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		<title>U.S. Patent Office Issues Sixth Patent Covering &#8216;Zero-Footprint&#8217; Medical Image Viewers to Heart Imaging Technologies, LLC</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 08:59:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heart Imaging Technologies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DURHAM, N.C., May 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heart IT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero footprint medical imaging workstation, WebPAX(R), announced today the award of its sixth patent covering 'zero-footprint' medical image viewing technologies. 'Zero-footprint' technologies allow health care professionals to view medical images using any computing platform with a standard Internet web browser.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0501-heartit_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" height="250" width="250" align="right" />DURHAM, N.C., May 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Heart IT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero footprint medical imaging workstation, WebPAX&reg;, announced today the award of its sixth patent covering &#8220;zero-footprint&#8221; medical image viewing technologies. &#8220;Zero-footprint&#8221; technologies allow health care professionals to view medical images using any computing platform with a standard Internet web browser.</p>
<p>This includes Microsoft&#8217;s Internet Explorer, Mozilla&#8217;s Firefox, Apple&#8217;s Safari, and Google&#8217;s Chrome on Windows-based desktop and laptop PCs in addition to Macintosh-based desktops and laptops. Further, WebPAX&reg; enables users of mobile devices to access medical images through standard browsers on Apple&#8217;s iPad and iPhone, as well as all Google Android tablets and cell phones.</p>
<p>Without &#8220;zero-footprint&#8221; technologies, medical images can only be viewed by installing proprietary software that is different for each web browser, each operating system, and each hardware device.</p>
<p>U.S. Patent Number 8166381 issued on April 24, 2012. Heart IT&#8217;s &#8220;zero footprint&#8221; intellectual property portfolio also includes five previously-issued U.S. Patents: 6934698, 7457656, 7668835, 7958100, and 8055636. HeartIT&#8217;s intellectual property coverage for its issued patents extends through the year 2025. Additional related patents are pending review by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. </p>
<p><strong>About Heart IT:</strong><br />
Founded in 2000 and headquartered near North Carolina&#8217;s Research Triangle Park, Heart IT is a global leader in the medical image web enablement field. Their flagship product, WebPAX&reg;, was the world&#8217;s first FDA approved zero foot-print medical image workstation. It provides web-based medical image management technology and services to health care systems, large hospitals and private clinics as well as drug and device companies sponsoring multi-center clinical trials. Worldwide, WebPAX&reg; systems currently provide secure web browser access to over one billion medical images. For more information visit our website at <a href="http://www.heartit.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.heartit.com" target="_blank">http://www.heartit.com</a> .</p>
<p>&#8220;WebPAX&#8221; is a registered trademark of Heart Imaging Technologies, LLC. All other trademarks acknowledged.</p>
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		<title>Massey Consulting Develops DynamicsConnect Integration between Microsoft Dynamics and Connectwise PSA</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:59:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Massey Consulting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RALEIGH, N.C., March 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Massey Consulting, specializing in financial accounting implementation, sales and support, announced the availability of DynamicsConnec. DynamicsConnect was developed to allow companies using systems like Microsoft Dynamics GP and Connectwise PSA to share key data between the ERP system and Professional Services Automation system.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0327-massey_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" height="250" width="250" align="right" />RALEIGH, N.C., March 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Massey Consulting (<a href="http://www.masseyconsulting.net" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.masseyconsulting.net" target="_blank">www.masseyconsulting.net</a>), specializing in financial accounting implementation, sales and support, announced the availability of DynamicsConnect (<a href="http://www.dynamicsconnect.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.dynamicsconnect.com" target="_blank">www.dynamicsconnect.com</a>). DynamicsConnect was developed to allow companies using systems like Microsoft Dynamics GP and Connectwise PSA to share key data between the ERP system and Professional Services Automation system.</p>
<p>&#8220;Without DynamicsConnect, system users would have to manually import and export data from each system in order to synchronize and share information between the accounting, sales, invoicing, order processing, receivables and inventory functions,&#8221; said Philip Massey, CPA, president of Massey Consulting. &#8220;DynamicsConnect simplifies and automates these processes making information readily available and decreasing the possibility for errors that occur as a result of manual re-keying of data.&#8221;</p>
<p>DynamicsConnect automates the exchange and visibility of key business data between the businesses ERP/accounting system and the professional services automation system. From the scheduling of a project to the invoicing of a project, all departments involved know the precise status of an account. Automating the flow and exchange of information from one system to the other, saves countless hours of manual work, resulting in quicker billing that leads to quicker payment and improved cash flow.</p>
<p>&#8220;By using DynamicsConnect, the business will see improvements throughout the organization including sales, accounting, inventory, and collections as well as having a better, more complete view of customer and vendor records,&#8221; said Massey. &#8220;So often when it comes to inventory levels or sales forecasting, people are making their best guess. It&#8217;s hard to run a profitable business without accurate information; and DynamicsConnect removes the guess work.&#8221;</p>
<p>Massey Consulting, based in Raleigh, N.C., specializes in accounting software consulting, selection, implementation, integration and support for Intacct Financial Accounting and Microsoft Dynamics GP. Massey Consulting&#8217;s team of consultants provides customers a wealth of practical field experience gained as controllers, accountants, and information systems professionals in a wide range of business environments. More information: <a href="http://www.masseyconsulting.net" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.masseyconsulting.net" target="_blank">http://www.masseyconsulting.net</a> .</p>
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		<title>Get in on the Action! Camp Blue Skies&#8217; Hoops for Camp Bracket Challenge</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Camp Blue Skies Foundation</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Get in on the action and make your NCAA March Madness picks count this year! Camp Blue Skies Foundation (campblueskies.org) is a non-profit organization that offers weeklong residential camp experiences to individuals 21 and older with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Camp Blue Skies has just launched its latest and greatest fundraiser, NCAA March Madness Hoops for Camp Bracket Challenge.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0302-campbluesk_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Camp Blue Skies Foundation" title="Camp Blue Skies Foundation" class="alignright" align="right" />CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 2, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Get in on the action and make your NCAA March Madness picks count this year! Camp Blue Skies Foundation (<a href="http://campblueskies.org" class="autohyperlink" title="http://campblueskies.org" target="_blank">campblueskies.org</a>) is a non-profit organization that offers weeklong residential camp experiences to individuals 21 and older with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Camp Blue Skies has just launched its latest and greatest fundraiser, NCAA March Madness &#8220;Hoops for Camp&#8221; Bracket Challenge.</p>
<p>With a $10 suggested donation, you will be registered to participate in the bracket challenge. All participants will receive an email on March 11 with instructions on how to fill out their NCAA bracket. The top 10 percent scorers will be entered into a random drawing to win $500 to the Apple Store. It&#8217;s fun, easy, and won&#8217;t break the budget. And most importantly, it goes towards a good cause! Donate today through the Camp Blue Skies website or Razoo &#8220;Hoops for Camp&#8221; site to participate.</p>
<p>Learn more about the &#8220;Hoops for Camp&#8221; Bracket Challenge here (PDF): <a href="http://www.campblueskies.org/pdf/hoops_info.pdf" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.campblueskies.org/pdf/hoops_info.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.campblueskies.org/pdf/hoops_info.pdf</a> .</p>
<p>Camp Blue Skies focuses on the camper&#8217;s physical, mental and emotional well-being through continued development of a healthy lifestyle and positive social skills. Camp Blue Skies takes a three-pronged approach to camp, including recreation, socialization and education. This philosophy provides opportunities to be active outdoors, learn new things and make new friends.</p>
<p>&#8220;I realized that when these individuals age out of the school system, opportunities for recreation and socialization fall off greatly. My dream was to provide an overnight weeklong camp for this underserved population, where campers can enjoy true camp experiences like ropes courses, fishing and campfire fun while challenging and stretching themselves to grow,&#8221; says founder Dick Sesler. </p>
<p>In October 2010, Dick Sesler&#8217;s dream became a reality. To date, Camp Blue Skies has served over 150 campers and over 180 loyal volunteers have committed their time. Camps are currently being held in NC and GA. The organization&#8217;s goal is to continue to improve their programs and expand camps in the southeast region and hopefully beyond in the near future. Camp Blue Skies is a 501(c)(3) public charity. The organization&#8217;s mission is to enhance the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for life skill education through recreation and socialization.</p>
<p>To learn more about Camp Blue Skies, visit the website at <a href="http://www.campblueskies.org" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.campblueskies.org" target="_blank">http://www.campblueskies.org</a> or follow them on Facebook ( <a href="http://facebook.com/pages/Camp-Blue-Skies/166187940087080" class="autohyperlink" title="http://facebook.com/pages/Camp-Blue-Skies/166187940087080" target="_blank">facebook.com/pages/Camp-Blue-Skies/166187940087080</a> ). To participate in &#8220;Hoops for Camp,&#8221; donate through the website or Razoo &#8220;Hoops for Camp&#8221; site: <a href="http://www.razoo.com/story/Hoops-For-Camp?1329428078" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.razoo.com/story/Hoops-For-Camp?1329428078" target="_blank">http://www.razoo.com/story/Hoops-For-Camp?1329428078</a> .</p>
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		<title>Powerful New Book by Best-Selling Author Reveals the Secret Message Hidden within the Virgin Mary&#8217;s Life</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:25:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherrie Dillard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DURHAM, N.C., March 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 'The Miracle Workers Handbook: Seven Levels of Power and Manifestation of the Virgin Mary' (ISBN: 978-1846949203) by Sherrie Dillard, and published by John Hunt Publishing O Books, explains the seven phases of Mary's life as a blueprint for all people to experience divine intuitive communication, synchronicity, grace, miracles and ascension.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0301-dillard_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Sherrie Dillard" title="Sherrie Dillard" class="alignright" align="right" />DURHAM, N.C., March 1, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; &#8220;The Miracle Workers Handbook: Seven Levels of Power and Manifestation of the Virgin Mary&#8221; (ISBN: 978-1846949203) by Sherrie Dillard, and published by John Hunt Publishing O Books, explains the seven phases of Mary&#8217;s life as a blueprint for all people to experience divine intuitive communication, synchronicity, grace, miracles and ascension.</p>
<p>Author Sherrie Dillard, a professional intuitive and medium, is no stranger to religion. Her mother and one of her brothers are Methodist ministers and her other brother is a Catholic theologian and head of the religion department at a Catholic University. Through her unique perspective as an intuitive and medium, Sherrie presents a groundbreaking viewpoint of the Virgin Mary. Mary, she explains, is a saint for all people. Christians, Buddhists, pagans, Muslims and spiritual seekers alike find common ground is this new revelation of Mary.</p>
<p>After recounting some of her often funny early intuitive experiences and her encounters with Mary, Sherrie discusses what she believes to be Mary&#8217;s true message. Living in a strict Jewish community where woman were considered second class citizens, Mary shifted the prevailing concept of God as a judging, moralistic and male outer force to that of an inner spiritual presence. When she invoked the power of the heavens and miraculously conceived, Mary created a new paradigm. God became the divine loving spirit of grace and miracles that can be found within. The miraculous conception was not a one-time only event. All people, Sherrie affirms, have the innate ability to intuitively communicate with angels, experience synchronicity, live in grace and co-create miracles.</p>
<p>Of the Miracle Workers Handbook, Margaret L. Starbird, author of &#8220;The Feminine Face of Christianity&#8221; and &#8220;The Woman with the Alabaster Jar,&#8221; writes: &#8220;Sherrie Dillard&#8217;s new book presents spiritual truths to bless today&#8217;s pilgrims learning to trust the spiritual guidance of intuition and synchronicity. Stories she shares about the miraculous are illustrations of a clear connection to the &#8216;Way&#8217; of radical trust in the &#8216;Divine Presence&#8217; in every facet of our human experience.&#8221;</p>
<p>Joanna Macy Ph.D., author of &#8220;World As Lover, World As Self,&#8221; says: &#8220;Everything that Sherrie Dillard writes has the ring of authenticity that comes with great beauty and spiritual depth.&#8221; </p>
<p>Sherrie is the author of the best-selling &#8220;Discover Your Psychic Type&#8221; (Llewellyn Worldwide, 2008) of which Business Reed Information said: &#8220;Lifelong psychic Dillard (intuition development, Duke Univ.) offers up a genuinely satisfying work on developing psychic abilities well beyond the typical if-I-can-do-it, you-can-too!&#8221;</p>
<p>Her book &#8220;Love and Intuition&#8221; (Llewellyn Worldwide, 2010) explores how to develop intuition in one of the most spiritual aspects of life: love and relationships. <a href="http://SingleWomenRule.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://SingleWomenRule.com" target="_blank">SingleWomenRule.com</a> wrote &#8220;The book that can turn your love life around,&#8221; and Suite 101 wrote, &#8220;This book is a keeper!&#8221; </p>
<p>As an intuitive and medium, Sherrie has a busy international clientele. Her writing has appeared in national magazines and she has been featured on radio and television for her innovative books and her work as a psychic detective and medium. She has taught intuition development classes at Duke University, Miraval Resort and in Latin America and Europe. Her passion for the fusion of intuition, spirituality and conscious self-growth has made her a popular speaker and teacher at retreats and conferences both nationally and internationally. Sherrie holds a B.S. in Psychology and M.Div. in New Thought pastoral counseling. </p>
<p>For more information visit: <a href="http://www.virginmarymiracles.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.virginmarymiracles.com" target="_blank">http://www.virginmarymiracles.com</a> or <a href="http://www.sherriedillard.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.sherriedillard.com" target="_blank">http://www.sherriedillard.com</a> .</p>
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Title: &#8220;The Miracle Workers Handbook: Seven Levels of Power and Manifestation of the Virgin Mary&#8221; <br />
Author: Sherrie Dillard;<br />
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing;<br />
Paperback: 252 pages;<br />
ISBN-10: 1846949203; <br />
ISBN-13: 978-1846949203.<br />
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		<title>Social Network for Kids, Jackie Fame Launches FAME 2.0</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:59:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jackie Fame, Inc.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 28, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jackie Fame (www.JFame.com), which bills itself as the 'kid/teen social network,' a Facebook alternative for kids and teens, announced today the launch of its most anticipated FAME 2.0 social network. Jackie Fame is an investment capital funded, Charlotte and Los Angeles based company.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/12-0228-zachjos_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Jackie Fame, Inc." title="Jackie Fame, Inc." class="alignright" align="right" />CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 28, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Jackie Fame (<a href="http://www.JFame.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.JFame.com" target="_blank">www.JFame.com</a>), which bills itself as the &#8220;kid/teen social network,&#8221; a Facebook alternative for kids and teens, announced today the launch of its most anticipated FAME 2.0 social network. Jackie Fame is an investment capital funded, Charlotte and Los Angeles based company. </p>
<p>Jackie Fame, founded by kid entrepreneurs Zachary Swauger (age 13) and Joshua Swauger (age 10), launched its initial Jackie Fame Network in January of 2011. After the positive response and tremendous membership growth, the brothers put a halt on growth initiatives while focusing on enhanced development efforts of its platform. With continued feedback for improvements from the FAME Kid Advisors, the brothers developed FAME 2.0 &#8211; a custom, feature rich, with a scalable network, infrastructure. Also, not surprisingly, Jackie Fame offers an interactive Android and iPhone mobile app available to download for free on over 2,500 wireless devices &#8211; FAME Mobile.</p>
<p>In 2011, the Swauger brothers also penned their first book in the &#8220;Kid2Kid Book Series&#8221; titled &#8220;Kid2Kid, Keepin&#8217; It Safe Online&#8221; (ISBN: 9780615500256). This fun to read book about internet safety, which includes a chapter on anti-bullying, is now available at book stores, Barnes &amp; Noble, Amazon, and public libraries.</p>
<p>As a complement to the book, they also launched their anti-bullying site &#8220;We Have the Power&#8221; &#8211; <a href="http://www.WeHaveThePower.net" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.WeHaveThePower.net" target="_blank">www.WeHaveThePower.net</a> &#8211; which is a grass-roots effort encouraging kids to join together in the fight to end bullying.</p>
<p>&#8220;What we set out to do was build an awesome place on the web for kids to communicate, share and create new friendships, continue to develop our brandFAME and its superior lines of quality products, provide financial opportunity for our investor team, and prove to the admission officers at Stanford University that we have what it takes to be a Cardinal &#8211; in about 5 years,&#8221; said Joshua Swauger. </p>
<p>&#8220;FAME 2.0 is epic!&#8221; added Zachary Swauger. &#8220;Unlike many other social networks for kids and teens, with Jackie Fame there is no charge to be a member, no advertising in-your-face messages, and our members have the choice to be as private or as public as they want to on their page.&#8221; Initially, the system defaults to full privacy for all members to provide instant protection. &#8220;After that, it&#8217;s their choice who they friend,&#8221; added Zachary. In addition, users&#8217; data and content is not sold to brands, advertisers, etc. &#8220;We ARE &#8216;the brand&#8217; and with our merchant partners engaged with the FAME members via our FAME50 platform, coming soon &#8211; it&#8217;s really awesome.&#8221;</p>
<p>Jackie Fame&#8217;s BrandFAME will initially launch with the FAMEbody &#8220;body treats&#8221; personal care line and FAMEnails, the companies nail polish line, due to be in national retail store locations by Q4 2012. BrandFAME, the company&#8217;s apparel line is expected in stores by Q1 2013. All lines and been developed, branded, quality tested, and are now in the pre-sale process.</p>
<p><strong>About Jackie Fame:</strong><br />
 The Company continues to expand its Jackie Fame brand with the national retail launch of the &#8220;FAMEbody&#8221; personal care and cosmetic lines (<a href="http://www.ReadySetWow.net" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.ReadySetWow.net" target="_blank">www.ReadySetWow.net</a>), BrandFAME apparel lines, <a href="http://www.FAME50.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.FAME50.com" target="_blank">www.FAME50.com</a> merchant platform and Face-the-Fame; FAME America! the online music &amp; talent contest for kids is launching in 2012.</p>
<p>To learn more about Jackie Fame network, please visit <a href="http://www.JFame.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.JFame.com" target="_blank">http://www.JFame.com</a> .</p>
<p>The Mission of the Jackie Fame Network is to be the leading kid/teen social networking destination with the largest, most engaged audience and community. The network will be supported by its unique position as one of the strongest, most valued brands focusing in the highly coveted kid-teen audience.</p>
<p>Jackie Fame is a privately held company and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.</p>
<p>Jackie Fame&reg;, FAME50&reg;, JFame&reg;, FAMEbody&reg;, and Face-The-Fame&reg; are registered trademarks of Jackie Fame, Inc. All other trademarks acknowledged.</p>
<p>- Photo Caption: Zachary and Joshua Swauger.</p>
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		<title>&#8216;Cloud Accounting in 2012 and Beyond&#8217; for Businesses Evaluating New Financial Accounting Software</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Massey Consulting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Massey Consulting, specializing in Intacct financial accounting implementation, sales and support, is hosting a free encore presentation of 'Cloud Accounting in 2012 and Beyond' on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. ET.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/11-1222-massey_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Massey Consulting" title="Massey Consulting" class="alignright" align="right" />RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Massey Consulting (<a href="http://www.masseyconsulting.net" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.masseyconsulting.net" target="_blank">www.masseyconsulting.net</a>), specializing in Intacct financial accounting implementation, sales and support, is hosting a free encore presentation of &#8220;Cloud Accounting in 2012 and Beyond&#8221; on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. ET.</p>
<p>The presentation is for accounting professionals who are spending more time collecting data for spreadsheets than analyzing and acting on what the data reveals; for businesses that are evaluating a move to cloud computing in order to reduce IT cost and maintenance; and for management teams that want to provide anytime, anywhere access connectivity.</p>
<p>The webcast ( <a href="https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/530020842" class="autohyperlink" title="https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/530020842" target="_blank">https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/530020842</a> ), an encore presentation due to demand, provides an in-depth look at how cloud computing has changed the landscape of financial management and accounting software. </p>
<p>&#8220;Cloud Accounting in 2012 and Beyond&#8221; includes an overview of Intacct Financial Accounting solution and highlights how to automate key business processes; the ability to integrate Intacct with other business applications significantly reducing wasted time, errors and duplication; real-time visibility into the financial and operational performance of the business; and ways Intacct provides for greater security through strict permissions, separation of duties and financial controls.</p>
<p>&#8220;Businesses looking to replace old and entry-level accounting systems are interested in whether now is the time to consider cloud computing,&#8221; said Philip Massey, CPA, president of Massey Consulting. &#8220;CFOs want to learn about capabilities, security, reliability and how to integrate cloud accounting solutions with other business applications used within the company.&#8221;</p>
<p>Massey Consulting, based in Raleigh, N.C., specializes in accounting software consulting, selection, implementation, integration and support for Intacct Financial Accounting and Microsoft Dynamics GP. Massey Consulting&#8217;s team of consultants provides customers a wealth of practical field experience gained as controllers, accountants, and information systems professionals in a wide range of business environments. Learn more at: <a href="http://www.masseyconsulting.net" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.masseyconsulting.net" target="_blank">http://www.masseyconsulting.net</a> .</p>
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		<title>Massey Consulting to Present &#8216;Cloud Accounting in 2012 and Beyond&#8217;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:32:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Massey Consulting</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Massey Consulting, specializing in Intacct financial accounting implementation, sales and support, is hosting a free webcast on 'Cloud Accounting in 2012 and Beyond' on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 1 p.m. ET.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/11-1222-massey_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Massey Consulting" title="Massey Consulting" class="alignright" align="right" />RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Massey Consulting (<a href="http://www.masseyconsulting.net" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.masseyconsulting.net" target="_blank">www.masseyconsulting.net</a>), specializing in Intacct financial accounting implementation, sales and support, is hosting a free webcast on &#8220;Cloud Accounting in 2012 and Beyond&#8221; on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 1 p.m. ET.</p>
<p>The webcast &#8211; <a href="https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/530020842" class="autohyperlink" title="https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/530020842" target="_blank">https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/530020842</a> &#8211; provides an in-depth look at how cloud computing has changed the landscape of financial management and accounting software. </p>
<p>&#8220;Businesses looking to replace accounting system are interested in whether now is the time to consider cloud computing,&#8221; said Philip Massey, CPA, president of Massey Consulting. &#8220;CFOs want to learn about capabilities, security, reliability and how to integrate cloud accounting solutions with other business applications used within the company.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Cloud Accounting in 2012 and Beyond&#8221; includes an overview of Intacct Financial Accounting solution and highlights how to automate key business processes; the ability to integrate Intacct with other business applications significantly reducing wasted time, errors and duplication; real-time visibility into the financial and operational performance of the business; and ways Intacct provides for greater security through strict permissions, separation of duties and financial controls.</p>
<p><strong>About Massey Consulting:</strong><br />
Massey Consulting, based in Raleigh, N.C., specializes in accounting software consulting, selection, implementation, integration and support for Intacct Financial Accounting and Microsoft Dynamics GP.</p>
<p>Massey Consulting&#8217;s team of consultants provides customers a wealth of practical field experience gained as controllers, accountants, and information systems professionals in a wide range of business environments.</p>
<p>More information: <a href="http://www.masseyconsulting.net" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.masseyconsulting.net" target="_blank">http://www.masseyconsulting.net</a> .</p>
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		<title>Heart IT and Johns Hopkins Medicine Announce the Award of NIH Grant to Include Images in the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN)</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:35:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heart Imaging Technologies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 30, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heart IT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero footprint medical imaging workstation and Johns Hopkins Medicine, announced today the award of an NIH grant to enable the inclusion of medical images in the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN). The Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) is a federal initiative of the National Office of the Coordinator for Health Information Technology.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/11-1130-heartit_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="Heart Imaging Technologies" title="Heart Imaging Technologies" class="alignright" align="right" />DURHAM, N.C., Nov. 30, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Heart IT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero footprint medical imaging workstation and Johns Hopkins Medicine, announced today the award of an NIH grant to enable the inclusion of medical images in the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN). The Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN) is a federal initiative of the National Office of the Coordinator for Health Information Technology.</p>
<p>The NHIN is being developed to provide a secure, nationwide, interoperable health information infrastructure that will connect providers, consumers, and others involved in supporting health and healthcare. This critical part of the national health IT agenda will enable health information to follow the consumer, be available for clinical decision making, and support appropriate use of healthcare information beyond direct patient care so as to improve health.</p>
<p>An ideal use of the NHIN is the inclusion of medical images. According to the Government Accountability Office, 75% of all imaging procedures are performed outside of hospital setting where PACS systems are practically non-existent. Most of the smaller healthcare providers are simply not able to afford a PACS solution. Cost is the number one barrier to adopt health information technology. However, the NHIN requires a PACS system to share medical images. This implies that the majority medical images &#8211; 75% of them &#8211; will not be available. Therefore, it is clear that a cost effective imaging solution is paramount as it can provide PACS capabilities to those smaller healthcare providers that cannot currently afford it.</p>
<p>Heart IT has developed WebPAX&#174;, a unique product that offers PACS capability via a &#8220;Software-as-a-Service&#8221; (SaaS) model through Web 2.0 technologies that allow any internet web browser to function as a medical imaging workstation without the need to install client software. This technology includes zoom/pan, movie controls distance measurements and regions of interest. Heart IT has proposed this technology as a SaaS PACS for smaller healthcare providers in order to enable them to share and access images via the NHIN. To this end, Heart IT received a $2.25 million NIH grant and is collaborating with Johns Hopkins Medicine and its member hospitals to develop a prototype of this technology and demonstrate its value and capabilities within NHIN.</p>
<p><strong>About Heart IT:</strong><br />
Founded in 2000 and headquartered near North Carolina&#8217;s Research Triangle Park, Heart IT is a global leader in the medical image web enablement field. Their flagship product, WebPAX&#174; is the first FDA approved zero foot-print medical image workstation. It provides web-based medical image management technology and services to health care systems, large hospitals and private clinics as well as drug and device companies sponsoring multi-center clinical trials. Worldwide, WebPAX&#174; systems currently provide secure web browser access to over one billion medical images. For more information visit our website at <a href="http://www.heartit.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.heartit.com" target="_blank">www.heartit.com</a> .</p>
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		<title>Camp Blue Skies Launches Annual Fundraising Campaign for Adults with Developmental Disabilities</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Camp Blue Skies Foundation</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 24, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dick Sesler's longtime dream continues to be reality! This October in the foothills of North Carolina, Camp Blue Skies held the third successful camp for adults with intellectual disabilities.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 24, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Dick Sesler&#8217;s longtime dream continues to be reality! This October in the foothills of North Carolina, Camp Blue Skies held the third successful camp for adults with intellectual disabilities. With 60 campers, we filled the gap for a population that has few recreational opportunities offered to them once they are out of the school system. The weeklong residential camp experience has a profound impact and life changing effect on not only campers, but caregivers, counselors and volunteers. </p>
<p>Our mission is to enhance the lives of adults with developmental and cognitive disabilities by providing opportunities for life skills education through recreation and socialization. We do that in a safe, fun and rewarding camp environment. </p>
<p>Like many traditional camps, the first night of camp kicks off with s&#8217;mores by the campfire and shared stories. The last night culminates in a fun-filled dance. Depending on the camp location, we have a variety of activities such as riding the zipline and giant swing, or enjoying arts and crafts, &#8220;fun with food&#8221;, drumming, hiking, dance, ceramics, or field games. The camper to counselor ratio is approximately 2:1, with 3 volunteer counselors (including one who has experience with the population) present in each cabin. </p>
<p>Our next camp session is Camp Blue Skies-Atlanta, and will be held March 12-16, 2012 in Rutledge, GA at Camp Twin Lakes. Please visit our website <a href="http://www.campblueskies.org" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.campblueskies.org" target="_blank">www.campblueskies.org</a> if you are interested in volunteering or know of a camper that would like to attend camp.</p>
<p>In order to continue providing campers this extraordinary experience, Camp Blue Skies looks to individual donors, foundations, and local businesses for the financial assistance to help offset camp expenses to ensure no camper is turned away for financial reasons. </p>
<p>At this time, we are launching our Annual Campaign and ask our supporters to consider making a gift to Camp Blue Skies Foundation. Please visit our website <a href="http://www.campblueskies.org" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.campblueskies.org" target="_blank">www.campblueskies.org</a> to donate online, or learn more about how you can get involved as a camper or volunteer. </p>
<p>About Camp Blue Skies:</p>
<p>The mission of Camp Blue Skies Foundation is to enhance the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for life skills education through recreation and socialization. The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) public charity.</p>
<p>For more information contact:<br />
Dick Sesler, Camp Blue Skies Foundation, 704-236-7902<br />
contact@campblueskies.org .</p>
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		<title>Divi Resorts Group Performs Above Market Average &#8211; First Half Results Shine despite Tough Economy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Divi Resorts Group</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Nov. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Divi Resorts Group reported first half operating results, showing a healthy revenue increase of 11.2 per cent over the same period last year. The resort development and management company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, outperformed its competition in the first half of 2011, exceeding revenue measures in the premium sector of the Caribbean market, where Divi's properties are located.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://send2pressnewswire.com"><img src="http://send2pressnewswire.com/image/11-1107-divires_72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="" class="alignright" align="right" /></a>CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Nov. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Divi Resorts Group reported first half operating results, showing a healthy revenue increase of 11.2 per cent over the same period last year. The resort development and management company based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, outperformed its competition in the first half of 2011, exceeding revenue measures in the premium sector of the Caribbean market, where Divi&#8217;s properties are located.</p>
<p>E. J. Schanfarber, president and CEO commented, &#8220;We benefitted from a high repeat guest factor that has allowed us to build a solid business. We owe a good part of the uptick in visits to the completion of major construction projects and renovations undertaken in the past three years at all of our properties that have upgraded the travel experience for our guests.&#8221;</p>
<p>The improvements also have prompted recognition from the industry. Divi Resorts Group received the prestigious 2011 Pinnacle Award from industry partner Resort Condominiums International (RCI), the timeshare industry&#8217;s leading vacation exchange company. Recipients of the award for exceptional performance were a select few chosen by RCI from among its 3,700 affiliate resorts.</p>
<p>Earlier this year, the Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach property earned the Trip Advisor Award of Excellence, an honor given to hotels that consistently rank highly with guests. Trip Advisor is a leading online travel resource that provides user-generated feedback on hotels and destinations. Improvements at the Divi Aruba Phoenix property included the addition of 200 all suite accommodations in four new towers, new grounds, amenities and restaurants.</p>
<p>The company also converted Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort, its St. Croix (USVI) property, to an all-inclusive destination, distinguishing itself as the only all-inclusive resort on the island. The changeover, done in January, prompted an immediate increase in bookings that was sustained throughout the entire first half of the year.</p>
<p>In addition, Divi Resorts Group upped its marketing push to the bridal market with a range of romance packages at its St. Maarten and select Aruba properties.</p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re engaging with our guests during their stay as well as through social media channels to better understand their needs,&#8221; says Schanfarber. &#8220;In response we are consistently upgrading our portfolio of product. We&#8217;ve had an overwhelmingly positive reaction from both our guests and our industry partners.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>About Divi Resorts:</strong><br />
Divi Resorts is the vacation expert of the Caribbean with a collection of ten premium resorts on five stunning Caribbean islands. With vacation stays as well as full and fractional ownership, the resorts provide myriad vacation pleasures from relaxing on white sand beaches and indulging in spa services to embarking on scuba diving adventures and perfecting one&#8217;s golf swing. For more information on Divi Resorts call 1.800.367.3484, or visit <a href="http://www.diviresorts.com" class="autohyperlink" title="http://www.diviresorts.com" target="_blank">http://www.diviresorts.com</a> . The Divi Resorts logo is the Service Mark of Divi Hotels, Inc.; its use represents the group of resort companies owned by the registrant or operating under the registrant&#8217;s Divi Resorts brand.</p>
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