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National Debt Relief (NDR) recently published an article about the potential dangers of owning and using prepaid debit cards. This was written to help consumers decide if they should go for these cards over checking accounts.

Revealed – The Dark Side Of Prepaid Debit Cards was published last May 11 on the NDR website. Resident personal financial blogger, Samantha Seiffert, started the article with reasons why American consumers usually opt for prepaid debit cards. She said that there are three reasons to this. One of them is simply not having the requirements to qualify for a checking account. The other reason is that some consumers feel that they are able to control their spending when they use debit cards. The last reason is they believe it to be more convenient to use.

While there may be benefits to prepaid debit cards, National Debt Relief cautions their readers to explore the dark side of these spending tools. Although it can help consumers avoid overdrafts and unnecessary debt, there are some disadvantages to using it.

The article states that despite its obvious protection from overdrafts, these cards are not really good alternatives to checking accounts. The fees involved in distributing the funds are usually much higher than simply writing a check.

National Debt Relief also expresses that these cards will not teach consumers the right spending habits. The AFCC (American Fair Credit Council) member believes that a checking account is more effective in teaching consumers how to manage their finances. It allows them to be more cautious about credit building.

The debt relief company also warns consumers about the high fees associated with debit cards. There are fees involved when the card is activated, used in ATMs, reloaded with funds, maintenance, etc. The list can be found in the contract that consumers sign during the application process.

The article furthermore discusses that unlike in checking accounts, debit cards will not allow consumers to set up automatic payment systems to help them with their debt obligations.

National Debt Relief does not completely condone the use of debit cards. They concede that there are instances wherein it will prove useful to people who have no credit history or a very low credit score. It is also an option for consumers with a low monthly income. It is a good way of rebuilding ones credit.

In case their readers still wish to use prepaid debit cards, the article encourages them to read the fine prints on the contract that they will sign. This will provide consumers with the insight as to the different fees involved with the card.

To read the whole article, visit the website of National Debt Relief or call 888-703-4948.

Hailed by Top Consumer Reviews as the leading service provider of debt solutions, National Debt Relief offers debt settlement as an effective way to get out of a financial situation. Their debt professionals are all IAPDA accredited (International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators) and they are backed by extensive training programs and years of debt negotiation experience. Browse through the rich resource of articles on their official website.

SynCardia Systems, Inc. (http://www.syncardia.com), manufacturer of the worlds first and only FDA, Health Canada and CE (Europe) approved Total Artificial Heart, announced today that world-renowned heart surgeon and SynCardia co-founder Jack G. Copeland, MD, was awarded the prestigious Pioneer in Transplantation Award at the annual meeting of the International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) on April 25 in Montreal.

Jack is a dynamic thinker, said cardiologist Michael Hess, MD, co-founder and first president of ISHLT, who worked with Dr. Copeland in the early years of cardiac transplantation. He was one of the first surgeons to arrive at the conclusion that cardiac transplantation was limited by the supply of donor hearts, and that we must begin to build on the concept of a mechanical replacement for the human heart in end-stage failure.

Dr. Copeland, who is also a co-founder and past president of ISHLT, made medical history in 1979 when he performed Arizonas first heart transplant. In 1985, he made headlines again when he became the first surgeon to successfully use the Jarvik 7 artificial heart to bridge a patient to a heart transplant. The first five previous implants of this artificial heart had only been for permanent use.

Only a true pioneer with a firm mastery of the concept of mechanical heart replacement would recognize that the defunct Jarvik program and pump was worth rebuilding, redesigning and developing, said Dr. Hess. His team was top flight and together this group brought the Jarvik heart to the University of Arizona, went to work and developed what is known today as the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart.

Over the course of his career, Dr. Copeland has performed more than 100 implants of the Total Artificial Heart. His countless contributions to this life-saving technology include advancing surgical techniques, patient care protocols and anticoagulation (blood) management, as well as serving as the Principal Investigator for the 10-year pivotal clinical study. This study produced the highest bridge to transplant rate, 79%, of all approved mechanical circulatory support devices, and resulted in FDA approval of the Total Artificial Heart as a bridge to transplant on Oct. 15, 2004.

In 2001, Jack, along with two colleagues, formed SynCardia Systems, Inc. to take over ownership of this technology from the University of Arizona, and in 2008, the company achieved reimbursement approval from Medicare for the Total Artificial Heart, said Dr. Hess. These successes have led to international acceptance and utilization of this technology – all due to the brilliance and work ethic of a single pioneer.

After heading the cardiothoracic surgery program at the University of Arizona for 33 years, Dr. Copeland joined the faculty of UC San Diego in July 2010. Besides his pioneering work with the Total Artificial Heart, Dr. Copeland also performed Arizona’s first heart-lung transplant in 1985 and the first U.S. implant of a pediatric ventricular assist device designed for newborns and small children in 2000.

The Pioneer in Transplantation Award is bestowed every other year on an ISHLT member for their landmark contributions in the field of heart and/or lung transplantation. Past winners include Christiaan Barnard, MD, Michael DeBakey, MD, and Christian Cabrol, MD.

About the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart

SynCardia Systems, Inc. (Tucson, AZ) is the privately-held manufacturer of the world’s first and only FDA, Health Canada and CE approved Total Artificial Heart. Originally used as a permanent replacement heart, the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart is currently approved as a bridge to transplant for people suffering from end-stage heart failure affecting both sides of the heart (biventricular failure). There have been more than 1,100 implants of the Total Artificial Heart, accounting for more than 300 patient years of life.

Similar to a heart transplant, the SynCardia Total Artificial Heart replaces both failing heart ventricles and the four heart valves, eliminating the symptoms and source of end-stage biventricular failure. Unlike a donor heart, the Total Artificial Heart is immediately available at SynCardia Certified Centers. It is the only device that provides immediate, safe blood flow of up to 9.5 liters per minute through each ventricle. This high volume of safe blood flow helps speed the recovery of vital organs, helping make the patient a better transplant candidate.

Forbes Ranks SynCardia #69 Among Americas Most Promising Companies

In its February 2013 issue, Forbes selected SynCardia as one of “America’s Most Promising Companies” for the second consecutive year. On the list of 100 privately held, high-growth companies with bright futures, SynCardia was selected #69, moving up eight spots from its #77 ranking last year. See the full list of SynCardia Awards & Recognition here.

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TravelhouseUK has promoted global heritage in every field in order to encourage air travel for its clients based in the UK. Under its latest initiative, bargain deals for the season are being offered for all passengers who are to attend the French Open in Paris from the UK.

The French Open is set to be held between the 26th of May and the 9th of June. Numerous packages involve getting hold of the tickets on the appropriate schedules of mens singles, womens singles as well as mixed doubles matches, while scheduling accommodation in hotels located near to the Roland Garros Stadium. The stadium complex includes a total of 20 courts with the main stadiums being named after famed French tennis players over history. Both the Philippe Chatrier Court and Suzanne Lenglen Court are almost fully booked for the series of matches for the upcoming French Open this month.

TravelhouseUK has provided vital support in linking the global travel market among passengers and airlines. The agency provides information upon schedules of arrivals, departures as well as airfare for the various routes leading to regional and intercontinental destinations. Among these routes, flights to Paris is served with multiple international air carriers like British Airways, Air France and Swiss Air from Londons premier Heathrow Airport.

The French Open is the traditional event to celebrate professional tennis engaged in global competition. The tournament is held on an annual basis at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France. The tournament is centered to raise top notch performance upon its clay courts, a phenomenon which remains exclusive to the event to date. It calls upon the best global stars of tennis to step in the race for some of the most prestigious awards and achievements in sporting history.

International sporting events are always somewhat of a prodigy of how important this very category of passengers has become, said Victor Hunt, the operations manager of TravelhouseUK. Tennis is looked upon as one of the most famed sports, and stars have a global fan-following to pull in travelers from all over the globe on such occasions.

Agencies appropriately have to plan ahead as well, because due to the massive traffic involved, last minute bookings become inadvisable. Airlines also become competitive to offer the most convenient packages accordingly.

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits has partnered with DataBank IMX, a leading Systems Integrator specializing in Imaging, Workflow, and Enterprise Content Management (ECM), to deploy OnBase, the world-class ECM solution from Hyland Software.

Many retailers are hesitant to move beyond paper-intensive processes. Once examined, however, they tend to realize that the practice of storing tons of paper can take up valuable space, and make it difficult to maintain compliance standards, especially in departments such as Accounts Payable (AP) and Human Resources (HR). In the case of ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, the existing Human Resources, Accounts Payable, Inventory Checks, and Property Records management processes had far been outgrown. As Floridas oldest and largest fine wine and spirits retailer, ABCs growth has been based on providing an exceptional shopping experience and customer service, both of which were subject to compromise in the hands of the outdated paper-based document management process.

After an extensive search for a document management solution that would convert paper files into a digital format, ABC Fine Wine and Spirits chose DataBank, a leading provider of best-in-class Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Document Management software solutions.

Instead of multiple paper-based copies of documents stored in file cabinets, ECM allows departments to store single, electronic copies of critical information in one centralized location, allowing for seamless backups and alleviating the risks of system failure. In addition, organizations can ensure that files and critical business data remains safe and secure.

Partnering with DataBank is a natural choice for us, said Angela Davis, Assistant Controller of ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, They have an experienced team that developed a good understanding of our challenges in the corporate support center with managing our paper based processes and provided remarkably responsive customer service. We are excited to grow this new ECM platform that can scale across our operations, provide cost savings, improve productivity, and continue to transform our business processes in the future.

ABC Fine Wine and Spirits knew its challenge wasnt just dealing with paper, they needed to improve the management of files and provide their staff with secure, instant access to much needed information, said David Godiksen, Vice President of Software Solutions for DataBank, Implementing an ECM solution in ABC Fine Wine and Spirits eliminated the high cost of storing paper and finding documents, also allowing for stronger security, tracking and improved compliance. Moving forward, ECM will become a critical part of ABCs business strategy to increase efficiency, equipping them to drive both businesses forward.

ABC is taking a phased approach to its ECM implementation. Following the basic system implementation, they plan to extend their system, automating their current manual processes in other departments, in turn expanding on efficiencies gained from using their new comprehensive document management solution.

For more information about how Retailers are leveraging Enterprise Content Management visit: databankimx.com/commercial

About DataBank

DataBank, http://www.databankimx.com, has rapidly become an industry leader in document management and document conversion services with nine state-of-the-art production centers nationwide. As a national full service provider of document management solutions and document scanning services, they provide a comprehensive range of imaging services, document management software, web-based document hosting, and end-to-end vertical industry Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and department-level solutions for companies and organizations that want to improve their document imaging and information management processes. As an Industry leader, DataBank understands its customers’ business environments and delivers value-added application solutions and services to thousands of clients throughout the United States.

DataBank enjoys industry partnerships with document management and technology organizations from around the world, and has routinely received national recognitions for its quality and performance by Hyland, Fujitsu, Datacap, Kodak, and Digitech Systems. DataBank also understands the importance of protecting vital information belonging to its clients with SOC2 Type II and PCI/DSS certifications. The company assists their clients in complying with HIPPA, FERPA, and other government and internal regulations and compliance requirements.

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ClickN KIDS, Inc., (http://www.ClickNKIDS.com), a leader in online education for children, announced today that it has entered into agreement with Babylon (BBYL) to offer ClickN KIDS world renowned interactive reading and spelling programs through Babylon.com, one of the internet’s most popular websites.

ClickN KIDS, Inc., is a ten-year-old company based in Woodland Hills, CA, and provider of the world’s most advanced online reading and spelling education system for 4 to 10 year-olds. ClickN READ Phonics, ClickN SPELL and Looney Tunes Phonics are already used in over 100 countries and thousands of classrooms throughout the United States, it sees their relationship with Babylon as an important step in advancing, as a branded interactive educational alternative to traditional classroom education.

Babylon (http://www.Babylon.com), is a leading global provider of language and search solutions and operates in over 190 countries, with over 19.1 billion search and translation requests in 2011. Their expansive global user base, positions Babylon among the top 25 websites in the world with over 200 million monthly visitors.

Armie Carabet, ClickN KIDS, Inc., CEO, said, “We are excited to work with a company that is so innovative and has the worldwide reach of Babylon. They have an enormously dominant web presence and maintain an aggressive inbound and outbound telemarketing team. The synergy between our respective companies will help us succeed in our goal of becoming the number one provider of children’s online education for our demographics. Their in house sales team has been trained on our product line and sales have begun! We are honored to be Babylon’s first consumer based phonics programs for sale.”

ClickN KIDS is an established and nationally-recognized company specializing in the delivery of state-of-the-art, educator-approved, interactive phonics and spelling programs for children. All of ClickN KIDS age-appropriate programs are based upon scientific research that meet or exceed all state and federal standards, and align with core curriculums used in US schools.

ClickN KIDS proprietary programs provide parents and teachers with valuable, personalized feedback on a child’s learning progress and offer a plan of action for continued improvement. The programs are being used successfully in homes and schools in all 50 states and by international students in more than 100 countries. ClickN KIDS offers a double guarantee a 60 day, as well as, a completion guarantee. Featuring original, never before seen Looney Tunes scenes, ClickN KIDS is also the developer of Looney Tunes ClickN READ Phonics, a Warner Bros. licensed program featuring the iconic cartoon characters Bugs Bunny, Tweetie Bird, Road Runner, the Tazmanian Devil and more.

For more information, visit http://www.ClicKNKIDS.com, or call 1-877-CLICK-ABC.

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