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“Shamanism and a Living Relationship with Christ” is the Focus of Why Shamanism Now? on June 24
Teacher, author, and founder of The Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks with a former Catholic sister, Karen Furr, about "Shamanism and a Living Relationship with Christ" on Pratt’s show "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity." - June 20, 2009 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital and TerraAsia/MedAsia Enter Cooperation Agreement
Min-Sheng Hospital was chosen by TerraAsia/MedAsia to provide weight loss surgery to Canadian patients. - June 20, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
MBody Strength Posts More Free Workout Plans
MBody Strength, an unconventional fitness company, has expanded their free workout plan database on their website MBodyStrength.com. The website, which focuses on kettlebell, Clubbell, sandbag, weighted hiking, and other non-traditional training methods, now features numerous free workout plans for download. - June 20, 2009 - MBody Strength LLC
Sister's & Company Hosts the "Feed Our Friends" Event to Benefit the United Food Bank of Plant City
Sister’s & Company, a specialty store, in Plant City is hosting an event to benefit the United Food Bank of Plant City. The Feed our Friends Fashion Show will be held at the Red Rose Ballroom on July 23rd, at six thirty. Through this event many will have the opportunity to help those in... - June 20, 2009 - Sister's & Company
Puerto Rico’s Himahealth Now an Option in U.S. Healthcare
HIMAHEALTH offers cutting edge medical technology and expertise to U.S. patients for 50 to 70 percent less. - June 20, 2009 - HIMAHEALTH
Real-Time Locating Technology Helps Contain Pandemic Outbreaks
Intelligent InSites Announces Solution to Track and Control Spread of Infectious Diseases - June 20, 2009 - Intelligent InSites
Intertek Announces a New Webinar on What You Need to Know About UL 1598 3rd Edition
Webinar will discuss how the update to UL 1598 will impact luminaire manufacturers. - June 20, 2009 - Intertek
2009 Westchester/Fairfield Walk Now for Autism Raises $625,000 and Counting for Autism Speaks
Autism speaks’ Westchester/Fairfield Walk Now for Autism at Manhattanville College draws more than 12,000 walkers and raises over $625,000 to help find answers about the nation’s fastest-growing developmental disorder. - June 20, 2009 - Autism Speaks - Westchester/Fairfield
Massage Therapy Aids in Oncology Treatment
Shannon Grant, the owner of The Art of Touch Massage will be discussing the benefits of Oncology massage with attendees at this weekend’s Emory Celebration of Living. Grant will discuss oncology massage as a medical treatment and explain how massage therapy can significantly enhance the... - June 20, 2009 - Art of Touch Massage
Workplace INTEGRA to Offer Spirometry Refresher Courses
Workplace INTEGRA is pleased to offer NIOSH-approved Spirometry Refresher Courses held at the Workplace INTEGRA training facility in Greensboro, NC. - June 19, 2009 - Workplace INTEGRA
Crest Pumps Doubles the Warranty Period on All New Chemical Pumps
Crest Pumps, the specialist manufacturer of chemical resistant centrifugal pumps has increased the warranty period on all pumps to two years. - June 19, 2009 - Crest Pumps Ltd
All-Terrain Medical Will Receive a New "Face" by Late June 2009
The homepage of the online dealer All-Terrain Medical will be revamped and improved by end of June 2009. "We have listened to the comments from customers and suppliers and feel that the change will help navigate even easier through the website," the founder stated today. "The change... - June 19, 2009 - All-Terrain Medical & Mobility LLC
Chiropractor in Costa Mesa Re-Launches Updated Web Site
Great Life Chiropractic, a chiropractic clinic in Costa Mesa that specializes in corrective chiropractic care, has updated and re-launched their web site at http://www.chiropractorincostamesa.com - June 19, 2009 - Great Life Chiropractic
In Safe Patient Handling, Culture May Matter as Much as Equipment
Healthcare workers often risk their own health and safety in handling patients, even when appropriate mechanical lifts are available. This risky behavior may be due largely to lack of understanding, according to a recent study by Atlas Ergonomics. In a survey of more than 2400 employees in a... - June 19, 2009 - Atlas Ergonomics, LLC
Gleason Score of 3+4 is Not Equal to 4+3 in Lethal Prostate Cancer
Researchers at BWH have shown that Gleason score is a strong predictor of prostate cancer mortality and that mortality rates differ among patients with a Gleason score of seven depending on whether Gleason pattern four is primary or secondary. - June 19, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s/Faulkner Hospitals Highlighted in Healthcare Equality Index 2009
BW/F’s Leadership in Equal Treatment of LGBT Patients Highlighted in Human Rights Campaign Foundation & Gay & Lesbian Medical Association’s Index. - June 19, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Clues to How Blood Forms in Life’s Earliest Stages
BWH and CHB collaboration examined role biomechanical force plays in embryonic development. - June 19, 2009 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
USourceIT Launches Technical Advocate Program
USourceIT announced the launch of it's Technical Advocate Program (UTAP for short). This program is intended for IT executives and IT consultants who are interested in providing turn-key IT solutions to their customers by leveraging USourceIT's extensive Service Provider Network. - June 19, 2009 - USourceIT
Social Psychologist and Author Launches Major Research Program on Couples and Finances
Premier state of the art Research Program on couples and the way they handle finances. - June 18, 2009 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
HALO-8 Becomes Distributor for Tarter Industries
Halo-8 has been granted distributorship for Tarter Industries, USA's premier gate and fencing manufacturer. This marks Halo-8 's entry into a new product category for Federal Agencies and DOD/Military markets. " Halo-8 was choosen by Tarter Industries based on Halo-8 's experience and past... - June 18, 2009 - Halo-8 LLC
WIAAP Supports National Asking Saves Kids (“ASK”) Day Campaign Promotes Gun Safety to Physicians, Parents
June 21, 2009 (Father's Day) is national ASK Day -- Asking Saves Kids. This initiative educates physicians and families about the importance of determining whether there are guns in the homes where their children play. - June 18, 2009 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Unbound Medicine and American Academy of Pediatrics Release Mobile Edition of Red Book®: 2009 Report of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases
Today, Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for healthcare, and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the professional organization representing over 60,000 pediatricians, announced the launch of Red Book® for Mobile + Web. Now, the latest findings and clinical... - June 18, 2009 - Unbound Medicine
MicroTransponder Awarded "Most Promising Life Science Technology Company - 2009" at Rice Alliance Venture Forum
MicroTransponder awarded “Most Promising Life Science Technology Company - 2009” at Rice Alliance Venture Forum and announces executive promotions of Jordan Curnes to President and Frank McEachern to Chairman of the Board. Rosellini will be interviewed on the BusinessMakers radio show this Saturday, June 20. The interview will be available on their website www.thebusinessmakers.com. - June 18, 2009 - MicroTransponder Inc.
Kevin Niksarli, M.D. Of Newsight Laser Center, New York, N.Y. Reminds Early Detection Critical to Slowing Progress of Glaucoma on 6/17/2009
Kevin Niksarli, M.D. of Newsight Laser Center, New York, N.Y. states that glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, affecting over 3 million Americans. As many as half of them do not even know they have the disease. That is because glaucoma – often called “the sneak thief of sight” – attacks silently, with no noticeable symptoms or warning signs until it has become well established, adds Dr. Niksarli. - June 18, 2009 - Kevin Kevork Niksarli MD, Newsight Laser Center
Balance Yoga Lounge and KCFitnessLink to Offer Exclusive Training in Yoga Therapy
KCFitnessLink is offering a 200 hour yoga teacher training course in yoga therapy at Balance Yoga Lounge in Ankeny, IA from October 19-30, 2009. - June 18, 2009 - KCFitnessLink
Newsight Laser Center Surgeon Dr. Niksarli Discusses Higher Order Aberrations in Normal Eyes Measured with Three Different Aberrometers
On June 17, 2009 Dr. Niksarli discusses Higher Order Aberrations in Normal Eyes Measured With Three Different Aberrometers, at Newsight Laser Center, New York, NY. Kevin Niksarli, M.D. states that the study suggested that no instrument was superior over the others, and all three instruments were very reliable. - June 18, 2009 - Kevin Kevork Niksarli MD, Manhattan Lasik Center
Baxa Corporation Releases IntelliFlowRx™ Upgrades
New release of Baxa Corporation’s IntelliFlowRx workflow management system provides significant operational enhancements and new capabilities. IntelliFlowRx is designed to improve safety and accuracy in pharmacy-based IV admixture preparation. The system also streamlines compliance with sterile preparation regulatory steps while improving visibility to and oversight of IV room operations. - June 18, 2009 - Baxa Corporation
One Year. One Boat. One Doctor with a Mission to Change the World.
Floating Doctors is the world’s first globally-mobile, self-contained medical aid and research team traveling by boat. The team will embark on a 12-month medical relief voyage aboard a sailing vessel to various remote locations, arranging 10-day clinics onshore to treat local citizens. Floating Doctors is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, in which all donations are 100% tax deductible. Please visit www.floatingdoctors.com for more information. - June 18, 2009 - Floating Doctors
Creating World Peace One Person at a Time - It All Begins With You - Catherine VanWetter, To The Heart Of The Matter, to guest on Crystal Clear Speaks Radio
Catherine VanWetter, MSW will discuss Creating World Peace One Person at a Time and Holistic Family Healing with Joe Rumbolo on June 18th at 5pm Pacific time on Blog Talk Radio Show Healing the Universe: The Clear Vibration. - June 18, 2009 - To The Heart Of The Matter
Core Five Solutions Announces New Web Site
Core Five Solutions, a licensed third party administrator and insurance agency based in Frisco, TX, is proud to announce the launch of their new site, www.corefivesolutions.com. The user-friendly Web site provides a dynamic, modern design to match the company’s current marketing... - June 18, 2009 - Core Five Solutions
Recent Studies Show Dad May Need Help But Won’t Ask for It
Approaching Father’s Day, dad may be expecting a different gift from America. Studies show that there has been a growing trend of ailing men not requesting the proper services and help they need. This year, society may need to consider providing the gift of a helper. - June 18, 2009 - Senior Helpers
Balance Gym Supports DC’s Bike to the Beach Century Ride for Autism Research
Balance Gym has signed on as official gym sponsor of Bike to the Beach (B2B), an annual 100-mile (century) bike ride and fundraiser for Autism Speaks. Founded by three local high school students, B2B has raised over $150,000 for autism research, advocacy and awareness. - June 18, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
ON Promotes the Bigger Picture at 2009 NPC Junior Nationals
Optimum Nutrition invites everyone interested in fitness and bodybuilding to see the show at the 2009 NPC Junior Nationals this weekend in Rosemont, Illinois. - June 18, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Todd Swanson, Las Vegas Completes Squeaky Hip Replacement Study
Todd Swanson, Las Vegas (http://www.minitotalhip.com) completes squeaky ceramic-on-ceramic hip replacement study and presents results at 2009 AAOS Annual Meeting. - June 18, 2009 - Desert Orthopaedic Center
Melbourne Facial Beauty Launches Clinical Facials for Men
Men are becoming the new target of major skin care companies. The men skin care range you could be considering may be not what your man’s skin needs. Times have changed though and, as popularity of word “metrosexual” grew so did the desire for men to look and feel good about themselves. More and more men (from teenage years to over 50's) are now coming to terms with the importance of a clinical facial treatments and good skin care. - June 18, 2009 - Melbourne Facial Beauty
Soap Star and News 4 Reporter Help FAAN Walk for Food Allergy in Long Branch, NJ
Local Celebrities and Senator Come Together to Support the FAAN Walk for Food Allergy SEPT. 12. Over 1,000 Walkers Expected to Stroll the Long Branch Boardwalk. As any parent knows, life with children is a balancing act between worrying for their safety and setting them free to grow and meet new... - June 18, 2009 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
Bio-Hygienic Clean Air Technology Will Capture and Destroy Any Air Pollution Without Filters
Patented system first of its kind. - June 18, 2009 - Bio-Cascade, Inc.
Anderson & Anderson Anger Management Appoints New General Manager
In order to increase his input and affect on the growing trend of anger management intervention worldwide, George Anderson of Anderson & Anderson has appointed a new General Manager for his company. - June 18, 2009 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
Bal Seal’s Inaugural Exhibit at Paris Airshow to Debut Animation
Visitors to the 48th International Paris Airshow, a trade event held June 15th-21st at Le Bourget airport in Paris, will have an exclusive opportunity to view a new aerospace animation sequence produced by Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. - June 18, 2009 - Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
Mindfulness and Conscious Living Gets a Boost from New Online Directory
ChrisHollandReviews.com brings integrity to the mindfulness and conscious living realm of internet research and commerce. Relying on two decades of study and experience, Chris recommends books and products that are meaningful and reliable. - June 17, 2009 - ChrisHollandReviews
VideoMD.com Now Used by 2500 Physicians and Health Care Practitioners
VideoMD.com is pleased to announce that they have reached a new milestone of 2500 registered physicians and health care practitioners. Whether a physician just wants to introduce patients to their practice, or discuss the most complex procedures, VideoMD provides a forum which is tailored for each... - June 17, 2009 - VideoMD.com
Professional Skincare Brushes, New Innovation in Beauty
adesign Brushes has just released it's new 5-Piece Skin Care Set of custom, professional cosmetic brushes. They are available at select retailers and online at www.adesignbrushes.com - June 17, 2009 - adesign brushes
Ernie Els' Wife Lisa to Run in July 4th Autism Speaks Potomac 5K
Autism Speaks National Capital Area, the DC chapter of the nation’s largest autism advocacy organization, today announced that Liezl Els, wife of PGA golfer Ernie Els, will run in this year’s Ninth Annual Autism Speaks July 4th Potomac 5K. All event proceeds will benefit Autism Speaks. What: Ninth Annual Autism Speaks July 4th Potomac 5K. When: Saturday July 4, 2009. Where: Potomac, MD. 8:05 am Race start. - June 17, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Foundations Recovery Network Announces New CEO
Healthcare professional Rob Waggener steps up to the CEO position at Foundations Recovery Network. - June 17, 2009 - Foundations Recovery Network
Greenwood International Hires New Marketing & Communications Director
Heather Bruce Welcomed to the GWI Team - June 17, 2009 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Dan O’Brien Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Integrated Healthcare, LLC
Vice President of GWI Expands Role to COO of Integrated Healthcare - June 17, 2009 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Greenwood International of Boston Promotes Denise Ard to Assistant Vice President
Former Senior Claims Auditor Promoted to Assistant Vice - June 17, 2009 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Joseph Sullivan Becomes President of Greenwood International Insurance Services, Inc
Former Executive Vice President Promoted to President of GWI - June 17, 2009 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
VisualDxHealth Web Traffic Hits 1 Million Visitors, Surpassing ’09 Business Goals
Leading Skin Health Web Site Reaches Monthly Web Traffic Goal Well Ahead of Schedule. - June 17, 2009 - Logical Images Inc
XLAB, a Success Story of the EU Gateway to Japan Programme
XLAB, an internationally recognised IT company, reports a success story of the EU Gateway to Japan Programme, which is funded and managed by the European Commission to support EU companies in developing business cooperation with Japanese and Korean companies. In the Land of the Rising Sun, XLAB... - June 17, 2009 - Xlab