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National Holistic Institute (NHI) Offers Free Massage Therapy to California Firefighters

The National Holistic Institute (NHI) is offering firefighters one free, 50-minute massage therapy appointment at any of its five California campuses during the month of July. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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26th Annual IDEC to be Held in Turkey

93 Countries will attend the three-day event in Istanbul, Turkey. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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Seyfarth Shaw's Labor and Employment Department in Los Angeles Welcomes Jon D. Meer as Partner

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, one of America’s leading full-service law firms, today announced that Jon D. Meer has joined its Los Angeles office as a partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment law Department. Meer joins Seyfarth Shaw from DLA Piper where we was a partner. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Guarantee Offered by Board Certified Master Arborist

Emerald Tree Care LLC announced today their Emerald Ash Borer guarantee for tree treatment services in the Chicago area. They are so confident in their ability to treat Ash trees for EAB that they are offering a two year, 100% money back guarantee. The option is here to save Ash trees instead of cutting them down. Emerald Tree Care has had continued success in treating EAB since 2002 in Michigan and Ohio. Visit www.ashborer.com for more information. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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Discover® Card Rewards U.S. Troops and Their Families This Independence Day Through Labor Day with Double Cashback Bonus® on Purchases Made at U.S. Military Bases Worldwide

Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) announced today that they will be giving Double Cashback Bonus® or Double Miles to all Discover Cardmembers who make purchases at U.S. military bases from July 4th through Labor Day. Double rewards will be given automatically on up to $1,000 in Discover® Card purchases at these bases. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Medicare's Competitive Bidding Program Begins Amid Controversy; while Home Care Delivered Provides Uninterrupted Diabetes Supply Service to Beneficiaries

July 1, 2008 marked the anticipated implementation of Medicare's Competitive Bidding Program, affecting the medical supply needs of thousands of Medicare Beneficiaries across 10 Metropolitan Areas throughout the country. As a Contract Supplier selected to provide Mail-order Diabetes Testing Supplies to Medicare Beneficiaries, Home Care Delivered offers customers a wide selection of products, hassle-free ordering, insurance verification, claims processing, and no-charge delivery. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Preventing Homelessness in Veterans

Invisible injuries of war in Iraq and Afghanistan are showing up in returning troops, and a recent Pentagon surveys estimates that 20% will suffer from "temporary stress injuries" and 10% from "stress illnesses" that lead to pervasive social dislocations. PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries can lead to a cascade of problems interfering with a veteran's re-entry into society, employment and family. The Jericho Project, a 25-year old national leader in solving homelessness, is helping with its innovative Veterans Initiative including permanent supportive housing, comprehensive services and ongoing peer support. Two specially designed Veterans Residences will be in the Bronx, NY; and one is breaking ground this fall. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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DEA Marks 35th Anniversary

To mark its 35th Anniversary, DEA recently held a celebration at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington D.C., as well as a lecture series highlighting the four decades of accomplishments for the agency. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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WorthPoint to Sponsor "American Presidential Experience" During Democratic National Convention in Denver

WorthPoint Corporation, a Web-based social network and search engine for collectors, announced Wednesday that it will sponsor the “American Presidential Experience” during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, August 25-28. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Valley Water Joins Bay Area Water Agencies to Launch Regional "Water Saving Hero" Water Conservation Campaign Amidst Statewide Drought

The Santa Clara Valley Water District today joined other Bay Area and statewide water agencies to launch an unprecedented regional public education campaign aimed at reminding residents and businesses to curb water use this summer and fall. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Airline Industry and FAA is Examined in New Article from Clifford Law Offices

Robert Clifford has authored and posted a new article on the reported cozy relationship between airline executives and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Clifford, of Clifford Law Offices, examines the ethical problems this creates and discusses solutions to overcome these concerns. An introduction is provided, with a link to the full article. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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InterAct Public Safety Systems Announces Release of Subscription Based Records Management System

As law enforcement agencies cope with shrinking budgets, purchasing a new records management system can feel out of reach. InterAct Public Safety Systems and In-Synch have announced the ability to purchase the MobileSynchRMS system under a subscription-based service, virtually eliminating expensive up-front investments. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2008)

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New Article Explains Value of Torts for Nursing Home Residents

A new article, 'Torts Provide Best Relief for Nursing Home Residents,' is now available free from Clifford Law Offices web site at http://www.cliffordlaw.com. The Chicago law office is posting legal articles on their website in an effort to educate the public about legal matters. An introduction is provided, with a link to the full article. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2008)

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Arbor Age and Landsculptor Magazines Cite Successes in Controlling Emerald Ash Borer with ArborSystems Products

Longtime successful control of Emerald Ash Borer is cited in June's Arbor Age and Landsculptor magazines using ArborSystems' Pointer Insecticide, an imidacloprid product, and the Direct-Inject no-drill tree treatment system. Arborists in Southeastern Michigan have been successfully saving Ash trees with ArborSystems' products since 2001. The articles show that Ash trees can be protected and recover from EAB infestations using Pointer applied with the Direct-Inject system. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2008)

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ESO Solutions Chooses ritePen for ESO Pro? ePCR Suite

ritePen 3.0 Integrated with ESO Pro ePCR Suite to Provide EMS and Fire Personnel with Seamless Data Input into Medical Documents. (PRWeb Jun 27, 2008)

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USASearch.gov Offers Free Search Engine to Government Web Sites

USASearch.gov, the federal government's official search engine, today launched a newly enhanced program offering free search capabilities to all federal, state, local, tribal and territorial government Web sites. (PRWeb Jun 26, 2008)

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Young South Florida Leukemia Patient Represented by Hannon & Boyers Sues Makers of Contaminated Heparin, Saline

A 20-year-old leukemia patient who suffered a severe bacterial infection after receiving contaminated heparin and saline solutions that were subsequently recalled by the Food and Drug Administration has filed a lawsuit today against the manufacturer and distributors of these products in state court in Palm Beach County. The suit seeks unspecified damages in excess of $100,000. (PRWeb Jun 26, 2008)

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VEE GEE BOD Bottles Offer Unique Packaging & Class A Borosilicate Glass Specifications

VEE GEE BOD bottles feature large marking squares, smart packaging, glass pennyhead stoppers, and 300mL capacity as recommended by the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. (PRWeb Jun 26, 2008)

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Thailand Golf Familiarization Trip To Bangkok and Hua Hin A Success

A five day Thailand golf familiarization (FAM) trip for Australian travel agents has been successfully completed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Golfasian. Golf travel operators from various Australian markets were introduced to the premier golfing available in Bangkok and Hua Hin; two of the top golf destinations in Thailand. Golf travel agents who participated on the golf trip expressed their great satisfaction with and impression about golf in Thailand. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) indicated that the success of the golf FAM would help to lift the profile of Bangkok and Hua Hin as year round destinations for Australian golfers. Golfasian is planning additional trips with golf travel agents and media representatives from other destinations. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2008)

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Clean Up Real Estate (CURE) Takes Aim at FHA Insured Loans Through CURE-FHA: With Free Borrower Protection

CURE recognizes that the current interest in FHA loans holds special peril for unsuspecting borrowers. In a new campaign, the organization focuses specifically on protecting borrowers who get FHA insured loans. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2008)

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Dash Carrier Services Announces Improved E911 Coverage

The new system give users the best E911 coverage of any 911 provider. Included with the new system is advanced address processing logic that makes it simple to provision 911 addresses. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2008)

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GSA Acting Administrator to Retire After 36 Years of Service

U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Acting Administrator David L. Bibb today announced his intention to retire from government service effective September 1st to pursue an opportunity within the real estate industry. (PRWeb Jun 25, 2008)

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Connected Nation ?Online and In Touch? Survey Reveals Broadband Subscribers Are Healthier

Seventy-two percent of broadband subscribers who obtain healthcare information online agree that broadband has empowered them to become healthier. (PRWeb Jun 24, 2008)

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Solving Crime, One Email at a Time: CrimENet wins Grand Prize of L-Soft's LISTSERV(R) Choice Awards

The proverbial long arm of the law extends further than you think, thanks to Crime Electronic Network (CrimEnet), an email list that has helped solve numerous crimes by connecting some 320 law enforcement personnel from 75 agencies across three states. And today, CrimEnet received the grand prize of L-Soft's LISTSERV Choice Awards in recognition of its innovative and effective use of email list technology to solve crimes. (PRWeb Jun 24, 2008)

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Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Standardizes on AtHoc IWSAlerts Across Entire Command

AtHoc awarded contract through BAE Systems to provide centralized emergency notification system to 10,000 personnel, with future deployments reaching all BUMED personnel. (PRWeb Jun 23, 2008)

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2TurnItOn.com Gets Utilities Online for Consumers with a Single Click

In just minutes, families moving to new homes can comparison shop to find the best deals and sign up for electricity, water and more. (PRWeb Jun 23, 2008)

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Slate Media Applauds New Florida Interlock Legislation

Company helped lead critical media strategy to secure passage in Legislature (PRWeb Jun 20, 2008)

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Tax-Compare.com Co-founder Explains How Obama's and McCain's Tax Stances Might Affect Future of Tax Software and Preparation

There has been a rising reliance on tax preparation software in recent years which has helped engender resources like Tax-Compare.com, a comparison and review site for different tax software providers. How might the tax software industry be affected by the 2008 Presidential candidates? (PRWeb Jun 20, 2008)

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Ontario Public Service To Hold Virtual Open House in Second Life

Staff members from the real world offices of the Ontario Public Service (OPS) will hold a career information session in their virtual world recruitment center in Second Life, an online virtual world. OPS staff will entertain questions about working in public service jobs in Canada's most exciting and populous province. (PRWeb Jun 20, 2008)

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US Flooding Epidemic: Natural Disaster or Sloppy Engineering?

More levees in the Midwest over 500 feet above sea level breached yesterday. With over 40% percent of the American population living in counties protected by levees, the national flood protection group Levees.Org questions the widely held notion that New Orleans' levee breaches were due simply to its low lying geography. (PRWeb Jun 19, 2008)

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Velocita Wireless Closes Agreement to Purchase SkyTel from Bell Industries

Velocita Wireless, LLC, a leading supplier of wireless network dataservices for machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions, announced today the close of its agreement with Bell Industries to purchase SkyTel. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2008)

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Jupiter Systems Announces Streaming Video Capture for Display Wall Systems (Booth #6063)

New compact 8D (SVS-8D) hardware system to decode compressed video streams on a Fusion display wall or stand alone application. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2008)

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Auburn Engineering Supplier to American LaFrance's Eagle® Fire Truck Program

Auburn Engineering, Inc., leading provider of rapid prototyping and production services, announces it is a key supplier to the Eagle Fire Truck manufactured by American LaFrance, LLC. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2008)

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Green Senior Housing Community For North Country Health Services in Minnesota to be Developed by Ecumen

New senior housing development could become one of country's few LEED-Certified Communities. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2008)

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Phoenix Worldwide Industries, Inc. offers Rapidly Deployable, Mobile Surveillance Platform for Facilities Security and Law Enforcement Agencies

Phoenix IVS, division of Phoenix Worldwide Industries, Inc., integrates Cellular or Wireless Mesh Intelligent Video Surveillance into “Urban Watch Mobile Surveillance Platform” (PRWeb Jun 17, 2008)

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PHS Washrooms Leads the Way with SteriTouch® Anti-Bacterial Protection Across Core Range

The UK's leading washroom service provider PHS Washrooms has launched a UK first in washrooms hygiene - a range of products that incorporates an antibacterial additive as standard, to ensure the highest levels of washroom hygiene and designed to drastically reduce the spread of germs and risk of cross-contamination. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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Kansas City Public Schools Retirement System (KCPSRS) Awards Contract to Sagitec Solutions

KCPSRS awards Sagitec a managed services contract for a fully hosted pension administration solution. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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GSA?s Bibb Plans Summer of Green

David Bibb, acting head of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and GSA’s lead environmental official, will travel to several cities this summer to promote thousands of eco-friendly products and services offered by GSA. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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New Toolkit Fast Tracks The Path To Data Protection Act Compliance

The secure management of personal digital information is becoming a key challenge for organisations, and new UK legislation makes them liable to heavy fines if they commit serious breaches of the Data Protection Act (DPA). Compliance experts IT Governance have therefore launched a 'DPA Compliance Toolkit', which provides all the templates and tools organisations need to achieve compliance in the shortest possible time. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008)

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The Texas Observer's "Molly Ivins" Prize Goes to Diane Suchetka of Cleveland Plain Dealer

Diane Suchetka, a reporter for the Cleveland Plain Dealer, won The Texas Observer's Molly National Journalism Prize for her series, "Bernard's Story." Honorable Mention awards were presented to Jennifer Gonnerman for "School of Shock" in Mother Jones and to Ellen Schultz for "The Debt Collector vs. The Widow" in The Wall Street Journal. (PRWeb Jun 15, 2008)

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