By Anonymous
PRONTO LABELS
Contact: Julienne Correa - Owner
302 Rock Creek Drive
Greenville, SC 29605
(864)616-1373, 1-800-514-3037
juliennecorrea@prontolabels.com
www.ProntoLabels.com
For Immediate Release
February 17th, 2004
SOLVING THE DREADED LOST & FOUND
Sometimes the simplest products make the greatest impact. Every year, parents and teachers complain about the pile up of children’s clothes at the lost and found. Pronto Labels, a company specializing in personalized iron on labels is offering schools, child care centers, and camps an initial packet of 50 labels featuring their institutions name free of charge.
Julienne Correa, company founder and parent, believes that lost clothing stems from parents lack of knowledge that easy and affordable labels exist. “Parents know that schools always request that their kids clothes be labeled, but few know that there is a easier solution than using a permanent marker which ends up smearing anyways.”
In addition to the free label packet offer, Pronto Labels provides a useful fundraising program for schools, child care centers, and camps. “Once families hear about us, parents are quick to purchase and we give a percentage of sale back to our educators. It’s a WIN-WIN and no one is selling cookie dough!”
“I just got tired of always finding myself at the playground commiserating with other parents and teachers about the missing jacket problem. Having personalized iron on labels included in our children’s yearly supply list has helped our family and we know it can help yours.”
Pronto Labels product (www.ProntoLabels.com) is durable and made of woven polyester and applied using a hot iron on the cotton setting. Labels are fully washable, legible and come in a variety of styles. Families can conveniently order online at www.ProntoLabels.com. Order forms can also be printed out from the website and sent in the mail.
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By Meredith Edwards-Cornwall
Why iron is so important for women of childbearing age. About the Author
Meredith Edwards-Cornwall is the owner of http://www.AttachedMamas.com and http://www.BeachDesigns.net. She is an attached mama to two children, Alexander and Elizabeth.
If you're a woman in your childbearing years, the chances are good that you have heard a great deal about iron and its importance. What you may not know is exactly why it's so important to get the iron you need.
Iron is found in every cell of the body and almost all of it combined with protein. This important mineral helps supply oxygen to all of our body tissues and muscle performance depends on the function of iron. This explains why those who suffer from a low iron level often feel fatigued, weak, and suffer from a loss of stamina. Many oxygen-dependant diseases such as coronary artery disease and vascular insufficiency are worsened with iron deficiency. Other physical and psychological symptoms manifest when our iron levels aren't as high as they should be.
Women in their childbearing years require at least 18 mg. of iron daily, but more than 25% of women probably obtain less than this amount, according to Dr. Elson Haas, author of Staying Healthy With Nutrition. About 30-40 mg. of iron will be lost during the female menstrual cycle every month. When breastfeeding, women lose approximately 1-2 mg. daily, and pregnant women transfer 500-1000 mg. a day to the growing baby.
Obviously, it is important to have a good daily source of iron. But it is also important to understand the factors that affect iron absorption. Poor absorption, as well as diets low in iron, is among the main reasons for iron deficiency. Absorption improves during a period of high iron needs, such as pregnancy, lactation, or after blood loss. Other things that increase iron absorption include vitamin c, protein foods, citrus fruits and vegetables, iron cookware, and the minerals copper, cobalt, and manganese.
On the other hand, there are factors that can reduce the body's absorption of dietary iron. Low stomach acid, or the use of antacids can affect absorption. Phosphates (found in meats and soft drinks) can have an affect as well. Supplementing calcium with iron also will reduce the body's absorption, because calcium creates a more alkaline digestive medium (which explains why antacids can be a problem, since most antacids are calcium-based). Low copper levels, soy protein, coffee and black tea, and low hydrochloric acid levels are also factors.
Boosting your iron levels through diet can be difficult, but not impossible. The iron found in meats is considered to be the best source of absorbable iron, especially in comparison to vegetable sources. However, whole grains in their natural state, such as wheat, millet, oats, and brown rice all contain good sources of iron. Dried legumes, such as peas and beans are also a good source, as well as nuts such as almonds and Brazil nuts. Try increasing green leafy vegetables, as well as incorporating some dried fruit such as raisins, prunes, and apricots into your diet. Prune juice is also an additional source of iron. Unsulfured (or "blackstrap") molasses is a concentrated source of iron - it contains about 3 mg. per teaspoon. Try using unsulfured molasses in cooking to replace other sweeteners.
By Anonymous
January 29 2004--This summary brings you a sample of key details from this invaluable report. The report itself includes many further analyses of the performance of individual companies and the industry as a whole.
This Business Ratio report focuses on the leading 63 companies operating as iron founders. The report analyses company and industry performance over the three years up to 7th February 2003. During this period, the average company has witnessed deterioration in both sales and profits. The average company in 2002/03 generated £11.1 million in sales, a fall from £11.5 million generated in the first year under review. Whilst profits of £0.3 million were realised by the average Report company in 2002/03, having deteriorated from £0.5 million in 2000/01. Iron founders featured in this Report, overall have witnessed a disappointing three year period. Profitability ratios have plummeted and growth levels are low, having all witnessed a contraction in growth. In contrast, efficiency and gearing levels have remained fairly consistent.
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