Thursday, July 31, 2008

“Top Wealth Advisors” From The American College Have More Education

“Top Wealth Advisors” From The American College Have More Education

American College alumni included in Worth’s “100 Top Wealth Advisors” have, on average, more than twice the number of credentials of the average financial advisor listed.

BRYN MAWR, PA (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -–

The American College, the nation’s leading financial services educator, announced today that 12 of the individuals listed in Worth magazine’s annual “100 Top Wealth Advisors” list completed their education for professional credentials through The College.

“These individuals all share one thing in common,” said Larry Barton, PhD., President and Chief Executive Officer of The American College. “They are all committed to possessing the high-impact knowledge that will enable them to provide superior client service.”

This may explain why advisors from The American College on Worth’s elite list have earned more than twice the number of professional credentials, compared to the average advisor on this same list. Advisors on this list who have completed educational programs offered by The College have, on average, 3.9 professional credentials. The average advisor on this list has only 1.9 credentials listed.

“Graduates from The American College understand how education benefits both the professional advisor and the consumer,” continued Barton. “Consumers are looking for educated, qualified and ethical financial advisors to help them achieve financial security. Simultaneously, advisors are looking for programs that will help them achieve career success.”

A 2003 American College survey of students and designees indicates that Chartered Life Underwriters™ (CLUs®) and Chartered Financial Consultants™ (ChFCs®) earn 34% more than their peers. And those who have earned both designations earn 40% more.

The individuals included in Worth’s 2005 “100 Top Wealth Advisors” list who completed designations and certification curriculum through The American College include:

· Robert Studin, JD, CPA, CFP, CLU, ChFC, PFS – Lincoln Financial Group, Birmingham, Alabama

· Jeff J. Saccacio, CPA, PFS, ChFC – Citigroup Private Bank, Costa Mesa, California

· Lawrence Spinosa, CPA, CFP, ChFC, CLU – Harbor Financial, Mandeville, Louisiana

· Pran Tiku, ChFC, CFP – Peak Financial Management, Waltham, Massachusetts

· Charles Zhang, MBA, CFP, ChFC, CLU – Zhang & Associates (American Express), Portage Michigan

· Roy Ballentine, CFP, ChFC, CLU – Ballentine Finn and Company, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

· Thomas Orecchio, CFP, CFA, ChFC, CLU – Greenbaum and Orecchio, Old Tappan, New Jersey

· Benton S. Bragg, MBA, CFA, CFP, ChFC, CLU – Bragg Financial Advisors, Charlotte, North Carolina

· Scott Levin, JD, MBA, CFP, ChFC, CAP – Pitcairn Financial Group, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

· Peter Rohr, CFP, CFM, CIMA – Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

· John Ueleke, MBA, CLU, ChFC, CFP – Legacy Wealth Management, Memphis, Tennessee

· John Eadie, CPA, PFS, CFP, CIMA, CFA – Wealth Management Services, Front National Bank, San Antonio, Texas

The American College is the nation’s leading non-profit educator of professionals in the insurance and financial services industry. Located on a 35-acre campus in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, The College is a public charity that serves over 35,000 students annually, predominantly on a distance education basis. The American College offers an array of specialized designation programs, Master of Science degrees in several disciplines and customized continuing education programs for those pursuing a career in financial services. For more information, visit www. TheAmericanCollege. edu

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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Little Company of Mary Hospital Foundation Selects Gary Hubbell Consulting for Campaign Preparation Services

Little Company of Mary Hospital Foundation Selects Gary Hubbell Consulting for Campaign Preparation Services

Little Company of Mary Hospital Foundation has retained the services of Gary Hubbell Consulting to assist in preparation for a capital campaign preparation and to conduct a fund raising feasibility study.

Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) November 8, 2006

Little Company of Mary Hospital Foundation has retained the services of Gary Hubbell Consulting to assist in preparation for a capital campaign preparation and to conduct a fund raising feasibility study.

Founded in January, 1930, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Little Company of Mary Hospital is a not-for-profit Catholic community hospital providing high quality surgical, inpatient and outpatient facilities. The Foundation (LCMHF) supports Little Company's dedication to high-quality, compassionate care for all who enter the Hospital's doors by seeking donations from individuals, businesses and foundations to enhance programs and services, to purchase needed technology and to upgrade facilities. Little Company's ministry extends from the Hospital to surrounding communities with educational programs, support groups, senior services, wellness programs, children and adult bereavement programs, and comprehensive programs for patients enduring cancer and its effects.

Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers plan to build a comprehensive Women's Center on the hospital campus. Construction is expected in 2007 – 2008.

Gary Hubbell Consulting will conduct a feasibility study and campaign readiness assessment as LCMHF leaders prepare to explore the potential for raising funds for the Women's Center initiative. In addition, Gary Hubbell Consulting will help LCMHF determine the steps necessary to adequately prepare for campaign implementation.

Mary Jo May, Executive Director of LCMHF stated, "We're excited about this next campaign and its impact on those we serve. Hubbell Consulting is a great fit for the strategic analysis and the experience we were looking for to make this campaign a success."

As a strategic planning and resource development consultant with almost thirty years experience helping nonprofit organizations fulfill their missions, Hubbell is well positioned to assist LCMHF as it embarks on this process. With Hubbell Consulting's guidance LCMHF will be able to prepare for the campaign fully cognizant of the internal and external issues that will shape the campaign, thereby improving efficiency and response time.

In addition to Hubbell's work serving as counsel and coach to organizations across the country, he is an active author and speaker. His independent research resulted in the publication of his first book, Forces of Change: The Coming Challenges in Hospital Philanthropy (Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, 2005).

Gary Hubbell Consulting works with organizations on the cusp of doing great things – retooling business income and philanthropy strategies; engaging board members and community in unprecedented ways; raising more money than ever before. Clients contact us seeking help to develop strategies that foster organizational agility, setting a plan in place around which commitment runs deep, and determining how to generate philanthropy and other resources to fuel the resource engine of the future. For more information, contact us at 414-962-6696, or online at http://www. garyhubbellconsulting. com (http://www. garyhubbellconsulting. com).

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Seeing is Believing

Seeing is Believing

Report of the activities of Arya Samaj Gandhidham

(PRWEB) June 14, 2006

The inception of Arya Samaj has a tradition of promoting educational and social development in all walks of life especially in child charity. In Gandhidham also they are following the same doctarine of charity for children through their programee sponsor a child.

Orphans were brought to Arya Samaj Gandhidham soon after the devastating earthquake of this century hit the Indian sub-continent on 26th January 2001. Looking to the magnitude of the mishap Arya Samaj Gandhidham immediately started a project and aptly named it "Jeevan Prabhat" and as the name signifies it is really a new dawn in the life of these charity children India, who lost their parents, with everything in the earthquake. Now these charity children have totally forgotten the terrible tragedy so cruelly inflicted on them by Mother Nature.

Arya Samaj Gandhidham is a leading NGO of India and is involved in the work of charity for children. In "Jeevan Prabhat" they will be keeping 250 children who are being admitted without any distinction of caste, creed and religion and that too totally free of cost. At present there are 162 children being reared by Arya Samaj Gandhidham.

It is requested of each and every noble person to do some charity for children and sponsor a child and thus help this NGO in India to make the lives of these unfortunate children.

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What Barack Obama's Presidency Will Mean for Social Security Disability

What Barack Obama's Presidency Will Mean for Social Security Disability

With the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States, Americans have shifted their focus, directing their attention to Obama's new cabinet members, and how the Obama administration will address and take on national issues. One issue of focus that was not fully addressed during the election is the topic of Social Security Disability. A national disability lawyer takes aim at what we can expect from an Obama administration relative to the topic of SSDI and SSI disability.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 18, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Senator Obama gave his acceptance speech in Chicago, Illinois. As a result of winning 364 of the electoral votes, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the next president of the United States on January 20, 2009.

During his two-year campaign Obama discussed a variety of topics that affect many Americans and presented a series of solutions to the nation's problems. One topic that did not gain national attention was the future of Social Security Disability. Matt Berry, a Social Security Disability lawyer (http://www. nationaldisabilitylawyer. com/index. php/Social-Security-Disability-Attorney-Social-Security-Disability-Lawyer-SSDI-SSI-benefits-claim. html) reviews what type of "change" can be expected in the Social Security Disability System during an Obama administration.

Featured on BarackObama. com is a document titled, "Barack Obama and Joe Biden's Plan to Empower Americans with Disabilities," which describes and elaborates on Obama's plan to resolve the nation's Social Security Disability issues. The plan is divided into four parts (below), with the premise of the plan focusing on how the Obama administration plans to provide Americans with disabilities access to opportunities and the best quality of life.
1. Provide Americans with disabilities the educational opportunities they need to succeed
2. End discrimination and promote equal opportunity
3. Increase the employment rate of workers with disabilities
4. Support the independent, community-based living for Americans with disabilities

Obama's Plan to Streamline SSA Backlog:
Obama supports a $150 million increase in the Social Security Administration's (SSA) budget. The Obama administration will be committed to streamlining the application and appeal process for individuals with disabilities, which they cite has been grossly under funded. For example:
The SSA claims backlog has reached a record high of 755,000, an increase of over 440,000 since 2000. The average weight time for an appeals hearing is 505 days, compared to 258 days in 2000.

Currently fifty-four million Americans experience some form of disability, and that number is expected to grow as baby boomers reach their prime time.

The Social Security Administration estimates that a 20-year-old worker has a 30% chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age.

National Social Security Lawyer Matt Berry sees the existing frustrations disabled applicants have with the SSA. His firm, Berry and Associates operates the website NationalDisabilityLawyer. com as a disabled-consumer resource.

Social Security Lawyer's Opinion of the Obama Administration's Plan:
"There are questions around what the impact to the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be with the election of Barack Obama," explains Matt Berry, Founder and Principal of Berry and Associates. "There is speculation that 'not much' will change to address the long wait times for disability case hearings. Some fixes to the system that might occur are pushing back the retirement age, income indexing of retirement benefits and the prospect of increasing the amount of earned income that is subject to Social Security tax."

Social Security Disability Application Process - How to take Action:
The current backlog within the SSA is expected to last, and potentially increase for some time. If you are in the Social Security Disability Application (http://www. nationaldisabilitylawyer. com/index. php/Social-Security-Disability-Application-Request-for-Reconsideration-Disability-Claim-Hearing. html) process, here are some steps for you to consider. First, it is important you document your Social Security Disability impairments and symptoms (http://www. nationaldisabilitylawyer. com/index. php/Documenting-Your-Disability-Claim-Social-Security-Disability-Lawyer. html). Presenting medical evidence is essential to winning your case. If your SSI Disability Application was denied (http://www. nationaldisabilitylawyer. com/index. php/Denied-Social-Security-Disability-Benefits-Request-for-Reconsideration-Appeal-Process. html), remember to not give up! There are Social Security Disability Lawyers (http://www. nationaldisabilitylawyer. com/index. php/) and Social Security Attorneys (http://www. nationaldisabilitylawyer. com/) available that can help you appeal your case.

About nationaldisabilitylawyer. com:
Nationaldisabilitylawyer. com is maintained by Berry & Associates. Berry and Associates Social Security Disability Lawyers are Attorneys that can help with SSDI, SSD and SSI Disability Benefit Claims. Learn what we do to help consumers fight for disability benefits by visiting nationaldisabilitylawyer. com.

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Monday, July 28, 2008

Never Lost Anywhere: INFONXX Provides Directory Assistance Services for Sprint's New 411 LBS

Never Lost Anywhere: INFONXX Provides Directory Assistance Services for Sprint's New 411 LBS

INFONXX announced that it is providing directory assistance services for the new 411 location-based services offered by Sprint (NYSE: FON). The service is an extension of INFONXX's agreement with Sprint to provide local and national directory assistance and enhanced information services to customers of Sprint PCS.

(PRWEB) June 15, 2005

Bethlehem, PA PRWEB) June 15, 2005 -- INFONXX announced that it is providing directory assistance services for the new 411 location-based services offered by Sprint (NYSE: FON). The service is an extension of INFONXX's agreement with Sprint to provide local and national directory assistance and enhanced information services to customers of Sprint PCS. INFONXX is based in Bethlehem, Pa., and is the world's largest independent provider of directory assistance and related information services.

The new services will enable most Sprint customers to receive driving directions, traffic information, and more through a simple wireless voice call when the caller provides permission to locate. This capability marks the initial deployment of Sprint's location-based portfolio, delivering enhanced services that can identify a customer's location - with their permission - from a voice call and use the information to deliver a wide range of information even when customers aren't sure of their exact locations.

INFONXX will provide the new services to Sprint customers dialing 411 from any Sprint PCS phone. With these location-enabled services, customers calling 411 will be able to obtain up-to-date traffic information, directions, or even weather reports. The level of precision in locating the customer will depend on the type of Sprint PCS phone in use and the customer's phone preference settings.

"People view their mobile phones as a critical link to the world around them, and location-based services help strengthen that bond by providing a degree of security and connectivity that we believe customers will find increasingly important," said Joe Averkamp, director of business development, Sprint. "Travelers often find themselves in unpredictable situations, and Sprint wireless customers on the road will now have access to a wide array of services that are a mere phone call away."

"This agreement with Sprint is another demonstration of our industry-leading skill sets," said Margaret Scholl, INFONXX CEO North America. "Our goal is to deliver customer-focused solutions tailored to the carrier's needs, and get it operational in record time."

The majority of Sprint PCS customers already have wireless phones with the right technology built in so they can immediately begin using these new location-based voice services.

In the near future, Sprint intends to provide additional location-based voice services and advanced location-based data services. Possible applications include mapping services to provide populated maps, turn-by-turn directions, and points of interest such as nearby ATMs, gas stations and restaurants; and weather applications to supply current information and forecasts even when users are uncertain of local ZIP Codes. Sprint has also introduced location-enabled applications for business needs, including the Sprint Business Mobility Framework used to locate and track mobile workers or assets nationwide.

About Sprint:

Sprint is a global integrated communications provider serving more than 26 million customers in over 100 countries. With approximately 65,000 employees worldwide and over $26 billion in annual revenues in 2003, Sprint is widely recognized for developing, engineering, and deploying state-of-the-art network technologies, including the United States' first nationwide all-digital, fiber-optic network and an award-winning Tier 1 Internet backbone. Sprint provides local communications services in 39 states and the District of Columbia and operates the largest 100-percent digital, nationwide PCS wireless network in the United States. For more information, visit:

Http://www. sprint. com (http://www. sprint. com)

About INFONXX

INFONXX is the world's largest independent provider of directory assistance and enhanced information services. INFONXX delivers customer-focused solutions through technological innovation; flexible service transport options; and industry-leading product offerings to wireless and landline carriers, corporations, and educational institutions in North America. INFONXX was ranked first among third-party DA companies in the Paisley Group's National Directory Assistance Performance IndexSM by the Paisley Group, the leading directory assistance/operator services consulting company and the premier independent measurer of Customer FulfillmentSM and Customer CareSM in the industry today. In the United Kingdom, the Number 118 – wholly owned by INFONXX – has become Britain's leading directory assistance service for consumers and businesses. Based in Bethlehem, Pa., USA, INFONXX employs thousands of customer service representatives and support personnel who manage more than 210 million listings at 10 locations around the globe. For more information, visit:

Http://www. infonxx. com (http://www. infonxx. com)

Contact:

INFONXX, Inc.

3864 Courtney Street, Suite 411

Bethlehem, PA 18017

610-997-1000

888-463-6699

610-997-1050 fax

Www. infonxx. com

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Acoustic MagicÂ’s Voice Tracker Array Microphone Certified by Trio Systems for use with its SoniClear recording software

Acoustic MagicÂ’s Voice Tracker Array Microphone Certified by Trio Systems for use with its SoniClear recording software

When recording in noisy environments, background noise from video projectors, air conditioning, and traffic can obscure softer voices and people speaking far from the microphone. This can make it difficult to hear exactly what was said. Using the Voice Tracker with SoniClear MeetingPro solves this problem, resulting in improved recordings and easy transcription of detailed minutes.

Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) June 15, 2004 -

– Trio Systems LLC, a leading developer of Windows recording software has Certified the Voice Tracker™ Array Microphone for use with their SoniClear MeetingPro product line.

SoniClear MeetingPro software digitally records board meetings, government meetings, lectures, and other meetings on any Windows computer. When recording in noisy environments, background noise from video projectors, air conditioning, and traffic can obscure softer voices and people speaking far from the microphone. This can make it difficult to hear exactly what was said. Using the Voice Tracker with SoniClear MeetingPro solves this problem, resulting in improved recordings and easy transcription of detailed minutes.

The Voice Tracker™ locates a talker and electronically steers a “listening beam,” like an acoustic searchlight, in that direction. This creates spatial filtering; sounds from other parts of the room are not picked up. In addition, digital noise reduction processing removes background noise. This two-stage noise reduction, coupled with the sensitivity of eight microphone elements, gives the Voice Tracker™ outstanding range and sound quality.

According to Alan Bartholomew, President of Trio Systems, the Voice Tracker™ Array’s automatic directional pickup and noise reduction make it ideally suited to recording meetings. “In our testing, we found the Voice Tracker made it possible to accurately capture speaking in noisy meeting rooms, even with people speaking ten or twenty feet away”, commented Bartholomew. “Rather than installing an expensive sound system with a microphone for each person, Voice Tracker is a simple and cost effective solution.”

“We believe that our Voice Tracker™ intelligent array microphone is useful for meeting and deposition recording because it scans a full 180 degree field of view and can even pick up speech from behind,” said Bob Feingold, CEO of Acoustic Magic.

SoniClear MeetingPro is available in three versions. MeetingPro Assistant makes it easy to research meetings and to quickly transcribe accurate meeting minutes. MeetingPro Gov and MeetingPro Enterprise have additional features for sharing recordings on CD, over a local area network, and through the Internet. All three versions of MeetingPro have been updated to work specifically with the Voice Tracker microphone. In keeping with the ease-of-use of the software, MeetingPro automatically detects that the Voice Tracker has been plugged in and records from it. The user does not need to make any configuration changes for this to work correctly.

About Trio Systems LLC

Founded in 1978, Trio Systems LLC is a leading provider of recording software and software development components. The companyÂ’s product offerings include audio recording and streaming software, and embedded database software components for use in small businesses, local governments, education and retail channels. Trio Systems is a privately held company.

For additional information about the SoniClear product line, see www. soniclear. com or contact Alan Bartholomew (alan@triosystems. com, or 626-584-9706).

About Acoustic Magic, Inc.

Acoustic Magic, Inc., located near Boston, manufactures a desktop microphone that has found application in speech recognition, meeting and transcription recording, VoIP and conventional teleconferencing, voice control for home automation, and security surveillance. The Voice Tracker™ Array microphone has been Certified by Dragon and ViaVoice speech recognition software, HomeSeer Home Automation software, as well as WinScribe dictation recording software.

For additional information, see www. AcousticMagic. com or contact Bob Feingold (Bob@AcousticMagic. com, or 978 440 9384).

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Mother/Daughter Workshops Setting up Prototype in South Florida Schools

Mother/Daughter Workshops Setting up Prototype in South Florida Schools

The Mother & Daughter Bonding Network has been invited by Chancellor Charter School at North Lauderdale and Nautilus Middle School, Miami Beach to begin weekly workshops that will serve as the prototype for an on-going and extensive outreach program throughout Broward, Dade and Palm Beach Counties. The first programs will be open to 25 students and their mothers and each program will run for 6 weeks and follow up monthly mother & daughter activities. Upon graduation, students and mothers will participate in continuing education consisting of utilizing the web site to share stories, participate in the Mother & Daughter Bonding Magazine and annual conferences.

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) January 31, 2006

Who said what? Mothers and daughters have disagreements, but according to Bessie S. Fletcher founder of the Mother and Daughter Bonding Network (MDBN) and the Mother and Daughter Bonding Magazine, those disagreements often lead to needless long-term unhealthy relationships and discomfort. Fletcher's Mother & Daughter Bonding Workshops are quickly gaining attention in the South Florida community where Fletcher has been invited to help instruct families how to work through pivotal issues in a more constructive manner than door slamming, name calling, and tears.

Most recently, Fletcher was invited by Chancellor Charter School at North Lauderdale and Nautilus Middle School, Miami Beach to begin weekly workshops that will serve as the prototype for an on-going and extensive outreach program throughout Broward, Dade and Palm Beach Counties. The first programs will be open to 25 students and their mothers and each program will run for 6 weeks and follow up monthly mother & daughter activities. Upon graduation, students and mothers will participate in continuing education consisting of utilizing the web site to share stories, participate in the Mother & Daughter Bonding Magazine and annual conferences.

“We have developed a manual for our program,” says Fletcher, “and will be training others to act as facilitators for these workshops. As others join the program, they will work as independent facilitators for some profit and fun and to help families in their local communities enjoy improved relationships.”

“We are looking for volunteers, people who want to act as facilitators, and we always welcome writers for our magazine,” says Fletcher.

To find out more call the Mother & Daughter Bonding Network, the upcoming workshops, or to write for the magazine, call MDBN at (800) 980-5152. The web site is located at www. mdbn. org.

About the Mother Daughter Bonding Network

Established in 1999, The Mother Daughter Bonding Network is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in the National Association of Mother and Daughter / Community Development Headquarters, Inc., 2021 Griffin Rd #9, Dania Beach, FL 33312. For additional information, visit the web site at www. mdbn. org or call, toll-free, 7544225490.

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Friday, July 25, 2008

"New Report Defines The Value Of Disease Management Programs"

"New Report Defines The Value Of Disease Management Programs"

There is much interest in focusing on a standard, industry-wide definition of disease management today. A new executive briefing, "Defining the Value of Disease Management: How Health Plans Are Aiming Form Improved Outcomes, Healthier Members And Cost Savings," has been developed by the Managed Care Information Center.

Manasquan, NJ (PRWEB) December 14, 2003

Although disease management (DM) programs have become a staple of many healthcare plans, providing their worth financially is a goal not yet accomplished.

The reason is simple; there is no universally accepted set of outcome metrics and standard methodologies for evaluating the worth of any particular program.

But that may soon change as DM providers focus on a standard, industry-wide definition of disease management, according to Robert Jenkins, president of The Managed Care Information Center (MCIC).

The new executive briefing, "Defining the Value of Disease Management: How Health Plans Are Aiming Form Improved Outcomes, Healthier Members And Cost Savings," has been developed by the MCIC editorial staff.

The 68-page special report includes information on DM program fundamentals, such as establishing a program management team, patient registry, treatment guidelines, patient education, patient monitoring, treatment interventions, outcomes measurement, program reports and screening programs.

The report offers advice on how to assess a DM company before signing a contract and looks at milestones the industry has reached by examining "soft dollars" vs. "hard dollars," according to Jenkins.

The report includes the following sections:

Quantifying The Value Of Disease Management In Managed Care;

Key Elements For An Effective DM Program;

How Health Plans Are Aiming To Improve Outcomes, Improve Members Risk Status And Achieve Savings;

Disease Management — The Industry;

Validating The Care Management From DM; and

Disease Management Online.

Also, the results of an exclusive survey conducted by the MCIC, assessing whether DM is living up to its promise for managed care is included.

Details on pilot programs are revealed in the report, noted Jenkins, including the Arizona Medicare+Choice PlanÂ’s DM program targeting patients with congestive heart failure and osteoarthritis, and a New York health planÂ’s innovative DM program serving congestive heart failure patients which resulted in an 83 percent decrease in hospital admissions.

Another pilot program included in the report reduced the length of stay and re-admissions in the neonatal intensive care unit.

"This report provides a ‘cover the bases’ look at what’s working in DM, the factors that go into accurately measuring the ROI [return on investment] of DM and the development leading to accreditation of DM programs by the leading agencies," said Jenkins.

More details about the report or to order a copy, is available at: www. healthresourcesonline. com/managed_care/dmrpt. htm (http://www. healthresourcesonline. com/managed_care/dmrpt. htm )

For information contact the MCIC,1913 Atlantic Ave. F4, Manasquan, NJ 08736, 1-800-516-4343

Www. themcic. com

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Thursday, July 24, 2008

LiveTime Software Names Service Management Nordic as Sole Distributor of its ITIL Service Management, Help Desk and Support Software for Norwegian Market

LiveTime Software Names Service Management Nordic as Sole Distributor of its ITIL Service Management, Help Desk and Support Software for Norwegian Market

LiveTime’s leading ITIL-certified Java and Web-based Help Desk and Service Desk solutions will be sold and supported exclusively by Service Management Nordic.

Cheltenham, UK (PRWEB) July 25, 2006 -—

LiveTime Software, a leading provider of ITIL Service Management (http://www. livetime. com/webservicedesk/Certifications. html), Help Desk and Customer Support Software, today announced a new partnership with Oslo-based Service Management Nordic (SMN) for sales and support in the Norwegian market. Under the terms of the distribution agreement, SMN will be the sole distributor for LiveTime's IT Service Management products in Norway. Dedicated to providing best-of-class ITIL compliant business solutions, SMN can now offer its customers new levels of efficiency and reliability with LiveTime's ITIL-certified Service Manager product line.

LiveTime’s Java and Web-based, Service Management products, based on a pure internet architecture, represent a major advance in the way service and support are delivered in the enterprise using open industry standards (http://www. livetime. com/webservicedesk/OpenStandards. html). LiveTime’s Help Desk (http://www. livetime. com/webservicedesk/HelpDesk. html) and Customer Support software enables customers to rapidly deploy on ANY OS and ANY database, with user access to the system from ANY browser. LiveTime's flagship product, LiveTime Service Manager offers PinkVerify Service Support ITIL Certification from Pink Elephant and delivers a rich feature set including the five ITIL processes for Incident, Configuration, Service Level, Change and Problem Management.

"Service Manager delivers a compelling proposition with a unique combination of features, ITIL certification and an open, scalable product architecture," said Roger Weidal, Service Management Nordic Managing Director. "For an enterprise-level product, Service Manager is unusually easy to install and maintain with a low cost of ownership. The user interface is efficient and intuitive, and rich functionality is provided out-of-the-box."

"We are delighted to have established this new partnership," commented Mike Fellows, LiveTime's VP EMEA Sales. "SMN has extensive experience in the IT service management business and this relationship is a significant step in building LiveTime's presence in the Norwegian market."

About Service Management Nordic

Based in Nesbru, Oslo SMN has over ten years' experience of delivering business process solutions to the Norwegian enterprise market. SMN provides value to their customers by bridging the gap between IT infrastructure and business processes. As IT departments are facing continuous demands for efficiency, better services and business alignment, the need increases for solutions that support and automate fast-changing IT processes.

About LiveTime Software

Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, LiveTime Software, Inc. is a vendor of ITIL compliant, web-based service management (http://www. livetime. com/webservicedesk/Overview. html), help desk and support automation software for medium to large enterprises. Many global 2000 organizations and educational institutions use LiveTime’s vendor-neutral solutions to lower their costs and improve customer satisfaction. Founded in 1999, LiveTime Software is a privately held firm with offices in the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. For more information visit www. livetime. com.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

IndiaLinks Launches Spamgaurd

IndiaLinks Launches Spamgaurd

IndiaLinks one the India's largest web hosting provider & official. IN Accredited Registrar, today announced the launch of a new service called SpamGaurd. Spamguard is a cost effective, reliable and time saving solution to increase the corporate productivity. It makes your inbox Virus and Spam free. With its advanced features like Challenge Response, DNSBL/RBL based filtering, White/Black Listing, Custom Filters, Mail tracks, Mail trends, Web based Control Panel and many more, Spamgaurd gives you the directive to monitor, filter emails and avoid spam.

Mumbai (PRWEB) July 27, 2005

Indialinks one the India's largest web hosting provider & official. IN Accredited Registrar, today announced the launch of a new service called SpamGaurd.

Spam today has become an annoying factor for the people who use the internet to communicate, business, education, research and purchase goods online. Nearly 10 billions spam emails are send out everyday and the figure is expected to rise to 30 billion by 2005.

Spamguard is a cost effective, reliable and time saving solution to increase the corporate productivity. It makes your inbox Virus and Spam free. With its advanced features like Challenge Response, DNSBL/RBL based filtering, White/Black Listing, Custom Filters, Mail tracks, Mail trends, Web based Control Panel and many more, Spamgaurd gives you the directive to monitor, filter emails and avoid spam.

"Today dealing with spam mails is a primary concern and has become an high-priced affair, which avails time and resources, leading to deprivation in the efficient productivity and monetary loss, features like content filtering and challenge responses, help to put by bandwidth, which can be used for other business needs." says Mr. Bhavin Chandarana, CEO of IndiaLinks.

This service empowers organizations to achieve high detection rates of spam mails, allowing users to safely delete spam without reviewing, helps in time management and saving of other resources. One can thus receive emails from your friends, families and authorized contacts immediately without wasting time in filtering or downloading hundreds of spam mails. Also no new software or hardware is required, and the service requires no additional IT administration.

For more information visit http://www. indialinks. com/spamguard (http://www. indialinks. com/spamguard)

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Green Building Consultant Documents Proliferation of Local Government Green Building Incentives

Green Building Consultant Documents Proliferation of Local Government Green Building Incentives

Jerry Yudelson, author, editor and leading green building consultant authors study detailing how local government are providing incentives to real estate developers for green building development.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) January 10, 2008

Jerry Yudelson, principal at Yudelson Associates, a leading green building consulting (http://www. greenbuildconsult. com) firm, announced the release of his new study, "Green Building Incentives That Work: A Look at How Local Governments Are Incentivizing Green Development."

"We found that nearly a hundred local and state governments are offering green building incentives to private developers," said Yudelson. "This study brings together all of those incentives in one place and shows local governments who want to offer green building incentive programs examples of leaders."

"We are in momentous times," said Yudelson, "when everyone wants to enact programs that will help their cities and states to reduce their 'carbon footprint.' Many studies have shown that green buildings offer the most cost-effective way to carry out these public policy goals. The remaining question is how these programs should be structured. My study points the way for government action that works together with the private sector, to achieve mutually beneficial goals."

As a leading green building consultant (http://www. greenbuildconsult. com/), Yudelson intends the study to be a "manual" for developers who want to work with local governments on green building incentives. "Most developers prefer the carrot to the stick," said Yudelson, "and I wanted to show them how to 'sell' green building programs to local governments." The study reveals that the most popular incentives local and state government can offer to real estate developers are faster permit processing and limited property tax abatements, followed by "density bonuses" and faster development plan review.

Prepared for the NAIOP Research Foundation, this study uncovered the scope of green building (http://www. greenbuildconsult. com) incentives being offered across state and local governments in the U. S. as of August 2007 and assesses what optimal mix of economic and procedural incentives may further green building goals in other municipalities, while assisting developers who want to "build green." The report also contains an extensive appendix of local government programs, policies and incentives, organized by state and city, as well as by type of program.

"Green Building Incentives that Work: A Look at How Local Governments are Incentivizing Green Development," is available by free download from the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties web site, at: http://www. naiop. org/foundation/greenincentives. pdf (http://www. naiop. org/foundation/greenincentives. pdf).

About Jerry Yudelson
Jerry Yudelson, is a leading green building consultant and national authority on green buildings and corporate sustainability, with six major green building books (http://www. greenbuildconsult. com/books/) and more than three dozen green building articles to his credit during the past three years. He is also the senior editor of the web site, http://www. igreenbuild. com (http://www. igreenbuild. com), where he writes a monthly column. Mr. Yudelson is a former Board Member of the U. S. Green Building Council, a national nonprofit with some 12,500 corporate, agency and institutional members. He has trained more than 3,500 people in the LEED green building assessment framework since 2001, and he served on two national committees developing the next generation of green building standards. He was named a "National Peer Professional" in 2006 by the U. S. General Services Administration.

About the Green Building Consulting firm, Yudelson Associates
Yudelson Associates, Tucson, AZ, http://www. greenbuildconsult. com (http://www. greenbuildconsult. com), is a green building consulting company dedicated to "growing the business of green building" and facilitating sustainability initiatives in higher education and the corporate world. Yudelson Associates offers project-specific green building consulting services, green building marketing consulting, workshops, keynote speeches, and sustainability planning for corporate and institutional clients.

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Wal-Mart Honored with the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

Wal-Mart Honored with the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award

The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented the award in Washington, DC on September 21, 2004.

(PRWEB) September 23, 2004

The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, honored Wal-Mart as a 2004 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient on September 21, 2004 in Washington, DC.

Sam Walton founded Wal-Mart based on values he helped defend while serving in WWII: respect, quality of life, opportunity and freedom. Wal-Mart continues to provide benefits for associates called to active duty, assistance to their families and makes up any pay differential. Wal-Mart works with hospitals abroad where wounded soldiers are being treated to supply them with needed and requested items. Wal-Mart partners with the VFWÂ’s Operation Uplink offering free phone cards to military personnel, and recently donated $1 million to the VFW to help meet the rising demand for services with the influx of new veterans. In 2004 a $1.8 million dollar grant was also contributed to military family support groups.

“We at Wal-Mart are both humbled and proud to receive this award,” said Sue Oliver, senior vice president of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., who accepted the award on the company’s behalf. “While we appreciate this recognition, we have three-thousand Wal-Mart and SAM'S CLUB associates serving in the Guard and Reserve - the true heroes among us. They, too, appreciate all that ESGR does to make life a little easier while they’re serving our country.”

The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, a Waterford crystal eagle, was introduced in 1996 to publicly recognize the significant contributions and sacrifices made by AmericaÂ’s employers of Guardsmen and Reservists.

“Wal-Mart’s exceptional support of their Reserve and National Guard employees during mobilization for the war against terrorism has set a standard for all employers to follow”, said David Janes, ESGR National Chairman. “Wal-Mart’s advocacy of extending continuing benefits, making up pay differentials, and ensuring employees are returned to their jobs in a timely manner is truly a role model for corporate America. I am proud to have participated in the selection of Wal-Mart for this prestigious award”, added Janes.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., operates Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets and SAMÂ’S CLUBS in the United States. Internationally, the company operates in Puerto Rico, Canada, China, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, United Kingdom, Argentina and South Korea. The company's securities are listed on the New York and Pacific stock exchanges under the symbol WMT. Last year, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., contributed more than $150 million to support communities and local non-profit organizations. Customers and associates raised an additional $70 million at stores and clubs.

The unique mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain active employer support from all public and private employers for the men and women of the Guard and Reserve as defined by demonstrated employer commitment to employee military service.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense volunteer organization. ESGR provides free education, consultation, and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at www. esgr. org, or by calling 800-336-4590.

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Monday, July 21, 2008

Internet-Based Insurance Agency Expands Service to its Clients

Internet-Based Insurance Agency Expands Service to its Clients

Nusurance a Florida startup Internet-Based Insurance Agency with vast experience online announces Video Conferencing for their clients.

Crystal River, FL (PRWEB) September 20, 2006

Nusurance Corporation, a Florida agency led by an insurance technology pioneer Chris Kazor, has announced Nusurance will provide Video Conferencing for their clients.

“With gas prices skyrocketing, the last thing one wants to do is have to drive to visit with their insurance agent,” Chris Kazor Principal agent and founder of Nusurance said. “We have done extensive research and found clients want convenience and to be able to do almost any transaction from the comfort of their own home or office,” Kazor continued. “The mega insurance companies have accomplished this to an extent, but lack two things, the ability to “truly” shop for the client and the second thing our research found was insurance customers still want personal contact, with an agent,” Kazor explained.

These were the primary reasons Nusurance was motivated to provide a video conferencing solution. 1) The ability to provide personal contact between their agents and their clients; and 2) allows a Nusurance agent to actually council with a client in a one on one secured setting. “Our clients get the best of both worlds, personalized service, convenience and the ability to have an agent actually shop several insurance companies and make recommendation face to face,” Kazor concluded.

Jason Bland, Vice President of AdViaTech, the company that maintains the Nusurance Websites explains “The process is quite easy, a client or prospective customer requests a appointment with an agent for a time that suits them. The information is transmitted to the requested agent; if the agent is available our data center sets up a video conference in one of our “Secure” Video Conference rooms, we then send an email with the time and a link and appointment is set,” said Bland Explains.

The Nusurance video conferencing system is quite easy to use; we conducted this interview over their system with only a camera and microphone. Nusurance really may be the Insurance agency for today’s world. To find out more about Nusurance or even set up a video conference go to www. nusurance. com or call 813-514-6982

About Nusurance Corp: Nusurance is the first interactive full-service online insurance agency, dedicated to convenience, education and service to their clients. Currently staffed with five licensed agents with combined insurance experience of 135 years. Nusurance blends experience with technology to deliver the best service available today. To contact Nusurance, visit www. nusurance. com or call 813-514-6982 or 352-795-5040.

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Sunday, July 20, 2008

Stream57 Chosen by Crossroads of Learning to Present Virtual 'Tutoring Town Hall' Series

Stream57 Chosen by Crossroads of Learning to Present Virtual 'Tutoring Town Hall' Series

Crossroads of Learning, a resource provider for one-on-one educators and academic coaches, has partnered with Stream57, the leading provider of fully customizable webcasting and rich media solutions for online communications, to present their ongoing live, interactive "Tutoring Town Hall" webcast series to air online next in January 2008.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 30, 2007

Crossroads of Learning, a resource provider for one-on-one educators and academic coaches, has partnered with Stream57, the leading provider of fully customizable webcasting and rich media solutions for online communications, to present their ongoing live, interactive "Tutoring Town Hall" webcast series to air online next in January 2008.

The virtual town hall meeting is an interactive online conference, including a moderator, featured speaker and three expert panelists, broadcasting from separate locations via personal computer, phone bridge and webcams. Webcast via Stream57's fully-customizable StreamLine software suite, Crossroads of Learning is able to effortlessly link their panelists with participants from around the world for this unique event, with live user interaction and streaming video capabilities.

The "Tutoring Town Hall" events are designed to engage a community of one-to-one educators, including tutors, education agency managers and staff, corporate training and coaching professionals, and parents around timely issues and professional development. The January event will focus on on-line tutoring technology and services.

"The StreamLine platform engages participants with a clean yet powerful interface that reduces attrition and increases participation," shared Crossroads of Learning Program Director Bob Lasiewicz. "From registration through edited archived presentations, Stream57 and StreamLine cover all the bases and allow the program to shine through."

"Crossroads of Learning has provided us an opportunity to use the power of our StreamLine software suite to reach an audience dedicated to making a difference in our society," Stream57 President Ben Chodor commented. "We're excited to be involved with an organization as important as Crossroads of Learning, and we're proud of the resources and technology that will be showcased in this unique webcast series."

About Stream57
Stream57 is an energetic team that believes in the power of the Internet for learning, marketing and entertainment. StreamLine, Stream57's cutting-edge webcast and rich media software suite, brings a new level of interactivity to online video presentations and e-learning. Founded in 2001 by President Ben Chodor, Stream57 has provided software and services for rich media delivery, webcasting, collaboration and e-learning, consistently evolving to stay at the forefront of the interactive and streaming media industry. Stream57 has engineered creative communication solutions for a wide range of distinguished clients, including several Fortune 1000 corporations, national charities, higher education institutions and health care organizations. For more information on Stream57, please call 212-909-2550 or visit www. Stream57.com.

About Crossroads of Learning
Crossroads of Learning (www. crossroadsoflearning. com) is a division of Media InfoSystems, Inc. a provider of systems design, training, and business products and services since 1982. The company offers "Tutoring Foundations," an online tutor training course developed in partnership with the National Tutoring Association and the Fielding Graduate University. In addition to "Tutoring Foundations" training program, Crossroads of Learning provides many free resources for one-to-one educators, including a community of interest (discussions, meeting areas, blogs, file sharing, etc.), a library of helpful Internet tools, the Journal, and the Tutoring Town Hall interactive webcasts.

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Saturday, July 19, 2008

DCS Joins Forces with DSS Corporation

DCS Joins Forces with DSS Corporation

DSS Corporation, acquires key assets of Data Conversion Services (DCS) including corporate name, customers, and technical expertise. DSS provides state of the art conversion services for document management and disaster recovery throughout the Midwest.

Southfield, MI (PRWEB) June 25, 2008

DSS Corporation acquires key assets of Data Conversion Services (DCS) (www. dcserve. biz) including corporate name, customers, and technical expertise. DSS provides state of the art conversion services for document management and disaster recovery throughout the Midwest.

DCS has been offering state of the art conversion services to county governments, educational institutions and private Industry for over 6 years. "Our acquisition with DSS Corporation brings additional value to our existing customers" says Alex Violassi, President of DCS.

According to Joe Mosed, General Manager of DSS Corporation, "the DCS acquisition adds additional market depth to our broad range of solutions. Our goal will be to help our combined customer base increase revenue, reduce expense and mitigate risk through our Operational Improvement methods.

DSS Corporation (www. dss-corp. com, www. equature. com), headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, specializes Operational Improvement solutions for the Government, Education and Private sectors.

Contact: Chris Abruzzo, DSS Corporation Phone: (866) dss-corp Fax: (248) 569-6567 Email: cabruzzo @ dss-corp. com

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Early Registration Now Available for HRMStrategies 2007: IHRIM Conference and Technology Exposition to Highlight Leading HR Trends, Solutions, Applications and Service Delivery

Early Registration Now Available for HRMStrategies 2007: IHRIM Conference and Technology Exposition to Highlight Leading HR Trends, Solutions, Applications and Service Delivery

HRMStrategies 2007, IHRIM’s Conference and Technology Exposition to be held in Houston, Texas, May 20-23, is now open for early registration featuring a US$200 discount to those registering before December 31.

Burlington, MA USA (PRWEB) November 15, 2006

HRMStrategies 2007, IHRIM’s Conference and Technology Exposition to be held in Houston, Texas, May 20-23, is now open for early registration featuring a US$200 discount to those registering before December 31. This is IHRIM’s 27th Annual Conference and the only HR technology conference created by HR professionals for HR professionals. HRMStrategies 2007 brings it all together – networking, education and leading edge HR technology – for three days from the most respected experts, thought leaders and companies in the industry.

With 50+ educational sessions, the IHRIM Conference has something for every HR professional regardless of title or years of experience. Of special interest to some will be the case study sessions presented by such prestigious companies as Seagate Technology, El Paso Corporation, Central DuPage Hospital, Intermountain Healthcare, Shell Oil, Cendant Corporation, Applebee’s, Aramark, QUALCOMM, Yahoo, and many more.

The Conference is immediately preceded by IHRIM’s acclaimed Pre-Conference Educational Courses, which are approved for HRCI credit hours. Attendees have the option of half-day, one-day, or two-day seminars, all taught by leading subject matter experts. This year’s seminar topics include:

Introduction to HR Systems Essentials for Successful Project Management Essentials for Managing Successful Vendor Relationships Project Portfolio Management & the Rapid Implementation HCM Methodology Taking Control of the HRIS Agenda Demystifying HR Measurement – A Practical Overview of the What, Why and How Maximize your IT Investment through Effective Change Management Managing Your HR Information Security Risks

Complementing the educational venue are the many networking opportunities – breakfasts, lunches and receptions – and the Exposition Hall featuring displays and demonstrations of the newest technology solutions by the product and service leaders in the industry.

The Conference will be held at the Hilton Americas, just minutes away from Houston's Theater District, cultural museum corridor, Bayou Place entertainment complex, Jones Hall, Alley Theater, and Wortham Center – and just 30 minutes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and 15 minutes from Hobby Airport. To register early and save US$200, please visit www. ihrim. org/events/2007spring/registration (http://www. ihrim. org/events/2007spring/registration). More information about IHRIM can be found at www. ihrim. org.

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

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Friday, July 18, 2008

Crime Victims Get Online Resource Center to Promote and Protect Victims' Rights

Crime Victims Get Online Resource Center to Promote and Protect Victims' Rights

Crime Victims First Launches http://www. CrimeVictimsFirst. org an online resource center to promote and protect victims' rights. CV1 offers free information and resources to victims/survivors of crime that want to learn more about their constitutional and statutory rights, support and assistance to ensure your rights are afforded to you, and access to the first online victims' rights complaint system that allows victims/survivors to file complaints if they feel their rights are violated. CV1 also provides a number of free services and programs including our online education program and trainings, Ask an Advocate, and more.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) November 17, 2010

Crime Victims First (CV1) is proud to announce the launch the online Crime Victims’ Rights Resource Center. CV1 provides free access to the website and provides information and resources to educate, advocate, and enforce victims’ rights. Thanks to our founding sponsors the Stewart Law Firm and significant contributions from the technology firm Houston Techies this launch and victims’ rights enforcement in Texas is possible. Victims/Survivors of crime have Constitutional and Statutory rights to protect them, and these rights have been on the books for approximately twenty years. The victims’ rights movement has made enormous progress, but it’s time to take the next steps towards fulfilling the promise - victims’ rights compliance and enforcement and improving accountability. Crime Victims First is leading the way with our new website dedicated to promoting and protecting victims’ rights. Crime Victims First also provides free access to our online Victims’ Rights Complaint System so victims/survivors now have a remedy. Victims/Survivors who feel their rights have been violated can file online complaints and get support. CV1 also provides access to our online Education Program and Victims’ Rights Compliance and Enforcement Training.

Crime Victims First is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt online Crime Victims' Rights Resource Center. Our mission is to promote and protect crime victims’ rights, prevent rights violations, and improve the treatment of victims/survivors through education, advocacy, and enforcement using technology. CV1 was created in 1999, and after several years of research and development formalized the nonprofit in 2007. CV1 secured its tax-exemption status in 2008. CV1 launched our prototype in 2009. Today, we introduce our comprehensive website and continue to be on the forefront of victims' rights compliance and enforcement in Texas and nationwide. The website prototype was http://www. helpcv1.org and all users will be redirected to http://www. crimevictimsfirst. org.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Strategy Guru Dr. Peter Cappelli to Present Human Capital Institute Webcast on January 25

Strategy Guru Dr. Peter Cappelli to Present Human Capital Institute Webcast on January 25

The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and educator in talent management strategies, announced today that Dr. Peter Cappelli, Wharton professor, best-selling author, and human resources guru, will host HCI's Webcast "The Development of Managerial and Executive Talent: A Dual Perspective," to be held January 25, from 1:00 p. m. to 2:30 p. m. ET.

Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) January 5, 2006

The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and educator in talent management strategies (http://www. humancapitalinstitute. org/hci/track_communities_overview. guid), announced today that Dr. Peter Cappelli (http://www. humancapitalinstitute. org/hci/conference_national_speakers. guid#Cappelli%40wharton. upenn. edu), Wharton professor, best-selling author, and human resources guru, will host HCI's Webcast "The Development of Managerial and Executive Talent: A Dual Perspective," (http://www. humancapitalinstitute. org/hci/events_webcast. guid?_trainingID=276) to be held January 25, from 1:00 p. m. to 2:30 p. m. ET.

Sponsored by Taleo Corporation, this free session, which is part of HCI's ongoing Masters' Webcast series, will explore how careers and career paths have changed and how these changes affect the way companies should manage talent.

"Strategic talent management requires an understanding of individuals' career objectives, an organization's career paths, and the way in which the two should intersect," said Allan Schweyer, HCI's Executive Director. "Peter Cappelli is a recognized expert in talent management, and will use this webcast to provide insight into one of today's most important issues."

Dr. Cappelli is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Director of Wharton's Center for Human Resources. He is also Co-Director of the U. S. Department of Education National Center on the Educational Quality of the Workforce at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, Mass.

Cappelli has received numerous career and professional awards for his research, writing, and teaching. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book "The New Deal at Work: Managing the Market-Driven Workforce."

Dr. Peter Cappelli was named one of the 25 most influential people in the field of human capital by Vault. com and one of the top 100 people in the field of recruiting by Recruiter. com. Since 2003, he has served as Senior Advisor to the Kingdom of Bahrain, where he has responsibility for recommendations concerning that country's labor market and employment systems.

The Masters Webcast series features only the most respected thinkers in Leadership and Human Capital. Another Masters Webcast on February 22 features Dr. Noel Tichy presenting, "Judgment: The Essence of Leadership." For a complete listing of HCI webcasts, and to register for the Cappelli or Tichy webcasts, please visit: www. humanc apitalinstitute. org/hci/events_webcasts. guid

About The Human Capital Institute

The Human Capital Institute is a think tank, educator, and professional association dedicated to the advancement of talent management practices with individuals and organizations. HCI serves as a catalyst for innovative thinking in integrated talent strategy, acquisition, development, engagement, management, and measurement. Through research and collaboration, HCI programs collect original, creative ideas from a field of the brightest thought leaders in talent management. Those ideas are then transformed into measurable, real-world strategies that help its members attract and retain high-performing people, build a diverse, inclusive workplace, and leverage individual and team performance throughout the enterprise. HCI members represent a broad coalition of educators, talent managers and executives. For more information, please visit: www. humancapitalinstitute. org

Press Contact:

Human Capital Institute

Andrea Miller

866-538-1909

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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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Vasrue. com Announces College Grant for Children of Military Involved in Iraq War

Vasrue. com Announces College Grant for Children of Military Involved in Iraq War

Company supports the education of affected minors with parents in the military with an Operation Iraqi Freedom $1,000 college grant.

Elkhart, IN (PRWEB) September 14, 2006 -–

Dependents with parents in the military (http://www. vasrue. com) are receiving help from Vasrue. com, a leading, content-rich Internet portal. Today Vasrue. com announced the launch of its $1,000 college grant to be awarded to a qualifying dependent of an active soldier whose area of operation concentrates in the Iraq War (http://grants. vasrue. com) or Afghanistan. This grant is in honor of Army SPC. Roy Russell Buckley and Army SPC. Gavin J. Colburn, both killed in action.

For award consideration, applicants must have a mother or father in the military who is or has been actively stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan between January 1, 2003 and August 1, 2006. Applicants must also submit a 200-300 word essay describing the history of the purple heart and its significance to them. Applicants cannot be employees, vendors, contractors or partners of Vasrue. com.

“We’re thrilled to launch this new scholarship fund for dependents of Operation Iraqi Freedom soldiers,” states Clinton Douglas IV, CEO and co-founder of Vasrue. com. “The war effects us all, especially the soldiers’ family, friends and dependents. Operation Iraqi Freedom has particularly taken a toll on the children of active soldiers. This grant is just one way Vasrue. com is contributing to their future success and well-being while honoring two unforgettable, honorable fallen soldiers, Army SPC. Roy Russell Buckley and Army SPC. Gavin J. Colburn.” Douglas served with both soldiers in Iraq, each being in his unit. He worked as a Team Leader with Army SPC. Buckley and Human Resources NCO with Army SPC. Colburn, who had just completed basic training.

Army SPC. Roy Russell Buckley (“Buck”) of the 685 Transportation Company was killed in action on April 22, 2003 traveling in a convoy aboard an M818 truck. His body was found on the side of the road after a vehicle accident. He’s survived by two daughters. Army SPC. Gavin J. Colburn, member of the 542 Transportation Company, was killed in action at the young age of 20 on April 22, 2005. Colburn was stationed during the Iraq War (http://grants. vasrue. com) traveling in a convoy vehicle along a supply route when an improvised explosive device detonated nearby. Colburn saved the lives of many nearby soldiers before losing his own life.

Grant applications (http://grants. vasrue. com) for dependents of the military involved in the Iraq War or in Afghanistan will be accepted now through October 15, 2006 with winner notification no later than November 30, 2006. The winner must present a copy of their qualifying DD-214 and orders. To submit your application, please visit http://grants. vasrue. com (http://grants. vasrue. com).

About Vasrue. com

Launched in 2001, Vasrue. com, pronounced vahs • roo meaning ‘journey to your dreams’, realized more than 1.2 million page hits and astounding first-year gross sales using aggressive marketing and promotional efforts. Since this time, the company has grown and expanded its offerings, staying true to its goal of simplifying its customer’s life and offering an exceptional shopping experience. It aims to become one of the worlds’ largest Internet search portals.

Contact: 

Clinton Douglas IV, CEO and Co-founder

Vasrue. com

574-202-5523

Www. Vasrue. com

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Inspiration 9 Honored by Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Awards

Inspiration 9 Honored by Association of Educational Publishers Distinguished Achievement Awards

Ultimate Thinking and Learning Tool Sweeps New Awards Program Category

Portland, OR (PRWEB) June 22, 2010

Inspiration® 9 (http://www. inspiration. com/inspiration) , the ultimate thinking and learning tool to comprehend, create, communicate and achieve more, recently added two 2010 Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) Distinguished Achievement Awards to its growing list of honors and accolades from the education, technology and parenting communities. The newest version of Inspiration® Software's (http://www. inspiration. com) visual learning software for learners grade six to adult swept the awards program's new "Technology & New Media: Alignments Tools" category, taking honors as the best product for both grade ranges 6-8 and 9-12.

For more than four decades, the AEP Awards have honored outstanding resources for teaching and learning. One of the largest and longest running recognition programs in the educational publishing industry, the annual AEP Awards mark the standard for quality, professional educational products and excellence in education marketing.

"Teachers around the country are telling us that the new presentation capabilities and visual view in Inspiration 9 are allowing them to take visual learning in new and powerful directions for their students, helping them build the strong communication and thinking skills that are requisite for 21st century success," said Mona Westhaver, president and co-founder, Inspiration Software. "We are proud of the recognition that the ninth generation of our flagship software has earned from the educational publishing community."

New in Inspiration is the Presentation Manager, which students use to create organized and compelling presentations to present and communicate their knowledge and work. The Presentation Manager automatically creates bulleted slides and graphics from a student's diagram, mind map or outline. Students use this as the starting point to build their oral presentation and handouts and then add slides, speaker notes, talking points, graphics, video and sound to emphasize their points. Inspiration 9 makes it easy for students to include the graphic organizers they created in Diagram and Map Views in their presentations to effectively communicate concepts and ideas they've developed. Once their presentation is complete, they can play it directly from Inspiration 9 or from any Macintosh® or Windows® computer, using the Inspiration Presenter available on the installation CD and downloadable from http://www. inspiration. com (http://www. inspiration. com).

Inspiration also features more visual ways to think and learn, including Map View, which allows students to create and think in mind maps, another proven visual learning methodology that promotes better understanding of relationships and connections among ideas and helps students retain information. Mind maps capture information in a natural, free-flowing style. With Map View, students build visual models, adding ideas branching off a central topic with just one click, and reorganize ideas by simply grafting one branch to another. Graphic images, colors and fonts allow learners to embellish, differentiate and emphasize their ideas. Just like with idea maps, concept maps, graphic organizers and other diagrams created with Inspiration, the process of building a mind map is fluid and visual, complementing the natural way that students think and expand on ideas. As with other diagrams created with Inspiration, mind maps can be instantly transformed into outlines to support the writing process.

For more information about Inspiration 9, go to http://www. inspiration. com/inspiration (http://www. inspiration. com/inspiration).

About AEP
The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) is a nonprofit organization that serves and advances the industry of supplemental educational publishing. The membership of AEP represents the breadth of educational content developers, delivering progressive educational products in all media and for any educational setting.

AEP's thought leadership and market insight have created ground-breaking opportunities for its members to collaborate, network and partner with each other as well as to acquire a voice in the development of government education policy. Founded in 1895, AEP now assists its members in navigating the global realities of educational publishing in the 21st century. For more information, visit www. AEPweb. org.

About Inspiration Software, Inc.
Recognized as the leader in visual thinking and learning, Inspiration Software, Inc.'s award-winning software tools, Inspiration, Kidspiration® and InspireData®, are based on proven visual learning methodologies that help students think, learn and achieve. With the powerful combination of visual learning and technology, students in grades K-12 learn to clarify thoughts, organize and analyze information, integrate new knowledge and think critically. Founded more than 25 years ago by Donald Helfgott and Mona Westhaver, the company's visual learning software tools are used today by more than 25 million students and teachers worldwide.

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Monday, July 14, 2008

Vermont Law School Uses Perceptive Software Technology To Defend Paper Records

Vermont Law School Uses Perceptive Software Technology To Defend Paper Records

Prestigious Institution Prevents Deterioration of Transcripts and Improves Efficiency With ImageNow

Shawnee, KA (PRWEB) January 26, 2005

Perceptive Software, Inc., today announced that Vermont Law School, which has an environmental law program consistently ranked No. 1 in the nation (according to US News and World Report's Best Graduate Schools 2005), deployed ImageNow® document imaging, document management and workflow software to store, organize, route, view and protect documents digitally.

Vermont Law School is an independent, private institution located in South Royalton, Vt. More than 600 students participate in practical graduate law programs that equip them with the necessary skills to flourish in several fields of legal practice.

The decision to use an electronic document imaging system was spurred by the deterioration of hundreds of thousands of irreplaceable student records. Administrators searched for an application that could solve storage problems and provide new efficiencies in the student records department. After seeing an ImageNow demonstration at a higher education trade show, the choice was made. ImageNow's impact was immediate.

"ImageNow saves us countless work hours and improved our service to students right away," said Les Vaughan, director of administrative computing at Vermont Law School. "We no longer have to call people back when they request a transcript, because ImageNow puts files a mouse click away."

Advanced security privileges enable the ImageNow administrator to guard data in the workflow and indexing processes. Paper versions of unofficial student transcripts once were delivered by mail but now are distributed in a secure, electronic format.

"ImageNow has eliminated security risks," said Vaughan. "Only authorized personnel are allowed to view confidential information, which enables us to protect the privacy of our students and employees."

The institutional advancement office has replaced cumbersome paper processes with ImageNow, which offers instant, single-click access to fund-raising information. Employees use ImageNow to quickly link new pledges to existing files within a single document, making future reviews and amendments straightforward.

"The ImageNow difference is ease of use," said Vaughan. "Within one hour our employees were scanning and indexing documents. The product has powerful functionality, yet anyone can use it."

ImageNow's positive impact in multiple departments has led to plans for campuswide expansion (including admissions, executive offices and the business office). The ImageNow framework facilitates rapid expansion and integration between ImageNow and any host application. Vermont Law School is using ImageNow to maximize the capabilities of several software platforms.

"Perceptive Software trained the trainer, giving me the tools to make the most of ImageNow," said Vaughan. "In every office that uses ImageNow, employees are very satisfied."

About Perceptive Software

Founded in 1988, Perceptive Software, Inc., develops document imaging, management and workflow software solutions that simplify document management processes by delivering secure, digitized versions of paper and other electronic documents while leveraging existing applications. Customers in a broad range of industries worldwide have taken advantage of ImageNow, Perceptive Software's flagship software offering.

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Paralegal Career Guide Launched on All Criminal Justice Schools

Paralegal Career Guide Launched on All Criminal Justice Schools

Leading education directory launches a 16-page career guide on becoming a paralegal.

Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) February 1, 2008

As the law becomes more complex and our society grows more litigious, the public demand for legal representation continues to expand. This translates into not just a need for more lawyers, but more legal support professionals as well. According to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, paralegals will be among the top 30 fastest-growing careers in the 10-year period ending in 2014. Responding to this increase in demand for trained paralegals, All Criminal Justice Schools (ACJS) has launched a comprehensive, 16-page career guide for people wishing to become paralegals. The online guide can be found at http://www. allcriminaljusticeschools. com/faqs/paralegal. php (http://www. allcriminaljusticeschools. com/faqs/paralegal. php).

“It used to be that paralegals advanced inside law firms from legal secretary or other support roles,” says Gerard Gravellese, career researcher for ACJS and former legal assistant. “While that still happens, it’s now more the exception than the rule. The paralegal career has advanced to the point that paralegals are taking on more responsibilities that require advanced training, and employers are demanding it.”

The paralegal career guide (http://www. allcriminaljusticeschools. com/faqs/paralegal. php) contains up-to-date information on paralegal salaries, certification, accreditation and degree information, as well as informative articles and interviews with experienced paralegals. It is designed to give people considering paralegal careers one-stop access to the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about choosing schools, types of degrees and legal specialty areas. Also included is a section on online degree programs, an increasingly popular form of paralegal training.

About All Criminal Justice Schools

All Criminal Justice Schools (http://www. AllCriminalJusticeSchools. com (http://www. AllCriminalJusticeSchools. com)) is an Internet site dedicated to helping people interested in legal and criminal justice careers find the training they need to succeed. Users can search for schools, get information about training requirements and read articles about various criminal justice careers.

About All Star Directories 
All Star Directories, Inc. is one of the Internet’s fastest growing publishers of online and career school directories matching millions of highly qualified prospective students with the schools that best meet their education needs. Recently, Inc. Magazine ranked All Star among the top 500 fastest growing companies in the country, and the Puget Sound Business Journal has recognized the company as one of Washington State’s fastest growing companies for four consecutive years. From leading research institutions to fast-growing online and for-profit schools, more than 6,000 featured schools trust All Star Directories as the authority in online student recruitment. The All Star network of sites focuses on a wide range of fields and includes such properties as All Art Schools, All Business Schools, All Nursing Schools, All Psychology Schools and SpaBeautyEd. com. Please visit www. AllStarDirectories. com or call 1-888-404-8043 for more information.

Dana Pake
Marketing Manager
(888) 404-8043 x509
Danap@allstardirectories. com

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The Henry H. Kessler Foundation Awards Creative Arts Therapy Grant for Seniors

The Henry H. Kessler Foundation Awards Creative Arts Therapy Grant for Seniors

Foundation Celebrates National Creative Arts Therapy Week with Grant to Bergen Family Center Adult Day Care

(PRWEB) February 20, 2004

The Henry H. Kessler Foundation announced that it has awarded a grant totaling $10,000 to the Bergen Family Center Adult Day Care Center in Englewood in celebration of National Creative Arts Therapy week (March 7-13). The grant will fund art therapy and dance movement instruction for seniors attending the program.

“The program was chosen for its support of the Foundation’s mission to perpetuate the vision of Dr. Henry H. Kessler, a renowned pioneer in the development and practice of physical medicine and rehabilitation,” said John Lasser, chairman, resources and outreach committee of The Henry H. Kessler Foundation. “The process of using the arts therapeutically to assist the elderly has far reaching benefits and we are proud to support it.”

The grant will allow for the addition of two part-time arts instructors who specialize in the areas of dance movement and art therapy to teach at the center, which provides care for seniors as well as those with impaired vision.

“We are grateful to the Kessler Foundation for helping us achieve our goal of providing physical, tactile, emotional and visually stimulating programming to our frail, elderly day care attendees,” Said Susan Linder, director of senior adult services at Bergen Family Center, “We’re certain this program will lure seniors out – even in this cold weather – because it will provide them with something special to brighten their day while at the same time it will allow us to promote wellness in a fun, creative manner.”

The Henry H. Kessler Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating the vision and preserving the legacy of Dr. Henry H. Kessler, a renowned pioneer in the development and practice of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The Foundation works to improve the quality of life for people living with disabilities through research, education and community services. It supports research through a premier medical research organization, the Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Corporation, whose research focuses on improving health and promoting wellness for people with spinal cord and traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis and other neurological and orthopedic conditions. For more information please visit us on the Web at www. hhkfdn. org

Sunday, July 13, 2008

Gary Keller Featured on Secrets of Top Selling Agents

Gary Keller Featured on Secrets of Top Selling Agents

Keller Williams® co-founder and chairman of the board and best-selling author to be interviewed on free Webinar

Tallahassee, FL (PRWEB) November 29, 2010

The Secrets of Top Selling Agents Webinar series announced today that Keller Williams Realty Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board Gary Keller will be interviewed on a special edition of the Webinar series Tuesday, December 7 at 1 p. m. Eastern/10 a. m. Pacific.

Keller, author of best-selling books including The Millionaire Real Estate Agent (MREA) and SHIFT: How Top Agents Tackle Tough Times, will be interviewed by MREA and SHIFT co-author Jay Papasan in this rare Webinar appearance. They will discuss the twelve tactics crucial for success from SHIFT, a book written to address the fluctuating real estate markets.

The 12 tactics discussed include:
1. Get Real, Get Right
2. Re-Margin Your Business
3. Do More with Less
4. Find the Motivated
5. Get to the Table
6. Catch People in Your Web
7. Price Ahead of the Market
8. Stand Out from the Competition
9. Create Urgency
10. Expand the Options
11. Master the Market of the Moment
12. Bulletproof the Transaction

Space is limited for this exclusive Webinar. For registration and more information about this exclusive Webinar event, please visit: http://www. secretswebinars. com/GaryKeller.

Registration for Secrets of Top Selling Agents™ webinars is free and available to all real estate professionals. Previous guest speakers include nationally-known real estate expert and Top Selling Agent™ Russell Shaw; CEO of Star Power™ Systems Alex Charfen; Star Power founder and real estate visionary Howard Brinton; Master Keller Williams trainer Brad Korn; and top Keller Williams agent Linda McKissack.

About Gary Keller:
As chairman of the board for Keller Williams Realty and a much sought-after speaker, teacher and consultant, Gary Keller provides the strategic direction for the company while serving as a visionary leader within the North American real estate industry.

Gary and his writing team have written three nationally best-selling books: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, and SHIFT: How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times. Other titles include: Your First Home: The Proven Path to Homeownership, and FLIP: How to Find, Fix and Sell Houses for Profit.

Based on his leadership qualities and contributions to the real estate industry, Gary was voted as one of the five "Most Admired People" in a survey conducted by REAL Trends magazine. He was also named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Central Texas and named the second most influential person in the real estate industry by REALTOR® magazine in 2003. In 2004, he was a finalist for Inc. magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year award.

In 2006, Inman News named Keller to its list of the “100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders," the same year that The Wall Street Journal named Keller Williams Realty to its elite “Franchise High Performers" list. In 2009, Entrepreneur magazine ranked Keller Williams Realty the No. 1 real estate franchise.

About Keller Williams Realty, Inc.:
Founded in 1983, Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the third largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with 690 offices and more than 80,000 associates in the U. S. and Canada. The company, which began franchising in 1990, has an agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders and partners. The company also provides specialized agents in luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. For more information or to search for homes for sale, visit Keller Williams Realty online at http://www. kw. com.

About the Secrets of Top Selling Agents Webinars:
The Secrets of Top Selling Agents™ webinars are FREE online seminars where Top Selling Agents™ and industry professionals discuss their methods for success in today's competitive real estate market. Speakers are not required to promote any of the sponsor companies or any other service as part of this Webinar. They speak candidly about how they succeed in real estate and offer timely advice on how agents of all levels can maximize their success. The Secrets of Top Selling Agents Webinars are sponsored by AgentAdvantage®, Advanced Access, eNeighborhoods®, Homes. com® and NUMBER1EXPERT ®. To learn more, visit SecretsWebinars. com.

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Info CubicÂ’s Next Generation Employment Screening System

Info CubicÂ’s Next Generation Employment Screening System

Info Cubic has launched an innovative new employment screening system that eliminates an employer's costs associated with background checks. Companies can eliminate the time and money it takes to run background checks on potential employees by utilizing Info Cubic's Next Generation Employment Screening System.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) September 15, 2005

Info Cubic LLC, a leading employment screening company, announced today the release and launch of an innovative new background check system which eliminates the costs of pre employment screening services for the employer

In today’s competitive marketplace companies face two problems when it comes to ordering background checks: the high cost of background checks and not having enough time to enter an applicant’s data. Info Cubic, has created an innovative way for companies to solve both problems. They have developed a simple web-based solution called “NextGen Employment Screening” that eliminates the costs involved with ordering and paying for employment screening services.

How it Works

NextGen Employment Screening provides a fully customizable web site where a companyÂ’s applicants can enter their personal information and even pay for their own background checks. The website would be provided by Info Cubic complete with the companyÂ’s unique theme, logo and colors. A companyÂ’s applicants would go to this website to enter all of their personal information necessary to conduct a thorough background check. Once the applicant has entered their information the background check immediately begins processing. Completed results are then automatically sent to the companyÂ’s decision makers.

HR Departments Save Time and Money

By utilizing the NextGen Employment Screening System HR departments are able to save both time and money. Already facing limited budgets and resources, HR departments can spend much less time and money dealing with the applicant background check process. Instead, they can focus their resources on making informed hiring decisions when the background check results are returned.

Flexible Payment Options

The payment options for the background checks are flexible. Companies can choose to be invoiced monthly for all of the background checks ordered. Or, an emerging trend in todayÂ’s competitive job market is to have the applicant pay for his or her own background check. By choosing this option, companies can eliminate entirely the costs of screening their employees.

Info CubicÂ’s NextGen Employment Screening system targets education institutions, financial institutions, local community organizations, hospitals, staffing companies and non-profit organizations. Info Cubic plans on implementing this service to over 500 companies, which will generate 3 million in revenue in its first year.

About Info Cubic

Info Cubic, headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO, is a leading provider of employment screening and drug testing for organizations of any size and structure. Info CubicÂ’s easy-to-use, web-based service allows employers to conveniently request services, track work in progress, and securely retrieve and archive completed reports. Thousands of companies nationwide depend on Info CubicÂ’s world-class customer service, industry-leading turnaround times, accuracy and legal compliance expertise. Visit www. infocubic. net or call (877) 360-INFO (4636) for additional information.

Contact Info: Dan Mayer, Sales Director

877-360-4636

Email: support@infocubic. net

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Structure House Weight Management Facility Debuts New Program for Chronic Pain Patients

Structure House Weight Management Facility Debuts New Program for Chronic Pain Patients

Structure House recently added a specialized pain management program for clients whose weight loss progress is undermined by chronic suffering.

Durham, NC (PRWEB) March 14, 2009

The nation's premiere residential weight loss program is proud to announce the debut of a new program component that is already helping overweight individuals live healthier and happier lives.

Now in its fourth decade of providing innovative and highly effective services to those who are struggling to shed excess weight, Structure House recently added a specialized pain management program for clients whose weight loss progress is undermined by chronic suffering.

"Chronic pain leads people into a vicious cycle," said Structure House psychologist Katie Rickel, Ph. D. who developed and now oversees the chronic pain program. "This new program gives clients a number of skills and strategies for identifying and relieving pain before it becomes debilitating."

The program, which teaches empirically validated techniques that were developed by leading experts in the field, is designed to develop pain management practices that clients will be able to incorporate into their daily lives.

Alleviating Stress, Relieving Pain

The Structure House pain program consists of four one-on-one sessions that are conducted over the course of the participant's stay. During these sessions, participants learn behavioral strategies that help reduce the physiological arousal that can exacerbate chronic pain.

The program begins with a discussion about the nature of pain and an exploration of participants' pain history, then progresses through a series of exercises and techniques that help participating individuals exert greater influence over their personal sense of well-being.

"We teach people how to become aware of the ways in which they hold tension in their bodies," Rickel said, referring to the progressive muscle relaxation techniques that are learned during the initial session. "Pain is exacerbated when the body is in stress. We help our clients to alleviate that stress physiologically and, as a result, reduce their pain."

The first session also includes instruction on how to keep a "pain diary," an endeavor that both helps clients recognize potential precursors to pain and re-focuses their attention on one of Structure House's core principles. "Here at Structure House we recognize that self-monitoring - of eating, exercise, emotions, and in this program, the pain experience - is an important part of any kind of lifestyle change," Rickel said.

Empowered and Enabled

As the patients progress through the following three sessions, they practice more advanced pain-reduction and tension-release techniques, and develop relapse-prevention strategies that will support their efforts to better manage their pain after they have completed their stay at Structure House.

The advanced skills and relapse-prevention techniques that Rickel practices with pain patients include autogenic relaxation, elementary biofeedback techniques, and visualization exercises.

"Developing a visual image of your pain helps you to relieve it," Rickel said. "For example, if the client 'sees' his pain as a flashing red light, we work on using visualization to turn that light to a more soothing color, dim its intensity, or slow the rate of flashing."

As they learn how to incorporate their newly developed skills into their everyday lives, Structure House's chronic pain patients are able to apply the techniques in a manner that is best suited to their unique strengths and challenges.

"As they become experts at recognizing tension and relaxation, they realize that they're mastering a highly portable technique that will allow them to address pain before it gets to the point that they need medication," Rickel said. "The chronic pain program is a deeply empowering effort that offers tremendous benefits to our clients."

About Structure House

Founded by Dr. Gerard J. Musante, Structure House integrates the principles of nutrition, exercise, and psychology into a time-tested treatment approach that is designed to transform the eating habits and lifestyles of overweight individuals. As they learn to incorporate structure into their daily lives and apply newfound strategies into their interactions with the world around them, Structure House clients begin to realize their potential as students of positive, lasting change.

Since 1977, Structure House has helped more than 30,000 people from all 50 states and 35 nations battling obesity. The program has been featured in a wide range of media outlets, including The Today Show, The New York Times, 60 Minutes, Glamour magazine, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, FOX & Friends, and USA TODAY.

Structure House is a proud member of CRC Health Group, which offers the most comprehensive network of specialized behavioral healthcare services in the nation. With the largest array of personalized treatment options, individuals, families, and professionals can choose the most appropriate setting for their behavioral, addiction, weight management, and therapeutic education needs. CRC Health Group is deeply committed to making its services widely and easily available to those in need, while maintaining a passion for delivering the most advanced treatment available.

For more information about Structure House, call (800) 553-0052 or visit www. structurehouse. com. For more information about CRC Health Group, call (877) 637-6237 or visit www. crchealth. com.

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Saturday, July 12, 2008

QA Graphics Offers Schools Interactive Technology for Sustainable Education

QA Graphics Offers Schools Interactive Technology for Sustainable Education

QA Graphics supports the sustainable efforts made by schools and continues to help schools promote environmental education during the 2010 school year. Schools can further increase their sustainable efforts and promote environmental curriculum with an educational display called the Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard, which can be used to demonstrate how sustainable features work and show a building’s real-time performance data so that students can see how their actions impact the school’s water and energy use.

Ankeny, IA (Vocus) September 23, 2010

QA Graphics, a provider of green education displays, continues to help schools promote environmental awareness among students, faculty and the community during the 2010 school year by providing a solution that can be used as part of a sustainable curriculum.

QA Graphics supports schools’ green education efforts, offering an interactive display called the Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard (EEED), a solution that makes sustainable education fun and easy to understand. The Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard can showcase green school initiatives by displaying information about a school’s real-time resource use, green features, carbon footprint reduction, recycling procedures and other sustainable practices. By incorporating this display into the school’s curriculum, interactive demonstrations, quizzes and games make learning about the environment fun. The EEED is presented in a user-friendly format similar to a website and can be shown online, or on other technology common to schools, like touchscreens, kiosks and SMART Boards.

“Displaying real-time building data and providing tips that everyone can follow to be more efficient is a simple way to get everyone involved for a more efficient school,” said Dan McCarty, president and owner of QA Graphics. “Showing students how their actions directly impact the school promotes an environmental awareness that can be carried on at home and in future actions.”

A school’s real-time resource use can be shown by integrating the EEED with the building control system. This allows the display to “talk” to the building automation system (BAS) or meters within the school and display the school’s live building data in a way that’s easy to understand, so that students and faculty can see how much water, electricity, etc., is used on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis.

Schools working towards the U. S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification can achieve credits for using educational displays that demonstrate why a building is sustainable. Using the Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard can help achieve Innovation in Design credits including the ID Green Education credit or the ID School as a Teaching Tool credit.

The Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard is easily incorporated into the curriculum, designed as a plug-and-play solution, and much of the content can be edited allowing the display to be revised as the school’s sustainable initiatives change. Visit http://www. qagraphics. com/eeed to learn more.

QA Graphics has developed two solutions with educational pricing specifically for schools:

Interactive Education Package Includes: $3,200
 Home Page – Displays an image of the school.  1 2D Demo – Demonstrate how a sustainable feature implemented at the school works.  Green Features Page – Provide educational descriptions and pictures to showcase sustainable initiatives.  Interactive Quiz – Test students’ sustainable knowledge.  Environmental Tips Page – Provide easy tips that anyone can do to help the environment.  Weather Widget – Display current weather information and forecasts.  Editable content, photos and videos so that the curriculum can grow with the school’s green initiatives.  EEED is displayed online – Allows the application to be utilized in multiple locations.

Interactive Education with Live Data Includes: $8,500
 Home Page – Displays an image of the school.  1 2D Demo – Demonstrate how a sustainable feature implemented at the school works.  Green Features Page – Provide educational descriptions and pictures to showcase sustainable initiatives.  Interactive Quiz – Test students’ sustainable knowledge.  Environmental Tips Page – Provide easy tips that anyone can do to help the environment.  Weather Widget – Display current weather information and forecasts.  2 Live Building Data Points – Display real-time resource use for 2 data types (i. e., gas, electric, water, C02). This includes totalization in the form of daily/weekly/monthly/yearly data.  EEED Gateway device to retrieve live data from the building.  Preconfigured CPU to provide a turnkey solution.  Editable content, photos and videos so that the curriculum can grow with the school’s green initiatives.  EEED is displayed online – Allows the application to be utilized in multiple locations.

A custom EEED can be developed to include other display needs, like news/announcements, wayfinding, a building directory, a calendar of events, menu, advertisements, donor recognition and other custom options.

Attend a Webinar - Energy Efficiency Education for Sustainable Schools - and learn more about how energy efficiency education can be incorporated into sustainable curriculum. Visit http://www. qagraphics. com/schools to view times and register.

About QA Graphics
QA Graphics is an innovative computer graphic development company specializing in the building automation and green building design industries. The company is an industry leader in the design of graphical user interfaces (GUI) and energy efficiency education used to showcase green building initiatives. Visit http://www. qagraphics. com to learn more.

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