Small Drug Rehab Declares War On Local Pain Clinics

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) April 30, 2010

Alternatives In Treatment, a residential substance abuse treatment facility in Boca Raton, Florida, has declared war on owners of local pain clinics and/or physicians who prescribe pain pills without first assessing the client for dependence. Alternatives is an established Florida drug rehab program practicing addiction treatment for over 20 years with an excellent reputation for ethical treatment. In the last 6 months, 5 pain clinics have opened within 3 miles of the treatment program.

"Pain clinics have become an epidemic in south Florida, spurred by lax regulations on how doctors and pharmacies can dispense medicine," says Jack Frydman, executive director of Alternatives. Pain clinic patients don't even need to go to a pharmacy, because they can get their fix directly on-site. These clinics often have someone out in the street with signs trying to lure potential customers. A sign was seen by one of Alternatives' employees on the top of a taxicab advertising 99 cent roxicodone pills. These facilities have "bargain days," which are 2 for 1 specials that give people a $ 25 credit if they bring in a friend. Clients of the clinics sometime come from out-of-town just to get their fix. They often drive aggressively, do instant u-turns and cut across lines of traffic to get to parking lots. Most of the clinics have armed guards pacing up and down in front of them to control crowds. Frydman states, "we feel that if the average person saw this kind of a scene at their orthopedic doctors' offices, they wouldn't step one foot in the door."

There have been over 800 deaths attributed to these clinics in Palm Beach County in the last 2 years. The majority of buyers are between the ages of 18 and 25 and do not understand that they are going from smoking pot and drinking beer to using synthetic heroin. The overdose rate is just the tip of the iceberg.

Alternatives, in an effort to combat the dragon of addiction and despair, is beginning an aggressive marketing campaign and will distribute literature in all clinics that advises people how to get off of these drugs. Alternatives is also keeping 10% of their beds available for scholarships to those who want help and cannot afford it. The owners of Alternatives recently staged their own demonstration with a giant sign outside their offices, advertising serious treatment for those suffering from pain clinic abuse. Alternatives feels that "drug abuse" is very much a misnomer--the drugs abuse the user. Alternatives hopes to get this message out to their neighbors in their continued efforts to save lives.

Donna Hearn, PhD is the executive clinical director of Alternatives in Treatment, Inc.

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NSF International Receives Approval from the California Energy Commission to Perform Energy Efficiency Testing for the Energy Star Program

Ann Arbor, Mich. (Vocus) May 7, 2010

NSF International has received approval to conduct energy efficiency testing for commercial refrigerators and freezers in support of the Energy Star enhanced program from the California Energy Commission (CEC) and is now able to verify energy claims for this equipment. The Energy Star program currently requires refrigeration equipment manufacturers seeking to use the Energy Star logo to submit test results from an approved laboratory, such as NSF International.

Energy Star is a joint program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy. The program saves consumers money and protects the environment by encouraging the use of energy efficient products and practices. The U.S. EPA has proposed that all commercial foodservice equipment manufacturers seeking certification be required to submit test results from an approved lab under the enhanced Energy Star program.

Initially, NSF will focus on providing energy efficiency testing services for the refrigeration industry. Eligible products will include reach-in, roll-in, or pass-through units; merchandisers; under-counter units; milk coolers; back bar coolers; bottle coolers; glass frosters; deep well units; beer-dispensing or direct draw units; and bunker freezers. NSF will soon expand this service to verify energy efficiency claims of other commercial foodservice equipment, such as dishwashers and hot food serving equipment.

As a leading developer of foodservice equipment standards and certification programs, NSF also is able to provide sanitation testing and certification for refrigerators and freezers. NSF International can provide a one-stop shop for energy efficiency testing, sanitation testing and certification, which can help save manufacturers time and money.

NSF Internationals sanitation testing and certification program (NSF/ANSI Standard 7 Sanitation Requirements for Commercial Refrigerators and Freezers) covers materials, design, manufacturing, construction, and performance of commercial refrigerators and freezers and their components. The energy efficiency verification process requires performance testing and data verification by an approved laboratory. Appliances that meet all Energy Star energy efficiency guidelines and NSF/ANSI Standard 7 can bear both the Energy Star and NSF logos.

NSF International has a 65-year history in developing food equipment standards, and testing and certifying food equipment, said Nancy Culotta, NSF International Vice President. This approval from CEC to conduct energy efficiency testing now enables NSF to bundle Energy Star efficiency testing with sanitation certification, resulting in both time and cost savings.

The EPA requires all organizations conducting efficiency testing for Energy Star Certification to be approved by the California Energy Commission or the Standards Council of Canada. NSF International followed a rigorous application and auditing process to earn CEC approval. The audit process verified that NSF has the proper procedures and credentials in place to conduct energy efficiency testing. NSF will undergo annual audits through CEC to maintain approval. NSF is also pursuing approval from the Standards Council of Canada for energy efficiency testing.

For more information on NSF Internationals energy efficiency programs, visit http://www.nsf.org/info/energytesting , call (+1) 734-913-5795 or email energytesting(at)nsf(dot)org.

For more information on NSFs food equipment certification services, visit http://www.nsf.org/info/food_equipment .

About NSF International: NSF International, an independent, not-for-profit organization, certifies products and writes standards for food, water and consumer goods to minimize adverse health effects (http://www.nsf.org ). Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting human health and safety worldwide and operates in more than 120 countries. NSF is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Food and Water Safety and Indoor Environment.

NSF led the development of most American national food equipment standards. NSFs Food Equipment Certification Program, based on those standards, is a voluntary conformity assessment program that includes testing, certification and production facility audits to verify compliance. This evaluation includes examining the materials coming into contact with food and reviewing the construction design against the standard requirements to ensure cleanability and prevent the harborage of bacteria.

The NSF Certification Mark on a food equipment product confirms that NSF has assessed and certified its conformity to the standard. The production facility is audited annually as part of the certification process. When applicable, performance testing is conducted to ensure the equipment operates as required and maintains proper temperature.

Additional NSF services include sustainable standards development and product certification, environmental claims verification, greenhouse gas verification, footprinting and environmental management systems registration; training and education; safety audits for the food and water industries and management systems registrations delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR).

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Marvel Kegerator Holiday Promotion

Buena Park, CA (PRWEB) December 8, 2010

A $ 100 holiday savings promotion is being offered on three models of Marvels luxury home keg-beer dispensers. The limited time promotion is valid through December at California Marvel dealerships only. Kegerators are growing in popularity among beer enthusiasts who enjoy the convenience and great taste of draft beer anytime and almost anywhere.

Marvel designs are sleek, and the beer is on tap, said Bob Wells, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for V-A-H Marketing, which distributes the product. Its an affordable way to enjoy the luxury of having draft beer at home, and a unique gift for the holidays.

The Marvel Draft Beer Dispenser line keeps kegs cold while concealing them from sight. Depending on how much space is available for a unit, how much beer one would like to hold, or whether it is intended for indoor or outdoor use, both portable and built-in models are available. Beer lovers can choose from preferred colors of white, black, or stainless steel.

For information on the promotion, call (800) 836-8246, email sales(at)vahmarketing(dot)com, or visit http://www.vahmarketing.com/kegerator-rebate to download the rebate coupon.

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Memorial Day Party Must Have Items

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 18, 2011

Memorial Day parties are the perfect way to kick-off the long days of summer. Invite friends and family over to sit back, relax, and enjoy the warm sun, good food, and cold cocktails. To help put together a most memorable event, check out Haiers party products. Add to the fun of a get-together and make sure it all goes off without a hitch!

The Haier Dual Tap Brewmaster Kegerator

Offer guests just the thing to toast the start of the season, a crisp brew straight from your very own tap. A Haier kegerator provides cold, refreshing draft beer to any party without the mess and waste of loads of cans and bottles. Kegerators are also convenient, have a fun look, and keep beer cold without the risk of skunking that can happen with glass bottles. Keep half, quarter, and mini barrel kegs frosty cold all party long. The Dual Tap Brewmaster Kegerator is perfect for your celebration because you can have two different beers on tap at once. Be it ale or lager, youll have something for everyone this Memorial Day weekend.

Portable Countertop Ice Maker and Dispenser

Keep guests drinks cold without having to chop up store-bought bags of ice cubes that have frozen together or having a crowd gather at the fridge. This ice dispenser fits neatly on your countertop or any level surface and produces ice that is excellent for cooling individual drinks. Choose between large and small ice cubes to suit your preference. The glass holder accommodates single glasses up to seven inches high, so guests can replenish ice in their drinks individually as needed, leaving you free to mingle with the rest of the party. Providing easy access of up to two pounds of ice per hour, this unit is indispensable for those who love to entertain.

Write Fridge

Welcome your guests with a personal message written across the front of this unique compact refrigerator, or even have them sign it as a guestbook on their way in or out. The surface of this fridge works like a dry erase board; you can write notes, lists, and scribble directly on the surface--then simply wipe clean. The Write Fridge is perfect as a supplementary refrigerator for your special occasion. Keep party supplies like cut veggies, dips, even juices and mixers cold and close at hand. When its not helping you keep your party pantry well-stocked, the Write Fridge is great for dorm rooms and offices.

Flow iPhone, iPod Docking System IPDS-10

The Flow iPhone and iPod docking syst em adds powerful sound to your celebration and charges your device, all in one stylish, compact unit. Invite your guests to share their own music collections from iPhone or iPod. A rotation button lets you position the player in portrait view or a landscape view ideal for cover flow, and the blue LED light circle adds a funky touch. Flow also comes with a video output function, which makes it quick and simple to connect to a large flat panel TV for viewing movies or sharing slideshows with guests. The remote control lets you direct the music from across the room.

Dual Can Dispenser Beverage Center HBCN05FVS

When it comes to keeping soft drinks cold, forget about filling a cooler with tons of ice only to have to empty out the water later. This 150 can capacity beverage center from Haier features wire shelves to keep your stock of soft drinks super cold and organized.

About Haier

Based in the landmark Haier Building in midtown Manhattan, Haier America is a division of the multinational Haier Group, the worlds #1 major appliance brand as ranked by Euromonitor International 2010, and a global leader in consumer electronics.Haier employs more than 60,000 people globally and products are distributed in more than 160 countries and regions with global revenues reaching $ 20.7 billion in 2010. Haier is an Official Marketing Partner and the Official High Definition Television of the NBA. http://www.haieramerica.com

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ATM Suppliers TestLink Introduce New ATM Revive Package

Poole, Dorset (PRWEB) June 15, 2011

Leading ATM suppliers TestLink have introduced a revolutionary turnkey solution for the ATM services industry ATM Revive.

ATM Revive comprises a series of cosmetic enhancements for ATMs including the replacement of panels, fascias, doors and surrounds.

The ATM Revive solution offers ATM service providers a fast, efficient and more profitable way of keeping their ATMs looking good improving their commercial image, reputation and customer loyalty.

Cosmetic repairs give new life to ATMs, making old and worn ATMs look as good as new.

TestLink Managing Director Greg Hughes said: ATM Revive is a fantastic solution for ATM service providers concerned with ATM longevity.

With increasingly cost and time conscious customers demanding more from businesses every day, ATM revive offers a solution that ticks all the boxes.

ATM Revive has already delivered outstanding results for ATM service providers that have incorporated the positive change that it delivers.

Part of the ATM Revive package from global ATM machine suppliers TestLink is to ensure upgrades to the aesthetics of an ATM without the loss of service through de-installation, de-cashing or even taking an ATM offline and off-site.

Replacement panels, fascias, doors and surrounds are prepared off-site in secure facilities at TestLink and the upgrade is carried out in less than two hours by specialist trained engineers on-site.

Global ATM service providers manage thousands of machines and face the risk of occurring serious financial penalties with ATMs offline or off-site TestLink recognises these challenges and is superbly positioned to deliver the fastest and most cost effective way of reviving ATM fleets.

Mr Hughes said: At TestLink we have a relentless focus on stripping out operational costs and headaches for ATM service providers and the ATM Revive package does just that.

With ATMs a huge investment and the cost implications and inconvenience of replacing or refurbishing ATMs high ATM Revive is a great value way of removing these restricting factors.

The ATM Revive package includes:

Better Barrel Wine Co. Launches the Ultimate Wine on Tap System

Santa Rosa, CA (PRWEB) July 19, 2011

Better Barrel Wine Company announced today the release and availability of the Better Barrel, an innovative, new wine dispense system designed to protect wine quality while speeding the adoption and growth of environmentally-friendly wine-on-tap programs.

Unlike existing traditional poured-from-bottle and keg-based wine-by-the-glass solutions, the patent-pending Better Barrel system eliminates all peripheral equipment needed for wine by the glass service and drastically reduces the costs and resources associated with the transportation, proper storage and management of gas cylinders, kegs, tap equipment, refrigerators and glass bottles glass bottles are currently the largest source of carbon emissions from the wine industry.

Ease of Implementation

Leveraging a combination of traditional aesthetics with state-of-the art wine packaging technology, the Better Barrel system is traditionally made from fire-bent White Oak and is hand assembled. It does not use returnable kegs and therefore, does not require a costly and complex supply chain unsupported by traditional wine distributors. A compact, self-contained system which includes on-board electronic temperature control, the Better Barrel does not require custom installation or refrigeration equipment. In addition, it does not require the gas or the bacteria-harboring dispense tubing and tap equipment required for all kinds of wine dispense systems and does not displace the revenue of existing beer tap lines.

Designed to require minimal shelf-space, the Better Barrel can be installed nearly flush with a rear wall on a shelf or counter and operates on low-voltage from a standard wall socket. It does not require any facilitization and is completely plug and play.

First 100 Units to be Released in October 2011 to California Market

Better Barrel will be releasing the first 100 individually hand-assembled and sequentially serial numbered dispense systems and related custom-labeled wine to on-premise operators in October 2011. The Better Barrel is priced at $ 199. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Better Barrel as the initial release is anticipated to sell out quickly.

Platform Open to Other Wine Brands for Greater Consumer Choice

Better Barrel is also offering its innovative wine dispenser to wine brands wishing to participate in the wine-on-tap market. Partner wine brands are ensured that their wines are always served fresh and at the proper temperature. They can package their wines in the Better Barrel format for a small license fee and release their own branded dispenser through their normal distribution channels giving on-premise operators and consumers an array of wine choices.

In addition, Better Barrel plans to announce its own ultra-premium wine brand in the coming weeks which focuses on individual lots of distinctive red and white wines. Wineries interested in participating in wine-on-tap through the innovative Better Barrel system are encouraged to contact Better Barrel for more information.

About Better Barrel, Inc.

Founded in 2010 by Greg Snell, the co-inventor of the award-winning WinePod micro-winery system, Better Barrel, Inc. is focused on offering innovative wines and related products that enrich consumer wine experiences. Better Barrel, Inc. is headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, units are designed and assembled in the U.S.A. More information can be found at http://www.betterbarrelwine.com

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Worlds First Battery Powered Kegerator Introducing the Freedom Kegerator

Northridge, CA (PRWEB) October 05, 2011

No AC power, no worriesplug the Freedom Kegerator overnight into any 110 volt outlet and charge the deep cycle marine-type (12 volt) battery. It is that easy.

On battery power the Freedom Kegerator is designed to maintain keg storage temperatures at 35