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From the White House:

The First Family shares a moment in former President Nelson Mandela’s cell at Robben Island Prison.

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Deadly Fibers and DIY Floor Removal: How to Protect Your Health, Family and Home

Thanks to a decrease in expendable income and a rise in the number of popular home improvement shows and do-it-yourself websites, doing it yourself is more popular (and trendier) than ever before. While it is perfectly ok to handle your own home improvement project, it is important to do it safely. Earlier this month, a report about the dangers of do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement projects warned homeowners that old flooring might contain asbestos.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on July 12, 1989, EPA issued a final rule banning most asbestos-containing products. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans overturned this regulation in 1991. Because of the Court’s decision, the following specific asbestos-containing products remain banned: flooring felt, rollboard, and corrugated, commercial, or specialty paper. In addition, the regulation continues to ban the use of asbestos in products that have not historically contained asbestos, otherwise referred to as “new uses” of asbestos. If your home was recently built from the ground up, asbestos is likely not an issue. If you have an older home that was built when asbestos was still being used, there is no way to know for sure if your flooring contains it.

Fortunately, being able to recognize the different types of flooring and knowing when and where to seek professional help could be the difference between a successful DIY project and a health disaster. First, according to the Asbestos Division at EMSL Analytical, Inc. (one of North America’s largest asbestos testing laboratories), many types of flooring, including sheet vinyl, vinyl or asphalt floor tiles, and any associated paper-like backing, mastic, adhesive or glue, may contain asbestos. The EPA says the most common types of floor covering that may contain asbestos are linoleum flooring and vinyl asbestos tile (VAT). VAT is most commonly found in 9?x9? or a 12?x12? square size. The 9?x9? VAT’s are normally found in older buildings because they were manufactured earlier than the 12?x12? VAT’s, says the EPA. It is important to note that covering and sizes vary greatly, since many buildings have been re-tiled several times.

Both damaged flooring and flooring in good condition pose a threat. Damaged flooring may be friable, which can cause asbestos fibers to be released into the air. While undisturbed flooring in good condition may not cause fibers to be released into the air, removing it during your DIY project will. Experts agree that before you begin working on any DIY project, no matter how big or small, you should always check for asbestos.

There are two ways to test for asbestos. You can use an at-home testing kit or call an accredited professional. We understand that a professional service may cost more, but it may be well worth it to make sure the job is done right. This may also protect you and your family from any exposure to asbestos. To find an accredited professional in your area, look no further than the EPA. The EPA offers a list of accredited professionals by state here.

If you decide to use a kit, do your best to stick with trusted names in the industry. EMSL Analytical and Pro-Lab are just two accredited and certified options. For more information about asbestos and the dangers of asbestos in the home, watch this educational video provided by EMSL Analytical or visit the EPA website and review the section on asbestos and indoor air quality.

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Simmons Firm Secures $2.86 Million Jury Verdict Against RT Vanderbilt for Family of Mesothelioma Victim

NEW CASTLE, Del. – A Delaware jury awarded a $2.86 million verdict today to the family of Michael Galliher, who died from mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. Simmons Firm attorneys Randy Cohn, Conard Metcalf and Bill Kohlburn represented Galliher’s family, including his wife, sons and four grandchildren, against RT Vanderbilt In re Asbestos Litigation Michael Galliher, No. 10C-10-315 (Del. Super. Ct., New Castle City.). It is the largest asbestos verdict against a single defendant in Delaware in over a decade.

Michael Galliher, of Mansfield, Ohio, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in August 2010. He died months later on Feb. 3, 2011 at the age of 62. While working at Crane Plumbing Fixtures Factory for nearly 40 years, Galliher used a talc powder contaminated with asbestos fibers to dust large molds of sinks, bathtubs and other ceramic fixtures. The asbestos fibers came from a mine in Gouverneur, N.Y., owned and operated by RT Vanderbilt Company, Inc.

Expert testimony during the trial linked Galliher’s exposure to talc dust containing asbestos fibers. RT Vanderbilt did not list the proper safety warning on the talc powder, Simmons Firm attorney Randy Cohn said.

“The magnitude of Mr. Galliher’s exposure is immeasurable,” said Cohn. “Like many Americans, he worked hard his entire life so he could enjoy retirement with his grandchildren. Instead, it caused him to be exposed to asbestos and develop a deadly cancer.”

Six years before his death, Galliher retired to spend more time with his grandchildren, family members said. His three local grandchildren would visit him and his wife almost daily. He taught them how to garden and play baseball. He would also take them on regular trips to a local lake or mushroom hunting. He passed away just two weeks shy of his 33rd wedding anniversary.

“This outcome is not about the money,” said Galliher’s wife, Darcel. “This is about the fact that a jury has held RT Vanderbilt responsible for its actions. We just hope no other family has to go through the pain and loss we have experienced.”

Founded in 1916, RT Vanderbilt is a mining and manufacturing company that sells more than sixty categories of minerals and chemicals used in over 800 products in industries including the rubber, plastic, petroleum, ceramic, cosmetic, and household products industries. 

The verdict applies 100 percent liability to the company. Cohn said the decision reinforces that companies will be held responsible for knowingly using substances containing carcinogens like asbestos fibers without adequate safety warnings.

“No amount of money can replace these kids’ grandfather. However, his family can rest assured that the ones responsible have been held accountable,” he said.

About Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd LLC:
The Simmons Firm, headquartered in Alton, Ill., is one of the country’s leading asbestos and mesothelioma litigation firms. With additional offices in St. Louis, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco, the firm has represented thousands of patients and families affected by mesothelioma throughout the country. The Simmons Firm has pledged nearly $20 million to cancer research and proudly supports mesothelioma research. For more information about the Simmons Firm, visit http://www.simmonsfirm.com.

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Simmons Firm Secures $3 Million Asbestos Jury Verdict Against Crane Co. For Family of Mesothelioma Victim

BUFFALO, N.Y., Oct. 25, 2012 – Simmons Browder Gianaris Angelides & Barnerd LLC, a nationwide leader in asbestos litigation, announced today that a New York jury has awarded a $3 million verdict to the family of Gerald Suttner, a pipefitter who died from mesothelioma, an incurable cancer caused by asbestos exposure. For more than a decade, Suttner was exposed to asbestos used in valves manufactured by the defendant, Crane Co.

Simmons Firm attorneys Myles Epperson and Perry Browder, along with co-counsel Michael Ponterio and Joseph Kremer of Lipsitz and Ponterio of Buffalo, N.Y., represented the wife and dependent adult daughter of Suttner in Suttner v. Crane Co., (No. I2010-12499, N.Y. Supreme Ct., County of Erie). 

Suttner, formerly of Tonawanda, N.Y., was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in October 2010. He died twelve months later at the age of 77. Suttner worked as a pipefitter at the GM Powertrain Facility in Tonawanda for 36 years. From 1964 to 1979, his work included repairing valves manufactured by Crane with asbestos gaskets and packing materials.

Expert testimony during the trial established there is no safe level of asbestos exposure, and Suttner’s exposure to the asbestos in the valves led to his mesothelioma diagnosis.

The dangers of asbestos have been known since the early 1900s. Crane knew of the hazards of asbestos as early as the 1930s, but the company continued to use asbestos well into the late 1980s without placing warnings on its products.

“The defendant’s use of asbestos and failure to warn workers and consumers of its dangers is inexcusable,” said Browder. “On behalf of Mr. Suttner’s family, we are proud to have won and held Crane responsible for its decision to use this lethal material in its products.”

Suttner retired from the GM Tonawanda plant in 1997. He and his wife, Joanne, also cared for their adult daughter who is disabled.

“Mr. Suttner worked hard in order to provide for his family, and he always played by the rules. Born out of wedlock and raised by his grandparents, he was determined throughout his life to help other people struggling under difficult circumstances. It appears that this jury sent a strong message to defendant Crane Co., that it, too, should have played by the rules that govern honorable behavior by warning Mr. Suttner about the dangers of handlings its products,” said Michael A. Ponterio, a partner at Lipsitz & Ponterio.

As a national officer in the Shriners organization, Mr. Suttner was an active volunteer for the Shriners Hospital in Erie, Pa. He drove children back and forth to the hospital, often traveling multiple hours each way.  He also wrote articles for the organization’s national magazine and played in a band that traveled around the country to raise money for the hospital.

“Jerry was a good man who worked hard his entire life to take care of his family and make his community a better place. He gave selflessly to people whom he had never met, because that’s the kind of man he was,” Epperson said. “His death, which could have been prevented, was a significant loss both to his family and to so many others whose lives he touched.”

The trial lasted nearly three weeks. The jury deliberated for two days and held Crane liable for Suttner’s mesothelioma, as well as 17 other asbestos manufacturers.

Crane, founded in 1855 in Chicago, manufactures industrial engineered products and employs 10,000 employees worldwide. In 2011, the company reported net sales of $2.545 billion.

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House market 'delays family plans'

11/03/13

By Steven Birch

Many homeowners are having to delay plans to start a family because of the difficult conditions in the housing market, research has shown.

Property search website Rightmove revealed that around one in 14 people are in this predicament, despite them already taking the important step of getting on to the property ladder for the first time.

Around 7 per cent of "second steppers" are putting plans for children on hold because of fears that their current home is too small to raise children.

This problem was highlighted by around 40% of those looking to buy their second home that were questioned for the study.

Rightmove revealed that the average age of those buying their second properties in the current climate is 41.

Just over one in ten (11 per cent) second steppers are prepared to sell their home for less than they originally paid for it to move on, which emphasises how desperate some are to get a new home.

Slightly more than a quarter (29 per cent) of those who are set to buy a home this year will be second steppers, according to the research, which is three per cent higher than results from a similar study in the previous quarter.

Miles Shipside, director of Rightmove, labelled second steppers as the forgotten "ugly ducklings" of the housing market.

He explained how many of them are trapped in negative equity after buying their home when the market was at its peak.

Mr Shipside said that since the credit crunch more than five years ago many homeowners have had to shelve family plans and home-moving aspirations.

"Typical first-time buyer properties such as flats and smaller houses serve a purpose in getting a foot on the housing ladder, but don't tend to be suitable family homes in the long-term," he added.

Since the Government's Funding for Lending scheme sparked a mortgage price war when it was launched last August there have been contrasting reports about its benefits for second steppers.

Lenders and estate agents have reported an upturn in the market's fortunes, but a separate Lloyds TSB study revealed that most (57 per cent) second steppers do not believe it has has a significant impact.

An overwhelming majority of 86 per cent want more help from their mortgage lender.

The study, which questioned around 20,000 people hoping to move in 2013, also revealed that six out of 10 UK regions are "blackspots" for second steppers.

Yorkshire, the South West, East Anglia, East Midlands, Wales, Scotland are labelled like this because their target market of potential first-time buyers is less than 20 per cent.

The only region that has "healthy" first-time buyer market of more than 40 per cent is London.

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For Colorado Family, It's Allergies All Around

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Przez Serena Gordon
HealthDay Reporter

PIATEK, Aug. 3 HealthDay News)--Emily Kloser nie byl zbyt zainteresowanych, gdy jej syn doktora najpierw powiedzial ze mial oznaki, ze wskazywanego przyszlosci z alergii.

Co Mama Vail, Idaho, wiedzialam w czasie byl jak powazne bylyby tych alergii.

Kloser jego syn, Christian, zakonczyl rozwijanie zyciu alergie do jaj, mleka, soja, pszenicy, orzeszki ziemne, nasion i drzewa orzechów. Pierwszy znak znaczacy Alergia przyszedl po raz pierwszy mial jajka i on wybuchla w ulach.

"Bylo oczywiste, ze mial partii alergie pokarmowe," powiedzial Kloser. "On czesto mialoby cieknacy nos i która rozmazuje karnacji."

Po Kloser i jej maz, Mike, dowiedzial sie jak wiele rzeczy Chrystian byl alergie na, rozpoczela sie prawdziwym wyzwaniem. "I do Ponowna nauka jak Cooka," Emily Kloser powiedzial. "Teraz przeczytalem kazdej etykiety, za kazdym razem. Nawet jesli masz marki, którym ufasz, czasami zmieniaja jak utworzyc rzeczy."

Poniewaz jej syn opracowane alergie w mlodym wieku, Kloser powiedzial, ze naprawde wiedzialam on co byl brak i wydaje sie deal with it just fine. W rzeczywistosci ona powiedziala, gdy ona spowodowaloby traktuje zbóz ryzu dla niego na inne dzieci urodzinowe imprezy, inne dzieci czesto zwrócilby jezeli moglyby one miec co Christian zostal podac zamiast Tort urodzinowy.

Na temat wieku 5, ona powiedziala, Christian zaczynaly jego alergii do pszenicy, i krótki czas pózniej udalo mu sie ponownie jedzenia jaj. Wokól wieku 7 lub 8 byl w stanie uruchomic mleka spozywczego i spozywajacych zywnosc mleczarskich. Byc moze nie jest zaskakujace, byl jednym z pierwszych zywnosci chcial spróbowac maczki tego wszechobecne kids': pizzy.

Teraz 18, jest on nadal uczulenie na orzeszki ziemne, nasion i orzechy i, ewentualnie, skorupiaków.

Ale tylko okolo czasu Christian byl bardziej zaawansowanego niektóre z jego alergie, jego starsza siostra Heidi mial reakcje alergiczne Po jedzeniu awokado. Wkrótce po tym one juz, ze byla równiez uczulenie na orzechy wloskie.

Zarówno z Kloser dzieci sa konkurencyjne narciarzy, i rodziny udal sie swiata, pomimo wyzwan zycia z takich powaznych alergii. Emily Kloser powiedzial nauczyla sie z dodatkiem pack niektórych srodków spozywczych, które nalezaloby jej dzieci i nauczyla zadawac pytania o jak zywnosci zostaly przygotowane w róznych jezykach tak bylaby ona gotowy, gdy zostaly one poza Stanami Zjednoczonymi.

Ona powiedziala, ze zyjacych z alergie pokarmowe kids' "naprawde made us wszystkich zdrowsze" poniewaz bylo latwiejsze do jedzenia w niz spozyc w restauracji.

Ale nie jest zawsze sprawne Zeglarstwo. Kilka lat temu, Christian zostal podrózy z trener na zdarzenie konkurencyjnych narciarski i przypadkowo zostal narazony na cos alergie na byl. Gdy podejrzewaja, ze to bylo ziemne narazenia. Back on the mountain, byl, narciarstwa zjazdowego, gdy rozpoczal sie zle. Nie ma on antihistamine leki lub Zastrzyk adrenaliny z nim do przeciwdzialania jego alergie, tak jak zazwyczaj robi, ale jego trenerem zalatwil mu szybko do szpitala, chociaz zajelo godzin dla Christian powrócic do normalnego.

Nadal Kloser powiedzial, ze rodziny próbuje live normalnego zycia. "When I najpierw found out, I sobbed," she said. "I zastanowilo jak byloby przejdz do Kolegium, lub nawet jak on wykraczalaby do dom przyjaciela. Ale wystarczy ludzi dzieci kontaktu ze i zaufanie dzieci i inne osoby dorosle w swoim zyciu. Miec plan i trzymac sie plan Jesli cos sie dzieje. Ale, don't get tak w panike nad nim po uruchomieniu co Twoje dziecko w trosce."

Copyright © 2012 HealthDay. Wszelkie prawa zastrzezone. Zródlo: Emily Kloser, Vail, Santiago.

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6 Tips to Stress-Proof Your Family Vacation

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Medical Author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Medical Editor: William C. Shiel, Jr, MD, FACP, FACR

Spring break is almost here. Are you looking forward to getting away and having a worry-free family vacation? Advance planning can help you to stress-proof your family travels so that you can have the most fun and relaxing experience possible without undue worry.

A vacation with the family, while intended to give everyone a break and some relaxation, can be a stressful event in itself. Several factors can increase everyone's stress levels - the actual travel, unfamiliar surroundings, and perhaps a different language and culture. If all family members are dealing with their own stresses related to the different surroundings and lack of familiarity, the potential is heightened for conflicts among family members.

Lack of communication is one factor which can greatly increase holiday stress and worry. It's important to discuss the trip in advance and talk about what everyone's expectations are in terms of activity vs. quiet time, time spent alone, and the degree to which your days are planned or scheduled in advance. You should discuss your expectations of the vacation as well. One family member, for example, may crave activity and diversion while others may simply want to rest. Finally, people often get caught in the trap of unrealistic expectations while on vacation. For example, expecting anxiety and stress over work-related problems to magically disappear, or thinking that a conflict-ridden relationship will work itself out on vacation. Financial issues are often a source of stress for families on holiday. If you're on a budget, discuss how you'll handle things such as impulse purchases and eating out in restaurants.

If you are traveling with young children, it is important not to overload your schedule and to allow plenty of time for spontaneous activity. Location is not as important as the way your time is spent. "Kid-friendly" can be what you make it. It's perfectly possible to have a relaxing city holiday with children, visiting parks and zoos and taking leisurely walks. It's also possible to turn a tropical paradise into a tense and stressful place if your days are overscheduled and you're constantly tired and quarreling.

Children can become stressed by a vacation just as adults can, although they may show their stress in different ways. It's not surprising that children may experience stress when they are in an unfamiliar environment and confronted daily with new experiences. Since many children are not able to recognize or verbally convey their feelings of stress, their stress may manifest itself in their behavior. For example, children may behave in a way that is inappropriate for their age, or they may appear to be moody or temperamental.

While a "worry-free" vacation is likely an unattainable goal, an ideal vacation is one in which the "good" stresses (i.e. dealing with unfamiliar cultures, increased contact with family members) are not outweighed by the "bad" stresses (arguments, tiredness, resentment).

Here are six brief spring break vacation survival rules:

Accept others' wishes and be prepared to compromise. Everyone should have some opportunity to do things he/she wants. In most families, this means compromises on everyone's part. Recognize that you may have to take part in some activities that wouldn't be your first choices, for the sake of group harmony. Give yourself plenty of time for the trip. Rushing to catch a plane or train only increases everyone's stress level and leads to conflicts. This is especially true when traveling with very young children who are likely to require more breaks and cause unpredictable interruptions. Don't overextend your schedule. Very few people can do a "whirlwind tour" of five cities in seven days and remain relaxed, and trying to do so would be unthinkable for a family with young children. Likewise, don't try to fill your days with too many commitments and activities. Leave time to see where your whims and moods take you. Communicate without being confrontational with other family members. Don't sulk and act resentful if it seems that nothing is "going your way." Kindly mention to the others that you're feeling disappointed that you haven't been able to see or do whatever it is you feel is important to you. Suppressed anger and resentment can easily ruin your dream vacation. Be realistic about your expectations. If your children misbehave at home, they're not going to behave perfectly just because you're on vacation. Interpersonal differences and conflicts won't magically disappear. Relax and have fun without expecting the very state of being on vacation to "cure" any difficulties or problems you may be facing back home. REFERENCE: eMedicineHealth.com. Stress.

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New Eyewear For the Whole family from Crocs

The Grundig family lives in Crocs in the summer, and since school got out officially today, I’m considering it summer.  I was so happy to hear that our favorite summer shoe brand has just come out with a new eyewear collection for the whole family.

As a mom with a young boy and girl, I have a hard time keeping their eyes safe.  While they’ll happily wear bug repellent and sunscreen, they aren’t too excited about wearing sunglasses.  So I need sunglasses that are not only high-quality, but are also lightweight and easy to wear.  The new Crocs eyewear line is perfect.  The glasses are stylish and fun, with interchangeable hinges for some style changes.  But, they are also a nice size – covering the whole eye.  And, they are lightweight so they aren’t too heavy for my kids to wear.

To learn more about the new Crocs eyewear line, visit their website.

Disclosure: I received samples at no cost for review.

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Inspiration for the Whole Family With Papersalt

Despite my love of the electronic world, I’m still a sucker for the written word.  I like to touch and feel the paper in my hand, and give paper as gifts.  So when Papersalt, a Seattle-based company, asked me to review some of their family books, I was excited to receive them.

Papersalt’s products are all written and researched by them, and produced in Seattle.  They have a fun, professional appearance, and look great in any office.  The books are all inspirational and educational, and make great gifts.  They are wire-bound and produced on high-quality paper – with cool-looking rounded corners and stylish fonts.

My personal favorite of the books is the “me” book – a thick, wire-bound book where you are inspired to answer such questions as “These things make me happy” and “These women inspire me”.  I also love the “being a girl – the things mom wants you to remember” book.  It includes advice such as “Be the best YOU that you can be.  Sometimes others will be good at different things than you.  That’s okay.”  I was so thrilled to give this book to my daughter, because she can learn so much from it.

They also offer books for high school graduates, new drivers, and families.

Visit Papersalt online for more information.

Win it!  Win a copy of the “me” book and the “being a girl” OR the “being a boy” book (winner’s choice).  Enter via the Rafflecopter.

Disclosure: I received samples from Papersalt at no cost for review.

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Tagged as: graduation gifts, paper products

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New Eyewear For the Whole family from Crocs

The Grundig family lives in Crocs in the summer, and since school got out officially today, I’m considering it summer.  I was so happy to hear that our favorite summer shoe brand has just come out with a new eyewear collection for the whole family.

As a mom with a young boy and girl, I have a hard time keeping their eyes safe.  While they’ll happily wear bug repellent and sunscreen, they aren’t too excited about wearing sunglasses.  So I need sunglasses that are not only high-quality, but are also lightweight and easy to wear.  The new Crocs eyewear line is perfect.  The glasses are stylish and fun, with interchangeable hinges for some style changes.  But, they are also a nice size – covering the whole eye.  And, they are lightweight so they aren’t too heavy for my kids to wear.

To learn more about the new Crocs eyewear line, visit their website.

Disclosure: I received samples at no cost for review.

Tagged as: crocs, sunglasses

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Inspiration for the Whole Family With Papersalt

Despite my love of the electronic world, I’m still a sucker for the written word.  I like to touch and feel the paper in my hand, and give paper as gifts.  So when Papersalt, a Seattle-based company, asked me to review some of their family books, I was excited to receive them.

Papersalt’s products are all written and researched by them, and produced in Seattle.  They have a fun, professional appearance, and look great in any office.  The books are all inspirational and educational, and make great gifts.  They are wire-bound and produced on high-quality paper – with cool-looking rounded corners and stylish fonts.

My personal favorite of the books is the “me” book – a thick, wire-bound book where you are inspired to answer such questions as “These things make me happy” and “These women inspire me”.  I also love the “being a girl – the things mom wants you to remember” book.  It includes advice such as “Be the best YOU that you can be.  Sometimes others will be good at different things than you.  That’s okay.”  I was so thrilled to give this book to my daughter, because she can learn so much from it.

They also offer books for high school graduates, new drivers, and families.

Visit Papersalt online for more information.

Win it!  Win a copy of the “me” book and the “being a girl” OR the “being a boy” book (winner’s choice).  Enter via the Rafflecopter.

Disclosure: I received samples from Papersalt at no cost for review.

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Tagged as: graduation gifts, paper products

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New Eyewear For the Whole family from Crocs

The Grundig family lives in Crocs in the summer, and since school got out officially today, I’m considering it summer.  I was so happy to hear that our favorite summer shoe brand has just come out with a new eyewear collection for the whole family.

As a mom with a young boy and girl, I have a hard time keeping their eyes safe.  While they’ll happily wear bug repellent and sunscreen, they aren’t too excited about wearing sunglasses.  So I need sunglasses that are not only high-quality, but are also lightweight and easy to wear.  The new Crocs eyewear line is perfect.  The glasses are stylish and fun, with interchangeable hinges for some style changes.  But, they are also a nice size – covering the whole eye.  And, they are lightweight so they aren’t too heavy for my kids to wear.

To learn more about the new Crocs eyewear line, visit their website.

Disclosure: I received samples at no cost for review.

Tagged as: crocs, sunglasses

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Inspiration for the Whole Family With Papersalt

Despite my love of the electronic world, I’m still a sucker for the written word.  I like to touch and feel the paper in my hand, and give paper as gifts.  So when Papersalt, a Seattle-based company, asked me to review some of their family books, I was excited to receive them.

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The last line of defense against medication errors: you need to know to keep your family safe

This is a true story.

Yesterday, I picked up a new recipe of antibiotic for my daughter in my local pharmacy.

(We recently adopted my daughter of the India where he had recurrent ear infections resulting in severe hearing loss). (And she is about to undergo the second of several planned surgeries in an attempt to repair the damage.)

Before put to sleep, he left the new drug of the bag, he looked at the instructions and prepared to give the medication according to the instructions on the label.

Just before doing so, I had a quick double-take.

Something seems wrong. I looked at the instructions again and slowly, thought * it * s happening... This * t think right.* then, hit me the dose seemed terribly high for her.

It took me a minute or two to put the pieces together (it had been unusually heavy fighting him preparing for bed, I was tired, I trusted my daughter * s medical and I was thinking perhaps less critically that I have). And then I noticed. The label had a stranger * name s.

After another moment or two, I saw what had really happened.

Medication entered into a table. Each side of the box had a different label... a label was for my daughter and a label for a stranger. And the stranger * s dose was more than twice as much as my daughter * s surgeon had recommended.

(This error * t happens in a homemade pharmacy.) (It happened in a pharmacy in modern new chain whose name would recognize ad on TV.)

I * m not a surgeon... and I * m not a paediatrician... but I'm a doctor trained in internal medicine and I have spent most of the last twelve years writing about speaking and development of systems to reduce the frequency of medication errors and improve the safety of the practice of pharmacy.

This pharmacy error brought the issue of the safety of drugs home for me... literally.

What I can tell you is that this type of error occurs all too often in the United States (and worldwide). And you can have devastating consequences for the people involved.

A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that 25% of patients taking one or more prescription medications will experience an adverse event within three months--and 39% of these are preventable or avoidable.

The Harvard Medical practice study found reported in JAMA in 2001 that 30% of patients with drug-related injuries died or were disabled for more than 6 months.

And what almost everyone who studies accepts this problem is that current systems to select drugs, them, communicating a prescription at a pharmacy, drug dispensing, dosing teaching patients about their safe use are woefully inadequate.

In this series, let's take a close look at the processes that cause medication errors (some things your doctor and pharmacist may not even want you to know) and what measures can be taken specifically to make sure that you and your love are protected from this threat.

Ten years ago, your ability to get current, objective, accurate information about their drugs's fast and easy way was practically non-existent. It would have probably involved a trip to the library and requires considerable knowledge of Pharmacology for the answers.

Today, that * s is not the case. There are a lot of tools online, databases and resources to obtain information about medicines that even your doctor and pharmacist may not know.

We * re going to talk about them, show off to go tell them the key things you need to know about drugs, exposing some myths and let you know the questions you should ask. It * s not as difficult as it may seem.

In fact, it needs to become the last line of defense in the battle against medication errors.

Throughout, we will give you some basic rules that should guide their defense.

Thus rule number 1. Trust, but verify. Never assume that the medication is dosed correctly for you or it has received the right medication for you. Specifically, you should check:

the name of the patient in the bottle;

the name of the doctor in the bottle;

the name of the medicinal product (and cross check to make sure that is a problem or a disease actually have... There are many names of drugs look alike/sound alike out there);

dose (an independent source... to make sure that it is a plausible dose for you);

the * path * (to ensure, for example, be prescribed eyedrops for eye and no mouth or ear... amazingly drug loss injuries occur all the time);

the expiration date.

We * ll talk about some specific resources that will help with each of them throughout this series.

The result, hopefully, will be the piece of knowledge that you and your family are receiving their 7 rights:

drugs right;

correct patient;

correct dosage;

right time;

correct path;

right reason;

correct documentation.

In!

© 2004 Timothy McNamara, MD, MPH

This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.

The last line of defense against medication errors: you need to know to keep your family safe

This is a true story.

Yesterday, I picked up a new recipe of antibiotic for my daughter in my local pharmacy.

(We recently adopted my daughter of the India where he had recurrent ear infections resulting in severe hearing loss). (And she is about to undergo the second of several planned surgeries in an attempt to repair the damage.)

Before put to sleep, he left the new drug of the bag, he looked at the instructions and prepared to give the medication according to the instructions on the label.

Just before doing so, I had a quick double-take.

Something seems wrong. I looked at the instructions again and slowly, thought * it * s happening... This * t think right.* then, hit me the dose seemed terribly high for her.

It took me a minute or two to put the pieces together (it had been unusually heavy fighting him preparing for bed, I was tired, I trusted my daughter * s medical and I was thinking perhaps less critically that I have). And then I noticed. The label had a stranger * name s.

After another moment or two, I saw what had really happened.

Medication entered into a table. Each side of the box had a different label... a label was for my daughter and a label for a stranger. And the stranger * s dose was more than twice as much as my daughter * s surgeon had recommended.

(This error * t happens in a homemade pharmacy.) (It happened in a pharmacy in modern new chain whose name would recognize ad on TV.)

I * m not a surgeon... and I * m not a paediatrician... but I'm a doctor trained in internal medicine and I have spent most of the last twelve years writing about speaking and development of systems to reduce the frequency of medication errors and improve the safety of the practice of pharmacy.

This pharmacy error brought the issue of the safety of drugs home for me... literally.

What I can tell you is that this type of error occurs all too often in the United States (and worldwide). And you can have devastating consequences for the people involved.

A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that 25% of patients taking one or more prescription medications will experience an adverse event within three months--and 39% of these are preventable or avoidable.

The Harvard Medical practice study found reported in JAMA in 2001 that 30% of patients with drug-related injuries died or were disabled for more than 6 months.

And what almost everyone who studies accepts this problem is that current systems to select drugs, them, communicating a prescription at a pharmacy, drug dispensing, dosing teaching patients about their safe use are woefully inadequate.

In this series, let's take a close look at the processes that cause medication errors (some things your doctor and pharmacist may not even want you to know) and what measures can be taken specifically to make sure that you and your love are protected from this threat.

Ten years ago, your ability to get current, objective, accurate information about their drugs's fast and easy way was practically non-existent. It would have probably involved a trip to the library and requires considerable knowledge of Pharmacology for the answers.

Today, that * s is not the case. There are a lot of tools online, databases and resources to obtain information about medicines that even your doctor and pharmacist may not know.

We * re going to talk about them, show off to go tell them the key things you need to know about drugs, exposing some myths and let you know the questions you should ask. It * s not as difficult as it may seem.

In fact, it needs to become the last line of defense in the battle against medication errors.

Throughout, we will give you some basic rules that should guide their defense.

Thus rule number 1. Trust, but verify. Never assume that the medication is dosed correctly for you or it has received the right medication for you. Specifically, you should check:

the name of the patient in the bottle;

the name of the doctor in the bottle;

the name of the medicinal product (and cross check to make sure that is a problem or a disease actually have... There are many names of drugs look alike/sound alike out there);

dose (an independent source... to make sure that it is a plausible dose for you);

the * path * (to ensure, for example, be prescribed eyedrops for eye and no mouth or ear... amazingly drug loss injuries occur all the time);

the expiration date.

We * ll talk about some specific resources that will help with each of them throughout this series.

The result, hopefully, will be the piece of knowledge that you and your family are receiving their 7 rights:

drugs right;

correct patient;

correct dosage;

right time;

correct path;

right reason;

correct documentation.

In!

© 2004 Timothy McNamara, MD, MPH

This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.

The last line of defense against medication errors: you need to know to keep your family safe

This is a true story.

Yesterday, I picked up a new recipe of antibiotic for my daughter in my local pharmacy.

(We recently adopted my daughter of the India where he had recurrent ear infections resulting in severe hearing loss). (And she is about to undergo the second of several planned surgeries in an attempt to repair the damage.)

Before put to sleep, he left the new drug of the bag, he looked at the instructions and prepared to give the medication according to the instructions on the label.

Just before doing so, I had a quick double-take.

Something seems wrong. I looked at the instructions again and slowly, thought * it * s happening... This * t think right.* then, hit me the dose seemed terribly high for her.

It took me a minute or two to put the pieces together (it had been unusually heavy fighting him preparing for bed, I was tired, I trusted my daughter * s medical and I was thinking perhaps less critically that I have). And then I noticed. The label had a stranger * name s.

After another moment or two, I saw what had really happened.

Medication entered into a table. Each side of the box had a different label... a label was for my daughter and a label for a stranger. And the stranger * s dose was more than twice as much as my daughter * s surgeon had recommended.

(This error * t happens in a homemade pharmacy.) (It happened in a pharmacy in modern new chain whose name would recognize ad on TV.)

I * m not a surgeon... and I * m not a paediatrician... but I'm a doctor trained in internal medicine and I have spent most of the last twelve years writing about speaking and development of systems to reduce the frequency of medication errors and improve the safety of the practice of pharmacy.

This pharmacy error brought the issue of the safety of drugs home for me... literally.

What I can tell you is that this type of error occurs all too often in the United States (and worldwide). And you can have devastating consequences for the people involved.

A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that 25% of patients taking one or more prescription medications will experience an adverse event within three months--and 39% of these are preventable or avoidable.

The Harvard Medical practice study found reported in JAMA in 2001 that 30% of patients with drug-related injuries died or were disabled for more than 6 months.

And what almost everyone who studies accepts this problem is that current systems to select drugs, them, communicating a prescription at a pharmacy, drug dispensing, dosing teaching patients about their safe use are woefully inadequate.

In this series, let's take a close look at the processes that cause medication errors (some things your doctor and pharmacist may not even want you to know) and what measures can be taken specifically to make sure that you and your love are protected from this threat.

Ten years ago, your ability to get current, objective, accurate information about their drugs's fast and easy way was practically non-existent. It would have probably involved a trip to the library and requires considerable knowledge of Pharmacology for the answers.

Today, that * s is not the case. There are a lot of tools online, databases and resources to obtain information about medicines that even your doctor and pharmacist may not know.

We * re going to talk about them, show off to go tell them the key things you need to know about drugs, exposing some myths and let you know the questions you should ask. It * s not as difficult as it may seem.

In fact, it needs to become the last line of defense in the battle against medication errors.

Throughout, we will give you some basic rules that should guide their defense.

Thus rule number 1. Trust, but verify. Never assume that the medication is dosed correctly for you or it has received the right medication for you. Specifically, you should check:

the name of the patient in the bottle;

the name of the doctor in the bottle;

the name of the medicinal product (and cross check to make sure that is a problem or a disease actually have... There are many names of drugs look alike/sound alike out there);

dose (an independent source... to make sure that it is a plausible dose for you);

the * path * (to ensure, for example, be prescribed eyedrops for eye and no mouth or ear... amazingly drug loss injuries occur all the time);

the expiration date.

We * ll talk about some specific resources that will help with each of them throughout this series.

The result, hopefully, will be the piece of knowledge that you and your family are receiving their 7 rights:

drugs right;

correct patient;

correct dosage;

right time;

correct path;

right reason;

correct documentation.

In!

© 2004 Timothy McNamara, MD, MPH

This post was made using the Auto Blogging Software from WebMagnates.org This line will not appear when posts are made after activating the software to full version.