International Council of Nurses (ICN) and National League for Nursing Announce New ICN Nursing Education Network

International Council of Nurses (ICN) and National League for Nursing Announce New ICN Nursing Education Network

A new International Council of Nurses Network has been established to promote excellence in nursing education. New realities of international migration, easier movement across and between countries, advanced communications technology, global health care, and a worldwide nursing shortage make the preparation of a 21st-century, diverse nursing workforce a critical priority.

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 7, 2009

A new International Council of Nurses Network has been established to promote excellence in nursing education. New realities of international migration, easier movement across and between countries, advanced communications technology, global health care, and a worldwide nursing shortage make the preparation of a 21st-century, diverse nursing workforce a critical priority. Based on strong interest from several of its member national nurses associations (NNAs), ICN has responded positively to a request coordinated by the National League for Nursing to establish the ICN Nursing Education Network. The new network provides a forum to address nursing educational issues worldwide.

"The ICN Education Network is a significant step forward in addressing nursing education and strengthening its contribution to the global health agenda," stated ICN president Hiroko Minami. "We need the voice of educators as we deal with the challenges of regulation and practice."

"ICN's mission to lead society toward better health dovetails beautifully with the mission of nursing education to ensure that graduates enter clinical practice equipped to successfully manage the conditions of health care delivery they encounter. We are pleased to stimulate an interest and marshal commitment to the establishment of this network. We look forward to working with and supporting ICN toward a successful launch in Durban in 2009," asserted NLN CEO Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN.

The network's inaugural meeting will be held during the 24th ICN Quadrennial Congress, June 27- July 4, 2009, in Durban, South Africa. Several countries have already signaled interest in collaborating on the development of an agenda; the NLN will work with ICN, its member NNAs, and interested individuals and educational organizations in moving forward. Among the primary items for exploration will be the international shortages of nurses and nurse faculty that exist in many countries.

Reporters/Editors: For interview opportunities, please contact NLN chief communications officer, Karen R. Klestzick, at 212-812-0376, kklestzick @ nln. org or ICN director, development and external relations, Linda Carrier-Walker; carrwalk @ icn. ch; +41 22 908 0100.

Dedicated to excellence in nursing, the National League for Nursing is the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education, offering faculty development, networking opportunities, testing and assessment, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to its 28,000 individual and 1,200 institutional members.

The International Council of Nurses is a federation of national nurses' associations in 131 countries, representing the millions of nurses working worldwide. Founded in 1899, ICN is the world's first and widest-reaching international organization for health professionals. Operated by nurses and leading nursing internationally, ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all and sound health policies globally.

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Aquamantra Gives the Gift of Luck to This Year’s Nominees In “Extra’s” Award Lounge with its “I Am Lucky” Natural Spring Bottled Water

Aquamantra Gives the Gift of Luck to This Year’s Nominees In “Extra’s” Award Lounge with its “I Am Lucky” Natural Spring Bottled Water

Emmy® Nominees, Presenters and Leading Television Actors AreBeing Hydrated and Get An Added Boost of luck In Their VIP Gift Bags

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 21, 2006

Aquamantra is cheering on television’s finest with a bottle of “I Am Lucky” in “Extra’s” premiere gift bag. During this week’s special “Extra” Awards Lounge, Aquamantra is offering an added benefit of luck via their natural spring bottled water, “I Am Lucky.”

In addition to a bottle of “I Am Lucky” in their premier Jewels and Pinstripes’ gift bag, nominated actresses and actors are also being hydrated with a year’s supply of Aquamantra’s “I Am Loved,” “I Am Lucky” and “I Am Healthy” water at a value of $1000.

The “Extra” Awards Lounge takes place on Wednesday, August 23 and Thursday, August 24 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel. Extra created the suite to celebrate and pamper the Emmy® nominees and presenters. In addition to hydrating and providing extra luck to invited nominees such as Charlie Sheen, Dennis Leary, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin James and many others, Aquamantra is excited about participating in the support of the benefiting charity, Team to Win’s “West Coast Sports Medical Foundation”. “Aquamantra especially supports empowering our youth to be full participants and active creators of their lives,” said Aquamantra founder, Alexandra Teklak.

Aquamantra combines Natural Spring Water, packaging and Quantum Physics to inspire consumers to think, then drink. At a time when many beverage companies are trying new ingredients to lure consumers to their products, Aquamantra Creator, Alexandra Teklak, is combining the simple ingredients of water and the power of positive thoughts to create a unique and revolutionary bottled water. Instead of flavors, Aquamantra currently has three distinct bottled water “mantras” to identify their current line:

“I Am Healthy” “I Am Loved” “I Am Lucky” 

Aquamantra’s mission is to encourage and remind people that, “You are What You think and You Are What You Drink”. By combining positive affirmations also known as “mantras”, with the engaging packaging, each bottle becomes a tool to remind the consumer to think consciously about being “Healthy’, “Lucky” and/or “Loved”. The best part about this product is that it’s NOT a gimmick…there is valuable documented science to back it up.

After seeing the popular movie, “What The Bleep Do We Know”, which was released in 2004, Alexandra Teklak, founder and creator of Aquamantra, took the messages in this film to heart and to a business idea that’s exploding out of Orange County, CA.

The movie is a docu-drama which includes eight world-renowned scientists who discuss the underlying quantum uncertainties of our world and identify how reality is created by us with every thought we have. Dr. Masaru Emoto, who was featured in the movie, has conducted extensive research over the past nine years with dramatic results of how thoughts and words written on the containers of water can affect the molecular structure of water. By utilizing a very high-powered microscope, Dr. Emoto has photographically documented the changes as seen in his book series, “Hidden Messages in Water.”

Based on this premise, Aquamantra combined Emoto’s theories, Quantum Physics, affirmations and beautifully crafted packaging to create a unique line of bottled water that truly emanates Health, Love and Luck. Science states that “information travels on waves of energy”, Aquamantra states that the affirmations are the information and the water is the energy. “If you are drinking “I Am Healthy”, it’s because you are resonating with the energy to be healthy”, says Teklak. The exquisite simplicity of combining Positive Mental Attitude and Natural Spring Water, was a no-brainer for excited and passionate, Teklak, as she began this journey to stimulate her soul.

“I love the Aquamantra Water. It is refreshing and sweet! I love the mantras and consciously absorbing such thoughts and surrounding myself with such positive energy. I proudly take my water places to showoff this amazing product." - Poppy Moore, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

The intricate packaging of each of the three bottles also incorporates beautiful engaging artwork from local Orange County artists that drives the interpretation of these “messages in a bottle.” Aquamantra pledges a portion of their profits to different charitable organizations. “Its vital that our consumers take part in this process”, says Teklak. Consumers can consciously choose which charities they want to support, details can be found at www. aquamantra. com. The website is created as a portal of information and insight about this amazing concept, the science and a community to learn more about how you truly are what you think.

Julie Kenney, founder and president of Jewels and Pinstripes, the company providing the VIP gift bags to Extra’s Lounge invitees said of Aquamantra’s water, “With this kind of packaging who wouldn’t consider this a gift? I’m proud to include Aquamantra in our VIP gift bags for this year’s nominees and presenters.”

Aquamantra is receiving an overwhelming response of eagerness by consumers prior to the official release. It seems that what people think does matter, inspiring the mind Aquamantra truly does stimulate the soul. To hydrate your body and stimulate your soul with Aquamantra, visit our website to locate retailers or purchase a case online…

Catch the Aquamantra wave at Aquamantra. com (http://www. AQUAMANTRA. com)

Alexandra Teklak is available for interviews. 

Aquamantra is available regionally in California, locations available on the website.

Contact: 

310/ 792- 9029 310/ 902-2919

Deborah Pietsch of The Pietsch Agency

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Jackson & Coker Offers Corporate Credit Cards for Locum Tenens Physicians

Jackson & Coker Offers Corporate Credit Cards for Locum Tenens Physicians

Innovative Service Simplifies Personal Business Accounting.

Alpharetta, GA (Vocus) July 27, 2009

Responding to interest expressed by their locum tenens physicians to streamline their out-of-pocket business expenses, Jackson & Coker is offering a VISA credit card to their healthcare professionals working on temporary assignments.

“As a value-added convenience to our loyal providers, we are pleased to offer them VISA credit card issued by one of the nation’s largest banks,” mentioned Sandra Garrett, president of Jackson & Coker. “They can conveniently use the card for business-related expenses, cash advances or personal items.”

Upon issuance of their personal credit cards, they can immediately use them as they see fit. The dollar amounts spent will be deducted from their reimbursement checks with no accrued interest.

“This makes it very convenient for providers who prefer using J&C’s plastic over their own cash, or need a credit card for a variety of incidental items,” Ms. Garrett explained. “All in all, we want to make their Jackson & Coker ‘locums lifestyle’ as hassle-free and comfortable as possible,” she added. “We truly give the freedom of choice.

”Unlike most locum tenens agencies that require them to pay for their expenses in advance (using their own resources) and then submitting an expense report for reimbursement – Jackson & Coker issues this credit card to their providers to take care of all of their incidentals – both job related and for personal use. In short, Jackson & Coker views their providers as their family, not as their bank!

For more information concerning this service, locum tenens providers can contact Edward McEachern at 800-272-2707. 

About Jackson & Coker

Jackson & Coker is a premier physician recruitment firm headquartered in metro Atlanta, Ga. that places physicians in over 40 medical specialties as well as advanced practitioners (especially CRNAs) in locum tenens (temporary) or permanent placement practice opportunities.

One of the pioneers in physician search, Jackson & Coker is the oldest and largest physician staffing firm to have received “Gold Seal” approval certification from the Joint Commission as a “Certified Health Care Staffing Service.”

Also, the firm offers real-time online chat opportunity with recruiters, thus enabling busy doctors to narrow their focus on practice opportunities that are most appealing.

More information on the company’s recruitment and credentialing program can be found at http://www. jacksoncoker. com.

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London Date For US TV Relationship Psychologist

London Date For US TV Relationship Psychologist

New York-based psychologist, TV personality, and bestselling author Dr. Grace Cornish will be delivering a unique relationship seminar to a UK audience on November 5th 2005.

(PRWEB) September 1, 2005

New York-based psychologist, TV personality, and bestselling author Dr. Grace Cornish will be delivering a unique relationship seminar to a UK audience on November 5th 2005.

Dr Cornish has guided thousands around the relationship minefield through her books and also her appearances on US television talk shows such as Ricki Lake and Queen Latifah, where she was staff psychologist for two years. Organized by Precious Online magazine and Midnight Blue Events, the seminar will relate to her two most recent books The Sacred Bond: 7 Spiritual Truths to Recognize and Marry Your Very Own Soul Mate and The Band-Aid Bond: How to Uncover the Hidden Causes and Break the Pattern of Unhealthy Loving.

“Precious Online magazine is delighted to be bringing Dr. Cornish to the UK,” says Foluke Akinlose, founder and editor of Precious Online. “Her message is an inspiring one that has had an impact on women in the US, the Caribbean, and around the world.”

The Sacred Bond, published this year, was inspired by personal experiences, which led to Dr. CornishÂ’s own love-connection and subsequent marriage in 2001. Her previous work, The Band-Aid Bond, was published in 2004 and is an international bestseller. Following the popularity of the books, Cornish has developed an exciting and enlightening programme that is based on those guides.

Deborah Kong, director of Midnight Blue Events and Wellbeing editor for Precious Online decided to invite Dr. Cornish to the UK after interviewing her for the web magazine. “Dr. Cornish has a uniquely spirit-centred approach to relationship guidance. She is passionate about counsellings people away from unhealthy attachments and has inspired love-weary men and women around the world to build healthy, loving relationships.”

Dr. Cornish gained international recognition and respect for her insightful analysis and direct, no-nonsense advice. In addition to The Sacred Bond and The Band-Aid Bond she has written several other books, including the US bestsellers 10 Good Choices That Empower Black WomenÂ’s Lives, 10 Bad Choices that Ruin Black WomenÂ’s Lives and You Deserve Healthy Love, Sis.

The seminar is scheduled to take place at St. MaryÂ’s Church in Marylebone, from 1pm-5pm.

Tickets are £24*, and will be available from September 1st.

For further information contact:

07957 750 176/07956 439 990

Email: deborah@preciousonline. co. uk.

Http://www. preciousonline. co. uk/events/drgrace. htm (http://www. preciousonline. co. uk/events/drgrace. htm)

*Early Bird Offer: Tickets cost £20 if bought by October 1, 2005.

Notes to editors:

(i)  Precious Online (www. preciousonline. co. uk) is the online magazine and community for women of color. The magazine celebrates five years online this year. Contact foluke@preciousonline. co. uk for further details.

(ii) Midnight Blue Events is a London based event management company

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Pampers and UNICEF Launch the "Give the Gift of Life" Campaign to Eliminate Newborn Tetanus by 2012

Pampers and UNICEF Launch the "Give the Gift of Life" Campaign to Eliminate Newborn Tetanus by 2012

The universal bond of motherhood unites mothers across the world to help UNICEF eliminate newborn tetanus by 2012 with the Pampers '1 pack = 1 life-saving vaccine' initiative

London (PRWEB) October 6, 2009

Joining forces for the fourth year running in the fight against newborn tetanus, Pampers and UNICEF (http://www. pampers. com/en_US/childrens-charities-around-the-world) launched their "Give the Gift of Life" campaign. This year approximately 128,000 babies in less industrialised nations will not live to their first birthday due to neonatal tetanus - a disease that has been preventable for over 70 years. Branding this unacceptable, the campaign aims to help eliminate maternal and newborn tetanus by 2012.

To help launch the campaign, Grammy award-winning world music artist and mother of one, Angelique Kidjo has united with Pampers and UNICEF to help achieve the goal of eliminating maternal and newborn tetanus by releasing a song that encapsulates the hope surrounding the new campaign and its "1 pack= 1 life saving vaccine" initiative. 'You Can Count On Me' is an emotional and unforgettable song, synonymous with the 2009 Pampers UNICEF campaign, resonating with mums so they will tell other mums about it, allowing Pampers (http://www. pampers. com) to make additional donations.

Speaking at the launch of the campaign, where she performed the song for the first time, Angelique said: "I recently accompanied UNICEF and Pampers to Haiti where I was able to see firsthand the positive impact of the vaccination programme and how it is directly helping women and their babies. It is heartbreaking to know that so many moms are still losing a baby to a disease that easily preventable through an inexpensive vaccination. Mothers around the world can count on me to help make a difference, and through the unique power of music unite in helping to eliminate maternal and newborn tetanus by simply downloading 'You Can Count On Me' for free and supporting the "1 pack = 1 life-saving vaccine" Pampers Unicef initiative."

Speaking alongside Angelique at the campaign launch, was Austin Lally, P&G's Vice President of Baby Care in Western Europe, and Philip O'Brien, UNICEF's Director of Fundraising and Private Partnerships. Lally stated: "Working in partnership with UNICEF and parents around the world to help eliminate maternal and newborn tetanus is a great privilege. Pampers is committed to the healthy and happy development of babies around the world, and working with UNICEF has given us the opportunity to go beyond innovation and do more than sell diapers. Each one of us can take this campaign personally and help us reach our common objective to eliminate a completely preventable disease that still claims the life of a newborn baby every 4 minutes."

O'Brien added: "As the world's leading organisation for children UNICEF (http://www. unicef. org/) is committed to eliminating the unnecessary and preventable deaths of women and children. In this 21st century it is ethically unacceptable that some 128,000 babies die from newborn tetanus every year. Our partnership with Pampers has achieved impressive results, making available 200 million MNT vaccines since 2006 and protecting over 45 million mothers and their babies. Partnerships are critical to deliver results for children and we welcome Pampers continued support to achieve the global goal of elimination of Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus by 2012".

The campaign's "1 pack = 1 life-saving vaccine" initiative aims to help UNICEF in its goal of eliminating newborn tetanus by 2012. To date, Pampers has donated over 200 million vaccines to UNICEF, resulting in a total of 45.5 million women and their babies being protected. Every two seconds since the start of the campaign in 2006, Pampers has provided a protective dose of the tetanus toxoid vaccine for a woman and her baby.

Also speaking at the campaign launch, Dr Francois Gasse, former UNICEF Senior Health Specialist and known across the developing world as 'Dr. Tetanus' said: "No one need die of tetanus today, not when it can be so easily prevented. Although through routine vaccination it is no longer a threat in the west, tetanus continues to kill in developing countries throughout the world. The Pampers UNICEF campaign is vital in raising awareness of this deadly disease and shows that mums really care about the plight of other mums and their babies. Working with Pampers for the fourth year, we now have a realistic vision of being able to help eliminate tetanus globally by 2012."

Despite the campaign having consistently exceeded all expectations, it is continuously striving to raise the bar. Having already exceeded its three year maternal and newborn tetanus (MNT) target, Pampers has now pledged to raise the additional vaccines needed to help eliminate MNT by 2012. To achieve this, Pampers has committed to donate a further 100 million vaccines up to 2010, which will allow the target and protection of an additional 33 million women and their babies within 32 countries around the world, offering the gift of life to those who might otherwise lose their lives before they have truly begun.
WHO, The Global Burden of Disease, 2008 update. Accessible at http://www. who. int/healthinfo/global_burden_disease/2004_report_update/en/index. html (http://www. who. int/healthinfo/global_burden_disease/2004_report_update/en/index. html)

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EvolutionHealth. com Introducing Two Essential Tools for Building a Strong Immune System : Infrared Sauna and Water Ionizer

EvolutionHealth. com Introducing Two Essential Tools for Building a Strong Immune System : Infrared Sauna and Water Ionizer

There are many ways to build a strong immune system which including maintaining a healthy diet and exercising. In addition there are two tools that can add to aid in body detoxification and overall health: an infrared sauna and water ionizer. Combined with the elimination of toxins and wastes produced by the intense sweating, the overall health and resistance to disease is increased with an infrared sauna. When healthy, the body has sufficient alkaline reserves to balance itself-and naturally resists disease. The easiest way to help the body be more alkaline is to drink ionized water. Evolutionhealth. com is offering special holiday discounts on their Infrared Saunas and Water Ionizers.

North Port, FL (PRWEB) November 23, 2009

There are many ways to build a strong immune system which including maintaining a healthy diet and exercising. In addition there are two tools that can add to aid in body detoxification and overall health: an infrared sauna (http://www. evolutionhealth. com/products_infrared-saunas. html) and water ionizer. EvolutionHealth. com carries top quality infrared saunas and water ionizers with lifetime warranties. EvolutionHealth. com has extended special discount on their water ionizers and infrared saunas for the holiday season including free shipping and free gifts.

A water ionizer (http://www. evolutionhealth. com/water-ionizers/water-ionizer. html) is able to function as both a water purifier, removing harmful contaminants and as a water alkalizer. Water ionizers turn ordinary tap water into ionized, alkaline water by delivering a strong electrical current to the water. This process, known as electrolysis, separates the water into two streams: alkaline mineral water for drinking and acidic mineral water for the skin, and for cleaning and sanitizing.

Researchers believe that disease is caused by excess acidity in our boy that weakens all body systems. Acidity is caused by stress, what we eat, and pollutants. This forces the body to rob minerals, calcium and magnesium, from vital organs and bones. Our reserves become depleted, leaving the body vulnerable to bone density loss, heartburn/indigestion, blood sugar issues, and weight gain.

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EvolutionHealth® was founded by Blue Dunn, the only person ever in the Health and Fitness Field to combine the experience of over 16,000 hours Hands-On Structural Release Realignment Therapy (since 1984), teaching and performing tightrope and tightwire walking (since 1984), and teaching Movement Reorientation Classes (Flextasy®) since 1991. This eclectic and relevant background experience has given him a unique and valuable understanding of Body Mechanics, and what it takes to bring Flexibility, Balance, Strength, and Alignment to any body.

Blue Dunn is the creator of The Flextasy Functional Flexibility System®; EvolutionHealth®, a Life Reorientation Total Fitness Program; and HydroYoga™, his water-based passive Yoga Release Modality which he practices in Warm Mineral Springs, Fl; and San Diego, CA.

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The Scotland Six opt for Trainer1

The Scotland Six opt for Trainer1

Six of the largest Councils throughout Scotland now use the independent e-learning specialist, Trainer1, to train and support their in-house e-learning development staff.

(PRWEB) May 26, 2005

Six of the largest Councils throughout Scotland now use the independent e-learning specialist, Trainer1, to train and support their in-house e-learning development staff. Trainer1 has also supplied these Councils with authoring tools – for use in developing their e-learning materials.

According to Trainer1’s managing director, Neil Lasher: “It began when a group of Councils, including Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire, from the West of Scotland Health & Safety Forum, joined forces to purchase Trainer1’s e-learning toolkit training. One of the group’s aims was to develop some health & safety-related e-learning materials – and that meant that they needed some authoring tools and the expertise to use them.

“We supplied the authoring tools – Trivantis’ Lectora and our own toolkit - and trained their users. Fife Council, in East Scotland, also sent a representative to this training course and, enthused by the course, contacted Aberdeenshire Council and asked Trainer1 to offer the same training to both Councils’ e-learning developers.”

In addition to working with these five Councils, Trainer1 has been working with North Lanarkshire Council for some time – which gives Trainer1 a unique position of providing e-learning development advice, guidance and authoring tools to public sector authorities representing a large proportion of Scotland.

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Notes for Editors:

About Trainer1

Trainer1 is an independent e-learning specialist and creator of sophisticated courseware for learning, with a long experience in computer delivered learning. In particular, Trainer1 has developed, supplies and supports:

Authoring tools - for the creation of content, meeting SCORM, AICC, LRN, XML, and QTI standards. Learning and Knowledge Management tools - for the management and distribution of content, including accreditation and reporting of data within existing databases.

Delivery systems for workflow learning - CSL™. Tools and libraries to create multimedia content, including image editors, easy to use Flash production tools, libraries of sound, graphics and animation. Specialist training events to assist trainers become self sufficient in e-learning design and production. Development services in the creation and maintenance of learning content.

Trainer1Â’s client list includes major corporates such as ABN AMRO, Alliance & Leicester, Kraft Foods, Mitsubishi Corporation, Specsavers and Camelot, along with public sector clients including the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Department for International Development, Kings College Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability and many local authorities.

Trainer1 is privately owned and remains a small, friendly company providing high quality product combined with personal service to Blue Chip Companies, as well as small and medium sized enterprises. Trainer1 is a member of many e-learning organisations and works with standards bodies to ensure technology is meeting the needs of users worldwide, as well as the guidelines determined by the governing groups in the e-learning industry.

Further information from:

Neil Lasher, Trainer1, 020 7264 4844

Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR, 01727 860405

Www. trainer1.com

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America's Got Talent Winners Are Embracing Their Uniqueness And Living Their Dream - How About You?

America's Got Talent Winners Are Embracing Their Uniqueness And Living Their Dream - How About You?

America's Got Talent finalists of any age are embracing their unique talents and sharing them with millions, not only in America, but around the world. How about the rest of the people and their talents?!? Do only a few lucky winners get a chance to live their dreams? The answer is - we all deserve to be noticed and loved for who we are and for sharing our uniqueness with the world! StarDust Healing Publications Presents: "The Power of Being Different - Embrace Your Uniqueness" by ReGina Norlinde

Newport Coast, CA (PRWEB) October 20, 2008

Las Vegas Performance of America's Got Talent Winner was just few days ago and it brings up some thoughts. Finalists of any age are embracing their unique talents and sharing them with millions, not only in America, but around the world. How about the rest of the people and their talents?

Stardust Healing Publications Presents:

"The Power of Being Different - Embrace Your Uniqueness"
By ReGina Norlinde (ISBN 978-0-615-25876-8)

Why should only a few lucky winners get a chance to live their dreams on this show? Don't we all deserve to be noticed and loved for who we are and for sharing our uniqueness with the world? The answer is YES, we are all stars!

Newly released book "The Power of Being Different - Embrace your Uniqueness" by ReGina Norlinde talks exactly about that. It is Norlinde's message that the most important "job" we have come to do in this life is to know our true and unique selves, and feel safe to express this uniqueness. Just like lots of people, author and spiritual teacher ReGina Norlinde spent most of her life feeling like she was expected to be somebody else, feeling like she needed to pretend in order to be accepted, however all attempts to "fit in" just led to more misery.
The phrase that goes "What we struggle with the most is what we are here to teach" has become truth in ReGina's life once she realized that the solution to her greatest challenges were within her life improved and miracles began to happen all around her.

She was inspired to write her first book "The Power of Being Different - Embrace your Uniqueness" (available through her website http://www. stardusthealing. com (http://www. stardusthealing. com)) to bravely tell the most significant stories of her journey of embracing her uniqueness. Reflecting on her own past challenges and lessons with new perspective, she provides thought provoking mental exercises in the book as tools to help discover, celebrate, honor, accept and embrace one's uniqueness. The reward? Living up to one's potential and a totally satisfying life, the life we were meant to live. Complete joy and passion for life ALL the time! A whole new condition of being one's true self, discovering the creativity that's within and a continual peace that becomes a paradigm to embrace. This book takes the reader beyond the lessons to claiming personal empowerment, becoming ourselves and enabling the inner light within to shine bright and proud. We all have talents and we can shift into our brilliance, step into our power as we were intended to do!

Since launching in 2006, America's Got Talent has been sold to over 100 countries, with localized versions of the hit format being produced in 24 countries around the world. It is a show that millions of people watch therefore lessons that this show presents are global and relate to many people worldwide.

The youngest contestant of this show, four years old Kaitlyn Maher has captured hearts of many! Some have said - it's great that Kaitlyn is in this contest and in the Top 10, Others say that four year olds shouldn't be in this competition. Some say she has a talent, some say - she doesn't. What matters is that this youngest girl to make to the top 10 is teaching us (possibly not even realizing it) the greatest lesson humanity can learn!

She was showing millions of people by example how following our dreams is rewarding and worthwhile. She is doing what makes her heart sing and so can anyone no matter the circumstances. When we follow our dreams doors of new opportunities open for us to move forward. Kaitlyn may be only four years old, but the message that she spreads is 1 million times older than that - it's about embracing our true selves, embracing our uniqueness!
Another AGT 2008 contestant Paul Salos who at the age of 73 was on another side of the age scale showing by example that age doesn't matter, what matters is that we follow our dreams by expressing our uniqueness.

On not so positive note, another contestant of this year's AGT Sarah Lenor taught a great lesson too - what happens when we listen to outside sources: in her case she was advised to sing in a different style, which she did. As a result, she didn't move forward. Is it possible her heart wasn't in this type of performance and it was felt by listeners?

What do all of us more or less want in life?! - good health and wealth, great job, healthy relationships, to have fun and peace of mind! How many of us actually have it all? Why aren't we having it? Because many of us have forgotten how to be our unique selves and don't trust that we can be happy pursuing our passion. We have adapted other people's beliefs following others. "The Power of Being Different - Embrace Your Uniqueness" confronts these questions with solid, down to earth guidance that enables the reader to move forward to their heart's desire. Purpose becomes equivalent with action. The happiness that comes with embracing one's uniqueness is the result that comes when we are in our purpose. Norlinde personal experiences are shared as living proof that embracing one's uniqueness is well worth the effort.

How do contests like AGT help us on our journey of pursuing our natural talents and following our beliefs? We have an opportunity to witness top contestants and the winner, to have their dreams come true by expressing their unique selves which is a great reminder and an example that when we truly pursue our passion it gets noticed and rewarded (often beyond our imagination).

Everybody has a different purpose in life, a different path. None of us can feel happy and in peace unless we are fully expressing our true selves.

With following our dreams and being our unique selves is just like Paul Coelho says: " When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it." So, start by knowing who you are and what you want. The Universe is waiting to hear from you.

"To Thine Own Self Be True"

About ReGina Norlinde

In addition to being an author, Spiritual Teacher and Counselor, ReGina is a Radio Host @ http://www. earthangelradio. com (http://www. earthangelradio. com) where she hosts a weekly radio talk show "Embrace your Uniqueness" as well as she is a Colourworks Color Therapist and Teacher…

Originally she comes from Europe and has abundant experiences of overcoming any challenge by being her unique self. Her uniqueness shines through everything she does and the main message that she spreads in this world is: Be who you are and do, what makes your heart sing because it is the most important job that we have come here to do.

Visit ReGina's websites: http://www. stardusthealing. com (http://www. stardusthealing. com)
Contact phone: 949-281-7372
E-mail: regina @ stardusthealing. com

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Cary Smithson Receives Healthcare Businesswomen Association’s 2006 Rising Star Award

Cary Smithson Receives Healthcare Businesswomen Association’s 2006 Rising Star Award

Honored at Woman of the Year luncheon.

East Brunswick, New Jersey (PRWEB) May 9, 2006

Cary Smithson, a senior consultant at BusinessEdge Solutions Inc., will receive the 2006 Rising Star award at the HBA’s annual luncheon, which celebrates the outstanding achievements of women in the healthcare industry, Wednesday, May 10 at the Hilton in New York City.

This is the fourth consecutive year that a consultant from BusinessEdge Solutions, an industry-focused business and technology-consulting firm has received the award. BusinessEdge Solutions offers strategy, process optimization and solution integration to clients in the Life Sciences industry.

“It’s exciting that Cary is being honored along with HBA’s Woman of the Year, Star Volunteer and other Rising Stars,” said Kate Townsend, Solution Partner at BusinessEdge. “Cary is highly regarded by BusinessEdge Solutions colleagues and clients and is best known for her strategic thinking and patient, resourceful approach to leadership. She treats each person with respect and gives careful consideration to the opinions of others, highlighting the value of their ideas. Cary is remarkably skilled in collaborating across different parts of our life sciences practice to achieve company, and more importantly, client goals. She has emerged as a strong role model and resource for both women and men joining our firm.”

About BusinessEdge:

BusinessEdge Solutions Inc. drives competitive advantage for its clients by leveraging its vertical domain thought leadership and asset-leveraged consulting enabled by pre-engineered business and technology solution frameworks to reduce the time, cost and risk of delivering breakthrough results. BusinessEdge is distinctive among consulting firms in that its multidisciplinary consultants have an average of 15 years of industry-specific experience and expertise. This strong industry knowledge and technology know-how is at the core of the company’s unwavering commitment to create vision for its clients – and is the driver behind its delivery of high-impact business solutions. See www. businessedge. com for a more detailed view of the firm’s expertise and a complete listing of all its capabilities and solutions.

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Life Doesn't Always Turn Out How You Plan It

Life Doesn't Always Turn Out How You Plan It

One is the mother of one of the greatest Olympians in history, and the other is the mother of a recovering heroin addict, now healthy and thriving. What do they have in common? Both inspiring women are appearing live on The Carolyn Gable Show this Thursday, May 28, 2009 on www. wsRadio. com at 9pm EST/6pm PST.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 28, 2009

One is the mother of one of the greatest Olympians in history, and the other is the mother of a recovering heroin addict, now healthy and thriving. What do they have in common? Both are single moms, educators, and have recently released memoirs that detail their respective journeys. Certainly, their journeys have taken them down differing paths, but both women show how a mother's love for her children can help elevate them to new heights.

Both inspiring women are appearing live on The Carolyn Gable Show this Thursday, May 28, 2009 on www. wsRadio. com at 9pm EST/6pm PST. A single mom herself, Carolyn Gable has created this program to inspire other single moms all over the world.

"The burdens on single mothers can be overwhelming," says Carolyn. "And while on the surface, the experiences of Debbie and Libby are completely different, they are both examples of how a mother's love and determination bring families together."

Deborah Phelps is widely recognized as an innovative, energetic and talented leader and master teacher with more than three decades of teaching and administrative experience. The proud mother of three children and grandmother of two, Ms. Phelps is the Principal of Windsor Middle School in the Baltimore County Public Schools system. A highly sought after motivational speaker and recent author, Ms. Phelps addresses a range of topics related to education, child development and life lessons.

Ms. Phelps began her career in education as a teacher at Havre de Grace Middle School in 1974 and evolved her experiences from teacher to team leader to department chair, which has served as the foundation to her successful role in administration. Over the course of her distinguished career, Ms. Phelps has developed a state-of-the-art food science lab, designed and implemented award-winning nutrition and food science curriculum and has been actively involved in the successful launch of two middle schools.

Her dedication and commitment to excellence in the field of education has earned Ms. Phelps honors including Baltimore County Public School's Teacher of the Year Finalist, two-time Maryland Family & Consumer Science Teacher of the Year, and Baltimore County's "Baby Boomer of the Year" (2004).

Beyond the school halls, Ms. Phelps is also affectionately known as a "swim mom" to three accomplished swimmers; her daughters Hilary (University of Richmond) and Whitney (U. S. Olympic Trials), and son, Michael (14-time Olympic gold medalist). She recently added "author" to her resume with the release of her first book, A Mother for All Seasons: A Memoir (William Morrow/HarperCollins; On Sale: April 7, 2009; $25.99), in which she reveals the universal themes of her life story that is rich with struggle, humor, hope, advice and passion and rallies readers to cheer for all of our children at every stage of their growth and in every endeavor.

Libby Cataldi, in her new memoir on her son's addiction, reveals many of the same themes, yet in a completely different setting. Addiction does not discriminate. It can poison the most educated, accomplished and loving families.

Libby holds a doctorate in education and was, for 17 years, head of The Calverton School in Maryland, where her two sons, Jeff and Jeremy Bratton, attended. While she is disciplining other parents' kids and putting in long days at this private school, Jeff is becoming a drug addict. How could this happen? He made good grades and played sports and even went on to Boston University - all the while a functional addict. Gradually, Jeff's drug use that started when he was in his early teens, turned dangerously to heroin, an addiction that usually results in death.

Now in her harrowing and moving memoir, Stay Close: A Mother's Story of Her Son's Addiction (St. Martin's; May 1; $24.95), Libby Cataldi reveals what a child's drug addiction is like from a mother's point of view and honestly examines what her family did wrong, how they abetted Jeff's addiction when they didn't mean to, how their family was torn apart - and how it is now, finally, mending.

STAY CLOSE is also, at times, an addict's account of that downward spiral. Jeff contributes his own point-of-view and details what was really going on, which is often quite different from what his parents think. In addition, Jeff's doctor, Patrick MacAfee, who has been working with addicts for forty years, provides an Afterword.

For more information, please contact David Rohr at 847.528.9990. For more information on the host of the program, please visit www. carolyngable. com.

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Jersey Boys’ Premiere Benefits Cancer Patients While Launching Beaumont Hospitals Fundraising Campaign

Jersey Boys’ Premiere Benefits Cancer Patients While Launching Beaumont Hospitals Fundraising Campaign

When the cast takes the stage at the Fisher Theatre on Dec. 17 for the Detroit-area premiere of the award-winning musical “Jersey Boys,” Beaumont cancer patients and cancer survivors will be the real stars of the show.

Grosse Pointe, MI (Vocus) December 18, 2009

When the cast takes the stage at the Fisher Theatre on Dec. 17 for the Detroit-area premiere of the award-winning musical “Jersey Boys,” Beaumont cancer patients and cancer survivors will be the real stars of the show.

Thanks to the generosity of the Fred Nederlander family, all proceeds from the sold-out event will benefit the Betty Nederlander Healing Fund, established to commemorate the life of Nederlander’s wife Betty, who passed away in September following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. The fund will provide philanthropic dollars for cancer care and research trials at Beaumont Hospitals, including funds to provide treatment access for uninsured and underinsured cancer patients.

“Betty and I shared 54 beautiful years together,” said Nederlander. “Our family established the Betty Nederlander Healing Fund to honor her memory and it’s fitting to honor her in the city and theatre that she loved. On behalf of our children and grandchildren and our entire family, we extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who worked so hard to ensure a memorable event,” said Nederlander. “We also want to acknowledge the physicians and nurses at Beaumont who provided the exceptional care that Betty received throughout her illness.”

The “Jersey Boys” premiere event also marked the public launch of The Campaign for Beaumont Hospitals, a $170-million fundraising effort that has garnered more than $140 million in donations since January 2005, for a wide range of clinical programs at Beaumont.

“We are deeply grateful to Fred Nederlander for making us the beneficiary of the ‘Jersey Boys’ premiere while providing us with a spectacular venue to publicly announce The Campaign for Beaumont Hospitals,” said Kenneth Matzick, president and chief executive officer, Beaumont Hospitals. “The funds raised through ’Jersey Boys’ and through the Beaumont campaign are supporting our research, education and patient care initiatives and improving the lives of the hundreds of thousands of patients who come to Beaumont hospitals or outpatient centers each year.”

Campaign Chair Walter Wolpin of West Bloomfield, president of the Wolpin Company, credited an outstanding team of volunteers for the success of the fundraising efforts on Beaumont’s behalf. “Their leadership, generosity and commitment to the campaign have been phenomenal,” said Wolpin.

“We deeply appreciate the leadership and commitment Walter Wolpin has brought to the campaign and gratefully acknowledge each member of the Campaign Executive Committee. Their hard work, dedication and personal contributions have ensured the campaign’s success,” said Margaret Cooney Casey, President of the Beaumont Foundation.

Members of the Beaumont Campaign Executive Committee include: Eugene Applebaum of Bloomfield Hills, owner, Arbor Investments Group; Susan E. Cooper of Birmingham, Beaumont Hospitals and Foundation Board director; Graham Orley of Bloomfield Hills, vice president, Elro Corporation; Jim Rosenthal of Bloomfield Hills, president, National Lumber Company; Warren E. Rose of Birmingham, general manager, Edward Rose & Sons; Hon. Deborah G. Tyner of Franklin, Beaumont Foundation Board director; and S. Evan Weiner of Franklin, executive vice president, COO and partner, Edward C. Levy Company.

The Beaumont campaign has secured 24 gifts of $1 million or more; more than 175 major gifts, planned gifts and grants of $25,000 or more; and more than 75,000 additional gifts. This has allowed Beaumont to establish new centers and programs and to conduct research in a wide variety of areas, including minimally invasive and children’s surgery, surgical simulation, cardiovascular and oncology imaging, women’s urology, breast and heart health, molecular and genetics medicine, behavioral pediatrics and eating disorders – to name just a few.

Beaumont Hospitals is a three-hospital regional health care provider with 1,711 licensed beds, 15,000 employees and 3,700 physicians in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. In addition to its hospitals, Beaumont operates numerous community-based medical centers in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties, five nursing centers, a research institute, home care services and hospice. Visit Beaumont on the Web at www. beaumonthospitals. com.

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The Much Anticipated “A Better Tomorrow” By Thomas Finn Hits Shelves

The Much Anticipated “A Better Tomorrow” By Thomas Finn Hits Shelves

Readers on both sides of the Atlantic praise author Thomas Finn’s first book for its easy to grasp concepts and timeliness in the face of the global economic recession; Finn says the book helps readers to gain a better understanding of the laws on nature regarding the subconscious mind, from an easy to comprehend layman's perspective.

Washington DC (Vocus) June 26, 2010

Thomas Finn (http://www. thomasfinnsbook. com/), a licensed life coach and acclaimed artist from Southern Ireland has turned his own experiences with self discovery and self improvement into a guide for helping others all over the globe, but especially in the U. S.A work their way through the economic recession and related tough times. Finn’s first book A BETTER TOMORROW (http://www. thomasfinnsbook. com/) (American Book Publishing) is based on his own experiences; Finn says he was looking for ways to improve his station in life and have a happier and more fulfilled existence. For his book he studied and analyzed the working of the subconscious mind and how it can transform our lives.

Finn says, “The book is a layman's account of my interest in the sub conscious mind, practical physiology and the results of my research and efforts to improve my own life. If the knowledge that I have gained and tested can benefit others, then this book will have fulfilled its purpose.”

After reading A BETTER TOMMOROW, the reader should have a better understanding of the laws of nature regarding the subconscious mind and how it can be programmed to bring you the success you desire. Finn is a firm believer that “unlike the popular belief that luck is the key, we can be the architects of our own success and masters of our own destiny.”

Early reviews have been outstanding for A BETTER TOMMORROW (http://www. thomasfinnsbook. com/):

“A BETTER TOMORROW…is perhaps the best (book) I’ve read about affirmations.”
-- Tami Brady, PhD, DD, RM

“A BETTER TOMORROW is a valuable addition to the library of anyone wanting to experience a new sense of fulfillment and successful living. It is a book that crosses cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds providing inspiration and guidelines for positive personal growth.”
-- Richard R. Blake, Midwest Book Review

“A BETTER TOMORROW is the kind of book that we love to share with both our patients and the health care providers on our team. The power of positive thinking in the healing process can’t be underestimated, and this book really breaks it down into easy to understand terms.”
-- Cristi Babin-Adkins, RN, CHT

“No matter what your religious or belief systems, A BETTER TOMORROW will add to your daily life.”
-- Mark Ukra, Author

“Just when we believed we'd read everything there was about living better by utilizing the amazing abilities of our subconscious, Finn proves we haven't.”
-- Dr. Gloria Gilbère, Director of the Institute for Wholistic Rejuvenation

Thomas Finn (http://www. thomasfinnsbook. com/) has made Radio Appearances on The Business Talk Radio Network, KKOB in Albuquerque, New Mexico, KXLO in Lewistown, Montana, Blog Talk Radio, and many more!

For a reviewer copy of A BETTER TOMORROW or to request an interview with author Thomas Finn, contact Allen Media Strategies Burke Allen at (703) 589-8960 or burke(at)allenmediastrategies(dot)com.

Visit Thomas Finn online at www. thomasfinnsbook. com. A BETTER TOMORROW is available at www. amazon. com in both trade paperback and Kindle ebook editions.

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Canadian Drug Seizures Subside but Serious Questions Remain

Canadian Drug Seizures Subside but Serious Questions Remain

Ever since Nov. 17th, 2005, U. S. Customs and Border Protection agents have been busy seizing Canadian drug packages without warning, leaving thousands of Americans without their medications. Although the campaign seems to have ended, questions remain about whether its conspicuous timing is related to the troubled Medicare Part D prescription program and if the FDA is responsible

(PRWEB) March 16, 2006

Calgary, Canada March 16, 2006 – U. S. consumers have been victimized yet again – this time by their own government. Ever since mid-November patients who order their medication from licensed online Canadian pharmacies like Minit Drugs (www. pharmacy-online. ca) have had to endure annoying and potentially dangerous confiscations of their packages by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Seizure rates escalated nearly ten-fold that of previous blitzes and appeared to be highly coordinated at 4 major mail hubs where CBP and FDA staff work closely together.

In an apparent policy shift, Customs staff seized and confiscated more than 13,000 packages that included sending intimidating notices to alarmed patients who were expecting their drugs, not confiscation letters. Interdictions deliberately targeted packages that contained non-controlled treatments like chronic heart and diabetic medications. Many patients were put at undue risk of an adverse event or even death by having their therapy interrupted. Although this reckless but deliberate operation appears to have abated, even legislators are questioning if it was a politically motivated attempt to forcibly eliminate competition for the beleaguered Medicare Part D program.

"Seniors on fixed incomes rely on Canadian pharmacies because it's still cheaper than Medicare," says Senator Bill Nelson, D-Florida. “It's clear this is a scheme designed to force seniors into the new Medicare prescription drug plan.”

"People with serious health problems were left with no medication and without any advance notification," Nelson added.

Eleven House representatives offered similar sentiments in a letter to CBP drafted by Reps. Gil Gutknecht, R-Minn., and Rahm Emmanuel, D-Ill. "We believe this unannounced policy of increased enforcement is irresponsible. This action fuels the criticism that our government is more interested in protecting the profits of the pharmaceutical industry than the health of its citizens."

Canadian pharmacies like Minit Drugs (www. pharmacy-online. ca)] wish to thank U. S. patients for enduring through the blitz. “We always re-ship medications that have been seized as a courtesy but many patients were inconvenienced and needlessly scared,” says Barney Britton, President of Minit Drugs.

“There is no question it was orchestrated by the FDA as a tactic to intimidate patients. Let’s hope they will put people above politics in the future and avoid this nonsense.”

Minit Drugs is a licensed pharmacy located in Calgary, Alberta (AB License # 1657), is CIPA certified and IMPAC accredited. All Canadian drugs are approved by Health Canada and dispensed by licensed pharmacists.

Contact:

Barney Britton

President, Minit Drugs

Ph. 1-877-530-3743

Website: www. Pharmacy-Online. ca

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IRS Notice 2005-42-Core Documents offers $19.95 Plan Document Amendment Language to Extend Claims Reimbursements to 14 1/2 Months for Section 125 FSA Plans

IRS Notice 2005-42-Core Documents offers $19.95 Plan Document Amendment Language to Extend Claims Reimbursements to 14 1/2 Months for Section 125 FSA Plans

In a surprise move, the IRS announced a revision to the "use-it-or-lose-it-rule" for Section 125 healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA). At the employer's option, the cafeteria plan may be amended to allow for a 2 1/2 month grace period after the end of the plan year, during which time the participants may still incur expenses and claim reimbursement from any unused balance in their FSA accounts.

(PRWEB) June 15, 2005 -

Core Documents Inc., a nationwide leader in providing low cost IRS and DOL compliant Plan Documents for Section 125, POP, FSA, HSA and HRA Plans since 1997, has developed a $19.95 plan amendment for employers who need to amend their Section 125 Cafeteria plan documents to allow the new 2 1/2 month extension for healthcare and dependent care FSA claims. You can access more information and an amendment order form at http://www. CoreDocuments. com/fsaamend. php (http://www. CoreDocuments. com/fsaamend. php)

Before IRS Notice 2005-42, Section 125 FSAs required that employees incur all eligible expenses before the last day of the plan year in order to be eligible for reimbursement. This was because Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code disallowed benefits that resulted in deferred compensation for employees.

IRS Notice 2005-42 modified the rule that prohibited deferred compensation in Section 125 FSA plans. At the employer's option, their Section 125 plan with either a healthcare FSA, dependent care FSA, or both, can be amended to include this new 2 1/2 month extension.

In order to offer the new grace period for a Section 125 plan year, the employer must amend their plan documents by the end of that plan year. For 2005 calendar years the plan documents must be amended by December 31, 2005, to add the grace period extending the claims deadline to March 15, 2005.

See more information about Section 125 Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare expenses and dependent care expenses, Section 132 Transit benefit plans, Health Savings Accounts or HSA plans, and Section 105 Health Reimbursement Arrangements or HRA plans, at the Core Documents Website: http://www. CoreDocuments. com (http://www. CoreDocuments. com).

Contact:

Gene Ennis

1-888-755-3373

Gene@HeritageProvider. com

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Emerson Network Power Enhances Intelligent Power Supply Connectivity

Emerson Network Power Enhances Intelligent Power Supply Connectivity

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, today announced the addition of three new case adapter modules for its iMP and iVS Series of digitally configurable AC-DC switching power supplies. The adapters - which enable both USB and Controller Area Network (CAN)/RS485bus connectivity - provide a complete interface between the host device and the I2C bus with a simple command set, enabling the highest levels of configuration flexibility.

Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) August 11, 2009 -

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, today announced the addition of three new case adapter modules for its iMP and iVS Series of digitally configurable AC-DC switching power supplies. The adapters - which enable both USB and Controller Area Network (CAN)/RS485bus connectivity - provide a complete interface between the host device and the I2C bus with a simple command set, enabling the highest levels of configuration flexibility. The adapters also enable Emerson's intelligent standard power supplies to be used in a host of new ruggedized applications, including automotive networks, industrial networks, medical equipment and building automation systems - many of which interface exclusively via CANbus architectures.

Designed for use with iVS/iMP digitally configurable power supplies (Part #73-544-001; #73-544-002), the CAN/RS485 to I2C interface adapter modules connect with CANbus architectures through CaseRx/CaseTx interfaces found on all iVS and iMP cases. The modules communicate with onboard I2C Bus via MODbus Protocol for RS485 Bus and modified MODbus for CANbus. The USB to I2C interface adapter module for the iVS digitally configurable power supply (Part #73-546-001) connects to a standard USB port found on most PCs and provides bidirectional communication with devices using the I2C protocol.

All iVS/iMP interface adapters are internally-powered when connected to the case's 5VSB port and include an on board socket for reprogramming the interface adapter controller. All modules are also Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant. The interface adapters are currently available and start at $6 in OEM quantities, depending on module selected. For more information or to inquire about a sample, visit http://www. PowerConversion. com/iMP (http://www. PowerConversion. com/iMP) or http://www. PowerConversion. com/go/iVS (http://www. PowerConversion. com/go/iVS).

IVS/iMP Digitally Configurable Power Supplies

Emerson Network Power's Intelligent (iVS, iMP) standard power supplies are specifically designed for industrial, military and medical instrumentation applications that require high power, reliability and maximum flexibility. Fully modular in design, these power supplies utilize digitally-configurable power supply modules available in a wide range of power ratings. All modules are scalable and fully-interoperable with existing Emerson configurable platforms and can be quickly configured to match exact application requirements, enabling greater precision and energy efficiency.

To maximize control flexibility, microcontrollers integrated into the case and modules are paired with Emerson's innovative and highly-intuitive I2C graphical user interface (GUI)-based control software. The software enables designers to configure and reconfigure voltages, current limits and inhibit/enable settings for individual power supplies, while allowing them to conveniently export their final configuration specs for mass application.

About Emerson Network Power
Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™ from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, healthcare and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, monitoring, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. For more information on Emerson Network Power's embedded power products and services for original equipment manufacturers and system integrators visit www. PowerConversion. com. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and services at www. EmersonNetworkPower. com.

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2008 were $24.8 billion and Emerson is ranked 94th on the Fortune 500 list of America's largest companies. For more information, visit www. Emerson. com

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Aizling. com Launches Private Duty Home Care Services in Massachusetts: Web-Based Staffing Solution announced the launch of "Aizling At Home," its private-duty home care services, and the start of registration in Massachusetts for qualified RNs, LPNs, CNAs, CHHAs, and Homemaker/Companions for full and part time positions

Aizling. com Launches Private Duty Home Care Services in Massachusetts: Web-Based Staffing Solution announced the launch of "Aizling At Home," its private-duty home care services, and the start of registration in Massachusetts for qualified RNs, LPNs, CNAs, CHHAs, and Homemaker/Companions for full and part time positions

Aizling, Inc., a best of breed service company providing a web-based platform and service for matching rated healthcare professionals with healthcare providers today announced the launch of "Aizling At Home," its private-duty home care services, and the start of registration in Massachusetts for qualified RNs, LPNs, CNAs, CHHAs, and Homemaker/Companions for full and part time positions.

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (PRWEB) April 30, 2007

 Aizling At Home will provide home care services to the private-pay home care client. Direct care services include homemaking, companionship, errands, assistance with personal care, nursing and therapy visits, and private-duty nursing.

Aizling At Home also provides Care Management consultation services to clients and families, trust officers, conservators, and attorneys. These services include a complete assessment of the client's care needs, along with the development of an individualized care plan.

Aizling, Inc. is the healthcare industry's first online staffing resource for the healthcare industry that provides detailed, objective metrics and ratings for professional medical personnel and institutions in a self-service, free market system. Aizling has now expanded these services to the private-pay home care client. All interested professionals may apply by visiting http://www. aizling. com (http://www. aizling. com) and registering for an account. On-screen instructions will guide applicants through the application procedure. Interested clients please call Aizling at 800-979-0016, extension 227, or email lauraferreira@aizling. com.

"Aizling's goal is to provide high quality home care services that are superior to those provided by traditional agencies," states Laura Ferreira, RN, VP of Home Care Services & Quality Assurance. Aizling At Home is off to a great start as Ali R., a Massachusetts client recently stated, "Thank you for being there for us Saturday night. That was huge and we are grateful to have found you."

Aizling, Inc. is a member of the Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts.

Why a Rating System?

Aizling, Inc. was developed as a community and employment market for the healthcare industry. By objectively rating performance and skills such as reliability, proficiency, judgment, communication and documentation, Aizling provides a means for talented professionals to be recognized for their skill and to maximize their own earning potential in a transparent and open market. No other service provides clients such breadth and depth of data on its community of nursing professionals.

Benefits to Healthcare Professionals

Aizling puts the individual healthcare professional in the driver's seat by allowing them to set their desired rate of pay per hour, as well as per shift, in an open community system. Using Aizling's competitive model and shift preference tool, healthcare professionals exercise full control over day and time of the desired shifts they wish to work.

Benefits to Home Care Clients

Aizling At Home Clients have the same control over the preferences they choose. For example, if a posted care need is receiving low or slow response, clients have the option to increase the bid in increments to entice a response from the professional community. Similarly, if the response is overwhelming, the next time clients post the position, they may choose to allow the market to self-adjust to a more realistic rate. Furthermore, clients may select professionals based on their demonstrated Reliability and Professionalism Rating.

About Aizling, Inc.

Aizling, Inc. is a professional staffing agency that provides a web-based application and service to match health care professionals with open shifts posted by hospitals, nursing homes, other health care providers, and now the private-pay home care client. Aizling professionals are openly rated for their reliability and professionalism in order to reward the best practitioners and to deliver unmatched quality of care. For more information please visit www. aizling. com.

Sleep Wellness Institute to Open Second Retail CPAP Store

Sleep Wellness Institute to Open Second Retail CPAP Store

The largest independent sleep disorders laboratory in Wisconsin will open its second retail CPAP2GO store. The new store, in Waukesha, Wis., will complement the first CPAP2GO in Franklin, Wis., which experienced strong success since opening in July, 2008. The store will supply treatment equipment for people with obstructive sleep apnea.

West Allis, Wis. (PRWEB) February 20, 2009

The Sleep Wellness Institute will open in Waukesha its second CPAP2GO, a retail store specializing in continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines, masks and supplies that are used to help many people with obstructive sleep apnea, on April 1. The CPAP2GO stores are the only retail CPAP stores in Wisconsin operated by a sleep disorders center.

The store, at 2320 E. Moreland Blvd, will be open Monday through Saturday, with evening hours Monday through Friday. It will be staffed by specially trained employees, most of whom are on CPAP therapy, themselves, and will feature the "30/30 Advantage" - an in-stock supply of more than 30 masks and a free 30 night comfort and fit guarantee. Much of the equipment will be covered by most health insurance.

According to Sleep Wellness Institute President Mark Stoiber, the store is a natural development given the success of the Institute's on-site professional CPAP services and the rapid growth of the first CPAP2GO store in Franklin. "Our approach to working with people on CPAP has yielded more than an 85% compliance rate with treatment, as opposed to about 55% nationwide," he explained. "We believe we can help more people by locating stores in convenient, high traffic retail business areas."

People with sleep apnea are aroused briefly several times per hour every night as the tissues around their airway collapse and prevent them from breathing. Complications can include cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, and even death. The CPAP equipment provides a continuous, gentle positive air flow that keeps the patient's airway open and eliminates snoring. It is considered the "gold standard" in treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

"Providing CPAP equipment and dedicated CPAP staff at both of the stores and at the Institute means we offer unparalled service for people with sleep apnea," Stoiber explained.

"Expert knowledge, wide selection and an unmatched dedication to customer service will be the hallmarks of the Waukesha CPAP2GO," Stoiber said. "All too often we encounter people who have purchased CPAP equipment elsewhere, including from the internet, and then have been unable to get the follow-up service they need, at the times they need it. We intend to make a difference for those people."

Stoiber said the store will offer the same CPAP products and service that are provided at the Sleep Wellness Institute and at the Franklin CPAP2GO.

The store will be managed by Cody Glorioso, who is the director of the Sleep Wellness Institute's durable medical equipment department. The store's telephone number will be 414-761-CPAP (2727), a centralized number that can be used to call either store. A website, www. cpap2gowi. com, provides more information for customers.

The Sleep Wellness Institute is Wisconsin's largest independent sleep disorders treatment center. It is fully accredited to diagnose and treat sleep disorders among adults and children by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

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New ValentineÂ’s Option Rubs Couples the Right Way. Couples Massage Now Available to South Shore residents

New ValentineÂ’s Option Rubs Couples the Right Way. Couples Massage Now Available to South Shore residents.

Marshfield based Spa-tique, a luxury day spa, recently announced the new service of “couples massage”. Previously a “woman’s only” salon, Spa-tique now welcomes women and their special friend to celebrate Valentine's Day.

(PRWEB) January 21, 2005

Couples massage will be held on Sunday, February 13th from 10am - 3pm. Advanced reservations are required for this three hour pampering session which will include: A Ginseng & Pearl Hydrating Mask and 80-Minute Massage/Scrub Body Treatment for her and an 80-Minute Deep Tissue Sports Massage and One Hour Executive Facial for him. Guests will also receive a complimentary long-stem red rose and box of chocolates.

Spa-tique is located at 2000 Ocean Street, the intersection of Routes 139 and 3A in Marshfield, MA center on the second floor of the former WilliamsonÂ’s Ordinary for Lodging and Victualling. Built in 1673, this quaint setting has been restored to reflect the original historic surroundings and stories.

“It is nice for couples to have another option for how to celebrate Valentine’s Day,” noted Darcey Eldridge Spa-tique Owner and Director. “Massage and pampering is a great to rekindle the romantic fires and celebrate a literally healthy relationship.”

About Spa-tique

The Spa experience begins as soon as you arrive. Guests are treated to a luxury robe and slippers and are seated in a comfortable living-room style reception area where they may enjoy a cup of tea, listen to soothing music, read a magazine, and appreciate art from local artisans.

The act of slowing down and taking time for yourself, and introspection, is essential to reducing stress in the ever so stressful lives we lead today. Spa-tique encourages you to unwind and enjoy the historic surroundings and stories, all the while experiencing state-of-the art luxurious service from their team of spa professionals.

Spa-tique can be reached at 781-837-1850 or by email at relax@spatique. org. Also, visit Spa-tique on the web at www. spatique. org.

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Morehead Webinar to Discuss the Untapped Potential of Employee Opinion Data

Morehead Webinar to Discuss the Untapped Potential of Employee Opinion Data

Company demonstrates how existing employee opinion data can increase employee retention, improve labor relations and drive patient satisfaction.

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) March 19, 2008

Morehead, the human capital research (http://www. moreheadassociates. com/) firm, will host a webinar titled “The Untapped Potential of Employee Opinions.” The free hour-long webinar will be broadcast on Thursday, April 3, 2008, at 1:00 p. m. EST.

Morehead’s Senior Vice President of Sales Shane S. Douthitt, Ph. D., and Morehead’s Senior Associate of Research & Development Trevor Byrd, M. S., will explain how companies can use predictive statistical analyses to mine existing employee opinion data and address key organizational issues. They will discuss how to use employee opinion data to increase employee retention, improve labor relations and drive patient satisfaction.

Attendees will walk away with an understanding of how to integrate employee opinion data across key organizational outcomes, apply predictive analyses to move an organization to a proactive stance on critical organizational issues, increase the value of employee surveys (http://moreheadassociates. com/events/) and leverage current employee opinion data without doing a new survey.

To sign up for the webinar, visit http://moreheadassociates. com/events/contents_event45.html (http://moreheadassociates. com/events/contents_event45.html).

About Morehead
Morehead delivers human capital surveys, metrics and solutions that enable leaders to (1) target and focus human capital initiatives, (2) prioritize systemic change, (3) inform work unit interventions, and (4) align employees with business strategies. Morehead’s clients include healthcare providers, financial institutions, government agencies, universities, service providers, and manufacturers. For more information, visit www. moreheadassociates. com.

Media Contact:
Wanda Craig
800.849.2292 x 5515
Wcraig(at)moreheadassociates. com

This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company
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Identification Systems Group Pledges Support for Standardized Patient Health Identification Cards

Identification Systems Group Pledges Support for Standardized Patient Health Identification Cards

Identification Systems Group (ISG), a nationwide network of identification and card issuance sales and service experts, announced today it has officially pledged support for Project SwipeIT, a healthcare initiative through the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).

Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) August 18, 2009

Identification Systems Group (ISG), a nationwide network of identification and card issuance sales and service experts, announced today it has officially pledged support for Project SwipeIT, a healthcare initiative through the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA).

Project SwipeIT seeks to encourage widespread use of standardized, machine readable patient identification (ID) cards that are compliant with the guidelines issued by the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI). The intent of the WEDI Health ID Card initiative is to enable automated and interoperable identification for healthcare and benefit purposes using standardized ID cards. The card serves as the key to obtain information and initiative transactions. Project SwipeIT's goal is increased industry commitment to deployment by 2010.

"For the healthcare industry, the benefits of Project SwipeIT are enormous," said Roger Sigler, Executive Director of the ISG. "Projected savings in time and reduction of duplicate medical records provide a large ROI for all provider organizations. The ISG association provides affordable and easy to implement systems for issuing WEDI compliant cards, and reading these cards, as well as driver's licenses and other government ID cards. The projected ROI for providers is very compelling."

The ISG network offers decades of experience in providing card issuing and reading solutions to the healthcare industry. Providers and health insurers can now easily issue branded patient ID cards that meet the WEDI specification. Not only does the branded card offer marketing benefits for the provider, but also faster registration, less errors and expense, and reduced duplicate records. The unique ISG Rapid Registration system features the ISG SmartReg reader, which reads any WEDI compliant card, driver's license or government issued ID. "The ISG Rapid Registration card system is application independent and interoperable with any practice management software package to automatically fill in Search, Enrollment and Eligibility Verification screens," stated Mr. Sigler.

Today, there is a strong focus on industry adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHR). The standardized patient ID card and ISG card reader are a vital core need for EHRs, allowing for accurate data that cannot be duplicated. ISG members have pledged support for this important healthcare program to streamline processes, eliminate costs, and reduce human error with electronically readable ID cards.

For more information on the WEDI Health Identification Card initiative and to access the associated implementation guide, visit www. wedi. org.

About MGMA
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is the premier membership association for professional administrators and leads of medical group practices. Since 1926, MGMA has delivered networking, professional education and resources, and political advocacy for medical practice management. MGMA's 22,500 members lead 13,700 organizations nationwide in which some 275,000 physicians provide more than 40& of the health card services delivered in the United States. MGMA is headquartered in Englewood, CO and maintains a government affairs office in Washington, DC. Visit them at www. mgma. com.

About ISG
Identification Systems Group (ISG) is a nationwide network of local experts in identification and card personalization, providing high quality, cost effective identity solutions backed by unparalleled service and support. The ISG has a strong presence in the healthcare market. To learn more, please visit www. identificationsystemsgroup. com and enter your zip code to find your local ISG dealer.

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VDC Research Group Confirms Datalogic Scanning as the Fixed Retail and Handheld Scanning Market Leader

VDC Research Group Confirms Datalogic Scanning as the Fixed Retail and Handheld Scanning Market Leader

The 2010 VDC Research Report is completed and Datalogic Scanning has very positive news to share with its customers.

Eugene, OR USA (Vocus) November 9, 2010

The 2010 VDC Research Report is completed and Datalogic Scanning has very positive news to share with its customers: after months of analytics and AIDC industry research, “Datalogic Scanning has been declared the world’s No. 1 supplier of fixed retail scanners and the third leading supplier of handheld bar code scanners with the No. 1 position in EMEA”, stated Bill Parnell, President and CEO of Datalogic Scanning.

According to the report, Datalogic Scanning has achieved 31.5% of the global fixed retail scanning supplier market share, which consists of bi-optic, single plane and presentation bar code scanners. Trailing behind Datalogic Scanning is NCR with 24% and Motorola with 18% of the supplier market share, which leaves Datalogic Scanning as the undisputed ixed retail scanning market leader worldwide. Datalogic Scanning is proud to have held this leading position since 2004.

“More good news is that we have been able to grow our leadership position equally around the world,” explained Matt Schler, General Manager of Fixed Retail Scanning. “Confirmed by the VDC Report, Datalogic Scanning holds the leading fixed retail scanning position in all three major economies of the world: the Americas, EMEA and APAC. This success has been made possible through constant innovation, market knowledge and most of all, listening and responding to the needs of our strategic partners and faithful customers.”

In the fixed retail scanning business unit alone, Datalogic Scanning has developed industry advancing technologies including the patented All-Weighs™ scale platter technology, which minimizes shrink for grocery retailers, and SurroundScan™ 3D Scanning, a 6-sided scanning technology enabling faster throughput and reduced wait times for customers. With these technologies, Datalogic Scanning has exceeded the needs of customers for decades. In fact, Datalogic Scanning recently celebrated the production of its One Millionth Magellan bi-optic scanner; an achievement which represents over 30 years of satisfied customers worldwide.

The report also confirmed Datalogic Scanning’s leadership position in the handheld scanning market. In EMEA, Datalogic Scanning is the No. 1 supplier of handheld scanners with 30.7% of the supplier market share. According to historical VDC research, Datalogic Scanning has held this leadership position since 2002, which proves the company’s ability to adapt to the needs of customers over time. The VDC Report also confirmed Datalogic Scanning as the No. 1 provider of handheld linear imagers worldwide with 38.3% supplier share as well as the third highest supplier of handheld scanners as a whole worldwide.

“Our movement into imaging solutions as well as developing tailored handheld products for specific vertical markets such as healthcare, retail and manufacturing has created a clear-cut path for our customers to future-proof their investments,” stated Pietro Todescato, General Manager of Handheld Scanning. “By understanding the needs of the diverse markets we serve, Datalogic Scanning has been able to design and manufacture products that exceed the expectations of customers. This made the difference in the competitive market, especially in 2009.”

About VDC Research Group
VDC Research Group (VDC) is a technology market research and strategy consulting firm that advises clients in a number of technology markets including: Automatic Identification and Data Collection, Embedded Hardware and Systems, Embedded Software and Tools, Industrial Automation and Control and Mobile and Wireless. Founded in 1971, the firm is located in the Boston area.

About Datalogic Scanning
Datalogic Scanning is the worldwide leader in fixed position retail scanning offering both in-counter and on-counter point-of-sale scanners and the best known provider of handheld scanners in EMEA, with the most complete line of general purpose and ruggedized handheld scanners in the world.

A division of the Datalogic Group, Datalogic Scanning is headquartered in the US with a presence in over 120 countries. The company serves multiple industries throughout the retail supply chain and distribution channel as well as manufacturing, government, healthcare, banking and finance sectors.

Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of Datalogic S. p.A. in many countries, including the U. S.A. and the E. U. Magellan is a registered trademark of Datalogic Scanning, Inc. in many countries, including the U. S.A. and the E. U. All-Weighs and SurroundScan are registered trademarks of Datalogic Scanning, Inc. All other brand and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

For additional information about Datalogic Scanning products, please visit our web site, email scanning(at)datalogic(dot)com, or call +1-800-695-5700 (toll-free in the USA only) or +1-541-683-5700.

CONTACT:
Lauren Lundy
Lauren(dot)lundy(at)datalogic(dot)com
+1-541-302-2095

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Family Review Center Recommends Baby Emporio LLC's KinderKozy

Family Review Center Recommends Baby Emporio LLC's KinderKozy

Sleep Sacks Make Keeping Baby Warm SIDS-SAFER and Easy -- Just in time for evening temperature dips, the Family Review Center highly recommends the ‘SIDS-SAFER’ KinderKozy™ Sleep Sack from BABY EMPORIO, LLC. (www. babyemporio. com). The baby product reviewer states that when clothing baby in the ultra-soft-fleece, zippered sleep sack there is, “No need for heavy blankets when using this one. It will fulfill the purpose of keeping baby warm with no loose blankets in the crib.”

Ventura, CA (PRWEB) December 5, 2005

Just in time for evening temperature dips, the Family Review Center highly recommends the ‘SIDS-SAFER’ KinderKozy™ Sleep Sack from BABY EMPORIO, LLC. (www. babyemporio. com). The baby product reviewer states that when clothing baby in the ultra-soft-fleece, zippered sleep sack there is, “No need for heavy blankets when using this one. It will fulfill the purpose of keeping baby warm with no loose blankets in the crib.”

With winter nipping, many parents and caregivers can’t resist the urge to overstuff baby’s cribs with blankets, quilts, pillows and other soft products. The First Candle/SIDS Alliance recommends that parents “remove all soft fluffy or loose bedding and other objects from your baby’s sleep area. The national nonprofit health organization encourages the use of, “‘wearable blankets’ and other type sleepers, instead of loose blankets in your baby’s cribs.”

“Gifts Babies Love” defines the inventory offered by Ventura-County based infant and toddler gifts supplier BABY EMPORIO, LLC and “I sleep on my back in my KinderKozy™ Sleep Sack!” reminds parents to follow SIDS-SAFER guidelines when putting baby down at night. Company founder, Clasina Valkenberg, says, “We are happy to provide a product which is SIDS-SAFER. I encourage parents to visit First Candle/SIDS Alliance web site at http://sidsalliance. org/newparents/np_reduce_safe. html (http://sidsalliance. org/newparents/np_reduce_safe. html) to view the organization’s “Safe Infant Bedding” checklist, or call the First Candle/SIDS Alliance at (800) 221-7437 for more information.

The KinderKozy™ Sleep Sack -- which conveniently adjusts for babies aged 3-9 months -- has mom-friendly features including a long bidirectional zipper that allows for easy diapering and a protective flap that keeps the zipper from touching baby’s skin. BABY EMPORIO, LLC’s full product line of European-styled baby gifts can be purchased online at www. babyemporio. com and baby specialty stores across the US, Canada and Europe.

About Baby Emporio, LLC

Founded in 1996, Baby Emporio, LLC (www. babyemporio. com) offers a unique and varied selection of baby gifts for the consumer alongside its first product—the trademarked Ookie® Baby’s First Doll. The nine-year-old company’s products are being sold to consumers online at www. babyemporio. com and in baby specialty stores across the US, Canada, Australia and Europe. Retailers interested in making wholesale purchases can visit Baby Emporio’s wholesale portal at www. babyemporiowholesale. com or contact Clasina Valkenberg by calling (800) 965-9909, faxing (805) 985-2158, emailing helpdesk@babyemporiowholesale. com or writing to the company’s mailing address at 4360 East Main Street, #374, Ventura, CA 93003.

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Comprehensive Guide on How to Talk to Aging Parents Offered Free from Home Instead Senior Care, Torrance

Comprehensive Guide on How to Talk to Aging Parents Offered Free from Home Instead Senior Care, Torrance

Adult children of aging parents now have a wealth of free resources to help them communicate with their parents on important issues. The 40-70 Rule is a guide available from Home Instead Senior Care, Torrance, for both generations. It is designed to help adult children begin to address difficult issues with their parents such as driving, finances and independence. It also has tips for seniors on how to communicate more effectively with their boomer children.

Torrance, CA (PRWEB) May 21, 2009

Adult children should not wait until a near miss or an outright tragedy before they talk to dad about giving up his car keys. But how do they bring up such a touchy subject? Home Instead Senior Care, Torrance has the answer with the "40-70 Rule," a wealth of expert communication resources for Baby Boomers and their parents (www.4070talk. com).

"The '40-70 Rule' means that if you're 40, or your parents are 70, it's time to start the conversation about some of these difficult topics," explained Denise de Cock, RN, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care Torrance office, which serves seniors from San Pedro to Marina del Rey (www. homeinstead. com/286 (http://www. homeinstead. com/286)). The campaign is designed to help adult children begin to address difficult issues with their parents such as driving, finances, independence and even romance.

The "40-70" Rule is based on research conducted in the U. S. and Canada by Home Instead Senior Care, which revealed that nearly one-third of adults in the U. S. have a major communication obstacle with their parents that stems from continuation of the parent-child role. (www. boomerproject. com)*

"Because of this obstacle, adult children may wait until an emergency or crisis happens before talking to parents," said de Cock. "Our goal with the '40-70' campaign is to provide practical ways for adult children to talk to their parents now. We've seen lack of communication lead to misuse of medications, self-neglect and accidents."

Boomers and their parents can get a free 14-page booklet of conversation starters for sensitive senior-care subjects from the Torrance office of Home Instead Senior Care. The booklet was compiled with the input of Jake Harwood, Ph. D., national author and communication professor from the University of Arizona who is the former director of the school's Graduate Program in Gerontology.

Starting conversations early is particularly important for end-of-life issues such as power of attorney and wills, said Harwood, author of "Understanding Communication and Aging (www. amazon. com). Other topics may need to be addressed as well, he said. "For driving issues, you could say, 'Hey Dad, Fred from next door called to tell me about your accident. What happened?'" Harwood said. "Then take the opportunity to drive with your parent. Even a short drive would help you gauge your dad's skills and deficits."

Such conversations should be broached with care, added de Cock. "It's crucial to begin these conversations assuming 'if' rather than 'when.' Many older adults continue to drive safely as they age, so personal circumstances should determine how much discussion needs to occur," she said.

The Home Instead Senior Care survey found that Boomers have the most difficulty talking with their parents about independence issues, such as continuing to live in their own home, and that their parent's desire to remain independent makes it challenging to address such sensitive issues as health (28 percent) and money (21 percent). The fact that many of these families are still in a parent-child rather than a peer-to-peer role makes the conversations even more difficult.

"It takes two to tango," DeCock explains. "If an adult child always turns first to the parent in times of trouble, then they can expect the parent to continue acting out the parenting role."

"On the other hand, if the child becomes truly independent and stops these behaviors, then the parent may be more likely to relinquish the parent role," she said. "So adult children should be aware of the sorts of behaviors they are engaging in, which may cause their parents to act 'parentally.'"

The bottom line is to keep talking, because the parent-child conversation can be so important in helping seniors adapt to changing life circumstances. Good communication also is vital to helping families know when it's time to seek additional resources. "Oftentimes both adult children and their loved ones can benefit from outside help, such as a professional caregiver," said de Cock. "But the only way that will happen is if they can talk about it."

About Home Instead Senior Care, Torrance
Home Instead Senior Care/Torrance provides in-home senior care to clients in the South Bay, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, offering an unmatched level of integrity, trustworthiness and responsiveness. It is the only senior care provider in the South Bay with a comprehensive hiring and training program that ensures high quality care and reliable, personalized client service that consistently goes above and beyond expectations.

Through ongoing relationships with local senior care nonprofits, agencies, medical centers, assisted living facilities and other senior service providers, Home Instead Senior Care/Torrance has become the most informed source for senior care in the South Bay.
For more information, call 1-800-FOR SENIORS or visit www. homeinstead. com/286 (http://www. homeinstead. com/286).

Media Contact: Mary Blake, MB Writing & Consulting Group, (310) 376-3163 or 310-710-2755.

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“Pulse on America” to Feature HYLA --International Corporation Offers Indoor Air Quality Solutions

“Pulse on America” to Feature HYLA --International Corporation Offers Indoor Air Quality Solutions

HYLA offers a unique water-bath filtration system that uses only water as a filter for improving indoor air quality

Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) January 28, 2006

Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of HYLA, for a segment on “Indoor Air Quality Solutions” on its national television series, “Pulse on America.” It will be part of a series on “Healthier Living.” The segment will air on ABC Family Channel nationally, and in major U. S. cities on regional news networks.

Not everyone realizes that indoor air pollutants tend to be at higher levels than outdoors, and can create significant health problems. HYLA offers a unique water-bath filtration system that uses only water as a filter. The system they manufacture since 1991 and distribute worldwide forces air through a water-bath. The specially designed separator then separates air from water, allowing only fresh air to re-circulate in the air we breathe unlike other filtering systems. HYLA is a European-based company specializing in high-end technology for healthier living at home or in the workplace.

Founded in 1996 by owners Hartmut and Filiz Gassmann, HYLA U. S. Gassmann, Inc. boasts a nationwide network of independent distributors in America. The elite U. S. corporate headquarters is located in Deerfield Beach, FL. HYLA offers business opportunities with a state-of-the-art product to benefit health and indoor air quality.

The HYLA Cleaning System can be applied in many ways (air purification, vacuuming, wet cleaning, blowing, disinfecting, deodorizing, deep cleansing of carpets and hard floors, upholstery, mattresses, etc) and includes several attachments for cleaning convenience.

Everyone can benefit from HYLA! Especially those who suffer with respiratory conditions (asthma/allergies and other sensitivities) can breathe easier with a HYLA Cleaning System. HYLAs goal is to produce the best and the finest in quality products for the consumer through innovative technology, market research and development.

For more information, please visit http://www. hyla-us. com (http://www. hyla-us. com).

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To Select the Best Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Seniors Need Help from Their Web-Savvy Boomer Children

To Select the Best Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Seniors Need Help from Their Web-Savvy Boomer Children

The Annual Election Period for the Medicare Prescription Drug Program runs November 15th - December 31st. Unfortunately, many seniors are still confused about choosing a plan. Eldercare expert provides the solution.

San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) November 9, 2007

The second Annual Election Period for the Medicare Prescription Drug Program is here. The complexity of the program, however, has many seniors still confused and likely to be paying more for their drugs than they have to. Eldercare advisor Esther Koch (http://www. encoremgmt. com/estherkoch. html), who is also a Medicare Aging Network Partner with the Administration on Aging and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, has the solution.

"The answer to how to select a stand-alone Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (http://www. encoremgmt. com/medicarerx/whatyouneedtoknow. html) is easier than most people think," says Koch. "The solution is for web-savvy Boomers to help their parents compare plan choices by using the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder (http://www. encoremgmt. com/medicarerx/drugplanfinder. html) at www. medicare. gov." Koch adds, "This is an opportunity for Boomers to be there for their parents. They need you!"

Seniors who are in a stand-alone Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, or have no prescription drug coverage, are the ones who need to take action now and will need to review plan offerings annually. Even if a senior's drugs don't change, it's likely that the plan's formulary of drugs covered and pricing will. "I haven't yet had a client whose optimum plan choice remained the same each year," states Koch.

For seniors with retiree drug coverage there is probably nothing to do as long as the senior received notification that the drug coverage is classified as creditable. Seniors with Medicare Advantage health plans that include prescription drugs are also already covered. The best help for seniors on government assistance programs is available through their State Health Insurance Assistance Program (http://www. medicare. gov/contacts/static/allStateContacts/asp).

"Choosing a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan is based on different selection criteria than for most insurance," highlights Koch. What's most important is the total estimated annual cost which is driven by a combination of factors including: whether the plan's formulary covers all of a senior's drugs; individual drug classification and pricing; monthly premium; deductible amount; and whether doughnut hole coverage is included. A high premium plan does not necessarily equate to a better option for a senior.

MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN FINDER
The Government has developed an incredibly powerful search tool to compare drug plan options. "To make an informed decision on a stand-alone plan use the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder at www. medicare. gov. It is impossible to manually review the 50-plus plan options that most people have," says Koch.

By entering their parent's zip code and drug name, dosage and 30-day supply, Boomers can obtain a prioritized list of drug plan options sorted from least expensive to most expensive plan based on total estimated annual costs including premiums, deductibles, copays and coinsurance. The five least expensive plans will show up initially. You can display all plans, do side-by-side comparisons of 3 plans and drill down to specific information on how to lower drug costs. The drug list can even be saved for later reference.

Total costs vary widely by plan. Koch emphasizes, "If you view all plans and compare the estimated annual cost of the first and last plan listed you will see just how widely drug costs can vary for your parent. And remember, this is for the same set of drugs." Koch continues, "Think of this as getting a list of the total cost of all of your holiday gifts if the same gifts were purchased from some 50 different retailers. You should be most interested in the least expensive plans."

Once you have reviewed the options and decided on a plan, it is best to enroll on the plan provider's website. It is also recommended to enroll during the beginning of the election period to ensure that coverage data is available to your pharmacy by January 1st.

For more information on Medicare Rx and how to use the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder visit the Encore Management (http://www. encoremgmt. com/eldercareservices. html) website at www. EncoreMgmt. com and click on the Medicare Rx (http://encoremgmt. com/medicarerx. html) tab.

ABOUT ESTHER KOCH AND ENCORE MANAGEMENT
Esther Koch is a gerontologist and eldercare advisor. Her firm, Encore Management, provides personal and corporate advisory services and seminars to assist Boomers with the range of issues associated with caring for an aging parent and their own aging. Her media interviews and articles have appeared on television, radio and in print.

Esther received the honor of being selected as a delegate to the 2005 White House Conference on Aging. In addition, she is a Medicare Aging Network Partner with the Administration on Aging and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid for the Medicare Prescription Drug Program. She received her graduate degree in gerontology from USC and is a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, the Business Forum on Aging of the American Society on Aging and AARP. In addition to being a Stanford MBA, Esther is also a CPA and former Chief Financial Officer and PricewaterhouseCoopers tax professional.

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