STUART, FL--(Marketwire - Oct 8, 2012) - Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group, Inc. ( PINKSHEETS : CTYX ), http://www.connectyx.com, a Healthcare BPO that provides unique products for the healthcare market including MedFlash, the electronic Personal Health Manager (ePHM), Medical Transcription, Disease Management, Revenue Cycle Management, and Medical Consulting - Billing and LifeControl in the Personal Emergency Response Systems/Services (PERS) market, announced the signing of the company's first Business Process Outsourcing contract. Connectyx will be coordinating the project with an offshore call center to screen diabetic patient leads through a BPO program with CallCenterTeam.com. The campaign will include three to ten call center agents with a goal of twenty-five (25) agent seats for the initial project with projected revenue of approximately $65,000 monthly assuming 1.5 sales per hour (SPR). The company is launching the initial test within the next two weeks. Upon reaching the goal of at least 1.5 sales per hour (SPR) being reached, the client will expand to the full twenty-five agent headcount.

Ronn Schuman, CEO of Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group, Inc., said, "We are excited about signing our first BRO contracta mere three weeks after signing a contract with CallCenterTeam.com.With the multi-billion dollar Healthcare BPO market growing at an annual rate of 20%, we are very confident in establishing a market presence that will contribute to our profitability."

Kenneth Schwartz, CEO of CallCenterTeam.com, said, "This is our first joint contract with Connectyx Technologies by tapping into our existing BPO relationships. We fully expect that total revenues from our contract with Connectyx are projected to generate Health Care BPO revenues of a minimum of $3 Million in 2013 for Connectyx."Mr. Schwartz is a Senior CRM/BPO New Business Development & Sales executive having an extensive background in on-shore, near-shore and off-shore contact center services, Healthcare Payer, Healthcare Solutions, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals and Strategic Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) with a successful track record of success for over 20 years.

Interested investors and shareholders are invited to be added to the corporate e-mail database for future corporate press releases and industry updates by sending an e-mail to investorrelations@connectyx.com. For more information please visit our website at http://www.connectyx.com.

About Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group, Inc. Connectyx Technologies Holdings Group, Inc. is a Healthcare BPO that provides unique products for the healthcare market including MedFlash, the electronic Personal Health Manager (ePHM),LifeControl, a Personal Emergency Response Services (PERS) product and Medical Transcription, Disease Management, Revenue Cycle Management and Medical Consulting - Billing. Connectyx's consumer product, MedFlash PHM, is an easy to use Personal Health and Lifestyle Manager that is accessible using a powerful web portal suite. The MedFlash PHM provides member benefits including instant access to members' Emergency Medical Profile and Personal Health Record in the event of an accident or a medical emergency. MedFlash also offers lifestyle and wellness features that provide significant health benefits to members and risk mitigation for employers and insurers alike. LifeControl, a Personal Emergency Response Services product for patients and senior citizens who want to live independently, but are concerned about falling and staying in communication with family members or emergency services, if necessary. For more information, please visit our websites at: http://www.connectyx.com, http://www.lifecontrolusa.com, http://www.phrtoday.com and http://www.medflash.com.

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Included in the new portfolio of seven printers is the HP Deskjet Ink Advantage high capacity series, which prints up to 1,500 pages at about US$12 a cartridge.

PHOTO - Launch of Ink Advantage portfolio in Malaysia (from left) flanked by models, Wong Yuen Lai, market development manager, Inkjet Supplies, Printing and Personal Systems Group, HP Malaysia; P. V. Viswanath, director, Channel Sales Organization, Printing and Personal Systems, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Hong Kong; artist 'Red' Hong Yi; and Martin Tan, market development manager, Inkjet Web Solutions Hardware, Printing and Personal Systems Group, HP Malaysia. The backdrop shows Red's artwork called Feathers, which was created with HP printer and basic office supplies.

A new portfolio of seven printers in technology giant HP's Ink Advantage range is the result of the company's R&D team, which responded to quality and reliability needs expressed by home and small business users in Malaysia. One of the new features is the ability to print up to 1,500 pages at RM37 [US$12] a cartridge, said HP Malaysia.

Speaking on 4 October 2012, HP director, channel sales organisation, printing and personal systems, Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, P. V. Viswanath said the company asked analyst firm IDC to identify printer issues in Malaysia.

"The IDC [2012] study showed that Malaysian home users and businesses were seriously concerned that using alternatives such as Continuous Ink Supplies Systems (CISS) may lead to warranty voids, printer breakdowns, increased cost of printer replacement, messy ink leaks and the hassle of having to deal with regular machine failures and maintenance," said Viswanath.

"The realities that consumers face include low quality ink tanks, risked warranties, frequent machine failures," he said. "The study shows that 32 percent of modified printers, using ink feed attachments, broke down. The same research showed a greater frequency of printer refreshes."

Viswanath said HP was the first to introduce the Ink Advantage series that allow users to enjoy high-quality printing at very low running costs and offers the most extensive line-up in Malaysia. "The new portfolio of printers is the result of HP's San Diego research and development team's visit to Malaysia."

The launch also featured Malaysian mixed media artist 'Red' Hong Yi's unveiling of Feather (see photo), an artwork that used 1500 sheets of A4-size paper from one cartridge costing RM37 (US$12) on one of the new HP Ink Advantage printers - 2520hc. Measuring 6.3 metres (W) x 14.7 metres (H), Hong Yi also used office stationery such as 30 binder clips, 300 paper clips, 30 file rings, and 10 rolls of adhesive tape.

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SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO--(Marketwire - Oct 9, 2012) - As the presidential election in the United States nears, many Americans remain focused on the rising costs and debt incurred by higher education expenses. While these concerns may impact voter decisions, others are embracing the more affordable option that online education provides. According to a recent NPR article, major universities, such as Stanford and MIT, are raising awareness about the potential this form of learning can offer, by developing free online courses students all across the world can benefit from. Almeda University is an online educator that has worked in this field since its establishment in 1997; the school is proud that online learning has evolved and become more accepted in recent years. The organization continues to strive for further development in the industry, such as by offering life experience degrees to its students.

While many may not be aware, the article notes that online education has existed since the 1990s, as Almeda University demonstrates. However, the learning model has dramatically changed over the years. According to the article, while some universities are experimenting with this model by offering free courses to students all over the globe, some are looking at the industry as a potential area for profit. Still, many raise questions about the effectiveness of this teaching method. Skeptics note that the face-to-face interaction of traditional schools is not found in online courses and there are limited forms of testing which ensure students have grasped material.

Almeda University CEO Richard Smith responds to such concerns, "It is understandable that many may have doubts regarding online education. However, Almeda University is one of many online schools that have been providing quality academics for over a decade. The fact that more students and schools are embracing web-based learning only goes to show that these models will continue to grow."

Smith adds that expressed concerns will dwindle as the applied technology allows for a more integrated platform of education. For example, online video, chat and message board functions allow students to interact and stay on track at their own pace. Although widespread online education models continue to change, the NPR article suggests that they are here to stay. In the article, online professor Michael Kearns of the University of Pennsylvania states, "that it's unlikely that places like Stanford, Penn or MIT won't exist in another 10 to 20 years because of online content and education." Following a similar sentiment, Almeda University continues to offer diverse curricula that can help many students advance academically and professionally at an affordable rate. The institution also offers courses that allow students to translate their personal experiences into academic recognition through life experience degrees.

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Founded in 1997, Almeda University is a web-based institution that has been teaching students from all across the globe. Students participate in a variety of classes, including mathematics, arts and sciences and religious studies, to earn a wide selection of degrees. The virtual school also offers professional development courses through its stay-at-home e-Learning channel for students that are not seeking academic degrees. The professional development courses range from Web development to health insurance. Almeda University professors make it their mission to address students' unique needs and offer solid academic lessons through innovative and modern teaching methods.

For more information about Almeda University, visit http://www.almedauniversity.org.

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08-10-2012 13:57 The Magic of Health and Fitness uses magic and comedy to educate and entertain your students about the how to live healthier lives. Visit to schedule a date for your school!

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jacobs Ladder, a moving, angled, climbing machine, may be named after the Biblical stairway to heaven, but it packs such a challenging workout people have dubbed it the stairway to hell.

Fitness experts say users of the fitness machine, which is a favorite among Army Rangers, Navy Seals, and "The Biggest Loser" television series, reap total body, calorie-busting rewards.

"It's a great and tough cardio piece," said Neal Pire, an exercise physiologist with the American College of Sports Medicine. "Picture a step mill that combines the lower and upper body, and you have Jacobs Ladder. Except instead of steps, you have rungs."

Because the user climbs with arms as well as legs more muscles are working and more calories are burned.

"As a rule the more muscle mass you utilize during any activity, the greater the oxygen consumed, which is directly correlated to the calories you consumed," said Pire, president of Inspire Training Systems, in New Jersey. "Unlike stair climbers, you can't hold on to the sides."

Jacobs Ladder was invented by Steve Nichols, a fitness champion who injured his knees and back, according to Bob Palka, president of Jacobs Ladder, LLC.

"He wanted to come up with a good workout that didn't impact back and knees." said Palka, who bought the patent and assets from Nichols in 1994.

"Effectively it's just climbing a ladder," Palka said.

People using the machine are placed at a 40-degree angle to put the spine in a more neutral position, relieve the back of stress and engage core muscles.

Palka said on Jacobs Ladder the person's body weight is lifted over a 12-inch (30.5-centemeter) step for fuller range of motion than the eight-inches of a step mill.

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Adults now worry more about children not getting enough exercise than about childhood obesity.

Eleven-year-old Jacob Landis, left, and his brother Alex, 10, participate in swim practice Monday at the Athletic Club in West Manchester Township. Many local gyms are offering more physical activity for children through new classes and programs. (YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS -- JASON PLOTKIN)

Nine-year-old Holly Jacobs practices swimming Monday at the Athletic Club. (YORK DAILY RECORD/SUNDAY NEWS -- JASON PLOTKIN)

Inactive children who don't get enough exercise rank higher than worries about childhood obesity for the first time, according to a recent national poll.

Thirty-nine percent of adults rated "not enough exercise" as their leading concern for children, according to the poll from C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. "Childhood obesity" was a close second, with 38 percent of adults rating it as a "big problem" in 2012.

York County health and fitness experts aren't surprised. A reason they cited for the shift in concern from obesity to exercise included kids spending more time playing with smartphones and video games instead of playing outdoors. Experts say parents are turning to local gyms for classes and special training to get kids physically active.

Busy parents struggle to find time for simple activities like walking around a block in their neighborhood with their families, according to Kate Harner, YMCA of York County's director of development and communications.

"As we have a new generation of parents with kids that are school-age, many of those houses are two-income households, two parents with careers," Harner said. "There aren't as many parents who can stay home as there were in the past. Now we aren't as attentive to taking care of people as we are about taking care of things."

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Doctors and healthcare providers are changing how they talk about kids' health and parents are responding to it, Kelly Marsteller, a registered dietitian at Memorial Hospital said.

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A new health-tracking product called larklife wants to be the everyperson's fitness monitor. The company's CEO and founder Julia Hu said she sees a flaw with devices that use social competition to motivate people.

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"The problem is that that type of motivation is actually incredibly demotivating to the 95 percent of us who are not hyper athletes," she said.

Lark, the company that made the device, launched its latest product, larklife on Monday. Larklife is two wearable wristbands that track your fitness, diet and sleep through a free iOS app. Rather than focus on big goals like "lose 20 pounds" or "run a marathon," larklife focus on smaller milestones.

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"For us, we believe that the power of wearable health is not in its ability to just track everything about you, but rather motivate and empower you to feel great and be happier, healthier, and more productive," Hu said. "We're taking the world's best experts in fitness, dieting, productivity, stress and sleep, and putting them in the palm of your hand to give you personalized, real-time advice."

There is one waterproof wristband for day and a cozy, soft wristband to wear while you sleep. These health trackers are similar to other fitness and life-tracking devices like the Fitbit and Nike FuelBand, but have a few key differences.

To encourage users to change their behavior, Hu and her team tapped health experts and developed a complex algorithm to provide recommendations to wearers throughout the day on the wristband's sleek screen. The Lark team thinks you'll be more likely to take the recommendations from experts with a little encouragement from the in-app coach. In fact, Lark wants users to develop a relationship with their device, which will make them more accountable. (It does encourage you and celebrate victories just like a good friend would.) The virtual coach "chats" with you throughout the day on the wristband's screen. It also passively monitors sleep, diet and lifestyle.

For instance, she told me if I went to bed at midnight and woke up at 6 a.m. for a run, my wristband might explain to me in a message that I should eat a protein-fueled breakfast due to the fact I didn't sleep much and also burned energy running.

By reminding users of small goals and milestones, those big goals don't seem so intimidating. Hu says the average person will be more motivated to continue on their quest for a healthy lifestyle.

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08-10-2012 11:06 The mayor and Interim Interim Police Chief Chester Logan discuss the future of the department following Ralph Godbee's departure. Detroit — Embattled Police Chief Ralph L. Godbee Jr. retired Monday amid a scandal surrounding his alleged relationship with a subordinate female police officer and an investigation into whether he used police resources to spy on her. "It hurts me a great deal it has come to this," Detroit Mayor Dave Bing said. "I told him what my expectations were. He didn't live up to those expectations." From The Detroit News:

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Residents at some retirement homes are upset because they could soon be on the hook for additional costs caused by new provincial legislation aimed at making the homes safer.

The Ontario government passed the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) in 2010 to keep homes maintained at a certain standard.

Retirement homes in Ontario must also now have a licence to operate, which could amount to an extra fee of $10 per month for each resident of a retirement home starting in November.

Some homes say they are covering those costs, but others are forcing residents to swallow the extra fee.

"I mean, the other option is to cut services and I really think residents come to a retirement home to gain those services," said Sharon Henderson, a spokeswoman for Chartwell Seniors Housing.

"To have those activities, to have the socialization, the nutritious meals, the housekeeping services, all of those things help make lives better."

Chartwell, which runs 80 retirement properties, now expects its total costs to increase to about $1 million per year. The company said it would pass the cost down to residents.

Residents at one of its homes in Ottawa were mixed on the idea.

But the government believes the cost, which was kicked off with $7.5 million of Ontario taxpayers' dollars and is now a self-funding model, is worth it to help prevent abuse and neglect to residents.

"It's going to bring protection to them (homes) in the long run. There have been homes that have been burnt down. There have been inquests into abuse situations. There have been people that have been living in conditions that are not good," said Mary Beth Valentine, CEO of the RHRA.

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LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Central Baptist Hospital is one of only 164 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology Foundation's NCDR ACTION RegistryGet With The Guidelines Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2012.

The award recognizes Central Baptist's commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients, and signifies that the hospital has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.

To receive this award, Central Baptist consistently followed the treatment guidelines in the ACTION RegistryGWTG Premier for eight consecutive quarters and met a performance standard of 90% for specific performance measures. Implementation of the treatment guidelines is a critical step in saving the lives and improving outcomes of heart attack patients.

"We have assembled a team that is always ready to provide the very best cardiovascular services with a personal and caring approach," said Central Baptist Hospital President & CEO William G. Sisson. "We continue to focus on improving the quality of our cardiovascular care because our patients deserve the best and because the number of acute myocardial infarction patients eligible for treatment is expected to grow over the next decade due to increasing incidence of heart disease and a large aging population."

ACTION RegistryGWTG is a partnership between the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American Heart Association with partnering support from the American College of Emergency Physicians, Society of Chest Pain Centers and the Society of Hospital Medicine. ACTION Registry-GWTG empowers health care provider teams to consistently treat heart attack patients according to the most current, science-based guidelines and establishes a national standard for understanding and improving the quality, safety and outcomes of care provided for patients with coronary artery disease, specifically high-risk STEMI and NSTEMI patients.

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