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(PRWEB) January 10, 2012

MDW Insurance Group, is pleased to announce that Insurance Executive Ruth Tickle has been named Senior Account Executive and Service Team Leader of the Employee Benefits Division.

Ruths focus will be in the management of the insurance marketing and service functions for the Employee Benefits division of the organization.

Ruths career in the Insurance Industry began more than 30 years ago in personal lines where she ran a small auto insurance agency; however she developed a passion for employee benefits 19 years ago. Her expertise is in underwriting analytics, and carrier negotiations.

Prior to joining MDW, she was an Account Executive for USI Insurance Services, in Ft. Lauderdale, a portfolio company of Goldman Sachs Capital Partners.

About MDW Insurance Group

With offices in Coral Gables and Plantation, Florida, MDW Insurance Group is a full service insurance agency providing insurance and risk management services to business, public entity, non-profit, individual, trade and professional association clients nationwide, For more information visit, http://www.mdwinsurance.com

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Roswell, Georgia (PRWEB) January 06, 2012

MediStreams LLC, a Revenue Cycle Management company, is pleased to welcome Dr. Marcia Hardy to her new position as National Director of Business Development. MediStreams offers a full suite of Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management Solutions for providers and provider partners of all sizes. This includes payment automation tools to help providers post remits more effectively.

Dr. Hardy joins the MediStreams team from her previous employment at an electronic healthcare company where she provided leadership, consulting expertise and software solutions to the healthcare industry.

In her new role she will continue to provide strategic direction, practical implementation solutions and help extend the MediStreams market reach throughout the United States. Dr. Hardy brings a wealth of experience having worked with providers, hospitals, insurance companies, and banks. Some of these have included Kaiser Permanente, California Association of Physician Groups, Tucson Medical Center and Citibank.

During her successful 15+ years serving the healthcare industry, Dr. Hardy has actively provided executive leadership within national and international organizations such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and ebXML, an international internet harmonization organization working to streamline global business processes. She is author of numerous articles, a major contributor to the American Dental association/WEDI dental Implementation Guideline for the Health Care Claim Standard (837) and co-author of EDI: A Guide To Electronic Data Interchange and Electronic Commerce Applications in the Healthcare Industry. Dr. Hardy holds a doctorate from the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) Graduate School of Education and Information Systems (GEIS).

“I am thrilled to be part of the MediStreams team. My career has been spent in the healthcare technology industry and I look forward to providing “best of breed” revenue cycle management solutions to MediStreams current and future customers. commented Dr. Hardy on her new position.

Aaron Grandison, President of MediStreams, states We can’t wait to get Marcia fully plugged into the Medistreams team. Marcia’s immediate duties as National Director of Business Development will be focused on the needs of large provider sites and aggregators with sophisticated EDI and workflow requirements. Marcias background, especially in EDI, will be leveraged to enhance growth and increase our depth of capabilities for both sales and implementation aspects of the company. With Medistreams’ provider focused approach, having a professional of Dr. Hardy’s caliber on the team, with real world provider back-office processing experience, enhances our ability to clearly articulate and empathize with the needs of providers.

About MediStreams LLC

MediStreams is a Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management company with a focus on streamlining the remittance process. The innovative approach to their implementation process allows them to onboard providers quickly; lowering the barrier to entry for these cost saving services. They integrate with most of the industry leading patient accounting and practice management systems to deliver payment posting files that meet the specific requirements of their customers. MediStreams meets audited benchmarks for high availability while exceeding generally accepted standards for security and compliance. For information visit http://www.medistreams.com or call (888) ANSI-835.

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Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) January 07, 2012

The Law Offices of Steven Malman & Associates PC announced today that it successfully settled a record number of nursing home-related cases in 2011.

Thanks to the tireless work of its highly focused Nursing Home Team (including four attorneys, three paralegals and several administrative staffers), the targeting of elder care facilities guilty of neglect, physical abuse and worse has become a huge part of our firm, according to founding partner Steven Malman.

This is a complicated and emotional issue, the attorney said. But the bottom line is this: There are over 5,000 nursing homes in Illinois and the majority is centered in and around Chicago. Theyre run by a handful of families and large corporations that manage these facilities as cheaply as possible to generate the biggest profit, and as a result, in many cases, the patients are truly suffering.

Malman cited an overall system of incredibly poor care and blamed drastic Medicare and Medicaid cuts over the years that have reduced the profitability of these homes to the point where the only way to be profitable is to cut staff.

This really stems from a lack of money provided by the government, he noted. But the truth is, most of these homes are putting profitability first.

Combined with various societal and economic factors including longer life spans and a nursing home population thats exploding as the elderly relocate to the dense Chicago area to be closer to their kids its a recipe for disaster, the attorney added. Poor training, insufficient supplies and generally substandard care have left elderly patients to suffer everything from bed sores and malnutrition to physical and sexual abuse.

Its also encouraged Malman Law to create its Nursing Home Team, which according to Malman has quickly pushed the firm to the top of Chicagos heap in terms of nursing home-related lawsuits filed and successfully settled.

We opened a record number of nursing home cases this year, and resolved more of them than ever before, Steven Malman said. There were stretches where we were in mediations and successfully resolved three or four cases a day.

After learning about the ongoing problem at many Chicago-area nursing homes about seven years ago, his firm started realizing what we could do in this area, Malman added. Soon, Malman Law made a name for itself by winning half-a-dozen other high-profile nursing home-related cases, and this year it officially christened its dedicated Nursing Home Team including one attorney who has focused exclusively on nursing home cases over the past seven years and another who previously worked as a defense attorney for elder-care facilities.

Its like were in a football game, and now I have the other teams playbook, Steven Malman noted of that former defense attorney. We know everything theyre going to try because we have her on our side.

Not every nursing home is poorly run, the attorney said, and many obviously put their patients wellbeing first. But there are many out there that just dont care, he added, and the formidable Nursing Home Team packs exactly the right legal punch to take on a corrupt nursing home system thats causing so much hardship and pain for so many people.

It proved that in 2011, he said, and will continue to do so in 2012.

I expect the Nursing Home Team will be very busy next year, Steven Malman said. This is a problem of epidemic proportions. Not only are so many of these nursing homes poorly run, but they have significant legal resources to cover their tracks. You need significant legal resources to counter that, and thats precisely what our Nursing Home Team offers.

This is about the proper care of our elderly parents and grandparents, and its about justice, he added. Its not going to be so easy for these profit-first managers anymore.

About Malman Law

Steven Malman graduated from of the University of Iowa and the School of Law at Loyola University-Chicago, and celebrated his 20th year of legal practice in November 2011. Since the Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates PC launched in 1994 (with just Malman, one secretary and one assistant), it has grown to include seven attorneys and over a dozen paralegals and administrative staff. The firm has successfully resolved over 8,000 cases, primarily in the areas of workers compensation and personal injury, and boasts a 95-percent out-of-court settlement rate. With numerous seven-digit personal injury verdicts to its credit, Malman Law is one the most successful firms serving clients in Illinois Cook, Lake, Dupage and Will counties.

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Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) January 09, 2012

Over the next two decades, more than 7,000 Americans will turn 65 every day. As the population ages, more and more will be looking for solutions that will help them stay in their homes. One such solution is the addition of a walk-in bath.

So many people stop taking baths and use only showers because it is hard for them to step up over the side of the tub, says Jeff Stavish, vice president of Lifestyle Remodeling, which specializes in walk-in bathtubs. Theres no reason people should have to give up pleasures like taking a bath simply because they get older.

Lifestyle Remodeling has earned the Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS) designation from the National Association of Home Builders. They offer a wide range of options, including regular and hybrid walk-in tubs. The main differences between the two types of walk-in tubs are size and opening direction of the tub door. On a regular tub, the door opens inward; on hybrid tubs, the door opens outward.

We offer several varieties of hybrid tubs, says Stavish. For those who are already using walkers, or are in wheelchairs or scooters, the hybrid walk-in tub is a perfect solution. For our customers who are experiencing declining mobility, we suggest they look at the hybrid now so they will be prepared for their future.

Lifestyle Remodeling installs Rane Bathing Systems and American Standard tubs. Rane, based in Sparta, Tennessee, is the leading manufacturer of institutional safety tubs and residential walk-in tubs and has more than 30 years experience. American Standard has been in business for more than 140 years and their tubs are manufactured in the U.S.

When you purchase a walk in bathtub or hydrotherapy system from Lifestyle Remodeling, says Lifestyle president Cenk (Jank) Sulker, you will have the satisfaction of working with a company that looks after your every need. We handle your purchase, installation completion and everything in between. We take great pride in our workmanship and believe that a satisfied customer is our greatest asset.

In addition to offering walk-in tubs, Lifestyle Remodeling offers sunrooms, patio enclosures, lanai enclosures, three and four season sunrooms, and custom glass rooms.

To find out more about this exceptional company, call (813) 448-3771 or visit their websites, http://www.lifestyleremodeling.com and http://www.walkinbathtubsfl.com.

About Lifestyle Remodeling

Lifestyle Remodeling is a family-owned and operated company with a general contracting license and an A rating with the Better Business Bureau. They specialize in sunrooms, patio enclosures, lanai enclosures, four season rooms, replacement windows and walk-in bathtubs. The company serves the Greater Tampa Bay area, including Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, New Port Richey, The Villages, Spring Hill, Fort Myers, and Lakeland.

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Calgary, Alberta (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

FP iMarketing recently announced a sales program to work with JuneWarren-Nickles Energy Group. JuneWarren-Nickles the premier energy media company in Canada will provide additional value to their customers using FP iMarketings online marketing expertise, and the use of the advanced web based business software, ActiveConversion.

FP iMarketing is a professional online marketing company that provides marketing services to the energy sector. FP iMarketings services range from website development to custom web application development, search engine optimization and conversion consulting. ActiveConversion opens the door for companies, giving them the ability to pro-actively engage with their interested buyers and eliminating the need for cold calling and engaging in time-consuming, fruitless sales cycles.

“We are very excited to have JuneWarren-Nickles support in working together on this initiative of offering our expertise and products to their customer base. We are very confident that this initiative will lead to great things in the future,” said Fred Yee, Managing Partner, FP iMarketing.

JuneWarren-Nickles Energy Group has the widest range of marketing channels and services in Canadas energy industry. Working together with FP iMarketing will greatly benefit their customers in the energy sector. The combination of JuneWarren-Nickles Energy Groups, print and online advertising with FP iMarketings services means that service providers in the energy sector can reap the benefits of marketing and advertising with JuneWarren-Nickles, together with the web marketing expertise from FP iMarketing. Rob Pentney, VP at JuneWarren-Nickles, noted that “Service and supply companies in Canadas energy industry face some significant marketing challenges. FP iMarketing and JuneWarren-Nickles, working together, can provide them with digital advertising and lead generation solutions that can help them overcome these challenges.”

About JuneWarren-Nickles Energy Group:

JuneWarren-Nickles Energy Group is Canadas leading energy media company. Providing authoritative print and digital publications, websites, online datasets, events & conferences, smartphone and iPad apps, video services, maps, charts and directories, they are the Canadian leaders in oil and gas and construction information services.

Previously known as JuneWarren Publishing and Nickles Energy Group, JuneWarren-Nickles Energy Group was formed in 2008, following the purchase of JuneWarren Publishing by Glacier Media Inc., a Vancouver-based multimedia corporation. Today, JuneWarren-Nickles Energy Group has successfully expanded beyond print media to digital products and events, as well as a specialized custom publishing division. For more information, visit http://www.junewarren-nickles.com/, or call 1.800.387.2446

About FP iMarketing:

Based in Calgary, Alberta, FP iMarketing offers full-service online marketing to businesses. In addition to their industry leading search engine optimization services, they offer web development, analytics, and conversion services. They provide customized online marketing solutions to clients in the energy services and other industries. In 2009 and 2011, the Interactive Media Council (IMA) recognized FP iMarketings online marketing services with the Outstanding Achievement Award. FP iMarketing is currently the only web marketing company that is a member of PSAC.

The company plans to continue to grow their reputation as a leading web marketing company specializing in energy service providers. For more information about FP iMarketing, visit http://www.fp-imarketing.com or call 403-508-9889.

About ActiveConversion:

ActiveConversion is a leader in lead generation, monitoring and management systems for companies with fewer than 1,000 employees. It delivers its solutions through a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) monthly subscription that is guaranteed to produce a continuous stream of interested sales leads with little or no marketing resources. For more information, visit ActiveConversion.com, or call 1-877-872-2ROI (toll-free U.S. and Canada).

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New York, NY (PRWEB) December 29, 2011

With the holidays right around the corner, ItsHot.com has come with a new line of diamond bracelets in its unique and mesmerizing collection of diamond jewelry pieces. This new expansion in diamond bracelets is blowing open the doors of fashion jewelry business.

ItsHot.com is proud to present its valued customers with the biggest high end selection along with best prices for the highest quality diamond bracelets jewelry. These diamond bracelets give ultimate dazzle in exchange for a dollar, more than any other gemstone can give. The sparkle and shimmer of diamonds in a diamond bracelet with every little movement of the hand never goes unnoticed and unappreciated.

The new styles range from all newest trends and designer inspired celebrity look-alikes to vintage and classic styled bracelets. ItsHot.com, the diamond jewelry manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer in New York benefits people all around the globe by enabling them to shop diamond jewelry pieces just under one roof. It caters its customers with thousands of exotic and unique designs to choose from, to which adding a new line of diamond bracelets has further enriched the collection. With this newly added range, visitors are truly delighting in the wide array of styles and designs proffered with.

Diamond bracelets can be described as simplest work of art that is sure to get adored on a wrist which adds to the elegance of any outfit and enhances the overall look of an individual’s personality. Equally popular with both men and women, with a multitude of unique designs available for both sexes diamond bracelets have created a buzz in the jewelry industry.

ItsHot.com offers it’s customers with a wide of selection options from their huge collection of simple and intricate designs of diamond bracelets. From masculine designs for men to intricate and delicate designs for ladies, the new enriched collection has it all. Being diamond jewelry lovers, people can now find perfect diamond bracelets for themselves, ItsHot.com can customize it for them according to their specifications.

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(PRWEB) January 10, 2012

The combination of improved technology and a tough economy have made it even more important that a job seeker catch up to whats happening NOW, or they risk a very long job search.

1. Avoid the missing person issues!

Many job seekers believe that not being visible in a Google search of their name is good for them. They are confusing “invisibility” with “privacy” – two very different things! Privacy is good; invisibility is bad!

Being invisible makes them look like a “missing person” – demonstrably out-of-date. And, worse, being invisible makes them vulnerable to mistaken identity problems if someone with the same name has a bad online reputation.

The best strategy is to ensure that potential employers find good stuff specifically about the job seeker, created and controlled by the job seeker (see # 2 below).

2. Manage that online reputation.

According to a recent Microsoft study, 79% of employers checked out applicants’ online reputations before contacting them. So, online reputation management is critical in today’s job market. Two excellent tools for online reputation management are LinkedIn and Google+ because the job seeker controls what each shows the world about them.

Because LinkedIn is usually included on the first page of any Google search on a person’s name, it eliminates the missing person issue and also provides an excellent platform for job seekers to showcase skills and accomplishments – to “manage the message” about themselves as companies manage their brands.

Of course, a Google+ Profile link is also usually included on the first page of any Google search on a persons name, also eliminating the “missing person” issue, supporting the LinkedIn Profile, and offering additional ways for job seekers to present their image to the world.

For more information, read Job-Hunt’s Unlock a Successful Job Search with Online Reputation Management.

3. Leverage the power of the Internet to prepare for interviews.

Recently, a job seeker told me that the first question she was asked in an interview was, What do you know about us? If she hadnt been prepared, she would have lost the opportunity at that moment.

Visit the employers website who, what, where are they? What do they sell/provide? Who are their customers or constituency? Who are competitors and business partners? Do they tweet their job openings and news or have a Facebook page with news and job openings? What else does Google show about them?

Job seekers can demonstrate their ability to use current technology, as well as their interest in the employer and the job, by preparing for the interview ideally with one or two questions ready, based on that research. For more information on preparing for interviews, see WorkCoachCafe’s Answers to the Most Common Interview Questions and Job-Hunt’s Job Interviewing section.

4. Convert the old-fashioned work-history resume into an accomplishment-focused resume, modified for each job opportunity.

We are long past the days when a one-size-fits-all resume, listing every job in the work history, worked effectively. In todays tough job market, a resume designed to appeal to every possible potential employer instead appeals to none of them.

The old-fashioned resume also demonstrates how long it has been since the job seeker last did a job search maybe back in the Dark Ages before personal computers, word processing software, and the Internet.

See Job-Hunts Resume Expert Susan Irelands resume advice and sample resumes for help.

5. Put the Internet to work to connect with old friends and former colleagues.

Yes, the Internet network helps with networking! Because hiring someone who doesnt work out is so expensive, people often hire someone they already know, at least a little, or someone known by someone they know in other words, someone in their personal network.

The Internet offers many tools for staying connected, and for re-connecting, with people you liked and respected from your past Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.

Employer alumni groups are wonderful for helping job seekers find former colleagues, coworkers, bosses, etc.

You find these alumni groups on LinkedIn, in Job-Hunts Employer Alumni Networking Directory which lists over 250 groups, and through the search engines.

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Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) January 09, 2012

CitySpoon.com, the webs online home for free coupons and great deals, has witnessed tremendous growth in popularity throughout the end of 2011 and the early beginning of 2012. Increased visitor traffic has allowed the many businesses using CitySpoon to receive significant traffic by advertising deals to Spooners, growing business using CitySpoons free advertising platform. The social media reach for CitySpoon has also seen rapid growth. CitySpoon uses a variety of social media tools, most notably Facebook and Twitter, to increase brand awareness and to advertise the many online coupons available on CitySpoon.com to the vast Internet world. With this rapid growth, combined with the new ideas that CitySpoon looks forward to launching within the first quarter of 2012, CitySpoon.com is currently planning a variety of contests that will continue to drive traffic and give even more reason for Spooners to interact on CitySpoon.com and its related social media outlets.

2011 saw the launch of CitySpoon.com, and since then has grown in both popularity and traffic. Recent visitor numbers have shown significant increases in brand awareness and site usage. Vendors currently listing coupons have reaped the rewards of this increased traffic, showcasing their brand and available deals to the ever growing user base of Spooners. CitySpoon launched its free advertising services in Las Vegas, NV, where the majority of the current businesses on CitySpoon.com currently reside. The current Las Vegas coupons have helped many businesses in the Southern Nevada area increase the amount and frequency of locals using their services, proving that CitySpoons method of offering free advertising services is a win for everyone involved. These great Las Vegas deals are available to all Spooners, and the CitySpoon services are available to any interested businesses throughout the nation.

Along with increased website traffic, CitySpoons social media reach has significantly increased as well. CitySpoon uses social media to help advertise its coupons and services, vicariously advertising the businesses that have posted coupons on CitySpoon.com at the same time. This additional advertising service provided by CitySpoon helps increase business for CitySpoons vendors, and at the same time has proven to increase awareness of the CitySpoon brand. At a growing rate Twitter users are following CitySpoon to see the latest and greatest deals and to discuss recent changes in the online coupon world. Similarly, CitySpoons Facebook page, which showcases several CitySpoon coupons and even has a featured Coupon of the Week section, has recently witnessed increased page likes, growing its Facebook reach by over 50 percent since early December. Through advances in social media traffic CitySpoon can now reach even more individuals to advertise CitySpoon and the many businesses using CitySpoon.com to advertise their services.

With increases to users comes the opportunity for several new and exciting endeavors for CitySpoon.com. The upcoming launch of CitySpoons newest project, dubbed SpoonerSpot, has given CitySpoon the means of engaging the entire Spooner population through several fun and creative user interaction opportunities. CitySpoon functions on the premise that individuals can save money when they know what the locals know. SpoonerSpot will take this concept one step further by engaging with all of the CitySpoon users to determine the most popular places to eat, drink, hangout and enjoy life in their city. To help launch this upcoming project CitySpoon is interested in knowing the best places to do a variety of things, initially starting with a contest to locate the best Happy Hour location in the United States. Interested Spooners can post a picture of their favorite Happy Hour location on the CitySpoon Facebook page along with a short synopsis of why this location is the best place to enjoy Happy Hour. The Spooner who has the most likes on their picture by the end of the contest will receive a free smart phone of their choice from CitySpoon. The contest will officially begin within the next week and will be advertised throughout CitySpoon.com and its related social media outlets, but Spooners can already post their pictures and reviews and let all of their friends know that they need likes to win the contest, all on the CitySpoon Facebook page.

Significant growth, expanded reach and increased business for CitySpoon vendors has been a strong theme for the early days of 2012, and CitySpoon looks forward to continuing this trend throughout the year and beyond. Be sure to stay in touch with CitySpoon using any of the available CitySpoon social media outlets and dont forget to check out CitySpoon.com for the hottest deals and events! 2012 is going to be a big year for CitySpoon and now is the perfect time to start spooning!

About CitySpoon:

CitySpoon, launched Summer 2011, serves as a local guide for living bigger, better, and smarter by providing in-the-know recommendations, candid user reviews and expert advice for businesses and events in CitySpoon communities.

CitySpoon was created as a multi-platform resource for people to save money and help businesses grow. The site offers discounts on national products consumers already know and love while providing local businesses with an affordable avenue to market their current promotions.

CitySpoon members are enthusiastic about life and the driving force behind the company. Together with a private network of local and national businesses, CitySpoon offers fun, affordable experiences. CitySpoon keeps Spooners connected to the most popular and unique places and products.

For more information please visit http://cityspoon.com.

Follow CitySpoon on Twitter: @CitySpoon

Like CitySpoon on Facebook: facebook.com/cityspoon

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(PRWEB) January 08, 2012

Triracegear.com is about to give away a special triathlon training log to one of their customers this week. The person who receives the gift will be drawn at random from the names of the mailing list that the site has gathered over the years.

James Mason, one of the managers at the site said that we have a lot to thank our customers for over the years and by giving away this triathlon training log we feel that we are giving back to our customers in a small way. The log itself is leather bound with lots of special columns for recording different areas of training and we have had it signed by some of the top professionals in the business. We will select a name at random from our mailing list and send out an email to the lucky winner of the log looking for their home address. If they come back to us within 3 days we will ship the log to them anywhere in the world. We hope that whoever gets their hands on the log will treasure it in their lives.

The news of the triathlon training log free giveaway has spread to a number of sites in the industry and people are now deciding to sign up to the mailing list in the hope of getting the log sent to them. That is if the increased numbers of signups on the mailing list are anything to go by.

Triracegear.com realizes that there can be only one winner in this draw so they have gone a step further this week so as not the disappoint their many customers and they have put together a free newsletter on the site that people can sign up to.

When people are signed up they will receive free triathlon training tips on a daily basis.

People can sign up for the letter right now at http://triracegear.com/.

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) January 06, 2012

Washington, DC (1/6/12) Generation Opportunity President Paul T. Conway, former Chief of Staff of the US Department of Labor, responds to the December 2011 jobs numbers report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Young Americans can no longer wait and trust that change will come. With so many individuals needing to settle for less than satisfying employment opportunities and delaying major life decisions, todays unemployment numbers offer little hope. Young people need real full-time job opportunities challenging and satisfying jobs that launch them into their careers.

Unfortunately, they are now being told that there is a new picture of success that should be sufficient to them one marked by short-term fixes, internships, mentorships, and multiple part-time jobs. Young adults know the difference between substance and spin, and they do not want to be told to settle.

If our nations elected leaders want to show true empathy for those without jobs and have a real impact, they will stop pretending they have any expertise with job creation, admit their job-killing policies of over-regulation and increased taxes are the true barriers to youth employment, and step back and let private employers do what they do best.”

December’s 8.5% overall jobless rate fails to reflect the significant and ongoing challenges faced by young Americans. Hidden behind the numbers is the fact that many Americans have either accepted short-term, seasonal work or simply given up looking for work and are therefore not factored into the unemployment rate.

Bloomberg news reported last month that the November 2011 jobless rate was partly due to a 278,000 gain in employment at the same time 315,000 Americans left the labor force while the labor participation rate declined to 64 percent from 64.2 percent.

In addition, Bloomberg noted that a temporary bump could also have been attributed to seasonal considerations because employment at service-providers increased 126,000, including a 50,000 gain in retail trade at companies hired for the holiday shopping season. The number of temporary workers increased 22,300. November and December are months that typically see the heaviest amount of part-time, seasonal hiring as retailers and other businesses gear up for the holiday season.

Generation Opportunity commissioned a poll with the polling company, inc./WomanTrend (April 16 22, 2011, +/- 4% margin of error) and select highlighted results for all young Americans ages 18-29 appear below:

Dissatisfaction with Current Level of Employment and President Obamas Handling of Unemployment:

Santa Ana, CA (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

According to a recent article published by the OC Register, bookstore, photofinishing shops, and video, DVD and videogame rental shops are all small businesses that have no future. Admittedly, opening a small business is no easy feat and choosing what type of business to open is the first of any difficult decisions. In the recent blog post Businesses Heading for Extinction, the Business Finance Store discusses which types of businesses have less earning potential for those looking to start a new business.

Succeeding in business is not easy, especially not given the tough economic times. However, being up to date with which industries are more likely to succeed than others, entrepreneurs looking to start a business will have a leg up on the competition. Read more about which industries are less likely to succeed at the Business Finance Store blog.

The Business Finance Store is a business financing and consulting firm that offers customized Business Financial Solutions. Seasoned professionals offer assistance in a variety of financial solutions to help small businesses succeed such as: Business Financial Solutions, Legal Solutions, and Accounting Solutions.

The staff at The Business Finance Store understands that starting and growing a business is an exciting time. They keep it exciting by taking care of some of the most difficult aspects, by providing legal advice, helping with vital responsibilities like accounting & bookkeeping, and by obtaining business finance. They can quickly and easily guide entrepreneurs through many different complicated processes, and put them on the path to success.

For 10 years The Business Finance Store has been helping startups and other small businesses legally structure their companies, find the right franchises, get the funding they need, and to achieve the American Dream of owning their own successful business. Since expanding nationwide in 2007 they have helped thousands of companies and have funded over $ 60 Million in business credit lines, not including SBA loans. The Business Finance Store sees limitless potential in the current climate, and looks forward to many strong years of growth to come. Take some time to review their services, and give them a call.

For more information, or a free, no-obligation analysis of your business needs, visit The Business Finance Store website:http:// http://www.businessfinancestore.com. A member of their professional staff will contact you to discuss your business’ short and long-term goals. Whatever you need, The Business Finance Store is there.

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Along with your dream to have an improved business, you must also make the plan about how you are going to treat your business when finally your business is getting bigger. There are many difficult things come in a bigger business and since today, you have to plan how to handle it. An expanded company requires you to hire more employees and sometimes handling it can be really hard. You can be difficult to decide which people should be your staff and how you can keep them in excellent performance.

If you feel worry about the way you handle Performance Management in your expanded business, you may visit the website ExploreHR.org where you can find some tips about human resource management. As you know, human resource is really important in every business because it is going to affect the performance of your business. With good Human Resource Management then you will be on the right track of success.

ExploreHR.org offers you some methods to have good quality employees in your office. It is going to help you handling all activities related to HR management with being trusted resource to visit anytime you need help in HR management. By visiting ExploreHR.org, you will be noticed that HR management is not something easy but it doesn’t mean you can’t handle it.

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

The USCA Best of Local Business Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category.

The 2011 USCA Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the Information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local business operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relation, marketing, and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be and advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

CONTACT:

U. S. Commerce Association

Email: Public Relations(at)uscaaward(dot)com

URL: http:// http://www.uscaaward.com

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Rhinebeck, NY (PRWEB) December 29, 2011

Topical BioMedics, Inc., announces that its line of Topricin pain relief and healing creams has met the accreditation standards for earning the Made in the USA Brand Certification mark. This is the only certification mark registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for identifying goods either made or grown in the United States.

The Made in USA Brand Certification mark originated from Marcie Gabor, a principal at Conrad Phillips Vutech, a branding and marketing firm located in Columbus, Ohio. The mark is based on the Federal Trade Commissions regulations for complying with Made in USA origin claims, and was developed with the assistance of the law firm of Schottenstein Zox & Dunn, Columbus, Ohio.

The latest issue of Print magazine reports that the Made in USA logo has just been designated as one of the best in American design by a panel of judges that included Kim Bost of The New York Times; Brigitta Bungard of the Museum of Modern Art; Joshua Darden of the Darden Studio; Michael Freimuth of Sagmeister Inc.; John Kudos and Kiki Katahira of Studio Kudos; and Pum and Jake Lefebure, of Design Army.

Conrad Phillips Vutech explains the strategy behind the design by stating that the Made in the USA Brand certification mark icon creates the shape of an outstretched hand, while symbolizing the United States flag. The fingers of the hand appear in red as a tribute to the stripes on the flag. Cradled in a palm of blue, a single white star represents unity. The shape of a hand was chosen to stand for the products that are made by the hands of workers at United States companies. The icon appears in the position of a business handshake, which represents the promise of reliability and quality of goods and products made in America. According to Garbor, The Made in USA Brand Certification mark brings attention to American products. American companies now have a distinctive registered certification mark for labeling the United States as country of origin on their goods.

Topical BioMedics product line includes original formula Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream, Topricin Foot Therapy Cream that specifically targets painful foot and ankle conditions and injuries, and Topricin Junior formulated for children and for treating such skin conditions as eczema. The products–which have the distinction of being patented for the topical treatment of pain associated with neuropathy and fibromyalgiasooth pain while helping to stimulate and support the body in healing the damage that is causing the pain.

Topricin is formulated from natural biomedicines and is free of parabens, petroleum, and other harsh irritants and hazardous chemicals. It has no known side effects and is safe for diabetics and pregnant and nursing women. The formulas, packaging, and insert materials are all produced in the United States.

Lou Paradise, Topical BioMedics president and chief of research, says, As a Marine Corps veteran who served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a helicopter rescue chief, I am extremely proud that Topricin has been made in America since it was created in 1994, and we’re honored to have earned the Made in U.S.A. Brand Certification mark.

For more information, visit http://www.topricin.com .

About Topical BioMedics, Inc.

Topical BioMedics is the research and development leader in topical regulated natural biomedicines for pain relief. The companys flagship product, Topricin

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

ASCD, the global provider of programs, products, and services that empower educators to support the success of each learner, and the education services and technology company Pearson today announced a partnership to develop a comprehensive online leadership program for school principals and leadership teams.

The new cloud-based Principal Compass will debut at ASCDs 67th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show in Philadelphia March 24-26. ASCD and Pearson are collaborating with the Marzano Research Laboratory and Dr. Robert Marzano on the development of a new digital program reflecting the results of Marzanos extensive studies establishing an evidence-based framework for principal growth and development. Marzanos framework with accompanying rubrics identifies five domains and 24 categories for effective principal leadership.

Principal Compass, the only cloud-based comprehensive program of its kind for principal leadership development, will feature targeted support, including:

Montreal, Canada (PRWEB) January 09, 2012

hybris, a leading provider of commerce and multichannel communication software, and Unic, the European eCommerce and product information management specialist, today announced the launch of the eCommerce Benchmark website (http://www.ecommercebenchmark.org) in cooperation with the eCommerce Foundation.

The eCommerce Benchmark is a complimentary online evaluation tool that enables businesses to confidentially compare their eCommerce activities with those of their competitors. It is the first global initiative of the eCommerce Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the eCommerce industry.

“Talented commercial professionals have long sought and appreciated benchmark and comparative data to improve their eCommerce performance, said Ian Jindal, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Internet Retailing in the U.K. Benchmarking data has to date been expensive to collate and access, so we welcome the launch of this tool.

The eCommerce Benchmark, covering the retail, wholesale and travel industries, measures four distinct business divisions channel, financial, internal and innovation. Providing direct feedback on more than 100 eCommerce KPIs, the Benchmark gives participants free and instant access to real-time information. These results can then be used to create an accurate roadmap with targets that enable online merchants to drive better bottom line results.

“The purpose of this website is to improve eCommerce activities of organizations,” said Kees de Vos, Vice President of Business Consulting at hybris. “Once companies have overcome their reluctance to share their confidential information in this anonymous manner, they receive a comprehensive view of their online business score, as well as the performance of competitors. In the future, we will consider implementing multi-level comparisons that enable merchants to track data by country, industry and turnover rate.

To ensure anonymity of the eCommerce Benchmark, participants are required to submit data from a non-associated company account. Each submitted benchmark is manually checked to detect false data and to ensure the benchmark remains accurate.

ECommerce organizations are understandably reticent about disclosing critical business data, which has acted as a barrier to entry for many previous industry benchmarking tools, said Cor Molenaar, Professor at Erasmus University and eCommerce Foundation leader. Data security is paramount. The eCommerce Foundation was created expressly to address this issue and is committed to protecting information submitted to the eCommerce Benchmark. Were able to guarantee the anonymity of all figures provided, and that these will not in any case be disclosed to others.

As part of the Foundations ongoing commitment to the eCommerce Benchmark, it is looking for global and local strategic partners with a strong footprint in the eCommerce market. These partners will actively support the acquisition of participants, help promote the eCommerce Benchmark and contribute financially.

For further information about the eCommerce Benchmark, please visit: http://www.ecommercebenchmark.org

The eCommerce Foundation

The eCommerce Foundation is a non-profit organization created with the intent to help both companies and the industry as a whole to improve their e-commerce activities, by sponsoring research studies, facilitating knowledge sharing and supporting benchmarking efforts. The eCommerce Foundation is sponsored by Unic, Hybris and Buckaroo and led by representatives of both companies as well as other e-commerce experts like Professor Cor Molenaar (from the Erasmus University), Gijs Vroom (Owner and Chief Editor of Emerce magazine) and Ian Jindal (Founder and Chief Editor of the publication Internet Retailing in the UK).

About hybris

hybris is a leading vendor of next generation end-to-end multichannel commerce software based on a single platform including managed and hosting services. Its clear vision about the need for consistency, coordination and personalization of information across all channels and throughout all phases of the customer lifecycle has resulted in the development of an integrated, agile solution enabling businesses to communicate and sell across all channels online and offline – in a consistent and effective way. hybris has 14 offices around the world located in the economic capitals of North/South America, Europe and Asia and supports over 380 global customers. Customers are brands from retail and manufacturing industries, including: Bobcat, Clarks, Coca Cola Beverages, Conrad, Grundfos, Hornbach, Iomega, Kaiser+Kraft, Levi

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

WebHostingHub is the Award winner for Best Web Hosting provider 2012 from the leading web hosting review and media website Top-Cheap-Web-Hosting.com (TCWH), rated based on the web host speed, reliability, technical support, energy consumption, add-on features, and price. The most people might not hear the brand often before 2010, but now its rated as Top 5 Web Hosting in many major web hosting review sites. WebHostingHub is designed for individual and small business, the sister brand of InMotion hosting, which has more than 10 years of business hosting experience. WebHostingHub offers all-in-one shared web hosting product at an affordable price, with one free domain name; unlimited hosting domain names, disk space and monthly data transfer; 90 days full money back guarantee; $ 75 Google AdWords credits; etc.

The speed and reliability of websites hosted with WebHostingHub is much better than other web hosts priced under $ 6/month reviewed by TCWH. As the interview with them, WebHostingHub provides great speed and reliability due to their network structure and the way they manage the servers. The network was specifically built to be expandable for capacity and for throughput. The Gigabit server farm is connected to the Internet through 3 separate providers with an on demand capacity exceeding 7,500 MBits. They utilize BGP4 Smart Routing and can switch instantly and transparently away from any of the network providers that are experiencing latency or downtime. They also utilize 2 additional Tier I Provider as a fail-safe measure in the event of a provider outage. This helps ensure that the hosting websites are accessible regardless of network issues.

WebHostingHub provides 24/7 US-based technical support via toll-free telephone, live chat, email and ticket system. Its tested that the first response of their support is below 2 minutes via telephone and live chat. WebHostingHub not only answers the questions that are asked, but also looks at the needs of their clients. This allows them to provide advice and assistance to the clients better and beyond other web hosts. WebHostingHub is very much proactive, versus being reactive like most other web hosting companies.

WebHostingHub is a green web hosting provider. In fact, web hosting energy consumption that more than half of the energy is wasted on air conditioning and facilities cooling. WebHostingHub reduces the energy consumption by cutting the cooling cost for the data centers, using the advanced green outside air cooling technology. In practice, WebHostingHub reduced the emitting carbon by 2,000 tons in 2011. Meanwhile, WebHostingHub also partners with “Trees For The Future”, a non-profitable organization, to sponsor for 5,000 trees planting in the developing countries yearly.

Meanwhile, the add-on features are terrific. WebHostingHub offers $ 75 Google AdWords credits for free with the web hosting plan. WebHostingHub also offers website transfer services that guarantee no-downtime transfer process, and 90 days full money back guarantee. This is the longest period of full money back guarantee in the web hosting industry. Besides, the all-in-one web host integrates with up to 50 free applications for blogging, album, content website, e-commerce, forum and community, including the popular WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Zen Cart, etc. WebHostingHub wins also the Best Drupal Hosting award winner in 2011 from TCWH.

With fast and reliable web host, quick response technical support, global environment contribution, and rich web hosting features, WebHostingHub only charges for $ 3.95/month. This is the reason why WebHostingHub is the best web hosting 2012. To learn more about WebHostingHub and to learn why it is the best web hosting provider for 2012 award recipient, check out top-cheap-web-hosting.com today!

About Top-Cheap-Web-Hosting.com

Top-Cheap-Web-Hosting.com (TCWH) is a web hosting review and media website. TCWH, tests and reviews web hosts independently based on the true experience on web hosting features, reliability, speed, customer service and price. TCWH is also a public community for real customers to share the opinion about their web hosts. The mission of TCWH is to help people find the best web hosting deals and save time and money from a bad choice.

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