Five Products for Optimal Skin Care at Spa of the Rockies at Glenwood Hot Springs

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Glenwood Springs, CO (PRWEB) April 19, 2012

Since opening four years ago, Spa of the Rockies clients have had the opportunity to try and observe, either via spa services or at-home treatments, the results of the many products available at the award-winning spa located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The top sellers deliver consistent results to a demanding clientele in a crowded marketplace. The Spa of the Rockies? peak performers include products from Pure Inventions, Kneipp, Eminence, Lexli and Zents.

?Skin and body care are some of the top reasons our clients choose Spa of the Rockies,? said Avalon Lionheart, Spa of the Rockies Manager. ?Our aestheticians and therapists receive ongoing education about the efficacy of products, but ultimately it?s our clients who tell us which products are the most effective.?

When guests check in for a treatment at Spa of the Rockies, they are offered a green tea beverage from Pure Inventions featuring a liquid nutritional supplement that is added to water and is rich in antioxidants, the nutrients believed to promote younger-looking skin, a healthy metabolism and increased energy. The company founded by Lynne Gerhards and Lori Mulligan, both certified clinical nutritionists and nutritional consultants, offers a variety of formulations, but the flavor favorite at Spa of the Rockies is Pure Inventions Pineapple Coconut Green Tea. Pure Inventions uses stevia leaf and lo han fruit as natural sweeteners; both are low-glycemic and may aid with digestion. Each serving provides the same benefits as ten cups of brewed tea; one two-ounce bottle provides an incredible 60 servings.

Enhancing the overall well-being of clients is the paramount mission of Spa of the Rockies massage therapists. Whether the client is an athlete just off a race or is suffering from the symptoms associated with arthritis or fibromyalgia, each is looking for the relief that often only comes with a massage. ?For these clients we typically use our line of Kneipp arnica products in treatments and recommend them for at-home care as well,? explains Spa of the Rockies massage therapist Mike Sussman, who specializes in deep tissue and sports massage. The arnica plant is one of the best-known medicinal plants, used for centuries by Europeans and Native Americans. With its natural anti-inflammatory properties, Kneipp Arnica Joint & Muscle Intensive Cream is especially effective for easing discomfort associated with joint stiffness, as well as soothing puffiness of the legs and ankles.

In addition to massage services, facials are the other preferred treatment at Spa of the Rockies. Because of dryness related to both aging and the climate, the Stonecrop Hydration Facial is a favorite with spa-goers. The 50-minute treatment uses products featuring the ultra-hydrating stonecrop plant, a succulent, to encourage cell regeneration, lighten pigmentation spots and erase the signs of sun damage. It?s no wonder the Eminence Stonecrop Whip Moisturizer remains a bestseller among men and women. All products in the Hungarian-based Eminence line are made by hand in small batches, with ingredients sourced from biodynamic farms from around the world. Another succulent plant-based product popular with Spa of the Rockies clientele is the Lexli Lightening Lift Mask. The physician-formulated line uses pharmaceutical-grade aloe vera to treat skin conditions including acne, rosacea, eczema and more. The Lightening Lift Mask provides a temporary lift to the skin and helps to diminish fine lines, while simultaneously toning and firming.

For all the skin between face and feet, Zents lotions rich in organic shea butter are the go-to source for body hydration. The Boulder, Colorado-based company believes in gentle scents, ones that are not overpowering or filled with synthetic ingredients, ideals which seem to resonate with Spa of the Rockies guests. Two particular Zents scents stand out: Fresh, with notes of crisp linden blossom, green apple and lemon that create a light, uplifting fragrance; and Earth, a clean, classic scent that features bergamot, Siberian fir and frankincense.

These diverse products are top sellers at Spa of the Rockies; however, aestheticians and therapists are highly skilled at recommending products that are specifically targeted to the needs of individual clients. Spa of the Rockies was recently recognized with awards by both SpaFinder and Spa magazine. To book an appointment for a massage, facial or other spa service, please call 970-947-3331 or 877-947-3331.

About Glenwood Hot Springs

Glenwood Hot Springs is a landmark Colorado resort located along I-70 at Glenwood Springs, approximately 165 miles west of Denver and 90 miles east of Grand Junction. Famous for its enormous hot springs pool, other amenities include the Spa of the Rockies, the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, an athletic club, a restaurant open for breakfast and lunch, a retail store specializing in swimwear, and a miniature golf course open seasonally. For more information, please visit http://www.hotspringspool.com or call 800-537-SWIM (7946) or 970-947-2955. Current press releases, a press kit, photos, and a live web camera are available at http://www.hotspringspool.com/x.php?p=PressRoom.

Media Contact:

Jeremy Gilley, Director of Sales and Revenue

Glenwood Hot Springs/Spa of the Rockies

970-945-3324

jgilley(at)hotspringspool(dot)com

or

Vicky Nash

Resort Trends, Inc. ? media communications for the travel & tourism industry

970-948-4923

pr(at)hotspringspool(dot)com







WeGoPlaces Tourism, LLC adds Segway Tours in the U.S. and Canada to Their Travel Website

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(PRWEB) May 10, 2012

WeGoPlaces.com, has added 125 guided Segway Tours to their travel website serving the U.S. and Canada. ?If you haven?t tried a Segway, you?ll be surprised at how easy they are to use. Tour guides will provide training, safety equipment and teach safety regulations, making sure you enjoy your experience,? says Jeff Smith, President of WeGoPlaces.com.

The Segway is the first of its kind, a self-balancing, personal transportation device that?s designed to operate in any pedestrian environment. Imagine cruising effortlessly through the beautiful parks, city streets, and along scenic landscapes while learning informative facts, and stopping for photo ops, after first receiving personal instruction and safety tips from your guide. One tour director quoted their customer who said ?I felt like a celebrity as everyone turned to watch me glide by!?

About WeGoPlaces Tourism, LLC:

WeGoPlaces.com is an all-inclusive travel planning website that specializes in tourism within the United States and Canada. The website provides free listings to tourism businesses and event organizers and also provides a free information request service for visitor bureaus. Their goal is to get enough tourist information to spotlight every region in the US, as well as Canada.







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Bigfoot CMMS Named 2012 Money-Saving Product by BUILDINGS Magazine

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Cedar Rapids, IA (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

BUILDINGS magazine has selected Bigfoot CMMS as a 2012 Money-Saving Product. Bigfoot CMMS is an award-winning preventive maintenance management solution used worldwide, and is part of an elite group of products that will be showcased in BUILDINGS?s June 2012 issue.

Finalist products were based on the money-saving qualities offered to building owners and facility managers in areas such as energy consumption, water savings, lighting, envelope improvement — and maintenance management software.

Facilities managers responsible for overall building operations rely on Bigfoot CMMS (computerized maintenance management software) to make sure every piece of equipment ? from production machines to outdoor sprinklers to alarms — is up and running and stays that way. Bigfoot CMMS tracks all building assets, spare parts inventories, outside repair contractors ? whatever comes under the facility manager?s purview ? and creates preventive maintenance schedules to anticipate repairs ahead of malfunctions.

The facilities management team of Gilpin County, CO, for example, uses Bigfoot CMMS for preventive maintenance of assets housed in eight county buildings. Tim Lewerke, facilities maintenance supervisor says, ?Now that we have Bigfoot to track maintenance of all county assets, we catch problems with our equipment before it fails and that has resulted in a 15 to 20 percent savings in maintenance costs.?

Bigfoot also manages maintenance and uptime at the Greenstar Recycling facility in Allentown, PA, which has increased throughput and yield while using less energy as a result. All machines are on Bigfoot CMMS?s preventive maintenance calendar, including a list of tasks and procedures for each machine, with automatic email reminders. According to Chris Morgan, Greenstar plant manager:

?The way we now manage our maintenance department with Bigfoot has helped us continually cut costs in equipment service, parts used, as well as maintenance costs per ton, which has decreased dramatically over the years. In the last three years since we implemented Bigfoot CMMS we?ve been able to analyze replacement part usage and find ways to cut inventory costs. Overall, we?ve cut maintenance costs per ton by nearly 40 percent.?

About BUILDINGS

BUILDINGS magazine serves over 74,000 building owners and professional facilities managers in North America. The monthly publication helps readers make smarter decisions relevant to the management, modernization, and operation of their facilities.

Visit http://www.buildings.com.

About Smartware Group, Inc.

Smartware Group, Inc., headquartered in Center Harbor, N.H., produces Bigfoot CMMS (computerized maintenance management software) for a variety of

industries, from manufacturing to hospitality and tourism.

Since 2002, Bigfoot has helped more than 8,000 users worldwide improve facility and equipment maintenance operations with advanced capabilities that include preventive maintenance (PMs) and predictive maintenance, work order scheduling, maintenance requests, asset life cycle management, parts replacement inventory, and built-in reporting. Bigfoot CMMS?s native functionality paired with its intuitive design allows maintenance professionals to implement the solution and get results quickly, often in a matter of weeks.

Bigfoot is quick to implement, quick to learn, and quick to deliver results. Visit http://www.bigfootcmms.com for a free trial of Bigfoot CMMS today.







New Trends in Travel: Tracing the Ancient Silk Route through China and Seeking the Threads of a Colorful Past

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Ann Arbor, MI (PRWEB) April 06, 2012

Time travel may be impossible but, increasingly, modern travelers are conjuring on-the-spot visions of Marco Polo’s caravans crossing the central Asian steppes and marauding hordes attacking Kashgar’s market fortifications. JOURNEYS International, a specialty tour operator based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been offering travel on the ancient vestiges of Silk Route trade paths for more than two decades. Tour operators, such as JOURNEYS, report a renewed interest in traveling the Silk Route.

Tourists tracing the ancient Silk Route across Asia reject the conventional sightseeing of crowded urban centers in China, India and Pakistan for the less-traveled, often obscure threads of the earliest intercontinental commerce. In a sense, the Silk Route was a pre-Medieval Asian interstate highway network linking South Asia and the Far East with Europe. Although Tatar hordes are not a concern for modern travelers, while re-tracing the most ancient of beaten paths, travelers find few tourists, but many opportunities for vivid, scenic photography, cross-cultural exchange and visions of history reborn.

Historically, the Silk Route stretched from China through the Middle East all the way to Europe. Today, most travelers are advised to focus their trip on the eastern portion of the Silk Route. “Just as in ancient times, the preferred route keeps changing based upon hostilities, banditry and diplomatic warnings. These days not many tourists choose to follow the routes through northern Pakistan or Afghanistan, but the routes in western China connecting Beijing with modern day Xian, Hotan, Dunhuang, Urumqi and Kashgar are safe, seldom-visited and inspiring, ” said JOURNEYS Director Will Weber. “Modern inhabitants of these ancient sites are rediscovering their appreciation for contemporary travelers and, in turn, travelers’ interests are spurring a revival of ancient architecture, art and customs.”

“Two thousand years after these routes were first opened by Chinese Han Dynasty emperors through outposts like Samarkand, Bukhara, Kashgar and Karakoram, a new kind of traveler equipped with cameras and iPads instead of swords and steeds is fascinated by the ruins and mystique of the long vanished caravans,” Weber said. Weber has led groups of travelers over portions of the Silk Route in China, Mongolia, India, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrghistan and Tajikistan.

JOURNEYS International is offering a September 2012 version of “Tracing the Ancient Silk Route.”

On this 14-day group trip through northern and western China, participants sleep in three star

What?s New in Paso Robles, CA: May-August 2012

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Paso Robles, CA (PRWEB) May 03, 2012

Summertime is quickly approaching in Paso Robles, CA ushering in a multitude of lively festivals full of music, art, food and wine. Enjoy world-class wines, farm fresh culinary delights and winemaker seminars during the 30th annual Wine Festival, or learn about the other local riches Paso Robles has to offer at the Lavender and Olive Festivals. A sampling of new art galleries, restaurants and wine experiences add to the ever-evolving atmosphere of this flourishing destination.

Nestled in the mountains of Central California, Paso Robles is conveniently located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. This stunning hideaway offers the authentic California experience featuring miles of breathtaking, untouched natural beauty, an abundance of delicious farm fresh cuisine, local artisan shops and galleries, a wide selection of accommodations and over 200 wineries boasting some of the best wine in the country.

Below is a roundup of exciting new activities and treasures for travelers to enjoy during a relaxing getaway to Paso Robles this summer. For more information on attractions, dining and lodging in Paso Robles, visit http://www.travelpaso.com. For the latest news, visit http://blog.travelpaso.com.

Special Note: All locations are in Paso Robles unless otherwise noted.

? EVENTS ?

Phantom Project Art Exhibit

May 5 – June 2

A&R Furniture Building, 12th & Pine Streets

The Phantom Project, an avant-garde pop-up art show featuring over 500 works of physical visual art media, is coming to Paso Robles. All artwork that is submitted to the project will be on display for jurors and the public to vote for their favorite artists who will have the chance to win cash awards. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 5 from 6 p.m. ? 9 p.m. and a closing reception will be held on Saturday, June 2 from 6 p.m. ? 9 p.m. where the winners of the ?People?s Choice? will be announced. Entry fees: One or two pieces: $ 25; Three pieces: $ 35. For more information, visit http://www.sloma.org. Media Contact: Michael Reddell, (805) 924-1760, Michael@reddell.net.

National Train Day – May 12

Wine Rail Excursions ? May- Oct

San Luis Obispo County

Leading up to the fourth annual Central Coast Railroad Festival, held Oct. 4-8, are a variety of events including National Train Day on May 12 in San Luis Obispo, a day to celebrate the 143rd anniversary of the nation?s first transcontinental railroad. In addition, Central Coast Railroad Festival Wine Rail Excursions are offered the second Sunday of every month. The trips include a ride on Amtrak’s Coast Starlight up or down the Cuesta Grade between Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo, complimentary wine tasting, light lunch snacks, rail history and a private bus trip in the opposite direction from the rail trip. The trips generally stop at one or two rail related wineries. Tickets for most trips are $ 49 for adults and $ 39 for children 15 and under. Excursions are limited to 24 guests and generally sell out in advance. For a list of excursions, visit http://ccrrf.com. For more information about National Train Day, visit http://www.nationaltrainday.com.

30th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival

May 18-20

Paso Robles City Park

Combining past traditions with innovations of the future, the Paso Robles Wine Country comes together to honor 30 years of the Paso Robles Wine Festival in Paso Robles City Park this May. World-class wines, farm fresh culinary delights and winemaker seminars make this festival the place to be for wine enthusiasts. Guests can experience the character and rich history reflected in each glass of Paso Robles wine. This celebration will include the finest food and wine and embrace all that defines Paso Robles Wine County. Whether crisp whites or bold reds satisfy your palate, the Paso Robles Wine Festival has something for everyone. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (800) 549-WINE or visit http://www.pasowine.com.

Festival of the Arts

May 25-27

Downtown Paso Robles

Celebrate summer with this magical three-day event for families. New this year is a Plein Air Masters exhibition, two-day workshops (taking place the week prior to the main events), guest lectures and an Art Tour. Saturday starts with a Plein Air Quick-Draw and auction, followed by a fine art show, a public mural project, hands-on youth art stations, the Travel Channel?s Sand Masters constructing giant sand castles, street performers, adult art seminars, live music, dance performances, stilt walkersand other musical and visual surprises for kids. This three-day family event features guest lectures on Friday, and an Awards Brunch followed by the Exclusive Westside Art Tour of two private collections on Sunday. (888) 988-PASO (7276). Event tickets are available at http://www.pasoartfestival.com; the Saturday Main Event is free; Media Contact: Shonna Howenstine, (805) 227-7236, tourism@prcity.com.

Great Western Bicycle Rally

May 25-28

Paso Robles Event Center

Gather some friends, hop on your bikes and get ready for a thrilling weekend of bicycling through the rolling hills of stunning Paso Robles. A variety of routes are geared for all levels of riders so everyone can join in. This is a fun and reasonably priced family vacation option. For more information and to register, call (866) 909-4927 or visit http://www.greatwesternbicyclerally.com.

First Annual BBQ Fun Fest and Kids Day in the Park

June 1-2, 12 p.m. ? 8 p.m., June 3, 12 p.m. ? 6 p.m.

Downtown Paso Robles City Park

Get ready for the First Annual BBQ Fun Fest and Kids Day in the Park, a three-day event filled with mouthwatering BBQ, including pulled pork, turkey legs, chicken, tri-tip and sausage available for purchase as well as beer and wine. On Friday night guests can enjoy live music from Steve Sturgis & Roadhouse, with a special introduction by the Paso Robles High School Jazz Bank, followed by a BBQ Cook Off Contest on Saturday. Fun for the whole family, there will a giant bounce house for the kids to enjoy and a ?Kahuna Kids? Kids Day in the Park? on Saturday, featuring vendors, crafts and youth demonstrations. For more information, visit http://www.pasoroblesdowntown.org. Media Contact: Norma Moye, (805) 238-4103, mainstreet@tcsn.net.

Model A and Model T Car Show

June 2, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Rios-Caledonia Adobe in San Miguel

Join the fun at this free event when the local antique car clubs exhibit their unique old Model A and Model T automobiles on the original old highway that runs in front of the Adobe. Vote for your favorite and participate in the 50-50 drawing. Added interests this year include the Santa Lucis Rockhounds showing their wares in the Information Center and Central Coast Lavender displaying and illustrating their fragrant lavender products. Food will be for sale by the “Three Amigos” – super cooks Terry Scantlin, and his wife, Mary, and Monica Cisneros. Dance to music by Ron Domingos and Friends and sip wine in the old bar in the Adobe by Tackitt Family Winery of San Miguel. For more information, call (805) 238-0506 or visit http://www.pasorobleschamber.org.

First Annual Firestone Walker Invitational Brewfest

June 9

Paso Robles Event Center

Gather around for some of the best breweries in the U.S. as they pour their finest beers at this inaugural festival, where the brewers will be on hand to talk about their beers. Some of the Central Coast?s finest restaurants and food providers will show off their culinary skills as they pair delicious foods with the featured brews. This event benefits the Pioneer Day committee, which is dedicated to the preservation of the unique history and culture of Paso Robles. For more information, visit http://www.firestonebeer.com.

NRCHA Derby

June 12-17, 8 a.m. daily

Paso Robles Event Center

The NRCHA (National Reined Cow Horse Association) Derby, celebrates the working cow horse by upholding vaquero traditions with exciting displays of horsemanship, training and spirit. For more information, call (580) 759-4949 or visit http://www.nrcha.com.

Concerts in the Park

June 12 ? August 31, Friday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Downtown City Park

Enjoy the sounds of live jazz, blues, rock, fusion and more at this free summer concert series in downtown Paso Robles. Savor a glass of J. Lohr wine for sale at the concert. Proceeds benefit the REC Foundation. For more information, visit http://www.travelpaso.com.

Trading Day and Kids Flea Market

June 25, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Downtown City Park

Find that coveted antique table or discover the perfect piece of artwork at this popular outdoor yard sale filled with collectibles and curiosities. Not be left out, children between third and eighth grades will learn the basics of entrepreneurship by selling their own items at the Kids Flea Market. For more information, call (805) 238-4103 or visit http://www.travelpaso.com.

Central Coast Shakespeare Festival

July 13 ? August 11

Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ? 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 6 – 8 p.m.

River Oaks Amphitheater

Enjoy a summer of outdoor classical theater under the stars next to a beautiful lake. Be sure to bring low back lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic meal to enjoy during the show. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.centralcoastshakespeare.org.

Lavender Festival

July 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Downtown City Park

Relax and recharge your spirit at this fragrant festival. Indulge in lavender ice cream and unwind with body oils and bath products infused with this aromatic herb. Learn about lavender cultivation, distillation and sustainable farming practices from growers from around the country. Guests will also be treated to live music, a special children?s activities area, a juried arts show, a lavender tasting garden and complimentary samples and demonstrations. For more information, visit http://www.cclavenderfestival.com.

California Mid-State Fair

July 18-29

Paso Robles Event Center

This star-studded annual event features the brightest stars in show business. Past headliners include Aerosmith, Kid Rock, Alan Jackson, Jason Aldean, Stone Temple Pilots, Justin Bieber, and Selena Gomez, just to name a few. Accompanying the live music are carnival rides, fabulous fair food, and amazing Paso Robles wine, of course. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (800) 909-FAIR or visit http://www.midstatefair.com.

Winemakers? Cookoff

August 6, 6 – 9 p.m.

River Oaks Hot Springs

More than 30 winemakers will show off their culinary talents, pairing culinary creations with their finest wines to compete for the Judges? Choice and People?s Choice awards. Proceeds from this event support local high school seniors in need of financial assistance for college. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (877) 264-6979 or visit http://www.winemakerscookoff.com.

CIT Invests in VanGogh Imaging, Inc.

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Herndon, VA (PRWEB) April 04, 2012

The Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) announced today a $ 100,000 investment in McLean, Va.-based VanGogh Imaging, Inc. VanGogh is a software company that offers inexpensive, easy-to-use 3-D computer vision technology for high volume mobile applications. VanGogh?s software allows mobile devices to scan real-world objects and scenes in order to render 3-D models for Augmented Reality (AR) applications.

CIT President and CEO Pete Jobse said, ?VanGogh?s innovative software provides commercial 3-D processing that will be beneficial in a variety of industries, such as tourism, e-commerce, medical imaging, motion analysis and 3-D printing. This Virginia-based mobile technology allows 3-D imaging to be convenient and accessible for various needs.?

VanGogh?s software utilizes a consumer camera or projector to extract 3-D data by adding high-definition texture and combining multiple scans to identify the object of interest. Then, VanGogh?s proprietary compression technology condenses the resulting data file ? regardless of bandwidth limitations ? to be used by multiple mobile applications on smartphone and tablet devices.

VanGogh?s CEO Ken Lee said, ?We have developed a suite of tools that can be integrated into a single solution. VanGogh?s patented compression technology gives customers the unique ability to reduce the file size of 3-D images such that they can be sent to the cloud for processing from standard mobile devices.?

Tom Weithman, CIT Vice President and GAP Funds Managing Director, said, ?VanGogh?s software provides a mobile, cost-effective solution for 3-D imaging. With our investment, VanGogh plans to further develop their sophisticated software and expand their workforce within the Commonwealth.?

Since its 2005 launch, CIT GAP Funds has placed over 60 investments across the Commonwealth, deploying greater than $ 5M of public funds and attracting more than $ 10 dollars of private funding for every $ 1 of public money invested. (For a list of portfolio companies, please visit the GAP Funds website.)

To learn more about VanGogh Imaging, Inc., please visit their website.

About the Center for Innovative Technology, http://www.cit.org

CIT is a nonprofit corporation that accelerates the next generation of technology and technology companies. CIT creates new technology companies through capital formation, market development and revenue generation services. To facilitate national innovation leadership and accelerate the rate of technology adoption, CIT creates partnerships between innovative technology startup companies and advanced technology consumers.

About the CIT GAP Funds, http://www.citgapfunds.org

CIT GAP Funds makes seed-stage equity investments in Virginia-based technology, clean tech and life science companies with a high potential for achieving rapid growth and generating significant economic return for entrepreneurs, co-investors and the Commonwealth of Virginia. CIT GAP Funds investments are overseen by the CIT GAP Funds Investment Advisory Board (IAB). This independent, third-party panel consists of leading regional entrepreneurs, angel and strategic investors, and venture capital firms such as: New Enterprise Associates, Grotech Ventures, Valhalla Partners, Harbert Venture Partners HIG Ventures, Edison Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Intersouth Partners, SJF Ventures, Carilion Health Systems, Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, and Alpha Natural Resources.

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Leading Online PHR Provider ZweenaHealth.com Promoting Medical Tourism with Health Travel Guides Partnership

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Skillman, NJ (PRWEB) April 02, 2012

ZweenaHealth.com, the leading patient portal for creating and managing a fully digital Personal Health Record (PHR) was selected by Health Travel Guides (HTG), a medical tourism company providing the most comprehensive technology platform for health travel management in 2011 to power its PHR service for consumers seeking health services internationally, and that partnership is yielding results.ZweenaHealth.com is a provider of online PHR (Personal Health Record) and health information management services. Zweena collects patient medical records directly from doctors? offices, organizes and digitizes them to create an electronic health record that provides updated health information and is accessible online. Zweena also collaborates with Microsoft HealthVault by updating patients’ personal HealthVault accounts.

Medical Travel (Medical Tourism) is a forty billion dollar industry globally and is growing at nearly 20 percent annually, as consumers increasingly seek higher quality, cost-effective health services beyond their domestic borders. HTG (Health Travel Guides), a leading player in this industry, works with surgeons and leading hospitals that offer medical and dental care from around the world.

In its bid to become the premier resource for meeting the complete needs of the medical traveler, HTG partnered with ZweenaHealth.com in 2011. Through HTG, consumers seeking health services internationally are assisted by Zweena to assemble and digitize their health records. Providing records over an encrypted email line back to HTG Case Managers greatly enhances the safety and security of the process and HTG customers have the opportunity to create a Zweena online health record once they return.

?HTG is a leader in leveraging technology to empower consumers in their efforts to seek better care at reduced costs through medical tourism,? said John Phelan, CEO of Zweena. ?Zweena is very pleased to have been selected by HTG to power its PHR offering.?

Zweena’s online PHR service provides patients and providers with a secure, private and easy-to-access platform that offers a truly comprehensive and accurate online personal health record. By minimizing stress and error and presenting useful health information in a clear and actionable way, Zweena allows patients to really be in control of their health information, and makes it possible for providers to access updated and accurate information that saves time, cost and human life.

The Zweena service is available as a free trial. To learn more or get started, please visit http://www.zweenahealth.com/free-trial/, send an email to info(at)zweenahealth(dot)com or call the Zweena help line on 877-848-4248 for more information.

About Health Travel Guides

Health Travel Guides (?HTG?) empowers consumers with the resources to make confident, informed decisions about international health care. A technology and services company, HTG operates an award-winning platform specifically developed to handle the many demands of health travel. Founded in 2006, and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with operations in San Diego California. Health Travel Guides is a privately held company. For more information visit: http://www.healthtravelguides.com.

About Zweena

Zweena empowers patients, their families and healthcare providers to get the best care and make the best health decisions proactively. Zweena achieves this by collecting patient medical records, assembling and storing them with Microsoft HealthVault, and delivering an online personal health record that is safe, private, and easy to access and share at any time, and from any place. Zweena provides you with an easy and structured way to access and store your personal health record, helping you to make sense of it all and always keeping your vital health information within reach during those critical moments in life.





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Traveling4Health Unveils Interactive Map of Medical Travel and Retirement Health Destinations

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Seattle, Washington (PRWEB) April 17, 2012

Traveling4Health & Retirement premieres 1st ever interactive navigation map of overseas medical resources with searchable destinations for medical travel, retirement living and vacation travel for baby boomers, expatriates, and journeyers around the globe.

America?s leading travel resource for discovering vacationing, destination locations, international health, and medical travel news, Traveling4Health & Retirement unveils first ever online travel and tourism map for travelers, baby boomers, and everyone seeking affordable alternatives to the rising costs of healthcare while learning about the many advantages of international travel.

Thoughtfully planned international travel can require keen organization observing the many cultural, environmental, and economical variants comprising international tourism. Medical tourism requires even greater travel planning when restorative health or recuperative treatments are necessary. Considering personal health conditions and gathering information about the foreign patient experience in destination locations are vital steps to ensure a successful trip.

Traveling4Health & Retirement introduces a new resource for destination locations and medical tourism with the Traveling4Health interactive travel map on the Traveling4Health & Retirement home page. Travelers and tourists interested in finding destination cities for relaxation, recuperation, or health and wellness can click anyplace on the THR travel map and access information about preferred areas for travel. Readers can find timely dialogue about places to visit with useful regional descriptions.

?The interactive map provides a bird?s-eye view of how many places in the world are popular destinations for medical travel and retirement,? said a THR spokesperson, ?and you can zoom in for detailed descriptions and reports on each location.?

Traveling4Health & Retirement is dedicated to inspiring global and regional travel for wellness and recuperative health. THR encourages travel to explore the many choices available for retirement overseas including vacationing and medical travel. The Traveling4Health radio program ?Know before You Go? speaks with experts in science, medicine, and world travel exploring the new frontiers of medical and destination travel.

The THR interactive travel map is the latest travel destination resource to facilitate greater travel exploration with succinct regional and location information of cities to visit around the world.

The definitive resource in global health and international trekking, Traveling4Health & Retirement presents the newest achievements, advancements, and developments in vacationing, retirement and destination travel. Travelers, medical professionals, and people desiring to learn more about Traveling4Health & Retirement?s growing user community and health providers may visit Traveling4Health & Retirement at http://www.Traveling4Health.com. Persons or care providers interested in becoming a member with Traveling4Health & Retirement?s online community should contact Ilene Little at +1.888.844.1005; Fax: +1.888.844.1005; Skype at Ilene.Little for additional information.





Dinosaurs Invade Connecticut?s Capitol City; 55? Long Animatronic Dinosaur Comes to Life on Columbus Boulevard

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Hartford, CT (PRWEB) April 16, 2012

In celebration of the East Coast debut of the NEW Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit, “Sheila” a 55′ animatronic Apatosaurus was erected across the street from the Connecticut Science Center. In a ceremony on Tuesday, April 10, Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra; Rita Ortiz, Travelers Community Relations; Randy Fiveash, Director of Connecticut Tourism and Matt Fleury, Connecticut Science Center President and CEO ?flipped the switch? to bring the gigantic creature to “life”. The Apatosaurus is a life-size extension of the exhibit and moves and roars!

Approximately 100 people joined in the festivities including employees from Travelers, the Science Center, the City and the State, as well as members of the media and a group of school children. Suspenseful music set the tone and created anticipation as the crowd arrived. A costumed dinosaur danced and high-fived passers-by. Connecticut Science Center President and CEO, Matt Fleury led the crowd in a countdown. Moments after Mayor Segarra and Rita Ortiz flipped the enormous switch, the dinosaur let out a giant roar and moved its head from side to side. The crowd was delighted and were invited inside for a tour of the exhibit.

The custom “switch” used in the ceremony was made by Connecticut Light & Power who fashioned the mechanism from a vintage telephone pole and customized it with the date to mark the occasion. The crew delivered it with pride and even helped make a last minute adjustment to the giant banner with their bucket truck.

Bringing the dinosaur to life was symbolic of the partner support that was needed to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to Hartford. Thanks to Travelers, the Connecticut Science Center has opened its biggest and most anticipated traveling exhibit to date. Dinosaurs Unearthed will delight and attract visitors from all regions of Connecticut and beyond during its five-month stay. More than 100,000 people are expected to view the exhibit. This creates positive economic impact and unforgettable experiences with science that will motivate students and visitors of all ages to enthusiastically embrace science at school, at home, and in their communities.

The Dinosaurs Unearthed Exhibit is on the 4th Floor of the Science Center, in the Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center Traveling Exhibit Gallery. The exhibit features 14 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, 3 full-scale skeletons and 23 real fossil artifacts. To view the Dinosaurs Unearthed TV commercial click here. More information is available at http://www.CTScienceCenter.org.

About the Connecticut Science Center The LEED-Gold certified Connecticut Science Center, located in downtown Hartford, sparks creative imagination and an appreciation for science by immersing visitors in fun and educational hands-on, minds-on interactive experiences while maintaining an environmentally conscious presence. Visitors experience over 150 exhibits in ten galleries and a range of topics, including space and earth sciences, physical sciences, biology, the Connecticut River watershed, alternative energy sources, Connecticut inventors and innovations, a children?s gallery, and much more. Other features include four educational labs, a 200-seat 3D digital theater, function room, gift store and caf

Traveling 4 Health and Retirement and Overseas Radio Network Partner on Innovative and New Radio Program

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Seattle, WA (PRWEB) April 05, 2012

Traveling4Health&Retirement (THR), North America?s one resource for travel, destination locations, retirement, and medical travel news announces ?Know before you Go? a new talk-radio program in the Traveling4Health media family.

Traveling4Health’s mission is to share information, experience and inspiration and to help Americans better understand their health and wellness options whether traveling for medical treatment or retiring overseas.

The THR radio program has become an exciting tool in this regard. Each program mixes interviews with guest subject experts, thought provoking topics, and call-ins with questions, comments and opinions.

Traveling4Health&Retirement and ?Know before You Go? radio programming connects vacationing aficionados and the traveling baby boomer with timely travel information by renowned experts in medical science, world travel, and technology.

“If you have questions about how to unlock the power of medical travel or overseas retirement to improve your quality of life, we invite you to join us in practical discussions about medical travel and the helpful information about the consequences of travel with health and wellness and overseas retirement destinations,” said a THR spokesperson.

THR looks forward to exploring retirement adventures and medical travel strategies with listeners, on the radio.

Show host, Ilene Little, CEO of Traveling 4 Health and Retirement, monitors weekly discussions between the audience and prominent medical providers, healthcare executives and retirement consultants.

?We talk about the experience of foreign-patients in medical centers of excellence throughout the world,? says a THR representative, ?as well as our favorite destinations for medical travel or living seasonally or full time abroad. Along with exciting destinations, the show host discusses general topics such as: