Acsys, Inc. to Develop Innovative Stamford Hospital Web Site Focusing on Usability and Brand Management

Acsys, Inc. to Develop Innovative Stamford Hospital Web Site Focusing on Usability and Brand Management

Stamford Hospital has engaged Acsys to develop and execute a new Web site. The new Stamford Hospital Web site will focus on the hospitalÂ’s core service areas and feature some of the latest tools to be implemented in the healthcare space.

Farmington, CT (PRWEB) October 1, 2005

Acsys, Inc., a full service consulting firm that helps organizations achieve their business goals using Web technologies, today announced that Stamford Hospital, a not-for-profit provider of comprehensive healthcare services, has engaged Acsys to develop and execute a new Web site that will energize their brand, work within section 508 compliance guidelines, and add high value patient options.

Acsys will also be installing their entire SiteManager™ product suite which allows approved, non-technical hospital staff the ability to manage the entire Web site’s content, structure, and employment and donation databases. To generate maximum site traffic, Acsys’ Site Visibility Enhancement services will ensure the right audiences are attracted to the new site via Search Engine Optimization, Email Marketing, and other off-line marketing techniques.

"WeÂ’re not just building a Web site, we are building a tool that will enable our patients to better manage their healthcare in addition to providing our staff with the ability to improve efficiencies within the hospital," said Judith Ward, Director of Marketing at Stamford Hospital. "We know Acsys has best-of-breed resources and they have developed a strategy that determines ROI values for each initiative. We look forward to implementing their recommendations and launching our new Web site."

After conducting extensive strategy sessions with Stamford HospitalÂ’s Web stakeholders, Acsys will begin developing the Web siteÂ’s new framework, brand and site identity, including:

Physician Directory - Utilizing Acsys’ PeopleManager™ product, staff will be able to add, change or delete physicians within the directory and develop activity reports.

Human Resources - Utilizing Acsys’ RecruitManager™ product, staff will be able to easily manage incoming resumes, post new positions, and track statistics on position fulfillment.

Online eCards - Acsys will be developing 10 cards that will be linked to the hospitalÂ’s online gift catalog. Once completed, cards will be emailed to the Gift Shop to be printed.

Email Broadcast Services - The hospital will be able to collect opt-in email addresses allowing for the sending of messages to their target audience with real time tracking metrics. The service includes opt-in/out support with out special training.

Section 508 Compliance - Acsys will be developing pages for patients with special needs, with an emphasis on the hospitalÂ’s unique services.

Press Release Management - Using Acsys’ NewsManager™, hospital staff will be able to manage their external communications process online.

"Partnering with one of the premier hospitals in Connecticut is an honor, and itÂ’s a true testament to our expertise and reputation as an innovator in the healthcare industry," said Rob Grant, VP Strategy and Development at Acsys, Inc. "Upon completion, we will have modernized their Web site and implemented technologies, such as online bill pay, that are just starting to emerge in the healthcare field."

The new Stamford Hospital Web site will be located at www. stamhealth. org and will be launched in February 2006.

About Stamford Hospital

Stamford Hospital is a not-for-profit provider of comprehensive healthcare services in lower Fairfield County. The mission of Stamford Hospital is to provide, together with its physicians, a broad range of high quality health and wellness services focused on the needs of our communities. Stamford Hospital is affiliated with the New York Presbyterian Healthcare System and is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.

About Acsys, Inc.

Acsys, Inc. is a leading e-business strategy and consulting firm that helps organizations achieve their business goals through branding, interactive, and Web-based technologies, creating effective Web presences and memorable online brands. Founded in 1994, Acsys helps clients in consumer, education, financial, healthcare, insurance and manufacturing markets plan, create, and manage ROI-focused Web sites, tools and applications. By creating Internet solutions that increase revenue, reduce costs, and enhance brand perceptions, Acsys helps organizations derive more value from their internal and external business relationships. With offices in Farmington, Connecticut, and New York City, Acsys combines creative and technical disciplines to offer a full range of strategic, creative, development, and hosting services. For more information, visit www. acsysweb. com.

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Research Reveals Vision Classroom Management Software Improves Student Achievement

Research Reveals Vision Classroom Management Software Improves Student Achievement

Teachers Use Vision to Capture Student Attention, Increase Instructional Time, Eliminate Discipline Problems

Portland, Ore., & Langenthal, Switzerland (PRWEB) April 23, 2008

A recent independent research study reveals that student grades improve significantly when an instructor uses classroom management software (http://www. Genevalogic. com). The study found that the overall classroom environment is improved when software, such as Vision, is used to eliminate distractions and prevent behavior problems. Schools using Vision in the classroom also report that instructional time increases, subject comprehension improves and individualized instruction is enhanced.

The research, summarized in the paper, "The Big Brother and Better Early College Grades," was presented at the 2008 Southern Association for Information Systems Conference, conducted by Robert Joyce, from Elon University, Elon, N. C.; and Harald Schmidl, from Central Carolina Community College, Sanford, N. C.

"The essence of our findings is that, when properly used, a classroom management system can lead to significant improvement of grades," their conclusions stated. "The classroom management system should not only be used to control student work. Instead, it should be an active instructional tool that the instructor utilizes to enhance student learning."

The two computer science faculty members conducted this empirical study over two semesters while teaching Introduction to Computers courses to high school age students. Their conclusions led Central Carolina Community College to buy a site license for Vision6 and install it in all instructional computer labs.

A new GenevaLogic case study featuring Joliet Junior College reinforces the results of this study. Faculty members at the two-year Illinois community college use Vision to make the most of teaching with technology. The result has been a marked improvement in student achievement as well as improved teaching.

"We have found that test scores and student retention have increased overall as a result of using Vision," said Gregory Pakieser, a professor in the school's Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) program. "When you can control the learning environment and have students watch what you're doing, it improves your teaching."

Educators also report that using Vision6 increases instructional time because many discipline issues are eliminated and time-consuming tasks, such as distributing files to students, are completed more quickly.

The experience of Jennifer Wandzel, business education teacher at Clarenceville High School, in Livonia, Mich., exemplifies this finding. She said, "Classroom management software has been the best tool provided to me in my teaching career. I spend more time teaching and less time disciplining. I have seen an improvement in scores and an improvement in the attitude of my students."

Launched in 1996, Vision is currently used in more than 50,000 classrooms worldwide. Vision6 is the easy-to-use classroom management software that empowers teachers and trainers to guide and supervise student computer activity from the instructor's computer screen. Teachers use Vision6 to enhance learning, supervise student progress, monitor or prevent Web browsing, share computer screens and remotely control student computers.

A short video demonstrating the ways that Vision6 can be used to improve student learning is available at www. genevalogic. com/movie (http://www. genevalogic. com/movie). Copies of these studies and complete information about GenevaLogic's classroom management software solutions and purchasing options are available at www. GenevaLogic. com or by calling 866-725-7833.

About GenevaLogic
GenevaLogic (www. GenevaLogic. com) has one passion: empowering teachers to achieve the benefits of technology in education. Founded in 1996 in Langenthal, Switzerland, the company is an international leader in classroom management software, with offices in Portland (Ore.), Berlin (Germany) and Edinburgh (Scotland). The company's Vision6 classroom management software is the easiest and most effective way to teach with technology and is used in more than 50,000 classrooms worldwide. GenevaLogic's education software solutions - Vision®, App-Control™, Surf-Lock™, Pointer™, Plan-It™, Protect-On™, On-Sight™ and Print-Limit Pro™ - allow schools, universities and training centers to get more learning value from their technology investments. For more information, visit www. GenevaLogic. com.

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Vocus Webinar Explores Bridging the Gap between PR and Media

Vocus Webinar Explores Bridging the Gap between PR and Media

Leading Journalist and Bloggers to Discuss the Tactics Needed for Public Relations Success within the New Media Landscape

Lanham, MD (Vocus) July 18, 2008

Vocus, Inc., (NASDAQ: VOCS) a leading provider of on-demand software for public relations management (http://www. vocus. com/content/publicrelations. asp), today announced that it will sponsor a free webinar offering marketing and public relations professionals advice for approaching the media and improving relations between the media and PR professionals. Titled "The More Things Change; Bridging the Gap between PR and Media," the webinar will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 2:00 pm ET. To register for the webinar, please visit http://tinyurl. com/6g3e2p (http://tinyurl. com/6g3e2p)

Ben Worthen of the Wall Street Journal, Colin Delany of Epolitics. com and Jason Falls of Social Media Explorer will analyze the media industry, evaluate current PR practices and discuss ways to improve relations between the media and PR professionals. The webinar will offer strategies and techniques to achieve PR success within the new media landscape.

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

About Vocus, Inc. (http://www. vocus. com/content/aboutus. asp):
Vocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOCS) is a leading provider of on-demand software for public relations management. Our web-based software suite helps organizations of all sizes to fundamentally change the way they communicate with both the media and the public, optimizing their public relations and increasing their ability to measure its impact. Our on-demand software addresses the critical functions of public relations including media relations (http://www. vocus. com/content/prcontact. asp), news distribution and news monitoring (http://www. vocus. com/content/prnews. asp). We deliver our solutions over the Internet using a secure, scalable application and system architecture, which allows our customers to eliminate expensive up-front hardware and software costs and to quickly deploy and adopt our on-demand software. Vocus is used by more than 2,600 organizations worldwide and is available in five languages. Vocus is based in Lanham, MD with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information please visit www. vocus. com or call 800.345.5572.

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

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Doing Well By Doing Good: Intelius Recognized as a Top 10 Corporate Philanthropist by the Puget Sound Business Journal

Doing Well By Doing Good: Intelius Recognized as a Top 10 Corporate Philanthropist by the Puget Sound Business Journal

Bellevue-based Intelius is named as a Top 10 Corporate Philanthropist by the Puget Sound Business Journal. In 2009, as part of its corporate citizenship initiatives, Intelius gave over $360,000 to more than a dozen local and national nonprofit organizations, with nearly $260,000 of that amount going to Washington State nonprofit organizations.

Bellevue, Wash. (PRWEB) May 18, 2010

Intelius (http://www. intelius. com) - a leading information commerce company that empowers consumers and businesses with information to make intelligent decisions about personal safety and security - was recognized for its charitable contributions in the medium-sized business category by Puget Sound Business Journal's Corporate Citizenship Program (http://www. psbjcorporatecitizenship. com/about. html). Medium-sized businesses are defined by companies with $20-500 million in annual revenue. Intelius was recognized at a special luncheon on May 13 at The Hyatt Regency Bellevue.

In 2009, as part of its corporate citizenship initiatives, Intelius gave over $360,000 to more than a dozen local and national nonprofit organizations, with nearly $260,000 of that amount going to Washington State nonprofit organizations. In addition to fiscal donations, Intelius employees volunteered hundreds of hours to organizations supporting education, basic needs, and family services, with specific focus on the support and development of youth. Amongst the list of organizations supported by Intelius are Hopelink, Overlake Service League, Treehouse, Rainier Scholars, Youthcare, The College Success Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue, YWCA, Kindering Center, Eastiside Domestic Violence, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Intrepid Museum, Kairos Society, Pratham USA, among others.

"I'm proud to say that at Intelius, giving back and being a good neighbor is an essential part of our corporate culture," said Anu Jain, Intelius' Vice President of Community Relations. "Each year we push ourselves to do more and find new ways to help our community and those in need. In 2009, we increased our giving by more than 75% from 2008 continuing our track record of growing our annual contributions every year since our inception in 2003."

The Corporate Citizenship Program is a special publication and awards ceremony that highlights companies and their levels of philanthropy, and shines the spotlight on businesses that do well by doing good.

For more information about Intelius and its commitment to philanthropy, please visit http://www. intelius. com/giving (http://www. intelius. com/giving).

About Intelius
A pioneer in the world of information commerce, Intelius (www. intelius. com) is a technological powerhouse whose services range from basic people search to comprehensive background checks for consumers and FCRA compliant employment background screens. The company also offers an award-winning identity theft protection service (IDProtect). Founded in January 2003, the company has served over 10 million customers and has just over 300 employees. Intelius has been ranked by Inc. magazine and Deloitte & Touche as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies. Intelius has been voted as one of the best places to work by CEO magazine and Puget Sound Business Journal, based on the interviews with its employees. Intelius was also ranked as a top employment screening provider in surveys conducted by industry publications, HRO Today and Workforce Management magazine.

About Puget Sound Business Journal's Corporate Citizenship Awards
Puget Sound Business Journal's Corporate Citizenship Program is a special publication and awards ceremony that highlights companies and their levels of philanthropy, and shines the spotlight on businesses that do well by doing good. The Business Journal has expanded its Corporate Citizenship Program to recognize more companies of all sizes in the greater Puget Sound area for their staunch support of philanthropic causes and organizations.

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Invisible Killers Launches Free Environmental Toxins E-Newsletter on InvisibleKillers. com

Invisible Killers Launches Free Environmental Toxins E-Newsletter on InvisibleKillers. com

IK Enterprises, the publisher of the leading reference book on environmental toxins, Invisible Killers, has today announced that it has officially launched a free e-newsletter dedicated to providing subscribers with important information about reducing their toxic exposure.

Parkland, FL (PRWEB) November 6, 2007

IK Enterprises, the publisher of the leading reference book on environmental toxins, Invisible Killers, has today announced that it has officially launched a free e-newsletter dedicated to providing subscribers with important information about reducing their toxic exposure.

"We believe that it is important to educate the public about the harmful effects of toxic chemicals and what we can do to prevent exposure to these toxins," explained Rik J. Deitsch, Co-Author of Invisible Killers. "Our goal with this newsletter is to help our readers understand what steps they can take to reduce their body burden and live longer, healthier lives," he added.

Each issue of the Invisible Killers Environmental Toxins Newsletter explores recent news covering environmental and chemical toxins and offers an in-depth analysis of an important issue surrounding toxic exposure. Previous issues have included articles about the most common environmental toxins, toxins in your nails, toxic lead exposure, toxins in air purifiers and air cleaners, hair analysis testing, and toxic pesticides.

"The approach we're taking with our newsletter is to offer the public up-to-date facts surrounding chemical toxins and then provide them with methods for deterring overexposure," commented Stewart Lonky, MD, Co-Author of Invisible Killers. "Because this is a field with new information available almost every day, we believe that this newsletter is the best way to stay up to date. We invite all of those interested in becoming healthier and in helping their families become healthier to subscribe," he concluded.

To signup for the Invisible Killers Environmental Toxins Newsletter, visit http://www. invisiblekillers. com/newsletter/subscribe (http://www. invisiblekillers. com/newsletter/subscribe)

About Invisible Killers
Invisible Killers offers an exposé that educates readers about the very real dangers that surround us every day in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the foods we eat. These environmental toxins can build up in our bodies, causing disease and even death. Rik Deitsch and Dr. Stewart Lonky identify the problems and offer solutions that will help you reduce your toxic burden and live a healthier, longer life.
Http://www. InvisibleKillers. com (http://www. InvisibleKillers. com)

About Stewart Lonky, MD
Dr. Lonky is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary and critical care medicine. As a National Institutes of Health post doctoral fellow and as a full-time faculty member at the University of California, San Diego he spearheaded a research team studying the cellular and biochemical mechanisms of lung injury. His practice involves the evaluation and treatment of patients with toxic exposures as well as patients with lung disease. In addition, he has served as the Chief Medical Officer for a diagnostic device company that developed technologies for the early diagnosis of certain epithelial cancers. His practice is located in Los Angeles, California.

About Rik J Deitsch
Mr. Deitsch, Chief Executive Officer of Nutra Pharma Corp. (nutrapharma. com), served as the President of NDA Consulting Inc., a biotechnology research group that provided consulting services to the pharmaceutical industry. NDA Consulting specialized in the research of peptides derived from Cone Snail venom, Cobra venom and Gila Monster venom. Mr. Deitsch holds both a B. S. in Chemistry and an M. S. in Biochemistry from Florida Atlantic University and has conducted research for the Duke University Medical School Comprehensive Cancer Center. Mr. Deitsch is an adjunct professor and teaches several courses for Florida Atlantic University's College of Business and Continuing Education Department.

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Infinite Health Resources Launches Health Information Web Site, Providing Healthy Recipes, Organic Products and More

Infinite Health Resources Launches Health Information Web Site, Providing Healthy Recipes, Organic Products and More

Newly launched online health information site, www. InfiniteHealthResources. com, provides users with healthy recipes, tools for healthy living, access to useful articles and much more.

New York, NY (PRWEB) November 28, 2005

Infinite Health Resources announces the launch of its Web site, providing online health information and other resources for those interested in healthy living. As the new site states, the company's mission is to make the Web site a "source of information that will be adopted by all of us today and for our children tomorrow."

The site's founder, Thomas Affatato, felt it was vital to create a site that could inform people and give them the information necessary to lead a healthy life. "With rising childhood diseases such as diabetes and obesity, increasing breast cancer rates among women as well as so many other serious health issues, the time has come to take control of our health and the health of our loved ones," says Affatato.

The online health information site features four main educational links, including "Health Center," "Dieting," "Recipes" and "Tools." The Health Center provides various articles and health information designed to educate and help readers stay up to date on healthy living (http://www. infinitehealthresources. com/Store/Resource/Cat/1/1.html). The articles are categorized under topics such as Children's Nutrition, Reconnective Healing, Disease Prevention and Whole and Organic Foods.

The "Dieting" section is focused on teaching people about healthy eating and lifestyle dieting instead of promoting diet fads – there are no gimmicks or "lose 100 pounds in 30 days" tricks. Because Infinite Health Resources believes that a sustainable "diet" is a lifestyle change, the site's featured articles are meant to provide people with the knowledge necessary to successfully make that change.

The "Recipes" section features cooking tips and delicious, quick and healthy recipes (http://www. infinitehealthresources. com/Store/Resource/Cat/1-13/2.html) using whole foods and organic ingredients that do not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, etc.

The "Tools" provided allow users to calculate their Body Mass Index (BMI), Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), body fat percentage as well as the statistical risk of coronary heart disease. Also available are an online medical dictionary, MyPyramid Food Guidance System and MyPyramid Tracker (an online dietary and physical assessment tool).

The site's Infinite Health e-Store (http://www. infinitehealthresources. com/Store/Products/Home. html) provides a unique variety of products, including:

Healthy Foods Personal Care Natural Supplements Pet Products Books and CDs Light Therapy Products

"Our e-store has everything from organic cosmetics to organic pet food," Affatato says. "And purchasing from the e-store will benefit the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and its affiliate, The Cancer Project. We will donate five percent of profits to The Cancer Project (www. CancerProject. com).

To find healthy recipes, read articles about health information and healthy living, shop for organic foods in the online e-store, etc., visit www. InfiniteHealthResources. com.

Media Contact:

Thomas Affatato

Infinite Health Resources

212-302-3020

Www. InfiniteHealthResources. com

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Wildlife Biologist Creates Buckscore Wildlife Management

Wildlife Biologist Creates Buckscore Wildlife Management

Registered wildlife biologist, Emily Flinn, is proud to announce the development of Buckscore Wildlife Management.

La Grange, KY (PRWEB) October 6, 2010

Registered wildlife biologist, Emily Flinn, is proud to announce the development of Buckscore Wildlife Management.

Buckscore Wildlife Management is a science-based, wildlife and habitat management company assisting landowners, lease holders and hunt clubs in reaching their hunting, habitat and wildlife management objectives. Buckscore Wildlife Management (BWM) provides technical guidance based on the three main components of a successful property: herd/population, hunter, and habitat management. Through a wide variety of traditional and innovative management techniques, BWM is capable of custom-tailoring their consulting services to fit the needs of both small recreational landowners as well as large hunting outfits.

“I was raised in central Kentucky where I grew up hunting and fishing. It was here I first developed a passion for wildlife,” stated Emily Flinn, lead wildlife biologist with BWM. “This motivates me to provide sound wildlife and habitat management for land managers and hunters in order to achieve their individual goals and create memorable outdoor experiences for generations to come.”

Flinn earned her Bachelor of Science (B. S.) from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) majoring in wildlife management. Under the direction of Dr. Steve Demarais at Mississippi State University (MSU), she received her Master of Science (M. S.) in wildlife and fisheries with a focus on white-tailed deer management. In addition to gaining extensive background in game management and ecology, she also obtained knowledge of captive deer facilities, deer handing and sedation, artificial insemination, and the deer breeding industry. Flinn is a registered Wildlife Biologist (AWB®) with The Wildlife Society.

Buckscore Wildlife Management is based in La Grange, Kentucky, and is a sister company of Buckscore™ deer measurement system. Buckscore™ is an educational and data collection tool for biologists and deer hunters. Developed by scientists and biologists with Mississippi State University’s Deer Ecology and Management Lab the software allows users to estimate antler size of photographed white-tailed deer. The program uses a unique set of physical features, as well as statistically-derived, models to achieve accurate estimates. The software was developed using white-tailed deer from across North America. A user can trace the antlers of their photographed buck and the program will transform the two-dimensional measurements into three-dimensional estimates.

For more information about Buckscore™ or Buckscore Wildlife Management, visit http://www. buckscore. com or become a friend of Buckscore via our Facebook page.

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