IntelliScanner Launches Wine Collector 250 Personal Wine Organization Scanner

IntelliScanner Launches Wine Collector 250 Personal Wine Organization Scanner

Ultra-portable barcode scanner automatically organizes wine collections; offers integrated PC, Mac, and iPhone sharing

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) November 28, 2007

IntelliScanner Corporation today introduced Wine Collector 250, a portable barcode scanner and companion software package for managing wine collections. The scanner and software provide instant wine bottle details using an Internet-enabled database and AutoFill technology. The system helps determine the best drinking time, builds custom reports, and facilitates collection sharing with integrated iPhone Sharing and Web 2.0 Publishing.

Wine Collector 250 offers wine enthusiasts a complete wine management solution through innovative barcode technology and software. By scanning the retail barcode on a wine label and then plugging the scanner into a computer, the software will automatically download information about the bottle -- just like a digital camera -- and automatically fills in details like the name, varietal, winery, country, type, color and region. In addition, the latest software offers detailed statistics and reports on the entire collection, new sharing features, and a search link that provides wine information and ratings from Wine Spectator and eRobertParker. com.

Access Collections Anywhere with iPhone Sharing, Web 2.0 Publishing
Wine Collector 250 makes it easy to share and access collections anywhere. With just two clicks, users can automatically publish their wine collections to IntelliScanner. net, a free, fully integrated Web 2.0 publishing service. With access on a PC or Mac, and an optimized version for the iPhone, users can access their page at www. intelliscanner. net on the device of their choice to browse and search their wine collections from anywhere.

Ultra-Portable Intelliscanner Mini Travels Anywhere
Wine Collector 250 now includes IntelliScanner mini, winner of Macworld Expo 2007's Best of Show award. The tiny, keyfob-sized scanner fits in a pocket or purse and makes it easy to scan bottles anywhere. Scanned items are stored in the IntelliScanner mini until the reader is plugged into any USB port.

Pricing & Availability

Wine Collector 250 is now shipping worldwide for $299.00 USD. A special edition model with a corded (non-portable) scanner is also available for $199.00 USD.

Cross-platform for Windows XP/Vista and Mac OS X (Universal Binary for PowerPC and Intel Macs) in one box; requires a free USB port and Internet access.

Inside the product's custom wooden wine crate packaging: the award-winning IntelliScanner mini ultra-portable barcode reader, wine management software (version 2.5), and pre-printed barcode tags for bottles without barcodes. For more product information:
Http://www. intelliscanner. com/products/wine/ (http://www. intelliscanner. com/products/wine/)

About IntelliScanner Corporation
IntelliScanner delivers intelligent barcode scanners for home, business, and education. The company's award-winning, easy-to-use scanners for Windows and Mac organize everything -- personal book collections, wine, groceries, comics, DVDs, CDs and home assets, along with small and medium-sized business inventory and lending. (800) 550-5470; www. intelliscanner. com.

Press Contact:
Paul Scandariato
Pjs@intelliscanner. com
(800) 550-5470 x102

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State of the Record Industry to Be Discussed During SXSW Legal Panels; Lommen Abdo Firm Helps Drive Legal Stars and New Bands to Annual Austin Summit

State of the Record Industry to Be Discussed During SXSW Legal Panels; Lommen Abdo Firm Helps Drive Legal Stars and New Bands to Annual Austin Summit

While the buzz bands will be buzzin' at the annual SXSW (South by Southwest) confab March 13-15 in Austin, Texas, many of the most pressing issues facing established and emerging recording artists and the troubled music industry will be generating their own buzz during the event's timely CLE (Continuing Legal Education) panels. The panels will feature superstar attorneys such as Don Passman (All Your Need to Know About the Music Business), record executives from Universal Music Group and other labels, major management companies and others. Attendance is open to all SXSW Music Conference registrants.

MINNEAPOLIS & NEW YORK (PRWEB) March 7, 2008

 Sponsored again in part by the entertainment department of the Minneapolis-Manhattan law firm of Lommen, Abdo, Cole, King & Stageberg, P. A., the legal panels this year will explore heated topics such as:

-- What is the Future of Record Companies and Artist Deals?

-- Is Technology Leading the Music Business Around By the Nose?

-- Are 360 Deals Justified?

-- Music Law Ethics - Really?

Support for the program is also provided by the GRAMMY(R) Foundation, Entertainment Law Initiative, the American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries and The Recording Academy's GRAMMYs(R) on the Hill. The CLE Program is being organized by Program Director Nels Jacobson of the Troy, Michigan firm Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P. L.C., and Lommen Abdo Vice President, Ken Abdo, Panels Coordinator. Jacobson notes that "the SXSW CLE program is a natural extension of the original purpose of the conference -- to showcase as much great music as possible, while providing substantive, cutting - edge industry information and an opportunity to conduct serious business."

Abdo explains that, "With declining CD sales and the ongoing evolution of digital entertainment media and devices, the panels press the hot button issues that are igniting the music industry: Music makers, executives, reporters and fans will get substantial insights into the shape of industry through attending these discussions. Furthermore, with two days, eight panels and 20 expert music lawyers, the CLE panels have become a major part of the conference panel programming and very well attended. Any registrants -- not just lawyers -- are welcome to attend without additional charge. The room always holds an interesting collection of music-types from artists to executives, from suits to sweatshirts."

Another Lommen Abdo colleague, Paul Bezilla, will be moderating the panel about the fairness of so-called "360-Deals" -- a new record business model in which a label takes a percentage of artist revenue other than on the sale of the recordings, including merchandising, touring and publishing. Lommen Abdo partner, Dan Satorius, a leading attorney in the independent film world, will address contract and union issues earlier in the week on March 9 during the SXSW Film Festival, from 1-2 p. m. And Abdo and Bob Donnelly will explore the boundaries of proactively representing developing bands in their tag-team music law ethics panel.

"Ultimately SXSW is a music festival," Abdo continues. "Lommen Abdo celebrates live performance, sponsors stages, and invites everyone to see the talented musicians we represent who will be showcasing around town during SXSW. While we represent artists worldwide, these are the ones chosen as true rising stars. We are also proud to represent legendary recording artist Johnny Rivers (The "Secret Agent Man") who will be a featured interview during the conference on March 13.

Lommen Abdo Showcase artists include:

-- Ruby Jane Smith (Mississippi / Texas), a 13 year-old fiddler and a fast-rising star in the landscape of country and bluegrass-Americana music who is also a featured performer in the stage show "A Ride with Bob" fronted by Ray Benson (Asleep at the Wheel). www. myspace. com/rubyjanesmith (http://www. myspace. com/rubyjanesmith )

-- 17-year-old singer-songwriter Maren Morris (Arlington TX), whom Maverick Magazine (UK) said "...conjures Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt and Natalie Maines" while the Fort Worth Weekly called her "...a tiny hurricane of blue-eyed soul..." www. marenmorris. com www. myspace. com/marenmorris (http://www. myspace. com/marenmorris )

-- The Melismatics Precise power pop punk rockers from Minneapolis (http://www. myspace. com/melismatics (http://www. myspace. com/melismatics))

For more information -- or to interview Ken Abdo or his colleagues about any issues raised during or after the SXSW event -- please contact Martin Keller, Media Savant Communications Co., 612-729-8585, mkeller@mediasavantcom. com

Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp and iBrokerPower. com Provide Free Lunch and Learn Investment Seminars in the Grand Opening of Seattle Office

Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp and iBrokerPower. com Provide Free Lunch and Learn Investment Seminars in the Grand Opening of Seattle Office

Summary: Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp of http://www. iBrokerPower. com provides free lunch and learn investment seminars. Seattle area persons interested in making money in stock markets plan to attend.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 30, 2005

http://www. iBrokerPower. com (http://www. iBrokerPower. com) continues to sponsor investor education in downtown Seattle. Over the past five years, many thousands of investors learned investment strategy. The course leads to possible college credit and even degree.

Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp and http://www. iBrokerPower. com (http://www. iBrokerPower. com) said, “We plan the grand opening of the Seattle office on Tuesday May 31, 2005 with an open lunch and learn. Each Tuesday and Thursday, a happy hour also takes place at same location. Every Tuesday and Thursday afterwards, the investment seminars help investors to look at the program. The seminar invites any interested person wishing to learn more about stock markets. The lunch and learn takes place in the Garden Room of Harbor Steps on first avenue. The course might lead to college credit and degree to those that participate in the full seminar. Learning about investments, and how to make money continue to show much interest about stock markets."

For information of these events examine: http://www. iBrokerPower. com (http://www. iBrokerPower. com) and http://freestock1.com (http://freestock1.com) and http://wfnn. info (http://wfnn. info) for the information.

About http://www. iBrokerPower. com (http://www. iBrokerPower. com): http://www. iBrokerPower. com (http://www. iBrokerPower. com) provides a unique training course how to manage stocks and bonds. Investors today wish to know about Boeing, Google and Microsoft stocks. Sponsored with the accredited Argosy University, investors interested in learning about investment management are welcomed to attend. Investors wish strong fundamental knowledge showing trusted ways to make money in stock markets. Investor seminars take place during lunch and happy hour each Tuesday and Thursday. The full course appears scheduled in late June. The Garden Room holds limited number, so please RSVP.

Dr. Joseph de Beauchamp

206-343-391

Info@freestock1.com

Http://freestock1.com (http://freestock1.com)
Http://iBrokerPower. com (http://iBrokerPower. com)
Http://wfnn. info (http://wfnn. info)

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Leading Organic Skin Care Company Launches Free Newsletter and New Web Site

Leading Organic Skin Care Company Launches Free Newsletter and New Web Site

Environmental and health concerns drive Chaé® Organics to produce high quality organic skin care products for men, women, babies and even pets. Recently Chaé Organics launched "Your Right to Know" educational campaign designed for consumers to learn about harmful toxins in common skin care and household products. Linda Chaé, Founder, Formulator and President, is a cancer survivor who is committed to getting healthy products and important information into the hands of consumers.

LaVeta, CO (PRWEB) August 14, 2007

Vitally important information on toxins hidden in skin care products and the harmful affects of these ingredients is now available online from Chaé Organics.

Chaé Organics is a leader in the skin care industry, with products that are not harmful to people, pets or the planet. Chaé Organics products were featured at the 58th Annual Emmy Awards, in the pre-party gift bags.

With their growing exposure and recognition, Chaé products are in high demand. The company is answering the call for information as consumers become more health conscious and look to make more environmentally responsible decisions.

Chaé strongly believes in the consumer's right to know about toxic ingredients in everyday skin care and household products. With the launch of "Your Right To Know," a mini-course, which is a multi-part email series created to educate consumers on the basics, and an easy to understand, informative newsletter delivered by email, Chaé Organics makes information easy for people to find.

Linda Chaé, Founder, Formulator and President of the company is a cancer survivor who has experienced the negative affects of toxins in products used daily. Wanting better, healthier products for herself and ultimately the planet and its people, Linda developed an organic skin care line.

For years, Ms. Chaé has published articles, traveled extensively to speak at events and actively participated in educating consumers about harmful hidden ingredients found in products that people are led to believe are natural and safe. As an advocate, Chaé continues to meet with Congressional leaders and Health Commission members in Washington, DC fighting for 'Right to Know' legislation.

"Your Right To Know" is a free email series and newsletter filled with tips, advice, current news and healthy product alternatives. The newsletter is available online at www. ChaeOrganics. biz. ChaéOrganics. biz has been newly redesigned in an effort to provide a simple, easy to use website that is a source of information, current articles and the newsletter. As well as writing about the problem, Chaé also offers solutions for every member of the family and every part of the home.

"The website and newsletter are truly a reflection of the Company's belief that people need an advocate to stop the cover up that goes on with product ingredients. People deserve to be informed," shared Linda Chaé, President.

Chaé went on to say "Most people don't really know what organic certification means, and many products labeled as "natural" are often mistaken for organic products. People have the right to choose the products they want, and they also have the right to have the proper understanding of what is in products so they can make informed decisions."

About Chaé Organics:
Chaé Organics, Inc. is a pioneer in 'go natural' skin care for consumers. Chaé Organics has long believed that if one educates about dangers, they should provide alternative solutions that are safe. For more information on ToxicFree® products and the "Your Right To Know" newsletter, visit www. ChaeOrganics. biz

Contact:
Vicki Martin, Product Researcher & Customer Service Coordinator
Chaé Organics, Inc.
719-742-5288
Http://www. ChaeOrganics. biz (http://www. ChaeOrganics. biz)

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Govplace's Ryan McCullough Named a "Rising Star"

Govplace's Ryan McCullough Named a "Rising Star"

McCullough's performance-based approach to contracting is honored with 1105 Media's Rising Star award.

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) August 28, 2009

Govplace, provider of enterprise IT solutions for the public sector, announces Ryan McCullough, Vice President of it's Federal Division, as a recent honoree of 1105 Media's Rising Star award. 1105 Media, publisher of Federal Computer Week, GCN and Washington Technology, instituted the award four years ago. As stated by 1105 Media on their website, "the Rising Star Awards program honors up-and-coming men and women who have made an early -- and substantive -- mark in the government IT world."

McCullough created a solution delivery methodology founded in a performance-based approach, which closely aligns a contractor's measures of success with an agency's objectives. Govplace leverages this approach to ensure their customer's needs are fully met by accepting accountability for measurable results for both a successful implementation and the ability to meet the program objectives.

According to 1105 Media, supervisors or co-workers nominate individuals for the Rising Star award, and an independent panel of judges chooses the winners. This year's judges, recognized leaders in the community, made their selections from more than 160 nominations. McCullough, along with 27 other winners, will be honored at the GCN Awards Gala on October 22, 2009.

About Govplace
Govplace (www. govplace. com) designs, deploys, and manages enterprise IT solutions for the public sector. Govplace leverages technical expertise, public sector experience, government contracts, project methodology and a performance-based contracting model to deliver effective IT solutions for government and education. With a core expertise in data center efficiency, Govplace delivers solutions that optimize data center performance, utilization and manageability while reducing operating and infrastructure costs. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Govplace has been providing IT solutions to federal, state and local governments and education for over 14 years. Govplace's federal operations are located in Reston, Virginia.

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K-12 Greatest Hits Rises to #11 on iTunes List of Top Education Programs

K-12 Greatest Hits Rises to #11 on iTunes List of Top Education Programs

BAM Radio Network's digest of best programs grows in popularity among iPod audience

Los Angeles (PRWEB) December 9, 2009

Today, BAM Radio Network, the education station online, announced that its K-12 Greatest Hits series landed at number 11 on iTunes' top education podcasts list. K-12: Greatest Hits is a compilation of BAM Radio's most popular segments, hosted by the Executive Directors of the nation's 18 leading education associations, including the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the National Head Start Association (NHSA), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), the National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP), the National Afterschool Association (NAA), the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) and more.

K-12 Greatest Hits brings together the most insightful, relevant, compelling and up-to-date thinking on the education issues that parents, educators and advocates really care about -- through interviews with the nation's leading advocates and educators. K-12 Greatest Hits offers a 360-degree perspective from the best educational reporting team in the nation.

Produced and syndicated by Jackstreet Media Ventures LLC., K12- Greatest Hits is currently featured on the iTunes education channel. The program can be downloaded at http://itunes. apple. com/WebObjects/MZStore. woa/wa/viewPodcast? id=334633370 (http://itunes. apple. com/WebObjects/MZStore. woa/wa/viewPodcast? id=334633370) or streamed at www. bamradionetwork. com.

"We are delighted to see the growing interest and popularity in the programming offered on BAM Radio Network. We remain committed to showcasing the best ideas, advocates, and solutions to education and child development issues," said Rae Pica, co-founder of BAM Radio Network.
About BAM Radio Network.

The BAM Radio Network is an online, education-focused, radio network for parents, teachers, administrators, advocates, journalists, legislators and all people interested in education-related topics. The site offers 20 channels of education programming available on demand and hosted by leading educators. The network is a joint venture between privately held New Hampshire-based Moving & Learning and Los Angeles-based Jackstreet Media Ventures LLC. The programming is produced by Emmy-winning broadcaster Errol Smith and distributed through the Affiliate Nanocasting Network.

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Cernium Introduces $1399 Four-Camera Archerfish Quattro Interactive Video Monitoring and Recording System

Cernium Introduces $1399 Four-Camera Archerfish Quattro Interactive Video Monitoring and Recording System

Professional-grade video monitoring system delivers even greater value to home and business owners.

Reston, VA (PRWEB) March 18, 2010

Cernium (http://www. cernium. com) announced today a new four-camera Archerfish Quattro™ interactive video monitoring and recording system to replace its existing two-camera Quattro starter kit. The complete, professional-grade system offers the same powerful features and expansive functionality as the previous product with the addition of two cameras, at a new lower $1,399 price point.

Unlike motion detection-based video monitoring systems, Archerfish Quattro has built-in Homeland Security technology that analyzes video content in real time. When Quattro sees something you’ve told it to look for – an expected event or an unanticipated intrusion – it immediately sends a video notification to your mobile phone or email.

"Archerfish Quattro provides home and business owners with advanced video technology unlike anything else available in other security camera systems," said Craig Chambers, CEO of Cernium. "We listened to our customers, who were asking to take advantage of the full power of Archerfish without having to buy additional cameras or cables. We found a way to deliver all of this, and at an improved price point."

Archerfish Quattro is an International CES 2009 Innovations Design and Engineering Award honoree. The new four-camera system is available beginning today on Amazon. com. For more information on Archerfish Quattro, please visit www. myarcherfish. com.

About Archerfish Quattro

Archerfish Quattro is a complete, all-in-one interactive video monitoring and recording system for home or business. The professional-grade, four-camera system includes video monitoring, recording and storage capabilities and can expand to support dozens of cameras across multiple locations.

Key Archerfish Quattro features include:
 Advanced Video Technology More Effective than Motion Detection: Powerful, Homeland Security-grade technology analyzes video content in real time and is able to distinguish people and cars from other objects while filtering out random motion. Not available in any other consumer product.  Complete System Out of the Box: No dedicated PC or special software needed for system operation. Because it’s a web-based system, Archerfish doesn’t bog down your PC and frees you to expand your system without the worry of hidden added expenses. Works even when your PC is turned off.  Intelligent Video Filter: Saves you time by watching video for you and automatically filtering out video that doesn’t interest you  Instant Video Notifications: Sends video notifications in the format you choose to any user’s mobile phone or email inbox  Personal Web SmartPortal: Provides point-and-click management of all your Archerfish devices, users and video through a secure, personal web portal that’s accessible from any Internet-connected PC

About Cernium
Cernium Corporation develops innovative, high-value products that employ video to deliver useful and timely information for better lifestyle management, communications and security. Cernium has brought advanced video technology to customers worldwide, from residential and small-medium business consumers to Fortune 100 manufacturers, government, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, education, entertainment and major cultural institutions. Cernium’s product portfolio includes Archerfish®, the first interactive video monitoring and recording solution for consumers; Perceptrak®, video surveillance software for medium-large enterprise; and ExitSentry®, passenger flow monitoring for airport checkpoints and exit lanes. For more information, visit www. cernium. com.

For more information on Archerfish, visit:
Www. myarcherfish. com

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IntegraMed Conference Identifies 3 Trends That Will Transform Fertility Success Rates

IntegraMed Conference Identifies 3 Trends That Will Transform Fertility Success Rates

More than 100 reproductive endocrinologists, lab directors and scientists attended 2010 Council of Physicians and Scientists (C. O.P. S.) in Dallas to Discuss the Future of Fertility Care.

Purchase, NY (PRWEB) May 3, 2010

The Council of Physicians and Scientists, an invitation-only event sponsored by IntegraMed (integramed. com), concluded their annual conference on Saturday, May 1 following three full days of discussion about the emerging technologies and trends in fertility care. More than 100 reproductive endocrinologists, lab directors and scientists attended the 16th annual conference which was held in Dallas, Texas.

“We are proud to be in our sixteenth year with C. O.P. S.” said Joe Travia, C. O.P. S. Vice Chairman and Senior Vice President, Eastern Region for IntegraMed Fertility. “By bringing together the nation’s thought-leaders in reproductive endocrinology, we remain on the forefront of advancements that support our commitment to provide patients the best possible fertility care and treatment options at our IntegraMed Fertility centers.”

C. O.P. S. is co-chaired by Dr. John A. Schnorr, of the Southeastern Fertility Center, located near Charleston, SC. “This year we focused on three transformational technologies and topics that we are confident will positively impact the future of fertility,” said Dr. Schnorr.

The three trends in fertility treatment are:

1. Improved pregnancy rates with decreased multiple rates through metabolomics. With metabolomics, embryo quality can now be evaluated non-invasively to more accurately measure their quality. In doing so, only the most viable embryo needs to be transplanted rather than multiple embryos, thus improving pregnancy rates while significantly reducing the instances of multiples through in vitro fertilization (IVF).

2. Use of vitrification technology to successfully freeze eggs. One of the most exciting and long-awaited advances in fertility preservation is the ability to successfully freeze eggs via a technology called vitrification. Through vitrification, eggs are plunged in liquid nitrogen and instantly frozen, ensuring that this largely water-based cell does not form crystals that would expand and disrupt the egg’s membrane.

Dr. Schnorr predicts that within the next three to four years about 25% of all fertility preservation will utilize vitrification.

3. Improvement in the evaluation and treatment of severe male-factor infertility. Today 40 percent of infertility problems are attributed to the man. Procedures to improve the evaluation, risk assessment and treatment of severe male-factor infertility were discussed.

“C. O.P. S. embraces the spirit of collaboration and the exchange of ideas. Collectively we can accomplish more than we would ever be able to achieve individually,” concluded Dr. Schnorr. “That’s what C. O.P. S. is all about.”

About C. O.P. S.:
Sixteen years ago, IntegraMed formed the Council of Physicians and Scientists (C. O.P. S.) as a means for physicians and scientists from the IntegraMed Fertility Network, as well as specialists within the field of reproductive endocrinology from around the world, to meet and learn about advancements in fertility care. Physicians and scientists can earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits while at C. O.P. S.

About IntegraMed America, Inc.:
IntegraMed America, Inc. manages highly specialized outpatient facilities in emerging, technology-based, niche medical markets and is the leading manager of fertility centers and vein clinics in the United States. IntegraMed supports its provider networks with clinical and business information systems, marketing and sales, facilities and operations management, finance and accounting, human resources, legal, risk management and quality assurance services. IntegraMed's fertility network is the nation's largest fertility network, comprised of 39 contracted centers with over 120 locations in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly one of every four IVF procedures in the U. S. is performed in an IntegraMed network fertility practice. The IntegraMed Vein Clinic network is the leading provider of varicose vein care services in the US, currently operating 36 centers in 13 states, principally in the Midwest and Southeast.

For more information about IntegraMed please visit:
Www. integramed. com for investor background
Www. attainfertility. com for fertility
Www. veinclinics. com for vein care

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London Book Fair Travel Desk Deemed a Success

London Book Fair Travel Desk Deemed a Success

London Book Fair and Travel Technology GroupÂ’s partnership was today deemed a success, after analysis of the fairÂ’s initial offering of attendee management services.

London, UK (PRWEB) May 26, 2005

The team at London Book Fair (LBF) today declared its partnership with Travel Technology Group a success, after offering attendee management services to event participants for the first time. Branded as ‘London Book Fair Travel Desk’, the services offered participants comprehensive travel options including hotel accommodations, airline reservations and concierge services for London Book Fair 2005, held at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in Kensington, London from 13-15 March.

Travel Tech and LBF were very encouraged by the performance of the 2005 contracted room block. “Numbers are in line with expectations for the initial year of an event,” said Bob Derham, Managing Director of Travel Tech. “We will definitely see these numbers grow as LBF and Travel Tech continue to partner and communicate to visitors and exhibitors that the LBF Travel Desk is a one-stop site for all of their needs – hotel reservations, airfares and concierge services.” 

The Travel Technology Group team joined London Book Fair on-site to offer education, customer service and support for the Travel Desk services. The team also implemented a proactive marketing campaign to encourage early booking for the 2006 event, supporting LBF Travel Desk’s pre-event promotions. The marketing campaign specifically targeted visitors and exhibitors from all over the globe. “With the ever increasing international attendance at London Book Fair, vendors must offer variety and be able to reach and appeal to various markets and cultures. Travel Tech understands and incorporates this logic into their marketing efforts for London Book Fair,” stated Alistair Burtenshaw, Exhibition Director of London Book Fair. A similar plan has already been put in action for London Book Fair 2006 and should prove to be even more successful.

In addition to the contracted room block pick-up, there were 135 room nights booked through Travel Tech’s Internet Hotel channel, powered by the Sabre™ Global Distribution System. Travel Tech is the only company in the events industry to provide an integrated online solution that offers participants the functionality of major Internet travel sites (e. g., Expedia and Travelocity) with hotel descriptions, photos, mapping capabilities and inventory on all major airline carriers.

About London Book Fair

London Book Fair is the only truly international, trade only place to conduct real global publishing business with companies from across the world in the spring. Acknowledged as the largest publishing networking event in Europe in the spring, LBF provides the ideal forum to better trade business. Allowing over 22,522 industry professionals and 900 press to get together and 'talk business' about content, new titles, rights, industry developments, etc., under one roof for three days in March. With a leading seminar program, announcements, thriving networking environment and special events, LBF is a must attend event. Exhibitions are unique in their ability to bring buyer, seller and product physically together, enabling exhibitors to reach a large proportion of the marketplace in a short space of time. London Book Fair allows business to be conducted face to face - the most effective way to build and sustain customer relations - with key decision makers over its three day open period.

About Travel Technology Group, Ltd.

Travel Tech is an award-winning software development, ASP solution and travel services company that provides meeting and event planners with the most advanced technology, premium services and effective communication in domestic and international housing, registration and travel management. Travel Tech presents the most flexible, innovative and experienced team of professionals who are dedicated to making each event a success. From offering the most progressive online reservation system for hotels, air, and car rental to customizing reports, marketing campaigns and audit programs, Travel Tech delivers high levels of customer satisfaction and valuable results. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Travel Tech has been providing housing, registration and travel services to associations and commercial event organizers from around the globe for 20 years. To learn more about Travel Tech, visit www. ttgonline. com.

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HealthForumOnline's Continuing Education Director Joins Fox Chase Cancer Center's Psychiatry Team

HealthForumOnline's Continuing Education Director Joins Fox Chase Cancer Center's Psychiatry Team

HealthForumOnline's cofounder and Director of Online Continuing Education, Dr. Michelle Rodoletz has joined the Department of Psychiatry at Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC). FCCC's appointment of Dr. Rodoletz as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Psychologist is a natural choice as the focus of HealthForumOnline's nationally-approved online CE courses for psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, and other allied health professionals is on health psychology and behavioral medicine, such as enhancing psychological adjustment to cancer in general and within specific disease sites (e. g., breast cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer), finding meaning in illness, facilitating treatment-related decisions in the cancer context, group therapy models for cancer patients and other health-related topics. This appointment marks Dr. Rodoletz's return to FCCC where she was formerly the Associate Director of Psychosocial Behavioral Medicine before cofounding HealthForumOnline in 2005. In her new position at FCCC, Dr. Rodoletz will provide patients and their caregivers with theory and evidence-based cognitive-behavorial interventions aimed at enhancing their ability to cope with cancer across the disease continuum.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) December 16, 2009

HealthForumOnline's (http://www. healthforumonline. com/) cofounder and Director of Online Continuing Education, Michelle Rodoletz, Ph. D., has joined Fox Chase Cancer Center as an Assistant Professor and Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry. At Fox Chase, Dr. Rodoletz (http://www. fccc. edu/physicians/psychiatry/rodoletz. html) will provide patients and their caregivers with theory and evidence-based psychological interventions aimed at enhancing their ability to cope with cancer across the disease continuum. In particular, the cognitive-behavioral therapy that she practices has shown to be effective in stress management and in reducing the symptoms of depression and/or anxiety that are common in the cancer context.

Dr. Rodoletz has a long-standing background in health psychology, also known as behavioral medicine, which focuses on promoting health-related behaviors and enhancing the psychological adaptation to medical illness. In fact, her alliance with FCCC began in 1995 when she came to FCCC as a Research Assistant after earning her Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology from Temple University. Prior to leaving FCCC in 2005 to establish HealthForumOnline with another former FCCC researcher Dr. Laura Stanton, Dr. Rodoletz held the position of Associate Director of the Psychosocial and Behavioral Medicine Program at FCCC.

Returning now to Fox Chase, Dr. Rodoletz remains the Director of Online Continuing Education at HealthForumOnline, a nationally-approved (American Psychological Association, Association of Social Work Boards, National Board of Certified Counselors, Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, California Board of Behavorial Sciences) (http://www. healthforumonline. com/Accreditations/44/) online provider of continuing education (CE) for psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses and other allied healthcare professionals. Her appointment as Assistant Professor and Clinical Psychologist is a natural choice for FCCC and she notes that, "the focus of HealthForumOnline's CE courses for health professionals dovetails FCCC's overarching goal of reducing the burden of cancer for patients and their families." For example, HealthForumOnline's extensive online CE course library (http://www. healthforumonline. com/Our-Courses/16/) provides health professionals with easily accessible and cost-effective information that enables them to assist their patients and their caregivers in coping with acute and/or chronic illness. Specifically, HealthForumOnline's CE library includes a section on cancer adaptation (http://www. healthforumonline. com/Our-Courses/16/categoryId__2/) with titles such as Cancer in the Couple: Clinical and Ethical Considerations within the Dyad, Discussing Fertility Preservation with Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients: Implications for Quality of Life, Enhancing Adaptation to Ovarian Cancer: A Clinician's Guide, Group Interventions for Cancer Patients, Prostate Cancer: Psychosocial Issues and Methods of Promoting Adaptation, Psychological Care of the Breast Cancer Patient, The Psychological Care of the Cancer Patient: Coping Across the Cancer Spectrum, and The Psychosocial Needs of Women Undergoing Genetic Counseling and Testing for BRCA.

Fox Chase Cancer Center is one of the leading cancer research and treatment centers in the United States. Founded in 1904 in Philadelphia as one of the nation's first cancer hospitals, Fox Chase was also among the first institutions to be designated a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1974. Fox Chase researchers have won the highest awards in their fields, including two Nobel Prizes. Fox Chase physicians are also routinely recognized in national rankings, and the Center's nursing program has received the Magnet status for excellence three consecutive times. Today, Fox Chase conducts a broad array of nationally competitive basic, translational, and clinical research, with special programs in cancer prevention, detection, survivorship, and community outreach.

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Nick Wilson, Morrison Container Handling Solutions President, Elected to Advisory Council of Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana

Nick Wilson, Morrison Container Handling Solutions President, Elected to Advisory Council of Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana

As a council member, Wilson will provide guidance to Purdue’s Technology Center and work to strengthen the region’s economy.

Glenwood, IL (Vocus) August 2, 2010

Morrison Container Handling Solutions, a leading manufacturer of feed and timing screws (http://www. morrison-chs. com/beta/timingscrews/index. html) as well as change parts (http://www. morrison-chs. com/beta/changeparts/index. html) for the packaging industry, announces that President Nick Wilson has been named to the advisory council of the Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana (http://www. purdueresearchpark. com/satellite/northwest/index. asp), in Crown Pointe, Indiana. As a member of the Purdue Technology Center advisory council, Nick Wilson joins a select team of 10 new members and 13 other business and education professionals in providing perspective and guidance to the Purdue Technology Center. Nick Wilson will work with their client companies and serve as a resource to the center’s management.

“I am very pleased and excited to serve the Purdue Technology Center’s advisory council promoting our regional economy’s success. Today’s entrepreneurs are tomorrow’s leaders. I look forward to working with my fellow council members to provide benefits, solutions, and guidance that will help these companies address the key issues and opportunities that will make them thrive in the long run and drive the prosperity of our region,” said Nick Wilson.

“The Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana was created to assist its client businesses in establishing themselves in our region,” said Howard Cohen, chancellor of Purdue University Calumet and chairman of the advisory council. “Through their growth, they will contribute to the diversification of the economy of Northwest Indiana and provide well-paying professional careers,” he said.

The Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana opened as Purdue’s first satellite technology center in January 2005 and currently serves 11 technology based tenants, four non-technology tenants and six affiliate client companies. Employment within the center currently numbers approximately 60, including researchers with advanced degrees, recent college graduates and interns.

Morrison Container Handling Solutions is a leading manufacturer of timing screws and quick-change parts that lead to greater packaging line efficiencies for the most complex operations, and speed up changeover time for different container bottle shapes and sizes. Morrison custom designs drive units for new applications and to replace existing ones.

With more than 39 years of unmatched experience designing and engineering container handling systems, Morrison offers customers the best in problem solving, reliable products technical expertise and customer service.

Morrison – Delivering Container Handling Solutions since 1971.

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Wowza and Sun Enable Industrial-Strength Flash® Streaming for ZON Multimedia, Portugal's Largest Triple-Play Operator

Wowza and Sun Enable Industrial-Strength Flash® Streaming for ZON Multimedia, Portugal's Largest Triple-Play Operator

ZON Multimedia Enhances Customers' Online Experience and Pay-Per-View Video Sales

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) February 4, 2009

Wowza Media Systems, a software company solely focused on media server software, and Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) today announced that ZON Multimedia (www. zon. pt), Portugal's largest triple-play operator with more than 1.5 million subscribers, has deployed a Flash video streaming solution utilizing Wowza's #1-rated Wowza Media Server® Pro software on Sun servers. The solution enables ZON customers to watch streaming movie trailers online before purchasing them via cable. 

"Wowza and Sun are a powerful combination," said Bruno António, ISP Services Engineer of Direccao de Planeamento e Engenharia, ZON Multimedia. "The integration of their robust, cost-effective online streaming solution into our triple-play service is a great way to enhance our customers' experience and pay-per-view movie sales."

"As a market leader, ZON understands that it's about constantly improving the value of their services with best-of-breed technologies," added Luis Martinho, Account Manager, Sun Microsystems, Inc. "Wowza Pro software on Sun servers delivers the market's fastest Flash streaming solution and is a template for future streaming deployments"

Wowza Media Server Pro on Sun servers is the choice of a growing number of service providers and media companies, including ZON Multimedia, Streaming Media Partners Europe (NetMasters), RAINet, SKY Italy, and Tokyo Broadcasting Corporation.

About Wowza Media Systems
Wowza Media Systems is a software company solely focused on making industrial-strength media servers. With the February 2007 introduction of its award-winning product, Wowza Media Server® Pro, Wowza has taken a leadership position in redefining Flash streaming. Wowza has not only radically changed Flash streaming economics, it has also revolutionized online media by introducing innovative and exclusive capabilities that make live, on-demand, and interactive Flash media streaming feasible for a broad range of customers. Deployed by more than 17,000 global licensees in entertainment, social media, advertising, enterprise, education, government, and Internet commerce, Wowza customers include such well-known companies as Macy's, Sun Microsystems, Interoute, RAINet, Astral Media, and T-Systems. For more information, visit Wowza Media Systems at www. wowzamedia. com.

Media Contact:

Bill Lessard
Publicist
Wowza Media Systems
Wlessard @ prwithbrains. com
+1.914.476.6089

Wowza and related marks are registered trademarks of Wowza Media Systems. Adobe and Flash are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Triangle Business Journal Sponsors Speaking Of Women’s Health Conference

Triangle Business Journal Sponsors Speaking Of Women’s Health Conference

Speaking of Women’s Health Conference has announced that the Triangle Business Journal is a media sponsor for the Dec. 9 event, which will be held at the North Raleigh Hilton from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m.

RALEIGH, N. C. (PRWEB) September 3, 2006

Speaking of Women’s Health Conference has announced that the Triangle Business Journal is a media sponsor for the Dec. 9 event, which will be held at the North Raleigh Hilton from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. As a media sponsor, the Triangle Business Journal will support the efforts of the organization to notify the public about the conference, a daylong event designed to influence women in making informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.

“We are pleased to have the Triangle Business Journal as a media sponsor,” said Tobi Bowen, director of development and marketing for Resources For Seniors, Inc., a beneficiary partner for the conference. “We look forward to them supporting this great cause that benefits women everywhere.”

About Resources for Seniors, Inc.:

Resources for Seniors, Inc. (RFS) is a Wake County based non-profit organization founded in 1973. Serving as the Council on Aging for Wake County, RFS employs nearly 170 employees and serves over 28,000 clients annually. The mission of Resources for Seniors, Inc. is to provide home and community based services so that disabled and senior adults can maximize their independence for as long as possible while remaining in their homes. We are committed to excellence in service and care for individuals, families and their community. For more information on Resources for Seniors, Inc. call 919-872-7933 or visit http://www. ResourcesForSeniors. com (http://www. ResourcesForSeniors. com).

About Speaking of Women’s Health:

The National Speaking of Women’s Health Foundation is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, whose mission is “to educate women to make informed decisions about their health, well-being and personal safety.” Founded in 1996, Speaking of Women’s Health ® (SWH) hosts more than 40 conferences and events across the country, educating and empowering women in a pampering environment. The national foundation works with community hospitals and organizations at a grassroots level, and reinvests into local women’s health through Community Investment Grants. SWH includes two Minority Health Programs – Universal Sisters and Hablando de la Salud de la Mujer; community events and education centers with free health brochures in Wal-Mart stores nationwide; and a weekly television show, Lifetime’s Speaking of Women’s Health. Please visit http://www. swhRaleigh. com (http://www. swhRaleigh. com) or call 1-866-SWH-INFO for more information.

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-233-6600

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CPS Impact Insurance Presents NAILBA Grant To Skyline Foundation

CPS Impact Insurance Presents NAILBA Grant To Skyline Foundation

CPS Impact Insurance Presents NAILBA Grant To Skyline Foundation To Support ‘Fight Back: Stop Diabetes Before It Starts’ program

White Salmon, WA (Vocus) October 5, 2010

CPS-Impact Insurance (CPS-Impact) presented a $5,000 grant from the National Association of Life Insurance Brokerage Agencies (NAILBA) Charitable Foundation to the Skyline Foundation in White Salmon, WA to support Skyline Hospital’s diabetic education’s new ‘Fight Back: Stop Diabetes Before It Starts’ program. The program targets addressing pre-diabetes in Klickitat County, WA middle school children.

NAILBA’s Charitable Foundation has been dedicated to providing funds to charities in local neighborhoods since 2001. NAILBA’s grants are awarded to a wide range of programs and organizations that provide services designed to help those in need, specifically children.

CPS-Impact, located in White Salmon, WA, submitted the grant on behalf of the Skyline Foundation earlier this year and was recently notified of the award. “When NAILBA’s grant application became available we noticed their main focus was helping children and the Skyline Foundation immediately came to mind,” said Jess Wardwell, Vice President of Marketing for CPS-Impact. “Skyline’s ‘Fight Back: Stop Diabetes Before It Starts’ program was a perfect fit. We help clients with diabetes find affordable life insurance on a regular basis, so we understand the medical complications this disease brings. What better a way to help than by spreading the word and educating our youth about this disease and how to prevent it?”

The national Center for Disease Control predicts that one-third of all children born after the year 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime. “It is critical that we educate youth and their families to develop a healthy lifestyle in order to reverse this catastrophic trend,” said Becky Petty, Diabetic Education Specialist at Skyline.

The Skyline Foundation’s mission is to improve community health. With obesity in Klickitat County well above the national average, it’s imperative that we educate our youth on the seriousness of diabetes. “Once you have diabetes, it can never be resolved. It can however be prevented, through diet, exercise and making healthy choices,” stated Stephanie Irving, Executive Director of the Skyline Foundation. “Students need to know they have a choice, we’re thrilled Skyline’s Diabetic Education Program is taking on this challenge.”

This new program will allow a nurse specializing in Diabetic Education and Care to discuss diabetes and the importance of prevention to middle school children in Klickitat County. Children and their parents will be educated about this progressive disease, its dangers, and the medical costs associated with diabetes.

“We are very excited to present this award to the Skyline Foundation,” said Wardwell. “We hope this program will set an example for other medical providers to allow the Fight Back program to go statewide, if not further.”

About CPS Insurance Services:
CPS Insurance Services (http://www. CPSInsurance. com) has built a solid network and established a substantial presence across the USA as the leading provider of products, service, and support in the insurance industry. Celebrating 36 years of continued success, CPS is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of affiliate agencies and individual brokers providing a balanced mix of the latest information and technologies, along with years of industry knowledge and service expertise.

The CPS marketing team is equipped with CLU, ChFC, and LOMA designations, offering strategic and advanced consulting, case design and management, point of sale support, immediate turnaround proposal service, field underwriting expertise, and application, licensing, and contract processing with status reports. By partnering with CPS, affiliates and brokers have access to the best options available in the insurance and financial services industry. CPS understands the market and its ever-changing targets and delivers the level of service and support that each client expects and deserves.

CPS Insurance Services, established in 1974 - providing brokers with the top Companies, the most competitive Products, and the best Service in the industry. For all your insurance needs!

Find CPS on Facebook at http://www. facebook. com/cpsinsurance and follow CPS on Twitter at http://www. twitter. com/cpsinsurance.

About CPS Impact:
For more information about CPS Impact Insurance Marketing please visit http://www. cpsinsurance. com.

About NAILBA: For more information about NAILBA please visit http://www. nailba. org.

About Skyline Foundation: http://www. skylinefoundation. org.

CONTACT:
Kara Bautch
Marketing / PR Associate
CPS Insurance Services
949.225.7123 Direct

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Hotline Gives Heads Up on Best Places to See Wild Flowers in California

Hotline Gives Heads Up on Best Places to See Wild Flowers in California

The Wild Flower Hotline operated by the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wildflowers and Native Plants, Inc., has expanded its coverage to include wild flower sites throughout California. Call the hotline or visit their website for more information.

(PRWEB) March 13, 2004

March marks the beginning of the wildflower season, so from March 5 through the end of May, twenty-four hours a day, callers to (818) 768-3533 and visitors to www. theodorepayne. org will receive the latest information on the best places to view wildflowers. The hotline message is narrated by Emmy Award winning actor Joe Spano (Hill Street Blues, Apollo 13, NYPD Blue) and is updated every Thursday evening with new information from over 90 wildflower sites throughout Southern California.

In addition, the web site, www. theodorepayne. org, will feature expanded weekly reports covering the entire State of California. The site provides Web links to dozens of flower-watching destinations and lists both the common and botanical name of each flower mentioned, and where and when it is blooming,

The Wildflower Hotline: A Continuing California Tradition

This year marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Wildflower Hotline. A free public service of the Theodore Payne Foundation, its goal is to help Californians appreciate the diversity and breadth of our stateÂ’s beautiful and unique native plants, which range from the State Flower, the showy orange California Poppy, to the sublime blues of the wild lilac, Santa Barbara ceanothus. With its wide range of habitats, from coastal sage scrub to deserts to alpine meadows, California enjoys one of the most diverse and spectacular arrays of endemic plants in the world.

Popular area destinations covered by the hotline include the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, Joshua Tree National Park, Carrizo Plain National Monument, Anza Borrego Desert State Park, and all of our local mountain ranges, including The Santa Monica Mountains and the San Gabriel Mountains. Foundation staff and volunteers work together to gather up-to-date bloom information from experts including park rangers, botanists, conservation specialists and members of the California Native Plant Society. Hikers, tourists, activity leaders and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds use the information to plan trips to the weekÂ’s best bloom destinations.

Expanded Coverage at www. theodorepayne. org

In the past, the wildflower hotline and web site concentrated primarily on Southern California wildflower destinations. However, as a new service this year the Foundation will greatly expand its web site coverage to include sites in Central and Northern California. Places to be covered include the San Francisco Bay Area, the north coast, the Central Valley, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Information will be collected from over 160 sources, including state and national parks and national forests. The web site, www. theodorepayne. org will serve as a statewide clearinghouse for wildflower lovers everywhere.

2004 Season Looks Promising

Wildflower Hotline Coordinator Sid Dutcher forecasts a later-than-usual flower season in 2004. “We won’t have the spectacular carpets of flowers we would have after an El Nino year, but nonetheless the wildflower season should be good. The last couple of storms have helped out a lot.” However, he reports that, in many areas, needed rainfall was spotty. “In the Mojave Desert, for example, some areas received ample rain and snow, while an area only a mile away might have received no precipitation at all. The Wildflower Hotline and the web site will help wildflower enthusiasts pinpoint the areas that will have the most colorful shows.” Find out more by calling (818) 768-3533 or logging on to www. theodorepayne. org on March 5 for the Foundation’s first report of the season.

About the Theodore Payne Foundation

The Theodore Payne Foundation for California Wildflowers and Native Plants is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of CaliforniaÂ’s rich and diverse flora. Theodore Payne, who opened his first nursery in downtown Los Angeles in 1903, dedicated his life to promoting the use of native plants in home gardens and community landscape projects. He was involved in landscaping projects at, among other places, Cal Tech, Torrey Pines, Washington Park, Exposition Park, and Descanso Gardens. He was one of the first to recognize the value of using native California plants in everyday garden situations, from both aesthetic and practical points of view. Quite obviously, native plants are at home in the very habitat in which they evolved, and require far less water than their imported counterparts. Moreover, many native plants are spectacular in both foliage and flower and make a beautiful and unique addition to any landscaping project.

Today, the Payne Foundation continues his work and provides a variety of educational programs, including garden design classes, and talks on plant propagation and natural history. The Payne Foundation also operates a retail nursery offering hundreds of California native perennials, shrubs, trees and wildflower seeds for use in home gardens. The native plant nursery, bookshop, and seed store is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday. Its 22 acre canyon setting in Sun Valley also includes Flower Hill (a trail winding through chaparral above the nursery), demonstration gardens, a picnic area, and extensive areas of natural wildlife habitat just minutes from the bustling city. For more information, contact the Foundation at (818) 768-1802 or visit on line at www. theodorepayne. org.

Australian Author Tim Levy Joins Les Brown at the Empowerment Summit

Australian Author Tim Levy Joins Les Brown at the Empowerment Summit

Empowerment Summit Boasts Big Lineup Including Les Brown, Greg Reid, Richard Cohn (The Secret), “Rich Mom” Savannah Ross, Adam Ginsberg (eBay Millionaire) and Australian Best Selling Author Tim Levy (The Life Summit) October in Toronto. The Empowerment Summit is the event where these great minds will inspire and motivate attendees to take control of their lives by taking action.

Scottsdale, AZ (Vocus) September 9, 2010

On October 16th & 17th, Australian best-selling author Tim Levy will join some of the Top Motivational and Inspirational speakers from around the world for The Empowerment Summit (http://www. empowermentsummit. com) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This two-day event will be one of the first times that Canada has seen such a concentration of expert speakers all in one location.

The number one motivational speaker in the world, Les Brown, (http://www. lesbrown. com) will be there, as will the man who brought the world “The Secret,” Richard Cohn. (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=-gdEdE8wLi8&feature=related) Tim is excited about meeting both Brown and Cohn.

“I loved “The Secret” (http://www. thesecret. tv) and all of the Principles of Attraction discussed in the movie. We had in fact we’d been living and working with that material in “The Secret” for some time. I had taken it one step further, or come up with a new flavor, a new combination. My background is in big business. When I combined that business strategy, how to map things out to get absolute clarity with the Principles of Attraction in “The Secret,” so beautifully brought to the world by Rhonda Byrne, that the magic in my life really started to happen,” said Levy.

“My own dream projects started to come true and when I started teaching that strategy to others, we get the same kind of outrageous results for them. So, “The Life Summit” (http://www. thelifesummit. com) is very much of the same alignment as “The Secret” and maybe, just maybe taking it one step further.”

The Empowerment Summit is the event where these great minds will inspire and motivate attendees to take control of their lives by taking action.

“The goal of this event is to empower you with new ideas and action steps for your life, but more importantly, to have you implement those ideas by taking definitive action. We all have it in ourselves to achieve great things. Sometimes you need that little push. Well, this Event will do just that.” says Winston Bromley, Events Coordinator for the Empowerment Summit.

Other speakers include Savannah Ross aka “Rich Mom”, Real Estate Investor, Educator and Inspirational Speaker; Greg Reid, (http://alwaysgood. com) filmmaker, entrepreneur, best-selling author (Three Feet From Gold: Think and Grow Rich); LuAn Mitchell, motivational speaker, successful multi-millionaire and Women Entrepreneur of the Year; Nik Halik, the Thrillionaire; Adam Ginsberg, (http://www. adamginsburg. com) author, Ebay Millionaire and entrepreneur; Harold Taylor, Time Management Guru; and Veteran MMA Fighter, trainer, and Motivational Speaker, Steve “Stealth” Miller.

VIP tickets as well as Early Bird tickets are now available. The VIP ticket holders, aside from getting goodies at the event and the First Class pass for VIP seating, will be invited to the Empowerment Wine-and-Cheese event on the evening of Saturday October 16 with the conference’s speakers. It is an opportunity to rub shoulders with the Event's speakers, talk with them and be inspired face-to-face.

“The VIP Ticket Holders will not only have the best seat in the house during the 2 day event, they will also get a Exclusive Ticket to our Wine-And-Cheese Event on Saturday where they can be interact with our various Speakers in a more casual situation. It's truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” added Bromley.

About Tim Levy

The Game-Changer North American Book Tour
“The Life Summit” Comes to America, in San Francisco, Sacramento, Reno, Lake Tahoe, Phoenix, Prescott, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, St. George, Austin and Toronto. Details at http://www. TheLifeSummit. com (http://www. TheLifeSummit. com)

Tim Levy is an experienced writer, producer, and director with deep roots extending into the diverse worlds of business, environmentalism, comedy, spirituality, television and the world of children....areas that he finds can overlap in unexpected ways. The Life Summit is a culmination of his experience and his enlightenment, linking soaring spirit with grounded business strategies.

About The Empowerment Summit

Tickets for this 2 Day event of inspiration, motivation and education from the World's top Motivational speakers can purchased on the Conference website located at http://www. empowermentsummit. com (http://www. empowermentsummit. com).
The Empowerment Summit will be held on October 16/17, 2010, at the Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport, Toronto, Canada from 9am to 6pm each day. For more information, visit the website http://www. empowermentsummit. com (http://www. empowermentsummit. com) or contact the organizers via e-mail at admin(at)empowermentsummit(dot)com or by calling 1-888-634-1465.

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Golden Corral Announces Scholarship Award Winners

Golden Corral Announces Scholarship Award Winners

Platinum Corral, LLC a 13-unit Golden Corral franchise operator with headquarters in Jacksonville, N. C., has announced that two Cape Fear Community College students, Phillip Milligan and Kyle Purvis, have been awarded the Bob Glancy Scholarships.

WILMINGTON, N. C. (PRWEB) September 21, 2006

Platinum Corral, LLC a 13-unit Golden Corral franchise operator with headquarters in Jacksonville, N. C., has announced that two Cape Fear Community College students, Phillip Milligan and Kyle Purvis, have been awarded the Bob Glancy Scholarships. The award is named after former Platinum Corral manager Bob Glancy, who passed away after a long battle with cancer and presents student-employees with $500 in scholarship money. The program has made over $50,000 available to Platinum Corral employees across North Carolina.

“These scholarships are a great way for us to demonstrate our appreciation to our employees,” said Billy Sewell, president of Platinum Corral “We are happy to provide these scholarships to help advance their education.”

About Platinum Corral:

Established in 1996, Platinum Corral, based in Jacksonville, owns and manages 13 Golden Corral franchises throughout North and South Carolina. The company has been recognized as one of the Triangle’s top 50 privately held companies and institutions in the Triangle Business Journal’s Book of Lists 2005. Golden Corral restaurants, located nationwide, feature steaks, buffet, and bakery at every location, each offering the highest quality food at reasonable prices in a clean, friendly atmosphere, thereby fulfilling their mission to “make pleasurable dining affordable.”

Contact:

Patty Briguglio

MMI Associates, Inc.

919-233-6600

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The Sunday Times Names Fitpath As One Of The World's Top Spas - A Canadian Fitness and Weight Loss Boot Camp

The Sunday Times Names Fitpath As One Of The World's Top Spas - A Canadian Fitness and Weight Loss Boot Camp

The venerable Sunday Times in London names FitPath at Mountain Trek to its list of 20 no-nonsense spas. The February travel special edition listed FitPath in the boot camp spa section along with The Complete Retreat, Gaucin, Spain; Camp Biche, Lauzerte, France; The Camp, Dumfries, Scotland; and The Ashram, Santa Monica, Calif. Visit in April for the FitPath Spring De-Stress Special - Your journey to fitness & weight loss begins with FitPath.

Ainsworth Hot Springs, B. C. (PRWEB) March 5, 2009

The venerable Sunday Times in London names FitPath at Mountain Trek to its list of 20 no-nonsense spas. The February travel special edition listed FitPath in the boot camp spa section along with The Complete Retreat, Gaucin, Spain; Camp Biche, Lauzerte, France; The Camp, Dumfries, Scotland; and The Ashram, Santa Monica, Calif.

"It's an honor to be recognized by The Sunday Times for doing what we love to do at FitPath - coaching people how to embrace exercise and education while building the foundation for a lifetime of health," said FitPath General Manager Kirkland Shave. Fitness and weight loss are the obvious objectives of the program, and "the article noted our two-to-one staff/guest ratio, demonstrating that the FitPath team is serious about guiding guests toward an integrated path of vitality and health."

The FitPath at Mountain Trek program is offered in British Columbia from April 4-Oct. 31. This respected program includes all meals and snacks, use of hiking equipment, three massages and use of all facilities for 16 guests per week.

Throughout April, you are invited to come alive with the FitPath Spring De-Stress Special. All month long, guests will receive three free De-Stressing Massages (a $300 value) for each week of their stay. That's six massages each week, instead of the typical three!

More information, including prices and reservations, is available by calling 1.800.661.5161 or visiting hiking. com. (http://www. hiking. com).

About FitPath:
Founded in 1991 as Mountain Trek Fitness Retreat and Health Spa, FitPath offers fitness and weight loss programs for intimate groups that garner results. Working year-around from locations in the mountains of Canada, Costa Rica and North Carolina, FitPath's trained guides interact one-on-one with guests to raise metabolism, burn fat, improve cardiovascular fitness, and increase muscle strength. Additional details are available on the FitPath website (http://www. hiking. com).

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Hays Construction Highlight Opportunities as Trades and Labouring Jobs Show Resilience

Hays Construction Highlight Opportunities as Trades and Labouring Jobs Show Resilience

Hays Construction reports that despite a difficult start to the year, there continue to be pockets of construction recruitment in the UK

(PRWEB) June 12, 2009

According to Hays Construction, leading specialist recruiter, despite a difficult start to the year, there continue to be pockets of construction recruitment.

Lynne Crowe, Regional Manager at Hays Construction, commented, "Although the length of contracts has become shorter on average, the demand for trades and labouring jobs (http://www. hays. com/construction/Labouring/ (http://www. hays. com/construction/Labouring/)) has remained steady in some parts of the UK."

Employers can afford to be more selective regarding the calibre of applicants they recruit and the specific requirements needed given the excess supply of experienced and quality site staff available in the marketplace. Flexibility is an important pre-requisite for employers, who are looking to hire individuals on a temporary basis for their labouring and trades jobs (http://www. hays. com/construction/SpecialistTrades/ (http://www. hays. com/construction/SpecialistTrades/)).

Currently the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is a key requirement, particularly given the health and safety regulations that contractors need to abide by. Lynne Crowe stressed, "It does not matter if you are a fully qualified experienced tradesman or a first time general labourer, a CSCS card provides proof of competency. Employer requirements also include Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association (PASMA) passes in the building aluminium towers."

The public sector continues to prove resilient and there are a number of long-term opportunities for tradesmen such as carpenters, painters, tilers, plasterers, bricklayers, painters, decorators and banksmen, particularly within the health and education sectors, which have benefited from a significant injection in government investment. Examples include renovation programmes for hospitals and the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, which continue to create opportunities for skilled operatives.

Although commercial new build activity is being scaled back in the private sector, there has still been ongoing refurbishment activity. "Companies may seek to re-evaluate a move to a brand new office building and instead look at redeveloping existing premises," noted Lynne Crowe. "The high-end residential market has also created opportunities for those companies with strong cashflow who are able to pick up bargains and inject funds into upgrading properties, which they can then re-sell when property values increase."

Jobseekers need to stand out and differentiate themselves from their peers to have the best chance of securing employment in the current market. Whether seeking both permanent or temporary work, employers are looking for CVs with evidence of a solid work history, excellent ready references and for tradesmen, full tools specifications. But interpersonal skills are equally important, "A good attitude to work is a must and all jobseekers must be keen to impress, as every job interview is their platform to excel," concluded Lynne Crowe.

Note to Editor:
Hays Construction is part of Hays plc, the leading global specialist recruitment group, specialising in construction jobs (http://www. hays. com/construction/ (http://www. hays. com/construction/)) including construction manager jobs (http://www. hays. com/construction/ConstructionManagement/ (http://www. hays. com/construction/ConstructionManagement/)) and quantity surveying jobs (http://www. hays. com/construction/QuantitySurveying/ (http://www. hays. com/construction/QuantitySurveying/)). It is market leader in the UK and Australia, and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe. The Group employs 8,294 staff operating from 380 offices in 28 countries across 17 specialisms.

For further press information please contact:
Alexandra Tucker
Hays Plc
Charter House
13 - 15 Carteret Street
London
SW1H 9DJ
020 7630 4282
Www. hays. com

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Global Summit Brings Leaders to Australia

Global Summit Brings Leaders to Australia

Leading thinkers and educators from around the globe will share their ideas for the development of technology connected futures at the 2006 Global Summit to be held on 17-19 October in Sydney.

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) August 17, 2006

Leading thinkers and educators from around the globe will share their ideas for the development of technology connected futures at the 2006 Global Summit to be held on 17-19 October in Sydney.

Hosted by education. au limited, it will be a workshop and think-tank that focuses on the use of ICT in education, training and careers.

The debate and discussion will be on elearning in education and training, careers in a connected environment, designing educational web services, understanding transformation in education and the emerging trends in a connected world.

The presenters:

Robert Cailliau, Co-Developer of the World Wide Web - spent the last 30 years working at CERN - the European Organization for Nuclear Research, the world's largest particle physics centre.

Charles Jennings, Global Head of Learning, Reuters - led learning, eLearning and collaborative learning initiatives for a number of business organisations, the British Government and the European Commission.

Jean Johnson, Notschool. net, UK - projects have included Web for Schools, Learning in the New Millennium, Schools on Line and the Virtual Classroom. She developed the Notschool. net research project, working in the field of social inclusion for disadvantaged youth focussing particularly in the creative and innovative use of multimedia to develop learning.

George Siemens - whose theory of Connectivism addresses the changing nature and needs of learning in a connected world.

Other presenters include

Professor James Bosco, Department of Educational Studies, Western Michigan University.

Leigh Blackall, Educational Development, Otago Polytechnic, NZ

Professor Judyth Sachs, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), University of Sydney

John Buchanan, Deputy Director of ACIRRT at The University of Sydney

Doug Brown, Government's ICT in schools strategy leader, England

Michael Stevenson, Director of Technology and Chief Information Officer, Britain

The panel of education leaders and thinkers will act as provocateurs to stimulate thinking and creative solutions. Following their presentations, there will be roundtable discussion and collection of ideas led by Thought Leaders using collaborative decision-making techniques.

The Global Summit is an innovative event that quite deliberately challenges the traditional conference format in the interests of supporting learning, networking and the development of practical strategies for a technology connected world.

When: 17-19 October 2006

Where: Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

Cost: $895

The presenters are available for interview via phone or email prior to the Summit.

For further information or interviews please contact:

Catriona Pollard

CP Communications

Phone: (02) 9969 9668 or 0411 023 974

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Enterprise Portals are Back in Fashion

Enterprise Portals are Back in Fashion

CMS Watch Finds Recession Driving Resurgence in Enterprise Portals

Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 15, 2009

Current demands to reduce headcount and push more information to distributors and customers are driving the resurgence in enterprise portal technology, according to CMS Watch, a vendor-independent analyst firm. CMS Watch's newest portals research finds considerable attention going to self-service portals in government, retail, and healthcare, which carry complex integration requirements.

Today CMS Watch released its latest Enterprise Portals research, which evaluates 12 enterprise portal vendors and products head-to-head.

"As more services move online, enterprises are searching for frameworks to manage complex, user-centric application environments," notes Jarrod Gingras, CMS Watch Analyst.

During the dot-com era, enterprise portals positioned themselves as "one-stop-solutions," providing everything from content management, to personalization, to business intelligence.

"Today's enterprise technology buyers have invested in best of breed functionality for content management, personalization and business intelligence, and tend to look for portal technology without the frills," notes Alan Pelz-Sharpe, CMS Watch Principal Analyst.

The latest research also found:

Oracle will have 4 portal offerings in addition to its home grown WebCenter Suite portal. Oracle has acquired two portals from BEA, and is in the process of acquiring two more from Sun.

IBM will have a major upgrade (Version 7) in late 2009. Buyers will need to remain cautious, as with any major upgrade.

Open source solutions will remain comparatively strong options for buyers due to their long focus on creating core development frameworks, but some of them lack advanced enterprise integration services.

Enterprise technology buyers need to look carefully at the existing enterprise portal offerings and ensure they are not buying unnecessary, unsuitable, or redundant technology. The 2009 enterprise software market can be characterized as a buying community interested in rediscovering the roots and strengths of enterprise portals. It is also a vendor community that seems unsure of how to react to this renewed interest.

The Enterprise Portals Report 2009 can be purchased online from CMS Watch (http://www. cmswatch. com (http://www. cmswatch. com)). A free report 20-page excerpt is available: http://www. cmswatch. com/Try/ (http://www. cmswatch. com/Try/).

About CMS Watch
CMS Watch™ evaluates content-oriented technologies, offering head-to-head comparative reviews of leading solutions. Through highly detailed technical evaluations and online education courses, CMS Watch helps sort out the complex landscape of potential solutions so that buyers can minimize the time and effort to identify technologies suited to their particular requirements. To retain its independence as a totally impartial analyst firm, CMS Watch works solely for solutions buyers and never for vendors. Research services cover: Web Content Management, Web Analytics, Digital Asset Management, Enterprise Content Management, SharePoint, Enterprise Social Software & Collaboration, Enterprise Portals, Enterprise Search, XML & Component Content Management, and E-mail Archiving & Management. For more information, please visit: http://www. cmswatch. com (http://www. cmswatch. com).

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Wagner Design Builds Krieghoff-Lenawee Marketing Materials

Wagner Design Builds Krieghoff-Lenawee Marketing Materials

Krieghoff-Lenawee, an Adrian-based construction company, partners with Wagner Design Associates to construct their new website, capabilities brochure, and industry proposals.

Ann Arbor, Michigan (PRWEB) July 17, 2008

Wagner Design Associates, a marketing solutions provider, has recently completed a new website, capabilities brochure, and industry proposals for Krieghoff-Lenawee.

The new marketing materials highlight the wide range of services provided by the Adrian-based construction company and will be used to attract new clients in the municipal, health, industrial, commercial religious and educational sectors. Wagner Design created "portfolio-type" website (www. krieghofflenawee. com) and brochures which give viewers the ability to see Krieghoff projects by industry and by client.

Wagner Design Associates is an advertising and graphic design firm providing a full range of design and communication services including corporate identities, print collateral, advertising, and websites. The award-winning company provides marketing expertise to various regional and national industries in the high tech, health care, financial, retail and academic sectors.

A commercial construction company established in 1947. Krieghoff-Lenawee Company specializes in exceeding client expectations in the areas of general contracting, design/build, construction management, and preconstruction services.

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Four Leading Canadian Engineer-to-Order Manufacturers Select Encompix ERP

Four Leading Canadian Engineer-to-Order Manufacturers Select Encompix ERP

(PRWEB) January 10, 2005

Microtech’s bi-lingual consultants have successfully completed many Encompix, ETO (Engineer-to-Order) ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) implementations, including Weber Manufacturing Limited, in Ontario Canada, Machines-Outils Henri Liné, Inc, Granby, Quebec, Reko, and GL&V.

Encompix (www. encompix. com) has filled the manufacturing software requirements of Engineer-to-Order companies since 1992. The company name reflects our commitment to developing business application solutions that encompass the complex areas of project-based and job-based manufacturing.

According to TR Cutler, spokesperson for the ETO Institute (www. etoinstitute. org), “No other ETO Software manufacturer has done more to advance the knowledge and education about the unique aspects of Engineer-to-Order manufacturers. This leadership position voluntarily assumed by Encompix in Canada and the rest of North America is commendable and needed in an environment when manufacturers may not recognize the process distinctions versus industry sector differentiation.”

Encompix provides ETO manufacturers with a competitive advantage by improving bottom line results.

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Miami University Middletown Offers New Online Courses

Miami University Middletown Offers New Online Courses

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (PRWEB) October 30, 2005

In response to overwhelming interest in online training certificate programs, Miami University Middletown has partnered with Gatlin Education Services to provide programs in business, construction technology, Internet - design and technical, IT certifications and video game design and development.

The new non-credit online training courses are designed for individuals looking to switch career paths, obtain advanced training and certifications, or for first time job seekers who need specialized training. The courses are all open enrollment and self-paced, and students are paired with a personal instructor. Online training courses take an average of 90 days to complete and provide training for entry-level positions.

Job seekers can be trained in these occupations by taking online courses offered through Miami University Middletown via Gatlin Education Services. They offer certification programs in the fields mentioned above, as well as many other high interest areas.

Established in 1989, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to colleges and universities. GES open-enrollment programs are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

For program and course descriptions, go to http://www. mid. muohio. edu/conted/online. cfm (http://www. mid. muohio. edu/conted/online. cfm). For enrollment information, contact Patricia McNab in Continuing Education at (513) 727-3382. Direct media inquiries to Chambre Riegel at (972) 934-2850 ext. 102.

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InstallBuilder 6.0 Enables Automatic Update Delivery, Provides a Cost-Effective Alternative to InstallAnywhere&#174

InstallBuilder 6.0 Enables Automatic Update Delivery, Provides a Cost-Effective Alternative to InstallAnywhere®

BitRock's installer development tool, BitRock InstallBuilder, makes it fast, easy and cost-effective to create cross platform application installers. The new auto-update functionality enables software companies to deliver updates to their users for an improved customer experience and reduced support costs.

Alameda, CA (PRWEB) March 11, 2009

San Francisco, CA. March 11, 2009-- BitRock Inc, the leading provider of cross platform deployment tools and services for software companies and enterprise IT departments, today announced the release of InstallBuilder 6.0. The latest release of the application packaging tool makes it possible to build professional, cross platform installers with just a few mouse clicks. Once an end user has installed a piece of software packaged with InstallBuilder, software companies can deliver updates directly to them. This ensures that users are always running the best available version of their application, which reduces support costs while providing an improved customer experience.

"Providing platform independent software requires an easy to use platform independent installer. BitRock InstallBuilder has removed the overhead of packaging our products for the different platforms and integrates perfectly in our build process," said Tom Ghyselinck, a software developer for Excentis NV. "Furthermore, it streamlined our install process on different platforms. BitRock is also very responsive to questions and suggestions, providing excellent support, which allows us to focus on our own development."

In addition to an expanded GUI and automated update delivery capabilities, InstallBuilder 6.0 also adds support for right to left languages. The first right to left language to be supported is Arabic, bringing the total number of languages supported by InstallBuilder up to 18, with more on the way. This makes it possible for software developers to provide their customers with software installers in their native language.

"InstallBuilder makes cross platform installer development fast and easy, at a very attractive price point," said Erica Brescia, BitRock's CEO. "Our development tool has become the preferred alternative to InstallAnywhere due to its ease of use and ability to create smaller, faster software installers."

Eric Courtois, the CAPS Development Manager at CAPS Enterprise, a BitRock customer, added that "InstallBuilder is a great tool for helping developers who don't want to spend too much time on packaging their software. The fully-customizable installation procedure offers a nice graphical interface that fits the specificities of our product and allows an easy installation on both Linux and Windows platforms."

Fully functional evaluation copies of InstallBuilder can be downloaded from http://installbuilder. bitrock. com (http://installbuilder. bitrock. com).

About BitRock
BitRock provides tools and services to help software companies build their businesses. Working with BitRock enables software vendors to deliver their software in easy to install packages, gain more insight into their customer base and offer value-added services such as automated updates to their customers.

Founded in 2003, BitRock is a privately held software company with offices in Seville, Spain and San Francisco, USA. BitRock's clients range from large corporations and governments to independent software vendors and educational institutions, as well as the leading commercial open source companies.

Please visit www. bitrock. com for additional information.

InstallAnywhere® is a registered trademark and/or service mark of Acresso Software Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

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Atlanta School of Massage Gives Advice on Using at Home Water Therapy to Ease Pain and Reduce Tension

Atlanta School of Massage Gives Advice on Using at Home Water Therapy to Ease Pain and Reduce Tension

Atlanta School of Massage provides step by step instructions on how to make bath salts for use in at home water therapy.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 19, 2006

Atlanta School of Massage, a leader among Massage Therapy schools for over 25 years, offers useful advice on home therapies which can be used to help relieve pain and ease tension between massage therapy visits. Water therapy is a great at home therapy choice because it gives you a range of simple and effective ways of coping with stress, improving circulation and toning skin and muscles.

Follow these easy steps to create a relaxing stress relief bath, remembering to always use caution with essential oils:

2 cups Dead Sea salt, regular Sea Salt or Epsom salt, or a blend of two or three of these salts. 8-15 drops of your selected essential oil or essential oil blend (see suggestions below). Be sure and take heed in the safety data for the oils you choose to use.

Place the salt mixture into a bowl. Add 1 Tbs. carrier oil (vegetable oil is fine) and 8-15 drops of your chosen essential oils. Mix very well with a fork. Add the mixture to a pretty jar or container that has a tight fitting lid. After a day, you may wish to mix well again to ensure that the oils have blended very well. After you have drawn your bathwater, add about 1/4 cup (about 2 ounces) of the bath salt to your bath water.

Mix well to ensure that the salt has dispersed well in the tub and hop on in. It's best to add the bath salts just before getting in the bath instead of while the water is running so that the essential oils don't evaporate before you get in. Using this bath salt blend is safer than adding pure essential oils directly to the bath water and adds minerals and other beneficial properties of the salts.

Some blending suggestions for your bath:

A blend of Geranium, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Lavender for stress relief A blend of Rosemary, Basil and Tangerine for stimulating your mind A blend of Lavender, Sandalwood, and Marjoram to calm the senses A blend of Frankincense, Sandalwood and Mandarin to find that special place for inner peace

Essential oil cautions:

Essential oils should ALWAYS be diluted with a carrier oil Use extreme caution when using essential oils with children under the age of 2; lower the amount of essential oil to 1 drop diluted in a carrier oil.

For treatment of children 2 and older and the elderly, use 1/2 the amount of your chosen essential oils Essential Oils are not a substitute for professional medical care. Do not use near the eyes. Sensitive skin and allergies Pregnancy Seizures / asthma Photosensitivity

About the Massage School (http://www. atlantaschoolofmassage. com? campaign=Mar06) Atlanta School of Massage:

The Atlanta School of Massage, a pioneer and international leader among Massage Therapy schools, is celebrating 25 successful years in the massage industry. In keeping with their pioneering tradition, they continue to grow their long history of accomplishments:

First Massage Therapy school to open in the state of Georgia First Massage Therapy school in Georgia to be Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) Named a 2004 School of Distinction by the ACCSCT First Massage Therapy school in Georgia to be approved by the US Department of Education to offer Title IV funding First to partner with Emory University on research into the beneficial effects of neuromuscular therapy on patients with Parkinson's disease The first Massage Therapy school in Georgia to open a skin care division, Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics

Atlanta School of Massage is located at 2 Dunwoody Park, Atlanta Georgia 30338. For more information, call 1-888-276-6277 or visit atlantaschoolofmassage. com. For more information on our skin care division, Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics, one of the premier esthetician schools (http://www. atlantainstituteofaesthetics. com? campaign=Mar06), visit atlantainstituteofaesthetics. com.

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Want to Go to Paris and Milan to Study Fashion Design?

Want to Go to Paris and Milan to Study Fashion Design?

Fashion students from the International Manufacturing & Product Development Program at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising traveled to Paris and Milan on a study tour this fall. The travel program is part of a year-long journey through the product development cycle—from trend research to final sample.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 8, 2010

Fashion school (http://fidm. edu) students from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising recently spent nearly two weeks in Paris and Milan on a textile study tour where they conducted vital research for the products they are developing in their year-long International Manufacturing & Product Development (IMPD) Program. This is one of 18 exciting majors offered at the fashion college (http://fidm. edu). Other majors include fashion design (http://fidm. edu), graphic design, and interior design.

There are two study tours built into the IMPD program curriculum. In the fall, it’s Paris and Milan and in the spring, it’s Hong Kong. In Paris and Milan, the focus is on textile research in terms of trends and mill manufacturing. In Hong Kong, students visit a factory and learn the international concept of sourcing, production, and testing. FIDM VP of Education Barbara Bundy says the study tours give students “hands-on experience in global market research.”

The IMPD Program is set up like on-the-job training. FIDM partners with a mentor company and the students conduct their research with a specific customer in mind, reporting all their findings back to the mentor company at certain milestones. This year it’s Sunrise Brands, a private label manufacturer that owns Kitson and produces garments for Torrid and Charlotte Russe, among other companies. When the students leave the program, they’ve developed a portfolio of work that illustrates the entire life cycle of product development—from research, trend analysis, and costing to sample product.

In Paris, students attend Premiere Vision, an extensive textile tradeshow where they are exposed to colors and trends in fabrications two years in advance of the market. They are given specific assignments to complete at the show, leading them to meet with key industry leaders. Students learn how to strategize and think on their feet—excellent career preparation. In Milan, students visit a textile mill, where they learn how fabric is made.

FIDM Grad Ulysses McKenzie says, “Without IMPD I couldn’t do what I’m doing now,” which is launching his own fashion line. He says he learned how to do business with factories in the program, an essential part of product development.

With four dynamic California campuses, FIDM/Fashion Institute (http://fidm. edu) of Design & Merchandising is the premier west coast fashion design college (http://fidm. edu), educating for careers in fashion, graphic design, interior design, and entertainment. FIDM’s graduates include renowned fashion designers like Monique Lhuillier, Emmy® and Academy Award® award-winning costume designers, top fashion industry executives, and entrepreneurs.

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Ceridian Web Forum to Discuss New COBRA Subsidy Law

Ceridian Web Forum to Discuss New COBRA Subsidy Law

Ceridian Benefits Services will explain employer requirements under new COBRA law

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) March 12, 2009

Ceridian Corporation, a leading provider of managed human resource (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr1b), employee benefits administration (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr1c) and payroll outsourcing (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr1d) solutions, announced today that it will sponsor an educational Web forum March 26, 2009, to help employers understand the new COBRA subsidy law recently enacted as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Understanding the New COBRA Subsidy Law Under ARRA is one of an ongoing series of free presentations produced by Ceridian for HR, benefits and payroll professionals. The Web forum will be broadcast live at 1 p. m. EST on March 26, 2009. For those who are interested but unable to attend on March 26, the forum will also be broadcast live at 1 p. m. EST on March 27 and March 30.

Pre-registration is available at the Ceridian Understanding the New COBRA Subsidy Law Under ARRA (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr1e) registration page.

ARRA introduced significant new changes to COBRA health care continuation coverage. Some of the key questions Ceridian's forum will answer include:
 What is required of employers and when must they act?  Who is eligible?  What are the new law's key milestones?  What is the risk of non-compliance?  What is Ceridian doing to help employers implement these changes? A replay of Ceridian's most recent Web forum - How to Generate Cost Savings from Your Benefits Programs - is available on the Ceridian Leadership Web Forum page (http://www. ceridian. com/292pr1f).

About Ceridian:
Ceridian is a global business services organization that offers a comprehensive range of innovative solutions. From human resources and benefits to accredited employee assistance, work-life and health and productivity services, Ceridian helps organizations maximize their human, financial and technology resources. As a leader in payroll outsourcing, gift cards and controlled spending, Ceridian is also a driving force in payment innovation. Whether partnering to improve employee productivity, save money or minimize financial risks, Ceridian's business is to help organizations stay focused on their business. For more information about Ceridian's comprehensive array of human resource solutions, visit Ceridian. com or call 800-729-7655.

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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After Six Years of Windows Hosting, the Linux Penguin Arrives at Brinkster

After Six Years of Windows Hosting, the Linux Penguin Arrives at Brinkster

Brinkster today announced that it has added Linux to its line of popular web hosting packages, after six years as a Windows only web host. The addition of Linux is part of an ongoing effort at Brinkster to offer an ever expanding line of products and services that meet the needs of todayÂ’s web hosting customer.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) July 13, 2005

Brinkster today announced that it has added Linux to its line of popular web hosting packages, after six years as a Windows only web host. The addition of Linux is part of an ongoing effort at Brinkster to offer an ever expanding line of products and services that meet the needs of todayÂ’s web hosting customer.

More Options and More Included Features

The new Linux packages include the $4.95 a month Personal, $7.95 a month Professional, and $17.95 a month Developer Plans. Each package also includes a free domain name when it is prepaid for one year.

The new Linux packages were designed to be feature packed and all inclusive. “Virtually everything you need is included in each hosting package. An example is our included shared SSL support in our $7.95 a month Professional Plan,” says Jared Stauffer, President and CEO of Brinkster.

Embracing the Open Source Community

“We are excited to take our same developer community focused offerings to the Linux community. Linux users will feel right at home at Brinkster,” adds Ben Chambers, VP of Marketing.

Brinkster has always placed special emphasis on providing developers with the tools they need to succeed. The Brinkster Forums have been a popular place to get help with tens of thousands of customers posting over 85,000 messages in the last six years. The Brinkster CodeBank is also a treasure trove of time saved with almost one thousand individual code samples contributed by Brinkster customers.

“One of the most exciting parts of our developer focus is the free Educational hosting plan we offer,” comments Jared Stauffer, President and CEO of Brinkster. “We expect to offer a Linux version of the Educational Plan late in the third quarter of this year.”

The Educational Plan is a free hosting account that provides an ideal environment for people of various experience levels to test and hone their skills in HTML and MicrosoftÂ’s ASP and ASP. NET.

About Brinkster

Established in 1999, Brinkster Communications Corporation is a privately held web hosting company. With customers in over 130 different countries worldwide, Brinkster offers web hosting solutions that cater to individuals, small to medium sized businesses and web developers starting at only $4.95 a month. For more information, please contact press@brinkster. com, or visit our website at www. brinkster. com.

Contact information:

Ben Chambers, press@brinkster. com

Please see the Brinkster web site (www. brinkster. com) for further details on the new Linux web hosting packages.

Brinkster is a registered trademark of Brinkster Communications Corporation.

All other names of companies or products may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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