60 http://www.prwebpodcast.com A Top 30 Stream of NEWS Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com (PRWeb) podMaster@emediawire.com Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:46:31 -0700 NEWS 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 NEWS Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb A Top 30 Stream of NEWS Press Releases (in MP3 format) via PRWeb podEditor@emediawire.com PR Web PRWeb no http://www.prweb.com/releases/Mouth_Man/Kids_Clothing/prweb2807784.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Mouth_Man/Kids_Clothing/prweb2807784.htm Hoodies transform into animated animals. [PRWeb Sep 4, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Mouth_Man/Kids_Clothing/prweb2807784.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:33:30 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.mouthman.com, is proud to announce the launch of its new kids clothing line. Once kids put on Mouth Man hoodies, the shirts instantly transform into animated animals. The whole idea is the brainchild of Ross Valory, founder of the rock band Journey. "The idea originated many years ago while the band was on tour. I was visiting friends in Arizona, drinking coffee and hanging out when my friend's kids came tearing into the room doing something they referred to as the 'JAWS' -- arms crossed one over the other, elbows pointed front, opening and closing in a chopping fashion, punctuated of course, by monster noises. I thought it was really cute," said Valory. Cut to 20 years later when Valory hugged himself in the same fashion his friend's kids did all those years ago and the memory popped into his head. "Wouldn't it be cool if there was a shirt with a graphic on the sleeves that would form a face with a mouth that would open and close when you put your arms together?" he thought. That was the lightbulb moment for Ross Valory and "Mouth Man" LLC was conceived. Valory quickly called his friend and fellow Journey founding member Prairie Prince, who also happens to be a world class graphic artist. Prince's remarkable custom airbrushed pieces worked perfectly for creating the concept for the new line of kids clothing. Now, hoodies are printed in house on Mouth Man's large format printers and transferred onto recycled fabrics through their heat press, otherwise known as dye sublimation. Mouth Man animated hoodies are now available at the company's newly launched website. Kids can transform into geckos, sharks, raptors, frogs, dogs, cobras, gators, tigers and orcas. Simpsons hoodies are also available in surfing and holiday themes. "We are hoping to capture the attention of college and sports apparel manufacturers. Team mascots would work perfectly with the Mouth Man concept," says Mark Sandoval of Mouth Man LLC. "The hoodies are completely customizable, so people can work with Mouth Man designers to make their visions come true." About Mouth Man LLC In 2009, Mouth Man opened its satellite office in Pacheco, California and is now surging into the exciting realm of kids clothing and beyond. Their motto: "Give yourself a hug and have your own Mouth Man moment." For more information, visit http://www.mouthman.com. Media Contact: Mark Sandoval 925-288-9700 support (at) mouthman (dot) com ###]]> Mark Sandoval Mouth Man Unleashes Totally Unique Kids Clothing http://www.mouthman.com, is proud to announce the launch of its new kids clothing line. Once kids put on Mouth Man hoodies, the shirts instantly transform into animated animals. The whole idea is the brainchild of Ross Valory, founder of the rock band Journey. "The idea originated many years ago while the band was on tour. I was visiting friends in Arizona, drinking coffee and hanging out when my friend's kids came tearing into the room doing something they referred to as the 'JAWS' -- arms crossed one over the other, elbows pointed front, opening and closing in a chopping fashion, punctuated of course, by monster noises. I thought it was really cute," said Valory. Cut to 20 years later when Valory hugged himself in the same fashion his friend's kids did all those years ago and the memory popped into his head. "Wouldn't it be cool if there was a shirt with a graphic on the sleeves that would form a face with a mouth that would open and close when you put your arms together?" he thought. That was the lightbulb moment for Ross Valory and "Mouth Man" LLC was conceived. Valory quickly called his friend and fellow Journey founding member Prairie Prince, who also happens to be a world class graphic artist. Prince's remarkable custom airbrushed pieces worked perfectly for creating the concept for the new line of kids clothing. Now, hoodies are printed in house on Mouth Man's large format printers and transferred onto recycled fabrics through their heat press, otherwise known as dye sublimation. Mouth Man animated hoodies are now available at the company's newly launched website. Kids can transform into geckos, sharks, raptors, frogs, dogs, cobras, gators, tigers and orcas. Simpsons hoodies are also available in surfing and holiday themes. "We are hoping to capture the attention of college and sports apparel manufacturers. Team mascots would work perfectly with the Mouth Man concept," says Mark Sandoval of Mouth Man LLC. "The hoodies are completely customizable, so people can work with Mouth Man designers to make their visions come true." About Mouth Man LLC In 2009, Mouth Man opened its satellite office in Pacheco, California and is now surging into the exciting realm of kids clothing and beyond. Their motto: "Give yourself a hug and have your own Mouth Man moment." For more information, visit http://www.mouthman.com. Media Contact: Mark Sandoval 925-288-9700 support (at) mouthman (dot) com ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/rpo_hro_bpo/recruiting/prweb2827964.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/rpo_hro_bpo/recruiting/prweb2827964.htm Jacksonville, FL based BrightMove Releases BrightMove Quantify(tm) -For Recruiting Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Human Resource Process Outsourcing (HRO) providers [PRWeb Sep 4, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/rpo_hro_bpo/recruiting/prweb2827964.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:59:57 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.brightmove.com/products ###]]> Michael Brandt BrightMove Releases BrightMove Quantify for Recruitment Outsourcing and HR Outsourcing www.brightmove.com/products ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/9/prweb2815064.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/9/prweb2815064.htm Recently stock market rallies have pushed the major indexes above key psychological levels. For the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, those levels are 2,000 and 1,000, respectively. Economic indicators suggest the global economy is stabilizing and The Great Recession's financial dark cloud may indeed be lifting. According to Dublin, Va.-based independent financial advisor Roger R. Bell, in this environment, financial planning is more important than ever. Yet, no matter how dynamic markets are, the core principles and benefits of financial planning never really change. [PRWeb Sep 3, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/9/prweb2815064.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:50:02 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.RogerRBellandCompany.com or call (540) 674-1200 ###]]> Roger R. Bell, II Financial Planning Is Necessary Now More Than Ever: Roger R. Bell and Company Founder Believes the Benefits of Planning Never Change www.RogerRBellandCompany.com or call (540) 674-1200 ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/online-printing/custom-printing/prweb2814044.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/online-printing/custom-printing/prweb2814044.htm Online Printing Firm Sees Major Revenue Growth - My1Stop.com, America's online printing superstore, has been named to the prestigious 2009 Inc. magazine 500/5000 list of the country's fastest growing privately held companies. [PRWeb Sep 3, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/online-printing/custom-printing/prweb2814044.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:40:37 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Michael Del Chiaro My1Stop.com Named 2009 Inc. 500/5000 Honoree 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/dental-supplies/dental-products/prweb2820074.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/dental-supplies/dental-products/prweb2820074.htm Net32, Inc. (Net32), developer of leading B2B online comparison shopping marketplaces, today announced that 98% of customers would recommend their dental colleagues to use the Net32 marketplace developed exclusively for the dental profession. [PRWeb Sep 3, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/dental-supplies/dental-products/prweb2820074.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:08:12 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.net32.com, allowing enough time for most products to be received by dental offices throughout the USA. To date 98% of those completing the survey answered "Yes" to the question "Will you recommend Net32 to your colleagues?" The company attributes this high customer approval rate in part to the tremendous savings that result from a multitude of vendors competing in a single marketplace for dentists' business. This, combined with a unique and powerful overall shopping experience and an ever expanding product offering, motivates dental professionals to tell their colleagues about the Net32 marketplace. Donna Cassidy, President of Net32, stated "We are gratified by the positive responses that our buying customers have been sharing with us in our post-order survey, particularly in regard to their desire to invite others to use our industry leading www.net32.com marketplace to purchase dental products for their practices. This level of customer support parallels the overall high growth rate that we continue to enjoy in the face of challenging economic times. All of this is made possible by powerful customer centric capabilities inherent in our patented comparison-shopping methodology, supported by outstanding personal customer service." About Net32, Inc: Net32, Inc., is a pioneer in developing innovative technologies that form the backbone of integrated business to business online comparison shopping marketplaces. Net32's single point comparison marketplaces are found at www.med32.com and www.net32.com. ###]]> DONNA CASSIDY Net32, Inc. Reports Highest Customer Ratings Ever www.net32.com, allowing enough time for most products to be received by dental offices throughout the USA. To date 98% of those completing the survey answered "Yes" to the question "Will you recommend Net32 to your colleagues?" The company attributes this high customer approval rate in part to the tremendous savings that result from a multitude of vendors competing in a single marketplace for dentists' business. This, combined with a unique and powerful overall shopping experience and an ever expanding product offering, motivates dental professionals to tell their colleagues about the Net32 marketplace. Donna Cassidy, President of Net32, stated "We are gratified by the positive responses that our buying customers have been sharing with us in our post-order survey, particularly in regard to their desire to invite others to use our industry leading www.net32.com marketplace to purchase dental products for their practices. This level of customer support parallels the overall high growth rate that we continue to enjoy in the face of challenging economic times. All of this is made possible by powerful customer centric capabilities inherent in our patented comparison-shopping methodology, supported by outstanding personal customer service." About Net32, Inc: Net32, Inc., is a pioneer in developing innovative technologies that form the backbone of integrated business to business online comparison shopping marketplaces. Net32's single point comparison marketplaces are found at www.med32.com and www.net32.com. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/charity_raffle/custom_home/prweb2794744.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/charity_raffle/custom_home/prweb2794744.htm WOTAW's charity raffle tickets selling for $10 each; proceeds to benefit widows and widowers in their time of need [PRWeb Sep 1, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/charity_raffle/custom_home/prweb2794744.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:40:50 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com charity raffle of a custom furnished, Ocala, Fl.-based home and 2005 Mercedes SL 500 (or cash equivalent). The custom home, completed in August 2008, includes beautiful furniture from North Carolina. Tickets for the raffle are only $10 each, and are available for purchase at WOTAW.com. The current owners of the home, Cheri and Jerrell Bass, originally moved to Ocala with a dream of owning some land, growing a garden, buying some horses and building their dream home. Jerrell, a custom-home builder, saw Ocala as a great opportunity to build his custom homes. Recently the couple decided to sell their homes and move back to Orlando to care for family. Unfortunately, the Basses have been desperate to sell their home but unable to do so during the current housing market slump. "I have been so frustrated and exhausted in trying to sell my home," Cheri said. "I'm homesick and I need to get back to Orlando where my family lives and help take care of my mother." Cheri continued, "We had homes in the ground that needed to sell and we got scared. Jerrell and I both have been in the real estate business all of our lives and we have never seen such a crash in the market." The couple struggled to market the homes they had to sell. They were able to sell some of their inventory of homes, but with severe losses. "We had to get the assets off our books and fast," Jerrell said. "Now we are down to this last custom home with no future homeowners looking or making any offers." Then the couple happened to hear a story similar to theirs on the radio. A family in Maryland needed to sell their home and teamed up with a charity organization to raffle off their home. "It sparked our interest right away," Cheri said. "I thought it was a creative way to unload a home and help a charity. To me, it seemed to be a win-win." Jerrell added, "At least we could be proactive during these tough economic times, instead of just sitting here doing nothing." Charity home raffles are hardly an easy task to undertake. State regulations make holding a private raffle for a house or land illegal unless the homeowner has a non-profit organization as a partner in raffling off the home. The homeowner cannot make more than the appraised value of the house. "We are not looking to make tons of money in this market, we just want to pay off our debt and get back to our family," Cheri said. So the Basses chose to team up with Cheri's mother's non-profit organization, WOTAW, to raffle off their home. They turned to the grassroots organization because it focuses on the needs of widows and widowers, a cause that is close to Cheri's heart. Cheri, whose mother is a widow, lost her dad 21 years ago to cancer; he was only 46. "I watched my mom, Marilyn K. Crockett, struggle as a young widow to keep her family together," she says. Ms. Crockett later founded WOTAW to help other widows and widowers who are struggling just as she was. The non-profit proceeds from this raffle will help widows and... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/charity_raffle/custom_home/prweb2794744.htm]]> J. Jerrell Bass Non-Profit Organization to Raffle Custom Furnished, Ocala, FL-Based Home and Mercedes SL 500, or Cash Equivalent charity raffle of a custom furnished, Ocala, Fl.-based home and 2005 Mercedes SL 500 (or cash equivalent). The custom home, completed in August 2008, includes beautiful furniture from North Carolina. Tickets for the raffle are only $10 each, and are available for purchase at WOTAW.com. The current owners of the home, Cheri and Jerrell Bass, originally moved to Ocala with a dream of owning some land, growing a garden, buying some horses and building their dream home. Jerrell, a custom-home builder, saw Ocala as a great opportunity to build his custom homes. Recently the couple decided to sell their homes and move back to Orlando to care for family. Unfortunately, the Basses have been desperate to sell their home but unable to do so during the current housing market slump. "I have been so frustrated and exhausted in trying to sell my home," Cheri said. "I'm homesick and I need to get back to Orlando where my family lives and help take care of my mother." Cheri continued, "We had homes in the ground that needed to sell and we got scared. Jerrell and I both have been in the real estate business all of our lives and we have never seen such a crash in the market." The couple struggled to market the homes they had to sell. They were able to sell some of their inventory of homes, but with severe losses. "We had to get the assets off our books and fast," Jerrell said. "Now we are down to this last custom home with no future homeowners looking or making any offers." Then the couple happened to hear a story similar to theirs on the radio. A family in Maryland needed to sell their home and teamed up with a charity organization to raffle off their home. "It sparked our interest right away," Cheri said. "I thought it was a creative way to unload a home and help a charity. To me, it seemed to be a win-win." Jerrell added, "At least we could be proactive during these tough economic times, instead of just sitting here doing nothing." Charity home raffles are hardly an easy task to undertake. State regulations make holding a private raffle for a house or land illegal unless the homeowner has a non-profit organization as a partner in raffling off the home. The homeowner cannot make more than the appraised value of the house. "We are not looking to make tons of money in this market, we just want to pay off our debt and get back to our family," Cheri said. So the Basses chose to team up with Cheri's mother's non-profit organization, WOTAW, to raffle off their home. They turned to the grassroots organization because it focuses on the needs of widows and widowers, a cause that is close to Cheri's heart. Cheri, whose mother is a widow, lost her dad 21 years ago to cancer; he was only 46. "I watched my mom, Marilyn K. Crockett, struggle as a young widow to keep her family together," she says. Ms. Crockett later founded WOTAW to help other widows and widowers who are struggling just as she was. The non-profit proceeds from this raffle will help widows and... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/charity_raffle/custom_home/prweb2794744.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2787414.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2787414.htm Free interactive tool will identify strengths and weaknesses, and provide a path for improvement. [PRWeb Aug 31, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2787414.htm Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:05:16 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com talent management solutions, today announced the availability of the first and only interactive talent management assessment tool designed specifically for the Human Resources industry. This tool will be offered free of charge to Human Resources professionals, and will allow organizations to compare their performance against Best-in-Class companies from around the world. Created in partnership with Aberdeen Group, SilkRoad's Benchmark Tool will help companies identify areas for improvement across their talent management portfolio. While this tool is a first in the Human Capital Management industry, Aberdeen has been successfully building their Assessment Tool Series across multiple other industries since 2004. "We are pleased to partner with Aberdeen to be the first and only company to provide this tool to Human Resources professionals," said Andrew J. "Flip" Filipowski, CEO of SilkRoad technology. "This powerful resource will assist organizations across the globe in developing a more efficient and effective HR process." In order to compile the data used in this tool, Aberdeen collected and analyzed data, including over 640,000 datapoints, from more than three thousand organizations around the world. By completing the online assessment, which can be completed in less than 15 minutes, users are provided with a personalized summary that illustrates the company's maturity by benchmarking against Best-in-Class organizations, as identified through Aberdeen's PACE™ (Pressures, Actions, Capabilities, and Enablers) research model. In addition to pinpointing performance strengths and weaknesses, the tool will help identify and quantify potential savings in time and resources, and provide a roadmap with next steps, recommendations, and suggestions to achieve success. "The powerful tool that Aberdeen and SilkRoad have developed will allow companies at varying levels of organizational maturity to truly understand what they're doing well and where they have room for improvement," said Kevin Martin, vice president and group director for HCM and Extraprise research at Aberdeen. "Our Assessment Tool Series has proven very successful over that past five years, and we look forward to introducing it into the Talent Management industry." For more information on the talent management Benchmark Tool, visit www.silkroad.com/mybenchmark About Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company Aberdeen is a leading provider of fact-based research and market intelligence that delivers demonstrable results. Having benchmarked more than 30,000 companies in the past two years, Aberdeen is uniquely positioned to educate users to action: driving market awareness, creating demand, enabling sales, and delivering meaningful return-on-investment analysis. As the trusted advisor to the global technology markets, corporations turn to Aberdeen™ for insights that drive decisions. As a Harte-Hanks Company, Aberdeen plays a key role of putting content in context for the global direct and targeted marketing company. Aberdeen's analytical and independent view of the "customer optimization" process of Harte-Hanks (Information - Opportunity - Insight - Engagement - Interaction) extends the client value and accentuates the strategic role... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2787414.htm]]> Sabrina Pietryga or Tom McAlister SilkRoad technology To Offer First Talent Management Benchmark Tool talent management solutions, today announced the availability of the first and only interactive talent management assessment tool designed specifically for the Human Resources industry. This tool will be offered free of charge to Human Resources professionals, and will allow organizations to compare their performance against Best-in-Class companies from around the world. Created in partnership with Aberdeen Group, SilkRoad's Benchmark Tool will help companies identify areas for improvement across their talent management portfolio. While this tool is a first in the Human Capital Management industry, Aberdeen has been successfully building their Assessment Tool Series across multiple other industries since 2004. "We are pleased to partner with Aberdeen to be the first and only company to provide this tool to Human Resources professionals," said Andrew J. "Flip" Filipowski, CEO of SilkRoad technology. "This powerful resource will assist organizations across the globe in developing a more efficient and effective HR process." In order to compile the data used in this tool, Aberdeen collected and analyzed data, including over 640,000 datapoints, from more than three thousand organizations around the world. By completing the online assessment, which can be completed in less than 15 minutes, users are provided with a personalized summary that illustrates the company's maturity by benchmarking against Best-in-Class organizations, as identified through Aberdeen's PACE™ (Pressures, Actions, Capabilities, and Enablers) research model. In addition to pinpointing performance strengths and weaknesses, the tool will help identify and quantify potential savings in time and resources, and provide a roadmap with next steps, recommendations, and suggestions to achieve success. "The powerful tool that Aberdeen and SilkRoad have developed will allow companies at varying levels of organizational maturity to truly understand what they're doing well and where they have room for improvement," said Kevin Martin, vice president and group director for HCM and Extraprise research at Aberdeen. "Our Assessment Tool Series has proven very successful over that past five years, and we look forward to introducing it into the Talent Management industry." For more information on the talent management Benchmark Tool, visit www.silkroad.com/mybenchmark About Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company Aberdeen is a leading provider of fact-based research and market intelligence that delivers demonstrable results. Having benchmarked more than 30,000 companies in the past two years, Aberdeen is uniquely positioned to educate users to action: driving market awareness, creating demand, enabling sales, and delivering meaningful return-on-investment analysis. As the trusted advisor to the global technology markets, corporations turn to Aberdeen™ for insights that drive decisions. As a Harte-Hanks Company, Aberdeen plays a key role of putting content in context for the global direct and targeted marketing company. Aberdeen's analytical and independent view of the "customer optimization" process of Harte-Hanks (Information - Opportunity - Insight - Engagement - Interaction) extends the client value and accentuates the strategic role... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2787414.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/complex/machining/prweb2785174.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/complex/machining/prweb2785174.htm Quality Controlled Manufacturing Inc. (QCMI) has received Supplier Gold status, a prestigious honor from United Technologies Corp. (UTC) and its subsidiary Hamilton Sundstrand. UTC's Supplier Gold status recognizes suppliers for exceptional performance for at least 12 consecutive months. [PRWeb Aug 28, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/complex/machining/prweb2785174.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:05:45 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com (QCMI) has received Supplier Gold status, a prestigious honor from United Technologies Corp. (UTC) and its subsidiary Hamilton Sundstrand. UTC's Supplier Gold status recognizes suppliers for exceptional performance for at least 12 consecutive months. For a UTC supplier to be awarded Supplier Gold status, it must meet stringent requirements for quality, delivery, lean practices and customer satisfaction. In achieving UTC Supplier Gold status, QCMI joins an elite group from multiple industries who supply UTC businesses. "Supplier Gold is a tremendous privilege and responsibility," said Bob Grande, QCMI founder, president and CEO. "It's crucial we continue to use lean principles and 6Sigma methods to retain Supplier Gold status. Our ongoing focus is on achieving maximum value by eliminating waste in all processes while reducing cycle times to meet market demands." "Having QCMI achieve Supplier Gold is a great demonstration of teamwork between UTC and QCMI to provide outstanding supply chain performance to our valuable customers," said Dennis Mayhew, Hamilton Sundstrand Supply Chain Commodity manager. "Congratulations to everyone at QCMI for their effort in meeting and sustaining such high levels of customer service." About Quality Controlled Manufacturing Inc. (QCMI) Emerging as one of nation's leaders in complex machined components and assemblies, QCMI was founded by Bob Grande in 1978. The San Diego County manufacturing firm has two facilities totaling over 78,000 sq. ft. and employs 52. QCMI is ISO9001/AS9100 registered and Nadcap accredited. Award-winning QCMI specializes in the precision machining of all metals including exotic alloys. QCMI services provide customers with components that have complex shapes, contours, exacting tolerances and stringent quality requirements. Services include: CNC turning, milling, and grinding; conventional machining; welding; EDM; fabrication; inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT). Bob Grande, owner of Quality Controlled Manufacturing, has been a member of Vistage International, the world's leading chief executive organization since 2005. For more information about QCMI visit http://www.qcmfginc.com. About Hamilton Sundstrand With 2008 revenues of $6.2 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It also is a major supplier for international space programs. For more information on Hamilton Sundstrand, please visit http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.com. About United Technologies Corp. Based in Hartford, Conn., United Technologies Corp. is a diversified company that provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries. ###]]> Susan Almon-Pesch Quality Controlled Manufacturing Inc. Awarded United Technologies Corp. Supplier Gold Status (QCMI) has received Supplier Gold status, a prestigious honor from United Technologies Corp. (UTC) and its subsidiary Hamilton Sundstrand. UTC's Supplier Gold status recognizes suppliers for exceptional performance for at least 12 consecutive months. For a UTC supplier to be awarded Supplier Gold status, it must meet stringent requirements for quality, delivery, lean practices and customer satisfaction. In achieving UTC Supplier Gold status, QCMI joins an elite group from multiple industries who supply UTC businesses. "Supplier Gold is a tremendous privilege and responsibility," said Bob Grande, QCMI founder, president and CEO. "It's crucial we continue to use lean principles and 6Sigma methods to retain Supplier Gold status. Our ongoing focus is on achieving maximum value by eliminating waste in all processes while reducing cycle times to meet market demands." "Having QCMI achieve Supplier Gold is a great demonstration of teamwork between UTC and QCMI to provide outstanding supply chain performance to our valuable customers," said Dennis Mayhew, Hamilton Sundstrand Supply Chain Commodity manager. "Congratulations to everyone at QCMI for their effort in meeting and sustaining such high levels of customer service." About Quality Controlled Manufacturing Inc. (QCMI) Emerging as one of nation's leaders in complex machined components and assemblies, QCMI was founded by Bob Grande in 1978. The San Diego County manufacturing firm has two facilities totaling over 78,000 sq. ft. and employs 52. QCMI is ISO9001/AS9100 registered and Nadcap accredited. Award-winning QCMI specializes in the precision machining of all metals including exotic alloys. QCMI services provide customers with components that have complex shapes, contours, exacting tolerances and stringent quality requirements. Services include: CNC turning, milling, and grinding; conventional machining; welding; EDM; fabrication; inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT). Bob Grande, owner of Quality Controlled Manufacturing, has been a member of Vistage International, the world's leading chief executive organization since 2005. For more information about QCMI visit http://www.qcmfginc.com. About Hamilton Sundstrand With 2008 revenues of $6.2 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It also is a major supplier for international space programs. For more information on Hamilton Sundstrand, please visit http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.com. About United Technologies Corp. Based in Hartford, Conn., United Technologies Corp. is a diversified company that provides high technology products and services to the building and aerospace industries. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2786984.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2786984.htm One of the areas of an investors' portfolio that sorely lacks proper attention is the 401(k) plan. According to Chip Workman, Lead Advisor with Cincinnati-based The Asset Advisory Group, a 401(k) is often the single largest asset an investor has for their retirement savings. "These accounts are taken for granted or simply ignored far too often and investors have an obligation to themselves to take an active role in their retirement planning," Workman says. While investment options may be limited, there are seven steps that anyone with a qualified retirement plan can and should take to maximize efficiency and return. [PRWeb Aug 27, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2786984.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:41:25 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Chip Workman Seven Steps to Supercharge Retirement Savings: Independent Financial Professional Provides Strategies to Take Charge of 401(k) Accounts 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2789804.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2789804.htm The Universal Living Wage Campaign - www.UniversalLivingWage.org - in conjunction with the National Coalition for the Homeless and more than 1,600 national, state, and local organizations, businesses, religious groups and unions across America, is hosting its annual Bridge the Economic Gap Day all across America. [PRWeb Aug 27, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2789804.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:44:57 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.UniversalLivingWage.org for City/State Bridge Locations and contact information. Why: According to the last several US Conference of Mayors' reports, the federal minimum wage fails to afford anyone rental housing in any major city in America. The 2000 Conference of Mayors' Report described the federal minimum wage as "the most significant contributing factor of homelessness" (3.5 million people will experience homelessness again this year.) We have found that American business has grown to rely on government subsidies to pick up that portion of the basic wage that they have failed to provide. Workers have been forced, in ever increasing numbers, to depend on food stamps, general assistance, and TANF. Congress intended these to be emergency, stop gap measures. Instead, many businesses use these government supports to meet basic payroll. A national shift is occurring away from the business responsibility of paying a "fair wage for a fair day's work" to creating an ever increasing burden on the tax payer. The Universal Living Wage is an initiative to fix the Federal Minimum Wage with a single national formula based on existing government guidelines. It indexes the wage to the local cost of housing and ensures that anyone working 40 hours a week through a full time or multiple part time jobs can afford basic rental housing wherever that work is done throughout the entire U.S. See www.UniversalLivingWage.org. After eight years, of local and national grassroots organizing, we have asked our supporting organizations to get on the bridges of America and fly the banner "Bridge the Economic Gap with a www.UniversalLivingWage.org. " We are now in all 50 states with separate actions across America. National Chairman, Richard R. Troxell, has stated that "We, the everyday citizens of America, declare that as a country we must 'Bridge the Economic Gap' that separates the working poor from everyone else and that we can do this with a Universal Living Wage. Conservatively, enactment will end homelessness for over one million minimum wage workers." National Contact: Richard Troxell, ULW National Chairman Founder & Principal Media Contact (512) 796-4366 Neil Donovan, Executive Director National Coalition for the Homeless (202) 462-4822 Call toll-free 1-888-484-8591 ###]]> RICHARD TROXELL Take a Stand to 'Bridge' the Minimum Wage Gap on September 8th www.UniversalLivingWage.org for City/State Bridge Locations and contact information. Why: According to the last several US Conference of Mayors' reports, the federal minimum wage fails to afford anyone rental housing in any major city in America. The 2000 Conference of Mayors' Report described the federal minimum wage as "the most significant contributing factor of homelessness" (3.5 million people will experience homelessness again this year.) We have found that American business has grown to rely on government subsidies to pick up that portion of the basic wage that they have failed to provide. Workers have been forced, in ever increasing numbers, to depend on food stamps, general assistance, and TANF. Congress intended these to be emergency, stop gap measures. Instead, many businesses use these government supports to meet basic payroll. A national shift is occurring away from the business responsibility of paying a "fair wage for a fair day's work" to creating an ever increasing burden on the tax payer. The Universal Living Wage is an initiative to fix the Federal Minimum Wage with a single national formula based on existing government guidelines. It indexes the wage to the local cost of housing and ensures that anyone working 40 hours a week through a full time or multiple part time jobs can afford basic rental housing wherever that work is done throughout the entire U.S. See www.UniversalLivingWage.org. After eight years, of local and national grassroots organizing, we have asked our supporting organizations to get on the bridges of America and fly the banner "Bridge the Economic Gap with a www.UniversalLivingWage.org. " We are now in all 50 states with separate actions across America. National Chairman, Richard R. Troxell, has stated that "We, the everyday citizens of America, declare that as a country we must 'Bridge the Economic Gap' that separates the working poor from everyone else and that we can do this with a Universal Living Wage. Conservatively, enactment will end homelessness for over one million minimum wage workers." National Contact: Richard Troxell, ULW National Chairman Founder & Principal Media Contact (512) 796-4366 Neil Donovan, Executive Director National Coalition for the Homeless (202) 462-4822 Call toll-free 1-888-484-8591 ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/TDS_Telecommunications/hurricane_tips/prweb2772624.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/TDS_Telecommunications/hurricane_tips/prweb2772624.htm Find corded landline phone and back-up computer files remotely. [PRWeb Aug 24, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/TDS_Telecommunications/hurricane_tips/prweb2772624.htm Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:42:16 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) the Network Operations Center in Madison, Wis. monitors weather patterns and alerts 24/7 for TDS territories that may be in the storms path. TDS has operations in Fla., Ga, Miss., Ala., N.C., and S.C., which have all been affected by hurricanes in the past, including Katrina. "A landline phone is an important item to have especially during emergencies," adds Robert Coontz, regional field services manager for TDS. "I know cellular and cordless phones are popular, they can't always be counted on when the power goes out. It's a good idea to have a traditional corded phone in your home. These non-electrical phones are able to work when the power is out because of the battery-powered backup systems TDS has in place at local office, or in remote sites." Steps to prepare for hurricanes and tropical storms Find a large box or tote with a cover and include the following: • Enough water to last three to seven days • An alternate communication plan to stay in touch with family • Non-perishable food to last three to seven days • Enough blankets and pillows for your entire family • All necessary medicines, prescription drugs, and a First Aid Kit on hand • A radio, flashlight, and plenty of batteries • If you are leaving your home, take your local TDS phone book. You'll also want to: • Locate a traditional landline phone in your home--corded, not cordless • Fully charge your cell phone, locate car charger • Back-up your home computer files and secure them in a safe location Home computers have become a critical "must-have" piece of equipment, so it's important to have a plan that ensures your data is safe, too. TDS' remote "Back-up Online" service is a simple solution. With it, customers can back-up computer photos, files and other information before the storm hits. Visit www.tdstelecom.com/backuponline for more information. The cost is $4.95 per month. TDS back-up servers (which store your information) are in a secure site often located thousands of miles away. What do you do after a storm hits? Assess your local situation. In mass power and/or phone outages TDS customers will not need to call to report their outage. "TDS will work with local officials to communicate thier status on mass repair situations," says Coontz. "Do not try to touch or move downed phone or power lines, you could be electrocuted. Remember to use your corded landline phone to test for service; cordless phones will not work during power outage." When necessary, customers can call TDS at 1-888-225-5837 (1-888-CALL-TDS) from an alternate location and let them know their individual situation. TDS Customer Advisors will be waiting and ready to help. TDS Telecommunications Corp. markets communication services to business and residential customers in 30 states through its brands TDS Telecom and TDS Metrocom. With 1.1 million access line equivalents in service, TDS Telecommunications Corp. connects customers to phone, broadband, and digital television service in hundreds of rural, suburban, and metropolitan communities. TDS Telecommunications... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/TDS_Telecommunications/hurricane_tips/prweb2772624.htm]]> DeAnne Boegli TDS™ Prepares for Hurricane Season, Offers Tips to Customers TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS™) the Network Operations Center in Madison, Wis. monitors weather patterns and alerts 24/7 for TDS territories that may be in the storms path. TDS has operations in Fla., Ga, Miss., Ala., N.C., and S.C., which have all been affected by hurricanes in the past, including Katrina. "A landline phone is an important item to have especially during emergencies," adds Robert Coontz, regional field services manager for TDS. "I know cellular and cordless phones are popular, they can't always be counted on when the power goes out. It's a good idea to have a traditional corded phone in your home. These non-electrical phones are able to work when the power is out because of the battery-powered backup systems TDS has in place at local office, or in remote sites." Steps to prepare for hurricanes and tropical storms Find a large box or tote with a cover and include the following: • Enough water to last three to seven days • An alternate communication plan to stay in touch with family • Non-perishable food to last three to seven days • Enough blankets and pillows for your entire family • All necessary medicines, prescription drugs, and a First Aid Kit on hand • A radio, flashlight, and plenty of batteries • If you are leaving your home, take your local TDS phone book. You'll also want to: • Locate a traditional landline phone in your home--corded, not cordless • Fully charge your cell phone, locate car charger • Back-up your home computer files and secure them in a safe location Home computers have become a critical "must-have" piece of equipment, so it's important to have a plan that ensures your data is safe, too. TDS' remote "Back-up Online" service is a simple solution. With it, customers can back-up computer photos, files and other information before the storm hits. Visit www.tdstelecom.com/backuponline for more information. The cost is $4.95 per month. TDS back-up servers (which store your information) are in a secure site often located thousands of miles away. What do you do after a storm hits? Assess your local situation. In mass power and/or phone outages TDS customers will not need to call to report their outage. "TDS will work with local officials to communicate thier status on mass repair situations," says Coontz. "Do not try to touch or move downed phone or power lines, you could be electrocuted. Remember to use your corded landline phone to test for service; cordless phones will not work during power outage." When necessary, customers can call TDS at 1-888-225-5837 (1-888-CALL-TDS) from an alternate location and let them know their individual situation. TDS Customer Advisors will be waiting and ready to help. TDS Telecommunications Corp. markets communication services to business and residential customers in 30 states through its brands TDS Telecom and TDS Metrocom. With 1.1 million access line equivalents in service, TDS Telecommunications Corp. connects customers to phone, broadband, and digital television service in hundreds of rural, suburban, and metropolitan communities. TDS Telecommunications... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/TDS_Telecommunications/hurricane_tips/prweb2772624.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/liposuction/symtrimics/prweb2755614.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/liposuction/symtrimics/prweb2755614.htm Kelly Z. Sennholz M.D., CEO and Medical Director of Symtrimics is proud to announce the launch of an integrated web based health service, pharmaceutical grade nutrition and wellness program which has been specifically designed for patients to address issues that arise before and after liposuction treatments. [PRWeb Aug 21, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/liposuction/symtrimics/prweb2755614.htm Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:40:16 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.symtrimics.com (Symtrimics) Dr. Sennholz believes the 5 Symtrimics Programs are the bridge between our current medical system and the wellness medicine desired by so many Americans. "By combining Nutrition, Exercise and Social behaviors as an Integrated System, Symtrimics defies conventional thinking and provides physicians and their patients the power to control the future of their health," said Dr. Sennholz. Symtrimics vanguard program is The Symtrimic (L). The program is broken into a 2-part phase focused around pre and post treatment. Phase 1 - Phase one readies clients prior to the procedure by developing the required BMI and other health pre-requisites. Many patients use liposuction as a way to jump-start a healthier lifestyle, using their physical and financial investment in the procedure as motivation to take better care of their bodies. Symtrimic (L) provides a pathway for patients to lose excess weight required for Liposuction, to establish a lifelong pattern to improve procedure results and is a 30 to 90 day pre-procedure program. While excessive dieting is never a good idea, a healthy, nutrient rich diet before liposuction is essential to maintaining a newly sculpted figure. Commenting on evidence based studies, Dr. Sennholz goes on to say, "There is an abundance of quality research regarding what works in changing human behavior in the wellness genre. Prior systems available have addressed parts of those findings, but not encapsulated them in an Integrated System, as doctors and patients have desired." Phase 2 - Phase 2 readies clients post procedure to continuation of healthy habits to maintain the long-term results from their procedure and their desired BMI. The December 2004 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery featured the results of a study showing that patients who do not follow a healthy diet after liposuction are three times more likely to gain weight. The top reason for dissatisfaction with liposuction procedure is weight gain. This program ensures ongoing satisfaction and continued connection with the patient. Symtrimic (L) compliments all liposuction procedures: Tumescent Liposuction Procedure, Laser Liposuction Procedure, Ultrasound Liposuction Procedure and Water Assisted Liposuction. "We are limiting our distribution for our program; we will be working exclusively with Medical Spas in the United States. There are a lot of "weight loss" programs available; but we see an opening in the market to deliver a comprehensive wellness-based program grounded in science, which truly helps our physician partner and their patients for life," says Dr. Sennholz. About Symtrimics: Symtrimics™ provides an integrated wellness and clinic-marketing platform, which consists of five Symtrimic programs. These include an integrated web based service, pharmaceutical grade nutrition, exercise, social, coaching program focused on the life-long adoption of habits that have been proven to: improve health, lengthen... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/liposuction/symtrimics/prweb2755614.htm]]> Kevin Owens Symtrimic (L) - A New Combination of Liposuction and a Wellness Program are Developed for Long Lasting Body-Contouring Results www.symtrimics.com (Symtrimics) Dr. Sennholz believes the 5 Symtrimics Programs are the bridge between our current medical system and the wellness medicine desired by so many Americans. "By combining Nutrition, Exercise and Social behaviors as an Integrated System, Symtrimics defies conventional thinking and provides physicians and their patients the power to control the future of their health," said Dr. Sennholz. Symtrimics vanguard program is The Symtrimic (L). The program is broken into a 2-part phase focused around pre and post treatment. Phase 1 - Phase one readies clients prior to the procedure by developing the required BMI and other health pre-requisites. Many patients use liposuction as a way to jump-start a healthier lifestyle, using their physical and financial investment in the procedure as motivation to take better care of their bodies. Symtrimic (L) provides a pathway for patients to lose excess weight required for Liposuction, to establish a lifelong pattern to improve procedure results and is a 30 to 90 day pre-procedure program. While excessive dieting is never a good idea, a healthy, nutrient rich diet before liposuction is essential to maintaining a newly sculpted figure. Commenting on evidence based studies, Dr. Sennholz goes on to say, "There is an abundance of quality research regarding what works in changing human behavior in the wellness genre. Prior systems available have addressed parts of those findings, but not encapsulated them in an Integrated System, as doctors and patients have desired." Phase 2 - Phase 2 readies clients post procedure to continuation of healthy habits to maintain the long-term results from their procedure and their desired BMI. The December 2004 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery featured the results of a study showing that patients who do not follow a healthy diet after liposuction are three times more likely to gain weight. The top reason for dissatisfaction with liposuction procedure is weight gain. This program ensures ongoing satisfaction and continued connection with the patient. Symtrimic (L) compliments all liposuction procedures: Tumescent Liposuction Procedure, Laser Liposuction Procedure, Ultrasound Liposuction Procedure and Water Assisted Liposuction. "We are limiting our distribution for our program; we will be working exclusively with Medical Spas in the United States. There are a lot of "weight loss" programs available; but we see an opening in the market to deliver a comprehensive wellness-based program grounded in science, which truly helps our physician partner and their patients for life," says Dr. Sennholz. About Symtrimics: Symtrimics™ provides an integrated wellness and clinic-marketing platform, which consists of five Symtrimic programs. These include an integrated web based service, pharmaceutical grade nutrition, exercise, social, coaching program focused on the life-long adoption of habits that have been proven to: improve health, lengthen... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/liposuction/symtrimics/prweb2755614.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2674464.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2674464.htm Nashville-based country singer and songwriter Hannah McNeil announces the release of her first single, "What Am I Getting Up For" on Spinville and Red Records. [PRWeb Aug 20, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2674464.htm Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:42:24 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Hannah McNeil is taking a new approach to the music industry by releasing her single on Spinville and Red Records directly to both reporting and non reporting country radio stations across the United States and Europe this week. Robert K. Oermann, a music reviewer for Music Row Magazine, recently named "What Am I Getting Up For" its DISClaimer disc of the day. In the August 14 edition of the reputable magazine's newsletter, Oermann writes "One release here towered above all the others. That is 'What Am I Getting Up For' by Hannah McNeil. It is, unquestionably the Disc of the Day…. This is one excellent little record." The magazine's previous DISClaimer was from country superstar Kenny Chesney. "I want to make a difference in this world," McNeil says. "I strive to put out songs that when I see a 5-year-old singing along in the front row, I don't cringe because the lyrics are compromising…or a 35-year-old singing my songs at the top of her lungs in her car about being strong…it's cool. It’s about empowerment, however old you are….and there’s a lot of good in this world that often goes overlooked. Sometimes people have a tendency to focus on the negative – and I just want to show them that there is another way to look at things." Listeners are already responding to McNeil's refreshing lyrics and sound. One reviewer writes: "A bright new star is brilliantly being both heard and seen, shining ever so brightly, emphasis on brightly, because that’s just what she presents: actual music with real meaning relating to real life and its challenges. At this stressful time in society, her music speaks to the issues we're living with and often struggling through.... Hannah McNeil has struck on the heart chords that touch our hearts where they hurt.... Listen to music that embraces us where so often we are, whether in pain, fear, stress, as well as joy, courage and wonder-filled love. Listen up for a whole new experience. I loved it." Digital downloads can be obtained from iTunes, Amazon and many other online sources. The hard copy of McNeil's full length CD release "Hannah McNeil" can be found on as McNeil's online store at www.HannahMcNeil.com as well as www.CDbaby.com For more information about country singer and songwriter Hannah McNeil or her debut single "What Am I Getting Up For," visit www.HannahMcNeil.com. # # #]]> Jason Vogt Singer-Songwriter Hannah McNeil Releases New Single "What Am I Getting Up For" Co-Written by McNeil, Jeffrey Steele and Jesse Wray Hannah McNeil is taking a new approach to the music industry by releasing her single on Spinville and Red Records directly to both reporting and non reporting country radio stations across the United States and Europe this week. Robert K. Oermann, a music reviewer for Music Row Magazine, recently named "What Am I Getting Up For" its DISClaimer disc of the day. In the August 14 edition of the reputable magazine's newsletter, Oermann writes "One release here towered above all the others. That is 'What Am I Getting Up For' by Hannah McNeil. It is, unquestionably the Disc of the Day…. This is one excellent little record." The magazine's previous DISClaimer was from country superstar Kenny Chesney. "I want to make a difference in this world," McNeil says. "I strive to put out songs that when I see a 5-year-old singing along in the front row, I don't cringe because the lyrics are compromising…or a 35-year-old singing my songs at the top of her lungs in her car about being strong…it's cool. It’s about empowerment, however old you are….and there’s a lot of good in this world that often goes overlooked. Sometimes people have a tendency to focus on the negative – and I just want to show them that there is another way to look at things." Listeners are already responding to McNeil's refreshing lyrics and sound. One reviewer writes: "A bright new star is brilliantly being both heard and seen, shining ever so brightly, emphasis on brightly, because that’s just what she presents: actual music with real meaning relating to real life and its challenges. At this stressful time in society, her music speaks to the issues we're living with and often struggling through.... Hannah McNeil has struck on the heart chords that touch our hearts where they hurt.... Listen to music that embraces us where so often we are, whether in pain, fear, stress, as well as joy, courage and wonder-filled love. Listen up for a whole new experience. I loved it." Digital downloads can be obtained from iTunes, Amazon and many other online sources. The hard copy of McNeil's full length CD release "Hannah McNeil" can be found on as McNeil's online store at www.HannahMcNeil.com as well as www.CDbaby.com For more information about country singer and songwriter Hannah McNeil or her debut single "What Am I Getting Up For," visit www.HannahMcNeil.com. # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2746524.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2746524.htm Brett Ellen, President of American Financial Network (AFN) announced today that he has engaged Impact Communications to help promote the Collaborative Services Platform, the firm's planning solution for business owners and executives. "While most privately-held companies have benefits programs in place, few owners have adequately addressed the complex tax, compensation and risk management issues that offer opportunities to maximize income and minimize corporate and individual tax liabilities," said Ellen. "AFN has extensive expertise in these areas and we want to get the word out both to individuals and organizations that can benefit from our services and to other advisors who want to serve this important segment of the market." [PRWeb Aug 18, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2746524.htm Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:54:42 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Brett S. Ellen American Financial Network Hires Impact Communications to Promote Business Services: Top Financial Advisor Brett S. Ellen Expands Collaborative Services Platform 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/Jim_Dillahunty/08/prweb2734684.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/Jim_Dillahunty/08/prweb2734684.htm Most of the 25,000 books, and 148,000,000 hits retrieved by Google on leadership are based on a false paradigm. In this pre-publication book Leadership 4.0, Dr. Jim Dillahunty exposes the fatal flaw and presents an important discussion of the true underpinnings of leadership development, and how to get it right for organizations, in families, and for individuals. Dr. Jim Dillahunty speaks with the voice of knowledge and persuasion. He is a successful CEO, entrepreneur, academic researcher, and co-author of Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, and Deepak Chopra. [PRWeb Aug 18, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/Jim_Dillahunty/08/prweb2734684.htm Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:25:57 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com leadership development efforts will consistently lead you on a wrong, expensive pathway. Dr. Jim Dillahunty calls upon his academic research, front-line experiences as a CEO and successful entrepreneur, to present his case of what is wrong with most leadership programs. The result is a well-researched and clearly written book that takes the reader from analysis and discussion to the specific tasks needed to get leadership done right. The concepts presented are keen insights, and most importantly, they work across geographic and cultural divides—for individuals, organizations, and families. To learn more about the author click on Books, Keynotes, Workshops, Webcasts, Podcasts, and Consulting. If leadership is your beat, and you are interested in reviewing this Advance Review Copy of Leadership 4.0 call or email the author directly. Publication is set for December, 2009. ###]]> Dr. Jim Dillahunty The Advance Review Copy of Leadership 4.0 has Been Released by NewParadigms Press, a Division of NewParadigms, LLC leadership development efforts will consistently lead you on a wrong, expensive pathway. Dr. Jim Dillahunty calls upon his academic research, front-line experiences as a CEO and successful entrepreneur, to present his case of what is wrong with most leadership programs. The result is a well-researched and clearly written book that takes the reader from analysis and discussion to the specific tasks needed to get leadership done right. The concepts presented are keen insights, and most importantly, they work across geographic and cultural divides—for individuals, organizations, and families. To learn more about the author click on Books, Keynotes, Workshops, Webcasts, Podcasts, and Consulting. If leadership is your beat, and you are interested in reviewing this Advance Review Copy of Leadership 4.0 call or email the author directly. Publication is set for December, 2009. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/H1N1/flu/prweb2712274.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/H1N1/flu/prweb2712274.htm With five key populations, totaling 159 million people in the U.S., at higher risk of disease or complications from H1N1 this fall, Alen Corp. has responded to the flu pandemic by launching a new Silver Ion HEPA filter. This highly efficient and affordable air filter eliminates 99% of airborne allergens, 98% of bacteria, and up to 50% of the viruses that cause influenza - creating the healthiest home or office possible this flu season. [PRWeb Aug 17, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/H1N1/flu/prweb2712274.htm Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:56:33 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Alen Corp., a leading manufacturer of indoor air quality products for home and office, announced today they will be launching a new Silver Ion HEPA Air Filter on September 15 for households and offices seeking to reduce airborne viruses that cause the flu. The new HEPA air filter is coated with silver, an eco-friendly and non toxic substance naturally occurring in nature that provides anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral protection. The Silver Ion HEPA filter is more affordable than other air sterilization methods and is extremely efficient when compared to ultra violet technology alone. The Silver Ion HEPA filter reduces up to 50% of airborne viruses that cause the flu after 24 hours of use - http://www.alencorp.com/silverion-flash/silverion-v2.html "We felt the need to respond to the H1N1 flu pandemic by creating the new Silver Ion HEPA filter that will provide people with the cleanest air possible in their home or office at a price they can afford," said Peter Mann, CEO of Alen Corp. "The CDC is reporting that approximately 159 million people in the U.S. are at higher risk of complications from H1N1 this flu season, including: • pregnant women; • people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age; • healthcare and emergency services personnel; • persons between the ages of 6 months through 24 years of age; • and those ages 25 through 64 with chronic health problems or compromised immune systems. "Viruses grow by taking over another living cell and reprogramming the nucleus to replicate the virus rather than the healthy cell. As part of this process, the cell reverts to a more primitive form that relies upon a primitive form of oxygen metabolizing enzyme as a chemical lung. Silver ions reduce the oxygen being brought into the harmful virus-producing cell and it dies by suffocation," concluded Mann. Silver Ion HEPA filters will be available for all Alen Corp. air purifiers starting September 15 and they will range in price depending on size from $59 to $69. However, Alen Corp. is offering $10 off all sizes of the Silver Ion HEPA filter until November 15. As a special "Fall Flu Prevention" program, Alen Corp. is offering a free one-year supply giveaway of Silver Ion HEPA filters with the purchase of their best-selling T100 Desktop HEPA portable air purifier (MSRP $149.00) that includes an industry-leading lifetime warranty. Visit http://www.alencorp.com/air_purification.asp for more information. About Alen Corp. Since 2005, Texas-based Alen Corp. has been a leading manufacturer of innovative indoor air quality products including home filters, HEPA air purifiers, portable air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and environmentally friendly odor elimination sprays. Media Contact Ria Romano, Partner RPR Public Relations, Inc. 786.290.6413 ###]]> RIA ROMANO Avoid the Flu with Alen Corp.'s New Silver Ion HEPA Air Filter - Reduces Airborne Viruses by up to 50% Alen Corp., a leading manufacturer of indoor air quality products for home and office, announced today they will be launching a new Silver Ion HEPA Air Filter on September 15 for households and offices seeking to reduce airborne viruses that cause the flu. The new HEPA air filter is coated with silver, an eco-friendly and non toxic substance naturally occurring in nature that provides anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral protection. The Silver Ion HEPA filter is more affordable than other air sterilization methods and is extremely efficient when compared to ultra violet technology alone. The Silver Ion HEPA filter reduces up to 50% of airborne viruses that cause the flu after 24 hours of use - http://www.alencorp.com/silverion-flash/silverion-v2.html "We felt the need to respond to the H1N1 flu pandemic by creating the new Silver Ion HEPA filter that will provide people with the cleanest air possible in their home or office at a price they can afford," said Peter Mann, CEO of Alen Corp. "The CDC is reporting that approximately 159 million people in the U.S. are at higher risk of complications from H1N1 this flu season, including: • pregnant women; • people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age; • healthcare and emergency services personnel; • persons between the ages of 6 months through 24 years of age; • and those ages 25 through 64 with chronic health problems or compromised immune systems. "Viruses grow by taking over another living cell and reprogramming the nucleus to replicate the virus rather than the healthy cell. As part of this process, the cell reverts to a more primitive form that relies upon a primitive form of oxygen metabolizing enzyme as a chemical lung. Silver ions reduce the oxygen being brought into the harmful virus-producing cell and it dies by suffocation," concluded Mann. Silver Ion HEPA filters will be available for all Alen Corp. air purifiers starting September 15 and they will range in price depending on size from $59 to $69. However, Alen Corp. is offering $10 off all sizes of the Silver Ion HEPA filter until November 15. As a special "Fall Flu Prevention" program, Alen Corp. is offering a free one-year supply giveaway of Silver Ion HEPA filters with the purchase of their best-selling T100 Desktop HEPA portable air purifier (MSRP $149.00) that includes an industry-leading lifetime warranty. Visit http://www.alencorp.com/air_purification.asp for more information. About Alen Corp. Since 2005, Texas-based Alen Corp. has been a leading manufacturer of innovative indoor air quality products including home filters, HEPA air purifiers, portable air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and environmentally friendly odor elimination sprays. Media Contact Ria Romano, Partner RPR Public Relations, Inc. 786.290.6413 ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/yaz-yasmin-side-effects/birth-control-lawsuits/prweb2728904.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/yaz-yasmin-side-effects/birth-control-lawsuits/prweb2728904.htm According to FDA YAZ®/Yasmin® birth control pill has been associated with numerous warnings. If YAZ®/Yasmin® side effects have resulted in a consumer being injured, they can have their case reviewed. [PRWeb Aug 12, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/yaz-yasmin-side-effects/birth-control-lawsuits/prweb2728904.htm Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:00:26 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com YAZ/Yasmin side effects and resulting injuries to know their rights and encourages injured parties to reach out to them for a free legal consultation available nationwide. In a 2009 FDA Warning Letter on YAZ/Yasmin the FDA has called for the manufacturer of YAZ/Yasmin, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, to run advertisements explaining how it overstated the benefits of the birth control pill and to provide adequate warning of the drug's risks. As a result, physicians prescribing the YAZ/Yasmin pill may not be fully aware of the potential threat to patient health. In a letter admonishing Bayer about its advertising, the FDA notes that the side effects of YAZ/Yasmin are more dangerous than those of other oral contraceptives in part because the drug contains drospirenone, a progestin that can elevate potassium levels in the blood. YAZ/Yasmin and its recently approved generic version is the only approved oral contraceptive to contain drospirenone. According to the FDA, drospirenone poses a problem to the body by increasing potassium levels, which in turn may create the metabolic condition known as hyperkalemia. One such consequence is cardiac arrhythmia, a disturbance of the flow of blood through the heart, which can lead to the formation of blood clots. "Because Bayer uses a warning typical of most oral contraceptives with respect to blood clot complications, the prescribing doctors may be lulled into a false sense of security when prescribing YAZ/Yasmin" says Spangenberg lawyer, Stuart E. Scott. "Our concern is that this very popular drug is being prescribed by doctors who believe it carries the same risk for blood clot complications as earlier generation oral contraceptives when the situation may be that YAZ/Yasmin has a much higher risk for serious blood clot complications while being no more effective in preventing pregnancy." Anyone currently using YAZ/Yasmin should consult a physician if she notices abnormal heartbeats or pain with swelling in her legs - a sign of possible blood clot formation. Treatment for blood clots may require the use of anticoagulation medications (blood thinners) such as Coumadin to prevent formation of further dangerous blood clots. Patients suspecting that their health has been damaged because of inadequate warnings about the side effects of YAZ/Yasmin may seek advice about their legal rights to obtain fair compensation for their injury. For YAZ/Yasmin Side Effects Lawsuit Questions Contact Spangenberg, Shibley & Liber LLP. Consumers who have suffered an injury while taking YAZ/Yasmin, can contact... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/yaz-yasmin-side-effects/birth-control-lawsuits/prweb2728904.htm]]> Renee Latkovic Ohio Law Firm Warns of Birth Control Pill YAZ®/Yasmin® Side Effects Lawsuits YAZ/Yasmin side effects and resulting injuries to know their rights and encourages injured parties to reach out to them for a free legal consultation available nationwide. In a 2009 FDA Warning Letter on YAZ/Yasmin the FDA has called for the manufacturer of YAZ/Yasmin, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, to run advertisements explaining how it overstated the benefits of the birth control pill and to provide adequate warning of the drug's risks. As a result, physicians prescribing the YAZ/Yasmin pill may not be fully aware of the potential threat to patient health. In a letter admonishing Bayer about its advertising, the FDA notes that the side effects of YAZ/Yasmin are more dangerous than those of other oral contraceptives in part because the drug contains drospirenone, a progestin that can elevate potassium levels in the blood. YAZ/Yasmin and its recently approved generic version is the only approved oral contraceptive to contain drospirenone. According to the FDA, drospirenone poses a problem to the body by increasing potassium levels, which in turn may create the metabolic condition known as hyperkalemia. One such consequence is cardiac arrhythmia, a disturbance of the flow of blood through the heart, which can lead to the formation of blood clots. "Because Bayer uses a warning typical of most oral contraceptives with respect to blood clot complications, the prescribing doctors may be lulled into a false sense of security when prescribing YAZ/Yasmin" says Spangenberg lawyer, Stuart E. Scott. "Our concern is that this very popular drug is being prescribed by doctors who believe it carries the same risk for blood clot complications as earlier generation oral contraceptives when the situation may be that YAZ/Yasmin has a much higher risk for serious blood clot complications while being no more effective in preventing pregnancy." Anyone currently using YAZ/Yasmin should consult a physician if she notices abnormal heartbeats or pain with swelling in her legs - a sign of possible blood clot formation. Treatment for blood clots may require the use of anticoagulation medications (blood thinners) such as Coumadin to prevent formation of further dangerous blood clots. Patients suspecting that their health has been damaged because of inadequate warnings about the side effects of YAZ/Yasmin may seek advice about their legal rights to obtain fair compensation for their injury. For YAZ/Yasmin Side Effects Lawsuit Questions Contact Spangenberg, Shibley & Liber LLP. Consumers who have suffered an injury while taking YAZ/Yasmin, can contact... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/yaz-yasmin-side-effects/birth-control-lawsuits/prweb2728904.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2731284.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2731284.htm Artist Works, Inc. Unveils A Unique, 21st Century Banjo School For All Levels [PRWeb Aug 11, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2731284.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:09:31 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com online banjo school today: the Tony Trischka School of Banjo. The site integrates Tony's unparalleled 40+ years of playing and teaching banjo with the most advanced technology in online video exchange lessons. The result is the world's most powerful online banjo school, and possibly the most effective banjo school in existence. Tony's site also boasts a complete set of social networking features, giving the new school a second identity as a worldwide community for banjo players--a powerful social network just for banjo enthusiasts. Responding to an extraordinary worldwide demand for an online subscription-based school for learning banjo, Tony partnered with ArtistWorks Inc., producers of the video technology used on the site. Tony comments, "Drawing from my career of teaching banjo, I've recorded over 155 lessons on beginning, intermediate and advanced banjo playing on high definition video. Students from any country in the world can study the self-paced lessons. When ready, they record themselves practicing the lesson and upload it using a very simple, but fast video system provided on the site. With ArtistWork's record-and-upload-anywhere video technology I can quickly record my response to the student while I'm on the road or at home." The TonyTrischkaSchoolofBanjo.com also breaks ground in musician social networking. Built into the site are rich social media features for student members: a Shout-Out board to give quick comments to all students on the home base page, an expandable Forum for announcements and conversations and Chat for real-time instant messaging amongst members. Tony says, "My site's social networking features make it the perfect environment for worldwide banjo students to share the joy, camaraderie and history of banjo playing and roots traditions. It's as if banjo playing is getting a new historical dimension." For more information, a review copy, and interview requests, please contact: Emily Lichter 413-585-5111 or Ben Sterling at 718.744.8168 ###]]> Emily Lichter Introducing Banjo Legend Tony Trischka's Online School Of Banjo online banjo school today: the Tony Trischka School of Banjo. The site integrates Tony's unparalleled 40+ years of playing and teaching banjo with the most advanced technology in online video exchange lessons. The result is the world's most powerful online banjo school, and possibly the most effective banjo school in existence. Tony's site also boasts a complete set of social networking features, giving the new school a second identity as a worldwide community for banjo players--a powerful social network just for banjo enthusiasts. Responding to an extraordinary worldwide demand for an online subscription-based school for learning banjo, Tony partnered with ArtistWorks Inc., producers of the video technology used on the site. Tony comments, "Drawing from my career of teaching banjo, I've recorded over 155 lessons on beginning, intermediate and advanced banjo playing on high definition video. Students from any country in the world can study the self-paced lessons. When ready, they record themselves practicing the lesson and upload it using a very simple, but fast video system provided on the site. With ArtistWork's record-and-upload-anywhere video technology I can quickly record my response to the student while I'm on the road or at home." The TonyTrischkaSchoolofBanjo.com also breaks ground in musician social networking. Built into the site are rich social media features for student members: a Shout-Out board to give quick comments to all students on the home base page, an expandable Forum for announcements and conversations and Chat for real-time instant messaging amongst members. Tony says, "My site's social networking features make it the perfect environment for worldwide banjo students to share the joy, camaraderie and history of banjo playing and roots traditions. It's as if banjo playing is getting a new historical dimension." For more information, a review copy, and interview requests, please contact: Emily Lichter 413-585-5111 or Ben Sterling at 718.744.8168 ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/iPhone_game/tower_defense/prweb2698484.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/iPhone_game/tower_defense/prweb2698484.htm Just when the economy looked to be rebounding, Warped Productions is set to release Warp Defense a compulsively playable tower defense type game available soon from the iPhone Apps store for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Now iPhone game players have a completely new reason to fall into unemployment. [PRWeb Aug 7, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/iPhone_game/tower_defense/prweb2698484.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:39:46 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com iPhone game in the tower defense tradition, is set to be released soon by Warped Productions. Eager gamers anxiously await this new diversion, but may not be prepared for exactly how addictive it has proven to be. "We're early in the process of submitting the game to the iPhone Apps store," said Keith Wellman of Warped Productions, creators of Warp Defense. "So far no more than 30 people have played the game. However, we have unconfirmed reports that each has lost their job, grew out their hair and gained substantial weight, all because they could not tear themselves away from our novel take on the tower defense genre." Tower defense games are simple yet are among the most popular iPhone games. The premise is, as you might expect, to protect a central location from marauding knights, invading aliens, hostile armies, etc. Players use any combination of sticks, guns, arrows, along with their wits, to keep the tower safe. Sure, it sounds simple, but these iPhone games are among the most quickly growing mobile game segment on the market. That is, until Warp Defense hits the iPhone Apps store. Then the game's creators fully expect to corner the market among gamers looking for captivating, relaxing diversions they can play anywhere. That will, according to Wellman, bring a new set of problems for iPhone game players. "It's very simple. A little known wrinkle in the space-time continuum makes time speed up when people play iPhone games. This strange phenomenon causes all sorts of problems," Wellman said. "You begin by picking up our game to play during a short break at work. But what you thought was 10 minutes, was actually 2 hours. First you are late coming back from break. Then you are late for work once too often and you lose your job. Instead of looking for a new job, time speeds by while you are playing our new game. "It's almost enough to makes us feel guilty for developing the most fun, most impulsively playable tower defense type iPhone game ever." About Warp Defense Warp Defense is a new iPhone game set to release in early August 09. Created by Keith Wellman & Jordan Hall of Warped Productions LLC, the game is set to take its place as one of the iPhone's great tower defense games. Learn more, get on the early notification list, and get free unlock codes for hidden levels at http://www.warpedproductions.com. CONTACT: Keith Wellman 770-898-1800 WEBSITE URL: http://www.warpedproductions.com # # #]]> Keith Wellman Addicting Tower Defense-style iPhone Game Warp Defense, Coming Soon iPhone game in the tower defense tradition, is set to be released soon by Warped Productions. Eager gamers anxiously await this new diversion, but may not be prepared for exactly how addictive it has proven to be. "We're early in the process of submitting the game to the iPhone Apps store," said Keith Wellman of Warped Productions, creators of Warp Defense. "So far no more than 30 people have played the game. However, we have unconfirmed reports that each has lost their job, grew out their hair and gained substantial weight, all because they could not tear themselves away from our novel take on the tower defense genre." Tower defense games are simple yet are among the most popular iPhone games. The premise is, as you might expect, to protect a central location from marauding knights, invading aliens, hostile armies, etc. Players use any combination of sticks, guns, arrows, along with their wits, to keep the tower safe. Sure, it sounds simple, but these iPhone games are among the most quickly growing mobile game segment on the market. That is, until Warp Defense hits the iPhone Apps store. Then the game's creators fully expect to corner the market among gamers looking for captivating, relaxing diversions they can play anywhere. That will, according to Wellman, bring a new set of problems for iPhone game players. "It's very simple. A little known wrinkle in the space-time continuum makes time speed up when people play iPhone games. This strange phenomenon causes all sorts of problems," Wellman said. "You begin by picking up our game to play during a short break at work. But what you thought was 10 minutes, was actually 2 hours. First you are late coming back from break. Then you are late for work once too often and you lose your job. Instead of looking for a new job, time speeds by while you are playing our new game. "It's almost enough to makes us feel guilty for developing the most fun, most impulsively playable tower defense type iPhone game ever." About Warp Defense Warp Defense is a new iPhone game set to release in early August 09. Created by Keith Wellman & Jordan Hall of Warped Productions LLC, the game is set to take its place as one of the iPhone's great tower defense games. Learn more, get on the early notification list, and get free unlock codes for hidden levels at http://www.warpedproductions.com. CONTACT: Keith Wellman 770-898-1800 WEBSITE URL: http://www.warpedproductions.com # # #]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/prime-labels/product-labels/prweb2710934.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/prime-labels/product-labels/prweb2710934.htm My1Stop.com extended its commitment to being the leading online - and offline - provider of prime labels with new site enhancements. The site enhancements provide customers with a much more intuitive approach to pricing and ordering prime labels from the site. [PRWeb Aug 5, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/prime-labels/product-labels/prweb2710934.htm Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:18:07 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com My1Stop.com. The upgrades for prime label ordering include an intuitive instant pricer, one-click access to materials and application details and a new page design that is consistent with the company's award winning site design. "We're committed to meeting customer needs as a single source supplier for bottle labels, product labels, packaging labels and really all prime full colors labels," said Del Chiaro. "The new page design should really help our customers get fast online details to help them select the attributes they need and the get their prime labels pricing," continued Mr. Del Chiaro "Of course, our prime labels customer service team is always just an email, chat or toll free call way, concluded." Mr. Del Chiaro. My1Stop.com's commitment to developing ground breaking solutions to make online, or offline, ordering of prime labels is backed by multiple industry awards and significant growth in terms of revenue and more importantly, satisfied customers. The company attributes their continued growth as a prime labels supplier, in part, to their customer-first solutions; including solutions matched to customer needs and an ever expanding range of prime labels and other commercial printing products. My1Stop.com, America's commercial printing superstore, offers the most innovative prime label solutions online - or offline. We look forward to working with you on your next project. Michael Del Chiaro President My1Stop.com 1-800-691-7867 ###]]> Michael Del Chiaro My1Stop.com Completes Upgrades to Prime Labels Offering and Easy Ordering Page Design My1Stop.com. The upgrades for prime label ordering include an intuitive instant pricer, one-click access to materials and application details and a new page design that is consistent with the company's award winning site design. "We're committed to meeting customer needs as a single source supplier for bottle labels, product labels, packaging labels and really all prime full colors labels," said Del Chiaro. "The new page design should really help our customers get fast online details to help them select the attributes they need and the get their prime labels pricing," continued Mr. Del Chiaro "Of course, our prime labels customer service team is always just an email, chat or toll free call way, concluded." Mr. Del Chiaro. My1Stop.com's commitment to developing ground breaking solutions to make online, or offline, ordering of prime labels is backed by multiple industry awards and significant growth in terms of revenue and more importantly, satisfied customers. The company attributes their continued growth as a prime labels supplier, in part, to their customer-first solutions; including solutions matched to customer needs and an ever expanding range of prime labels and other commercial printing products. My1Stop.com, America's commercial printing superstore, offers the most innovative prime label solutions online - or offline. We look forward to working with you on your next project. Michael Del Chiaro President My1Stop.com 1-800-691-7867 ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2677454.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2677454.htm Athletique Inc. is pleased to formally announce the addition of a new division, TCS Consulting. The corporation itself was founded in July 2004. The strategy consulting capabilities were added in 2005, although the announcement was delayed until now. In addition to running the Athletique business, Terry Cawley, President and CEO, was also engaged in a special project for the last four years. [PRWeb Aug 3, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2677454.htm Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:02:37 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com TERRY CAWLEY Athletique Inc. Announces the Addition of Consulting Services Through TCS Consulting 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2700434.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2700434.htm Entrepreneurs and small business owners are helping to drive the economic recovery and Bibby Financial Services has created a special funding program for them called KickStart that provides up to $100,000 in accounts receivable financing to businesses with annual sales of less than $1 million. These working capital funds are non-recourse and have flexible requirements to help small businesses grow and thrive. [PRWeb Aug 3, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/8/prweb2700434.htm Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:36:23 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Bibby Financial Services said today it is unveiling "KickStart" a specialized funding program for entrepreneurs and small business owners that provides accounts receivable financing on non-recourse facilities of up to $100,000. "America's recession is spurring entrepreneurial and small business development, but often these businesses need financing," said Marcus Ferrari, executive vice president of BFS Direct, a subsidiary of Bibby Financial Services. "We have created KickStart, a nimble, uncomplicated and affordable financing product that can be used for working capital and to fill cash flow gaps to help launch and grow small businesses," he explained. "With this specialized funding, we are providing entrepreneurs with stepping stones to literally "kickstart" their businesses into growth mode to prepare for the future economic recovery." The KickStart funding program is aimed at businesses with annual sales volume of $1 million or less seeking to borrow up to $100,000. Features include flexible factoring terms and simplified documentation to ease the loan application process so that decisions can be received within 24 hour to 48 hours. "Early response to KickStart in test markets has been outstanding, with clients particularly drawn to the non-recourse provision in the accounts receivable financing," Ferrari said. "We believe that as our clients expand their businesses, they will turn to us for other financing opportunities such as purchase order financing and large accounts receivable facilities that we can provide to them. " Notes to Editors Bibby Financial Services is a worldwide market leading specialist of business cash flow solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises. Its product portfolio includes receivable finance, factoring, export finance, purchase order finance and specialist solutions for staffing and trucking sectors. Its North American offices are located in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Nashville, Phoenix, Sacramento, Toronto, and West Palm Beach, as well as 27 other countries around the world. Bibby Financial Services is a subsidiary of The Bibby Line Group, a 200 year-old privately held company based in the United Kingdom, that provides business-to business services to a variety of industries including shipping, distribution, offshore oil field services, financial services, retail and employment law. For more information on this press release, contact Lisabeth Weiner at (312) 252-7360 ###]]> Lisabeth Weiner Bibby Financial Services Launches KickStart Funding Aimed At Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners Bibby Financial Services said today it is unveiling "KickStart" a specialized funding program for entrepreneurs and small business owners that provides accounts receivable financing on non-recourse facilities of up to $100,000. "America's recession is spurring entrepreneurial and small business development, but often these businesses need financing," said Marcus Ferrari, executive vice president of BFS Direct, a subsidiary of Bibby Financial Services. "We have created KickStart, a nimble, uncomplicated and affordable financing product that can be used for working capital and to fill cash flow gaps to help launch and grow small businesses," he explained. "With this specialized funding, we are providing entrepreneurs with stepping stones to literally "kickstart" their businesses into growth mode to prepare for the future economic recovery." The KickStart funding program is aimed at businesses with annual sales volume of $1 million or less seeking to borrow up to $100,000. Features include flexible factoring terms and simplified documentation to ease the loan application process so that decisions can be received within 24 hour to 48 hours. "Early response to KickStart in test markets has been outstanding, with clients particularly drawn to the non-recourse provision in the accounts receivable financing," Ferrari said. "We believe that as our clients expand their businesses, they will turn to us for other financing opportunities such as purchase order financing and large accounts receivable facilities that we can provide to them. " Notes to Editors Bibby Financial Services is a worldwide market leading specialist of business cash flow solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises. Its product portfolio includes receivable finance, factoring, export finance, purchase order finance and specialist solutions for staffing and trucking sectors. Its North American offices are located in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Nashville, Phoenix, Sacramento, Toronto, and West Palm Beach, as well as 27 other countries around the world. Bibby Financial Services is a subsidiary of The Bibby Line Group, a 200 year-old privately held company based in the United Kingdom, that provides business-to business services to a variety of industries including shipping, distribution, offshore oil field services, financial services, retail and employment law. For more information on this press release, contact Lisabeth Weiner at (312) 252-7360 ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2691194.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2691194.htm Independent Research Reveals Most Adults Would Experience Travel Expense Hardship During a Time of Family Crisis. [PRWeb Jul 30, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2691194.htm Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:16:37 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com PrePaid Emergency Travel. Fred Willis and Vanessa Lewis have been operating this remarkable service out of Las Vegas, NV for over 8 years. They have helped hundreds of individuals with emergency travel arrangements, to be with loved ones in times of illness, injury or loss of life. This service provides a sure-fire way for people to have peace of mind during times of stress. Here are some of the benefits of membership: • Peace of mind during times of stress and crisis • Round trip travel with no additional costs above membership fees • Travel as soon as 90 days after starting a membership. • Dedicated professionals care for your travel arrangements, even during the waiting period • Reduce your worries, frustrations and unexpected costs. • Eliminate the headaches associated with making travel arrangements. As a community service, a free report: "How to Prepare for Emergency Situations", is available upon request. Warning: This is a proactive service, so call us before you need us and to get all the details. For more information, visit www.prepaidemergencytravel.com. Vanessa Lewis PrePaid Emergency Travel Toll Free: (866) 875-8792 We Will Not Fail To Get You There! ###]]> Vanessa Lewis Prepaid Emergency Travel Announces a Unique Service That Provides Peace of Mind During Family Emergencies PrePaid Emergency Travel. Fred Willis and Vanessa Lewis have been operating this remarkable service out of Las Vegas, NV for over 8 years. They have helped hundreds of individuals with emergency travel arrangements, to be with loved ones in times of illness, injury or loss of life. This service provides a sure-fire way for people to have peace of mind during times of stress. Here are some of the benefits of membership: • Peace of mind during times of stress and crisis • Round trip travel with no additional costs above membership fees • Travel as soon as 90 days after starting a membership. • Dedicated professionals care for your travel arrangements, even during the waiting period • Reduce your worries, frustrations and unexpected costs. • Eliminate the headaches associated with making travel arrangements. As a community service, a free report: "How to Prepare for Emergency Situations", is available upon request. Warning: This is a proactive service, so call us before you need us and to get all the details. For more information, visit www.prepaidemergencytravel.com. Vanessa Lewis PrePaid Emergency Travel Toll Free: (866) 875-8792 We Will Not Fail To Get You There! ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2685724.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2685724.htm Basketball Great Shaquille O'Neal, Green Celebrities and Other Investors to Attend July 30 Debut [PRWeb Jul 28, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2685724.htm Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:44:14 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com www.GreenHouseEnergy.com. To schedule an appointment, contact Lucia Stone at 619.236.0231 or 805.234.6369. Visuals Will Include: Debut of the first MicroFueler Hollywood locals fueling their cars on the "green carpet" with E-Fuel100 produced by the MicroFueler 2 minute electronic press release on MicroFueler installation Interviews Available Chris Ursitti, CEO, GreenHouse Tom Quinn, CEO, E-Fuel Corporation About GreenHouse GreenHouse provides green building services and products, including the revolutionary at-home E-Fuel Microfueler™. GreenHouse offers consumers effective home improvement products that not only improve the environment, but also benefit homeowners financially through lower energy bills and reduced maintenance expenses. About E-Fuel The E-Fuel Corporation was founded in 2007 by Tom Quinn and ethanol scientist Floyd Butterfield to create efficient micro ethanol refinery products for people who want to break their dependency on oil. With more than 30 people employed in Los Gatos and Paso... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2685724.htm]]> Lucia Stone GreenHouse Debuts the World's First E-Fuel MicroFuelerTM in Los Angeles www.GreenHouseEnergy.com. To schedule an appointment, contact Lucia Stone at 619.236.0231 or 805.234.6369. Visuals Will Include: Debut of the first MicroFueler Hollywood locals fueling their cars on the "green carpet" with E-Fuel100 produced by the MicroFueler 2 minute electronic press release on MicroFueler installation Interviews Available Chris Ursitti, CEO, GreenHouse Tom Quinn, CEO, E-Fuel Corporation About GreenHouse GreenHouse provides green building services and products, including the revolutionary at-home E-Fuel Microfueler™. GreenHouse offers consumers effective home improvement products that not only improve the environment, but also benefit homeowners financially through lower energy bills and reduced maintenance expenses. About E-Fuel The E-Fuel Corporation was founded in 2007 by Tom Quinn and ethanol scientist Floyd Butterfield to create efficient micro ethanol refinery products for people who want to break their dependency on oil. With more than 30 people employed in Los Gatos and Paso... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2685724.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/FloridaRealEstate/Auctions/prweb2685834.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/FloridaRealEstate/Auctions/prweb2685834.htm "Florida real estate auctions" and "Georgia land auctions" were announced today by United Country Certified Real Estate for approximately 9,000 acres of prime Georgia and Florida real estate that will be offered between August 11 and August 29. [PRWeb Jul 28, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/FloridaRealEstate/Auctions/prweb2685834.htm Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:14:13 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com "Florida real estate auctions" and "Georgia land auctions" were announced today by United Country Certified Real Estate: Auctions, Marketing and Brokerage experts and Myers Jackson, CAI, AARE, CES, e-PRO, a licensed Georgia and Florida real estate broker and real estate auctioneer, for approximately 9,000 acres of prime Georgia and Florida real estate that will be offered in August. Between Tuesday, August 11 and Saturday, August 29, United Country Certified Real Estate will conduct this magnificent auction event, offering plantation, recreational, hunting, fishing, farm, commercial, industrial, development and investment properties on the auction block. "Offering more than 9,000 acres of Florida and Georgia land will be an amazing 19 day real estate auction spectacular," said Jackson, owner of United Country - Certified Real Estate Auction Services. "We'll offer over 25 properties and over 150 different parcels in 10 different counties. These Georgia and Florida real estate auctions properties will be offered divided at high bidder's choice. The selection features Plantation and recreational property in North Florida and South Georgia, including the Easter Plantation, a 1,931 acre Quail Hunting Preserve, a 151,000 square foot warehouse and distribution center on 11 acres in Polk County, Lakeland, Florida, a cattle and horse ranch in Sumter County, commercial and development land with high visibility and easy access to I-10, I-4, I-75 and I-275. There is no better opportunity to buy land than right now at public auction!" The auction land for sale is situated in prime locations in 10 counties in north and central Florida and southern Georgia. The counties include Jefferson County, Sumter County, Citrus County, Hamilton County, Echols County (Georgia), Hernando County, Pasco County, Hillsborough County and Polk County in Florida, as well as Georgia's Brooks County. Complete property information, maps and land finance is available by contacting United Country - Certified Real Estate Auctions at 800-711-9175 or visiting CertifiedRealEstateAuctions.com. United Country Real Estate is the largest fully integrated franchise network of conventional real estate and auction professionals in the United States. Based in Kansas City, Mo., the company has been an innovator in real estate marketing since 1925. United Country supports nearly 675 offices across the U.S. and in Costa Rica with a unique, comprehensive marketing program that includes one of the largest portfolios of property marketing web sites (more than 1,000 separate sites), seven proprietary real estate catalogs with a cumulative distribution of 1.5 million, an extensive, current buyer database and national advertising of properties to more than 90 million potential buyer prospects a week. United Country has been recognized as a Top 25 Franchise by the Wall Street Journal and among Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500. United Country Certified Real Estate: Auctions, Marketing and Brokerage Firm, conducts Myers Jackson, Auctioneer/Broker CAI Florida and Georgia Real Estate Auctions Offer 9,000 +/- Acres in 10 Counties "Florida real estate auctions" and "Georgia land auctions" were announced today by United Country Certified Real Estate: Auctions, Marketing and Brokerage experts and Myers Jackson, CAI, AARE, CES, e-PRO, a licensed Georgia and Florida real estate broker and real estate auctioneer, for approximately 9,000 acres of prime Georgia and Florida real estate that will be offered in August. Between Tuesday, August 11 and Saturday, August 29, United Country Certified Real Estate will conduct this magnificent auction event, offering plantation, recreational, hunting, fishing, farm, commercial, industrial, development and investment properties on the auction block. "Offering more than 9,000 acres of Florida and Georgia land will be an amazing 19 day real estate auction spectacular," said Jackson, owner of United Country - Certified Real Estate Auction Services. "We'll offer over 25 properties and over 150 different parcels in 10 different counties. These Georgia and Florida real estate auctions properties will be offered divided at high bidder's choice. The selection features Plantation and recreational property in North Florida and South Georgia, including the Easter Plantation, a 1,931 acre Quail Hunting Preserve, a 151,000 square foot warehouse and distribution center on 11 acres in Polk County, Lakeland, Florida, a cattle and horse ranch in Sumter County, commercial and development land with high visibility and easy access to I-10, I-4, I-75 and I-275. There is no better opportunity to buy land than right now at public auction!" The auction land for sale is situated in prime locations in 10 counties in north and central Florida and southern Georgia. The counties include Jefferson County, Sumter County, Citrus County, Hamilton County, Echols County (Georgia), Hernando County, Pasco County, Hillsborough County and Polk County in Florida, as well as Georgia's Brooks County. Complete property information, maps and land finance is available by contacting United Country - Certified Real Estate Auctions at 800-711-9175 or visiting CertifiedRealEstateAuctions.com. United Country Real Estate is the largest fully integrated franchise network of conventional real estate and auction professionals in the United States. Based in Kansas City, Mo., the company has been an innovator in real estate marketing since 1925. United Country supports nearly 675 offices across the U.S. and in Costa Rica with a unique, comprehensive marketing program that includes one of the largest portfolios of property marketing web sites (more than 1,000 separate sites), seven proprietary real estate catalogs with a cumulative distribution of 1.5 million, an extensive, current buyer database and national advertising of properties to more than 90 million potential buyer prospects a week. United Country has been recognized as a Top 25 Franchise by the Wall Street Journal and among Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500. United Country Certified Real Estate: Auctions, Marketing and Brokerage Firm, conducts 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/salesSPECTRUM/Sales/prweb2661984.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/salesSPECTRUM/Sales/prweb2661984.htm Selling is not just an art, but also a science that can be mastered to create great salespeople that can result in increased business opportunities - even in the most challenging economies. salesSPECTRUM's 'The Right to Sell' sales training helps clients gain a clear understanding of how to master the sales process to gain a competitive advantage in today's marketplace. To learn more about salesSPECTRUM's sales training programs for career-minded professionals, please visit http://salesspectrum.com [PRWeb Jul 23, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/salesSPECTRUM/Sales/prweb2661984.htm Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:11:05 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com 'The Right to Sell' sales training is tailored to meet the needs and time constraints of today's busy sales and business professionals to enhance sales success. Training modules can be designed to be standalone, independent of each other and clients only pay for the training modules that they need. salesSPECTRUM's training begins with the basics of the sales process and then progresses through today's challenges to help clients learn basic sales skills, business development skills, personal marketing techniques and consultative selling. Clients will develop a clear understanding of how to: * Identify prospects * Reach new clients * Ask key questions that lead to results * Articulate your objective * Overcome objections * Handle rejection * Close the deal and follow up The company's founder, Jenine Lepera Izzi, is a recognized expert in complex sales strategies that generate results. With more than 15 years of award-winning sales and marketing experience working with small-to-mid-sized businesses, salesSPECTRUM specializes in the architecture and design, biotech and real estate and construction industries and brings a unique combination of analytical and creative perspectives to their client's business. Click here to listen to a podcast featuring Jenine discussing how you can benefit from salesSPECTRUM's 'The Right to Sell' sales training. Boston Biotech Firm Sees Bottom Line Results "I highly recommend salesSPECTRUM's 'The Right to Sell' training program to small business owners and companies who want to grow their businesses," says Ann Jones, president and owner of BioShow, a life sciences trade show management firm in Arlington, Mass. "salesSPECTRUM's training modules have been invaluable to help me engage new clients, negotiate, promote my services and network better with my peers. These new-found skills have translated into immediate results for my business." Jones notes that salesSPECTRUM's sales techniques helped her more than doubled her client base - just after two training modules. "Before I worked with salesSPECTRUM, my company produced one to two shows a month and now we average three to four shows a week. My new sales skills have helped me put together better quality shows for my customers and resulted in a positive impact on my business, while helping my customers improve their bottom line." Don't Get Left Behind - Funding Now Available Smart business owners know that a sensible investment in developing sales talent has a positive impact on sales and now it doesn't have to have a negative effect on your wallet. Currently, 48 out of 50 states now make it possible for most businesses to receive funding to... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/salesSPECTRUM/Sales/prweb2661984.htm]]> Renee Hewitt Master the Art and Science of Sales With salesSPECTRUM 'The Right to Sell' sales training is tailored to meet the needs and time constraints of today's busy sales and business professionals to enhance sales success. Training modules can be designed to be standalone, independent of each other and clients only pay for the training modules that they need. salesSPECTRUM's training begins with the basics of the sales process and then progresses through today's challenges to help clients learn basic sales skills, business development skills, personal marketing techniques and consultative selling. Clients will develop a clear understanding of how to: * Identify prospects * Reach new clients * Ask key questions that lead to results * Articulate your objective * Overcome objections * Handle rejection * Close the deal and follow up The company's founder, Jenine Lepera Izzi, is a recognized expert in complex sales strategies that generate results. With more than 15 years of award-winning sales and marketing experience working with small-to-mid-sized businesses, salesSPECTRUM specializes in the architecture and design, biotech and real estate and construction industries and brings a unique combination of analytical and creative perspectives to their client's business. Click here to listen to a podcast featuring Jenine discussing how you can benefit from salesSPECTRUM's 'The Right to Sell' sales training. Boston Biotech Firm Sees Bottom Line Results "I highly recommend salesSPECTRUM's 'The Right to Sell' training program to small business owners and companies who want to grow their businesses," says Ann Jones, president and owner of BioShow, a life sciences trade show management firm in Arlington, Mass. "salesSPECTRUM's training modules have been invaluable to help me engage new clients, negotiate, promote my services and network better with my peers. These new-found skills have translated into immediate results for my business." Jones notes that salesSPECTRUM's sales techniques helped her more than doubled her client base - just after two training modules. "Before I worked with salesSPECTRUM, my company produced one to two shows a month and now we average three to four shows a week. My new sales skills have helped me put together better quality shows for my customers and resulted in a positive impact on my business, while helping my customers improve their bottom line." Don't Get Left Behind - Funding Now Available Smart business owners know that a sensible investment in developing sales talent has a positive impact on sales and now it doesn't have to have a negative effect on your wallet. Currently, 48 out of 50 states now make it possible for most businesses to receive funding to... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/salesSPECTRUM/Sales/prweb2661984.htm]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2638694.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2638694.htm DB2 database management specialists, Triton Consulting, are helping their customers meet the challenges of database management in the downturn by enhancing their managed services offerings to include additional free consultancy packages. [PRWeb Jul 22, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2638694.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:11:47 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com http://www.triton.co.uk/why-remote-dba.php As well as first class database management support, all Remote DBA contracts now come with an additional 20 hours of free consultancy. "We know that everyone is feeling the pressure of the economic downturn, especially in the IT sector. Remote DBA gives IT managers a really cost effective solution to managing their critical DB2 systems." Says Laura Hood, Marketing Manager "The additional consultancy hours which are now included in the package mean that customers can benefit from free consultancy, training or development work in addition to ongoing DB2 support" Support when you need it Remote DBA, like an insurance policy, gives you peace of mind that your critical business systems will be covered no matter what. Absences such as sickness or holidays are automatically covered. When DBAs are pulled off onto other projects where their skills can be better utilised, the everyday maintenance and support of the database will still be carried out with no loss of service. Flexible support options mean that you can tailor-make the service to meet your specific requirements - http://www.triton.co.uk/flexible-cover-options.php "The service that we have received from Triton has been fantastic, they are always available at the end of the phone/email to help with any issues that we have. The staff have a superb knowledge of DB2" Elizabeth O'Neil, Holiday Extras Proactive monitoring Triton's industry-leading proactive monitoring technology is included with every Remote DBA agreement. At the first sign of a potential issue, the client's Remote DBA Companion will be alerted and can begin to take remedial action. Often a potential issue can be detected, analysed and resolved before a client is even aware of the problem. ###]]> Laura Hood Managing Mission Critical Databases Cost Effectively - Meet the Challenges of Database Management in the Downturn http://www.triton.co.uk/why-remote-dba.php As well as first class database management support, all Remote DBA contracts now come with an additional 20 hours of free consultancy. "We know that everyone is feeling the pressure of the economic downturn, especially in the IT sector. Remote DBA gives IT managers a really cost effective solution to managing their critical DB2 systems." Says Laura Hood, Marketing Manager "The additional consultancy hours which are now included in the package mean that customers can benefit from free consultancy, training or development work in addition to ongoing DB2 support" Support when you need it Remote DBA, like an insurance policy, gives you peace of mind that your critical business systems will be covered no matter what. Absences such as sickness or holidays are automatically covered. When DBAs are pulled off onto other projects where their skills can be better utilised, the everyday maintenance and support of the database will still be carried out with no loss of service. Flexible support options mean that you can tailor-make the service to meet your specific requirements - http://www.triton.co.uk/flexible-cover-options.php "The service that we have received from Triton has been fantastic, they are always available at the end of the phone/email to help with any issues that we have. The staff have a superb knowledge of DB2" Elizabeth O'Neil, Holiday Extras Proactive monitoring Triton's industry-leading proactive monitoring technology is included with every Remote DBA agreement. At the first sign of a potential issue, the client's Remote DBA Companion will be alerted and can begin to take remedial action. Often a potential issue can be detected, analysed and resolved before a client is even aware of the problem. ###]]> 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2643614.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2643614.htm Although consumers react positively to a 25% off sale on apparel or sporting goods, the same shoppers flee when the market is on sale. Mike Flower of Financial Principles, LLC explains, "When the market climbs, investors perceive their only risk as not investing fast enough to benefit from certain gains. And when the market plummets, the prevalent fear is that stocks will slide even lower." [PRWeb Jul 21, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2643614.htm Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:56:11 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Mike Flower Steady As You Go: Financial Advisor Explains How Dollar Cost Averaging Serves as an Alternative Strategy to Market Timing 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2601194.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2601194.htm The Utility Leadership Academy (ULA), the energy industry's on-line emerging and experienced leader training system, is now serving over 1,000 utility and contractor employees. "ULA has the core leadership and management skills our future energy industry leaders need," explains Rick Legleitner, Manager of Employee Development and Skilling for Consumers Energy and a senior member of the MEA Team managing the program. [PRWeb Jul 17, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2601194.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:30:12 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com Elizabeth Fischer Utility Leadership Academy Serves Over 1,000 Energy Managers At Substantial Savings 00:15:00 no http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2639244.htm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2639244.htm NCHL, the leading authority on healthcare leadership, is pleased to honor Dr. Denis Cortese as the recipient of the 2009 National Healthcare Leadership Award for his lasting contributions to healthcare and his commitment to teamwork and mentorship during his 30-year career. Dr. Cortese is widely respected for his outspoken role in the national healthcare reform debate and for advocating for a system that ensures that all patients will receive outstanding and quality care. [PRWeb Jul 16, 2009] http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2639244.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:49:58 -0700 podcrew@extrahoop.com The National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) said today it has named Denis A. Cortese, MD, president and chief executive officer of Mayo Clinic, as the recipient of the 2009 National Healthcare Leadership Award for his significant and lasting contributions to healthcare. "Renowned for his commitment to teamwork and mentorship at one of the nation's premier healthcare organizations, Denis Cortese is also applying his leadership to impact the national healthcare agenda by building nationwide consensus for patient-centered change, advocating for a system that ensures that all patients will receive outstanding quality care," NCHL President and CEO Marie E. Sinioris said. "As an extraordinary leader and teacher, his innovative tenure at Mayo Clinic has included cutting edge programs in information technology and medical records, using new discoveries in genomics to customize patient-specific treatment strategies, and emphasis on bedside nursing to improve patient care. And under Dr. Cortese's leadership, Mayo Clinic launched the Health Policy Center, attracting thousands of patients and prominent thought leaders from across the nation to participate in a series of events to develop principles and action steps to guide healthcare reform." Dr. Cortese will be honored on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at an award event and recognition dinner at The Millennium Knickerbocker in Chicago that is being held in conjunction with NCHL's Invitational Symposium earlier that day. Dr. Cortese will be presented with an original glass sculpture by Czech-born artist Martin Rosol. "The role for leadership in U.S. health care is wide open," Cortese said. "Leadership is less about 'you' or 'me' and more about us; what we can accomplish by working together. And much needs to be done to assure quality, affordable healthcare for all patients." Thomas M. Priselac, president and CEO of Cedars-Sinai Health System and co-chair of the National Healthcare Leadership Award selection committee, praised Dr. Cortese's commitment to improving the nation's health. "During Dr. Cortese's career he has mirrored the vision of NCHL and used his unique ability to build consensus as he has advocated for a system of evidence-based, affordable, and accessible patient care for all," Priselac said. "The selection committee was honored to identify Dr. Cortese as this year's recipient and recognize his role as a forward thinking leader in national healthcare reform." After serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Navy, Cortese joined the Mayo Clinic staff in 1976 where he has been a professor of medicine and served as a former director of the Pulmonary Disease subspecialty training program. In 1993 he moved to Mayo Clinic in Jackson, Florida and in 2003 he was named CEO of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Cortese graduated from Temple University Medical School in 1970. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. At Mayo Clinic he held a fellowship in thoracic diseases and was a special clinical fellow in bronchoscopy. Widely published and the recipient of numerous honors and awards, Dr. Cortese is a member of The Institute of Medicine and chair of the Roundtable on... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2639244.htm]]> Lisabeth Weiner Mayo Clinic's Dr. Denis Cortese Receives NCHL'S 2009 National Healthcare Leadership Award The National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL) said today it has named Denis A. Cortese, MD, president and chief executive officer of Mayo Clinic, as the recipient of the 2009 National Healthcare Leadership Award for his significant and lasting contributions to healthcare. "Renowned for his commitment to teamwork and mentorship at one of the nation's premier healthcare organizations, Denis Cortese is also applying his leadership to impact the national healthcare agenda by building nationwide consensus for patient-centered change, advocating for a system that ensures that all patients will receive outstanding quality care," NCHL President and CEO Marie E. Sinioris said. "As an extraordinary leader and teacher, his innovative tenure at Mayo Clinic has included cutting edge programs in information technology and medical records, using new discoveries in genomics to customize patient-specific treatment strategies, and emphasis on bedside nursing to improve patient care. And under Dr. Cortese's leadership, Mayo Clinic launched the Health Policy Center, attracting thousands of patients and prominent thought leaders from across the nation to participate in a series of events to develop principles and action steps to guide healthcare reform." Dr. Cortese will be honored on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at an award event and recognition dinner at The Millennium Knickerbocker in Chicago that is being held in conjunction with NCHL's Invitational Symposium earlier that day. Dr. Cortese will be presented with an original glass sculpture by Czech-born artist Martin Rosol. "The role for leadership in U.S. health care is wide open," Cortese said. "Leadership is less about 'you' or 'me' and more about us; what we can accomplish by working together. And much needs to be done to assure quality, affordable healthcare for all patients." Thomas M. Priselac, president and CEO of Cedars-Sinai Health System and co-chair of the National Healthcare Leadership Award selection committee, praised Dr. Cortese's commitment to improving the nation's health. "During Dr. Cortese's career he has mirrored the vision of NCHL and used his unique ability to build consensus as he has advocated for a system of evidence-based, affordable, and accessible patient care for all," Priselac said. "The selection committee was honored to identify Dr. Cortese as this year's recipient and recognize his role as a forward thinking leader in national healthcare reform." After serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Navy, Cortese joined the Mayo Clinic staff in 1976 where he has been a professor of medicine and served as a former director of the Pulmonary Disease subspecialty training program. In 1993 he moved to Mayo Clinic in Jackson, Florida and in 2003 he was named CEO of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Cortese graduated from Temple University Medical School in 1970. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. At Mayo Clinic he held a fellowship in thoracic diseases and was a special clinical fellow in bronchoscopy. Widely published and the recipient of numerous honors and awards, Dr. Cortese is a member of The Institute of Medicine and chair of the Roundtable on... To read the press release in full goto http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/7/prweb2639244.htm]]> 00:15:00 no