2010 Statistics Confirm that Botox Training Helps Physicians Capture the 5% Growth

Las Vegas, NV, February 09, 2011 -- The IAPAM offers the industry's leading botox training, hCG for weight loss, and associated aesthetic medicine education (including training on lasers for skin rejuvenation and hair removal, medical microdermabrasion and medical grade chemical peels) for physicians. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium offers the most comprehensive, hands on, live demonstration and didactic instruction in all 5 of the top non-invasive procedures and offers unparalleled business support to physicians as they build successful aesthetic medicine practices and capture the reported 5% growth in the minimally-invasive market in 2010.

The economy has officially been in a recession since the fourth quarter of 2008, but one would not know it if aesthetic medicine physicians (http://www.iapam.com) were polled.  As evidenced in reports, like the recent announcement from The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), minimally-invasive procedures increased 5 percent in 2010, with nearly 11.6 million procedures being performed.

As in 2009, the top five minimally-invasive procedures were:

• Botulinum toxin type A (5.4 million)
• Soft tissue fillers (1.8 million)
• Chemical peels (1.1 million)
• Laser hair removal (938,000)
• Microdermabrasion (825,000)

"Injectables have remained robust despite the economy," said ASPS President Dr. Haeck. "Botox® and Dysport® injections are up 12 percent, while, interestingly, fat injections are up 14 percent, which could reflect how a patient's own fat is being used in more creative ways to rejuvenate the face and body."

Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine, concurs with the findings of the aforementioned reports. "We are hearing from our members that minimally invasive procedures like botox and other cosmetic injectables, medically supervised hCG weight loss as well as laser training, microdermabrasion and chemical peels are in tremendous demand by patients, and we are seeing a correlating increase in the demand for our training.  Registration for our cornerstone training program, the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Training (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com), has dramatically increased in the last 6 months. Physicians are realizing they not only need to offer botox treatments to their patients, but also laser hair removal, IPL skin rejuvenation, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion. Organizations, like the IAPAM, educate physicians on how to package these treatments for the most appealing and profitable outcomes."

In line with these findings, the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium provides a forum for physicians to immerse themselves in training on these top 5 minimally invasive procedures. Leading the faculty is a team of renowned cosmetic dermatologists who cover aesthetic patient consultations, facial anatomy & musculature, product preparation, pain management, procedural protocols, post treatment issues and continuing practice support.  Unlike other programs, the Botox Training is done in a clean, multi-million dollar medical facility, not a hotel room chair.  Doctors who have completed the IAPAM's Botox Training (http://www.iapam.com/botoxtraining.html), hCG for Weight Loss Training, Aesthetic Medicine Symposium and/or Aesthetic Practice Business Start-Up training have a competitive advantage. 

For more information on the IAPAM's upcoming Aesthetic Medicine Symposium and/or hCG/Physician Weight Loss Training, please see  http://www.iapam.com or contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704.

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) and doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), as well as NPs and PAs. 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 x704
pr1@theiapam.com

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

Botox is a trademark of Allergan, Inc. Dysport is a trademark of Medicis, Inc.

IHireVeterans.com Presents the Top Ten Reasons To Hire a Veteran

Veterans and returning military are excellent employees for most companies.

San Francisco, CA, February 08, 2011 -- IHireVeterans.com has published the Top Ten Reasons for Hiring a Veteran at http://www.ihireveterans.com/employers. Their aim is to educate employers on the hard and soft skills offered by today’s military service members.

“The common misconception amongst employers is that military veterans bring skill-sets that are largely not appropriate to civilian careers. “Tank Drivers or Infantrymen are not in high demand these days, however military veterans offer much more than their MOS or Military Occupation Specialty Code might reveal. Things like Teamwork, Leadership and Integrity are essential qualities taught to every service member. In addition, they are exposed to leading edge technologies and health and safety standards,” noted Sela Rodriguez, Vice President of Veterans Affairs for IHireVeterans.com.

Veterans have the proven ability to learn new skills and concepts. They can enter your workforce with identifiable and transferable skills, proven in real-world situations. This background can enhance your organization’s productivity.

“The bottom line is that veterans provide employers with skills and qualities not often found in new college grads. They can hit the ground running and can follow instructions to the letter, delivering accelerated performance along the way,” added Rodriguez.

Military service members are also taught respect for procedures and respect for other individuals that might not look like them. Diversity and Inclusion is alive and well in the US Military services.

As operations wind down in Iraq, more and more veterans will be seeking employment opportunities in the private sector. Employers are encouraged to extend a hand to these American heroes and give them a chance to prove their value to their new companies.

IHireVeterans.com and their sister sites Diversity-job.com and Green-Employers.com support America’s returning military and veterans. These sites are part of the Job1 family of employment resources.

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

2010 CUB OF THE YEAR to Crown Miss Cougar Valentine at Convention

San Rafael, CA, February 08, 2011 -- Contact: Tom Andrews, 415/507-9962

Ken Monroe, 2010 Cub of the Year, will crown Miss Cougar Valentine at the Meet Your Cougar Valentine Convention, Saturday, February 12, 2011, at The Shark Club, 841 Baker Street, Costa Mesa CA 92626.

“Ken Monroe is the Cub of the Year because he is handsome, in shape, mature, ambitious, and outgoing,” says Lucia, one of the world’s top cougar experts (“Queen of the Cougar Jungle,” KTLA). Monroe is an actor/filmmaker/innovator with his 3 films East Chicago, Stand Alone, and Santana Bishop. He is available to the news media for interviews by calling 310-614-3214.

The Convention opens at 7:30pm with an entertaining keynote addresses by Dr. Fayr Barkley, who did her doctoral dissertation on the cougar phenomenon; and by Rich Gosse, author The Cougar Imperative: Why MidLife Women MUST Choose Younger Men. Following the keynotes, Judy Steinberg, a cougar comedienne, will perform standup comedy. Dr. Barkley, Mr. Gosse, and Ms. Steinberg are available to the news media for interviews by calling 415-507-9962.

The highpoint of the Convention will be the Miss Cougar Valentine Contest. One woman at The Convention will be elected by the Cubs in attendance. The winner will be a woman who is present at the Convention, legally single, and at least 35 years of age. She will win a free room at Hedonism II Resort & Spa at Negril Beach, Jamaica during International Cougar Week, March 27 – April 2, 2011. She will be crowned shortly before 10pm and will be available to the news media for interviews. She will also be available for photos in front of the club’s 2,000 gallon shark tank.

The cost to attend the convention is $20 at the door, which includes a Dance Party.

The Convention is co-sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, The Singles Travel Company, LA Singles Society, Hedonism II Resort & Spa, Cougar n Cubs, Cougar International, Urban Cougar, The Cougar Connection, Dianne Bennett Matchmaker, and The Art of Love.

Anyone wishing more information about the Cougar Convention and many other events and cruises for cougars 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
Tel: 415-507-9962
E-Mail: richgosse@richgosse.com
Web: http://www.cougarevents.com

IAPAM Echoes FDA's Condemnation of Homeopathic hCG

The IAPAM concurs with the recent announcement by the FDA, that homeopathic hCG, often sold over the internet in drops, pellets or sprays, is fraudulent and ineffective in a weight loss program. The IAPAM's hCG Training provides physicians with all the resources, information and tools to effectively deliver a physician-supervised hCG Protocol, utilizing pharmaceutical grade hCG.

Las Vegas, NV, February 08, 2011 -- Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) recently commented on a website where, "someone bought some homeopathic hCG on the internet and sent it to a lab for testing. When the results came back, it was discovered that it contained no hCG." Mr. Russell's concerns regarding the fraudulent distribution of so-called homeopathic hCG were echoed by Elizabeth Miller, the FDA's leader for the Internet and health fraud team, who was quoted last week as saying that, "there is no evidence the oral over-the-counter products are effective for weight loss."

"What is even more concerning," comments Russell, "is that people are ordering homeopathic hCG and starting the hCG diet without proper physician supervision. Any physician trained in hCG for weight loss knows that the hCG diet is not for everyone, and patients who engage in a physician-directed hCG Protocol must complete a series of lab tests to ensure they can safely go on an hCG diet program."

The IAPAM is dedicated to educating physicians on all aspects of an hCG Protocol (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training), from diet to maintenance to the most common medical contraindications, so they can safely prescribe hCG to eligible patients. "People need to understand, hCG is not some kind of wonder drug; you just don't take it and the weight magically disappears. You need to follow a very strict diet regimen, followed by a maintenance program. Without following the entire protocol (hCG + diet + maintenance), you will not get the best results out of the program, which are: targeted fat loss, long term weight loss, resetting of metabolism, and resetting to a new “normal” weight," cautions Jeff Russell.

Human chorionic gonadotropin or hCG is only available by a prescription, and it is important for patients and physicians alike to ensure that any doctor administering hCG for weight loss is trained, certified and experienced in providing an hCG protocol (similar to the protocol outlined in Dr. Simeons manuscript, Pounds and Inches).

The FDA's position on homeopathic hCG is clear. “We are aware of HCG products that claim to be homeopathic, but [are] not recognized in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia. Therefore, these products are not recognized by the FDA as homeopathic drugs, so they are unapproved drugs and are illegal,” Ms. Miller says.

If you are interested in adding Physician-Supervised hCG for Weight Loss to your practice, consider attending an upcoming IAPAM hCG Medical Weight Management seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona. To register, go to http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training or contact the IAPAM at pr1@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 x708
pr1@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

Central Oregon Company Now Providing Inbound Call Center Services

TeleSource Center Provides Superior Inbound Call Center Solutions.

Bend, Oregon, February 07, 2011 -- Outbound telemarketing, with a primary focus on business-to-business (B2B) appointment setting, lead generation and event registration has been the only service provided by TeleSource Center from August 2005 until October 2010. The press release that follows is originally from October 2010.

TeleSource Center is pleased to provide inbound call center services to its clients (October 2010). The company has always offered this service as part of the overall outbound telemarketing program, so the decision to offer inbound as a stand alone service was an easy one.

Technology has always been in place for inbound call center services. Capabilities such as call recording, call routing based upon defined variables, and the transfer of hot leads are part of the menu of services available to clients.

Unlike its strict policy of “business-to-business only” for outbound telemarketing, TeleSource Center is pleased to provide inbound telemarketing for companies with residential or commercial customers.

A promotional rate is being extended to any clients implementing inbound call center services before March 31, 2011.

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.

Press 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

Poems and Rhymes Exploring War, Soldiers, Politics, Animals, Insanity, Faith and Love

Written By Perry Ritthaler Published By eBookIt.com.

CRESTON, BC, February 06, 2011 -- Enjoy Poetry and Rhymes - Over 43 Beautiful and Explosive Full Color Illustrations - With expressive language and sweepingly descriptive images, Perry Ritthaler paints a portrait of sincere and devoted love, overwhelming passion, and candid emotion. Poems and Rhymes Exploring War, Soldiers, Politics, Animals, Insanity, Faith and Love is sure to touch the hearts and minds of readers everywhere.

The poetry created in the Digital Mind Coach series will help identify the politics in Iraq and hidden challenges a soldier may face and allows the expression of the thoughts of a devastated family or thoughts that at times flow through the mind of a soldier on the battlefield or when returning home from the war.

The poetry within these e-books provides a sensible balance of love and faith while highlighting some of the disadvantages found within addiction that at times help to create the insanity on the faces of many people.

With his keen observer’s eye, he carefully, lyrically examines subjects from love and heartbreak to death and mistrust, from travel abroad, to vignettes amplifying how the beauty of animals and nature stems from an artist’s touch. With these details, Perry paints a portrait of the multi-faceted richness of everyday life.

“Reading Perry Ritthaler’s poems and rhymes create the presence of an electric consciousness gazing at the temporal rifts and physical folds beneath landscapes and the manifold tensions between bodies. Poetic language here is an instrument of thought or, rather, of a thinking that breathes and is embodied and seeks a new path. By all means, join him along the way.”

For your free sample of this written work visit: http://www.digitalmindcoach.biz

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

Couples Counseling? Try Couples Yoga to Build Joy, Peace and Fitness in Philadelphia

Synergy By Jasmine teaches gentle yoga for couples, leads romantic couples retreats in various locations in the Metro Philadelphia area.

Philadelphia, PA, February 05, 2010 -- 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.

Couples that are interested in Thai Massage, Massage for Couples, Yoga Retreats, Yoga and Meditation Classes, Yoga and Spa vacations or just couples just looking for relaxing and tender ways to connect will benefit from these classes in Philadelphia.

The yoga poses are suitable for all body types and fitness levels. The poses are playful, sometimes, childlike, buoyant and occasionally strengthening and sometimes restorative. The classes can be emotionally intimate and will open partner up to a level of vulnerability they may not have experienced before. For this reason, SBJ does not recommend this class as a first date. The classes are more suited for new or established couples.

The classes are divided up into three segments. The first segment will be a time for couples and partners to ground, center and get into a quiet, meditative space while synchronizing their breath and energy with their partner while do some slow and simple yoga poses.

The second part of the class is more active and many of the poses will be standing and balancing and the partners will build up a bit more heat and movement in the body.

The third part of the class the couple will be instructed and shown how to do beginner, basic relaxing massage techniques on the hands, feet, arms and legs.  Often people are so relaxed that they fall asleep during this part of the yoga class which is a healthy sign that the person is enjoying the massage and is relaxed.

After the yoga class, you might feel vulnerable, meditative or tranquil. In order to continue to remain in this calm, connected state, SBJ recommends that you plan on having a quiet, silent, relaxing evening afterwards, avoiding TV, loud, fast music, working at the office, computers and even keeping your cell phone turned off if you can.

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Articles, online video and high-resolution photos of couples yoga available upon request.

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Press Contact:
Jasmine Kaloudis
Synergy By Jasmine
3901 B Building Main Street, 2nd Floor,
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA 19127
E-Mail: info@jasminepartneryoga.com
Tel: 610-352-1177
Web: http://www.synergybyjasmine.com

2011: Year of the Puma? (For Cougars-in-Training)

San Rafael, CA, February 05, 2011 -- Contact: Tom Andrews, 415/507-9962

“2009 was declared Year of the Cougar by Newsweek,” says Rich Gosse, author of The Cougar Imperative: Why MidLife Women MUST Choose Younger Men. “But what about cougars-in-training, known as pumas? More and more women under 40 are choosing younger men, especially celebrities:

- 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

“That’s why we have created the world’s first Puma Party, for single women under 40 who prefer younger men,” says Mr. Gosse, “on Friday, February 18, 2011, 8pm-Midnight, at Neptune’s Restaurant at Pier 39, San Francisco CA 94133.

“The worldwide cougar craze is NOT limited to middle-aged women, who 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. We hope our Puma Party will be the launching pad for 2011 becoming The Year of the Puma.”

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.

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 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. Adults of all ages are welcome. 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
Tel: 415-507-9962
E-Mail: richgosse@richgosse.com
Web: http://www.cougarevents.com

CTW Holdings, Inc. has been announced as the first overseas enterprise member of SS-Gate, a Global UNDP Program

Boynton Beach, Florida, February 05, 2011 -- On January 28th, 2011, SS-GATE established its enterprise membership with CTW-Holdings Inc. CTW-Holdings Inc. has become the first overseas enterprise member of SS-GATE.

The Director of International Operations Mr. Han Bo said that developing countries’ economy usually can’t develop well due to the situation of  lacking of technology and fundings. The cooperation with CTW-Holdings Inc. initiates a new business model of SS-GATE. It’s a typical case of “North South-South Cooperation” could greatly expand the way of assisting the developing countries.

CTW-Holdings’ headquaters is located in Florida, U.S. CTW Holdings, Inc. is a company of passionate innovators and thought leaders who are working strategically with global partners to foster awareness about Green/ Sustainability. CTW also delivers a next-generation technology one-stop shop, helping with international marketing, global distribution, technology support and implementation. Also working on policies that will lead to a safer sustainable planet for current and future generations.

Contact:
Michael Padurano
CEO
CTW Holdings, Inc.
Tel: 561-929-6267
E-Mail: mpadurano@ctw-holdings.com
Web: http://www.ctw-holdings.com

Y-cam delivers ‘Real Solutions’ via new Netherlands distribution partner

Richmond, London – February 3rd, 2011 -- Y-cam Solutions Ltd, the leading provider of affordable and easy-to-use remote monitoring products for residential and small-to-medium businesses, has partnered with Real Solutions Haarlem as distributor of the Y-cam range across The Netherlands.

The partnership with Real Solutions gives IT resellers across the Netherlands the opportunity to expand their value to small-to-medium-sized business customers by offering advanced, affordable and easy-to-use IP security systems.

“I'm extremely pleased for Y-cam to be partnering with Real Solutions”, comments Simon Carr, Head of Sales for Y-cam. “IT resellers have a great opportunity today to easily expand their revenues from their existing customer-base. They already understand storage and networking, so training up staff to offer IP-based security is easy. The product range is simple to get to grips with, offers real value to end-users, and now we have a great distribution partner to support new resellers and help them become experts in this area”.

“How many small business owners would not want to be able to check in on their office remotely by smartphone? Or to be sent an instant email snapshot if something happened out of hours? Their business is highly valuable to them, and more often than not, the contents and equipment they own are very painful to replace.”

Y-cam cameras come with a wealth of powerful features tailor-made for the business owner – including indoor and outdoor models, night vision capabilities, alerts if motion is detected, plus they operate without the need for a PC or Mac to be left on permanently, reducing overhead costs. Y-cam cameras can be used independently, with some models supporting on-camera recording via microSD memory card, or they can connect to virtually any NAS drive via Y-cam’s unique NAS-Ready™ feature, which enables resellers to deploy a robust security solution easily and quickly.

“The rapidly growing developing market of NAS and NVR users, in combination with the increasing usage of smartphones, is creating a real demand for easy to use and budget friendly network cameras. Y-cam is exactly what these customers are looking for. The compatibility of Y-cam with leading NVR and NAS brands like Synology and Thecus is outstanding and provides excellent value to business owners. 2012 will be the big year of home security and consumer domotica, and we are offering our partners alongside Y-cam a head start in this market” said Bob Hoefsloot, Managing Director of Real Solutions Haarlem.

“We are very excited to partner with Real Solutions” said Reint Helewaut, Regional Sales Manager for Y-cam, Benelux, “Real Solutions have a very capable and highly regarded service, and will be of valuable help to us in our program to recruit new Y-cam resellers in the Netherlands”.

Y-cam provides free VMS/NVR software for Windows and Mac, Y-cam MultiLive, which is designed to replace the need for a dedicated DVR / monitor commonly found with traditional security systems. MultiLive allows users to easily monitor and record footage from up to 36 Y-cam IP cameras, including those at different locations, on any PC or Apple Mac.

To further target smartphone-using home and small business owners, Y-cam Solutions have developed a range of free smart phone applications for the iPad, iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Symbian platforms. The Y-cam MultiLive app allows users to easily access and control their cameras from their phones from anywhere in the world (in addition to using any web browser), so users are never far from an opportunity to see what’s happening.

Resellers interested in exploring the opportunities offered by Real Solutions and Y-cam should contact Bob Hoefsloot, Real Solutions, Tel: +31 (0) 235 531 900. Email: b.hoefsloot@rshaarlem.com

For further press information on this announcement or any of the Y-cam product range, including review models or image requests, please contact: James Hunt, Marketing Manager, Y-cam Solutions Ltd. Tel: +44 (0)845 5000 247. Email: james@y-cam.com

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About Y-cam Solution Ltd
Y-cam Solutions Ltd is a British manufacturer of affordable and easy-to-use remote monitoring solutions designed for residential and small-medium business users. Founded in 2005, Y-cam is a young and dynamic company with rapid growth and award-winning products. http://www.y-cam.com

About Real Solutions Haarlem
Real Solutions Haarlem specialises in the distribution of a diverse range of solutions for Small-Medium enterprises including IP surveillance cameras, storage including NAS (Network Attached Storage) and DAS (Direct Attached Storage) for video editing, backup solutions plus many types of Blu-Ray players and digital media. http://www.rshaarlem.com

Contact:
James Hunt
Marketing Manager
Y-cam Solutions Ltd
Vision House, 3 Dee Road,
Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2JN
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)845 5000 247
Email: james@y-cam.com
Web: http://www.y-cam.com

Working Group on HIV Reservoirs and Strategies to Control Them

The existence of HIV reservoirs explains why an HIV cure is not yet available. Since 2003, a group of renowned researchers organize a cutting edge workshop in this topic. They have now launched a scientific web portal to encourage sharing of data.

Toulon, France, February 03, 2011 -- There are now many effective treatments against HIV. No longer is it a life sentence, promising to lead to the development of AIDS, and bring on a series of opportunistic infections that ultimately overwhelm the person's weakened immune system and results in their death.

Instead it is a manageable condition, one whose sufferers can still expect to live with into their sixties-but only as long as they are able to get early access to the right treatments. These treatments can reduce the amount of the virus in the body, as well as helping the immune system to recover normal functions, and help the person to remain healthy.

Unfortunately the treatments for HIV are only able to manage the disease, they cannot and will not cure it, no matter how long and how well the patient follows their course of treatment. This is because the virus is able to stay in what is known as HIV reservoirs. These are areas of the body that become infected and that the drug treatments are unable to rid the virus from. Currently it is not known why these reservoirs persist, but it is clear that efforts to find a cure would be wise to focus on this area.

It is because of the HIV reservoir effect that there is currently no cure for HIV. Instead treatment must be followed for the rest of the patient's life, because even though the anti-retroviral drugs will ‘clear’ the virus from the rest of the body, it remains dormant in the reservoir. The reservoir inevitably reinfects the whole body, each time therapy is stopped or compliance less strict.

The other major problems with current HIV treatments are the cost. Simply put, the cost of treatment can cripple a person, and that cost will have to be paid as long as they live. Some governments are working to make treatments more accessible for people, but for more than two thirds of the world's HIV sufferers, treatment is simply not possible because they cannot afford it. What these people, in fact all sufferers of HIV need, is a lifelong cure from the virus and whilst the search continues for an HIV cure, people continue to die around the world because of a lack of treatment. The cure needs to urgently be found.

The HIV reservoir workshop was created in 2003 as a forum for scientists from around the world who are involved in HIV treatment research to come together. It is a meeting place every two years for professionals in the field to meet and discuss the latest research, and hear the latest research papers and theories presented. With a varied program of topics and talks, the aim is for the sharing and exchange of information that may ultimately help lead to a cure.

This biennial reference workshop is not intended to provide public education, but is a venue for professionals who are working in the field of HIV research, including doctors, pharmaceutical researchers, biologists, treatment and policy makers who wish to work together to find a cure.

About us:
Doctor Alain Lafeuillade is Chairman of the “International Workshop on HIV Persistence, HIV Reservoirs and Eradication Strategies”. AVPS, 1208 avenue Colonel Picot, 83056 Toulon, France. Ph: 33-4-94616340. Web site: http://www.hiv-reservoir.net

Contact:
Alain Lafeuillade
AVPS
1208 avenue Colonel Picot,
83056 Toulon, France
E-Mail: lafeuillade@orange.fr
Tel: 33-4-94616340
Web: http://www.hiv-reservoir.net

Zevrix Updates LinkOptimizer for InDesign: New Image Conversion Options

Zevrix Solutions announces LinkOptimizer 4.5.4, a maintenance update to its popular workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 stars by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer allows to reduce InDesign job size and speed up processing by eliminating excess image data, performing essential image adjustments and converting file formats. The new update adds new TIFF compression options and addresses some stability and performance issues.

Toronto (ON), Canada - February 3, 2011 -- Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of LinkOptimizer 4.5.4, a maintenance update to its popular workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 stars by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer automates complex image manipulation tasks, significantly reducing InDesign job size, saving processing time and reducing production costs.

The new update adds the ability to save TIFF images with ZIP and JPEG compression, helping users save additional disk space and fine-tune their conversion options. LinkOptimizer now also ignores images linked to database storage and addresses some other stability and performance issues.

"LinkOptimizer makes me extremely happy!", says Nynke Tiekstra, the owner of design studio ColtsfootMedia in Friesland, Netherlands, "It converted 10000 images in a 1800 pages project saving us at least 40 hours work, and it proved to be 100% accurate."

LinkOptimizer is designed to meet the needs of ad agencies, prepress bureaus, printers and publishing houses for both print and electronic publishing. In the core of LinkOptimizer functionality is its ability to reduce the linked image size by eliminating excess image data.  LinkOptimizer reduces the image resolution, scales and crops the images in Photoshop according to their dimensions in InDesign and the target resolution specified, and reimports them to InDesign at 100%.

In addition, LinkOptimizer can automate the following tasks:
-Convert image colors using Photoshop defaults or specific ICC profile
-Apply sharpening filters
-Flatten image, merge layers and delete unused ones
-Convert image formats
-Run Photoshop actions during processing

As a result, users can save gigabytes of disk space and countless hours of optimizing images manually, accelerate document output, reduce job turnaround and cut costs through faster processing. LinkOptimizer also lets users back up images before processing or work with their copies, duplicate the original InDesign document, and convert images without relinking to InDesign.

Pricing and Availability:
LinkOptimizer 4.5 can be purchased from the Zevrix Solutions web site, www.zevrix.com, for US$259.95 as well as from authorized resellers. The update is free for LinkOptimizer 4.x users and $98.78 from previous versions. Trial is also available for download, as well as a Light version. LinkOptimizer is available for Mac OS X 10.4.2-10.6, a Universal Binary, and works with Adobe InDesign CS2-CS5.

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, Microsoft Office applications, and file delivery on Mac OS. Zevrix is dedicated to helping professionals increase their profits through automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit www.zevrix.com.

-ENDS-

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

Statistics Confirm, Botox Training is Essential for Capturing Growth

Las Vegas, Nevada, February 02, 2011 -- The IAPAM offers the industry's leading botox training, laser training, dermal filler training and hcg training for physicians new to aesthetic medicine. The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium supports a physician's entry into the minimally-invasive treatment market. Comprehensive, hands-on training, like that offered through the IAPAM, allows physicians, to capture the recent "spike" in the non-invasive treatment market.

Demand for Botox Training is on the Rise

The demand for botox and other cosmetic injectables is rising. As reported in a recent study published by the AAFPRS, minimally-invasive procedures are an excellent alternative for some people considering facial or body rejuvenation. Further, these treatments have the added benefit of traditionally lower costs and shorter recovery times. Jeff Russell, Executive Director of the IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com), concurs with the findings of organizations like the AAFPRS. "We are hearing from our members that minimally invasive procedures like botox (Botox Cosmetic and Dysport), dermal fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, and Perlane) as well as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, hCG for weight loss, and physician-directed skin care regiments, are in tremendous demand by patients, and we are seeing a correlating increase in the demand for our botox training and other training programs. Registration for our cornerstone training programs, the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium (http://www.AestheticMedicineSymposium.com) and the IAPAM's hCG Training for Physicians (http://www.aestheticmedicinesymposium.com/physician-hcg-weight-loss-training), based on the protocol found Dr. Simeons manuscript, Pounds and Inches, has also dramatically increased in the last 8 months. Physicians are realizing they not only need to offer botox treatments to their patients, but also laser hair removal, IPL skin rejuvenation, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, physician-directed skin care and hCG for weight loss to their healthcare businesses. Organizations, like the IAPAM, offer doctors complete training over a weekend, on how to package treatments for the most appealing and profitable outcomes."

The Key to a Successful Medspa is Training in Minimally Invasive Procedures

Through discussions with its members, the IAPAM has identified that, in the 4Q of 2010 and continuing in 2011, aesthetic medicine physicians are preforming more non-invasive procedures, such as more chemical peels treatments and more medical microdermabrasions vs. invasive treatments. The rationale for this increase may be that the economy is improving, and many of the jobless are looking to be more competitive as they re-enter the employment market. Many job seekers appreciate the competitive advantage of taking a few years off of their faces. To help physicians capture this market growth, the IAPAM is increasing its training offerings, including its Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums with Botox Training and its hCG Medical Weight Management Seminar for Physicians.

IAPAM's Symposium Offers Best Value for Money

The IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with botox training is different than any other educational program offered in North America. No other program in the U.S. offers a combination of comprehensive training in all the minimally invasive modalities in 2 days. The IAPAM is where the world's physicians, of all medical specialties, come together to learn and share their experiences in aesthetic medicine. The IAPAM offers a suite of aesthetic medicine training programs from botox training to hCG training, along with aesthetic practice business training and membership in the IAPAM offers long term support to physicians adding botox, hcg and other aesthetic medicine treatment to a practice. Finally, unlike programs offered by a private company, attendees of the Aesthetic Medicine Symposium receive certification by the IAPAM, a voluntary professional association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession.

For more information or to register in one of the IAPAM's Aesthetic Medicine Symposiums in 2011, and/or for the IAPAM's hCG/Physician Weight Loss Training, please see  http://www.iapam.com or contact the IAPAM at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704.

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
pr1@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

Long Realty Company welcomes ZipRealty’s Tucson team

Tucson, AZ, February 02, 2011 -- Long Realty Company announced today that Tucson’s ZipRealty agents and management will join the firm as a group. The move will allow the group to build off their existing success and website systems by tapping into the expansive technology resources, leading market presence and consumer focused services of Long Realty Company. The group will operate out of Long Realty's Foothills branch office, managed by Laura Mance and located at 4051 E Sunrise Drive, Suite 101 in Tucson.

In 2010, the Tucson ZipRealty operation produced approximately 260 closed unit sales with its 35 sales agents.

Group leader Dea Venne Jones explained the move, saying, “We are pleased and excited about our new affiliation with Long Realty. Our group is technology savvy and consumer focused, so the decision to come to Long Realty made perfect sense. This new relationship will also expand on our ability to effectively market properties for sellers. This relationship will definitely take our business to the next level!"

Rosey Koberlein, CEO of Long Companies, also explained the matchup will benefit ZipRealty clients and sales agents alike. “They will have a smooth integration into our company culture, technology platforms, international marketing reach and custom buyer and seller services. If there ever was an example of synergy and performance, this is it. Long Realty Company continues to create opportunities for real estate professionals who want to grow their business.”

“We are excited to continue to serve the Tucson real estate market by joining forces with Long Realty Company,” said Lanny Baker, CEO of ZipRealty. “We believe that Long Realty’s tremendous local presence and commitment to outstanding customer service form a perfect match with ZipRealty’s significant online presence and our networked technologies that connect agents and consumers to the real estate market.”

For more information about career opportunities with Long Realty Company, visit www.thesmarterwaytosell.com.

About Long Companies

Long Companies is comprised of Long Realty Company, Long Mortgage Company, Long Title Agency and Long Insurance Group – all working together to create a full range of real estate services and products. Based in Tucson, Long Realty Company is the leading real estate brokerage company operating in southern Arizona. It offers an unparalleled level of award-winning residential and commercial real estate services through a network of more than 1,400 licensed real estate associates in more than 37 offices, including 23 affiliate realty and property management companies that are independently owned and operated throughout Arizona and into Mexico. Long Realty Company, a part of HomeServices of America, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, has been helping generations of Arizonans achieve their dreams of homeownership since 1926. For more information, visit www.LongRealty.com. The latest releases and announcements for Long Companies can be found in the Long Realty Newsroom, available at www.LongRealtyNewsroom.com.

About ZipRealty, Inc.

ZipRealty is a leading full-service residential real estate brokerage that uses an innovative combination of a comprehensive online presence, robust proprietary technology and knowledgeable local agents to offer its clients fast, responsive and transparent service. The Company's award-winning, user-friendly website gives its users access to comprehensive local Multiple Listing Services home listings data, as well as other relevant market and neighborhood information and tools. The Company's proprietary technology, including its agent platform and customer relationship tools, helps it to enhance customer service while increasing agent efficiency and reducing costs, allowing the Company to pass on significant savings to consumers as permitted by law. Founded in 1999, the company operates in 35 major markets in 22 states and the District of Columbia. For more information on ZipRealty, visit www.ziprealty.com or call 1-800- CALL- ZIP.

Contact:
Theo Serrano
Long Realty
Tel: 520-323-3221
E-Mail: create@geo4ads.com
Web: http://www.longrealty.com

Fitness Concierge Launches in Charlottesville

New business offers premium fitness coaching services.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – February 02, 2011 -- Fitness Concierge, a nutrition consultation and fitness coaching service, has begun serving clients in central Virginia. Services include personalized meal plans, workouts and coaching from business owner and certified personal trainer, Gina Mancuso.

“Fitness Concierge clients are looking to lose weight or achieve fitness goals,” said Mancuso. “Fitness Concierge provides motivation, guidance, and personalized training every step of the way.”

Gina Mancuso has 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. She studied exercise physiology and nutrition at The University of Miami. During her time in Miami she owned and operated Personal Training Studio for two years before moving to Charlottesville, Va.

“Gina applies her knowledge of health, fitness and nutrition to your goals and works with you to make them a reality. Your program will be tailor-made to you.” Ruby Alonso

“Fitness Concierge does just what it says. It made me look so much more defined and it totally sculpted me into someone I love seeing in the mirror! I also have a healthier lifestyle and am just plain happier.” Saul Walksman

Fitness Concierge offers Lifestyle & Weight Loss Coaching programs for four or eight-week sessions and ongoing maintenance programs. Fitness Concierge offers a special wedding weight loss program for brides-to-be and a postnatal weight loss package.

For more information, call  804.543.0660 or visit http://www.c4mcville.com.

Contact:
Gina Mancuso
Fitness Concierge
Tel: (804) 543 0660
E-Mail: bodysculpt08@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.c4mcville.com

Winners of the Seascapes Art Exhibition Announced by Light Space Time Online Art Gallery

JUPITER, FLORIDA – February 01, 2011 -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its February 2011 art exhibition is now posted and online on their website. The theme for the Light Space & Time art exhibition is “Seascapes”. The submission process for the artists began in the middle of December and ended on January 29, 2011. There were more than 503 entries that were judged. Congratulations to the following artists who have been designated as this month’s winners. Due to the high volume of entries 40 Special Recognition awards were also designated.

First Place - Linda Lowery - "Rough Seas" - http://www.lindaloweryartist.com

Second Place - Mike Bell - "Low Tide Hauxley Haven" - http://www.axisweb.org/artist/mikebell

Third Place - Cynthia Fleury - "Rustic Beauty" - http://fleury.myexpose.com

Fourth Place - Rob Travis - "Beach Flowers" - http://www.robtravis.com

Fifth Place - Susan delaHaye - "Dark Sea" - http://www.suedelahaye.com

Honorable Mention - Michele Congdon - "Cape Cod Sunset" - http://www.macwatercolors.net

Honorable Mention - Jeffrey Hummel - "The Maritimes" - http://artid.com/members/jrhummel

Honorable Mention - C.J. Shane - "Island" - http://www.cjshane.com

Honorable Mention - Jeffrey Murrell - "Sea" - http://www.myegallery.com.au

Honorable Mention -  Miriam Sutton - "Winter Marsh" - http://www.dolphinmoonkayak.com

Each month Light Space & Time – Online Art Gallery conducts themed online art competitions for 2D artists. All participating winners of each competition have their artwork exposed and promoted online through the gallery to thousands of guest visitors each month. If you know of a talented 2D artist who may benefit from the exposure and the publicity that the gallery can provide to them please forward this press release to them.

-ENDS-

About Light Space & Time – Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time – Online Art Gallery offers monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. Light Space & Time’s intention is to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these artists. http://www.lightspacetime.com

Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Art Gallery
Tel: 888-490-3530
E-Mail: info@lightspacetime.com
Web: http://www.lightspacetime.com

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