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July/August, 2009 – Step One . . . Breathe

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July/August, 2009 – Step One . . . Breathe

Lighten Up with Lisa  

By Lisa Dawn Wax

 

Step One . . . Breathe!

 

Lightworker Lisa
Lightworker Lisa

 

I am very excited to be taking my maiden voyage as a contributing writer for Around Wellingon’s new column, Lighten Up with Lisa. My goal is to reach out to you, the reader, and motivate you with words of inspiration, encouragement and compassion as we all weather the choppy seas of living in today’s world of uncertainty and change. I welcome all your comments and questions with the hope that together we can feel a renewed security in knowing that we are all in the same boat and a renewed strength in a feeling of connectedness that can and will get us through our stormy times. So I invite you now to share in my journey and wish you all a Bon Voyage!

 

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” Lao Tzu, founder of Taoism and author of Tao Te Ching.

 

          That was the motto of my high school graduating class. Of course, back then its meaning had little significance to me. Now, however, they are words to live by. Today we all bounce between the hustle and bustle of raising children, trying to make ends meet, taking care of extended family, trying to foster meaningful friendships and relationships, not to mention staying on top of endless emails or who’s doing what on Facebook. While juggling all of our responsibilities to others we often neglect our responsibilities to ourselves. Life often seems like nothing more than a balancing act between our “should do’s”, weighing us down and often tipping the scales, and our “want to’s”, floating somewhere off in the distance.

 

I challenge you now to change all that and ask you, “What one thing can you do today to feel a little lighter?  To breathe a little easier? To feel a little happier?”  Before you answer I’d like to remind you of a basic scientific principle. Energy is kinetic and one thing is all it takes to set energy in motion and build momentum.  Thoughts are a form of energy. They harness potential energy. If you can change your thoughts, you can start to Lighten Up and you only need to start with one thought at a time. It’s easy and you have nothing to lose by trying.

I’m not saying we can simply wish away bills that have piled up on our desks, wish our homes to be back to their 2005 home values overnight, or wish for a much needed 25th hour to our days. However, we can think of new ways to pay those bills and we can create new thoughts and perspectives to appreciate the homes we have, the lives we have and the time we have.  This type of thinking has been called New Age or New Thought.  Well, we have crossed into a new millennium, a new age, which often requires us to think new thoughts that are unconventional and “outside the box.” Let’s not waste energy and time focusing on the problems when it is exponentially more productive focusing on the solutions. You can start right now.

 

Step One – Breathe

Take in a long, deep, healing breath and when we you let it out release the stress you are holding onto and affirm, “I want to feel better. I can create a more peaceful life for myself.”  (You can repeat this as often as necessary without any negative side effects.)

 

Step Two – Imagine

          I recently watched a PBS special, featuring Wayne Dyer, entitled Excuses Begone. Dr. Dyer asserts that our imagination is our greatest and most powerful gift. It is a place we can always go to in order to be where we want to be. He suggests imagining what you want and then noticing the feeling it creates within you because feelings help to manifest action. For example, right now imagine being in a better place, whether financially, physically or emotionally, and you will notice a sense of peace wash over you. When you later remember this sense of peace it will likely spur you to take action to sustain that feeling. This really is not a new principle. Madonna sang about it 20 years ago in her song “Vogue”. Remember this? It’s a good tune to keep in your head and affirm the positive so hum along.

 

“All you need is your own imagination, so use it that’s what it’s for.
Go inside, for your finest inspiration. Your dreams will open the door.”

Step Three – Act

          Don’t disregard or ignore the little voice of inspiration that comes to you in your moment of reflection. You are a co-creator of your life. Take that first step. Don’t think about it so that your rational mind has a chance to think of reasons why you shouldn’t do it. Just do it. Call your mortgage lender, credit consolidation company or financial counselor to discuss options available to you now. Start exercising, meditating, or dieting to feel healthier.  If you have the money, schedule a massage or an appointment with a therapist, reiki practitioner or life coach. If resources are limited, take a walk, chat with a friend, stare at the ocean, a sunset or your child sleeping peacefully. These are free gifts from the Divine Creator and can have enormous positive effects.  Personally when I have trouble falling asleep, because my mind is racing, I’ll go into my son’s room.  As I look at his sweet face I can’t help but smile and become consumed with the love that I have for him. I’m usually able to fall right asleep as I hold onto that feeling.

         

Well there you have it; a simple 3 step plan to initiate changing your life. Ok, I know I started by saying it only takes a single step. But, guess what?  You’ve already accomplished that by reading through this article. The momentum has started and now has the potential to carry you wherever you want to go on your thousand-mile journey… And speaking of Journey, I’d like to close with this song quote (I’m a big music fan) “Don’t stop believin’. Hold onto that feelin’.” Journey 1981.

 

Until next time, may your days be brighter and your lives be lighter!

 

 

Lisa Dawn Wax, aka Lightworker Lisa, has been certified in Massage Therapy, Fitness Training and Reiki Healing for over 15 years. In addition to being a born Lightworker she is a certified Angel Healing Practitioner; both of which basically confirm her intuitive abilities to help, heal and teach. Using reiki (energy healing) and intuitive readings, she has helped many people to identify the source of their pain, clarify current life situations, and successfully redirect their focus into positive channels.  If you are in need of affordable healing and/or life coaching with immediate results, please call her at 310-753-2010 or visit her website www.Youtopia.health.officelive.com for more information.

 

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July/August, 2009 – Food for Thought

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July/August, 2009 – Food for Thought

 

HEALTH & FITNESS

by Cheryl AlkerCheryl Alker

 

Without a shadow of a doubt the United States has much to be proud of. However, as U.S. parents how do we feel about these staggering statistics?

 

Ø       The amount of children ranging from ages 2-5 years who are overweight has increased from 5% to 13.9%.

Ø       6 – 11 years – 6.5% to 18.8%

Ø       12 -19 years of age 5% to 17.4%

Ø       The number of obese children has tripled since the 1980’s

Ø       An obese adolescent has a 70% chance of becoming an obese adult

 

The contributing factors that make up these statistics are many. Unfortunately, a finger cannot be pointed in any one direction but what is certainly not in doubt is that responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of us – the parents.

 

And what a responsibility it is, especially when we know that these obscene statistics can cause immediate risks such as shame, self-blame and low self-esteem which ultimately impairs academic and social functioning.  Approximately 60% of obese children aged 5 to 10 has a least one cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor (e.g. such as elevated totals cholesterol, triglycerides, insulin or blood pressure) and 25% had two or more risk CVD risk factors.  The long term risks of childhood obesity are type 2 diabetes, for instance, for children born in the United States in 2000, the lifetime risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at some point in their lives is estimated to be 30% for boys and 40% for girls.  In fact, in a case report limited to the 1990s, type 2 diabetes accounted for 8 to 45 percent of all new pediatric cases of diabetes – in contrast with fewer than 4 percent before the 1990s. 

 

It really is not rocket science, the equation is simple. If your child takes in more calories than they expend in energy then they are going to be overweight.

 

Now this is all a concept I am sure most parents can grasp, but our job is certainly not made easy when you are combating huge industries spending billions of dollars bombarding our children with enticing packaging and free toys to eat their high fat, high calorific, high sugar products.  Another billion dollar industry targets games that encourage our children to sit for hours, and, of course, there is always the box in the corner of the room!  Powerful competitors indeed, but what about the competitors who we in fact believe are our allies?

 

How many parents have heard the words from their Kindergarten child “I did really well at school today, I was given six gummy bears for listening well!”

 

How many times has your child come home with candy from a “treasure chest” designed to reward good behavior?

 

Kids staying fit

 

What about that “desk fairy” who leaves your child a lollipop for a clean and tidy desk?

 

As if that wasn’t enough, how about the pizza or ice-cream party given at the end of term for good grades?

 

In fact how many of our children are given vouchers for free pizzas, cup cakes or burgers for being an honor role student?

 

Wouldn’t it be helpful if our schools rewarded our children with items relative to their education i.e. books, pencils, rulers, notebooks, educational games and toys? Instead of tying up with pizza restaurants giving rewards for honor role students, how about a book store getting involved and rewarding our children with book vouchers?  Instead of an ice-cream party at the end of term, how about an afternoon of fun outdoor games, ice-skating, roller-skating the options are endless – exercise can actually be fun!   

 

If you actually take a moment to register how many of our establishments are contributing to these worrying statistics and making parents jobs harder, you will be staggered.  I am sure you can name your bank, church, doctor, gymnastic, cheer, dance, swim school, the list will be endless.

 

So to those of you who are desperately battling to re-enforce good habits that will last their lifetime, it might be time to demand a little support from some of the establishments that you might have some control over.  Speak to your principle, P.T.A., teachers, and bank manager. In fact, speak to absolutely every establishment who rewards your child with foods that you are trying to persuade them not to eat.

 

Food for thought?  

Cheryl Alker specializes in flexibility training, facial exercises and postural alignment.  Her 26 year career started as a group fitness and personal trainer, she has lectured and directed fitness training programs in both Europe and the USA and was an advisor for a Governmental health promotion program. Alker and her company Stretch Education International continues to work with a select clientele from a base in Palm Beach County, Florida, certifying health professionals in her results based stretching program, educating consumers through public speaking and offering consultation to clients who wish to lose their muscular pain and gain flexibility to achieve full and active lifestyles. Her program has been accredited with The National Association of Sports Medicine, The American Council of Exercise and The National Strength and Conditioning Association.  For more information about professional continuing education and consultation options, please call Cheryl on 561 889 3738 or visit www.stretchresults.com.  

July/August, 2009 – People Magazine Does it Again

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July/August, 2009 – People Magazine Does it Again

CANTANKEROUSLY YOURS

by Wendell Abern

 

People Magazine Does it AgainWendell Abern

 

 

Dear Nearsighted Editors,

          Okay, enough already.  It is no longer funny.  This marks the eighteenth consecutive year you have not selected me as one of the 100 most beautiful people in the world. 

I am incensed.  Once again.  Furious.  Once again.  I hunger for  justice.  No, let me be honest.  I want revenge!  Someone has to pay for this annual injustice.  I choose my wife.  This morning, I ate the one banana she had saved for her cereal.

          The most infuriating thing about this yearly egregious oversight is that you never even contact me, phone me or alert me to a possible upcoming photo op. 

          As far as I’m concerned, you have two glaring problems which should be addressed in every future issue:  the need for additional categories, and a very obvious myopia.  I will start here by addressing the former, which dovetails with the latter.

          Additional Category #1:  Beauty of Character.

          Personally, I believe this to be the most important indication of real beauty – for without character, how can anyone be considered beautiful?        

Now please take a look at my portrait accompanying this column.  Note that I have asked my editors to double the size of my photo in order to accommodate your myopia – thus the aforementioned dovetailing.    

You see, in an effort to be fair, I have decided you are not narrow-minded, but near-sighted.  And your myopia seems to get worse each year. 

I suggest that you just stare at my photo for a few seconds.     

          Note the asymmetry of the eyes, the four-times-broken nose that looks like I went three rounds with Mike Tyson, and the one arched eyebrow completely out of synch with the rest of the face.  A hemi-facial tic contributes to all of these features.  Hidden from camera:  frown lines, wrinkles and blemishes that complement the visible traits and complete the full beauty-of-character portrait.  

          Study my picture closely, Ms. Myopia, and you’ll see I am a walking object lesson in why this category should be added.

          2 – Additional Category #2:  Real Smiles.

          This is really just a revision (and improvement) on your section dealing with “Stunning smiles.”  And just look at your choices!  Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry, Eva Longoria, Brad Pitt, et al.  Perfect teeth, perfect lips, perfect everything.  Where’s the character in that?  Where’s the realness?

          Once again, I draw your attention to my photo and the crooked smile that suggests uncontrollable drooling.  We’re talking genuine beauty of

character here, Ms. Myopia, and it’s time that a real smile like mine gets acknowledged.

          Additional Category #3 – Hidden Beauty.

          Strip down, everyone.  No clothes.  Let’s all get buck naked.

          If we’re going to talk honestly about beauty, we must include beauty unseen by the general public, even in skimpy bikinis.  And without even shedding a shirt, I can tell you that not one of your “Hundred Most …” is even in my league.

          Let’s start with necks.  Let’s see if any of your beauties can match my barely-visible seven-inch long scar, created by a skilled surgeon who removed my parathyroid glands.

          Now let’s talk about tummies.  Here, you’ll find a six-inch scar from an incision where a second surgeon took out a foot of my intestine – and two little holes where the same doctor aborted an attempt at laproscopic surgery.

          Shoulders?  You’ll need a magnifying glass to see the scars from my two rotator cuff surgeries;  they have been deftly hidden by two different surgeons wielding very clever scalpels.

          Okay, moving up in class, to the three W’s:  warts, wens and welts.

I’ve got ‘em in sizes, shapes and colors no one’s even invented names for yet.  Or would you rather compare quantities?  I’ll match mine against anyone you can name, and spot you an even dozen going in.  

          Additional Category #4:  Geriatric Beauty.

          Yeah, yeah, I know – you’ve got a double-page layout headlined, “Beauty at Every Age.”

          But it features women only, and it stops at age 59!

          Hello, we’re an aging society!  Younger than 59 probably leaves out half the country.  What about those of us past 60, with Y chromosomes?  

          Once again, I draw your attention to my photo (now that my editors have doubled it in size, you can safely assume that Brad Pitt is eating his heart out). 

You’re looking at beauty accumulated over 76 years here, featuring attributes that can only be acquired when one is older than a paltry 59.  And in my case, unique features that have my geriatric peers gnashing their teeth in envy:

          A total lack of muscle tone, indicating I have not wasted any time in gyms, taking yoga classes, or engaging in useless exercise.  In fact, in my condo association, I am the only male with 24-pack abs.

          An enviable belly, hanging just far enough over my belt to demonstrate my adherence to a lifelong healthy diet of cheeseburgers, twice-baked potatoes and apple cobblers.

          And finally, wrinkles.  They’re not too evident in my photo.  But my back, legs, hips and love handles sport so many wrinkles that last week my neighbor’s Shar Pei tried to mate with me.

          Additional Category #5 – Ignored-Until-Now Features.

A — Feet.  Had you ever made this a category, you might have put me on your front cover.  My feet are the perfect culmination of my legs, which are shapely miracles.  No one has feet like mine.  The left ankle protrudes at a weird angle (sprained twice), three toes are shaped like large cashew nuts, and the callouses on my soles are so thick it looks like I’m wearing running shoes.  

          B – Epiglottis.  Some day, my superb epiglottis will make medical history.  When I sleep, I snore Beethoven.

          C – Ears.  I know why you have avoided this category:  too many of your selections have ears that stick out like coffee cups.  Mine remain elegant even after a plastic surgeon removed a chunk from my right ear and planted it on my nose (the skin graft was necessary to cover up removal of a

basal cell cancer).  You’d never know, looking at either the ear or nose.  The only problem is that whenever my nose hurts, I think it’s an earache.

                                                *        *        * 

          You have been sufficiently warned, Ms. Myopia.  I will accept no excuses this coming year.  If I have not been contacted for a photo op by the end of this year, I intend to come north and eat the one banana you have saved for your cereal.

          Cantankerously Yours,

 

          Wendell Abern

Wendell Abern can be reached at [email protected]. 

July/August, 2009 – Calling All Harry Potter Fans

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July/August, 2009 – Calling All Harry Potter Fans

THE SPACE ROOM

Everything Sci-Fi & a Little AstronomyAnna Sanclement with husband John and baby Emma

 

by Anna Sanclement

 

 

Calling All Harry Potter Fans

 

Ok, so Harry Potter may be more fantasy than sci-fi, but with all of its broom flying, spell casting and strange creatures, it sure has enough for a sci-fi feel!

 

This month brings us the sixth installment to the Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. The movie has been highly anticipated, especially since it was supposed to open last November and got postponed for this summer.

 

By the looks of the trailers, though, it was definitely worth the wait. The effects look absolutely amazing; the cave scene is just fantastic as are the broom flying sequences. The classic Potter humor is still there, especially when it comes to all the awkward moments between Ron and Hermione. Another great scene from the book is when Ron is given some chocolates laced with a love potion and it looks like the movie version won’t disappoint. Rupert Grint, who plays Ronald Weasley, plays the part wonderfully and the scene with the chocolates is no exception.

 

Half Blood Prince finds our Hogwarts friends back at school again, after a previous hard fifth year where Harry lost his godfather, Sirius Black, by the hand of the evil Death Eater, Bellatrix Lestrange. Ironically, she was Harry’s godfather’s cousin.  Sixth Year at Hogwart’s seems to go smoother and with less incidents than the year before. At first, anyway!

 

There’s a new teacher who is quite peculiar and who surprisingly takes over the Potions class. This means that the previous professor and Harry’s least favorite, Severous Snape, is now teaching another class – Defense Against the Dark Arts – a subject Harry thinks Snape is too dark to teach himself.  With Harry’s unwanted connection to the Dark Lord Voldemort (Harry’s lifelong enemy) having been severed, he is able to enjoy the school year by being less anxious and angry.

 

However, he still thinks something is off with his nemesis student, Draco Malfoy, who is acting very strangely all year. His friends won’t listen to him and think he’s imagining things.

 

In the meantime, Dumbledore, Hogwarts’ beloved Headmaster, wants Harry to learn all he can about the Dark Lord Voldemort, so he can be prepared when the time comes to face him, which he inevitably will someday soon. So it’s towards the end of the school year that we start to see what has been brewing all year long.

 

Our beloved main characters are all back for Half Blood Prince, as well as a few new ones such as Horace Slughorn, the new Potions teacher. And although not new to the books, some characters will be shown in the movie version for the first time, these include Narcissa Malfoy, Draco’s mother, and Lavender Brown, Ron’s–sort of–new girlfriend.

So mark your calendars for July the 15th, get your Hogwarts uniforms out of the closet, plan a big, scrumptious Hogwarts feast and then head for the theater to watch Harry Potter and his friends in their next exciting adventure!

 

For more information on the movie and characters check out the film’s official website:

http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthehalf-bloodprince/#/home

 

Sky events this month, July 2009:

Full Moon will be on the 7th and the New Moon will occur on the 21st. There is also a penumbral lunar eclipse at 5:00 a.m. on the 7th, but it will hardly be visible, if at all, since the magnitude is only going to be 0.156. Earth is at Aphelion on the 4th, which means that Earth is at its farthest point from the Sun. The reason why it is hotter in the northern hemisphere during this time, even if farther from the sun, is because of the Earth’s tilt. During the summer months the way the Earth leans puts the northern hemisphere at a more direct angle to the sun, thus making it hotter.

 

Then on the 21st there’s a solar eclipse, which will extend across India, China, some Japanese islands and the South Pacific Ocean. 

Venus and Mars continue to be seen in the early morning skies, while Saturn is low in the sky in the evenings. Jupiter is starting to rise earlier at night and stays visible until the morning.

 

Space Shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to lift off July 11th at 7:39 p.m. after 2 scrubbed attempts in June. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that the July attempt will be a successful one for the 16-day ISS mission. Once the Shuttle launches you can follow the mission on NASA TV .

 

Sky events for August 2009:

Full Moon will be on the 5th, the New Moon on the 20th.  Jupiter continues to be visible all night, with the 14th being a great night to observe it since it will be at opposition. Saturn is visible low in the evening sky and sets about 90 minutes after the sun does, as is Mercury for the first few days of the month.

 

On the 1st of the month the Alpha Capricornids Meteor Shower peaks and on the 6th the Southern Iota Aquarids Meteor Shower peaks. Also on the 6th there’s another penumbral lunar eclipse that won’t be very noticeable.

The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on the 12th and the Northern Iota Aquarids Meteor Shower peaks on the 25th.

 

On the 24th Mercury is at its greatest eastern elongation.

Some of the main constellations that we can see during August are: Scorpious,  Sagitarious (the Teapot), Ursa Major (the Big Dipper),  Ursa Minor (the Little Dipper), Bootes, Corona Borealis and Draco.

 

Look on up and smile!

 

For more sky events log on to: www.astronomy.com and http://space.about.com/od/computerresources/tp/2009MaySkyGuide.htm

 

 

You can read other articles and tips by Anna on these websites:

 

http://baby.lifetips.com/

http://www.helium.com/users/484623

http://www.examiner.com/x-6503-Ft-Lauderdale-Science-News-Examiner

http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/354312/anna_sanclement.html

http://www.suite101.com/profile.cfm/annasanclement

 

Anna Sanclement writes from home and has recently started to write articles for various Internet sites. She has also finished a novel and has written many stories and a movie script, just for fun.

 

 

July, 2009 – Hillary’s Heart Summer Blowout Sale

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July, 2009 – Hillary’s Heart Summer Blowout Sale
For Immediate Release
BLOWOUT SALE  AT HILLARY’S HEART!
ALL SPRING / SUMMER FASHIONS ARE 50% OFF ( original price )!
SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION!Hillary's Heart
 
All sales final …. no adjustments… no gift wrapping … some exclusions apply.
Call Hillary’s Heart at (561) 968-5471!
Or stop by the store at the Marketplace at Wycliffe, (Lake Worth Road and 441).
 

July, 2009 – Hospice Announces Blue Dove Awards

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July, 2009 – Hospice Announces Blue Dove Awards

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 19, 2009
 
Contact:
Jennifer Martinez, Communications Manager
Hospice of Palm Beach County
(561) 273-2194 or [email protected]
 

  Hospice of Palm Beach County Honors Community Leaders
With Blue Dove Awards


WEST PALM BEACH, FL. – On Wednesday, June 10, 2009, Hospice of Palm Beach County hosted the annual combined Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Black Chamber of Commerce luncheon. At the luncheon, Hospice of Palm Beach County presented their annual Blue Dove Awards to Israel Pabon (Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) and Derrick D. Berry (Black Chamber of Commerce) for their outstanding service to their chambers and the community.
 
“We are thrilled to be a part of this event for the fourth year,” said Sue Deakin, Senior Director

Sue Deakin, Rocio Lopez, Yolanda Patino, Yvette M. Trelles
Sue Deakin, Rocio Lopez, Yolanda Patino, Yvette M. Trelles

of Community Affairs at Hospice of Palm Beach County. “At Hospice of Palm Beach County, we do whatever it takes to honor our patients’ and families’ wishes. Israel and Derrick do the same for our community. It is our pleasure to recognize these incredible individuals.”
 
The event, which took place at the Airport Hilton in West Palm Beach, welcomed more than 130 of Palm Beach County’s top business and philanthropic leaders, providing an opportunity for the two chambers’ memberships to build relationships. Hospice of Palm Beach County respects the heritages and traditions of our diverse communities as shown through this event and other programs and services.
 
For more information on Hospice of Palm Beach County’s programs, services and community involvement, please visit www.hpbc.com <http://www.hpbc.com>  or call (561) 848-5200. 

About Hospice of Palm Beach County:  
Hospice of Palm Beach County, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization is dedicated to meeting every need of patients and families faced with advanced illness. The organization offers a comprehensive range of programs and services – from nationally recognized hospice care to music therapy, massage and loss-specific healing services. Full bereavement support is offered to hospice families and to anyone in the community in need.
 
Care is provided wherever the patient is – the home, skilled nursing or assisted living facility, hospital or hospice inpatient unit, including the C.W. Gerstenberg Hospice Center in West Palm Beach, the Jay Robert Lauer Hospice and Palliative Care Unit at JFK Medical Center, the Bethesda Memorial Hospice and Palliative Care Unit at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, and the Hospice and Palliative Care Units at Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, and Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Hospice of Palm Beach County’s focus is on quality of life. The organization is sensitive to and respectful of religious, cultural and personal beliefs. For information about Hospice of Palm Beach County, please call (888) 848-5200 or visit www.hpbc.com.
Licensed since 1981
JCAHO (now The Joint Commission – may want to change) Accredited 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Organization
Accredited as a Jewish Hospice by the Palm Beach County Board of Rabbis, Inc.
Serving all of Palm Beach County – Boca Raton to Tequesta, the Glades to the Beach

July, 2009 – LoJack Safety Net

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July, 2009 – LoJack Safety Net


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



CONTACTS:

LoJack Corporation                             Tier One Partners                     Tier One Partners

Paul McMahon                                    Jeanne Bock                             Laura Feng

781-251-4130                                     781-861-5249                         978-975-1414

 

 

LOJACK CORPORATION LAUNCHES SOLUTION FOR TRACKING AND RESCUING PEOPLE AT RISK OF WANDERING

 

LoJack SafetyNet Answers Growing Need to Help Protect Those with Cognitive Disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Autism

 

WESTWOOD, MA – February 10, 2009 –— LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ: LOJN), today took a major step forward in executing its diversification strategy as it launched LoJack SafetyNet, which answers a critical market need for solutions that track and rescue people at risk of wandering, including those with Alzheimer’s, autism, Down syndrome and dementia.

 

Currently 5.2 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s with as many as 16 million cases expected by 2050.  Wandering, the most life-threatening behavior associated with Alzheimer’s, affects 59 percent of patients and 45 percent of those cases end tragically in death if the person is not located within 24 hours.  Additionally, autism, which is the fastest growing developmental disability that now afflicts one in every 150 babies born, can also cause children to wander.   

 

LoJack SafetyNet, designed to protect these people at risk, is a multi-faceted solution based on LoJack’s April 2008 acquisition of the assets of Locator Systems.  Locator Systems provided technology to Project Lifesaver International (PLI), a non-profit organization that since 1999 has developed a network of more than 900 law enforcement/public safety agencies nationwide, which have been trained and certified in the use of electronic search and rescue technology

 

Project Lifesaver in Palm Beach County
Project Lifesaver in Palm Beach County

Since the acquisition, LoJack has enhanced the technology for greater durability, eliminated equipment costs for law enforcement and public safety agencies, and established a working relationship with Project Lifesaver International.  Now, LoJack will leverage its considerable resources to take this solution to the next level: outfitting new law enforcement/public service agencies, ramping up manufacturing of the device and broadening the public’s awareness of this valuable service.

 

“This exciting diversification of our business delivers a much needed answer to the growing problem of people who are prone to life-threatening wandering; and it underscores our mission to provide highly effective recovery and rescue solutions that benefit both individuals and society at large,” said Ronald V. Waters, President and Chief Executive Officer of LoJack Corporation.  “This offering is a natural extension of LoJack’s family of products and services and takes our solutions beyond ‘getting the bad guys’ off the streets to now protecting those afflicted with cognitive disorders by helping return them safely to their loved ones and caregivers.” 

 

LoJack SafetyNet: The Most Comprehensive Solution Pinpoints Location

LoJack SafetyNet is comprised of a Personal Locator Unit (PLU) worn by the client, a Search and Rescue (SAR) Receiver for law enforcement, a database of key information about the clients to assist in search and rescue, 24×7 emergency caregiver support and mandatory training for law enforcement and public safety agencies.  

 

A Personal Locator Unit is placed on a wristband worn by the person at risk.   The PLU constantly emits a Radio Frequency signal, which can be tracked regardless of where the person has wandered – even into a densely wooded area, a body of water, a concrete structure, or a building constructed with steel.  The Radio Frequency signal enables police to pinpoint the precise location of the missing person using the handheld, portable SAR Receiver.  The receiver can actually detect the Radio Frequency signal from the PLU within a range of approximately one mile in on-the-ground searches and 5-7 miles in searches by helicopter. 

 

The database, a critical component of the solution, includes key information that provides insight as to where the person might have wandered if he/she goes missing, and provides searchers with a recent photo and other pertinent information.  LoJack’s caregiver support organization is available by phone and e-mail and is accessible 24×7 for emergencies.  In addition, LoJack’s team of law enforcement liaisons supports police and public safety agencies in the use of LoJack SafetyNet.

 

 

Expanding the Availability: LoJack to Create Awareness and Donate Equipment

 

LoJack will create awareness of the solution, and make it more accessible to people who need it.  LoJack plans to roll out this solution to approximately 200 new law enforcement and public safety agencies across the nation over the next 12 months, which is based on need within a community and the interest of law enforcement and public safety agencies to provide this type of service.  As LoJack does with its Stolen Vehicle Recovery solution, the company will now donate tracking equipment – SAR receivers – to law enforcement/public safety agencies that sign up and become part of the LoJack SafetyNet solution.  The company will handle sales of the PLU directly to caregivers.

 

For law enforcement agencies that join the program, Project Lifesaver International will conduct mandatory training that includes teaching participants how to use the technology, gain the trust of and communicate with people who wander and ensure that caregivers are well versed in the program – all of which are essential to a successful rescue.

 

“Project Lifesaver is passionate about protecting those with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and autism and we believe that LoJack SafetyNet is the best solution to do just that.  We are so pleased to work with LoJack, which can make this much needed service more widely available to those in need,” said Chief Gene Saunders, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Project Lifesaver International.  “LoJack’s proven track record in recovery and extensive relationships with law enforcement combined with our widespread law enforcement contacts and expertise in electronic search and rescue training make this the most robust solution on the market.  Together our organizations can bring peace of mind to the families and caregivers of those afflicted with these conditions.”

LoJack SafetyNet is available in the U.S. and Canada.  There is a $99 initial enrollment fee and a recurring $30 monthly service charge for clients in the program.  For availability in your area, call 1-877-4-FINDTHEM (1-877-434-6384) or visit www.lojacksafetynet.com.

 

About LoJack Corporation

LoJack Corporation, the company that invented the stolen vehicle recovery market more than two decades ago, is the global leader in finding and recovering a wide range of mobile assets including cars, construction equipment and motorcycles – having recovered more than $5 billion USD in stolen assets worldwide.   In today’s rapidly changing world, LoJack’s core competencies are more valuable and more relevant than ever as they are now being applied into new areas, such as the prevention, detection and recovery of stolen cargo and finding and rescuing people with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and autism. LoJack has the proven processes, ultimate technology for recovery – Radio Frequency – and unique integration with law enforcement agencies, making its offerings the most effective solutions that not only deliver a wide range of recoveries, but also enhance the safety of the public on a global level.  LoJack’s Stolen Vehicle Recovery System operates in 26 states and the District of Columbia, and in more than 30 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia.  For more information, visit www.lojack.com.

 

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July, 2009 – South FL Kids Consignment

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July, 2009 – South FL Kids Consignment

For Immediate Release

 

Contact:

Joel Zaidspiner or Damian Maravankin

Managing Partners, South Florida Kids Consignment

[email protected]

Phone:  561-594-3992

www.southfloridakidsconsignment.com

 

Parents Make Money/Save Money at South Florida Kids Consignment Mega Event on July 23 – 26!

 

When the economy is bad and money is tight, where do South Florida’s smartest parents turn for high quality children’s clothing, toys, books and room décor? Discounts at retail stores can help, but prices may still be steep considering the short amount of time that most kid’s items are actually used. There are consignment shops, but their selection is often thin and the quality of their goods uneven.

 

Now two ambitious South Florida entrepreneurs have come up with a better solution. It’s called South Florida Kids Consignment, a four day Mega Event scheduled for July 23 – 26. 2009 at the South Florida Fairgrounds.

 

“The way we describe this event is as a garage sale on steroids,” says Joel Zaidspiner, one of the event’s founders. “Not only will shoppers find 30,000 square feet of children’s items to select from, but all items will be carefully screened, ensuring only quality merchandise appears on the selling floor.”

 

For parents/caregivers looking for a way to make some quick cash while money is tight, Florida Kids Consignment is an easy, quick way to sell your children’s outgrown stuff without having to lift a finger. All sellers need to do is go to www.southfloridakidsconsignment.com and follow the simple instructions for tagging merchandise. Drop it off at a prescheduled appointment time you set at your convenience, and then wait to collect your profits. It’s the easiest way to make money from items you no longer need. Plus there are no upfront charges for participating and no fee to attend the event.

 

Looking to up your profit potential? Sellers can increase their profit percentage from 60% to 65% by volunteering to help at the sale. Refer five or more friends who participate in the sale, and you’ll get an additional 5% profit added on top.

 

Not only is South Florida Kids Consignment an excellent way to help families through this tough economy—on both the buying and selling side—but this company is also committed to helping children in our community. To do so, South Florida Kids Consignment is donating 5% of the sale’s total profits to The Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beaches.

 

In a world where conspicuous consumption is no longer a popular pastime, South Florida Kids Consignment offers a way for families to make money from things they already have and no longer need. It provides an excellent shopping option for quality, gently used children’s items, and it fits the green model of living—reduce, reuse, recycle.

 

The first 200 people to register will be entered in a drawing for a $100 Toys R Us gift card. Food and beverage will be available for purchase at the sale.

 

At the South Florida Fairgrounds, July 23 to 26, 2009
At the South Florida Fairgrounds, July 23 to 26, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

June, 2009 – Artist Carin Wagner at Whole Foods Market

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June, 2009 – Artist Carin Wagner at Whole Foods Market

For Immediate Release

Contact: Lauren Belinsky

2635 State Road 7

Wellington, FL 33414

561-904-4015

[email protected]

 

 

 

Local Artist Wine and Cheese Reception at Whole Foods Market

 

 

WHAT:          Welcome Carin Wagner, our new local artist exhibiting her stunning work in the café.  Enjoy elegant wine, cheese and live music, by pianist Barbara Gomulka, while admiring Carin’s beautiful art.  $10 donation per person will go to the local Habitat for Humanity branch in West Palm Beach.  Pre-registration requested by calling 561-904-4000.

 

VISUALS:         – 6:00-8:00pm Carin will be greeting her guests all evening with live music

                        – 6:00-8:00pm Habitat for Humanity will have an information table

                        Silent Auction will end at 7:30pm and winners will be announced

 

WHO:           Carin Wagner is a fine artist based in the Palm Beach, Florida area.

Much of her work is influenced by landscapes seen in her travels through France, the gardens throughout Provence, Normandy, Monet’s garden in Giverny and our own beautiful Florida gardens.  Carin’s work has been showcased in numerous publications and shown in many Florida galleries. Her work was recently exhibited at the Sherry French Gallery in New York, and is soon to be on its way to LA.

COST:           $10 Donation will be collected for Habitat for Humanity per the wishes of the artist.  Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing ministry.  Habitat welcomes all people-regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or any other difference–to build simple, decent, affordable houses with those who lack adequate shelter.  Habitat affiliates work locally in communities around the world to select and support homeowners, organize volunteers and coordinate house building.

WHEN:         Friday, June 26th 6:00-8:00pm. 

WHERE:       Whole Foods Market – Wellington

2635 State Rd. 7, Wellington, FL 33414

561-904-4000

www.WholeFoodsMarket.com

 

Carin Wagner - Artist at Whole Foods Market

June, 2009 – Wellington Women’s Club Awards Scholars

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June, 2009 – Wellington Women’s Club Awards Scholars

To:  Around Wellington
From:  Wellington Women’s Club
Contact:  Allyson Samiljan, 561-798-6741
Subject:  Scholarship Awards
For Immediate Release
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Five High School Students Awarded Scholarships

The Wellington Women’s Club awarded scholarships to five area high school students at its final meeting of the season on June 11 at Binks Forest Golf Club.  The recipients were: Martha Elmore, a graduate of Dreyfoos School of the Arts, who will be attending Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee; Sarah Grunder, a graduate of Seminole Ridge High School, who will study at Emmanuel College in Boston; Ashley Hurme, who graduated from The King’s Academy and will be attending Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama; Jason Lesnick, a Palm Beach Central graduate who will study at University of Florida in Gainesville; and Andrei Santalo, winner of the Linda Penta Memorial Scholarship, who graduated from Wellington High School and will be going to Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
 

 

 

Wellington Women's Club Awards Scholarships to Five Students
Wellington Women's Club Awards Scholarships to Five Students

(Photo.  L-R:  Lesnick, Santalo, Grunder, Hurme and Elmore)

 

 

 

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