Osteoporosis is defined as the reduction in bone mass due to depletion of calcium and bone protein. It affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 50, and more than 34 million are at risk for the disease. One out of every two women will sustain an osteoporosis-related fracture in her lifetime. Each year, osteoporosis causes 1.5 million new fractures. Of these fractures, 250,000 are hip fractures that result in death in more than 20 percent of women and 30 percent of men. Other risks include recurrent hospitalizations, increased office visits and often the need ...

Residents in the North Naples Fire Control District—the area including the residential housing in Naples Park, Pine Ridge and North Naples—will see the response time for emergency vehicles significantly reduced under a new partnership between the District and The Carlisle Naples, a luxury, resort-style retirement community. The pilot program, which was ratified by the Board of Fire Commissions on Aug. 12, calls for a satellite emergency medical services (EMS) office to be housed on-site at The Carlisle, 6945 Carlisle Court, off Airport-Pulling Road. "An audit by the ...

- Artists/Date/Concert Location - GARRICK OHLSSON, PIANIST Saturday, October 2, 2010, 8:00 PM Seligman Performing Arts Center Located on the campus of Detroit Country Day School 22305 West 13 Mile Road, Beverly Hills - Artist Bio - Please see: http://www.opus3artists.com/artists/garrick-ohlsson - Repertoire: - All-Chopin Program Nocturne in F Major, Op. 15, No. 1 Etudes, Op. 25 No. 1 in A-flat major No. 2 in F minor No. 5 in E minor No. 6 in G-sharp minor No. 7 in C-sharp minor Scherzo No. 1 in B minor, Op. 20 Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17, No. 4 Polonaise ...

Every year since opening in 2007 Elevation has taken the entire management and human resource department on a 4 day get-away to some of the nicest resorts in North America. This year was no exception. The Fontainebleau Miami resort is one of the most acclaimed resorts on South Beach. "In the past we have gone to some amazing places, like the Bahamas or Grand Canyon, but this year we had cause to celebrate." Said executive consultant Bhavin Joshi, and what better way to celebrate than a trip to South Beach. Elevation celebrated a year that brought Bhavin Joshi his new ...

Foxit Corporation, a leading provider of solutions for reading, editing, creating, organizing, securing PDF documents and eReader devices, is now engaging in releasing an upcoming security patch for a possible digital signature collision that can be used to modify a signed file and not invalidate the signature. To protect PDF users from the identity theft which can be used to modify a signed PDF file while keeping the digital signature stay the same, Foxit is preannouncing its soon to be submitted PDF software. With the commitment to provide a safer, smaller and faster ...

In support of Michelle Obama's initiatives, "Eating Disorder Help and Relief" is a new blog that brings awareness and recovery to those suffering with obesity and eating disorders. Eating disorders are sometimes viewed as conditions perpetuated by vanity; however, the prevalent feelings of self-disgust, depression, anxiety, fear and low self-esteem clearly suggest an error of assumption. Eating disorders are true manifestations of mental health difficulties and should be treated as such: with kindness, support and proper counseling. A variety of different eating ...

Karen Albright, president of BodyLase Skin Spa (http://www.getbodylase.com), has been named the 2010 Woman Business Owner of the Year by the Greater Raleigh chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. The award recognizes the accomplishments of an outstanding NAWBO member who has used creative initiatives to overcome obstacles, create jobs, grow a successful business and help her community. The award was presented to Albright at the 32nd Annual Installation and Awards. QUOTES: "I am honored to be named NAWBO's Woman Business Owner of the Year," said ...

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP partner Sue O. Conway has been honored by Michigan Lawyers Weekly in its inaugural year of "Women in the Law." The award, which will be presented in a special ceremony in Detroit on Sept. 16, recognizes the contributions of 20 leading women attorneys across the state. Nominations were asked to comment on four areas: • Excellence in the practice of law • Accomplished leader in the profession • Mentor to other women • Volunteerism and pro bono work Conway's nomination letter from a longtime firm client read, in part: "When Michigan Lawyers ...

Konia US today announced their participation in the Drought, Water Scarcity & International Security in the 21st Century Symposium held in Washington, DC. The objective of the event was to bring the Executive and Legislative branches of the U.S. government together with the public and private sector to provide a conversation about drought and water scarcity and its ultimate impact on national security. The symposium was organized by The Chronicles Group RUNNING DRY Project, American Water, The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, The Embassy of Australia, ...

In what would appear to be the formalization of cross network media, Jeff Spenard, internet talk radioâEUR s leading agent of change, will make the transition to video with is fiancà e Kimberley Jackman as Guest Investigators on the new paranormal series âEURœBelieversâEUR August 15, 2010. Based on an Arizona Paranormal Research Group investigating mysteries since 2009, âEURœBelieversâEUR appeals to everyday people interested in accompanying the team on live field investigations of outstanding and user generated âEURœhappeningsâEUR. The episode featuring Mr. Spenard ...

Times are tough. For millions of Americans, money is tight and financial futures are unknown. For the unfortunate number of Americans who also have to experience the burden of a lawsuit because of a personal injury, finances may be spread beyond thin. Being awarded a structured settlement is not often enough to relieve the pressure caused by the person' s current debt. If monthly outgoing debt payments are larger than the incoming structured settlement payments, the"winner" of the settlement is usually left to fend for themselves. This type of scenario plays out all ...

myRMX announced the establishment of a Twitter account, myRMX/Likes, to allow users of myRMX a voice in the selection of upcoming App and mixPACK releases. myRMX/Likes feeds users around the world music selections that the myRMX music staff enjoys themselves and have analyzed to work well within the uniquely engaging myRMX platform. By simply retweeting a song tweet users can provide feedback directly to the myRMX staff, giving them their input as the staff selects music to be released. Steven Haun, VP for Music and Business Development at myRMX said, "We spend a large ...

This innovative platform delivered in the Managed Service model improves the efficiency of network planning and, in particular, supports the accelerated roll-out of the E-Plus high-speed data network. Comarch signed a contract with the E-Plus Group to deliver an innovative network planning and configuration OSS platform. The solution in provided in a Managed Services model, over a single platform and covers the whole network planning and configuration process, including inventory and configuration of Radio Access, Transport and the Core Network. Through tight integration ...

There has been a solid increase in recruitment activity within the Financial Services Sector, a recent survey has found. The research was commissioned by city pre-employment screening firm, Powerchex, and showed improvements across a number of industry sectors. Powerchex, which specialises in the Financial Services Sector, found that the total number of job offers jumped by 15% last month, demonstrating the confidence of Financial Services firms amid renewed concerns of a double-dip recession. Job offers increased in a number of industry sectors, with Stockbrokerage ...

In this fast-paced world where mums and dads are working long hours, completing some of the household chores can be quite tedious and take up time which could otherwise be spent with the family and much needed weekend respite. Within the never ending list of chores to be undertaken, grocery shopping can be the most frustrating, especially if you have to deal with traffic, unsettled children and fighting for a parking space in an overcrowded shopping centre. To help ease the burden of parents when it comes to buying groceries, there is the solution of online grocery shopping. ...

Searches for Ping golf clubs rose dramatically after Louis Oosthuizen (winner) and Lee Westwood (runner-up), who both use Ping clubs, dominated the 2010 British Open in July. Twenga, the next-generation shopping search engine, reveals that visits for Ping golf irons are up 427% over the last 30 days. Brits are clearly influenced by their sporting heroes whilst shopping online as Ping irons and wedges became the most sought-after clubs. This trend can be backed-up with Nike lying in bottom place of the top five most popular golf club brands on Twenga as Tiger Woods, who ...

ROTOCONTROL today announced another RSC Slitter Rewinder Machine order in South Africa from Uniprint, the largest empowerment printer in the region. Pascal Aengenvoort, Director from ROTOTEC, the local Agent for ROTOCONTROL throughout South Africa led the discussions that secured the order. Bharat Mehta, Managing Director, Liam Gibson Technical/Production Manager and Lorne Andersen Production/Technical Manager based their decision to purchase the ROTOCONTROL RSC Slitter Rewinder Machine on the advanced S-Drive Servo Technology with the capability to run unsupported film ...

The National Inline Hockey Championships get underway at the Adelaide Super-Drome towards the end of next month, featuring the best players from across Australia in ten different age divisions. Sports enthusiasts staying in Adelaide hotels between September 25th and October 2nd 2010 will have the perfect opportunity to catch some of the high-octane action and, best of all, the event is completely free to watch. Although a daily schedule featuring the full array of matches will not be published until three weeks prior to the start of the championships, attendees can ...

Lovers of the great outdoors should find plenty to keep them occupied in Perth next month when the annual Kings Park Festival comes to town. The event runs throughout September 2010 and organisers at the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority have promised that this year's occasion will be bigger and better than ever before. Venues throughout the park, which stretches for approximately 1,000 acres, will play host to an array of activities that are designed to appeal to both young and old, and to people with a wide range of interests. One of the events to be included ...

Businessmen and women with an interest in mobile healthcare should book their Dubai hotels now in time for next month's mHealth Conference and Expo. The event takes place on September 14th and 15th 2010 and has been described by its organisers as the world's first ever truly global meeting dedicated to the technology. Leading players from across the mobile healthcare field will be in attendance, with around 35 top executive presentations and global case studies among the many items on the bill. Some of the big names from the sector who have confirmed their appearance ...

On Monday, August 26th at 6:00 pm, Clarke Auction will sell lots of antiques, clean traditional furniture, fine art, carpets, and lighting consigned from estates throughout the Greater New York area. Dining sets are headed by a triple pedestal banded dining table in great condition, and seven other quality traditional and mid-century dining suites, complete with matching chairs, sideboards and china cabinets. Chairs and seating include clean matched Queen Anne-style armchairs, mid-century modern lucite and leather sofas and chairs, Louis XV-style giltwood settees, ...

Merchants Overseas, Inc is excited to announce the launch of The Beadelle Collection Annual Holiday Ornaments. The two designer ornaments are the latest additions to the bestselling brand, The Beadelle(R) Collection. Two styles of ornaments are available - the STELLAR 6-Point Star and the AURORA Snowflake. Each ornament features a Beadelle(R) tag to ensure authenticity, and is packaged in a classic window box for holiday gift giving. Both ornaments also come with an additional colored ribbon for an interchangeable look. Made with beautiful reflective crystals, the ...

With 182 homes sold in the first six months of 2010, Pardee Homes leads the county in sales according to the weekly New Housing Monitor report of new homes sales in the county. The net sales figure represents year-to-date homes sold within four detached Pardee home neighborhoods, all located in the coastal region of north San Diego. "Being the number one home builder in the county is encouraging as we make strategic planning decisions for the future," said Beth Fischer, division president for Pardee Homes. "Our product line is diverse and our locations are among the ...

A recent study indicates that LAP-BAND weight loss surgery can provide both physical and psychological benefits to patients. A board-certified surgeon and obesity specialist in Santa Barbara County, Dr. David Scott Thoman (www.sbmis.com) discusses the study and explains that the results reflect what he has seen at his own practice. "This study, based in the UK, followed 4 obese men and 21 obese women before and after LAP-BAND surgery," says Dr. Thoman. "The patients completed psychological testing at 6 months and 12 months after surgery. Not only had the patients' physical ...

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