Zevrix Updates BatchOutput for Microsoft Excel: Automates PDF Production

Zevrix Solutions announces BatchOutput XLS 2.0, a major upgrade to its popular output automation solution for Microsoft Excel on Mac OS X. In addition to batch printing, the new version lets users carry out automated professional PDF production directly from Excel eliminating the need for time consuming post-processing. Users can reduce PDF file size, optimize images, assign variable file names and encrypt PDF files. The new version also introduces compatibility with Excel 2011.

Toronto (ON), Canada - January 31, 2011 -- Zevrix Solutions announces BatchOutput XLS 2.0, a major upgrade to its popular output automation solution for Microsoft Excel on Mac OS X. The software provides advanced solutions for demanding enterprise and office publishing environments through automation of printing and professional PDF output. With BatchOutput XLS, users only need to select the files they wish to output and adjust settings, and the software will do the rest automatically. For example, BatchOutput can be left to output hundreds of Excel files overnight, and the completed job can be picked up next morning.

In addition to batch printing, the new version lets users carry out powerful professional PDF production directly from Excel eliminating the need for time consuming post-processing. The software brings advanced PDF creation options right to the user's fingertips:

Convert batches of Excel files to PDF automatically with a click of a button.

-Output entire workbook or active sheet.

-Compose variable output file names based on page number, user name, current date and other values.

-Reduce PDF file size and optimize documents for various purposes such as web, print, or on-screen viewing. BatchOutput XLS lets users precisely control the image resolution and compression, which can help reduce the PDF file size dramatically without compromising its quality.

Protect PDF files on different security levels. You can encrypt PDF and password-protect them from unauthorized copying, printing and viewing.

-Apply the versatile Quartz filters to change PDF color tone, brightness and other qualities.

The new version also introduces compatibility with Microsoft Excel 2011 and addresses some stability and performance issues. BatchOutput XLS is a part of the Zevrix BatchOutput family, which also includes similar tools for Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Adobe InDesign.

Pricing and Availability
BatchOutput XLS 2.0 can be purchased for US$39.95 from the Zevrix Solutions website, zevrix.com, as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. BatchOutput XLS runs on Mac OS X 10.4.2 - 10.6, is a Universal Binary, and works with Microsoft Excel 2008 and 2011.

About Zevrix Solutions:
Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, digital delivery and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix Solutions makes it easier for professionals to achieve more while doing less by automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting down on production costs.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
Tel: 858-206-0607
E-Mail: leo@zevrix.com
Web: http://www.zevrix.com

Business Controls Announces New Client: North American College

(Greenwood Village, Colorado) January 31, 2011 – Business Controls, Inc. (BCI), the country’s leading hotline reporting and investigations firm, announced their newest client this week, North American College, an institution of higher learning located in Houston, Texas.  BCI will provide their award-winning case management and reporting solution, MySafeCampus®.

"Starting a brand new institution of higher learning involves a great deal of organization and detail," says Dr. John Topuz, Vice President for Administrative Affairs.  "An integral part of that process, and a best practice in our opinion, was to implement an anonymous hotline system to create a culture of trust and honesty among our faculty, staff and students - and MySafeCampus™ was the solution."

MySafeCampus® is a web-based case management and anonymous hotline reporting solution designed to help institutions discover workplace or student misconduct.  Once an issue has been discovered, institutions can use this tool to complete a thorough and effective investigation of the matter, tracking and cataloging every activity. Upon successful completion of the investigation, institutions can view analytical reports designed to provide trending data and historical information that can ultimately drive good business ethics and positive change throughout an institution.

“There is a growing concern about campus safety across our nation,” said Steven Foster, President of BCI. “We are dedicated to working with universities and colleges like North American to make sure faculty, staff and students alike feel safer and are less afraid to report issues that have gone unreported for too long.”

About Business Controls, Inc.
Business Controls, Inc. is the country’s leading incident reporting and risk mitigation firm. Its services include incident reporting, corporate investigations, litigation support, and training. Business Controls serves over a million client employees in over 22,000 client locations in 130 countries via its award-winning and patent-pending anonymous reporting systems. Business Controls puts clients in a position to stay compliant with numerous governmental regulations and business ethics best practices, manage employee related issues, and limit their exposure to litigation. For more information, call 800-650-7005 or visit www.BusinessControls.com.

Contact:
U.B. Ciminieri
Account Manager
Business Controls, Inc.
5995 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard
Suite 110
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
Tel: 800.650.7005
E-Mail: uciminieri@BusinessControls.com
Web: http://www.BusinessControls.com

Telemarketing: What You Need to Consider

Telemarketing: What You Need to Consider An Executive Overview.

Bend, Oregon, January 30, 2011 -- If you are considering any business-to-business (B2B) telemarketing project, whether in-house or outsourced, this executive overview is a must read. It is based upon the results of over a million telemarketing calls and will tell you what works and what doesn't when implementing a call campaign.

The reality is that less than twenty percent of all telemarketing projects are long-term. This is due to the lack of planning, hurried or poor training, inadequate testing and improper measurement of results. On the other hand, a properly planned and executed telemarketing program will yield a great return on your investment.

In-House or Outsourced: The Risks and Rewards

Some companies think that they can execute an inexpensive, yet successful B2B call campaign by hiring people at a minimal or entry level wage, quickly train the caller(s) how to properly conduct calls, provide little supervision and then watch the appointments or leads come in. This is in almost all cases false.

There are two reasons for this negative outcome. First, the actual cost is much more than just the hourly rate.  Other indirect costs, such as the time and resources to interview, hire and train (initial and ongoing) need to be considered. The expense of taxes, office space, management and equipment also need to be calculated. Some studies show these factors can raise the total wage to almost three times the hourly rate.

Second, unless you have substantial telemarketing experience in areas such as training, list generation, script development, caller management, reporting and quality assurance, your in-house telemarketing venture may not be very productive.

An outsourced telemarketing project, when properly implemented, will almost always yield better results than an internal effort and the company’s involvement of time should be less than an in-house project. In regards to cost, what may seem expensive (typical rates for U.S. based firms range from $25 to $40 per hour) is actually competitive with the total in-house investment.

It is also important to note that in-house telemarketing efforts usually take more time to implement and cannot ramp up as quickly as an outsourced solution.  Now that we have compared in-house versus outsourced call campaigns, the remainder of this paper will discuss the best practices of outsourced telemarketing projects.

Off Shore or U.S. Based Call Centers

The primary reason why companies select off shore call centers is to save money. And in telemarketing, the old adage is very true – you get what you pay for. This is especially relevant if your company offers a product or service that is technical or not very simple to articulate. Think about where your business is located. If it is in the United States, then your call center representatives should be there as well.

Please be aware (and stay away from) telemarketing firms that seem to offer pricing that is too good to be true. No experienced company can charge less that $25 per hour and still pay for productive callers and other expenses over the long-term.

Virtual or Corporate Call Centers

A virtual or remote call center is one that uses callers that are not on-site at a physical location. They are very likely working from a home office. While this might reduce a client’s hourly investment and make it more convenient for the caller, it does not overcome the pitfalls associated with this business model.

A telemarketing vendor might tell you that it monitors remote callers, but there is really no way to tell what those people are doing and what distractions they may have in a home-based environment. The management, if any, is unable to work closely with the callers on a daily basis to deliver the best telemarketing solutions for its clients.

A corporate (or physical location) call center has a central location and all callers report to work, interact with each other and work closely with management.  The callers are more productive in this environment and there is no question of how they might be spending their time. The initial and ongoing training is usually much greater (and more hands on) at a physical location than with a remote call center. Most remote call centers do not even have the ability to meet callers in person before they are hired or properly evaluate their work environment. This is not the solution for companies seeking a successful B2B telemarketing firm.

One Stop Shop or B2B Specialist

Most telemarketing companies claim to provide multiple services, such as outbound business-to-business (B2B) telemarketing, outbound business-to-consumer (B2C) telemarketing, inbound telemarketing, email campaigns, direct mail programs and so on. Although some of these services require similar skill sets such as communicating well over the phone, it is very difficult to be the best in the telemarketing field acting as a one stop shop.

The way a B2B call is conducted differs greatly from a B2C call.  Most B2B calls are conversation-based, aiming to qualify a business prospect and generate an appointment or lead. These calls typically require a more knowledgeable caller and are best dialed one at a time during business hours, whereas B2C calls usually involve an auto dialer system and try to contact people at home during evening or weekend hours. The goal of a B2C telemarketing project is a higher volume of calls and a one-time sale or lead versus the more professional approach used in B2B call campaigns.

Simply put, if you are going to execute a B2B telemarketing project, it is always best to choose a company that primarily focuses on that task.

Independent Contractors or Employees

Independent contractors are most often associated with remote call centers and the employer does not pay taxes on their earnings. This is a common model with call centers looking to save money, but the downside is that independent contractors cannot be managed like employees.

Studies in the telemarketing industry have shown that independent contractors are more transient than employees. This leads to high caller turnover and poor results for client projects. There is really no benefit (other than cost savings to the telemarketing company) to a business using a call center with independent contractors. So be sure to ask the telemarketing firms that you are considering if they hire independent contractors or employees. You will also want a telemarketing company that pays its employees (especially the callers) a very competitive wage so that turnover is minimal and the vendor is able to attract the most qualified talent.

Level of Preparation and Training

You should not expect a call center to yield positive results with minimal preparation and training. In order to lay the foundation for a long-term and mutually beneficial telemarketing program, the call center should work closely with you on tasks such as developing a targeted list, creating a value-added and action based call script, setting up reports and implementing an initial and ongoing training schedule (that you have the option of participating in).

This level or preparation takes approximately two weeks to accomplish, so be aware of any telemarketing vendor that will start your project right away or does not want you to be involved in any part of the process.

Telemarketing Metrics

Client communication is a critical part of any project and you should receive daily reports of all calls made and the outcome. Call centers that use superior technology will be able to provide you with metrics such as number of dials to contacts to leads. Information should also be available regarding variables such as outcome by geography or industry.

You will want to confirm the method of report delivery as well, particularly if you plan on importing the data into customer relationship management (CRM) software or other program. One outcome that is just as important as leads is the not interested category. It is important to review these records with the telemarketing company to better understand the reason for the response and to learn from it, making the call campaign more effective over time.

One last item to consider is a refund policy. Most reputable telemarketing companies will have some type of established process in case you want to stop the call campaign prior to its completion and get a partial return of your investment.

The Ideal Telemarketing Pilot Project

The ideal telemarketing pilot project is one that will provide the results that you need to determine if a long-term relationship with the telemarketing company is financially beneficial to your organization. In order to increase your chances at success, you should create a checklist like the one found at www.telesourcecenter.com when interviewing prospective telemarketing partners.  Subtract point for each check in the left column and add one point for each check in the right column. The company with the most points would be the logical decision for an ideal telemarketing pilot project.

About TeleSource Center:
TeleSource Center, located in Bend, Oregon, provides superior business-to-business (B2B) outbound telemarketing solutions, inbound call center services and database list products for companies across many industries.

Companies that want to increase their sales utilize TeleSource Center for appointment setting, lead generation, event registration, surveys, sales lead follow up, data cleansing, email acquisition and brand awareness.

The boutique firm hires only the best professionals in the industry and works very closely with clients to ensure a successful and mutually beneficial long-term business relationship. Call 800.770.4350 or visit www.telesourcecenter.com for more information.

Contact:
Nick McCallion
Director of Client Services
TeleSource Center
1011 SW Emkay Drive
Suite 206
Bend, Oregon 97702
Tel: 800.770.4350
Fax: 541.639.4000
E-Mail: nickm@telesourcecenter.com
Web: http://www.telesourcecenter.com

New HawksHead RV TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System

It is well known that tires on any vehicle with correct tire pressures last longer and use less gas than incorrectly inflated tires.

Vancouver, Canada, January 30, 2011 -- Now HawksHead TPMS systems launches its latest product the TALON, RV.

This Tire Pressure Monitoring system is designed for the serious RVer  the system can monitor tire pressures and temperatures for motorhomes and trucks along with their towed vehicle if needed, the system is also ideal for travel trailers, fifth wheels, enclosed and flatbed trailers.

The system comes with a monitor that can handle up to 22 wheels up to 180 psi if needed and the sensors have replaceable batteries meaning the system will never become obsolete so long as the common generic CR1632 cell battery is available. The TALON RV offers a method of also dropping the towed vehicle and then picking it back up again when connected. The monitor scrolls automatically through each wheel measuring tire pressure and temperature whilst displaying it on the monitor. Alarms can be preset by the operator so visible and audible alarms can warn the driver of  pending deflations, over pressures and high temperatures etc. The alarms and monitoring are sent wirelessly real time to the cab allowing the operator to monitor tires that are out of their vision. This new system has wheel sensors with extra power to reach monitor to sensor distances of up to 45 feet.

Because the TALON RV system monitor has its own rechargeable battery pack the monitor can be used as a handheld wireless tire pressure gauge when the operator walks around their vehicle and trailer and adjusts the tire pressures. This new system comes with the HawksHead  Stubby metal tire valves along with the new HawksHead patent  T-VALVES as an option. Sensor locks and a hard wire cable are als0 included in the base system at no extra cost.

HawksHead Systems are recognized as one of the North American leaders in tire pressure monitoring systems and offers systems to suit vehicles ranging  from RVs to snow ploughs, semi trucks and race cars. For more information see their website at http://www.TPMS.CA

Press Contact:
Julian Grace
HawksHead Systems Inc
36091, Regal Parkway
Abbotsford British Columbia  V3G 1L1 Canada
Tel: 604-854-1771
E-Mail: info@tpms.ca
Web: http://www.tpms.ca

Poems And Rhymes Exploring Animals, Politics, Soldiers, Faith, Love, Addiction, And Insanity

Written by Perry Ritthaler. Published by eBookIt.com.

CRESTON, BC (January 30, 2011) -- Poetry and Rhymes - Over 50 Beautiful Full Color Illustrations That Will Serenade the Sole of the Caring-Valiant and selfless men and women have fought and died for our country for centuries – and they continue to fight for us today.

This book of poetry and rhymes exemplifies Perry Ritthaler thoughts of insanity, addiction and politics connected to life overseas, but it also gives a voice to soldiers who cannot air their views on the military situation in Iraq for fear of retribution. Perry Ritthaler shows us with his gentle, kind, loving words the courage, patriotism, and the painful challenges to overcome for these men and women who have defended our country.

With his evocative words and smooth pentameter, Ritthaler's Poetry to Caress the Soul does just that, as well as warming the heart, pleasing the eyes, and soothing the mind. The language of poetry, the sensitivity, the evocative imagery, the tender and descriptive phrases and words about faith, love and animals, translates easily from any language the world over, and nowhere is this more evident than in, “Poems And Rhymes Exploring Animals, Politics, Soldiers, Faith, Love, Addiction, And Insanity.”

From the heights of love to the depths of loss, Ritthaler's well-crafted verse addresses the range of human experience.

To view, E-book Sample Poems and Rhymes: http://www.digitalmindcoach.biz

Press Contact:
Perry Ritthaler
Writer
Digital Mind Coach
105-406-16th ave n
Creston, BC
Canada v0b 1g5
Tel: 2504285232
E-Mail: perry.ritthaler@digitalmindcoach.com
Web: http://www.digitalmindcoach.biz

Hi-Freq Now 77% Trading in Europe at High-Frequency Trading Experts Workshop 2011

Attendees to Golden Networking's High-Frequency Trading Experts Workshop 2011, New York, March 3 & 4, Sydney, March 14 & 15, Singapore, March 16 & 17 and Mumbai, April 7 & 8, Who Register by February 7 to Receive an Apple iPad®.

(January 30, 2011, New York) -- High-frequency trading is catching on world-wide; according to Tabb Group LLC high-frequency trading now accounts for 77 percent of transactions in U.K. markets. Golden Networking’s High-Frequency Trading Experts Workshop 2011 New York, March 3 & 4, Sydney, March 14 & 15, Singapore, March 16 & 17 and Mumbai, April 7 & 8, will provide a thorough understanding and practical knowledge of high-frequency trading for executives and professionals working in finance and investments, from Financial Institutions, Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Pension Funds, Broker Dealers, Consultancy Groups, Prime Brokers, Solution Providers, Exchanges, ATSs, ECNs and MTFs.

Orders from long-only funds that bet stocks will rise, hedge funds and retail investors account for 23 percent of activity in continuous markets, the group said in a report today. High-frequency trading, in which firms may transact thousands of times a second, accounts for the rest. The practice makes up 35 percent of the 3.9 trillion-euro ($5.3 trillion) U.K. turnover when over-the-counter transactions and other non- continuous trading is included, Tabb said.

Tabby’s data covers what it calls continuous markets where trades occur electronically, including venues where prices are publicly displayed and dark pools, where they aren't. Over-the- counter trading, conducted away from exchanges and alternative systems, isn't included, Tabb said. The U.K. makes up about 21 percent of all European trading, Tabb said.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is examining potential new restrictions on high-frequency computerized trading after the May 6 crash that temporarily wiped out $862 billion of stock-market value in less than 20 minutes. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which oversees brokers and their firms, is investigating manipulative activity that may rely on automated trading strategies. In Europe, which hasn't had a similar crash, the European Commission is seeking comment on whether it should set limits on the number of orders that high-frequency traders can place, and whether to require such traders to tell regulators how their computer algorithms work.

High-Frequency Trading Experts Workshop 2011 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs, investors and diplomats, founded by former McKinsey consultant and Columbia Business School MBA Edgar Perez. Upcoming Golden Networking's Forums and Business Receptions include:

• High-Frequency Trading Happy Hour, (HFTHappyHour.com), February 8th, New York City

• High-Frequency Trading Experts Workshop 2011 New York, "Practical Implementation of High-Frequency Trading Strategies" (HFTExpertsWorkshop.com), March 3 & 4, New York

• High-Frequency Trading Happy Hour, (HFTHappyHour.com), March 8th, New York City

• High-Frequency Trading Experts Workshop 2011 Sydney, "Practical Implementation of High-Frequency Trading Strategies" (HFTExpertsWorkshop.com), March 14 & 15, Sydney

• High-Frequency Trading Experts Workshop 2011 Singapore, "Practical Implementation of High-Frequency Trading Strategies" (HFTExpertsWorkshop.com), March 16 & 17, Singapore

• Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011 Singapore, "Master Market Timing with the Leading Technical Analyst" (AdvancedMarketTiming.com), March 21 & 22, Singapore

• Advanced Market Timing Experts Workshop 2011 Hong Kong, "Master Market Timing with the Leading Technical Analyst" (AdvancedMarketTiming.com), March 24 & 25, Hong Kong

• Offshore Yuan Trading Experts Workshop 2011 Hong Kong, "The Emergence of the Yuan in the Global Foreign-Exchange Markets" (OffshoreYuanTrading.com), March 28 & 29, Hong Kong

• Modern Derivatives Trading Experts Workshop 2011 Hong Kong, "Trading and Hedging with Interest Rate and Currency Derivatives" (ModernDerivativesTrading.com), March 31 & April 1, Hong Kong

• High-Frequency Trading Experts Workshop 2011 Mumbai, "Practical Implementation of High-Frequency Trading Strategies" (HFTExpertsWorkshop.com), April 7 & 8, Mumbai

• High-Frequency Trading Happy Hour, (HFTHappyHour.com), April 12th, New York City

• High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2011 New York, "How Speed Traders Leverage Cutting-Edge Strategies in the Post-Flash Crash World" (HFTLeadersForum.com), May 16, 17 & 18, New York City

• High-Frequency Trading Happy Hour, (HFTHappyHour.com), May 10th, New York City

Golden Networking has compiled the insights of top experts and industry practitioners and produced DVD Video Packages for its Leaders and Experts Forums, including:

• High-Frequency Trading Experts Workshop 2010 DVD Video Package, "Practical Implementation of High-Frequency Trading Strategies", HFTExpertsWorkshop.com

• 2nd China Leaders Forum DVD Video Package, "Is the Chinese Dragon Poised for Global Dominance or Economic Implosion?", ChinaLeadersForum.com

• Distressed Investing Experts Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Analyzing and Valuing Distressed Companies, Securities and Real Estate", DistressedInvestingExpertsForum.com

• Derivatives Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Strategies for Increasing Profits under an Evolving Regulatory Framework", DerivativesLeadersForum.com

• High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Innovating and Profiting from High-Frequency Trading in 2010 and Beyond", HFTLeadersForum.com

• Hedge Funds Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Generating Alpha in Challenging Times", HedgeFundsLeadersForum.com

• High-Frequency Trading Experts Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Starting and Running a High-Frequency Trading Operation", HFTExpertsForum.com

• Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010 DVD Video Package, "Extraordinary Opportunities Investors Cannot Afford to Pass", DistressedInvestingLeadersForum.com

• China Leaders Forum 2009 DVD Video Package, "Addressing the Challenges Posed by the Present Wave of Chinese Globalization", ChinaLeadersForum.com

• Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009 DVD Video Package, "The Most Comprehensive Guide for Any Investor in Distressed Assets", DistressedInvestingLeadersForum.com

Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to info@goldennetworking.net. Golden Networking has been frequently featured in the press, including recent articles in The Wall Street Journal, "Happy Hour for High-Frequency Trading", The New York Times, "Golden Networking Helps Job Seekers Make Overseas Connections", Los Angeles Times, "Speed-addicted traders dominate today's stock market", Reuters, "Revamp looms as trading experts huddle at SEC" and Columbia Business School's Hermes Alumni Magazine, "10 Under 10".

Contact:
Edgar Perez
Founder
Golden Networking
Tel: 516-761-4712
E-Mail: eperez@goldennetworking.net
Web: http://www.goldennetworking.net

Biotage Releases Comprehensive New Catalog of Sample Preparation Products and Applications

Uppsala, Sweden, January 28, 2011 – Biotage® (STO: BIOT), a leading supplier of tools and technology for medicinal and analytical chemistry, announced the release of its new Analytical Sample Preparation Catalog. The expanded, 200-page catalog includes a range of products for Bioanalytical, Forensic, Clinical, Environmental, Agrochemical and Food Applications. To order or download the catalog, visit www.biotage.com or contact a representative. A searchable version of the catalog is also available on the Biotage website.

This new Biotage catalog includes an Applications Index in addition to comprehensive information to assist in the use of these products. Additionally, the convenient Product Selection Guide enables customers to quickly locate the product that best fits their application needs.

New products include the expansion of the EVOLUTE® family of resin-based sorbents and the AFFINILUTETM MIP range of molecularly imprinted polymers for class selective clean up. In addition to the widely used 96 well plate format, ISOLUTE® SLE+ supported-liquid extraction columns are now available providing a faster, cleaner and more cost effective extraction for larger volume samples. The RapidTrace® and TurboVap® range of automated sample preparation and sample drying instruments are included for the first time.

Available as silica and resin phases, Biotage solid-phase extraction products cover a wide range of applications including: the detection of low-level pesticides in foodstuffs and environmental matrices; analysis of trace levels of both performance enhancing and drugs of abuse in biological samples; extraction of drug candidates and their metabolites from biological fluids and the determination of acrylamide and melamine in foodstuffs.

Biotage sample preparation products are supported by a wealth of knowledge and experience in method development and trouble shooting. “At Biotage we strive to develop innovative scientific solutions and supply in-depth technical support that simplifies method development and provides reliable results”, says Gary Dowthwaite, Global Product Manager. “Our expertise helps guide customers in choosing the right product and most efficient method that best suits their analytical needs.”

For further information visit www.biotage.com or call: in Europe +46 18 56 57 10, in North America toll free 1 800 446 4752, in Japan +81 422 28 1233, other areas please call +46 18 56 57 10.

-Ends-

For further press information at Biotage please contact:
Rob Thompson
Director of Marketing Communications
10430 Harris Oaks Blvd., Suite C,
Charlotte, NC USA 28269
Tel: +1 704 654 4847
Fax: +1 704 654 4917
E-Mail: rob.thompson@biotage.com

About Biotage
Biotage offers solutions, knowledge and experience in the areas of analytical and medicinal chemistry. The customers include the world’s top pharma and biotech companies, as well as leading academic institutes. The company is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, and has offices in the United States, United Kingdom and Japan. Biotage has 245 employees and had sales of SEK 394,1m in 2009. Biotage is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Stock Exchange. Website: www.biotage.com

Free Online Memorial Websites during American Heart Month

Website encouraging awareness of leading cause of death: heart disease.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – January 27th, 2011 -- Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and since 1963 Americans have joined the battle proclaiming February “American Heart Month”.

Remembered.com - the online memorial website is supporting American Heart Month by offering free online memorials during the month of February. The social networking memorial site is free for all family and friends to use to share the life and legacy of their loved ones.

Traditionally, newspaper obituaries, emails, and phone calls were the primary means of communication after the loss of a friend or family member. Remembered.com was among the first to incorporate social networking into the bereavement process. Now, anyone with a computer can easily create an online memorial and invite others via email or Facebook. Those notified can inform others, offer condolences, or make donations to the charity of the departed.

An online memorial can tell you more about a person’s life and legacy than a headstone ever can. Thousands of people have created memorials to surround themselves virtually with others who can share fond memories and old photographs. An easy to share dedicated memorial website (e.g. http://johndoe.remembered.com) allows people to contribute pictures, comments, and condolences with each other from every corner of the world.

"We want to build awareness about the risks of heart disease," said Adolfo Espadas, Lead Developer. "We feel this is a great way to help people spread the message of prevention."

The offer is good for any memorial created between February 1st and February 28th, 2011 and is validated by using a coupon code at checkout: HealthyHeart

To create a memorial, visit http://remembered.com/healthy-heart

For more information or questions please contact us at info@remembered.com.

Contact:
Andrew Jorgensen
Remembered.com
PO. Box 900578
Sandy, Utah 84090
Phone: 917-696-1165   
Email: marketing@remembered.com
Web: http://www.remembered.com

World's First Puma Party, for Cougars-in-Training

San Rafael, CA, January 25, 2011 -- Contact: Tom Andrews, 415/507-9962

The first-ever Puma Party, for single women under 40 who prefer younger men, takes place on Friday, February 18, 2011, 8pm-Midnight, at Neptune’s Restaurant at Pier 39, San Francisco CA 94133. Adult men and women of all ages are welcome.

One Puma in attendance will be crowned Miss Bay Area Puma. She will win a free room at Hedonism II Resort & Spa at Negril Beach, Jamaica during International Cougar Week, March 27 – April 2, 2011. To be eligible she must be legally single, under age 40, available to the news media for interviews, and prefer younger men.

“The worldwide cougar craze is NOT limited to middle-aged women,” says Author Rich Gosse, Executive Producer of www.cougarevents.com. “Many women under age 40 (AKA Pumas or Cougars-in-Training) also prefer younger men. While middle-aged women are forced to date younger men out of DEMOGRAPHIC NECESSITY (the shortage of men their age who are willing to date middle-aged women), Pumas date younger men out of CHOICE, despite the fact that there are an unlimited number of older, more prosperous men who compete for their favors.

“The Puma Dating Phenomenon is celebrity-driven,” says Mr. Gosse:

•Selena Gomez, 18, and Justin Bieber, 16
•Ashley Greene, 23, and Joe Jonas, 21
•Nicki Minaj, 26, and Drake, 24
•Carey Mulligan, 25, and Shia LeBeouf, 24
•Rihanna, 22, and Chris Brown 21 (no longer together)
•Lauren Conrad, 24, and Jason Wahler, 23
•Kelly Osbourne, 26, and Luke Worral, 21 (no longer together)
•Taylor Swift, 21, and Taylor Lautner, 18 (no longer together)
•Jessica Szohr, 25, and Ed Westwick, 23

RICH GOSSE is the author The Cougar Imperative: Why MidLife Women MUST Choose Younger Men and many other books about dating, including You CAN Hurry Love, Singles Guide to America, and A Good Man Is EASY to Find (“This is a great book!” Oprah Winfrey). His expert advice has been featured by ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, Business Week, Entrepreneur, Playboy, Playgirl, The London Times, The Australian, The New Zealand Herald, and hundreds of other newspapers, magazines, and TV/Radio shows. Mr. Gosse is available to the news media for interviews by calling 415-507-9962.

The Puma Party features complimentary appetizers, 8-9pm. $20 at the door includes DJ Dance Party, plus 6 hours free validated parking at the Pier 39 Parking Garage across the street. At approximately 10pm, one cougar will be crowned Miss Bay Area Puma, who will be available to the news media for interviews.

Neptune’s is a lovely restaurant at world-famous Pier 39, with a spectacular view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, and San Francisco Bay. It is a large venue, with plenty of space for dancing and flirting.

The Puma Party is sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization, which sponsors Cougar Events worldwide. Anyone wishing more information about this event and many more cougar parties and cougar cruises may visit www.CougarEvents.com or call 415/507-9962. More information about Hedonism II is available at www.hedonismresorts.com.

Contact:
Rich Gosse
Society of Single Professionals
205 Mark Twain Avenue, San Rafael CA 94903
San Rafael, California
United States 94903
Tel: 415-507-9962
E-Mail: richgosse@richgosse.com
Web: http://www.cougarevents.com

IHireVeterans.com Launches Online Resources Directory For US Military Veterans

Hundreds of links to help vets adjust, connect with private and government programs and find jobs.

San Francisco, CA, January 23, 2011 -- IHireVeterans.com, the premier job site for veterans, returning military and their families, has launched a new veterans services directory to help our service members connect with veterans resources. The veteran’s resources directory can be found at http://www.IHireveterans.com/vet-resources.

"We researched literally hundreds of organizations from military fraternities, to government agencies to support groups every one of which is focused on helping veterans and their families. One program offers free books to children of service members like http://www.booksforamerica.org while others are more service member focused like the American Legion http://www.legion.org/index.php and a website to help vets get benefits like http://www.benefits.gov. You can even connect with your former unit going back Vietnam, Korea and even WWII." said Sela Rodriguez, Vice President of Programs.

IHireVeterans.com has thousands of jobs nationwide with companies interested in hiring veterans, service members and their families. There are a wide variety of full and part-time jobs. Everything from a Police Chief in Quakertown PA, to a Diesel Mechanic in Riverside California to a Science Teacher in Miami are available. Part-time jobs in Sales, Medical, Office Services and work at home positions are also listed.

“Between the great career opportunities and the hundreds of resource listings, IHireVeterans.com is a one-stop-shop for vets, returning military and their families.” Rodriguez added.

IHireVeterans.com is part of the Job1 family of Job Boards and is partnered with Green-Employers.com and Diversity-job.com.

Contact:
Sela Rodriguez
IHireVeterans.com
E-Mail: Sela.rodriguez@JOB1.co
Tel: 619-575-6577
Web: http://www.IHireVeterans.com

Cutting Edge Research on HIV Reservoirs

Toulon, France, January 21, 2011 -- Since the worrisome first years of the AIDS epidemic when the disease stumped the medical community, more than 22 million persons have died from HIV and an additional 33 million are living with it. The disease does not affect only one sector of the world’s community, rather it knows no gender, no race and has no sexual preference. Africa and Asia have the highest incident rate among the world population. Sadly, more than 2.5 million people are still dying from this disease annually. The majority of AIDS deaths occur in developing countries where less than 10% of the population has access to proper medical care. HIV reservoirs research and cure is the answer we need to this problem.

Developed countries are still reporting too many new cases of this disease each year. Risky behaviors like practicing unsafe sex and sharing IV drug needles are contributing factors to the continued spread of this disease. Moreover, government has begun to diminish much needed HIV research funds that are used to seek a cure and to promote prevention education. Now is the time to shift gears and work towards stopping the spread of HIV and developing a cure for it. Cutting edge research on HIV reservoirs is urgency.

HIV reservoirs research is our best defense against the pandemic as it is the only way for finding a cure. The fact that developed countries are still engaging in risky behavior that spreads this disease means that awareness needs to be raised once again. Prevention is the best remedy to stop people from contracting this disease. Both developing and modern societies will benefit greatly from HIV education. But as long as people are still acquiring HIV, then we must never stop searching for a cure. We encourage an international force to come together and work towards this ultimate goal. Let’s rally our forces for all who have died in the name of HIV. 

About us:
Building a task force against HIV reservoirs: http://www.hiv-eradication.org

Contact:
Alain Lafeuillade
MD
AVPS
Toulon, France
Ph: +33494616340
E-Mail: lafeuillade@orange.fr
Web: http://www.hiv-eradication.org

IAPAM's hCG Training Includes Enhanced Weight Loss Maintenance Content

One of the perennially popular New Year’s Resolutions is to slim down, but keeping the weight off can be a struggle for many patients. The IAPAM's hCG Training now includes instruction in how to profitably add hCG for Medical Weight Loss to a medical practice, as well as new content on proven strategies for successful weight loss maintenance.

Las Vegas, NV, January 21, 2011 -- To help physicians meet the immediate and ongoing needs of motivated patients, the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) offers the industry's leading hCG for Weight Loss Training program (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training). Attendees at the IAPAM's hCG Training learn from expert physicians, pharmacists and other specialists in the field of hCG and medical weight management, and are given all the tools, resources and instruction needed to profitably add a comprehensive hCG for Weight Loss program to their practices.

Now, in its ongoing commitment to provide physicians with a Medical Weight Management protocol that offers enduring weight management solutions to patients, the IAPAM announced that it has enhanced its hCG Training's content regarding successful weight loss maintenance.

The new and improved weight loss maintenance section of the seminar will include:

1. An overview of the differences in selected weight loss strategies and attitudes among persons who reported successful weight loss attempts (i.e. those who lost weight and were able to keep it off) and persons who were not successful.
2. An examination of successful behaviors including: modification of diet, leisure-time and sports activities, as well as self-monitoring, and a discussion of the barriers to weight management.
3. An discussion of the key success factors in weight maintenance, such as weighing oneself, planning meals, tracking fat and calories, exercising 30 or more minutes daily, and/or adding physical activity to daily routine.

The IAPAM's hCG Physician Weight Loss Training offers physicians a full-day of intensive education on the clinical best practices of hCG for weight loss, lipotropic injections and Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) programs. Physicians and their staff will learn the exclusive IAPAM hCG for Weight Loss Protocol (based on Dr. Simeons manuscript, Pounds and Inches.) The IAPAM's program gives physicians "everything they need to start offering medical weight loss programs to their patients immediately upon returning to their practices," emphasizes Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM, and one of the IAPAM faculty instructors presenting at the IAPAM's hCG training. Also, the IAPAM's full day hCG training is the only hCG medical weight loss training in North America approved for a special medical malpractice coverage for those who have attended and have been certified by the IAPAM.

In 2010, all of the IAPAM's hCG Medical Weight Management seminars sold out, so to register for the next session in 2011, please see http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training, or contact the IAPAM at info (at) theiapam.com or 1-800-219-5108 ext 708.

About the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs) doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PA’s) and nurse practitioners (NP’s). Information about the association can be accessed through IAPAM’s website at http://www.IAPAM.com or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108
info@theiapam.com

Websites:

http://www.IAPAM.com
http://www.IAPAM.com/botoxtraining
http://www.AestheticMedicineSymposium.com
http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training
http://www.iapam.com/hcg-for-weight-loss
http://www.iapam.com/hcg.html
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IAPAM
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IAPAM
IAPAM's hCG Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HCGWeightLoss

Business Controls Announces New Client: ARC Thrift Stores

(Greenwood Village, Colorado) January 20, 2011 – Business Controls, Inc. (BCI), the country’s leading incident reporting and investigations firm, announced their newest client this week, ARC Thrift Stores, who provide funding and programming for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. BCI will provide their award-winning case management and reporting solution, MySafeWorkplace®.

“It was great to find a provider of risk management services right in our backyard,” said CEO Lloyd Lewis of Arc Thrift Stores. “Not only will our employees benefit from the hotline services that Business Controls provides, but I know that if we need immediate assistance, Steve (Foster) and his team will be there right away.”

MySafeWorkplace® is a web-based case management and anonymous reporting solution designed to help organizations discover workplace misconduct. Once an issue has been discovered, organizations can use this tool to complete a thorough and effective investigation of the matter, tracking and cataloging every activity. Upon successful completion of the investigation, organizations can view analytical reports designed to provide trending data and historical information that can ultimately drive positive change throughout a company.

“We are thrilled to have partnered with such an amazing organization as Arc Thrift Stores, a fellow Colorado company,” said Steven Foster, President of BCI. “Working to help protect non-profit organizations whose mission is to help others is one of the foundations of our business.”

About Business Controls, Inc.
Business Controls, Inc. is the country’s leading incident reporting and risk mitigation firm. Its services include incident reporting, corporate investigations, litigation support, and training. Business Controls serves over a million client employees in over 22,000 client locations in 130 countries via its award-winning and patent-pending anonymous reporting systems. Business Controls puts clients in a position to stay compliant with numerous governmental regulations and business ethics best practices, manage employee related issues, and limit their exposure to litigation. For more information, call 800-650-7005 or visit www.BusinessControls.com.

Contact:
U.B. Ciminieri
Account Manager
Business Control, Inc.
5995 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard
Suite 110
Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111
Tel: 800.650.7005
E-Mail: uciminieri@BusinessControls.com
Web: http://www.BusinessControls.com

Glenmore Healthcare Offers 10 Healthy Eating Tips for 2011

One of the perennially popular New Year’s Resolutions is to lose weight, and the experts at Glenmore Healthcare, Calgary's premiere provider of hCG medically supervised weight loss programs, offers dieters 10 tips for healthy eating in the New Year.

Calgary, Alberta, January 20, 2010 -- To help patients maintain their weight loss, the physicians at Glenmore Healthcare, offering Calgary's most successful hCG for Weight Loss program (http://www.glenmorehealthcare.com/our-program), want to ensure their patients do not re-gain the weight they just lost. Many patients lose anywhere between 20-30lbs in just a month, so it is important that once they complete the program they maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Below are some tips which Glenmore Healthcare offers their patients entering the maintenance and beyond phases of their weight loss journey, so they can lock-in their substantial weight loss:

- Don't eat family style, you're much more likely to eat more than you would if you placed the correct portion size on a plate.
- Healthy restaurant menus may not be so healthy. You're likely to underestimate a meal’s calorie total by more than a third, according to a study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
- Alcohol makes you hungry (limit it to one or two glasses per meal)
- Restaurant portions are way too big, your choices are: (1) eat an appetizer, or (2) split an entre (either with another diner, or bring the other half home for another meal).
- Beware of office goodies. The office can be a source of 10-20lbs of fat per year. Skip the cakes, donuts, candies, and chocolates.
- Portion out your snacks. If you are going to have chips, read the bag and fill a bowl with a serving, then put the big bag away so you can't see it.
- Hungry an hour after a meal? Have a glass of water, or go for a brisk walk.
- Display fruits, not sweets. Get rid of the glass covered sweets display, and replace it with a fruit bowl.
- Researchers discovered that people who watched TV while they ate consumed nearly 300 more calories than those who dined without an eye on the tube.
- Slow down while you eat. If you consciously stop to take a breath between bites, you can cut your food (and calorie) intake by 10 percent, according to researchers at the University of Rhode Island. It takes 20 minutes for the news that you have had enough to eat to travel from your gut to your brain. Another tip, try talking more between bites.  

For more "Tips for Weight Maintenance", go to http://www.glenmorehealthcare.com/weight-loss-tips.

For more information on hCG and weight loss, please contact Jeff Russell, Director, Glenmore Healthcare at 403-313-8328, email info@glenmorehealthcare.com, or visit http://www.GlenmoreHealthcare.com.

About Glenmore Healthcare

Glenmore Healthcare is Calgary’s premiere provider of hCG medically supervised weight loss programs, aesthetic medicine (Botox, Dermal Fillers, Latisse), health and wellness services to individuals in the Calgary area.  For more information on Glenmore Healthcare's hCG program and aesthetic medicine and botox services, please contact Jeff Russell, Director, Glenmore Healthcare at 403-313-8323 or info@glenmorehealthcare.com or:

Glenmore Healthcare (Glenmore Landing)
A305, 1600 – 90th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2V 5A8
Ph: 403-452-5699
Fax: 403-452-7296

Websites
http://www.glenmorehealthcare.com
http://facebook.com/glenmorehealthcare

Opposites Attract: Light Meets Might in Antler Luggage’s New Duolite Hybrid Bag-6.4 lb-28” Wheeled Upright

Yin and Yang. Day and Night. Soft and Hard. Heavy and Light. Opposites don't merely attract. When they get together, the whole often exceeds the sum of their parts.

Take Duolite, the new hybrid collection from Antler Luggage. The 91 year old British company—the #1 brand in its homeland—has combined the best qualities of soft and hard luggage to create a feather-light bag that’s also tough as nails.

How feather-light? Try 4.6 lbs. for a 22" carry-on. 5.5 lbs. for a 26" upright. And 6.4 lbs. for a 28" wheeled upright (less than half the weight of the average 14 lb. bag). That means you can pack far more stuff without paying excess baggage fees. That alone should endear these to fee-weary travelers.

Still, “it’s not enough simply to be lightweight,” notes Andrew Hamilton, Antler’s President of North American operations. “It’s meaningless if the bags can't hold up to rough handling on the tarmac.”

Hence Duolite’s futuristic design, carefully calibrated for maximum strength. The bag features a lightweight nylon front, hard, rugged ABS rear framing, and a foam-padded back for weightless stability. Subjected to rigorous testing, it boasts a fail-rate of 0.01%.

Weight vs. strength is a paradox that Antler engineers have been addressing for decades, part of their mission to redefine the meaning of lightweight luggage. It’s no coincidence that, in the UK, luggage weighs about one-third less than in US markets.

In addition to sleek, hybrid construction, Duolite bags feature corner-mounted racing wheels, expanding gussets, time-saving TSA combination locks, and affordable price tags

22" Carry-on Upright (4.6 lbs.) – $159 retail

26" Medium Upright (5.5 lbs.) – $179 retail

28" Large Upright (6.5 lbs.) – $199 retail

Antler Luggage, long the market leader in England, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, entered the U.S. market last year and is quickly winning over American consumers with its quality, lightweight, affordable bags. Antler Luggage can be found in specialty stores nationwide and online at www.irvsluggage.com / www.antlerusa.com.

For more information, contact Lekas & Levine PR, 847-327-9530 or JoannePR@aol.com.

NanoMarkets Announces Release of a New Study on Transparent Conductor Sales to the Photovoltaics Industry

January 20, 2011, Glen Allen, Virginia -- Consumption of transparent conductors by the photovoltaics (PV) industry is expected to reach $548 million by 2017, according to a new study by industry analyst firm NanoMarkets. The report, “Transparent Conductors in Photovoltaics: Market Opportunities 2011” states that photovoltaics is so far the only application for transparent conductors that has made a wholesale shift away from ITO thus creating a substantial opportunity for suppliers of other transparent conductive oxides. Additional details about report can be found at www.nanomarkets.net.

From the report:

- Because of the cost sensitivity of PV, non-ITO transparent oxides have already achieved a victory over ITO in this sector and suppliers of transparent conducting oxides -- mainly zinc oxide and tin oxide -- can expect to ride the PV wave to reach $268 million in sales by 2017, compared with just $51 million this year.

- Starting in 2013, NanoMarkets expects nanomaterials to begin to impact the PV transparent conductor market. NanoMarkets believes that such materials will be of particular interest to new entrants into the PV business, who will have not built a substantial sputtering infrastructure. Such businesses can get immediate cost benefits from the R2R processes associated with nanomaterial deposition, both in terms of lower capital expenses and in terms of energy savings. In value terms, nanomaterials will account for 23 percent of the PV transparent conductor market by 2017.

- Although many kinds of nanomaterials will find markets in this space, NanoMarkets expects that nanosilver-containing films will be the first to take off in the PV space given the relative stability of the technology. The high price of silver will not constrain the volume of these films because the silver itself makes up only a very small portion of their value.

About the report:

This report analyzes and quantifies the markets for transparent conductors in PV using CdTe, thin-film silicon, CIGS, organic PV, and DSC absorber technologies. The transparent conducting materials covered comprise ITO, other transparent conductors, conducting polymers, nanosilver and composite films and carbon nanotube films. The report also includes an eight-year forecast of transparent conductor markets for PV applications, broken out by type of conductor and type of PV. It also examines the strategies that ITO firms will employ as they put up a fight to retain a share for as long as they can and what the implications of those strategies will be for all concerned. The report is targeted towards suppliers and developers of transparent conductors of all types, as well as for executives in thin-film and organic-based PV firms.

About NanoMarkets:

NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in energy and electronics markets created by developments in advanced materials. The firm has published numerous reports related to PV, printed electronics and conductive coatings. See www.nanomarkets.net for a full listing of the firm’s reports and related articles.

Contact:
Robert Nolan
NanoMarkets, LC
PO Box 3840
Glen Allen, VA 23058
E-Mail: rob@nanomarkets.net
Tel: (804) 360-2967
Web: http://www.nanomarkets.net

Cougar Cruise & Events Aim to Eliminate Age Discrimination in Dating

SAN RAFAEL, CA, January 18, 2011 -- (For Immediate Release) - Contact: Tom Andrews, 415/507-9962

"Age discrimination is perhaps the most pervasive prejudice in Society," says RICH GOSSE, Chairman of The Society of Single Professionals, the world's largest non-profit singles organization, and Executive Producer of http://www.cougarevents.com. "Older women, in particular, are victimized by our youth-oriented society. They are regarded as 'non-sexy'. Supposedly every male is only attracted to nubile 20 year olds found in the centerfolds of men's magazines. The truth is that there are millions of men who find older women attractive, as we will prove it at our upcoming cruises and events, which include:

• Meet Your Valentine Convention, Saturday, February 12, at The Shark Club, 841 Baker St., Costa Mesa CA.
• International Cougar Week, March 27 - April 2, at Hedonism Ii Resort & Spa at Negril Beach, Jamaica.
• Mediterranean Cougar Cruise, April 16-21, aboard Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas

Rich Gosse is America's foremost authority on finding a romantic partner. He is the author of eight books on this topic, including The Cougar Imperative: Why MidLife Women MUST Choose Younger Men, Singles Guide to America, and A Good Man Is EASY to Find ("This is a great book!" Oprah Winfrey). His entertaining advice has been featured by ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, Fox News Live, MSNBC, Oprah, Donahue, Cosmopolitan, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, Business Week, Playboy, Playgirl, The Wall Street Journal, London Times, The Australian, The New Zealand Herald, etc. Mr. Gosse is available to the news media for interviews by calling 415/479- 3800. His website is http://www.richgosse.com.

Anyone wishing more information about the Cougar Phenomenon may visit http://www.CougarEvents.com or call 415/507-9962. Anyone wishing more information about Hedonism II may visit http://www.HedonismResorts.com.

The Society of Single Professionals is the events division of American Singles Education, Inc., world's largest non-profit singles organization. We are the only organization that runs events for singles worldwide, on 6 continents. Our Singles Travel Company division organizes dozens of affordable group tours for singles each year, to exotic destinations worldwide. We also operate The Singles Podcasting Network, featuring interviews with major authors and experts on dating and the single lifestyle.

Contact:
Rich Gosse
Society of Single Professionals
205 Mark Twain Avenue, San Rafael CA 94903
San Rafael, California
United States 94903
Tel: 415-507-9962
E-Mail: richgosse@richgosse.com
Web: http://www.cougarevents.com

IAPAM Announces its Top Aesthetic Medicine Trends for 2011

The International Association For Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has surveyed its membership, its medical faculty, and has consulted with numerous experts in aesthetic medicine, to develop a forecast for the top aesthetic medicine treatments or trends physicians can expect to see in 2011.

Las Vegas, NV, January 18, 2011 -- The International Association For Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM) has surveyed its membership, its medical faculty, and has consulted with numerous experts in aesthetic medicine, to develop a forecast for the top aesthetic medicine treatments or trends physicians can expect to see in 2011. Ultimately, physicians who add body transformation modalities such as minimally-invasive body shaping options or hCG for weight loss, and high income/low capital expense options such as medical grade chemical peels and physician directed skin care, will position themselves for growth in 2011.

The market for all minimally invasive procedures, from botox to laser hair removal to ultrasound fat reduction will continue to out perform surgical options in 2011. Dr. Jessica Krant, respected New York City dermatologist confirms that, "given the tight economy and a bit of a backlash against "extreme" trends in aesthetic procedures, I believe that in 2011, the new aesthetic trend will be toward how LITTLE someone can get done and achieve a refreshed, more youthful version of themselves." Consistent with this trend of "less is more," the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) forecasts a growth in non-invasive treatments in all aesthetic medicine arenas (botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, lasers, microdermabrasion, and weight loss) for 2011.

1. Body Shaping Market Expands

The aesthetic medicine industry will continue to see three types of body shaping equipment utilized, but laser-assisted lipolysis will be the most effective procedure with the most dramatic results. Physicians will see the non-invasive body shaping options increase, including CoolSculpt by Zeltiq and Sound Surgical’s ultrasound based VaserShape. "2011 should be the year that "Ultrashape's Countour and Medicis’ Liposonix ultrasound equipment will receive FDA approval," forecasts Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM, "and these technologies will capture a growing segment of the laser lipolysis market."

2. Medical Weight Loss Grows

People will continue to focus on their own health in 2011. "Adult obesity rates rose in 28 states over the past year," reports the annual , F as in Fat 2010 study. However, research shows that a key to long term weight loss is a high 'initial weight loss' by the patient. Therefore, hCG for weight loss is positioned to have strong growth in 2011.

First discovered by Dr. Simeons in 1954, as outlined in his manuscript, Pounds and Inches, hCG has been used for over 50 years as a weight loss aid. hCG for weight management "is not a new procedure, but one that is going to explode in 2011”, predicts Jeff Russell. Administrating hCG for weight loss requires a properly trained physician (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training) who has been certified in the protocols, since the long term success of doing an hCG weight loss program is only achieved by using pharmaceutical strength hCG, not homeopathic hCG which mainly contains water and alcohol.

Non-invasive body shaping equipment will also be needed for physicians offering medically supervised weight loss, since rapid weight loss programs, like hCG, usually results in loose skin and small pockets of fat that are perfect for this type of equipment. This will be the leading equipment for non-surgically trained physicians.

3. Cosmetic Injectable Choices Surge

2010 saw the addition of lidocaine to several dermal fillers, and in 2011 it is expected that two new options in the cosmetic injectable arena will be Xeomin, which received FDA approval for medical uses in 2010, and Mentor Corporation's PurTox, which is completing its FDA approvals. Moreover, Medicis' Dysport will continue to see gains over Allergan’s Botox in 2011. Also, fillers will be much more utilized, not just for filling, or in the correction of a specific line or fold, but for 'face contouring', volume correction, and a lifting effect.

4. Demand for Professional Grade Skin Care Treatments Increases

When the economy started to dip, people started to eliminate more expensive, skin care products from their cabinet. After several years, consumers are seeing the price for such a decision in the mirror. Industry professionals are will see a trend toward patients turning to professional skin care lines that contain active ingredients, which are only carried by physicians. Cosmeceuticals will be the cornerstones of professional grade skin care lines. Products from industry leaders, which contain peptides, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), antioxidants and/or caffeine, will underpin the most successful physician-directed regiments.

5. Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion Continue Strong Growth

Chemical peels and microdermabrasion were the two fastest growing minimally-invasive procedures last year according to the ASPS, and as the baby boomer generation ages, industry experts in the IAPAM anticipate that demand for chemical peels will maintain, if not increase over 2011. With the economy still recovering, many of the more inexpensive, entry procedures, like chemical peels and microdermabrasion are becoming more popular. Chemical peels are great anti-aging and pigmentation correction treatments for issue with which most baby boomers suffer. From a profitability perspective, physicians who can meet the facial rejuvenation needs of clients with chemical peels and medical mircordermabrasion will secure more consistent cash flows and profitability for their practices.


For a complete copy of the article, IAPAM Announces the Top Aesthetic Medicine Trends for 2011, go to http://www.aestheticmedicinenews.com/iapam-announces-top-aesthetic-medicine-trends-for-2011-body-transformations-from-lasers-to-hcg-lead-the-market.htm.

For more information on the IAPAM's 2011 calender of Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com), Botox Training and Injectables Training, Medical Practice Start-Up Workshops or hCG Training and Medical Weight Management Seminars, please visit http://www.iapam.com or contact Jeff Russell, Executive Director, IAPAM, at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704, or email info@theiapam.com.

About the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), dentists (DDSs/DMDs) doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PA’s) and nurse practitioners (NP’s). The IAPAM was founded to unite licensed physicians, who practice aesthetic medicine, and their supporters.

Physicians are required to abide by the principles of good medical practice, and be currently licensed with their appropriate medical certifying body. Information about the association can be accessed through IAPAM’s website at http://www.IAPAM.com or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 x705
info@theiapam.com

Websites:
http://www.IAPAM.com
http://www.iapam.com/botoxtraining.html
http://www.AestheticMedicineSymposium.com
http://www.AestheticMedicineSymposium.com/botoxtraining.html
http://www.AestheticMedicineSymposium.com/laser-training.html
http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training
http://www.aestheticmedicinenews.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IAPAM
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IAPAM

Botox is trademark of Allergan, Inc.

New NanoMarkets Report Says the Electronics Industry Will Consume $1.3 Billion in Conductive Polymers by 2016

January 18, 2011, Glen Allen, Virginia -- According to a new report from industry analyst firm NanoMarkets, sales of conductive polymers to the electronics industry will reach $1.3 billion ($US) by 2016 as polymer firms diversify away from low-performance materials and look for higher-margin opportunities. NanoMarkets believes that the conductive polymer industry will be able to meet this goal by reducing costs and increasing performance in a number of key electronics and optoelectronics sectors. Additional details about the report, “Growth Markets for Conductive Polymers in Electronics and Optoelectronics” can be found at www.nanomarkets.net.

From the report:

- If low-cost roll-to-roll (R2R) printing processes and simpler device architectures can be effectively deployed for use with polymer OLEDs, conductive polymers will generate $295 million in sales to the OLED sector by 2016 for use in OLED displays and OLED lighting.

- Conductive polymers, used principally as electrodes, can boost energy and power densities for batteries, fuel cells, capacitors and supercapacitors, enabling weight and size reduction for some of these devices. By 2016, energy storage applications will account for almost $190 million in conductive polymer sales.

- NanoMarkets sees conductive polymers as a key enabling technology for enhancing advanced sensors performance. This may occur through the use of polymer sensing materials or in the use organic electronic devices such as ChemFETs and polymer memories. Sales of conductive polymers will reach $105 million by 2016 for sensor applications.

About the report:

Often branded as a class of “miracle” advanced materials that will transform electronics and photovoltaics, conductive polymers have decidedly mixed record. The early expectations for the role of polymer-based PV, or conductive polymers as a transparent conductive coating, have never been met. And in other areas of organic electronics, polymer materials – areas such as OLEDs and OTFTs – polymers have played second fiddle to small molecule materials. This is about to change.

This report analyzes and quantifies the opportunities for conductive polymers in both conductive and semiconductor applications including ant-static, EMI/RFI shielding, ITO alternatives, OLEDs, organic photovoltaics (OPV), energy storage and sensors. It provides a broad coverage of polymer types but focuses on PEDOT, other polythiophenes, polypyrrolle, PANI, and PPV. For each of the main applications studied, the report provides an eight-year market forecast, with indications of which particular conductive polymers are likely to do well in that market environment. Companies discussed in this report include: Agfa, American Dye Source, Arkema, BASF, DSM, DuPont, Henkel, Heraeus, LG Chem, Nissan Chemical, Ormecon, Panipol, Plextronics, Rieke Metals, Sanyo, Sigma Aldrich, Sigma Technologies, Sony and Sumitomo.

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NanoMarkets tracks and analyzes emerging market opportunities in energy and electronics markets created by developments in advanced materials. The firm is a recognized leader in industry analysis and forecasts for thin-film electronics and related materials and has been covering this market since 2005.

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Poems And Rhymes Exploring Soldiers, Faith, Politics, Love, Addiction, Insanity, And Weather

“Poems and Rhymes Exploring Soldiers, Faith, Politics, Love, Addiction, Insanity, and Weather” is a book of poems and rhymes written on the various themes mentioned in the title.

CRESTON, BC, January 18, 2011 -- Digital Mind Coach E-Books …Written By Perry Ritthaler, Published By Davis E-Book Publishing.

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Poetry and Rhymes - Over 80 Beautiful Full Color Illustrations That Will Serenade The Sole Of The Caring And The Cared For - Angels speak to our souls and hearts and they call it poetry.

“Poems and Rhymes Exploring Soldiers, Faith, Politics, Love, Addiction, Insanity, and Weather” is a book of poems and rhymes written on the various themes mentioned in the title.

The poems are very personal in nature, representing a various emotions in varying depths and degrees, and written to stimulate and tantalize the reader's feelings and imagination.

Like any art form, poetry takes a commitment and thrives with practice and knowledge of the craft.

These poems were written to give a second glance at the world within us or around us, and to define and redefine it.

It is my hope that these poems will give readers a sense of deep emotion created in your heart.

The first time you read these poems I hope you will  feel the same strong emotions that I felt when writing them, and that subsequent readings will bring even deeper and stronger emotional responses to them.

Today is the perfect time to start the process of reading poetry that will help you experience new depths and heights of emotions.

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Famous Inspirational Words to Bring Happiness to Your Soul

This e-book will help you understand and use these ideas to create your ideal life.

CRESTON, BC, January 18, 2011 -- Digital Mind Coach E-Books …Written By Perry Ritthaler, Published By Davis E-Book Publishing.

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Psychology Inspirational- Self-Help - Over 100 Beautifully Full Colored Illustrations of Tia Land To Comfort The Thinking Mind

“Famous Inspirational Words to Bring Happiness to Your Soul” is written to give you a glimpse of some of the most powerful secret phrases written traced back through history. When I first began to do the research for this book, I could not believe all the people who knew of these famous secret words. They were the greatest people in history. Over time, I put together a collection of these most powerful phrases found throughout written history and included what I considered the best ones into this e-book to share with you, the readers.

The quotations and inspirational thoughts found in this e-book will provide you with an opportunity to build health, wealth and happiness while leading you on a path to achieve everything you ever would want in life.

You can have whatever it is you choose no matter how big it is through following the advice and wisdom of the greatest thinkers of all time.

This e-book will help you understand and use these ideas to create your ideal life.

We all work with one infinite power, and we all guide ourselves by the same law of attraction. Through using the ideas presented in this e-book, you can attract specific positive energy into your mind and change your life for the better.

Everything you are attracting into your life is created by the thinking and images in your mind. The secrets found within “Famous Inspirational Words to Bring Happiness to Your Soul” will help you hold on to those thoughts you want, reject those you don't want, and through the law of attraction bring about what you desire most.

There is nothing you cannot be or do or have. You are a magnificent creator and creation, and you are here by your powerful and deliberate wanting to be here.

The Law of Attraction always works. It works ever time with every person.

“Famous Inspirational Words to Bring Happiness to Your Soul” helps you empower the ideas in your mind creating positive thoughts that help you to get what you desire most in life.

When you are focusing on the things you want most in life, you are activating thought energy, and the Law of Attraction will respond to those positive thoughts by bringing you the things and experiences that match that desire. It is universal law.

Our lives are not determined by what happens to us…but by how we react to what happen…not by what life brings to us…but by the attitude we bring to life… A positive attitude causes a chain reaction…of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes…it is a catalyst…a spark that creates extraordinary results.

I believe that you are truly great and worthy of the things you want ...that there is something magnificent about you and you just have to find it if you already haven't.

Begin today by reading this e-book and unlocking its secrets. The small cost and amount time you spend will be well worth it.

Today is the perfect time to purchase this fantastic self-help e-book and start the process of becoming a new and better you.

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The Marketing Magnifying Glass

The goal of this e-book is to teach you how to accelerate the changes you want in your investments, and sales.

CRESTON, BC, January 17, 2011 -- Digital Mind Coach E-Books …Written By Perry Ritthaler, Published By Davis E-Book Publishing.

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Business - Marketing - Over A 100 Beautifully Full Colored Illustrations To Comfort The Mind Of The Entrepreneur - Your dream is to be the world’s next top entrepreneur.  You read this 'The Marketing Magnifying Glass' e-book, become persistent in what it tells you to do to enhance your performance, modify your behavior for a richer empowerment, instill your mind with the great knowledge of reducing or even eliminating stress in your every day life, and your next step...the top rung of the corporate ladder.

"The Marketing Magnifying Glass" is a marketing e-book designed to empower the consumer making investments or any sales organizations looking to increase gross sales of products and create improved profit margins. It is an easy-to-understand training manual for marketing, in e-book format, and is chocked full of psychological affirmations and marketing exercises that empower the consumer to see how and why sales representatives sell faster and at higher volume while building their salesmanship closing capabilities, even when contacting potential clients for the first time.

Imagine making the right investments and living the life you want!

This e-book will help you understand how or why a company sells products;, and after reading this e-book, you will feel more confident making investments or selling products in the market place.

Marketing is everything that one does to reach and persuade prospective clients. The sales process is everything that a salesperson does to close the sale and get a signed agreement or contract. However it's not uncommon for a company to be unbalanced when it comes to these two key ingredients of business success.

Through reading this e-book, you can educate yourself and decide if the company you're investing in is effectively integrating the marketing and sales processes?

Sales executives consistently are told to build or rebuild their sales process to match their customers' buying processes. This is sound advice that can shorten the sales cycle. Many answers to the question "How do I most effectively and efficiently do this?" are found in “The Marketing Magnifying Glass”.

Lead nurturing is about providing the right content at the right time to address a problem that a prospective client is focused on (or at least considering) solving. Lead nurturing is based upon content that educates the prospective client about the problem, provides expertise about how to solve it, and then proves evidence that the expertise pays off with results the prospective client wants and needs.

What is the difference between marketing and sales? Let's think about this question for a moment. With effective marketing, you will perhaps find prospective clients or leads to follow up with, but yet without a good sales technique and strategy, your closing rate may not be effective.

Marketing is everything that you do to reach and persuade prospective clients to buy or use your product.

Both are necessary to the success of any business or stock created and sold in the market place. You cannot do without either process. By strategically combining both efforts through this e-book you will experience business growth by working more efficiently.

The goal of this e-book is to teach you how to accelerate the changes you want in your investments, and sales.

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Introducing Romance, Retreats and Yoga in Mt Airy, West Chester, Manayunk and Havertown with Couples Yoga

On your next anniversary, her birthday, Valentine’s Day or just a special Saturday night, give a gift that will make a difference in your relationship: a couple's night at a yoga studio.

Philadelphia, PA, January 16, 2011 -- Some yoga studios have special workshops for couples which include soft lights, music and sensual massage. No prior yoga experience is usually required. Try a date-night class, and you both will probably enjoy it so much you will want to sign up for a series of couple's classes or a yoga retreat in the countryside.

Benefits of Couples Yoga

Partner or couple's yoga where two people work together in various yoga postures, is not a new concept, but it is a growing trend of the past few years including high profile couples such as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt as well as David and Victoria Beckham. Men find that couple's yoga gives them an opportunity to be sensitive without embarrassment. Men will also find that the combination of muscle-toning and stretching has a terrific effect on their sex life.

Yoga postures can be developed and extended using the support and guidance of a partner. Doing yoga with a partner's support can be especially helpful when there are restrictions because of injury or individual capability. There is also the advantage of promoting an atmosphere of greater relaxation because you are practicing it with a person you trust and are confident about.

The benefits of couples yoga are that they can help you reconnect or find a new level of intimacy. They are revitalizing way to spend time with your beloved. The result can be a deeper connection with the building of more trust. As each participant learns to let go and trust, the couple begins to explore spiritual levels of the practice together. They build on the energy of each other and create a better understanding of their relationship as well as the practice of yoga.

It removes distractions that keep a couple from focusing on each other. According to Jasmine Kaloudis, Holistic Lifestyle Expert in Philadelphia, "At times the poses are strengthening and other times deeply serene and restorative. You might have a range of emotions from silliness, fear to profound peace."

The work that couples do is often transformative since working together through movement can reveal levels of trust, support and encouragement.  It can reveal interpersonal dynamics about the couples that lead to inner growth and intimacy. The new energy that comes from both the poses and from the breathing exercises can be effectively used in the bedroom. It eliminates problems that can get in the way of sex like tight hips, back pain or anxiety.

Some couples feel that after practicing yoga together they have more of an ability to communicate clearly and with more sensitivity with each other. Others say it has sparked a new romance in their relationship to get that 5th date feeling back. Some participants say it can lead to new levels of openness in the bedroom.    If you know a couple that is stressed out with no time to focus on each other and that would like to spice things up in a healthy and holistic way, you can gift them a workshop or retreat as well. Celebrate your relationship as you do your poses together.

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