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CTQ Solutions Announces 2008/2009 Apex Quality Award Winners for Healthcare Excellence

LOVE FOR SALE" PST ANNOUNCES 3rd SEASON

Personal Space Theatrics opens its third season in September with the World Premiere of the new two-act play Nicotine, by Julien Schwab. It asks the questions: Can we kick our addiction to love? Why am I still here and what does this person have to offer me?" At once a hilarious look at serious issues and a stern look at trivial ones, Nicotine is a dark romantic comedy that travels from the end of relationships among five people bound together by love, addiction, and heartache to the beginning...and then back again. The author delves deep into those moments you realize you are in a relationship because it is comfortable. Developed through PSTs New Playwrights Reading Series, Nicotine will be directed by Associate Artistic Director, Nicholas Cotz.... (Continue reading)

AgencyLogic Releases Upgrade to Single Property Website Tool

AgencyLogic (www.agencylogic.com), the largest real estate industry provider of single property Websites in North America, today announced that they have released an important upgrade to their current single property Website tool for real estate agents.

Local Resources: PowerSites now contain an amenities page (zip code driven) that creates instant links to local resources, such as stores, restaurants, medical facilities and more.

Realtor.com: PowerSites can now be submitted automatically to Realtor.com from the administration page.

Designations: Up to 40 different designations and logos can be selected to display on the "About Me" page of the PowerSite.

International Support: Improved product support for clients outside of the United States.

Sign Rider Shipping: We have upgraded our free shipping method to UPS Ground to ensure faster delivery.

"We are always looking for ways to help our customers market effectively with PowerSites," said Mark Wayman, CIO of AgencyLogic. "By adding a few key features, we have created an even more valuable tool that allows real estate professionals to create custom Websites that are so easy to build, yet look like they took hours to create. We are very pleased that our expansion allows us to better service our international customers as we are introducing PowerSites abroad."... (Continue reading)

New Book Addresses The Fatal Mistake 80% of Retailers Are Making & How to Correct It

Eight out of 10 businesses fail in the first five years, but that’s not the worst of the story. Four out of five fail in the next five years.

What happened?

Market has been determined, stock ordered, doors open. Advertising has been budgeted, tested, re-tested and approved. Customers have been drawn in. Conversion ratios have been compiled, tested, adjusted for, improved. Things are going along swimmingly. So you think. “At the rate that we’re adding new customers, we’ll be on easy street very soon.”... (Continue reading)

US National Telecom (Yi Wan Group: YIWA) Acquires Vitelity VoIP Communications

US National Telecom (Yi Wan Group; Symbol: YIWA) announced that Vitelity Communications will become a subsidiary of US National Telecom, the operating name of Yi Wan Group, Inc.: YIWA. The valuation of Vitelity was in excess of $1.2 million, paid for with a combination of cash, notes and shares of stock.

Vitelity is a high-growth acquisition for YIWA. Vitelity has doubled its sales revenue in the last 12 months, and now has monthly revenue of more than $109,000. According to President Brian Ford, “Vitelity is growing rapidly with annual revenue of more than $1,250,000 and sales revenue is projected to increase an average of five percent monthly.” If the Company achieves its goals, annual revenue for the following 12- months would exceed $1,700,000.... (Continue reading)

Psychic Friends Have Gone Too Far: Copernicus Jumps Into the Marketing Fray To Challenge Business Trends Toward "Psychic Intuition"

Kevin Clancy, Chairman of Copernicus Marketing Consulting and Research, was on top of the world last week celebrating his induction to the prestigious ranks of the Market Research Council's storied Market Research Hall of Fame, joining giants of the marketing research profession including George Gallup, Arthur Nielsen, Sr., Elmo Roper, David Ogilvy, and Daniel Yankelovich. But after reading an article in NEWSWEEK about the burgeoning corporate psychic industry, his mood did a complete 360. "I thought it was time for us to bring some much needed sense to this trend toward gut and psychic intuition."... (Continue reading)

Mobile Medics Will Shape The Medical Device Market

The increase in the level of healthcare being delivered by mobile medical practitioners outside of hospitals will become a key driver within the medical device market over the next decade. According to a report by Cambridge UK based analysts Wireless Healthcare, as healthcare providers are pushing more diagnostic and monitoring processes out to the edge of their care networks, medical device vendors are responding by adding more advanced communications technology to their products.

The report, "Wireless Healthcare 2008", also identifies a number of consumer electronics companies that have successfully positioned their products within the mobile healthcare market. According to Peter Kruger, Analyst with Wireless Healthcare: "Some of these companies are attempting to emulate Polar Electronics, who have built a strong presence in the ehealth sector and use their sports and fitness monitoring technology to capture vital signs data in ehealth applications."... (Continue reading)

Wealth Masters International and Carbon Copy Pro to Host a Wealth Building Event in Lake Tahoe

The economy is spiraling out of control. No longer should we think that the downfall will only affect the other guy. The economic downfall does not discriminate. There are those who have already lost jobs, homes, credit, retirement, college funds and their accustomed way of living. Others, for good reason, live in fear of the same. Don't be dismayed, a remarkable event in wealth building and financial management will occur from March 22 to March 26, 2009 at Lake Tahoe, Nevada. This event is being sponsored by two highly successful partner companies, Wealth Masters International (WMI) and Carbon Copy Pro (CCP). Both companies are at the forefront of the home-based business industry in financial improvement, financial education, and in internet marketing. Visit: http://www.successinmasteringwealth.com/?site=PRweb... (Continue reading)

M7 1:1 Direct Takes Personalized Direct-Marketing Lead Generation Programs to Whole New Level

M7 Inc., an award-winning marketing communications firm, now offers an effective new lead generation program called "M7 1:1 Direct". This ground-breaking direct marketing strategy takes variable data messaging to a whole new level and has produced above average results with response rates over 3% and campaign ROI of 400%.

"M7 1:1 Direct" programs are highly personalized direct marketing campaigns, using technology and techniques many clients have never seen or used before," says Lisa Orrell, President of M7 Inc. "M7 delivers a personalized message to each contact on the lead list motivating them to visit a custom URL containing their own name," explains Orrell. "M7 delivers this message to each contact using a variety of methods including print, e-mail, and web."... (Continue reading)

Harcourt Assessment Introduces the Harcourt Workplace Personality Inventory

Harcourt Assessment, Inc., a leading talent assessment company, today introduced the Harcourt Workplace Personality Inventory (HWPI). The HWPI is an innovative assessment based around 16 key work styles shown to be important to job success in a wide range of occupations. The HWPI also contains an "Unlikely Virtues" scale designed to identify individuals who present an overly favorable image of themselves in responding to questions.

"Having a complete understanding of a recruit's fit for a position requires an understanding of a candidate's key competencies," said Harcourt Assessment Vice President of Human Resources Phillip Weiss. "Hiring individuals with the personal style that best meet the needs of a position reduces turnover and increases productivity. With the use of the HWPI, employers can identify hires that match the requirements of specific positions, but also match the culture of their organization."... (Continue reading)

Eastridge InfoTech Unveils New Web Site

Information technology talent recruiter, Eastridge InfoTech, unveils a revamped Web site to maximize the user’s experience through applications that allow tech professionals to simplify their job search and allow client companies to streamline the quest for talent.

“We're proud of the functionality our new site offers and have seen tremendous results, including an influx of talent joining our online network and the ability to be more responsive to our clients and candidates,” says Nanci Porter, president of Eastridge InfoTech.... (Continue reading)

Student Borrowers Have Five Weeks Left to Consolidate Before Expected Rate Hike

There only are five weeks left until the expected rate increase for federal student loan consolidation. On July 1 an expected rate hike of more than 2 percentage points is scheduled to take effect, so now is the time for student borrowers to consolidate, according to NextStudent, the Phoenix-based premier education funding company.

On July 1, the following increased rates are expected: 8.1 percent for PLUS loans, 7.3 percent on Stafford loans on repayments on loans made since July 1998, and 6.7 percent for students still in school.... (Continue reading)

Tough Economy Stalls Traditional Marketing Results

In the face of an ever-tightening economy, small business owners are finding it harder and harder to generate sales through traditional means such as advertising and direct mail. In an unprecedented move, a group of marketing experts are coming together in a virtual "Referral Expo" to offer free advice to small business owners on a grand scale. According to expo organizer Michael Beck, mastering these skills has become a matter of survival for the small business owner.

The Financial Times reported in late July that advertisers are cutting back spending. This trend, coupled with a tightening of consumer pocketbooks, is causing alarm within the ranks of small business owners nationwide. An informal survey conducted by Exceptional Leadership, Inc. over the past five months, confirms that key segments within the economy are reporting industry shake-outs to a degree not seen in several decades. Michael Beck, president of Exceptional Leadership, Inc., reported that the insurance, real estate, and mortgage segments have been hardest hit, but the "trickle-down" effect has now begun impacting small business owners and entrepreneurs in most other market sectors.... (Continue reading)

3.8 Million Pet Cats And Dogs Have Gone Missing In The Last Five Years

New research from Sainsbury's Finance indicates that 12% of people who own or have owned a cat during the past five years have suffered from them going missing, and the corresponding figure for dog owners is 4%. In total, this means 3.8 million GB residents have had to suffer this anguish. Alarmingly, 6% of these people were adamant that their animals were stolen and a further 14% said that it was quite likely that their animal had been a victim of theft.

Sainsbury's Pet Insurance provides up to £1,000 towards the advertising costs for a lost dog or cat and up to £750 compensation if the pet is lost or stolen and not returned(2).... (Continue reading)

Green Schools Don't Make the Grade

Dallas (Vocus/PRWEB ) August 6, 2008 - As schools across the country prepare for a new academic year, Congress is considering spending $20 billion to support "green" school programs that have not been proven to work, according to a new report by the National Center for Policy Analysis.

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Some states, including the state of Washington, have already implemented laws intended to help public schools meet "green" environmental standards. Now the U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation that would pour even more money into programs that would include water and energy efficiency, the use of green or recycled materials, appliances and fixtures, and a focus on indoor air quality.... (Continue reading)

ClusterBuilder.org Expands: Introduces Clustering Encyclopedia

Cluster Resources, Inc. and LinuxHPC.org announced today the release of ClusterBuilder.org version 1.3 (http://www.clusterbuilder.org), featuring the new Clustering Encyclopedia -- a specialized reference source of high-performance computing (HPC) technologies and products.

ClusterBuilder.org is a Web site created through the combined efforts of Cluster Resources (http://www.clusterresources.com) and LinuxHPC.org (http://www.linuxhpc.org), designed to help cluster administrators, technical evaluators and purchase evaluators build out better cluster, grid and utility-based computing environments.... (Continue reading)

Engro and Midwest Corn Give Performance Shirts Real Starch

You may soon be wearing shirts made of…corn. Indianapolis-headquartered Engro, LLC has introduced new apparel made entirely of corn--one of America's most abundant resources. Ingeo™, the new fiber developed by Cargill and Dow Chemical literally means "ingredients from the earth."



Ingeo is the world's first and only 'greenhouse neutral' polymer and achieves a 68 percent reduction in fossil fuel use compared with traditional plastics.



"This is one of the most significant developments in the textile industry of our generation," said Engro CEO, Larry Grider. "We no longer have to depend on foreign oil for performance apparel. This new fiber is made from a 100 percent renewable resource grown right here in our own backyard and everyone benefits…farmers, customers, everyone." Grider's company philosophy is "improving our world, one garment at a time."... (Continue reading)

VDP Complete Available for Printers in Marketing Partnership Program

After a successful pilot, the VDP Complete™ Printing Partnership Program is now available nationwide to bring variable data printing capabilities that feature multiple runs, unique web addresses (URL’s) and personalized landing pages to any printer or marketing firm. The program includes both VDP Mail™ and VDP Web™ and is the easy solution for printers who want to offer their customers full marketing services without adding infrastructure and overhead.

Now firms that wish to provide variable data printing, opt-in marketing and the web can do so without making a large capital investment. One key advantage for printers is that the VDP Complete system consists of multiple print runs which mean one sale results in six to twelve jobs. Multiple jobs from various clients are combined into one large run which decreases set up and downtime. Marketing firms can utilize these turn key marketing campaigns to supplement their own expertise and round out client campaigns. The VDP Complete program can easily blend into any marketing mix and is a far more powerful tool than traditional direct mail alone.... (Continue reading)

New HealthCoach Huddle Newsletter Delivers Latest Innovations from Health Coaching Field

Health coaching is proving to be a winning strategy in managing disease and reducing complications from chronic conditions. Health plans, employers and providers who have recruited health coaches for their teams have found that members and patients are healthier and hospital admissions and unnecessary emergency room visits are decreasing substantially, which in turn is saving millions of healthcare dollars annually.

Keeping up with the growing demand for health coaching information and resources, the Healthcare Intelligence Network is pleased to announce its newest free monthly e-mail newsletter, the HealthCoach Huddle. This newsletter will keep you up-to-date and well-informed on the latest health coaching issues and developments, providing news, quotables, Q&A and podcasts from health coaches and those who manage them. For more information and to subscribe, please visit http://www.hin.com/cgi-local/link/news/pl.cgi?hchuddlepr .... (Continue reading)

Have A "Chic Picnic" In The Park This Summer With Sofitel Hotels

Are you passing through Cairo to visit the Pyramids? Spending a weekend with friends in London? Going on a romantic jaunt in Rome? Or stopping off in New York with the family this summer? Throughout the summer, Sofitel Luxury Hotels are offering guests a 'Chic Picnic' package, providing a chance to explore their chosen city and take in the sights, before settling down to enjoy a sumptuous picnic of local delicacies prepared by the hotel chef. Guests who book early will receive the added benefit of a free nights stay.... (Continue reading)

CTQ Solutions Announces 2008/2009 Apex Quality Award Winners for Healthcare Excellence

CTQ Solutions announces this year's recipients of the Apex Quality Award for 2009. This distinction recognizes outstanding healthcare organizations that demonstrate the highest levels of excellence in patient satisfaction throughout the United States in markets served by CTQ.

"Excellence merits recognition," said CTQ President and Chief Executive Officer, Paul G Faraclas. "As the industry leader in outpatient surveying, CTQ is proud to assume the responsibility of honoring healthcare's elite organizations." The Apex winners represent healthcare facilities who consistently achieved the highest level of patient satisfaction for 2008/2009. Key performance indicators common to all ambulatory surgery centers and specialty hospitals are utilized to determine the award winners. Twenty-three surgery centers, endoscopy centers and surgical hospitals from 14 different states are recognized this year.... (Continue reading)