Tickle your office pink for a great cause! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pendaflex is urging consumers to organize for charity. A portion of sales from the pink-hued Pendaflex® Ready-Tab® Built-in Tab Hanging Folders and Pendaflex® Desktop File Kit, Pendaflex Reinforced hanging folders, Pendaflex Essentials hanging folders, Pendaflex interior and file folders will benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®, an organization that is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and genetic research worldwide. Esselte has committed a minimum donation of $15,000 to this worthwhile cause. (PRWeb Oct 13, 2008)

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A highly accomplished Robotic Surgeon and Urologic Oncologist, Dr. David K. Ornstein, M.D., recently joined the Vanguard Urologic Institute and staff of Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Dr. Ornstein will utilize his expretise in robotic radical prostatectomy and robotic cystectomy to improve the outcomes of patients with prostate cancer and bladder cancer, respectively. (PRWeb Oct 12, 2008)

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shopdistinction.com announces all handbags under $100 and a commitment to the fight against breast cancer (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008)

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NE Delta Dental members in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont can now be reimbursed for the cost of oral cancer exams performed using the VELscope system. The VELscope is the only system using proven fluorescence visualization technology, which enhances the ability of dentists to discover precancer and early stage oral cancer. (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008)

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Have you been feeling your breasts? Hundreds of thousands of women across the country are feeling their breasts this October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast self examinations are important because it is a critical step in detecting breast cancer early, when it is more easily treatable. In an effort to encourage women to perform their monthly breast self-exams, Dermapeutics has created a new Breast Self Exam Cream. (PRWeb Oct 10, 2008)

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DietsInReview.com is encouraging people to sign-up for their newsletters during the month of October and will donate $1 to the Susan G. Komen foundation, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for each new subscription. New recipients will also be entered to win valuable prize packs as a part of the site's relaunch celebration. (PRWeb Oct 9, 2008)

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While Texans are proud of the sentiment implied by the expression, “Everything is bigger in Texas,” such pride is misplaced when it comes to healthy Texans. (PRWeb Oct 9, 2008)

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To honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Wild Bill's Western Store is helping customers "Give Cancer the Boot" when they purchase ready made or custom-made boots. For the duration of October, Wild Bill's will donate 20 percent of the purchase price of custom boots and 10 percent the price of ready made boots to the cancer charity of the customer's choosing. A pair of pink boots got things started. (PRWeb Oct 9, 2008)

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Laufer Film's Christmas at Maxwell's and The Television Syndication Company (TVS) head to MIPCOM with a series of deals in hand, to include USA TV syndication of over 40% coverage. Bill Laufer, President of Laufer Film said, “We are excited about the US holiday syndication progress and look to MIPCOM to increase our coverage around the globe". The Dove Foundation award winning movie, Christmas at Maxwell’s is quickly becoming a Christmas Classic movie and we are seeing this in our audience reception.” This holiday film is a new PG HD feature. (PRWeb Oct 8, 2008)

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The employees of OKI Data Americas, a leading printer manufacturer, are proud to support the Brooklyn HOGS Second Annual Breast Cancer Ride to Live on October 11th at KeySpan Park, home of the Brooklyn Cyclones. Last October, OKI Data Americas supported the Ride to Live event for its inaugural year with the Color Me OKI philanthropic program and continues it’s support this year providing the 1950’s Automotive Classic, 1959 Pink Cadillac Convertible so that attendees can receive commemorative photos with the vintage vehicle as The Angeltones perform songs from the Motown era in exchange for donations benefiting the Maimonides Cancer Center. The restored Cadillac symbolizes the process women must go through when rebuilding their mind, body and souls after battling breast cancer. (PRWeb Oct 7, 2008)

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Home-grown Sirius Medical Innovation ("SMI"), a specialist in thermal-imaging solutions, announced a first collaboration with Singapore's KK Women's and Children's Hospital ("KK Hospital") to conduct clinical trials of its Thermal Imaging Medical System. (PRWeb Oct 7, 2008)

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The Colour of Reckoning -- the healing art of a woman's journey -- is one woman's way to heal from illness. Artist Barbara J. Gill said, "Creative expression can help people manage their lives, transcend pain and feel happy." The exhibition will be launched in Woodstock, NB, Canada, October 16. It is dedicated to the memory of Canadian soldier Jim Cadger (1944-2008) who educated Gill about the link between dioxins and disease. Part of the exhibition proceeds will be donated to the oncology unit of the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital and the Agent Orange Association of Canada whose purpose is to expose the impact of chemical exposure on human health, the environment and wildlife. (PRWeb Oct 7, 2008)

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Ellery HomeStyles, LLC has recently expanded its line of popular Eclipse Curtains. These new additions, Tristan Eclipse, Narina, Satin Stripe, Robert Eclipse, and Louise Eclipse block out 99% of light and can, as part of a healthy lifestyle, also aid in the fight against breast cancer (PRWeb Oct 6, 2008)

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The President of Americas Watchdog created the Mesothelioma Victims Center, because he had this incurable form of cancer touch his family. The Mesothelioma Victims Center is not only the most honest & reliable resource center for a mesothelioma victim or their family in the United States, it also offers honest answers about what law firms are the most capable, to help the victims and their families. Beyond that, the Mesothelioma Victims Center will actually help & assist mesothelioma victims get social security disability payments, VA Benefits for US Navy or US Armed Forces victims of mesothelioma, health care options for all mesothelioma victims, and much more. According to Americas Watchdog, "don't get suckered in by a yellow pages ad, or a slick Internet site offering help for a victim of mesothelioma. They are often lies, typically from law firms, that in fact don't even do the mesothelioma cases. If a mesothelioma victim or their family really wants real help & honest answers, they should call us at 866-714-6466 or visit our web site at Http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com " (PRWeb Oct 6, 2008)

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Saint Ann Church in Cleveland Heights. OH has started a music program that features three musicians from the Cleveland Institute of Music: Ariel Clayton, violin, and Jay Dubin, clarinet, with guest violinist, Caroline Goulding. Jim Bockhoff is the cantor. Mimi Lam, organist and pianist. Bill and Tiffany Laufer, filmmakers with Laufer Film, are coordinators as is Father Deogratias Ruwaainenyi, the Parochial Vicar. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2008)

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LegalView informed readers of a former Exxon Mobil employee who recently died from asbestos-related conditions. The man's family has filed a lawsuit in the 136th District Court against the company alleging his employers knew of the dangers associated with the man's job, but did little to protect his health. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2008)

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Today Percepta Associates released Series Two of its Gene Silencing Life Science Dashboard™ market research report. This market research report, which analyzes key market indicators, such as market size and market growth rate, for specific gene silencing segments, reveals that Applied Biosystems (NYSE:ABI), Amaxa (SWX:Lonn) and Invitrogen (NASDAQ:IVGN), are leading suppliers of research products and kits for gene silencing and gene knockdown researchers. ThermoFisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO), Sigma-Aldrich (NASDAQ:SIAL), Roche Applied Sciences, a division of Roche Diagnostics (VTX:ROG.VX), Bio-Rad Laboratories (AMEX:BIO) and Qiagen (NASDAQ:QGEN) share leadership in specific gene silencing application segments in this 2008 report. Gene silencing is a powerful method of artificially inducing a shutdown of specific targeted genes expressed in cells. Gene silencing methods are increasingly used in gene function studies, drug target validation, and the development of therapeutics. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2008)

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The Board of Directors of the Houston-based the Friends of World Foundation for AIDS Research and Prevention celebrates the award of the Nobel Prize to its President, Professor Luc Montagnier (PRWeb Oct 6, 2008)

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First, the four-word diagnosis: "You have breast cancer." Now what? Cindy Papale-Hammontree's The Empty Cup Runneth Over: Answers about Breast Cancer from the Experts takes the reader through it - from fear of the unknown and misconceptions to treatment and survival - step by step. Combining little understood insights and breaking scientific news from experts in the field, deeply personal testimonials from survivors, and a first-hand, emotional, real-life narrative, this all-inclusive, easy-to-read, and personal guide offers urgently needed, clearly comprehensible information for women of all ages on the devastating and potentially lethal disease. (PRWeb Oct 3, 2008)

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For every Pink Anne McAlpin Travel Towel sold in October, Travel Essentials will donate $5 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. And to encourage support for this great cause they are also offering customers a 10% discount on the towels during the month. (PRWeb Oct 3, 2008)

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Patricia Franchi Flaherty Honored During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. (PRWeb Oct 3, 2008)

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America does a mediocre job caring for its sickest patients. The nation, says a new report, gets a C. Only Vermont, Montana and New Hampshire earned an A, according to a new report from the Center to Advance Palliative Care. Three states - Oklahoma, Alabama and Mississippi - got an F. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008)

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Now through the end of 2008, NBF and sister companies will donate 15% of sales from pink chairs to breast cancer research. (PRWeb Oct 2, 2008)

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In its first release as an Independent Publisher, #1 New York Times publishing phenomenon and best selling author of Simple Abundance, Sarah Ban Breathnach launches The Simple Abundance Press and opens the way for a voice in the silent world after the death of a child, in the October 1, 2008 release of When Every Day Matters: A Mother's Memoir on Love, Loss and Life by MJ Hurley Brant. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

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Celebrating National Breast Cancer Awareness month, The Center For Permanent Cosmetics is showcasing Melany Whitney's three dimensional cosmetic tattooing. This unique cosmetic tattooing procedure allows breast cancer survivors to regain breast beauty. Melany Whitney is Board Certified in the application of permanent cosmetics as well as scar camouflage and areola re-pigmentation. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

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The 2nd Annual National Feel Your Boobies® Week is October 10-17, 2008. During this week, the Feel Your Boobies® Foundation (http://www.feelyourboobies.com), a Pennsylvania-based non-profit breast cancer awareness organization, is reaching out to young women, especially those under 40, to 'feel their boobies' and remind their friends to do the same. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

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The original Hair Extensions of Atlanta recently launched a national campaign to offer top quality lace wigs in all hair textures, lengths and colors. The client reviews and references were overwhelmingly positive according to Industry Review. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

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TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ: TOMO), maker of the Hi·Art® treatment system for advanced radiation therapy, today announced plans to enhance the remote service and diagnostics capabilities of its industry-leading customer support program. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

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The National Cancer Institute has accepted Akaza Research, LLC as a licensed caBIG® Support Service Provide. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

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Second generation technology meeting warm reception in dental market. (PRWeb Oct 1, 2008)

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A new article, 'Health Effects of Cellular Phones On Hold,' is now available free from Clifford Law Offices web site at http://www.cliffordlaw.com. The Chicago law office is posting legal articles on their website in an effort to educate the public about legal matters. An introduction is provided, with a link to the full article. (PRWeb Sep 30, 2008)

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Colectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the individual's colon. Also called the large intestine, the colon is a long tubelike organ at the end of the digestive system. (PRWeb Sep 30, 2008)

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Americas Watchdog created the Mesothelioma Victims Center as a world class safety net for US Navy Veterans, oil refinery workers, rail road workers, or any other US citizen who is diagnosed with this lethal form of cancer. According to Americas Watchdog, "we created the Mesothelima Victims Center, after a close family member was diagnosed with mesothelioma and we discovered that there was no safety net for the mesothelioma victim or their family. What we have done is create a world class free service, for US Navy Veterans, Veterans of the US Armed Forces, US citizens or their families that need help after a diagnosis of mesothelioma. This includes helping the victim find the absolute best medical care, and the most capable law firms. There is nothing even close to our free service in the world". A mesothelioma victim or a family member of a mesothelioma victim can call the Mesothelioma Victims Center anytime at 866-714-6466 or visit their web site at http://MesotheliomaVictimsCenter.Com (PRWeb Sep 30, 2008)

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Elisabeth Hasselbeck, co-host of ABC's highly rated daytime show "The View" makes a special breast cancer announcement. Delivered online at www.BreastCancerAwareness.com. (PRWeb Sep 30, 2008)

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Visit www.lorealcolorofhope.com In Honor of the 22,000 Women Diagnosed Each Year. (PRWeb Sep 30, 2008)

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Supplemental Cancer Policies Can Ease Financial, Emotional Burden of Diagnosis (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008)

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LegalView recently informed mesothelioma blog readers of improper removal of asbestos in St. Louis that may have left thousands of residents at risk for developing mesothelioma cancer. The city used an unapproved "wet method" of removing asbestos fibers, which may expose residents to the asbestos dust once the water evaporates. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008)

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The Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute (ALCMI) today announced the appointment of Steven W. Young to the position of president. In this role, Young will develop organizational strategy and provide leadership, vision, and direction. Tony Addario, formerly the President of ALCMI, has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008)

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OKI Data Americas, a leading printer manufacturer will celebrate its second year of partnership with The OctoberWoman Foundation on Friday, October 3rd at the Pink Ribbon Ball. The gala, which will be held at the Westmount Country Club in West Paterson, New Jersey, hosts both silent and live auctions to benefit breast cancer research. Often referred to as the “social event of Bergen County,” The Pink Ribbon Ball is The OctoberWoman Foundation’s largest fundraising event with celebrity supporters such as theater, film and television actor, James Gandolfini and actress, film producer and recording artist, Martha Byrne, in attendance. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008)

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For each "PINK" Cake and a Prayer® gift package purchased during the month of October, Cake and a Prayer will donate $5 to ABCAP (Anaia's Breast Cancer Awareness Program). ABCAP is a not-for-profit, 501c3 organization focused on increasing awareness and providing education to women in underserved communities, about the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008)

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