Cry News

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/medicine/vesselon-announces-jon-serbousek-to-serve-as-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors/

Vesselon Announces Jon Serbousek to Serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) March 11, 2015

Vesselon, Inc., a preclinical stage therapeutics company today announced that Jon Serbousek was named Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective February 9, 2015.

“Jon’s extensive experience in globally commercializing new medical technologies during his tenure at major medical device companies, such as Biomet, Medtronic and DePuy, will be extremely important to us as we progress. We are pleased to have him join us on our mission to save the lives and quality of life of stroke victims around the world,” stated Clayton Larsen, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Vesselon.

Mr. Serbousek is currently Worldwide President of Biomet Biologics and Sr. Vice President of Biomet, Inc., a worldwide innovator in the design and manufacture of products for the orthopedic, sports medicine, biologic, spine, cranio-maxillofacial and dental markets. Biomet Biologics, LLC is an internally ventured medical technology company, offering solutions to repair and regenerate damaged or degenerated hard and soft tissues. He has also held the positions of Group President of Orthopedics and President of US Orthopedics at Biomet.

Prior to Biomet, Jon held various general management positions with Medtronic, most recently as Worldwide Vice President and General Manager, Biologics for Medtronic’s Spinal and Biologics business. He also served in the role of Vice President and General Manager, Biologics, New Technology Development and Asia Pacific–Emerging Markets (APEC) while incubating disruptive Orthopedic and Interventional Spine start-up businesses. He had also served as Division President for a number of Medtronic business units and divisions. Before joining Medtronic, Serbousek served as Vice President of Marketing and Product Development for DePuy Orthopedics, a Johnson and Johnson company.

Mr. Serbousek earned his BS in Engineering from Washington State University, his MS in Bioengineering from the University of Utah and later completed several advanced management programs including a program at the IMD International School of Management in Lausanne, Switzerland. Mr. Serbousek has held numerous board positions for profit and not-for-profit organizations and is currently active with OrthoWorx (Chairman), BioCrossroads, BioCrossroads Executive Committee, and Indiana BioSciences Research Institute Boards. Additionally, he is a member of the University of Memphis’ Herff School of Engineering Advisory Council and Grace College Campaign Steering Committee.

“Vesselon’s noninvasive prehospital approach and technology have the potential to significantly benefit the lives of those afflicted with acute onset stroke,” commented Mr. Serbousek. “I look forward to being a part of the team that makes this breakthrough treatment a commercial reality.”

About Vesselon Vesselon, Inc., a Spencer Trask venture, is a preclinical stage medical device company seeking to transform ischemic stroke treatment. We are developing a new immediate treatment platform that will use non-imaging ultrasound and a contrast agent of microbubbles to dissolve clots. Just as the introduction of the AED enabled first responders to save cardiac arrest victims’ lives, we believe our device could reduce treatment time from hours to minutes and have the potential to save the lives of and quality of life for ischemic stroke victims.

About Spencer Trask Ventures For more than 20 years, Spencer Trask Ventures, Inc. has united investors and entrepreneurs to build valuable companies that better the world. Our clients have invested more than $ 1 billion in start-up companies that went on to make significant advances in healthcare, technology and life sciences.

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/medicine/insilico-medicine-utilizing-high-performance-computing-to-combat-aging-and-age-related-diseases-selected-for-nvidia-gtc-contest-finals/

Insilico Medicine utilizing high-performance computing to combat aging and age-related diseases selected for NVIDIA GTC Contest Finals

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) March 12, 2015

While deep learning will be the topic of many conversation at next week’s 2015 GPU technology conference, one startup will talk passionately about using high-performance NVIDIA GPU technology to fight cancer, age-related diseases and aging itself.

Insilico Medicine, a bioinformatics company located at the campus of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, is one of 12 most promising technology companies selected out of the initial pool of over 150 contestants to compete in the finals of high-tech company competition at one of the though-after events in Silicon Valley, NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference.

Insilico Medicine will be exhibiting at the conference from 17th to 20th of March and will present its technology to a broad audience and a panel of high-profile judges on March 18th.

“We live in a very exciting time when information technology is converging with biotechnology blurring the boundaries, lowering barriers to entry for smaller players and creating opportunities for data wizards and machine learning experts to make a real tangible difference in human health. Insilico Medicine developed a bioinformatics platform and strategy to tackle humanity’s greatest challenge – aging and age-related diseases and we are thankful to NVIDIA for this opportunity to present our vision to some of the world’s brightest minds in tech”, said Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD, CEO of Insilico Medicine, Inc. “NVIDIA managed to reinvent itself many times over the past two decades by acquiring crème de la crème of the most ambitious and visionary IT elite and this conference is one of their tools for attracting top talent. I would like to invite some of these geniuses to join our quest to make aging obsolete”, he added.

In just over one year Insilico Medicine scientists published over 17 papers in peer-reviewed academic journals, partnered with pharmaceutical companies and received the prestigious PMWC Palo Alto 2015 “Most Promising Company” award. The Science Advisory Board of Insilico Medicine, Inc is comprised of some of the world’s top scientists including the 2013 Nobel Laureate, Dr. Michael Levitt, director of pediatric oncology at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Donald Small, professor of NYU, Dr. Bud Mishra, head of aging and longevity lab at MIPT, Dr. Alexey Moskalev, bioinformatics of aging and longevity researcher from Stanford Dr. Kristen Fortney, co-founder of GeneGo, Dr. Yuri Nikolsky and is chaired by the ex-principal scientist of the Human Genome Project, Dr. Charles Cantor.

“NVIDIA already enabled video games to reach the level of realism and attractiveness that comes close to and even surpasses nature. But we are unlocking the power of NVIDIA GPU to create virtual cells, tissues, bodies and even virtual populations to simulate and test the effects of hundreds of thousands of compounds and therapies and reprogram human bodies to live longer and free of disease”, said Qingsong Zhu, PhD, COO of Insilico Medicine, Inc.

Insilico Medicine booth #312 can be found on the main floor of the NVIDIA GTC exhibition. Conference video is available at http://goo.gl/u3J0CF and conference soundtrack is available at http://goo.gl/QqkJXT .

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/medicine/drivers-should-also-buy-auto-insurance-for-a-stored-car/

Drivers Should Also Buy Auto Insurance For A Stored Car

(PRWEB) March 08, 2015

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post explaining that even stored cars need auto insurance coverage.

Drivers who have a vehicle stored for a longer period of time should keep the auto insurance policy active. The plan can also be cancelled, if a vehicle will no longer be used for a very long period of time.

It is important to note that an auto insurance plan can also provide protection against theft and vandalism. If a stored car is stolen, an auto insurance plan can provide some financial coverage.

Clients should always review their insurance options by comparing car insurance quotes on an insurance brokerage website like: http://compare-autoinsurance.org/. An website like this provides information about the newest insurance plans available on the market.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is owned by Internet Marketing Company.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/.

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/medicine/workplace-lifestyle-intervention-program-improves-health-reduces-diabetes-and-heart-disease-risks/

Workplace Lifestyle Intervention Program Improves Health, Reduces Diabetes and Heart Disease Risks

Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania (PRWEB) March 06, 2015

A healthy lifestyle intervention program administered at the workplace and developed by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health significantly reduces risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, according to a study reported in the March issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

The program was well-received by participants at Bayer Corp., who lost weight and increased the amount of physical activity they got each day, when compared with a control group in the study, which was funded by the National Institutes of Health.

“Health care expenditures associated with diabetes are spiraling, causing widespread concern, particularly for employers who worry about employee health and productivity,” said lead author M. Kaye Kramer, Dr.P.H., assistant professor in Pitt Public Health’s Department of Epidemiology and director of the school’s Diabetes Prevention Support Center. “This leads to an interest in workplace health promotion; however, there are very few evidence-based programs that actually demonstrate improvement in employee health. This study found that our program not only improves health, but also that employees really like it.”

This demonstration program is based on the U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a national study that found people at risk for diabetes who lost a modest amount of weight through diet and exercise sharply reduced their chances of developing diabetes, outperforming people who took a diabetes drug instead.

Dr. Kramer and colleagues built on the DPP to create a group-based program that puts the findings into practice, called Group Lifestyle Balance™. The program is divided into 22 sessions over a one-year period and aimed at helping people make lifestyle changes to improve health. The sessions can be done as a group with a lifestyle coach or through a DVD coupled with brief weekly phone or, in certain cases, email consultations with the lifestyle coach. The option of the DVD with lifestyle coach support not only served as the main intervention option for those employees who traveled or who did not want to participate in the program in a group venue but also offered a valuable replacement for employees who chose to participate via group setting but had to miss an occasional session.

“Our Group Lifestyle Balance program has proven successful in diverse community settings, so we adapted it for the workplace since we found that there was a real need for effective programs that could fit into people’s work lives,” said senior author Andrea Kriska, Ph.D., professor in Pitt Public Health’s Department of Epidemiology and principal investigator of the study. “This current effort in the worksite shows clearly that a proven healthy lifestyle program, like the Group Lifestyle Balance program, offered to people where they work is not only feasible but effective in reducing risk factors for diabetes and heart disease for participating employees.”

A total of 89 employees at Bayer Corp. in Robinson Township, Pa., who were at risk for diabetes or heart disease were enrolled in the demonstration program in the fall of 2010 and followed for 18 months.

Over the course of a year, participants lost an average of 5 percent of their body weight (10 pounds), shrunk their waistlines by about 2 inches and brought down the levels of fat and sugar in their blood – all measures that reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. They also increased their physical activity by almost twofold.

Of the participants, 96 percent said they felt it was beneficial to offer the program at the worksite, and 99 percent said they would recommend it to their co-workers.

“The positive results that employees experienced from this lifestyle program speak to the benefits of personalized health programs in the workplace,” said Phil Franklin, M.D., U.S. corporate medical director, Bayer Corp. “I would like to congratulate the University of Pittsburgh researchers on the study.”

Additional authors on this research are Donald Molenaar, M.D., Veterans Health Administration in Minneapolis; Elizabeth Venditti, Ph.D., Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC; and Vincent C. Arena, Ph.D., Rebecca Meehan, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., Rachel Miller, M.S., Karl Vanderwood, Ph.D., and Yvonne Eaglehouse, M.S., M.P.H., all of Pitt Public Health.

This research was funded by the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (R18 DK081323–04).

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/medicine/new-acl-preservation-at-g2-orthopedics-and-sports-medicine/

New ACL Preservation at G2 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Richmond, Virginia (PRWEB) February 20, 2015

ACL tears are a common knee injury that can cause pain and instability, with over 200,000 cases annually in the United States. Orthopedic surgeon and knee and shoulder specialist Dr. Vic Goradia, is providing evolutionary treatments for patients at G2 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine with a new, less invasive tissue sparing ACL Preservation procedure – and OrthoBiologics are often a key component used to further improve the healing process.

For the past 30 years, surgeons have been treating ACL tears with what is known as an ACL reconstruction. During an ACL reconstruction, the surgeon completely removes the damaged ACL tissue from the knee, drills tunnels through the bone and inserts a graft. But with ACL Preservation surgery, if the ACL tears away from the bone, it is re-attached arthroscopically and injected with either PRP or Stem Cells- both of which come from the patient. ACL Preservation allows you to “preserve” your ACL tissue with a goal of faster recovery times, less pain, and ultimately providing a more natural feeling in your knee.

Less invasive orthopedic treatments, a focus on preservation, and the adoption of OrthoBiologics in the healing process is changing how orthopedics are delivered, and it parallels the evolution of Dr. Goradia’s own practice.

Orthobiologics support or enhance the body’s own natural ability to heal itself and can play an important role in treating acl, rotator cuff, meniscal, and cartilage injuries along with a variety of other common orthopedic conditions (arthritis, sprains, strains, tendonitis and inflammation) with outcomes that provide a continued quality of life. When surgery is needed, the evolution of arthroscopic techniques, modern imaging and the technical precision of modern surgical techniques have dramatically improved outcomes in orthopedics.

According to Dr. Goradia, “OrthoBiologics is likely to be the greatest orthopedic advancement in the 21st century, as it will allow us to promote and stimulate the body to heal itself – sometimes without surgery. The research in this field is very active and what we are doing today will change over time. This is why it is so important for me as a clinician to stay involved in the field on both a regional and national level where I have access to the latest information.”

Two examples of the importance of staying current are ACL Preservation Surgery and Biocartilage, which were hardly known just 1-2 years ago. Today, Dr. Goradia is able to perform a much less invasive procedure for many acl tears and a more effective procedure for cartilage loss.

Continued advancements in the integration of OrthoBiologics with traditional procedures suggest an exciting future for the treatment abilities of orthopedic medicine and surgery.

Dr. Vipool K. “Vic” Goradia is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery with a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Sports Medicine. He specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement. Dr. Goradia has given over 100 national presentations, regularly teaches advanced arthroscopic and related surgeries to other surgeons across the U.S. and beyond and has received several national awards for his research.

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/medicine/anytime-for-as-long-as-you-want/

Anytime...for As Long As You Want

Check out these ra medicine products:

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/medicine/riverside-callao-medical-arts-welcomes-new-physician-to-the-team/

Riverside Callao Medical Arts Welcomes New Physician to the Team

Callao, Va. (PRWEB) May 11, 2013

Riverside Callao Medical Arts near Tappahannock, Va. will welcome Lisa Jenkins Haynie, MD, to the practice this summer as it celebrates the career of service of Michael Chatterson, MD, who will retire this year, after 15 years of practice.

“I will keep working in medicine, but not as hard,” said Dr. Chatterson, who is heading to Canada to be closer to family. “I still love the job. Because people are all different, medicine is never boring. Doctors and nurses are fortunate to be lifelong learners.”

Dr. Chatterson started practicing medicine in 1974, working in Ontario before heading to Virginia 15 years ago.

“Medicine has changed greatly with the introduction of many great new drugs, out-patient surgeries, and the introduction of Ultrasound, CAT scanning and MRI’s over the last 40 years,” Dr. Chatterson said. “I most enjoy the challenge of diagnosing and treating people with medical and psychiatric problems. I still keep seeing and hearing new stories from people.”

Dr. Haynie will start at Callao Medical Arts on July 1 and, Dr. Chatterson added, she will make “an excellent addition as an experienced physician.”

Not only has Dr. Haynie practiced medicine in the Northern Neck-Middle Peninsula of Virginia for 14 years, but she was also born and raised in nearby Westmoreland County.

“I truly feel blessed,” Dr. Haynie said. “Not many people are given the opportunity to leave their community and return to a job that will not only sustain them, but also give back to the community where you were raised.”

Dr. Haynie is board certified in family medicine. She graduated from Washington and Lee High School in Montross and majored in biology at Spelman College in Atlanta.

Her father, Clarence Jenkins, fostered her love of biology as a science teacher. Her mother, Frances, an elementary school principal, inspired her to learn more.

Combined, they set an example, Dr. Haynie said, to want to give back to the community. Clarence volunteered for the Westmoreland County Volunteer Rescue Squad and Frances served on the Westmoreland County School Board after retiring from the local school system.

While in medical school at Morehouse School of Medicine in Georgia, Dr. Haynie was a National Health Service Corps Scholar.

Dr. Haynie completed her family medicine residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School’s Ghent Family Practice and received the Isadore Marman Award, which is given to the outstanding family medicine resident in the graduating class.

Because Haynie was a National Health Service Corps Scholar, she committed to work in a medically underserved area. In September 1999, she joined Westmoreland Medical Center in Montross not only because it is one of 14 community health centers owned by Central Virginia Health Services, Inc., but also because she wanted to provide medical care to residents of her hometown.

“If it weren’t for my parents instilling that sense of pride in your hometown I don’t know if I would have come back,” she said.

In July 2004, she became the medical center’s site director, overseeing daily activities of the medical facility.

Dr. Haynie and her husband, P.J. Haynie, have three children and live on their family farm in Reedville where P.J. is a fifth generation grain farmer.

No matter where she treats patients, the goal is to keep people healthy, Dr. Haynie said. At Callao Medical Arts she will continue to focus on keeping patients healthy, informed and, hopefully, inspired to give back to the community.

About Riverside Callao Medical Arts

Riverside Callao Medical Arts is located on Richmond Road in Callao, Va. and offers comprehensive medical services for the whole family. Callao board-certified physicians and medical team combines experience and compassion with listening to create an atmosphere of partnership with all patients.

Callao Medical Arts is part of the Riverside Medical Group, a network of more than 300 doctors practicing in nearly every medical specialty. Patients receive same or next day appointments, have access to the office via myHealth elink and coordinated care among Riverside specialists.

Learn more about Callao Medical Arts at http://www.riversideonline.com/rmg/pcp/callao

About Riverside Tappahannock Hospital

An affiliate of the non-profit Riverside Health System, Riverside Tappahannock Hospital (RTH) operates a 67-bed hospital in Tappahannock, Va., that primarily serves the residents of the Tappahannock area, including Essex, King and Queen, and King William counties and the Northern Neck counties of Richmond, Westmoreland, Lancaster, and Northumberland counties. The range of services offered at RTH is comparable to many of the larger hospitals, from diagnostic cardiology, surgical care, physical therapy, bone density screening, pain management, and home health and hospice care.

The hospital is located at 618 Hospital Road.

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/medicine/trial-guides-and-the-american-association-for-justice-released-a-new-version-of-the-comprehensive-law-book-anatomy-of-a-personal-injury-lawsuit-4th-edition/

Trial Guides and the American Association for Justice Released a New Version of the Comprehensive Law Book: Anatomy of a Personal Injury Lawsuit, 4th Edition

(PRWEB) February 20, 2015

This new edition provides a step-by-step guide through the process of a personal injury claim, from the initial client interview to closing statements, including:

Detailed discussions of how to negotiate for better outcomes during settlement and navigate through other alternatives to litigation. Ways to present and make effective damages arguments for a variety of different kinds of cases (from punitive and wage-loss to noneconomic and medical related damages). The importance of understanding vital details such as how insurance companies are likely to view clients’ claims. How to fight secrecy orders and deal with corporate defendants in discovery. In-depth explorations into common medical issues in personal injury cases, from basic anatomy and medical examination to epidemiology. An instructive overview on the benefits and methodology of using focus groups and mock trials to inform the strategies in settlement and trial. Essential elements of trial including everything from jury selection to closing statements.

Whether you’re settling your cases or following through to verdict, this is the must-have field manual to personal injury cases for every plaintiff’s attorney in America.

ABOUT THE EDITOR John F. Romano of Romano Law Group in West Palm Beach, Florida, is board certified by the Florida Bar and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Civil Trial Advocate. He is also board certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys in medical malpractice.

Mr. Romano had held the following positions: president of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Trial Lawyers; chairman of the American Association for Justice’s National College of Advocacy, and chairman of the AAJ’s Criminal Law Section. He has authored three books: Strategic Use of Circumstantial Evidence, The Deposition Field Manual, and Opening Statements.

John Romano has gone to verdict in virtually every type of civil tort and criminal case including product liability, medical malpractice, defamation, negligent security, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death, trucking, paralysis, first degree murder, armed robbery, murder for hire, and more. He is a former captain in the United States Marine Corps. John and his wife of forty-five years, Nancy, have four sons and eleven grandchildren.

Where to buy: http://www.trialguides.com/anatomy-of-a-personal-injury-lawsuit

Contributors

Trial Guides was fortunate to have the contributions from over 60 talented experts in the field of Personal Injury Law. They Include:

Morgan Adams, Law Offices of Morgan Adams, tennesseeaccidentlaw.com/morgan-adams.php “Investigating the Case”

Mary E. Alexander, Mary Alexander and Associates maryalexanderlaw.com/ “Structured Settlements”

Lori E. Andrus, Andrus and Anderson, LLP, andrusanderson.com/ “Fighting Secrecy, Strategies from Discovery through Settlement”

Leslie A. Bailey, Public Justice, publicjustice.net/ “Fighting Secrecy, Strategies from Discovery through Settlement”

James Bartimus, Bartimus, Frickleton, Robertson & Goza, PC bflawfirm.com “Case Themes, Case Theories, and Case Images”

William A. Barton, Barton Trial Attorneys bartontrialattorneys.com “Jury Instructions and Questions”

Timothy J. Becker, Johnson//Becker, PLLC johnsonbecker.com “Planning, Designing, and Handling the Plaintiff’s Case-in-Chief”

Lisa Blue, Baron and Blue baronandblue.com “Mock Trials and Focus Groups”

Frank L. Branson, The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson flbranson.com “Demonstrative Evidence”

Virginia M. Buchanan, Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor PA levinlaw.com “E-Discovery and the Trial Lawyer”

Michael S. Burg, Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh & Jardine, PC burgsimpson.com “Damages: Punitive Damages”

Peter W. Burg, Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh & Jardine, PC burgsimpson.com “Damages: Punitive Damages”

William F. Cash III, Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor PA levinlaw.com “E-Discovery and the Trial Lawyer”

James B. Chaplin, Mediation Firm, Inc. mediationfirminc.com “Alternatives to Litigation: Mediation”

Arthur C. Croft, PhD, DC, MSc, MPH, Spine Research Institute of San Diego srisd.com “Medical Examination and Testing in Auto Cases: Common Practice and Myths”

William M. Cunningham, Burns, Cunningham & Mackey, PC bcmlawyers.com “Computers and Personal Injury Litigation”

Tom D’Amore, D’Amore Law Group damorelaw.com “Incident Reconstruction in Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle, and Trucking Cases”

Aaron DeShaw, Dr. Aaron DeShaw Esq. PC deshawlaw.com “The Segmentation of Injury Claims”

Anthony L. DeWitt, Bartimus, Frickleton, Robertson & Goza, PC bflawfirm.com “Case Themes, Case Theories, and Case Images”

Stuart R. Fraenkel, Kreindler & Kreindler LLP kreindler.com “The Analysis of Liability in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases”

Joseph Fried, Fried, Rogers, Goldberg LLC frg-law.com “Investigating the Case” & “Incident Reconstruction in Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle, and Trucking Cases”

Brenda S. Fulmer, Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley searcylaw.com “Mass Torts: The Bird’s-Eye View”

Matt Garretson, Garretson Resolution Group garretsongroup.com “Lien Resolution and Medicare Set-Asides”

Marc D. Grossman, Sanders, Viener, Grossman thesandersfirm.com “Planning, Designing, and Handling the Plaintiff’s Case-in-Chief”

Robert L. Habush, Habush, Habush & Rottier SC habush.com “Damages: Noneconomic Damages”

Dustin B. Herman, Romano Law Group romanolawgroup.com “The Analysis of Liability in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases”

Robert B. Hirschhorn, Cathy E. Bennett & Associates, Inc. cebjury.com “Mock Trials and Focus Groups”

Richard A. Jenson, Jenson Research & Communications jensonresearch.com “Voir Dire Examination and Jury Selection: Liability” & “Voir Dire Examination and Jury Selection: Damages”

Julie Braman Kane, Colson, Hicks, Eidson colson.com “Direct Examination”

Mark R. Kosieradzki, Kosieradzki, Smith Law Firm, LLC koslawfirm.com “Accelerated Discovery: Cutting Through Obstruction”

Jeffrey J. Kroll, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard PC salvilaw.com “Summation in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death”

Mark Lanier, The Lanier Law Firm lanierlawfirm.com “The Magic of Advocacy”

Jennifer Lapinski, Cathy E. Bennett & Associates, Inc. cebjury.com “Mock Trials and Focus Groups”

Judith Livingston, Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore kdlm.com “Damages: Noneconomic Damages”

Michael Maggiano, Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi, Trial Attorneys maggianolaw.com “Damages: Noneconomic Damages”

Patrick A. Malone, Patrick Malone & Associates patrickmalonelaw.com “Fighting Secrecy: Strategies from Discovery through Settlement”

Randi McGinn, McGinn, Carpenter, Montoya & Love mcginnlaw.com “Opening Statement”

Mary Alice McLarty, McLarty & Pope, LLP maryalice.com “Damages: Medical, Hospital, and Related Expenses”

Phillip Miller, Miller Law Offices philliphmiller.com “General Discovery: Thirteen Rules for Effective Discovery”

Billie-Marie Morrison, Craig P. Kenny & Associates Cpklaw.com “Alternatives to Litigation: Arbitration”

Gretchen M. Nelson, Kreindler & Kreindler LLP kreindler.com “The Analysis of Liability in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases”

Peter Perlman, Peter Perlman Law Offices, PSC peteperlman.com “Opening Statements”

Dorothy Perry, Burns, Cunningham & Mackey, PC bcmlawyers.com “Computers and Personal Injury Litigation”

Troy A. Rafferty, Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor PA levinlaw.com “E-Discovery and the Trial Lawyer”

John M. Restaino, Jr., DPM, JD, MPH, Restaino, Siler Attorneys & Counselors at Law restainosiler.com “Epidemiology”

Karen Roberts, Roberts & Roberts robertslawfirm.com “Initial Client Interview”

Daniel S. Robinson, Robinson, Calcagnie, Robinson, Shapiro, Davis, Inc. rcrsd.com “Using Expert Witnesses”

John F. Romano, Romano Law Group http://www.romanolawgroup.com “Damages: Noneconomic Damages”, “Cross-Ups in Cross-Examination: the Art, the Science, the Methodology” & “The Trial Lawyer’s Creed”

J. Eric Romano, Romano Law Group romanolawgroup.com “The Trial Lawyer’s Creed”

Todd A. Romano, Romano Law Group romanolawgroup.com “The Trial Lawyer’s Creed”

Jacob Rusch, Johnson//Becker, PLLC johnsonbecker.com “Planning, Designing, and Handling the Plaintiff’s Case-in-Chief”

Clay Rossi, Burns, Cunningham & Mackey, PC bcmlawyers.com “Computers and Personal Injury Litigation”

P. J. Scheiner, Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured blslawyers.com “Damages: Wage Loss Related Damages”

Paul Scoptur, Aiken & Scoptur, SC plaintiffslaw.com “General Discovery: Thirteen Rules for Effective Discovery”

Lance M. Sears, Bartimus, Frickleton, Robertson & Goza, P.C. bflawfirm.com “Case Themes, Case Theories, and Case Images”

Robert Shepherd, MS, CMI, FAMI, MediVisuals, Inc. medivisuals.com “Basic Medicine and Anatomy for the Personal Injury Lawyer”

Peter M. Schoshiem, MD, FACS, Physicians Medical Review physiciansmedicalreview.com “Basic Medicine and Anatomy for the Personal Injury Lawyer”

Kent Spence, The Spence Law Firm, LLC spencelawyers.com “Credibility in the Courtroom”

Joseph L. Vaccaro, Vaccaro E-Generation Applied Solutions, Inc. jlvaccaroconsulting.com “Settlement”

Tom Vesper, Westmoreland, Vesper, Quattrone & Beers westmorelandvesper.com “The Magic of Advocacy”

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/medicine/insurance-companies-quoting-multi-car-discounts-for-2015-added-to-insurer-database-online/

Insurance Companies Quoting Multi-Car Discounts for 2015 Added to Insurer Database Online

Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) February 20, 2015

Savings through some insurance companies can be achieved by motorists when more than one vehicle is insured in the U.S. The Quotes Pros company is now promoting insurance companies that are quoting multi-car discounts for 2015 through its refined search portal at http://quotespros.com/auto-insurance.html.

A broad list of the top nationwide companies that supply multi-vehicle discounts can now be explored using the QuotesPros.com portal for this year. The agencies that are showcased directly to researchers of insurance companies do provide optional coverage that can be priced separately.

“Saving money by insuring more than one vehicle is a new way for adults to reduce coverage expenses on a annual or monthly basis through qualified companies,” said one Quotes Pros company rep.

The agencies that are now categorized inside of the search portal offer selectable insurance coverage based on a zip code. Because theft statistics and city population are examined by most companies, this data can now be obtained partially through zip codes across the country.

“Our system removes the need to begin calling agencies offline to review rates plans or types of coverage,” the rep included.

The Quotes Pros company has made revisions to its provider list to help motorists explore new discounts for the remainder of the year. In addition to the auto coverage plans, health and life insurance costs from direct providers can now be explored easier through the tool at http://quotespros.com/life-insurance.html.

About QuotesPros.com

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/spirituality/a-spoonful-of-spirituality-and-a-dash-of-diligence/

A Spoonful of Spirituality and a Dash of Diligence

Cincinnati, Ohio (PRWEB) January 26, 2015

The cookbook tucked away in the corner of a well-supplied kitchen contains a variety of choices to make the perfect meal. Life, as Edward Anderson knows, does not have such a guide.

In a world filled with choices that affect possibilities beyond our understanding, Anderson offers a glimmer of hope and guidance. “Recipes to Drive Your Life,” offers a detailed look at structured lessons learned by Anderson as a way to guide others on a path to success and happiness.

“In the book are recipes and tools to focus on the problems without attacking anyone involved, but instead working collaboratively to move forward and make progress,” said Anderson.

After spending 10 years with the Civil Engineer Corp of the Navy and 37 years with Procter and Gamble, Anderson wrote the book as a resource for his children and grandchildren. A sincere desire to share his message and help others led him to publish, “Recipes to Drive Your Life.”

“You get to use the recipes that you want and need at the time that you need them. Building your knowledge, skills, and capacity to succeed and be happy takes time and needs a good process that works for you,” said Anderson.

Recipes to Drive Your Life By Edward Leon Anderson ISBN: 978-1-4969-4776-5 Available in softcover Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Author House

About the author Edward Anderson served 10 years time with Civil Engineer Corp of the US Navy in both Public Works Administration and Seabee battalion roles. He has spent over 35 years with Procter and Gamble in Manufacturing and Human Resources roles. Anderson is a graduate of Villanova University. He currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio where he plays tennis and works in many capacities at his church including as a bereavement minister.

###

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/politics/new-college-of-the-humanities-offers-up-economics-and-politics-bsc-for-2015-entry/

New College of the Humanities Offers up Economics and Politics BSc for 2015 entry

(PRWEB UK) 30 January 2015

Students will study a total of six modules in Economics and six modules in Politics for the Economics & Politics BSc. In addition, those who study four modules of Philosophy as a Contextual Course would experience a competitive PPE programme. Undergraduates who complete the course will be awarded a University of London joint honours Economics & Politics BSc, and the NCH Diploma.

As with all other subjects offered by New College of the Humanities, students will experience the full range of NCH teaching styles – considered the gold standard in a humanities education – including: one-to-one tutorials, small group tutorials, at least 20 hours of lectures for each module, and bespoke professional development support and guidance from the College’s Director of Professional Development.

Dr Marianna Koli, Head of the Economics Faculty, comments: “I am delighted that we are adding a joint honours programme to our offering and combining these closely related subjects. Our Economics and Politics students already collaborate in some of their modules, and we find the two groups complement each other very well. This programme is a natural extension of the thoroughly interdisciplinary nature of the College’s endeavours.”

The College also hosts a wealth of high profile visiting lecturers, including Professors Sir Partha Dasgupta and Vernon Bogdanor CBE, FBA, amongst many others, each of whom gives a series of lectures a year, and among the full-time Economics and Politics Faculty members are Dr Diana Bozhilova, Dr Marianna Koli, Dr Jungyoon Lee, Dr Mike Peacey, Dr Joanne Paul, and Dr Melania Nica.

In addition to their 12-module single honours undergraduate degree from the University of London, all NCH students study a further eight modules. These comprise four modules from either another degree subject or Art History, Classical Studies, or Psychology as a contextual course, and three Core Modules in Applied Ethics, Logic & Critical Thinking, and Science Literacy, as well as the College’s three-year Professional Programme.

More information on the content and course structure of the Economics & Politics BSc is available at https://www.nchum.org/courses/economics-and-politics-bsc

Applications for the Economics and Politics BSc can still be made directly to the College for entry in September 2015 via the New College of the Humanities website.

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/money/atlanta-plastic-surgeon-dr-brian-maloney-now-uses-juvederm-voluma-for-an-instant-non-surgical-chin-implant/

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon Dr. Brian Maloney Now Uses Juvederm Voluma

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 03, 2015

Thanks to Dr. Maloney’s new non-surgical chin implant, patients can balance their profile by augmenting a weak chin without the lengthy recovery time and the pain and risks associated with surgical chin implants.

Chin position carries with it significant attributes. A chin slightly short in length or a receding jaw can age a person, or make him or her appear weak and frail. A strong chin, associated with beautiful aesthetic standards, can make a strong and vibrant impression. By using Voluma® injections, Dr. Maloney can produce a positive result for those who want to enhance their chin area, without the permanence of surgery.

A national trainer for Allergan, the company that manufactures Botox Cosmetic®, Juvederm® and Latisse,® Dr. Maloney was one of the first physicians to be certified to use Juvederm Voluma®, the company’s newest hyaluronic acid filler. He was instrumental in developing the Voluma® injection protocol and travels extensively instructing other cosmetic doctors on injection techniques. Voluma® is FDA-approved to provide volume to the mid face and has proprietary properties that make it able to lift tissues more effectively while lasting up to two years. The non-surgical chin implant has become a very popular, in demand procedure for its non-permanent approach, which enables a patient to try out a stronger chin before deciding if he or she desires a more permanent, surgical outcome. It also is an attractive procedure for those who don’t have the time or money available for chin implant surgery. Another advantage of the non-surgical chin implant is that the client has a total control of how much correction she/he wants by observing the procedure with a hand held mirror and giving his or her feedback to Dr. Maloney.

Dr. Maloney performs non-surgical chin implants with Voluma® injections in just one to two office visits. Generally, there is no bruising, and the patient can resume normal activities immediately.

According to Dr. Maloney, good candidates for this procedure include those who have mild to moderate loose skin in the chin or jowl areas, and those who are not good surgical candidates. Dr. Maloney uses his expertise and computer imaging during consultation to determine if this new, minimally invasive combination is the correct “fit” for his patients’ goals. For more information, or to book a consultation, please call The Maloney Center for Facial Plastic Surgery at 770.804.0007.

ABOUT THE MALONEY CENTER FOR FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, The Maloney Center for Facial Plastic Surgery is an internationally renowned destination for excellence in facial plastic surgery and custom, individualized care. Dr. Maloney is an award-winning, double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is a National Trainer for Allergan, makers of Botox Cosmetic®, Juvederm®, Latisse® and NEW, FDA-approved Juvederm Voluma XC®. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Maloney’s artistry and specialized approach have resulted in regular features on MSNBC.com, ABC News, Discovery Health, TLC, and CNN Headline News.

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/space/top-10-shared-web-hosting-plans-for-2015-are-awarded-by-hostingreview360-com/

Top 10 Shared Web Hosting Plans for 2015 Are Awarded by HostingReview360.com

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 04, 2015

The web hosting review site HostingReview360.com today introduced the top 10 shared web hosting plans for 2015. The plans are offered by BlueHost, HostGator, JustHost, InMotion Hosting, Arvixe, A2Hosting, GreenGeeks, HostMonster, WebHostingHub and iPage.

Among all the plans, the Starter plan from BlueHost, the Hatchling Plan from HostGator and the Launch plan from InMotion are the best. The all include advertising credits, cPanel control panel, unlimited data transfer, and a refund guarantee.

1)    BlueHost Starter Starter is a plan suitable for individuals who want to build a small blog or personal website. It comes with 100 GB disk storage, 100 email accounts and unlimited bandwidth, which can meet basic needs completely. The plan is affordable, priced from $ 5.99/mo regularly and $ 3.49/mo now for subscribers going through this exclusive promotional link.

Starter protects websites by adopting advanced resource protection technologies, daily backups, and a complete access control system. Page loading speed is also ensured by CloudFlare CDN. When websites grow beyond the plan, webmasters are allowed to make an upgrade at any time.

2)    HostGator Hatchling Plan Offered by HostGator, one of the world’s largest web hosting providers with millions of domains under management, Hatchling provides a reliable platform for online stores to grow. The unlimited disk space and bandwidth ensures that websites can run smoothly, and cPanel enables people to manage domains, files, software installation and security easily.

HostGator guarantees 99.9% uptime. If there is any dissatisfaction, people are able to ask for a full refund within the first 45 days. Besides, the company manages a dedicated support team which stays on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The communication channels include phone, live chat, email and support ticket.

3)    InMotion Launch Powered by enterprise-grade hardware and software, Launch is designed for hosting online businesses. With the price starting from $ 3.49/mo, the plan covers unlimited storage and bandwidth, and allows people to host 2 websites on one account. All development features, including SSH, PHP, MySQL and PostgreSQL, are included.

In addition, Launch is equipped with SSDs which are must faster than standard HDDs in PHP processing and MySQL transaction. $ 275 marketing credits are also available, which makes it easy to start promoting businesses in search engines and social networks. The quality of the plan is ensured by a 90-day full refund guarantee.

For the information about other shared web hosting plans, visit https://hostingreview360.com/top-10-web-hosting/.

About HostingReview360.com It is a leading web hosting review site with more than 5 years’ experience in evaluating the value of hosting plans and introducing website optimization tips.

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/secret/midtown-jewelers-named-winner-in-the-knot-best-of-weddings-2015/

Midtown Jewelers Named Winner in The Knot Best of Weddings 2015

Reston, VA (PRWEB) February 04, 2015

Midtown Jewelers pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2015 winner in The Knot Best of Weddings, an award representing the highest-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot. In 2015, only two percent of the 250,000 local wedding professionals listed on TheKnot.com have received this distinguished accolade. The Knot Best of Weddings 2015 provides an annual by-couples, for-couples guide to the top wedding professionals across the country.

To determine the winners, The Knot assessed a sample of almost one million real reviews across the various vendor categories — venues, musicians, florists, photographers, jewelers, caterers and more — that a bride or groom would want in order to inspire, plan and pull off their own unique wedding.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be selected as a winner in The Knot’s Best of Weddings contest,” said Bobby Singh, Owner and Proprietor at Midtown Jewelers. “This honor really proves that providing clients an excellent experience with an excellent selection can really set you apart from the competition. It is very rewarding and humbling, when you think, out of all the fine jewelry providers in the Washington, D.C. area, Midtown Jewelers was the only one selected.”

The Knot has helped inspire and plan more than 25 million weddings. With a rich history of providing quality content and inspiration to couples, The Knot is making it easier for couples to connect with just the right wedding professional to create a wedding that is unique to them. More than eight out of 10 couples come to The Knot, and they can be connected to any of 250,000 local wedding professionals across the country. The Knot is marrying great technology with trusted content — and a little love — to make planning for the most important day of a person’s life easier and more enjoyable.

About Midtown Jewelers Midtown Jewelers is located in the trendy Northern Virginia shopping destination, Reston Town Center. The retailer was voted Best Jewelry Store by Washingtonian Magazine, and has won WeddingWire’s Bride’s Choice Award six years running, 2010–2015. The secret is out, and the store has become a premier jewelry destination for Washingtonians and travelers alike. To find out more please visit us at http://www.midtownjewelers.com.

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/medicine/the-honor-society-of-nursing-sigma-theta-tau-international-announces-global-advisory-panel-on-the-future-of-nursing-sponsors/

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International announces Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing sponsors

Indianapolis, IN (PRWEB) January 29, 2015

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) announced today the founding sponsors of the Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing (GAPFON). They are:

    Pfizer     Johns Hopkins School of Nursing     National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

GAPFON — a panel of international health and nurse leaders — was convened in March 2014 to establish a voice and vision for the future of nursing, with the overall goal of advancing global health. Key issues identified include the need for reform, advocacy, and innovations in leadership, policy, practice, education, and work environments.

“Pfizer is proud to be a founding sponsor of GAPFON,” said Pfizer External Medical Affairs Senior Director Paula DeCola, MSc, RN. “Amplifying the voice of the nursing profession is essential to advancing global health and as such, is consistent with Pfizer’s efforts to improve public health and patient outcomes around the world.”

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Dean Patricia Davidson, PhD, MEd, RN, FAAN, said, “Today’s nurses are full partners and leaders in the health care process. They are the bridge between patients and the health care system, and this advisory panel is an extraordinary and timely collaboration to strategically advance nursing education, research, and policy in order to have greater impact on the quality of health care globally.”

NCSBN Chief Executive Officer Kathy Apple, MS, RN, FAAN, said, “NCSBN is honored to partner and collaborate with STTI in support of this important initiative to advance global health outcomes.”

The funding contributed by Pfizer, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, and NCSBN supports meetings with government, education, and health care leaders from every global region to provide recommendations and develop strategies regarding GAPFON initiatives. The input received at these regional meetings will assist GAPFON in establishing interprofessional partnerships and collaborations, thereby strengthening nursing’s voice, vision, and role in advancing world health.

“We have never felt more deeply the need for a unified voice and vision for the future of nursing worldwide,” said STTI President Hester C. Klopper, PhD, MBA, RN, RM, FANSA. “Pfizer, Johns Hopkins, and NCSBN are providing GAPFON with support critical to move this initiative boldly into the future, which will ultimately improve global health.”

Upcoming GAPFON Regional Meetings STTI will host three GAPFON regional meetings with government, education, and health care leaders in 2015. The GAPFON Middle East regional meeting will be held in Amman, Jordan, 20-21 April 2015, in conjunction with a meeting of the Jordanian Nursing Council.

The GAPFON Asia regional meeting will take place in Seoul, South Korea, 15-16 June 2015, in collaboration with the Korean Nurses Association.

The GAPFON Caribbean and Latin/North America meetings are scheduled for San Juan, Puerto Rico, 17-18 July and 20-21 July 2015 respectively, in conjunction with STTI’s 26th International Nursing Research Congress.

For more information on GAPFON, including the upcoming regional meetings, please visit http://www.gapfon.org.

###

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/tech/hd-cloud-diy-video-security-camera-package-released-by-security-by-you/

HD Cloud DIY Video Security Camera Package Released by Security By You

(PRWEB) January 21, 2015

Security By You has put together a simple-to-install and affordable HD Video Security Package. The package includes both indoor and outdoor IP wifi video cameras that can be installed in minutes. Unlike most video security systems on the market, this one provides HD quality, IR night vision, and doesn’t require a DVR that will need to be replaced every few years.

The indoor camera is the 2GIG CAM-HD100. It is a simple plug-in wifi IP security camera that can be installed in minutes. It can be set on a shelf, counter-top, or permanently mounted. This camera has night vision and can easily see in low light situations. It is a great camera to watch the baby, pet, or an elderly parent.

The other camera included is the Alarm.com ADC-V721W, which is their newest outdoor version. This weatherproof camera is usually permanently mounted on the outside of your home to view different areas such as the front porch, back yard, driveway, or pool. Either camera may be set up to record when motion is detected or viewed real-time from a PC or mobile device.

If a customer has one of the Security By You alarm packages, the two systems can be integrated to work together. For instance, when someone rings the doorbell, the customer will receive a text message along with an embedded video clip. Or when a pool gate, gun cabinet, or master bedroom closet door is opened, someone can see exactly what is happening and who is doing it. Another example of what someone can do with this Video Security Alarm package is if a car pulls into the driveway the security system can enable live viewing or send a video clip to a cell phone.

Spylink Video is the monthly video security service that can be purchased for these cameras by Security By You with No Contracts or hidden fees. It has a low cost of $ 14.95 per month and allows customers to connect up to 8 cameras without requiring a DVR or NVR. This saves the customer a lot of money in the long run. If someone wants more than 8 security cameras, there is an expansion that can be added to the monthly plan. This monthly service integrates easily with the security systems provided by Security By You and runs on the same mobile app. Security By You is offering these two cameras along with the first month of the Spylink Video service for $ 399.95 on their website and can be purchased here. For more questions visit http://www.securitybyyou.com or give one of their representatives a call at 855-729-9196.

New Post has been published on http://crynew.com/tech/mobile-applications-and-widgets-portable-applications-on-mobile-platforms-sixth-edition/

Mobile Applications and Widgets: Portable Applications on Mobile Platforms, Sixth Edition

London (PRWEB) October 08, 2013

Overview:

Mobile Applications and Widgets: Portable Applications on Mobile Platforms, Sixth Edition provides a complete understanding of the mobile software marketplace. The reader will learn about mobile applications from the inception and evolution of applications on mobile platforms, to current market trends. The state of the current market is evaluated with reference to current market and data, financial and sales trends, user surveys, and assessing the impressions of news media outlets. Each of the top hardware and software platforms are reviewed and evaluated to provide a thorough understanding of the competitive landscape of the smart phone and tablet market. In addition to updating the research with respect to latest data and market developments, the Sixth Edition of our report adds invaluable insights into HTML5, Compact Coding, Input Controls and Sensors, Connection Type Issues, Smartphone Market Performance, Augmented Reality, and more. This report is an essential read for any organization directly or indirectly involved in the mobile marketplace.

Report Benefits:

-Forecasts of many types -Identify opportunities for mobile apps and widgets -Understand the mobile widget ecosystem -Understand the role and importance of HTML5 -Identify key emerging applications areas including Augmented Reality

Target Audience:

-Application developers -Wireless portal providers -Mobile network operators -Wireless device manufacturers -Mobile virtual network operators -Mobile application store providers -Content development and management companies -Advertising companies (online and mobile marketing) -Any organization interested in monetizing their investment in the mobile space

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 9 2 DEFINITION OF A MOBILE APP 11 2.1 WHAT SEPARATES AN APP FROM A BUNDLED DEVICE FEATURE? 11 2.2 EXAMPLES OF CURRENT MOBILE APPS 11 3 HISTORY OF MOBILE PLATFORM PROGRAMMING 12 3.1 THE FIRST WIDGET 12 3.2 HARDWARE WIDGETS? 13 3.3 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE EVOLUTION 14 3.3.1 Hardware evolution 15 3.3.1.1 The Smartphone revolution 18 3.3.2 Development platform evolution 18 3.3.2.1 Palm 19 3.3.2.2 WAP, WML, and HTML 20 3.3.2.3 Current Platforms 22 3.3.2.4 HTML5 Disadvantages 23 3.3.2.5 HTML5’s Fragmentation 23 3.3.2.5.1 HTML and Mini Browsers 25 3.3.2.5.2 Adobe, Flash, and SilverLight 26 3.3.2.5.3 JavaScript 26 3.3.2.5.4 AJAX 26 3.3.3 Development future 27 4 PLATFORM ARCHITECTURES 27 4.1 PLATFORM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT 28 4.1.1 Symbian 28 4.1.2 Windows Mobile, Windows Phone 7 29 4.1.3 Blackberry OS 30 4.1.4 iPhone OSX 32 4.1.5 Linux 34 4.1.6 Danger Hiptop, SideKick 35 4.1.7 Android 35 4.2 PORTABLE APP DEVELOPMENT 36 4.2.1 J2ME Platform 37 4.3 WEB BASED APPS 38 4.3.1 WAP/WML/XML 38 4.3.2 Web 2.0 and Social Software 38 4.3.3 HTML 39 4.3.3.1 Browser Constraints by Platform 39 5 KEY DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTS 40 5.1 SIZE CONSTRAINTS 40 5.1.1 Compact Code 40 5.1.2 Compact File Space 40 5.2 DISPLAY CONSTRAINTS 41 5.2.1 Display Sizes and Standards 41 5.2.2 Multiple Displays 42 5.3 INPUT AND CONTROLS 42 5.3.1 Input device types 42 5.3.1.1 Keypad 43 5.3.1.2 Keyboard 44 5.3.1.3 Touch Screen 44 5.3.1.4 Scroll Wheel 45 5.3.1.5 Thumb Sticks, Roller Balls, and Direction Pads. 46 5.3.2 Environmental Controls 46 5.3.2.1 Motion and Orientation Sensors 46 5.3.2.2 Light Sensors 46 5.3.2.3 Proximity Sensor 46 5.3.2.4 Gyroscope 46 5.3.2.5 Accelerometer 47 5.3.3 Peripheral Access 47 5.3.3.1 GPS onboard and off 47 5.3.3.2 Bluetooth 47 5.3.3.3 Near Field Communication and S Beam 48 5.4 NETWORK ACCESS 48 5.4.1 Connection Persistence 48 5.4.1.1 Dial on Demand 49 5.4.1.2 Always On 49 5.4.2 Connection Types and Limitations 49 5.4.2.1 Cellular Data 49 5.4.2.2 WiFi 50 5.4.2.3 LTE and High Speed Data Networks 51 5.4.2.4 Bluetooth 51 5.5 PROCESSING 51 5.5.1 Platforms and Speeds 52 5.6 WEB APP DEVELOPMENT 53 5.6.1 Limitations of Web Based Applications 54 5.7 LICENSING 54 5.7.1 License Model Table by Platform 55 5.8 FUTURE APPLICATIONS 55 5.8.1 3D APPLICATIONS 55 5.8.2 THE VR-MALL CONCEPT 56 5.8.3 VR-Mall 57 5.8.4 VR-world Module 58 5.9 AUGMENTED REALITY 59 5.9.1 Introduction 59 5.9.6 Augmented Reality Challenges 61 5.9.7 AR Applications 62 5.9.8 AR in Tourism 64 5.9.9 AR and Face Recognition 64 5.9.12 Location-based Service in AR 65 5.9.12 Conclusion 65 6 MARKETS 65 6.1 MOBILE ADVERTISING 66 6.1.1 The Advertising Double Edged Sword 67 6.1.2 Mobile Web Advertising 68 6.2 MARKET SUMMARY 69 6.2.1 Case Study RIM 75 6.2.2 Case Study Apple 76 6.2.3 Case Study Android 77 6.2.4 Case Study Car Locator Application 79 6.2.5 Case Study: Amazon App Store 81 6.2.6 Case Study Windows App Store 83 6.3 MARKET SIZING 83 6.3.1 Predicted Mobile Sales 87 6.3.2 Predicted Smart Phone Sales 88 6.3.3 Recent Market Developments as Growth Indicators 91 7 MARKET SIZING AND FORECAST 93 7.1 SMART PHONE MARKET PERFORMANCE 94 7.2 APPLICATION STORE MARKET PERFORMANCE 96 7.2.1 Appia App Store 97 7.2.2 Apple App Store Mobile Content 100 7.2.2.1 Android Marketplace Analysis 101 7.3 INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION PERFORMANCE 104 7.4 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MOBILE APP MARKETPLACE 106 7.5 HOW TABLETS CAN AFFECT THE APPLICATION STORE 106 7.6 Next Generation Devices (what’s Beyond Tablet and Cell Phones..?) 107 7.6.1 Potential Applications 109 7.7 Mobile Games 112 7.7.1 Key Benefits of Cross-Platform Model 117 7.7.2 Monetizing Micro Transaction in F2P Model: Creating a Need Approach is Key 118 7.7.3 Game Balancing Method in Micro Transaction Model 118 7.7.4 Potential Risk and Solution in F2P Virtual Economy 119 7.7 Factors that affect Pricing Decision: ARPU vs. Average game price vs. Average Gamers download & Pay 121 7.7.1 PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE OF MOBILE GAME: ADOPTION OF MOORE’S LIFECYCLE MODEL 121 7.7.2 MOBILE GAME ANALYTICS APPROACH 122 7.7.3 VIRAL VS. RETENTION GAME: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR RETENTION FIRST 122 7.7.4 GAME LIFECYCLE KPI FRAMEWORK 124 7.7.5 CHECKLIST OF RETENTION/ENGAGEMENT METRICS 124 7.7.6 CHECKLIST OF ACQUISITION METRICS 125 7.7.7 CHECKLIST OF VIRALITY METRICS 126 7.7.8 CHECKLIST OF MONETIZATION METRICS 126 7.7.9 CUSTOM METRICS TO DERIVE ACTIONABLE INSIGHT 127 7.10 Smartphones vs. Portable Game Players 128 7.10.1 Genre Deployment Ratio (% among total Asian Countries) 2013 128 7.10.2 APAC country-wise Genre Deployment 129 7.10.3 ME country-wise Genre Deployment 130 7.10.4 CEA country-wise Genre Deployment 131 7.10.5 SA country-wise Genre Deployment 131 7.10.6 Mobile Game Developer Revenue & Preference in Asia 132 Asia vs. Global Mobile Game Developer Revenue 2012-2017 132 7.10.6 Mobile Game Developer Revenue in Asia 2012-2017 132 7.10.7 Mobile Game developers demography by Age 133 7.10.8 Day-time consumption on writing Mobile Game Apps 133 7.10.9 Game Developers Demography by Singe vs. Multiple OS Platform Preference 134 7.10.10 Developers Preference over Distribution Platform 135 7.10.11 Developers’ Belief over Brand Game for Success of a Game 135 7.10.12 Top 23 Asian Mobile Gaming Developer/Publisher Revenue vs. % contribution of Mobile Gaming 2011 136 8 SMART PHONE USER SURVEY 137 9 MARKET BREAKDOWN BY MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEM 150 9.1 RIM BLACKBERRY 150 9.2 APPLE OSX MOBILE 152 9.3 GOOGLE ANDROID 155 9.4 WINDOWS MOBILE 157 9.5 PALM WEBOS 158 9.6 EMERGING PLATFORMS 159 10 MOBILE APPLICATION EXAMPLES 161 10.1 SALESFORCE 161 10.2 DEXTERRA 162 10.3 AMERICA’S EMERGENCY NETWORK 164 11 CARRIER AND VENDOR ADAPTATIONS 165 11.1 TOPOLOGY AND NETWORK CHANGES 165 11.2 POLICY CHANGES 165 11.2.1 Open Network Movements 166 11.2.2 Billing Plan Changes 166 11.3 INFRASTRUCTURE HARDWARE CHANGES 166 11.3.1 Location Based Services 166 11.3.2 WiFi Localized Service Hosting 167 11.3.3 Network Monitoring Changes and Effects 167 11.4 HANDSET MANUFACTURER CHANGES 167 11.4.1 Integrating New Handset Features 167 11.4.2 Evolving the Handset 167 11.5 SOFTWARE CHANGES 168 11.5.1 Mobile Browser Evolution 168 11.5.2 Multiple Platform Mobile Operating Systems 168 12 THE FUTURE OF APPS 168 12.1 INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS ON THE HORIZON 169 12.1.1 Context and Location Sensitive Applications 169 12.1.2 Pay Point Solutions 169 12.1.3 Swarm Data Mining 169 12.2 PREDICTIONS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION 170 12.2.1 Obsolescence of the Wallet 170 12.2. Convergence of Portable Devices 173 12.2.1.1 Geo Tagging Multimedia 173 12.2.1.2 Geocasting, Personal Broadcasting 174 12.2.2 Breaking the Phone Mold 174 12.2.2.1 Unlocking and Starting Your Car 174 12.2.2.2 Authentication on a Computer and Elsewhere 175 12.2.2.3 Remote Control 175 13 SUMMARY 176 14 IMAGE CREDITS 178 15 REFERENCES 183

List of Figures

Figure 1 the first mobile widgets 13 Figure 2 early mobile widgets and its hardware 14 Figure 3 The Rise of the Smartphone era 18 Figure 4 Palm phones 19 Figure 5 Comparison between internet and WAP technologies 21 Figure 6 Classic web applications VS Ajax web application model 27 Figure 7 Symbian evolution 29 Figure 8 Windows Phone 8 from Nokia 30 Figure 9 BlackBerry Z10 31 Figure 10 iPhone 5 32 Figure 11 iOS 7 33 Figure 12 OpenMoko OS 34 Figure 13 hiptop 35 Figure 14 Android 4.2 Jelly bean 36 Figure 15 Survey over which OS is more used by developer 37 Figure 16 Mobile Phones screen resolution 42 Figure 17 Full mobile keyboard 43 Figure 18 new Blackberry Z10 Keyboard 44 Figure 19 iPhone multi-touch screen 45 Figure 20 Core Mobile Network 50 Figure 21A6 Processor 53 Figure 22 Web-based Applications 54 Figure 23 VR mall concept 58 Figure 24 GolfScape 63 Figure 25 CarLocator App 79 Figure 26 Amazon App Store 82 Figure 27 Current mobile data plans 86 Figure 28 Future data plans 87 Figure 29 Medialets App Store Pricing 102 Figure 30 Application Percentages for App Store vs. Android Market 103 Figure 31 : 2013 Trendy Mobile Gaming Business Models 116 Figure 32 Key Business benefits with Cross-platform Model 117 Figure 33: Concept flow of creating a Need Bragging approach to monetize Micro-Transaction in F2P model 118 Figure 34 Adoption of Moore’s Lifecycle Model in Mobile Gaming 121 Figure 35 Sequential Steps of Mobile Game Analytic Approach 122 Figure 36 Why Retention First in Mobile Gaming? 123 Figure 37 Mobile Game Lifecycle KPI Framework 124 Figure 38 Checklist of Retention / Engagement Metrics 125 Figure 39 User Acquisition Metrics Checklist 125 Figure 40 Checklist for Virality Metrics 126 Figure 41 Monetization Metrics Checklist 126 Figure 42 Deriving Actionable Insight with Custom Metrics 127 Figure 43 Mobile Game Genre deployment ratio in Asia countries 128 Figure 44 APAC Country Mobile Game Genre Deployment Chart 2012 129 Figure 45 Asia vs. Global Mobile Game developer revenue share % 2012-2017 132 Figure 46 Mobile Game Developer Revenue in Asia 2012-2017 132 Figure 47 Mobile Game Developers average age demography in Asia 2013 133 Figure 48 ± 50% daytime spend ratio of developer on writing mobile game apps 134 Figure 49 % of Game Developer Prefer Game Development OS Platform Single vs. Multiple 2013 134 Figure 50 % of Game Developer Prefer Single vs. Multiple Distribution Platform 2013 135 Figure 51 Mobile Game developers’ faith on Brand for a game 136 Figure 52 Blackberry OS 10.1 151 Figure 53 Apple App store 153 Figure 54 Ouidoo OS 160 Figure 55 Dexterra Apps 163 Figure 56 GPS apps 170

List of Tables

Table 1 Example of the most successful apps 12 Table 2 Handset shipments 16 Table 3 Handsets manufacturer market share 17 Table 4 Key Global Telecom Indicators for the World Telecommunication Service Sector in 2012 17 Table 5 Software Needed for each platform 19 Table 6 Mobile/Tablet Browser share 24 Table 7 Browser Constraints by Platform 39 Table 8 License Model Table by Platform 55 Table 9 Smartphone market segment rule of SWOT 94 Table 10 Handango Sales Metrics 97 Table 11 11s Key Considerable Mobile Gaming Strategies 113 Table 12 26 Mobile Gaming Business Model Descriptions 115 Table 13 Revenue sources vs. cost items as per eco system player affecting business model 117 Table 14 Game Balancing Methods in Virtual Economy 118 Table 15 Potential risk & solution in F2P virtual economy 119 Table 16 ME Country Mobile Game Genre Deployment Chart 2013 130 Table 17 CEA Country Mobile Game Genre Deployment Chart 2012 131 Table 18 CEA Country Mobile Game Genre Deployment Chart 2013 131 Table 19 23 Asian Mobile Gaming Developer/Publisher Revenue vs. % contribution of 136 Table 20 Windows Mobile Comparison 158

List of Charts

Chart 1 Application Category Distribution over Time 2005-2008 98 Chart 2 Application Category Distribution over Time 2009-2013 99 Chart 3 Handango Application Price Changes over Time by Category 99 Chart 4 Apple App Store vs. iTunes Music Sales 100 Chart 5 Taptaptap Where to? Sales Performance 105 Chart 6 Mobile Safari vs. Opera Mini 154 Chart 7 U.S portable game software by Revenue 155 Chart 8 US Smartphone Platform share 159

Read the full report:

Mobile Applications and Widgets: Portable Applications on Mobile Platforms, Sixth Edition

http://www.reportbuyer.com/telecoms/handsets_devices/smartphones/mobile_applications_widgets_portable_applications_mobile_platforms_sixth_edition.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Phones_and_PDA

For more information: Sarah Smith Research Advisor at Reportbuyer.com Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 208 816 85 48 Website: http://www.reportbuyer.com/