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Dental Marketing for Dental Insurance Patients? IDA’s New Dental Websites Give Dentists Both Options

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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

New IDA dental marketing websites put doctors in control of choosing the kinds of patients they want to build their practice. Internet Dental Alliance, Inc. (IDA) knows the challenges that dentists face in their practices on a day to day basis. That’s why IDA provides a multitude of options like an easy way to generate leads for patients with dental insurance, or a way to just as easily attract patients who use other payment methods instead. And by starting the discussion on the dental website, doctors can minimize confusion and misunderstandings at the front desk.

One way to attract patients with dental plans is to choose relevant educational articles to display in the “Patient Information Center” on the Web Portal, or dental website. Select titles like “Types Of Discount Dental Plans – Coverage for Individuals and Families”, “Five Things You Should Know When Choosing A Dental Insurance Plan” or “Managed Dental Plans”.

On the other hand, doctors who don’t take dental insurance cases can display an article like “Dental Fees” on their Web Portals instead. The plain title gives doctors the opportunity to clearly state their payment terms — even stating that dental coverage is excluded as a payment option.

“Whether you practice in a dental market where fee-for-service is profitable or where you need to take insurance to keep chairs filled, IDA’s Portals can be customized to attract the kinds of new patients that will increase your bottom line,” says Jim Du Molin, founder of Internet Dental Alliance, Inc. and dental marketing guru. “By strategically choosing the content on your dental websites you can attract the kinds of high-value patients you want — and have more control over your cash flow.”

The IDA online Control Panel provides hundreds of pre-written articles on specific subjects of interest to prospective patients. Topics are not limited to payment terms. In fact, IDA recommends that doctors choose a primary focus for their Portal — often general dentistry or family dentistry — and up to three secondary treatment areas based on their clinical skills, such as cosmetic dentistry, root canals, wisdom teeth, etc. By optimizing web pages to attract these additional dental markets dentists can increase the number of high-value patients they see each month.

About Internet Dental Alliance, Inc.

IDA is North America’s largest provider of dental directories, websites for dentists and email patient newsletters. It completed its unique Lead Fire lead generation system in 2012. LeadFire technology automates dental SEO and content marketing and allows doctors to begin generating new patient leads within minutes of set up. It automatically optimizes IDA Web Portals for each dental office using geo-targeted local search terms. Internet Dental Alliance provides online dental marketing dental marketing services such as dental website design, marketing newsletters, and other dental management advice and resources.







Architectural Brown Bag Lunch Program on Building/Site/Landscape

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) June 12, 2012

In its upcoming program for the brown bag series 25 Architects in 25 Weeks, the District Architecture Center will host a discussion with Ralph Cunningham, FAIA on the environmental, contextual, and other factors contributing to his design work. The program, entitled Building/Site/Landscape, will be held at noon on June 21, 2012. The District Architecture Center invites those who share an interest in green building and an integrated approach to architecture to attend.

Ralph Cunningham, of Cunningham/Quill Architects, has received numerous awards for both his modern and historic residential design and renovation. Most recently, his Mother & Child project won the 2011 Washingtonian Residential Design Award and the 2011 Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Award of Merit. Mr. Cunningham will share his analysis of climatic, contextual, and other influences on building and landscape design. He will show examples of how these factors inform his work from conception to completion, and he will describe the integration of building and landscape in memorable indoor and outdoor spaces.

The Center is excited to welcome Mr. Cunningham and share the details of his stunning works, says Mary Fitch, Executive Director of AIA|DC. His discussion on landscape and building design and its impact on green and carbon neutral development is extremely relevant today, and will serve as a positive jumping-off point for open conversation.

The 25 Architects lunch series is typically hosted on the first and third Thursday of every month. Its held at the District Architecture Center, located at 421 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004.

About the District Architecture Center

The District Architecture Center is home to the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Washington Architectural Foundation, two organizations that advocate for architecture and the built environment, educate both professional architects and the public, and inspire design excellence through workshops, tours, exhibits, lectures, and special events.







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TrackPoint Systems Releases Updated Features For Trailer Tracking Application

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Nashville, TN (PRWEB) June 17, 2012

TrackPoint Systems (TrackPoint), a leading provider in asset management hardware and software solutions, is pleased to announce an update to CONNECT, their 24/7 trailer tracking web application. When matched with the patented, solar-powered Tr/IPS Master Control Unit, this system provides TrackPoints customers with critical information, including trailer location and sensor data, faster and easier than ever before.

CONNECTs newest trailer tracking features are designed to simplify usage while increasing functionality, including:

SunGards Global Network Surpasses $400 Billion in Total Fund Assets

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New York, NY (PRWEB) June 14, 2012

The SunGard Global Network (SGN) has surpassed $ 400 billion in total fund assets, including mutual funds and money market funds*. SGN Funds is an automated trade-routing solution connecting investors to fund families. SGN Short-Term Cash Management portal is a global compliance, trading and research solution for institutional cash investors.

Total fund assets traded through SGN has increased by 50% since 2009. According to the Investment Company Institutes 2012 Investment Company Fact Book, total net assets held in mutual funds from 2009 to 2011 increased by 4.3%.**

The number of fund investments and the variety of fund choices continue to grow worldwide as financial advisors react to shifts in demographics and retirement savings, trust companies seek greater operational efficiency as well as choice and flexibility to meet client needs and objectives, and corporations pursue greater liquidity and transparency in short-term investments. The growing retirement population, the transition of defined benefit to defined contribution plans, and the move to open architecture and outsourcing to third parties are driving increased variety and complexity of investments available and more complicated portfolios.

Bob Ward, chief operating officer of SunGards wealth management business, said, The growing fund activity SunGard is seeing through its SGN solutions points directly to the increasing importance of mutual funds and money market funds in fueling individual retirement savings, advisor service offerings and investment strategies of corporate treasurers. This trend is also a testament to the expanding adoption of automated solutions that help companies connect to other market participants, access a greater variety of products, and streamline operations. In addition, as a result of the need for better transparency and oversight, customers are looking to consolidate trade flow through one partner.

Launched in 1996, SGN Funds provides customers with access to global mutual funds, UCITS and exchange traded funds, facilitating straight-through processing between fund companies and a variety of bank, brokerage and retirement recordkeeping and accounting systems. Launched in 2002, the SGN Short-Term Cash Management portal is a global, multi-fund trading platform that helps corporate treasurers increase efficiency in researching, analyzing and gathering relevant information to help optimize short-term investments.

** Investment Company Institute (ICI), 2012 Investment Company Fact Book, Figure 1.1: Investment Company Total Net Assets by Type, Mutual Funds, page 9.

About the SunGard Global Network (SGN)

A trade automation and connectivity solution, the SunGard Global Network links institutions throughout the financial services value chain, offering services for equities, fixed income, listed derivatives, mutual funds, money market funds and other cash equivalents. SGN helps automate the entire trade lifecycle, from order execution through to post-trade processing. It facilitates trading on over 120 markets worldwide and links more than 2,000 asset managers with over 530 brokers, as well as interconnecting with major third-party order-routing networks. SGNs international connectivity hubs also support low-latency market data delivery from global markets.

About SunGard

SunGard is one of the worlds leading software and technology services companies. SunGard has more than 17,000 employees and serves approximately 25,000 customers in more than 70 countries. SunGard provides software and processing solutions for financial services, education and the public sector. SunGard also provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, information availability consulting services and business continuity management software. With annual revenue of about $ 4.5 billion, SunGard is the largest privately held software and services company and was ranked 480 on the Fortune 500. Look for us wherever the mission is critical. For more information, please visit http://www.sungard.com.


Mutual fund and short-term cash management assets or securities are not held by SunGard.

SGN Brokerage Services offered in the United States and Canada are provided by SunGard Institutional Brokerage Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC

SGN Brokerage Services offered throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific are provided by SunGard Global Execution Services Limited which is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, No. 469919 Incorporated and registered in England and Wales No. 3127109 Registered Office: 25 Canada Square, London E14 5LQ.

SunGard Global Execution Services Limited (ARBN No. 132 508 742) is exempted from licensing under Australia Securities & Investments Commission Class Order 03/1099 and is regulated by the Financial Services Authority under UK laws, which differ from Australian laws.

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







The Eye Shop Combines Form and Function by Offering Innovative, High-Technology Eyeglass Lenses

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CLEARWATER,Fla., (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

The Eye Shop, the new full-service eyewear boutique in downtown Clearwater combines the latest in designer fashion frames with an array of state-of-the-art, optimal-performance lenses; by recently introducing a number of new high-tech lens options to its product lineup.

As of May 1, the Eye Shop added polarized transition lenses to its stock of eyeglass lenses. The photochromic dye technology within transition lenses causes them to darken in the presence of ultraviolet light, blocking 100 percent of harmful UV rays. While the UV blockage is always constant, the lens tint adjusts to specific light conditions, so the wearer benefits from the appropriate tint for any time of day or weather condition. The tint adjustment occurs so smoothly that many wearers are unaware of the change.

In addition to standard lenses, transition lenses are compatible with progressives, bifocals, trifocals and shatter-resistant lenses as well as the hi index materials used to create thinner lenses. Transition lenses are also suitable for childrens eyeglasses. UV lens protection for children is particularly importance since Prevent Blindness America, a volunteer eye health and safety group, has stated that childrens eyes are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of UV radiation. The group recommends that like adults, children wear glasses that screen out 99 to 100 percent of UV rays.1

The Eye Shop also offers digital lenses, which are lenses designed to provide sharper vision and less night glare than is possible with conventional eyeglasses. Also called high-definition eyeglass lenses, digital lenses are prescription lenses that have been optimized with cutting-edge manufacturing techniques and tools in order to better address wearers needs. For example, wavefront lenses, digital lenses which are created via the same technology used to measure eyes for LASIK surgery, are designed to better correct complex vision and refractive errors such as astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness. Another type of digital lens, free-form lens, is fabricated in ways that better accommodate the angle and distance of the wearers eye to various points on the lens, resulting in better peripheral vision.

Other brands of lenses on offer at the boutique is Varilux, a brand of progressive lenses designed to integrate effortlessly into the wearers visual system, and Crizal No-Glare lenses, which are anti-reflective ophthalmic lenses that resist scratches and smudges as well as repel dust and water. Every Varilux lens design undergoes a rigorous series of wearer trials and clinical testing to ensure optimal performance. The new lines of Crizal lenses protect against UV reflection from all angles, including the sides and back.

After helping customers select the type of lens that will work best for them, the Eye Shop staff can place the lenses in the latest designer frames. The boutique carries the top American and European name brands such as Gucci, Ray-Ban, Costa Del Mar, Juicy, D&G, Tom Ford and more.

Eye Shop is an authorized optical shop dedicated to merging fashion and function for the ultimate experience in eye care, said Pamela Rowan. To that end, were always adding the newest, most innovative lenses that modern technology has produced.

To learn more, visit http://www.eyeshopdowntown.com or call the Eye Shop at 727-755-EYES.

About the Eye Shop

Located in the retail heart of Downtown Clearwater, the Eye Shop is designed to fulfill all optical needs. Dr. Carey Rowan of the Rowan Eye Center serves as the surgical consultant for Eye Shop Downtown, while wife Pamela Rowan applies her background in art and business as the shops fashion and retail director. The boutiques mission is to offer personalized service and a wide variety of high-quality, affordable eyewear and lenses. Customers can obtain eye exams and other services on-site from a team of Board-certified optometrists, or bring in existing prescriptions to be filled for eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and more. For additional information, visit http://www.eyeshopdowntown.com.

1Prevent Blindness America. Do children need sunglasses? http://www.preventblindness.org/choosing-uv-protection







Kemptville District Hospital Board of Directors Receives Award from the United Counties of Leeds Grenville

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Kemptville, Ontario, Canada (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Late last week the United Counties of Leeds Grenville presented the Bill Thake Economic Development Leadership Award to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Chair of the Kemptville Hospital Board of Directors.

The award is presented annually to a volunteer who has shown outstanding commitment and leadership toward the growth and vitality of the Leeds Grenville economy.

This years award was handed out at a United Counties Leadership Forum held June 14 in Roebuck. Rousseau accepted the award on behalf of the entire Kemptville Hospital Board of Directors. The Board was cited with overseeing the multimillion-dollar expansion of the hospital and the launch of the new Total Joint Replacement orthopaedic surgery program. The Board was also recognized for providing leadership during a period when the hospital saw an increase in its operating budget and the hiring of new staff for orthopaedic surgery, leading to a $ 7.8 million increase in the local payroll. The Board was further commended for playing a role in the hospitals offer of office space within its campus to its service partner, Beth Donovan Hospice.

Now in his seventh year of volunteer service to the community on the Board, Rousseau has been Chair for one year. He commented that he was pleased to see Kemptville Hospital being recognized for its leadership at the County level. Serving on the Board of Directors is so rewarding, he added, as we have such an interesting and dedicated group of people on the Board. He further commented that the hospital is blessed with the leadership of its CEO, Colin Goodfellow, and his committed staff.

Rousseau also spoke about the hospitals recently approved new strategic plan, which will see Kemptville Hospital moving forward in three key directions: integrating and supporting community-based primary care, looking for new open market service opportunities, and further developing the hospitals primary role as a health hub.

This is the second year for the award, named after Westports Mayor Bill Thake, who has spent a record-breaking 50 consecutive years in municipal government, including four terms as county Warden.

Leeds and Grenville MPP Steve Clark commented that this years nominees came from a variety of backgrounds, but they all shared one thing: they give their time and talent to improving economic activity in Leeds Grenville. The other nominees were Karen Cook (Athens), John Jodoin (Augusta Township), Frank Kinsella (Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands), Dana, Mike and John Purcell (Front of Young Township).

If you would like to make comments or suggestions about hospital services, please contact Kemptville District Hospital Chief Executive Officer Colin Goodfellow at 613.258.6133 extension 132, or by email at cgoodfellow(at)kdh.on(dot)ca.

About Kemptville District Hospital:

Kemptville District Hospital is a fully accredited healthcare facility committed to building healthier communities. We are distinct with the provincial health system as a model of hospital-led integrated health services. We operate on two sites and provide primary care management services, acute care hospital services, advanced orthopaedic care and pride ourselves on being a good partner within the system. Kemptville Hospital consistently ranks among the top hospitals in Ontario for both patient and employee satisfaction.







A Swimming Pool Remodel Takes Indoor Living Outdoors

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Covington, LA (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

One of the latest trends in home remodeling is creating an outdoor living room. Everyone wants a space where they can entertain and relax and at the center of this outdoor paradise is the backyard swimming pool. This is not the plain rectangular or kidney shaped pool of the past the new swimming pool remodel design includes fountains, fireplaces, lighting, kitchens, swim-up bars, hot tubs and waterfalls. It also includes the latest energy-efficient products such as variable speed pumps and saltwater chlorination.

Creating a natural pool environment with boulders and rock formations is a big trend in pool remodeling. Many homeowners are now incorporating slides, fountains and waterfalls into the boulders – while adding stone steps. In addition to the boulders and rock formations, homeowners are also adding other popular resort-like features such as sun shelves, tanning ledges, gradual slopes and infinity edges. Infinity edges work particularly well with homes with a scenic view.

One of the most popular trends in pool remodeling is the addition of swimming pool lighting. In the past, most pools had one large light in the pool to safely illuminate the pool area for nighttime swimming. Now, the addition of a lighting plan for the swimming pool area extends the backyard entertaining experience. An illuminated pool and spa area allows the time spent in the backyard – whether swimming, relaxing or entertaining to extend into nightfall. Because of their energy-efficiency and longevity, there has been a significant increase in the use of multicolored and white LED (light-emitting diode) lighting features. By utilizing the digital circuitry within the LED lights, mixing the primary colors offers an abundance of light shows and color effects, controlled easily through automation systems.

Another idea to bring the indoors out is adding a custom outdoor kitchen and fireplace. Imagine resort living: lounging by a custom designed swimming pool bar while entertaining and cooking in a new outdoor kitchen with friends and family. As the sun sets, relax under the stars with a roaring fire in an outdoor fireplace or firepit.

Remodeling a pool area is also a popular project for those that choose to make pools more energy-efficient. With innovative pool equipment such as high-efficiency pumps, pool covers and automatic timers, the heating and energy efficiency of a swimming pool area can be greatly improved.

Though traditional chlorine pools have been a suburban backyard staple for several decades, many homeowners are now deciding to remodel to saltwater swimming pools. In addition to being a healthy alternative for your skin, saltwater swimming pools have several advantages over chlorine pools, including fewer chemicals, lower cost of upkeep, and minimal maintenance.

Just because the summer has hit, its not too late to think about a backyard swimming pool remodel. The average pool remodel takes only nine days! Not sure where to start? Visit SwimmingPool.coms 6 Easy Steps to Remodel Your Pool. It will guide with everything from getting started with a new surface to adding features and choosing a pool professional.

Need a little financial assistance to get the job done? Many options are now available for those constructing or remodeling a swimming pool. Visit Swimming Pool.com for more details.

Want the opportunity to remodel or construct the swimming pool of your dreams? Be sure to enter The SwimmingPool.com New Pool Sweepstakes. One lucky homeowner will win a New or Remodeled Swimming Pool valued up to $ 30,000. The new or remodeled swimming pool will include a full line of the latest Energy Solutions

New Book Examines Strategies to Protect Brands Using Trademark and Unfair Competition Law

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Brand infringements and other trade identity threats are increasing at an alarming rate in todays Internet and celebrity-driven society, according to the authors of a new book that offers strategies for protecting and enhancing those brands.

Jonathan S. Jennings and J. Michael Monahan, in their new book, Trademarks and Unfair Competition: Critical Issues in the Law, focus on the most important issues facing businesses and individuals in preventing their hard-won brands from being preyed upon through infringement or unfair practices.

We wanted to create something that used our experience to help businesses, individuals or attorneys have a greater understanding not only of the risks and problems that they face, but of the best strategies to combat the infringement, Jennings said.

“In many cases a companys brand is its chief asset,” said Monahan, “so it is critical that a business know where the greatest risk is coming from, and then how to best protect against it.”

The book covers such topics as trademark dilution law; the protection of brand names on the Internet, including domain names; enforcement options against gray goods; identity rights; and strategies and other guidance for navigating the federal trademark registration process.

Both Jennings and Monahan are partners with Chicago law firm Pattishall McAuliffe.

Jennings, a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law, has counseled clients in a broad cross-section of industries on various aspects of intellectual property law.

Monahan, a graduate of Louisiana State University School of Law, focuses primarily on trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and helps his clients establish, develop and protect their brand assets.

Trademarks and Unfair Competition: Critical Issues in the Law is available online at http://www.lawcatalog.com/product_detail.cfm?productID=17593.

About Pattishall McAuliffe

The law firm of Pattishall McAuliffe counsels clients on all aspects of brand protection, providing Litigation and enforcement advocacy, strategic planning for brand development, counseling on internet business development, due diligence for the sale or acquisition of trademarks, advertising clearance and representation in advertising disputes, copyrights, trade dress, trade secrets, right of publicity, social media practices, and implementation of domestic and inter national trademark protection and brand development strategies. Since its founding in 1883, the firm has defended some of the most valuable brands in the world.







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Restaurant Furniture Canada and the Urban Sushi and Grill team-up to bring a Japanese fusion dining experience to the Canadian Prairie

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Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Located in Emerald Park, a hamlet just outside the capital city of Regina, the cutting edge menu and sleek furnishings of the Urban Sushi and Grill have helped introduce a bit of Japan to the Canadian prairie.

Restaurant Furniture Canada Sales Representative Alberto C. gave the Urban Sushi and Grill’s Richard Kim the guidance he needed to turn his 2,000 square foot space into the successful Japanese fusion restaurant he envisioned.

“Richard had a vision for a stylish and elegant restaurant which gave the impression of being both modern and traditional, much like his menu. He wanted his customers to feel like they were being transferred to another time and place once they stepped inside the door. He really wanted to set himself apart from the competition by offering an exotic design that would give the feeling of a dining experience, rather than just a place to get food.”

As well as offering classic sushi rolls, sashimi, gyoza, noodle soups and grilled meats, the Urban Sushi and Grill specializes in fusion Japanese rolls which help bring traditional Japanese cuisine into the future by introducing an array of new and exciting flavors. Beautiful creations such as the Jungle Roll, Volcano Roll, Rainbow Roll and the Urban Tower are one of a kind works of art that require a setting worthy of their stature.

Both Richard and Alberto agreed that a mix of black tables, black chairs and black vinyl booths would provide the perfect backdrop for the colorful specialty rolls.

Richard opted for Restaurant Furniture Canada’s X Back Metal Chair with a black vinyl seat, which at $ 44 offers both the modern and classic look that he was looking for.

He chose the Mahogany/Black finish Reversible Table Tops to match the chairs. The table tops sell for $ 35 and are designed for the everyday rigors of commercial use despite their elegant appearance. Alberto advised Richard to select the 30 inch high X Prong Table Base to match his table tops. Constructed of cast iron, the table bases offer supreme durability at $ 36.

Richard completed the look with the 6 Channel Quick Ship Dining Booth in black vinyl. At $ 250, the booth is comfortable, durable, easy-to-clean and ships from Restaurant Furniture Canadas Toronto distribution center in two to three days.

The furniture that Richard chose for the Urban Sushi and Grill were a big success. He had the foresight to realize that with a restaurant of that nature, the interior design is just as important as the food. He didnt spend a lot of money, but he was able to seriously upgrade his venue by coming up with a clear vision and enlisting our advice to help him flesh it out, Alberto C. said.

Restaurant Furniture Canadas selection of chairs, barstools, table tops, table bases, booths and patio furniture can be browsed at http://www.restaurant-furniture.ca.

Contact the Urban Sushi and Grill at (306) 352-6697.