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University of Michigan Health System Chooses eThority

Academic Medical Center Plans to Use Clinical Trials eXtension to Build Budgets and Track Billing

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) February 1, 2010

eThority (http://www. ethority. com/), a provider of user-obvious (http://www. ethority. com/products/Design. aspx#User-Obvious-Design) enterprise performance and productivity solutions, announced today that the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) (http://www. med. umich. edu/), one of the country's premier academic medical centers, has selected eThority's Clinical Trials eXtension (http://www. ethority. com/products/clinical-trials. aspx) for budgeting, billing, reporting and analysis for all clinical trials activity.

"eThority's Clinical Trials software will help our investigators create more timely and more accurate budgets for clinical studies, as well as build comprehensive billing calendars to ensure items and services are appropriately billed," said Samuel M. Silver, M. D., Ph. D., the Assistant Dean for Research and a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, who is also the project lead.

EThority's Clinical Trials functionality integrates seamlessly with its core business intelligence platform, eThority Enterprise (http://www. ethority. com/products/eThority. aspx), to deliver an end-to-end data management and analysis solution. Clinical Trials empowers study coordinators and principal investigators to quickly and accurately build trial budgets in order to ensure effective negotiations with sponsors. In addition, the application helps users develop robust billing calendars, making it easier to monitor research billing.

"We chose eThority Clinical Trials for its ease of use and the company's successful track record with other projects at UMHS," said Silver. "Our investigative teams range from large groups of experienced researchers with several support staff, to individual junior investigators. That means we need an application that individuals with varying levels of administrative proficiency can use," he explained.

"We are pleased that UMHS has elected to expand on the relationship both organizations have benefited from over the past five years," said Mike Psenka, CEO of eThority. "Due to the highly complex nature of an academic health care institution, accurately and quickly budgeting for clinical trials and maintaining accurate and appropriate billing practices is critically important. We're thrilled about the opportunity to help UMHS continue its thought leadership in clinical research administration."

About the University of Michigan Health System:

The University of Michigan Health System includes three hospitals (University Hospital, founded in 1869 as the first university-owned hospital in the U. S, C. S. Mott Children's Hospital, and Women's Hospital), approximately 30 health centers and 120 outpatient clinics, the U-M Medical School and its Faculty Group Practice, the U-M School of Nursing and the Michigan Health Corp. This is the 15th year in a row that the University of Michigan has been named to the honor roll of "America's Best Hospitals," as compiled by U. S. News & World Report. In 2009 UMHS was ranked 14th overall and received recognition for excellence in 14 areas of specialized care. It has also been recognized by U. S. News as having one of the nation's top children's hospitals and one of the top medical schools. For details see www. med. umich. edu.

About eThority:

Founded in 1992, eThority is provider of "user-obvious" enterprise performance and productivity software that empowers end users and offers IT an easily maintainable solution. In addition to eThority Enterprise, the company's flagship business analytics and reporting platform, eThority offers eXtensions: industry-specific modules design to fill critical gaps in existing systems. Organizations choose eThority Enterprise because it provides real time end-user interaction with data in a secure, state-of-the-art platform capable of scaling from a single department to thousands of users. eThority's solutions are in use around the globe at major research universities and leading corporations. For more information, please visit www. eThority. com.

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2007 Technology Impact Award Finalists Announced Finalists' Technologies Enhance Wide Range of Industries

The 2007 Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) Finalists announced today by the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) provide overwhelming proof of the important role that British Columbian innovation plays within traditional industry sectors and in everyday lives. This year's finalists deliver technologies to manage water quality for public and environmental health; provide solar powered lighting for safety applications; create efficiencies in industries like mining and real estate; and improve complex tasks such as clearing mines in Afghanistan using 3D visualization software. Finalists also include BC-based innovation that is creating mobile IT environments for paramedics and other first responders; preserving the nutritional content of food while extending its shelf life; improving our communications infrastructure; protecting highly critical data; and helping doctors and health care workers reduce administration time and increase the amount of patient care they can deliver.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 9, 2007

This year's Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) Finalists provide overwhelming proof of the important role that British Columbian innovation plays in our traditional industry sectors and in our everyday lives, said the BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) today.

The majority of the 16 finalist companies, across six award categories, concentrate on augmenting operations in industries involved in real estate, military, security and public safety, health care, environmental management, mining, and energy.

This year's finalists deliver technologies to manage water quality for public and environmental health; provide solar powered lighting for safety applications; create efficiencies in industries like mining and real estate; and improve complex tasks such as clearing mines in Afghanistan using 3D visualization software.

Finalists also include BC-based innovation that is creating mobile IT environments for paramedics and other first responders; preserving the nutritional content of food while extending its shelf life; improving our communications infrastructure; protecting highly critical data; and helping doctors and health care workers reduce administration time and increase the amount of patient care they can deliver.

"These 2007 TIA finalists illustrate how pervasive and integral technology is to all industries in helping them deliver better service, improve safety and increase efficiency," observed Rob Cruickshank, President of the BCTIA.

The TIAs are broken into three distinct groups: Technology Awards, Company Awards, and Personal Recognition Awards. This year's finalists are:

Excellence in Product Innovation

Apparent Networks Inc. (http://www. apparentnetworks. com) NGRAIN Canada Corp. (http://www. ngrain. com) Top Producer Systems Inc. (http://www. topproducer. com)

Best Application of Technology

Apparent Networks Inc. (http://www. apparentnetworks. com) In Motion Technology Inc. (http://www. inmotiontechnology. com) Wolf Medical Systems Inc. (http://www. wolfmedical. com)

Most Promising Start-Up

Aquatic Informatics Inc. (http://www. aquaticinformatics. com) Mobidia Technology Inc. (http://www. mobidia. com) Wurldtech Inc. (http://www. wurldtech. com)

Emerging Company of the Year

Digital Payment Technologies Corp. (http://www. digitalpaytech. com/) Neverblue Media Inc. (http://www. neverbluemedia. com) Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc. (http://www. tranzeo. com)

Company of the Year

Carmanah Technologies Corp. (http://www. carmanah. com) Gemcom Software International Inc. (http://www. gemcomsoftware. com) Vecima Networks Inc. (http://www. vecimanetworks. com)

Other awards to be presented at the Technology Impact Awards Celebration include:

Most Promising Pre-Commercial Technology: Awarded to a company with an R&D-stage innovation that represents a fundamental advancement in technology

Team of the Year: Awarded to a non-executive team who have made a significant contribution to the overall success of their organization during the past year

Leadership in Social Responsibility: Awarded for deployment of socially and/or environmentally responsible business practices or projects

Person of the Year Awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the technology industry during the year

Winners will be announced on June 6th at the Technology Impact Awards Celebration, at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, where more than 800 celebrants will extend well-deserved recognition and congratulations to the leaders who are helping to build and drive British Columbia's economy.

About the BCTIA

BC Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) is a not-for-profit, member-funded organization that represents start-ups to established technology companies, across the province. Incorporated in 1993, the BCTIA has served the province's technology industry for over a decade and today is recognized locally, provincially and nationally as the voice of BC's technology industry.

As the voice of BC's technology industry, BCTIA is committed to the ongoing growth, sustainability and prosperity of BC's economy and the technology industry that serves it. The Association delivers opportunities for members to connect, learn and grow their businesses in BC. For more information visit http://www. bctia. org (http://www. bctia. org).

For more information, please contact:

Catherine Ducharme

604-813-6104

BACKGROUNDER - 2007 Technology Impact Awards

The Technology Impact Awards (TIAs) is the premier awards program devoted to promoting and celebrating innovation and high-tech excellence in the province of British Columbia.

Founded in 1994 by the BC Technology Industries Association (BCTIA), the Technology Impact Awards have gained the reputation as a mark of distinction and a celebration of outstanding leadership, innovation, and technical excellence.

The awards are divided into three distinct categories:

1. Technology Awards

2. Company Awards

3. Personal Recognition Awards

Past technology and company award winners have included globally recognized companies such as Kodak (Creo), MDA, Business Objects, and emerging gems with pioneering new technologies such as TIR Systems, Paradigm Environmental, and Cray Canada. Winners and Honourees of the Personal Recognition Awards have included Dr. Donald Rix, Amos Michelson, Morgan Sturdy, and Ralph Turfus.

Awards Process

The awards are judged by a panel of twelve individuals who are recognized as experts and leaders in the technology sector. Detailed submissions are provided by interested companies and the judges follow a rigorous process to determine the winners and finalists.

The awards are open to all technology companies within the Province of British Columbia regardless of technology sector or geography. 2006 finalists include companies involved in many diverse technologies, encompassing fuel cells and alternative energy, IP telephony, life sciences, and environmental technologies, as well as the traditional information and communications technology sector. This year submissions were also received from companies on Vancouver Island and in the Okanagan.

Many of the past winners and finalists are companies that have commercialized technologies originating from various educational institutions across the province. The success of these companies illustrates the important role that pure research and technology transfer efforts play in the success of the BC technology industry.

TIA Awards and Award Criteria

Best Application of Technology

This award acknowledges an organization that has utilized technology to enhance and improve its productivity, business processes, operations, sales, marketing, supply chain management, customer service, communications, competitiveness, or business relationships.

Excellence in Product Innovation This award acknowledges a superior innovation or discovery in an advanced technology. The innovation should demonstrate an alternative solution or a next-stage development in technology, with an eye toward commercialization.

Most-Promising Pre-Commercial Technology

This award acknowledges a pre-commercial innovation in the R&D stage of development that represents advancement in technology and has the potential to commercialize within five years.

Most Promising Start-up

This award acknowledges an early-stage technology company (less than three years old) with commercially available products that demonstrates significant potential, creativity, and a promising future.

Emerging Company of the Year

This award acknowledges an emerging company (over three years old) that demonstrates outstanding performance as a technology enterprise, has growing revenues, is on track according to its business plan, and has the potential to become a market leader.

Team of the Year

This award acknowledges a team of individuals, working at a non-executive level, who have made a significant contribution to the overall success of their organization during the past year. The team's achievements must be measurable and tangible and are not necessarily limited to the development or delivery of technology.

Leadership in Social Responsibility

This award acknowledges a company that has:

achieved an exceptional standard of performance in its overall approach to corporate social and/or environmental responsibility, or deployed an innovative project, process, or business practice that sets a new standard for social responsibility in the technology sector.

Person of the Year

This award is presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the technology industry during the past year. Criteria for this award include contribution to the technology industry, reputation, leadership and vision, demonstration of exemplary skills, mentorship, career success, execution style, and international activities.

Company of the Year

The most prestigious of the corporate awards, this award acknowledges a company's supremacy in the technology industry. Winners of this award must show superior business development and generate revenue in excess of $20 million.

For more information, please contact:

Catherine Ducharme

For BCTIA

604-813-6104

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Even Though There are More Women in Positions of Power than 30 Years Ago, Less than 15% are Company Directors

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets. com/reports/c36067) has announced the addition of Working Women Market Assessment 2006 to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) April 26, 2006

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c36067 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c36067)) has announced the addition of Working Women Market Assessment 2006 to their offering.

There is a kind of complacency in the UK today which suggests that the battle for equality has already been won. Nearly three-quarters of the representative sample of women surveyed for the research for this report stated that they agreed with the statement: `Women today have as much chance of succeeding in the workplace as men'.

However, the facts tell a different story. Both the Equal Opportunities Commission, a government-appointed commission that works through the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI), and the Fawcett Society, the UK's foremost campaigning organisation for equality between women and men, took the opportunity of the 30th anniversary of the Equal Pay and Sex Discrimination Acts, both passed in December 1975, to examine how much has been achieved for women during that time.

What they have found is that women still do not have equal pay. The pay gap for full-time workers has narrowed but still exists. The pay gap for part-time workers — the overwhelming majority of whom are women — has barely moved and remains at around 40%.

There are more women in positions of power and authority than there were 30 years ago — but again, they are still in the minority — fewer than 20% of members of parliament (MPs) in the UK are women.

Yet girls outperform boys throughout their schooling and, although there are fewer female undergraduates in some of the more traditional `male' subjects of science, engineering and technology (SET), the women who do study these subjects tend to outperform men. (Indeed, these subjects tend to attract too few students overall, to the Government's disconcertion.)

Women, then, can be said to be better educated and better qualified, on the whole, than men. Nevertheless, when it comes to the boardroom, they are still woefully under-represented; fewer than 15% of company directors are women.

Attitudes persist, especially in the highly competitive industries such as advertising, that women simply do not have the kind of commitment it takes to get to the top. Undoubtedly, childrearing does take them out of the workplace for certain periods of time.

The Government wishes to redress this balance and has introduced a number of bills to encourage increases in the number of women in the workplace and that recognise the needs of parents and other carers and that promote the social value of that caring work.

This Market Assessment report examines the aims of the proposed legislation that includes the Work and Families Bill, the Childcare Bill, the Breastfeeding etc. Bill and the Equality Bill.

This report looks in detail at women in the workforce encompassing their employment rates, the types of work they do, the hours they work and how they get their jobs. It does this using government statistics collected through various ongoing surveys, such as the Labour Force Survey, and published annually in the Social Trends reports. It also uses original primary research, specially commissioned from NEMS Market Research, among a representative sample of 990 women in the UK, who were interviewed in December 2005 and January 2006.

Another major issue of great concern to the Government and to those agencies working on behalf of women's rights is that of pensions. As has been shown time and again, women live longer than men and are living longer than their mothers and grandmothers. However, the pension provision for many is inadequate and even in today's affluent society, one in every five pensioners is living in poverty.

Also of concern is women's health. The number of women developing breast cancer is increasing alarmingly and even though awareness campaigns mean pink ribbons are seen on the lapels of sympathisers everywhere, there is perhaps a more sinister reason behind the increase. Changes in lifestyle and hereditary factors play a part, certainly, but, according to the Women's Environmental Network, the increase in the number of oestrogen-mimicking chemicals in the environment is also a major contributor.

Another deadly disease — diabetes — is also discussed in Chapter 8 of this report — Women's Health. Worryingly, an increasing number of children are contracting the type 2 strain of the disease, and poor diet, lacking in nutrition, has been linked with the increase. It is women, the prime carers, who need to be better educated to take fewer risks with what they feed their children and what chemicals they use in their homes.

The statistical projections show that both men and women will continue to live longer. It is imperative, therefore, that they remain healthy enough to actively contribute to the economy for as much of their lives as possible.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c36067 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c36067)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

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Les' Wines & Vines Celebrates Sixth Year Anniversary

Leskincaid. com, the nationally syndicated radio wine broadcast that features a winery and 3 of its wines each week with a live audience is celebrating its fourth year this week (Thursday evening September 6, 2007 from 7 to 8 PM live from Texas Station).

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) September 4, 2007

www. leskincaid. com, the nationally syndicated radio wine broadcast that features a winery and 3 of its wines each week with a live audience is celebrating its fourth year this week (Thursday evening September 6, 2007 from 7 to 8 PM live from Texas Station).

This is America's first wine show to have a live audience and actually taste three wines on-air during our broadcast. Les Kincaid always presents his listeners and the live audience with stimulating, pro-vocative information and great interviews or discussions with interesting, intelligent, knowledgeable guests all within the wine industry.

Whether they are vintners, winery owners, Sommeliers or Master Sommeliers or other representatives they can all talk about wine with authority. The show offers interesting invited guests that taste and discuss the three featured wines during the broadcast. There is no non-sense or snobbish attitude when you listen to* Les Kincaid *and discuss wines from anywhere around the world. Always offering information you want to and should know. The list of provocative topics goes on and on.

"Les' Wines & Vines" is committed to ethical behavior and social responsibility in every aspect of the food & wine business. Most people enjoy a glass or two of wine with their main meal daily. In fact, there is a conscientious scientific view that moderate drinking is beneficial to your health. Les believes that the vast majority of his listener's drink sensibly and with moderation at a level that gives enjoyment and, according to some leading authorities, health and social benefits as well.

Don't miss the opportunity to listen to the incredibly popular Les' Wines & Vines premier radio every Thursday evening on CRN Radio Network at www. crni. net. Available in over 24 million households across America and around the world on the internet each Thursday from 7-8 PM.

Les' Wines & Vines longevity has to be a testament to the durability, resiliency and flywheel effect of the nation's quest to learn and enjoy wine and food more. Remember Wine is food.

Contact:

Les Kincaid

Www. leskincaid. com

702-871-5145

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Family Travel Forum and Teen Ink Partner to Promote Teen Literacy

Vacation Planning and Literary Web Sites pool resources to ask kids 'what's up' then provide scholarships and venues for publishing the very best work of these young writers.

New York, NY (Vocus) August 18, 2009

Family Travel Forum (FTF), the award-winning resource for family vacation information on the web, announces a new partnership with Teen Ink, a national teen magazine, book series and website written entirely by teens and for teens.

Both organizations are dedicated to encouraging teens to share their experiences in words and images. Family Travel Forum is continuing its tradition of honoring the work of young writers with its 3rd annual FTF Teen Travel Writing Scholarship (http://www. travelbigo. com), judged by professionals from the Society of American Travel Writers. Teen Ink publishes new student work in print and online.

For 2009, the FTF Teen Travel Writing Scholarship (http://www. travelbigo. com) will offer a thousand dollar scholarship to the first place winner, and $500 and $200 awards to the second and third place essay, as well as a gift certificate for a two-night family vacation at any Homewood Suites Hotel. The 25 authors awarded Honorable Mention will receive two passes to any Ripley's Believe It Or Not! attraction and a "Rand McNally Road Atlas" to help make their future family vacations more fun. All winning stories will be posted on the FTF's travelBIGO. com where young authors' work can be submitted year round.

The professional editorial staff at Teen Ink (http://www. teenink. com) reviews more than 70,000 submissions each year to select the best of the best for each section of Teen Ink's print magazine and website. Subjects include Poetry; Fiction; Sports; Opinion; Community Service; Reviews (books, movies, music, colleges); College Essays; Interviews and more.

About FTF

Family Travel Forum (FTF) has served all who "Have Kids, Still Travel" with print and online guides since 1996. FamilyTravelForum. com has won many awards for its expert global coverage of family vacations ranging from multi-generational cruises to eco-adventures; the Top 10 Getaway survey of resort-based infant programs; a robust Flee Market™; forums on car seat and travel safety; gear reviews; pediatric travel health and a unique Custom Trip Planning service for consumers. For its publications including travelBIGO. com for the Before I Get Old crowd, and twice monthly e-newsletters packed with vacation deals, FTF has been honored with Travel Weekly's 2008 Magellan Award.

About Teen Ink

Now in its 21st year, Teen Ink is a national monthly teen magazine, book series and website at http://www. teenink. com (http://www. teenink. com) featuring teen writing, information, art, photos, poetry, teen issues and more. More than 45,000 teens have been published in the print magazine. The website is the largest of its kind on the internet. The print magazine and website are appropriate for any teenager and are used by English teachers, writing teachers, librarians and more. Teen Ink was established in 1989 by The Young Authors Foundation, a nonprofit organization.

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Welch Healthcare and Retirement Group Adopts Post-Acute Care Industry's First Online System for Centralized Admissions from Patient Placement Systems

Online long-term care software automates central admissions across six Welch rehabilitation and nursing care facilities.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 31, 2008

Patient Placement Systems announced today that Welch Healthcare & Retirement Group of Norwell, Mass., has deployed the Referral Management System(TM) Enterprise Edition, marking the first use of dedicated online referral management for centralized admissions in the post-acute care industry.

The Referral Management System online long-term care software (http://www. patientplacement. com/rms) automates referral communications and processes across the central Welch admissions office and six of the Welch Group's rehabilitation and nursing centers. This allows Welch admissions directors, coordinators and liaisons to receive, review, distribute, track and approve referrals by viewing documents securely online to quickly make convenient and appropriate placements within Welch Healthcare's network of nursing centers.

"With the Referral Management System online software, we can replace a complex maze of paper logs, spreadsheets and manual reports with simple, secure, centralized referral tracking and reporting," said Philip Glassanos, Vice President of business development for Welch Healthcare & Retirement Group. "We can see all referral activity and requests across all locations instantly for smarter, faster placement, allowing us to enhance admissions efficiency and quality care."

The announcement follows a successful pilot project at Welch. The Welch Group noted the benefit of anytime, anywhere online access--critical for timely responses and management of more than 4,800 inquiries and nearly 50,000 pages of referral documents the company processes each year.

"We are committed to helping providers realize the benefits of real-time referral tracking, instant alerts, and easy electronic document retrieval and archiving." said Eric Christ, President of Patient Placement Systems. "This innovative configuration of the Referral Management System for Welch Healthcare applies those benefits to multi-location providers using centralized admissions (http://www. patientplacement. com/healthcare-software/patient-referral-management. aspx) to improve efficiency and responsiveness."

About Patient Placement Systems:

Patient Placement Systems helps hospitals and long-term care providers replace mountains of paper and fax frustration with fast, efficient online healthcare software for discharge planning, patient referral management and tracking, and electronic medical records storage and retrieval. Patient Placement Systems is a proud Jackson Healthcare company, sharing a common dedication to providing the world's best healthcare software, technology and services.

About Welch Healthcare and Retirement Group:

Under the leadership of third-generation family members, Welch Healthcare and Retirement Group has grown to become a leading provider, consultant and manager of senior housing options and rehabilitative health care services. The Norwell, Mass., company owns and manages assisted living residences, senior housing communities, skilled nursing centers, a home care company, adult day programs and a child day care center that collectively serve more than 2,100 residents and children on a daily basis.

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LEZ an Issue for London Mayoral Elections

As haulage companies get to grips with the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ), implemented by Ken Livingstone in January, the mayor's opposition are courting votes for the London mayoral elections with mixed approaches to this controversial issue.

London, UK (PRWEB) April 20, 2008

In January, Mayor of London Ken Livingstone introduced the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ), but opposing mayoral candidates Boris Johnson and Brian Paddick say the LEZ is far from ideal.

Said to be the biggest urban environmental control in the world, the LEZ was aimed at easing smog and related health conditions in the capital. Now, in the run up to the London mayoral elections on May 1, the Conservative and Liberal Democratic party candidates have given their views on the matter.

Whilst Conservative candidate Boris Johnson supports the LEZ but believes that it has been too 'hastily' implemented, Liberal Democrat candidate Brian Paddick opposes the scheme altogether, citing its potential negative impact on the haulage industry.

What is the LEZ?

To enter the London Low Emission Zone, which covers most of Greater London, lorry drivers must ensure that their lorries meet the European Category Three standard for airborne pollutants. Those that do not must pay £200 a day to enter central London.

Lyall Cresswell of freight exchange Haulage Exchange says the LEZ is an extremely important issue for haulage companies. "The LEZ is affecting hundreds of haulage companies throughout the UK," he said. "It's therefore encouraging to know that these mayoral candidates are taking the issue seriously as a policy which must be considered if they are to stand a chance in the upcoming London mayoral elections."

Here is a brief run-down on what the candidates intend to do about the LEZ if they are elected to be Mayor of London in May.

Labour

Current mayor Ken Livingstone says the LEZ was introduced to cut dangerous air pollution. The Mayor believes there are still 1,000 people a year at risk of premature death due to smog, particularly those with existing lung or heart conditions.

Livingstone says seven out of 10 Londoners are worried about the air they breathe, and that this justifies the new system. He said that more than a million Londoners live in areas "with levels of air pollution that are dangerous to health, with children and older people most affected."

"That is why in January we introduced the London Low Emission Zone to reduce harmful emissions from lorries, and the most polluting coaches and buses," he said. "My manifesto pledges that if I am re-elected I will extend this zone to cover all lorries over three and a half tonnes and, in 2010, heavier vans."

The restrictions and charges currently only cover 12-tonne lorries with diesel engines, but under Livingstone's plans, buses and coaches weighing 3.5 tonnes will be included from July, and other vehicles (except for cars and motorcycles) from 2010.

Conservative

Tory London mayoral candidate Boris Johnson has said that he will review the London Low Emission Zone if he becomes mayor, and listen to what haulage companies have to say. He said: "I am behind the aims of the LEZ - but it is clear that this scheme has been hastily implemented by Livingstone."

"I pledge to re-hold a consultation on the western extension and be bound by its results. I will also review the LEZ and listen to Londoners -- including freight operators and other transport businesses."

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat candidate Brian Paddick said he opposes the scheme due to its potential negative affect on haulage companies, adding that it will only result in a tiny improvement in air quality.

"It is clear from discussions I have had with traders that his scheme may well threaten their businesses," he said.

Affect on the haulage industry

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) estimates 10,000 lorries may breach the minimum standard and businesses forced to comply with the new restrictions face extra costs.

Some haulage companies have fitted 'pollution traps' to their lorries' exhausts; others have replaced old lorries with newer ones. Both are expensive options, and the FTA believes the haulage industry is spending an estimated £100m adapting to the new system.

According to Cresswell, Livingstone's LEZ plans for the future could further threaten the existence of many haulage companies. "I think there needs to be a lot more discussion on this topic and I would like to see members of the haulage industry being consulted thoroughly in relation to any future changes," he said.

About Haulage Exchange:

With offices in London and Nottingham, Haulage Exchange (http://www. haulageexchange. co. uk (http://www. haulageexchange. co. uk)) is one of the UK's leading independent freight exchanges for the 7.5 Tonne market and beyond. Its sister site, Courier Exchange, is the UK's biggest exchange for express and same day movements and is now in its ninth year of trading.

Membership of the exchange is limited to accredited transport professionals, and offers them the chance to buy and sell domestic and international road transport industry services such as full loads, backloads, return loads, freight forwarding, and road haulage.

For more information, please contact Lyall Cresswell:

Haulage Exchange

Cumberland House

80 Scrubs Lane

London

NW10 6RF

+44 (0) 870 241 1472

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AP9 HomeWorksPlus Offers Tips for Dealing With Snow and Ice on the Road This Winter

AP9 HomeWorksPlus offers members a variety of savings on home and yard needs.

Stamford, CN (PRWEB) December 31, 2005

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and since the holiday season has come and gone, there’s not much reason for non-winter sports enthusiasts to cheer about snowfall. Members of AP9 HomeWorksPlus (http://www. homeworksplus-program. com/), a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC, can at least take solace in the knowledge that they can save money on their snow and ice removal equipment needs.

Aside from appreciating the sheer natural beauty of a new snowfall, most adults don’t take the same pleasure in a forecast of snow that schoolkids, skiers and snowboarders do. A big snowstorm can add a lot of time to even a short work commute, and that’s assuming all goes well on your ride.

As the old saying goes, everyone talks about the weather but no one ever does anything about it. AP9 HomeWorksPlus has no control over Mother Nature, but we do have a few tips to help you prepare for whatever she chooses to send your way this winter:

-- Practice defensive driving, and reduce your speed. Cars take longer to come to a stop on wet, snowy and/or icy roads, trucks even more so. Keep a safe distance between you and the car in front of you, and keep an eye out for trucks behind you.

-- Make sure your car is stocked with supplies you’ll need in an emergency: a small bag of abrasive material, a snow shovel and snowbrush, traction mats, a flashlight (with fresh batteries), an ice scraper, cloth/paper towels, booster cables, a blanket, and warning devices (flare, triangles).

-- Winterize your car. Take it in for a tune-up, and have the service technician check your brakes, tires, exhaust, heating, and windshield wipers/washer system.

-- Keep at least half a tank of gas in your car at all times. A full tank will help you avoid a frozen gas line in your engine.

-- Wash your car. Cleaning your car in winter will keep snow and road grime from caking on your car’s exterior lights, which makes it easier for you to see and be seen. Keeping it clean can also prevent anti-icing chemicals from corroding the exterior.

-- Parking in a garage will keep snow from piling up on your car, but remember not to warm up your car in an enclosed garage (or other area). A build-up of carbon monoxide emissions from your car can be fatal.

-- If you need to shovel your driveway or walkway, remember three things: 1. Stretch out beforehand. Especially in deep snow, shoveling can strain unprepared muscles. 2. Use your knees to lift the snow. Your back shouldn’t absorb the brunt of the weight. 3. Don’t overexert yourself; take breaks as needed.

-- Read the instructions before using any de-icer or anti-icer on your driveway. While environment-friendly products are now available, any de-icing chemical has the potential to harm your property if it’s used improperly. Some can attack concrete; others can harm vegetation. Don’t let a quick fix to a snowfall cause lasting damage to your property.

In addition to savings on items for their home, yard and car, members of AP9 HomeWorksPlus can log on to DealPass (http://www. dealpass. com/) to access member-exclusive savings on home decorating, cooking and entertaining, and a variety of other resources for their family.

About AP9 HomeWorksPlus

AP9 HomeWorksPlus (http://www. homeworksplus-program. com/) is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC (http://www. adaptivemarketing. com/). Headquartered in Stamford, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at DealPass. com, an online portal for Adaptive Marketing membership programs. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs, such as AP9 HomeWorksPlus.

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We Turn Dreams Into Reality With A HOME BASED BUSINESS &#194;&#183;A More Profitable Future for You &#194;&#183;Residual Income &#194;&#183;Belief in yourself

We Turn Dreams Into Reality With A HOME BASED BUSINESS Â·A More Profitable Future for You Â·Residual Income Â·Belief in yourself

Get your share of a TRILLION-DOLLAR Market. With Marketing Tools, Support, and a product that will not only change your life, but the lives of everyone you come in contact with. This is an exploding trend that you can capitalize on right now as you grow your home based business.

Louisville, KY (PRWEB) September 30, 2004

We Are New to the Area With A Major Opportunity. Louisville Is An Open Market; Your Area Could Be Too.

Is Your Job Keeping You From Your Family? More Hours; Less Money.

Last year 2 million Jobs Were Eliminated. Will You Be Next?

ItÂ’s time to take control of your future. Imagine looking into the mirror and knowing the image you are looking at is going to take control of your life, be your own boss, and replace the income you are now receiving. No more worries of corporate downsizing and lay-offs. There is a trillion dollar industry that will make this all possible for you. All you need is the desire, the Internet, and a telephone.

The only person who can stop you from succeeding is you. We talk ourselves out of things far too often. Are you scared to succeed? The amount of money you can acquire is limitless using our home based business system. Attain a residual income. Do not struggle and scrape in order to get by on a job you hate.

Pitch upon that course of life which is most excellent, and custom will make it the most delightful. - Ben Franklin

After giving this advice, Ben Franklin went on to say, "But many pitch on no course of life at all, nor form any scheme of living by which to attain any valuable end; but wander perpetually from one thing to another." Or, as another old saying goes, "if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail." Too many people act as if life owes them a living and are surprised and upset when good things do not just come their way.

Here are some simple rules for achieving success.

Set goals. Decide what things are important to you. Keep in mind that you cannot do

everything, so prioritize and choose.

Stay Focused. Don't waste time on tasks that do not advance your goals.

Break big goals down into little ones.

As the old joke goes, "How do you eat an elephant?

A little at a time."

This is a two-tiered business wherein first we address health and wellness, secondly we grow the business. In order to develop the business we get on the product to be a walking billboard. This builds our business. Due to life altering effects of the products many customers become team leaders in order to develop a business.

This is a duplicable process. You will never be alone. There are support meetings, support calls, and your team leader will always be available to you. You don't have to reinvent the wheel. Duplicate...Duplicate...Duplicate.

Our opportunity offers the best benefits you will find anywhere. Working out of the home offers: tax breaks, freedom, and many other opportunities you cannot get while working for someone else. The rewards you get from customer satisfaction, and the compensation you get from doing so are endless. You hold the key to it all:

Enhance peoples' lives through a Physician Lead Advisory Health Network.

Acquire success by helping others reach success.

Qualify for tax breaks Choose your own work hours. Encourage clients to become team leaders. Be your own boss. Earn to your greatest potential.

We have Marketing Tools, Training, and Support vs. You Having Freedom, Choices, a New Lifestyle, and Time With the Family.

The business is in place. Once again it is a duplicable business. You are in business for yourself, but never by yourself. The support system is phenominal because when you grow, we grow. You will have support meetings to attend, support calls, and a team leader that is always a call away. There is no reason to fail except; not doing anything.

Opportunity Is Missed By Most People Because It Is Dressed In Overalls And Looks Like Work. Â–Thomas Edison

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BayScribe Releases Enhancements to Mobile Dictation Application for iPhone OS

BayScribe announced availability of BayScribe Mobile 2.2 for iPhone OS 4 today with a couple of key enhancements aimed at improving the Clinical Documentation workflow and ultimately EHR adoption and Meaningful Use adherence.

Orlando, FL (Vocus) September 27, 2010

Physicians are mobile, with the vast majority practicing at at least three different physical locations. BayScribe believes that their documentation platform needs to be mobile as well. Physicians, especially Specialists and those within small practices, have lagged in EHR adoption and one of the primary reasons has been a strong reluctance to adopting point-and-click documentation methods. Providing better documentation tools has consistently been a point of contention within the vocal Physician community, and BayScribe believes their new mobile application is evolving into the premier mobile dictation application.

“This release incorporates some early feedback from our growing user-base. Physicians want simplicity and efficiency, and we are giving it to them. With BayScribe Mobile (http://www. bayscribevm. com/Mobile_Dictation. html), a physician can rotate from facility to facility and download patient lists with the scheduled date and time of service to quickly and easily document encounters, all without having stop and dock it (a digital handheld) at a PC, truly optimizing efficiency,” explained Steve Bonney, Vice President of Business Development at BayScribe.

The latest version of BayScribe Mobile will be available by October 1st but can be seen at the BayScribe booth (#311) today, and includes features such as multiple location support. BayScribe plans to unveil subsequent version this year and alludes to providing seamless login access to the BayScribe Platform to retrieve Clinical Summary Data generated from the NLP system.

“We are taking on perhaps the single largest EHR-adoption hurdle by combining mobile efficiency & usability with exceptional back-end work flows and structured data collection. This is true Win/Win – the Physicians get what they want – dictation; the industry gets what it wants – structured data,” continued Mr. Bonney.

The application is available as a free download in the Apple App Store. An Android application with similar functionality will follow in 4Q2010.

About BayScribe

Established in 1999, BayScribe provides Cloud-based Clinical Documentation Solutions – Dictation, Speech Recognition, Transcription, Structured Data extraction & Document Distribution – for anywhere, anytime access of Clinical Reports with unparalleled performance and reliability. Every month, more than one hundred thousand clinicians in over 350 healthcare facilities rely on the BayScribe platform to capture and deliver their reports.

For more information visit the company website at: www. BayScribe. com. BayScribe, Inc. | 11 Dark Star Court | Edgewater, MD 21037 T: 888-801-0106.

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Morehead Webinar Presents Geography’s Role in Strengthening Referring Physician Relations

Geographic location of targeted physicians an important factor for hospitals in building a successful network of referring physicians.

Charlotte, N. C. (PRWEB) January 9, 2008

The human capital research (http://www. moreheadassociates. com/) firm Morehead will host a webinar titled “Location Matters: Geography's Role in Strengthening Referring Physician Relations.” The webinar will be broadcast on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 1 p. m. eastern time.

Research has shown that when hospitals are building a successful network of referring physicians, the geographic location of targeted physicians is an important factor. Morehead’s findings confirm that physicians located further away consider different factors as they form their satisfaction and loyalty with an organization.

Morehead’s Brad Morton, vice president of Business Development and David Rowlee, Ph. D., vice president of Research and Development will present the hour-long webinar. Morton and Rowlee, through an analysis of a leading children’s hospital, will demonstrate how physician liaison teams can maximize their organization's effectiveness by understanding physicians' geographic-based needs.

Following the webinar, attendees will have an understanding of how to effectively prioritize information and target key messages to referring physicians. To sign up for the webinar, visit http://moreheadassociates. com/events/contents_event36.html (http://moreheadassociates. com/events/contents_event36.html).

About Morehead

Morehead delivers human capital surveys, metrics and solutions that enable leaders to (1) target and focus human capital initiatives, (2) prioritize systemic change, (3) inform work unit interventions, and (4) align employees with business strategies. Morehead’s clients include healthcare providers, financial institutions, government agencies, universities, service providers, and manufacturers. For more information, visit www. moreheadassociates. com.

Media Contact:

Wanda Craig

800.849.2292 x 5515

Wcraig(at)moreheadassociates. com

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

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People Can Help Clean up the Environment by using Positive Orgone Energy

There is no time like the present in getting involved and helping clean up the environment by using Orgone energy. If everyone would do their part, people can take back the planet and puck the new world order.

Carrollton, OH (PRWEB) September 27, 2010

There is no time like the present in getting involved and helping clean up the environment by using Orgone energy.

What is Orgone? Orgone is ancient ether energy. A positive life building energy that destroys and fights against evil.

Positive Orgone Energy can

Absorb, defeat, eliminate chemtrails, toxins, poisons and radiation from the air and keeps the skies clear.

Orgone induces rain and promotes good weather. Orgone knocks out bad thunderstorms before they hit the affected area. Chills out tornados headed an individual's way. Areas that have Orgone in them suffered the least amount of damage from hurricanes.

Nullifies the effects of subliminal messaging coming from cell, TV, radio towers everywhere. Neutralizes radio waves, microwaves, scalar waves, any form of electromagnetic pollution.

Emits positive energy, repels evil beings, keeping them out of people's yards and homes. Evil can't stand being around it.

Stops sleep abductions. Sleep better at night. Remedies insomnia and bad dreams.

Helps those with asthma and breathing problems.

Stops ELF attacks, stops headaches and migraines, improves overall health.

Lowers water and electric bill [if Orgone is put on the meters] as well lower gas mileage if Orgone is put on top or side of the engine.

And much much more.

Just like with anything else in life, Orgone can be used for good (Positive Energy Orgone) or for bad (Negative Energy Orgone). Not all Orgone is the same. Unfortunately the majority of Orgone being made and sold on the Internet is the bad kind of energy (Negative Energy Orgone). Most New Agers who mean well in their own minds to help the earth, are doing so with Negative Energy Orgone and are hurting it instead.

People can learn how to make Orgone properly at http://www. orgoneblasters. com/make-your-own. htm (http://www. orgoneblasters. com/make-your-own. htm)

If everyone would do their part, people can take back the planet and puck the new world order. Orgone Blasters are really gifts that keep on giving.

Contact: Sherry Shriner

Orgone Blasters

P. O. Box 531

Carrollton, Ohio 44615

Email: sherry_shriner(at)yahoo(dot)com

Radio Show: http://www. blogtalkradio. com/sherrytalkradio (http://www. blogtalkradio. com/sherrytalkradio)

Youtube Channel: http://www. youtube. com/sherryshriner (http://www. youtube. com/sherryshriner)

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Aerotech Technical Institute Offers New Microorganisms Course Monthly

The Science Behind Microorganisms

(PRWEB) December 7, 2003

Aerotech Technical Institute, the training division of Aerotech Laboratories, Inc. is offering a new monthly course on microorganisms called The Science Behind Microorganisms.

The Science Behind Microorganisms is an exciting daylong course offered by Aerotech Technical Institute. The course is designed to teach the student about microorganisms, how and why certain microorganisms grow in different environments and the differences between them. Included in the wide range of topics will be how microorganisms affect human health, both positively and negatively as well as the many uses of microorganisms in society today. Other topics will include:

Â· Bacteria

Â· Pathogenic Fungi

Â· Thermophilic Fungi

Â· Allergenic Fungi

Â· Toxigenic Fungi

Â· Water Damage Indicating Fungi

Â· Human Illness from Microorganisms

Â· Bioterrorism Agents

Â· Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds

Â· Medical Uses

Â· Industrial Uses

Â“I am excited to have the opportunity to offer this course to our new and existing clients,Â” stated Janice Jones, Vice President of Laboratory Operations. Â“Microorganisms have favorable as well as adverse impacts on our lives every day.

Classes will begin in January on a monthly basis. For more information or to register for this course, please visit www. aerotechlabs. com or call 800.651.4802, ext. 1022, or email events@aerotechlabs. com.

About Aerotech Technical Institute

This division of Aerotech Laboratories, Inc. provides interactive courses based on todayÂ’s advanced techniques for evaluating Indoor Air Quality. Aerotech Technical Institute also offers seminar space for outside training organizations in its 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art training facility. To find out more about Aerotech Technical Institute call 800.651.4802, ext. 1022.

About Aerotech Laboratories, Inc.

Founded in 1993, Aerotech Laboratories is the world's largest commercial Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) laboratory. It provides multiple analytical services including IAQ, Industrial Hygiene (IH), Consumer Products, Food Safety, Biological Warfare and Environmental Testing. As one of the few A2LA, EMLAP and IHLAP accredited laboratories, AerotechÂ’s mission is to deliver quality, timely, and legally defensible data to clients around the world. With hundredÂ’s of qualified professionals, Aerotech offers fast turnaround times and advanced analyses as well as a full line of IAQ and IH equipment and supplies. Aerotech Laboratories also provides online services for tracking projects and ordering supplies and has an unparalleled project management program to ensure each client receives excellent customer service. To find out more about Aerotech Laboratories, visit www. aerotechlabs. com or call 800.651.4802.

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Contact:

Debra Weedon

Public Relations Director

Dweedon@aerotechlabs. com

800.651.4802

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To Celebrate 'International Women's Day' FloraQueen Will Plant 5 Trees For Every Order During March

'International Women's Day' celebrates the contribution of women to our human family. To nurture that respect FloraQueen will dedicate the entire month of March to planting trees that will Grow Clean Air for all our children.

Barcelona, Spain (PRWEB) March 6, 2008

To celebrate 'International Women's Day' FloraQueen will plant 5 trees for every order during March.

FloraQueen is a leading European specialist at delivering fresh flowers, made by their Local Florists.

International Women's Day celebrates the contribution of women to our human family. To nurture that respect FloraQueen will dedicate the entire month of March to planting trees that will Grow Clean Air for all our children.

In partnership with the World Clean Air Forest Initiative and in support of the UNEP's Billion Tree Campaign, FloraQueen will plant 5 trees in Africa for every order during March. An official certificate will be sent by email with every order. view example certificate (http://www. floraqueen. com/marketing/womensday_newslttr/certificate_ENG. jpg)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a major worldwide tree planting campaign. Under the Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign, people, communities, business and industry, civil society organizations and governments are encouraged to enter tree planting pledges online with the objective of planting at least one billion trees worldwide each year

The WCAFI, a United Kingdom based NGO, has the mission to "Grow Clean Air All" by planting 9.1 Billion Trees, with their motto, 'Did You Grow Your Clean Air Today?'

FloraQueen Flowering the world, S. L. was established early in 2004, and is based in Barcelona, Spain. Their web site operates in 5 languages to enable their clients to send flowers directly with Local Florists.

FloraQueen is very proud to be a part of this campaign and hopes to see its success leading to more activities in helping our environment.

For more information please contact:

Andrew Pothecary - Marketing Director

FloraQueen - Flowering the World S. L.

Frederic Mompou 3 - 7B

08960 Sant Just Desvern

Barcelona

Spain

FloraQueen (http://www. floraqueen. com)

World Clean Air Forest Initiative (http://www. wcafi. org)

United Nations Environment Program Billion Tree Campaign (http://www. unep. org/billiontreecampaign/)

Editors Notes:

UNEP

The United Nations Environment Programme has the mission to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

World Clean Air Forest Initiative

The WCAFI, a United Kingdom based NGO was created to establish a seamless world forest network by funding tree planting and purchasing existing established forests internationally. The Mission of the WCAFI is to Grow Clean Air for everyone everywhere by planting 9.1 Billion Trees. The WCAFI is an enviro-health initiative that places Growing Clean Air as its most sustainable benefit.

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Identigral Adds Enterprise Single Sign-On with Passlogix's v-GO Suite

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 30, 2009

Identity management specialist Identigral Inc. today announced the addition of enterprise single sign-on (ESSO) technology to its product portfolio through a reseller agreement with Passlogix Inc., developer of the market-leading v-GO Access Accelerator Suite for ESSO and related solutions. San Francisco-based Identigral focuses on services related to the Oracle Identity Management platform, including provisioning, access requests, attestation, credential assertion, web single sign-on, role-based access control, fine-grained authorization, federated identity management and virtualized identity.

The Passlogix partnership (http://www. identigral. com/Partners. htm) expands Identigral's services by offering the market's most comprehensive and rapidly deployed ESSO platform for the firm's existing Fortune 1000 clients as well as organizations in the healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, legal, retail and education markets.

"Our customers have been asking for password management capabilities, and in many cases we have identified the need for enterprise single sign-on based on our analysis of their business requirements. We can now fill that need with v-GO," said Deborah Volk, President of Identigral. "This is a strong complement to our services that will enable customers to source a full range of identity and access management projects from a single firm."

V-GO's single sign-on, authentication and provisioning enablement capabilities improve user productivity, reduce help desk costs, increase network security, and facilitate regulatory compliance readiness by providing a complete audit trail of application access by user. The platform scales to tens of thousands of users, has been successfully deployed around the world, and can be rapidly deployed without writing scripts or connectors even to homegrown or legacy applications.

V-GO Single Sign-On, the cornerstone of the suite, enables users to access any Windows, mainframe or Web application with a single Windows logon rather than remembering, managing and inputting different passwords for each account. v-GO is also the first platform that can extend single sign-on beyond the enterprise to remote, mobile and temporary users, including home computers, physicians' offices that require access to hospital networks, and third-party partners or contractors.

Companion v-GO solutions automate user sign-on and sign-off of kiosk sessions; securely manage shared passwords for administrators and others who must share account IDs; enable strong authentication to applications, desktops and networks without expensive custom integration; pre-load user IDs and passwords to the v-GO repository for easy provisioning; and automate resets of Windows logon passwords.

"Identigral's decision to adopt v-GO as their ESSO solution of choice is a direct result of our technology leadership as well as our proven ability to provide a rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership," said Sean Harris, Passlogix VP of Business Development. "Combined with the growing recognition of the value of enterprise single sign-on to both end users and administrators, these factors are fueling continued growth in our partner network and increasing v-GO's availability around the world."

About Identigral Inc.

Identigral Inc. was founded in 2006 as a systems integrator and service provider for identity management technology solutions (http://www. identigral. com/Solutions. htm) to business enterprises. Over the years the firm has evolved into an IT business consultancy with a wide-reaching solution focus spanning areas including workflow, provisioning, role management, entitlements/authorization enforcement, credential assertion, single sign on, encryption and risk management. The company is based in San Francisco. For more information, visit the Identigral Website (http://www. identigral. com).

About Passlogix

Passlogix, Inc., is the developer of the v-GO Access Accelerator Suite, the leading solution set for speeding user access to applications throughout the extended enterprise by eliminating critical pain points in sign-on, provisioning and authentication processes. With more than 15.5 million licenses sold, the v-GO suite improves business efficiency, strengthens security and compliance, and dramatically reduces IDM system deployment times. The company's patented technology - launched in 1996 with the market's first usable enterprise single sign-on solution - shortens implementation and payback cycles by adapting to any existing infrastructure without the need for custom coding or replacing legacy hardware or software. Passlogix is headquartered in New York City with offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom and Asia. For more information, visit the Passlogix Website (http://www. passlogix. com).

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Halogen Software Continues Strong Growth in Q3 - Latest Product Release and Record Number of New EPM Customers Support Company&#194;’s Substantial Growth

Halogen Software Continues Strong Growth in Q3 - Latest Product Release and Record Number of New EPM Customers Support CompanyÂ’s Substantial Growth

Halogen Software today announced continued positive growth in Q3, signing a record 30 new Employee Performance Management (EPM) customers and securing their position as the fastest-growing provider of web-based EPM software. Halogen Software also set another record for new license revenue and total revenue in the quarter.

Ottawa (PRWEB) October 25, 2004

Halogen SoftwareÂ’s award-winning products Halogen eAppraisalÂ™ and Halogen eAppraisalÂ™ Healthcare became the solution of choice for new clients this quarter including Phoenix ChildrenÂ’s Hospital, Exelixis Inc, Smith Northview Hospital, First Advantage Corp., Cinergy, Stephens Inc., and the City of Vancouver. The company also secured a contract with the State of Michigan for licenses of Halogen e360.

Positive growth was bolstered by the release of Halogen eAppraisal version 6.0 mid-quarter, the most complete, user-friendly, and affordable employee evaluation solution on the market. The latest version introduces several new product features, further improving productivity and ensuring quick, professional quality reviews.

About Halogen Software

Halogen Software Inc. is a leading provider of employee performance management (EPM) solutions. Founded in 2001 as a subsidiary of a successful consulting company, Halogen offers powerful, easy-to-use, and affordable Web-based software that dramatically improves HR and line-manager productivity. The company's flagship product, Halogen eAppraisalÂ™, automates and simplifies time-consuming employee appraisals. Halogen eAppraisalÂ™ Healthcare, created specifically for the healthcare industry, helps healthcare organizations to simplify the task of performing appraisals and meeting accreditation criteria. Halogen e360Â™ automates and simplifies formal 360-degree feedback procedures and offers sophisticated performance reporting. For more information on Halogen Software, visit: www. halogensoftware. com.

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Bank One Honored by the Secretary of Defense in Washington, DC

The 2004 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award was presented to Bank One by the National Committee for Employer Support of the GUard and Reserve.

(PRWEB) September 23, 2004

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

Bank One, now merged with J. P. Morgan Chase & Co., supports its Guard and Reserve mobilized members with pay differential, continued health and insurance benefits, care packages to deployed members, and family support. The support provided by the company helps assure the quality of life for both the military member and family. Bank One values the leadership and Â“globalÂ” experiences that Guard and Reserve members bring to the corporation.

Â“We salute our employees who sacrifice so much for their countryÂ”, said Jamie Dimon, the Bank One Chief Executive Officer who is now President of JPMorgan Chase. Â“It is clearly appropriate to provide theses benefits to the men and women who put themselves in harmÂ’s way, separated from their families for months at a time.Â”

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

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

Bank One merged with JPMorgan Chase & Co. on July 1, 2004. The combined

Company, JPMorgan Chase, is a strong supporter of its Guard and Reserve employees. Under the JPMorgan, Chase and Bank One brands, the firm serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the worldÂ’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients. Information about the firm is available at www. jpmorganchase. com.

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

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

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Neurostar and LocumTenens. com Announce Teleradiology Venture

"Virtual StaffingÂ” Model Offers Affordable Digital Imaging, Radiology Specialists to Rural Hospitals.

(PRWEB) July 7, 2005

Neurostar Solutions, developer and marketer of the innovative Virtual Radiology Network (VRN), and LocumTenens. com, a full-service recruitment firm specializing in temporary physician placement, announce a partnership to offer streamlined remote radiology staffing to LocumTenens. com clients. The new agreement will enable hospitals and imaging groups to choose offsite radiologists to read films and submit reports using NeurostarÂ’s VRN.

Â“We're thrilled we can now offer a full complement of radiology solutions to our client hospitalsÂ—particularly those in rural areas, where we place about 75 percent of our physicians,Â” says David Roush, president of LocumTenens. com. Â“For facilities with fewer than 300 beds, the combination of NeurostarÂ’s remote-reading technology and our credentialed radiologists offers a viable and affordable answer to todayÂ’s radiologist shortage.Â”

Roush believes the new service will be particularly attractive to facilities with too much reading volume for one radiologist but not enough for two. Â“The clear advantage is that hospitals and group practices will now be able to choose from a larger and more diverse pool of radiology expertise than they could access locally,Â” he says.

Virtually Moving People and Images

NeurostarÂ’s VRN is a complete digital imaging reading, management and archiving solution. The next step beyond PACS, the technology is designed to power virtual radiology networks. Its unique architecture and universal workflow enable imaging centers, hospitals, and physiciansÂ’ offices to share imaging data with a virtual community of imaging specialists and referring physicians, helping them expand services, productivity and referrals cost-effectively.

Under the agreement, LocumTenens. com clients who select offsite physicians will have the option of utilizing NeurostarÂ’s VRN at an extremely cost-effective, per-study charge. Facilities will utilize the VRN technology in-house and store their images to NeurostarÂ’s offsite archive. Offsite physicians then will have immediate access to studies on a standard Internet-enabled computer and can read them and store the results back to the server as well as send reports directly to the imaging facility.

Â“This is a win-win relationship for all parties involved,Â” says Willie Tillery, CEO for Neurostar Solutions. Â“TodayÂ’s acute radiologist shortage has created a large need for outsourcing radiology reading. Our VRN allows medical practices to transcend geographic boundaries to take advantage of the expertise they need, resulting in better and faster readsÂ—all with almost no set-up time or cost.Â”

About LocumTenens. com

Founded in 1995, LocumTenens. com is a full-service recruiting firm specializing in supplemental placement of anesthesiologists, radiologists, psychiatrists, surgeons and CRNAs (certified registered nurse anesthetists) with U. S. hospitals, medical groups and community health centers. The firm maintains a database of approximately 40,000 physicians and fills roughly 25 percent more of its openings than the industry average.

LocumTenens. com expects to place 1,200 physicians in 2005, approximately 75 percent of them in rural America. The company (http://www. locumtenens. com) also offers the only free physician job board (covering all specialties) on the Web.

LocumTenens. com is part of the Jackson Healthcare Solutions family of companies, named to Inc. magazineÂ’s 23rd annual Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest growing U. S. private companies in 2004.

About Neurostar Solutions

Founded in 2000, Neurostar Solutions provides technology and infrastructure to enable virtual radiology networks, connecting hundreds of facilities and thousands of physicians to date. The key to NeurostarÂ’s unique VRN technology is the ability to pull images from an infinite number of imaging sites onto a centralized server and make them available through a single database accessible from any location, streamlining image access and management.

NeurostarÂ’s cost-effective, Web-based clinical image management solution helps practices ensure reading by designated physicians, wherever located, in a timely fashion. It addresses todayÂ’s radiologist shortage, the growing need for specialized image interpretation and the challenges of reduced reimbursements. For more information on Neurostar and its image management solutions, visit http://www. neurostarsolutions. com or call 1-866-809-4746.

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Veterinarian Creates Audio Programs to Combat Dramatic Increase of Cancer, Disease in Pets

In the stressful and hectic pace of life today, pets are at a far greater risk for contracting the same chronic aches and diseases that humans experience, including cancer and diabetes, as well as emotional frustrations. The Loving Your Pet to Health CD series, created and narrated by veterinarian Dr. Anyes Van Volkenburgh, brings awareness and new understanding about natural healing for pets. These unique programs deliver the best of meditation and visualization exercises to promote optimal health, wellness, and healing of various conditions found in domestic pets of all kind.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 20, 2006 –-

The Loving Your Pet to Health CD series, created and narrated by veterinarian Dr. Anyes Van Volkenburgh, brings awareness and new understanding about natural healing for pets. These unique programs deliver the best of meditation and visualization exercises to promote optimal health, wellness, and healing of various conditions found in domestic pets of all kind.

“It is a well-documented fact in human medicine that worry and stress disarm the body’s natural healing responses, while joy and happiness promote healing. This is true in humans and animals of all species, it is a universal fact,” says Dr. Van Volkenburgh, a pioneer of energy and intuitive healing in the field of veterinary medicine. “Our cats, dogs and other domesticated animals are so enmeshed in our hectic, busy lives, that they cannot help but absorb all the stress and worry we experience. And, sometimes, since they do not have a way of dealing with these emotions, they develop disease as a result of exposure to them.”

According to Dr. Van Volkenburgh, pets are not capable of experiencing such emotions as stress, anxiety, or worry on their own. Because pets are influenced by their owners’ thoughts and feelings, they also manifest the physical symptoms associated with them. By internalizing our consciousness, full of negativity, fear, stress and anxiety pets often take on more than they can handle and thus develop disease.

Loving Your Pet to Health: Vol. I — Meditation is a beautiful audio CD that guides pet owners in creating a healing environment for their pets as well as for themselves. The profound sense of well-being and love achieved in meditation heals both humans and animals. The meditations contained on this CD are a great form of "undoing" the damage we inflict on our pets by exposing them to stress, city life and problems like smog, pollution, noise, and electromagnetic fields. Pets and their owners can experience a deeper, calmer, more conscious connection with ‘Source Energy’ and with each other by meditating together.

Loving Your Pet to Health: Vol. II — Visualization introduces the art of visualization to pet owners. This spoken word CD contains mental imagery techniques designed to bring lasting health and well-being. The techniques presented in this program address common animal diseases, such as: cancer, kidney failure, heart disease, respiratory issues, and neurological problems. Pet owners learn to clear and manipulate the animal’s energy to reverse disease and effect healing, literally removing cancer and other diseases from the animal’s body.

While in veterinary school, Dr. Van Volkenburgh discovered the remarkable healing that is possible for animals through meditation and energy work. One particular patient, a horse named Cinnamon Bear, with a very severe case of pneumonia, joint sepsis and just about every other disease you could imagine became a powerful demonstration of her vision for healing pets intuitively.

“My horse, Cinnamon Bear, was the foal everyone, including his owners, gave up on. I fell in love with him at first sight. When I found out that his owners were going to put him to sleep, I offered to buy him from them. They realized how much I cared about this little horse, and gave him to me, along with his medical bills. I was overjoyed,” recalls Dr. Van Volkenburgh. “My fellow students and teachers warned me he would be permanently crippled, perhaps unable to walk, because of the infection in his joints. But I refused to give up, and so did he. I meditated every day, visualizing him healthy and happy, running around in a lush pasture with other horses. Today he is a magnificent stallion, healthy, radiant, and full of light. Love is the essential life force and the ultimate healing energy. And I know it was my love, which I was able to communicate to him, that healed him. This type of healing is possible for all pets.”

The Loving Your Pet to Health CD series is thrilling pet owners with these unique programs designed by acclaimed Veterinarian Dr. Anyes Van Volkenburgh. Both CD’s are now available in select stores and online at www. CDBaby. com. Each CD sells for a suggested retail price of U. S. $ 19.95. For more information about the Loving Your Pet to Health CD series and Dr. Van Volkenburgh, visit www. PsychicVet. com or call 310 966 0076.

Media contact: Stellar Communications (800) 858-2712.

Product samples and photography are available upon request.

More About Dr. Anyes Van Volkenburgh

Dr. Van Volkenburgh is a pioneer of energy and intuitive healing in the field of veterinary medicine. While the concept of healing the body spiritually is widely accepted in human medicine, veterinary medicine is only beginning to venture into this exciting field. Her mission is to take veterinary medicine to the next level of healing by integrating modern science and intuition to diagnose and treat illness and promote wellness.

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Parents Nurturing Themselves, Helps Prevent Burnout and Child Abuse; April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

One woman is determined to help those stressed-out parents find inner peace.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 25, 2006

Approximately 15 million children, ages 9 to 17 in the United States have a serious mental or addictive disorder, but their parents are largely forsaken by the nation’s mental health system. One woman is determined to help those stressed-out parents find inner peace.

“We took our adopted son to 22 different mental health care professionals over 11 years before he was finally diagnosed and treated for Reactive Attachment Disorder, which was tearing our family apart,” says Janet Alston Jackson, who is now teaching parents how to manage their anger and frustrations. Jackson says her work is solely about supporting the parent, and not how to raise their children which she leaves to child experts.

Jackson and her husband Walter, are like many parents of children with special needs, who have traveled for miles to get help, and waited years searching for the right doctor, before they ultimately found help in Texas. Many don’t find help especially in rural communities. Millions of parents struggle with their child’s behavioral and health problems feeling isolated and hopeless.

“Good parents are burned out and have to nurture themselves as they travel this discouraging and scary mental health maze,” says Jackson author of “A Cry for Light: A Journey into Love,” whose memoir spotlights a growing problem. Child Psychiatry doctors is one of the most severe labor shortages among all medical specialties. Every child psychiatrist in the country has a waiting list, and the widening gap between the number of doctors and the needs of patients has become the priority of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

“Parents have to find ways to nurture themselves and find that inner peace while trying to deal with their children because it can be years before they find help,” says Jackson, a former court appointed child advocate for the Los Angeles Children’s Superior Court. Jackson says she saw too many good parents lose custody of their children over stress related incidents. Jackson found ways to keep herself balanced and calm even though her son was becoming violent and she feared for her other two children’s safety.

The mother of three who is a behavioral consultant, owns Self Awareness Trainings with her husband. The couple who have been giving workshops since 1993 to teachers, parents, prison management and entertainment executives, teach their clients to live in the moment, the non-religious technique of living mindfully to reduce stress.

“Our new workshops are for parents who have tried everything for their children, and still have not found the help or results,” says Jackson. They are not for people looking for an excuse to skirt their responsibilities as parents, and are selfishly satisfying their own needs while neglecting their child. They are for parents who are exhausted from trying everything to help their child, and are on the edge of a breakdown because they don’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. When these parents learn how to stay calm and balanced by living in the moment, they can tap into their inner wisdom and strength to direct them to help their child. They will become better, more patient parents.”

The Jacksons upcoming book, “Nurturing Myself: The Inner Peace Survival Guide for Parents and Child Professionals,” will be published in the fall of 2006.

For More Information about parent nurturing workshops, contact info@selfawarenesstrainings. com or 877-796-8288. Visit the websites www. janetajackson. com and www. SelfAwarenessTrainings. com

TEN PRACTICAL TIPS FOR BUSY PARENTS TO NURTURE AND CALM THEMSELVES

By: Janet Alston Jackson

1. Deep Listening, without judgment or analyzing helps focus and calm the mind. When feeling out of control, listen deeply to the sounds around you. If you are in your car, listen to the motor and to other passing cars. Deep listening takes you out of the worry and the fear, and immediately calms the mind. Use the every day sounds around you to keep balanced such as the washing machine, the dishwasher, or simply the running water in the sink.

2. Walking meditation to reduce anger. Count your steps walking around your home, doing errands to calm yourself. Count one through twenty, then start over. Or count how many steps to each breath.

3. Get up half an hour before the child, and sit and focus on your breathing to prepare you to deal with your upcoming tasks and the children. Count your breaths to stay focused: Breathing in One, Breathing Out One. Breathing in Two, breathing out two. When you get to ten, start over again.

4. At Work: Take advantage of lunchtime as alone time. Sit in your car and listen to self help tapes, or relaxing music instead of commiserating with gripping co-workers about the job. Or walk during the lunch hour to release stress and keep fit. Take your iPod.

5. Burn incense, and keep relaxing music on around the house to set a relaxing tone for the family.

6. Exercise. Steal any time you can from your busy schedule to exercise to reduce stress.

7. Read self-help and spiritual books that inspire you. Carry the book everywhere to lift you.

8. The car can be a time to communicate with a child, but also a hotbed for sibling arguments. Train your child to have “car quiet time” to decompress from rushing to get somewhere. Tell them it’s quiet time until we get to the store. (Don’t use this for the entire outing…just for a ten minute destination, or less depending on the child’s age. Talk on the way home.) Children tell parents about their day when they first see them after school. Don’t use this as quiet time.

9. Tune into your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Just be aware of the sensations in your body, and the thoughts you are telling yourself without analyzing. Accept them all.

10. Connect with nature as often as possible to reenergize yourself. Garden, or take a walk in the park.

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Mexico Investment Tours & Seminars Finding your Paradise is our Mission!

Americans can now take advantage of investing in Residential Real Estate in Mexico and live “THE GOOD LIFE”.

San Antonio, TX (PRWEB) November 26, 2005

More and more, Americans are looking into Mexico as a destination for vacations or even for temporary or permanent living. Why? Mexico offers not only a perfect climate for everyone but also a way of living that is affordable as well as being close to the US.

A local group of entrepreneurs is gathering together all the pieces necessary to make this transition a smooth one for the ones interested in buying a property in Mexico. Whether you want to buy a home as investment, as a second home or even your primary residence, this group is able to help you in all aspects of your investment.

First of all, Ms. Teresa Moreno, owner of Mexico Investment Tours www. mexicoinvestmenttours. com will help you identify properties that fit your needs and lifestyle. Mr. Orestes Hubbard with Intercon Bank www. interconbank. com has a loan program called México Resort Loan Program, which is available to Americans willing to purchase an investment residential real estate property in México. Mr. Mitch Creekmore with Stwart International www. stwart. com will help you with everything related to Title insurance in México. Mr. Robert Barnett with Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton www. ccn-law. com will help you with the legal aspects and Mr. Hector Frietze, CPA with Padgett Stratteman & Co. LLP www. padgett-cpa. com is an expert on foreign and domestic tax law; If you require Health Insurance while in México, you can arrange coverage with Mr. Alec Shaw from www. OptimaGroup. com

This alliance allows individual service providers be available as a One-Stop Shop for individuals interested in investing in México without risking their lifetime savings.

Please contact Teresa Moreno at 210-979-6553

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Come learn how to make your real estate buying experience convenient, efficient and done right.

The team of experts will cover topics including:

Overview of HOT Properties Financing your property Legal considerations, insurance, title insurance and Tax implications

At this business seminar, you will receive valuable information on the process of buying property in Mexico, meet the experts' team that will facilitate the process and have your opportunity to set up your WISH LIST so the team can help you find your dream property in Mexico.

DATE: December 6, 2005

TIME: 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM

PLACE: International Center,

203 S. St. Mary's St. 3rd Floor

San Antonio, TX 78205

COST: $125 per person and/or $175 per couple (lunch is included)

To RSVP, contact Orestes Hubbard (210) 403-7052

We look forward to seeing you at the seminar!

We have available The Mexican Real Estate Manual:

Mexican Housing Overview 2005

Chapter 1. Mexico Description and Current Situation

Chapter 2. Market Definitions

Chapter 3. Housing Demand Formation

Chapter 4. Demographics

Chapter 5. Housing Finance Industry Description

Chapter 6. Housing Finance Market

Chapter 7. Housing Industry

Chapter 8. Housing Market Historical Statistics and Trends

Chapter 9. Housing Market Results in 2001-2002

Chapter 10. Housing Market Projections 2001-2010

Price: $650 USD

2006 Mexican Property Buying Tours:

San Miguel de Allende / January 14-17

Pacific Coast / February 19-26

Mayan Riviera / March 12-19

Los Cabos / April 23-30

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Forecaster Moneyletter Advises to Watch Assets in a Volatile Markets Credit Crunch, Late 2007 Appraisals are Needed, and Older Appraisals are Obsolete

Forecaster Moneyletter makes economic predictions, forecasts, and recommendations. The last issue recommends seize control of one's assets. Surprisingly, most people do not know how their net worth is spread; they have only a vague idea of what percentage of their net worth is in their home equity, rental propety, pension, IRA, 401K, perhaps a family business, or hobby with valuables.

Tarzana, CA (PRWEB) August 18, 2007

Economist John V. Kamin of the Forecaster Moneyletter in Tarzana, California recommends to seize control of assets. Surprisingly, most people do not know how their net worth is spread; they have only a vague idea of what percent of their net worth is in their home equity, rental property, pension, IRA, 401K, perhaps a family business, or a hobby with valuables.

Confidential Forecaster Report #25, from Forecaster Publishing Company, suggests working out current resale values of each, for 100% of a person's net worth, at least every 90 days. Then, you will know what % to adjust, how each performed over the last years, where one made gains, where individuals didn't.

Report #25 reveals net worth can be defined as resalable assets, minus liabilities, to equal what one is net worth. Some traps: Don't count insurance as part of net worth, except for its cash-in value. Bluntly, a policy holder has to die to realize full value.

This report also analyzes when counting real estate as net worth, a person needs a current appraisal, since the market has been wild for 3 years running. An appraisal from 2005 may be way out of date, obsolete, and useless. When figuring net worth, figure how much can be borrowed on that property, in case a loan is needed in an emergency.

Forecaster Moneyletter recommends individuals may own gold or silver coins, rare or key coins that could be sold! Find out resale values!

Rare coin expert, and president of the Forecaster Publishing Co., Kamin, advises that everyone should have at least one hobby for health and relaxation, but also to make money. For instance, he defines a boat as a "hole in the water into which you pour money". A hobby involving horses, requires a lot of board and upkeep, and doesn't make money unless one is in the breeding business. He suggests sticking to hobbies that grow wealth instead of dissipate it. For example, if photography is the hobby, one might defray the cost of all that expensive equipment purchased by commercial photo work.

In Forecaster Report #25, Kamin shows, by percent, what portion of net worth can be in various categories among his clients. E. G. Some of his clients who sell commercial real estate for a big profit may divert up to 10% of the after-tax profit into gold coins, so at least that portion doesn't get away from them. He gives many more examples in Forecaster Report #25.

The Forecaster Moneyletter, published weekly since 1962, has served subscribers in every state and many foreign countries. Kamin further suggests not overlooking a 10% to 20% "stockpile" of opportunity money, assets available within 72 hours to seize short but lucrative opportunities: a probate deal, a widow selling an almost-new low-mileage car 40% below wholesale Blue Book, a chance to buy profitable machinery that doesn't go obsolete at 10¢ on the $1 at a Customs Auction or bankruptcy auction.

He suggests THINKING LONG TERM. One prediction Forecaster has published is that USA population will double by 2057 to 2061, due to higher birth rates, more immigrants (legal and illegal), increasing longevity, other factors.

Long time subscribers find Forecaster very useful in increasing their net worth, in unconventional Contrarian ways. Clients have become millionaires through ideas in Forecaster Reports (over 2000 published since 1962).

One can obtain a first edition of current Forecaster Report #25 by contacting them at Forecaster, Dept. NR, 19623 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, CA 91356. e-mail: forecasterml @ yahoo. com

New readers receive a confidential first edition of Report #25 FREE as a gift for new members who sign up for the Forecaster Moneyletter (10 issues $59).

Kamin is also the author of some 15 books on high finance, money matters, real estate, and considered an expert numismatist.

0ne may contact the Forecaster by phone at (818) 345-4421 Tuesday thru Friday. They work a 4-day week, and Kamin is the author of the book, The 4-day Week In Your Future, Everything You Wanted To Know And Didn't Ask.

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