Cisco-Linksys’ Charlie Giancarlo to Keynote CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Home Conference & Showcase

Cisco-Linksys’ Charlie Giancarlo to Keynote CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Home Conference & Showcase

CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Home Conference and Showcase today welcomed Charles Giancarlo, CTO for Cisco Systems, Inc. and president of Cisco-Linksys, LLC, as the opening keynote for Friday, May 13, 2005. Giancarlo will deliver the keynote address The Role of IP in the Home – From Triple Play to Home Run at 8:15 a. m.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) April 23, 2005

CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Home Conference and Showcase today welcomed Charles Giancarlo, CTO for Cisco Systems, Inc. and president of Cisco-Linksys, LLC, as the opening keynote for Friday, May 13, 2005. Giancarlo will deliver the keynote address The Role of IP in the Home – From Triple Play to Home Run at 8:15 a. m.

CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Home Conference and Showcase, produced by Parks Associates in partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association, will take place May 11-13, 2005, at the Hyatt Regency near the San Francisco Airport in Burlingame, Calif.

“By the end of 2008, there will be more than 15 million US HHs using Internet-based video services,” said Tricia Parks, president of Parks Associates. “The convergence of technology, entertainment, and the home is moving the network into new domains, including photos, audio, voice, and video. Mr. Giancarlo will provide CONNECTIONS™ attendees with an expert analysis of challenges and opportunities afforded by these new market realities.”

In his keynote, Giancarlo will discuss the trends and technologies fueling the Next Generation Home. He will examine network convergence, specifically as it is leading the development of new consumer devices, services, and applications for the home.

“People have purchased home networks to enable their families to get data access to the internet from anywhere in their home. Voice, video and entertainment will be the next major applications for broadband usage in the home,” said Cisco CTO and Cisco-Linksys president, Charles Giancarlo. “The increasing availability of new content from service providers coupled with VoIP and entertainment products from vendors like Linksys, will enable consumers get the more out of their broadband connection.”

More information on attending CONNECTIONS™, including online registration, visit www. connectionsconference. com. For information about sponsoring CONNECTIONS™, contact sales@parksassociates. com or call 972-490-1113.

About CONNECTIONS™

CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Home Conference and Showcase, produced by Parks Associates in partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association, is the largest international executive conference for digital home technologies.

This executive conference features 80+ sponsors and 90+ speakers supporting the industry through their participation. With 700+ attendees, the conference will focus on the following market areas: Digital Entertainment and Multimedia Applications; Home Networking and Residential Gateways; Consumer Mobility and Device/Content Portability; Applications, Services, and Consumer Value; and Home Controls, Security, and Health Management. www. connectionsconference. com.

Contact: Jenny Barrett

Jenny@parksassociates. com

972-490-1113

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VA Extends 'Agent Orange' Benefits to More Veterans Parkinson’s Disease, Two Other Illnesses Recognized

VA Extends 'Agent Orange' Benefits to More Veterans Parkinson’s Disease, Two Other Illnesses Recognized

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki decided to establish a service-connection for Vietnam Veterans with three specific illnesses based on the latest evidence of an association with the herbicides referred to Agent Orange. The illnesses affected by the recent decision are B cell leukemias, such as hairy cell leukemia; Parkinson’s disease; and ischemic heart disease.

Washington (Vocus) October 15, 2009

Relying on an independent study by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki decided to establish a service-connection for Vietnam Veterans with three specific illnesses based on the latest evidence of an association with the herbicides referred to Agent Orange.

The illnesses affected by the recent decision are B cell leukemias, such as hairy cell leukemia; Parkinson’s disease; and ischemic heart disease.

Used in Vietnam to defoliate trees and remove concealment for the enemy, Agent Orange left a legacy of suffering and disability that continues to the present. Between January 1965 and April 1970, an estimated 2.6 million military personnel who served in Vietnam were potentially exposed to sprayed Agent Orange.

In practical terms, Veterans who served in Vietnam during the war and who have a “presumed” illness don’t have to prove an association between their illnesses and their military service. This “presumption” simplifies and speeds up the application process for benefits.

The Secretary’s decision brings to 15 the number of presumed illnesses recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

“We must do better reviews of illnesses that may be connected to service, and we will,” Shinseki added. “Veterans who endure health problems deserve timely decisions based on solid evidence.”

Other illnesses previously recognized under VA’s “presumption” rule as being caused by exposure to herbicides during the Vietnam War are:
Acute and Subacute Transient Peripheral Neuropathy AL Amyloidosis

Agent Orange 2/2/2/2

Chloracne Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) Hodgkin’s Disease Multiple Myeloma Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Porphyria Cutanea Tarda Prostate Cancer Respiratory Cancers, and Soft Tissue Sarcoma (other than Osteosarcoma, Chondrosarcoma, Kaposi’s sarcoma, or Mesothelioma)

Additional information about Agent Orange and VA’s services and programs for Veterans exposed to the chemical are available at www. publichealth. va. gov/exposures/agentorange (http://www. publichealth. va. gov/exposures/agentorange).

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Risk Assessment: Is This a Small Business Concern?

Risk Assessment: Is This a Small Business Concern?

Our current economic challenges continue to plague small business entities in our country. Post 9/11 awareness programs include appropriate risk assesments for all private and public business concerns. The weakest link in most small business management command chains, concerns our ability to assess and appropriately identify potential risks and threats. Securing outside risk assessment resources is a step in the right direction, a strong first effort at protecting small business assets.

Centennial, CO (PRWEB) December 4, 2004

Small businesses struggle to maintain their presence in the marketplace. Success ratios of small businesses are on an uphill climb. The challenges that most entrepreneurs face include: accessing capital funding sources, unruly health care costs, and the high cost of replacing a lost customer. It is not a wonder that the issue of risk assessment, including continguency planning goes by the wayside.

The benefits of a Security Contingency Plan include: reduced cost in damages should disaster occur, lower insurance premiums, improved interdepartmental communications and relations, a heightened awareness among staff of the importance of security and the value of protected property. Learning what is valuable and priceless within your organization is the first step in determining the basis of your Security Contingency Plan.

For most of us, understanding and identifying our potential threat and risk areas is not an easy task. Sometimes, an extra pair of eyes, help us to identify exposed vulnerabilites. The weakest link in most small business management command chains, concerns our ability to assess and appropriately identify potential risks and threats. "We specialize in small business security and risk assessment analysis," states, Patricia Arellano, President, Blue Diamond Protection LLC. Kevin Sikes, Blue Diamond client comments, "I run and manage a small chain of convenience stores, no time to properly evaluate our overall security needs. I was not aware that my inventory shrinkage had increased over the past few years. Their audit services helped us to implement asset management programs that ultimately reduced our losses. Our savings allowed us to provide a better health care package for our employees."

"Our audit security teams, work to 'fix' work culture, not 'blame' culture. Our goal is to develop and implement security programs that are 'worker friendly'. We consider security as means to an end rather than an end in itself," in a statement offered by Liz Sanchez, CPP, COO, Blue Diamond Protection LLC.

Security audits, seminars and both virtual and classroom workshops are available at reduced pricing structures for small business entities.

Blue Diamond Protection LLC - Investigations Group

Blue Diamond Protection's Investigations Group are truly unique individuals. Overall, their singular motivation derives from their inner desire to assist others. This tenured group offers their personal assistance in helping small business concerns succeed.

For additional service information contact:

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Chile - Medical Devices Market Outlook - Market Intelligence Report

Chile - Medical Devices Market Outlook - Market Intelligence Report

Dublin (PRWEB) October 13, 2005

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c25673 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c25673)) has announced the addition of Chile - Medical Devices Market Outlook - Market Intelligence Report to their offering

Medistat Outlook Reports are ideal for executives wanting to understand the key drivers in medical markets worldwide. Each report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market and, importantly, provides 5-year forecasts by technology category, national data projections, outlook and key developments such as regulation, health facilities and government policy. Importantly, the market can be seen in its global context with international market comparisons.

Topics Covered

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

MEDICAL DEVICE MARKET

Current Size

Projections

Outlook

Market Structure

Domestic Production

Imports

Exports

Market developments

The Reform: The Chilean Healthcare Planning Objectives, 2000-2010

Financing Government Expenditure Law

Health Authority and Management Law

Health Guarantees System (AUGE) Law

Private Health Law

Investment for the Reform

Development of Public and Private Health Partnerships

KEY NATIONAL DATA PROJECTIONS

INTERNATIONAL MARKET COMPARISONS

SOURCES

LST OF TABLES

LIST OF FIGURES

Summary

With a population of 16 million, Chile is one of the smaller countries in South America. Around 40% of the population lives in and around the capital, Santiago. The country has made a generally successful transition to democracy following the retirement of General Pinochet in 1989.

Chile is one the region's better economic performers, with GDP per capita of US$6,292 in 2005. In Latin America, only Mexico has a higher figure. Chile has generally avoided regional trading blocs such as Mercosur, preferring bilateral agreements such as the recent Free Trade Agreement with the USA.

As in much of Latin America, healthcare provision is a complex mixture of public, private and social insurance, although the current government is implementing plans aimed at creating a more efficient public system. Chile has a relatively well-developed system of private health insurance, the ISAPRE system, although this has been hit financially in recent years.

Chile produces very little medical equipment, so the market is largely supplied by imports. The USA is the dominant supplier, accounting for 40-50% of imports each year. The European Union supplies a further 25%, of which Germany accounts for half.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c25673 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c25673)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Founders’ Day Event Celebrates 60 Years of Mercy College

Founders’ Day Event Celebrates 60 Years of Mercy College

Celebrating 60 Years of Scholarship, Community, Innovation

Dobbs Ferry, NY (Vocus) October 21, 2010

To kickoff the year-long celebration of its 60th anniversary, Mercy College is hosting the Founders’ Day Fall 2010 Festival, Saturday, October 23, from noon until 4 p. m., at its Dobbs Ferry campus.

Founders’ Day—free and open to the public—will feature food, games, music and fun for the whole family. Also scheduled are special recognitions of the Sisters of Mercy, founders of the College, and 60 successful alumni/mentor pairs.

About Founders’ Day
Mercy College’s Dobbs Ferry campus, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Saturday, October 23
Noon-4 p. m.
 Campus tours  Hayrides  Pony rides  Pumpkin painting  Inflatable bounce

RSVP: E-mail: alumni(at)mercy(dot)edu, phone: (914) 674-7232, fax: (914) 674-7760

About Mercy College
Mercy College is a private, nonprofit institution founded in 1950, providing motivated students with the opportunity to earn degrees in more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs within five schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Liberal Arts. An engaging and personalized learning experience, that includes the college’s revolutionary PACT (Personalized Achievement Contract) program, is offered at the main campus in Dobbs Ferry, as well as campuses in the Bronx, Manhattan, Yorktown Heights and White Plains. 877-MERCY-GO.

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Phoenix Dog Training Guru Fixes Problems That Cesar Millan, Dog Whisperer Fails At; TLC K9 Academy Director Bill Glatzel Issues the $5000.00 Charity Dog Training Challenge

Phoenix Dog Training Guru Fixes Problems That Cesar Millan, Dog Whisperer Fails At; TLC K9 Academy Director Bill Glatzel Issues the $5000.00 Charity Dog Training Challenge

Arizona Dog Training Guru, and Phoenix Dog Trainer, Bill Glatzel, Dog Behaviorist and Professional Dog Trainer, and Puppy Trainer of TLC K9 ACADEMY is the Real Dog Whisperer, and Fixes Phoenix Dog Obedience Problems that Cesar Milan is unable to fix.

Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) May 15, 2009

Arizona Dog Training Guru, and Phoenix Dog Trainer, Bill Glatzel, Dog Behaviorist and Professional Dog Trainer, and Puppy Trainer of TLC K9 ACADEMY is the Real Dog Whisperer, and Fixes Phoenix Dog Obedience Problems that Cesar Milan is unable to fix.

Bill was born and raised with wolves, or so we think, either that or he must have canine DNA in his blood! He has a passion for dog behavior. "K9 Guru," "Amazing," a "Magician," the "Real" Dog Whisperer, Dog whispering, these are just some of the words dog owners have used to describe the magic, ease, and rapport, when seeing Bill connect with animals. One person accused Bill of using some form of "Hypnosis," to put a dog into a trance. The amazing connection Bill has with animals can look magical, and his ability to tap into the minds and behavior of dogs and puppies seems at times to be hypnotic. Whatever the magic, Bill has been "Dancing with Dogs," since 1976, for over 33 years. He has frequently been called in as a consultant when other notable trainers like Ceaser Millan, the dog whisperer have not had success. "We get a couple of Ceaser's clients each year. We provide the best most comprehensive dog training and puppy training anywhere. We take dog training to a whole new level!" There is a science and an art to training a dog, or training puppies.

At the young age of 10, Bill was competing, showing and titling dogs in AKC Dog Obedience Matches. Bill's Formal education rests in both Undergraduate and Graduate Work in Psychology and other Behavior Science Disciplines. He has also worked as a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, counseling Children, Families and Adults. Bill is 1 of Only 2 Applied Animal Behaviorists in the entire State of Arizona. In order to be an Applied Animal Behaviorist one has had to do graduate Level (Masters) or (Doctorate) Clinical/Applied Research and Field Training. Not just a Master Dog Trainer, but also a Behavioral Scientist specializing in Behavioral Medicine in Small Animals, Bill Glatzel and the TLC K9 Method of Dog training have turned the dog training profession upside-down. "Traditional leash and collar training uses correction and punishment to force a dog into compliance, says Glatzel; this is unfortunate because dogs love to please their human partners when the relationship is right. The TLC K9 Method of Dog Training uses the principles of Operant and Classical Conditioning and the latest advances in canine learning theory to combine both the Science and Art of teaching dogs and the human partners. "Treat training has one very big limitation; dogs won't perform when the distraction is more interesting than the treat. In our training program we don't use treats; we don't use force, correction or punishment. All TLC K9 Academy dogs learn to be extremely reliable and listen off-leash under the heaviest of distractions. No dog is properly trained until it can behave off-leash with intense distractions. That is what you get with TLC K9 dog training and puppy training." "If you need a leash to control your dog, your dog is not trained. You, the other animal holding the leash are trained to RESTRAIN your dog...NOT THE DOG!

"Our dog training and puppy training methods are Force-Free, Gentle, Fun, and Guaranteed for the Life of your Dog!" We employ positive reinforcement dog training, clicker training at times, and other dog training equipment may be used. A World Renowned Dog Trainer and Professional Animal and Dog Behaviorist, Phoenix Dog Trainer, Lecturer, Author, Celebrity Dog Trainer, and media/legal consultant, Bill enjoys dealing with dogs deemed "not trainable." "One thing Bill Glatzel is most proud of is how many dogs we have saved at TLC K9 Academy from Euthanasia. We have never had to tell a client to euthanize their dog. When other dog trainers tell owners to "put down" their dog or a Veterinarian says there is no hope, We Offer a Solution...We offer Hope. Bill Glatzel Specializes in the most difficult of Dog Behavior Problems, Extreme and Severe Anxiety disorders in dogs, ritualistic and obsessive compulsive dog problems. He is an Expert in Canine Behavioral Medicine - a passion of his since his son was mauled by a neighbors Pit Bull. "We offered free dog training tips to our Neighbor...they never took us up on it. My son's attack and dog bites could have been prevented...that Pit Bull did not have to die, (The owners euthanized their dog)" It is this attitude, that all dogs deserve dog training and his unmatched success with truly the most difficult of dog problems that gave TLC K9 Academy their Phoenix Dog Training catch phrase: "We can train ANY dog!" - Even yours! 

Bill enjoys the company and working with his pack of 5 dogs, "Chip", a male Chocolate Labrador Retriever, "Hershey", a female Chocolate Labrador Retriever, "Nera", a female Belgian Malinois, "Lil' Dude," a male Jack Russell Terrier, and "Hogan," a male Queensland Healer, (his third foster child,) who had dog aggression issues towards children and adults. Bill currently is the Director of Phoenix Dog Training and lead Animal Behaviorist in Phoenix, Arizona for TLC K9 Academy. TLC K9 does in home dog training, dog training classes, dog behavior modification, puppy training, dog obedience, dog aggression, puppy potty training, therapy dog training, service dog training, and works with dog health problems. If you are looking for professional dog training, or training a dog, or to obtain a career in dog training, TLC K9 ACADEMY is the premier choice for dog training and the TLC K9 Academy School for Professional Dog Trainers (http://www. tlck9academy. com/dog-trainer-school. php) is the number one choice for an education and

Call or Click For further information TLC K9 ACADEMY at 888-502-DOGS (3647) TLC K9 ACADEMY - Arizona Dog Training (http://www. tlck9academy. com)

Bill Glatzel - "K9 Guru" - Professional Dog Trainer - Dog Behaviorist - Phoenix Dog Training (http://www. tlck9academy. com/bio-dog-behaviorist. php)
Phoenix dog trainer - Professional animal behaviorist - Arizona dog training expert - Obedience training

Bill Glatzel, MS, BA, CMDT, CRCS, APDT, CPAC, Military Veteran - U. S. Army

President, Founder & CEO of TLC K9 ACADEMY-Arizona Dog Training (http://www. tlck9academy. com) and creator of the "Gentle Touch™" Method of Dog Training

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Heartache & Betrayal to Forgiveness & Healing - Lost Son? A Bastard Child's Journey of Hope, Search, Discovery and Healing by Lawrence P. Adams is Now Available

Heartache & Betrayal to Forgiveness & Healing - Lost Son? A Bastard Child's Journey of Hope, Search, Discovery and Healing by Lawrence P. Adams is Now Available.

Lost Son? A Bastard Child's Journey of Hope, Search Discovery and Healing: is a book for everyone. While it depicts the life of Author, Lawrence P. Adams, it also addresses the flaws in the foster care system in this country and the consequences that befall the children in our country...those who do not have a voice. It is heart-wrenching, and hard to put down once you start reading. You journey through his life story feeling as though you are a part of it...feeling the heartache, the betrayal and the good. He writes of his pain and suffering, turning those into forgiveness, growth and healing offers a lesson in perspective to all of us. Never once does the author portray himself as a victim...but as a survivor who savors life!

Dubuque, IA (PRWEB) June 9, 2004

Lost Son? A Bastard Child's Journey of Hope, Search Discovery and Healing: is a book for everyone. While it depicts the life of Author, Lawrence P. Adams, it also addresses the flaws in the foster care system in this country and the consequences that befall the children in our country...those who do not have a voice. It is heart-wrenching, and hard to put down once you start reading. You journey through his life story feeling as though you are a part of it...feeling the heartache, the betrayal and the good. He writes of his pain and suffering, turning those into forgiveness, growth and healing offers a lesson in perspective to all of us. Never once does the author portray himself as a victim...but as a survivor who savors life!

Lawrence P. Adams, author and Publish America, Publisher proudly announce the release June 19, 2004 of the book:

Lost Son? A Bastard Child's Journey of Hope, Search Discovery and Healing

BOOK SYNOPSIS:

This is the true story of a child born to a nineteen year old unwed mother. Placed lovingly for adoption, he is instead thrust into the quagmire of the Michigan foster care system. "Stability" would be a word found in a dictionary, not in daily life, as he is moved fourteen times in eleven years. He is finally rescued and given a "home" at Boys Town. At eighteen, cast into the world of the unknown, without anyone or anyplace to call home, he goes forth with only hope and determination. Growing into adulthood, he searches for birth parents, an unknown heritage and sexual identity. Discovery of "true self" enables him to confront and overcome brutal and emotionally damaging realities from childhood which can no longer stay buried deep within his memory. This is the story of his difficult life battle, but more importantly, his ultimate victory...healing!

AUTHOR'S REMINDER:

It is the author's intention that ALL royalties received from his book and gift shop on this site will go to charity. It is my hope at some future date it will allow me to reach one of my dreams. The dream is to set up a foundation for children who have survived the "foster care system." It is hoped that through the foundation I will be able to help other "throw away kids" have one or more of the opportunities in life that I have been blessed with. Therefore, I will receive no financial enrichment from this book or gifts purchsed. My enrichment will come from knowing, in some small way, I brightened someone else's life.

Warning: Reports of Physical side effects while reading Lawrence Adams's book. Lawrence Adams's book is causing intense physical reactions.

Note also that Lawrence's book is not, and never will be, approved by the BBA (Boring Books Association).

Potential Problems Caused:

Breathing Problems:

Just wanted to let you know The Lost Son? arrived and I have been inhaling it. A reader in Arizona

Heart Problems:

This book has been the best thing that you have written. On a couple of occasions, I thought I was going to have a heart attack. A reader in Maryland

As I read the final pages my heart broke. Oh my heart melted, it was a story of great faith, hope and love! A reader in Canada

Insomnia:

This is one of very few books that truly "kept me awake"! A reader in Australia

You should have warned me that I would be up all night until I finished! A reader in California

Emotional Conflicts:

It is not often that a book will frustrate me and yet thrill me at the same time. This is certain to be a BEST SELLER! A reader in Michigan

I was sad when it ended. A reader in Ohio

I wept with joy and I wept with sorrow as I read this work. A reader in Florida

Other related side effects:

Decreased appetite and blurred vision due to the inability to stop reading.

If you have experienced any of these side effects after becoming engrossed in Lawrence's book, it would greatly benefit your health if you shared it with someone you care about.

If you've not had the Lawrence Adams reading experience, please pay close attention to the following information. Remember, this is important to your literary health! You MUST order and read this book!

PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS:

“In Lost Son, Adams takes you on a heart wrenching journey of loss, pain, reunion, and joy. He leaves no stone unturned when he illustrates the horrific inadequacies of the foster care system—which were plentiful. This book should effect a change in the existing foster care system. Touched by foster care or adoption or not, we can all take heed of his advice. Triad members and mental health professionals need to read this book to learn about the issues that are general to adoption but specific to foster care survivors. Lawrence, your message will not soon be forgotten by this reader for sure.”

Kasey Hamner, M. S., adoptee in reunion, psychologist, and author of Whose Child? and Adoption Forum

Lawrence P. Adams gives us a taste of reality so few of us ever experience. Yet, with so little in common with him, his story reached straight in and grabbed a hold of my heart. Eleven foster homes, Boys Town, college and an impressive career path are all, the backdrop to the search for family and love in this a journal of a life. His struggles and personal growth overcoming a society plagued with red tape and trite deserves more than a brief summary. It deserves to be read.

Gaylen M. H. Sharp, Author of "Tipple's Eve"

His life is one of tragedies and triumphs. Throughout his book he never portrays himself as a victim. He feels he is responsible for what becomes him and accepts that responsibility. He shows in the end, no matter what one is faced with, if one has faith, hope and works hard...one can overcome anything. He proves it and is an inspiration to anyone who reads his story. He appropriately titled his book a journey of

Hope, search, discovery and healing.

Mr. Adams has written a spellbinding book. He grabs you from the very beginning and holds his grip on you until the very final word.

Each chapter leaves the reader wanting to know what happens next...it puts one in the position, no matter the hour, to keep reading and reading.

Mr. Adams does not use flowery words to tell his tale. He uses everyday language that anyone can understand. However, in using simplicity of words his sincerity and honesty are made to shine through. You can more than picture yourself traveling his journey with him, feeling his pains and well as his joys.

This book should be required reading for all who play a role within our child welfare system. It will show the potential damage that can be done to a child if their "best interest" are not always kept to the fore front of their work.

Anyone dealing with problems in their lives, children or adults, would also greatly benefit from reading this work. You will realize you do not have it so bad. More importantly, you will realize, if he can overcome...so can you!

You will never regret having picked up this book and begin reading it, however, you will not put it down until you are finished.

A long time Foster Parent in Australia

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Birth Place: Detroit, MI USA

Resides In: Dubuque, IA USA

Received education at Boys Town, Nebraska and Midland Lutheran College. He has had a professional career in government, nonprofit, academia and private industry.

Accomplishments:

Recipient of Presidential Volunteer Award from President Reagan in 1982. Recipient of New York's Eleanor Roosevelt Volunteer Award 1983. Recipient of numerous awards for web site presentation 1998-2003.

Founder & former Director of Helping Hands; a program providing respite to parents of children with disabilities. Former Director CityMeals-on-Wheels Program; a NYC based foundation providing meals to the elderly on weekends and holidays where federal funds did not provide. Volunteer for a variety of AIDS programs in cities from 1980-1998.

The author has written articles for magazines on the subject of the foster care system. He has written five articles for Adoption Weekly E Magazine:

Article #1: How Many More Must Suffer? 4/13/04

Http://e-magazine. adoption. com/article. php? articleid=452 (http://e-magazine. adoption. com/article. php? articleid=452)

Article #2: Search Worth It? 4/27/04

Http://e-magazine. adoption. com/article. php? articleid=460 (http://e-magazine. adoption. com/article. php? articleid=460)

Article #3: Why Search? 5/11/04

Http://e-magazine. adoption. com/article. php? articleid=469 (http://e-magazine. adoption. com/article. php? articleid=469)

Article #4: One Child's Horror 5/25/04

Http://e-magazine. adoption. com/article. php? articleid=479 (http://e-magazine. adoption. com/article. php? articleid=479)

Article #5 A Time For Citizen Outrage! 6/8/04

Http://e-magazine. adoption. com/article. php? articleid=484 (http://e-magazine. adoption. com/article. php? articleid=484)

An article will also be published Fostering Families Today Magazine in their July/August 2004 issue. He has begun a quarterly column in Spotlight Recovery Magazine, the first column to appear in July 2004.

He has also associated, on a volunteer basis, as an ambassador for IAC (Intercountry Adoption Congress). This non profit group provides a program to streamline the foster care system and adoption programs in the United States as well as foreign countries to make "in the best interest of the child" a reality.

He is available for radio, telephone or television interviews with prior arrangements. He could be available to speak before groups for a negotiable fee. He can do insirational, motivational or directly in regards to foster care/adoption system reform. Contact the author directly via E mail or telephone as listed (2p. m. CDST-9p. m. CDST due to night work schedule).

Visit the author's web site at http://www. larrya. us (http://www. larrya. us) or http://www. authorsden. com/lawrencepadams (http://www. authorsden. com/lawrencepadams) for more information.

Intercountry Adoption Congress:

Http://www. iacongress. org (http://www. iacongress. org)

Lost Son? A Bastard Child's Journey of Hope, Search, Discovery and Healing

By: Lawrence P. Adams

ISBN: 1-4137-1709-8, 166 pages / US $19.95

Publication: June, 2004

Publisher: Publish America http://www. publishamerica. com (http://www. publishamerica. com)

The book is avilable on line at: Publish America, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, Powells.

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