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Foster City, CA (PRWEB) December 13, 2011

The 2011 Santa Index shows that the fantastic Old St. Nick?s efforts to spread joy are worth $ 132,950 this year, according to Insure.com research using wage data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

The Santa Index lists the many duties we typically associate with Santa Claus and measures what it would cost to hire others to perform similar functions.

?We associate Santa with Christmas, of course, but one look at his resume will tell you that he?s truly a character for all seasons,? says Emmet Pierce, managing editor of Insure.com. ?Santa, as the story goes, was a multitasker before it became trendy: animal trainer, toy factory executive, aerial navigator, labor negotiator and an ambassador for the holiday spirit — this guy does it all.?

Here are some highlights from the Santa Index, based on BLS wage data for the closest matching occupations which we?d attribute with his persona:

????To cover his administrative duties, Insure.com gave him the title of manufacturing executive. Under the BLS description, hourly pay and days of work per year (364) bring his pay for this task to about $ 109,841.
????Fifteen days of professional shopping come in at a cost of $ 2,388. After all, even Santa and his elves need to buy some of their gifts.
????Santa really knows his way around wrapping paper and bows. Add in 14 days of professional wrapping and his annual worth rises by another $ 1,786.
????Finding someone else to read children?s letters would cost $ 1,656 annually.
????Retail store visits to meet with children would cost another $ 2,648.
????Giving Santa credit for his compulsive list checking, Insure.com threw in a conservative $ 510.
????Managing elves isn?t easy. Factor in his labor negotiation skills and Santa would clear another $ 5,074 annually.

Other jobs associated with the Santa Claus character include piloting his sleigh, taking care of reindeer and going down chimneys.

The full 2011 Santa Index can be found at Insure.com?s article, ?The Santa Index: Santa?s duties worth $ 132,950.?

Insure.com?s life insurance calculator can help consumers find their own worth and the right type of policy to protect that income.

About Insure.com

Insure.com provides a comprehensive array of information on auto insurance, home insurance, health insurance, and life insurance. The site offers an extensive library of originally authored insurance articles and decision-making tools that are not available from any other single source. The Web Marketing Association awarded Insure.com with a 2011 WebAward for Outstanding Website in the insurance industry category. Insure.com is owned and operated by QuinStreet, Inc. (NASDAQ: QNST), one of the largest Internet marketing and media companies in the world. QuinStreet is committed to providing consumers and businesses with the information they need to research, find and select the products, services and brands that best meet their needs. The company is a leader in visitor-friendly marketing practices. For more information, please visit QuinStreet.com.

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Andrew Heilman

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Oakland, CA (PRWEB) December 09, 2011

?Every year in the Fall and early Winter, the medical community begin touting the benefits of the latest flu shot, yet before you go and get inoculated, people might want to investigate some facts? says Dr. Gertler.

Dr. Gertler points out that countless studies show that there are many folks who react to flu shots and other vaccination in a negative way and that this reaction can actually weaken the immune system rather than strengthen and protect it.

?All vaccines produce antibodies? says Dr. Gertler, ?and actually, they produce circulating immune complexes called CICs. Your immune system ends up attacking these CICs. When it does, it deflects its energy from its more important job – protecting you from more harmful viruses and bacteria. Like fighting a war on two fronts, your body is similarly splitting its resources in an attempt to defend you. In other words, your immune system is trying to protect you from the vaccine by creating an allergic reaction to it. If another virus or bacteria comes along, there are fewer lymphocytes left to kill it?.

Dr. Richard Moskowitz also agrees that immunizations can lead to certain types of chronic diseases, in his book, The Case Against Immunization. ?Far from providing a genuine immunity?,? says Dr. Moskowitz, ?vaccines may act by actually interfering with or suppressing the immune response.? Dr. Moskowitz indicates that the rise in auto immune diseases is an automatic result of injecting live virus and foreign antigens into children. As a result, the body can no longer tell the difference between good and bad cells and starts attacking itself, producing such auto immune responses as rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, immunity deficiency syndrome, and other degenerative diseases.

?I have personally treated many people who have gotten severe cases of the flu after they have taken a flu shot? says Dr. Gertler ?and, in my many years as a Chiropractic physician, I have concluded that it is better to boost one?s cell-mediated immunity through natural methods than to rely totally on the anti bodies in any flu vaccine.?

Of course, the decision to take or not to take a flu shot is an individual decision ? and should be an informed decision. ?No matter their choice,? says Dr. Gertler, ?if someone experiences flu like symptoms or contracts the flu, they are encouraged to call me at the Center for Holistic Health (510) 652-2302 and I can do a kinesiological flu treatment protocol which, in most cases, will have them back on their feet within 48 hours.?

Dr. Larry Gertler, M.Ed. D.C., is a nationally known holistic chiropractor and teacher. He is available for in-office visits and telephone consultations (for California residents only). Dr. Gertler offers free 20 minute new patient consultations and discounts to new patients for comprehensive exams. The Center for Holistic Health (also known as Advanced Chiropractic) is located in the Rockridge District of Oakland, California, at 5273 College Avenue. Please call ahead to schedule your free 20 minute consultation or comprehensive examination. Dr. Gertler?s phone number is (510) 652-2302. You can also find more information on his website at http://www.drgertler.org.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 08, 2011

BMCC Insurance, a full-service online insurance agency, has made two additions to its agent roster: Mary Chamorro is a licensed life and health agent with over ten years? experience representing the top US companies. Jack Karagezyan, is an eight year veteran of the insurance and management fields, who will write and service the property and casualty side of the business.

BMCC Insurance is a multi-line insurance agency servicing both personal and commercial sectors. Areas of speciality include home, auto, motorcycle, life and commercial lines.

?Growth is coming fast and furious,? said Kyle Kennon, Executive Insurance Director. He added, ?our level of service and expertise is impressing a lot of people. We now expect growth to surpass our expectations in the coming year.?

To contact BMCC Insurance, e-mail Kyle Kennon at kyle.k(at)bmccinsurance(dot)com or Kristine Ter-Arutyunyan at Kristine.t(at)bmccinsurance(dot)com or call 855.855.2622.

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(PRWEB UK) 7 December 2011

UK?s leading canvas printing company Canvas Dezign recently launched its online art gallery, which features over 400 artworks. The wide selection of canvas art displayed in the gallery includes the following categories: auto, banksy, cities/places, floral, geometric, abstract, iconic, kids, and sun sets.

The creative team at Canvas Dezign incorporates the latest color trends and interior design styles, presenting an art gallery of up-to-date canvas prints. It uses the latest digital printing technology and coloring software to ensure high quality canvas prints. The company offers the brightest colors in canvas printing by utilizing Epson 9900?s Vivid Magenta Technology.

If customers can?t find what they?re looking for in the new gallery selection, Canvas Dezign can transform a customer?s digital photos into personalized canvas art. Customers simply upload their photos and order the desired size, color, bleed and gallery wrap. When ordering wall art through Canvas Dezign?s online venue, the company offers some of the following services:

The art arrives in a carefully wrapped box, framed and ready to hang. There are free wall fixing brackets, free red eye removal, and free date stamp removal with every order, and all orders ship within three to five business days.

Canvas Dezign uses 380gsm 100% pure cotton canvas, hand stretched to a 38mm deep solid pine frame from renewable European wood sources. Canvas sizes begin at 6×6 inches and prices are as low as ?10.99.

For more information, visit http://www.canvasdezign.co.uk/ or follow the company on Facebook.com/CanvasDezign.

About Canvas Dezign:

Canvas Dezign is one of the UK?s leading printers of personalized canvas art at affordable prices. The company has been supplying trade and public customers alike since 2001. High profile customers have included DVB, BBC, with recent appearances on ITV?s 60 Minute Makeover.

Contact:

Conrad McKee

01254 707195

sales(at)canvasdezign(dot)co(dot)uk

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Bolingbrook, IL (PRWEB) December 06, 2011

Today AirCompressorsDirect.com announced its recommendations for top two-stage 80 gallon air compressors.

“80 gallon two-stage air compressors are found in auto-body garages and manufacturing facilities,” said Steve Robbins, resident product expert at Air Compressors Direct. “If you rely on compressed air power on a regular basis, these two-stage compressors are perfect for you.”

According to Robbins, most retailers are loyal to whatever two-stage air compressors are on their floor.

However, AirCompressorsDirect.com, isn’t your ordinary retailer. The online superstore specializes exclusively in air compressors and carries more than 130 two stage air compressors from many leading national brands.

The online retailer combined retail prices, recent sales history, customer reviews and personal insight to generate their final recommendations.

Once the dust and data settled, only three 80 gallon 2 stage compressors sold by AirCompressorsDirect.com were given their prestigious “Recommended” status.

Top 80 Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressors

Good: BelAire 5-HP 80-Gallon Two-Stage Air Compressor (208-230V 1-Phase) – 218V

Better: Ingersoll Rand 5-HP 80-Gallon Two-Stage Air Compressor (230V 1-Phase) – 2475N5

Best: Quincy 5-HP 80-Gallon Two-Stage Air Compressor (230V 1-Phase) – 251CP80VCB

In addition, Robbins personally wrote online reviews for each 80 gallon two-stage air compressor, explaining why the company recommended it.

By providing the recommendations and reviews, Air Compressors Direct hopes to arm shoppers with enough ammunition to pick the perfect air compressor for their needs.

Power Equipment Direct operates nine niche online superstores. In addition to AirCompressorsDirect.com, the Bolingbrook, IL-based company operates ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com, PressureWashersDirect.com, SnowBlowersDirect.com, MowersDirect.com, WaterPumpsDirect.com, SumpPumpsDirect.com, ChainSawsDirect.com and LogSplittersDirect.com.

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Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) December 05, 2011

Eric Ratinoff, an insurance lawyer and partner at Sacramento personal injury law firm Kershaw, Cutter & Ratinoff, LLP, will host a free seminar for insurance brokers and their clients next month. The class aims to equip insurance brokers and policyholders with information that will help them prepare claims in the event of a career ending disability.

“The last thing a person needs to hear when facing a life altering illness is that their insurance claim was denied,” states Eric Ratinoff, “and the first person they will turn to is the one who sold them the policy.”

While insurance brokers may see insurance from the front end sales perspective, Ratinoff takes a behind the scenes look. His one-hour class will discuss the documents needed to file a successful claim, what total disability means in terms of “own occupation” vs. “any occupation,” the insurance company’s legal obligations, as well as their defenses to coverage, and what to do if the insurance company refuses to pay the claim in whole or in part.

“All too often insurance companies enhance the bottom line by charging policyholders large premiums while rejecting valid claims,” he adds. “But the insurance company absolutely is not allowed to put profits over people. It’s people over profits – and it’s too bad that they need to be reminded of this time and time again.”

The class is eligible for one hour of continuing education credit from the California Department of Insurance. It is free, but space is limited. Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP by calling Taryn Smith at 916.448.9800, or emailing tsmith(at)kcrlegal(dot)com.

Kershaw, Cutter & Ratinoff represents injured plaintiffs in automobile and motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injuries, defective products, dangerous drugs & medical devices, as well as insurance bad faith matters. Founding partner Eric Ratinoff has successfully tried and settled numerous cases on behalf of his clients, earning large recoveries in cases involving disability, health, auto, property, long term care, business, fire & casualty, commercial and life insurance policies. Mr. Ratinoff is AV Rated through Martindale Hubbell (its highest rating). He has also been named a Northern California Super Lawyer for 2010 and 2011.

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Mission Viejo, California (PRWEB) December 02, 2011

The insurance experts at California-based Insurance Solutions know that the holidays are the busiest season for many local food suppliers. From caterers to large, formal establishments, many California businesses will be bustling with employees and patrons looking to feed the guests at their holiday gatherings. However, one thing that should not be overlooked is proper food safety and restaurant insurance. All the hustle and bustle can increase the chances of an accident or food contamination, which could in turn result in costly lawsuits for restaurant owners.

With California business insurance, many different types of companies can be covered against standard risks, but restaurants face a unique set of perils. For this reason, the team at Insurance Solutions would like to help local eateries avoid potentially costly accidents with specialized coverage and the following safety tips:

Ensure that all staff members are properly trained on safe food handling practices.
Have employees wash all produce by hand to avoid bacterial contamination.
Store food that needs to be refrigerated at temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sanitize food contact surfaces after each use.
Ensure that spills in and outside of the kitchen are cleaned up promptly in order to avoid slip-and-fall claims.

The holiday season is a great time for local restaurants and food providers to bring in extra revenue and end the year on a high note. Therefore, it is best to obtain restaurant insurance so that there are no setbacks along the way. The team at Insurance Solutions is committed to helping its commercial lines clients achieve success, even during tough economic times.

About Insurance Solutions:

Insurance Solutions boasts more than 40 years of experience writing both personal and business insurance policies in California. The agency can assist customers in everything from workers? compensation, general liability and property needs to auto, home and life policies, as well as financial services. Most importantly, the team at Insurance Solutions always sticks to its core values, which help agents build trusting and honest relationships with clients who know that the doors at Insurance Solutions are always open to them.

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Newark, NJ (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

NBA guard Randy Foye, who was born and raised in Newark, NJ, has teamed up with Dr. Jays, Ray Catena Auto Group and Villanova University for his foundation?s annual holiday toy drive. A special kickoff event will be held on Friday, December 2nd at the Dr. Jays store located at 138 Market Street in downtown Newark. Donations will be accepted at all 3 Dr. Jays stores in Newark, which also includes locations at 146 Market Street and 795 Broad Street, as well as all 14 Ray Catena dealerships in New York and New Jersey, and upcoming Villanova University men’s basketball contests on December 3rd and December 13th.

The toy drive will run through December 20th. All proceeds benefit children throughout the city of Newark. Requested are age-appropriate, unwrapped presents for boys and girls in grades K-8. Since 2008, the Randy Foye Foundation (RFF) has provided holiday presents to Newark youth and hopes to continue building on the previous years? success.

Foye is no stranger to giving back to the Newark community where he was born and raised. Earlier this month, RFF provided 157 winter coats to city kids and complete Thanksgiving meals to 60 families. In September, RFF’s Back to School Success Program provided 1,000 Newark kids with a brand new backpack and educational supplies on the first day of school. Foye has shared his life story with thousands of students, encouraging them that ?education is the key to anything you want to do in life.?

In addition to his Assist 4 Life mentoring program in city elementary schools, Foye has provided athletic uniforms and equipment to many youth sports programs throughout the city. He ran his annual basketball camps and hosted a semi-pro basketball league in his old neighborhood this summer. RFF also partners with the Children?s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center to host a 5k at Branch Brook Park in the spring.

?For me, it?s all about helping kids,? said Foye. ?I walked the same difficult path that they are facing now. I want to encourage kids to achieve their full potential and let them know that someone believes in them and wants to see them succeed. Around the holidays, it?s especially important for me to give back and help put a smile on someone else?s face.?

The Randy Foye Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization formed in 2007 that raises funds and develops programs aimed at improving the lives of kids in Newark. For more information and a complete list of toy drive drop-off locations, visit http://www.randyfoye.org. If you aren?t in the area but want to donate, presents can be mailed to:

Dr. Jays ? Attention: Toy Drive

138 Market Street

Newark, NJ 07102

Twitter: @drjaysstores, @Ray_Catena, @randyfoye, @RFoyeFoundation

Event Hashtag: #RFFToyDrive

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New York, New York (PRWEB) December 01, 2011

An attack in a Jewish neighborhood of Brooklyn is being investigated as a New York hate crime by the New York Police Department’s Hate Crimes Task Force, reported NY1 on November 12.

Vandals set three cars ablaze in Midwood on November 11. A sidewalk and park benches nearby also were spray-painted with anti-Semitic graffiti, including Nazi swastikas. “KKK” was painted on a van, according to the New York Daily News. (11/11)

?Anti-Semitism has no place in today?s world. Hate crimes are incompatible with the values of New York and the values of America,? said New York civil rights violation lawyer David Perecman, founder of The Perecman Firm, one of New York?s civil rights violation law firms.

The incident is among a number of other recent hate crimes in New York City targeting Jews. Two other swastikas were found in Brooklyn, reported the New York Daily News. One was etched into the lobby door of a building and another was painted on a parking meter. Also, reported the NYDN, a subway sign was defaced and a Jewish man recalled being ?threatened by two hate-spewing men? in Midwood.

Earlier this month, six swastikas were painted on a synagogue and two library branches in Queens, reported the Queens Tribune. (11/10)

Recently, the Anti-Defamation League released a report of anti-Semitism statistics for New York City and New York State. In 2010, the ADL counted 133 anti-Semitic incidents citywide. This was one more recorded incident than the year before.

In New York City, the most anti-Semitic incidents were reported in Brooklyn, which had 53. Manhattan was next with 52, according to the ADL.

?Hate crimes are absolutely unacceptable,? said Perecman, a New York civil rights???????? violation lawyer for over 30 years. ?No one should have to fear for their safety in New York because of their religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or age.?

For more information about New York civil rights violation lawyers at The Perecman Firm please visit http://www.perecman.com

About David Perecman and The Perecman Firm, PLLC:

For the past 30 years, the New York civil rights violation, medical malpractice, construction accident, and auto accident lawyers at The Perecman Firm, PLLC have handled all types of cases including civil rights violations. David Perecman, founder of the Firm, is a Board Director and the past Secretary and Treasurer of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) and a chair of its Labor Law Committee. Mr. Perecman’s achievements have brought him recognition as an Honoree in the National Law Journal’s Hall of Fame, in New York Magazine’s “The Best Lawyers in America” and The New York Times Magazine “New York Super Lawyers, Metro Edition” for the years 2007-2010.

The Firm has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Among the more

recent victories, Mr. Perecman won a $ 15 million verdict* for a construction

accident, a $ 5.35 million dollar verdict** for an automobile accident, and a

and a $ 40 million dollar structured settlement for medical malpractice****.

*later settled while on appeal for $ 7.940 million????

** later settled for $ 3.5 million

*** later settled for $ 90,000.00

**** total potential payout

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Mansfield, MA (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

IntelliChief LLC, the leading provider of document management and document imaging solutions for the IBM i (System i, iSeries, AS/400) is promoting their Integration Module to the JD Edwards World application. This enables the creation and capture of key business documents electronically, and makes them available directly from a users? desktop computer and JD Edwards World application screens.

JD Edwards World software helps users with distribution management, financial management, homebuilder management, human capital management, and manufacturing management. When implemented in conjunction with the IntelliChief? document management, imaging, and workflow solution, it becomes a powerful system to enhance customer service, purchasing, receiving, billing, and other paper-intensive processes.

When IntelliChief is implemented with JD Edwards World, users can easily?

????Conduct direct searches, retrieve, distribute, and store documents electronically
????Save time and money by designing and generating electronic documents including invoices, purchase orders, order acknowledgements, bills of lading, bar code labels, laser MICR checks, and other associated business forms
????Capture and auto-index documents
????Streamline business processes utilizing rules-based routing, through Workflow, which recognizes and routes documents automatically by document type and/or index values without any manual intervention
????Search for and access all related documents from your PC or via the web
????Automate document distribution (fax, email, workflow)
????Generate checks or ACH transactions directly from within your JD Edwards application.

IntelliChief document management allows for companies to save time and money by designing and generating electronic documents including invoices, purchase orders, order acknowledgements, bills of lading, bar code labels, laser MICR checks, and other associated business forms. Users eliminate the necessity to spend exorbitant amounts on paper, toner, and off-site storage for duplication of your paper files.

More information on IntelliChief?s JD Edwards World Integration Module can be located on http://www.intellichief.com

About IntelliChief, LLC

IntelliChief, is the leading provider of Paperless Process Management (PPM) solutions for the IBM i (System i, iSeries, AS/400) Enterprise. With decades of expertise in the market and seamless integration with leading ERP software vendors, IntelliChief enables companies of all sizes to go paperless with a typical ROI of less than one year. Users can create, capture, manage, archive, retrieve, and distribute mission-critical documents directly from their familiar ERP screens, eliminating the need for filing cabinets, storage facilities, fax machines, copiers, and paper files.

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