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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 02, 2012

SheKnows (http://www.SheKnows.com) one of the top three online destinations for women is proud to kick off their 2012 charity campaign, SheKnows Where The Other Sock Went (http://www.wherestheothersock.com). They are joining forces with Project Runway All Stars designer Michael Costello and six-time Grammy Award-winning music legend Toni Braxton to raise awareness and funds for Autism Speaks, the worlds largest autism and science advocacy organization. Autism Speaks is an organization near and dear to Tonis heart since her youngest sons 2003 diagnosis and for which she is spokesperson.

The centerpiece of SheKnows Where The Other Sock Went is a high-fashion gown crafted entirely from single socks that Toni will don in a print campaign and that has been designed by Michael Costello, star of the current Project Runway: All Stars and season eight runner up. The dress will be unveiled at a star-studded Fashion Week celebration in New York this February, and will be put for auction in the spring, with all of the proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks.

SheKnows Where The Other Sock Went is an imaginative campaign designed to channel a relatable, daily event into an analogy for the hurdles families of autistic children, and the children themselves overcome every day. Truly a group effort and passion project for many industry leaders, NYC-based Solo Licensing Corporation has donated all of the socks to make the dress and Addison Taylor Fine Jewelry has created a custom necklace that will adorn Braxton as she models Costellos design. The necklace, featuring more than 200 diamonds and sapphires, weighing just under eight carets is valued at $ 21,000 and will be auctioned off to benefit Autism Speaks.

Were honored at the opportunity to take a platform like SheKnows and align with Autism Speaks to bring awareness to the cause, says SheKnows Vice President Kyle Cox. The SheKnows community is very passionate about autism with so many of their lives being affected by the disorder in some capacity. We are looking to make a big impact by taking something so relatable to everyday as a missing sock, and transforming it into a unique awareness campaign.

This yearlong campaign will kick off with a celebration and unveiling at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City February 10. Consumers will also see a print ad campaign featuring Braxton and the dress in their favorite media outlets this year. Finally, the culmination of SheKnows.coms 2012 SheKnows Where The Other Sock Went campaign will be when the dress arrives in Los Angeles and is feted at an event and auctioned off, with all proceeds going to Autism Speaks.

About SheKnows.com:

Getting to the heart of what it really means to be a woman, SheKnows (http://www.sheknows.com) attracts more than 55 million unique visitors (Google Analytics, April 2011). With editors dedicated to providing daily content for women seeking advice, information and a fresh, fun take on life, the site is among the most authoritative and comprehensive sources for women ages 18 to 54. SheKnows boasts a stimulating, wellrounded online experience enhanced with a vibrant message board community and captivating blogs in addition to free games.

As one of the fastest-growing destinations on the web, SheKnows is recognized among the top 3 properties for women. Recently honored by Forbes as one of the Top 100 Websites for Women and one of the Top 10 Lifestyle Sites for women, as well as for the second year in a row SheKnows won the OMMA Award for Web Excellence in 2011 and has been named the No. 1 site for Family, Parenting and Womens Interests. For advertisers, sponsorship opportunities and creative integration go well beyond the banner and make marketing messages an uninterrupted part of the user experience. The company is based in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Scottsdale and Chicago. SheKnows is part of AtomicOnline (http://www.atomiconline.com), Evolve Media Corp.s publishing unit.

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the worlds largest autism science and advocacy organization. It was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has made enormous strides, committing over $ 160 million to research and developing innovative resources for families. The organization is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. In addition to funding research, Autism Speaks has created resources and programs including the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network, Autism Speaks Autism Genetic Resource Exchange and several other scientific and clinical programs. Notable awareness initiatives include the establishment of the annual United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, which Autism Speaks celebrates through its Light it Up Blue initiative. Also, Autism Speaks award-winning Learn the Signs campaign with the Ad Council has received over $ 300 million in donated media. Autism Speaks family resources include the Autism Video Glossary, a 100 Day Kit for newly-diagnosed families, a School Community Tool Kit, a Grandparents Guide to Autism, and a community grant program. Autism Speaks has played a critical role in securing federal legislation to advance the governments response to autism, and has successfully advocated for insurance reform to cover behavioral treatments in 29 states thus far, with bills pending in an additional 10 states. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 80 cities across North America. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit http://www.autismspeaks.org.

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Whitney Ashley

Senior Manager of Marketing Communications

(310) 449-1890 Ext. 8250

Whitney.Ashley(at)evolvemediacorp(dot)com

Annie Carone

Public Relations Associate

(310) 449-1890 Ext. 8263

Annie.Carone(at)evolvemediacorp(dot)com

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Toronto, ON (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

InsuranceHotline.com has released a new infographic, which allows people to see how their astrology sign measures up against other signs’ likelihood of receiving a traffic ticket or causing a car accident. To identify the type of driver by astrology sign, InsuranceHotline.com used its database to pull the number of traffic tickets and car accidents entered by birth date during the car insurance quoting process for tens of thousands of drivers.

The results are grouped in three categories: maniac driver, on-the-fence driver, and sane driver. When it comes to car accidents, here are the astrology signs grouped into each category:

Maniac driver Aries, Gemini, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn
On-the-fence driver Leo and Virgo
Sane driver Aquarius, Pisces, Taurus, Scorpio and Sagittarius

For traffic tickets, some astrology signs remain in the same categories while others have shifted:

Maniac driver Gemini and Cancer
On-the-fence driver Pieces, Aries, Taurus, Leo , Virgo, Libra and Capricorn
Sane driver Aquarius, Scorpio and Sagittarius

Looks like Gemini and Cancer drivers should be careful while driving, says Tammy Ezer of InsuranceHotline.com, as drivers with these astrology signs have the highest number of accidents and tickets according to our database.

This infographic also outlines the number of tickets received by marital status:

Single 24.47%
Married 16.10%
Divorced 21.43%
Common Law 25.06%
Widowed 12.94%

Its interesting to note that drivers who are married have a low percentage of tickets received; however, drivers who are in a common law relationships have a high percentage of tickets.

InsuranceHotline.com has also launched a driving risk factor quiz that is available on Facebook, where people are able to find out what type of driver they are, by answering four simple questions. To complete this quiz, visit facebook.com/ihcom.

The information used in this infographic is meant for entertainment purposes only. Insurance companies do not use astrological signs to determine insurance rates charged.

About: InsuranceHotline.com is a free online insurance rate comparison service that directs consumers to its large network of more than 30 insurance companies and licensed insurance professionals and provides quotes based on the lowest rates available through its network. In business since 1994, InsuranceHotline.com does not sell insurance, is not a licensed broker, and is not owned in whole or in part by an insurance company, agent or brokerage; ensuring consumers get a truly unbiased quote.

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Plymouth Meeting, PA (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

Health Advocate, Inc., the nations leading healthcare assistance and advocacy company, has been selected by Highmark Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association based in Pittsburgh, to provide services for Highmarks myCare Navigator. myCare Navigator allows members to call a Personal Care Advocate 24 hours a day seven days a week with health-related issues.

“We are pleased to offer our personalized health advocacy service to support Highmark members helping them get to the right place at the right time,” said Michael J. Cardillo, President, CEO and cofounder of Health Advocate, Inc.

Highmark understands that our members are often overwhelmed with the healthcare system, and we want to be able to provide them support to get the care they need, said Steven Nelson, senior vice president of health services strategy, product and marketing at Highmark. Our market research showed that 92 percent of members were interested in using a service like this, which said to us loud and clear, we need help.

myCare Navigator will help Highmark members with a variety of healthcare related issues, including finding doctors, and specialists, scheduling doctor appointments, transferring medical records across providers and helping members understand all of their benefits.

We understand that the healthcare system can be very complex, said Cardillo. Allowing Highmark members to have full access to a Personal Care Advocate at any time can have great value because it saves them time and money and allows them to take full advantage of their healthcare benefits, said Cardillo.

Highmark members will have access to their own Personal Care Advocate, typically a registered nurse supported by a team of benefits professionals and medical directors who have extensive experience with the ins and outs of the healthcare system.

About Health Advocate

Health Advocate, Inc., the nations leading independent healthcare advocacy and assistance company, serves 25+ million Americans through more than 8,200 client relationships, including many of the nations largest companies, helping members personally navigate healthcare and insurance-related issues, saving time and money. The company’s award-winning core health advocacy service is centered around our Personal Health Advocates, who assist members with a range of clinical, administrative and insurance-related issues. Additional add-on, complementary solutions include our wellness, EAP+Work/Life and decision support programs. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, Health Advocate has received a range of awards including, 2011 Workforce Management Magazine Optimas Award as the Worldwide Leader in Service, named as one of the nation’s fastest growing privately-held companies by Inc., and rated one of the Top 20 Best Places to Work by Philadelphia magazine. For more information, visit http://www.HealthAdvocate.com.

About Highmark Inc.

Highmark Inc., based in Pittsburgh, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans. Highmark serves 4.8 million members in Pennsylvania and West Virginia through the company’s health care benefits business and is one of the largest Blue plans in the nation. Highmark has 19,500 employees across the country. For more than 70 years, Highmark’s commitment to the community has consistently been among the companys highest priorities as it strives to positively impact the communities where we do business. For more information, visit http://www.highmark.com.

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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

CNA HealthPro and the Professional Protector Plan? for Dentists are pleased to announce a new online dental continuing education course offering, the CNA HealthPro Dental Professional Liability Risk Management Program.

One of the most comprehensive dental risk management courses available, this interactive online CE course is designed for dentists and dental staff members who seek to enhance patient care and learn how reduce the risk of a malpractice claim. The course will provide participating dental professionals with skills, ideas and techniques to assist in better management of patients care.

The course consists of five modules, including dental malpractice claim examples and discussion of associated dental risk management issues. A short exam follows each module, making it easy to progress through the course at an individual pace. This informative program is designed to motivate dentists to assess their practice, apply critical thinking based upon the information presented as well as make prudent choices that enhance patient care and help reduce the risk of a malpractice claim.

Continuing education credit will be awarded upon course completion. Additionally, all dentists insured through the Professional Protector Plan? for Dentists who complete the course will receive a credit on their professional liability premium upon renewal for three consecutive policy years, if eligible. Dentists insured through other professional liability insurance companies should check with their carriers to determine potential benefits associated with completion of the online course.

Visit our website for a full CE course description and dental continuing education information.

Now dentists have the opportunity to obtain comprehensive dental risk management information and dental continuing education credit in a convenient online format. The course is designed to help dental practices reduce the risk of a patient injury, increase patient satisfaction, and manage liability exposure. We are pleased to make this risk management online continuing education course available to the dental profession. It was created to support dentists and dental team members in their efforts to provide safe, quality dental care and exceptional experiences to their patients. — John Vaselaney, D.D.S., assistant vice president – Risk Control, CNA.

About the Professional Protector Plan for Dentists

Through their network of specialized agents, the PPP has been serving dentists nationwide since 1969. This comprehensive program was developed specifically for the dental practice by providing insurance protection through professional liability, general liability, employment practice liability, workers compensation, and property insurance products. Underwritten by CNA, rated A (excellent) by AM Best for financial stability, the PPP has proven to be a stable force in the dental professional liability marketplace. The plan is offered in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and insures approximately 33,000 dentists nationwide. Designed by dentists for dentists, the PPP is an industry leader as the oldest and largest program of services for dentists.

About CNA

Serving businesses and professionals since 1897, CNA is the countrys seventh largest commercial insurance writer and the 13th largest property and casualty company. CNAs insurance products include standard commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other property and casualty coverages. CNA’s services include risk management, information services, underwriting, risk control and claims administration. Please remember that only the relevant insurance policy can provide the actual terms, coverages, amounts, conditions and exclusions for an insured. All products may not be available in all states. CNA is registered trademark of CNA Financial Corporation. For more information, please visit CNA on our website.

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