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Is Your Child a Budding Weather Forecaster?

		Saturday, 05 July 08 - 12:19 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Careers/Education Jobs Work

Is Your Child a Budding Weather Forecaster?
The Weather Channel Interactive Offers Video Forecast Contest for Kids 2008-07-05

Discover Charleston WV Hotels Offers "Gas Up and Getaway" Deal!

		Saturday, 05 July 08 - 12:12 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Travel/Vacation

Discover Charleston WV Hotels Offers "Gas Up and Getaway" Deal!
Three Charleston Hotels offer complimentary gas card with stay. 2008-07-05

Dramatic Increase in 'Tommy John' Surgery

		Saturday, 05 July 08 - 12:02 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in All Sports

Dramatic Increase in 'Tommy John' Surgery in Young Patients Cause for Concern Upside to “Epidemic” Surgery: 83% Successful in Return to Play, New Research Finds Orlando, Florida (Vocus/PRWEB ) July 5, 2008 -- Eighty-three percent of athletes who had “Tommy John” elbow reconstruction surgery were able to return to the same or better level of play, according to a study released today at the 2008 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting at JW Marriott Orland Grande Lakes. While reassuring to athletes, the study authors find the trend of more and more young athletes requiring the surgery, alarming.    In the past 10 years, year-round baseball leagues have proliferated. So the best young pitchers are throwing many more pitches and learning to throw more difficult pitches. It’s great that the surgery is successful, but prevention of the injury should be the goal. Kids should be urged to rest and be careful about saving their arms, rather than leading to long-term problems at a young age.  “Before 1997 this surgery was performed on only 12 of 97 patients who were 18 or younger (12 percent),” said co-author E. Lyle Cain, MD, fellowship director for the American Sports Medicine Institute, Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama. “In 2005 alone, 62 of the 188 operations performed, were on high school athletes, a third of the surgical group. The reality is that this surgery is successful and that’s good. But a disturbing trend of younger kids needing the surgery is troubling. This should be a wake-up call to parents and coaches that specialization in baseball where kids don’t get adequate time off is very dangerous.” “Tommy John” surgery is a procedure where a damaged elbow ligament (Ulnar Collateral Ligament or UCL) is replaced with a tendon from elsewhere in the body. The surgery is named for Hall of Fame pitcher Tommy John, who was the first person to have the surgery in 1974. John returned to the major leagues and went on to win 164 games after the surgery. Prior to this historic surgery, a UCL injury was a career-ending injury. In the study, 743 patients who had the Tommy John surgery were contacted for follow-up evaluations and completed a questionnaire about their recovery. The majority of the patients were baseball players (94.5 percent), the remaining 5.5 percent were involved in track, football or other sports. The study found that 622 patients (83 percent) returned to the previous level of competition or higher. Of the major league players, 75.5 percent returned to the same level of play. For minor league players 56 percent returned to the same level or higher. The average time from surgery to full competition was 11.6 months after reconstruction, according to study results. Additionally about 10 percent of the patients had complications, mostly minor. “The increase in the number of UCL reconstructions being done now can be attributed to many things: improved diagnostic techniques, heightened awareness, increased chance of positive outcome with current surgical techniques, but most importantly, the overuse of young throwing arms,” said Dr. Cain. “In the past 10 years, year-round baseball leagues have proliferated. So the best young pitchers are throwing many more pitches and learning to throw more difficult pitches. It’s great that the surgery is successful, but prevention of the injury should be the goal. Kids should be urged to rest and be careful about saving their arms, rather than leading to long-term problems at a young age.” The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) is a world leader in sports medicine education, research, communication and fellowship, and includes national and international orthopaedic sports medicine leaders. The Society works closely with many other sports medicine specialists, including athletic trainers, physical therapists, family physicians, and others to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. For more information, please contact AOSSM Director of Communications, Lisa Weisenberger at 847/292-4900, or e-mail her at lisa @ sportsmed.org. You can also visit the AOSSM Web site at www.sportsmed.org. # # #

History of the 4th of July Independence Day

		Friday, 04 July 08 - 09:38 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in General

Here is an informative site for celebrating the 4th of July Independence Day.

http://www.history.com/minisites/fourthofjuly/

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

		Friday, 04 July 08 - 09:27 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Christianity

Have a safe and patriotic July 4th.  Listen to Elvis Presley sing America The Beautiful but most of all pray for our troops all over the world.  Especially pray for Joshua Kalina, the son of my good friends Ken and Judy Kalina who is stationed in Iraq.  God Bless to everyone.

http://home.comcast.net/~nw-fla/tribute_flag_B_thompson.htm

Crosby, Stills and Nash Ticket Giveaways for July 14 Concert in Chicago

		Thursday, 03 July 08 - 11:56 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment

Crosby, Stills and Nash Theme of New Walter E. Smithe Furniture Ads; Campaign Includes Ticket Giveaways for July 14 Concert in Chicago
New TV ads from Walter E. Smithe Furniture feature song "Our House," and offer consumers the chance to win tickets to join the Smithe brothers at the July 14 Crosby, Stills and Nash concert. 2008-07-03

Cook's Compass Lets You Explore the Wide World of Food and Your Neighborhood on One Great Site

		Thursday, 03 July 08 - 11:52 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Health Fitness and Food

Cook's Compass Lets You Explore the Wide World of Food and Your Neighborhood on One Great Site  
From the exotic to the common, Cook's Compass is a website where one can find the ingredients one needs to make the dishes one love's. Find stores that sell ingredients and read others' reviews of those stores. Best of all, Cook's Compass is a community of food lovers, and the community gets stronger as people submit, review, and comment on their favorite stores, and share their favorite recipes. 2008-07-03

Voices.com Introduces Platinum Membership for Professional Voice Actors

		Thursday, 03 July 08 - 11:45 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Entertainment

Voices.com Introduces Platinum Membership for Professional Voice Actors  
Voices.com, the voice over marketplace, is wowing the industry with an innovation in marketing and public relations through their most recent service offering, the Platinum membership. 2008-07-03

Kentwood Springs® Now Collecting Donations to Provide Bottled Water to Iowa Flood Victims

		Thursday, 03 July 08 - 11:42 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in General

 Kentwood Springs® Now Collecting Donations to Provide Bottled Water to Iowa Flood Victims  
Bottled Water Company Working with City to Help Bring Drinking Water to Iowans in Need 2008-07-03

Newly Launched Affiliate Program by AsiaTiv is a Huge Success

		Thursday, 03 July 08 - 11:41 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Travel/Vacation

Newly Launched Affiliate Program by AsiaTiv is a Huge Success
The recently announced affiliate program from AsiaTiv has now been launched, and it has been a huge success for the hotel reservations portal. Now the popular portal, which offers excellent hotel reservations across the world, allows affiliates to share in their success. 2008-07-03

Lowest Gas Prices and Gas Savers from GovernmentAuctions.org

		Thursday, 03 July 08 - 11:26 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in General

Lowest Gas Prices and Gas Savers from GovernmentAuctions.org  
Find out how to get the best bang for your buck at the gas pump from the leading bargain hunter website. 2008-07-03

Reba Early Learning Center

		Wednesday, 02 July 08 - 10:38 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Babies, Infants and Children

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2008   Gov. Blagojevich signs Preschool for All legislation; provides opportunity for early childhood education for thousands of Illinois kids Illinois leads the nation in providing preschool access for all three- and four-year-olds       CHICAGO – Surrounded by families, early childhood education advocates, elected officials and preschool students today at Reba Early Learning Center in Evanston, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich signed legislation that continues the state’s historic early childhood program.  House Bill 4705 immediately extends the nationally recognized initiative, Preschool for All, for two more years.   “The benefits children receive from early learning in preschool are limitless. Preschool for All provides those benefits,” said Governor Blagojevich. “Tools we can provide children today, to help them succeed tomorrow, are a step in the right direction. I am excited about the continued work we are doing with Preschool for All and serving as a national leader on this important issue.”   Sponsored by State Representative Barbara Flynn Currie (D-Chicago) and State Senator Kimberly Lightford (D-Westchester), the bill extends the nationally recognized Preschool for All program from June 30, 2008 to June 30, 2010.  In 2006, Gov. Blagojevich signed the Preschool for All program into law, making Illinois the first state to make preschool available for all three and four-year-olds.   Preschool for All allows every community to offer high-quality preschool in a variety of settings, including public and private schools, child care centers, and licensed family child care homes, private preschools, park districts, faith-based organizations, and other community-based agencies.  The program requires preschools to be staffed by experienced teachers who hold bachelor’s degrees and specialized training in early education, and provide at least two and a half hours per day of high-quality programming designed to foster all of the skills – social, emotional, physical, and cognitive – that all young children need to achieve success in school and later in life.   “I am a longtime supporter and advocate of early childhood education here in Illinois,” said Rep. Currie. “I am excited to see that our preschool program has benefited so many children, many of whom are at-risk.  I am proud to be a sponsor of legislation that will continue to benefit children into the year 2010.”   In Fiscal Year 2007 alone, Preschool for All served 85,186 children ages 3 to 5 years – 55,860 in downstate Illinois and 29,326 in the city of Chicago.  During Fiscal Year 2008, more than 90,000 children will have been served statewide.   Governor Blagojevich has made a multi-year commitment to early childhood education through Preschool for All, increasing funding by 90 percent, or $164 million, over the past five years.  The Fiscal Year 2009 budget includes additional funding to continue the expansion toward fully funding Preschool for All. The goal is to continue to increase funding until all children whose families want them in preschool have access to it.   Earlier this year, Illinois was singled out as a national leader for being the first state committed to serving all three-year olds with quality preschool, according to a report published by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) of Rutgers University.   Preschool For All, Illinois’ high-quality, state-funded pre-kindergarten program, was ranked first nationally for enrolling 19 percent of the state’s three-year-olds, according to The State of Preschool 2007: State Preschool Yearbook. Nationwide, enrollment of three-year-olds was up 10 percent, mostly due to increases here in Illinois, which became the first state to commit to serving all three-year-olds.  Illinois was also ranked 12th for percentage of four-year-olds enrolled – 27 percent.  The state’s pre-kindergarten initiatives also meet nine of ten quality benchmarks cited by the report.   “The heart of Preschool for All is very much in line with what the Ounce of Prevention Fund is all about. Both programs make sure that children living in poverty have access to the same opportunities as other children. We are making a profound impact on the next generation and we need to make sure that it is extended to 2010 and beyond,” said Harriet Meyer, Ounce of Prevention.   “Preschool for All is truly the blueprint for our state’s successful future,” said Jesse Ruiz, Chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education. “Under Governor Blagojevich we’ve been able to almost double the amount of funding for early childhood programs, giving literally ten of thousands of children a shot at success in school that they otherwise would not have had.”   Recently, an eight-member bipartisan team from Illinois, including Rep. Currie, attended the National Symposium on Early Childhood Science and Policy at Harvard University.  Illinois was one of 14 states selected to attend the two-day event at the Center on the Developing Child in Cambridge, Mass.

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Branson Summers Kickoff with a Variety of Theme Parks and Shows for the Whole Family

		Wednesday, 02 July 08 - 10:32 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Travel/Vacation

Branson Summers Kickoff with a Variety of Theme Parks and Shows for the Whole Family  
The warm summer months mean more travel and vacation to a city that is already renowned for its tourism industry. Visitors flock from around the country, and many times, from around the world to experience the mild weather and great attractions that Branson, Missouri has to offer. 2008-07-02

Key Survey by WorldAPP Introduces Survey Style Template Library

		Wednesday, 02 July 08 - 10:30 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Internet Marketing/News

Key Survey by WorldAPP Introduces Survey Style Template Library  
Create your own customized surveys with just a few clicks of the mouse. 2008-07-02

How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of ID Theft During the Credit Crunch

		Wednesday, 02 July 08 - 10:27 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Internet Marketing/News

How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of ID Theft During the Credit Crunch  
Security specialists DriveSentry today announced the release of a free security software for home users - Combining Antivirus, Antispyware and HIPS technologies to provide zero day, real time identity and PC security. 2008-07-02

'Help! My Business Sucks!'

		Wednesday, 02 July 08 - 10:19 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Internet Marketing/News

'Help! My Business Sucks!'  
A lively and fun new web TV show, 'Help! My Business Sucks!' supplies unconventional marketing tips to help entrepreneurs to get their struggling businesses back on track. 2008-07-02

Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein Attends International Speakers Network

		Wednesday, 02 July 08 - 10:15 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Health Fitness and Food

Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein Attends International Speakers Network, Education Workshop  
Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR, ret., attended the annual International Speakers Network Workshop, June 27th-28th, 2008 in Gatlinburg, TN. Col. Weinstein, aka the Health Colonel, is a professional speaker, health and fitness trainer who has been featured on the History Channel and Fox Sports Net. He is widely known for his Beach Boot Camp on Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida. 2008-07-02

Helping Tourists See Best Attractions and Tours in Toronto

		Wednesday, 02 July 08 - 10:13 AM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Travel/Vacation

Smart Destinations Introduces Go Toronto Card, Helping Tourists See Best Attractions and Tours in Toronto and Niagara Falls at Low, Fixed-Price per Day  
Newest Addition to Go Card Family Extends the Tourism Product’s Flexibility, Ease and Savings Across International Borders 2008-07-02

SBI Makes Online Success Do-able

		Saturday, 14 June 08 - 03:15 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Internet Marketing/News

 

SBI! makes online business success do-able. Anyone can succeed with an all-in-one process, tools, and guidance. 

The process is simplified to such a degree that success (i.e., profits, not the mere presence of a Web site) is achievable even for a beginner. For an experienced person, achieving success is even smoother. SBI! really does change lives. 

Yes, there are easier ways to build a Web site. However, online profits require more than just having a collection of Web pages. SBI! includes all the tools and a proven process required to build a long-term, profitable e-business.

You get more than just a "site builder." You don't need to worry about looking for separate hosting, paying for a separate keyword research tool, handling site submissions, integrating autoresponders, etc.,. http://tools.sitesell.com/Emporium.html 

SBI! is the only product that takes the time to prepare you to build a profitable business, before you jump into building your site. For the beginner, your learning curve will be shorter and you'll bypass any show-stopping errors. For those experienced in site-building, SBI! deepens your level of understanding. No matter who you are, you are guided all the way until you succeed.  

 The Action Guide presents a step-by-step process, presented in both written and video formats. All you have to do is follow it. Really! The most successful SBI! owners say "all they did was follow the Guide." They don't get sidetracked, or have to guess at what to do next. SBI!'s guided approach helps you reach your goals.  

Brainstorm It! is SBI!'s powerful keyword brainstorming and research tool. It helps you verify that your site concept has acceptable profit potential. SBIers are saved from making that common fatal error. With Brainstorm It!'s help, they know they are on track, right from the start. Brainstorm It! also helps you to find topics related to your niche that will pull in traffic and generate income.

Niche Choose It! is your final decision-making tool. It uses a complex decision-matrix theory that makes choosing the best niche for YOU simple... and flawless.

Choosing your best site concept is not always as obvious as you might think. Brainstorm It! and Niche Choose It! show you the best path for your particular business, reveal some surprises, and help you make the right choice.

Monetize It! helps you choose the best monetization options for your site concept. Creating a diverse monetization mix will help you maximize your site's profitability and ensure long-term growth.

Page creation is as simple as riding a bike with its training wheels still attached. No need to know HTML. The block-by-block builder trains you how to write a page that is both "Search Engine and human effective." It's simple, do-able and most importantly, effective site-building. The block-by-block builder is perfect for beginners, but even many "advanced" users should start with this tool. It's an excellent way to break bad habits!

When it's time to create your site's Look & Feel, SBI! provides fully customizable, easy-to-use templates. You can choose and create a professional-looking presentation, even if you have no design skills. And if you're a designer, you can create and upload your own.  http://samples.sitesell.com/Emporium.html   This page shows a range of styles

 To announce your site to Search Engines, you need to submit a specialized file called a "Sitemap XML" file. SBI! does it all automatically, a huge time saver, that enables you to quickly achieve wider distribution and attract more targeted free traffic.  

 Search Engine spider/listing/ranking reports let you see how your pages are being handled by the Search Engines. You can see what pages rank best and drive traffic. Each report's insights help you to determine how to increase traffic and monetization. Most pros don't have easy and reliable access to this type of information.  

 SBI! includes an easy-to-use form builder with autoresponders. You can build contact forms, surveys, and polls to easily communicate with your visitors. You don't need to use your e-mail address, which attracts spam. Experienced users will appreciate no longer needing separate form-building tools. Having these tools all in one place saves time and expense, too.  

List-building and e-mail marketing are included (usually these expensive features are bought separately). Sign up visitors to your e-zine subscription list and then mail an issue to them. This repeat exposure builds a stronger bond with your visitors and allows for direct promotions to them. Deeper PREselling = More Monetization.  

 SBI! has a no-risk, 30-day money back guarantee. It's a risk-free decision that you can make with confidence and peace of mind.  

Whats' He Up To Now!!

		Thursday, 12 June 08 - 05:31 PM (GMT -06:00) By John C Thomson in Internet Marketing/News

This morning I got a very interesting email from Derek
Gehl, talking about some project he is working on. 

It was kind of cryptic and I am still scratching my head
trying to figure out what the heck he is up to...

But if I know him, we should pay close attention because
I am sure it will be profitable for all of us.

Anyway, rather than retype everything he wrote me, I
have just pasted it here...

DEREK'S EMAIL TO ME:
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Hey John,

Derek Gehl here... I hope all is well with you and your biz!

Just wanted to drop you a quick email to let you in on
an “amazing project” I am working on that has to be
one of the best training ideas I have ever come up with...

I've finally found a way for my team and me to work with
people who want to start their own Internet businesses
on a level I am surprised I've never thought of before...

A way for us to be right beside their computer...

In their own homes...

Teaching people how to build their own successful Internet
businesses from scratch!

I am still wrapping up the loose ends and I will not be completely
ready until late June but I got excited and wanted to tell some
key people about it now.

And John, if you have anyone you want to
tell about this, you must do it now...

... because I can only allow 300 serious entrepreneurs to take
part. So please don't show this link to people who you think
will waste my time.

Anyway, I am not giving out too much info today but to give
you a hint, go to...

http://www.marketingtips.com/dereks-project/t/835261

And if you want to know more, don't hesitate to call...

Derek Gehl, CEO
The Internet Marketing Center


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So what was the first thing I did when I got this email?

Simple... I clicked on the link he gave me and signed up for
a sneak peek... even I don't want to miss out on what
he is working on! 

So go to the link he gave us...

http://www.marketingtips.com/dereks-project/t/835261

Follow his instructions and let's see what he is up to! 

All the best...

John


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