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Skin Typing and Skin Care Products: Make Skin Care Simple

Skincare-News. com reveals the secrets of skin typing and how this can help in developing a personalized skin care routine.

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) March 6, 2008

Maintaining a proper beauty regimen is crucial for healthy skin, so don't rely on a haphazard system for choosing skincare products. Skincare-News. com's latest article, "Make Skin Typing Work for You" helps readers understand how skin typing works in order to properly choose products and care for their skin.

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Skin can be classified into seven general types - combination/normal, dry, sensitive, oily, mature, couperose and acneic. A simple test at home can be used to determine skin type. After washing and drying skin, press a few pieces of thin rice paper or lens-cleaning tissue paper against different parts of the face. If the paper sticks and collects oil spots, the skin is considered oily. If the paper doesn't stick, the skin is dry. If it sticks onto the forehead, nose or chin, this is considered combination skin.

Combination/Normal: Neither excessively dry nor greasy, combination/normal skin is typically clear with medium pores. The skin may tend toward dryness on the cheeks and oiliness in the T-zone, though overall the texture is idea - smooth and even. In order to preserve the skin's health, upkeep is necessary. To maintain surface moisture, use a mild, oil-based moisturizer beneath makeup during the day and make sure to moisturize each night. Opt for a mild, emollient cleanser that effectively removes makeup but also soothes and conditions skin.

Dry: Dry skin is characterized by fine wrinkles, flakiness, red patches, dullness and a papery texture. To quench the skin's thirst, its important to use creamy cleansers and thick moisturizers to boost moisture content. Cleanse the face with alcohol-free cleansers, toners or milks, which will remove makeup and impurities while infusing moisture into dry skin. Because dry skin is easily irritated, reduce time in the shower, and don't rub the face while drying. Instead, pat gently with a towel to avoid chafing.

Sensitive: People with skin that is prone to irritation and broken capillaries, itching, flakiness and blemishes require particular care. Those with sensitive skin are unable to use certain cosmetics and shouldn't apply chemical-based products. Instead, go for hypoallergenic skincare lines free of alcohol, emulsifiers and fragrances. As with all skin types, cleansing is an important part of your routine, but finding a suitable, gentle product can be difficult, so read the labels carefully and watch for reactions that could occur within the first few days of using a new product.

Oily: Signs of oily skin include enlarged pores, blackheads and blemishes, an oily T-zone, makeup that wears off within a few hours. While it may be tempting to over-wash the face, dermatologists say that's a big mistake. As with any skin type, over-washing can strip the skin of its natural oils, so wash no more than twice a day with a cleanser designed to eliminate excess oils and lipids that block pores and create aggravating blemishes. Another mistake many make is thinking a moisturizer will only add to their oily skin worries. Its important to use a light, oil-free moisturizer to leave skin feeling hydrated without greasy residue.

Mature: With age, skin loses elasticity and firmness, appears looser and thinner and acquires a dry, wrinkled texture. But it's never too early to begin an anti-aging skincare routine with a refreshing cleanser, night reform treatment and perfecting night cream to cleanse, moisturize, repair and hydrate mature skin. Take special care of the delicate eye area with a cream that reduces the appearance of dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles.

Couperose: Couperose skin is distinguished by chronic redness and caused by weak, dilated capillary vessels. Spicy foods, alcohol, cigarettes, sunlight and anything that causes blood to rush to the face are all factors that contribute to couperose skin. People with this type of skin should avoid washing the face with extreme hot or cold water and choose products designed to strengthen capillary walls. Shun harsh exfoliants, products with hydroquinone and topical acne treatments with benzyl peroxide. Instead, use soothing creams to diffuse blotchiness and calm redness.

Acneic: Perhaps the most frustrating of all skin types, acenic skin (or acne-prone skin) suffers from an oily surface, obstructed pores, blackheads and unsightly pimples that can later result in scars. People with acne often mistakenly use harsh chemical cleansers, which result in dehydration and even more acne. The secrets to clear skin include normalizing or balancing products. Acne sufferers should use a topical exfoliant with benzoyl peroxide after cleansing, and then apply a mild toner to purify pores.

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Hair Health and Herbs: A Beautiful Friendship

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Straight or curly, long or short, the desire for thick, healthy and beautiful hair is shared universally. Yet for both men and women alike, one of the biggest beauty dilemmas is thinning hair. Luckily, many herbal and plant based products are available to help encourage healthy hair and hair growth without chemicals or side effects.

Skincare Rules for Men: Wintertime

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When the cold weather hits, men face the same challenges as women: dry skin, chapped lips and a lackluster complexion. Just like women, men need to alter their skincare routine to protect against the drying effects of wintertime weather. Of course, men like to keep their skin care routine short and simple, so read on for tips that offer quick and easy solutions to replenish moisture, banish dryness and protect against the cold, harsh air of winter.

Pregnancy and Your Skin: Tips for Beauty and Safety!

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During pregnancy, most women are focused intently on developing a healthy routine for both mom and baby. A wholesome diet and exercise are typical staples in her routine. But don't neglect to pay attention to skin care and beauty products too. Follow these seven tips for playing it safe with skin care and playing it pretty with makeup.

Featured Expert: Dr. Michelle Copeland

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Joining our renowned panel of experts, Dr. Michelle Copeland offers her unique background and expertise as a plastic surgeon, biochemist, bestselling author and creator of her own successful skin care line. She is the author of Change Your Looks, Change Your Life, a comprehensive guide to "quick fixes" and cosmetic surgery solutions for looking younger, feeling healthier and living better. Her latest book The Beautiful Skin Workout released in May 2007, demonstrates how to erase 90% of skin flaws in six to eight weeks. Currently, Dr. Copeland practices plastic and reconstructive surgery in New York City. Find out more about Dr. Copeland's accomplishments and her work.

About SkinCare-News. com -- "Your Source for Intelligent Skin Care"

Skincare-News. com is the online source for consumers seeking intelligent beauty and skin care news, advice, tips and articles. Founded in 2005, SkinCare-News. com features articles, news items and frequently asked questions on skincare and beauty related issues. SkinCare-News. com is located in Sacramento, California, but receives visitors from all around the world. For more information, visit http://www. skincare-news. com (http://www. skincare-news. com).

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WAV™ Partners with Baracoda for Bluetooth Barcode and RFID Readers/Encoders

Partnership Brings the Best in Mobile Data Capture to WAV Customers

CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) August 6, 2006 -–

WAV™, the full-service wireless LAN, computing, and security technology distributor, announced that it has teamed up with Baracoda™, the leader in Bluetooth wireless Barcode and RFID readers designed for the wireless workforce.

“The Baracoda partnership gives us the opportunity to add tremendous value to our clients’ mobile workforce across key vertical markets, from healthcare to manufacturing to transportation and warehousing. Baracoda’s ergonomic, user-friendly, industry-standard barcode and RFID devices and APIs are the ideal solution to the ever-increasing mobile nature of today’s business,” said Norm Dumbroff, president and CEO of WAV.

Baracoda’s devices, which range from Bluetooth pen-based scanner/encoder units for handheld devices to the 2604-series gun-shaped scanners, along with their associated APIs and middleware solutions meet and exceed customers’ mobile data capture needs.

“We are excited to see Baracoda added to WAV’s product line,” said Thomas Serval, CEO of Baracoda. “This gives us the opportunity to have our solutions sold to a strategic customer base that already relies on WAV’s diverse range of wireless networking products for a complete wireless solution.”

About WAV

WAV, Inc., located in Aurora, IL, has been in business since 1990 and is a full service distributor of wireless broadband, wireless LAN, wireless security, data collection hardware, mobile computing products, mobile printers and voice over IP technology. WAV is the industry's only single-stop resource providing the depth of knowledge and expert services required to fully address the Solution Providers objectives quickly and cost effectively. WAV performs professional services for its Solution Provider community including site surveys, software and hardware development and integration, custom rollout kits, installation and technical support. For more information call (800) 678-2419 or visit their web site at: www. wavonline. com.

About Baracoda

Baracoda is the world’s leading manufacturer of Bluetooth wireless barcode readers and promotes the development of on-board wireless solutions for the retail, transportation and logistics industries as well as for all real-time traceability applications. Baracoda's added value lies in the company's ability to provide customers and partners with appropriate, reliable, extremely competitive solutions suitable for all mobile environments. Baracoda has proven expertise in the development of on-board software packages and the integration of radio modules, with specific skills in the management of power consumption, security, and the interoperability of systems.

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Diabetes Detection Proposed for the Young

Diabetes is getting to be a worldwide concern that early detection is now being proposed by many health practitioners and researchers. Experts believe that earlier diagnosis and treatment can prevent or delay the costly complications of diabetes.

(PRWEB) January 30, 2005

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. This means that the body is having a hard time converting sugar, starch and other food taken into energy that is needed by our body. Currently, an estimated 100 million people are affected worldwide, and about 5% of the population in the United States has diabetes.

Among those who have diabetes, the most prevalent are those with Type 2 condition. Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes, and is sometimes called "adult-onset" diabetes. It is usually detected on individuals age 45 and above.

In Type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin takes the sugar from the cells. When the sugar remains in the blood, it can cause high blood glucose levels that will later affect your eyesight, kidneys, nerves or heart.

However, the increase in the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is becoming a health concern for many health practitioners. In fact, Type 2 diabetes is now being identified in young adults. Studies have shown that there is a dramatic increase over the past decades due to many factors, which include more sedentary lifestyles and increasing obesity. And some predict that this numbers will double within the next 20 years.

According to a study conducted by researchers from the US government, screening for Type 2 diabetes should begin at age 25 to slow the development of complications. The complications include blindness, kidney disease, and amputations.

As opposed to the current routine of screening for diabetes at the age of 45 among the general population, the study by the US Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta found that early screening reduced both lifetime healthcare costs and death caused by diseases associated with diabetes. They further showed that when detected at an early age, early treatment can greatly increase the postponement of complications, as well as improve the quality of life of the diabetics.

The study indicated that there is a decrease in lifetime costs of at least $1275 per patient when the patients are screened between the ages of 25 and 34. This was a result from the process made by the researchers comparing the growth of costs from screening among people aged 25 years or older with the savings made as a result of early detection and intervention.

Similarly, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDKK) also recommend that people under age 45 should already be tested especially if they are at high risk. These high risk factors include:

Â•Being more than 20% above the ideal body weight or having a body mass index of greater than or equal to 27;

Â•Having a mother, father, brother, or sister with diabetes;

Â•Being African, Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic American, or Pacific Islander American;

Â•Giving birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds or having diabetes during pregnancy;

Â•Having blood pressure at or above 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mmHg); and

Â•Having abnormal glucose tolerance when previously tested for diabetes.

Diabetes happens when there is poor management by the body of the insulin. Symptoms include excessive thirst and urination, blurred vision, tingling in the fingers and toes, unusual fatigue and dizziness. When symptoms occur, it's time for you to get your sugar levels screened by your doctor. Early prevention is the key to a healthier life.

About Online Home Medical Supply

Online Home Medical Supply produces and distributes a wide range of medical supplies. They offer products for child care, diabetes care, personal care, and skin care. They also make available diet supplements and surgical supplies. For inquiries, you can visit their site at http://www. onlinehomemedicalsupply. com (http://www. onlinehomemedicalsupply. com).

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Plastic Surgery Practice in Sacramento, California, Shares 'After Weight Loss' Success Stories

As part of his effort to build a community of people who have achieved massive weight loss, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Kaufman provides stories and photos on his Web site of patients who have received plastic surgery after weight loss.

Folsom, California (PRWEB) December 18, 2009

People who want to improve their comfort and body shape after significant weight loss can now find guidance and encouragement through the site of a local plastic surgeon. Dr. David Kaufman (http://www. afterobesity. com (http://www. afterobesity. com)), a board-certified plastic surgeon, now offers a host of resources including real patient stories and photos, which he hopes will help foster a stronger support community among Sacramento, California, post weight loss surgery patients.

"I have the privilege of seeing patients' lives completely transformed by bariatric and post bariatric surgery, and I wanted a way to help these women and men share their success with other patients," Dr. Kaufman explains. "The main goal here is to give patients the resources they need to take the next steps, whether they've reached their weight goals already or they're still going through that process."

On his Web site, Dr. Kaufman features a number of real patient stories and an extensive collection of before-and-after photos that highlight his patients' success with plastic surgery after weight loss surgery. He also offers a number of resources to help patients understand their procedure choices, choose bariatric surgeons and post bariatric plastic surgeons in California, and ask the right questions at a consultation.

"My aim is to give patients the resources they need to help themselves and help each other," explains Dr. Kaufman. "Sometimes plastic surgery will play a part in those last steps toward a new body; sometimes not. In either case, I think it's important for patients to know their options and to encourage each other. It can mean a lot just to know that your goals are reasonable and not impossible."

Dr. Kaufman works closely with a number of bariatric surgeons, and while his own plastic surgery procedures such as thigh lifts focus mainly on removing excess tissue after bariatric surgery in California, he says these procedures also play an important role in helping patients overcome the stigma of being overweight.

"It's all about self-confidence," he explains. "There's definitely a strong psychological component to weight loss, and plastic surgery can be an extremely important part of that transformation. A tummy tuck or body lift can be life-changing because it's a final step away from a negative self-image and toward a much healthier, happier appearance."

In most cases, post bariatric surgery involves a combination of more extensive procedures like abdominoplasty with more focused surgeries such as arm lifts. However, Dr. Kaufman notes that any post bariatric plastic surgery in Sacramento requires a special level of skill and should only be performed by a talented and experienced surgeon who can achieve results that match the patient's aesthetic expectations.

"I spend a lot of time with my patients to make sure we're on the same page about their results, which translates into a more comfortable recovery and a generally more positive surgical experience," says Dr. Kaufman. "From my perspective, these patients have definitely earned the right to look and feel healthier, and it's my role to encourage them along the way."

Dr. David Kaufman (http://www. afterobesity. com (http://www. afterobesity. com)) is a board-certified plastic surgeon who performs a wide range of facial and body contouring procedures, including plastic surgery after weight loss. Dr. Kaufman served as a US Navy SEAL before earning his medical doctorate from Harvard Medical School. He then trained extensively through general and plastic surgery residencies at Stanford University. He practices in Sacramento, California with Dr. Christa Clark, a fellow board-certified plastic surgeon, at Kaufman & Clark Plastic Surgery.

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Hale Dwoskin, Featured Expert in the #1 Mega-Bestseller 'The Secret' Announces How Expressing Your Gratitude (Greatly) Improves Your Well-being as Well as Theirs

Hale Dwoskin, featured teacher in the #1 bestseller "The Secret" and founder of The Sedona Method, has just announced how expressing one's gratitude greatly improves their well-being as well as the well-being of others.

Sedona, AZ (PRWEB) November 21, 2007

Hale Dwoskin, founder of The Sedona Method and a featured teacher in the #1 blockbuster bestselling book and movie, "The Secret," explains how expressing gratitude greatly improves one's well-being.

"Religions and philosophies have long embraced gratitude as an indispensable manifestation of virtue, and an integral component of health, wholeness, and well-being," according to University of California Davis psychology professor Robert Emmons. Yet, these days, the simple act of giving thanks gets largely overlooked, with the exception of the one day a year devoted to the occasion. Inherently one may feel that expressing gratitude is a positive thing, but scientific studies are beginning to bear out just how incredibly positive giving thanks can be.

As it turns out, gratitude has been described as the "forgotten factor" in happiness research, according to Emmons, and learning how to harness this factor in one's daily life is a simple way to get a lot more out of life.

Being Grateful is Good for One's Mind and Body

Emmons and colleagues, in their gratitude research, have uncovered some startling (in a good way) findings about the power of giving thanks. Consider these amazing benefits:

Greater Optimism and Physical Fitness: People who kept weekly gratitude journals exercised on a more regular basis, felt better physically and about their lives in general, and had a more optimistic attitude about the upcoming week than people who recorded negative or neutral things in a journal. Achieve Your Goals: Those who kept gratitude lists were closer to attaining their personal goals after a two-month period than those who did not. Stress Relief: Being grateful is also an effective way to release stress, according to Emmons. "Gratitude research is beginning to suggest that feelings of thankfulness have tremendous positive value in helping people cope with daily problems, especially stress," he said in a WebMD article. Greater Sense of Wellbeing and Positive Emotions: People who are grateful report higher levels of positive emotions, vitality and life satisfaction, and lower levels of depression and stress. Helps You Cope With Illness: Among people with a neuromuscular disease, Emmons found that a "21-day gratitude intervention" produced more "high-energy positive moods, a greater sense of feeling connected to others, more optimistic ratings of one's life, and better sleep duration and sleep quality, relative to a control group."

Of course, being grateful is also beneficial for others. Giving thanks helps other people feel recognized, which is a basic and fundamental need in all of us.

How to Give Thanks and be Grateful in Your Daily Life

When life is hard, expressing gratitude can be a challenge, but even when things are going well it's easy to take them for granted and forget to give thanks. Being grateful is something that most of us need to make a conscious effort to do, but once you get into the swing of it you'll find that gratitude melds easily with your daily life.

"If you are having trouble finding reasons to feel thankful, or if you're finding it difficult to fully appreciate the good in life," says Hale Dwsokin, CEO and director of training of Sedona Training Associates, "consider learning The Sedona Method (http://sedona. com/)."

"The Sedona Method will show a person how to let go of the negative emotions that are blocking one's gratitude," Dwoskin Continues, "Once you learn to let go, (http://www. sedona. com/html/Sample-Of-Process. aspx) something you'll be able to do on-the-spot (even in difficult situations), you'll find that your outlook has brightened and you'll be able to accept, appreciate and express gratitude for all the positive things in your life."

In addition to practicing the Sedona Method, other practical ways one can express gratitude include:

1. Keep a gratitude journal that lists everything to be thankful for.

2. Write a thank-you note to a parent, a teacher, a mentor or anyone else in life who deserves a pat on the back.

3. Begin and end each day by thinking of five things to be grateful for.

4. Tell a significant other how much they are appreciated on a regular basis.

5. When things go in a good direction, smile and be thankful for them.

Right now everyone can get the free Insiders Guide to The Sedona Method email course sampler (http://www. sedona. com/gratitude. aspx) by inputting their name and email in the sidebar on the right at www. sedona. com/gratitude. aspx (http://www. sedona. com/gratitude. aspx).

For more insights on the issue of gratitude and related topics, Hale Dwoskin, New York Times Best-Selling author of The Sedona Method, featured expert in the film and New York Times bestseller "The Secret," (http://www. sedona. com/the-secret-behind-the-secret. aspx) and CEO and Director of Training of Sedona Training Associates, is available for interviews. Sedona Training Associates is an organization that teaches courses based on the emotional releasing techniques originated by Hale Dwoskin's mentor, Lester Levenson. Dwoskin is an international speaker and featured faculty member at Esalen and the Omega Institute. For over a quarter century, he has regularly been teaching The Sedona Method techniques to individuals and corporations throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Visit www. sedona. com.

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Another service specifically for entrepreneurs &#194;– &#194;“Novidian Financial&#194;” launched by Novidian Corporation

Another service specifically for entrepreneurs Â– Â“Novidian FinancialÂ” launched by Novidian Corporation

Norwell, MA based Novidian Corporation, providers of management and technology solutions for growing businesses, has launched Â“Novidian Financial CorporationÂ”. The new division will provide entrepreneurs with insurance, financial management and capital services.

(PRWEB) December 5, 2003

NORWELL, MA DECEMBER 2, 2003--

Novidian Corporation, providers of management and technology solutions for growing businesses, has launched Â“Novidian Financial CorporationÂ”. The new division will provide entrepreneurs with insurance, financial management and capital services. Previously located in Hanover, MA, Novidian Corporation moved in November to larger offices in Accord Executive Park at 200 Cordwainer Drive, Suite 301 in Norwell, MA.

Novidian Financial caters to the specific and unique needs of entrepreneurs and their families. Services and products will include employer/employee benefits, personal financial planning, commercial insurance, deferred compensation, life, health and business liability insurance, as well as capital leasing, lending and equity financing, through its Capital Group.

Â“Novidian specializes in providing solutions for entrepreneurs, helping them grow their businesses and prosper. Our new financial division enhances our comprehensive suite of services by meeting clientsÂ’ insurance and financial needs,Â” noted Chris Carroll, President of Novidian Financial Corporation.

The new division, led by Carroll, a veteran of the insurance industry, includes more than a dozen industry veterans and is already poised to grow aggressively in 2004.

Founded in 2001, Novidian Corporation has more than tripled in size since its inception. The company recently relocated to its new Norwell, MA Headquarters to accommodate its rapid growth.

NovidianÂ’s esteemed clients include the ElizaJ franchise chain, whose founder is the 2003 recipient of the WomenÂ’s Business Hall of Fame Start Up/Small Business Award; Westfield Bakerink Brozak, LLC Securities in San Diego, CA; and The National Association of Independent Broker Dealers.

About Novidian

Novidian Corporation finds great companies and helps them grow. From strategy, planning and branding to franchising technology and now finance, Novidian Corporation provides end-to-end solutions for growing businesses throughout the United States.

Creating effective, long-term solutions for clients to grow and manage their business, Novidian addresses and resolves many of the challenges faced by companies such as accelerating and managing growth; maximizing productivity; capturing and keeping customers; building brand; and effectively collaborating with suppliers, partners, team members and customers.

Novidian White Papers

Business owners may discuss the possibilities of growing their business or request a FREE copy of the Â“Seven Pillars of Successful FranchisingÂ” white paper or Â“When Negotiating-Think Like a KidÂ” white paper by contacting Novidian Corporation at info@novidian. com or (781) 924-1190.

Founded in 2001 and formerly known as Novidian Consulting, Novidian Corporation

Is headquartered in Accord Executive Park at 200 Cordwainer, Suite 301, Norwell, Mass., (781) 924-1190.

To learn more about Novidian Corporation, visit the companyÂ’s web site at www. novidian. com.

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UltimateBet to Give Away Aruba Poker Classic Seat at Kentucky Derby

Online poker site recognizes the effects of climate change by donating Aruba Poker Classic prize package to charity poker tournament.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 2, 2008

UltimateBet. com has sweetened the pot for online poker players looking to make a difference on planet earth. The online poker site today donated a 2008 Aruba Poker Classic (http://www. ultimatebet. com/poker-promotion/aruba-classic) prize package to the Kentucky Derby Poker Championship, a charity Texas Hold'em tournament created to raise the awareness of climate change and its impact on all communities, particularly those that are poor and underdeveloped.

The Kentucky Derby Poker Championship takes place at Caesars Indiana on Saturday, May 3rd at 8:30pm. Poker players can buy in to the tournament for $2,500.

The charities that will benefit from the tournament's proceeds include the international Red Cross / Red Crescent Climate Centre, the Health and Climate Foundation, and the Robby Albarado Foundation.

The second place finisher in the charity poker tournament will secure the $8,500 Aruba Poker Classic prize package featuring a Main Event seat and money for travel and accommodations. The 2008 Aruba Poker Classic takes place from September 27th through October 4th. With 750 players expected to descend on the island for the 2008 Aruba Poker Classic, UltimateBet. com is anticipating an estimated prize pool of over $4 million. The online poker site has announced a guaranteed first place prize of $1 million.

The Aruba prize package won't be UltimateBet's only presence in the tournament. Phil Hellmuth, one of the online poker site's top pros, is slated to host the charity event.

About UltimateBet

Designed with the assistance of the best poker players in the world -- Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke - UltimateBet provides the best poker games available on the net. Players can download the free poker software (http://www. ultimatebet. com/download), play in free ring games and tournaments and get tips from these pros to learn the sport or to enhance their playing strategy. UltimateBet currently has over 2 million registered players.

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Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles To Hold Fifth Annual Brain Storm Summit

Two-Day Conference Presents the Future of Epilepsy Treatment, Research and Advocacy.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 9, 2007

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles (http://www. epilepsy-socalif. org), in partnership with Keith's House Foundation (http://www. keithshousefoundation. com), announced today that it will host its fifth annual Epilepsy Brain Storm Summit (http://EpilepsyBrainStormSummit. kintera. org) on November 3-4, 2007 at the Cathedral Plaza Conference Center in downtown Los Angeles. This year's theme is "Looking Forward - Epilepsy Research, Treatment and Advocacy". In addition to offering presentations from epilepsy experts Dr. Robert Fisher and Dr. Steven Schachter on updated research findings and new treatments in epilepsy, this year's summit will feature keynotes from former congressman and author of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Tony Coelho, and current State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas.

"Despite some advances in epilepsy research, individuals with epilepsy and their loved ones still face an often devastating diagnosis and many lifelong challenges," said Susan Pietsch-Escueta, the executive director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. "We believe this year's Brain Storm Summit will offer hope to individuals with epilepsy by providing a glimpse into the future of seizure treatment and the importance of advocacy."

"Conferences like this provide opportunities for individuals affected by epilepsy to not only get the latest information but also to connect with and learn from each other," said Gayle Liebowitz from Keith's House Foundation's Executive Board. "We at Keith's House are proud to sponsor such events to aid adults in their quest for a better life."

Despite its prevalence, epilepsy remains one of the least understood neurological diseases. Thirty to forty percent of people with epilepsy continue to have seizures despite treatment. In addition, there remains a lack of access to specialty care and a lack of understanding for how early intervention can improve long-term health. The Epilepsy Brain Storm Summit hopes to address these issues and offer concrete ideas for meeting the challenges, such as highlighting new treatments and the importance of self - and legislative advocacy to drive positive change on an individual and community level.

Some of the leading minds in epilepsy research and treatment will address the attendees at this year's Epilepsy Brain Storm Summit. Dr. Robert Fisher (https://www. stanfordhospital. com/search/PhysicianDetail? doc=17532) is the director of the Epilepsy Center (http://www. stanfordhospital. com/clinicsmedServices/COE/neuro/epilepsy/default) at Stanford University and is known internationally as a developer of new treatment protocols involving brain stimulation to stop seizures as well as novel methods for applying medication directly to a seizure focus on the brain linked with automatic seizure detection. Dr. Steven Schachter (http://www. cimit. org/bios/schachter. html), a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, is the editor-in-chief of epilepsy. com. Dr. Schachter has directed over 80 research projects involving antiepileptic drugs, has contributed extensively to medical literature, and compiled the 6-volume Brainstorms series.

The summit will also feature keynotes from Tony Coelho (http://www. epilepsyfoundation. org/aboutus/coelho. cfm) and Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas (http://dist26.casen. govoffice. com/). Former Congressman Tony Coelho was first elected to the U. S. House of Representatives in 1978 from California's Central Valley. While in the House, Mr. Coelho, who has epilepsy, authored the Americans with Disabilities Act. Now in the private sector, Coelho continues to devote time to public service, including chairing the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities (1994-2001) and the Epilepsy Foundation (2005-2007). Current State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas was elected to the California State Senate in 2006 by Senate District 26 after serving two terms in the State Assembly. Mr. Ridley-Thomas' committee and legislative work continue to address a broad range of issues with implications for economic and workforce development, health care, public safety, education, budget accountability, consumer protection and civic participation.

To register, visit: http://EpilepsyBrainStormSummit. kintera. org (http://EpilepsyBrainStormSummit. kintera. org). Advanced registration by October 31st, 2007 is strongly recommended. Prior to October 31st, the seminar fee is $25 for individuals and $35 for two family members or two driving together. The fees increase to $35 and $40 respectively after October 31st. The fee will help to cover syllabus materials, parking and refreshments. For additional information, contact Rebekkah at (800) 564-0445.

About Epilepsy

When a person has two or more unprovoked seizures, they have epilepsy. According to the International League against Epilepsy, there are 2 main types of seizures - partial or generalized - and more than 25 recognizable syndromes affecting 3 million people in the U. S. and 40-50 million people worldwide. This year, another 200,000 people in our country will be diagnosed. To date, there is no known cure.

About the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles

Established in 1957, the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles is the only non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated solely to serving the estimated 150,000 to 180,000 people living with epilepsy in this region. Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy by promoting care, prevention, research and cure through education, support services, programs, advocacy and awareness. The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles is affiliated with the Epilepsy Foundation of America in Landover, Maryland.

Www. epilepsy-socalif. org

About Keith's House Foundation

The formation of Keith's House is a passionate dream of Keith's family and friends to bring young adults with epilepsy and brain injury together; providing them with support groups, socialization and volunteer opportunities. As a result of Keith's own personal journey, Keith's House Foundation is dedicated to improving the social and mental lives of young adults who have suffered a catastrophic life altering brain illness.

Www. keithshousefoundation. com

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Health Career Agents Announces SBA Pre-Approval Program to Launch a Healthcare Recruiting Business

Health Career Agents today announced a pre-approval program to compliment the Small Business Administration's recent announcement of $730 million in new SBA funding initiatives. The incentives remove fees charged to banks and make it easier for entrepreneurs and start-ups to get funding for their businesses.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) April 7, 2009

Health Career Agents announces SBA Pre-Approval Program to launch a Healthcare Recruiting Business

Health Career Agents today announced a pre-approval program to compliment the Small Business Administration's recent announcement of $730 million in new SBA funding initiatives http://www. sba. gov/recovery/index. html (http://www. sba. gov/recovery/index. html). The incentives remove fees charged to banks and make it easier for entrepreneurs and start-ups to get funding for their businesses.

The trouble with the SBA loan process is that it can take weeks and months to secure funding. A new Health Career Agents program lets individuals determine if an SBA loan is right for them and if so, get started with their own healthcare recruiting business as an "Independent Agent" http://healthcareer-agents. com (http://healthcareer-agents. com) even while they wait for their funding to close.

Health Career Agents can provide guidance on navigating the SBA loan process and other start-up funding options. If it is determined that a prospective Agent will be able to secure their funding, whether through the SBA or another mechanism, Health Career Agents will pre-approve the individual and let them start their business as they wait for funding.

"There are many people who have the right skills and interest for healthcare recruiting but are being held back due to funding considerations," says Steven Deutschmann, Health Career Agents Chief Financial Officer. "If Health Career Agents knows that someone will be able to put the funding together, this new program lets us get them started immediately, so they can begin generating revenue."

The process to determine if this new Health Career Agents Program is suitable for an individual:

1. Request the Health Career Agents Sample Business Plan http://healthcareer-agents. com/ (http://healthcareer-agents. com/) for starting a health care recruiting and staffing business.

2. Complete the Evaluation Process, including speaking with established Health Career Agents Members.

3. Meet with the Health Career Agents staff to assess funding options including SBA loans.

4. Get to work on arranging funding.

If Health Career Agents can pre-qualify a prospective Member for funding and they successfully complete the Evaluation Process, they can attend training and get started with their health care recruiting business as funding is being finalized.

That way, new Agents can kick start their business with participation in the Health Career Agents Accelerated Start-Up Program. Within a few weeks of training, the new Independent Agent can be presenting candidates of already established Health Career Agents Offices to potential employers.

These are "shared placement" transactions between separate Health Career Agents offices, so about half the fee goes to each, with a smaller percentage going to Health Career Agents.

Considering that the typical health care recruiting fee is in the $15,000 to $40,000 range, Health Career Agents knows there is significant benefit to this type of program. By assisting the new Member office in generating revenue as early on in their business as possible, Health Career Agents fortifies the long term odds of the Member's success.

Contact Health Career Agents at 800-533-1622 to get more information on the SBA loan process and getting pre-approved to launch a healthcare recruiting business.

About the company:

Health Career Agents is an international healthcare recruiting and staffing company that provides its services through independently owned offices. Providing a unique "Agent" approach, members dedicate themselves to helping healthcare and medical candidates find the most personally satisfying positions. Health Career Agents offices use cutting-edge technology and software to locate the valuable healthcare candidates that benefit most from their services, and place them directly in new positions or do so through a proprietary shared database of healthcare and medical candidates and positions.

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Senforce Endpoint Security Suite Earns “Best of the Tests” Finalist Honors From Network

Senforce Highlighted in Network World’s February 27 Best Products Issue

Draper, UT (PRWEB) March 8, 2006

Senforce Technologies® Inc., the leader in location-aware endpoint security enforcement and network access control, today announced it has earned “Best of the Test” Finalist honors in the 2006 Network World Signature Series Best Products Issue, based on being named the “Clear Choice for Innovation” in the publication’s 2005 test and review of leading endpoint security solutions. This honor affirms that Senforce Endpoint Security Suite (ESS) ranks as one of the “best performing” solutions tested by Network World in 2005.

Each year Network World looks back at all of the products tested in a given year and selects which ones are the best in a variety of categories and feature those in their Best Products issue in February. Of the more than 200 products tested, Network World selected 45 finalists, and the results are highlighted in last week’s February 27th issue.

In Network World’s 2005 endpoint security review, Senforce ESS topped six other vendors and products, receiving highest scores in policy management, remediation and resiliency. According to Senforce’s growing customer base, ESS is the only solution available today that centrally enforces an organization’s security policies by location—regardless of whether or not a PC is connected to company-managed networks or even to the Internet. It is also differentiated by its wireless security capabilities and ability to enforce controls based on location, and users are unable to reconfigure or remove the software, as the review also points out.

In the 2006 Best Products Issue’s Client Security category, Senforce ESS is also recognized for its “strong, host-centric approach to client security” and “Client Location Assurance Service, which provides crypto-based assurance that a system resides on a known, trusted network and is not being spoofed.”

“Network World’s independent testing is highly respected by the world’s most demanding IT buyers and network managers,” said Nolan Rosen, vice president of marketing and business development for Senforce. “We are therefore honored and gratified to be recognized as a ‘Best of the Tests’ finalist. Commending Senforce’s award-winning Endpoint Security Suite for vision and technology leadership, such as patent-pending location-aware and wireless technologies, sets Senforce apart from other solutions in the marketplace.”

Many organizations are deploying ESS to enhance corporate security and adhere to corporate compliance mandates such as Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Indeed, the integrated ESS suite provides centralized management and policy definition, location-aware policy enforcement, powerful reporting and strong audit controls—the very capabilities demanded by today’s chief compliance officers and risk managers.

Key ESS capabilities include endpoint integrity for random or scheduled compliance checks (anytime, anywhere); an advanced firewall; VPN enforcement; and wired/wireless connectivity control, which prevents security incidents from occurring over unauthorized or misconfigured network adapters; and theft prevention to stop corporate data from being written to CDs, DVDs, USB thumb drives and other local storage devices.

For more information about the Senforce Endpoint Security Suite, please visit the company website at http://www. senforce. com (http://www. senforce. com). To read the full Network World review, please visit the World Wide Web at http://www. networkworld. com/reviews/2005/062705-endpoint-test. html (http://www. networkworld. com/reviews/2005/062705-endpoint-test. html).

About Network World

Network World, Inc., the Leader in Network Knowledge, empowers Network IT Executives through education, information and community. Network World, an IDG company, is the leading provider of news, analysis, reviews, events and education on information technology. Network World publishes the leading newsweekly, Network World, hosts the most active online community (www. networkworld. com), and produces educational seminars and events worldwide. Network World's portfolio of strategic marketing programs provides marketing and agency professionals with the tools to generate high-quality leads, optimize marketing campaigns, and create new revenue opportunities.

About Senforce Technologies, Inc.

Senforce Technologies is a market leader of endpoint and wireless security software enabling IT organizations to protect their computers, networks and data from malicious attacks, unauthorized access and misuse. Senforce automates security practices by location (at the office, on the road or at home) through policy-enforcement resulting in reduced costs, assured network security and enforced compliance across the organization. Senforce Technologies is a privately held company headquartered in Draper, Utah. For more information, visit www. senforce. com or call 1.877.844.5430.

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Phoenix Massage Envy Clinics Raise More than $3,400 for Charity

Local Phoenix Massage Envy Co-op Donates Funds to Phoenix Children's Hospital

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) September 29, 2009

Phoenix Massage Envy (http://www. massageenvy. com), a co-op of 26 professional massage clinics, is pleased to have raised and donated $3,402 to Phoenix Children's Hospital through a one-day event in which 15-minute chair massages were exchanged for donations. The Phoenix Massage Envy Co-op also donated $1.00 for each one-year membership that was purchased during the month of July 2009. The money was raised as part of the KMLE 107.9 "Commitment to Kids" Campaign.

"It is our pleasure to raise and donate money to Phoenix Children's Hospital" said Stephen Cook, Regional Developer for Arizona and Las Vegas. "We are proud to provide additional funds to help give hope, healing, and the best health care for children and families in the Valley."

Phoenix Massage Envy (http://www. massageenvy. com/regions/AZ/Phoenix. aspx) is committed to community reinvestment. The local group of franchisees, in conjunction with over 590 Massage Envy locations nationwide, participates in Massage for the Cure, an annual event that donated more than $800,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure over the past five years. This year's event was held on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 and raised over $466,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure nationwide.

About Massage Envy

Massage Envy Limited, LLC is a national franchise of massage clinics dedicated to providing professional and affordable therapeutic massage services to consumers with busy lifestyles at convenient times and locations. Massage Envy is the single largest employer of licensed professional massage therapists, with more than 8,000 therapists providing massage every week. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy has opened some 571 clinics in 40 states in just over seven years, with some 300 more franchises currently under development from coast to coast. www. massageenvy. com.

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Soldier's Remarkable Recovery from PTSD Offers Hope for Those Still Suffering

Follow a young man's journey into hell and his transformation to a battle-hardened hunter of human beings in Vietnam. David W. Powell's combat experiences would sunder his family and almost cost his life. Even more remarkable, his recovery holds the promise of redemption for a generation now at war in the Middle East.

Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) July 10, 2006

David W. Powell enlisted for a tour of duty in April 1966 with the US Marines after receiving an imminent draft notice. Believing he would be able to leverage his existing skills as a computer programmer, Powell never thought all they would see on his resume was his Karate expertise. This began his tour where in addition to killing the enemy on the field of battle, he was witness to countless cruelties including murder both cold-blooded and casual, cowardice under fire, and a callous disregard for life beyond most people’s imagination. With each new insult, he lost a little bit of his soul, while equally certain of his own demise.

“My Tour in Hell: A Marine’s Battle with Combat Trauma” (ISBN 1932690220) is Powell’s honest and disturbing account of war and his downward spiral as a battle-hardened combat veteran. It would be more than a decade after his return that doctors even had a word to describe this unpredictable and horrific syndrome: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. With riveting detail, Powell takes us on a journey through his traumatic experiences and explains what happens when PTSD goes untreated.

Returning to civilian life, he was consumed with nightmares, highly intrusive thoughts, an inability to control emotions and was in a constant hyper-vigilant state. He found it impossible to hold a job, or be in a relationship. Bankrupt, alcoholic, and bitter, Powell admits he was, “a frightening man to be around.” Remarkably, he is still a highly patriotic war veteran, and wonders about the alarmingly high rate of mental health problems among troops who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

With his clear message of hope to other veterans that may still be suffering, and to family members that are struggling to understand, “My Tour in Hell” is clearly optimistic. Powell eludes confidence that veterans can and will get better and go on to live great, productive lives. In 1989, Powell eventually recovered from his PTSD through a powerful, yet highly successful technique known as Traumatic Incident Reduction and continues to be a pioneer of hope and revolutionary voice in the field of trauma recovery.

David W. Powell is currently retired in Tucson, Arizona with his wife, Susan. He enjoys writing, cooking, and Karate. His book has been nominated for the 2007 Charles E. Shelton Award for unique literary achievement, which honors perhaps the nation’s most famous and bravest Prisoner of War. “My Tour in Hell” (ISBN 1932690220) can be purchased at bookstores and is distributed by Ingram Book Group. For more information, visit http://www. lovinghealing. com/MyTourInHell/ (http://www. lovinghealing. com/MyTourInHell/)

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Atlanta Snoring Institute Physician Howard Herman, M. D. Participates in Live Webcast featuring New Oral Surgery Technology

Atlanta Snoring Institute is excited to announce that Dr. Howard Herman, M. D., an expert in oral and sinus surgery, recently participated in a live web cast that explored new advances in oral surgical procedures, such as tonsillectomies. The web cast, presented by Johnson and Johnson and the Medical University of South Carolina, features Dr. Herman both and demonstrating the advantages of the new harmonic scalpel during oral surgery.

Stockbridge, GA (Vocus) January 30, 2010

The skilled Ear, Nose, and Throat Physicians of the Atlanta Snoring Institute pay close attention to any new advances in medical technology that enable them to perform more effective, faster, and less painful treatments for their patients. Taking advantage of the latest knowledge and equipment allows the ASI team to focus on providing for the individual patient's needs in the best way possible. However, the doctors of the Atlanta Snoring Institute strive not only to learn about advances in snoring treatment (http://www. atlantasnoring. com/snoring. html), but also consider it their responsibility to share this knowledge with their colleagues and patients.

Dr. Howard Herman, M. D. was given the opportunity to talk about an excellent advance in performing oral procedures during a live web cast that was viewed by many in the snoring and sleep apnea treatment (http://www. atlantasnoring. com/surgical-procedures-for-sleep-apnea. html) community in this past month. Sponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc., a division of Johnson and Johnson, Dr. Herman joined with other doctors to talk about the future of oral treatments like the tonsillectomy and the Pillar Procedure (http://www. atlantasnoring. com/pillar-procedure-treatment. html).

The main point of discussion during the web cast was the use of the new harmonic scalpel. This new advance can make surgery easier for doctors and less painful for patients. "The HK 105 blade is a vibration instrument," Dr. Herman explains. "It is a vibrating blade that vibrates at 55,500 beats per second, so something called the cavitation effect is created. This high speed movement causes a low-pressure zone at the end of the blade." These properties allow for more precise incisions and faster healing.

As a result, clinical studies have shown that patients who have complained formerly of very severe pain, have less pain and return faster to their regular diet and other activities. "The difference is, with the harmonic instrument, is that it allows you to do a better dissection," notes Dr. Herman. This improvement greatly reduces the level of discomfort experienced after the tonsil surgery (http://www. atlantasnoring. com/tonsillar-reductions. html).

Want to Learn More? View the Atlanta Snoring Webcast (http://www. orlive. com/ethiconendo-surgery/oralcavitysurgery)

The co-host of the web cast, Dr. Lucinda Halstead, M. D., Associate Professor, Medical University of South Carolina, echoed Dr. Herman's thoughts about the many benefits of the new procedures and instruments. She points out, "The difference with this technique versus electrocautery and cold surgery is the diminution of pain. Of course, for children and the persons caring for those children, this can be very important. This particular technique offers quite a few advantages to my patients."

The web cast was a great success, with wide participation from other medical professionals located all over the country. The Atlanta Snoring Institute looks forward to taking part in more high-tech educational events in the future. By staying informed about the latest advances in medicine, ASI can accomplish its goal of providing patients with the very best information, service, and treatment.

Atlanta Snoring Institute is dedicated to the treatment of snoring, sleep apnea, and sinus problems. The physicians are some of Atlanta's finest Board-Certified Otolaryngologists (Ear, Nose & Throat specialists) and Atlanta sleep apnea (http://www. atlantasnoring. com/sleep-apnea. html) doctors, with expertise in the treatment and management of snoring, sleep disorders, sinusitis and other related conditions.

The expert physicians of ASI offer a full range of medical, minimally invasive and surgical treatments. ASI is dedicated to your health and will work with you to provide the best treatment options to effectively manage your condition with a full range of medical services including the Pillar Procedure (http://www. atlantasnoring. com/), coblation, turbinate reduction, septoplasty, and sinus surgery.

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Tarot Software Accurately Predicted Winner of the 2004 Presidential Election

SeeQ Enterprises, Inc is pleased to announce that The Mystic Tarot accurately predicted that George W. Bush would be re-elected as president in the 2004 election.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) November 3, 2004

SeeQ Enterprises, Inc is pleased to announce that The Mystic Tarot accurately predicted that George W. Bush would be re-elected as president in the 2004 election. The original prediction was made on October 16, 2004 and was released to major media markets.

"Thanks to this amazing program that uses the power of the tarot, answers with a yes or no, and provides details about the question. We accurately predicted that John Kerry would lose and George W. Bush will be re-elected,Â” Says, SeeQ Enterprises, Inc's Vice President, John Bernal. "The program has an incredible 80% accuracy rate, and once again the accuracy of the program to predict events has been tested, and the program has passed with flying colors,Â” Concludes, John Bernal.

The Mystic Tarot has been compared to world renowned psychics, for accuracy and detail. It features over 2000 card interpretations and meanings. It provides specific card interpretations for health, financial, career, business, relationships, pets, dreams and can even provide a timing.

The Mystic Tarot has a simple, user-friendly interface that makes it easy-to-use. It has many tarot spreads to answer just about any question you have, and allows the user to save the reading for future reference. To evaluate the functionality and accuracy of The Mystic Tarot, SeeQ Enterprises, Inc offers a free evaluation copy that can be downloaded from http://www. themystictarot. com (http://www. themystictarot. com).

To see the prediction go to: http://www. themystictarot. com/will_kerry_win_the_election__or_will_bush_.htm (http://www. themystictarot. com/will_kerry_win_the_election__or_will_bush_.htm)

System requirements:

The Mystic Tarot will run under Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 2003 and requires 32MB of RAM and 9 MB of free hard disk space. The program works best using a screen resolution of 800 by 600.

The Mystic Tarot is available for $49.95 from The Mystic Tarot Web site at http://www. themystictarot. com/ (http://www. themystictarot. com/)

For more information on The Mystic Tarot, contact SeeQ Enterprises, Inc or visit the company's Web site at http://www. themystictarot. com (http://www. themystictarot. com).

Contact:

John Bernal

Webmaster@mystictarot. com

813-317-5401

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Digital Scales-How to Weigh up Your Options and Receive the Benefits of Research

Diet consciousness has produced a healthy demand for digital scales. How to choose a digital scale that will benefit you

(PRWEB) November 28, 2004

Diet consciousness has produced a healthy demand for digital scales. In October 2004 more than 14000 searches were submitted for "digital scales" on Overture which is responsible for Yahoo search and its affiliates. There were also over 4000 searches for variants of this search term. Google does not publicly release these figures but it is estimated to be at least double of figures produced by Overture. With scale companies like Escali, Ohaus, Tanita, My Weigh offering over 30 models each, how does one end up with a product that suits their needs?

The basics of choice lie with the consumer. The nature of the world most people would say is "competition" which affects price and quality of digital scale offered. This has a domino effect on the consumers "choice" and most consumers shop online vs retail shopping because they know that discounts and bargains are easier to come across.

Are you looking for features or discounts? They are intangibly related to each other. The best choice can be made by "weighing up" your needs vs your budget, a particular brand and model will now materialize. First consumer choice is capacity. How heavy are the items to be weighed? Resolution is the second, how precise does the scale need to be eg 1 gram, 1/10 gram or even 1/100 gram? What about brand name, do you know someone who has the product already and is happy with its features? Model vs model is important so you can find something that will tilt the scales towards one choice or the other. Stainless steel tray-Depending on what you are weighing is it likely for the digital scale to get dirty and need cleaning? Backlit display-a great option for visually impaired or low light situations, Shape-Is the digital scale visually appealing? A comfortable fit into the operating environment is very important even for a digital pocket scale.

"I am sure what you have read has shifted your focus from the dollar to the sense, and realize online shopping for digital scales or any product should be balanced with online research, pound for pound"

Special Offer guaranteed for the first 100 customers:

If you would like help in choosing the scale which best suits your needs mention this press release and receive 10% off your purchase, free shipping already included!

Be quick as this offer is limited.

Email-precscom@precision-digital-scales. com

About E-Store-Shop LLC

E-commerce online retailer

Contact Information:

Harley Darby

501 Silverside Road, Suite 105

Wilmington, DE 19809

USA

Wilmington Delaware

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Island of Bonaire Selects Tampa's Dunn&Co. as Creative Agency of Record

Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB), the tourism department for the island of Bonaire, has selected Tampa Advertising Agency Dunn&Co. as its Creative Agency of Record. Dunn&Co. will lead the U. S. and South American creative advertising efforts to promote the Dutch Caribbean Island of Bonaire.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) January 25, 2010

Tampa-based Dunn&Co. has been named Creative Agency of Record for Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB), the tourism department for the island of Bonaire. The Dutch Caribbean island reigns as one of the world's top dive destinations, and has officially employed Dunn&Co. to lead its creative advertising efforts in the United States and South America.

"There will be a more concerted effort to promote the island of Bonaire as a travel destination in 2010," said Ronella Tjin Asjoe-Croes, Director, Tourism Corporation Bonaire. "After working with Dunn&Co. for the past year, we are very pleased about our decision to officially partner with them to help our efforts in the United States and South America."

As Bonaire's Creative Agency of Record, Dunn&Co.'s rebranding and advertising efforts will initially include both print and online marketing initiatives, including the launch of a new website in the first quarter of 2010.

"We've had a wonderful time working with the Island up to this point, so I couldn't be happier that we've formalized our partnership with Tourism Corporation Bonaire," said Troy Dunn, Dunn&Co. President. "Bonaire is regarded by many as the single best dive spot in the world, but there's a lot to Bonaire that extends beyond diving, and it's this unique combination that makes it a special holiday destination."

Bonaire is consistently named as one of the world's Top Dive Destinations (Caribbean/Atlantic) in Scuba Diving Magazine's Annual Readers' Choice Awards, and was named the #1 Overall Dive Destination (Caribbean/Atlantic) for 2010. For more information on the island of Bonaire, visit www. tourismbonaire. com.

About Dunn&Co.

Dunn&Co. (http://www. dunn-co. com (http://www. dunn-co. com)) is a full-service advertising and marketing communications firm housed in a century-old, former cigar factory near Tampa's historic Ybor City. For the past two years, Dunn&Co. has been selected one of the "Best Places to Work" in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Dunn&Co. provides award-winning creative solutions for clients worldwide, including: GE Healthcare, Baxter Healthcare, Zodiac Vodka, First Watch restaurants, The Melting Pot restaurants, Zubrowka vodka, Yuengling and the island of Bonaire. Dunn&Co. also provides pro-bono services to The ALS Association Florida Chapter to help fight Lou Gehrig's Disease.

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Release of Blackbaud Enterprise CRM and Direct Marketing Solutions to Redefine Nonprofit Information Technology

Built on Blackbaud's new technology platform, these flexible solutions offer unparalleled levels of scalability

Charleston, S. C. (Vocus) May 4, 2007

Blackbaud, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: BLKB) Chief Executive Officer Marc Chardon announced today that the company has released its eagerly awaited technology platform (http://www. blackbaud. com), code-named Infinity, along with two new solutions that will enable the world's largest nonprofits to optimize their information management. Released to selected customers in March, Blackbaud Direct Marketing™ (formerly code-named "Bullseye") and Blackbaud Enterprise CRM™ (formerly code-named "Galileo") combine the strength of the company's extensive knowledge of the nonprofit sector with its new next-generation technology platform.

"For more than a quarter century, Blackbaud's sole focus has been on developing the best in nonprofit IT solutions-- enabling organizations to improve their efficiency, their relationships with their constituents, and their ability to raise mission-critical funds," said Chardon. "For the past two years, Blackbaud's development team has been designing and building a technology platform that will not only support this new breed of enterprise-level solutions but that will also enhance the performance of existing products. Hallmarks of the new platform include scalability, standards-based technology and new levels in IT security.

"The unveiling of Blackbaud Enterprise CRM and Blackbaud Direct Marketing marks a milestone in our ability to provide flexible, extensible solutions that bring large-scale and distributed nonprofit organizations closer to their constituents, enabling them to better fulfill their missions. Moreover, it extends our capability to support the current needs and future growth of the largest nonprofit organizations throughout the world."

Blackbaud Enterprise (http://www. blackbaud. com) CRM is a suite of solutions that makes up a centralized system of record for all interactions and that provides a 360 degree view of the constituent, which can be seen by all of a nonprofit's organizational elements. Blackbaud Direct Marketing, which ties in to the company's well-established Raiser's Edge product, and which can be utilized as a part of Blackbaud Enterprise CRM, helps nonprofits manage complex, multi-channel direct marketing campaigns, from list segmentations to reporting, enabling them to save time and money and achieve more control over their total constituent experience.

Among early adopters of the new offerings include the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), two large state university organizations and a major healthcare system. Celebrating its 40th anniversary of working to save a national treasure, CBF has 190,000 members and relies on its large direct marketing program to maintain support, to encourage advocacy, to establish volunteer restoration programs, and to educate students, teachers and its constituency about events and issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay. The Foundation will use Blackbaud Direct Marketing to manage numerous concurrent projects and position itself for future growth.

"We needed a solution that would give us greater control of our direct marketing and fundraising by bringing the different pieces of our programs together, while providing staff access to the information they need to make strategic decisions," said Michael Sola, CBF's Director of Information Technology Services. "Expanding our partnership with Blackbaud in using this exciting Blackbaud Direct Marketing solution will take our program to the next level -- having all our marketing functions in the same place will greatly enhance our ability to plan, and then evaluate success."

To learn more about Blackbaud Enterprise CRM, Blackbaud Direct Marketing and the new technology platform, please visit http://www. blackbaud. com (http://www. blackbaud. com).

About Blackbaud:

Blackbaud (http://www. blackbaud. com)] is the leading global provider of software and related services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. Approximately 16,000 organizations -- including the American Red Cross, Dartmouth College, the WGBH Educational Foundation, Episcopal High School, Lincoln Center, Cancer Research UK, Special Olympics, and Arthritis Foundation -- use one or more of Blackbaud products and services for fundraising, financial management, direct marketing, Web site management, school administration, and ticketing. Blackbaud's solutions include The Raiser's Edge, Blackbaud Enterprise CRM, Blackbaud Direct Marketing, Team Approach, The Financial Edge, The Education Edge, The Patron Edge, BlackbaudNetCommunity, The Information Edge, WealthPoint, ProspectPoint, and donorCentrics, as well as a wide range of consulting, analytical, and educational services. Founded in 1981, Blackbaud is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina and has operations in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Toronto, Ontario; London, England; Glasgow, Scotland; and Sydney, Australia. For more information, visit http://www. blackbaud. com (http://www. blackbaud. com).

Investor Contact:

Tim Dolan

ICR

617.956.6727

Media Contact:

Melanie Milonas

Blackbaud, Inc.

843.216.6200 x3307

Source: Blackbaud

Forward-looking statements:

Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this news release are forward-looking tatements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Although Blackbaud attempts to be accurate in making these forward-looking statements, it is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. In addition, other important factors that could cause results to differ materially include the following: management of integration of Target Software and Target Analysis and other risks associated with acquisitions; risk associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organizations; uncertainty regarding increased business and renewals from existing customers; continued success in sales growth; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to our dividend policy and share repurchase program, including potential limitations on our ability to grow and the possibility that we might discontinue payment of dividends; economic conditions and seasonality; risks associated with management of growth; technological changes that make our products and services less competitive; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in the SEC filings for Blackbaud, copies of which are available free of charge upon request from Blackbaud's investor relations department.

All Blackbaud product names appearing herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blackbaud, Inc.

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BellBrook Labs Develops New High Content Assay to Explore Tumor Cell Invasion in 3D Matrix

BellBrook Labs has developed a high-content tumor Cell Invasion Assay by expanding the capability of its proprietary iuvo™ Microconduit Array platform to assess three dimensional cell movement through extracellular matrix. The results of this research, recently published in the Journal of Biomolecular Screening (Vol 15, 2010, p. 1114-1151), showcase the ability of BellBrook’s 3D ECM Invasion Assay Service to advance the exploration of new targets for anti-cancer drug development.

Madison, WI (PRWEB) November 11, 2010

BellBrook Labs announced the publication of studies on an enabling new approach for studying tumor cell invasion entitled “An Automated High-Content Assay for Tumor Cell Migration through 3-Dimensional Matrices,” in the October volume of Journal of Biomolecular Screening (JBS). In the paper, Dr. Steven Hayes, Victoria Echeverria and their colleagues at BellBrook describe how the company’s iuvo™ Microconduit Array platform was used to overcome the limitations of current methods to enable development of an information-rich, 3D tumor cell invasion assay using automated high content analysis.

Metastasis is the predominant cause of death from cancer, and tumor cell migration is a key element in the metastatic process. Understanding how tumor cells invade other tissues and developing new drugs that block the process are fundamental challenges in cancer research. However, modeling tumor cell invasion the way it occurs in the body – three dimensional movement of cells through ECM (Extracellular Matrix) - has proven difficult, especially in an automated, high throughput format, largely because culturing and imaging cells in ECM in traditional mulitwell plates is problematic. As described in the JBS paper, the BellBrook team was able to circumvent these difficulties by performing invasion assays in submicroliter channels in their recently developed iuvo Microchannel 5250 plates. Metastatic prostate cells were added to the liquid media compartment and allowed to migrate into the collagen-filled microchannels and automated microscopy was used to image the ultrathin assay compartments, generating quantitative data on the number of cells invading the matrix and distance traveled as well as effects on cell proliferation. The study showed that that cell movement through ECM in the microchannels was truly 3-dimensional, and therefore, representative of the in vivo invasion process. In addition, quantitative potency measurements were obtained for known inhibitors of cell migration, as well as information on the effect of the inhibitors on cell health, demonstrating the utility of the assay for anti-cancer drug discovery. By using this newly-developed assay in their 3D ECM Invasion Assay Service, BellBrook can provide researchers with valuable information on how effectively and specifically their potential drug molecules target the invasion process.

About BellBrook Labs. BellBrook Labs, LLC develops detection reagents and microfluidic devices that accelerate the discovery of more effective therapies for cancer and other debilitating diseases. Transcreener® is a patented high throughput screening assay platform that was introduced in 2005 and is used to identify inhibitors for kinases and other types of protein drug targets. The iuvo™ Microconduit Array technology is a line of unique microscale devices for miniaturization and automation of advanced cell models that are more representative of human physiology. Visit BellBrook’s website for more information: http://www. bellbrooklabs. com.

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Fieldglass Earns Ariba Ready Status

Leading provider of contingent workforce management and services procurement software offers InSite through Ariba Supplier Network

Chicago (PRWEB) May 31, 2007

Fieldglass (http://www. fieldglass. com) Inc., a leading provider of contingent workforce management (http://www. fieldglass. com) and services procurement (http://www. fieldglass. com) software, announced today that it has successfully completed the requirements for Ariba, Inc.’s Ariba® Ready™ (http://www. fieldglass. com/insite_solution. htm) designation. Fieldglass was awarded the designation based on its proven ability to effectively transact with and provide content to organizations using Ariba Buyer through Ariba® Supplier Network™.

InSite® (http://www. fieldglass. com/insite_solution. htm), the contingent workforce management and services procurement software from Fieldglass, is an all-in-one, on-demand application which optimizes the processes associated with the procurement and management of contingent labor and other external business services such as consulting projects, outsourced and offshore functions. Fieldglass has integrated InSite with Ariba in order to leverage the investment that companies have made in Ariba’s spend management solution while providing additional functionality for labor spend management.

“The successful integration between InSite and Ariba has been in production for years with several Fortune 500 clients allowing them to extend their investment in Ariba in acquiring human capital and services while also managing the tasks and activities involving the people that are getting work done,” commented Fieldglass CTO, Sean Chou. “Fieldglass is honored to be acknowledged within the Ariba Ready program and thereby a part of the procurement ecosystem of Ariba clients.”

InSite integrates with Ariba utilizing Ariba® PunchOut™, allowing customers to "punch out" from the Ariba Buyer solution to InSite’s web-based application for contingent workforce management, before returning to the Ariba procurement solution to complete the labor procurement transaction. Ariba PunchOut provides a seamless interface between the end-user’s procurement environment and InSite.

As part of the Ariba Ready program, Fieldglass joined Ariba at its conference, Ariba LIVE 2007, May 21 – 23 in Boca Raton, Florida. Ariba LIVE 2007 is an executive level conference developed for spend management professionals by spend management professionals, providing leading-edge information to senior management within Global 2000 companies. The event, with over 1200 attendees from a wide range of industries, brought together Ariba customers, prospects, suppliers and partners to a forum that encouraged the sharing of ideas, best practices and insights.

About Ariba Ready

Ariba Ready is a special designation awarded to suppliers who have demonstrated the ability to effectively transact with and provide content to organizations using Ariba Buyer through Ariba Supplier Network). This Ariba program helps suppliers communicate their capabilities by acting as a common standard for integration and enablement that all Ariba Supplier Network participants can understand and value. Suppliers can self-test their content and integration abilities through the Ariba Ready portal.

About Fieldglass

Fieldglass, a leading provider of contingent workforce management and services procurement solutions, combines technology innovation with industry expertise to provide business solutions for such industries as financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and telecommunications. Fieldglass' solutions are based on its award-winning InSite application, designed to optimize an organization's contingent labor procurement and management process. Fieldglass is on the web at www. fieldglass. com.

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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Oil Refinery Workers Or US Navy Veterans Diagnosed With Mesothelioma Are Urged To Contact The Mesothelioma Victims Center First

The Mesothelioma Victims Center is all about providing an unparalleled free service for individuals, or family members dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis, especially when it comes to US Navy Veterans, or oil refinery workers. The Mesothelioma Victims Center's service includes free assistance in helping a mesothelioma victim with Social Security Disability, or Veterans Administration Disability, the group will design a very specific report for the victim, detailing the best health care options in their area, or region, and they will provide the US Navy Veteran, or oil refinery mesothelioma victim with the names of the best actual mesothelioma trial law firms, or best mesothelioma trial attorneys in the United States. The group says, "we lost a US Navy Veteran family member to mesothelioma, we understand this horrible disease, and we think we have created a free service that has no equal in the world." They say, "we are very passionate about making certain the US Navy Veteran, or oil refinery worker gets the best mesothelioma health care options in their area, and we are very passionate about making certain the just diagnosed mesothelioma victim gets the names of the most successful actual mesothelioma trial law firms, not, a middleman marketing law firm, or personal injury attorney looking to sell a mesothelioma lawsuit." Just diagnosed mesothelioma victims, or their family members are encouraged to contact the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or they can contact the group via its web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter. Com

Washington, DC (Vocus) September 20, 2010

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer the effects about 3000 US citizens each year. Mesothelioma is a result of exposure to asbestos. Veterans who served on board US Navy ships, and or oil refinery workers are patricianly susceptible, because all US Navy built before 1980, and most US oil refineries still contain asbestos. The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "the heartbreaking aspect of a mesothelioma cancer, is a US Navy Veteran, or oil refinery worker might have been exposed to asbestos in the 1950's, the 1960's, the 1970's, or the 1980's, and then lead a perfectly healthy life & then out of the blue, the individual gets pneumonia type symptoms, it doesn't get better, and more comprehensive exam uncovers mesothelioma." They say, "we went through it ourselves, and the experience made such an enormous impact on us; we decided to create a free service for a mesothelioma victim, or their family that is simply the best. If you, or a loved one is dealing with a mesothelioma diagnosis, please call us first at 866-714-6466." http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter. Com

Important Note From The Mesothelioma Victims Center Regarding Law Firms Advertising On TV, Radio, Or The Internet To Supposedly Help Mesothelioma Victims: The group says, "because some types of mesothelioma cancer lawsuits can involve significant settlements, some law firms, or personal injury firms do nothing more that market mesothelioma lawsuits to the highest bidder-we think that is wrong." The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "you see them on TV, hear them on the radio, or see their Internet web site-what these mesothelioma marketing law firms fail to disclose is---they just sign you up---some other law firm does the case work. Selling a US Veteran, or someone's Dad, or Mom if they have mesothelioma?" To counter this hideous reality, the Mesothelioma Victims Center will just give the mesothelioma victim, or their family members, the names, and contacts for the best mesothelioma trial attorneys, or best mesothelioma trial law firms in the United States-no middlemen marketing law firms. For more information, mesothelioma victims, or their loved ones can contact the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter. Com

What other types of US workers have exposed to asbestos in the workplace? The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "shipyards workers, miners, coil fire energy plant workers, plumbers, boiler technicians, auto brake repairmen, electricians, firemen, defense industry workers, aerospace workers, demolition contractors, construction workers, and railroad workers. The group says, "it is critical for a mesothelioma victims, or their family members to accept the fact the exposure to asbestos could have occurred decades ago. No matter how a mesothelioma victim was exposed, we will help you, and you family in every way possible Nothing but the best." For more information a mesothelioma victim, or their loved ones can contact the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter. Com

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PatronFlex Infiltrates the Automotive Market

Preferred Market Solutions has signed into a reseller agreement with Dealer Concepts, Inc. Under this agreement, Dealer Concepts has introduced to the automotive industry a new program called Owner Loyalty Rewards, a points-based program. Auto dealerships and service centers can now launch a complete loyalty program in a matter of minutes.

Northfield, NJ (PRWEB) August 13, 2008

Preferred Market Solutions has signed into a reseller agreement with Dealer Concepts, Inc., operating out of Michigan. Under this agreement, Dealer Concepts has introduced to the automotive industry a new program called Owner Loyalty Rewards, a points-based program supported by a software tool exclusive to Dealer Concepts. This software tool is a derivative of the already successful PatronFlex program, with special features exclusive to Dealer Concepts and tailored to the automotive industry.

With the introduction of Owner Loyalty Rewards, auto dealerships and service centers can now launch a complete loyalty program in a matter of minutes. "We are thrilled to offer a points-based loyalty program to our clients at an affordable price," said Andy Wolfe, managing partner, Dealer Concepts. "This program is a must for any dealership or service center serious about growing their business." Dealer Concepts provides a turn-key solution, including the necessary equipment and tools to completely launch and manage the program in-house.

"We are pleased to be working with Dealer Concepts," said Brett Perlman, managing partner, Preferred Market Solutions. "They have a well established presence and reputation in the automotive industry and genuinely understand what it takes to implement a successful retention program, start-to-finish. They've left the gate running with endorsements from Volkswagen and Chrysler LLC and we're seeing the benefits of those endorsements every day! We're very excited and anticipate Dealer Concepts will quickly become one of our most successful distribution channels, with a market potential of over 50,000 dealerships and after-market service centers in the US alone."

Preferred Market Solutions, LLC

Founded in 2004, Preferred Market Solutions is a leading provider of gift card and loyalty marking software, products and services. The company offers cutting-edge customer retention and marketing tools to resellers and clients world-wide. Industries served include automotive, hospitality, restaurant, resort, salon/spa, golf and country club, retail, educational institution/university, coffee shop, gas station, ski resort, car wash, health/fitness and entertainment. To find out more about Preferred Market Solutions products and services, please call 1-800-531-1108 or visit www. preferredpatron. com.

Dealer Concepts, LLC

Founded in 2000, Dealer Concepts is operated by a staff with more than 85 years of combined experience in targeted marketing for automotive dealers. The company provides innovative and timely customer retention and marketing ideas to more than 5,000 dealerships and service centers worldwide. Dealer Concepts is committed to providing clients with a constant competitive advantage in the market place. To find out more about Dealer Concepts product and programs, please call 1-866-GET IDEAS or visit www. dealerconcepts. com.

Interview Contact:

Brett Perlman, Preferred Market Solutions, LLC

Telephone: (800) 531-1108 ext. 1

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

PO Box 692

Northfield, NJ 08225

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Local Scooper First In Houston To Meet New Industry Standards

Local entre-manure Deb Sullivan and Rover's Leftovers Poop Patrol, her dog waste clean-up service, is the first in Houston to step into the future of poop scooping when she joined The Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists {aPaws}.

(PRWEB) January 29, 2003

Â“Becoming a member of aPaws was a natural fit for usÂ” said Deb Sullivan. Â“We already met their strict code of conduct and their attitude towards the environment made joining an easy choice.Â”

President and Founder, Laura Sprinkles, who owns NIMBY Service in Seattle says, Â“After talking with scoopers from around the country, we felt the need to raise the level of professionalism and public awareness in this relatively new industry.Â” And new it is! Fifteen year ago there were a handful of poop-scooper companies. Now there are nearly 300 in the U. S. and Canada and the number is growing rapidly. However, with that growth comes a large number of people who think they can start a scooping business and Â“get rich quick.Â” Â“These guys and gals find out that it takes hard work to grow a business and some eventually give up. The greatest fear is not disinfecting their tools or shoes. ItÂ’s about time there was a code of ethics for our industry.Â” Says Eric Riker of Happy Tails Pet Services Inc. in Cleveland and aPaws Vice President.

Â“Being a member of aPaws should benefit my clients in other ways,Â” says Deb Sullivan; Â“weÂ’ll always be up to date as far as educating ourselves and clients, since we have access to pertinent information available on the memberÂ’s only web site". "We have tried to remain on the leading edge of our industry,Â” Deb Sullivan continues, Â“And aPaws will help guarantee we doÂ”. Â“Most dog owners usually donÂ’t even think about the impact dog waste can have on them in regards to health issues,Â” adds Deb Sullivan. Â“Dog waste can host deadly parasites and viruses, some of which can infect humans, especially children.

Roughly 10,000 people are infected with Toxocariasis each year in the United States. This disease can cause blindness as well as affect the bodyÂ’s organs and central nervous system. To help prevent human infection, the U. S. Center for Disease Control recommends clean up of pet waste at least once a week.

RoverÂ’s Leftovers has been cleaning up after dogs, offering this affordable service in the Houston area since March 2000. RoverÂ’s Leftovers offers discounts for working dogs, seniors, and the handicapped as well as families who have adopted from Greyhound Pets of America, Houston SPCA, Houston Humane Society, and Second Chance Pets.

17-Year Old Nonprofit Founder Approaches One Million Fundraising Mark, and After Five Years Finally Heads to Africa with World Vision

Kendall Ciesemier Goes to Africa in June to See the Benefits of Her Organization and Movement, Kids Caring 4 Kids.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) April 27, 2010

Kendall Ciesemier has been waiting for this day for over five years. When she founded Kids Caring 4 Kids (KC4K, http://www. KidsCaring4Kids. org (http://www. kidscaring4kids. org)) in 2004, she had no idea the impact it would have on kids worlds apart. Despite personal struggles of her own, she has remained focused on the greater challenges of children around the world, many who have lost their parents to AIDS and are orphans. For the first time this June the 17-year old will see firsthand the benefits of her dedication and commitment, and those she’s inspired, to African children who need it the most.

Over five years ago, 11-year old Kendall Ciesemier was stunned by an “Oprah Christmas Special” where she saw young girls her own age caring for their younger siblings following the deaths of their parents to AIDS. She was so deeply moved by their plight that she took $360 of her own money to sponsor one child for a year through World Vision. Knowing that other kids would be equally shocked and moved, Ciesemier created Kids Caring 4 Kids, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging America’s young people to make a difference to help AIDS orphans.

Ciesemier, herself, knows what it’s like to face challenging circumstances. Born with a rare liver disease, she has undergone two liver transplants, and still, even now, most days are not easy for her. It's really her devotion to the children of Africa that helps her keep perspective during many, regular hospital visits.

“Watching Oprah, I saw children my age doing laundry, walking miles to go to school and get fresh water, cooking and caring for their young siblings. I have loving parents to care for me, but these kids in Africa who lost their parents have no one,” said Ciesemier, Founder of Kids Caring 4 Kids. “Kids are pretty powerful in numbers. Now I get to see for myself how KC4K, and the kids in America, are making a real difference.”

This June Ciesemier finally heads to Zambia and South Africa to see how her organization is benefiting AIDS orphans, and others, in Africa. While there she will visit the Kerus Orphan Care Center, which KC4K helped to build; a bicycle distribution location with partner World Bicycle Relief; a clean water project KC4K helped fund with World Vision; Lifesong for Orphans, a residential school, and, of course, a safari.

"The chance to go to Africa is really a dream come true for me. I didn't realize that my path with KC4K would lead me to this amazing opportunity, but I'm grateful that I've been given the opportunity to help others who really need it." Ciesemier adds that she's most excited to see how the lives of children and individuals in Africa are changed through KC4K's efforts.

With the help of an appearance on The Oprah Show along with President Clinton and many others spreading the word, KC4K is nearing its $1 Million fundraising goal. So far, KC4K funds have been used to:

donate specially built bicycles to students in Zambia so they can attend school provide weekly nutritional meals to over 600 orphans, widows and AIDS patients in Zambia provide funds to help build and outfit Kerus Orphan Care Center in South Africa supply food, shelter and education to child slaves rescued in Ghana construct a dorm in Kenya to house 30 orphan girls drill clean water wells in Zambia build and help operate a Kenyan community center caring for 120 orphans daily provide healthcare and hygiene to 175 children in a Zambian orphanage provide uniforms and school fees for Ethiopian children

This is all pretty impressive for a teenager with her own personal daily trials. Her message to kids her age around the world is "Join a cause that is bigger than yourself. It doesn’t take a lot to make a difference in the world.”

In 2009, the organization launched its new "i care 2" kit to encourage American youth to create their own fundraisers for KC4K. The kit provides everything an individual or group needs to create and successfully implement a project to raise funds to help AIDS orphans. Each kit is sent out by request through http://www. KidsCaring4Kids. org (http://www. KidsCaring4Kids. org)

The Story of Kids Caring 4 Kids

Founded in 2004 by then 11-year-old Kendall Ciesemier, Kids Caring 4 Kids is a registered 501(c)3 organization. The organization caught the attention of national media and landed Ciesemier on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 2007, accompanied by President Bill Clinton. Kendall’s initial goal to raise one million dollars to provide care and hope for AIDS orphans has inspired thousands of students and adults to raise funds through penny wars, service projects, basketball tournaments, karaoke contests, bake sales, and other creative activities. Kids Caring 4 Kids has already raised over $750,000 to help fund programs serving children impacted by the AIDS epidemic in Zambia, Kenya, South Africa, and other African nations. Monies have helped to build orphan care centers, drill boreholes for clean water, fund daily feeding programs, provide school uniforms, shelter rescued children, and more. Please visit http://www. KidsCaring4Kids. org (http://www. kidscaring4kids. org).

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