Great Clips Online Check-in Android App

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) February 20, 2012

The bedroom is the first place both men and women would go if they had more free time in a day. The catch – men go there for sex, women for sleep. In a survey, Great Clips, the first ever hair salon brand to introduce time saving online check-in, asked 316 Americans how they would spend 15 minutes of more time in a day. Fifteen minutes is important to Great Clips because Online Check-in has trimmed average haircut wait times by 15 minutes to five minutes or less, giving customers 15 more minutes of time in a day.

1. Survey recipients were given a list of options and asked to choose what they would do with 15 minutes of extra time in a day.

The #1 choice for most women is sleep (Ranked #1 by nearly 1 in 4 women, 24%)

Most Often Ranked in The Top 5 were Sleep, Clean (organizing closets, dust baseboards, mop floors), Read, Watch TV and Exercise.
Have Sex was lower on the list after Sit There and Do Nothing with No Disturbances and Cook.

The #1 choice for most men is have sex(Ranked #1 by 28% of men)

Most Often Ranked in the Top 5 were Have Sex , Sleep, Listen to Music, Exercise, Sit There and Do Nothing with No Disturbances

2. When survey recipients were given a list and asked to rank the 3 most annoying time wasters of their spouses/significant others:

The #1 choice for women as the most annoying time waster of their spouse/significant other is play video games

Most often Ranked as the Top Choice is Play Video Games, Work Too Much and Do Nothing (Tie) and Zone in front of the TV

The #1 choice for men as the most annoying time waster of their spouse/significant other is primp and get ready

Most often Ranked as the Top Choice is Primp and Get Ready, Complain/Whine/Stress, and Stare at a Closet Full of Clothes and Whine “I have nothing to wear.”

3. When Both Men and Women were asked to rank the Most Annoying Time Waster in Your Own Life?

Most often ranked as the Top Choices:

#1) Being Placed on Hold

#2) Waiting In Line

#3) Traffic

4. When both men and women were asked What Do You Want More of? and asked to pick one from Time, Money, Sleep, Exercise and Sex:

Respondents Chose:

#1) Money (70%)

#2) Time (13%)

#3) Sleep (9%)

#4) Exercise (8%)

#5) Sex (0%)

None chose sex (0%)

“In all our research, in focus group after focus group, we heard that today’s busy families are stressed out, exhausted and short on time – and today time is money,” says Rhoda Olsen, CEO of Great Clips. “We had to figure out a way to cut wait times and give our customers more free time to have fun and do the things they love to do. Online check-in allows people to check in from their desks or from their smart phones so when they get to the salon they have little or no wait and have more time.”

Other survey findings:

87% of respondents say they would use a technology that kept them from waiting in lines at retail stores if it saved them 15 minutes waiting for an appointment.
When a retail business makes them wait more than 15 minutes:
    63%say it shows bad customer service and a lack of respect for their time
    52% of respondents say they don’t go back and take their business elsewhere
    48% say they assume the business is poorly managed
    Only 19% say they get annoyed with the people in line with them.
9 out of 10 respondents (93%) said a reasonable amount of time to wait at a retail business is 5 – 10 minutes or less.
2 out of 3 respondents say they would use a check-in or download app that saved their place in line at a retail business.

Editor’s Note: Please cite Great Clips Online Check-in as the source for this survey.

This online survey was done by a third party, commissioned by Great Clips Online Check- In.

The survey included 316 respondents, 172 female and 144 male (ages 30 -55). Full survey data available upon request.

About Great Clips, Inc.

Great Clips, Inc. was established in 1982 in Minneapolis. Today, Great Clips has more than 3,100 salons throughout the United States and Canada, making it the world’s largest salon brand. Great Clips salons employ nearly 30,000 stylists who receive ongoing training to learn advanced skills and the latest trends. Make Great Clips your choice for value-priced, high-quality haircare for men, women and children. No appointments needed, and salons are open nights and weekends. And, it’s more convenient than ever with Great Clips’ Online Check-In. To check-in online, visit http://www.GreatClips.com or download the app for Android and iPhone. For more information about Great Clips, Inc. or to find a location near you, visit http://www.GreatClips.com.

About Great Clips’ Online Check-In

Great Clips’ Online Check-In feature is powered by ICS Net Check In™, a patent-pending, internet-based technology platform developed by Innovative Computer Software. Online Check-in allows customers to remotely log in from a computer or smart phone and view the estimated wait time at surrounding salons. Consumers can click the “check in” icon to add their name to the list at the Great Clips salon of their choice, and by the time they arrive they are likely next or almost next in line – saving precious time they might have spent waiting in the lobby for their haircut.

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PressReader, which delivers more than 2,000 full-content newspapers from 93 countries to the most popular smartphones and tablets, was selected as the best newspaper app for Apple iOS.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

PressReader, the app that delivers the world’s most authentic newspaper-reading experience, has been voted by the readers of 148Apps as the “2011 Best App Ever” in the newspaper category. PressReader, which delivers more than 2,000 full-content newspapers from 93 countries to the most popular smartphones and tablets, was selected as the best newspaper app for Apple iOS, beating out The Daily, Flipboard, Guardian iPad Edition, NY Times, USA TODAY, and The Wall Street Journal Mobile.

“We are committed to continually innovating to exceed the expectations of our readers and publishing partners,” said Alex Kroogman, CEO of NewspaperDirect. “PressReader 3.0 with SmartFlow technology is just one step in our journey to an unparalleled reading experience for newspapers and magazines. We are delighted with the award because it tells us we’re giving readers what they want — the best news-reading experience on the iPhone and iPad. I am looking forward to offering that same experience on every platform we support in the very near future.”

Created by the editors of 148Apps to celebrate the best mobile apps and games available, the goal of “The Best App Ever” Awards is to gather together the favorite apps of real users. For each category, the winners are voted for in both iOS (iPhone and iPad combined) and Android divisions.

Industry-leading features make PressReader 3.0 the best choice for newspaper lovers

PressReader 3.0 offers the widest choice of newspapers from around the world. The latest Apple iOS version of PressReader harnesses the power of iOS 5 on the iPad 2 to deliver the smoothest and most natural browsing and reading experience ever. Features include:

    SmartFlow, an exclusive feature which complements the traditional replica newspaper and magazine presentation, and lets readers browse and discover articles in a continuous horizontal stream of stories that flow across the iPad, each optimally presented on the screen
    SmartZoom that automatically positions the zoomed-in view to the beginning of an article
    Contextual integration between the Replica/Page and SmartFlow views
    Press and hold (i.e. “long press”) activation of contextually driven actions such as printing, sharing via email, or on Facebook and Twitter
    NewspaperRadio for on-demand audio of articles
    Two-finger-pinch to adjust font and image sizes
    Choice of different font types
    Cross-title keyword search
    Authorization of PressReader with a PressDisplay.com subscription.

Watch this video to see the many innovative enhancements included in PressReader 3.0.

Available as a free download

PressReader for iPad and iPhone is available as a free download in the Apple iTunes App Store. Download it today and, as new user, receive 7 free newspaper issues from an enormous selection, which includes prestigious publications such as The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, National Post, The Globe and Mail, The Guardian, Daily Mail, International Herald Tribune, The Irish Times, ABC, Le Monde, The Australian, and The New Zealand Herald — to name just a few of the top titles currently available.

How to sign up

Most individual newspapers and magazines available through PressReader can be purchased for $ 0.99 per issue, or downloaded in conjunction with a paid subscription on PressDisplay.com, which offers virtually unlimited access to the world’s press for just $ 29.95/month (USD). For full details on subscription pricing, visit our subscription page.

About PressReader

PressReader is the companion offline application for the world’s largest online newspaper and magazine newsstand, PressDisplay.com. PressReader delivers the most authentic newspaper-reading experience on PCs, Macs, smartphones, Apple iOS devices (iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch), numerous Google Android-based handhelds, BlackBerry devices (Playbook, Bold, Curve and Storm) and Windows devices (Windows Phone and Windows 7 Slate PC). Today, millions of tablets come pre-installed with PressReader from a growing list of major manufacturers including ASUS, HTC, Kobo, Microsoft, Samsung and soon, Playbook. With PressReader, you can hold a digital edition of your favourite publication in your hands and read it from cover to cover, just the way the title was printed — with no compromises in quality, fidelity or content. Whenever PressReader, or its online service, PressDisplay.com, supports a new device, it is also made available to NewspaperDirect’s publishing partners for their own SmartEdition ePapers based on PressReader technology.

About 148Apps

148Apps launched shortly after the iTunes App Store launched in July of 2008. From the start our purpose has been to provide you insight into the very best in iOS applications through our numerous reviews and latest news sections. Our goal is to sort through the best of the best and provide you with the information you need to choose — so you don’t have to spend your days in front of an iPhone just to find the perfect app for you. In addition to the reviews and news, we keep track of what’s selling, what’s new and what prices are dropping in the iTunes App Store. We also have growing communities on Twitter, Facebook. http://www.148apps.com.

About NewspaperDirect Inc.

NewspaperDirect delivers the world’s newspapers and magazines to millions of readers the way they want to receive them — in print, online, or on their mobile device, tablet or eReader — wherever they live, travel, work or play. With the most innovative digital publishing technology in the industry and the only zero operational-cost business model, NewspaperDirect is recognized as the world leader in multichannel content distribution and monetization, and is the chosen partner of more than 2,000 publishers from 95 countries. Follow us on Facebook.com/pressreader, Twitter @pressdisplay, and YouTube.com/user/pressdisplay.

PressDisplay.com and SmartEdition are trademarks or registered trademarks of NewspaperDirect Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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(PRWEB) February 14, 2012

BB Direct, Inc., a database market company located in Cape Coral, FL, has just announced it has added their County Government Database to its online mailing list count and order system BBDirectLeads.com. The value of this postal mailing list database is selectability by title categories such as City Clerk to City Manager as well as Elections Director to Veterans Affairs Director.

In short, the newly online accessible County Government County includes government offices serve as administrative hubs to fulfill state mandates. Common country office functions include assessment and collection of property taxes, voter registration, law enforcement, health services, and maintenance of legal documents. The county seat is usually the central location for county judicial, legal, and court activities making it a concentration of County government decision makers.

The file itself will be used by mailing list brokers who require instant access to some of the most targeted and deliverable data for their mailing clientele.

About BB Direct

BB Direct is the leading provider of mailing lists, database enhancement and hygiene services to the direct marketing industry. They serve the list broker community as well as a host of other value added resellers of direct marketing products and services. BB Direct is headquartered in Cape Coral, Florida. They can be reached by calling 866-501-6273, or visiting them at http://www.bbdirect.com.

Contact:

Nick Murray, Media Director

BB Direct, Inc

http://www.BBDirect.com


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Hartford, CT (PRWEB) October 28, 2011

Three Fairfield County residents, all lawyers with Shipman & Goodwin LLP, have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.), which has been universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence for almost 30 years. The selection of these Best Lawyers is part of an exhaustive national peer-review survey and is based upon almost 3.9 million evaluations of the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas.

Robin Frederick, a Stamford resident, was recognized for her practice in Labor and Employment Litigation. Barry Hawkins, a resident of Black Rock, was recognized for his practice in the area of Real Estate Law and Litigation. Julie Manning, a Fairfield resident, was recognized for her practice in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law.

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Aestiva, a leader in Business Process Automation (BPA) software

Torrance, Calif. (PRWEB) February 05, 2012

Aestiva Leave Request helps managers, employees, auditors, and everyone who uses leave information to save time, improve scheduling, record-keeping, and make better decisions. Aestiva’s Leave Request Software is a browser-based application used to approve standard leave requests, special FLMA leave, union-governed leave, Paid Time Off (PTO) or combinations of types of leave.

“Aestiva Leave Request is great news for managers, accounting and human resources departments too, because it makes tracking and managing leave requests a cinch, whether for a hundred employees or thousands, “ said Aestiva President David Silverberg.

Aestiva is kicking off the new release with free 60-day trials.

Aestiva’s browser-based technology lets employees and managers check records and administer leave easily, without spending time calling HR or Accounting departments,

Users access the application via an Intranet or the Internet from any browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, and others) running on any end-user computer operating system (Windows, Apple Mac OS, Linux). Aestiva Leave Request requires no desktop installation, and is installed on standard servers. It can also be hosted on the web without per-user fees. For more information on Aestiva Leave Request visit: http://leave-request-software.aestiva.com

Aestiva Leave Request is part of a family of Business Process Automation products spanning expense management, purchasing and procurement, time tracking, human resources, IT and operations support.

About Aestiva Software:

Founded in 1996, Aestiva is a leader in Business Process Automation (BPA), and serves over a thousand customers worldwide. Aestiva solutions significantly streamline and improve business processes. The company specializes in 100% browser-native technology that can be installed with limited or no IT overhead. Live web demonstrations are available by calling 1-888-AESTIVA (237-8482) or 1-310-697-0338.

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www.TelcoDepot.com

Bay Shore, NY (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

TelcoDepot.com, a provider of Phone Systems, VoIP Equipment, Business VoIP Service, Hosted PBX solutions, assorted phone accessories and phone system support services for small businesses, has introduced a new discount on Aastra 6757i IP Phones available from its online store. The 6757i from Aastra offers powerful features and flexibility in a standards based, carrier-grade advanced level expandable IP telephone.

With a sleek and elegant design, large 144 x 128 pixel graphical backlit LCD display and 6 dynamic context-sensitive softkeys, the 6757i is fully interoperable with leading IP Telephony platforms, offering advanced XML capability to access custom applications and support for up to 9 calls simultaneously.

The Aastra 6757i offers two different module extension options. It supports up to three Aastra M670i modules, each offering 36 keys with LED indicators to create a feature rich attendant console. Or, it will also support up to three of the advanced Aastra M675i modules, each offering 60 keys with a screen based LCD display and LED system.

“The 6757i is ideally suited for executives and heavy telephone users who require more one touch feature keys and a large screen to take full advantage of XML based programs,” says Yaron Ram, a TelcoDepot.com principal.

To learn more about the TelcoDepot.com Aastra 6757i IP Phones Reduced Price Offer, including available discounts, support options, and new pricing, visit telcodepot.com/products/aastra-6757i-ip-phone/351. For additional inquiries, call TelcoDepot.com support lines on 1-800-390-1200 or send an email to info(at)telcodepot(dot)com.

About Telco Depot

Telco Depot is a leading supplier of quality business telephone systems, business VoIP service, VoIP phones, phone headset equipment, video surveillance systems, voice & data cabling solutions, conference phone solutions and Microsoft Response Point Systems. The company’s top priority is to help its clients make informed decisions based on their specific small business phone system needs by providing experience and expertise and guiding them in selecting the best phone systems for their businesses. Telco Depot ensures that their phone systems are fully scalable, affordable priced, and provide the highest value for their clients.

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(PRWEB) February 01, 2012

The Cool Energy House (CEH) project is a deep-energy remodeling project focused on taking a real-life, traditional remodeling project and optimizing it for peak energy performance.

The story of the CEH and the focus of the CEH Press Educational Tour is the impact of new energy-efficient systems and strategies on traditional remodeling projects. In this project, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building America teams are incorporating revolutionary building-optimization software (BEopt) and proven guidelines to reduce energy use by over 50 percent.

What is the CEH Press Educational Tour?

The CEH Press Educational Tour will be held for members of the media and is designed to communicate core residential energy efficiency issues and how the DOE’s residential programs address these issues. The intent of the event is to bring attention to the resources being developed by the residential buildings program and to provide an educational and outreach venue for the DOE, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and other Building America teams.

Event Title: Cool Energy House Press Educational Tour

Event Date: February 9, 2012

Exact Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm, followed immediately by a VIP Reception, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Agenda: 3:30pm – 4:00pm – Sam Rashkin, Chief Architect for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Program.

4:15pm – 5:00pm – Steve Easley, Building America Retrofit Alliance (BARA), will speak about the innovations employed in the Cool Energy House and key strategies to create peak energy performance in existing homes.

5:00pm – 7:00pm – Cool Energy House Tours. Energy Measure Stations hosted by U.S. Department of Energy Building America teams.

Event Location: 11068 Bayshore Drive, Windermere, Fla. 34786

Transportation: Buses can be picked up at the Signature Entrance of the Rosen Centre (next to the pool) located on Convention Center Drive at the east end of the West Convention Building. Buses will be available at 2:30pm and will depart at 3:00pm for the Press event. Buses will continue to run back and forth between the Rosen Centre and the Cool Energy House until 8:00pm.

The CEH project presents a model for today’s custom homebuilder, remodeler, and specialty contractor looking to grow business and retain jobs in a struggling market. Media will come away from the event with stories of the successful implementation of energy measures and innovations, building science, and best building practices using Building America principles and guidance.

Remodeling + home performance = new business and job opportunities. Statistics show that homeowners are staying in their homes longer and performing more remodeling activities to improve comfort and savings.

Members of the DOE, BARA, and several other Building America teams will present on key topics in an engaging introductory event followed by an interactive tour of the home and opportunity to visit information stations to discuss peak energy performance strategies one-on-one with building scientists and policy makers. The stations, hosted by an expert and/or utilizing multimedia presentation material, include:

1. Peak Performance Energy Measures

    Pool Pump Replacement
    Sealed Attic
    Re-insulated Walls
    Window and Door Replacement
    Air Sealing
    HVAC Heat Pump Replacement
    Duct Sealing
    Hot Water Heater Replacement with Heat Pump Water Heaters
    Home Energy Management
    Energy Efficient Lighting
    Shading
    ENERGY STAR Appliances
    Water Saving Fixtures
    Cool Roofing
    SIPs Building Envelope
    Photovoltaics
    Ventilation and Dehumidification
2. What is Home Performance Contracting?

3. What is an Energy Audit?

4. What is NAHB National Green Building Certification?

5. What is HUD Disaster Mitigation?

Please RSVP to assist us in planning buses and catering to Tami Svarfvar at tsvarfvar(at)buildingmedia(dot)com.

To see the full color invitation, click this link: http://www.barateam.org/CEH/email/index.html

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Dell Coupons on CouponBuzz.com

Houston, TX (PRWEB) January 20, 2012

CouponBuzz.com is pleased to announce an exciting Dell Coupon, offering major savings on a new desktop computer. Now, for a limited time, consumers can find a 40% off coupon code for a fully customizable XPS 8300 on the new Dell coupon webpage, valid throughout the month of January. This high performance computer incorporates a Blu-ray DVD drive, ATI or Nvidia video card, 24 inch monitor, 12 GB of memory, and up to 4TB of storage with dual drives. The incredibly fast Intel® CoreTM i7 processor and customizable options for this computer are specifically designed to satisfy demanding multimedia needs. Internet shoppers can easily spot the coupon in the featured section of CouponBuzz.com’s newly launched webpage dedicated to Dell coupons.

“We try to ensure that the very best coupons have high visibility our site,” said Justin Bowen, one of the management team at CouponBuzz.com. “We never want anyone to leave CouponBuzz unaware of the major savings that are available with just the click of a mouse.”

One of the ways that CouponBuzz.com innovates to maintain the edge on their competition is to employ a staff of individuals they call Buzz Guides. Each Buzz Guide is responsible for maintaining and updating the coupons being offered for a few specific stores and categories within their expertise. The Buzz Guide is solely responsible for hand-selecting the best offers, and giving each a number on a rating scale. The higher the number is, the better the offer is, in the opinion Buzz Guide.

By essentially cherry-picking the best Dell coupons and placing them in a featured section of the new Dell coupon webpage, the Buzz Guide makes it incredibly simple for online shoppers to find the best coupon codes all in one place. They also provide text where necessary to help explain the fine print on how the coupon can best work for the consumer. The new 40% OFF coupon for the XPS 8300 desktop computer can be found on the Dell coupon webpage at http://couponbuzz.com/dell-home-coupons.html, with all the other selections of the Dell Buzz Guide. Together, these Buzz Guides form a formidable team, working hard to make CouponBuzz.com the go-to website for every kind of coupon need.

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Paramus, New Jersey (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

With the exponential growth of breast augmentation as the top plastic surgery procedure performed by plastic surgeons in America, New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul M. Parker, MD, believes it is imperative that women know their implant options, including sizes and types of implants. Through his three-step sizing process, patients can choose the perfect implant for their bodies.

Women have discovered that implants can compensate for what nature forgot, correct asymmetry, or replace volume lost due to childbirth or weight loss. No matter what the reason, breast implants can give women the feminine contours they’ve been missing. The job of the plastic surgeon is to meet a patient’s expectations within the limits of the patient’s body size and shape.

Dr. Parker does a large number of breast augmentation surgeries every year with women who are looking for all different types of results. Some women start out with little to no breast tissue and just want enough to fill out a bra, others have a moderate or large amount but yearn for a larger, fuller bust line. No matter the reason for the breast augmentation, Dr. Parker and his team strive to provide their patients with all of the information necessary to make a comprehensive decision.

“We have a very high rate of patient satisfaction due to our team approach to the cosmetic surgery process. We communicate with patients regarding their goals and desires, consult with them on the best approach based on their wishes and individual anatomy. We take a lot of time to educate our patients about the surgical process,” explained Dr. Parker.

The Parker Center does their Sizing Sessions in three stages. Patients are always free to return and to try alternate sizes prior to surgery. Liz Kobb, digital technician at the Parker Center takes photos of patients “wearing” the implants. The photos are then uploaded to the Parker Center website, and with a special passcode patients can access their own photos from any computer. This allows breast augmentation patients time to contemplate their new look and the ability to show friends, loved ones and others how they should look after surgery.

Also, the Parker Center uses a unique set of protocols called the Rapid Recovery Program which allows a patient to heal in a short period of time, with less bruising, swelling and pain than they otherwise would. This program includes vitamins, herbs, medications and three post-operative lymphatic drainage massage sessions which are all included in the surgical package. Patients are often surprised at the ease of their recovery.

“Dr. Parker was phenomenal. My daughter’s recovery was so unbelievable. She had no pain, very little bruising and her incisions look great. She never even needed a Tylenol, nothing,” said Joanie, patient Nicole’s mom.

Breast implants come in different materials, shapes and sizes. This means that patients face a myriad of choices. For patients looking for New Jersey cosmetic surgery, Dr. Parker has over 20 years of surgical experience and is thoroughly knowledgeable about what type, shape and volume of implant should help meet the patient’s goals and desired result.

For breast augmentation, New Jersey patients have a variety of options. Implants are available with both saline and silicone material inside a silicone shell. Saline implants are empty and filled to the desired size during surgery. Silicone implants are sized in 25cc increments allowing for small size adjustments. The main advantage of silicone over saline implants is that they have a softer, more natural feel with less rippling of the implant edges.

Depending on the type of result the patient is looking for, Dr. Parker can use different profiles of silicone implants. Profile refers to the projection of the implant. Implants are available in low, moderate, moderate plus and high profiles. Implants are also available in round and teardrop shaped.

“In the majority of patients I use a silicone, round, moderate plus implant. I believe that this type of implant gives the majority of my patients the shape, volume and projection they’re looking for with a natural look. Patients who are looking for more projection generally select a high profile implant specifically to get a prominent look,” explained Dr. Parker.

With an almost limitless combination of material, size, profile and shape available in breast implants today, breast augmentation patients can easily become overwhelmed. Dr. Parker and his team at the Parker Center spend a great deal of time with their patients helping them determine how they want to look.

“When I saw Dr. Parker at my follow-up visit, I was gushing. I’m just so happy with how I look. I just thanked him up and down,” said Marissa, breast augmentation patient.

Breast augmentation patients have been getting fantastic results and spreading the word about surgery at the Parker Center. With Dr. Parker’s team approach, commitment to patient education, and providing the highest level of care, they can help anyone who is interested in changing their appearance with breast augmentation or any other cosmetic procedure.

About Dr. Parker

Paul M. Parker, MD is the Medical Director of the Parker Center for Plastic Surgery. He has over 20 years’ experience and is well known for his surgical results as well as his commitment to patient care and satisfaction. Dr. Parker graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency in general and plastic surgery at New York University Medical Center.

Parker Center for Plastic Surgery

122 East Ridgewood Avenue

Paramus, NJ 07090

201.967.1212

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New York, NY (PRWEB) April 3, 2008

A technical report from a University of Houston Department of Health and Human Performance researcher finds that students in a hybrid class that incorporated instructional technology with in-class lectures scored a letter grade higher on average than their counterparts who took the same class in a more traditional format.

Dr. Brian McFarlin, a researcher and assistant professor at the University of Houston created e-learning courses using Articulate Rapid E-Learning Studio Pro and incorporated this in conjunction with classroom lectures. His traditional Kinesiology class met twice a week for a 90-minute lecture in a large auditorium. Alternatively, his hybrid class met once a week for traditional 90-minute lectures augmented with Articulate-created e-learning courses. The courses were accessed by students from the University’s WebCT Learning Management System (LMS).

“The main reasons I chose Articulate was for its ease-of-use and the quality of the output,” said Dr. McFarlin. “If you can use PowerPoint, then your learning curve is minimal and the results are really engaging. I also like how easily Articulate produces SCORM output that lets me publish my courses to our University LMS for student access and tracking.”

Student feedback regarding the hybrid teaching model was extremely positive. ”I was surprised that the increase in student grades was so dramatic,” continued Dr. McFarlin. “I personally think that the hybrid format is the wave of the future.”

“I constantly hear about the outstanding results that college instructors are getting using Articulate software to produce online courses that supplement or replace traditional lectures,” said Tom Kuhlmann, Articulate’s vice president of community and author of the Rapid E-Learning Blog. ”It’s great that a research study has been published that supports these anecdotal results.”

The full study has been published in ”Advances in Physiology Education” http://advan.physiology.org/cgi/content/full/32/1/86 with additional information available at the University of Houston’s web site: http://www.hhp.uh.edu/Currentevents/08_McFarlin_course.cfm .

About Articulate

Articulate is the market leader in rapid e-learning software. Articulate products are used by organizations worldwide to quickly create rich and interactive learning content and communication resources. The company’s Rapid E-Learning Studio Professional combines three premier products, Articulate Presenter 5, Quizmaker 2 and Engage, to give learning professionals and subject-matter experts an easy-to-use toolset to create e-learning courses, presentations, quizzes, and surveys. Morgan Stanley, FedEx, Dell, Target, 3M, John Deere, and Harvard Business School are among the thousands of corporate, government, and academic organizations currently using Articulate products for rapid e-learning. Articulate is ranked the 15th fastest growing technology company in North America by Deloitte on their 2006 Technology Fast 500 Rising Star list.

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