Amsterdam, NL, September 3, 2012 – Only 15% of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States have some form of paid work. Difficulties related to cognition, behavior, communication, and sensory processing can impact their ability to attain and retain employment. Now investigators report the task management and organizational features on personal digital assistants (PDAs) can help people with ASD function more successfully in the workplace. They have published case studies in the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation demonstrating the use of Apple® iPod ...

Hospitals can dramatically reduce the number of life-threatening central line infections in pediatric cancer patients by following a set of basic precautions, by encouraging families to speak up when they observe noncompliance with the protocol and by honest analysis of the root cause behind every single infection, according to a new Johns Hopkins Children's Center study. In a report in the October issue of Pediatrics, published online Sept. 3, the researchers say this triple-threat approach has prevented one in five infections over two years. Previous studies from ...

In response to the current downturn of our economy, The Pin Up Magazine recently unveiled a new way for small business' to promote their products without the use of traditional advertising. "Our advertisers are all small business' that struggle in today's economy. We promote independent designers, aspiring artists, and talented musicians that do not have large budgets. They need an inexpensive solution to a very large problem" states The Pin Up Magazine President, Jessica Suderno. "As a company, we decided if we could not get our readers to leave our site ...

The Committee for the Campaign to Elect Edward C. Pinchiff to the Huntington Beach Union High School District Governing Board announced that Edward Pinchiff is officially a candidate. Mr. Pinchiff successfully filed nomination papers with the Registrar of Voters for Orange County qualifying Mr. Pinchiff to be placed on the November ballot. When asked about his candidacy, Edward Pinchiff said, "I am not a career politician. I am in this race for my family and yours. It's about the kids and ensuring that our High School District provides a top-tier education in ...

Zumba is fast growing to be one of the most sought after fitness workouts by women. On September 7th, women in the Houston area can get a taste of what it is like to burn the calories to Zumba while enjoying an evening out with "the girls" at the Zumba Ladies Night Out. Katina David, Master Zumba instructor will be present to instruct attendees and answer questions about a Zumba workout. The host of the event, Coach Reeshemah, a certified Nutritionist, weight loss and life coach, will be available to answer any questions about wellness and natural weight loss. ...

To keep up with the ongoing changes on the World Wide Web, Soft Solutions Limited has released another new version of its press release submission software called News Publisher. The submission to the major site 1888PressRelease.com has been corrected. Previous versions of News Publisher were not submitting properly to this site. The software has been update and now News Publisher consistently submits press releases to this site. Another site submission that has been corrected is OnlinePRNews.com. Previously, News Publisher would submit to this site, but the category ...

BenevolenceInc.com has announced that the Orphan Grain Train will be the online retailer's September Non-Profit Organization of the Month. During the entire month of September, at least 50% of profits made by BenevolenceInc.com will be donated to the Orphan Grain Train. The Orphan Grain Train is a nationwide network of predominantly Christian volunteers that aim to provide personal and material resources to those in need. The non-profit organization was founded in 1992 and since then the 18 regional branches have delivered more than 63 million pounds of humanitarian ...

Dr. Isaac Sobol, subject of Helliwell Pictures Film HIGH PLAINS DOCTOR: HEALING ON THE TIBETAN PLATEAU, will be honored by Ve'ahavta, a Canadian humanitarian and relief organization, motivated by the Jewish value of Tzedakah (Justice), that assists the needy at home and abroad, through volunteerism, education, and acts of kindness, while building bridges between Jews and other peoples, on November 4, 2012 for his charitable humanitarian work detailed in the film. High Plains Doctor: Healing on the Tibetan Plateau follows Dr. Isaac Harry Sobol, Chief Medical Officer ...

Brixiom is proud to announce a new multi-year contract with St. George Spirits. The 30 year old distillery is based in Alameda, Calif. and, according to Managing Director, Scott Schiller, the need for real-time data caused them to begin looking for a new solution. "Purchasing Brixiom was a no-brainer decision. As we grew into more markets, we needed to be able to make quick and accurate decisions by having access to real-time data. Brixiom was able to provide that," explained Schiller. "The alternative systems cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and ...

Use any Smartphone with Internet Connection to access CSP+. With a touch of your Finger, Click "Good" or "Poor" while performing your Circle or Daily Inspection Report. For Poor entries, the User would write a note identifying the defective part or item (i.e., trailer brake out of adjustment). The inspection report is instantly attached to the appropriate asset (vehicles, items or properties) within the CSP+ software application. Assets requiring repairs are reported daily to the Asset Manager by email. CSP+ lets you decide how you would like your Circle ...

D&J Sports is pleased to announce the launch of their new website this week. The new website is a completely new design that provides customers with the greatest ease of use to purchase the swim products they need. The site features new menus that are carefully organized to help users quickly find just what they need. One of the biggest new features on the D&J Sports website is the ability to track the most recently viewed products. This can make it much easier for users to compare products or to return later to make the purchase they have taken the time to ...

The new Apluslick collection of illustrated challenging math puzzles for students in grades one through twelve features over 2200 problems and answers, starting from the very simple to the extremely difficult. The website also includes hundreds of practical problems and brainteasers. The problems can be solved within one minute and without using a calculator. The tests adapt to student ability. To progress to a higher level, you must correctly answer five consecutive questions. The tests concentrate on understanding, spatial reasoning, and problem solving rather than math ...

The Irish economy like much of Europe remains uncertain, so many students are quick to accept College Placements, reports RK Corporation Limited, a Waterford based outsourced sales company. It is an exciting yet expensive time ahead for thousands of these students with some leaving the family homes for the first time. Managing Director of RK Corporation Limited Ramune Kuskyte said "Although it is daunting for many of these students it is a good time to remain in education". A total of 37,645 applicants had accepted offers by yesterday's deadline, according ...

Jack Bauerle was recently named Chancellor of Wexford University, an online university which offers a variety of degree programs in health, nutrition and fitness disciplines. An Orange County native and current resident of Yorba Linda, CA, Bauerle has more than 25 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience. In addition, he is recognized as an engaging educator, tapped to regularly present at a variety of sports medicine and performance-based seminars and symposiums. Bauerle has both a bachelor's and a master' s degree in Sports Medicine from Chapman University. ...

Barre workouts are all the rage because they are proven to produce lean, strong legs, flatten abs, toned arms and a firm butt. Utilizing a ballet barre, controlled movements, interval training, yoga and Pilates inspired exercises - you will experience greater flexibility, increased strength and visible results no matter your current fitness level. BarreFusion's total body sculpting, high-energy, low-impact workouts will effectively and safely transform your body. All workouts are aimed at getting your body into the shape you want it to be. BarreFusion workouts target ...

Business growth can be attributed to a thousand different business activities, and of course it would be difficult to isolate one singular activity that dominates over and above all others; growth and success comes from a multitude of variables interacting between the interface of a solid brand and a consumer group. Source Marketing Direct invited business owners in the direct marketing and sales industries to share their perspectives regarding the current and future economic positions of their individual businesses and their opinions on the business strategies they attribute ...

Goldsmiths, the leading high street jeweller, has announced its support of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, from September 2012. The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity exists solely to support the work of The Royal Marsden, a world-leading cancer centre that is at the forefront of cancer research, providing treatment and care for more than 40,000 cancer patients every year. Collection boxes and Royal Marsden Cancer charity pin badges will be available in Goldsmiths' nationwide portfolio of 118 stores and customers will be encouraged to make online donations via a Just Giving ...

If you are retired or nearing retirement, you may be looking forward to spending more time relaxing at home. Retirement is the perfect time to take on many of the small household DIY jobs that you didn't have time for when working. While there are many jobs that are perfect for DIY, it is advisable to seek the services of professional builders or painters & decorators for the larger jobs. This is both for your safety, and for the quality of final finish, if you don't have the required experience or equipment. Below are some simply DIY home improvement ideas to ...

A new radio show is joining the lineup on Voice America's Health and Wellness Channel. Listeners will be able to learn about anti-aging related topics, weight loss, facial rejuvenation and more from the comfort of their own homes. In addition to prepared segments, listeners will have the opportunity to phone in, talk with the hosts, and ask questions of their own. The show is called "Health and Beauty for Life" which will air live every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. Pacific Time. This show will be joining other program offerings on Voice America's Health ...

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites N-Atlanta Perimeter Mall Hotel offers nearby lodging to participants and guests attending the 4th Annual Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival. Taking place at Atlantic Station in midtown on September 14-15, 2012, the event is Atlanta's top bar-b-q cook off and festival. The festival will feature: - 10 of Atlanta's top BBQ restaurants serving up their specialties - 50 BBQ teams from across the region - Live music - BBQ cooking demonstrations - Kids activity area - The market - Filming of The BBQ Pitmasters Tickets to attend are $6.00 and ...

Rodney Rodchata Aquino, a well-known bachata promoter in the world producing big events such as San Francisco Bachata Festival (www.sfibf.com) and Reno Bachata Festival (www.bachatareno.com), Kizomba Zouk Festival (www.kizombazouksf.com), is hosting the legendary Luis Vargas for the first time in San Francisco. Rodney Aquino is known for bringing big names in bachata such as Luis Miguel Del Amargue, Teodoro Reyes, Domenic Marte, Joan Soriano and Toby Love. Luis Vargas is one of the Dominican Republic's most popular bachata musicians. When he began in the early 1990s, ...

Gemrockauctions has experienced a massive increase in sales within the last three months. May to July has improved up to 250% in comparison the same period last year. The online site have increased their Certified Gemstone profiles with now over 1,600 certifications and is further aiming to have the largest certified collection of gemstones online. There has been a shift in buyers interests for more detailed information of listings, whilst sales trends show that buyers now require quality and certified gemstones. Customer feedback ranging from personal buyers, collectors ...

PMTeamwork is a new innovative solution that combines the best of two worlds: the flexibility of individual online e-learning and the shared experiences of collaborative work. PMTeamwork is a collaborative online tool that allows a group of people to work together on a case study as they are guided by a professional coach. The participants may work asynchronously, and therefore they do not have to be online at the same time. IPads, tablets, and smart phones can also be used while the participants resolve business case on the go. The demo version of PMTeamwork case study ...

Vienna, Austria: Researchers have identified a new technique that can help determine the severity of muscle loss in critically ill patients. The breakthrough could lead to new research to help prevent muscle-wasting and new therapeutic interventions to help treat critically ill patients. The results of the study will be presented today (2 September 2012) at the European Respiratory Society's Annual Congress in Vienna. Patients who are critically ill with multi-organ failure often have significant muscle wasting after recovering from their illness. This can delay their ...

Vienna, Austria: New research has shown that despite electronic cigarettes being marketed as a potentially safer alternative to normal cigarettes, they are still causing harm to the lungs. A new study, presented today (Sunday 2 September 2012) at the European Respiratory Society's Annual Congress in Vienna, has added new evidence to the debate over the safety of alternative nicotine-delivery products. Electronic cigarettes are devices that deliver nicotine through a vapour, rather than smoke. There is no combustion involved but the nicotine in the device is still ...