Celebrity big brother 2014: December 2006

Athena Software Launches HIPAA Standard X837 EDI Billing

On June 6 2006, Athena Software (http://www. athenasoftware. net/features-billing. html) is launching the CMS / HIPAA X837 004010x98A1 EDI billing module to automate billing with a funder or clearing-house by enabling your organization to easily submit insurance and Medicaid claims (CMS-1500 / HCFA-1500) electronically.

Guelph, ON (PRWEB) June 7, 2006

Athena Software (http://www. athenasoftware. net/features-billing. html (http://www. athenasoftware. net/features-billing. html)) is launching the CMS/ HIPAA X837 EDI billing module to generate claims electronically with a funder or clearing-house to speed up claims processing, reduce rejections and shorten the aging on accounts. Dana Fox, Director of Business Development Athena Software said, “Penelope Case Management and Counseling Software's powerful EDI system makes it even easier to work with the National HIPAA Standards for X837 submissions.” Fox went on to say, “Agencies can expect to get paid faster for the work that they do and reduce and remedy rejections quickly.”

Penelope Counseling/ Case Management Software automatically tracks billable services and provides for single and batch invoicing for the appropriate billable item. The new Athena Software EDI module enhances an already powerful accounts receivable system.

Athena’s world class case management software unites and helps make coherent and transparent every aspect of your organization’s operations, fully integrating:

-worker /client scheduling

-client outcome evaluation

-clinical case and session note recording

-program service delivery details

-comprehensive reporting functions

-alerts, workflow automation tools and reminders

-client self-intake kiosk mode

-internal communications and workflow management tools

-for on-demand clients: server, backup and data protection service

About athena software. net

Athena software is one of the world's most powerful and fully integrated case management and client information solutions designed for counselling, sociology, mental health centers and EAP providers. Athena helps its customers reduce operating costs, increase efficiency and improve customer service by integrating human resources, notes, outcome evaluation and billing into one system. Athena solutions combine decades of combined experience with the power of server-based and open-source database technology. Athena Software, an IBM Business Partner and Server Certified, is listed by the United Way of America’s Outcome Measurement Resource Network (www. unitedway. org/outcomes (http://www. unitedway. org/outcomes)) and supports the United Way of America (UWA) new Standards of Excellence initiative.

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Vital Choice Offers Rare, Reefnet-Harvested Pink Salmon For A Limited Time

Pure, delicate pink salmon, caught using ancient, sustainable fishing method; a rare harvest that happens only once every two years

Bellingham, WA (PRWEB) September 28, 2009

Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics (http://www. vitalchoice. com), the leading to-your-door provider of premium wild Alaskan salmon and other certified organic and kosher foods, is offering rare, "reefnet"-caught Pacific pink salmon (http://www. vitalchoice. com/product/wild-salmon/wild-pacific-pink-salmon) for a very limited time.

Reefnet pink salmon is prized--by the few who've experienced it--for its exquisite taste and texture. Due to pink salmon's exceptional fragility, most is canned, making Vital Choice flash-frozen pink salmon a true delicacy. Wild pink salmon arrive in Puget Sound only every other year, so, once gone, it won't be available again until 2011.

Pink salmon are harvested for Vital Choice by reefnet rigs off Lummi Island, Wash., where fishers hand-tend the nets. The pink salmon are handled with care and flash-frozen immediately after catch to preserve their wonderful fresh-caught flavor and texture.

"The reefnet fishing tradition is very special - there are only 11 reefnets left in existence, all in the Puget Sound region. Reefnetting is a hands-on operation, the most environmentally responsible method that yields the finest quality salmon available anywhere, anytime, hands down," said Randy Hartnell, founder and president of Vital Choice. "It's a real delight to be able to connect fishers operating in such a responsible manner with customers who appreciate the 'best of the best' wild salmon."

The Vital Choice Reefnet Salmon Offer

Through Vital Choice, lovers of wild salmon now have the unique opportunity to purchase reefnet-caught pink salmon. In past years, this uncommon catch has sold out quickly, so people are encouraged to order immediately. Prices range from $64 for six skinless-boneless portions to $169 for 24 portions (shipping is free for all orders over $99). As with all Vital Choice perishable products, the Pacific pink salmon portions are vacuum packaged and shipped frozen on dry ice, ensuring fresh-caught quality for several months.

To take advantage of this once-every-other-year offer, please visit http://www. vitalchoice. com/product/wild-salmon/wild-pacific-pink-salmon (http://www. vitalchoice. com/product/wild-salmon/wild-pacific-pink-salmon).

What is Reefnet Fishing?

Reefnet fishing is one of the most eco-friendly fishing practices in the world, in which other species are released unharmed. The fishing gear consists of two small, stationary, unpowered rafts with a net suspended underwater between them. The crews wait for the flood tide, and as the migrating salmon rise up to clear the reef, spotters in the rigs' towers call out for the net to be raised. Fossil fuel use is minimal because the rafts do not move in the water once they've been positioned. Some rafts even use solar panels to power their electric winches.

The fishermen catch only a few salmon at a time, which are immediately placed into a small net cage suspended in the sea. This interlude relaxes the fish and allows time for the lactic acid in their muscles to dissipate, ensuring optimal flavor. As soon as they're ready, the salmon are plucked from the sea and placed in insulated totes full of slush ice. At the end of the day, they're ferried a short distance to shore, where they're cleaned, processed and flash-frozen to preserve their fresh flavor and delicate texture.

To see reefnet fishing in action, check out this video (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=GHUQGMOIS6o), created by Randy Hartnell.

About Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics

Before founding Vital Choice (http://www. vitalchoice. com) in 2001, Northwest Washington native Randy Hartnell spent more than 20 years as a commercial fisherman in Alaska. Today, Vital Choice is a trusted source for fast home delivery of the world's finest wild Alaskan seafood and organic fare. Vital Choice foods are among the purest available, and are sustainably harvested from healthy, well-managed wild fisheries and organic farms. The company's products are recognized for their superior taste and health benefits, and are endorsed by leading health and wellness experts, including physicians specializing in nutrition, pediatrics, and integrative health care.

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Dr. Johnson of Innovations MedSpa Appears on ABC's Good Morning Texas

Innovations MedSpa performs a LIVE Thermage DC tip procedure on GMT resulting in a true lunchtime thigh-shrinking procedure.

Dallas (PRWEB) October 10, 2008

Dr. Bill Johnson's Innovations MedSpa, a leader in the medspa industry that offers many of the latest innovative treatments in the U. S., announced it performed a LIVE Thermage DC tip procedure on ABC's Good Morning Texas, resulting in a 2 inch instantaneous reduction in the patient's thighs. This is the third LIVE segment Dr. Johnson has performed on television.

Dr. Johnson appeared on the new CBS hit show THE DOCTORS earlier this month to showcase the new Thermage 16cm2 tip. He was invited to appear on the show after he removed five inches from a woman's waist on a live Good Morning Texas segment using Thermage DC, which requires no surgery or downtime and patients remain completely awake. Video of the segment can be seen via this URL: http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=g2vj7hBUrPI (http://www. youtube. com/watch? v=g2vj7hBUrPI)

Thermage DC helps tighten, firm and shape the body in a single treatment without surgery, injections-- and all with little or no downtime. Thermage DC heats 79% deeper than the original Thermage for increased collagen tightening in the subcutaneous layer of the skin for the abdomen, "love handles," thighs, buttocks and arm areas. The treatment is ideal for patients who are not significantly overweight but want deep tightening of sagging skin and reduction of unwanted bulges.

"The Thermage DC treatment has been so popular and effective with patients in our clinical trials and we are excited that we can now offer this fantastic advancement to all of our patients," said Dr. Johnson, owner of Innovations MedSpa. "We consistently see a 1-2 inch reduction immediately and we've seen as many as five inches removed as evidenced in our live television segments."

Pricing

Thermage DC treatments cost approximately $4,000.

About Dr. Johnson & Innovations MedSpa

Founded in 2005, Dr. Johnson's Innovations MedSpa has been at the forefront of the medspa industry by offering the newest aesthetics technology to the nation. Among other firsts, Dr Johnson is currently one of the first doctors in the world to introduce Thermage DC and the first in the U. S. to offer Acoustic Wave Therapy for cellulite treatment. Dr. Johnson brings his years of experience as an internist to provide extremely safe esthetic procedures and has cleared patients for surgery for more than 25 years. He was chosen among all the esthetic practices to appear on the National Medical Report (NMR) hosted by Hugh Downs. The report centers on procedures Baby Boomers are having done to combat aging. NMR appears on CNN, PBS, MSNBC, and several other networks. Dr. Johnson is also a regular contributor to Good Morning Texas. www. wfaa. com/gmt (http://www. wfaa. com/gmt)

Dr. Johnson is a member of the Texas Medical Association, the American Collage of Physicians, the American Medical Association, American College of Physician Executives, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. For more information, please visit www. InnovationsMedspa. com.

About THE DOCTORS

From the creative team behind the long-running hit series "Dr. Phil" comes THE DOCTORS, a new, one-hour syndicated daytime talk show. For the first time on daytime television, viewers will have a source of reliable and fascinating medical and health advice, dispensed daily by a distinguished panel of five "on-call" professionals. THE DOCTORS, taped in front of a live audience in Hollywood, is produced by Stage 29 Productions and distributed by CBS Television Distribution. Jay McGraw, Carla Pennington and Dr. Phil McGraw are executive producers. CBS Television Distribution is a unit of CBS Corp. www. thedoctorstv. com

About Thermage

Since its inception in 1995, Thermage, Inc. has grown into one of the premier medical device companies for aesthetic applications. The explanation for this growth is twofold: a unique radiofrequency technology that provides a non-invasive procedure to tighten skin; second, 33 patents and published scientific studies that validate the technology and meet the diverse needs of physicians and patients. The company's first product, the ThermaCool™ system and its ThermaTip™ delivery device, developed new solutions to industry challenges. Today, this innovative and expandable technology platform is being used by over 2000 physicians worldwide. The Thermage procedure for skin tightening has rapidly gained professional and consumer acceptance as the new standard of treatment. The company is continuing to explore further applications for radiofrequency energy across a broad portfolio of aesthetic uses with the ThermaCool System. www. thermage. com

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Five-Ingredient Cookbook Offers New Meal Ideas for Busy Families

No time for dinner? Enjoying a home-cooked meal may be easier than you think, thanks to Cooking with 5 Ingredients, a cookbook by Dallas publishing company Cookbook Resources (www. CookbookResources. com ).

HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX (PRWEB) September 19, 2004

Cooking with 5 Ingredients contains more than 500 recipes, each with 5 ingredients or less and prepared in three easy steps. Dishes like Butter Mint Salad, Unbelievable Crab Dip, Chicken Marseilles and Sunny Lime Pie call for everyday ingredients, the kind you already have in your pantry. No gourmet foods or special preparation is needed for these terrific tasting dishes.

Â“This cookbook recognizes that the family meal is different today than it was 20 years ago,Â” said Sheryn Jones, Cookbook Resources president. Â“Working moms and dads no longer have time to spend hours in the kitchen. They need quick, great-tasting recipes that can be on the table in minutes.Â”

Cooking with 5 Ingredients offers simple main dish recipes for chicken, beef, pork and seafood, plus ideas for using leftover holiday meats like turkey and ham.

Other sections include Appetizers (Cheese Straws, No-Fuss Meatballs), Beverages (Lemonade Tea, KidsÂ’ Cherry Sparkler), Breads (Sour Cream Biscuits, Quick Pumpkin Bread) and Brunch and Breakfast (Light and Crispy Waffles, Blueberry Coffee Cake).

Soups, Salads and Sandwiches (Cold Cucumber Soup, Spinach and Apple Salad, Meatball Hoagies), Vegetables and Side Dishes (Almond Green Beans, Sweet Potato Wedges) and Desserts (Chocolate Cherry Cake, Peanut Butter Fudge, Apricot Cobbler).

Cooking with 5 Ingredients is part of Cookbook ResourcesÂ’ Â“Cooking by the NumbersÂ” series designed to help busy families enjoy meals together. Other books in the series include The Ultimate Cooking with 4 Ingredients, Best of Cooking with 3 Ingredients, Easy Healthy Cooking with 4 Ingredients and Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking with 5 Ingredients.

Â“Families who sit around the dinner table every night and talk are rare these days,Â” Jones said. Â“We believe that the family meal is precious and should be preserved. If we make the food preparation easy, then families will be more likely to eat together on a regular basis and spend quality time together.Â”

Cooking with 5 Ingredients and other Cookbook Resources books are available online at www. CookbookResources. com and www. Amazon. com or by calling toll-free (866) 229-2665. The website also features printable recipes, recipe contests, stories and more.

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"Pope Hat Chip" Auction Reaches 25,000 Viewers - Imposter Chip Also Appears on eBay

The DoritosÂ® corn chip that some say resembles the PopeÂ’s Mitre hat has reached the 25,000 viewer mark on auction site eBay.

Salem, MA (PRWEB) March 22, 2005

The DoritosÂ® corn chip that some say resembles the PopeÂ’s Mitre hat has reached the 25,000 viewer mark on auction site eBay. The chip, listed last weekend by The Chadwick family of Salem, Mass. has had quite the publicity campaign which includes the chipÂ’s own website (www. PopeHatChip. com), a webcam and now a theme song. A parody of the theme from "The Love Boat," the song is available for download at the chipÂ’s website. The webcam has been put up to assure bidders that the chip is being kept safe and secure during the remaining hours of the auction.

Why all the bother for a single Doritos chip? "WeÂ’re having some fun with this, for sure," said family spokesperson, Rich Chadwick. "The PopeÂ’s health is improving and Easter week is here Â– why not share this with the world?" Chadwick, 37, owner of an audio/video production company in the Boston area, MultiMediaPros found the chip while watching TV with his family last Saturday evening.

In what appears to be a frenzy of chip auction fever, a copy-cat chip has appeared on eBay from Canada. The second chip seems to have been broken to match the shape of the ChadwickÂ’s chip and has yet to receive any bids. As of Tuesday morning the bid for the "original" chip was up to over $850. The auction ends tonight at 9:15 pm eastern time.

Link to the eBay auction page: http://cgi. ebay. com/ws/eBayISAPI. dll? ViewItem&item=5565234667 (http://cgi. ebay. com/ws/eBayISAPI. dll? ViewItem&item=5565234667)

Link to the ChipÂ’s website: http://PopeHatChip. com/ (http://PopeHatChip. com/)

Contact:

Rich Chadwick

MultiMediaPros

978-740-3922, x201 (after hours: x251)

Rich@MultiMediaPros. com

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Exosect Strengthens its Formulations Team

David Scott appointed as new Formulations Development Manager following continued expansion at Exosect.

(PRWEB) September 29, 2007

Exosect, a leading provider of Intelligent Pest Management solutions today announced the appointment of David Scott as Formulations Development Manager. The appointment comes at a time of continued expansion at Exosect.

With over eighteen years of experience as an analytical chemist in a variety of industries, Scott joins Exosect from the carbohydrate specialists company, Dextra Laboratories where, as a Senior Analyst, he was responsible for method development, non-routine analysis and in-process analysis. Prior to this, Scott worked as an Analytical Science Leader for SAFC Pharma and also has seven years of managerial experience as well as a long history in project management and an extensive background in chemical research.

Scott comments, "Working as a Formulations Development Manager for an organisation that is expanding as rapidly as Exosect will be both exciting and challenging. This is a great opportunity for me to apply my skills and experience to a company with the most innovative pest management technology on the market."

Managing Director of Exosect, Martin Brown comments, "We are delighted to welcome David to Exosect, we have an exciting R&D pipeline and his knowledge and broad experience as an analytical chemist means he will be a real asset to the organisation."

Scott is a member of several professional bodies including the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC), the American Institute of Chemists (FAIC) and the British Association for Research Quality Assurance (MRQA).

About Exosect:

Exosect is actively focused on the development and sales of Intelligent Pest Management Solutions. Our innovative and cost-effective products help growers, food producers and processors actively reduce their use of insecticides. Our goal is to assist growers achieve zero residues in their crops and produce high quality food for the consumer. Our products are used globally in a wide range of sectors including crop protection, (agriculture, horticulture and stored products), apiculture, amenity and public health. More on Exosect: www. exosect. com

Editor's Notes

Further information on Exosect - including interviews, demonstrations, users stories and site visits - is available from:

Graham Thatcher / Spencer Butt

Exosect Press Office at MCC International Ltd

Tel: 01962 888 100 / Fax: 01962 888125

URL: www. mccint. com

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Cucina Antica Foods Launches New Product Line, Monte Bene Pasta Sauces, to Combat Effects of Faltering Economy

In response to these difficult economic times, Monte Bene offers a healthy sauce that uses premium quality ingredients at an affordable price. These sauces support our domestic economy by using local New Jersey vine ripened tomatoes. Monte Bene pasta sauces offer a fresh, homemade flavor with no sugar added, no preservatives and less sodium than most competitors.

Bedford Hills, NY (PRWEB) June 13, 2009

Premium sauce company, Cucina Antica Foods, Corp., has launched a new product line of pasta sauces, Monte Bene (www. MonteBene. com). Three homemade flavors are offered: Garlic Marinara, Spicy Marinara and Tomato Basil. Monte Bene pasta sauces use the very best locally grown New Jersey vine ripened tomatoes with a blend of imported Italian San Marzano plum tomatoes and fresh herbs to give the sauces a fresh homemade flavor. The sauces are all natural, gluten free, low in fat, have no added sugar and no preservatives.

In response to these difficult economic times, Monte Bene (www. MonteBene. com) offers a healthy sauce that uses premium quality ingredients at an average retail price of $4.99. At this price level, Monte Bene truly stands out amongst competitors in having significantly less sodium than other brands, no tomato paste, no corn syrup and no sugar added. Cucina Antica Foods is working with local farmers in an effort to support domestic farming and local production facilities, in an overall endeavor to support our national economy.

In creating the Monte Bene brand, Cucina Antica Foods has not compromised their high standard of quality in product or in any ingredients being used. They strive to provide a lower priced and more affordable product while keeping high standards to provide families with a nourishing meal. The smooth texture of the Monte Bene pasta sauce succulently "sticks" to any type of pasta to please everyone at the dinner table.

Cucina Antica Foods Corp. is a family owned and operated company located in Westchester County, New York. For over 10 years, Cucina Antica Foods Corp. has provided families with all-natural, fresh and homemade flavor sauces.

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Manna Pro Celebrates the Arrival of Young Farm Animals with “Baby Your Babies”

A national photo contest and educational webinars bring attention to the importance of nutrition for young animals.

Chesterfield, MO (Vocus) February 5, 2010

Animal nutrition (http://www. mannapro. com) leader Manna Pro is reaching out to new animal parents this Spring with a series of free educational webinars and a Cutest Baby Photo Contest to celebrate the joys and challenges of newborn animals. The webinars, which take place on three consecutive Tuesdays in February, address key topics in animal nutrition for both mothers and babies during the first months of life. The photo contest, which runs through May 31, 2010, encourages farmers across the country to share their favorite photos of the animals they are raising this Spring.

Manna Pro is dedicated to the care and nurturing of animals, and produces high-quality animal nutrition and care products for a broad range of species. Manna Pro’s product lines primarily serve the “lifestyle farmer” market -- people who own acreage with farm animals, and operate their farms as a hobby rather than a business.

Jennifer Hojnacki, Marketing Director for Manna Pro, says Manna Pro recognizes that caring for and feeding farm animals are activities enjoyed by the whole family. “Our consumers consider their animals to be more like pets or family members than just livestock,” she says. “They want to know as much as possible about keeping their animals healthy, and they are like proud ‘parents’ when their animals have new babies. The Baby Your Babies promotion gives them a way to learn about important nutrition issues -- and also a way to share their new arrivals with the larger farming community.”

The series of free webinars will each be conducted by Manna Pro’s Vice President of Nutrition, Dr. Rob McCoy, PhD. The first webinar will be on Tuesday, February 9, on the topic of Preparing for Newborn Animals. The second webinar will be held Tuesday, February 16 and will address Feeding Milk Replacers… Why, When and How. The final webinar will be Tuesday, February 23 and will cover Transitioning to Dry Feed.

Each 30-minute webinar will begin at 4:30pm CST on the date it is held. People who wish to participate in any or all of the webinars may sign up online by visiting http://www. mannapro. com/byb_webinars. html (http://www. mannapro. com/byb_webinars. html)], and clicking on the link for the webinar(s) they are interested in. Web site participants will receive a $5 coupon good for Manna Pro products for each webinar they attend. In addition, Manna Pro media partner Grit Magazine (www. grit. com]) will offer participants one free issue of the magazine ($4.99 value). Grit is a bi-monthly magazine that celebrates country lifestyles of all kinds.

“These three topics represent the hallmarks of the spring season for lifestyle farmers,” Dr. McCoy says. “Preparing for new animals, ensuring their health during the important first months, and then transitioning them to a healthy and sustainable dry feed regimen once they are weaned. We hope many of our customers will be able to participate in all three webinars.”

The Cutest Baby Photo Contest will honor three winners in each of six categories with $100 “Country Cutie” cash awards. The six entry categories are: foals; kids; calves; lambs; chicks; and other livestock. In addition, one Grand Prize winner will received $1,000 cash plus a feature on the Manna Pro web site during the month of July. Manna Pro must receive all entries via mail or email by May 31. Everyone who enters a photo will receive a free magnetic photo frame, and complete entry rules and instructions can be found at http://mannapro. com/byb_home. html (http://mannapro. com/byb_home. html)].

About Manna Pro Products

Manna Pro has long been a trusted name in the animal nutrition industry. Respected products -- including the company’s signature brand, Calf-Manna®, the Super Horse® line of feeds, and Apple Wafers -- have been used by discriminating horse owners for decades. For more information about Manna Pro or any of the fine products it manufactures, please visit www. mannapro. com].

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EnovateIT Provides Rubbermaid Medical Medication Administration Solution for Milford Hospital

Milford (CT) Hospital patients in southern Connecticut are now benefiting from a custom solution by Troy, Michigan-based EnovateIT to improve the hospital's medication administration process. The state-of-the art solution features Rubbermaid Medical medication carts on medical surgical units.

Troy, MI (PRWEB) October 2, 2006

Milford Hospital, a full-service medical center in Connecticut, desired to measurably improve their medication administration process. The existing medication carts were cumbersome and lacked the mobile computing systems necessary to electronically track the details associated with inpatient medication delivery.

As an initial step towards the deployment of Meditech’s Electronic Medication Administration Record software (EMAR), Milford Hospital’s nurse, pharmacy and IT management teams decided to explore other delivery options. Lynn Christensen and Maureen Smith, executives in Milford Hospital’s IT and nursing departments, contacted Enovate IT for ideas. “We were looking for medication carts that readily integrated with mobile computing systems. We were especially impressed with Rubbermaid and EnovateIT’s ability to deliver a powerful, small-form-factor computer and long lasting battery on a fully functioning medication cart,” stated Lynn Christensen, Milford Hospital CIO.

EnovateIT crafted a custom solution comprised of Rubbermaid Medical Solutions medication carts, light-weight mini-PCs, infection control keyboards and mice, and 17” flat panel monitors for easy viewing of data by clinicians. Doug Gallacher, Enovate IT Regional Manager, said “We handled all of the on-site integration and handed to Milford Hospital carts ready to be rolled onto the floors. Our focus on the hardware will allow Milford to focus on the software implementation and clinical workflow improvements as they move forward.”

About Milford Hospital

Milford Hospital in Milford, Connecticut, is a full service medical center that combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate, considerate care. The hospital offers the very latest medical procedures and is a regional leader in many areas, including emergency & walk-in services, joint replacement surgery, outpatient surgery, family childbirth, health education and home care services.

About Rubbermaid Medical Solutions

Rubbermaid Medical Solutions (RMS) is proud to be a part of Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), with its proven commitment to quality, reliability, and innovation. Rubbermaid Commercial Products turned its focus to healthcare and launched Rubbermaid Medical Solutions. With the belief that inspired design is essential to intelligent engineering, Rubbermaid Medical Solutions first introduced the new system for eMAR Delivery. RMS took an industry standard and made it an industry leader. By applying the principles of engineering to the possibilities of design, RMS continues to create medical solutions that answer healthcare’s most critical needs. To learn more, go to www. rubbermaidmedical. com.

About EnovateIT

About EnovateIT, LLC -- Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, EnovateIT is a leading provider of mobile wireless solutions and a premier global systems integrator for healthcare. With more than 40,000 installations in over 1,100 healthcare facilities, EnovateIT provides secure cost effective mobile solutions for medication delivery systems, computerized physician order entry, clinical documentation, and electronic medical records systems. EnovateIT not only offers the products to facilitate wireless information solutions, but also the services and support to make it a reality. Visit EnovateIT at www. enovateit. com or call 248-655-0548.

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NLN and Laerdal Announce Patient Cases for SimMan 3G: Auto Mode Programming Ideal for Nursing Community

SimMan 3G's Auto Mode programming, physiological models, and patient cases that automatically control simulations are ideal for use in the nursing community. These cases are easier to use and deliver a high degree of clinical accuracy allowing individuals with varying degrees of technical knowledge to run simulations and decreasing set-up time.

Wappingers Falls, NY (PRWEB) January 13, 2010

Laerdal and the National League for Nursing have announced the availability of nursing cases for SimMan 3G that features Auto Mode programming and utilizes physiological models and patient cases to automatically control simulations.

These cases are ideal for use in the nursing community -- they are easier to use and they deliver a high degree of clinical accuracy. Because Nursing Patient Cases allow people with varying degrees of technical knowledge to run simulations, their time to get up and running is decreased.

"The NLN is delighted to have teamed up once again with Laerdal to bring another technological advance to the pedagogy of nursing education," said NLN CEO Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN. "This will undoubtedly raise still higher the standard of excellence in nursing education that is the mission of the NLN."

Other features of SimMan 3G is the new graphical user interface (GUI), which has an intuitive design that makes it easy for educators to operate. Educators can easily change the level of complexity of a case while it is in progress by using sliders to make the case easier or more difficult for learners. This is particularly valuable when running simulations with learners at varying levels of competency.

Julie Settles MSN, ACNP, BC, CEN, assistant clinical professor and program coordinator of the Acute Care nursing program at Indiana University, finds great value in the Auto Mode programming for her students. Said Ms. Settles, "Having the new Auto Mode programming for 3G has really decreased my anxiety about the programming side of conducting simulations." She added that the unique nature of the programming offers ease of use and boosts her confidence to run simulations. "I know that I can instantly change the vitals signs and other parameters by using the slider rather than worrying about correct programming. It is also nice that I can easily adjust the scenario based on how the student is performing. I can slow down physiological changes or speed them up as needed."

The Nursing Patient Cases contain 20 existing cases developed for use on SimMan and are mapped to the 2007 National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) test categories promoting Safe and effective care environment, Health promotion and maintenance, Psychosocial integrity, and Physiological integrity.

The National League of Nursing is dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education offering faculty development, networking opportunities, testing services, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to its 30,000 individual and 1,200 institutional members. For more information, visit www. nln. org.

Laerdal Medical, one of the world's leading providers of Health care Solutions, is dedicated to helping save lives with products and services for Simulation, Airway Management, Immobilization, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Patient Care, Self-Directed Learning, and Medical Education. Additionally, a complete line of Education and Technical Services, Courseware and Consulting Services is available. Laerdal is pleased to serve all health care providers and educators, from the lay rescuer to the medical professional. For more information, visit www. laerdal. com.

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Halogen Software Honored as Employer of Choice

Talent Management Leader Named to Top 50 Small and Medium Employers in Canada

(PRWEB) January 16, 2009

Ottawa ON -- Halogen Software announced today that it has been named one of the Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada. This national awards program, sponsored by Queen’s School of Business and Hewitt Associates, recognizes top employers with 50 to 400 employees. It mirrors the renowned Best Employer in Canada initiative, but is focused on small and medium sized businesses. The study, now in its fifth year, is published by the Globe and Mail.

Selected from a pool of hundreds of small and medium sized companies across Canada, Halogen’s inclusion in this exclusive ranking is a testament to its employee focused corporate culture. The company ensures that employees are treated as major stakeholders in the organization, and lives its mission statement based on the principles of respect, recognition and empowerment. The organization also uses its own talent management (http://www. halogensoftware. com/) solutions internally to support its employee-centered culture.

“We know that engaged, happy employees determine the success of our organization, and in the end it is only our employees that can identify Halogen as a Best Employer,” said Paul Loucks, President and CEO of Halogen Software. “Communication is a critical part of our corporate culture. We consistently communicate our corporate objectives and ensure employees clearly understand how their contributions help achieve these goals. Our on-going success in the area of employee engagement is directly linked to our overall business success, and we are honored with this distinction.”

Achieving the distinction of a Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employer involves a very detailed and competitive process. The rankings are primarily determined using the results from Employee Opinion Surveys. Here, 18 key engagement drivers are detailed and analyzed. The evaluation process also includes the assessment of organizational practices and perspectives from the leadership team.

Study partners include Queen's School of Business, Queen’s Centre for Business Venturing and Hewitt Associates. More information about the Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada is available online at Business. queensu. ca/qcbv/sme (http://business. queensu. ca/qcbv/sme).

About Halogen Software

Halogen Software is recognized as a market leader by industry analysts and strongly endorsed by the thousands of HR professionals who use their Talent Management solutions. The company offers a complete suite of web-based products that automate, simplify and integrate performance appraisals (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-eappraisal/), 360 degree feedback (http://www. halogensoftware. com/products/halogen-e360/), compensation management, succession planning and learning management. Halogen’s offering makes HR best-practices accessible to companies of all sizes and its healthcare, financial services and professional services specific suites meet the unique needs of these industries. Halogen is consistently recognized by the industry and its customers for its exceptional implementation and support services, and has won multiple awards for its corporate leadership and product innovation, including HR

Technology Product of the Year. For more information, visit www. halogensoftware. com.

Media contact:

Maggie Patterson

PR Consultant, Halogen Software

T: 613-989-1866

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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Oprah Reports on Deadly MRSA Superbug Infections; Microbiologist Publishes Superbug Survival Guide

Embrace Health, Inc. has launched a Superbug Survival Guide to help people prevent and avoid superbug infections. Written by Microbiologist and Staph bacteria researcher Michelle Moore, this guide book addresses prevention measures for MRSA and other super bug infections. The Superbug Survival Guide is available in electronic format through the company website.

Fort Collins, CO (Vocus) April 30, 2009

Embrace Health, Inc. announced today that the super bug prevention guide book Superbug Survival Guide (http://www. staph-infection-resources. com/superbug-survival-guide. html) is now available. Superbug infections are resistant to many types of antibiotics and are a growing problem no longer confined to hospitals. Superbug infections such as MRSA (http://www. staph-infection-resources. com/what-is-mrsa. html) are infecting more and more healthy people in community settings. Important steps can be taken to prevent superbug infections and minimize contact with these dangerous strains of bacteria. The Superbug Survival Guide is available at the company’s website www. Staph-Infection-Resources. com/superbug-survival-guide. html (http://www. Staph-Infection-Resources. com/superbug-survival-guide. html).

MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and other contagious superbug bacteria are reported frequently in the media as these dangerous infections continue to spread in the U. S. and around the world. The April 28, 2009 episode of the Oprah (http://www. staph-infection-resources. com/mrsa-superbugs. html) Show featured the growing problem of MRSA and other superbugs. Oprah, with the help of Dr. Mehmet Oz M. D., also revealed the dangers of flesh eating bacteria (also called necrotizing fasciitis). NBA all-star Grant Hill, who contracted an MRSA infection in 2003, was also featured on the Oprah Show.

Drug resistant Staph infections like MRSA are the most common type of superbug. Staph and MRSA bacteria infect 1.2 million hospital patients each year according to a 2007 study by the Association for Professionals in Infection and Epidemiology (APIC). MRSA can now also be found in gyms, schools, locker rooms and homes.

Superbug infections are potentially deadly and are becoming increasingly difficult to treat because of the limited number of treatment options. MRSA superbug bacteria have learned how to resist and become immune to Methicillin and other antibiotic drugs. Despite the dangers and growing prevalence of superbugs, people can take specific steps to prevent infections and minimize the risks of encountering these contagious bacteria.

Written by Microbiologist and Staph bacteria researcher Michelle Moore, the Superbug Survival Guide lists dozens of steps to prevent MRSA and other superbug infections. The guide book focuses on MRSA and details a variety of increased risk activities and how to limit exposure to these superbug bacteria. Additionally, the Superbug Survival Guide provides a comprehensive review of all available infection treatment options.

For additional information on superbugs, MRSA infections and their prevention and treatment, visit the company’s website at www. Staph-Infection-Resources. com. The Superbug Recovery Guide and other informational resources on MRSA are also available from the company’s website.

About Embrace Health, Inc.:

Embrace Health, Inc. was co-founded by Microbiologist and Staph bacteria researcher Michelle Moore and specializes in informational resources for the prevention and recovery from MRSA and Staph infections.

Contact:

Michelle Moore, Co-Owner and Vice President

Embrace Health, Inc.

888-660-8944

Http://www. Staph-Infection-Resources. com (http://www. Staph-Infection-Resources. com)

The information in this press release is not intended to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose disease or medical conditions, nor is it intended to prescribe forms of medical treatment. The author does not distribute medical advice and is not responsible for use or application of the information contained herein. Issues concerning health should be referred to qualified health care professionals. People who have health conditions, are pregnant, nursing, or have allergies, should consult a physician before beginning any health program.

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Top Careers for Professionals of All Ages on LearningAndLife. com

Online career and education resource LearningAndLife. com, recommends top jobs for students of all ages in a new series of feature articles. These career-based articles focus on U. S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics research. Continuing education, such as correspondence courses, helps propel prospective students into these top careers to fit their lifestyles.

Lincolnshire, IL (PRWEB) November 15, 2006

According to a series of recent feature articles on LearningAndLife. com, age can be a factor when choosing the career that best suits one's lifestyle. Author and LearningAndLife. com columnist Francis L. Huff has put together a series of articles identifying the "hottest" careers for people in different stages of their lives (http://www. learningandlife. com/ (http://www. learningandlife. com/)). With the help of sites like LearningAndLife. com--an online resource of helpful career tips and quality articles--professionals and students of all ages can find the best career.

Research gathered from the U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and many other reputable resources recognizes some of the most sought-after careers and the future potential of those industries.

According to BLS, the youth labor force, aged 16 to 24, is expected to slightly decrease its share of the labor force to 13.7 percent by 2014. This young generation of workers may want to consider future careers in either the technology or culinary fields. Both career fields allow young professional the room they need to grow and also provide an environment where they can get started quickly, reports LearningAndLife. com.

The primary work age group, between 25 and 54 years old, is projected to decline from 69.3 percent of the labor force in 2004 to 65.2 percent by 2014. This age group can benefit from management, communications, and healthcare fields, according to the career-focused articles. LearningAndLife. com also provides a database of schools offering distance learning courses in various areas of study.

Workers 55 and older are projected to increase from 15.6 percent to 21.2 percent of the labor force between 2004 and 2014, due to the aging of the baby-boom generation, according to the BLS. LearningAndLife. com recommends creative and specialized positions for this age group.

Career tips and articles found on LearningAndLife. com also emphasize the importance of continuing education; whether through correspondence courses, distance learning courses, or campus based programs, continuing education is extremely important in today's job market for workers of all ages.

LearningAndLife. com features helpful information and tips on education, career options, and job training, including creative careers (http://www. learningandlife. com/creative-careers/ (http://www. learningandlife. com/creative-careers/)). The site offers the advice and tools you need to enrich your life and advance your career.

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Don't Let Cold and Flu Season Trap You Inside

Black Forest Corporation has developed a new hi-tec hydrophobic, antibacterial Health Mask for protecting against Colds and Flu, Allergies and Cold Weather. The patent pending design provides an alternative to hot, uncomfortable masks that cut into your ears. Features include individual custom comfort fit and are available in a variety of whimsical patterns that appeal to all age groups.

Forest, VA (PRWEB) November 21, 2005

Black Forest Corporation, Lynchburg, Virginia, a company that specializes in creating unique products, has recently developed a hi-tech, anti-bacterial Health Mask for Cold, Flu Allergy, and Cold Weather Protection.

According to a company representative, “while some of our masks may appear whimsical, don’t Be fooled! They are constructed of the latest state-of-the-art, ultra soft hydrophobic materials that wick moisture away from the body to make our masks cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. During manufacture, the fibers of this revolutionary material are embedded with a “permanent” antibacterial treatment that remains in the fabric for up to 100 washings. And unlike other hot uncomfortable masks that cut into your ears, the patent pending custom fit design provides hours of comfort”.

The motivation for developing a mask alternative was initially due to years of dealing with severe allergies. However, the inspiration for the mask’s appearance was greatly influenced by a student project investigating methods of reducing absences in school and the workplace. While the study concluded that wearing a health mask is the most effective means of defending and protecting against the spread of cold and flu germs, it also dealt with the difficulty of getting most Americans to wear a health mask. They further concluded the only way that would happen was to create a mask that Americans would want to wear… masks that would appeal to an individual’s interests and personality. These findings prompted BFC to take their patent pending comfort mask design one step further by offering a variety of patterns ranging from bugs and dinosaurs for children to flowers for the gardener, skulls and roses for the biker, and sports for the sports fan… and in the interest of making the wearing experience even more enjoyable, created antibacterial aroma mists specially formulated for use with their masks.

Following a year of development and market tests at festivals, the company launched its web site in September 2005. “Although it takes months to build web site rank and search engine familiarity, customers have found us. The demand has come from all over the country including the hurricane areas and Hawaii. Sales include a high percentage of reorders and initial orders for entire families, for friends and for employees. Additionally, customers have provided testimonials of their effectiveness and the fun they have wearing them, even when being worn to a restaurant reopening on Bourbon Street following the devastation”.

The masks and mists target individuals of all ages who suffer from allergies, Asthma, low immune system and those wishing to protect themselves from airborne effluents and germs. The CDC and many Health organizations now recommend that masks be worn to protect against colds and flu. A growing number of hospitals now request that all visitors wear a mask.

Based on customers’ initial reaction and response, the company believes their unique products answer an important need…products that Americans will want to wear. The masks are washable, affordable, easy to carry, provide a custom, comfort fit, can last for years, and are Made In The USA. They can be seen at www. BreatheHealthy. net

Black Forest Corporation

P. O. Box 4155

Lynchburg, VA 24502

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IASSIST 2010 Conference, Ithaca, New York - DDI4RDC Showcases Open Source Tools to Produce Metadata Products Based on the DDI

DDI4RDC, a consortium of companies comprised of Breckenhill, Algenta, Metadata Technology and Ideas2Evidence, today showcased open source tools that produce metadata products based on the DDI Foundation Tools Program, the DDI Editing Suite Framework and in line with the Open Data Foundation recommendations. The showing occurred at the annual conference of the international organization of professionals working with information technology and data services to support research and teaching in the social sciences whose 300 members work in a variety of settings, including data archives, statistical agencies, research centers, libraries, academic departments, government departments, and non-profit and commercial organizations.

Ithaca, NY (PRWEB) June 6, 2010

The tools are being developed under contract with the University of Manitoba to be utilized with Canada’s network of Research Data Centres (RDC) by researchers engaged in analytical activities on microdata from population and household surveys and will be made available to the global social sciences research community. Supporting bilingual data collection, a specialized edition of Colectica for questionnaire management and boasting a comprehensive metadata editor, the tools will be released for closed beta later this year. The contract, the first phase of a multi-phase initiative, is expected to be completed in 2011.

“I’m delighted with the progress on these tools. They will enable increased productivity of Canadian researchers working in our national data network while also allowing the global social science research community to leverage these tools within their own environments.” said Chuck Humphrey, Academic Director of the Alberta Research Data Centre with the University of Alberta Libraries.

The Research Data Centres (RDC) Program is part of an initiative by Statistics Canada, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and university consortia to help strengthen Canada's social research capacity and to support the policy research community. Funding and contributions for the project was supplied by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure.

Breckenhill Inc.

Founded in 2002, Breckenhill Inc. is a boutique consulting firm offering a range of investigative and research services, privacy audit, privacy impact assessment, as well as internal audit, performance audit and IT security and audit. We offer related strategic and training products in these areas to an international clientele drawn from the public and private sectors through a network of equity-based partners and professional associates in Canada, the United States, Norway, Asia and Australia.

Algenta

Founded in 1999, Algenta Technologies is a research and development firm specializing in data management, integration services, and Internet technologies for government, academic and business computing. Algenta provides Colectica, a software platform that enables a metadata-driven approach to survey design and data management. The company also offers a range of highly specific products and services designed to give power to people through easy integration and access to data.

Metadata Technology

Metadata Technology is an eGovernment data management and information technology solution provider. We offer a unique combination of technology skills and world leading expertise to enable organizations leveraging the SDMX and DDI metadata standards to better manage and use data and accompanying knowledge. Metadata Technology’s mission is to deliver quality solutions to business communities, agencies and individuals concerned with the collection, dissemination, and use of data and related metadata, based on internationally recognized data and metadata standards. Key personnel include globally recognized experts in the area of SDMX, DDI and the management of socio-economic data and official statistics. The DDI4RDC project is managed at the North America corporate site located in Knoxville, TN.

Ideas2Evidence

Ideas2evidence work with organizations and companies to refine and analyze their data, develop indicators and extract knowledge. We develop advanced monitoring and reporting environments allowing organizations and companies to evaluate performance and make better evidence based decisions.

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All Star Directories CEO Douglas Brown to Speak at 5th Annual Jefferies Internet & Media Conference

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 25, 2009

All Star Directories, one of the Internet's fastest growing publishers of online and career school directories, announced the company's participation as a panelist at the Jefferies 5th Annual Internet and Media Conference. The event, which takes place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City, runs from Feb. 25-26, 2008.

All Star Directories President and CEO, Douglas Brown, is scheduled to participate in a panel titled, "Is CPA the new CPC?" on Wednesday, February 25 at 9:20a. m. EST (6:20a. m. PST).

About Jefferies

Jefferies, an independent, full-service global securities and investment banking firm, has served companies and their investors for more than 45 years. Headquartered in New York City, with offices in more than 25 cities around the world, Jefferies provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage, securities research and asset management. The firm provides investors with fundamental research and trade execution in equity, equity-linked, and fixed income securities, including corporate bonds, high yield bonds, U. S. government and agency securities, repo finance, mortgage - and asset-backed securities, municipal bonds, whole loans and emerging markets debt, as well as commodities and derivatives. Jefferies offers companies capital markets, merger and acquisition, restructuring and other financial advisory services. Jefferies & Company, Inc. is the principal operating subsidiary of Jefferies Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF: www. jefferies. com).

About All Star Directories

All Star Directories, Inc. is one of the Internet's fastest growing publishers of online and career school directories, matching millions of highly qualified prospective students with the schools that best meet their education needs. Recently, Inc. Magazine ranked All Star amongst the top 500 fastest growing companies in the country, and the Puget Sound Business Journal has recognized the company as one of Washington State's fastest growing companies for five consecutive years. From leading research institutions to fast-growing online and for-profit schools, nearly 6,000 featured schools trust All Star Directories as the authority in online student recruitment. The All Star network of sites focus on a wide range of fields including All Allied Health schools, All Art Schools, All Business Schools, All Education Schools, All Psychology Schools, All Criminal Justice Schools, All Computer Schools and All Nursing Schools. Please visit www. allstardirectories. com or call 1-888-404-8043 for more information.

Press Contact :

Dana Pake

Corporate Communications Manager

(888) 404-8043 x7509

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Six Sigma Online Adds 1500th Article to Online Article Database

Six Sigma Online's vast resource of Six Sigma methodology articles hits the 1500 mark with their latest article addition.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) August 20, 2010

Aveta Business Institute’s Six Sigma Online, the leading provider of online Six Sigma training, would like to announce the 1500th article addition to their Online Article Database. The Online Article Database is located at http://www. sixsigmaonline. org/articlelive (http://www. sixsigmaonline. org/articlelive), specializing in all areas of Six Sigma methodology and Six Sigma training. The article database is updated on a daily basis with well-written, current, and well-researched Six Sigma Articles. The succinct and helpful articles are all around 500 words.

Anyone interested in Six Sigma Training, but unsure if this methodology is suited to their current business/job situation will find this an invaluable tool. The well-researched and current articles are arranged by subject, including, but not limited to: lean six sigma (http://www. sixsigmaonline. org/lean-six-sigma/), DFSS, six sigma history, and six sigma careers. The article database is also highly user friendly, allowing the user to search the database of articles for something that is of interest to them. It provides a wealth of information to both introduce and increase your own knowledge of the Six Sigma philosophy, which has helped numerous companies around the world perfect their processes while increasing their bottom lines.

In addition to being able to search the database, the user will also be able to see a list of related articles at the end of each entry. There is also a list of most popular articles. The articles range from the very basic Six Sigma (http://www. sixsigmaonline. org) overview to the very advanced intricacies of Six Sigma methodologies. There are also very specialized six sigma articles, according to specific industries, including: finance, IT, military/defense, small business, health care, manufacturing, and sales and marketing. They explain how the Six Sigma methodology is used in all of these important fields, and how these industries are finding new success with Six Sigma implementation.

The database has been updated daily since its debut in 2008, and Six Sigma Online will be continuing to provide this free and valuable tool. There are even sections of the database that will show the most recently released articles and current Six Sigma news.

In addition to the 6 Sigma (http://www. sixsigmaonline. org) article database, Six Sigma Online offers online Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt, and Master Black Belt training and certification for a fantastic value.

CONTACT:

Lauren Smith

Aveta Solutions, LLC

Info(at)sixsigmaonline(dot)org

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Seaview Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort in Southern New Jersey, Takes Environmentally Friendly Actions

Seaview Resort & Spa, a Marriott resort in New Jersey is taking environmentally friendly actions to become a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and help preserve the Diamondback Terrapins.

Galloway, NJ (PRWEB) August 21, 2008

As part of Marriott Golf's recent mandate program whereby 34 managed golf properties throughout North America and the Caribbean will become Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries by the end of 2008, Seaview Resort & Spa is doing its part to help preserve the environment by protecting a species of special concern in the State of New Jersey.

Each year, Seaview Resort & Spa's famed Bay Course is inhabited by nesting Diamondback Terrapins, a species of turtles native to the brackish coastal swamps of eastern and southern United States. Although Seaview has always proactively advised golfers to be especially mindful of the turtles while playing, this year the golf course resort in Southern New Jersey has taken even greater measures. To help protect these special turtles, Seaview has created several excluder traps, which are placed over nesting sites within bunkers throughout the course. These environmentally friendly excluder traps keep other animals, such as crows and foxes, from digging up turtle eggs and also prevent golfers from accidentally walking on nests while on the Bay Course.

In addition to building excluder traps for the Diamondbacks, Seaview has recently partnered with The Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor, an organization dedicated to promoting the conservation and preservation of coastal ecosystems. As part of the partnership, this environmentally friendly hotel made a $500 donation to the Institute and has "adopted a turtle." The money will be used to buy a transmitter for the adopted baby turtle, which will allow the Institute to monitor the turtle over the next couple of years and use the information for their ongoing research.

"Working with The Wetlands Institute and building the excluder traps to help protect the Diamondbacks has been a significant part of our Audubon Certification process," said Kevin Tansey, Bay Course Superintendent at Seaview Resort & Spa. "Our entire staff is thrilled to be participating in this program, and we hope it encourages our guests to do their part to save and protect the environment."

About Seaview Resort & Spa

Seaview Resort & Spa is an environmentally friendly Marriott hotel and one of the premier resort destinations in the Northeast Region, located minutes from Atlantic City's casinos, beaches and boardwalk and within easy driving time of Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York. Situated on 670 acres, with 27,000 square feet of conference and meeting space suitable for all types of functions, the Seaview Spa & Resort features 36 holes of championship golf on two of New Jersey's oldest and most prestigious courses, the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, an indoor swimming pool, health club, tennis, and gourmet and casual dining. Seaview's golf facilities also include a John Jacobs/Shelby Futch Golf Academy and beautifully groomed natural-grass practice facilities. Also located nearby to this New Jersey shore resort is the Marriott Vacation Club International's Fairway Villas. To find out more information about the Seaview Resort & Spa please visit:http://marriott. com/hotels/travel/aiynj-seaview-resort-and-spa-a-marriott-resort/ (http://marriott. com/hotels/travel/aiynj-seaview-resort-and-spa-a-marriott-resort/).

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Wagner Design Welcomes New Team Member

Graphic design and advertising firm, Wagner Design Associates, has announced the addition of a new team member. Jody Mugele joins the firm as business manager/copywriter. After graduating from Milligan College with a B. A. in humanities, she went on to obtain licensure as a teacher of secondary English. Mugele's responsibilities at Wagner will include client contact, accounting, clerical duties, and copy writing.

Ann Arbor, MI (PRWEB) December 4, 2008

Mugele has varied work experiences, including teaching English, administrative assisting, and billing. She is a member of writing organizations such as the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and is currently pursuing publication of a young adult novel.

Wagner Design provides a full range of creative design and advertising services to organizations in the high technology, health care, financial, retail and academic sectors. The firm has won recognition and awards for its work in print collateral, direct mail and electronic communications and has been featured in various design publications. www. wagdesign. com

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California has Most Transgender Friendly Laws in U. S

California has Most Transgender Friendly Laws in U. S.

California has most transgender friendly laws in U. S. AB 1400 and AB 1586 add to strong set of existing anti-discrimination laws.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 3, 2006

On January 1, 2006 two new laws solidified California’s leadership role as the most protective state for transgender rights in the nation. The laws, sponsored by Equality California (EQCA), were AB 1400 (the Civil Rights Act of 2005) and AB 1586 (the Insurance Gender Non-Discrimination Act). AB 1400, authored by Santa Cruz Assemblyman John Laird, amended California’s public accommodation law to make clear that transgender people are protected. AB 1586, authored by Assemblyman Paul Koretz, prohibits discrimination against transgender people by the insurance industry, including healthcare insurers.

“By protecting transgender people and our families in education, employment, housing, foster care, insurance, and public accommodation, the legislature is saying very clearly that California supports diversity and inclusion,” said Danny Kirchoff, EQCA’s Transgender Equality California Project Manager. “Across the state, employers, schools, businesses, and government agencies are taking common-sense steps to create non-discriminatory environments.”

After decades in which transgender people had little protection against even the most flagrant acts of discrimination, these laws establish that California embraces transgender people equally and provides effective remedies for discrimination. A 2003 report released by the Transgender Law Center (TLC) and the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Trans Realities, documented the high rates of discrimination experienced by transgender people. Survey respondents reported discrimination in employment (49%), public accommodation (38%), housing (32%), and health care (31%).

“Even today, transgender people face discrimination in virtually every institution in the state, but these laws provide incredibly powerful tools for creating lasting social change,” said Christopher Daley, Director of TLC. “While it will take some time for the effects of these laws to be fully felt in individuals’ lives, California’s elected officials are to be commended for once again leading the nation on fairness and equality.”

Equality California ( http://www. eqca. org (http://www. eqca. org)) EQCA is California’s LGBT civil rights and advocacy organization. Equality California leads efforts for LGBT civil rights at the state level through an array of strategies including sponsoring legislation and leading efforts to ensure their passage, lobbying legislators and other government officials, building coalitions, and empowering other organizations and individuals to engage in the political process.

Transgender Law Center ( http://www. transgenderlawcenter. org (http://www. transgenderlawcenter. org)) The Transgender Law Center (TLC) is a civil rights organization advocating for California’s transgender communities. TLC utilizes direct legal services, community organizing, media and public policy advocacy, and educational opportunities to advance the rights and safety of diverse transgender communities.

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Myfootshop. com RSS Feed

Myfootshop. com recently announced the introduction of the first RSS Feed specifically dedicated to foot and ankle problems. The Myfootshop. com RSS Feed is a consumer based information resource that enables individuals with foot and ankle problems to share conditions and find solutions to their problems.

Newark, OH (PRWEB) March 8, 2006

RSS Feed enables users of the internet to download information specific to their interests. The Myfootshop. com RSS feed is designed specifically for people interested in foot and ankle care or those who work with feet and ankles. Subscribers of the feed include nurses, physicians, diabetic care specialists, and physical therapists. But you don't have to be in healthcare to appreciate the feed. Other subscribers include runners, hikers, dancers and individuals who have recently had foot surgery.

The Myfootshop. com RSS feed is based upon the Foot Talk Forum, a discussion forum that is monitored by a board certified podiatrist. Forum conversations are posted to the feed and they are refreshed several times throughout each day. Topics include fracture care, pre and post-op surgery care, sports medicine and a host of other foot care topics.

Web sites are always looking for fresh content. For web sites with information related to the foot and ankle, the Myfootshop. com RSS Feed may be of particular interest. Myfootshop. com provides HTML code (http://www. myfootshop. com/rss_feeds. asp (http://www. myfootshop. com/rss_feeds. asp)) so that web sites can place a copy of the feed on their site. Related content sites may include sites for running, diabetic care, dance or sports medicine.

For more information visit Myfootshop. com at www. myfootshop. com or by phone at 1-888-859-8901.

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The Reason Most Wealth-building Books & Seminars Actually Keep You Broke

Best-selling author Randy Gage, affectionately called the Â“Jedi Master of ProsperityÂ” by his fans, reveals why many wealth building books and seminars actually keep people broke or only allow them short-term success.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) April 15, 2004 -

Â– In this age of Â“no-money-downÂ” real estate, Â“how-to-earnÂ” millions online, Â“how-toÂ” make money in the stock market, and other Â“how-toÂ” books, audio albums and seminars, people are bombarded everyday with information on how to create easy wealth and success. And while it seems that everyone should be a millionaire without winning the lottery, best-selling prosperity author Randy Gage, says that most how-to-books, seminars and audio albums actually keep people broke.

According to Gage, the reason most books and how-to seminars fail is that they are missing the number one core component to wealthÂ—the belief system of being worthy of riches and success.

In a recent interview with Mr. Gage, he tells a story about when he was poor and he wanted nothing more than to be wealthy. Â“I remember back in the day watching late-night infomercials on how to make millions, while sitting on my floor, because I had to sell all my furniture and I was eating macaroni and cheese 3 times a day. And I could have bought any of those programs, or I could have bought all of those programs. But I still would have been sick, broke, and stupid. Because I didnÂ’t change my belief system. I didnÂ’t understand that I hated rich people. I didnÂ’t understand I was sabotaging my success. I didnÂ’t understand that I didnÂ’t believe I was worthy. So no matter what I would have bought, I still would have been broke or only reached short-term success.Â”

Randy, a former dishwasher and high school dropout, is now a self-made multi-millionaire who travels around the world, speaking to millions of people on how to break out of lack-programming about wealth and self-limiting beliefs that derail success. For more than 15 years, Randy Gage has been studying the mindset necessary to achieve and maintain great wealth. He applies the connection between thought and circumstance, and the spiritual laws of prosperity to help people transform their lives to achieve their dreams of a life of abundance. He is a recognized expert in the arena of success, prosperity and mind-body development and has authored over 40 works, including the "Prosperity Mind" and "Accept Your Abundance" books, and the best selling audio albums "The Midas Mentality" and "Prosperity."

Due to popular, Gage created a weekend program called the Prosperity Power Experience, so that people could learn the secret to building lasting wealth and living a happier more fulfilling life.

At GageÂ’s Prosperity Power Experience weekend event, he reveals to the participants:

Â•Five reasons they may unknowingly be sabotaging their own success and what to do about it;

Â•How childhood programming could be affecting them from becoming wealthy as a grownup;

Â•The reason many organized religions and the government want to keep people broke;

Â•The blockbuster movie they loved, which subconsciously programmed them that money is bad, rich people are evil, and it is spiritual to be poor;

Â•The difference between how poor people think and how wealthy people do;

Â•How to apply the circulation law of prosperity;

Â•How to use creativity to get all the bills paid;

Â•Why many success books and seminars actually cause people to stay sick, broke, and ignorant;

Â•Ways to identify and eliminate negative patterns that keep poor people poor;

Â•How he applied all of these principles to make an extra $250,000 in twenty minutes; and,

Â•How they can actually program their own mind to attain great wealth, better health, and lasting happiness in life!

Gage is a former Chamber of Commerce president, civic leader, 10 year member of the National Speakers Association, and has been featured on talk shows, radio shows, and interviewed by many print publications including Success magazine. Randy is currently conducting a nationwide tour with his Prosperity Power Experience weekend. Visit www. ProsperityPowerExperience. com for upcoming locations, more information about the event, and to purchase tickets. Or go online to take the Â“Prosperity IQÂ” quiz at www. ProsperityPowerInstitute. com/IQ (http://www. ProsperityPowerInstitute. com/IQ) to see you might have a negative association with money and success.

Randy Gage is available for media interviews, by arrangement. Please contact Alicia Gregg, Director of Media Relations, Prime Concepts Group, mailto:agregg@primeconcepts. com or 316-942-1111 to schedule an interview with one of the most prolific authors of our century.

Visit our media page at http://www. ProsperityPowerExperience. com/media. html (http://www. ProsperityPowerExperience. com/media. html) for additional helpful information about Randy GageÂ’s Prosperity Power Experience. Or to find out more about Randy and his prosperity success resources, visit http://www. ProsperityUniverse. com (http://www. ProsperityUniverse. com).

If you choose to run this story in any form of media, including the web, weÂ’d appreciate it if you could send us a quick email with a link so that we can add you to our media page.

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The Fall Issue of Brain World Magazine

Isn't it great getting older? Find out why in the Fall issue of Brain World magazine, now out on newsstands.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 11, 2010

Isn't it great getting older? Find out why in the Fall issue of Brain World magazine, now out on newsstands. Articles include “The Myths of Maturity” – which shows us that our brains really do keep on growing, as long as we are brain-healthy; “Alzheimer's Social Networks” – why friends can save us even from degenerative disesase; “Must Buy Product Now” – how advertisers are using neuromarketing to get even further inside our brains.

Ever wanted to know the difference between hunger and a craving? You can find out why in “The Neuroscience of Overeating.” If you want to know:

The Best Brain food for Fall How to protect your kids' noggins What happens to your brain when it's in love... Then check out Brain World magazine, a quarterly publication covering neuroscience and its application to the world today, from health, education, parenting, aging, business and the arts.

Follow us on Twitter @ brainworldmag

Read more http://brainworldmagazine. com

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Changing Student Health Insurance - A New Thanksgiving Tradition

MedSave. com notices a growoing national trend for college students to change health plans over the Thanksgiving holiday and offers some possible explanations.

(PRWEB) November 25, 2004

MedSave. com is gearing up for a lesser-known Thanksgiving tradition. Thousands of college students change their health insurance plans during their trip home to see parents this week. From the Wednesday before Thanksgiving through the following weekend, online and telephone requests from students and their parents have come in at a record pace. This trend has grown each year since the enrollment firmÂ’s launch in 1997. Despite efforts to take more calls and process more applications, the firm still expects a backlog of business on Thanksgiving weekend. Other enrollment firms report similar trends. MedSave. com focuses on low cost health insurance, so it serves a higher percentage of students than some other enrollment firms. In addition, students are more likely than adults to enroll for a health plan online rather than traditional paper methods.

The exact reasons for this national trend are not known but Tony Novak, OnlineAdviser for MedSave. com, speculates on three possibilities:

First, some college students who enrolled in the collegeÂ’s on-campus health plan in September now realize that they want to be treated by other medical providers outside the college or need health insurance while traveling and visiting parents and friends back home.

Second, parents who covered their college students on an employer-provided family health plan found that there may be too many loopholes in the coverage to be worthwhile. The nationÂ’s largest health plans pay a lower level of benefits for Â“out-of-network chargesÂ” that affects college students living far away from home.

Finally, it might simply be that this is the first serious conversation about family financial issues that families have had since their child left home in September.

Since student health plans and short-term health insurance plans at MedSave. com cover all charges equally Â– regardless of the location or medical provider Â– these are an attractive option by comparison. Since students as a group are a healthy bunch, the cost of this coverage is minimal.

Novak estimates that the national average health insurance cost for a college student costs is about $900. The disadvantage of student health insurance plans, he points out, is that ordinary small expenses like over-the-counter drugs and minimal doctors expenses are not covered. Most students elect insurance with a $500 or $1000 deductible to keep the premium cost down. Even with out-of-pocket costs added to health insurance premiums, the cost of providing health care to students is only a fraction of the cost of covering other adults.

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Top Transportation Officials, Technology Leaders Call for "Intelligent" Infrastructure Investment in Economic Stimulus

Congress urged to fund intelligent systems and technologies that will provide immediate economic Stimulus while improving long-term productivity, safety, and the environment.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) December 18, 2008

A coalition of top transportation officials and technology leaders called on Congress today to make an "intelligent" infrastructure investment as part of economic stimulus legislation by funding intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and technologies that will provide lasting improvements to the nation's economic productivity, transportation infrastructure, and environment while also creating jobs and providing an immediate economic boost.

"As Congress and the incoming Administration prepare to invest billions of dollars in the nation's infrastructure, it is vital that this stimulus plan also puts our nation on the road to long-term economic recovery and competitiveness," said Scott F. Belcher, president and CEO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) which is leading the coalition. "ITS applications like intelligent intersections with synchronized traffic lights, weigh-in-motion truck inspections, electronic tolling, collision avoidance systems, smart transit vehicles, and real-time information about traffic conditions and travel options will make transportation safer, more efficient, and will lead to greater productivity and a cleaner environment."

The letter to Congressional leaders, signed by senior transportation officials from California, New York, Michigan, and Oregon; prominent industry groups including AAA, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), and American Highway Users Alliance; and companies from the automotive, technology, engineering, and related industries, calls for "a strong economic package that makes a continuing commitment to 'intelligent' infrastructure investment," which "will not only put us closer to fixing our economy, but will enhance the quality of life for our citizens, the productivity of our workers, and the health of our environment." A copy of the letter is available at http://www. itsa. org/washingtonreps. html (http://www. itsa. org/washingtonreps. html).

According to California Department of Transportation Chief Deputy Director and ITS America Board Chair Randell H. Iwasaki, "Investing in ITS technologies will help reduce traffic congestion, prevent accidents before they happen, provide more effective incident and emergency response, and reduce energy use and emissions. It is critical that we optimize this investment in our nation's infrastructure by providing resources to deploy technologies that will save lives, time, money, and preserve the environment in addition to creating jobs and economic growth."

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America is the leading advocate for technologies that improve the safety, security and efficiency of the nation's surface transportation system. Our members include private corporations, public agencies, and academic institutions involved in the research, development, and design of transportation technologies that enhance safety, increase mobility, and sustain the environment.

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UPI to Host Newsmaker Forum on Water-related Illnesses

United Press International will host Our Water, a multimedia newsmaker event focused on preventable water-related illnesses, September 23, 2009 from 11am-2pm on the first floor of the Verizon Bldg, 1133 19th St. NW, Washington, DC.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 11, 2009

Our Water will include a panel representing people and organizations actively working to solve problems arising from the lack of clean drinking water. Nearly 1 billion people around the world do not have regular access to clean drinking water. The United Nations and other groups regard the problem as a developmental and humanitarian crisis.

Participating experts, advocates, and members of the media include UPI Global Water Issues columnists Joseph B. Treaster and John Sauer. Mr. Treaster also serves as the editor of 1H2O. org and a Knight Chair at the University of Miami's School of Communication. Mr. Sauer is also the Communications Director for Water Advocates. Representatives from other organizations include:

Katherine Bliss, PhD, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Americas Program and Senior Fellow, Global Health Policy Center Sally Cowal, Senior Vice President and Chief Liaison Officer at Population Services International (PSI) Paul Faeth, Global Water Challenge, President Abul Hussam, George Mason University, Professor and Director of Chemistry and Biochemistry Omar Khan, MD MHS, American Public Health Association (APHA), International Program Chair Becky Straw, charity:water, Water Projects Director

For details, including a press packet, refer to the event information page (http://www. upi. com/Features/Our_Water) and view the Our Water video (http://www. upi. com/video/ourwater). Keep up to date on the global water crisis by visiting UPI's Global Water Issues Feature (http://www. upi. com/Features/Global-Water-Issues), and submit your own story on water by visiting upiu. com (http://www. upiu. com).

About UPI

For over 100 years UPI has licensed content directly to print outlets, online media and institutions of all types. In addition, UPI's distribution partners provide our content to thousands of businesses, policy groups and academic institutions worldwide.

Each day, UPI publishes its content directly to UPI. com, reaching a growing global audience. Over 3.5 million unique visitors visit our web site every month and the number is rising. In January of 2009 alone, UPI. com received 9.8 million page views.

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BITEK INC Expands Operation With Addition of Regional Office in Atlanta, GA

BITEK INC Expands Operation With Addition of Regional Office in Atlanta, GA.

Anaheim, CA, June 1, 2003 Â– BITEK INC (www. bitek. com) a leading provider of intelligent telecommunications management software solutions for the HealthCare, Higher Education and Government markets, today announced the establishment of its East Coast Regional Sales Office, based in Atlanta, Georgia. BITEK is enhancing its U. S. presence due to the company's increased demand and interest in its BTMS Solution.

(PRWEB) May 31, 2003

"Having East Coast presence is a strategic move for BITEK as it represents development and growth both within the company, as well as market growth for BITEKÂ’s BTMS Solution," said Duane Newton, President of BITEK INC. "We are recognizing the fact that our customers and partners (present and future) need to have an East Coast resource to assist in their growing application needs for Telecommunications Management Solutions. We are simply responding to those needs in order to better position ourselves for increased sales growth in the Mid West and on the East Coast. Atlanta is a strategic location, fittingly becoming BITEKÂ’s National Sales Office. Many of our customers, prospective customers and premier partners have a significant presence in these regions, allowing BITEK to be readily available to them."

At this new location, the company will continue to build its customer base and strategic alliances within the Voice/Data Telecommunications industry. Craig Smilowitz, BITEKÂ’s newly appointed Director of Corporate/Government Sales, will be based in the Atlanta office.

BITEK has been in the telecommunications software solutions business since 1974, providing state-of-the-art applications and services for switch management, telemanagement, infrastructure management, asset management, call accounting, and usage billing. With more than a quarter century history under our belts, we've moved into the next century with a complete family of communications management solutions designed to meet the specific needs of organizations ranging from general business to the largest enterprises.

Today, BITEK works with businesses throughout the U. S. - as well as in Europe and the Pacific Rim - providing customized solutions to increase their profitability, reduce the costs of managing their telecommunications systems, simplify their processing tasks, and, most importantly, achieve their desired return on investment.

BITEK differentiates itself with intelligent tools that allow you to knowledgeably monitor, analyze, and control the use of communications devices - all from a single-entry management system.

For more information, visit the BITEK Web site at www. bitek. com

New Server Monitoring Software By ExclamationSoft

ExclamationSoft Corporation announces the release of WebWatchBot version 3.0, the latest upgrade to their web site availability and performance monitoring software.

Doylestown, PA (PRWEB) January 25, 2005

ExclamationSoft Corporation announces the release of WebWatchBot version 3.0, the latest upgrade to their web site availability and performance monitoring software. WebWatchBot 3.0 alerts designated personnel of errors, poor response time, and other customizable conditions via email, on screen display, cell phone or pager.

New features in 3.0 include an expanded graphical Dashboard, providing a comprehensive at-a-glance view of all watch items, detailed Scheduler, integration with MicrosoftÂ® SQL ServerÂ®, remote connectivity, and the ability to email reports. The new Scheduler feature provides improved maintenance window schedules for watch items and allows the administrator greater flexibility in report scheduling. . The Dashboard will help you take action as you gain an instant understanding of your monitoring with key gauges showing Failing Watch Items, Slow Watch Items, Uptime/Downtime, and overall Health Status. Pricing starts at $199.95.

WebWatchBot 3.0 can be easily installed on any Windows Â® PC and configured to monitor multiple URLs for a variety of conditions, usually in a matter of minutes. There is no monthly service fee.

ExclamationSoft Corporation has been providing web site monitoring and component software since 1999. All products include an unconditional satisfaction guarantee.

For more information visit: http://www. exclamationsoft. com (http://www. exclamationsoft. com). Interested parties can contact Tim Hodgson at (267) 895-1726, or via email at info@exclamationsoft. com

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LegalView to Re-Launch Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Portal to Provide Even More Important Information

LegalView. com would like to inform readers of its newly re-launched NSF information portal, with included attorney referral services. The new site includes more important information and resources dealing with NSF causes, symptoms and treatment than ever before.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) November 2, 2007

LegalView. com, your complete online resource for everything legal, would like to inform readers that they can now find even more complete, accurate information on the troubling medical condition Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) at nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis. legalview. com (http://nsf-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis. legalview. com/). NSF is a rare medical condition that has come to almost always be linked with exposure to the element gadolinium, an element that is present in radiocontrast dyes used during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Because NSF is still a fairly new condition, symptoms can be difficult for some doctors to diagnose. As a service to victims of NSF, LegalView. com is proud to announce the launch of much larger and more extensive collection of information and resources at the newly reformatted NSF & Gadolinium Information (http://nsf-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis. legalview. com/gadolinium-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis. aspx) portal.

First identified in 1997, NSF occurs only in a few patients -- those who have a serious kidney disease and have undergone MRI or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) tests. Many scientists believe NSF is caused by exposure to gadolinium, used as a dye in MRI/MRA tests, as argued in a January 2006 article published in the Oxford University Press' journal Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation. In response, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has already recommended that doctors avoid gadolinium and MRI/MRAs in general, in patients with kidney failure. Researchers in the United States and Europe are working to determine whether the substance should be banned altogether.

Visitors who would like to learn more about NSF, gadolinium exposure and related health concerns are invited to visit LegalView. com's newly re-launched gadolinium and NSF information portal. Recognizing that NSF will be a public health problem for decades, LegalView has established a collection of original articles on the disease; a glossary of terms; up-to-date news articles; FDA alerts; and jury verdicts and settlements. In addition to new features, such as detailed information about the companies that manufacture gadolinium dyes, as well as treatment resources, visitors to the NSF portal can utilize the free NSF lawyer (http://nsf-nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis. legalview. com/nephrogenic-systemic-fibrosis-lawyer. aspx) referral service to find a NSF attorney in their state.

The NSF portal is just part of LegalView's collection of free, comprehensive information on the legal issues important to Americans. Visitors with broader legal concerns can use LegalView. com's many information portals to help them find a brain injury lawyer (http://brain-injury. legalview. com/), a construction accident attorney (http://construction. legalview. com/), or a mesothelioma law firm (http://mesothelioma. legalview. com/find-mesothelioma-law-firm. aspx). Along with the attorney referral services for these different issues, readers can find original, factual and clearly written information; the latest news and research, including blogs dedicated to a specific legal issue; government information and releases; and guides to relevant legal and medical terms.

LegalView. com is a free service to the public, brought to you by Legal WebTV Network, LLC, a Limited Liability Corporation created by a group of highly respected national law firms: Anapol Schwartz; Brent Coon and Associates; Burg Simpson; Cohen, Placitella and Roth; James F. Humphreys and Associates; Lopez McHugh; and Thornton and Naumes. For more information on the accomplishments and track records of LegalView. com's distinguished sponsoring law firms and to get in touch with LegalView attorneys, visit LegalView at http://www. legalview. com/ (http://www. legalview. com/).

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