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Naperville Family Dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson Answers Your Questions

In Health and Beauty on September 6, 2011 at 12:44 pm
Naperville Family Dentist

Naperville Family Dentist

Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson understands that patients have many questions when they come in for appointments. The Naperville family dentist sees it as her job to educate her patients so that they are not uneasy or nervous about procedures.

The Naperville family dentist serves patients in downtown Naperville at Smiles by Dr. Gibson and Associates, and she acknowledges that what may seem like simple dental terms can often be difficult to understand for the patient. When patients come to her Naperville family dentist office, Dr. Gibson makes a point to be sure that her patients fully understand procedures and terms.

One question the Naperville Family dentist hears frequently is, “What is a deep cleaning and why do I need it?”  Dr. Chiann Gibson explains that some problems can occur below the gum, which calls for deep cleaning and probing. The Naperville family dentist also points out that the American Dental Association recommends a visit to your dentist at least twice each year for a checkup. Sometimes old dental work wears out and needs to be repaired. The professionals at the Naperville family dentist can replace metal fillings, inlays and onlays. In addition, the Naperville family dentist can also replace crowns and says that Dr. Gibson and Associates can do many repairs in a single visit to Smiles.

If you have a general dental question or if you need to see the Naperville family dentist, call Smiles by Dr. Gibson & Associates at 630-357-3333. Dr. Chiann Gibson’s Naperville family dental office is staffed by a compassionate team of  dental professionals. Smiles By Dr. Gibson and Associates is a Naperville family dentist ready to serve patients in Naperville and surrounding areas including Aurora, Oswego, Plainfield, Bollingbrook, Lisle and Wheaton. The Naperville family dentist office is open during convenient office hours on weekdays. For more information, visit the Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson online at http://www.smilesbydrgibson.com

About Naperville Family Dentist

Did you know Naperville has an award-winning family dentist? It’s true – and Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is also a former Mrs. United States whom Donald Trump declared “Official Dentist of Miss Universe?” Trump also described Dr. Gibson as “a dedication to the profession,” when he gave her the honorary title during her reign as Mrs. United States.

A published author and newspaper columnist, Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson has spoken across the United States on the subject of dentistry. Using pageantry to help pay for her college education, the future Naperville family dentist graduated from Tufts Dental in 1995, joining a family practice in Boston, Massachusetts soon after graduation. While at Tufts, the future Dr. Chiann Gibson also received awards of excellence in both operative dentistry and prosthodontics.

Naperville family dentist Dr. Chiann Gibson is now with Smiles by Dr. Gibson & Associates in Naperville, Illinois. A published author, Dr. Gibson is known for her Open Wide column, published bi-weekly in the Naperville Sun Times. In 2006, the Naperville family dentist was chosen as one of Tri-Delta Sorority’s distinguished alumni, along with TV host Katie Couric, Senator Elizabeth Dole and actress Dixie Carter.

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Unilife CEO Alan Shortall: Working to Improve Patient Care and Save Lives

In Health and Beauty on August 17, 2011 at 12:58 pm
Unilife Alan Shortall

Unilife Alan Shortall

Presentation Solutions recently sat down with the CEO of Unilife, Alan Shortall, to discuss the growing company.  Unilife supplies customized delivery devices to the pharmaceutical industry.  Originating in Australia in 2001, Unilife’s move to the United States between 2008 and 2010 was spearheaded by Alan Shortall.  This included the redomiciliation by Alan Shortall of Unilife into a Delaware registered Company, and its listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange (NASDAQ:UNIS) in February 2010. Unilife also continues to trade on the Australian Stock Exchange (UNS:ASX).

Presentation Solutions:  We realize that serving as CEO of Unilife, Alan Shortall, you are a busy man.  Thank you for taking the time to speak with our readers.

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  You are welcome.

Presentation Solutions: Knowing your time is short, I will get straight to the point.  What separates Unilife from the competition?

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Excitement—involved in an entrepreneurial company that is changing the marketplace that isn’t commodity-driven but that they can actually contribute and do something that is going to make a significant difference to saving millions of lives potentially but also actually having a specific input and direction in where the market is going.

Presentation Solutions:  Exciting times.  Let’s step back for our readers and describe just what it is that Unilife does.

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Unilife was founded in 2002 in Australia.  We’re an advanced drug delivery systems business. We manufacture the device that helps pharmaceutical companies take their products to market.  Since [2002] we have actually transitioned the company where we’ve developed a string of technologies.  We relocated our corporate headquarters to central Pennsylvania in 2008. In 2010 we actually listed on the NASDAQ exchange.

Presentation Solutions:  So Unilife manufactures devices that pharmaceutical companies need to take injectable drugs to market.  What is your business model?

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Our model for success is our insatiable desire to service our customers. We listen to what they want; we give them what they need. In doing so we absolutely bowl them over by delivering far in excess of what their expectations are.

When you take that element of our business strategy and then you put it in place where pharmaceutical companies are lined up outside our front door asking us to help them come up with solutions for their unmet needs, to be able to actually inject or deliver complex biologics into patients and allow them to get regulatory approval in some cases as well.

Presentation Solutions:  So clearly you are becoming more and more intertwined with the pharmaceutical industry?

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Yes.  And the beauty for our shareholders going forward is that once our device gets regulatory approval as part of the device-drug combination, it means we are locked in with that pharmaceutical company into long-term supply agreements for potentially the lifecycle of the drug. That gives us a very robust financial model going forward.

Presentation Solutions:  And yet you recently stated that, and I quote, “Unilife is more than just a syringe or device story and company.”

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  That is correct. I did and we are.

Presentation Solutions:  Help our readers understand just exactly what you mean by that.

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  For centuries people have rallied around causes. What Unilife is doing in many ways is an actual cause. It’s attracting high quality people. The quality and caliber of people is attracted in many ways because of our ability to not only be innovative and creative and have fun and the excitement of doing something worthwhile but the idea of being able to actually leave a worthwhile legacy behind. What we are doing is going to help save a lot of lives.

Presentation Solutions:  And you already have evidence of great success?

Unilife – Alan Shortall: Sanofi-Aventis paid us $40M for the five years exclusive rights to negotiate, to purchase the Unifill prefilled syringe from us to June 2014. That gives them first position in two therapeutic classes: anti-thrombosis and vaccines. Apart from those two classes, we can supply the Unifill product to any other pharmaceutical company

Presentation Solutions:  And there is more, correct?

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Yes, we are currently in discussions with over twenty top-tier pharmas with regard to accessing the Unifill product.

Presentation Solutions:  And this all began with doing what was deemed the “impossible” by the industry?

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Yes, indeed it was.

Presentation Solutions:  Can you briefly explain what made your devices so “impossible”?

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Recently we commenced initial production of the Unifill pre-fill syringe which is the world’s first and only fully integrated, retractable pre-fill syringe.  It was deemed impossible because in order to get regulatory approval for using the pre-fill syringe to deliver a drug into the market, a pharmaceutical company must demonstrate that the drug can stay in the syringe for over two years without any negative impact on the drug inside.  Conventional thinking has been that if I was to introduce any kind of a safety mechanism into a pre-filled syringe it would require me putting new components, and therefore new materials, into the fluid path. Pre-filled syringes are made of glass because plastic leeches.   So it would be impossible, nearly, to actually develop a mechanism inside a pre-filled syringe not using plastic.  That’s why I say it was impossible to do.

Presentation Solutions:  And clearly you did that.

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  We did.  We are developing a fully diversified portfolio of other advanced drug delivery systems in direct response to unmet market needs.

Presentation Solutions:  Unilife CEO Alan Shortall, thank you for your time today.

Unilife – Alan Shortall:  Thank you.

Unilife Corporation is a U.S. based developer and manufacturer of a diversified portfolio of advanced drug delivery systems. Since CEO and Executive Director Alan Shortall founded Unilife in 2002, he has been a principal driving force behind the company’s rapid global expansion. At Unilife, Alan Shortall has led the Company in the development, patent-protection and diversification of its broad device portfolio, which includes a best-in-class technology platform of safety syringes. As the leader of Unilife, Alan Shortall has also attracted world-class experts from the pharmaceutical and medical device industries to the Board and executive management team.

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How STD testing works at ANY LAB TEST NOW

In Health and Beauty on August 15, 2011 at 8:48 am
ANY LAB TEST NOW

ANY LAB TEST NOW

ANY LAB TEST NOW®, a private laboratory testing facility, has the capacity to screen for a multitude of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These include HIV, syphilis, Herpes I and II, gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Hepatitis B or C. These ANY LAB TEST NOW tests can be completed on an individual basis, or clients may opt for the ANY LAB TEST NOW Comprehensive STD Panel.

Once a consumer decides on a particular ANY LAB TEST NOW test, the next step is to complete the necessary paperwork, and indicate how you wish to receive your ANY LAB TEST NOW test results. At the ANY LAB TEST NOW location most convenient to you, and on a walk-in basis, you may now provide the urine or blood sample, which will be collected by a trained specimen collector.

Most lab test results at ANY LAB TEST NOW are available within 24-48 hours. Once you get your ANY LAB TEST NOW test results, you can review them. Most test results from ANY LAB TEST NOW are given as positive or negative, indicating that either you have an STD and need to seek treatment or you do not have an STD. If your ANY LAB TEST NOW test results are ‘abnormal’ or ‘out-of-range’ from the normal, you should contact your primary care physician. Only licensed physicians are qualified to interpret the findings of any laboratory test.

One of the most popular STD tests, reports ANY LAB TEST NOW, is the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) test. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. There are two parts to the HIV test at ANY LAB TEST NOW. Because having one STD increases your risk of becoming infected with another STD, you may wish to upgrade to an ANY LAB TEST NOW  Comprehensive STD Panel. This screens for several other STDs in addition to HIV.

Confidentiality can be a concern to those undergoing ANY LAB TEST NOW screens for STDs, and ANY LAB TEST NOW understands that. ANY LAB TEST NOW neither charts nor tracks test results, ensuring client privacy is strictly maintained. For more information, visit ANY LAB TEST NOW online at http://anylabtestnow.com

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About ANY LAB TEST NOW

ANY LAB TEST NOW® is a nationwide franchise of walk-in labs offering medical, drug and alcohol, DNA and other standard laboratory tests. The mission of ANY LAB TEST NOW is to provide consumers with direct access to professional, convenient and cost-effective medical laboratory tests that have historically been either unavailable to the general public or prohibitively expensive. ANY LAB TEST NOW was founded by David Perlow, M.D. in 1992, in Alpharetta, Georgia. A franchise model followed soon thereafter, with the vision of having an ANY LAB TEST NOW outlet in every community across America. Each ANY LAB TEST NOW complies with all state laws as well as the terms of The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

With 133 locations across the nation, ANY LAB TEST NOW was named the second fastest growing franchise in the U.S. in the April 2010 issue of Franchise Times. The success of the ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise proves the market demand for convenient access to lab testing solutions. ANY LAB TEST NOW offers a diverse range of lab tests and screening panels, which includes literally thousands of medical tests in addition to drug and alcohol testing, forensic DNA and toxicology as well as occupational exposure screening. ANY LAB TEST NOW clients represent a real cross-section of society that include individuals taking control of their own health to government agencies and private employers requiring drug screens and attorneys seeking legally admissible DNA tests.

Although ANY LAB TEST NOW employs certified medical assistants and trained specimen collectors, ANY LAB TEST NOW does not make diagnoses or treat conditions. Test results are for information only and only licensed physicians are qualified to interpret the findings of any laboratory test. If the test taken is due to a health concern, the ANY LAB TEST NOW result should be taken to the client’s physician to discuss potential treatment options.

ANY LAB TEST NOW was created with customer convenience foremost in mind, in line with Dr. Perlow’s vision to “give consumers and businesses direct, affordable access to powerful diagnostic tools.” In addition to convenient hours and locations purposely chosen close to public transportation, as well as walk-in and even online service at the ANY LAB TEST NOW website, the speed and accuracy of ANY LAB TEST NOW lab results are available is a matter of pride. Some results may be had within 15 minutes, if ANY LAB TEST NOW rapid testing is ordered, while standard test results are available in 24-48 hours from the date of the test.

Client confidentiality is another matter taken seriously at ANY LAB TEST NOW.  ANY LAB TEST NOW does not track customer information, and ensures privacy is strictly maintained. The staff at ANY LAB TEST NOW does not chart or track test results. Because the services offered by ANY LAB TEST NOW are limited to performing tests and distributing results from those tests, the complete confidentiality of each and every ANY LAB TEST NOW client is guaranteed.

For more information, visit ANY LAB TEST NOW online at http://anylabtestnow.com

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Kyle Thomas Glasser Serves in Central America with the International Service Learning Program

In Health and Beauty on August 8, 2011 at 8:25 pm

Kyle Thomas Glasser

St. Marguerite Catholic Church has yet another member of which to be proud.   Kyle Thomas Glasser, 21, can now add mission trips to a list of many community service activities.  Kyle Thomas Glasser made the trip of a lifetime in May of 2010 when he packed up, said goodbye to his parents, and left his comfortable suburban Georgia home for Central America.

With the dream of someday becoming a doctor, Kyle Thomas Glasser saw first-hand what a huge impact basic medical care can have on the far reaches of Costa Rica’s poorest areas.  His trip to San Jose with the International Service Learning Program brought Kyle Thomas Glasser face to face with poverty beyond anything found in the US.

While in Central America, Kyle Thomas Glasser was able to offer help to men, women and children who, without the kindness of student volunteers like himself, might never receive proper care.  Simple things that Americans take for granted, like the comfort of a simple bandage, is out of reach for these people without groups like the International Service Learning Program and volunteers like Kyle Thomas Glasser.

Kyle Thomas Glasser and a dozen other students gave their time last May to make an impact. And did they ever! On the trip, the group visited an out of the way orphanage in Nicaragua where they rallied attention for a medical clinic that Kyle Thomas Glasser helped to host at the orphanage.  Aside from just medical attention, Kyle Thomas Glasser helped boost the morale of the children by hosting fiesta where the kids were able to forget their troubles and just be kids, even if for only a day.

Another highlight of the trip, recalled Kyle Thomas Glasser, was a visit to Project Abraham. This church driven community reminded him of his congregation at home and helped him stay focused on the task at hand. Kyle Thomas Glasser helped to perform well-child visits, hoping to keep children healthy. Kyle Thomas Glasser also took the time to proactively bring people to the clinic – the area has no Internet so word of mouth was the best way for Kyle Thomas Glasser and the other volunteers to get the people there.

Kyle Thomas Glasser first heard of the International Service Learning Project as a teenager. While most young boys his age were busy fighting acne, Kyle Thomas Glasser was working with this organization to help make the world a community of friends, instead of strangers.  According to Kyle Thomas Glasser, the ISLP was founded on the belief that people should lend a hand up instead of poke fun at the way others must live. Kyle Thomas Glasser has now had the chance to learn by doing, and to see that a kind word and a gentle hand really does make a difference.

Back at home in Georgia, Kyle Thomas Glasser continues to serve by tutoring math to aid struggling students.  Kyle Thomas Glasser is a member of many service-driven organizations, such as the National Spanish Honor Society and Beta Club, the Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership group and is also a member in good standing of the American Medical Student Association.

Kyle Thomas Glasser is the classic picture of what it means to work towards a dream.  In his short life, Kyle Thomas Glasser has demonstrated what it means to remain persistent, hope filled and to never stop reaching. Glasser’s future plans center around the goal of becoming a medical doctor. He dreams of this for one reason – to serve.

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The ANY LAB TEST NOW Franchise: Helping Employees Monitor Diabetes

In Health and Beauty on August 4, 2011 at 4:31 pm
ANY LAB TEST NOW® Franchise

ANY LAB TEST NOW® Franchise

According to a recent ANY LAB TEST NOW® franchise report, the statistics concerning diabetes are stunning. Further details concerning those individuals at high risk of developing diabetes, reveals the ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise, bring about even greater concern. But thanks to your local ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise, businesses can now help employees monitor diabetes.

With such risks come extensive costs, points out the professionals at the ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise.  In 2007, according to ANY LAB TEST NOW, the total cost of diabetes in the United States was 218 billion dollars.  Of that money, notes ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise, 58 billion was attributed to reduced national activity.  In fact, this ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise article points out those individuals with diabetes average 8.3 lost work days per year compared to 1.7 days lost for those without diabetes.  And the medical expenditures, further explains the ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise team, are significantly higher for those with diabetes.  With this understanding, coupled with the current economic factors, what is a company to do?

According to the team at ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise, the Centers for Disease Control partnered with the National Institutes of Health to develop the National Diabetes Education Program.  Through this program, four guidelines to assist business were developed, according to the professionals at ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise.

First, according to ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise, it is important to develop a supportive work environment.  By doing this, ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise explains, employees with diabetes feel comfortable assuming and living out the behaviors necessary to control their diabetes. Second, your ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise believes that companies should “provide encouragement and opportunities for all employees to adopt healthier lifestyles.”  A third guideline for business is to coordinate all corporate efforts in the area of diabetes control efforts, explains the ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise team.  The fourth step is to demand the highest quality medical care for people who are dealing with diabetes.  This is where your local ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise can offer assistance.

The medical professionals at your local ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise can administer the Diabetes Maintenance Panel to examine and monitor your blood sugar levels.  This test – combined with the Complete Blood Count, a fasting glucose serum test and a Diabetic Urinalysis to monitor kidney level, all administered conveniently at your local ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise – can help you adjust dietary and any activity level.

Founded in 1992 by David Perlow, M.D., each local franchise of the ANY LAB TEST NOW empowers a local community by making laboratory testing available to the general public.  Offering monthly promotions, your local ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise can promote healthy living.  With basic health check ups, the ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise will screen several components including complete blood count, urinalysis and blood pressure check.  This panel of testing administered by the local ANY LAB TEST NOW franchise will help you take control of your personal health. For more information, visit http://anylabtestnow.com

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Dr. Jerry M. Foster: Third Party Medical Consultants Can Be Beneficial

In Health and Beauty on August 2, 2011 at 4:12 pm

Dr. Jerry M. Foster

“Medical situations can in so many ways be scary,” acknowledges Dr. Jerry M. Foster.  A medical practitioner for over thirty years in the fields of Oncology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Foster believes in third party consultation.  “When a patient has been diagnosed with a serious illness, an objective third party can assist them in numerous ways,” asserts Dr. Foster.  A graduate of North Carolina State University and with Doctoral work completed at both Duke University and Vanderbilt Medical Center, Dr. Jerry M. Foster understands the value of a third party consultant.

The first benefit of a third party consultant during a medical situation is the obvious – information.  “One cannot let fear overshadow other decisions,” says Dr. Jerry M. Foster.  And during medical situations, a third party consultant can give an additional second opinion as well as other information, states Dr. Jerry M. Foster.  According to Dr. Foster, after a second opinion deems the first diagnosis correct, the consultant can offer information and pathways maybe not previously discussed.

The second benefit of employing a third party consultant, says Dr. Foster is the care.  “Families and patients undergoing major medical situations need a calming voice of care,” states Dr. Jerry M. Foster.  A third party consultant can provide that moment of needed care.

Finally, according to Dr. Jerry M. Foster, a third and final benefit of third party consultation during a medical situation is cost savings.  “Most often, a doctor is going to encourage a patient to receive a second opinion,” explains Dr. Foster.  However, a third party consultation can be given over the Internet, thereby saving a patient valuable dollars.  “The second opinion and follow-up information can be given quickly without the costs of office visits and travel,” concludes Dr. Jerry M. Foster.

Dr. Jerry M. Foster has served his patients for thirty years with distinction and accolade.  Board Certified by the state of Tennessee in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine, Dr. Jerry M. Foster has demonstrated his vast subject knowledge through several earned degrees.

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Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD Discusses a New Era of Lung Cancer Therapy

In Health and Beauty on July 27, 2011 at 7:37 pm

Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women, according to Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD. Some notable risk factors that point to lung cancer, reports Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD, include first- and second-hand smoking, as well as occupational exposures to certain carcinogens like radon gas. But treatments for lung cancer, notes Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD, have come a long way in the past few decades.

According to Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD, traditional lung cancer treatments like surgery and chemotherapy are not the only choices anymore. Newer treatments for lung cancer are also available, says Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD, like photodynamic therapy, cryosurgery, electrocautery, and more. Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD also points out that each lung cancer treatment has its own strengths and weaknesses, as well as unique side effects.

An expert oncologist, Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD believes in selecting a lung cancer treatment only after a careful evaluation of each patient’s particular case. When it comes to treatment, Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD has always focused on the needs and wishes of his patients in order to develop an individualized program. Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD has assisted patients in narrowing their treatment options based on the latest research and practices. Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD also believes that it is important to educate patients so that they can distinguish treatments that are palliative from those that are geared toward a cure, weighing the side effects of each type of treatment. Treatments are periodically refined, notes Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD, according to ongoing developments in oncology. For example, histologic subtypes have gained importance in evaluating lung cancers, points out Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD, beyond the size of the cell groupings.

Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD is a Tennessee Board Certified Oncologist and Internist who has dedicated his profession to fighting cancer and promoting wellness. After an academic life punctuated by successes at Duke, Vanderbilt and London University, Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD settled in Middle Tennessee to pursue a passion to heal and help those less fortunate. Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD and his wife are dedicated to their local community, volunteering with local ministries and non-profits to aid the homeless and others less fortunate than them. Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD has also volunteered abroad on medial relief trips to Haiti, which have become more important than ever since the earthquake of January 2010. Dr. Jerry Michael Foster MD is also an avid American history buff and collector of Civil War memorabilia.

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GAR Labs Discusses How Going Green is Right for the Planet and the Bottom Line

In Health and Beauty on July 4, 2011 at 1:47 am

GAR Labs

California’s GAR Labs, under the leadership of Tom Raffy, has deservedly achieved high recognition for the quality of their products and business practices. GAR Labs strives to go beyond producing the best contract beauty supplies, and help lead businesses into a sustainable future. Graced with a burgeoning product market, GAR Labs is devoting more resources to greening their operation. In a recent interview, President Tom Raffy spoke on behalf of GAR Labs and elaborated on this ambitious vision of total sustainability. Here is an excerpt of the Presentation Solutions interview with GAR Labs’s Tom Raffy.

Presentation Solutions: ‘Sustainability’ has becoming a real buzz word.

Raffy/GAR Labs: Yes, and overuse can obscure its meaning.

Presentation Solutions: What does sustainability mean?

Raffy/GAR Labs: Sustainability is simple. It means a system in which total energy production matches total energy consumption.

Presentation Solutions: That is quite general.

Raffy/GAR Labs: It is the underlying concept of balance in any enterprise. To implement the underlying concept of balance; that’s sustainability.

Presentation Solutions: So it means that a company has to make as much money as it spends? That doesn’t seem right…

Raffy/GAR Labs: No, sustainability refers to energy. Money is just one of the many forms of measuring energy. The rest depends on context.

Presentation Solutions: Can you give us an example?

Raffy/GAR Labs: Sure. Our GAR Labs as a private label cosmetic manufacturer needs a certain amount of electrical energy every year to operate. To achieve sustainability in the GAR Labs electrical sphere, we must reduce our consumption of electrical energy, while at the same time producing our own electricity. Over time, we aim to match our consumption of electricity to our production of electricity and achieve sustainability.

Presentation Solutions: I see. How have you reduced energy consumption?

Raffy/GAR Labs: By installing a comprehensive system of energy efficient equipment, by installing 100’s of LED and T-5 fluorescent lights throughout GAR Labs, to a state-of the-art efficient cooling unit that only uses 50% of it’s cooling power unless needed and to running all of GAR Labs on motion activated, next-generation lighting that keeps all warehouse and office lights off unless there is a person in the room.

Presentation Solutions: And how have you improved energy production?

Raffy/GAR Labs: I am proud to say that GAR Labs has finished installing a 100,000-watt solar energy system at our facility. By capturing the abundant ultra violet rays of California, GAR Labs is taking the final steps toward living independently off–the-electrical grid.

Presentation Solutions: Quite impressive.

Raffy/GAR Labs: Thank you.

Presentation Solutions: Aren’t these changes expensive? Many business owners are wary of the cost of greening their buildings and operations.

Raffy/GAR Labs: Now in the long run these changes saves – even makes – money. Sustainability is encouraged, for example the city of Riverside is offering many rebates to stimulate and support the investment in alternative energy and GAR Labs took advantage of that rebate.   GAR Labs and the city of Riverside are thinking about sustainability from a longer perspective. Imagine the day when your business no longer has to pay an electric bill. Imagine producing extra energy, which the electric company then buys back. Sustainability is as good for the bottom line as it is for the planet.

Presentation Solutions: Thank you so much for your time and your insights.

Raffy/GAR Labs: Thank you for the invitation.

For more information about GAR Labs, visit them online at www.garlabs.com

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About GAR Labs

Founded in 1982, GAR Labs has grown and now operates from a 133,000 square foot headquarters located in Riverside, California.  The GAR Labs facility meets or exceeds all health, safety, EPA and FDA standards and requirements, and is licensed for both alcohol filling and storage.  Using only purified water, GAR Labs can serve a capacity ranging from 55 gallons to 12,000 gallons per shift.

From 5,000 to 5 million pieces, GAR Labs can develop the formulation, fill and package your product.   GAR Labs is licensed and staffed to all personal care products which include sunscreens, face cream, body creams, hair care, body soaps, perfumes and alcohol related products.  In addition, GAR Labs is an FDA registered over-the-counter drug (OTC) products.

GAR Labs employs its own in-house chemists that work in a full-service laboratory and can quickly make test samples of the products you want.  Along with the development laboratory, GAR Labs offers clients peace-of-mind by having a fully equipped quality control-testing department.

GAR Labs works to ensure that ALL the ingredients AND the finished products are compliant by using three testing divisions:

  • “Analytical Testing Lab” verifies the chemical finger print of each ingredient to guarantee compliance through Infrared Spectrometer (IR) and High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC).
  • “Quality Control Department” ensures all finished products meet customer specification.
  • “Microbiological Testing Department” insures all ingredients and finished products are bacteria free.

As you can see with GAR Labs, ALL raw materials AND finished products are fully tested for both quality and compliance so that you can trust what you are selling and it will last a long time.

When it comes to processing your order the team at GAR Labs is committed to offering the best in project management.  Upon receiving a client purchase order, customer service reps have the ability to track the project’s progression.  Using a state-of-the-art computer system, GAR Labs customer service personnel enter your purchase order and then track the progress of the work and email their status every week until your order is complete.

Even after completion, GAR Labs can help you with the technical documents that might be needed to sell your product domestically or by exporting.

GAR Labs has received rave reviews from their customer base.  One such customer wrote that GAR Labs are “easy to work with” and “reasonably priced.”

For more information, visit GAR Labs online at www.garlabs.com or call them at 951-788-0700.

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Hermitage Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS Shares Wild Animal Dental Facts

In Health and Beauty on May 30, 2011 at 3:24 am

Hermitage Pediatric Dentist

Chomp is the friendly alligator mascot at the offices of the Hermitage Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS. Chomp and the Hermitage Pediatric Dentist have been friends for a long time. When visiting schools to teach kids about dental health, Hermitage Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS usually brings Chomp along to help teach and entertain the children. Recently, the Hermitage Pediatric Dentist interviewed Chomp. Hermitage Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS discovered that Chomp had a wealth of dental facts about the fantastic animal kingdom. The Hermitage Pediatric Dentist had the opportunity to ask Chomp questions from children that visit their offices.

Hermitage Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS: Good morning, Chomp! Thank you so much for taking the time to grant us this interview.

Chomp: Good morning, Dr. Snodgrass! It’s always great to talk to you.

Hermitage Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS: Thanks, Chomp, that’s sweet. I’ve got some questions for you today from kids at our local elementary schools.

Chomp: How exciting! Those kids can think up some of the most interesting questions.

Hermitage Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS: That’s the truth. Today’s questions are all about animals. I thought you’d be particularly qualified to answer some of these questions, being an animal yourself.

Chomp: Fire away, Dr. Snodgrass!

Hermitage Pediatric Dentist: First, which animal has the most teeth of them all?

Chomp: Hmm. Good question. The animal with the most teeth is the shark. A shark has multiple rows of teeth, and each row contains many hundreds of teeth.

Hermitage Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS: That’s a lot!

Chomp: But there’s more. Sharks technically have an infinite number of teeth, because when ever they lose a tooth, they can always grow it back no matter how old they get.

Hermitage Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS: Impressive. That’s very different from humans.

Chomp: Yes, humans have to take very good care of their adult teeth, because if they lose those, that’s it, human adult teeth never grow back.

Hermitage Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS: That is why brushing and flossing is so important. Our next question is about size. Which animal has the largest teeth of them all?

Chomp: Well, in pre-history the dinosaurs had the largest teeth. Being an alligator, I am a direct descendant of the ancient dinosaurs. But dinosaurs are extinct now. Today, the animal with the largest teeth is the elephant. A single elephant tooth can weigh as much as 6 pounds, sometimes more!

Hermitage Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS: Wow, that’s heavier than a jug of milk!

Chomp: Also, elephant teeth never stop growing. An elephant must keep chewing and eating to wear down its teeth so they do not grow too big for its own mouth.

Hermitage Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS: Fascinating facts, Chomp! Well, we’re out of time for now, but I just wanted to thank you for all the excellent information.

Chomp: Sure thing, Dr. Snodgrass. I can’t wait until our next interview!

For more information about Hermitage Pediatric Dentist Dr. David Snodgrass DDS, please visit him online at http://snodgrassking.com

About Hermitage Pediatric Dentist

The Hermitage pediatric dentists of Snodgrass-King offer an exceptional and different dental experience for children. Founded by Dr. David Snodgrass and Dr. John T. King, the Hermitage pediatric dentist offices of Snodgrass-King combine “fun” with exceptional oral health care and services. In addition to their office located in Hermitage, Snodgrass-King offers pediatric dentist services in several other convenient locations around Nashville.

A first time visitor to Hermitage or any of the Snodgrass-King pediatric dentist offices may find a surprise awaiting them. On any given day a child may be greeted by Chomp, the Snodgrass-King alligator mascot, in the Hermitage lobby before they see their pediatric dentist. And if Chomp is not in the Hermitage office, there are other surprises before seeing their chosen pediatric dentist. From the video games in the lobby to watching a movie during a teeth cleaning, the Hermitage pediatric dentist office maintains the tradition of “fun” that comes with a visit to any Snodgrass-King office.

While a youngster wants fun, parents desire excellence in dental care for their child. The Snodgrass-King Hermitage pediatric dentist office meets and exceeds that expectation. Both of the founders of Snodgrass-King bring credentials and experience to their Hermitage pediatric patients. Dr. David Snodgrass, a respected and sought after speaker, brings over twenty years of experience to the Hermitage community. Dr. John T. King is Diplomat Board Certification with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Between the founders and staff, the Hermitage pediatric dentist offices of Snodgrass-King offer nearly one hundred years of combined experience.

The highly skilled Hermitage pediatric dentists offer a wide array of specialty services to their young patients. From basic pediatric dentist services to orthodontic and specialty work, Snodgrass-King of Hermitage boasts exceptional pediatric dentists. Patients needing oral and maxillofacial specialty work can find such services at the Snodgrass-King Hermitage pediatric dentist office. The Hermitage pediatric dentist office of Snodgrass-King also offers tips and points concerning pediatric dental care online. The Snodgrass-King website displays safety and general health care tips as well as information about “what to expect” when visiting the Hermitage pediatric dentist office. Patients will also find contact information and hours of operation for the Snodgrass-King Hermitage pediatric dentist location.

Known for their work both within and outside of Hermitage, the pediatric dentists of Snodgrass-King have donated equipment and time to those who could not receive such quality care. Recently, co-founder of the Hermitage pediatric dentist office Dr. David Snodgrass was part of an effort to offer dental care to Nashville residents who otherwise would have gone without. In addition, the Snodgrass-King founders and pediatric dentists from Hermitage and other locations have donated equipment and frequently served the impoverished regions of Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

For more information or to contact the Hermitage pediatric dentists of Snodgrass-King please visit http://snodgrassking.com.

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Murfreesboro Pediatric Dentist Snodgrass-King Is the Right Choice

In Health and Beauty on May 4, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Murfreesboro Pediatric Dentist

Murfreesboro Pediatric Dentist

When looking for a Murfreesboro pediatric dentist, parents don’t need to look very far. The Murfreesboro pediatric dentists at Snodgrass-King recommend that parents start by making a checklist of the services that they require.  At Snodgrass-King, families will find a Murfreesboro pediatric dentist that works with children of all ages, so that visits can continue throughout your child’s formative years.

Murfreesboro pediatric dentist Dr. David Snodgrass and his helpful staff will guide you and your child from the very first visit to the removal of braces.  The Murfreesboro pediatric dentists at Snodgrass-King are known for gentle dentistry, and they are recognized as one of the premier Murfreesboro pediatric dentist offices.

It is not unusual for parents to have many questions when seeking a pediatric dentist in Murfreesboro.  But take a few moments to consider all of the services that this Murfreesboro pediatric dentist Snodgrass-King can offer and you will know immediately that you are making the right choice.  Murfreesboro pediatric dentist Dr. David Snodgrass is committed to serving you and your children, and his gentle techniques will erase any fear your children have of visiting the dentist.

Murfreesboro pediatric dentist Dr. David Snodgrass not only provides excellent services and treatments, but he also makes it a point to educate your children on proper oral hygiene.  From the very first baby teeth to the day your child has his or her braces removed, Dr. David Snodgrass and the professionals at Murfreesboro pediatric dentist Snodgrass-King will help your child care for his or her teeth.  A healthy mouth is a lifetime in the making, and you can help your child get a great start with the Murfreesboro pediatric dentists at Snodgrass-King!

The Murfreesboro pediatric dentist staff of Snodgrass-King is known for their excellence in service. Founded in Franklin, Tennessee, with several additional offices that include Murfreesboro, pediatric dentists Dr. David Snodgrass and Dr. John T. King and their staff represent a dental experience of nearly 100 years. From the belief in a “kid-friendly” environment to the pursuit of dental expertise, the Murfreesboro pediatric dentist office of Snodgrass-King believes service is fundamental. For more information about the Murfreesboro pediatric dentists of Snodgrass-King Pediatric Dental Associates, please visit them online at http://snodgrassking.com