Education: Purdue University, Ph.D., 1965.
Office—College of Pharmacy, University of Texas at Austin, 1 University Station, A1900, Austin, TX 78712-0120. E-mail—Erickson.carl@mail.utexas.edu.
Writer and educator. University of Kansas, Lawrence, teaching and research position; University of Texas, Austin, College of Pharmacy, Pfizer Centennial Professor of Pharmacology/Toxicology, director of the Addiction Science Research and Education Center, and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies. Betty Ford Center newsletter, science editor.
Research Society on Alcoholism, College on Problems of Drug Dependence, American College of Neuropsychopharmacology.
Betty Ford Center Visionary Award, 2000; Pat Fields SECAD Award, 2003; Fred French Award for Educational Achievement, 2004; Nelson J. Bradley Award for Lifetime Achievement, 2007.
(Editor, with Donald W. Goodwin) Alcoholism and Affective Disorders: Clinical, Genetic, and Biochemical Studies, SP Medical & Scientific Books (New York, NY), 1979.
(Editor, with others) Addiction Potential of Abused Drugs and Drug Classes, Haworth Press (New York, NY), 1990.
(With John Brick) Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior: The Pharmacology of Abuse and Dependence, Haworth Medical Press (New York, NY), 1998.
Comparative Pharmacological Profiles of Abused Drugs, Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Austin, TX), 1998.
The Science of Addiction: From Neurobiology to Treatment, W.W. Norton (New York, NY), 2007.
Contributor of scores of articles to scholarly journals and books. Coauthor of pamphlet Your Brain on Drugs, Hazelden, 1996. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, associate editor.
A research scientist at the University of Texas at Austin, Carlton K. Erickson has studied the effects of alcohol on the brain since the 1970s. His research has led to the conclusion that alcoholism, as well as some other addictions, are the results of a neurochemical disorder. He is the author or editor of several books on the subject, including the 2007 title, The Science of Addiction: From Neurobiology to Treatment, "a very valuable resource to individuals with a drug dependence problem, their family members and friends, health educators and counselors, undergraduate and graduate lecturers, and students," according to Phi Kappa Phi Forum contributor Jean M. Bidlack.
In The Science of Addiction, Erickson concludes that, as Families, Systems & Health reviewer Anthony E. Brown noted, "chemical dependence is a chronic, relapsing medical brain disease and that those with this disease should have a variety of treatment options made available to them." Erickson uses a number of proofs and information to support this contention. He describes what changes occur in the brain as a person becomes addicted to a drug or to alcohol. As Bidlack explained, "All drugs and substances to which people can become addicted 'hijack' the brain's dopamine-reward pathway." Erickson presents case studies as well as neuroscientific research to support his findings, taking the reader through a primer on brain functioning as well as on the difference between drug addiction and drug dependency. He also examines the role genetics plays in addiction as well as therapies for treating addiction. For Bidlack, this was "an excellent book."
Similar praise came from other reviewers. Brown commented, "Erickson's thesis that drug and alcohol dependence is a medical brain disease is well presented and may help expand treatment options and empathy for those struggling with it." He further observed, "This book is an informative resource for both clinicians and investigators of chemical dependence and a welcome addition" to the literature. Writing on the Institute of Alcohol Studies Web site, Killian Welch, however, felt that Erickson relied too much solely on a disease model for addiction. Welch concluded: "It is important … that in the pursuit of a medical explanation for substance dependence, societal interventions known to have major benefits for the population as a whole are not sidelined." On the other hand, a reviewer for Internet Bookwatch wrote that "any collection strong in health science needs this."
Erickson told CA: "As a scientist, writing was always difficult because of the precision required to write scientific manuscripts. Because of the need to write well, I began teaching graduate students to write better and edit their own work. I continue to teach writing in a communication skills course every summer. My own writing grew from scientific papers to book chapters and reviews, then into coedited books, and finally resulted in my own sole-authored book. At every step I found it became easier and more exciting to write.
"I am most influenced by the thought that readers are thirsty for what I have to say (at least that's what I keep telling myself to stay motivated).
"I believe in not trying to be perfect with the first draft. I remember when I couldn't get the first sentence exactly right, and it drained my motivation. It is much better and more fun to write freely and then go back and correct the first draft. I love to edit; in fact, when I write an article with someone else, I usually ask them to write the first draft and then I come along and make it better! This is my strength.
"I am most surprised at how the final printed manuscript looks better than it did when it left my computer. It's like: 'Did I write that?' Seeing the finished product is a real thrill.
"I really like my book The Science of Addiction, which was the first book I wrote by myself. Not having a coauthor was a bit scary, but my editors were so good it made writing the several drafts very enjoyable and most rewarding.
"My books are written in 'regular' language about scientific research, so I hope that my audiences will learn something new about a topic that is rarely presented to treatment professionals and the public in language they can understand. Addiction is not an easy scientific area because there are so many nonscientific opinions about the topic. Getting scientific evidence to break through all the myths and folklore is not easy, but hopefully my books can help do that."
Choice, May, 1999, Tony A. Fletcher, review of Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior: The Pharmacology of Abuse and Dependence, p. 18.
Families, Systems & Health, September, 2007, Anthony E. Brown, review of The Science of Addiction: From Neurobiology to Treatment, p. 347.
Internet Bookwatch, June, 2007, review of The Science of Addiction.
Journal of the American Medical Association, August 15, 2007, Bernd Wollschlaeger, review of The Science of Addiction, p. 809.
New England Journal of Medicine, October 18, 2007, Patrick G. O'Connor, review of The Science of Addiction, p. 1671.
Phi Kappa Phi Forum, fall, 2007, Jean M. Bidlack, review of The Science of Addiction, p. 29.
SciTech Book News, May, 1991, review of Addiction Potential of Abused Drugs and Drug Classes, p. 27; June, 2007, review of The Science of Addiction.
Addiction Today,http://www.addictiontoday.org/ (January 2, 2008), Deirdre Boyd, review of The Science of Addiction.
Institute for Addiction and Criminal Justice Studies Web site,http://www.ccjp.com/ (February 23, 2008), "Carlton K. Erickson, Ph.D."
Institute of Alcohol Studies Web site,http://www.ias.org.uk/ (February 23, 2008), Killian Welch, review of The Science of Addiction.
University of Texas at Austin, College of Pharmacy Web site,http://www.utexas.edu/ (February 23, 2008), "Carlton K. Erickson."
ONE of the world's biggest home-shopping television channels has chosen Wrexham as its distribution centre for Britain.
Home Shopping Europe, which is already well established in Germany and Italy, will use a distribution complex on the Wrexham Industrial Estate to store and dispatch jewellery, gifts and other items ordered by viewers of its new UK channel.
The operation will create 45 jobs this year with more to follow if the channel is a success.
Workers at the new centre, which was formally opened on Thursday, will inspect and polish all jewellery before it is dispatched to customers.
The contract was won by logistics giant TDG, which already distributes goods from its Wrexham site for several internet and catalogue companies, including Littlewoods Index and WH Smith.
The contract is a coup for the North-East Wales Partnership, a group representing local authorities which first approached Home Shopping Europe at its US home two years ago to show it what the region can offer overseas companies.
For the Home Shopping Europe service, TDG has created a high-security area for the valuable goods which will be handled.
Security at the 450,000sq ft site generally has been tightened. Home Shopping Europe uses 50,000sq ft of that area. About pounds 200,000 has been spent on upgrading the overall site to meet the "e-fulfilment" needs of all of TDG's customers there.
Christian Unterseer, of Home Shopping Europe, said, "It is vital that the central distribution company gives our customers the best possible shopping experience, with efficient service and quality products.
"We are confident TDG's Wrexham site is the best for the job. Our mission is to make sure our customers get the best quality goods.
"TDG will be responsible for inspecting and cleaning 100pc of jewellery when it enters and leaves its warehouses, so customers will always receive immaculate products."
Home Shopping Europe, at St Albans, was launched on Wednesday and broadcasts throughout the week, 24 hours per day, on Sky Digital channel 649 and on the internet.
Its core lines are beauty products, jewellery, personal fitness equipment, electronic goods, homeware, DIY goods, collectables and gifts.
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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2000
Consumer Network, which Comprises 66% of Total Revenue, Expects to
Reach Pro Forma Profitability in the First Quarter 2001
Network Commerce Expects to Reach Overall Pro Forma Profitability
in the Fourth Quarter 2001
Third Quarter Pro Forma Net Loss Improves by 20%
From the Previous Quarter
Network Commerce Inc. (Nasdaq:NWKC), the global technology infrastructure and services company, announced today financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2000.
Total revenue for the third quarter was $33.4 million, an increase of 24% from revenue of $26.9 million in the second quarter of 2000, and an increase of over 340% from revenue of $7.6 million in the third quarter of 1999. Network Commerce derives revenue from the Network Commerce Business Network, including eBusiness Services, and the Network Commerce Consumer Network. CPM based advertising revenue was approximately 3% of total revenue in the third quarter.
-- Third quarter revenue from the Network Commerce Business Network was $11.4 million or 34% of total revenue. The Network Commerce Business Network consists of domain name registration, hosting, e-commerce services, transaction processing and online marketplaces for businesses. Revenue from the Network Commerce Business Network is comprised of fees from technology licensing, transaction processing, business services, online direct marketing and advertising. -- Third quarter revenue from the Network Commerce Consumer Network was $22.0 million or 66% of total revenue. The Network Commerce Consumer Network consists of online marketplaces and third party Internet sites. Revenue from the Network Commerce Consumer Network is comprised of fees from technology licensing, transaction lead fees, online direct marketing programs and advertising.
"For the fourth consecutive quarter, we have exceeded consensus analyst expectations for financial performance," said Dwayne Walker, chairman and chief executive officer of Network Commerce. "Our increase in revenue and continuing loss reduction is indicative of the strength of our business and our ability to execute the business model. This performance provides a foundation for the Consumer Network to reach profitability in the first quarter of 2001 and the company to reach overall profitability in the fourth quarter 2001 on a pro forma basis."
As of September 30, 2000, Network Commerce had over $87.1 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as compared to $84.9 million in the second quarter of 2000. Network Commerce has sufficient resources to support operations beyond its targeted profitability date of the fourth quarter of 2001.
Third quarter 2000 pro forma gross profit increased to $18.3 million or 55% of total revenue, compared to $14.1 million or 52% of total revenue in the second quarter of 2000. Additionally, third quarter 2000 pro forma gross margin of 55% is an increase of 19 percentage points from third quarter 1999 gross margin of 36%. Network Commerce expects gross margin to reach 60% of total revenue by the end of 2001.
Total pro forma operating expenses in the third quarter increased by only 5% to $34.3 million from $32.6 million in the second quarter of 2000. The growth rate in pro forma operating expenses from the first quarter to the second quarter 2000 was 10%; thus Network Commerce achieved a 50% reduction in the quarterly pro forma operating expense growth rate from the previous quarter. As a result, total pro forma operating expense only increased $1.7 million or 5% sequentially while revenues increased $6.5 million or 24% sequentially. Network Commerce is focused on controlling its operating expense as it proceeds towards its goal of achieving profitability in the fourth quarter of 2001, on a pro forma basis consistent with current reporting.
Walker continued, "Managing our overall expense is a top priority for the company. Total pro forma expenses as a percentage of revenue continues to decline, in line with our strategy of successfully executing the business model while driving towards profitability."
Pro forma loss from operations was $16.0 million in the third quarter of 2000, as compared to $18.5 million in the second quarter of 2000. This represents a $2.5 million sequential quarter to quarter decrease in the pro forma loss from operations, which has also declined every quarter since the fourth quarter of 1999.
Pro forma net loss decreased by $3.4 million to $13.7 million or $0.23 per share for the third quarter 2000 compared to $17.1 million or $0.30 per share for the second quarter 2000.
Pro forma figures exclude the effects of non-recurring charges and non-cash charges relating to the amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation and deferred income tax benefits. Pro forma gross profit for the third quarter 2000 excludes a one-time charge from ceasing a business activity with Inktomi, Inc.
BUSINESS AND MERCHANT GROWTH
The number of businesses on the Network Commerce Business Network grew 14% to 1,025,000 in the third quarter from 899,000 in the second quarter of 2000. As of September 30, 2000 there were over 232,000 businesses and merchants utilizing Network Commerce's infrastructure and proprietary technology. This is a 91% increase from the second quarter of 2000 and represents over 22% of the total number of businesses on the network. As of September 30, 2000, the Network Commerce Business Network had relationships with over 10,600 affiliate sites, an increase from 6,500 affiliate sites in the second quarter of 2000.
The number of syndicate sites on the Network Commerce Consumer Network increased to 43,900 up from 27,200 syndicate sites in the second quarter of 2000. Premier merchants paying greater than $100,000 per month on the Network Commerce Consumer Network grew 63% to 26 merchants in the third quarter 2000 from 16 in the second quarter 2000.
AUDIENCE GROWTH AND CUSTOMER METRICS
During the third quarter of 2000, visits to Network Commerce properties increased 61% to over 106.7 million, from 66.2 million in the second quarter of 2000.
For the month of September 2000, PC Data Online ranked Network Commerce as having the 14th most visited Web property (all Network Commerce Web properties combined) on the Internet, ahead of the CBS, Go2Net Network, Real Networks, GoTo.com, Inc. and InfoSpace. This us up from a ranking of 16th by PC Data Online in June 2000.
OPERATING INFRASTRUCTURE
As a global infrastructure provider, Network Commerce has invested over $200 million in technology, which includes four data centers with over 500 servers. This highly redundant, highly secure infrastructure has a bandwidth of 400 megabits/second and is currently operating at 40% utilization. Network Commerce is also in the process of opening two additional data centers, one of which is in the United Kingdom.
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
On October 2, 2000, Network Commerce announced the completion of a private placement of $20 million with an institutional investor. The funds raised through the private placement will be used to execute additional strategic initiatives, including international expansion and wireless deployment.
During the third quarter, Network Commerce announced agreements to provide e-commerce services to the OmniSky and Nextel wireless networks. These agreements demonstrate the company's commitment to extend its reach into wireless networks. Network Commerce announced its first wireless customer, AT&T Wireless Services, in the second quarter of 2000.
On September 13, 2000, Network Commerce launched an extension of the company's domain registration services called DomainZero.com. Since inception, the site has registered over 150,000 domain names. The company expects DomainZero.com to contribute additional revenue by increasing the number of companies utilizing various technology infrastructure and enabling services, as well as through online direct marketing.
On August 24, 2000, Network Commerce announced the acquisition of IveBeenGood.com, Inc. (d/b/a UberWorks) a subsidiary of Trilogy, Inc. UberWorks was launched in July 1999 and provides multi-merchant e-commerce purchasing tools and universal shopping cart technology to Internet sites and provides streamlined online purchasing. Network Commerce expects to generate revenue through licensing UberWorks technology and the delivery of actual orders and transactions to thousands of Network Commerce merchants.
On August 14, 2000, Network Commerce announced the opening of a European office outside of London. This new Network Commerce division also signed its first business agreement from the UK office with Webstores Limited, to license store-building technology to the company.
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Network Commerce Inc. will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) today to discuss its third quarter 2000 results. The call will feature remarks by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dwayne Walker, President and Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel Alan Koslow. A live broadcast of the conference call may be heard by dialing 800/633-8684 or via Web cast in the Investor Relations section of the corporate Web site at www.networkcommerce.com. A replay will also be available following the conclusion of the call at www.networkcommerce.com.
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About Network Commerce Inc.
Established in 1994, Network Commerce Inc. (http://www.networkcommerce.com) is the global technology infrastructure and services company. Network Commerce provides a comprehensive technology and services platform including domain registration, hosting services, e-commerce services, wireless technology, and online marketplaces. Network Commerce's technology and services platform operates on the infrastructure of four data centers, over 500 servers, and bandwidth of 400 megabits per second. Network Commerce is headquartered in Seattle with offices in California, Georgia and the United Kingdom.
Forward Looking Statements:
Certain statements in this announcement, including statements concerning the date at which we expect to become profitable, our sources of revenue, our future financial performance, and our plans, intentions and expectations, contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the time the statements are made and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," variations of such words and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These statements are not guaranties of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this announcement. Factors that could affect Network Commerce's actual results include, among others, the factors described in Network Commerce's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2000. Network Commerce Inc. undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
(Financial Tables Follow)
Network Commerce Inc. Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (A) (in thousands, except share data) (unaudited) -------------------------------------------- Three months ended -------------------------------------------- Sept. 30, June 30, Sept. 30, 2000 2000 1999 --------- -------- ---------- Revenues $ 33,443 $ 26,921 $ 7,555 Cost of revenues 15,191 12,839 4,811 ------- -------- -------- Gross profit 18,252 14,082 2,744 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing 24,114 24,032 15,265 General and administration 3,489 3,361 1,512 Research and development 6,660 5,195 2,433 ------- -------- -------- Total operating expenses 34,263 32,588 19,210 ------- -------- -------- Loss from operations (16,011) (18,506) (16,466) Other income (expense), net 2,343 1,375 (360) ------- -------- -------- Net loss $ (13,668) $ (17,131) $ (16,826) ========== ========== ========== Pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share (B) $ (0.23) $ (0.30) $ (0.65) ========== ========== ========== Shares used in computing pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share (B) 60,063,876 56,221,302 25,776,927 ========== ========== ========== (A) These pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations exclude amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, deferred income tax benefits and other non-recurring charges, which are summarized in the following table. These financial statements do not purport to be financial statements prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The following table reconciles the pro forma net loss amounts shown above to net loss in accordance with GAAP for all periods presented. (B) Shares used to compute pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share include convertible preferred stock using the "if converted" method. Network Commerce Inc. Reconciliation of Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except share data) (unaudited) --------------------------------------------- Three months ended --------------------------------------------- Sept. 30, June 30, Sept. 30, 2000 2000 1999 ----------- ---------- ----------- Pro forma gross profit $ 18,252 $ 14,082 $ 2,744 Other non-recurring charge (C) (5,320) - - -------- -------- -------- Gross profit 12,932 (D) 14,082 2,744 Pro forma operating expenses (34,263) (32,588) (19,210) Other income (expense), net 2,343 1,375 (360) Reconciling items: Amortization of intangible assets (23,842) (18,300) (2,096) Stock-based compensation (1,484) (1,286) (592) Other non-recurring charge (C) - - (1,500) Income tax benefit 15,680 11,634 - -------- -------- -------- Net loss $ (28,634) $ (25,083) $ (21,014) ========== ========== ========== Pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share (B) $ (0.48) $ (0.45) $ (0.82) ========== ========== ========== Shares used in computing pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share (B) 60,063,876 56,221,302 25,776,927 ========== ========== ========== (C) Other non-recurring charge during the third quarter 2000 relates to a one-time charge from ceasing a business activity with Inktomi, Inc. There were no cash outflows during the third quarter from this one-time charge. Revenues from this activity were less than one percent of our revenues for the third quarter 2000. The non-recurring charge incurred during the third quarter of 1999 relates to the settlement of a dispute with a third party. (D) Gross profit for the third quarter 2000 inclusive of the one-time charge was 38.7%. Network Commerce Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands, except share data) --------------------------------- September 30, December 31, 2000 1999 --------------- --------------- (unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $ 87,105 $ 62,832 Investments in marketable equity securities 5,537 30,884 Accounts receivable, net 20,814 6,591 Unbilled services, prepaids and other 13,220 7,661 -------- --------- Total current assets 126,676 107,968 Property and equipment, net 31,855 19,385 Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 231,030 128,573 Other assets, net 32,710 18,248 ------- --------- Total assets $ 422,271 $ 274,174 ========= ========= LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 29,015 $ 17,108 Current portion of long-term debt 9,890 8,565 Customer deposits and deferred revenue 9,318 7,980 --------- --------- Total current liabilities 48,223 33,653 Long-term debt, less current portion 18,183 5,409 Put warrant liability - 1,388 Deferred tax liabilities 3,892 4,511 Shareholders' equity 351,973 229,213 --------- --------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 422,271 $ 274,174 Network Commerce Inc. Business Metrics (Unaudited) --------------------------------------------------- Q3 Q2 Q1 FY 2000 FY 2000 FY 2000 --------------------------------------------------- Financial Data (1) ------------------ Total Revenue $ 33,443,000 $ 26,921,000 $ 18,682,000 Pro Forma Gross Profit $ 18,252,000 $ 14,082,000 $ 8,289,000 Pro Forma Gross Margin 55% 52% 44% Pro Forma EPS $ (0.23) $ (0.30) $ (0.41) Network Commerce Network ------------------------ Total Network Commerce Network Visits 106,703,740 66,175,394 55,359,804 Total Network Commerce Bandwidth Capacity (Megabits/Second) 400 300 200 Network Commerce Consumer Network --------------------------------- Total Number of Premier Merchants (2) 118 125 97 Premier Merchants Paying more than $100,000 per Month 26 16 7 Quarterly Recognized Revenue from Premier Merchants $ 14,494,000 $ 8,967,000 $ 4,608,000 Average Quarterly Revenue per Premier Merchant $ 122,831 $ 71,736 $ 47,504 Network Commerce Business Network --------------------------------- Total Number of Business Network Businesses 1,025,000 899,000 610,000 Total Number of Businesses Utilizing our Technology Platform 232,000 115,000 19,700 Efficiency Metrics ------------------ Salary Expense as a % of Revenue 34% 37% 48% Marketing Expense as a % of Revenue 32% 39% 58% Average Quarterly Revenue Per Employee (3) $ 50,633 $ 42,496 $ 34,532
(1) Pro forma amounts exclude the effects of non-recurring charges and non-cash charges relating to amortization of intangible assets, stock based compensation, and deferred income tax benefits. Pro forma gross profit for the third quarter 2000 excludes a one-time charge from ceasing a business activity with Inktomi, Inc. Refer to RECONCILIATION OF PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATION for financial data in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
(2) Premier Merchants include those merchants that contribute greater than $10,000 of revenue per month.
(3) Calculated based upon the average number of employees during the quarter.
LEWISBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 1999--The JPM Company (Nasdaq: JPMX) today announced the selection of PeopleSoft version 7.5 Global Manufacturing System to facilitate the integration of its nine (9) worldwide manufacturing facilities as well as remote sales, engineering, and distribution locations during an 18 month rollout.
The ERP system includes Manufacturing, Distribution, Financial, and Human Resource Management modules, including Performance Measurement functionality.
"The selection of a tier one ERP system is consistent with our strategic plan to promote JPM's global manufacturing capacity, align our organization, and finally, implement an infrastructure and tools to integrate our worldwide operations," commented Jim Mathias, President and COO.
"The ERP project will be supported by a new network infrastructure and complemented by a new global messaging and document management system as well as CAD tools," added Mathias. "We intend to leverage PeopleSoft's E-business initiatives by integrating these information systems with our customers and suppliers via extranets, the Internet, electronic data interchange (EDI), and electronic funds transfer (EFT)."
"JPM is clearly focused on building world class leadership in our field, from providing an effective working environment for employees to delivering quality products and services to customers worldwide.
"The PeopleSoft ERP implementation will allow JPM to unify operations by providing consistency and standardization of the entire company. We specifically sought a solution that would provide an enterprise system foundation including supply chain management, customer-centric manufacturing, and support for global operations," said Jim Mathias.
PeopleSoft 7.5 gives manufacturers the information they need to effectively manage global operations," said Jeff Carr, general manager for PeopleSoft's Manufacturing Business Unit.
"It also extends our supply chain offering, allowing companies to manage activity all the way from initial forecasting to the customer's receiving dock. That means more efficient and effective supply chain and production management and a significant return on investment for our customers."
The JPM Company designs and manufactures cable assemblies and wire harness for OEMs in the computer, networking, and telecommunications sectors of the electronics industries.
Headquartered in Lewisburg, PA, JPM has manufacturing facilities in Lewisburg and Beaver Springs, PA and San Jose, CA, USA; Guadalajara, Mexico; Toronto, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Leuchtenberg, Germany, Bor, Czech Republic; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The firm also has manufacturing service arrangements in Taiwan, the People's Republic of China, and Northern Ireland.
For more information about The JPM Company, visit the company's web site at (http://www.jpmco.com/). Contact: Linda Meola, Director of Corporate Communications (570/524-8517) or Mark Huber, Manager of Enterprise System Projects (570/524-8524) at The JPM Company, Lewisburg, PA.
PeopleSoft (NASDAQ: PSFT) is a global supplier of enterprise application software for business and government. PeopleSoft solutions for manufacturing, supply chain, financial, project and human resource management are used by more than 2,700 customers worldwide.
Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, PeopleSoft employs 6,500 people and had 1997 revenues of $815 million.
PeopleSoft is on the World Wide Web at www.peoplesoft.com.
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US President George W Bush announced a return to shorter 12-month tours for US Army troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, ending 15-month tours that have strained the force. In a nationwide speech, Bush said he has ordered Defence Secretary Robert Gates "to reduce deployment lengths from 15 months to 12 months for all active army soldiers deploying to the Central Command area of operations."
He said the changes to the Central Command area, which covers Iraq and Afghanistan, are designed to "ease the burden on our troops and families" and will be effective for soldiers deploying after August 1. "We will also ensure that our army units will have at least a year home for every year in the field," Bush added in the speech carried on national television.
The longer tours were imposed a year ago to enable the surge of US forces to Iraq. Currently, there are over 150,000 US troops in Iraq. After the surge brigades leave, the total will be around 140,000 troops, which is still more than were deployed in Iraq before the surge. In his speech to the nation, Bush said Iraq was still too fragile to reduce US forces to below 140,000 troops in the country.
He announced that he would complete a limited withdrawal of US forces from Iraq in July, then freeze any further draw-downs to enable military commanders to review the war effort. "Our nation owes a special thanks to the soldiers and families who have supported this extended deployment," Bush said. "We owe a special thanks to all who served in the cause of freedom in Iraq.
"The stress on our force is real, but the joint (military) chiefs have assured me that our all volunteer force is strong and resilient enough to fight and win this war on terror," the president said.
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The state of Texas will soon be finding the answer to a safer and savvier online classifieds website in the form of BONQO.com, a new website dedicated to ensuring a hassle-free and user friendly marketplace experience. The site's northwest introduction will now provide Texas with a free and pre-screened medium for online peer-to-peer transactions. In light of BONQO.com' s regional expansions and fast-growing user base, it becomes apparent the new marketplace will be a strong and safe contender in an otherwise unregulated digital world.
The Santa Barbara-based website was established by Ella Internet Technologies in late 2010 and, following the family-friendly site's internet introduction, has experienced considerable success in the Southern California area. The site's goal to remain a safer alternative to marketplace powerhouses such as Craigslist has since remained a top priority for BONQO.com staff.
According to their spokesperson, Taylor Scott, "Our mission is to make online classifieds safe and clean for all users. To achieve this goal, we've found a way to manually screen each and every ad to verify the legitimacy as well as their consistency and completeness, so those who browse our listings aren't likely to be met with possible fraudulent, offensive, adult-oriented or distasteful material," Mr. Scott explained. Unlike classifieds such as Craigslist, BONQO.com's unique human element ensures the quality of its content for its users.
"Computer filters are not a good substitute for human eyes and intuition," Mr. Scott added. "Our staff do their utmost every single business day of the week to detect and eliminate possible scams before they are published." He believes since their beginning, their approach to be a safer online classified has led the way to more responsible and family-friendly web postings.
Among the strategic features BONQO.com has implemented since the site's public beta launch include the elimination of a "Personals" or "Adult Services" categories, further cementing their reputation as a secure and "family-friendly" source to reckon with in today's unpredictable online world. Texas will now have the luxury to find anything from real estate to puppies on the site, and with the assurance the ads have all been manually pre-screened.
The company announced their Texas launch on July 14, 2011.
For further inquiries regarding BONQO.com, please contact Taylor Scott at taylor.scott(at)BONQO(dot)com or 805.879.1586.
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Dublin - Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/de07b1/the_couples_psycho) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "The Couples Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, 2nd Edition" to their offering.
The Couples Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Second Edition provides all the elements necessary to quickly and easily develop formal treatment plans that satisfy the demands of HMOs, managed care companies, third-party payors, and state and federal agencies.
- New edition features empirically supported, evidence-based treatment interventions
- New chapters on Internet sexual use, retirement, and parenthood strain
- Organized around 35 behaviorally based presenting problems including jealousy, midlife crisis, parenting conflicts, and sexual dysfunction
- Over 1,000 prewritten treatment goals, objectives, and interventionsplus space to record your own treatment plan options
- Easy-to-use reference format helps locate treatment plan components by behavioral problem
- Designed to correspond with The Couples Psychotherapy Progress Notes Planner, Second Edition and Couples Therapy Homework Planner, Second Edition
- Includes a sample treatment plan that conforms to the requirements of most third-party payors and accrediting agencies including CARF, The Joint Commission (TJC), COA, and the NCQA
Additional resources in the PracticePlanners series:
Key Topics Covered:
- PracticePlanners Series Preface.
- Sample Treatment Plan.
- Blended Family Problems.
- Dependency.
- Depression Due to Relationship Problems.
- Depression Independent of Relationship Problems.
- Disillusionment with Relationship.
- Eating Disorders.
- Financial Conflict.
- Infidelity.
- Internet Sexual Use.
- Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)Intimate Terrorism.
- Intimate Partner ViolenceSituational (Bi-Directional) Couple Violence.
- Only One Partner Willing to Attend Therapy.
- Parenting ConflictsAdolescents.
- Parenting ConflictsChildren.
- Personality Differences.
- Psychological Abuse.
- Recreational Activities Dispute.
- Religious/Spirituality Differences.
- Retirement.
- Separation and Divorce.
- Sexual Abuse.
- Sexual Dysfunction.
- Transition to Parenthood Strains.
- Work/Home Role Strain.
- Appendix A: Bibliotherapy Suggestions.
- Appendix B: Professional References for Evidence-Based Chapters.
- Appendix C: Index of DSM-IV-TR Codes Associated with Presenting Problems.
- Appendix D: Situational Analysis Form.
Author:
ARTHUR E. JONGSMA, Jr., PhD, is the Series Editor for the bestselling PracticePlanners. Since 1971, he has provided professional mental health services to both inpatient and outpatient clients. He was the founder and director of Psychological Consultants, a group private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for twenty-five years. He is the author or coauthor of over forty books and conducts training workshops for mental health professionals around the world.
K. DANIEL O'LEARY, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University, State University of New York. His current research focuses on physical and psychological aggression in intimate relations and factors in marriage that lead to clinical depression.
RICHARD E. HEYMAN, PhD, is a Research Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University, State University of New York. Dr. Heyman's research program focuses on the development and maintenance of family problems.
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