McKissock Launches Another Funny, Meme-Inspired Video Answering the Question: What Does a Home Inspector Do?
Denver, CO, February 26, 2013 - What actually happens during a home inspection? It depends who you ask. Home inspectors are called upon every day to look at properties, but what do their moms, clients and the rest of the world think they do? “What is a Home Inspector?” is a funny video that answers that question from a variety of perspectives.
People often have different ideas about how a home inspector’s job gets done. Whether helping keep people safe from electrical fires, pointing out signs of water damage or confirming that a certain home is a wise investment, this profession is full of hard-working professionals. This entertaining, meme-inspired video takes a comedic look at what they do and don’t do!
McKissock, the creator of the video series, is a trusted resource for state-specific, state-approved, engineering, land surveying and home inspection courses, regulation information and compliance. This video is aimed at home inspection professionals who can laugh at the different perceptions of their career; check it out at http://youtu.be/JTS4X-k94Ds.
“Home inspectors deserve a lot of respect for the hard work they do every day to help us stay safe and warm. But they also deserve a good laugh,” says Annie Creek, Business Development Manager for McKissock. “We love this series of videos because, no matter the career, we all have inside jokes about what we do – and won’t ever do!”
In many states, home inspectors are required to hold a state license and keep up their continuing education. Because rules and regulations vary across the country, it can be confusing to know what the home inspector requirements are for license renewal, including how long it will take, what forms are needed and the related fees. McKissock serves as a comprehensive resource about continuing education requirements and more. For license- and education-related questions, contact 1-800-328-2008.
For busy home inspectors who need a reminder for license renewal (because they are too busy saving cats and babies or inspecting cellars as you will see in the video), McKissock offers a free reminder service that will notify you when your license renewal date is approaching. Visit http://reminder.mckedu.com to sign up.
“Professionals have enough on their plate, so we provide reminders, coursework and compliance information and serve as an ally,” adds Creek. “We have a deep understanding of the lives of people who spend a lot of time in the field and don’t want to be concerned about license deadlines and paperwork.”
McKissock has affiliations directly with many associations to better assist professionals in receiving their continuing education credits. For those with a home inspector job, McKissock has met the standards and requirements of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), the National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI) and the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA).
From the McKissock website, state-licensed professionals have access to all they need to fulfill state requirements. We offer governing agency information and mandatory topics needed for license renewal; visit today and you can begin taking required coursework immediately. McKissock offers customizable packages or individual professional engineer, land surveying and home inspector courses. For more information, visit www.mckissock.com and search for your specific profession and location.
Contact:
Alicia Hassinger
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
720.933.8119
ahassinger@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
Ottawa Self Defense, SAFE International Announces Launch of “SAFE International Women Self Defense Blog”
Ottawa, ON, February 25, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - SAFE International Self Defense would like to announce the launch of their new blog, "SAFE International Women Self Defense Blog". SAFE International is a leader in mobile personal protection/self defense instruction. They have taught more than 175,000 women since 1994. SAFE International specializes in women’s self defense parties, high school self defense, corporate self defense, as well as private self defense. What makes SAFE International so effective is that they don’t just teach the physical side of self defense but also the psychological and emotional sides.
What will you find on the Women Self Defense Blog? SAFE International will be covering all aspects of women’s self defense. There will be articles on the most important topic, which is how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations. There will be blogs on who an attacker chooses as their victim, and why they choose them. Have you ever wondered about how to handle specific self defense scenarios such as being attacked on an elevator? This will just be one of many topics that tips will be offered on Other topics will include car safety, home safety, distraction techniques an attacker will use, as well as how being too polite can be dangerous, plus much, much more.
Also included in the Self Defense Blog for women will be intelligent verbal strategies to deal with potential violence. There is no one solution to deal with violence and this is very true in regards to verbally dealing with an attacker or aggressive person. Many blogs will deal with the unique safety concerns of particular professions such as health care workers, real estate agents, plus others who deal with the public. But most importantly we will offer tips and advice to the average person who may face violence.
And for many most importantly, the physical self defense concepts will be discussed on the Women Self Defense Blog. Many of the articles will explore the differences between karate/martial arts and real world violence. You will be given tips and YouTube videos that will explain and demonstrate some basic, but highly effective self defense concepts.
SAFE International is gaining world-wide recognition for their self defense philosophies and the SAFE International Women Self Defense Blog is a great way to explore these philosophies if you never get the chance to participate in one of their seminars. You can also visit their main site at www.safeinternational.biz for information on their different women’s self defense courses.
Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz
SAFE International Self Defense would like to announce the launch of their new blog, "SAFE International Women Self Defense Blog".
Toronto, ON, February 24, 2013 - (Straight Line PR) - SAFE International Self Defense would like to announce the launch of their new blog, "SAFE International Women Self Defense Blog". SAFE International is a leader in mobile personal protection/self defense instruction. They have taught more than 175,000 women since 1994. SAFE International specializes in women’s self defense parties, high school self defense, corporate self defense, as well as private self defense. What makes SAFE International so effective is that they don’t just teach the physical side of self defense but also the psychological and emotional sides.
What will you find on the Women Self Defense Blog? SAFE International will be covering all aspects of women’s self defense. There will be articles on the most important topic, which is how to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations. There will be blogs on who an attacker chooses as their victim, and why they choose them. Have you ever wondered about how to handle specific self defense scenarios such as being attacked on an elevator? This will just be one of many topics that tips will be offered on. Other topics will include car safety, home safety, distraction techniques an attacker will use, as well as how being too polite can be dangerous, plus much, much more.
Also included in the Self Defense Blog for women will be intelligent verbal strategies to deal with potential violence. There is no one solution to deal with violence and this is very true in regards to verbally dealing with an attacker or aggressive person. Many blogs will deal with the unique safety concerns of particular professions such as health care workers, real estate agents, plus others who deal with the public. But most importantly we will offer tips and advice to the average person who may face violence.
And for many most importantly, the physical self defense concepts will be discussed on the Women Self Defense Blog. Many of the articles will explore the differences between karate/martial arts and real world violence. You will be given tips and YouTube videos that will explain and demonstrate some basic, but highly effective self defense concepts.
SAFE International is gaining world-wide recognition for their self defense philosophies and the SAFE International Women Self Defense Blog is a great way to explore these philosophies if you never get the chance to participate in one of their seminars. You can also visit their main site at www.safeinternational.biz for information on their different women’s self defense courses.
Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz
Vietnam’s First Luxury Travel and Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) to Publish Guide Book to Promote Luxury Tourism
Hanoi, Vietnam, February 23, 2013 - The number of high-end travelers to Vietnam has continued to increase as more people seek luxury travel experiences in this exotic land. Luxury Travel Co., Ltd. is Vietnam’s first luxury travel operator, announcing the publication its second version of the “Luxury Travel Guide Book” for travel professionals and seasoned travelers.
The guide book is passport to the brand's impressive ensemble of Vietnam’s finest hotels and resorts, restaurants, shops, clubs, bars, inspirational travel experiences and optional tours. It unlocks the timeless hidden charms of Vietnam's most breathtaking landscapes, properties and geographical regions, from North to South.
The new pocket-sized guide holds insight that is truly unique, distilling insider advice on the types of unforgettable experiences that travel professionals, locals and the most seasoned travelers enjoy.
The Luxury Travel Ltd.’s sales and marketing manager, David Nguyen, said: “This unique guide book will be distributed at all majors trade shows around the world to provide information on company representative offices and its own fleet of vehicles, embassies, NGOs, shops, bars, clubs, lounges, luxury hotels and resorts throughout Vietnam. The publication aims mainly to help all our travel partners to sell Vietnam as a high-end travel destination with more confidence, and to bring more discerning travelers to the country.”
The Vietnam Luxury travel Guide Book is a visually stunning journey through the country's most treasured destinations, featuring shopping and dining recommendations, cultural happenings and insights from the award-winning Luxury Travel Advisor Team.
“The Luxury travel guide book is to help our travel partners in their promotional efforts and to make the job of selling these destinations easier, as well as to let our in house guests find the right experiences while traveling with us. We have filled the pages of our guide book with as much useful information as we can, while at the same time, keeping it interesting and enjoyable to read. We ensure a memorable travel experience for all travelers to our country. As the leader in the luxury tourism industry, we promote Vietnam as an emerging luxury travel destination on the world tourism map. Free copies are available at ITB Berlin 2013, Hall 26A/122” said Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.
Luxury Travel Co., Ltd. (luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a 100% fully registered and privately-owned Vietnamese company. Luxury Travel has won numerous travel awards. Luxury Travel is headquartered in Hanoi and has offices in Danang and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Contact:
Linh Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com
Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.LuxuryTravels.de) has revamped its website, face book, published brochures in German and has named German national, Julia Gerner, as their German Marketing Executive
Hanoi, Vietnam, February 23, 2013 - Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.LuxuryTravels.de) has revamped its website, face book, published brochures in German and has named German national, Julia Gerner, as their German Marketing Executive in their campaign to attract luxury-minded German travelers to Vietnam.
Julia Gerner will be responsible for the development of the German Department, overseas sales and marketing activities, and customer care with Luxury Travel’s business partners in German speaking countries.
Vietnam annually welcomes 110,000 German tourists and the Vietnam tourism sector needs qualified workers and providers of niche tourism products for this market.
For many travel experts, Vietnam is increasingly being recognized as a destination for high-end global tourists, especially those coming from Western European countries with direct flights, such as France, the UK, and Germany. For German tourists, Vietnam is a magnet due to their historical links and the strategic partnership between the two countries.
German tourists wish to experience Vietnam's defining characteristics: thrills, nature, heritage, festivals, pristine beauty, enjoyment, scenery and essence. To accommodate this, Vietnam now has world class hotels and resorts, beaches and cuisine, in addition to its natural beauty, rich history and traditional culture.
“We expect good German traffic to Vietnam in 2013-2014, especially from small groups, families, couples and special interest travelers. Germany is among the top European markets for us, aided by a direct flight between Vietnam and Germany. Vietnam is better known as a backpacker destination for German travelers, but efforts are being made to promote Vietnam as a luxury destination and to attract upscale German-speaking travelers with niche tourism products. Our German speaking team is very well placed to serve high-end travelers.” said Pham Ha, founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.
“I am glad to join Luxury Travel Ltd. in order to promote the company’s niche tourism products to the German speaking market. With my colleagues here, I am confident that the products offered by Luxury Travel are highly suitable for the German market. The demand for luxury tourism products is increasing as is the popularity of Southeast Asia as a travel destination, especially Vietnam and Cambodia. The expectations of luxury travelers are high, but Luxury Travel offers everything that is needed to meet and even exceed these expectations. The highly qualified specialists are dedicated to design every customer’s dream vacation and to satisfy every wish. My primary task here is to create awareness of Luxury Travel in the German market and to approach German travel agents and tour operators especially for the upcoming ITB Berlin 2013.” said Julia Gerner.
“Julia is committed to the idea of the luxury travel concept, marketing Vietnam as a high-end destination and promoting our niche tourism products, not only in Vietnam, but also in others Southeast Asian countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.” said Ha.
Luxury Travel takes part in many trades show in Europe, including the upcoming ITB Berlin 2013, and is targeting double digit growth from this market segment this year.
For more information in German, visit http://luxurytravelvietnam.com/DE/index.htm
About Luxury Travel Ltd.
Vietnam-based Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established Asian specialist in the art of travel and serves today’s most sophisticated travelers with luxury privately guided and fully bespoke touring holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel Ltd. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance, including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator. www.facebook.com/luxurytravels.de
Contact:
Linh Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com
Netkiller present Cloud Document Management
San Jose, CA, February 21, 2013 - Cloud platform is now gradually becoming a mega trend and it is essentially changing the way people go about collaboration their personal as well as professional information with colleagues.
Amidst all of this, Netkiller has realized that people are now using the cloud platforms to write, send and receive documents and emails and so they have introduced a new secure and easy way to manage these cloud documents and submit them on a workflow so people can collaborate seamlessly.
netkiller_Docs is one of its kinds as there is no other which can manage the collaboration as well as the documents that are present in a cloud. With this application, you will be able to do cloud collaboration and take care of document workflow without hassle so that it can be integrated with the Google cloud platform. netkiller_Docs works well with Google Apps and Gmail and is available to all its users.
* Intro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i1zpCSosUQ
For starters, netkiller_Docs basically has two functions one of which is ‘Docs’ which provides an enhanced view of Google drive. Because of this feature, the users will easily be able to find the shared document on the cloud. For instance, when you click ‘users’ from the organizational chart, it will show you the list of documents that have been shared with the selected user. This is why it becomes easier for you to find the updated versions and search the documents that you need according to the time frame that you have entered.
The other function which we were talking about earlier is the ‘Collavate’ which is essentially the combination of Collaboration and Innovation. The purpose or objective behind this function is to automate the business process and document life cycles. With this function, you will be able to send any document or files securely to any internal or external user to request an approval. This way, the document ownership will automatically be changed to the document manager (admin) and is then finally stored on Google drive.
Because this application is so diverse, it can be used for any kind or type of organization. Official documents, such as contracts, quotations and invoices can be submitted to the supervisors or clients for review. Once the individual has reviewed the documents, they can be officially approved or returned with comments. These documents, once approved will then be processed and archived on the admin’s Google Doc.
Given below are several examples of how you can use netkiller_Docs to your benefit.
1. Attorney/Legal Services: Legal documents are easily managed on Google drive so you can send it to review and sign from the client. Once these are approved, they can be processed.
2. Media: With this application, journalists can write an article and submit it to a desk and they can be sent to the press in real time after they have been reviewed and edited.
3. Schools: Reports or essays can be submitted to the instructors and then either confirmed or returned with comments. All the confirmed documents are then recorded and archived on the instructor’s Google drive.
If you want proof of the success of netkiller_Docs, you can read about the thousands of reference customers that the application has since its launch. For example, MS autotech now uses netkiller_Docs for their 300 staffs to manage the cloud documentation and confirm to share only with the authorized persons. Also, ChosunBiz benefits from it by sending an article to the desk and keeps track of changes and send it to the press over two years.
Because netkiller_Docs has been secured by the Google Cloud Platform, which is certified by SSAE, 16 Type II and ISAE, 3402 Type II Standards, it is as secure as you can get. Moreover, netkiller_Docs is the ‘pure Google Apps Solutions’ and so it does not store any of the user’s Google Docs within the Google Apps.
To learn more about netkiller_Docs, go to the netkiller_Docs webpage or visit Netkiller website at www.netkiller.com.
Ref. Netkiller America Inc. Contact
440 N. Wolfe Rd. Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA
PR contact - (408) 641-0114
About Netkiller
Netkiller is Cloud solution provider based in Silicon Valley. The name originated from the ‘Network Trouble Killers’ community (over 25,000 members), which has been active since 1997 and was incorporated in 2004. Netkiller enables users to perform business activities on the cloud with heightened collaborative capabilities.
Read more: http://www.crunchbase.com/company/netkiller-america-inc#ixzz2LTQqQK73
Contact:
Harry Jung
Netkiller America Inc.
2033 Gateway Place, Ste 500
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 641-0114
harryj@netkiller.com
http://www.netkiller.com
Advanced Orthopedic offers guidance on mitigating potential risks of recent health trends
Denver, CO, February 20, 2013 — Each new year brings a renewed desire to get healthy and active. However, Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists, Denver’s premier orthopedic practice for those determined to be active, warns of new exercise trends that may actually be hazardous to your health.
“Exercise and fitness trends are great at getting people active, healthy and engaged. But, they could also be harmful,” warns H. Andrew Motz, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists. “It is critical that people approach these exercise options carefully to avoid ending up in our offices.”
Some of the recent health trends that the physicians at Advanced Orthopedic have identified as potentially harmful include:
1. Barefoot running advocates argue that the human body began running without shoes and that wearing shoes actually prevents foot muscle development. However, as this fitness trend continues to take off, runners could be risking injury by too quickly shifting to a new running style. Runners may experience stress fractures, shin splints and increased soreness in the calves as a result of not properly transitioning to this new running style and attempting to change their gait.
Instead of tossing your running shoes, Advanced Orthopedic recommends focusing on how your foot lands as you run and working to distribute the impact of each step throughout your entire foot, rather than mainly your heel.
2. High intensity circuit training classes have taken the fitness world by storm. But, the high intensity nature of these types of activities can pose increased injury risks if people try to do too much too fast. Without proper training and easing into an activity, even the most elite of athletes can suffer an injury.
If a high intensity workout is what motivates you to stay active, take part in a class that lets you move at your own pace and remember to take the crucial time at the beginning of your workout to warm up and stretch. Also, pay careful attention to form. Many times in these fast paced workout environments, in an effort to keep up, individuals struggle to maintain good form and end up hurting themselves.
3. For the right individual, yoga is a great way to de-stress and workout, but that does not mean it is the fitness trend for everybody. First-time yogis trying a more advanced class or pose could overextend their muscles aggravating them, even pulling a muscle. Yoga is all about stretching, but if you do not listen to your own body you could harm yourself.
If you are giving yoga a try for the first time, or even as you advance in your yoga practice, take it slow and come out of a pose if it is too difficult and you feel your muscles begin to shake and fatigue.
4. Spin classes are an excellent way to get a great cardiovascular workout, but many enthusiastic instructors may incorporate too many gyrations while on the bike. Incorporating squats, hovers, push-ups, hip thrusts, jumps or one-foot spins are not always appropriate to be performed on a bike. These types of moves can risk shoulder and knee injuries.
Remember that these extra movements are merely suggested options, not required and not recommended. Simply riding a bike at the appropriate intensity and incline level can be a productive workout.
5. At first glance, the exercise items being sold on TV may look like a fast, easy way to get in shape—but if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Whenever you bring a stationary piece of equipment into your home to augment your workout regimen, it is important to make sure you have taken all the proper precautions to ensure its safety.
Not properly securing punching bags or pull-up bars could cause injuries if they come loose from the wall during a workout. Additionally, a new abdominal or weightlifting machine may look like the quick fix on TV, but individuals should always slowly ease into a new activity to reduce unnecessary strain and stress on joints and muscle.
6. The Kinesio Taping® Method, an exercise trend seen frequently in the 2012 London Olympics, is applying highly elastic athletic tape to muscles in an effort to reduce pain and inflammation and support muscles in their normal, day-in and day-out movement.
However, it is certainly not a cure for tired or overused muscles. Kinesio tape can be helpful to ease muscle aches and pains, but is not advised as a replacement option for orthopedic treatments due to a torn meniscus or rotator cuff, for example.
“Exercise can help you lose weight, reduce risk of disease and prolong your life. But it should be done thoughtfully,” explains Dr. Motz. “A good rule of thumb is to listen to your mind and body—if it looks too good to be true, it probably is; and if you’re feeling shaky or overwhelmingly fatigued, you could be putting yourself at serious risk of injury.”
For other injury prevention guidance, visit Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists at www.advancedortho.org/sports.html.
About Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists:
Advanced Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists is the premier orthopedic practice for those determined to be active. Home to the top doctors in their fields of expertise, Advanced Orthopedic educates, prepares and supports patients from diagnosis through recovery. Active in innovation, Advanced Orthopedic offers a full continuum of care – from physical therapy to non-surgical options to advanced surgery – for orthopedic injuries and conditions ranging from knees, hips, shoulders, backs, hands and feet. As the premier orthopedic provider, Advanced Orthopedic strives to return patients of all ages, at all levels of activity and who have a variety of orthopedic conditions to their peak performance.
Contact:
Molly Koch
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, Colo., 80206
(303) 433-7020
mkoch@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
World healthcare models are continuously facing financial challenges when it comes to providing for an ageing population.
Oxford, UK, February 20, 2013 - World healthcare models are continuously facing financial challenges when it comes to providing for an ageing population. The current models for provision are increasingly questioned with the upward trend in healthcare spending becoming a significant portion of the GDP. One solution to alleviate the ever increasing burden is earlier detection of disease using more accurate and sensitive diagnostic kits.
Innova Biosciences has recently launched a technology called Thunder-Link® which will facilitate the development of diagnostic tests. The innovative technology has been designed to allow non-specialists to engineer oligonucleotide conjugates with ease. Such biomolecule complexes are increasingly used in high-sensitivity diagnostic kits, and are designed to overcome limited sensitivity and linear range often encountered with traditional antibody-enzyme conjugates. Prior to Thunder-Link® such biomolecules were difficult and expensive to develop and required specialist knowledge.
Commenting on the launch Nick Gee, CEO, ‘All of Innova’s products in one way or other are geared towards generating conjugates more easily and quickly and improving assay performance. The launch of the Thunder-Link® range of oligo conjugation products firmly places Innova as a key reagent supplier to the diagnostic industry and will assist in bringing high performance diagnostic kits to market.’
About Innova Biosciences Limited
Innova Biosciences is a growing, dynamic business based in Cambridge, UK. At the core of Innova's business are Lightning-Link® and InnovaCoat® technologies that simplify the production of antibody-based reagents. The expanding portfolio of products is sold to research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies and diagnostic companies worldwide. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified.
Contact:
Mathew Taylor
Director
Algorythm Solutions Ltd
10 Torkington St, Stamford
Lincolnshire PE9 2UY
+44 (0)773 403 2112
mtaylor@algorythmsolutions.com
http://www.algorythmsolutions.com
International treatment center encourages four strategies for living a life of recovery
Denver, CO, February 20, 2013 – Tens of millions of Americans struggle with eating disorders, including a growing population of baby boomers, adolescents and children. For individuals in recovery from these complex illnesses, a frightening reality is the possibility of eating disorders relapse. In fact, a 2005 study in the European Eating Disorders Review found that more than one-third of individuals who have struggled with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa will experience an eating disorders relapse in the first two and a half years after leaving a treatment center.
With National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2013 taking place next week, February 24-March 2, Eating Recovery Center, an international center providing comprehensive treatment for eating disorders, seeks to highlight the skills and support structures that help men, women and children live a life of recovery. Recognizing that the hardest work of recovery often begins upon returning to “real life” following intensive eating disorders treatment, Eating Recovery Center offers these four strategies to help individuals protect their health and avoid eating disorders relapse.
1. Remain actively engaged with the aftercare plan. Discharge planning and the development of a recovery-focused post-treatment strategy are critical in creating sustainable recoveries and preventing relapse. These individualized aftercare plans are created by licensed therapists who work closely with a patient’s treatment team to identify emotional, behavioral and situational discharge challenges, and outline personal and recovery-focused goals.
2. Develop a strong supportive network. Friends, family and colleagues who have been educated about eating disorders and understand how to support a loved one in his or her recovery can be very helpful in sustaining recovery. Many individuals find a strong recovery-focused community through the alumni programming offered by many treatment centers. These programs generally provide ongoing education, events and a sense of community to support a life of eating disorders recovery.
3. Identify values and pursue valued life directions. Values not only serve as a compass for people’s lives, but also help individuals with eating disorders understand why change is necessary and pursue that change, even when it feels overwhelmingly difficult. Not surprisingly, identifying values and valued life directions are key components of the eating disorders recovery process. Taking time to be in touch with values and align thoughts and actions with valued life directions can help sustain recovery, even in times of stress or challenges.
4. Seek help. Sustainable recoveries do not just happen. Individuals and families in recovery from eating disorders must work diligently to protect and maintain a healthy weight and body image. The need for additional support – through support groups, outpatient therapy or an intensive treatment program – does not indicate failure, but rather underscores an ongoing commitment to doing whatever it takes to sustain eating disorders recovery.
“By nature, individuals with eating disorders tend to be perfectionistic and high achieving—they like to do things right, and they like to be the best at their endeavors,” explains Julie Holland, MHS, CEDS, chief marketing officer at Eating Recovery Center. “Their approach to recovery is generally no different, and patients often struggle to understand that life without an eating disorder looks different for every individual and there is no ‘right’ or ‘perfect’ way to live a life of recovery. In addition to developing recovery skills and implementing effective support systems, patients must also accept that challenges are likely to arise and understand that they have not failed even if recovery lapses occur.”
For more information about National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2013, visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/nedawareness-week.
Join Eating Recovery Center and its partner programs, The Moore Center and Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program, at the following events during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2013:
* National Eating Disorders Association Walk, hosted by The Eating Disorder Network of Central Florida; Sunday, February 24, Orlando, Fla. (Eating Recovery Center sponsoring)
* Mind and Body Fair, hosted by the University of Northern Colorado’s Women’s Resource Center; Monday, February 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Greeley, Colo. (Eating Recovery Center exhibiting)
* Eating Recovery Center Patient Artwork Exhibit; February 25-March 1, Eating Recovery Center lobby, 1830 Franklin Street, Denver, Colo.
* Eating Recovery Center Patient Artwork Exhibition Reception; Thursday, February 28, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Eating Recovery Center lobby, 1830 Franklin Street, Denver, Colo.
* Amber Sokoll, MA, NCC, RYT, speaking at Beyond the Mirror’s professional networking event; Tuesday, February 26, Fort Collins, Colo.
* Jennifer Lombardi, MFT, speaking at the Celebrate Your Body Week event, hosted by the University of California Davis; Wednesday, February 27, Davis, Calif. (Summit speaking, exhibiting)
* Jennifer Lombardi, MFT, speaking at the Love Your Body event, hosted by California State University Sacramento; Thursday, February 28, Sacramento, Calif. (Summit speaking, exhibiting)
* Celebrity Dance Challenge, hosted by the Eating Disorders Information Network; Thursday, February 28, Atlanta, Ga. (Eating Recovery Center sponsoring, attending)
* Jen Sommer, RD, speaking at Eating Disorders Coalition of Iowa event; Saturday, March 2, Des Moines, Iowa. (Eating Recovery Center speaking, exhibiting)
* National Eating Disorders Association Walk, hosted by the University of Nevada Reno; Saturday, March 2, Reno, Nev. (Summit sponsoring, exhibiting)
* Binge Eating Disorder Workshop, hosted by The Moore Center; Saturday, March 2, Bellevue, Wash.
Editor: Nationally recognized eating disorders experts, including Julie Holland and Drs. Kenneth L. Weiner, Emmett R. Bishop, Ovidio Bermudez and Craig Johnson, along with patients in recovery, are available for interviews to supplement your National Eating Disorders Awareness Week stories. Contact Molly Koch at (303) 433-7020 or mkoch@csg-pr.com to arrange an interview.
About Eating Recovery Center
Eating Recovery Center is an international center providing comprehensive treatment for anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS and binge eating disorder. Under the personal guidance and care of Drs. Kenneth Weiner, Craig Johnson, Emmett Bishop and Ovidio Bermudez, programs provide a full spectrum of services for children, adolescents and adults that includes Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Services. Our compassionate team of professionals collaborates with treating professionals and loved ones to cultivate lasting behavioral change. Denver-based facilities include the Behavioral Hospital for Adults, the Behavioral Hospital for Children and Adolescents, the Partial Hospitalization Program and Outpatient Services for Adults, and the Partial Hospitalization Program for Children and Adolescents. In an effort to increase patient access to care throughout the United States, Eating Recovery Center partners with Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program in Sacramento, Cali., and The Moore Center for Eating Disorders in Bellevue, Wash. Summit offers Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient Services as well as Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Services in Fresno and Roseville. The Moore Center offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Services. For more information, please contact us at 877-218-1344 or info@EatingRecoveryCenter.com or confidentially chat live on our website at www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com.
Contact:
Molly Koch
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, Colo., 80206
(303) 433-7020
mkoch@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com
Axicon Auto ID Ltd, (Oxford, UK) a world leader in barcode verification, announce the launch of a range barcode quality and barcode verifier training courses.
Oxford, UK, February 19, 2013 - Axicon Auto ID Ltd, (Oxford, UK) a world leader in barcode verification, announce the launch of a range barcode quality and barcode verifier training courses. The courses will cover all aspects of barcode quality ranging from retailer requirements, ISO compliance, barcode symbologies, software installation, barcode quality and barcode quality improvement.
Axicon will offer two training courses, an on-site tailored training program and a standard training program. The on-site tailored training program offers the most comprehensive package, conducted at the customer’s office and directly tailored to in-house requirements and business needs. The courses are designed to help the end user understand the full functionalities of the Axicon verifier range and advise on how to use them to their full potential to improve their day to day operations.
Passing comment, Paul Yarnell Commercial Director of Axicon Auto ID Ltd said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of our new training courses, we have built up a lot of experience as a manufacturer and feel that we can improve our customers operations by detailing that knowledge to our users” he continued, “whether it is better interpretation of results or understanding how to merge data to produce better reports, our new courses provide expert guidance on how to most effectively use our free-of-charge software platform.”
About the company, the Axicon Group is a world leading barcode verification solution provider. Based in the UK, Axicon Auto ID Ltd specialise in barcode verification, barcode images and labels and distribute their product range through a network of international partners across the globe.
Axicon Auto ID invites anyone with an interest in the new training courses to view more details online at - http://www.axicon.com/training.html.
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New app introduces three powerful learning techniques to help students maximize their SAT scores
Malibu, CA, February 19, 2013 – High school students have a new choice when it comes to mastering SAT vocabulary. Veritas Prep today announced the availability of a new free app, called SAT Vocabulary by Veritas Prep to make learning common SAT level words easier. The app allows students to play games, take quizzes and master important vocabulary words through memory retrieval instead of memorization, all on their iPhone. The SAT Vocabulary app is a complement to the other free online SAT prep resources offered by Veritas Prep.
The iPhone app includes stimulating features that will keep students engaged on the path to success. Features include:
* An innovative scoring system that helps students track their progress toward becoming a “master of vocab”
* A database of over 500 commonly used SAT level words
* Sentences that show students how words are used, not just their meanings
* Missions and games to challenge students (including brutally hard levels for those vocab masters)
The app also utilizes three powerful and proven learning techniques that help ensure students retain more of what they learn.
Adaptive Learning: The app keeps track of how well students know each word and emphasizes words students need to work on so they feel comfortable with the material they already do know.
Spaced Repetition: A technique that exposes students to words gradually over time so that they become a part of long-term memory learning.
Retrieval Practice: Students are asked to retrieve words from memory through exercises like writing sentences for words, which promotes long-term memory.
“High school students are busy people. Between academics and extra-curricular activities, they are always on the go. The app makes SAT prep easy to do anywhere, at anytime. Plus, this app employs learning techniques that encourage a deep understanding of new words rather than simple memorization which will help students achieve their highest possible score,” said Chad Troutwine, co-founder and CEO of Veritas Prep.
The SAT Vocabulary by Veritas Prep can be found in the Apple store by searching for Veritas Prep. To learn more about other SAT prep resources from Veritas Prep and its college admissions consulting services visit http://www.veritasprep.com/sat/.
About Veritas Prep
Veritas Prep is the world’s largest privately-owned provider of test prep and admissions consulting services. It offers industry-leading programs to help applicants improve standardized test scores and gain admission to the world’s most selective universities. Founded in 2002 by graduates of the Yale School of Management, Veritas Prep offers its live classroom GMAT prep course in more than 90 cities worldwide and as an interactive online course available to students everywhere. Its Veritas Prep SAT 2400 course is available as a classroom course, live online, on demand or in private tutoring sessions and features the only zero risk, money back guarantee in the industry. In addition, Veritas Prep offers admissions consulting services for applicants seeking entry into competitive business schools, law schools, medical schools and other graduate programs. For more information, visit veritasprep.com.
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Many people find it hard to reconcile science and spirituality, even though both are big parts of the human experience. Entrepreneur Justin Ligeri has launched a new blog which he hopes will help people more easily integrate both spirit and science into their lives.
Tampa, FL, February 17, 2013 (Straight Line PR) -- Anyone who saw the movie "The Matrix" can understand and appreciate how revolutionary the idea of quantum theory can be. Most people who have an appreciation for science can have trouble reconciling age old spiritual principles with scientific dogma. They often find the the two approaches to be mutually exclusive.
Justin Ligeri has launched a new web site to bring together the scientific and spiritual wisdom that he has found over the last twenty years. "I have been a seeker of truth since I was a little boy," says Ligeri. "My goal in launching this site is to share the most revolutionary spiritual and scientific concepts and ideas in a blog format. My goal is to simply share the things that I have collected on my hard drive hoping that others can benefit from them as well."
The new web site and blog, http://www.JustinLigeri.net/ , is intended to help close the perceived gap between spirituality and science.
"Over the last twenty years I have attended hundreds of seminars and lectures as well as read hundreds of books that have attempted to bring together the latest cutting edge research of science with spirituality. My purpose is to be a content curator where I comment on what I find and share it with subscribers and people of like mind hoping that they too will enjoy it," explains Ligeri.
An avid reader, researcher and traveler, Ligeri hopes that by curating content that inspires and challenges the status quo, better things will be produced from the experience.
"I am a huge believer in Albert Einstein," enthuses Ligeri, "but I am also a big fan of the Dalai Lama. While this may appear contradictory on the surface, I find that both of these visionaries share a perspective that is hugely inspiring and empowering. On each and every post, I invite readers to share their feedback and comment their thoughts and opinions. Over the last twenty years I have collected what I think are the top insights from scientists and spiritual thinkers. I always look forward to the feedback I receive."
A recent post on Ligeri's site shared a performance between Brad Paisley, and a hologram of Carrie Underwood. Subsequent posts provide insights on holograms, the holographic universe, and much more. Read more, and see the video, at http://www.JustinLigeri.net/metaphysics/nashville-country-meets-the-hologram/
Ligeri draws for his inspiration from research by Amit Goswami, Leonard Susskind, David Bohm, Karl Pribram, David Albert, Richard Feynman, William Tiller, John Hagelin, Stuart Hameroff, Nick Herbert, Andrew Newberg, Fred Alan Wolf, Dean Radin, Jeffery Satinover, Micheal Ledwidth and Brian Greene. His blog can be found at http://www.JustinLigeri.net/
About Justin Ligeri:
Justin Ligeri was born wanting to be an entrepreneur. However it took him about twenty years of living to understand that desire. He has since taken that desire and turned it into business success. Ligeri's most recent joint venture with his brother, Yagoozon, has earned a spot on the 2012 Inc. 500 list of 500 fastest growing companies in the US. Now, Ligeri plans to share his desire to unify quantum physics and spirituality. For more information, visit Ligeri's web site and blog at http://www.JustinLigeri.net/
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