60 http://www.prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of Health Self-Help Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:00:25 -0700 Health Self-Help http://www.prweb.com/prwebrss.gif 130 49 http://prwebpodcast.com Copyright PRWeb International, Inc. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A Top 30 Stream of Health Self-Help Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of Health Self-Help Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/6/prweb2507044.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/6/prweb2507044.htm New Nutrition & Exercise Online Personal Tracker, compatible with Apple's iPhone and Blackberry devices, keeps patients on course with nutrition and fitness goals. [PRWeb Jun 18, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/6/prweb2507044.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:40:47 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Cenegenics Medical Institute, global age management medicine leader, unveiled details of their upcoming Nutrition & Exercise Online Personal Tracker, the product of a two-month pilot study. The new iPhone/Blackberry-compliant system tracks nutrition and exercise behaviors, in sync with the "call to action" voiced in the latest America's Health Rankings™. Per that report, the solution to America's poor health performance lies in our building "a foundation for health by creating a culture of wellness and prevention," particularly since our habits, practices and everyday activities affect us individually as well as our community. The new Cenegenics Nutrition & Exercise Online Personal Tracker helps patients stay on target with their customized Cenegenics program, thanks to direct interaction with their Cenegenics nutrition/exercise counselors. Cenegenics says the tracker is one more step in their mission to change the paradigm of medicine, transitioning from a disease-oriented system to a proactive, preventive one. Unlike the "anti-aging" movement, Cenegenics recognizes aging as a natural process that can be managed with customized programs focused on the synergy of low-glycemic nutrition, exercise, nutraceuticals and hormone optimization (as clinically indicated) to maximize health and prevent or delay age-related disease. "Cenegenics patients will spend approximately four to seven minutes each day logging their nutritional and exercise activities online via the tracker. This new system will help us monitor patient habits and progress as well as immediately identify red flag areas needing improvement and negative behavioral issues, " said Cicely Valenti, Director of Nutrition & Exercise at Cenegenics Las Vegas. With the innovative Nutrition & Exercise Online Personal Tracker, the Cenegenics team can give patients relevant educational materials, present recommendations, send email alerts and offer a variety of tools to help them meet program goals: • Grocery list planning • Recipe and food recommendations, amount and number of times daily • Complete database of restaurants nationwide, along with what menu items are compliant with their customized Cenegenics program • Customized meal tracking/planning • Recommended water intake/ beverages • Exercise regimens/demonstrations • Suggested modifications to workout programs • Personal exercise program report, including frequency, intensity and duration • Complete tracking, including weight, circumference measurements, blood pressure and resting heart rate • Nutraceutical dosing/supplement information and reminders • Sleep tracking "The tracker creates an excellent opportunity for physicians and nutrition/exercise counselors to interact with our patients via an ongoing basis, allowing for a variety of factors necessary for success. The ability to track these parameters enables us to make specific recommendations to maximize patient results," said Dr. Beth Traylor, Senior Cenegenics Institute physician and faculty member of the Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation. The Nutrition & Exercise Online Personal Tracker will be beta tested at Cenegenics Las Vegas, then released to all Cenegenics centers and Cenegenics physician... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/6/prweb2507044.htm]]> ANN CASTRO America's Future Health Rankings Get Boost With Cenegenics' Online Proactive Health Monitoring System Cenegenics Medical Institute, global age management medicine leader, unveiled details of their upcoming Nutrition & Exercise Online Personal Tracker, the product of a two-month pilot study. The new iPhone/Blackberry-compliant system tracks nutrition and exercise behaviors, in sync with the "call to action" voiced in the latest America's Health Rankings™. Per that report, the solution to America's poor health performance lies in our building "a foundation for health by creating a culture of wellness and prevention," particularly since our habits, practices and everyday activities affect us individually as well as our community. The new Cenegenics Nutrition & Exercise Online Personal Tracker helps patients stay on target with their customized Cenegenics program, thanks to direct interaction with their Cenegenics nutrition/exercise counselors. Cenegenics says the tracker is one more step in their mission to change the paradigm of medicine, transitioning from a disease-oriented system to a proactive, preventive one. Unlike the "anti-aging" movement, Cenegenics recognizes aging as a natural process that can be managed with customized programs focused on the synergy of low-glycemic nutrition, exercise, nutraceuticals and hormone optimization (as clinically indicated) to maximize health and prevent or delay age-related disease. "Cenegenics patients will spend approximately four to seven minutes each day logging their nutritional and exercise activities online via the tracker. This new system will help us monitor patient habits and progress as well as immediately identify red flag areas needing improvement and negative behavioral issues, " said Cicely Valenti, Director of Nutrition & Exercise at Cenegenics Las Vegas. With the innovative Nutrition & Exercise Online Personal Tracker, the Cenegenics team can give patients relevant educational materials, present recommendations, send email alerts and offer a variety of tools to help them meet program goals: • Grocery list planning • Recipe and food recommendations, amount and number of times daily • Complete database of restaurants nationwide, along with what menu items are compliant with their customized Cenegenics program • Customized meal tracking/planning • Recommended water intake/ beverages • Exercise regimens/demonstrations • Suggested modifications to workout programs • Personal exercise program report, including frequency, intensity and duration • Complete tracking, including weight, circumference measurements, blood pressure and resting heart rate • Nutraceutical dosing/supplement information and reminders • Sleep tracking "The tracker creates an excellent opportunity for physicians and nutrition/exercise counselors to interact with our patients via an ongoing basis, allowing for a variety of factors necessary for success. The ability to track these parameters enables us to make specific recommendations to maximize patient results," said Dr. Beth Traylor, Senior Cenegenics Institute physician and faculty member of the Cenegenics Education and Research Foundation. The Nutrition & Exercise Online Personal Tracker will be beta tested at Cenegenics Las Vegas, then released to all Cenegenics centers and Cenegenics physician... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/6/prweb2507044.htm]]> 00:15:00 no health care, health reform, america's health ranking, health report, lifetsyle, behaviors, nutrition, exercise, anti-aging, health initiative, hormone, hormone optimization, cenegenics http://www.prweb.com/releases/surpriseparties/bachelorette/prweb2517914.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/surpriseparties/bachelorette/prweb2517914.htm Surprise Parties develops a Bachelorette Party format consciously modeled to appeal to any woman associated with a wedding in the "Summer of 2009" [PRWeb Jun 10, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/surpriseparties/bachelorette/prweb2517914.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:56:45 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Surprise Parties Bachelorette Parties assure any woman of a turnkey solution for one of the biggest pre-wedding events a bride and her friends can hold. "In America, the Bachelorette Party is all about female bonding," said Surprise Parties' Donna Wittrig. "We not only understand that, but we understand the significance of what comes after the Bachelorette Party…a lifetime of intimacy for bride and groom. Our goal is to not only have a party where the girls have a great time and are entertained, but that the bride is presented with knowledge that, quite frankly, isn't served up any place other than a Surprise Parties Bachelorette Party." Dee Tracy of Wauconda, Illinois is living proof of the concept. "I just had my 3rd Surprise Party and it was a BLAST! My first Surprise Party was at my Bachelorette Party, whew what a good time; almost as good as the honey moon itself. Since then I schedule a party about once a year and find that it's a great reason to get the girls together for a fun evening. Everyone always has a great time! Surprise Parties is fantastic at presenting the products in a professional, mature way that doesn't make anyone uncomfortable and there are always lots of laughs!" When held in a private venue, such as the hostess's home, the party may take any form that pleases the hostesses and honors the bride-to-be. Dinners and cocktail parties, which provide comfortable opportunities for participants to talk or to give intimate advice to the bride-to-be, is the order of the evening. Intimate advice is only as valuable as the experience behind it, and Surprise Parties takes great pride in making sure that the 'information' is not only made available, but presented in a comfortable, fun, and party atmosphere. "I was shocked when I first arrived at my Bachelorette Party that my Maid of Honor hosted for me. Then it dawned on me, he thought he was going to rock my world on our wedding night and I decided with the fun love stuff from Surprise Parties I would make his eyes roll back in his head with excitement. Enough said - we've been married for 3 years and it's still a party in our bedroom - no boredom here." A Surprise Parties Bachelorette Party is typically hosted by one or more members of the wedding party, although it is possible for any friend to host a party in honor of the bride-to-be. The bride-to-be often participates in the planning of her Surprise Parties Bachelorette Party. "While it is normally the duty of a hostess to pay for the entertainment she gives her guests, that's where Surprise Parties truly shines...the event itself is FREE, and the hostess actually earns money and shares in the savings on products and novelties the anybody in the party can take home with them to spark a little 'honeymoon' interest at home!" said Wittrig. Because of the time of year, Surprise Parties... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/surpriseparties/bachelorette/prweb2517914.htm]]> Donna Wittrig The Social Gathering Every Woman Must Attend This Summer Surprise Parties Bachelorette Parties assure any woman of a turnkey solution for one of the biggest pre-wedding events a bride and her friends can hold. "In America, the Bachelorette Party is all about female bonding," said Surprise Parties' Donna Wittrig. "We not only understand that, but we understand the significance of what comes after the Bachelorette Party…a lifetime of intimacy for bride and groom. Our goal is to not only have a party where the girls have a great time and are entertained, but that the bride is presented with knowledge that, quite frankly, isn't served up any place other than a Surprise Parties Bachelorette Party." Dee Tracy of Wauconda, Illinois is living proof of the concept. "I just had my 3rd Surprise Party and it was a BLAST! My first Surprise Party was at my Bachelorette Party, whew what a good time; almost as good as the honey moon itself. Since then I schedule a party about once a year and find that it's a great reason to get the girls together for a fun evening. Everyone always has a great time! Surprise Parties is fantastic at presenting the products in a professional, mature way that doesn't make anyone uncomfortable and there are always lots of laughs!" When held in a private venue, such as the hostess's home, the party may take any form that pleases the hostesses and honors the bride-to-be. Dinners and cocktail parties, which provide comfortable opportunities for participants to talk or to give intimate advice to the bride-to-be, is the order of the evening. Intimate advice is only as valuable as the experience behind it, and Surprise Parties takes great pride in making sure that the 'information' is not only made available, but presented in a comfortable, fun, and party atmosphere. "I was shocked when I first arrived at my Bachelorette Party that my Maid of Honor hosted for me. Then it dawned on me, he thought he was going to rock my world on our wedding night and I decided with the fun love stuff from Surprise Parties I would make his eyes roll back in his head with excitement. Enough said - we've been married for 3 years and it's still a party in our bedroom - no boredom here." A Surprise Parties Bachelorette Party is typically hosted by one or more members of the wedding party, although it is possible for any friend to host a party in honor of the bride-to-be. The bride-to-be often participates in the planning of her Surprise Parties Bachelorette Party. "While it is normally the duty of a hostess to pay for the entertainment she gives her guests, that's where Surprise Parties truly shines...the event itself is FREE, and the hostess actually earns money and shares in the savings on products and novelties the anybody in the party can take home with them to spark a little 'honeymoon' interest at home!" said Wittrig. Because of the time of year, Surprise Parties... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/surpriseparties/bachelorette/prweb2517914.htm]]> 00:15:00 no bachelorette, party, parties, surprise, adult, wedding, social, carr knowledge, adult parties, lingerie parties http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/5/prweb2375734.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/5/prweb2375734.htm Best-selling author Karl Moore simultaneously unveils three new personal development titles [PRWeb May 4, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/5/prweb2375734.htm Fri, 01 May 2009 14:34:28 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.karlblog.com since 2006. He's also accustomed to the stresses of the business world: Moore runs the WCCL Network (www.wcclnetwork.com) consisting of radio stations, forums, and over 200 websites. This year - at just 28 - Moore will also become one of the youngest executive directors on a NASDAQ-listed company. Karl is currently available for interviews regarding his new books. To learn more about The Secret Art of Self-Development, visit www.secretartbook.com Contacts: For press queries, including review copies and interviews, or for press resources, visit www.inspire3.com/press/books/ To learn about Karl Moore, visit www.karlmoore.com The Secret Art of Self-Development - ISBN 0955993503, Inspire3 Publishing The 18 Rules of Happiness - ISBN 0955993512, Inspire3 Publishing The Little Book of Inspiration - ISBN 1409258653, Inspire3 Publishing ###]]> Press Department Record-Breaking Author Launches Three Happiness Books in One Day www.karlblog.com since 2006. He's also accustomed to the stresses of the business world: Moore runs the WCCL Network (www.wcclnetwork.com) consisting of radio stations, forums, and over 200 websites. This year - at just 28 - Moore will also become one of the youngest executive directors on a NASDAQ-listed company. Karl is currently available for interviews regarding his new books. To learn more about The Secret Art of Self-Development, visit www.secretartbook.com Contacts: For press queries, including review copies and interviews, or for press resources, visit www.inspire3.com/press/books/ To learn about Karl Moore, visit www.karlmoore.com The Secret Art of Self-Development - ISBN 0955993503, Inspire3 Publishing The 18 Rules of Happiness - ISBN 0955993512, Inspire3 Publishing The Little Book of Inspiration - ISBN 1409258653, Inspire3 Publishing ###]]> 00:15:00 no self growth, happiness, freedom, the secret, personal growth, self development, karl moore http://www.prweb.com/releases/gay/therapy/prweb2380864.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/gay/therapy/prweb2380864.htm With over 17 years of experience providing gay men with couples counseling, gay-specialist, psychotherapist Ken Howard, LCSW will be taking care of his own in his home town this weekend as a featured therapist who will discuss various topics of interest to gay men living in the City of West Hollywood. The second-annual City-sponsored Gay Men's Forum will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Plummer Park. [PRWeb May 1, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/gay/therapy/prweb2380864.htm Tue, 05 May 2009 11:23:31 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com The Gay Men's Forum is a free, day-long event will focus on the theme: "Where We've Been. Where We Are. Where We're Heading" and will include contemporary experiences of gay men, panel discussions featuring a range of perspectives from the gay community, special performances and interactive workshops. Ken Howard, LCSW will be participating in the discussion: "Love & Its Opposite: A Discussion on the Differences Between Healthy & Unhealthy Relations" with fellow colleagues including, Tyrone Carter, Ian Stulberg, LCSW and Andrew Susskind, LCSW; the Q&A will be moderated by Christian Antonio Calle of the LA Gay & Lesbian Center. Howard has extensive experience in counseling the gay male community (and lesbian and straight couples) on how to achieve healthy and satisfying relationships. Throughout the years he has worked with a variety of couples who have sought his guidance on topics including "how to have an open relationship without hurt feelings", "being serodiscordant (one HIV-positive, one HIV-negative), managing stress, and older-younger relationships. He teaches communication skills using the Imago Couples Dialogue, pioneered by Harville Hendrix. His long-list of testimonials from happy couples provides countless examples of those who have turned his philosophy and guidance into real-life skills and solutions, often preventing breakups. The forum is being held in collaboration with the City of West Hollywood's Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board, community organizations and the City's Social Services Division. The GAY MEN'S FORUM: Dialogue and Workshops will be held at Fiesta Hall at Plummer Park on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. The event is free. To RSVP, please call (323) 848-6381. For more information, please contact Corey Roskin, Hernan Molina or Larissa Fooks at (323) 848-6460. For the deaf and hard of hearing, please call (323) 848-6496. For more information about Ken Howard, LCSW, please visit www.gaytherapyla.com. Media Contact: Heather J. Taylor at htaylor (at) alliancewc (dot) com or call 323-839-4488. Upcoming Events: Tune in June 21, 209 to BlogTalkRadio Poz I Am by visiting, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/POZIAM at 6pm PST / 9pm EST to hear Ken's most intimate 19-year personal and professional journey in living with HIV. Poz I Am Radio is an internet radio show sharing real stories from real people living with HIV/AIDS. The show covers a range of topics (ex. "Just being Diagnosed" "Overcoming Depression" ) and Special guests sit in and share personal stories. Poz I Am Radio can be heard live every Wednesday at 2pm EST and every Sunday at 9pm EST, or after the fact by logging onto blogtalkradio.com/poziam. .The radio show also has a chat room for listeners to ask questions, meet the hosts and one another. Listeners are encouraged to call in and share their story. Call in number - 347-215-9442. # # #]]> HEATHER TAYLOR Healthy Gay Relationships: Ken Howard Gives Tips for Relationship Success at Annual Gay Men's Forum The Gay Men's Forum is a free, day-long event will focus on the theme: "Where We've Been. Where We Are. Where We're Heading" and will include contemporary experiences of gay men, panel discussions featuring a range of perspectives from the gay community, special performances and interactive workshops. Ken Howard, LCSW will be participating in the discussion: "Love & Its Opposite: A Discussion on the Differences Between Healthy & Unhealthy Relations" with fellow colleagues including, Tyrone Carter, Ian Stulberg, LCSW and Andrew Susskind, LCSW; the Q&A will be moderated by Christian Antonio Calle of the LA Gay & Lesbian Center. Howard has extensive experience in counseling the gay male community (and lesbian and straight couples) on how to achieve healthy and satisfying relationships. Throughout the years he has worked with a variety of couples who have sought his guidance on topics including "how to have an open relationship without hurt feelings", "being serodiscordant (one HIV-positive, one HIV-negative), managing stress, and older-younger relationships. He teaches communication skills using the Imago Couples Dialogue, pioneered by Harville Hendrix. His long-list of testimonials from happy couples provides countless examples of those who have turned his philosophy and guidance into real-life skills and solutions, often preventing breakups. The forum is being held in collaboration with the City of West Hollywood's Lesbian and Gay Advisory Board, community organizations and the City's Social Services Division. The GAY MEN'S FORUM: Dialogue and Workshops will be held at Fiesta Hall at Plummer Park on Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. located at 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood. The event is free. To RSVP, please call (323) 848-6381. For more information, please contact Corey Roskin, Hernan Molina or Larissa Fooks at (323) 848-6460. For the deaf and hard of hearing, please call (323) 848-6496. For more information about Ken Howard, LCSW, please visit www.gaytherapyla.com. Media Contact: Heather J. Taylor at htaylor (at) alliancewc (dot) com or call 323-839-4488. Upcoming Events: Tune in June 21, 209 to BlogTalkRadio Poz I Am by visiting, http://www.blogtalkradio.com/POZIAM at 6pm PST / 9pm EST to hear Ken's most intimate 19-year personal and professional journey in living with HIV. Poz I Am Radio is an internet radio show sharing real stories from real people living with HIV/AIDS. The show covers a range of topics (ex. "Just being Diagnosed" "Overcoming Depression" ) and Special guests sit in and share personal stories. Poz I Am Radio can be heard live every Wednesday at 2pm EST and every Sunday at 9pm EST, or after the fact by logging onto blogtalkradio.com/poziam. .The radio show also has a chat room for listeners to ask questions, meet the hosts and one another. Listeners are encouraged to call in and share their story. Call in number - 347-215-9442. # # #]]> 00:15:00 no west hollywood, gay, gay men, gay therapy, relationships, la gay& lesbian center, gay men's forum, city of west hollywood, ken howard, ken howard lcsw, couples, couple counseling, tyrone carter, ian stulberg, andrew susskind, christian antonio calle, workshops, social services division, blogtalkradio.com, blog talk, blog radio, talk radio, hiv, living with hiv, being positive, positive, serodiscordant, communication, couples dialogue, harville hendrix. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/4/prweb2343514.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/4/prweb2343514.htm In the midst of worldwide recession two sisters risk it all to launch a spiritual website that provides an incubator for emerging artists, teachers and authors and offers the world positive messages of support, love and connection. The Satiama Sanctuary, a free feature of their site, offers a daily respite from workday stress. No matter what your spiritual orientation, Satiama offers tools to help each person create the life they truly desire and deserve. [PRWeb Apr 22, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/4/prweb2343514.htm Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:27:13 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.satiama.com, and enjoy the spiritual tools and talent available there. No matter what your spiritual orientation, there's something at Satiama for everyone. Even if you have only a few minutes to spare in a hectic day, go to the Satiama home page and click on the "Satiama Sanctuary" link. It's a free and instant respite from workday stress. In the Satiama Sanctuary's current offering, called "Love," vivid photographs from M. Cory Gordon's journeys in Southeast Asia and South America are combined with hauntingly beautiful music, "Shakyamuni Buddha," sung by Yoko, to create a visual and aural prayer for love. Satiama will be adding new Sanctuaries with different themes and images on a regular basis. To enjoy the Satiama Sanctuary, click here: http://www.satiama.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68 "It is a passion project conceived and nurtured by two sisters with a shared vision to provide spiritual tools to those involved in a personal journey toward something greater," Susan said. "Satiama was founded to offer tools to assist each of us to cultivate and honor our true selves and our true nature; to increase our respect, compassion and love for one another and for Mother Earth; and to foster and cultivate our connection to something greater." Karen and Susan believe that there are many ways to obtain spiritual nourishment and inspiration beyond merely the written word. "Satiama is dedicated to supporting those persons whose work, whether through photography, the written or spoken word, music, art, music or any other medium, encourages and proivides us with spiritual inspiration in our daily journey and personal evolution," noted Karen. Satiama is accepting submissions from authors, teachers and artists. Please visit www.satiama.com and click on Submissions for details. For more information: http://www.satiama.com info @ satiama.com 719-487-0424 ###]]> Lisa Wolf Johnson Audacious New Site Provides Spiritual Toolbox That Connects Authors, Musicians, Artists http://www.satiama.com, and enjoy the spiritual tools and talent available there. No matter what your spiritual orientation, there's something at Satiama for everyone. Even if you have only a few minutes to spare in a hectic day, go to the Satiama home page and click on the "Satiama Sanctuary" link. It's a free and instant respite from workday stress. In the Satiama Sanctuary's current offering, called "Love," vivid photographs from M. Cory Gordon's journeys in Southeast Asia and South America are combined with hauntingly beautiful music, "Shakyamuni Buddha," sung by Yoko, to create a visual and aural prayer for love. Satiama will be adding new Sanctuaries with different themes and images on a regular basis. To enjoy the Satiama Sanctuary, click here: http://www.satiama.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68 "It is a passion project conceived and nurtured by two sisters with a shared vision to provide spiritual tools to those involved in a personal journey toward something greater," Susan said. "Satiama was founded to offer tools to assist each of us to cultivate and honor our true selves and our true nature; to increase our respect, compassion and love for one another and for Mother Earth; and to foster and cultivate our connection to something greater." Karen and Susan believe that there are many ways to obtain spiritual nourishment and inspiration beyond merely the written word. "Satiama is dedicated to supporting those persons whose work, whether through photography, the written or spoken word, music, art, music or any other medium, encourages and proivides us with spiritual inspiration in our daily journey and personal evolution," noted Karen. Satiama is accepting submissions from authors, teachers and artists. Please visit www.satiama.com and click on Submissions for details. For more information: http://www.satiama.com info @ satiama.com 719-487-0424 ###]]> 00:15:00 no hope, worldwide recession, spiritual teachers, spiritual tools, sanctuary, connection to something greater, love, prayer, personal journey, satiama, spiritual inspiration, daily journey, personal evolution, emerging artists, spiritual teachers http://www.prweb.com/releases/gluten/autism/prweb2282724.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/gluten/autism/prweb2282724.htm Love to bake? On a special diet? Just in time for Mother's Day, Bake Deliciously! Gluten and Dairy Free shows how to make over 150 beautiful baked items without gluten, dairy and other common allergens. Jean Duane, Alternative Cook, shows her mastery of baking in this a must-have cookbook for anyone following a special diet. She shows how to make appetizing cakes, muffins, quick breads, truffles, cookies, soufflés, crackers, desserts, snacks, breakfast treats, tarts, pies and crisps. [PRWeb Apr 21, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/gluten/autism/prweb2282724.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:15:02 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Bake Deliciously! has over 150 mouth-watering easy-to-follow recipes completed in five or less steps. The cookbook with beautiful color photos will be welcomed by those with Celiac Disease, gluten intolerance, dairy allergies or intolerance, Autism, ADD, ADHD, Crohn's Disease, IBS or Aspergers. It contains a lot of useful reference information for the newly diagnosed, as well as for diet veterans. Kelly Gilpin, Editorial Director for Future Horizons, a world leader in books, DVDs and conference on Autism says "Bake Deliciously! Gluten and Dairy Free Cookbook will make you reevaluate what you thought you knew about GFCF diets! Jean Duane's innovative ideas, paired with taste-bud tingling images, will inspire you to set off on a culinary journey that your whole family can take part in. From cheesecake to cheese crackers, apple pie to pizza, this cookbook transforms dietary limits into options, options, options!" So many gluten-free cookbooks feature flour mixes that contain 60-75% highly refined starches such as tapioca flour, cornstarch, sweet rice flour and potato starch. Jean Duane, Alternative Cook focuses on using a higher percentage of gluten-free whole grains such as sorghum flour and brown rice flour. She shows many innovative substitutions for dairy products and other allergens. After two years of developing and triple-testing recipes, the results are just spectacular! These baked items rival those made with traditional ingredients. And she makes it easy with time and money-saving tips like pre-packaging your own mixes. Cynthia Kupper, RD, Executive Director, Gluten Intolerance Group of North America says: "Bake Deliciously! Gluten and Dairy Free Bake Deliciously! is a great source of recipes using healthier ingredients and methods to also make them nutritious - lower in cholesterol and encourages the use of healthier GF grains. I love that all the recipes are easily made using very few steps. This is a great book for anyone new to gluten-free, dairy-free baking." The cookbook shows ingredient comparisons - photos and notes on what happens in a recipe when one ingredient is changed. For example, what happens when you use xylitol (a sweetener used by diabetics) versus sugar; tapioca flour versus Expandex™ (a tapioca flour derivative); sugar versus stevia and more. It even contains a recipe for margarine. Says Jean Duane, "Since so many butter-substitutes contain casein, a protein found in dairy products, I was determine to develop a butter substitute that did not contain saturated fats or dairy products". Karen Simmons, Founder & CEO of Autism Today says: "Once again, Jean Duane makes cooking for our kids and adults on the Autism spectrum simple, easy and tasty too! With step-by-step instructions, baking gluten-free and dairy-free (GFCF) has never been this fun. If you're looking for a passionate and delicious way to connect with those you love, this is a MUST READ!" Gluten-free pioneer and cookbook author, Carol Fenster, PhD. says: "If you're looking for delicious GFCF baked goods that will 'fool' even the most... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/gluten/autism/prweb2282724.htm]]> Jean Duane Jean Duane, Alternative Cook Releases -- Bake Deliciously! Gluten and Dairy Free Cookbook Bake Deliciously! has over 150 mouth-watering easy-to-follow recipes completed in five or less steps. The cookbook with beautiful color photos will be welcomed by those with Celiac Disease, gluten intolerance, dairy allergies or intolerance, Autism, ADD, ADHD, Crohn's Disease, IBS or Aspergers. It contains a lot of useful reference information for the newly diagnosed, as well as for diet veterans. Kelly Gilpin, Editorial Director for Future Horizons, a world leader in books, DVDs and conference on Autism says "Bake Deliciously! Gluten and Dairy Free Cookbook will make you reevaluate what you thought you knew about GFCF diets! Jean Duane's innovative ideas, paired with taste-bud tingling images, will inspire you to set off on a culinary journey that your whole family can take part in. From cheesecake to cheese crackers, apple pie to pizza, this cookbook transforms dietary limits into options, options, options!" So many gluten-free cookbooks feature flour mixes that contain 60-75% highly refined starches such as tapioca flour, cornstarch, sweet rice flour and potato starch. Jean Duane, Alternative Cook focuses on using a higher percentage of gluten-free whole grains such as sorghum flour and brown rice flour. She shows many innovative substitutions for dairy products and other allergens. After two years of developing and triple-testing recipes, the results are just spectacular! These baked items rival those made with traditional ingredients. And she makes it easy with time and money-saving tips like pre-packaging your own mixes. Cynthia Kupper, RD, Executive Director, Gluten Intolerance Group of North America says: "Bake Deliciously! Gluten and Dairy Free Bake Deliciously! is a great source of recipes using healthier ingredients and methods to also make them nutritious - lower in cholesterol and encourages the use of healthier GF grains. I love that all the recipes are easily made using very few steps. This is a great book for anyone new to gluten-free, dairy-free baking." The cookbook shows ingredient comparisons - photos and notes on what happens in a recipe when one ingredient is changed. For example, what happens when you use xylitol (a sweetener used by diabetics) versus sugar; tapioca flour versus Expandex™ (a tapioca flour derivative); sugar versus stevia and more. It even contains a recipe for margarine. Says Jean Duane, "Since so many butter-substitutes contain casein, a protein found in dairy products, I was determine to develop a butter substitute that did not contain saturated fats or dairy products". Karen Simmons, Founder & CEO of Autism Today says: "Once again, Jean Duane makes cooking for our kids and adults on the Autism spectrum simple, easy and tasty too! With step-by-step instructions, baking gluten-free and dairy-free (GFCF) has never been this fun. If you're looking for a passionate and delicious way to connect with those you love, this is a MUST READ!" Gluten-free pioneer and cookbook author, Carol Fenster, PhD. says: "If you're looking for delicious GFCF baked goods that will 'fool' even the most... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/gluten/autism/prweb2282724.htm]]> 00:15:00 no gluten free, gluten-free, dairy free, dairy-free, jean duane, alternative cook, bake deliciously!, gfcf, celiac disease, autism, gluten intolerance, food allergies, mother's day, dairy allergy, gluten allergy, add, adhd, aspergers, crohn's disease, ibs, low cholesterol, kelly gilpin, future horizons, cynthia kupper, gluten intolerance group of north america, karen simmons, autism today, carol fenster, bake deliciously gluten and dairy free http://www.prweb.com/releases/prescription_drug_info/Medical_Marketing/prweb1963894.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/prescription_drug_info/Medical_Marketing/prweb1963894.htm PrescriptionDrug-Info.com's new Registered Community Experts Initiative provides doctors, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals a free, unique medical marketing platform to better connect with existing and potential patients. For posting occasional prescription drug information and insight on PrescriptionDrug-Info.com, Registered Community Experts are provided a free profile page with inbound links to the URL of their choice. [PRWeb Feb 17, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/prescription_drug_info/Medical_Marketing/prweb1963894.htm Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:21:43 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Prescription drug information site PrescriptionDrug-Info.com announces the launch of its new initiative designed to provide free medical marketing to healthcare professionals and to better connect them with everyday people seeking medical advice. The community's high volume of activity provides healthcare professionals and people from around the world a convenient platform on which to connect with one another and improve public knowledge about prescription drugs. PrescriptionDrug-Info.com is offering free profiles through its Registered Community Experts Initiative in response to the overwhelmingly positive reception of the site's recent redesign. With the increasingly difficult task of gaining exposure online, The People's Medicine Community™ is looking to level the playing field for those physicians who can spare a few minutes here and there to offer support to the public. "Creating a profile on PrescriptionDrug-Info.com is a free and excellent medical marketing tool that healthcare professionals can use to increase Web site and blog traffic, all while helping others receive useful prescription drug information and become better informed," says Nick Jabbour, lead designer for PrescriptionDrug-Info.com. "With a profile on PrescriptionDrug-Info.com, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and many other professionals will be given large scale exposure in exchange for the occasional reply on the site." With this free offer, PrescriptionDrug-Info.com is providing healthcare professionals a dedicated profile page, a custom signature line for all posts, and inbound links to a landing page URL of their choice. "PrescriptionDrug-Info.com is a community based on giving that has always provided free and anonymous access for everyday people to post their drug-related questions and stories. Now PrescriptionDrug-Info.com is giving free exposure to healthcare professionals, just for helping answer some questions. This is huge," Jabbour says. Healthcare professionals interested in offering their perspective on prescription drugs can register with the site and be well on their way to making their mark within the community. PrescriptionDrug-Info.com's Registered Community Experts are allowed to post as few or as many replies to questions as they would like each month. "PrescriptionDrug-Info.com is overwhelmed with activity in the best possible way. We felt that the best response would be to offer advantages that amount to free medical marketing for healthcare professionals because visitors of the community would stand to benefit from their expertise. It is shaping up to be a win-win scenario for everyone," Jabbour says. About PrescriptionDrug-Info.com, The People's Medicine Community™ Built on the fundamentals of Web 2.0, The People's Medicine Community™ operates as a medium for individuals, patients, care-givers and other interested parties to share medical experiences with one another. Online since 2005, it has grown to encompass hundreds of thousands of posts from... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/prescription_drug_info/Medical_Marketing/prweb1963894.htm]]> Nick Jabbour Prescription Drug Information Site Offers Free Medical Marketing Opportunity to Healthcare Professionals Prescription drug information site PrescriptionDrug-Info.com announces the launch of its new initiative designed to provide free medical marketing to healthcare professionals and to better connect them with everyday people seeking medical advice. The community's high volume of activity provides healthcare professionals and people from around the world a convenient platform on which to connect with one another and improve public knowledge about prescription drugs. PrescriptionDrug-Info.com is offering free profiles through its Registered Community Experts Initiative in response to the overwhelmingly positive reception of the site's recent redesign. With the increasingly difficult task of gaining exposure online, The People's Medicine Community™ is looking to level the playing field for those physicians who can spare a few minutes here and there to offer support to the public. "Creating a profile on PrescriptionDrug-Info.com is a free and excellent medical marketing tool that healthcare professionals can use to increase Web site and blog traffic, all while helping others receive useful prescription drug information and become better informed," says Nick Jabbour, lead designer for PrescriptionDrug-Info.com. "With a profile on PrescriptionDrug-Info.com, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and many other professionals will be given large scale exposure in exchange for the occasional reply on the site." With this free offer, PrescriptionDrug-Info.com is providing healthcare professionals a dedicated profile page, a custom signature line for all posts, and inbound links to a landing page URL of their choice. "PrescriptionDrug-Info.com is a community based on giving that has always provided free and anonymous access for everyday people to post their drug-related questions and stories. Now PrescriptionDrug-Info.com is giving free exposure to healthcare professionals, just for helping answer some questions. This is huge," Jabbour says. Healthcare professionals interested in offering their perspective on prescription drugs can register with the site and be well on their way to making their mark within the community. PrescriptionDrug-Info.com's Registered Community Experts are allowed to post as few or as many replies to questions as they would like each month. "PrescriptionDrug-Info.com is overwhelmed with activity in the best possible way. We felt that the best response would be to offer advantages that amount to free medical marketing for healthcare professionals because visitors of the community would stand to benefit from their expertise. It is shaping up to be a win-win scenario for everyone," Jabbour says. About PrescriptionDrug-Info.com, The People's Medicine Community™ Built on the fundamentals of Web 2.0, The People's Medicine Community™ operates as a medium for individuals, patients, care-givers and other interested parties to share medical experiences with one another. Online since 2005, it has grown to encompass hundreds of thousands of posts from... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/prescription_drug_info/Medical_Marketing/prweb1963894.htm]]> 00:15:00 no prescription drug information, medical marketing, medical forum, prescription drug forums, drug forums, prescription drugs, medicine community, online medical forum, medical, health care, medication, prescription medication, online community, medication http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/2/prweb1967384.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/2/prweb1967384.htm The National Council for Community and Behavioral Healthcare -- a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) association representing 1,300 organizations nationwide -- has been tracking increases in the number of new patients being admitted to mental health centers for symptoms of stress and anxiety. [PRWeb Feb 17, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/2/prweb1967384.htm Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:28:45 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com stress and anxiety during the winter months when frigid temperatures, long periods of darkness and the after effects of stress-inducing holidays can lead people to feel profound sadness. Additionally, with the record number of Americans who are losing their jobs each month, it is hard for anyone to feel secure. These factors combined with the uncertainty of government leaders about how long the crisis will last - or what it will take to turn the economy around - can only exacerbate people's feelings of uneasiness. Sometimes referred to as the "winter blues," people's deepening feelings of anxiousness can often spread to the entire family. Marital fights flare up as spouses argue about overdue holiday bills and couples ask themselves "What do we do now?" Hearing parents argue and sensing family tension can trigger mental health disorders in children. A recent poll conducted by the American Psychological Association found that almost half of all adults said they are increasingly stressed about their ability to provide for their family's basic needs. In fact, about 8 out of 10 adults said that the economy is a significant cause of stress, up from 66 percent in April. The state of the economy is affecting mental health jobs as well. The National Council advocates for policies that ensure that people who are ill can access services. However, tough times are forcing states to reevaluate their allocation of funds. Often times this leads to mental health associations and care centers losing funding. This timing is unfortunate as community mental health centers nationwide have seen an upsurge in the number of new patients in recent months. "The loss of jobs and benefits is very stressful, so we are seeing more people facing depression, anxiety and psycho-somatic illnesses," said Janice Wilson, CEO of the NorthShore Health Centers in Portage, IN, where 75 percent of new patients in recent weeks are being referred for conditions related to job loss or the worsening economy. The Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center in Waterloo, IA is expecting a 25 percent increase in the number of new mental health patients this year compared to last year. While some of the new cases are people with psychiatric conditions caused by a string of recent disasters in the area, others are people suffering from anxiety and depression brought on by the economic downturn. To help cope with what appears to be a long-term economic downturn, people can follow some simple guidelines: • Focus on positive aspects of your life. Look to family and friends to support you. • Exercise, maintain a healthy diet and a normal sleep schedule -- physical and mental health are connected. • Plan for the future as much as you can. The more action you can take, the more in control... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/2/prweb1967384.htm]]> Meena Dayak Economic Woes Add to Winter Blues, Mental Health Concerns stress and anxiety during the winter months when frigid temperatures, long periods of darkness and the after effects of stress-inducing holidays can lead people to feel profound sadness. Additionally, with the record number of Americans who are losing their jobs each month, it is hard for anyone to feel secure. These factors combined with the uncertainty of government leaders about how long the crisis will last - or what it will take to turn the economy around - can only exacerbate people's feelings of uneasiness. Sometimes referred to as the "winter blues," people's deepening feelings of anxiousness can often spread to the entire family. Marital fights flare up as spouses argue about overdue holiday bills and couples ask themselves "What do we do now?" Hearing parents argue and sensing family tension can trigger mental health disorders in children. A recent poll conducted by the American Psychological Association found that almost half of all adults said they are increasingly stressed about their ability to provide for their family's basic needs. In fact, about 8 out of 10 adults said that the economy is a significant cause of stress, up from 66 percent in April. The state of the economy is affecting mental health jobs as well. The National Council advocates for policies that ensure that people who are ill can access services. However, tough times are forcing states to reevaluate their allocation of funds. Often times this leads to mental health associations and care centers losing funding. This timing is unfortunate as community mental health centers nationwide have seen an upsurge in the number of new patients in recent months. "The loss of jobs and benefits is very stressful, so we are seeing more people facing depression, anxiety and psycho-somatic illnesses," said Janice Wilson, CEO of the NorthShore Health Centers in Portage, IN, where 75 percent of new patients in recent weeks are being referred for conditions related to job loss or the worsening economy. The Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center in Waterloo, IA is expecting a 25 percent increase in the number of new mental health patients this year compared to last year. While some of the new cases are people with psychiatric conditions caused by a string of recent disasters in the area, others are people suffering from anxiety and depression brought on by the economic downturn. To help cope with what appears to be a long-term economic downturn, people can follow some simple guidelines: • Focus on positive aspects of your life. Look to family and friends to support you. • Exercise, maintain a healthy diet and a normal sleep schedule -- physical and mental health are connected. • Plan for the future as much as you can. The more action you can take, the more in control... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/2/prweb1967384.htm]]> 00:15:00 no mental health, mental healthcare organization, stress and anxiety, economic downturn, mental health disorders, mental health patients http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/2/prweb1946694.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/2/prweb1946694.htm Weight Loss, Proper Nutrition, and Fitness now no longer just a New Year's Resolution as the $25,000 Max Muscle MaxFormation Life Challenge Energizes a Nation at www.MaxMuscle.com/max-formation/. [PRWeb Feb 2, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/2/prweb1946694.htm Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:18:28 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Max Muscle Sports Nutrition, is now the Official Weight Loss Product of the $25,000 MaxFormation Life Challenge as its three different scientifically developed fat loss formulas cater to specific body and nutritional needs: Thyroid Support, Night Time, and Extreme. "It became obvious that there were too many diet products that were 'one size fits all' when clearly each and every person who needs to lose weight has different obstacles to overcome," said Max Muscle co-founder and President Sean Greene. "From focusing on an often overlooked part of the weight management plan, thyroid function, to lifestyle and sleep patterns, the three blends of Quadra Cuts have literally changed the industry." As the Official Weight Loss product of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition incredibly popular MaxFormation Life Challenge - rewarding $25,000 cash to the individual who can best change their physique in 2009 utilizing Max Muscle products available at more than 160 Max Muscle Sports Nutrition stores across the nation and online - Quadra Cuts formulas literally flew off the shelves and contestants instantly felt the difference a dedicated formula of Weight Loss product, suited to their lifestyle, made in their lives. "We originally thought most people would be seeking this product out in the first couple weeks of January since its release was so anticipated and losing weight is our nation's #1 New Year's Resolution," said Greene. "What we've since discovered is that the products are working so well, and being so accepted, that they're telling their friends and associates and that pattern is repeating over and over again." "There are literally hundreds of weight loss supplements on the market. Many of them contain ingredients listed in the Supplement Facts panel that have very technical sounding names and many make untruthful, misleading and even ridiculous claims about weight loss," said Dr. Phillip W. Harvey, Chief Scientific Officer for Max Muscle Sports Nutrition. "The sad truth is that many have no scientific evidence that they are safe for humans to take and, furthermore, have no shred of scientific evidence that they do anything to promote weight loss." Quadra Cuts, fully documented and tested, has that proof and the American people demand transparency in all claims. Max Muscle delivers that in store, online, and through each of their Certified Sports Nutrition Coaches™ who work at every store. Quadra Cuts Extreme is scientifically designed for adults to support maximum calorie burning (thermogenic), accelerated weight loss specifically fat (fat oxidation), increase energy and elevate the body's metabolism (thermogenesis). The main component of this formula is the powerful and innovative Quadra Cuts Proprietary Blend providing multiple sources of natural caffeine-related alkaloids. The formula presented in a time-released tablet for a continuous delivery of caffeine over an extended period of time. Quadra Cuts Night Time Metabolic Activator by Max Muscle... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/2/prweb1946694.htm]]> RICH CARR Quadra Cuts the Official Weight Loss Product of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition $25,000 MaxFormation Life Challenge Max Muscle Sports Nutrition, is now the Official Weight Loss Product of the $25,000 MaxFormation Life Challenge as its three different scientifically developed fat loss formulas cater to specific body and nutritional needs: Thyroid Support, Night Time, and Extreme. "It became obvious that there were too many diet products that were 'one size fits all' when clearly each and every person who needs to lose weight has different obstacles to overcome," said Max Muscle co-founder and President Sean Greene. "From focusing on an often overlooked part of the weight management plan, thyroid function, to lifestyle and sleep patterns, the three blends of Quadra Cuts have literally changed the industry." As the Official Weight Loss product of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition incredibly popular MaxFormation Life Challenge - rewarding $25,000 cash to the individual who can best change their physique in 2009 utilizing Max Muscle products available at more than 160 Max Muscle Sports Nutrition stores across the nation and online - Quadra Cuts formulas literally flew off the shelves and contestants instantly felt the difference a dedicated formula of Weight Loss product, suited to their lifestyle, made in their lives. "We originally thought most people would be seeking this product out in the first couple weeks of January since its release was so anticipated and losing weight is our nation's #1 New Year's Resolution," said Greene. "What we've since discovered is that the products are working so well, and being so accepted, that they're telling their friends and associates and that pattern is repeating over and over again." "There are literally hundreds of weight loss supplements on the market. Many of them contain ingredients listed in the Supplement Facts panel that have very technical sounding names and many make untruthful, misleading and even ridiculous claims about weight loss," said Dr. Phillip W. Harvey, Chief Scientific Officer for Max Muscle Sports Nutrition. "The sad truth is that many have no scientific evidence that they are safe for humans to take and, furthermore, have no shred of scientific evidence that they do anything to promote weight loss." Quadra Cuts, fully documented and tested, has that proof and the American people demand transparency in all claims. Max Muscle delivers that in store, online, and through each of their Certified Sports Nutrition Coaches™ who work at every store. Quadra Cuts Extreme is scientifically designed for adults to support maximum calorie burning (thermogenic), accelerated weight loss specifically fat (fat oxidation), increase energy and elevate the body's metabolism (thermogenesis). The main component of this formula is the powerful and innovative Quadra Cuts Proprietary Blend providing multiple sources of natural caffeine-related alkaloids. The formula presented in a time-released tablet for a continuous delivery of caffeine over an extended period of time. Quadra Cuts Night Time Metabolic Activator by Max Muscle... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/2/prweb1946694.htm]]> 00:15:00 no max muscle sports nutrition, quadra cuts, extreme, thyroid, support, franchise, $25000, maxformation, protein powder, maxpro protein, high five protein, max, pro, body, diet, weight loss, routine, management, formula, bring yourself to life http://www.prweb.com/releases/maxmuscle/maxformation/prweb1799664.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/maxmuscle/maxformation/prweb1799664.htm Losing Weight, America's Most Popular New Year's Resolution, Now Worth Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars at www.MaxMuscle.com/max-formation/ [PRWeb Dec 29, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/maxmuscle/maxformation/prweb1799664.htm Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:22:14 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.MaxMuscle.com already achieves online by being the leader in sports nutrition. "When we conceived Max Muscle Sports Nutrition in 1991, we imagined a place where you could walk in off the street, be greeted by an expert who could guide you to your goals, not just sell you product." said former NFL Player and co-Founder Joe Wells. "Our stores are managed by Certified Fitness Nutrition Coaches™ who back your personalized goals and plan with our scientifically developed and extensively tested proteins, diet and weight loss support, total body supplementation and nutrition. When you walk into a Max Muscle store, the experience is catered to your needs specifically. That's why we succeed as a business and as a person's nutritional partner." Max Muscle Sports Nutrition has risen to its current heights of more than 160 stores nationwide and was featured for the second year in a row in the Fortune 500 "Best Businesses for 2009" by leading the industry in nutritional and supplemental advancement in fitness and weight loss education, innovation, product support, and consumer appreciation. A record of more than forty-six consecutive months of same store sales growth has fueled the growth of new Max Muscle Sports Nutrition locations around the country as fit professionals opt out of stocks and real estate and opt into a Max Muscle Sports Nutrition store of their own since forecasts for the fitness and weight loss industries continue to climb. "We're the 'Eat... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/maxmuscle/maxformation/prweb1799664.htm]]> RICH CARR Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Offers $25,000 Reward For Your New Years Resolution www.MaxMuscle.com already achieves online by being the leader in sports nutrition. "When we conceived Max Muscle Sports Nutrition in 1991, we imagined a place where you could walk in off the street, be greeted by an expert who could guide you to your goals, not just sell you product." said former NFL Player and co-Founder Joe Wells. "Our stores are managed by Certified Fitness Nutrition Coaches™ who back your personalized goals and plan with our scientifically developed and extensively tested proteins, diet and weight loss support, total body supplementation and nutrition. When you walk into a Max Muscle store, the experience is catered to your needs specifically. That's why we succeed as a business and as a person's nutritional partner." Max Muscle Sports Nutrition has risen to its current heights of more than 160 stores nationwide and was featured for the second year in a row in the Fortune 500 "Best Businesses for 2009" by leading the industry in nutritional and supplemental advancement in fitness and weight loss education, innovation, product support, and consumer appreciation. A record of more than forty-six consecutive months of same store sales growth has fueled the growth of new Max Muscle Sports Nutrition locations around the country as fit professionals opt out of stocks and real estate and opt into a Max Muscle Sports Nutrition store of their own since forecasts for the fitness and weight loss industries continue to climb. "We're the 'Eat... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/maxmuscle/maxformation/prweb1799664.htm]]> 00:15:00 no max muscle, weight loss, reward, $25, 000, maxformation, sports nutrition, diet, fitness, nutrition, protein, fortune 500, supplements, new years resolution, resolutions, eat right, exercise, franchise http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1734374.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1734374.htm Top Agent Goals (http://www.topagentgoals.com) launches free goal training for real estate agents who want to succeed and make more money. Real Estate in 2009 will be as challenging as Real Estate in 2008. Top Agent Goals includes lessons learned from hundreds of agents who have written annual goals. [PRWeb Dec 12, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1734374.htm Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:46:13 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.topagentgoals.com) launches free goal training for real estate agents who want to succeed and make more money. Best Agent Business provides part-time virtual assistants to top real estate agents. As a gift to real estate agents, Best Agent Business is offering this goal email series to help real estate agents write annual goals. Real Estate in 2009 will be as challenging as Real Estate in 2008. Top Agent Goals includes lessons learned from hundreds of agents who have written annual goals. The power of daily reading of your annual goals creates success in business and life. Goals lead to more focus, less stress, and more positive energy and balance. Among top agents interviewed for the book Billion Dollar Agent - Lessons Learned almost all pointed to goals as a key aspect of their success. Our research has shown that agents with written annual goals make 50% more money than agents without written goals. "We estimate that less than 10% of real estate agents have written annual goals and they probably earn over 80% of gross commission income. Our focus is to help more agents write clear annual goals for their business and life," said Steve Kantor, President of Best Agent Business. "For agents who already write goals, the secrets in Top Agent Goals will get them reading their goals daily and take them to the next level of goal-setting." For brokers with over 50 agents in their offices, Best Agent Business offers a free service to survey their agents for written goals and provide them tools from Top Agent Goals. Agents can signup at http://www.topagentgoals.com for a complimentary goal email series that leads to solid business and life annual goals for 2009. About Best Agent Business: Best Agent Business provide part-time virtual assistants to top real estate agents. We help agents build their best possible business using their unique talents and our part-time assistants. (http://www.bestagentbusiness.com). Best Agent Business is a division of Lifebushido. ###]]> STEVE KANTOR Real Estate Agents Write Goals for Real Estate in 2009 http://www.topagentgoals.com) launches free goal training for real estate agents who want to succeed and make more money. Best Agent Business provides part-time virtual assistants to top real estate agents. As a gift to real estate agents, Best Agent Business is offering this goal email series to help real estate agents write annual goals. Real Estate in 2009 will be as challenging as Real Estate in 2008. Top Agent Goals includes lessons learned from hundreds of agents who have written annual goals. The power of daily reading of your annual goals creates success in business and life. Goals lead to more focus, less stress, and more positive energy and balance. Among top agents interviewed for the book Billion Dollar Agent - Lessons Learned almost all pointed to goals as a key aspect of their success. Our research has shown that agents with written annual goals make 50% more money than agents without written goals. "We estimate that less than 10% of real estate agents have written annual goals and they probably earn over 80% of gross commission income. Our focus is to help more agents write clear annual goals for their business and life," said Steve Kantor, President of Best Agent Business. "For agents who already write goals, the secrets in Top Agent Goals will get them reading their goals daily and take them to the next level of goal-setting." For brokers with over 50 agents in their offices, Best Agent Business offers a free service to survey their agents for written goals and provide them tools from Top Agent Goals. Agents can signup at http://www.topagentgoals.com for a complimentary goal email series that leads to solid business and life annual goals for 2009. About Best Agent Business: Best Agent Business provide part-time virtual assistants to top real estate agents. We help agents build their best possible business using their unique talents and our part-time assistants. (http://www.bestagentbusiness.com). Best Agent Business is a division of Lifebushido. ###]]> 00:15:00 no real estate in 2009, top agent goals, best agent business, billion dollar agent, goal setting, goals 2009, mike ferry, howard brinton, brian buffini, real estate agent http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1654274.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1654274.htm The publication, Hair Loss & Replacement for Dummies, is an authoritative guide explaining exactly what causes hair loss and the newest ways to treat it. The book is co-author by renown hair transplant surgeon, Robert M. Bernstein, M.D. [PRWeb Dec 4, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1654274.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:29:08 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com hair transplant surgeon Dr. William Rassman, have co-authored the first authoritative, but user-friendly guide, to help both men and women understand more about their hair loss, its prevention, and treatment options. The book, published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., is set for a December 3 publication date. Titled Hair Loss & Replacement for Dummies, the book follows in the tradition of the other informative books in the popular For Dummies series. Dr. Bernstein is also the author of numerous other medical publications, which can be found at www.bernsteinmedical.com. Those who follow the current trends in hair restoration and hair transplant procedures will know Dr. Bernstein for his pioneering work in the development of the Follicular Unit Transplantation procedure which has revolutionized the treatment of hair loss. Dr. Bernstein has also recently been awarded a certificate of achievement from Columbia University and has been named to New York Magazine's "The Best Doctors in New York" for the ninth consecutive year. "The reason that Dr. Rassman and I felt it was necessary to write this book is because we wanted to make sure that all men and women possess a basic knowledge about hair loss," Dr. Bernstein explained. "We feel that this book will provide men and women suffering from common baldness and other types of alopecia with the tools necessary to make informed decisions about their condition. There are a lot of options when it comes to the treatment of hair loss and we want to make certain that consumers are making the decisions that are the best fit for them as individuals - whether it is medical therapy or a hair restoration procedure." In addition to providing readers with information about the latest trends in hair loss medications and hair transplants, the book also aims to caution against potentially harmful products that are currently on the market for treating hair loss. Finally, the text also gives tips for maintaining a healthy head of hair: from washing and drying correctly, to caring for children's hair. About Dr. Bernstein Dr. Bernstein is Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York. He achieved worldwide recognition for pioneering Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation. He is founder of Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration in Manhattan which is devoted to the treatment of hair loss using his state-of-the-art hair restoration techniques. Dr. Bernstein has been chosen as one of "America's Top Doctors," by Castle Connolly Medical and New York Magazine's "The Best Doctors in New York" for nine consecutive years. He has been selected to be among New York Magazine's... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1654274.htm]]> DOUG MOTEL Hair Transplant Surgeons to Release Authoritative Book on Hair Restoration hair transplant surgeon Dr. William Rassman, have co-authored the first authoritative, but user-friendly guide, to help both men and women understand more about their hair loss, its prevention, and treatment options. The book, published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., is set for a December 3 publication date. Titled Hair Loss & Replacement for Dummies, the book follows in the tradition of the other informative books in the popular For Dummies series. Dr. Bernstein is also the author of numerous other medical publications, which can be found at www.bernsteinmedical.com. Those who follow the current trends in hair restoration and hair transplant procedures will know Dr. Bernstein for his pioneering work in the development of the Follicular Unit Transplantation procedure which has revolutionized the treatment of hair loss. Dr. Bernstein has also recently been awarded a certificate of achievement from Columbia University and has been named to New York Magazine's "The Best Doctors in New York" for the ninth consecutive year. "The reason that Dr. Rassman and I felt it was necessary to write this book is because we wanted to make sure that all men and women possess a basic knowledge about hair loss," Dr. Bernstein explained. "We feel that this book will provide men and women suffering from common baldness and other types of alopecia with the tools necessary to make informed decisions about their condition. There are a lot of options when it comes to the treatment of hair loss and we want to make certain that consumers are making the decisions that are the best fit for them as individuals - whether it is medical therapy or a hair restoration procedure." In addition to providing readers with information about the latest trends in hair loss medications and hair transplants, the book also aims to caution against potentially harmful products that are currently on the market for treating hair loss. Finally, the text also gives tips for maintaining a healthy head of hair: from washing and drying correctly, to caring for children's hair. About Dr. Bernstein Dr. Bernstein is Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York. He achieved worldwide recognition for pioneering Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation. He is founder of Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration in Manhattan which is devoted to the treatment of hair loss using his state-of-the-art hair restoration techniques. Dr. Bernstein has been chosen as one of "America's Top Doctors," by Castle Connolly Medical and New York Magazine's "The Best Doctors in New York" for nine consecutive years. He has been selected to be among New York Magazine's... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1654274.htm]]> 00:15:00 no hair transplant, hair restoration, hair transplants, hair loss, for dummies books http://www.prweb.com/releases/constructionbusiness/management/prweb1702674.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/constructionbusiness/management/prweb1702674.htm On December 10th, 2008, construction business coach Clay S. Nelson will present a program at Northwest Builders Show 2008 designed to help business owners make the leadership changes and team building steps necessary to adapt and thrive in difficult market conditions and flourish in the coming economic rebound. [PRWeb Dec 4, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/constructionbusiness/management/prweb1702674.htm Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:35:23 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com construction business coach Clay S. Nelson takes the stage December 10, 2008 to present Leaders Growing Leaders, a program designed to help construction business owners take the leadership steps necessary for their company to sustain itself during challenging times and flourish during times of rapid growth. Leaders Growing Leaders Growth in many companies over the past several years has happened at a very fast rate, requiring teams to grow at the same if not faster rate. When we grow at this pace much of our team's training consists of being thrown into the fire and doing what they are told to do, when they are told to do it. However, in more challenging times, we can't afford to rely on having our company's direction, motivation, and profitability be sustained by a team of followers. We need teams of leaders and this program will help construction business owners grow their teams into the leaders they are capable of being. "Surviving and thriving in tough market conditions is about creating and utilizing an unstoppable team within your construction business and the companies you do business with," Nelson explains. "The combined efforts and common goals of everyone involved are what will propel you further than you ever dreamed possible on your own." A former nail belt-wearing contractor himself, Clay S. Nelson has spent the past two decades coaching clients in the construction and remodeling industries. Nelson draws from his own past business and life experiences to present solutions to the work-life issues that construction business owners deal with every day. Nelson has been a guest speaker at many national construction events and conferences, including International Pool Spa Patio Expo 2008, StonExpo 2008 and Remodeling Show 2008, and is scheduled to present at the International Roofing Expo 2009 this February in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nelson's presentations and workshops on business and life balance concepts give conference attendees the insights, encouragement, and straightforward tools they need to get the most out of their conference experience and keep the momentum going once they've returned to the jobsite. Clay Nelson founded his company, Clay Nelson Life Balance, out of his own life philosophy: To teach what one has learned in life is the greatest gift one has to give. The company's innovative programs teach individuals and businesses how to set goals, get past what stops them from accomplishing them, and create written plans that help them attain extraordinary results. For more information about Clay Nelson's speaking schedule, and to learn more about the products and services Clay Nelson Life Balance provides for contractors and remodelers, please visit http://www.claynelsonlifebalance.com. ###]]> Beth Geier Construction Business Coach Presents Leadership at Northwest Builders Show construction business coach Clay S. Nelson takes the stage December 10, 2008 to present Leaders Growing Leaders, a program designed to help construction business owners take the leadership steps necessary for their company to sustain itself during challenging times and flourish during times of rapid growth. Leaders Growing Leaders Growth in many companies over the past several years has happened at a very fast rate, requiring teams to grow at the same if not faster rate. When we grow at this pace much of our team's training consists of being thrown into the fire and doing what they are told to do, when they are told to do it. However, in more challenging times, we can't afford to rely on having our company's direction, motivation, and profitability be sustained by a team of followers. We need teams of leaders and this program will help construction business owners grow their teams into the leaders they are capable of being. "Surviving and thriving in tough market conditions is about creating and utilizing an unstoppable team within your construction business and the companies you do business with," Nelson explains. "The combined efforts and common goals of everyone involved are what will propel you further than you ever dreamed possible on your own." A former nail belt-wearing contractor himself, Clay S. Nelson has spent the past two decades coaching clients in the construction and remodeling industries. Nelson draws from his own past business and life experiences to present solutions to the work-life issues that construction business owners deal with every day. Nelson has been a guest speaker at many national construction events and conferences, including International Pool Spa Patio Expo 2008, StonExpo 2008 and Remodeling Show 2008, and is scheduled to present at the International Roofing Expo 2009 this February in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nelson's presentations and workshops on business and life balance concepts give conference attendees the insights, encouragement, and straightforward tools they need to get the most out of their conference experience and keep the momentum going once they've returned to the jobsite. Clay Nelson founded his company, Clay Nelson Life Balance, out of his own life philosophy: To teach what one has learned in life is the greatest gift one has to give. The company's innovative programs teach individuals and businesses how to set goals, get past what stops them from accomplishing them, and create written plans that help them attain extraordinary results. For more information about Clay Nelson's speaking schedule, and to learn more about the products and services Clay Nelson Life Balance provides for contractors and remodelers, please visit http://www.claynelsonlifebalance.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no northwest builders show, team management, team building, leadership, company ownership, economy, market conditions, backyard living business, construction business leadership, contractor, remodeling business management, construction business management, remodeling contractor, construction business planning, international pool spa patio show, the remodeling show, international builders show, builders expo, custom builder symposium, remodeler, leadership, audio cds, books on cd, motivational cds, podcast, mp3 download, radio show, radio program, business planning, personal planning, life balance, life planning, time management, business management, accountability, life balance, commitment, family commitment, self help, life coach, business coach http://www.prweb.com/releases/construction/businesscoaching/prweb1597644.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/construction/businesscoaching/prweb1597644.htm On November 18th and 19th, 2008, business coach Clay S. Nelson will present two programs at International Pool Spa Patio Expo 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada, aimed at helping business owners in the backyard living industry adapt and thrive in current market conditions through effective business planning and creating work-life balance. [PRWeb Nov 12, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/construction/businesscoaching/prweb1597644.htm Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:41:43 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com business and life coach Clay S. Nelson relates to the work-life issues that pool, spa and patio business owners deal with every day. On November 18th and 19th, 2008, Nelson will share his business experiences with attendees of International Pool Spa Patio Expo 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he will present two programs designed to help backyard living business owners put their companies on the path to greater successes. Executive Academy: Your Business. Your Life. Taking the Struggle Out of this Balancing Act What if we could have time to actually have a life and maintain our businesses, even in the most trying of circumstances? We can! Finding a balance between our business and personal lives is one of the greatest challenges we face. Yet the answer to creating this balance is so simple. By learning how to integrate Taking Care of You (Balance), Commitment, Team and Leadership into all aspects of our lives and businesses, and take the struggle out of the Work-Life Balancing Act. A Written Business Plan: The Key to Getting What You Want in Today's Market This program gives pool, spa and patio business owners the jumpstart they need to create a plan for their business that helps them navigate today's market conditions and get the results they want! Participants will learn the real purpose behind writing a business plan, what it provides, the basics of what to include in a business plan, and common business planning mistakes to avoid. Nelson asks, "With all the recent events that have affected the United States' economy, how many business owners have actually taken the time to update and adapt their business plans? How can you expect to compete effectively in today's backyard living market without a solid, up-to-date plan to guide your business through changes in the economy, changes in the pool, spa and patio industry…and manage to have a happy and fulfilling life at the same time? The fact is… you can't." Nelson has been a featured speaker at many national construction events and conferences, including this year's International Builders Show, Remodeling Show 2008 and World of Concrete, and is scheduled to present at the International Builders Show 2009 this January in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nelson's presentations and workshops on business and life balance concepts give conference attendees the insights, encouragement, and straightforward tools they need to get the most out of their conference experience and keep the momentum going once they've returned to the jobsite. Clay Nelson founded his company, Clay Nelson Life Balance, out of his own life philosophy: To teach what one has learned in life is the greatest gift one has to give. The company's innovative programs teach individuals and businesses how to set goals, get past what stops them from accomplishing them, and create written plans that help them attain extraordinary results. For more information about Clay Nelson's speaking schedule, and... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/construction/businesscoaching/prweb1597644.htm]]> Beth Geier Construction Business Coach to Address Backyard Living Business Owners business and life coach Clay S. Nelson relates to the work-life issues that pool, spa and patio business owners deal with every day. On November 18th and 19th, 2008, Nelson will share his business experiences with attendees of International Pool Spa Patio Expo 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he will present two programs designed to help backyard living business owners put their companies on the path to greater successes. Executive Academy: Your Business. Your Life. Taking the Struggle Out of this Balancing Act What if we could have time to actually have a life and maintain our businesses, even in the most trying of circumstances? We can! Finding a balance between our business and personal lives is one of the greatest challenges we face. Yet the answer to creating this balance is so simple. By learning how to integrate Taking Care of You (Balance), Commitment, Team and Leadership into all aspects of our lives and businesses, and take the struggle out of the Work-Life Balancing Act. A Written Business Plan: The Key to Getting What You Want in Today's Market This program gives pool, spa and patio business owners the jumpstart they need to create a plan for their business that helps them navigate today's market conditions and get the results they want! Participants will learn the real purpose behind writing a business plan, what it provides, the basics of what to include in a business plan, and common business planning mistakes to avoid. Nelson asks, "With all the recent events that have affected the United States' economy, how many business owners have actually taken the time to update and adapt their business plans? How can you expect to compete effectively in today's backyard living market without a solid, up-to-date plan to guide your business through changes in the economy, changes in the pool, spa and patio industry…and manage to have a happy and fulfilling life at the same time? The fact is… you can't." Nelson has been a featured speaker at many national construction events and conferences, including this year's International Builders Show, Remodeling Show 2008 and World of Concrete, and is scheduled to present at the International Builders Show 2009 this January in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nelson's presentations and workshops on business and life balance concepts give conference attendees the insights, encouragement, and straightforward tools they need to get the most out of their conference experience and keep the momentum going once they've returned to the jobsite. Clay Nelson founded his company, Clay Nelson Life Balance, out of his own life philosophy: To teach what one has learned in life is the greatest gift one has to give. The company's innovative programs teach individuals and businesses how to set goals, get past what stops them from accomplishing them, and create written plans that help them attain extraordinary results. For more information about Clay Nelson's speaking schedule, and... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/construction/businesscoaching/prweb1597644.htm]]> 00:15:00 no international pool spa patio show, economy, market conditions, backyard living business, construction business leadership, contractor, remodeling business management, construction business management, remodeling contractor, construction business planning, the remodeling show, international builders show, builders expo, custom builder symposium, remodeler, leadership, audio cds, books on cd, motivational cds, podcast, mp3 download, radio show, radio program, business planning, personal planning, life balance, life planning, time management, team management, team building, business management, accountability, life balance, commitment, family commitment, self help, life coach, business coach http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1427074.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1427074.htm Celebrated intuitive and consultant "Hot Spy Campbell" offers tips and insight to help individuals overcome their worries and fears about the economy and Wall Street, and regain a sense of creativity and success. [PRWeb Oct 14, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1427074.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:11:35 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Wall Street bailout, a faltering economy and weakening stocks, many people are feeling helpless. Feelings of helplessness not only affect a person's mind and thoughts, but affect defenses that emerge from choosing to see beyond the problems as a first priority. This enables problem-solving, as well. Rather than thinking of new ideas and approaches in the face of great crises, many seem to abandon creativity and turn to old, limiting ways of speaking, thought and action. "Hot Spy Campbell" (HSC), celebrated intuitive and consultant, offers four tips to help individuals regain creativity and overcome fear, worry and doubt. With stock markets plunging, HSC says now is the time to produce wealths that haven't been seen before. "We must begin creating the stuff of the future today," HSC says. "After all, what else can we really afford to do or wait for?" HSC says current blunders in the U.S. economy, crises on Wall Street and disappearances only mean to create something new and keep people searching for more, be it new ways to work at something, new ways to use something or more ways to look forward to all things. "Once we follow these goals, we'll have abundance -- guaranteed," HSC says. "But each person must tap into that part of the brain that no one can predict: The Creative Intention in him or herself. "People who write books about having multiple streams of income are misleading readers if they do not teach the passion of imagination and diversity. Passion is something that is a tell-tale feature in all human success stories and victories. Yet, it is often confused with power, which is a measure of strength (rooted in comparisons to animals) and unlike passion, it is destructive rather than creative. Never was there a true sense of multiple sources of stability and security ever derived for any goal or dream without the passionate desire or an intense picture of 'Abundance Ahead'." To reinvigorate creativity, HSC says one must first take abundance as a word, pull its meaning apart and focus on seeing it, the fundamental principle to manifest and create, find new ways, new hope and new fulfillment. To help individuals take apart abundance and realize their goals, HSC provides the following tips: 1. Break the tie to fear of loss first and re-orient to a new direction by asking "What is the very first thing I'm going to do as soon as this 'crisis' is over?" Dreams build economy. Countries where people are visibly able to have and pursue their greatest dreams have stronger economies and currencies that reflect that. Countries where policies or practices exist to instill desperation, fear, doubt or beliefs in scarcity serve to delay and diminish the dream-potential and a nation, accordingly. 2. Stop judging and pretend you are a rebel. Artists are rebels in the sense that they derive inspirations from literally nothing but their souls and like rebels, they work passionately from their... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1427074.htm]]> Hot Spy Campbell Overcome Economy and Wall Street Worries, Regain Creativity and Achieve Goals with New Tips from Intuitive and Consultant "Hot Spy Campbell" Wall Street bailout, a faltering economy and weakening stocks, many people are feeling helpless. Feelings of helplessness not only affect a person's mind and thoughts, but affect defenses that emerge from choosing to see beyond the problems as a first priority. This enables problem-solving, as well. Rather than thinking of new ideas and approaches in the face of great crises, many seem to abandon creativity and turn to old, limiting ways of speaking, thought and action. "Hot Spy Campbell" (HSC), celebrated intuitive and consultant, offers four tips to help individuals regain creativity and overcome fear, worry and doubt. With stock markets plunging, HSC says now is the time to produce wealths that haven't been seen before. "We must begin creating the stuff of the future today," HSC says. "After all, what else can we really afford to do or wait for?" HSC says current blunders in the U.S. economy, crises on Wall Street and disappearances only mean to create something new and keep people searching for more, be it new ways to work at something, new ways to use something or more ways to look forward to all things. "Once we follow these goals, we'll have abundance -- guaranteed," HSC says. "But each person must tap into that part of the brain that no one can predict: The Creative Intention in him or herself. "People who write books about having multiple streams of income are misleading readers if they do not teach the passion of imagination and diversity. Passion is something that is a tell-tale feature in all human success stories and victories. Yet, it is often confused with power, which is a measure of strength (rooted in comparisons to animals) and unlike passion, it is destructive rather than creative. Never was there a true sense of multiple sources of stability and security ever derived for any goal or dream without the passionate desire or an intense picture of 'Abundance Ahead'." To reinvigorate creativity, HSC says one must first take abundance as a word, pull its meaning apart and focus on seeing it, the fundamental principle to manifest and create, find new ways, new hope and new fulfillment. To help individuals take apart abundance and realize their goals, HSC provides the following tips: 1. Break the tie to fear of loss first and re-orient to a new direction by asking "What is the very first thing I'm going to do as soon as this 'crisis' is over?" Dreams build economy. Countries where people are visibly able to have and pursue their greatest dreams have stronger economies and currencies that reflect that. Countries where policies or practices exist to instill desperation, fear, doubt or beliefs in scarcity serve to delay and diminish the dream-potential and a nation, accordingly. 2. Stop judging and pretend you are a rebel. Artists are rebels in the sense that they derive inspirations from literally nothing but their souls and like rebels, they work passionately from their... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1427074.htm]]> 00:15:00 no hot spy campbell, economy, wall street http://www.prweb.com/releases/leadership/teambuilding/prweb1425114.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/leadership/teambuilding/prweb1425114.htm On October 16, 2008, construction business coach Clay S. Nelson will share his business experiences with attendees of StoneExpo 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he will present two programs designed to help stone industry business owners put their companies on the path to greater success through leadership and team building. [PRWeb Oct 13, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/leadership/teambuilding/prweb1425114.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:15:23 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com leadership and team building when he presents two new programs at the upcoming StonExpo 2008 trade show and conference in Las Vegas, NV, on October 16, 2008. Leaders Growing Leaders Growth in many companies over the past several years has happened at a very fast rate, requiring teams to grow at the same if not faster rate. When we grow at this pace much of our team's training consists of being thrown into the fire and doing what they are told to do, when they are told to do it. However, in more challenging times, we can't afford to rely on having our company's direction, motivation, and profitability be sustained by a team of followers. We need teams of leaders and this program will help construction business owners grow their teams into the leaders they are capable of being. Team Building: Don't Just Survive... Thrive! When times are tough, more often than not, we retreat into the feeling of "Only I Can Do It". Yet, if any of us could get to where we are going without a team, we would be there already. "Making it through rough market conditions isn't about tightening our grip and controlling everything within our grasp," Nelson explains. "As a matter of fact, not just surviving, but thriving in tough market conditions is about creating and utilizing an unstoppable team, from architects and specifiers to fabricators and installers whose common goals and combined efforts propel us further than we ever dreamed possible on our own!" This program teaches five keys to building a cohesive and unstoppable team that supports stone industry business owners and their companies as they strive to not just survive, but to thrive in today's construction and remodeling market conditions. After 30 years of corporate leadership, including 14 years as a nail-belt wearing professional himself, Clay Nelson understands the key elements that make a construction business successful. Combining this understanding with his instinctive ability to uncover the growth potential within companies, Clay helps business owners transform challenges into opportunities. Clay Nelson Life Balance was founded out of Nelson's own life philosophy: To teach what one has learned in life is the greatest gift one has to give. The company's innovative programs teach individuals and businesses how to set goals, get past what stops them from accomplishing them, and create written plans that help them attain extraordinary results. Nelson has been a featured speaker at several national construction events and conferences this year, including the Remodeling Show 2008 and International Builders Show, and is scheduled to present at the 2009 Midwest Builders Show this March in Rosemont, Illinois. Nelson's presentations and workshops on business and life balance concepts give conference attendees the insights, encouragement, and straightforward tools they need to get the most out of their conference experience and keep the momentum going once... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/leadership/teambuilding/prweb1425114.htm]]> Beth Geier Construction Business Coach to Address Stone Industry Business Owners at StonExpo 2008 leadership and team building when he presents two new programs at the upcoming StonExpo 2008 trade show and conference in Las Vegas, NV, on October 16, 2008. Leaders Growing Leaders Growth in many companies over the past several years has happened at a very fast rate, requiring teams to grow at the same if not faster rate. When we grow at this pace much of our team's training consists of being thrown into the fire and doing what they are told to do, when they are told to do it. However, in more challenging times, we can't afford to rely on having our company's direction, motivation, and profitability be sustained by a team of followers. We need teams of leaders and this program will help construction business owners grow their teams into the leaders they are capable of being. Team Building: Don't Just Survive... Thrive! When times are tough, more often than not, we retreat into the feeling of "Only I Can Do It". Yet, if any of us could get to where we are going without a team, we would be there already. "Making it through rough market conditions isn't about tightening our grip and controlling everything within our grasp," Nelson explains. "As a matter of fact, not just surviving, but thriving in tough market conditions is about creating and utilizing an unstoppable team, from architects and specifiers to fabricators and installers whose common goals and combined efforts propel us further than we ever dreamed possible on our own!" This program teaches five keys to building a cohesive and unstoppable team that supports stone industry business owners and their companies as they strive to not just survive, but to thrive in today's construction and remodeling market conditions. After 30 years of corporate leadership, including 14 years as a nail-belt wearing professional himself, Clay Nelson understands the key elements that make a construction business successful. Combining this understanding with his instinctive ability to uncover the growth potential within companies, Clay helps business owners transform challenges into opportunities. Clay Nelson Life Balance was founded out of Nelson's own life philosophy: To teach what one has learned in life is the greatest gift one has to give. The company's innovative programs teach individuals and businesses how to set goals, get past what stops them from accomplishing them, and create written plans that help them attain extraordinary results. Nelson has been a featured speaker at several national construction events and conferences this year, including the Remodeling Show 2008 and International Builders Show, and is scheduled to present at the 2009 Midwest Builders Show this March in Rosemont, Illinois. Nelson's presentations and workshops on business and life balance concepts give conference attendees the insights, encouragement, and straightforward tools they need to get the most out of their conference experience and keep the momentum going once... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/leadership/teambuilding/prweb1425114.htm]]> 00:15:00 no stonexpo, stoneexpo, leadership, team building, team management, business management, accountability, contractor, remodeler, remodeling business management, construction business management, remodeling contractor, construction business planning, audio cds, books on cd, motivational cds, podcast, mp3 download, radio show, radio program, business planning, personal planning, life balance, life planning, time management, accountability, life balance, commitment, family commitment, self help, life coach, business coach, world of concrete, northwest builders show, aqua show, the remodeling show, international builders show, builders expo, custom builder symposium http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/9/prweb1297754.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/9/prweb1297754.htm Through sales of their cotton and new organic t-shirts promoting self esteem, WereWorthIt.com is now supporting the New York City school vendor program FAMIS and the City of New York Department of Small Business Services. [PRWeb Sep 16, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/9/prweb1297754.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:45:20 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com self-esteem boosting organic t-shirts are helping confidence-building company We’re Worth It support the public school vending program and entrepreneurs in New York as new members of FAMIS and the City of New York Small Business Services. Originally created to promote self esteem and self worth in today’s society, WereWorthIt.com has stepped up its public service even more by joining community and professional associations like FAMIS and the New York SBS. WereWorthIt.com markets promotional items including their signature cotton and new organic t-shirts that read “I’m Worth It” in addition to conducting a series of seminars encouraging confidence in young, middle aged, and elderly citizens. WereWorthIt.com 100 percent cotton and newly launched 100 percent organic t-shirts are meant to give that needed boost in self esteem and confidence at just the right moment. As well as the slogan "I'm Worth It!", WereWorthIt.com t-shirts come with a variety of sayings, including “Save The World Wash Your Hands I'm Worth It” and “Life, Happiness, Love, Prosperity, I'm Worth It,” and many more to come. The founders of WereWorthIt.com believe in giving back to society which is why they have also partnered with The Center for Disease Control to which they donate five percent of all t-shirt profits. About We’re Worth It The concept behind Eton and Margarette Lacon's business is simple “I'm Worth It,” “You're Worth It,” “We’re Worth It.” The married couple felt that anger and negativity are consuming our society; every time a person listens to the news, they hear accounts of murder on our streets, rising unemployment, rising gas prices, the war, home foreclosures, people wearing negative statements on there bodies thus reinforcing negativity, and all while wearing pain and despair on their faces. The Lacons started a “We’re Worth It!” movement of self worth and self esteem. While at a trade show, the Lacons met a young lady at their table who purchased an “I’m Worth It!” mug; as she was walking away, the lady said to herself that the mug would help her to get through what she is going through. Unbeknownst to the Lacons, the young lady felt those three words were so simple but yet so powerful that they gave her the strength needed to keep on fighting and win. Eton and Margarette Lacon conduct seminars on self worth and self esteem for various organizations, including Hour Children, which helps formerly incarcerated mothers re-bond with their children after serving time. For anyone feeling lonely and like life is not worth living, the answer may just be waking up every morning and having a cup of coffee or tea and seeing those words; or being able to wear an “I’m Worth It” t-shirt under their suit for added strength so that they can be the champion that they were meant to be. For more information on the We’re Worth It line of cotton and organic t-shirts promoting self esteem and self worth, please visit www.WereWorthIt.com. Media Contact: Eton Lacon 718-465-6269 ###]]> Eton Lacon New WereWorthIt.com Organic Self Esteem T-shirts Expand Feel-Good Message to FAMIS and Small Businesses in NYC self-esteem boosting organic t-shirts are helping confidence-building company We’re Worth It support the public school vending program and entrepreneurs in New York as new members of FAMIS and the City of New York Small Business Services. Originally created to promote self esteem and self worth in today’s society, WereWorthIt.com has stepped up its public service even more by joining community and professional associations like FAMIS and the New York SBS. WereWorthIt.com markets promotional items including their signature cotton and new organic t-shirts that read “I’m Worth It” in addition to conducting a series of seminars encouraging confidence in young, middle aged, and elderly citizens. WereWorthIt.com 100 percent cotton and newly launched 100 percent organic t-shirts are meant to give that needed boost in self esteem and confidence at just the right moment. As well as the slogan "I'm Worth It!", WereWorthIt.com t-shirts come with a variety of sayings, including “Save The World Wash Your Hands I'm Worth It” and “Life, Happiness, Love, Prosperity, I'm Worth It,” and many more to come. The founders of WereWorthIt.com believe in giving back to society which is why they have also partnered with The Center for Disease Control to which they donate five percent of all t-shirt profits. About We’re Worth It The concept behind Eton and Margarette Lacon's business is simple “I'm Worth It,” “You're Worth It,” “We’re Worth It.” The married couple felt that anger and negativity are consuming our society; every time a person listens to the news, they hear accounts of murder on our streets, rising unemployment, rising gas prices, the war, home foreclosures, people wearing negative statements on there bodies thus reinforcing negativity, and all while wearing pain and despair on their faces. The Lacons started a “We’re Worth It!” movement of self worth and self esteem. While at a trade show, the Lacons met a young lady at their table who purchased an “I’m Worth It!” mug; as she was walking away, the lady said to herself that the mug would help her to get through what she is going through. Unbeknownst to the Lacons, the young lady felt those three words were so simple but yet so powerful that they gave her the strength needed to keep on fighting and win. Eton and Margarette Lacon conduct seminars on self worth and self esteem for various organizations, including Hour Children, which helps formerly incarcerated mothers re-bond with their children after serving time. For anyone feeling lonely and like life is not worth living, the answer may just be waking up every morning and having a cup of coffee or tea and seeing those words; or being able to wear an “I’m Worth It” t-shirt under their suit for added strength so that they can be the champion that they were meant to be. For more information on the We’re Worth It line of cotton and organic t-shirts promoting self esteem and self worth, please visit www.WereWorthIt.com. Media Contact: Eton Lacon 718-465-6269 ###]]> 00:15:00 no self esteem, self worth, positivity, t-shirts, happiness, love, prosperity, growth, gift, mugs, coffee mug, coffee cup, baby bib, poetry, organic, i'm worth it, were worth it, save the world wash your hands, cotton t-shirts, organic t-shirts http://www.prweb.com/releases/construction/businesscoach/prweb1256074.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/construction/businesscoach/prweb1256074.htm Construction business and life coach Clay S. Nelson will give remodeling and home building professionals access to a powerful set of tools for improving work-life balance, jobsite communication, and succeeding during tough times as he presents four new programs at the upcoming Remodeling Show 2008 trade show and conference in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 10-11, 2008. [PRWeb Sep 8, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/construction/businesscoach/prweb1256074.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:36:39 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com construction business and life coach Clay S. Nelson takes the stage on September 10th and 11th, 2008. Nelson is scheduled to present four new programs designed to help remodeling and home building professionals not just survive, but thrive in tough market conditions. Your Business. Your Life. Taking the Struggle Out of this Balancing Act Finding a balance between business and personal life is one of the greatest challenges we face. What if we could have time to actually have a life and successfully manage our construction businesses in good times and bad? The answer to creating this balance is through the integration of four key issues--Taking Care of You (Balance), Commitment, Team and Leadership--into all aspects of our lives and businesses. Because I Told You So - Communication at the Jobsite Anyone who has worked in the field on a jobsite for any length of time knows that communication is very often a challenge; communication between the field and the main office; communication from primary leadership to superintendent to the field crew. Yet the key to complete success with every job, whether big or small, is full and complete communication everywhere and at all times! During this program Nelson will break down the issues that get in the way of complete communication at the jobsite and provide easy to implement solutions that have successfully helped remodeling and home building companies get on the road to great communication while on the job. Team Building: Don't Just Survive… Thrive! When times are tough, more often than not, we retreat into the feeling of "Only I Can Do It". Yet, if any of us could get to where we are going without a team, we would be there already. Making it through rough market conditions isn't about tightening our grip and controlling everything within grasp. As a matter of fact, not just surviving, but thriving in tough market conditions is about creating and utilizing an unstoppable team whose common goals and combined efforts propel us further than was ever possible on our own. Replacing the Irreplaceable You "Replace me? Impossible!" It often feels that way, but the only way we gain the freedom to grow or maintain our businesses, to retire or to have a life is to replace ourselves! Learn how to give up doing it all, build a team of leaders, and successfully move on to what's next. "Succeeding during the tough times, and being ready to hit the ground running when the construction market rebounds is all about developing a positive, fresh mindset," Nelson explains. "A mindset that comes through taking the time to take care of yourself--that is, having a personal life--and by putting the proper systems and teams in place at the office and on the jobsite." Clay Nelson spent 14 years as a contractor and has been coaching clients in the construction and remodeling industry for... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/construction/businesscoach/prweb1256074.htm]]> Beth Geier Construction Business Coach to Speak at The Remodeling Show construction business and life coach Clay S. Nelson takes the stage on September 10th and 11th, 2008. Nelson is scheduled to present four new programs designed to help remodeling and home building professionals not just survive, but thrive in tough market conditions. Your Business. Your Life. Taking the Struggle Out of this Balancing Act Finding a balance between business and personal life is one of the greatest challenges we face. What if we could have time to actually have a life and successfully manage our construction businesses in good times and bad? The answer to creating this balance is through the integration of four key issues--Taking Care of You (Balance), Commitment, Team and Leadership--into all aspects of our lives and businesses. Because I Told You So - Communication at the Jobsite Anyone who has worked in the field on a jobsite for any length of time knows that communication is very often a challenge; communication between the field and the main office; communication from primary leadership to superintendent to the field crew. Yet the key to complete success with every job, whether big or small, is full and complete communication everywhere and at all times! During this program Nelson will break down the issues that get in the way of complete communication at the jobsite and provide easy to implement solutions that have successfully helped remodeling and home building companies get on the road to great communication while on the job. Team Building: Don't Just Survive… Thrive! When times are tough, more often than not, we retreat into the feeling of "Only I Can Do It". Yet, if any of us could get to where we are going without a team, we would be there already. Making it through rough market conditions isn't about tightening our grip and controlling everything within grasp. As a matter of fact, not just surviving, but thriving in tough market conditions is about creating and utilizing an unstoppable team whose common goals and combined efforts propel us further than was ever possible on our own. Replacing the Irreplaceable You "Replace me? Impossible!" It often feels that way, but the only way we gain the freedom to grow or maintain our businesses, to retire or to have a life is to replace ourselves! Learn how to give up doing it all, build a team of leaders, and successfully move on to what's next. "Succeeding during the tough times, and being ready to hit the ground running when the construction market rebounds is all about developing a positive, fresh mindset," Nelson explains. "A mindset that comes through taking the time to take care of yourself--that is, having a personal life--and by putting the proper systems and teams in place at the office and on the jobsite." Clay Nelson spent 14 years as a contractor and has been coaching clients in the construction and remodeling industry for... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/construction/businesscoach/prweb1256074.htm]]> 00:15:00 no construction business coach, remodeling business coach, contractor business coach. the remodeling show, leadership, accountability, contractor, remodeling business management, construction business management, remodeling contractor, construction business planning, northwest builders show, aqua show, world of concrete, international builders show, builders expo, custom builder symposium, remodeler, audio cds, books on cd, motivational cds, podcast, mp3 download, radio show, radio program, business planning, personal planning, life balance, life planning, time management, team management, team building, business management, accountability, life balance, commitment, family commitment, self help, life coach, business coach http://www.prweb.com/releases/mindleaders/chalkmedia/prweb1190624.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/mindleaders/chalkmedia/prweb1190624.htm Pioneering e-Learning Company Makes 90 Courses Available via Mobile Content Delivery System [PRWeb Aug 25, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/mindleaders/chalkmedia/prweb1190624.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:05:20 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com video-rich courses that can be securely pushed out to Research in Motion's popular BlackBerry devices and tracked through Chalk's mobile content deployment system, Mobile chalkboard™. The courses are presented by some of the most prominent thought leaders in their respective fields, including Tom Peters, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Ken Blanchard and Bob Rosner. "Today, most of us rely on our BlackBerry devices as much, if not more, than we rely on our laptops", adds Paul MacCartney, President of MindLeaders. "As such, BlackBerry is a fantastic platform for the mobile delivery of our professional development courses. Our partnership with Chalk on this initiative is leading edge and one of a kind." "MindLeaders has always prided itself as first-to-market where emerging 'delivery technology' is concerned," says Philip Payne, Director of Marketing, "Back in the 1990s, we were first movers to the internet. We made a huge commitment to that new space and our customers were the winners. Now, thanks to our partnering with Chalk, leaders and managers who thrive in a fast-paced, mobile environment are about to win, yet again. Keep looking for more great things from us." "This initial offering from the Chalk / MindLeaders partnership tackles the most pressing issues in corporate America today and will help companies engage and develop their leaders and managers while fostering productivity", said Stewart Walchli, President & CEO, Chalk. About MindLeaders: MindLeaders is an employee and individual performance-improvement company with 27 years of experience in the technology-based, self-paced training field. The Company's e-learning products include over 2,200 courses, complete online reference library, personal learning advisor, centralized administration/ reporting and online helpdesk, all, accessible, 24/7, via the internet. MindLeaders differentiates itself by offering easily implemented, sustainable learning solutions to its clients. The Company provides unrivaled service at a price point that consistently results in positive and meaningful Returns-on-Investment for its clients. MindLeaders is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ThirdForce Plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Additional information is available at www.mindleaders.com. About Chalk Media Corp.: Chalk's mobile content deployment system, Mobile chalkboard™, allows multimedia content to be created, securely pushed and tracked on BlackBerry smartphones. Our software and content help organizations communicate with their employees, business partners and customers. Additional information is available at www.chalk.com. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed the contents of this release and is not responsible for its accuracy. For more information, please contact: MindLeaders John McCann Manager, Marketing Communications Tel: 800.223.3732 Email: jmccann@mindleaders.com Chalk Media Corp. Kris Sutherland Executive Vice President Tel: 604.453.4424 Email: kris@chalk.com ###]]> John McCann MindLeaders Partners with Chalk in Announcing Availability of Business Courses for the BlackBerry video-rich courses that can be securely pushed out to Research in Motion's popular BlackBerry devices and tracked through Chalk's mobile content deployment system, Mobile chalkboard™. The courses are presented by some of the most prominent thought leaders in their respective fields, including Tom Peters, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Ken Blanchard and Bob Rosner. "Today, most of us rely on our BlackBerry devices as much, if not more, than we rely on our laptops", adds Paul MacCartney, President of MindLeaders. "As such, BlackBerry is a fantastic platform for the mobile delivery of our professional development courses. Our partnership with Chalk on this initiative is leading edge and one of a kind." "MindLeaders has always prided itself as first-to-market where emerging 'delivery technology' is concerned," says Philip Payne, Director of Marketing, "Back in the 1990s, we were first movers to the internet. We made a huge commitment to that new space and our customers were the winners. Now, thanks to our partnering with Chalk, leaders and managers who thrive in a fast-paced, mobile environment are about to win, yet again. Keep looking for more great things from us." "This initial offering from the Chalk / MindLeaders partnership tackles the most pressing issues in corporate America today and will help companies engage and develop their leaders and managers while fostering productivity", said Stewart Walchli, President & CEO, Chalk. About MindLeaders: MindLeaders is an employee and individual performance-improvement company with 27 years of experience in the technology-based, self-paced training field. The Company's e-learning products include over 2,200 courses, complete online reference library, personal learning advisor, centralized administration/ reporting and online helpdesk, all, accessible, 24/7, via the internet. MindLeaders differentiates itself by offering easily implemented, sustainable learning solutions to its clients. The Company provides unrivaled service at a price point that consistently results in positive and meaningful Returns-on-Investment for its clients. MindLeaders is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ThirdForce Plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Additional information is available at www.mindleaders.com. About Chalk Media Corp.: Chalk's mobile content deployment system, Mobile chalkboard™, allows multimedia content to be created, securely pushed and tracked on BlackBerry smartphones. Our software and content help organizations communicate with their employees, business partners and customers. Additional information is available at www.chalk.com. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed the contents of this release and is not responsible for its accuracy. For more information, please contact: MindLeaders John McCann Manager, Marketing Communications Tel: 800.223.3732 Email: jmccann@mindleaders.com Chalk Media Corp. Kris Sutherland Executive Vice President Tel: 604.453.4424 Email: kris@chalk.com ###]]> 00:15:00 no organizational development training, online certification courses, performance improvement plans, personal development plans, e-learning tools, personal learning service, learning resources, employee training program, professional certification course, continuing education units http://www.prweb.com/releases/Retirement/Baby_Boomers/prweb1190984.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Retirement/Baby_Boomers/prweb1190984.htm ''What's Next in Your Life?,'' a guide to the non-financial aspects of retirement, has just been released. [PRWeb Aug 13, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Retirement/Baby_Boomers/prweb1190984.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:02:55 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com retirement, written by Joan Strewler-Carter and Stephen Carter, co-founders of the Life Options Institute, an organization dedicated to helping people plan for life after age 50, has just been released. Published by Rockhill Books, ''What's Next in Your Life?'' is written to appeal to the nation's 76 million baby boomers who, while they may have already planned for their financial retirement, need the tools to plan for a more fulfilling and rewarding life after 50, according to Ms. Strewler-Carter. "The media continues to hammer the message of planning for your financial retirement, when there are so many non-financial issues to be considered including: at what age do you retire, do you continue working, do you relocate, consider wellness issues, etc." adds Mr. Carter. Internationally recognized authorities on career and life planning, the Carters provide guidelines on how to approach retirement, present several options, and offer advice and how-to steps that help to explain the non-financial aspects of retirement. Written in a simple and direct style that presents information quickly and clearly, ''What's Next in Your Life?'' is easy to read yet covers a great deal of important material. It includes personal anecdotes from people facing retirement or already retired to illustrate critical points. ''What's Next in Your Life?'' along with a companion workbook, are available for purchase at www.WhatsNextInYourLife.com and www.Amazon.com. The cost of the book is $14.95 and the workbook is $9.95. ###]]> Brittany Cash New Book by Life Options Institute Offers Non-Financial Tips for Retiring Boomers retirement, written by Joan Strewler-Carter and Stephen Carter, co-founders of the Life Options Institute, an organization dedicated to helping people plan for life after age 50, has just been released. Published by Rockhill Books, ''What's Next in Your Life?'' is written to appeal to the nation's 76 million baby boomers who, while they may have already planned for their financial retirement, need the tools to plan for a more fulfilling and rewarding life after 50, according to Ms. Strewler-Carter. "The media continues to hammer the message of planning for your financial retirement, when there are so many non-financial issues to be considered including: at what age do you retire, do you continue working, do you relocate, consider wellness issues, etc." adds Mr. Carter. Internationally recognized authorities on career and life planning, the Carters provide guidelines on how to approach retirement, present several options, and offer advice and how-to steps that help to explain the non-financial aspects of retirement. Written in a simple and direct style that presents information quickly and clearly, ''What's Next in Your Life?'' is easy to read yet covers a great deal of important material. It includes personal anecdotes from people facing retirement or already retired to illustrate critical points. ''What's Next in Your Life?'' along with a companion workbook, are available for purchase at www.WhatsNextInYourLife.com and www.Amazon.com. The cost of the book is $14.95 and the workbook is $9.95. ###]]> 00:15:00 no what's next in your life, non-financial, retirement, joan strewler-carter, stephen carter, life options institute, rockhill books, baby boomers, retirement, financial retirement, career planning, life planning, retirement planning, book, boomers http://www.prweb.com/releases/dharma/stroh/prweb1146224.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/dharma/stroh/prweb1146224.htm 'The Dharma King' makes for thoughtful summer read. [PRWeb Jul 29, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/dharma/stroh/prweb1146224.htm Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:01:12 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com iUniverse, Inc. or at DharmaKing.com ($14.95 U.S./paperback, $23.95 U.S./hardcover), where readers can access the full first chapter of the book. The book is a designated iUniverse Publisher's Choice selection. A portion of the proceeds from the novel will be donated to the re-established Sera Jhe Monastery in southern India. For a review copy of "The Dharma King," contact Aimee Bennett. ###]]> B.G. Stroh Novel Ties Personal, Spiritual Journey to Tibetan Crisis iUniverse, Inc. or at DharmaKing.com ($14.95 U.S./paperback, $23.95 U.S./hardcover), where readers can access the full first chapter of the book. The book is a designated iUniverse Publisher's Choice selection. A portion of the proceeds from the novel will be donated to the re-established Sera Jhe Monastery in southern India. For a review copy of "The Dharma King," contact Aimee Bennett. ###]]> 00:15:00 no novel, fiction, literature, book, b.g. stroh, stroh, tibet, buddhism, china, dalai lama, panchen lama, olympics http://www.prweb.com/releases/emotional/intelligence/prweb1058194.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/emotional/intelligence/prweb1058194.htm Byron Stock's new book, 'Smart Emotions for Busy Business People,' teaches five quick, simple techniques proven to increase resilience, personal productivity and Emotional Intelligence skills. [PRWeb Jul 16, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/emotional/intelligence/prweb1058194.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:56:22 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Emotional Intelligence (EI) training expert Byron Stock, helps business professionals build the resilience and agility to handle today's accelerating demands of stress and change, freeing up time to direct more energy into performing effectively. And when people operate in this zone of peak performance, they ultimately increase their personal productivity. "People can't always change their environment, but they can develop mastery in how they respond," says Byron Stock. Applying five quick, easy techniques, grounded in 15 years of scientific research enables people to enhance their Emotional Intelligence skills, transform negative emotions and more adeptly manage the complexities of our busy work world. For over 13 years, Stock has been teaching EI techniques, helping business professionals focus on accomplishing personal goals such as reducing stress and worry, managing emotional reactiveness, making better decisions, and more. To offer these benefits beyond a workshop format, Stock recently compiled his work into his new book, 'Smart Emotions for Busy Business People.' A former workshop participant said, "I can divide my world by the date I learned how to apply the techniques in 'Smart Emotions'…they are…literally life-changing." Progressing through a pyramid of five EI competencies, the learner builds a solid skill foundation in emotional self-awareness before proceeding to emotional self-regulation, emotional self-motivation, empathy and nurturing relationships. Some actions that can be taken to enhance skill in the first two competencies (emotional self-awareness and emotional self-regulation) include: • Notice and name emotions -- being able to name emotions provides information that can be used in making decisions, or choosing what to say or not to say in particular situations. The learner can access an online pocket card that provides a variety of emotions clustered under six categories. The card can be used to help build an emotional vocabulary. • Identify triggers to negative emotions -- these can be people, events, or situations that frequently trigger a strong negative emotional response. By recognizing triggers, especially those that generate negative emotions, the learner will know when it might be helpful to change or regulate his or her emotions (the second EI competency: emotional self-regulation). • Identify what's important in life and the positive emotions this evokes -- these positive emotions are the emotions the learner will want to experience more frequently. Increased frequency in experiencing these kinds of emotions is related to more positive energy, and research shows that when the emotions are positive, thinking is clearer and better decisions are made. 'Smart Emotions' also includes suggestions of when and where to use the techniques as well as coaching and trouble-shooting suggestions for any challenges that may arise while... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/emotional/intelligence/prweb1058194.htm]]> Nancy Stock Easy Emotional Intelligence Techniques Shared in New Book, 'Smart Emotions' Emotional Intelligence (EI) training expert Byron Stock, helps business professionals build the resilience and agility to handle today's accelerating demands of stress and change, freeing up time to direct more energy into performing effectively. And when people operate in this zone of peak performance, they ultimately increase their personal productivity. "People can't always change their environment, but they can develop mastery in how they respond," says Byron Stock. Applying five quick, easy techniques, grounded in 15 years of scientific research enables people to enhance their Emotional Intelligence skills, transform negative emotions and more adeptly manage the complexities of our busy work world. For over 13 years, Stock has been teaching EI techniques, helping business professionals focus on accomplishing personal goals such as reducing stress and worry, managing emotional reactiveness, making better decisions, and more. To offer these benefits beyond a workshop format, Stock recently compiled his work into his new book, 'Smart Emotions for Busy Business People.' A former workshop participant said, "I can divide my world by the date I learned how to apply the techniques in 'Smart Emotions'…they are…literally life-changing." Progressing through a pyramid of five EI competencies, the learner builds a solid skill foundation in emotional self-awareness before proceeding to emotional self-regulation, emotional self-motivation, empathy and nurturing relationships. Some actions that can be taken to enhance skill in the first two competencies (emotional self-awareness and emotional self-regulation) include: • Notice and name emotions -- being able to name emotions provides information that can be used in making decisions, or choosing what to say or not to say in particular situations. The learner can access an online pocket card that provides a variety of emotions clustered under six categories. The card can be used to help build an emotional vocabulary. • Identify triggers to negative emotions -- these can be people, events, or situations that frequently trigger a strong negative emotional response. By recognizing triggers, especially those that generate negative emotions, the learner will know when it might be helpful to change or regulate his or her emotions (the second EI competency: emotional self-regulation). • Identify what's important in life and the positive emotions this evokes -- these positive emotions are the emotions the learner will want to experience more frequently. Increased frequency in experiencing these kinds of emotions is related to more positive energy, and research shows that when the emotions are positive, thinking is clearer and better decisions are made. 'Smart Emotions' also includes suggestions of when and where to use the techniques as well as coaching and trouble-shooting suggestions for any challenges that may arise while... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/emotional/intelligence/prweb1058194.htm]]> 00:15:00 no emotional intelligence, emotional intelligence training, emotional intelligence workshops, emotional intelligence speakers, emotional intelligence programs, emotional intelligence seminars, emotional intelligence coaching, eq, ei, emotional intelligence books, emotional intelligence leadership, what is emotional intelligence http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/ptsd/prweb1048274.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/ptsd/prweb1048274.htm MentalHelp.Net addresses the controversial email from Dr. Norma Perez and urges better care for soldiers at VA Hospitals. [PRWeb Jun 24, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/ptsd/prweb1048274.htm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:16:38 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. An April 2008 private study found that at least 300,000 American military personnel are suffering from PTSD but according to Pentagon findings only 40,000 veterans have been officially diagnosed. Mark Dombeck, PhD, Director of MentalHelp.net, says that PTSD can be challenging to identify. He adds that this may be the reasoning behind Dr. Perez's controversial email. PTSD is a reaction to violent, dangerous trauma that causes intense stress and fear. The intensity of his or her experience causes the trauma to be written into the victim's memory. Veterans suffering from PTSD are unable to turn off obsessive thoughts about their experiences and so are forced to re-live their fear and horror over and over again. People suffering with PTSD often present with the following symptoms: • Dissociation • Intrusive trauma memories at inconvenient times • Intense clarify of recall • Nightmares or hallucinations • Substance abuse • Reclusive behavior and avoidance • Jumpiness, heightened startle response • Hyperawareness • Guilt over surviving trauma Treatments for PTSD include medications and psychotherapy. Accurately diagnosing PTSD can be a time-consuming process and patients need support while they wait for their official diagnosis. Adjustment Disorder can be used as a temporary label for a veteran whose testing is not yet complete but who needs services. "Adjustment Disorder is a stress disorder in its own right," says Dr. Dombeck. "When it's used to address the need for further testing then it's an appropriate diagnosis. But if it's used for political purposes - like to save the VA from having to pay out money to a disabled veteran - then that amounts to malpractice." Dr. Dombeck says he is sympathetic to the challenges of the Veteran's Administration but adds that his first concern is for struggling veterans and their need for effective, ongoing mental health support. "In our current war-time circumstances the serious issue is how quickly can veterans can get the care they need to address their healthcare concerns," says Dr. Dombeck. "We're happy to fund the actions... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/ptsd/prweb1048274.htm]]> Mark Dombeck Mental Health Web Site Addresses Differences in Diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder and PTSD in Veterans Mental Health Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. An April 2008 private study found that at least 300,000 American military personnel are suffering from PTSD but according to Pentagon findings only 40,000 veterans have been officially diagnosed. Mark Dombeck, PhD, Director of MentalHelp.net, says that PTSD can be challenging to identify. He adds that this may be the reasoning behind Dr. Perez's controversial email. PTSD is a reaction to violent, dangerous trauma that causes intense stress and fear. The intensity of his or her experience causes the trauma to be written into the victim's memory. Veterans suffering from PTSD are unable to turn off obsessive thoughts about their experiences and so are forced to re-live their fear and horror over and over again. People suffering with PTSD often present with the following symptoms: • Dissociation • Intrusive trauma memories at inconvenient times • Intense clarify of recall • Nightmares or hallucinations • Substance abuse • Reclusive behavior and avoidance • Jumpiness, heightened startle response • Hyperawareness • Guilt over surviving trauma Treatments for PTSD include medications and psychotherapy. Accurately diagnosing PTSD can be a time-consuming process and patients need support while they wait for their official diagnosis. Adjustment Disorder can be used as a temporary label for a veteran whose testing is not yet complete but who needs services. "Adjustment Disorder is a stress disorder in its own right," says Dr. Dombeck. "When it's used to address the need for further testing then it's an appropriate diagnosis. But if it's used for political purposes - like to save the VA from having to pay out money to a disabled veteran - then that amounts to malpractice." Dr. Dombeck says he is sympathetic to the challenges of the Veteran's Administration but adds that his first concern is for struggling veterans and their need for effective, ongoing mental health support. "In our current war-time circumstances the serious issue is how quickly can veterans can get the care they need to address their healthcare concerns," says Dr. Dombeck. "We're happy to fund the actions... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/ptsd/prweb1048274.htm]]> 00:15:00 no mental health, veterans, suicide, depression, anxiety, mental health awareness, veteran families, adhd, post traumatic stress disorder, suicide rates, mentalhelp, ptsd, mental health website http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/veteranmentalhealth/prweb947314.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/veteranmentalhealth/prweb947314.htm With Congress wrestling with mental health funding issues and increasing public awareness of soldiers' suicide rates and depression, MentalHelp.net offers free online information from mental health experts. [PRWeb May 19, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/veteranmentalhealth/prweb947314.htm Fri, 16 May 2008 17:53:22 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com suicide, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental health issues related to the Iraq war," Mark Dombeck, Ph.D., founder of MentalHelp.net said. "The number of Iraq war veterans needing mental health care continues to rise sharply." "MentalHelp.net is an excellent resource for finding information on certain mental illnesses and disorders. MentalHelp.net's mission is to help educate the public about mental illness and the importance of treatment," he added. "Mental health is an integral part of health care, but is often overlooked because of inaccessibility. Many people are not sure if they need help, and that is where the material at MentalHelp.net comes in. From symptoms of certain mental illnesses and disorders, to living with someone who has a mental illness, MentalHelp.net is an excellent free resource for anything regarding mental illnesses." Natalie Staats Reiss, Ph.D and an editor at the site added, "Many soldiers coming home from war are in desperate need of help from a therapist, but many think they do not need the help. MentalHelp.Net has a plethora of articles about disorders and mental illnesses that may be affecting veterans. Two common ones are post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression." "There are a variety of other issues that can arise when a soldier returns from war, and MentalHelp.net has information on these as well. These articles can help not only the veterans themselves, but the families of these veterans. Family members can access hundred of articles explaining a mental illness or disorder and learn the symptoms so they can help their loved one" Riess explained. "PTSD is very common among veterans and can be treated in a variety of ways. Some can be helped by therapy visits, and others can be helped by medication. Recent statistics show that one in five soldiers returning from war suffer from PTSD. Left untreated, serious consequences can occur," added Dombeck. "MentalHelp.net strives to get the word out to the public about the importance of treatment for these issues and get our veterans the help that they need." MentalHelp.net has a therapist finder feature on their website that allows anyone to search for a therapist in their area based on the issue for which they would be seen. Veterans and family members alike can use this feature to locate a mental health professional who will be able to provide the services needed. Other features on the MentalHelp.net website are question and answer sections, an online mental help support community where people can give and receive advice on certain mental illnesses, and blogs written by mental health... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/veteranmentalhealth/prweb947314.htm]]> Mark Dombeck Mental Health Awareness and Education Website Offers Free Information for Veterans and Their Families Dealing With Suicide and Depression suicide, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental health issues related to the Iraq war," Mark Dombeck, Ph.D., founder of MentalHelp.net said. "The number of Iraq war veterans needing mental health care continues to rise sharply." "MentalHelp.net is an excellent resource for finding information on certain mental illnesses and disorders. MentalHelp.net's mission is to help educate the public about mental illness and the importance of treatment," he added. "Mental health is an integral part of health care, but is often overlooked because of inaccessibility. Many people are not sure if they need help, and that is where the material at MentalHelp.net comes in. From symptoms of certain mental illnesses and disorders, to living with someone who has a mental illness, MentalHelp.net is an excellent free resource for anything regarding mental illnesses." Natalie Staats Reiss, Ph.D and an editor at the site added, "Many soldiers coming home from war are in desperate need of help from a therapist, but many think they do not need the help. MentalHelp.Net has a plethora of articles about disorders and mental illnesses that may be affecting veterans. Two common ones are post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depression." "There are a variety of other issues that can arise when a soldier returns from war, and MentalHelp.net has information on these as well. These articles can help not only the veterans themselves, but the families of these veterans. Family members can access hundred of articles explaining a mental illness or disorder and learn the symptoms so they can help their loved one" Riess explained. "PTSD is very common among veterans and can be treated in a variety of ways. Some can be helped by therapy visits, and others can be helped by medication. Recent statistics show that one in five soldiers returning from war suffer from PTSD. Left untreated, serious consequences can occur," added Dombeck. "MentalHelp.net strives to get the word out to the public about the importance of treatment for these issues and get our veterans the help that they need." MentalHelp.net has a therapist finder feature on their website that allows anyone to search for a therapist in their area based on the issue for which they would be seen. Veterans and family members alike can use this feature to locate a mental health professional who will be able to provide the services needed. Other features on the MentalHelp.net website are question and answer sections, an online mental help support community where people can give and receive advice on certain mental illnesses, and blogs written by mental health... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/mentalhelpnet/veteranmentalhealth/prweb947314.htm]]> 00:15:00 no mental health, mental health awareness, mental health education, veteran health, veteran families, suicide, depression, mental health community, post traumatic stress disorder, depression, major depression, lexapro, namenda, schizophrenia, adhd, bipolar, bipolar disorder, anxiety, insomnia, ocd, dementia, alzheimers, sleep disorders, fertility, depression test, alzheimers disease, anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, manic depression, signs of depression, anxiety disorder, symptoms of depression, alcoholics anonymous cult, aa cult, pornography addiction, clinical depression, anxiety attacks, anxiety symptoms, add adhd, social anxiety disorder, anxiety attack, generalized anxiety disorder, adult adhd, social anxiety, test anxiety, adhd symptoms, adhd medications, vascular dementia, separation anxiety, types of schizophrenia, paranoid schizophrenia, adhd meds, adhd new medication, is there a cure for schizophrenia, symptoms schizophrenia, anti anxiety medication, symptoms of dementia, effects of schizophrenia, schizophrenia cause, sexual disorders, bipolar disorders http://www.prweb.com/releases/NCU/New-Degree-Specialization/prweb919864.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/NCU/New-Degree-Specialization/prweb919864.htm NCU Meets Growing Need to Educate Government, Law Enforcement and Security Professionals in New Preventative Measures [PRWeb May 12, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/NCU/New-Degree-Specialization/prweb919864.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 16:58:04 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.ncu.edu), an innovator in 100% online higher education, announced the introduction of its newest master's and doctoral business degree specialization, Business, Corporate and Campus Security. "The news today is filled with stories…of both physical and cyber-attacks on businesses and campuses," stated Dr. Clinton Gardner, president of Northcentral University. "We have developed a comprehensive, 100% online higher education specialization designed to help improve law enforcement and security performance through education." Northcentral University is the only 100% online higher education university to offer undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees in business with a specialization in Homeland Security. With a greater need than ever for a disciplined approach to corporate infrastructure security and facility protection, the Business, Corporate, and Campus Security curriculum explores the unique vulnerabilities that can be exploited against corporate installations and commercial and college campuses, in the context of prevention, response and incident management. Northcentral University focuses on the needs of law enforcement and security professionals and has established partnerships with the FBI National Academy Associates (FBI NAA), Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), International Association of Women Police (IAWP), and other industry associations. Tuition scholarships are available for government, law enforcement and security professionals. Contact NCU at www.ncu.edu or 866-776-0331 for more information. About Northcentral University Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Northcentral University (www.NCU.edu) is a private, 100% online higher education institution serving students worldwide. NCU offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees as well as certificates of advanced graduate studies in business and technology management, education, and psychology. NCU focuses on customizing academic programs to each student's personal and professional interests, and NCU faculty provide one-on-one guidance to ensure academic success. NCU is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the School of Business and Technology Management is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). For more information about all Northcentral University's degree and certificate programs, visit www.NCU.edu or call toll free 866-776-0331. ###]]> CHUCK JARRELL Northcentral University Adds Business, Corporate and Campus Security Specialization www.ncu.edu), an innovator in 100% online higher education, announced the introduction of its newest master's and doctoral business degree specialization, Business, Corporate and Campus Security. "The news today is filled with stories…of both physical and cyber-attacks on businesses and campuses," stated Dr. Clinton Gardner, president of Northcentral University. "We have developed a comprehensive, 100% online higher education specialization designed to help improve law enforcement and security performance through education." Northcentral University is the only 100% online higher education university to offer undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees in business with a specialization in Homeland Security. With a greater need than ever for a disciplined approach to corporate infrastructure security and facility protection, the Business, Corporate, and Campus Security curriculum explores the unique vulnerabilities that can be exploited against corporate installations and commercial and college campuses, in the context of prevention, response and incident management. Northcentral University focuses on the needs of law enforcement and security professionals and has established partnerships with the FBI National Academy Associates (FBI NAA), Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), International Association of Women Police (IAWP), and other industry associations. Tuition scholarships are available for government, law enforcement and security professionals. Contact NCU at www.ncu.edu or 866-776-0331 for more information. About Northcentral University Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Northcentral University (www.NCU.edu) is a private, 100% online higher education institution serving students worldwide. NCU offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees as well as certificates of advanced graduate studies in business and technology management, education, and psychology. NCU focuses on customizing academic programs to each student's personal and professional interests, and NCU faculty provide one-on-one guidance to ensure academic success. NCU is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the School of Business and Technology Management is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). For more information about all Northcentral University's degree and certificate programs, visit www.NCU.edu or call toll free 866-776-0331. ###]]> 00:15:00 no northcentral university business, corporate and campus security law enforcement and security law enforcement and security professionals online higher education http://www.prweb.com/releases/blossom4girls/schoolsout/prweb884294.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/blossom4girls/schoolsout/prweb884294.htm One lucky winner will win a slumber party to celebrate the end of the school year and the start of summer vacation. [PRWeb May 1, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/blossom4girls/schoolsout/prweb884294.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:35:15 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com slumber party for one lucky winner and her friends. The theme of Blossom and the summer vacation School's Out Contest is using healthy skin care products and promoting self-esteem and community involvement for tweens. Blossom believes in providing positive role models for girls and offering self-care products that are safe to use. "Now that school is out, we wanted to use summer vacation to spread the word about health skin care products and self-esteem. We also wanted to give away a Blossom slumber party kit so that one lucky winner and her friends can pamper themselves right," says Brandi Wallace, founder of Blossom. Blossom was founded by Chris and Brandi Wallace who have six children, five of which are girls. The Wallaces wanted to help promote a healthy, community-minded and positive lifestyle for girls. "When my girls were still very young, I began to research the effects of sun damage on young skin. The goal of the creation of this skin care product line was to provide young girls and their mothers with the information they needed to properly care for themselves. We also wanted to inspire them to be happy with who they are by enhancing the natural beauty they were born with," says Brandi. The Blossom self-care line of products is named after the four oldest Wallace daughters - Bailey, Bexley, Brooklyn and Berry. The Wallaces had four daughters when the company was started and recently had another baby girl whose name is Blossom. The Blossom girls are sisters and best friends and they know that being bold, smart and strong is the key to looking and feeling good. "At Blossom we feel that girls should not 'make up' their face, but should care for their face. By using only natural, pure and gentle ingredients, Blossom is formulated to work with the delicate needs of blooming skin. With four unique collections, for skin, hair, bath and body, every product is personalized to work with a variety of complexions," explains Brandi. The Blossom website has lots of great facts for summer vacation safety; that is especially important when school is out. There are also fun online games, wallpaper downloads and buddy icons available for free. Girls can throw a Blossom party of their own, create invites and make a party planner. To learn more about Blossom and the School's Out Contest, visit Blossom4Girls.com. About Blossom Blossom is a spirited new brand of self-care 101 made for girls, by girls. Good skin and healthy habits start early. That's why Blossom is all about self-esteem and community involvement. Blossom is committed to changing and enriching the lives of girls around the country and believes in giving back to those who are less fortunate. B.L.O.S.S.O.M. (building leaders... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/blossom4girls/schoolsout/prweb884294.htm]]> Brandi Wallace School's Out, Summer Vacation is Here and Blossom4Girls is Throwing a Slumber Party slumber party for one lucky winner and her friends. The theme of Blossom and the summer vacation School's Out Contest is using healthy skin care products and promoting self-esteem and community involvement for tweens. Blossom believes in providing positive role models for girls and offering self-care products that are safe to use. "Now that school is out, we wanted to use summer vacation to spread the word about health skin care products and self-esteem. We also wanted to give away a Blossom slumber party kit so that one lucky winner and her friends can pamper themselves right," says Brandi Wallace, founder of Blossom. Blossom was founded by Chris and Brandi Wallace who have six children, five of which are girls. The Wallaces wanted to help promote a healthy, community-minded and positive lifestyle for girls. "When my girls were still very young, I began to research the effects of sun damage on young skin. The goal of the creation of this skin care product line was to provide young girls and their mothers with the information they needed to properly care for themselves. We also wanted to inspire them to be happy with who they are by enhancing the natural beauty they were born with," says Brandi. The Blossom self-care line of products is named after the four oldest Wallace daughters - Bailey, Bexley, Brooklyn and Berry. The Wallaces had four daughters when the company was started and recently had another baby girl whose name is Blossom. The Blossom girls are sisters and best friends and they know that being bold, smart and strong is the key to looking and feeling good. "At Blossom we feel that girls should not 'make up' their face, but should care for their face. By using only natural, pure and gentle ingredients, Blossom is formulated to work with the delicate needs of blooming skin. With four unique collections, for skin, hair, bath and body, every product is personalized to work with a variety of complexions," explains Brandi. The Blossom website has lots of great facts for summer vacation safety; that is especially important when school is out. There are also fun online games, wallpaper downloads and buddy icons available for free. Girls can throw a Blossom party of their own, create invites and make a party planner. To learn more about Blossom and the School's Out Contest, visit Blossom4Girls.com. About Blossom Blossom is a spirited new brand of self-care 101 made for girls, by girls. Good skin and healthy habits start early. That's why Blossom is all about self-esteem and community involvement. Blossom is committed to changing and enriching the lives of girls around the country and believes in giving back to those who are less fortunate. B.L.O.S.S.O.M. (building leaders... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/blossom4girls/schoolsout/prweb884294.htm]]> 00:15:00 no schools out, slumber party, tween, teen, skin care, self care, kids, family, blossom, end of school, back to school, community outreach, summer vacation, contest http://www.prweb.com/releases/powerful_personal/energy_training/prweb858974.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/powerful_personal/energy_training/prweb858974.htm Nationally renowned trainer and speaker Henry Beeland, president and founder of Evergreen Team Concepts, has been changing the lives of people with his presentation on Powerful Personal Energy “Finding Your PEP (Personal Energy Powerplant).” This 90-minute presentation is now available on DVD through ETC’s Training in a Box series. [PRWeb Apr 16, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/powerful_personal/energy_training/prweb858974.htm Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:37:18 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Powerful Personal Energy “Finding Your PEP (Personal Energy Powerplant).” This 90-minute presentation is now available on DVD through ETC’s Training in a Box series. In Powerful Personal Energy “Finding Your PEP,” Beeland will show how you can be on the path to a daily energy explosion by following a few simple concepts: • Creating your own driving energy force. • Sustaining your energy regardless of external influences. • Transferring this powerful energy to everyone you meet. Participants will begin to impact their environment according to their desires and goals! “You can transform your life and others you come into contact with,” Beeland says. This DVD is accompanied by a CD, workbook and handouts – everything that is needed for training yourself and your team. Powerful Personal Energy is available for only $99 plus tax – a remarkable offer for this powerful training session that will change your life. To order Powerful Personal Energy visit www.etcwa.com and click on “Training DVDs.” Video clips from the DVD are available on the website. Order now and take control of your own Personal Energy Powerplant! ###]]> Dave Hiller New Training Video Shows How to Create and Sustain Energy That Leads to Success Powerful Personal Energy “Finding Your PEP (Personal Energy Powerplant).” This 90-minute presentation is now available on DVD through ETC’s Training in a Box series. In Powerful Personal Energy “Finding Your PEP,” Beeland will show how you can be on the path to a daily energy explosion by following a few simple concepts: • Creating your own driving energy force. • Sustaining your energy regardless of external influences. • Transferring this powerful energy to everyone you meet. Participants will begin to impact their environment according to their desires and goals! “You can transform your life and others you come into contact with,” Beeland says. This DVD is accompanied by a CD, workbook and handouts – everything that is needed for training yourself and your team. Powerful Personal Energy is available for only $99 plus tax – a remarkable offer for this powerful training session that will change your life. To order Powerful Personal Energy visit www.etcwa.com and click on “Training DVDs.” Video clips from the DVD are available on the website. Order now and take control of your own Personal Energy Powerplant! ###]]> 00:15:00 no Training Video, Powerful Personal Energy, Powerful Personal Energy, DVD, CD http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008attractingmen/3datingtipsforwomen/prweb785684.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008attractingmen/3datingtipsforwomen/prweb785684.htm "Venus de Menlo Consulting, Inc is proud to bring 'Manifesting Your Soulmate' to the community of mature single women who desire a good man to enjoy along with their other accomplishments," says Patricia Fuqua, CE0 and founder. "It is our ambition that 'Manifesting Your Soulmate' will become the desk reference book for women who want the best in their relationships. The system is based on the law of attraction made famous recently by 'The Secret' and has been proven for millenniums." [PRWeb Mar 20, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008attractingmen/3datingtipsforwomen/prweb785684.htm Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:41:16 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com dating tips that show them how to attract and keep a good man. Preview a chapter at http://www.iUniverse.com Listed below are five out of ten tips that help a woman attract and keep a good man. The rest of the ten tips are available at Manifesting Your Soulmate, a woman will know how to: 1. Find out what she believes about men in general. When she thinks that all men are liars, she's holding a belief that limits her to attract that kind of guy. 2. Find out if her negative belief about relationship is keeping her alone. A limiting belief dooms her to repeat bad experiences. 3. Find out what she believes about herself in relationships. When she thinks negatively about her relationship skills, she resigns herself to repeat the same dismal experiences. 4. Design a do-able action plan to attract Mr. Wonderful. 5. Follow the action plan that has worked for hundreds of women to bring their Good Man into their lives. Before publishing Manifesting Your Soulmate, Patricia Fuqua taught hundreds of women to find their Good Man in seminars and consultations throughout California. She's based her proven step by step attraction system on her experience at maintaining her own successful marriage and on the research of psychologists and metaphysicians. For the past five years, she's directed Venus de Menlo Consulting, Inc., her life coaching and intuitive practice in Menlo Park, California. For more information, visit http://patriciafuqua.com/venus "Venus de Menlo Consulting, Inc is proud to bring Manifesting Your Soulmate to the community of mature single women who desire a good man to enjoy along with their other accomplishments," says Patricia Fuqua, CE0 and founder. "It is our ambition that Manifesting Your Soulmate will become the desk reference book for women who want the best in their relationships. The system is based on the law of attraction made famous recently by The Secret and has been proven for milleniums." Contact Information: Venus de Menlo Consulting, Inc. Patricia Fuqua, CEO Phone:(866) 218-4447/650-322-8107 Email:VenusdeMenlo @ gmail.com Web: http://patriciafuqua.com # # #]]> Patricia Fuqua Mature Single Women: Author Gives 10 Tips to Find and Keep a Good Man dating tips that show them how to attract and keep a good man. Preview a chapter at http://www.iUniverse.com Listed below are five out of ten tips that help a woman attract and keep a good man. The rest of the ten tips are available at Manifesting Your Soulmate, a woman will know how to: 1. Find out what she believes about men in general. When she thinks that all men are liars, she's holding a belief that limits her to attract that kind of guy. 2. Find out if her negative belief about relationship is keeping her alone. A limiting belief dooms her to repeat bad experiences. 3. Find out what she believes about herself in relationships. When she thinks negatively about her relationship skills, she resigns herself to repeat the same dismal experiences. 4. Design a do-able action plan to attract Mr. Wonderful. 5. Follow the action plan that has worked for hundreds of women to bring their Good Man into their lives. Before publishing Manifesting Your Soulmate, Patricia Fuqua taught hundreds of women to find their Good Man in seminars and consultations throughout California. She's based her proven step by step attraction system on her experience at maintaining her own successful marriage and on the research of psychologists and metaphysicians. For the past five years, she's directed Venus de Menlo Consulting, Inc., her life coaching and intuitive practice in Menlo Park, California. For more information, visit http://patriciafuqua.com/venus "Venus de Menlo Consulting, Inc is proud to bring Manifesting Your Soulmate to the community of mature single women who desire a good man to enjoy along with their other accomplishments," says Patricia Fuqua, CE0 and founder. "It is our ambition that Manifesting Your Soulmate will become the desk reference book for women who want the best in their relationships. The system is based on the law of attraction made famous recently by The Secret and has been proven for milleniums." Contact Information: Venus de Menlo Consulting, Inc. Patricia Fuqua, CEO Phone:(866) 218-4447/650-322-8107 Email:VenusdeMenlo @ gmail.com Web: http://patriciafuqua.com # # #]]> 00:15:00 no attracting a soulmate, tips for attracting men, dating for single mature women, tips for finding a good man, finding love, meeting men, attracting love, dating tips for mature women, finding lasting love http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb737004.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb737004.htm ButterBeeHappy.com, a site where people come to journal happy thoughts, announces its recent launch. The new site, based on Harvard research, promises users that they will be happier by simply jotting down 5 happy thoughts a day and allows users to create a journal for free. [PRWeb Mar 4, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/3/prweb737004.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:26:59 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com ButterBeeHappy.com, a site where people come to journal happy thoughts, announces its recent launch. The new site, based on Harvard research, promises users that they will be happier by simply jotting down 5 happy thoughts a day and allows users to create a journal for free. "ButterBeeHappy.com doesn't claim to fix all problems, but our users do claim to feel happier after keeping a journal of gratitude and happy thoughts," says John Brooks Pounders, 22, a student at the University of Alabama and founder of ButterBeeHappy.com. "The internet doesn't have that many truly happy places for people to go to. I am trying to change this, 5 happy thoughts at a time." Right now ButterBeeHappy.com is a small community, but the site is growing. Users can explore what other users have posted, an exercise proven to generate gratitude and happiness. While exploring the journals one will find entries in numerous languages, tones, and topics. ButterBeeHappy.com has been busy adding many new ways for users to use the website. Users are also given their own customized "widget" which lets them display their happy thoughts on their own blog, MySpace, Facebook, or any other type of page. A component of the site dubbed "The Honeycomb Navigator" links entries by keywords showing how different users are related. For more information contact Martha Jean Schindler or visit www.ButterBeeHappy.com. Registration is free. About ButterBeeHappy.com: John Brooks Pounders, the site's creator, started the site in October 2007. The site has been growing since then. John Brooks Pounders is the same internet entrepreneur who created SaveUpwards.com, AnythingGreen.com, and WeTalkDuringMovies.com. Contact: Martha Jean Schindler, director of public relations ButterBeeHappy.com 256-335-5370 http://www.ButterBeeHappy.com ###]]> John Pounders Happiness Journaling Site ButterBeeHappy.com Announces Launch of New Site ButterBeeHappy.com, a site where people come to journal happy thoughts, announces its recent launch. The new site, based on Harvard research, promises users that they will be happier by simply jotting down 5 happy thoughts a day and allows users to create a journal for free. "ButterBeeHappy.com doesn't claim to fix all problems, but our users do claim to feel happier after keeping a journal of gratitude and happy thoughts," says John Brooks Pounders, 22, a student at the University of Alabama and founder of ButterBeeHappy.com. "The internet doesn't have that many truly happy places for people to go to. I am trying to change this, 5 happy thoughts at a time." Right now ButterBeeHappy.com is a small community, but the site is growing. Users can explore what other users have posted, an exercise proven to generate gratitude and happiness. While exploring the journals one will find entries in numerous languages, tones, and topics. ButterBeeHappy.com has been busy adding many new ways for users to use the website. Users are also given their own customized "widget" which lets them display their happy thoughts on their own blog, MySpace, Facebook, or any other type of page. A component of the site dubbed "The Honeycomb Navigator" links entries by keywords showing how different users are related. For more information contact Martha Jean Schindler or visit www.ButterBeeHappy.com. Registration is free. About ButterBeeHappy.com: John Brooks Pounders, the site's creator, started the site in October 2007. The site has been growing since then. John Brooks Pounders is the same internet entrepreneur who created SaveUpwards.com, AnythingGreen.com, and WeTalkDuringMovies.com. Contact: Martha Jean Schindler, director of public relations ButterBeeHappy.com 256-335-5370 http://www.ButterBeeHappy.com ###]]> 00:15:00 no web 2.0, self help, journal, journaling, social media, blogging, widget, happiness, happy, happier, personal growth, social healing, good habits http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb684313.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb684313.htm As 2008 gets underway, people all over the world have made resolutions. Whether losing 10 pounds or making financial related resolutions, the New Year provides an opportunity for people to take stock of their lives and resolve to do things differently. According to Jeff Carbone, a Charlotte-based independent financial professional, most people spend more time planning their annual vacation than planning for their financial future. But Carbone advises that when thinking about finances at the beginning of the year, Americans should go beyond the obvious financial resolutions. [PRWeb Feb 21, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb684313.htm Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:07:21 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Jeff Carbone Financial Advisor Offers Annual Financial Planning Tips for a Better 2008 00:15:00 no financial planning, resolutions, budgeting, fico, credit, taxes, income tax http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb669484.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb669484.htm Elder care expert Esther Koch provides insight into how Boomers can use Valentine's Day to express sentiments of love to their aging parents. It is the perfect stress reliever from the challenges of elder caregiving and in the process creates Moments of Joy, those memories that will last a lifetime. [PRWeb Feb 5, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/2/prweb669484.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:36:43 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Esther Koch. Whether from son or daughter to mother or father, Valentine's Day provides an opportunity to say "I Love You" in a variety of ways. "These are the memories, that I call Moments of Joy, that will last a lifetime", says Koch. Select a Valentine's Day card with a message that truly reflects you and your feelings. Find an inspirational quote or poem or buy a blank card and personally write your message of love. Have a second copy of whatever card you chose. Read the message out loud to your parent not only on Valentine's Day, but other days as well. "Your parent will truly be touched by this," says Koch. Think about why you are grateful they are your parent and how they bless your life - then tell them. Koch recommends, "When you say I Love You, say it slowly while looking directly into their eyes and holding their hand. Then give them a kiss and a heartfelt hug." Make time for a special one-on-one. Go for a walk or a drive, or have a meal together - maybe a brunch, an afternoon tea or make them one of your favorite childhood dishes. If you are a long-distance caregiver make sure your parent knows you will have that special Valentine's Day celebration on your next visit. "If you have concerns about your parent's health and well being that you have not yet voiced, Valentine's Day can be the perfect day to bring them up," says Koch. When these conversations come from a place of love and compassion, your parents are likely to be more open to them. "The greatest gift you can give someone is your time. As scarce a commodity for you, it is even more scarce for your parents," emphasizes Koch. You can read Esther Koch's article, "Kiss the Joy as It Flies By," on Moments of Joy with her mother at http://www.encoremgmt.com/momentsofjoy/kissthejoy.html. "May your life be filled with no regrets; may you see the extraordinary in the ordinary; and may someone be there to brighten your world as you age." Esther Koch About Esther Koch and Encore Management Esther Koch is a gerontologist and elder care advisor. Her firm, Encore Management, provides personal and corporate advisory services and seminars that assist Boomers with the range of issues associated with caring for aging parents and their own aging. Her media interviews and articles have appeared on television, radio and in print. For more information about Esther Koch and Encore Management visit www.encoremgmt.com. # # #]]> Terri Ghio Elder Care Expert Shows Boomers How to Relieve Caregiver Stress: Use Valentine's Day to Say I Love You to Aging Parents Esther Koch. Whether from son or daughter to mother or father, Valentine's Day provides an opportunity to say "I Love You" in a variety of ways. "These are the memories, that I call Moments of Joy, that will last a lifetime", says Koch. Select a Valentine's Day card with a message that truly reflects you and your feelings. Find an inspirational quote or poem or buy a blank card and personally write your message of love. Have a second copy of whatever card you chose. Read the message out loud to your parent not only on Valentine's Day, but other days as well. "Your parent will truly be touched by this," says Koch. Think about why you are grateful they are your parent and how they bless your life - then tell them. Koch recommends, "When you say I Love You, say it slowly while looking directly into their eyes and holding their hand. Then give them a kiss and a heartfelt hug." Make time for a special one-on-one. Go for a walk or a drive, or have a meal together - maybe a brunch, an afternoon tea or make them one of your favorite childhood dishes. If you are a long-distance caregiver make sure your parent knows you will have that special Valentine's Day celebration on your next visit. "If you have concerns about your parent's health and well being that you have not yet voiced, Valentine's Day can be the perfect day to bring them up," says Koch. When these conversations come from a place of love and compassion, your parents are likely to be more open to them. "The greatest gift you can give someone is your time. As scarce a commodity for you, it is even more scarce for your parents," emphasizes Koch. You can read Esther Koch's article, "Kiss the Joy as It Flies By," on Moments of Joy with her mother at http://www.encoremgmt.com/momentsofjoy/kissthejoy.html. "May your life be filled with no regrets; may you see the extraordinary in the ordinary; and may someone be there to brighten your world as you age." Esther Koch About Esther Koch and Encore Management Esther Koch is a gerontologist and elder care advisor. Her firm, Encore Management, provides personal and corporate advisory services and seminars that assist Boomers with the range of issues associated with caring for aging parents and their own aging. Her media interviews and articles have appeared on television, radio and in print. For more information about Esther Koch and Encore Management visit www.encoremgmt.com. # # #]]> 00:15:00 no aging, aging parents, aging parent, caregiver stress, elder care, eldercare, elder care advisor, esther koch, encore management, valentine's day, gerontologist, i love you, seniors, baby boomers, boomers, adult children, elder, daughter, son, mother, father http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Writing-Conference/prweb634721.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Writing-Conference/prweb634721.htm Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced that Arizona State University will host the Desert Nights, Rising Stars writers conference this February. [PRWeb Jan 24, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/TempeCVB/Writing-Conference/prweb634721.htm Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:45:00 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.asu.edu/piper. The staff members at the Piper Center for Creative Writing are a large part of the event's success. T. R. Hummer, Director of Creative Writing and Piper Center Domestic Initiatives, is the author of seven books of poetry and has edited The Kenyon Review, New England Review and The Georgia Review. Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, Director of Global Engagement, is the author of four novels. Her literary awards include the National Endowment of the Arts Award in Fiction, the Black Caucus of the American Library Award for Literary Excellence and the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Award for Outstanding Writing. Charles Jensen, Assistant Director, received his MFA for Poetry from the ASU MFA in Creative Writing Program. He is the author of three chapbooks and his poems have appeared in Bloom, FIELD, The Journal, New England Review, Washington Square and West Branch. Tempe's Arizona State University is located adjacent to the Mill Avenue District, a gathering place for students and professionals alike. This vibrant community is also known for its love of the arts, with a full calendar of performances on campus, an emphasis on public art and the new Tempe Center for the Arts. For more information about Tempe, Arizona and other events near Arizona State University, visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> TONI SMITH Tempe's Arizona State University to Host Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference www.asu.edu/piper. The staff members at the Piper Center for Creative Writing are a large part of the event's success. T. R. Hummer, Director of Creative Writing and Piper Center Domestic Initiatives, is the author of seven books of poetry and has edited The Kenyon Review, New England Review and The Georgia Review. Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, Director of Global Engagement, is the author of four novels. Her literary awards include the National Endowment of the Arts Award in Fiction, the Black Caucus of the American Library Award for Literary Excellence and the PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Award for Outstanding Writing. Charles Jensen, Assistant Director, received his MFA for Poetry from the ASU MFA in Creative Writing Program. He is the author of three chapbooks and his poems have appeared in Bloom, FIELD, The Journal, New England Review, Washington Square and West Branch. Tempe's Arizona State University is located adjacent to the Mill Avenue District, a gathering place for students and professionals alike. This vibrant community is also known for its love of the arts, with a full calendar of performances on campus, an emphasis on public art and the new Tempe Center for the Arts. For more information about Tempe, Arizona and other events near Arizona State University, visit www.tempecvb.com. About Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization devoted to marketing Tempe, Arizona as a desirable visitor and group destination site. The Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau's mission is to also provide visitors, media professionals and meeting planners with information on Tempe hotels, Tempe restaurants, Tempe entertainment, and local points of interest. To learn more about Tempe, Arizona please call 480-894-8158 or 800-283-6734 or visit us at http://www.tempecvb.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no tempe tempe convention and visitors bureau arizona state university desert nights, rising stars writing conference writing conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/Franchise/Opportunity/prweb604121.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Franchise/Opportunity/prweb604121.htm Los Angeles-based YAS Fitness Centers, known nationwide for creating the hottest Yoga hybrid in the fitness industry, is franchising.YAS Fitness Centers targets women executives who are looking for a life change. [PRWeb Jan 8, 2008] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Franchise/Opportunity/prweb604121.htm Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:46:38 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.go2yas.com) care about more than just creating a hip space for people to workout," says Fowler. "We care about the community we go into and the world we live in." As a YAS Fitness Center Franchisee you will have an opportunity to truly make a positive difference in people's lives. Fowler says she's only interested in executives who have their heart in fitness and who want to be actively involved in the franchise. "We are looking for people who are into fitness themselves and we will only sell to owner/operators," says Fowler. "We want people who want to not only run but also be involved in their own business." About YAS Fitness Centers: YAS Fitness Centers are cutting edge, hip and welcoming fitness centers that together have a tremendous impact on global health and wellness. They are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of their members and the communities in which they are located. Interview Requests: Kimberly Fowler is available for television, radio or newspaper interviews. Contact: Sherri Rosen Email: srosen@go2yas.com Cell Phone: (310) 210-7009 Toll Free (866) YAS-YOGA Web site: www.go2yas.com ###]]> SHEERI ROSEN YAS Fitness Centers Courting Fit Female Executives for Women-Owned Franchise Opportunity www.go2yas.com) care about more than just creating a hip space for people to workout," says Fowler. "We care about the community we go into and the world we live in." As a YAS Fitness Center Franchisee you will have an opportunity to truly make a positive difference in people's lives. Fowler says she's only interested in executives who have their heart in fitness and who want to be actively involved in the franchise. "We are looking for people who are into fitness themselves and we will only sell to owner/operators," says Fowler. "We want people who want to not only run but also be involved in their own business." About YAS Fitness Centers: YAS Fitness Centers are cutting edge, hip and welcoming fitness centers that together have a tremendous impact on global health and wellness. They are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of their members and the communities in which they are located. Interview Requests: Kimberly Fowler is available for television, radio or newspaper interviews. Contact: Sherri Rosen Email: srosen@go2yas.com Cell Phone: (310) 210-7009 Toll Free (866) YAS-YOGA Web site: www.go2yas.com ###]]> 00:15:00 no women in business, franchising, business, fitness, yoga, yoga hybrids, in-door cycling, kimberly fowler, yoga for athletes http://www.prweb.com/releases/alcoholism/recovery/prweb592301.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/alcoholism/recovery/prweb592301.htm Seasonal triggers sometimes result in relapse. [PRWeb Dec 26, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/alcoholism/recovery/prweb592301.htm Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:11:40 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.mywayout.org was recommended. Alcoholics Anonymous was also suggested. Roberta Jewell, author of the self-help recovery book, My Way Out, serves as administrator of the Internet support group at www.mywayout.org/community and says she sees a bump in traffic -- and relapse -- at the end of each year. "A lot of people are struggling now," says Jewell. "they've often held the bottle at bay for a long time, but craving is a condition many individuals live with on a day to day basis. Holiday pressures can add to the stressors that serve as a trigger. Depression sometimes hits, too. So it's reassuring to know you can reach out from the comfort of your home, anytime, and find help." Traffic at My Way Out's free forum is nearly four times that of the Alcoholics Anonymous website (source: www.alexa.com). But Jewell says many of her members attend local 12-step meetings and the two are not mutually exclusive. "Still, the majority of individuals who visit us online are simply uncomfortable in a face-to-face environment, at least early on in their recovery," she says. "So they seek out a more private venue which is truly anonymous and in which they feel comfortable sharing information about their situation. It can be very therapeutic." Dr. Linda Garcia, MD, addiction specialist and Medical Director of My Way Out, agrees that participation in a web forum can be immensely helpful. She says abstainers fall off the wagon disproportionally around the holidays and are sometimes frustrated by their inability to get in to see a doctor or therapist. "It's important to prepare," she says. "There tends to be an increased workload for many physicians because they are dealing with more depression, suicide, coronary heart problems and other conditions now. Appointments are also hard to get because patients are trying to satisfy end of year deductibles." To prevent relapsing Garcia recommends adopting good nutrition with limited sugar intake, amino acid supplementation in addition to vitamins and minerals, a regular exercise program, and some form of relaxation. She says anti-craving medication, hypnotherapy and counseling are also important options to consider. Jewell agrees. She says developing a customized recovery program goes hand in hand with the support visitors find once they arrive at the My Way Out forum. "It's a multi-faceted approach," says Jewell. "Support is a critical piece. We're able to provide excellent resources to help people work with their physicians and develop a plan that's appropriate. They also find friendship and fellowship along the way. We've seen a lot of success stories and we're really proud of that." ###]]> KELLIE HYDER Anonymous Online Support Helps Get Drinkers Through Holidays and New Year www.mywayout.org was recommended. Alcoholics Anonymous was also suggested. Roberta Jewell, author of the self-help recovery book, My Way Out, serves as administrator of the Internet support group at www.mywayout.org/community and says she sees a bump in traffic -- and relapse -- at the end of each year. "A lot of people are struggling now," says Jewell. "they've often held the bottle at bay for a long time, but craving is a condition many individuals live with on a day to day basis. Holiday pressures can add to the stressors that serve as a trigger. Depression sometimes hits, too. So it's reassuring to know you can reach out from the comfort of your home, anytime, and find help." Traffic at My Way Out's free forum is nearly four times that of the Alcoholics Anonymous website (source: www.alexa.com). But Jewell says many of her members attend local 12-step meetings and the two are not mutually exclusive. "Still, the majority of individuals who visit us online are simply uncomfortable in a face-to-face environment, at least early on in their recovery," she says. "So they seek out a more private venue which is truly anonymous and in which they feel comfortable sharing information about their situation. It can be very therapeutic." Dr. Linda Garcia, MD, addiction specialist and Medical Director of My Way Out, agrees that participation in a web forum can be immensely helpful. She says abstainers fall off the wagon disproportionally around the holidays and are sometimes frustrated by their inability to get in to see a doctor or therapist. "It's important to prepare," she says. "There tends to be an increased workload for many physicians because they are dealing with more depression, suicide, coronary heart problems and other conditions now. Appointments are also hard to get because patients are trying to satisfy end of year deductibles." To prevent relapsing Garcia recommends adopting good nutrition with limited sugar intake, amino acid supplementation in addition to vitamins and minerals, a regular exercise program, and some form of relaxation. She says anti-craving medication, hypnotherapy and counseling are also important options to consider. Jewell agrees. She says developing a customized recovery program goes hand in hand with the support visitors find once they arrive at the My Way Out forum. "It's a multi-faceted approach," says Jewell. "Support is a critical piece. We're able to provide excellent resources to help people work with their physicians and develop a plan that's appropriate. They also find friendship and fellowship along the way. We've seen a lot of success stories and we're really proud of that." ###]]> 00:15:00 no alcoholism, aa, quit drinking, stop drinking, binge drinking, problem drinking, topamax, naltrexone, recovery, drink too much, alcoholic http://www.prweb.com/releases/Free_Mind/Free_Body/prweb584642.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Free_Mind/Free_Body/prweb584642.htm The human mind holds one of the keys to true success and happiness, according to D.R. Boisse’s new book “Free Mind, Free Body.” [PRWeb Dec 19, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Free_Mind/Free_Body/prweb584642.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:43:32 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Free Mind, Free Body." In today’s world when it is so easy to be downtrodden, Boisse offers this breath of fresh air and new hope for self discovery. "Free Mind, Free Body" helps create a proactive plan in the pursuit of healthy lifestyles. The book encourages readers to focus on the positive aspects of life, while learning from and growing on possible weaknesses. "I truly believe readers have far more potential than they have ever recognized,” Boisse says. “Through my simple step-by-step guide, I assist readers in connecting with the essential, yet often overlooked, functions of the mind.” In this unique motivational and inspirational book, Boisse explains the process of connecting with one’s unconscious mind through open communication and analysis. Understanding these core qualities will empower readers to reach deeper and learn more about themselves. "Free Mind, Free Body" encourages readers to live freely, without the limitations of negative thoughts and emotions. "Free Mind, Free Body" is available in softcover (ISBN 978-1-60264-034-4) from Virtualbookworm.com, Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com. The book can also be ordered from most bookstores around the United States and the United Kingdom. About D.R. Boisse D.R. Boisse has dedicated himself to motivating, empowering, and instructing people while they work toward being their best. For over eight years, he owned and operated a successful personal training and consulting business, “The Way to Fitness” and also operated three popular web sites. He has since himself achieved both Trainer and Master Practitioner Licenses in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Advanced Personal Trainer certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and both Personal Trainer and Lifestyle and Weight Management certifications from the American Council on Exercise and a Black Belt in Kenpo Karate. He has worked with many medical professionals and natural health practitioners in the Los Angeles vicinity promoting self-improvement. Contact: D.R. Boisse, Author 818.635.6000 DRBoisse @ FreeMindFreeBody.com www.FreeMindFreeBody.com www.Boisse.org # # #]]> D.R. Boisse 'Free Mind, Free Body' Opens Mind to Success Free Mind, Free Body." In today’s world when it is so easy to be downtrodden, Boisse offers this breath of fresh air and new hope for self discovery. "Free Mind, Free Body" helps create a proactive plan in the pursuit of healthy lifestyles. The book encourages readers to focus on the positive aspects of life, while learning from and growing on possible weaknesses. "I truly believe readers have far more potential than they have ever recognized,” Boisse says. “Through my simple step-by-step guide, I assist readers in connecting with the essential, yet often overlooked, functions of the mind.” In this unique motivational and inspirational book, Boisse explains the process of connecting with one’s unconscious mind through open communication and analysis. Understanding these core qualities will empower readers to reach deeper and learn more about themselves. "Free Mind, Free Body" encourages readers to live freely, without the limitations of negative thoughts and emotions. "Free Mind, Free Body" is available in softcover (ISBN 978-1-60264-034-4) from Virtualbookworm.com, Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com. The book can also be ordered from most bookstores around the United States and the United Kingdom. About D.R. Boisse D.R. Boisse has dedicated himself to motivating, empowering, and instructing people while they work toward being their best. For over eight years, he owned and operated a successful personal training and consulting business, “The Way to Fitness” and also operated three popular web sites. He has since himself achieved both Trainer and Master Practitioner Licenses in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Advanced Personal Trainer certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and both Personal Trainer and Lifestyle and Weight Management certifications from the American Council on Exercise and a Black Belt in Kenpo Karate. He has worked with many medical professionals and natural health practitioners in the Los Angeles vicinity promoting self-improvement. Contact: D.R. Boisse, Author 818.635.6000 DRBoisse @ FreeMindFreeBody.com www.FreeMindFreeBody.com www.Boisse.org # # #]]> 00:15:00 no Free Mind, Free Body, Free Mind Free Body, D.R. Boisse, healthy lifestyle, healthy, motivating, empowering, The Way to Fitness, health, health book, open mind, self-improvement, self improvement http://www.prweb.com/releases/businessleadership/coaching/prweb575763.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/businessleadership/coaching/prweb575763.htm Business and life coach Clay S. Nelson will give construction business owners a fresh look at tools for improving leadership skills, employee efficiency and long term business growth and profitability in two presentations at the upcoming World of Concrete 2008 trade show and conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. [PRWeb Dec 12, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/businessleadership/coaching/prweb575763.htm Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:45:38 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Business leadership and accountability will take center stage for attendees of the World of Concrete 2008 trade show and conference in Las Vegas, Nevada as nationally-known business and life coach Clay Nelson presents two programs on January 21st, 2008 designed to help business owners and management implement the tools necessary for sustaining business growth. Getting Back to Leadership Basics In today's challenging times, companies can't afford to have their leaders, those responsible for sustaining the company's direction, motivation, and profitability, be anything but the leaders they are paid to be. This program will help leaders get centered and in touch with who they are as leaders, what their jobs as leaders really are, and how they, as leaders, can grow their team members into powerful leaders and build a team that has great success. "As a leader, it's your job to build a powerful team of unstoppable people, who are capable of carrying out the vision you create for the company," Nelson explains. "If you're constantly in a reactionary mode, putting out fires and barking orders, you're just creating a culture of followers. A company of followers will never grow--to grow your company, you need to grow your team!" Accountability = Success Accountability = Success shows the power accountability has to create fun, excitement, and take the guess work out of what is expected from whom and by when! • Discover the tools needed to set and track goals • Learn how to ask for help and communicate effectively • Make accountability a part of the company's toolbox for success "Accountability is an invaluable tool for all aspects of running a business," Nelson says, "from having a great home life, to running a productive office, to maintaining an efficient environment at the jobsite and all points in between. Management needs to know how to ask for help so they don't wear themselves out trying to do everything themselves, and the team needs to know how to communicate what they need so that everyone is clear on what needs to be done to complete projects on time, on budget, and to keep the customer happy." Mr. Nelson spent 14 years as a contractor and has been coaching clients in the construction and remodeling industry for the past two decades. He has been a featured speaker at several national construction events and conferences this year, including the Northwest Builders Show and NAHB Custom Builder Symposium, and is scheduled to present at the 2008 International Builders Show this February in Orlando, FL. Nelson's presentations and workshops on business and life balance concepts give conference attendees the insights, encouragement, and straightforward tools they need to get the most out of their conference experience and keep the momentum going once they've returned to the jobsite. Clay Nelson Life Balance was founded out of Nelson's own life philosophy: To teach what one... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/businessleadership/coaching/prweb575763.htm]]> Beth Geier Construction Business Coach to Present Tools for Sustaining Business Growth at World of Concrete Trade Show and Conference Business leadership and accountability will take center stage for attendees of the World of Concrete 2008 trade show and conference in Las Vegas, Nevada as nationally-known business and life coach Clay Nelson presents two programs on January 21st, 2008 designed to help business owners and management implement the tools necessary for sustaining business growth. Getting Back to Leadership Basics In today's challenging times, companies can't afford to have their leaders, those responsible for sustaining the company's direction, motivation, and profitability, be anything but the leaders they are paid to be. This program will help leaders get centered and in touch with who they are as leaders, what their jobs as leaders really are, and how they, as leaders, can grow their team members into powerful leaders and build a team that has great success. "As a leader, it's your job to build a powerful team of unstoppable people, who are capable of carrying out the vision you create for the company," Nelson explains. "If you're constantly in a reactionary mode, putting out fires and barking orders, you're just creating a culture of followers. A company of followers will never grow--to grow your company, you need to grow your team!" Accountability = Success Accountability = Success shows the power accountability has to create fun, excitement, and take the guess work out of what is expected from whom and by when! • Discover the tools needed to set and track goals • Learn how to ask for help and communicate effectively • Make accountability a part of the company's toolbox for success "Accountability is an invaluable tool for all aspects of running a business," Nelson says, "from having a great home life, to running a productive office, to maintaining an efficient environment at the jobsite and all points in between. Management needs to know how to ask for help so they don't wear themselves out trying to do everything themselves, and the team needs to know how to communicate what they need so that everyone is clear on what needs to be done to complete projects on time, on budget, and to keep the customer happy." Mr. Nelson spent 14 years as a contractor and has been coaching clients in the construction and remodeling industry for the past two decades. He has been a featured speaker at several national construction events and conferences this year, including the Northwest Builders Show and NAHB Custom Builder Symposium, and is scheduled to present at the 2008 International Builders Show this February in Orlando, FL. Nelson's presentations and workshops on business and life balance concepts give conference attendees the insights, encouragement, and straightforward tools they need to get the most out of their conference experience and keep the momentum going once they've returned to the jobsite. Clay Nelson Life Balance was founded out of Nelson's own life philosophy: To teach what one... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/businessleadership/coaching/prweb575763.htm]]> 00:15:00 no world of concrete, leadership, accountability, contractor, remodeling business management, construction business management, remodeling contractor, construction business planning, northwest builders show, aqua show, the remodeling show, international builders show, builders expo, custom builder symposium, remodeler, audio cds, books on cd, motivational cds, podcast, mp3 download, radio show, radio program, business planning, personal planning, life balance, life planning, time management, team management, team building, business management, accountability, life balance, commitment, family commitment, self help, life coach, business coach http://www.prweb.com/releases/elder_care/holiday_stress/prweb572218.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/elder_care/holiday_stress/prweb572218.htm Elder care expert Esther Koch provides insight into how Boomers can bring the joy of the Holiday season to their elder care experience. [PRWeb Nov 29, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/elder_care/holiday_stress/prweb572218.htm Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:24:20 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Esther Koch has the prescription to relieve holiday stress with aging parents. "Use the Holidays to change the focus from all that you have to do for your parents to the joyful experiences you can create for and share with your parents," states Koch who has also been the primary caregiver to her mother during the last ten years. "Don't take for granted that your parent will always be as physically and mentally able as they are now." Personalize the joy of the holiday season by creating your own Moments of Joy. Koch emphasizes, "Become a facilitator of experiences and seek to make the ordinary extraordinary. The results can be memorable." Koch provides some suggestions on ways to rekindle or make new holiday traditions. But with just a little thought, the possibilities are limitless. Go to a holiday lighting event; take a drive to see neighborhood Christmas decorations; check out the holiday shopping windows; or buy and trim the tree together. Go to the Nutcracker or a choir concert; participate in a sing-a-long Messiah; or attend a Christmas Eve service. Rent a holiday movie or watch a holiday TV special. Visit old family friends or visit the neighborhoods of holidays past. Bring out the old photo albums; take lots of new pictures and print them up right away; or have a family photo with Santa. Donate food or clothing to a food bank or homeless shelter. Make some special holiday treats or buy some already made. Teach your parents to shop online or do anything, or everything, with grandchildren. "Your Holidays will be joyful if you intend them to be," says Koch. "You may have to start with forgiveness -- forgive your parents, forgive your siblings and forgive yourself. Then you're really on the road to celebration." Koch continues, "Recognize your parent's limits and your own; adjust commitments whenever necessary; and don't forget to schedule time for yourself." Koch concludes, "May your life be filled with no regrets; may you see the extraordinary in the ordinary; and may someone be there to brighten your world as you age." You can read Esther Koch's article on Moments of Joy with her mother at Kiss The Joy. About Esther Koch and Encore Managment Esther Koch is gerontologist and eldercare advisor. Her firm, Encore Management, provides personal and corporate advisory services and seminars that assist Boomers with the range of issues associated with caring for an aging parent and their own aging. Her media interviews and articles have appeared on television, radio and in print. For more tips on Holiday Moments of Joy and information about Esther Koch and Encore Management visit www.EncoreMgmt.com. Contact Information PR @ EncoreMgmt.com 650-358-9025 ###]]> Esther Koch Holiday Stress and Aging Parents: Elder Care Expert Has Prescription for Relief Esther Koch has the prescription to relieve holiday stress with aging parents. "Use the Holidays to change the focus from all that you have to do for your parents to the joyful experiences you can create for and share with your parents," states Koch who has also been the primary caregiver to her mother during the last ten years. "Don't take for granted that your parent will always be as physically and mentally able as they are now." Personalize the joy of the holiday season by creating your own Moments of Joy. Koch emphasizes, "Become a facilitator of experiences and seek to make the ordinary extraordinary. The results can be memorable." Koch provides some suggestions on ways to rekindle or make new holiday traditions. But with just a little thought, the possibilities are limitless. Go to a holiday lighting event; take a drive to see neighborhood Christmas decorations; check out the holiday shopping windows; or buy and trim the tree together. Go to the Nutcracker or a choir concert; participate in a sing-a-long Messiah; or attend a Christmas Eve service. Rent a holiday movie or watch a holiday TV special. Visit old family friends or visit the neighborhoods of holidays past. Bring out the old photo albums; take lots of new pictures and print them up right away; or have a family photo with Santa. Donate food or clothing to a food bank or homeless shelter. Make some special holiday treats or buy some already made. Teach your parents to shop online or do anything, or everything, with grandchildren. "Your Holidays will be joyful if you intend them to be," says Koch. "You may have to start with forgiveness -- forgive your parents, forgive your siblings and forgive yourself. Then you're really on the road to celebration." Koch continues, "Recognize your parent's limits and your own; adjust commitments whenever necessary; and don't forget to schedule time for yourself." Koch concludes, "May your life be filled with no regrets; may you see the extraordinary in the ordinary; and may someone be there to brighten your world as you age." You can read Esther Koch's article on Moments of Joy with her mother at Kiss The Joy. About Esther Koch and Encore Managment Esther Koch is gerontologist and eldercare advisor. Her firm, Encore Management, provides personal and corporate advisory services and seminars that assist Boomers with the range of issues associated with caring for an aging parent and their own aging. Her media interviews and articles have appeared on television, radio and in print. For more tips on Holiday Moments of Joy and information about Esther Koch and Encore Management visit www.EncoreMgmt.com. Contact Information PR @ EncoreMgmt.com 650-358-9025 ###]]> 00:15:00 no aging parents, boomers, holiday stress, holiday stress relief, eldercare, elder care, elder care expert, eldercare expert, holiday traditions, joy, forgiveness, siblings, caring for aging parents, esther koch, encore managment, caregiver stress http://www.prweb.com/releases/management/delegation/prweb569806.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/management/delegation/prweb569806.htm Attendees of the 2007 Northwest Builders Show in Bellevue, Washington will be treated to a presentation on Effective Delegation Through Team Management by construction business coach Clay S. Nelson and learn the roles delegation, communication and accountability play in running a successful contracting and remodeling business. [PRWeb Nov 20, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/management/delegation/prweb569806.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:23:35 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Effective Delegation Through Team Management, a program designed to teach construction business owners the tools necessary for running a successful business. "Effective delegation goes far beyond handing a task over to someone and walking away," Nelson explains. "It requires full and complete communication, accountability, and a commitment to growing your company, your team, and even yourself. It requires the entire team to understand the role they play in the big picture; how you manage your team, the systems you have in place, and the way you lead are critical to each and every step you take along the way." Effective Delegation Through Team Management goes beyond a 1-2-3 approach to delegation and takes a look at not only how to delegate, but other tools business owners can put in place to assure the team's understanding of the role they play in the overall success of the company. • Full and Complete Communication Many times on the job site, a missed deadline or a costly mistake can be attributed to incomplete communication or a lack thereof. If team members don't understand the specifics of the task at hand, and foremen don't know how to communicate effectively with them, efficiency, and ultimately, customer satisfaction are sacrificed. • Accountability Accountability is a powerful tool that can help take the guesswork out of what is expected from whom and by when. Setting and tracking goals is part of accountability, and when paired with the simple but often overlooked concept of asking for the help one needs to achieve those goals, great things can be accomplished. • Commitment Words are the easy part of commitment. The more difficult, and most important part of commitment are the actions that take place following those words. Delegating Through Effective Team Management includes a discussion of the tools and techniques necessary to ensure that commitments are kept every time. Nelson has been a featured speaker at many national construction events and conferences, including the Aqua Show and NAHB Custom Builder Symposium and is an upcoming speaker at the International Builders Show. His presentations and workshops on business and life balance concepts give conference attendees the insights, encouragement, and straightforward tools they need to get the most out of their conference experience and keep the momentum going once they've returned to their jobs. Clay Nelson founded his company, Clay Nelson Life Balance, out of his own life philosophy: To teach what one has learned in life is the greatest gift one has to give. The company's innovative programs... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/management/delegation/prweb569806.htm]]> Beth Geier Construction Business Coach Clay Nelson to Teach Effective Delegation and Team Management at the 2007 Northwest Builders Show Effective Delegation Through Team Management, a program designed to teach construction business owners the tools necessary for running a successful business. "Effective delegation goes far beyond handing a task over to someone and walking away," Nelson explains. "It requires full and complete communication, accountability, and a commitment to growing your company, your team, and even yourself. It requires the entire team to understand the role they play in the big picture; how you manage your team, the systems you have in place, and the way you lead are critical to each and every step you take along the way." Effective Delegation Through Team Management goes beyond a 1-2-3 approach to delegation and takes a look at not only how to delegate, but other tools business owners can put in place to assure the team's understanding of the role they play in the overall success of the company. • Full and Complete Communication Many times on the job site, a missed deadline or a costly mistake can be attributed to incomplete communication or a lack thereof. If team members don't understand the specifics of the task at hand, and foremen don't know how to communicate effectively with them, efficiency, and ultimately, customer satisfaction are sacrificed. • Accountability Accountability is a powerful tool that can help take the guesswork out of what is expected from whom and by when. Setting and tracking goals is part of accountability, and when paired with the simple but often overlooked concept of asking for the help one needs to achieve those goals, great things can be accomplished. • Commitment Words are the easy part of commitment. The more difficult, and most important part of commitment are the actions that take place following those words. Delegating Through Effective Team Management includes a discussion of the tools and techniques necessary to ensure that commitments are kept every time. Nelson has been a featured speaker at many national construction events and conferences, including the Aqua Show and NAHB Custom Builder Symposium and is an upcoming speaker at the International Builders Show. His presentations and workshops on business and life balance concepts give conference attendees the insights, encouragement, and straightforward tools they need to get the most out of their conference experience and keep the momentum going once they've returned to their jobs. Clay Nelson founded his company, Clay Nelson Life Balance, out of his own life philosophy: To teach what one has learned in life is the greatest gift one has to give. The company's innovative programs... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/management/delegation/prweb569806.htm]]> 00:15:00 no northwest builders show, contractor, remodeling business management, construction business management, remodeling contractor, construction business planning, aqua show, the remodeling show, international builders show, builders expo, custom builder symposium, remodeler, leadership, audio cds, books on cd, motivational cds, podcast, mp3 download, radio show, radio program, business planning, personal planning, life balance, life planning, time management, team management, team building, business management, accountability, life balance, commitment, family commitment, self help, life coach, business coach http://www.prweb.com/releases/QuitNet/smoking_cessation/prweb569600.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/QuitNet/smoking_cessation/prweb569600.htm For those who have been thinking about quitting smoking, The Great American Smokeout is a perfect time to get started, and smoking cessation programs, like Healthways QuitNet, are there to support and motivate throughout this process. [PRWeb Nov 14, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/QuitNet/smoking_cessation/prweb569600.htm Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:25:07 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com quitting smoking, The Great American Smokeout is a perfect time to get started, and smoking cessation programs, like Healthways QuitNet, are there to support and motivate throughout this process. QuitNet’s website (www.quitnet.com) is host to a thriving online community of thousands of smokers and ex-smokers who support each other with practical tips and celebrations of milestones. After only one day without smoking, there are already immediate health benefits: • Just 20 minutes after your last cigarette, your blood pressure and pulse rate drops to nearly the level it was before that cigarette, and the body temperature of your hands and feet increases. • 8 hours after your last cigarette, carbon monoxide levels in your blood drops to normal and the oxygen level in your blood increases to normal. • 24 hours after your last cigarette, your chance of a heart attack decreases. Some strategies to be smoke-free for good: • Change habits that you associate with smoking. If you typically smoke while talking on the phone, talk in a different room, hold the phone in the other hand, or sit in a different chair. If you usually smoke while sitting in your favorite chair, avoid that chair for a while. • Keep busy. Take up a hobby, go to the movies, go for a walk, work around the house, call or visit friends, write letters, read a book … the possibilities are endless. • Keep your hands and mouth occupied. Try sugarless mints or gum, toothpicks, sunflower seeds, carrot and celery sticks, crushed ice, or water. QuitNet members find that typing messages keeps their fingers busy and gets them support during a strong craving. About Healthways Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY), www.healthways.com, is the leading provider of specialized, comprehensive Health and Care SupportSM solutions to help millions of people maintain or improve their health and, as a result, reduce overall healthcare costs. Healthways' programs are designed to help healthy individuals stay healthy, mitigate and slow the progression of disease associated with family or lifestyle risk factors and promote the best possible health for those already affected by disease. Our proven, evidence-based programs provide highly specific and personalized interventions for each individual in a population, irrespective of age or health status, and are delivered to consumers by phone, mail, internet and face-to-face interactions, both domestically and internationally. Healthways also provides a national, fully accredited complementary and alternative Health Provider Network, offering convenient access to individuals who seek health services outside of, and in conjunction with, the traditional healthcare system. Contact: Melissa Gibbs 615-565-5957 (o) 615-495-4681 (c) melissa.gibbs @ healthways.com ###]]> Melissa Gibbs QuitNet, World’s Largest Online Smoking Cessation Program, Can Help Kick the Habit During The Great American Smokeout...and Long Term quitting smoking, The Great American Smokeout is a perfect time to get started, and smoking cessation programs, like Healthways QuitNet, are there to support and motivate throughout this process. QuitNet’s website (www.quitnet.com) is host to a thriving online community of thousands of smokers and ex-smokers who support each other with practical tips and celebrations of milestones. After only one day without smoking, there are already immediate health benefits: • Just 20 minutes after your last cigarette, your blood pressure and pulse rate drops to nearly the level it was before that cigarette, and the body temperature of your hands and feet increases. • 8 hours after your last cigarette, carbon monoxide levels in your blood drops to normal and the oxygen level in your blood increases to normal. • 24 hours after your last cigarette, your chance of a heart attack decreases. Some strategies to be smoke-free for good: • Change habits that you associate with smoking. If you typically smoke while talking on the phone, talk in a different room, hold the phone in the other hand, or sit in a different chair. If you usually smoke while sitting in your favorite chair, avoid that chair for a while. • Keep busy. Take up a hobby, go to the movies, go for a walk, work around the house, call or visit friends, write letters, read a book … the possibilities are endless. • Keep your hands and mouth occupied. Try sugarless mints or gum, toothpicks, sunflower seeds, carrot and celery sticks, crushed ice, or water. QuitNet members find that typing messages keeps their fingers busy and gets them support during a strong craving. About Healthways Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY), www.healthways.com, is the leading provider of specialized, comprehensive Health and Care SupportSM solutions to help millions of people maintain or improve their health and, as a result, reduce overall healthcare costs. Healthways' programs are designed to help healthy individuals stay healthy, mitigate and slow the progression of disease associated with family or lifestyle risk factors and promote the best possible health for those already affected by disease. Our proven, evidence-based programs provide highly specific and personalized interventions for each individual in a population, irrespective of age or health status, and are delivered to consumers by phone, mail, internet and face-to-face interactions, both domestically and internationally. Healthways also provides a national, fully accredited complementary and alternative Health Provider Network, offering convenient access to individuals who seek health services outside of, and in conjunction with, the traditional healthcare system. Contact: Melissa Gibbs 615-565-5957 (o) 615-495-4681 (c) melissa.gibbs @ healthways.com ###]]> 00:15:00 no THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT, GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT, QUITNET, QUIT SMOKING, SMOKING, SMOKING CESSATION, QUITTING SMOKING, HEALTHWAYS, SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAMS, STOP SMOKING, smoke-free http://www.prweb.com/releases/podcast/ustream/prweb565542.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/podcast/ustream/prweb565542.htm The Clay Nelson Life Balance Hour radio show announces the latest additions to its growing library of podcasts on achieving success in life and in business, dealing with change, learning to communicate more effectively and how to live life to the fullest. A new live video stream of the weekly show on Ustream.tv allows viewers to interact directly with host Clay Nelson. [PRWeb Oct 31, 2007] http://www.prweb.com/releases/podcast/ustream/prweb565542.htm Thu, 8 Nov 2007 16:44:41 -0800 podcrew@extrahoop.com Communication Within the Family Family is the nucleus to which all of us are bound. Whether it is our parents and siblings or our "family" made up of friends, we all want to feel "related" to another human being, and the tug is so strong that we'll create "family" with the wrong types of people just to fulfill our need to belong. This program is about how to strengthen our family bonds with communication and will provide tips on how to get the children in our lives talking and how to open their hearts up to listening too! • Giving Up Worry Worry is something that most people do really well, but there is a difference between someone who worries and allows that worry to stop them and those who worry, but continue to move forward no matter what. (In other words, they are unstoppable.) They give up their worry and instead focus on what they can do in a situation, instead of what they can't! This program breaks down why we worry, how to give up worry, and choosing to take on life as fun, instead of hard and worry filled! • Dealing with Change Change is inevitable. It comes at us and the only thing we can do is choose to dance inside of that change, or not. Meaning, "you are the only person who has a say in how your life turns out." This program breaks down how to deal with change and even how to use it to our advantage! • Asking for What You Want Many people avoid asking for what they want because they don't want to appear selfish or self-centered. Yet, how many people can do everything there is to do, gather everything they need themselves and operate 100% on their own? They can't, and this program will help us to regain our courage to ask for what we want and what we need! Other recent shows include dealing with fear and learning to not be stopped by it, handling integrity issues, and pushing boredom aside to regain a zest for life. The newest feature of the weekly broadcast is a live video stream and chatroom that utilizes Ustream.tv technology. Viewers can chat with Mr. Nelson during the live show by accessing the show's Ustream channel at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/clay-nelson-life-balance-hour and typing their questions or comments into the chatroom. "We're always looking for new ways and... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/podcast/ustream/prweb565542.htm]]> Beth Geier Motivational Radio Show Announces Live Video Stream and New Podcast Topics Communication Within the Family Family is the nucleus to which all of us are bound. Whether it is our parents and siblings or our "family" made up of friends, we all want to feel "related" to another human being, and the tug is so strong that we'll create "family" with the wrong types of people just to fulfill our need to belong. This program is about how to strengthen our family bonds with communication and will provide tips on how to get the children in our lives talking and how to open their hearts up to listening too! • Giving Up Worry Worry is something that most people do really well, but there is a difference between someone who worries and allows that worry to stop them and those who worry, but continue to move forward no matter what. (In other words, they are unstoppable.) They give up their worry and instead focus on what they can do in a situation, instead of what they can't! This program breaks down why we worry, how to give up worry, and choosing to take on life as fun, instead of hard and worry filled! • Dealing with Change Change is inevitable. It comes at us and the only thing we can do is choose to dance inside of that change, or not. Meaning, "you are the only person who has a say in how your life turns out." This program breaks down how to deal with change and even how to use it to our advantage! • Asking for What You Want Many people avoid asking for what they want because they don't want to appear selfish or self-centered. Yet, how many people can do everything there is to do, gather everything they need themselves and operate 100% on their own? They can't, and this program will help us to regain our courage to ask for what we want and what we need! Other recent shows include dealing with fear and learning to not be stopped by it, handling integrity issues, and pushing boredom aside to regain a zest for life. The newest feature of the weekly broadcast is a live video stream and chatroom that utilizes Ustream.tv technology. Viewers can chat with Mr. Nelson during the live show by accessing the show's Ustream channel at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/clay-nelson-life-balance-hour and typing their questions or comments into the chatroom. "We're always looking for new ways and... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/podcast/ustream/prweb565542.htm]]> 00:15:00 no live video, video stream, youtube, ustream.tv, audio cds, books on cd, motivational cds, podcast, mp3 download, radio show, radio program, business planning, personal planning, life balance, life planning, time management, team management, team building, business management, accountability, life balance, commitment, family commitment, self help, life coach, business coach