http://www.send2press.com/newswire/ Business, Entertainment and Technology News Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:19:40 GMT http://neotrope.com 60 en-us 144 31 http://www.send2press.com/newswire/index.shtml http://www.send2press.com/XML/send2press-rss.gif http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0105-001.shtml Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:57:15 GMT Electronics Construction Reno Nevada Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2012-01-0105-001.shtml Smart Fog, Inc. RENO, Nev., Jan. 5, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Smart Fog, Inc. announced this week that its top seller - a commercial and industrial humidifier - the ES100 - is 90 percent more energy efficient that steam for building and duct-mount applications.

"Lately, we've received a great amount of feedback from customers and have learned that the energy efficiency numbers are even higher than originally calculated," explains Ido Goldstein, director at Smart Fog®.

And, while energy efficiency is a top benefit, the ES100 brings a host of others to the table. For instance, this humidification system is maintenance free and has the ability to disinfect and sanitize so no other system is needed.

"We also have the shortest lead time in the industry," says Goldstein. "Our clients are up and running in less than a week."

The ES100 is designed for commercial and industrial use in more than 50 different industries. Some top categories include clean rooms, wineries, data centers, HVAC/buildings and laboratories, printing environments, greenhouses and more.

So, what else makes the ES100 so special? The secret lies in the small droplet size of the water (4.2 micron) and the engineered spacing between the air and water. Smart Fog has succeeded in manipulating the droplet size to be the smallest in the industry. Water evaporates only from the droplet's surface.

If the droplet's surface area, in relation to the volume of water is decreased, then the evaporation efficiency is increased. The smaller the droplet size, the longer it can stay airborne. Therefore, a smaller droplet size leads to faster and more efficient water evaporation. In fact, Smart Fog has achieved a 100 percent evaporation rate which equals 100 percent water efficiency.

Installation is easy with simple, step-by-step instructions. And, customer service support is always available by phone or e-mail.

"Our clients' success is what makes us successful," adds Goldstein. "We work with our clients on a project-by-project basis to ensure that they get exactly what they need. There is no such thing as one size fits all."

About SmartFog:
In business since 1980, Smart Fog® Inc. is the recognized world leader in the industrial and commercial humidification systems industry. And, all products are manufactured in the U.S.

For more information, visit: www.smartfog.com .

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TAGS: Smart Fog, Inc., HVAC Heating and Cooling, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-09-0914-003.shtml Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:31:01 GMT Computing Technology Las Vegas Nevada Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-09-0914-003.shtml VCubate LLC LAS VEGAS, Nev., Sept. 14, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VCubate announced it is opening a high technology venture incubation facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The facility will serve as an office space for local software and internet startups, with an option to provide equity funding of up to $20,000 per company.

VCubate welcomes Ayloo (www.ayloo.net) as one of its first tenants. VCubate is also making a $125,000 investment into Las Vegas based internet startup Rennder (www.rennder.com).

So there you have it. For more information visit www.vcubate.com .

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TAGS: VCubate LLC, Funding and Investment, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-07-0728-001.shtml Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:59:01 GMT Business Real Estate Lake Forest California Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-07-0728-001.shtml Professional Community Management of California, Inc. LAKE FOREST, Calif., July 28, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM), one of the nation's largest managers of resort-style living homeowner associations, has expanded into Southern Nevada. PCM was chosen by eight association boards to professionally manage Pulte Group's Southern Nevada communities in the greater Las Vegas Valley and Mesquite Region that will total nearly 11,000 homes at build-out.

"Some of the most highly-sought after communities in the entire Las Vegas and Mesquite Region have engaged PCM to maintain and build upon the amenities and lifestyle of their neighborhoods," said Donny Disbro, chief executive officer of PCM. For nearly 40 years, PCM has been an award-winning leader and innovator in the homeowner association management industry.

PCM has hired Randy Watkins as vice president of Nevada Management and has recruited former Pulte Group staff to manage the communities.

"We are excited to bring our brand and services that have been so successful in delighting our clients in Southern California to Southern Nevada," added Disbro. "Randy has been a respected leader in the Las Vegas area for years, and not only embraces the best practices in our industry, but also brings the integrity and experience to fuel our company's growth in Nevada. We are thrilled to add him to the PCM team to manage this exciting new division."

As a community management company, PCM serves as an agent to the Association's Board of Directors providing budget guidance, communicating with the Board of Directors and the residents, coordinating projects of interest to the communities, and managing vendors for landscaping and other services.

About Professional Community Management of California:
Professional Community Management of California, Inc. (PCM) specializes in the management of Common Interest Developments of homeowner associations for family oriented master-planned developments, resort-style master-planned communities, active-adult master-planned communities, condominium associations and boutique communities throughout Southern California. It manages a portfolio of nearly 110,000 units in 280 community associations, representing a combined real estate value in excess of $45 billion.

With headquarters in Lake Forest, Calif., PCM and its companies employ a staff of more than 1,500 people. PCM has offices in serving all of Southern California and has been recognized by the Multi Housing Council as one of the county's largest managers of common interest developments. Management services by PCM are backed by state-of-the art Internet technology and comprehensive financial and management systems.

For additional information, please contact PCM at 800.369.7260 or at www.pcminternet.com .

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TAGS: Professional Community Management of California, Inc., New Locations and Growth, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-06-0602-003-Extensoft-Artisteer.shtml Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:42:40 GMT Internet Arts Las Vegas Nevada Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-06-0602-003-Extensoft-Artisteer.shtml Extensoft, Inc. LAS VEGAS, Nev., June 2, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Extensoft announced today the immediate availability of Artisteer 3 for Windows. The newest version of its Web design automation software, Artisteer 3 distinguishes itself by enabling website owners to create professional looking websites from start to finish. Artisteer now delivers a single solution for web design, content management and web hosting.

Users can continue utilizing Artisteer's powerful web design features to create impressive website templates, then move onto creating pages and editing content for their website, ending with publishing their website to a web hosting account. Artisteer 3 also expands the range of its web design features for Joomla, WordPress, Blogger, Drupal and DotNetNuke users.

Key new features and functionality found within Artisteer 3 include the following:
- Website creation features with support for editing pages and blog posts;
- Website design samples that can be used for design inspiration;
- Support for fluid layouts (resizable page width);
- Support for the latest versions of Joomla, WordPress and other supported Content Management Systems;
- Solution for hosting finished websites and maintaining them via a web-based management interface.

Artisteer eliminates the need to learn Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS or other Web technologies to produce professional and original Website designs. The finished designs can be output in variety of CMS formats, such as Joomla template, WordPress theme, Drupal theme, Google's Blogger template, and DotNetNuke Skin. Support for Microsoft SharePoint is also available as a Beta release.

The design automation, variety of design elements, and precision control features wrapped in an intuitive interface, enable everyone from technology professionals to the average blogger with little or no technical experience to quickly build professional presence based on validated HTML and the smart use of CSS.

Artisteer was built using a thorough standards-based approach with support for XHTML and CSS output, W3C color contrasting and Section 508 standards. Extensoft's groundbreaking engineering also minimizes page load times by utilizing advanced CSS-based technologies that decrease the number of images used for displaying buttons, rounded corners and other design elements.

Artisteer also solves many Web browser compatibility and technical problems facing professional Web designers today, making it an essential Web design tool for professionals and amateurs alike, no matter how simple or complex the project. Artisteer allows everyone to be able to create impressive websites without the added expenses of CSS template purchases or hiring third parties.

Artisteer runs on Windows 2000/XP/Vista, is priced at $49.95 to $129.95 per user, and is available now at www.artisteer.com . Extensoft is also working on Artisteer 3.0 for Macintosh computers, currently available on its website as a Beta product.

About Extensoft:
Extensoft is a consumer software publisher with the goal of bringing creativity and productivity to computer users worldwide. Extensoft is located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

All trademarks and service marks are the property of the respective parties.

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TAGS: Extensoft, Inc., Software, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-05-0520-001-Naan-and-Kabab.shtml Fri, 20 May 2011 16:22:39 GMT Hospitality Internet Reno Nevada Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-05-0520-001-Naan-and-Kabab.shtml Celebration Media U.S. RENO, Nev., May 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the second year in a row, Naan & Kabab has earned the prestigious CMUS Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award, garnering a 4.5-star rating in the Restaurant category in both 2010 and 2011.

The award, presented by Talk of the Town News, Customer Care News magazine and Celebration Media U.S. (CMUS), honors companies and professionals that provide excellent customer service as reported by their customers through no-cost, user-review websites, blogs, social networks, business rating services, and other honors and accolades. This data is analyzed by a team of researchers who calculate a company's CMUS Power Rating(TM). Only those that receive a 4-star to 5-star rating receive the CMUS Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award.

Naan & Kabab, Reno's only authentic Mediterranean restaurant, opened in February 2009 and is owned and operated by Chef Maurice Afraimi. With more than 40 years of experience, Chef Maurice is an accomplished chef who discovered the need for a Mediterranean restaurant in the northern Nevada community, where he moved after spending more than a decade teaching culinary arts and restaurant operations in Northern California.

Chef Maurice envisioned a cozy, friendly, fine-dining atmosphere, and applied his passion to make it happen by creating unique Mediterranean fusion cuisine. "We welcome everyone and work to accommodate any budget or occasion," says Chef Maurice. The menu includes lamb, Black Angus steaks, seafood and chicken. Additionally, there are a host of vegetarian dishes ranging from traditional hummus, baba ganoush, falafels and dolmades to modern fusion dishes such as Vegetarian Pasta Athena (penne pasta with our house-made saffron tomato and lemon sauce).

"Naan & Kabab serves healthy and flavorful food for a great price, and we plan to support the local arts and entertainment by hosting various events," says Chef Maurice. This includes belly dancing, cooking classes, and wine and beer pairing events. A schedule of these events is available on the restaurant's website.

"Not only will the food and entertainment impress you, but so will the service. The chefs and servers will greet you at the door with a warm welcome." Chef Maurice also spends time each evening to meet with his customers to express his gratitude and assess the quality of their experience.

While paying special attention and detail to the food and providing a magical experience to those who visit, Chef Maurice also maintains a very close relationship with his employees. The employees and faces of Naan & Kabab have been together since the restaurant's opening, and have equally shared in Naan & Kabab's success. "I strive to be as transparent and honest as possible with my staff to cultivate a shared responsibility for all aspects of the business - quality food and service at a low price," he says.

Located at 2740 S. Virginia St. across from the Peppermill Hotel Casino, Naan & Kabab is open Sunday-Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., and from 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 775-825-3113 or visit online at www.naanandkabab.com .

About the Award and Sponsors:
This is the third year CMUS, Talk of the Town News and Customer Care News have honored companies for achieving high levels of customer satisfaction. Among the types of organizations and professionals eligible to receive the award are hospitals, dentists, accountants, physical therapists, veterinarians, optometrists, insurance, chiropractors, lawyers, financial planners, restaurants, bakeries, event centers, home improvement companies, florists, spas, salons and mortgage companies.

For more information about the award or its sponsors, please contact CMUS and Talk of the Town News at 877-498-6405.

- MEDIA CONTACT and Plain Text Copy (UTF-8) of this press release:
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NEWS SOURCE: Celebration Media U.S.
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TAGS: Celebration Media U.S., Awards and Honors, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-04-0414-003-Sher-Fertility.shtml Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:20:47 GMT Family Medical Las Vegas Nevada Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-04-0414-003-Sher-Fertility.shtml Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sher Fertility Institute announced that it is donating free In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments at upcoming fertility education seminars on May 1 and 2, dates that fall between the conclusion of Infertility Awareness Week (April 24-30th) and Mother's Day on May 8.

The donated treatment cycles are part of the Sher Institute "Giving Back" Program. The Giving Back Program includes these initiatives and many more:
* Donation of two IVF cycles at upcoming Las Vegas seminars (valued at $10,000 each);
* Donation of 16 free IVF cycles to couples over the past 2 years in Dallas, St. Louis, New Jersey, Peoria and Las Vegas;
* Offering free egg freezing for cancer patients to help them preserve their fertility;
* Hosting free, infertility seminars at SIRM locations throughout the country.

The seminars will feature doctors from the Sher Institute's Las Vegas Fertility Clinic presenting information on infertility treatment and diagnosis, followed by a question/answer session where attendees can ask the doctors their fertility questions.

"Our belief is that the more infertility information a patient can gather, the more empowered she will be, and the more likely she is to have a positive fertility treatment experience," noted Geoffrey Sher, M.D., founder and Executive Medical Director for Sher Fertility Institute. "These seminars are an opportunity for people to access information at no cost, with no obligation."

The economic downturn is still having a detrimental effect on the majority of Las Vegas residents, with unemployment rates among the highest in the nation, and a lack of financing for IVF treatment in Las Vegas. Against this backdrop, the free IVF donations can offer several deserving couples an opportunity to start a family - a chance they would not have had access to otherwise.

"We live and work here and we see first hand how many patients need treatment but can't afford it, especially now," said Sher Fertility Las Vegas' Medical Director Jeffrey Fisch, M.D. "We want to offer our resources and expertise to help our community."

Helping patients gain access to treatment has long been a driving philosophy of the Sher Institute. During the last three decades, Dr. Sher and the Sher Institute have donated hundreds of free treatments to patients and couples from all over the country.

About the Sher Fertility Institute:
The Sher Fertility Institutes comprise a national network of fertility clinics specializing in cutting-edge technology, personalized treatment and compassionate care. Founder Dr. Geoffrey Sher established the first private In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) program in the United States. Dr. Sher and his colleagues have been influential in the development of dozens of important breakthroughs in the field of reproductive care.

Further information about the Sher Fertility Institutes can be found on the SIRM website at www.haveababy.com .

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TAGS: Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Fertility and IVF, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-04-0404-001-Veterans-First.shtml Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:59:01 GMT Business Internet Las Vegas Nevada Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-04-0404-001-Veterans-First.shtml Veterans First Supplies LAS VEGAS, Nev., April 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a downturned market, REALTORS® and small businesses continue to seek ways to cut cost without sacrificing quality and services. And, Veterans First Supplies (VFS), a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, has helped.

VFS provides its customers with significant savings on items such as ink, toner, computer accessories, and media storage supplies. Because it has low overhead and expenses it can pass along its savings to the customer.

VFS recognized that an increased complexity in the global supply chain coupled with the rising costs of warehousing and the need for rapid response to supply chain changes and disruptions, called for some new business strategy.

As a result, VFS partnered with several of the largest wholesale distributors in the country. The nature of these agreements and the purchasing abilities VFS has, along with utilizing the vast number of distribution centers associated with these distributors throughout the U.S., allows VFS to offer high-quality products at tremendous savings.

"Little items can add up to big savings to the bottom line," says Willis Chapman, founder of VFS.

About Veterans First Supplies:

Veterans First Supplies is a Web-based technology company that maintains a cutting-edge presence as a fully-integrated, virtual platform business with full on-line cataloging and secure Web ordering with EDI capabilities.

Chapman says that his company's mission statement best sums it up:

"Our mission is to do what we say we are going to do, when we say we are going to do it and how we say we are going to do it. We strive to do it on time, every time."

VFS values the relationships it has developed with its customers; these relationships are built on a philosophy of integrity and a win/win approach. It wants to make each and every transaction a positive and satisfying experience.

The company is dedicated to meeting REALTOR® and small business demands for affordable, reliable and high-quality supplies at significant savings.

REALTORS® receive free next to second day shipping to the majority of the contiguous 48 states. For more information, visit: www.veteransfirstsupplies.com .

For more information contact:
Veterans First Supplies, 702-726-7911,
info@veteransfirstsupplies.com .

NEWS SOURCE: Veterans First Supplies
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TAGS: Veterans First Supplies, Online Shopping Sites, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-03-0322-002.shtml Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:57:02 GMT Insurance NonProfit Kirkland Washington Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-03-0322-002.shtml 3in4 Association KIRKLAND, Wash., March 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Sunday April 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the "3 in 4 Need More" campaign will make its second public appearance, following the first in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 8. The campaign seeks to inform Americans that health insurance isn't enough. Millions of us need more: some form of long-term care insurance or planning to cover longer-lasting illnesses and disabilities not covered by regular insurance or Medicare. "The awareness gap is huge," says Peter S. Gelbwaks, Advisory Board member of the 3in4 Association, promoters of the "3 in 4 Need More" campaign.

According to a 2010 "Long-Term Care Cost Study" conducted by Prudential Insurance Company of American, 77% of respondents - about 3 in 4 - agreed that "I Should Know More About LTCi Than I Currently Do."

The key presenter at the briefing will be Dr. Marion Somers, the long-term care planning advocate who is a frequent guest on programs such as Good Morning America, Today Show, and NBC Nightly News.

The briefing will occur from 1:15 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, at the Las Vegas Tropicana Hotel in Montecristo 1-2, during the 2011 LTCi Producers Summit, run by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Press representatives as well as long-term care insurance agents and executives are welcome to attend.

Points to be covered include:
* Why the 3 in 4 Need More campaign is needed: to drive home the fact that most Americans lack protection for longer-lasting illnesses and disabilities, and need to do something about it before their finances or family life are threatened.
* How the campaign's logo and educational materials will inform the public and raise awareness.
* How additional education will take place through public relations and social networking on the Internet.
* How the public may learn if long-term care insurance is appropriate, and what policy options make sense in different circumstances.
* How the campaign will communicate other long-term care options, which may be appropriate for many. These options include Medicaid for those without resources; the public option for long-term care insurance (once it is implemented); and other protections such as annuities and health savings accounts.

"We look forward to Dr. Marion's presentation," says Terry L. Truesdell, Advisory Board member of the 3in4 Association. "Dr. Marion's words promise to be inspiring as well as informative." Other speakers will include 3in4 Association and insurance carrier executives.

"The campaign is gaining momentum," says Gelbwaks. "We think it has the potential to rival the impact of the 'Got Milk? Campaign,' and could double or triple the number of protected Americans."

The March 8 briefing in Atlanta was held in conjunction with the Eleventh Annual Intercompany Long Term Care Insurance Conference. Video highlights are available at http://www.youtube.com/3in4needmore .

More information about "3 in 4 Need More" is available at the campaign's website: www.3in4needmore.com .

The 3in4 Association is a nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Photo Caption: Long-term care advocate Dr. Marion Somers.

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TAGS: 3in4 Association, Trade Shows, Fairs and Expos, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-03-0301-006.shtml Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:37:09 GMT Internet General Editorial Las Vegas Nevada Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2011-03-0301-006.shtml OneTravel LAS VEGAS, Nev., March 1 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OneTravel is giving away grand prize trips to Istanbul during its "Tweet Your Way to Turkey" contest. Lucky winners will be awarded a grand prize trip consisting of two roundtrip tickets to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines and a five day, four night stay at the new, 4-star Edition Hotel.

There are two more trips to Istanbul up for grabs and the winners will be selected and announced on Friday, March 4th and Friday, March 11th, 2011.

To enter the contest, simply visit the OneTravel blog (http://blog.onetravel.com) and tweet for the chance to win:
1. Look for the Turkey-themed blog post daily, Monday through Thursday, on the OneTravel blog;
2. Click the "Send me to Turkey!" icon inside the blog post to automatically tweet the phrase "I'm Tweeting my way to Turkey thanks to @OneTravel"
3. Voila, you're entered for that day;
4. Each day one tweet will be selected as a finalist for that Friday's prize giveaway.

A unique hash tag will be used every day so check the blog diligently and tweet daily for more chances to win!

Daily finalists and weekly Friday winners will be announced on the OneTravel Blog.

Entrants must be followers of OneTravel on Twitter (http://twitter.com/onetravel) to be eligible and are limited to one tweet per day. For details on contest rules and eligibility visit the "Tweet Your Way to Turkey" contest page.

Start tweeting your way to Turkey and good luck!

About OneTravel:
OneTravel (www.onetravel.com) offers flights, hotels, and packages to top destinations throughout the world. Launched in the mid-nineties in a barn in Pennsylvania, OneTravel has grown to be one of best recognized online travel brands in the U.S. and internationally.

This top online travel provider is celebrated for its incredibly low airfares, last minute flight deals, cheap business class flights and affordable first class fares, discount hotels, the best car rental deals and attractive vacation packages all year round. Recently, we have added 84,000 negotiated hotel rates to our offering.

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NEWS SOURCE: OneTravel
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TAGS: OneTravel, Travel and Tourism, Send2Press. ]]> http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-10-1004-004.shtml Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:43:47 GMT Opinion Las Vegas Nevada Send2Press Newswire http://www.send2press.com/newswire/2010-10-1004-004.shtml Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 4 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Geoffrey Sher of the Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM) applauded the selection of Britain's Robert Edwards, recipient of this year's Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. Edwards' work led to the first "test-tube" or IVF baby, Louise Brown, born in July 1978 in Britain. Since her birth, more than 3 million children have been conceived worldwide with the aid of in vitro fertilization.

"For the Nobel Prize to go to the founder of IVF, albeit 30 years later, shows how far we have come as a society to accept this alternative as a treatment for those struggling with infertility," said Dr. Sher, who trained with Edwards and his partner Dr. Patrick Steptoe at England's Bourn Hall Clinic in the early 1980's.

Sher, the longest active practitioner of IVF in the U.S., credits Edwards and Steptoe for sharing the technology with him and helping him establish the first private In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) clinic in the U.S. in 1982. "This recognition will hopefully open doors and offer hope to the millions out there still struggling to conceive." It is reported that infertility affects more than one in six couples worldwide.

On a personal level, Sher expressed his gratitude for the guidance Edwards and Steptoe gave him to help him launch his own career. "He is truly an innovator and a brilliant scientist. I am thankful to him and to his partner, the late Dr. Patrick Steptoe, for sharing their insights with me when I was first starting in the field." Dr. Sher gives additional insights into his relationship with Edwards and Steptoe in a blog entry posted at: ivfauthority.com/2010/10/congratulations-on-receiving-nobel.html.

Patrick Steptoe passed away in 1988. It is assumed that he would have shared the award if he were alive today.

About the Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine® (SIRM®):
The Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine is a national network of fertility clinics specializing in cutting-edge technology, personalized treatment and compassionate care. SIRM Founder Dr. Geoffrey Sher established the first private In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) program in the United States. Dr. Sher and his colleagues have been influential in the development of dozens of important breakthroughs in the field of reproductive care.

Further information about the Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine can be found on the SIRM Web site at www.haveababy.com.

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NEWS SOURCE: Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine
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