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Posted By admin on February 9, 2012

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 27, 2012

Longtime supporters of animal rights, daytime host and bestselling author Rachael Ray, and actress Katherine Heigl, are joining forces to address the pet overpopulation crisis.

Today, Katherine will appear on the syndicated Rachael Ray show to announce that Rachael has pledged $ 150,000 in proceeds from the sale of her Nutrish® line of super premium pet food to Katherines animal charity, the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation (JDHF), $ 75,000 of which will be donated to JDHF in the 4th quarter of 2012. One hundred percent of Rachaels proceeds from the sale of all the Nutrish product lines are donated to charities and shelters that support animal welfare and humane education causes similar to the JDHF. JDHF will use 100% of the donation to fund spay/neuter initiatives directly aimed at reducing the number of unwanted, yet highly adoptable and loving, pets abandoned or relinquished to municipal shelters and subsequently euthanized.

Im thrilled to have a passionate friend like Katherine to help animals in need, said Rachael. There are so many pets that have no one to love them and I am very excited that together we can donate our celebrity to give these animals a voice, a home and a healthy life.

The donation will be crucial in helping the JDHF continue its mission of eliminating the needless suffering inflicted on animals by human cruelty, indifference and ignorance.

We are very grateful for Rachael Rays donation in support of this important cause and excited for our partnership with Rachael Ray that is sure to give greater exposure to this crisis, stated Katherine Heigl. The Foundations effective programs and our shared compassion will provide a dynamic combination to help save countless lives and lend a voice to voiceless and forgotten pets in dire need of our help.

Katherine and her mother, Nancy, founded the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation in 2008 with a desire to work with compassionate and like-minded individuals and organizations to put an end to pet overpopulation, animal cruelty and abuse. Katherine has recently gone to great lengths to promote JDHF and in December 2011 partnered with Funny or Die to launch an innovative campaign called I Hate Balls (http://ihateballs.com) an edgy campaign with a mission of raising awareness about the immediate need for spay/neuter of companion pets, a simple and extremely effective means to curtail the number of adoptable pets entering public shelters and subsequently killed.

Always an animal lover and advocate, Rachael decided in 2008 to partner with Ainsworth Pet Nutrition® to create a super premium line of pet foods and treats called Rachael Ray Nutrish® as a way to continuously fund programs that help animals in need. She personally donates 100% of her proceeds from the sale of Nutrish to shelters and organizations that provide food, medical supplies and treatments for needy animals. She also created Rachaels Rescue a website that highlights organizations that are dedicated to helping animals in need. To date, Rachael has donated close to $ 3 million in cash to organizations ranging from the ASPCA and the North Shore Animal League to Mighty Mutts and Bad Rap.

For information on Rachael Ray Show showtimes, visit http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show-info/showtimes/.

About Rachaels Rescue and Nutrish

In 2008, Rachael Ray partnered with pet nutrition experts from Ainsworth Pet Nutrition® to develop a line of super premium food and treats for dogs called Rachael Ray Nutrish®. Rachael Ray Nutrish® is made with simple, natural ingredients and includes three full-feeding varieties featuring real meat as the first ingredient Real Chicken and Veggies, Real Beef and Brown Rice, and Healthy Weight with Real Turkey & Veggies. The line also includes a limited ingredient diet recipe call Rachael Ray Nutrish just 6, formulated with only six simple ingredients, as well as treats and wet meals for dogs. All of Rays proceeds from each sale of Rachael Ray Nutrish® food and treats for dogs are donated to organizations that help animals in need through Rachaels RescueTM (http://www.rachaelsrescue.org). So, not only are Nutrish products great for your dog, theyre great for countless other dogs as well.

About Ainsworth Pet Nutrition®

Ainsworth Pet Nutrition® is a fifth generation family-owned and operated company named after one of the company founders, George Ainsworth Lang. The company is focused entirely on pets, catering to all segments of the pet food industry. Ainsworth Pet Nutrition has three business units including DADS Pet Care®, Ainsworth Specialty BrandsTM and Ainsworth CustomTM. The company makes a wide spectrum of pet foods and snacks, from brands that offer sound nutrition and convenience to ultra-premium specialty foods. Ainsworth Pet Nutrition is committed to food safety and manufactures all of its pet food in the United States using whole grains and quality meats that can be traced throughout the entire supply chain. To learn more, visit http://www.ainsworthpets.com.

About the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation

Katherine Heigl and her mother, Nancy Heigl, founded the Jason Debus Heigl Foundation (http://jasonheiglfoundation.org/) to improve the plight of pets through a variety of programs, such as funding spay/neuter initiatives and assisting rescue organizations. Katherine and Nancy are convinced that spaying and neutering saves lives and stops litters litters that too often end up at public shelters and are subsequently killed due to a lack of adopters and lack of space. The Foundation is focused on fixing the problem. Since its inception, the Foundation has contributed more than $ 2.5 million towards saving the lives of many deserving pets and educating the public in the process.

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Posted By admin on February 5, 2012

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

SunGards AvantGard Treasury has been selected to help automate treasury, cash and debt management at Revera Inc., a leading provider of seniors accommodation, care and services. The AvantGard Treasury solution will be implemented using a Software-as-a-Service* (SaaS)-based deployment model.

AvantGard Treasury helps companies improve visibility, reporting and liquidity, and migrate from time-consuming manual processes for improved efficiencies. By centralizing data into a single solution, companies gain a real-time view into cash and debt across the organization. Additionally, the reporting capabilities help analyze and track performance as well as more accurately forecast cash.

Glen Chow, vice president treasury and risk management, Revera Inc., said, With a large portfolio of real estate, manually managing mortgage debt was inefficient. We selected SunGards AvantGard to help automate our treasury processes, increase control and gain visibility into our cash and debt. We chose AvantGard because it had the functionality we require and a solid reputation within its customer base and the treasury community. We also selected SunGard because of its in-depth knowledge and expertise and the proven ability of its professional and customer services team to deliver on time and on budget.

Organizations that manage cash and debt using a multitude of tools are under increasing pressure to automate and gain control and visibility over liquidity management. Having access to consolidated information from multiple sources, and as close to real-time as possible, is critical, said Paul Bramwell, senior vice president, treasury solutions, at SunGards AvantGard business unit. Depending on the requirements of our customers, we have a unique ability to deploy our solutions on-premise, within a private cloud hosted environment or using a SaaS delivery model.

SunGard Financial Systems is transforming the way its software solutions are created and delivered to its customers. With the introduction of a new visionary, integrated technology blueprint, new delivery models are created and additional functionality embedded. Underlying technologies include a service-oriented architecture (SOA) development framework, a business process management platform (Infinity Process Platform) and a delivery platform to enable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based solutions.

About Revera Inc.

Revera is a leading provider of seniors accommodation, care and services; built on a 50-year history of helping seniors live life to the fullest. Our 30,000 dedicated employees continually strive to serve a diverse group of clients and to meet their individual preferences. With more than 250 sites across Canada and parts of the US, we work to enhance lives through our range of leading home health services or in one of our retirement communities, long term care homes, or nursing and rehab centres. Canadian-owned and operated, Revera serves approximately 30,000 clients every day, with the core values of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence at the heart of our business . Find out more about Revera at http://www.reveraliving.com.

About SunGards AvantGard

SunGards AvantGard is a leading liquidity and risk management solution for corporations, insurance companies and the public sector. The AvantGard solution suite includes credit risk modeling, collections management, treasury risk analysis, cash management, payments system integration, and payments execution delivered directly to corporations or via banking partners. AvantGard solutions help consolidate data from multiple in-house systems, drive workflow and provide connectivity to a broad range of trading partners including banks, SWIFT, credit data providers, FX platforms, money markets, and market data. The technology is supported by a full range of services delivered by domain experts including managed cloud services, treasury operations management, SWIFT administration, managed bank connectivity, bank on-boarding, and vendor enrollment. For more information, visit http://www.sungard.com/avantgard.

About SunGard

SunGard is one of the worlds leading software and technology services companies. SunGard has more than 17,000 employees and serves approximately 25,000 customers in more than 70 countries. SunGard provides software and processing solutions for financial services, education and the public sector. SunGard also provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, information availability consulting services and business continuity management software. With annual revenue of about $ 4.5 billion, SunGard is the largest privately held software and services company and was ranked 434 on the Fortune 500 in 2011. Look for us wherever the mission is critical. For more information, please visit http://www.sungard.com.

Trademark Information: SunGard, the SunGard logo and AvantGard are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Posted By admin on February 3, 2012

Cherry Hill, NJ (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

Tiare Technology announced today that it is deploying its patented Wireless WineList solution in seven British Airways First Class Lounges managed by Compass Group North America. Passengers are able to view wine, food and other beverage selections along with information regarding the services offered in the Lounge. The First Class Lounge in New Yorks JFK Airport is the first to install the system, with Lounges in Newark, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Washington-Dulles, and Toronto, Canada to follow.

The Wireless WineList system allows passengers to easily view and select wines using a wireless Apple iPad tablet and Tiares proprietary software. British Airways passengers can use the tablets to peruse the wine list to discover wine offerings. They can also quickly sort the wines to display by region and varietal, or search to pinpoint a specific selection. The First Class Lounge dining menu is also available on the system, as well as information about luxury services and amenities offered to passengers.

The system displays extensive information about the First Class Lounges wines, including tasting notes, vintage information, and background on the winery, the region and the grape varietals.

We selected the Tiare Technology solution for their ability to customize their Wireless WineList with the functionally we required, as well as reflect the design of the First Class Lounge, says Scott Davis, President of FLIK International, a Division of Compass Group North America. Davis continues, Tiare worked with our aggressive time schedule and delivered a product that is elegant and works flawlessly. The Wireless WineList system is a cost-effective solution that goes beyond just a wine app, and allows us to expand the system to include other Lounge features and amenities.

The system is intended to complement, rather than replace, the personal attention of a sommelier or server. Passengers can place selections onto the systems Consideration List for discussion with the Lounges staff.

Passenger feedback has been positive – they are excited and surprised to see such a luxury touch in our First Class dining room. The screens look great, the handling is simple and the wine descriptions are perfect, says Michael Scheffler, Director of Food Service, British Airways First Class Lounge, JFK Airport.

For almost a decade, Tiares single focus has been to provide wireless guest ordering solutions to the hospitality, food and beverage industry, says Jeffrey Krevitt, President of Tiare Technology. Compass Group recognized it needed a comprehensive and customized business solution for their discerning guests, and could not afford to rely on a simple do-it-yourself app. Krevitt continues, Tiare understands the issues of a working food and beverage operation and brings that knowledge and experience to each customer when guiding them through the process of customizing their ordering solution.

The Tiare Wireless WineList solution allows guests at a restaurant, bar or lounge location to order wine, cocktails and other beverages from a wireless Apple iPad tablet, Android device or their own wireless device and Tiares proprietary software. Photos, wine labels, maps, videos and other information about the wines and are also displayed. Tiares Wireless WineList system is designed to meet the needs of both the wine expert and the wine novice. It offers powerful tools to allow oenophiles to easily sort, analyze and locate a particular selection, view a vertical collection or explore regional specialties. Casual users can learn about the restaurants wine offerings at their leisure, without the fear of intimidation.

The system can also allow a restaurant to enhance its relationship with the guests, by providing the option to email themselves their wine selections or link to social media as a memento of their experience at the restaurant. Guest wine preferences can be stored for future communication between the guest and the restaurant. The system can be configured to page the staff with the guests selection, or even place the order directly to the restaurants point of sale system.

About Tiare Technology

Tiare Technology develops and markets to the global hospitality and leisure industry wireless communication products and software services, using patented technology, that increase revenue, generate labor savings and enhance customer service. The company offers solutions that allow guests at hotels, resorts, casinos, cruise ships, stadiums and other leisure locations to order food, beverages, merchandise and services using wireless devices featuring proprietary software and wireless technology. Tiare products include the intelliChaise®, VIPSeat Restaurant, VIPSeat Gaming, VIPSeat Stadium, Wireless WineList and Tiare GuestBook ordering systems. The solutions offer interfaces to major point of sale systems. Tiare products seek to eliminate, where possible, the use of paper promoting an eco-friendly platform to provide guests with information and services. The product platform has been granted U.S. and international patent protection (U.S. Patent 7,945,477). Founded in 2002, Tiare Technology is a privately held corporation based in New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.tiaretech.com, email info@tiaretech.com or join us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About Compass Group

Based in Charlotte NC, Compass Group North America is the leading foodservice and support services company with $ 9.9 billion in revenues in 2010. With 428,000 associates worldwide, its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC had revenues of 14.5 billion in the year to September 30, 2010. According to Fortune® Magazine 2011 Global 500 list, Compass Group is ranked the 11th largest employer in the world. For more information, visit http://www.compass-usa.com.

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Posted By admin on January 27, 2012

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) January 17, 2012

invivodata inc.®, the industry leader in reliable electronic solutions and strategic consulting services for successful Outcome Assessment (OA) data collection in global clinical research, has provided updated information on PROficiency 2012: PROs and Beyond, its 5th annual conference on the collection of patient perspective in clinical research. The conference is being held April 17-19, 2012 in Naples, FL. Updated conference information, including a complete program agenda and expanded list of international speakers can be found at http://www.invivodata.com/proficiency-2012-agenda.

By attending PROficiency 2012, clinical researchers will have access to current, critical information on the regulations and practical considerations of selecting, implementing, and justifying all OAs to ensure they are fit for purpose and appropriate for their context of use. With a combination of general assemblies and sessions following tracks pertaining to the use of OAs in both Phase 2/3 and late stage research, attendees can customize the conference to suit their needs and specific interests.

Weve designed the conference agenda to address the many questions clinical researchers have about recent regulatory changes pertaining to selecting, evaluating, and providing evidence to support endpoints for their clinical development programs, said Dr. Jean Paty, invivodata Co-founder and Chief Scientist and Regulatory Advisor. We are thrilled to have these discussions led by a faculty comprised of knowledgeable, international biopharmaceutical developers and researchers with specific experience and insight to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Joining scientists from invivodata and its regulatory consulting division, PRO Consulting®, the faculty for PROficiency is comprised of international biopharmaceutical and industry experts, including:

    Olivier Chassany, MD, PhD, Medical Head of the Department of Clinical Research and Development, Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris
    John H. Powers III, MD FACP FIDSA, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and former Lead Medical Officer for Antimicrobial Drug Development and Resistance Initiatives in the Office of Antimicrobial Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, at the US Food and Drug Administration
    Michael Hufford, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, NeuroCog Trials
    Maria Diviney, Principal Data Manager, Global Data Science, Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.
    Sean Stanton, Co-Founder & Owner, Compass Research, LLC

Our objective is for attendees to walk away from the conference with knowledge of the scientific and regulatory considerations of capturing patient perspective in clinical development, said Bob Young, invivodata Chief Operating Officer. We are confident that the practical topics being presented will provide attendees with valuable information that can be used day-to-day in their clinical research, whether their key stakeholder is a regulatory body or a reimbursement organization.

invivodata is offering 30% off registration fees for attendees who register before February 13, 2012. For additional information and to register for PROficiency 2012, please visit http://www.invivodata.com/proficiency-2012.

About invivodata

invivodata is the only fully-integrated Outcomes Assessments (OA) organization delivering regulatory-proven strategic consulting and practical electronic solutions to biopharmaceutical companies who depend upon patient-centered research. From reliable and scientifically sound consulting that helps research teams effectively develop, execute, and document OA strategies to electronically collecting OA data in global clinical development programs, invivodata helps its customers strategically use patient-, clinician-, and observer-reported data to support labeling claims, enhance reimbursement strategies, and meet other clinical program objectives. Through partnerships with leading CROs and eClinical technology providers, invivodata seamlessly integrates into the clinical trial ecosystem, helping to minimize operational risk and maximize efficiencies. invivodatas electronic solutions and strategic consulting services have been used in over 600 clinical programs and are built upon the industry-leading ePRO system in delivering primary efficacy data for global drug approvals. invivodata inc. is a privately held company with global headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA., USA; its European headquarters is in London, England; and its technology development center is in Scotts Valley, CA., USA. For more information, visit http://www.invivodata.com.

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Posted By admin on January 17, 2012

Everett, WA (PRWEB) January 05, 2012

LaughingDay.com is a childrens website designed by Dr. Hope to inspire children to believe in themselves, to teach them the joy in helping others, the love of laughter, to always try their best and the benefits of living in the present moment.

Nancy Fee, a second-grade teacher at Mukilteos Challenger Elementary School, was browsing the internet looking for nursery rhymes when she came across http://www.LaughingDay.com, Dr. Hopes childrens website. There she discovered Dr. Hopes on-going Act of Kindness contest, a contest to inspire and reward children for doing selfless acts of kindness. On behalf of her students she wrote and told Dr. Hope what her kids had been doing.

Nearly three-quarters of the students at Challenger Elementary come from low-income families. One day Ms. Fee had a conversation with four little girls in her class and was struck by the compassion and caring of which these 7-year-olds were capable. The children told her of a new student, not in their class, that they had seen at recess, dressed in the same unwashed clothes for a week, who was friendless and alone on the playground. They were worried about the trauma this new girl was facing not knowing anyone and worried about her family perhaps being homeless.

These four sweet girls went out of their way to help the new girl find friends: A simple act of kindness. This then inspired Ms. Fees entire class to do similar acts of kindness. They formed a group called, Kids for Kindness to spread joy to others and in doing so experience the joy one feels when one selflessly participates in helping others.

Ms. Fees students have snuck into other classrooms, while those kids were out, and left little notes to inspire feelings of self worth, sometimes they delivered treats. Theyve helped the custodians by picking up trash around the campus. Theyve written notes of appreciation to the school nurse and librarian. They made and sent cards to veterans on Veterans Day thanking them for their service. They have spread joy into the hearts of local seniors by reading and playing games with them.

One of my goals is to give kids a head start in life. Im fortunate to be able to do that through my childrens books. Teaching children the importance of helping others is a value that will help them throughout their lives, said author, Tim Dr. Hope Anders, Helping others is contagious. What these kids have done here is exactly what the Act of Kindness contest is all about: helping one another. It is my great honor and privilege to send the award and storybooks to these children.

Each child that participated received their own copy of the award-winning childrens book,Laughing Day/El Dia para Reir personally individually autographed to each child by author Dr. Hope, J.A.P.D. (Just A Pretend Doctor) Laughing Day/El Dia para Reir is a storybook written in English and Spanish, that shows how a simple act of kindness can spread from community to community.

This contest is on-going and open to children anywhere in the country. I hope other teachers will read this and enter their classes, said Dr. Hope.

About Tim Dr. Hope Anders: Dr. Hope is an award-winning childrens book author who also writes books for grownups. For more information about him go to http://www.DrHope.com.

For further information

please contact:

Marti Avila, Alpine Publishing, Inc.

Email: mavila(at)alpinepublishing(dot)com

Phone:760 728 3161 Fax: 760 728 3394

Cell Phone: 760 525 3392

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Posted By admin on January 14, 2012

Sunnyvale, Calif. (PRWEB) January 03, 2012

InvenSense, Inc. (NYSE: INVN), the leading provider of MotionTracking devices for consumer electronics, will showcase the companys latest motion interface innovations for smartphones, tablets, game controllers, smart TVs, and wearable sensors at the CES 2012 tradeshow. InvenSense will also demonstrate the IDG-2020/IXZ-2020 family of gyroscopes which has been designed to support optical image stabilization (OIS) in smart phone camera modules, as well as the companys MotionFusion and factory calibration firmware that eliminates the costly and complex selection, qualification, and system level integration of discrete sensors, and guarantees that sensor fusion algorithms and calibration procedures deliver optimal performance for consumers. InvenSense will preview these technologies in room #MP25575 of South Hall 2 at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 10-13, 2012.

Motion interface is rapidly becoming a key function in many consumer electronic devices including smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and smart TVs as it provides an intuitive way for consumers to interact with their electronic devices by tracking motion in free space and delivering these motions as input commands. Accurately tracking complex user motions requires the use of motion sensors such as gyroscopes, accelerometers, compasses, and pressure sensors, fusing the sensor outputs into a single and accurate data stream for use as input commands in consumer electronics devices, and ongoing run-time calibration to ensure an optimal user experience. InvenSense will showcase the companys latest motion interface solutions at CES 2012 including:

    Simple and intuitive motion interface commands that control electronic devices
    MotionTracking devices embedded in wearable sensors for health and fitness applications
    2-axis gyroscopes designed for optical image stabilization (OIS) in smartphone camera modules
    MotionTracking devices for indoor pedestrian navigation and location-based services
    Delivering optimal performance with MotionFusion and run-time calibration firmware

InvenSense is the first company to deliver turn-key motion interface solutions with fully integrated MotionTracking devices and robust MotionFusion firmware algorithms. Combined with the companys patented Nasiri-Fabrication process, the key technology which enables direct integration of MEMS mechanical structures with CMOS electronics at the wafer level, InvenSense is delivering motion interface solutions that are intuitive to use, cost effective, and high performance.

For more details, or to schedule a private meeting to see any of the companys product demonstrations, please visit InvenSense at http://www.invensense.com or contact us at marketing(at)invensense(dot)com.

About InvenSense

InvenSense (NYSE: INVN) is the leading provider of MotionTracking devices for the consumer electronics market. The companys patented and patent-pending MotionFusion technology and Nasiri-Fabrication platform address the emerging needs of many mass-market consumer applications including smart phones, tablets, gaming devices, optical image stabilization, and remote controls for Smart TVs, that require improved performance, enhanced features, and new and more intuitive motion and gesture-based motion-interface solutions. InvenSense is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. More information can be found at http://www.invensense.com.

© 2012 InvenSense, Inc. All rights reserved. InvenSense, MotionTracking, MotionProcessing, MotionProcessor, Nasiri-Fabrication, MotionFusion, MotionApps, DMP, and the InvenSense logo are trademarks of InvenSense, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

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Posted By admin on January 10, 2012

San Clemente, Ca (PRWEB) December 30, 2011

Roll Call by Glenn Langohr, available in print and E-book, delves into a true account of his drug dealing past, that turned into trumped up organized crime charges over a bad business deal with the fabricator of Custom Craft Harley Davidson’s. Then, the novel follows his path through the prison system to reveal how the California Prison Union used terror tactics with then Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger relating to the 3 Strikes Law. Harvard lawyers have since confirmed with A shameful lie.

Kirkus Discoveries Nielson Media

“A harrowing, down-and-dirty depiction–sometimes reminiscent of Steven Soderbergh’s Traffic–of America’s war on drugs, by former dealer and California artist Langohr.”

Glenn Langohr’s vision is to influence more smart on crime and redemption. He writes prisoners at the most zealous prisons, like Pelican Bay to inspire them to take what they have been through and turn it into a blessing through writing and art. See his youtube video for more.

Other books by Glenn Langohr: Upon Release, sequel to Roll Call, A California Pelican Bay Prison Story Vol 1, Lock Up Diaries Vol 2 and Gladiator Vol 3. Available on Amazon.

Roll Call in print $ 19.99 and $ 3.99 in E-book.

Upon Release 2.99 in E-Book- Upon Release from Pelican Bay Prison, B.J struggles not to look back at the Criminal Justice System that tried to kill him. Inspired to help prisoners turn their lives around through art, he tries to work for the church. Running into judgment, the church doesn’t tell the shelter he lives at he was volunteering his time helping orphans and B.J is on the run again. Add a beautiful ballerina, a good cop squeezed out of the loop by overzealous detectives, a prison protest to help the voiceless, and the temptation to do a massive drug run from Mexico, and you have the perfect recipe for a Spiritual revolution, where compassion is missing, all leaving the reader wondering; who are the real criminals?

A California Pelican Bay Prison Story-Race Riot, $ 2.99 in E-book- A penetrating look inside of one California’s most dangerous prisons.

B.J, a drug dealer serving time, struggling to hold on to truth and his faith in God, takes the reader on a never before seen, inside look at a California level 4 prison. The inner dynamics between prison guards, gang investigators and the Warden are on display along with the political climate between races with a war brewing between the Mexicans and Blacks. A piercing account of the process for gang validation into solitary confinement at Pelican Bay’s SHU through the eyes of inmates struggling to survive gang wars, in prison drug debts, prison politics, rules and regulations, and ultimately power and control, while desperately trying to find a path for redemption along the way.

A California Pelican Bay Prison Story Vol 2 Lock Up Diaries, $ 2.99 in E-book

A California Pelican Bay Prison Story Vol 3 Gladiator, $ 2.99 in E-book

Interviews and copies for review available upon request.

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Posted By admin on January 7, 2012

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 28, 2011

Swifto, a company that helps New Yorkers get what they need when they need it now, has recently launched a new service specifically for those in need of an on-call dog walker. Now, tired New Yorkers wont have to face the daunting task of having to walk their dog after a long day at work. They can simply go to http://www.swifto.com/dog-walking and enter in the time, duration and location and the database will find an experienced, suitable dog walker within moments, ready to take the job.

People anywhere in New York City can go to the website and enter in their specific pick-up time and walk length and get connected within minutes to the right dog walker, fit and available at the designated time. And since Swifto auto charges customers cards after each walk, dog owners dont need to worry about having cash on them to pay or tip directly to the walker.

While the walker is out with the dog, owners can utilize one of the coolest features Swifto Dog Walking has to offer – the ability to track the dog, during the walk, from their smart phone. The app displays a map in real time, showing the dogs location and will send notifications to the owner alerting them as to when they might greet another dog on the street or when the dog stops to do his business.

At the end of the walk, the customers can rate the walker. A higher rating will increase the number of points the dog walker will get, and thus, the amount hell be earning in his next job. This ensures that the dog walker, who naturally treats every dog with complete care and compassion, is even more motivated to do a good job.

The company takes good care of the dog owners and the dog walkers. But, most importantly, the company takes good care of the dogs. To demonstrate their affection towards these furry friends, for every 100 walks ordered through the website, Swifto will make a donation to a different dog shelter in NYC.

Penina First, the CEO of Swifto, explains that Every shelter and dog-related-organization in NYC can apply to be the next one in line to get the donation. When hiring us, our users know they are also helping save other dogs that didnt have the same luck as theirs.

According to First, the business is growing at an amazing rate and everyday there is someone from a different city asking when they are going to expand to the rest of the country.

So, next time the dog comes begging for a walk, and there isnt enough time in the day, dont feel guilty, use Swifto Dog Walkings service and try it out.

Like AirBnB, Uber, and GetAround, Swifto is one of those companies that get real world problems solved seamlessly using Technology.

Contact:

Penina First

(855) 967-5486

Contact(at)swifto(dot)com

Website: http://www.swifto.com/dog-walking

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Posted By admin on January 4, 2012

Citrus Heights, CA (PRWEB) December 23, 2011

CiminoCare, with facilities in the Sacramento and San Mateo counties, is now a part of the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver Program. CiminoCares River Fountains of Lodi Assisted Living Facility, along Turner Road in Lodi, has been receiving residents for the past five months following the programs launch by the state and the approval of CiminoCares application in the spring of this year.

CiminoCare believes this will be one of the key solutions to providing cost-effective, long-term care in the years to come, says Mark J. Cimino, CEO.

CiminoCares inclusion in Medi-Cals assisted living program is a significant step toward the economizing efforts of California in caring for its seniors without sacrificing the quality that residents deserve. Before, the only option for long term care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries was to settle in skilled nursing facilities, yet it has been found that a substantial number of these residents could actually reside in assisted living facilities instead, where they would get the same quality of care but in a more home-like atmosphere at a lower cost.

California is now among more than 30 states in the country that have allowed federal Medicade (Medi-Cal in California) to channel part of its budget to assisted living. A growing number of counties within the state have already been approved for Medi-Cals new program, such as Sacramento, San Joaquin, Los Angeles, Sonoma, Fresno, San Bernardino, and Riverside. Under this program, assisted living facilities in California will be paid the Supplemental Security Income from the resident but will charge the remainder of the bill to Medi-Cal.

For more information on the Sacramento/San Mateo independent senior living program and on Medi-Cals Assisted Living Waiver Program and how CiminoCare can help long term care recipients with its own assisted living service, feel free to contact Mary Ann Shin at 916-473-2221, or by visiting either their website at http://www.ciminocare.com or their office located at 7501 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights.

About CiminoCare

CiminoCare has been caring for the aging population of North California for more than two decades, and the Cimino family has done so with the utmost compassion, respect, and dignity that has been paid to their own family elders. This solicitude finds its roots in the familys Italian tradition, and has manifested itself in CiminoCares highly regarded nurturing services in assisted living, residential care, independent senior living, and memory care.

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(PRWEB) December 21, 2011

The National Foundation for Autism Research has awarded the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) research and development department a Community Project Grant. The grant will be used for CARDs Creating Opportunities to Meet Peers and Advance Social Skills (COMPASS) study to teach social skills in a playgroup setting to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). CARDs San Diego, California, treatment center will conduct several 12-week playgroups, starting in February, 2012.

The COMPASS study, which is a randomized controlled trial, will include 24 children between the ages of five and seven years who reside in San Diego. It will specifically measure each participants improvement and generalization of skills in five key areas that include sharing, turn taking, initiating play, joining play, and maintaining play.

We are grateful for NFARs support. Many individuals with autism spectrum disorders face significant challenges in the development of social skills. Our study will conduct behaviorally oriented playgroups with the goal of enhancing foundational social skills. Such social skills are known to be essential to overall quality of life, says CARD Director of Research and Development Jonathan Tarbox, PhD, BCBA-D. Tarbox is the studys principal investigator. We are hoping the San Diego study can provide a research-based model that any community can easily duplicate.

The NFAR Community Project Grant will support CARDs research department in its groundbreaking work. The primary focus of CARD research is assessment and treatment based on applied behavior analysis (ABA), although CARDs research addresses any topic that may hold promise for producing information that could improve the lives of individuals with autism.

About the Center for Autism and Related Disorders:

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is among the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism and related disorders with state-of-the-art therapy. The mission of CARDs research department is to conduct empirical research on the assessment and treatment of autism and to disseminate its research findings and derived technology through publication and the education of both professionals and the public. For more information about CARD, visit http://www.centerforautism.com.

About the National Foundation for Autism Research:

The National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR) was founded in December, 2003, to aid in the development, expansion and support of effective treatment programs and services that improve the quality of life for children and young adults with autism and autism spectrum disorders. To date, NFAR has awarded nearly $ 500,000 in grants and direct services throughout San Diego County. This grant is one of six awarded by NFAR this year in its Community Project Grants category. For more information about NFAR, visit http://www.NFAR.org.

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