings about it being on special stationery vs. 42% of men who felt they didn't really care. Women more often felt cared about by the person who took the time to write (20%) vs. only 9% of the men. Women also loved to write with a pen and paper (55%) compared to only 40% of the men.

Other differences in response were seen by age, region of the country and household income. The 18-24 (90%) and 25-34 year olds (91%) had more positive feelings about handwriting a personal letter or a business note in the past year than all of the other age groups (86% total).

Southerners, more than people from any other region of the country (59% vs. 51% total) tend to like using attractive stationery to make a statement beyond just the words put on the page. While people in the west and north central parts of the country have more interest in receiving a personal or business note on special stationery, respondents from the northeast (46%) said they didn't really care about stationery because "a note is a note."

And those at the higher income level ($75K or more) and lower income levels ($25 K - LT $35K) had more positive feelings about handwriting a personal or business note rather than typed communication (52% each vs. 48% total).

"Some people always seem to have the right words to congratulate, console, remind or tease someone," Woytek noted. "Why? Because they work at it and know that the hand written word has a profound impact on the recipient."

The 2007 DayTimers Letter Writing Survey (www. daytimer. com) was conducted via telephone by Opinion Research Corporation on February 9 - 12, 2007 as part of an omnibus study. A total of 1,018 adults in the continental U. S. , including 508 men and 510 women 18 years and older, participated in the survey. The interviews were weighted by four variables: age, sex, geographic region, and race to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the total population. The data was also cross-tabulated by sex, age, region, race, household income, household size, children in household, and education.

DayTimers, Inc, (www. daytimer. com) a subsidiary of ACCO Brands (NYSE: ABD), is the leading company providing time management solutions and organization tools. Established in 1947, DayTimers is the original American company offering hundreds of organization and time-management tools that help simplify life's demands. The DayTimer line of luxury leather planner covers, portfolios, handbags and totes can be found at www. daytimer. com or by calling 1-800-225-5505. The DayTimer line of planners and calendars can be found at www. daytimer. com, as well as at Staples, Office Depot, and other major office supply retailers.
Subsidiary of ACCO Brands Corporation
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Start Giving the Existing New Money

Start Giving the Existing New Money

Even more money is flowing into the private sectors from the 2004 Job Creation Act, the 2004 Production Activities Deduction, lowest ever capital gains tax rates and the 85% dividend tax deduction. At the same time, our nation systemically has to deliver early reading skills at age 3, 4, and 5 to 100% of the children to set up the next steps in our global economic progress. Only an individual gift delivers early reading skills at age 3, 4 and 5. Giving is often more than twice blessed, while taxes are often less than once blessed.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) May 4, 2006

Even more money is flowing into the private sectors from the 2004 Job Creation Act, the 2004 Production Activities Deduction, lowest ever capital gains tax rates and the 85% dividend tax deduction. At the same time, our nation systemically has to deliver early reading skills at age 3, 4, and 5 to 100% of the children to set up the next steps in our global economic progress. Only an individual gift delivers early reading skills at age 3, 4 and 5. This gift is the key to opportunity. It is society’s best (effective and lowest cost) approach to preparing the poorest of the poor to want opportunities, choices and engagement. Giving is often more than twice blessed, while taxes are often less than once blessed.

One way to give this is explained at http://principals. printsmart4u. com/ (http://principals. printsmart4u. com/). All related parties of urban elementary schools should help. Additionally, PrintSmart4u will position printing cash flows through loyalty discount programs to create permanent new jumpstart funding for ready to read and character education. It suggests corporations and businesses start giving the gift of early reading through the local urban school principals. The design is to change the life of the age 3-6 children and community in the name of age appropriate opportunity - defined as ready to read, count, and demonstrated character and civility.

Any size business can mobilize to give behind these key words

· Public elementary school principal commitment

· Grade K-3 teachers and effective citizens promoting classroom and community character

· Effective citizens in a neighborhood paying attention to the ready-to-read skills of 100% of the children starting in kindergarten

· Early reading skills before kindergarten creating new foundations for achievement

· 100% ready-to-read starting in kindergarten changing the projections of achievement.

USA VALUES – CDP, Character Development Programs promotes truth; 1) The gift of Early Reading Skills (the FIRST value) is required for all age 3–6 children before they start kindergarten; 2) This individual gift is the key to opportunity, schools and government will never replace the individual in this effort; 3) The gift is the most effective and lowest cost approach to preparing at-risk children for opportunities; 4) The principal is vested in 100% of the children starting kindergarten ready-to-read.

CDP is a 501(C)(3) business expecting to link families, paid volunteers, early childhood learning and faith-base resources, schools, corporations and agencies to first deliver 100% of the children to be ready-to-read starting in kindergarten. For other press releases and commentary that encourage your discussion, see http://chardevelactivity. blogspot. com/ (http://chardevelactivity. blogspot. com/).

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Legal Marketing Association's 2005 QuickStart Conference, October 21, 2005

Legal Marketing Association's 2005 QuickStart Conference, October 21, 2005

CHICAGO (PRWEB) September 24, 2005

The Legal Marketing Association (LMA) announces its annual 2005 QuickStart Conference on October 21, 2005, in Philadelphia, PA. This year's conference theme is "Vital Tools to Accelerate High Performance Legal Marketing."

LMA's QuickStart program is designed for legal marketers with five or fewer years of experience inside law firms, or lawyers looking to enhance their marketing knowledge. This year's conference will provide interactive and comprehensive sessions by seasoned professionals that will challenge attendees and leave them with practical skills and tools they can apply immediately.

Sponsors of this year's QuickStart include Association of Corporate Counsel, Crane & Co., All-State Legal, Cole Valley Software, American Lawyer Media, Corporate Legal Times, Hazelton Communications; Hellerman Baretz Communications, ProofreadNow. com and Iacuzzi Associates, Inc.

For more information about LMA's 2005 QuickStart Conference, please visit: http://www. legalmarketing. org/conferences/conference. asp? event_ID=528 (http://www. legalmarketing. org/conferences/conference. asp? event_ID=528).

About LMA

The Legal Marketing Association (LMA), founded in 1985, has more than 2,300 members and is the worldÂ’s largest marketing network dedicated to serving the needs of professionals in the legal industry. Since its inception, LMA has provided legal professionals with access to educational programs, marketing research, professional standards of conduct and industry white papers, in addition to the opportunity to share ideas and best practices with members globally. For more information, visit www. legalmarketing. org and/or contact LMA at 847-657-6717.

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ICBA Taps inBusiness Services to Provide 360 View CRM Software

ICBA Taps inBusiness Services to Provide 360 View CRM Software

InBusiness Services announces their selection by the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) as an ICBA Preferred Service Provider for customer relationship management (CRM) software.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB) April 18, 2007

 inBusiness Services is the developer of 360 View(TM) CRM, a relationship software solution that integrates a financial institution's core products and services with 3rd party offerings to build a three-hundred-and-sixty-degree view of the customer independent of any core customer information file (CIF) limitations. 360 View CRM was developed specifically for financial institutions in effort to help them be more responsive to customer and prospect needs by better managing referrals, incidents, customer touches, personal follow ups, cross-sells, customer ranking and attrition, intelligent prospecting, pipelines, marketing lists, and customer and product on-boarding campaigns.

According to the 2006 ICBA Technology Survey, 31 percent of community financial institutions plan to evaluate CRM applications in the next 12 to 18 months. ICBA responded by selecting the inBusiness Services' 360 View suite of products. "As more and more community banks examine the advantages of implementing CRM Software, we are excited to have teamed up with inBusiness Services, which is well suited for community banks," said Dan Clancy, senior vice president of services for ICBA.

"We are extremely pleased to have the ICBA's support, which demonstrates that our solutions can help community banks improve their operations by managing customers more efficiently and profitably," said Kevin Anderson, co-founder and president of inBusiness Services. "Our relationship with the ICBA is a great recognition to our team and the powerful tool we have created with 360 View CRM," adds Terry Bellenfant, co-founder and CFO of inBusiness Services.

"As a user of inBusiness Services' products, we are impressed with the installation expertise, customer support and training which the company delivers," said David Hayes, president and CEO of Security Bank. "In addition, inBusiness Services has a demonstrated commitment to the community bank market."

About inBusiness Services

inBusiness Services, founded in 2001 by Kevin Anderson, Terry Bellenfant, and Chris Green, is a privately held corporation based in Nashville, Tennessee. inBusiness Services' 360 View suite of software solutions includes 360 View CRM, 360 View DDA Overdraft Manager, 360 View Loan Past Due Manager, and 360 View Loan Extension Account Program. inBusiness is committed to its primary mission: To Develop, Deliver, and Support the best relationship management software solution for financial institutions on planet Earth! Visit with inBusiness Services online at www. threesixtyview. com.

About Independent Community Bankers of America

The Independent Community Bankers of America represents the largest constituency of community banks of all sizes and charter types in the nation, and is dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of community banks through advocacy, education and services for the benefit of the customers and the communities they serve.

Keep Your Yard and Hands in Top Shape this Summer

Keep Your Yard and Hands in Top Shape this Summer

The buzz of lawnmowers across the neighborhood is a sure sign that summer has arrived. Though many of us do not enjoy mowing our lawns, it is important that proper precautions are taken to prevent hand injuries. Lawnmowers can cut and crush multiple fingers with injury to the bones, joints, tendons, nerves, arteries, veins, and skin causing severe damage to the hands.

Des Plaines, IL (PRWEB) May 2, 2007

The buzz of lawnmowers across the neighborhood is a sure sign that summer has arrived. Though many of us do not enjoy mowing our lawns, it is important that proper precautions are taken to prevent hand injuries. Lawnmowers can cut and crush multiple fingers with injury to the bones, joints, tendons, nerves, arteries, veins, and skin causing severe damage to the hands.

"Prevention of injury is crucial when operating a lawnmower, said American Society for Surgery of the Hand member, Frederick F. Fakharzadeh, MD, of Paramus, NJ. "The machine is capable of causing significant damage and you may not get a second chance if you make a mistake." Dr. Fakharzadeh cautions operators to make sure to follow the instructions on safe operation of the lawnmower, and do not override the safety provisions that have been built in to protect you and others around you.

The American Society for Surgery of the Hand encourages individuals that are going to be mowing lawns this summer to review the following safety tips:
 Read the operator's manual carefully prior to using the machine.  Never put your hand or fingers near the moving parts or intake or output areas of lawnmowers. If there is an object in the way of any part of the machine, the machine should be turned off before attempting to remove the object.  Objects should be removed with a tool and not the hand or fingers.  Proper hand and footwear should be used; non-slip, non-open toe shoes should be worn. Protective gloves can give some protection, but the force from the machine can still cause extensive damage despite the gloves.  Clear the lawn of debris, such as rocks, sticks, toys and other objects. Objects picked up and hurled by the blade can cause injuries.  Inspect the lawnmower to ensure all protective devices are in place before starting the machine. These safeguards were put in place for the users' protection and will prevent injuries.  Do not fill the gasoline tank while the engine is running. Allow the machine to cool, fill it with fuel outdoors and wipe up spills.  Set the blade with the machine off and spark-plugs removed/disconnected.  Children and pets should not be permitted in the mowing area. The machine can pick up and throw objects.  Don't operate a mower when your reflexes are impaired by a substance.

Should you cut your finger or hand, bleeding from minor cuts will often stop on their own by applying direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth. Visit an emergency room or a hand surgeon if: continuous pressure does not stop the bleeding after 15 minutes; you notice persistent numbness or tingling in the fingertip; you are unsure of your tetanus immunization status or you are unable to thoroughly cleanse the wound by rinsing with a mild soap and plenty of clean water.

For more information about the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and its free "Find a Hand Surgeon" service offered to the general public, please visit: www. HandCare. org.

The mission of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand is to advance the science and practice of hand surgery through education, research and advocacy on behalf of patients and practitioners.

The field of hand surgery deals with both surgical and non-surgical treatment of conditions and problems that may take place in the hand or upper extremity (from the tip of the hand to the shoulder). Hand surgeons can set fractures, provide appropriate nerve care, treat common problems like carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow, reattach amputated fingers, create fingers for children born with incompletely formed hands, and help people function better in their day-to-day lives through restoring use of their fingers, hands, and arms.

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Gatlin Education Services Achieves Triple Digit Growth In January Largest Provider of Online Career Training Experiences Expansion Far Above SegmentÂ’s Average

Gatlin Education Services Achieves Triple Digit Growth In January Largest Provider of Online Career Training Experiences Expansion Far Above SegmentÂ’s Average

Gatlin Education Services, the largest provider of web-based career training courses, announced today that its revenues and profits in January were greater than 104% over the same period last year.

Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) February 9, 2005

Demand for certificate-based, online career training has steadily grown over the past five years. In particular, the past few years have shown significant growth in both domestic and international markets, says Tom Colvin, a partner with MCR Capital Advisors in Dallas and business advisor to Gatlin Education Services.

"We began our relationship with Gatlin in early 2001 and have seen their revenues grow nearly tenfold over this timeframe,” Colvin said.

Gatlin now offers over 50 unique online certificate programs through more than 400 educational institutions.

Online career training is a primary area of growth which will receive increased attention from colleges and institutions around the world, says Sean Gallagher, senior analyst for Eduventures, a research and consulting firm for the education industry.

"The average annual growth rate for a postsecondary education company in 2004 was 10%. Gatlin's expansion rate is significant in a segment that is leading the industry," said Gallagher. “The intersection between continuing ed and online ed is a very compelling market today.”

All of GatlinÂ’s online courses are offered through colleges and universities around the world and are designed for individuals looking to switch career paths, obtain advanced training and certifications, or for first time job seekers needing specialized training.

All courses are open enrollment and self-paced and course and program descriptions, as well as the schools that offer them, can be found on the Gatlin web site, www. gatlineducation. com.

Providing education on the web since 1994, Gatlin Education Services, Inc. (GES) is the largest provider of asynchronous, web-based, instructor-supported training to colleges and universities. For more information on the new course offerings contact Gatlin Education Services at 817-654-0727 or visit www. gatlineducation. com. Direct media inquiries to Sandy Bell at 972-250-3200 or sandybell@sbellinc. com.

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Michigan Literary Group to Host 1st Annual Awards Banquet & Writers Conference this Summer in Metro Detroit

Michigan Literary Group to Host 1st Annual Awards Banquet & Writers Conference this Summer in Metro Detroit.

The Metro Detroit Literary Collective in conjunction with the Essence of Motown Writers Alliance will host the 1st Annual Literary Entrepreneur Awards Banquet and Writers Conference this August in Detroit for educational networking, to recognize the achievements of self publishers in the literary industry and to contribute to ongoing efforts of eradicating illiteracy in the community.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) March 29, 2005

The awards show, the first of its kind to be held in Michigan and nationally publicized, will honor excellence and achievements among those in the self publishing business. “For too long the power of the written word has been cast by those represented by agents and large publishing houses,” stated Nilah Daniels, a new Romance Author of Detroit. “We (‘literary entrepreneurs’ - a term created by Tia Shabazz, Founder of Blackwriters & Pen Touch Literary Services) have stepped up to the plate and taken on the challenge of publishing and marketing our own works without the assistance of large houses and publishing contracts.” Writers intend to show the country that there is a multitude of talent and resources not only among this group, but right here in the Midwest.

The Metro Detroit Literary Collective founded by Sheri Brooks consists of five entities which exist to promote, educate, encourage and strengthen MichiganÂ’s literary community through networking events, book fairs, workshops, author meet & greets and conferences. It is also the hope of MDLC to help expel illiteracy in the Metro Detroit community by offering volunteer and monetary assistance to literacy programs in and around Metro Detroit.

In addition to the Awards Banquet, the weekendÂ’s festivities also include workshops such as: The Business of Self-Publishing, Internet Marketing, Literary Law, Heating Up Romance, Christian and ChildrenÂ’s Literature and a poetry pavillion. Reshonda Tate Billingsley, author of My BrotherÂ’s Keeper and Let the Church Say Amen will be one of two keynote speakers. The conference and banquet is slated to take place at the Marriott Southfield.

The conference registration is $179.00. All authors, aspiring writers/poets and interested individuals can visit www. mdlc. mllbnetwork. com or www. mllbnetwork. com/mdlclinks. html (http://www. mllbnetwork. com/mdlclinks. html ) otherwise call 248-763-2254 for more info, sponsorship opportunities and registration.

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Nothing Like This has Ever Been Created, Until Now - Protect Your Greatest Asset, Your Health

Nothing Like This has Ever Been Created, Until Now - Protect Your Greatest Asset, Your Health

The Greatest Vitamin in the World ( www. vita-health. org )is one bottle of vitamins that nutritionally supports the entire body! Unlike almost every vitamin company in the world today, we use only the highest grade Whole Vitamins ( not synthetic ), Chelated Minerals ( most absorbable for the body to be able to utilize ), Probiotics ( good bacteria for the intestine which is critical for the body's immune system ), Vegetable Enzymes ( critical in supporting the body in digesting all the food we eat ), all in one vitamin! In this bottle, we also included other critical nutrients that are scientifically proven to help nutritionally support the body in all areas described below! Feel free to click on the different vitamin buttons below and truly educate yourself about our amazing product that is unlike anything out there in the world today! Millions of dollars in research and over 100 studies from the New England Journal of Medicine were used to create this amazing vitamin! This vitamin is endorsed by the NBCCA representing most teams in the NBA! It also has the Gold seal award for using only the highest grade and most absorbable nutrients known to man!

(PRWEB) May 4, 2004

The Greatest Vitamin in the World is one bottle of vitamins that nutritionally supports the entire body! Unlike almost every vitamin company in the world today, we use only the highest grade Whole Vitamins (not synthetic), Chelated Minerals (most absorbable for the body to be able to utilize), Probiotics (good bacteria for the intestine which is critical for the body's immune system), Vegetable Enzymes (critical in supporting the body in digesting all the food we eat), all in one vitamin! In this bottle, we also included other critical nutrients that are scientifically proven to help nutritionally support the body in all areas described below! www. vita-health. org

Feel free to click on the different vitamin buttons below and truly educate yourself about our amazing product that is unlike anything out there in the world today! Millions of dollars in research and over 100 studies from the New England Journal of Medicine were used to create this amazing vitamin! This vitamin is endorsed by the NBCCA representing most teams in the NBA! It also has the Gold seal award for using only the highest grade and most absorbable nutrients known to man!

Millions of us are walking around right now and are so clogged up with so much hardened fat in our artery walls, when we do have a heart attack, it will come so severe and so sudden, we will never even have a chance to be hospitalized! 50% of all men and 1/3 of all women are projected to get cancer in their lifetime unless we make some changes to the way we live! 6 million people are walking around with Diabetes and don't even know it! 800,000 new cases of Diabetes are discovered each year and yet our diet can play such a critical role in minimizing the damage this terrible disease can do! A few changes could save millions of lives!

We use the highest grade and most absorbable nutrients known to man! In fact, we compared all the nutrients we placed into our vitamin against other nutritional supplements being sold today. Listen to this, in order to get all of the nutrients that we placed into our bottle of vitamins, you would need to buy 12 different supplements. You would need to spend up to $379 if you insisted on the same high quality ingredients that we insisted on when creating our vitamin! In other words, if a billionaire wanted to create the most amazing nutrition supplement for the human body and money was no object, he or she would end up creating a product just like The Greatest Vitamin in the World, it's that simple! We spared no expense when creating this vitamin. In fact, there is no other company in the world today that has ever created a vitamin equal to our amazing formula! We actually use different ingredients from all over the world to be able to create The Greatest Vitamin in the World. Each bottle should sell for at least $150 but we are trying to insure that anyone with any budget can afford to give their body the very best! As our company can begin to sell millions of bottles each year, our costs will come down and we should be able to maintain selling this vitamin at this price for many years to come.

We have spared no expense in creating The Greatest Vitamin in the World! Take the next 10 minutes and visit our website and to Read the Vitamins, Minerals, Probiotics, and Enzymes sections. If you do, we promise you will understand why our vitamin is so amazing and you will never look at your body the same way ever again. The education that you will get is shocking and will change your entire life forever!

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Today's Family to feature Breej's Black Luxury Shave Bump Treatment System

Today's Family to feature Breej's Black Luxury Shave Bump Treatment System

Black Luxury Shave products that combine the finest natural ingredients with the latest technological innovations to give men of color the smooth, black skin they desire. Though primarily marketed to men of color, the Soothing Lotion is very effective for the relief of shaving bumps for all men who shave and bikini bumps for all women who shave the bikini area.

(PRWEB) December 8, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Kyra Burton, Public Relations

Telephone: (800) 597-1186

Date: November 27, 2002 

Today's Family to feature Breej's Black Luxury Shave Bump Treatment System

November 27, 2002 Deerfield Beach, FL - Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of Breej Technologies, Inc. for its innovative, educational television series, Today's Family.

Men shave to look their best. But replacing a 5 o'clock shadow with dark shaving bumps and nicks, does not give a refined, debonair first impression. Today's Family recognizes Breej Technologies for their Black Luxury Shave products that combine the finest natural ingredients with the latest technological innovations to give men of color the smooth, black skin they desire.

Although all skin types are prone to irritation, darker skin tones tend to be more susceptible to skin sensitivity and visible damage. Many black men attempt to brighten chronic, dry skin with moisturizing treatments, only to find the lotions clog pores and cause breakouts. For others, a close shave becomes an assault on the skin, as unsightly shaving bumps replace a smooth complexion.

Black Luxury Shave products combine the finest natural ingredients with technological innovations to offer cosmetic solutions for Black Diaspora.

Though primarily marketed to men of color, the Soothing Lotion is very effective for the relief of shaving bumps for all men who shave and bikini bumps for all women who shave the bikini area. The extensive line includes everything from facial washes to healing and conditioning lotions. In no time, skin is noticeably smoother.

This shaving system not only prevents future irritations, but repairs past damage and brightens the overall complexion. From mild to severe shave bumps to dry skin and breakouts, the Black Luxury Shave system is the solution.

If you want to take the pain out of shaving and get the smooth, black skin you desire, Breej Technologies has the answer. For more information or to receive your free sample from the Black Luxury Shave system, visit them on the web at www. blackluxuryshave. com.

LesTout. com Announces Full Accessibility For Visually Impaired Internet Users

LesTout. com Announces Full Accessibility For Visually Impaired Internet Users.

Lestout. com, a leading expert information and lifestyle destination, announced today the launch of its latest initiative, text-to-speech accessibility, giving blind visitors to the site the ability to listen to hundreds of news, entertainment and lifestyle articles.

Edmonton, AB (PRWEB) May 1, 2008

Lestout. com, a leading expert information and lifestyle destination, announced today the launch of its latest initiative, text-to-speech accessibility, giving blind visitors to the site the ability to listen to hundreds of news, entertainment and lifestyle articles.

Dr. Barry Lycka, CEO of LesTout. com stated today "These are exciting times for LesTout. com. We take our relationship with our global visitors very seriously, and we're very proud and excited to be taking this amazing step to be of service. Our site offers daily articles in such a wide variety of topics, from alternative health to world news. Everyone should have a chance to visit and listen to the articles written by our expert guides, just as someone would listen to the daily news or pick up a newspaper everyday."

The addition of audio tools to LesTout. com is in addition to already existing accessibility tools that allow visitors to personalize their experience by adjusting both text size and screen color, and the ability to surf the site using a keyboard only, thus avoiding the use of a mouse when necessary..

"We are excited to provide what can amount to a daily audio magazine capability to our global audience," Dr. Lycka continues. "It's fast and meets W3C and strict WAI Web Standards to ensure the most modern environment for you to explore. There is so much more coming, we look forward to our next announcement."

LesTout. com channels include articles written by expert Channel Guides who also interact with visitors in live forums. In this unique interactive social network, visitors can not only interact with each other, they can interact with the Channel Guides themselves, ask for further information on any topic and receive expert advice.

About LesTout. com
Founded in 2007 by Dr. Barry Lycka, LesTout. com (pronounced "lay-too", meaning "the all" in French) is the premiere source of consumer and everyday lifestyle information advice on the web. With articles and videos supplied by professional guides, writers and authors, who are leading experts in their field, LesTout. com offers only the most relevant, accurate and useful advice. Current channels include Arts and Humanities, Modern Living, Business, Religion and Spirituality, Travel, Health, Beauty, Fitness, Parenting and Family, Education, and News and Society.

LesTout. com

To learn more about LesTout. com visit www. lestout. com or email

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New Resource to Help Children with Sensory Processing Disorder and Their Families

New Resource to Help Children with Sensory Processing Disorder and Their Families

Sensory processing disorder is a disorder that affects 5% of the general population. Many children with autism, learning disabilities, adhd, and cognitive disorders have sensory processing coexisting or underlying these conditions. A new website has been launched to help these children and their families.

Arvada, CO (PRWEB) September 23, 2006

Sensory processing disorder is a disorder that affects 5% of the general population. Many children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, autism and cognitive delays also have sensory processing disorder coexisting or underlying these more commonly known conditions. Auer Educational Services, LLC announces the launch of its website – www. spdresources. com to help these children and their families. Visitors may sign up for a free monthly newsletter. Articles have featured tips from the ‘Frugal Occupational Therapist’, suggestions to elicit the involvement of fathers, and information on how to obtain appropriate support from schools and centers of care.

Also featured is a preview of Parenting a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder: A Family Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Sensory-Sensitive Child (Christopher R. Auer, MA with Susan L. Blumberg, Ph. D., New Harbinger Publications, December 2006). This is the first book to provide information on the care of a child with sensory processing disorder, while supporting the family as a whole, making sure siblings, the marriage and fathers receive they attention they need.

Endorsements have been received from a highly respected group of individuals in the area of special education.

In raising children with or without special needs, nothing is more important than the family unit. This book will enable you to enhance your child’s sensory development. Additionally, it will help you ensure that your child and all family members not only survive, but, indeed, THRIVE! When your whole family thrives, you can best ensure your child’s optimum development over the short and long range of life.

Ann Turnbull, Ph. D. Co-Founder and Co-Director, The Beach Center on Disabilities – University of Kansas

Auer and Bloomberg have lent their insight, passion, and compassion to this workbook. In so doing they have also provided a guidebook—and a preamble of advocacy for children and their families.

—Morton Ann Gernsbacher, Ph. D., Vilas Research Professor and Sir Frederic C. Bartlett Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

It has been said that a family of five is akin to five people lying side-by-side on a waterbed: whenever one person moves, everyone feels the ripple. A child with sensory processing disorder can have a devastating impact upon the day-to-day functioning of a family. There are several books available that provide data and information on the nature of this puzzling disorder, but Auer and Blumberg have written a valuable book that finally provides parents with specific strategies and practical solutions to the daily challenges faced by these special children and their families. While other books define the problem, Auer and Blumberg offer techniques to minimize the effect of the disorder on the child's daily life. I strongly recommend this book to any adult who is parenting a child with a sensory processing problem—and to the professionals who are assisting moms and dads on this challenging journey.

—Richard D. Lavoie, M. A., M. Ed., author of It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend and executive producer of How Difficult Can This Be? The F. A.T. City Workshop

Finally a book that treats SPD in the full context that it deserves: not as a co-condition or as another obstacle but as a full fledged challenge to the complete inclusion of individuals with unique learning styles. The collaborative integration of the senses accounts for your picking up this book, examining it and deciding on whether to make it part of your library. Auer and Bloomberg walk you through how that process is both derailed and rekindled.

—Rick Rader, MD, editor-in-chief of Exceptional Parent magazine and director of the Morton J. Kent Habilitation Center

Read this with a highlighter in hand, because you will want to refer many times to the wise and wonderful ideas in this splendid how-to book. The authors are not only sensitive and resourceful parents of kids with SPD, but also articulate, honest, and sensible writers.

—Carol S. Kranowitz, MA, author of The Out-of-Sync Child

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Music Industry Exec Phil Quartararo to be Honored by Testaverde Fund For Spinal Cord Injury

Music Industry Exec Phil Quartararo to be Honored by Testaverde Fund For Spinal Cord Injury

Music industry legend Phil Quartararo will be honored by the Testaverde Fund for Spinal Cord Injury on May 22. Phil Q is currently president EMI Music Marketing and EVP EMI Music NA. He was formerly president of Warner Brothers Records and a founder a president of Virgin Records USA. The event will take place at the Woodmere Country Club on Long Island, and will benefit spinal cord injury research, education and community outreach.

Wantagh, NY (PRWEB) April 10, 2006

The Testaverde Fund for Spinal Cord Injury, Inc is pleased to announce that we will be honoring Phil Quartararo, President EMI Music Marketing and Executive Vice President of EMI Music North America at this year's Spinal Victory Challenge dinner. This year's annual golf outing, co-sponsored with the Joe Testaverde Special Needs Trust, will take place at the beautiful Woodmere Country Club on May 22. Last year's celebrity guests included former NY Jet Greg Buttle, actor Tony Darrow (Goodfellas, Sopranos, Analyze This), Congressman Peter King (also an advisory board member), and Brooke Ellison, subject of the TV movie directed by Christopher Reeve.

Phil Q., as he is affectionately known in the music industry, was formerly president of Warner Brothers Records during which time the company enjoyed a string of hit releases by artists such as Madonna, Eric Clapton, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Faith Hill. He also was part of the founding team of Virgin USA and became their president and CEO. During his tenure there, Virgin became a powerful brand with artists such as Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz and the Spice Girls. In addition to being a member of the Testaverde Fund Advisory Board from its inception, he is also on the board of the Special Olympics, Crippled Children’s Society, the Musician’s Assistance Program, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Grammy Foundation. Phil will be presented with the group’s Spinal Victory Award for outstanding community service.

The Testaverde Fund, a 501C3 non-profit organization, was named after Wantagh resident Joe Testaverde, who was injured in a swimming pool accident in 2000 at age 17 and is now a quadriplegic. While initially focused on raising money for research, the Fund last year created the Long Island Spinal Cord Resource Center (LISCIRC), as a means of reaching out to the community through education programs and by providing a support network to families who have had a loved one succumb to spinal cord injury. In addition, the organization also began a Wheels 2 Water East program which teaches disabled young men and women how to surf.

“We are all very excited about how our organization has been received by the community” stated Ron Quartararo, president of the Testaverde Fund. LISCIRC seems to have filled a void in terms of providing the kinds of education and community outreach programs that have long been missing”. Joe, Assistant Director of LISCIRC is also the cousin of former NY Jets quarterback Vinny Testaverde.

Registration fees for a full day of golf and dinner will be $300. Dinner only is $125 pp or $1250 for a table of ten. The evening will include entertainment, silent auction, and raffle prizes. Golfers or dinner attendees can register or reserve a seat or table by going to the Testaverde Fund web site at www. testaverdefund. org.

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The After Effects of Using Adobe Software at a California Summer Camp

The After Effects of Using Adobe Software at a California Summer Camp

From Summer Computer Camp at UCLA to Cinematographer for the Stars

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 30, 2006

A few summers ago, Jeremy, a freshman at the time at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, enrolled in a Digital Video & Movie Production course at iD Tech Camps’ UCLA location, one of the company’s many California summer camp locations. At this hands-on technology computer camp for ages seven to 17 located at universities nationwide, Jeremy developed an understanding for shooting, editing, and creating special effects using Adobe software. Jeremy’s father, an animator for Disney, inspired his son at a young age with a passion for filmmaking and CGI (Computer Generated Imagery). Since perfecting his skills at camp, Jeremy attended Hollywood movie premieres as the cinematographer for 16 year-old Fred Medill, the host of “Fred TV.”

While having used Adobe software for school projects, Jeremy never used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects to create special effects for a movie until attending iD Tech Camps. Along with classmates, Jeremy created high-end special effects and learned advanced compositing and cinematography. Many of the effects that they created have been used in popular Hollywood movies. While a completely new program for Jeremy, After Effects quickly became a favorite. “You can do everything with After Effects, from making it rain to making a guy freeze in mid-air,” says Jeremy while describing his camp movie about the powers of good vs. evil. Jeremy and his classmates used an effect which caused three fleeing men to freeze in mid-air, before resuming running.

Jeremy’s movie premiered at Family Open House during camp. “Everyone watching the movie was very impressed by the quality of the special effects my son’s group was able to create in just one week,” says Jeremy’s mom. “The movie was a hit and I think we’ve watched it 100 times since then!”

Students like Jeremy use digitized footage in Adobe After Effects to add special effects like chroma key. They composited multiple layers of video to give the footage different effects. The software is so user-friendly that even a teenage camper like Jeremy can easily add impressive lasers and fire using plug-ins.

“It’s exciting teaching campers how to composite layers within their digital movie,” said Jeremy’s instructor Kevin, owner of a Hollywood-based production company. “Jeremy’s passion for filmmaking poured out of him each day, inside and outside of the classroom. He just really wanted to learn everything there was to know about filmmaking and caught on very quickly,” Kevin said.

Jeremy continued to accompany Fred to Hollywood premieres, getting experience shooting the stars. Someday he hopes to be a Cinematographer for motion pictures, just like Kevin, his mentor from camp!

About iD Tech Camps

Founded in 1999, iD Tech Camps provides hands-on technology summer camps for boys and girls ages seven to 17 at 40 prestigious universities nationwide. California summer camp locations include UCLA, UC Irvine, Pepperdine University, Cal Lutheran University, UCSD, Tiger Woods Learning Center, UC Berkeley, Santa Clara, St. Marys, Stanford University and as well as 29 other sites nationwide and in Spain. At these day and overnight camps, students produce digital movies, create video games, design web pages, learn programming and robotics, and more. The hands-on, project-based programs offer one computer per student with an average of 6 students per instructor. Each student completes a project at the end of the weeklong program. Adobe, Microsoft, Apple, Canon and others have partnered with iD Tech Camps to raise the bar in technology education. For more information visit http://www. internaldrive. com (http://www. internaldrive. com).

Visit http://california. internaldrive. com (http://california. internaldrive. com) or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for additional information about the iD Tech Camp summer camps in California.

Media contact: Karen Thurm Safran, iD Tech Camps, 408-666-8353

You can download photos from www. internalDrive. com/press_photos. htm (http://www. internalDrive. com/press_photos. htm )

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Digital Projection Launches Integrated Suite of Calculators for AV Industry

Digital Projection Launches Integrated Suite of Calculators for AV Industry

Entitled the Calculator Toolbox, Digital Projection website users can quickly calculate essential data such as the image size and throw distance of a projector given a few basic parameters. What began as a modest browser-based lens calculator has steadily grown, at the behest of DPI’s dealers and industry partners, to encompass all aspects of the projector selection process.

Kennesaw, GA (Vocus) March 30, 2010

Digital Projection Inc. (DPI) (http://www. digitalprojection. com), an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high performance projection systems, introduced an integrated suite of image and lens calculators to the audio/video industry. Entitled the Calculator Toolbox, users can quickly calculate essential data such as the image size and throw distance of a projector given a few basic parameters. In addition to the suite’s core functionality are numerous other tools and guides intended to demystify the projector selection process, as well as identify the true long-term cost of ownership of any projection system within any application. The Calculator Toolbox delivers a dedicated portal whereby the audio/video industry can confidently research and specify the key aspects of a projector installation in order to configure the perfect display solution. To experience the Calculator Toolbox, click here for access (http://www. digitalprojection. com/CalculatorToolbox/tabid/126/Default. aspx).

Digital Projection began developing the functionality and architecture of the Calculator Toolbox, as well the supporting databases, in late 2008. What began as a modest browser-based lens calculator has steadily grown, at the behest of DPI’s dealers and industry partners, to encompass all aspects of the projector (http://www. digitalprojection. com/BrowseProjectors/tabid/84/Default. aspx) selection process.

Mike Levi, President of Digital Projection Inc., commented, “We wanted to create a true first for our dealer network. Innovation takes time, and I feel that we have now created an immensely helpful industry toolkit.” Levi continued, “The industry at-large will benefit from the suite of tools, though DPI dealers will specifically appreciate some higher-value functionality, such as the ability to discover appropriate lenses, screen brightness and contrast targets for their specific installation.”

The entire calculator suite integrates seamlessly with DPI’s projector database, creating a one-stop destination for dealers that need guidance as well as accurate results. As a case in point, when a DPI dealer proceeds through one of the calculators, the process commences with the option to print or email a cumulative report detailing all aspects of their process. Suitable for sending directly to an end user, or to Digital Projection with a purchase order, the professionally formatted report presents a simple yet graphically dynamic end result.

For end-users interested in finding the most appropriate projector for their space, the Calculator Toolbox offers accessible suggestions and guides throughout the different calculators. Users simply use the guides and suggestions to estimate the amount of ambient light on the screen, screen size in one’s venue, or projector brightness needed for a certain size screen. Additionally, the calculators allow users to edit certain data points without having to start a new session, which allows users to experiment with different options in real time.

In conjunction with the Toolbox release, DPI’s Find the Perfect Projector (FPP) portal also received a complete overhaul. Accessible by clicking here (http://www. digitalprojection. com/FindthePerfectProjector/tabid/93/Default. aspx), the FPP portal allows users to identify the projector(s) that best suit their application based on simple parameters. As the FPP portal intuitively coordinates with the Calculator Toolbox, users can then take the recommended projector and immediately harness the full suite of calculator tools without reentering data.

The Calculator Toolbox portal will also contain previously released projector tools such as DPI’s Screen Brightness and Cost of Ownership calculators. The Screen Brightness calculator has been an integral tool to the DPI dealer network, as it quickly and easily calculates both the image contrast ratio and screen brightness of any projector given a few key data points. Also included in the Toolbox portal will be DPI’s Cost of Ownership calculator, which allows for an immensely detailed analysis of overall power consumption, lumen production per wattage consumption, lifetime cost of a projector and more. Qualifying the cumulative cost of a projector through its lifespan is essential when comparing the overall efficiency of one projector versus another.

The Calculator Toolbox operates within all mainstream web browsers, making it easily accessible to anyone with internet access. DPI dealers and interested parties can find a direct link to the Toolbox at the dedicated navigation button mentioned above, as well as at the top of each projector landing page at digitalprojection. com (http://www. digitalprojection. com/).

™Digital Light Processing and DLP are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments.

Emmy® is a registered trademark of The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

About Digital Projection International
Founded in 1989, Digital Projection International (DPI) has been instrumental in the development and application of Digital Light Processing™ technology by Texas Instruments for projection systems. DPI introduced the world’s first 3-chip DLP® projector in 1997, and has since delivered expert system engineering and world-class customer services, thus maintaining its position as a digital imaging pioneer.

DPI’s groundbreaking projection research and development has garnered the admiration of industry professionals around the world. This has earned the company many awards, including two Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. DPI remains the first and only projector manufacturer to win the coveted award.

Today, DPI manufactures and distributes an extensive line of ultra high-performance 3-chip and single-chip DLP® projection systems. These projectors are the reference standard for demanding applications such as 3D immersion, large-venue, live-event staging, fortune 5000, education, medical and scientific research, command and control, digital cinema, commercial entertainment, worship and elite home cinema.

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WorldatWork to Open Washington, D. C. Office in Fall 2007

WorldatWork to Open Washington, D. C. Office in Fall 2007

The WorldatWork Washington office will enhance the Arizona-based organization’s efforts to help educate government decision-makers regarding effective practices involving compensation, benefits, work-life, performance and recognition, development and career opportunities. Media contact: Marcia Rhodes 480/348-7285.

(PRWEB) May 5, 2007

WorldatWork, an international association of human resource professionals focused on attracting, motivating and retaining employees, today announced plans to open a Washington, D. C. office in the fall. The Washington office will enhance the Arizona-based organization’s efforts to help educate government decision-makers regarding effective practices involving compensation, benefits, work-life, performance and recognition, development and career opportunities.

The new WorldatWork office will be located in the Franklin Square North building at 1100 13th St. NW, Washington, D. C. The new 24,000-square-foot office will house a training center, bookstore, member library, and staff offices.

The non-partisan, not-for-profit education association has 30,000 members and constituents worldwide, including nearly 1,400 members located in Washington, D. C., Maryland and Virginia. Through education, membership, conferences and publishing, WorldatWork (http://www. worldatwork. org/waw/home/html/home. jsp) advances knowledge and practice in “total rewards,” a system of connecting employee engagement to business performance.

“This facility will provide easier access to the vast repository of WorldatWork resources,” said WorldatWork president Anne C. Ruddy, CCP (http://www. worldatwork. org/waw/pressroom/html/pressroom-bio-ruddy. html). “This includes a state-of-the-art training center that will provide our members with new opportunities to advance their knowledge in the field.

In addition, our new Washington office will allow WorldatWork to participate more fully in the legislative and policy-making discussion as a knowledge source on executive compensation, benefits and total rewards.”

Current plans call for a move-in date on or around September 1, 2007.

About WorldatWork®
The Total Rewards Association

WorldatWork (www. worldatwork. org) is an international association of human resource professionals focused on attracting, motivating and retaining employees. Founded in 1955, WorldatWork provides practitioners with knowledge leadership to effectively implement total rewards -- compensation, benefits, work-life, performance and recognition, development and career opportunities -- by connecting employee engagement to business performance. WorldatWork supports its 30,000 members and customers in 30 countries with thought leadership, education, publications, research and certification (http://www. worldatworksociety. org/society/home/html/home-entry. jsp).

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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Adult Learners Demand Education On Their Terms: Eduventures Explores The Scheduling And Format Preferences Of Adult Learners

Adult Learners Demand Education On Their Terms: Eduventures Explores The Scheduling And Format Preferences Of Adult Learners

Flexibility is a hallmark of continuing and professional education. This is particularly clear when it comes to adult learners' growing preference for nontraditional scheduling and delivery formats, according to a recent nationwide survey of more than 25,000 current and prospective continuing and professional education students conducted by Eduventures, the leading research and consulting firm for the education industry.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 6, 2007

Flexibility is a hallmark of continuing and professional education. This is particularly clear when it comes to adult learners' growing preference for nontraditional scheduling and delivery formats, according to a recent nationwide survey of more than 25,000 current and prospective continuing and professional education students conducted by Eduventures, the leading research and consulting firm for the education industry.

According to the research, the perfect schedule for adult learners consists of classes held in the middle of the week, Tuesday through Thursday, during late afternoons and early evenings (5 p. m. to 8 p. m.). In addition, Eduventures found great interest among adult learners in courses and programs delivered in an accelerated summer session, 100 percent online, or hybrid format, with approximately half of surveyed consumers reporting that they are likely to consider these special continuing education formats.

"The 'most convenient schedule' is the single most important reason students cite for choosing to enroll at their current institution," said Sean Gallagher, program director and senior research analyst for Eduventures' Learning Collaborative program in Continuing and Professional Education. "To meet demands for flexibility, the pendulum is continuing to swing toward more flexible delivery modes and course and program formats. The institutions that are able to optimize their scheduling patterns and formats for the appropriate audiences will be best positioned for success and growth."

Assessing Consumer Preferences for Adult, Continuing, and Professional Education: Scheduling, Formatting, and Delivery Mode Preferences is the third in a series of reports released this winter analyzing continuing and professional education consumers' preferences and educational purchasing process. This research is a product of Eduventures' Learning Collaborative in Continuing and Professional Education, a member-based research program designed to help college and university administrators of continuing and professional education departments address critical strategic, marketing, and operational challenges. For more information on the Learning Collaborative programs or the report, contact Blair Walker at 617-532-6060.

ABOUT EDUVENTURES

For more than a decade, Eduventures has been the most trusted name in the education market for research, consulting services and peer networking. Its clients include senior administrators and executives from leading educational institutions and companies serving the K-12, higher education and corporate learning markets, as well as decision-makers in government agencies and the investment community. For more information, visit www. eduventures. com.

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Scil Launches Highly Anticipated Aesculap 3Ti TPLO Saw

Scil Launches Highly Anticipated Aesculap 3Ti TPLO Saw

Scil Exclusively Offers Aesculap Surgical Power Tools to North American Veterinary Market

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 5, 2010

scil animal care company, inc., a global organization focused on providing high quality veterinary medical equipment, is proud to announce the highly anticipated launch of Aesculap’s Acculan 3Ti TPLO Saw, a new addition to Aesculap’s battery-operated surgical drills and saws. scil is pleased to exclusively offer Aesculap’s newly expanded Power System’s product line to the North American Veterinary Market.

The expertly crafted Acculan 3Ti TPLO Saw is the next generation in a long, successful line of Aesculap saws and drills. The 3Ti TPLO Saw is ergonomically designed and balanced for a 90º precision cut. It offers an array of features and benefits such as titanium housing, variable speed, minimal vibration and is autoclavable. This saw is powered by a self-contained battery system, fascilitating ease of use. Being battery powered, as opposed to electric or pneumatic, offers the veterinary orthopedic surgeon a logistical advantage during surgery. The corresponding Aesculap battery charger is equipped with an automated battery check which evaluates the status of the battery and fully charges it in less than 60 minutes. Aesculap’s TPLO blades are well known for durability and precision, allowing for a smooth and accurate osteotemy. The design of the Aesculap TPLO saw blade is vented to allow for better heat dissipation which minimizes the risk of thermal necrosis. “The new Acculan 3Ti TPLO saw is an exciting addition to our line of quality Aesculap surgical offerings. scil animal care, USA, is proud to exclusively distribute the 3Ti TPLO Saw to veterinarian surgeons. We are confident that this new product will not only exceed our performance expectations, it will exceed the veterinary industry’s expectations as well” Pablo Lopez, President, scil animal care company, USA.

Scil animal care company has officially launched the battery-operated Acculan 3Ti TPLO Saw as of September 1, 2010. The addition of the 3Ti TPLO saw is part of scil’s plan to present more extensive product offerings to the veterinary orthopedic market. scil continues to promote and offer the recently launched 3Ti Surgical Drill and the Electric and Pneumatic TPLO Power Systems. scil’s national sales force is ready to support this powerhouse line-up of veterinary surgical tools with on-site training and impeccable customer service.

About scil animal care company:
Scil animal care company is an international organization with 22 company locations throughout Europe, Asia, the U. S. and Canada, and is dedicated to delivering animal health professionals high quality medical equipment. We understand that high quality products are not enough in today’s modern veterinary laboratory. Post-acquisition in-hospital training, support and service make the critical difference to the ongoing performance of the instrument, as well as its financial contribution to the veterinary practice.

Scil animal care company is here to support you! scil offers chemistry analyzers, hematology analyzers, vital signs monitors, surgical power tools by Aesculap, analyzer reagents, TPLO blade sharpening, accessories, and more! scil is also proud to service the industry with impeccable customer service, 24/7 telephone technical support, on-site equipment installations, equipment training, and continuing education.

About Aesculap:
Aesculap is a division of the B. Braun Group, which is a worldwide operative company with numerous international subsidiaries. The Aesculap division focuses on products and services for all core processes in surgery. The product portfolio is structured in the surgical and closure technologies, orthopedics, spine, neurosurgery, power systems and vascular systems categories.

For more information about scil animal care company, visit our web site at www. scilvet. com.

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Adventures with a Purpose – A fun and educational way to visit Central and South America Missionary projects

Adventures with a Purpose – A fun and educational way to visit Central and South America Missionary projects

Texas-born world traveler and storyteller, Steve Dyer, a. k.a. Stevie the Guide, is offering a specialized brand of Christian-centered travel this year. Beginning with a trip to Oaxaca, Mexico from July 31 thru August 7, 2004, the trips will be conducted in association with Campbell Travel of Dallas and will visit missionaries serving with Commission To Every Nation of Kerrville. This trip differs significantly from the traditional missionary trip in that its purpose is to meet and learn from a variety of committed Christians serving outside the United States, from the context of a vacation, rather than personally working on a given project.

(PRWEB) April 23, 2004

The level of accommodations differs as well. Dyer explains, “I’ve been on several mission trips in Mexico, Ecuador, Honduras and El Salvador where we lived at the local level with our host community. To me they were wonderful and valuable experiences, but I also realize this type of trip is not for everyone, especially the older and the younger. Many people require a level of comfort, cleanliness and predictability that the traditional mission trip simply cannot provide.”

The Camino Real, a five star Hotel, located near the city of OaxacaÂ’s magnificent town square and historic district will be the base of operations for the trip. Missionaries and humanitarian aide workers from the surrounding area will give presentations at the hotel. Small groups will also accompany them to visit village projects such as clinics, schools, and orphanages. These visits will be interspersed with stops at historical churches and museums, Indian ruin sites, weavers, potters, wood carvers, shopping and other tourist areas, which will give the journey colorful variety of activities with a focus on history and culture.

Oaxaca is a large center of artisan activity of all kinds and has one of the largest open air markets in the world. It has also been called the culinary center of Mexico, so the food and cooking schools are outstanding. Located 4000 feet up in the mountains, the city enjoys a cool, spring-like climate year round. Many Americans have retirement and vacation homes there.

When asked why he chose this combination of activities for his tours, Dyer responds in some detail, “This idea struck me some years ago when I was guiding exclusive wildlife adventure tours and deluxe trips for real estate clients in Central and South America. Our destinations in a given country would only be tourist areas, and our guests required a high level of comfort and safety. While we were passing by some of the more impoverished areas, we rarely stopped or had much direct contact with these communities. Many of the people I guided were genuinely concerned and asked questions about what was being done to help and wanted to see more of the local life, but I was not free to change my company’s itinerary. Now I am.”

“More and more, people want to know exactly where their charitable donations are going and what problems they are helping to solve. They want to be personally involved. Many of the “baby boomers” will be arriving on the retirement scene in the next 20 years and will begin actively investigating their options on how they can “directly” make a positive impact on the world with their time, resources, education and expertise. Our tours will be a fun way to facilitate that investigation. They will also be a great opportunity for families with children and people of all ages to understand together the work of Christian Missionaries while having a very exciting adventure.”

“When they return from one of Stevie the Guide’s “Adventures with a Purpose’, these guests and their children and/or grandchildren will have had a very high quality vacation experience. They will have been able to see more of the reality of life in that country and perhaps formed a number of personal relationships that they can take home with them.”

For the August 2004 Oaxaca “Adventure with a Purpose” price and booking information, please call Jean Kibler, Director of Ministry and Mission Travel Services, at Campbell Travel in Dallas at 800-853-4652 or email: Jkibler@campbelltravell. com. A maximum 40 spaces are available.

Oaxaca, Mexico July 31st Thru August 7th