New Website and Self-Help Book Validate Women Experiencing Grief After an Abortion

New Website and Self-Help Book Validate Women Experiencing Grief After an Abortion

MIssing Pieces. Org develops the first self-help plan and Website that takes the fear out of processing grief after an abortion. C. P.R.~ Choice Processing and Resolution is a brand new book that answers women's questions about the sadness they might feel after their voluntary pregnancy termination or abortion. Women caught off guard about the grief they feel after an abortion choice can go to http://www. sadafterabortion. com for reassurance and some free resources.

Buena Vista, CO (PRWEB) June 1, 2010

Professional Therapist Trudy M. Johnson, L. M.F. T., (http://sadafterabortion. com/index. php? p=1_4_About) who helps women with grief after an abortion decision, says it is time to give women who've chosen to voluntarily terminate a pregnancy a venue to grieve and process their loss.

Women who've made abortion choices over the last decades make up one of the largest demographic in our nation. According to the Alan Guttmacher Institute, a statistical gathering arm of Planned Parenthood over one million choice decisions per year have been made since 1973.

Johnson believes women do not talk about an abortion in their past (http://www. missingpieces. org/pdfs/Is%20it%20OK%20to%20talk%20about%20my%20abortion. pdf), "This is because they don't want to risk rejection, receive condemnation, or be misunderstood about the natural sadness]that can occur after a voluntary pregnancy termination. Women experience something called disenfranchised grief. There are no open venues for talking about, crying about, or expressing any emotion over the feeling of loss that can often blindside a woman after a decision to terminate a pregnancy," says therapist Trudy Johnson, founder of Missing Pieces. Org (http://www. missingpieces. org) a woman's issues counseling organization.

Johnson recently developed a Web site for women searching on the internet looking for resources after an abortion choice. Going to http://www. sadafterabortion. com (http://sadafterabortion. com) women can at least know that it is normal to feel sad after an abortion. "Many women are caught off guard, thinking they will only feel relief," Trudy Johnson believes. " Visiting many online chatrooms I found cries for help addressing this issue. Women are looking for answers and have no where to turn. This is not a political issue. This is a woman's heart issue."

Johnson continues with this to say about grief after abortion, "Finding the courage to look for help processing grief after abortion can be challenging. It is ironic that women can walk into the front door of a clinic to get an abortion, but their choices are few when it comes to grieving the loss. After the choice, the clear cultural message is 'don't talk and don't cry about your abortion.'"

Johnson shared in a recent interview about her own experience with abortion loss. "Several years after my abortion in college, I felt the need to understand the deep sadness (http://www. missingpieces. org/pdf/Secret%20heart%20ache. pdf) that was invading my daily thoughts. I didn't know what was going on inside. I only knew I needed to talk to someone. I parked my car a few blocks down the street from my appointment. I walked up the alley and knocked on the back door of the building. I remember wondering why there wasn't a doorbell there for those of us needing to discreetly go inside."

"Now think about this concept," she states with passion. "I just described going to a support group for abortion grief. I entered through a back-alley door for fear of being seen by anyone I knew. We've taken back door entrances out of the choice process. It is time to take back door entrances out of the grieving process!"

Dr. Christiane Northrup, M. D., F. A.C. O.G., recently acknowledged the importance of grieving an abortion decision. Dr. Northrup is author of one of the nation's leading books on women's health titled, Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom (http://www. drnorthrup. com/). Dr. Northrup notes, "As a former abortion provider, I've long known about the need for grieving voluntary pregnancy termination ('vpt')."

Johnson created a free version of C. P.R. called "C. P.R. Light" that can be downloaded and printed (http://sadafterabortion. com/index. php? p=1_2_Free-Resources) and made into a small booklet for giving someone that needs help processing abortion grief. She also makes available on her Web site a convenient self-test to see how unprocessed grief after abortion can affect one's daily life.

Ms. Johnson plans on being the catalyst for women coming out of the closet concerning an abortion in their past.

She hopes this self-help plan for processing grief after abortion without fear will be a valuable resource for millions of women to reach closure for the haunting sadness they may feel buried deep inside following an abortion decision.

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EFective Data Solutions to Change Name to DataDialect, Inc

EFective Data Solutions to Change Name to DataDialect, Inc.

EFective Data Solutions, Inc. today announced it intends to change its name to DataDialect, Inc. eFective Data Solutions was formed to address the shortage in data migration options for the SMB market.

Concord, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2006

eFective Data Solutions, Inc. today announced it intends to change its name to DataDialect, Inc.

EFective Data Solutions was formed to address the shortage in data migration options for the SMB market. Over the past two years, eFective’s growing customer-base has reaffirmed the need for inexpensive and secure data transmission solutions in the mortgage banking industry. “Our experience has demonstrated that the most valuable aspect of our product and service offerings is the ability to help two different systems communicate with each other and exchange data without assuming the cost of reconfiguring either system,” said Barak Engel, the company’s CEO. “In the process of widening our understanding of our customers’ needs and the value that we provide to the marketplace, we are changing our name to DataDialect to establish a more focused message to our customers and OEM partners.”

“With DataDialect, we have a name that reflects our core competency, which is providing the engine and translation skills that help two different systems exchange data, securely, seamlessly, and cost-effectively. The DataDialect name will more firmly establish our brand in the minds of customers, mortgage warehouses, LOS vendors and other OEM partners,” said Montell Snyder, the company’s founder and CTO. “It is a powerful, representative brand name that will provide our company with long-term advantages by reinforcing our value proposition within a discriminating market."

Early this summer, DataDialect will be releasing Transmission Wizard version 3.0 for the mortgage industry. In addition, the company is currently in discussions with OEM vendors in the mortgage banking and healthcare verticals.

The DataDialect name change will carry over to current eFective Data Solutions customers' support and maintenance agreements.

About DataDialect

DataDialect, Inc., formerly called eFective Data Solutions, provides "powerful data porting TableTalk™ technology" to the mortgage industry through the Transmission Wizard product line and professional services. DataDialect's flagship product enables seamless data portability between multiple data systems and databases. The DataConvert engine supports industry standards such as XML as well as proprietary formats. Based in Concord CA, DataDialect provides connections to mortgage warehouses across the country. DataDialect Professional Services delivers reliable web-based and telephone support and configuration services to partners and customers. For more information on DataDialect products and services, visit www. DataDialect. com or call toll-free: (877) 434-2532.

EFective Data Solutions, the eFective Data Solutions logos, DataDialect and the associated DataDialect logo, are trademarks of DataDialect, Inc. in the U. S. and other countries.

Forward Looking Statements: The statements set forth above include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company wishes to advise readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the acceptance of the Company’s new branding efforts; the ability of the Company to successfully roll out its new product version to customers in its existing channels; the acceptance of such offerings by loan origination software vendors, mortgage warehouses and others; the acceptance of new products and services by customers; the ability of new product versions to operate as designed, including compatibility with various loan origination software products and the absence of other defects; the Company’s ability to compete effectively with other solutions providers; and the ability of the Company to achieve the brand recognition necessary to succeed.

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Research and Markets: Get the Latest Key Data on Quest Diagnostics

Research and Markets: Get the Latest Key Data on Quest Diagnostics

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c18478) has announced the addition of Quest Diagnostics BusIntell Report to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) June 3, 2005

Research and Markets (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c18478 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c18478)) has announced the addition of Quest Diagnostics BusIntell Report to their offering.

This report provides the information and analysis you need on Quest Diagnostics to gain an understanding of what makes the company the largest independent clinical laboratory company in the United States.

Quest Diagnostics is the nation's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services. Its clients include patients and consumers, physicians, hospitals, health insurers, employers and government agencies, touching 130 million patients annually. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (Quest) provides access to high quality testing and services throughout the United States. With almost 2,000 patient service centers, approximately 155 rapid response laboratories, 30-plus regional laboratories and esoteric testing laboratories on both coasts Quest provides a broad range of services to its customers. Quest also has an international presence. Quest offers the broadest access to diagnostic testing services through its national network of laboratories and patient service centers, and provides interpretive consultation through its extensive medical and scientific staff. Quest is the leading provider of esoteric testing, including gene-based medical testing, and provides advanced information technology solutions to improve patient care.

During 2003, Quest generated net revenues of $4.7 billion and processed over 130 million requisitions for testing. Each requisition form accompanies a patient specimen, indicating the tests to be performed and the party to be billed for the tests. Quest's customers include physicians, hospitals, managed care organizations, employers, governmental institutions and other commercial clinical laboratories. Quest performs more than a million tests every business day, serving approximately half of the physicians and hospitals in the United States. Each year, Quest performs: personal health testing on over 100 million patients; over 250 million diagnostic laboratory tests; and more than 6.5 million gene-based tests.

For more information visit http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c18478 (http://www. researchandmarkets. com/reports/c18478)

Laura Wood

Senior Manager

Research and Markets

Press@researchandmarkets. com

Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Ethicorps, LLC Makes Strategic Move in Choosing Clearview's TSS Software and Services

Ethicorps, LLC Makes Strategic Move in Choosing Clearview's TSS Software and Services

Clearview Staffing Software, the market and technology leader in healthcare staffing, announced today that Ethicorps, LLC, a national provider of travel and per-diem nurses, has selected ClearviewÂ’s TSS as their front office automation software solution.

Addison, TX (PRWEB) April 28, 2005

Clearview Staffing Software, the market and technology leader in healthcare staffing, announced today that Ethicorps, LLC, a national provider of travel and per-diem nurses, has selected ClearviewÂ’s TSS as their front office automation software solution.

After in-depth research was conducted on various software providers, Ethicorps was very close to signing with another software vendor. After seeing Clearview’s ad in Staffing Industry Review, they explored how Clearview’s system compared to the software they were close to purchasing. Clearview had greater responsiveness, service, and an established infrastructure for rapid growth. "Ethicorps' relationship with Clearview and the TSS product is clearly a strategic one,” said Shelley Johnson, Vice President of Operations for Ethicorps. Ethicorps believes that Clearview addresses many of the larger issues in the healthcare staffing industry, and selected Clearview TSS based on functionalities the system offers:

• User-friendly interface

• Online access for clients and candidates

• Comprehensive “Daily Pay” feature

• Communication with candidates with “Messaging” feature

• Track candidate activities with minimal keystrokes, using “Journal” feature

• Ability to track credentialing of candidates

• Advanced data security

• Continuous research for upgrades and improvements to meet changing client needs

Johnson went on to say, “The system will sustain us through our projected growth as well as support our needs throughout the JCAHO accreditation process. The Clearview team has provided ongoing support as our business has developed and is a valued asset to the infrastructure we see as key to our future success.”

David Gorman, President of Clearview Staffing Software stated, “We are extremely excited about the opportunity to work with Ethicorps. We are continuously focused on being on the cutting-edge of staffing software technology and fulfilling the needs of our clients. These business practices promote optimal software performance and business growth. I feel this collaborative relationship with Ethicorps will have a positive impact on the healthcare staffing community as a whole.”

About Ethicorps, LLC

Founded in 2005, Ethicorps, LLC, headquartered in Torrance, California, provides nurses on a per-diem, contract, travel and permanent basis to facilities nationwide. It is Ethicorps goal to provide only the best in both candidate and client options and to support their commitment to integrity in everything they do. EthicorpsÂ’ principal individuals average 15 years experience in the healthcare industry and 10 years in the nurse staffing industry. Founded by Ladd Richland, owner of CRI (www. crihire. com,) an established business with eight years experience managing recruiting departments for large companies. Richland has an excellent record in both business operations and the recruiting industry.

"We are excited about reshaping the Nurse Staffing Industry by operating with integrity as the foundation of service delivery. Nurses and clients alike can now work with a supplier who understands their role in the staffing relationship is to impartially serve both parties to fulfill a need in the marketplace," said Ladd Richard, CEO of Ethicorps.

For more information about Ethicorps, LLC contact Shelley Johnson at (800) 906-0702 or go to www. ethicorps. com.

About Clearview Staffing Software

Founded in February 2000, Clearview Staffing Software is the leading provider of web-based business solutions for the healthcare staffing industry. The company has customers in 45 states throughout the country and its flagship solutions, Clearview TSS and Clearview VMS are accessed everyday by thousands of users in more than 500 locations across the U. S. The company has maintained its leadership in the healthcare staffing industry by maintaining a 100% reference-able customer base and by providing customers with world-class software products, services and technical support. To learn more about Clearview Staffing Software go to www. tempschedulingsystem. com or contact David Gorman at (866) 221-4877 ext. 23.

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Tulsa Community College Offers New Online Courses Web Based Career Training Now Easier than Ever with Self-Paced, Non-Credit Programs

Tulsa Community College Offers New Online Courses Web Based Career Training Now Easier than Ever with Self-Paced, Non-Credit Programs

Tulsa Community College has partnered with Gatlin Education Services, the largest provider of web-based career training courses, to offer non-credit online programs in healthcare, business, construction technology, internet - design and technical, IT certifications and video game design and development.

Tulsa, OK (PRWEB) February 9, 2005

The new non-credit online courses are designed for individuals looking to switch career paths, obtain advanced training and certifications, or for first time job seekers who need specialized training. The courses are all open enrollment and self-paced, and students are paired with a personal instructor. Courses take an average of 90 days to complete and provide training for entry-level positions.

Providing education on the web since 1994, Gatlin Education Services, Inc. (GES) is the largest provider of asynchronous web-based, instructor-supported training to colleges and universities. GES open-enrollment programs are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.

For program and course descriptions, go to http://www. gatlineducation. com (http://www. gatlineducation. com) and click on ‘Course Catalog’. For enrollment information, contact Penni Leigh Graham in Continuing Education at 918-595-7944 or pgraham@tulsacc. edu. Direct media inquiries to Sandy Bell at 972-934-2850 or sandybell@sbellinc. com.

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Franklin University Appoints Community Technical Regional Manager-Wisconsin

Franklin University Appoints Community Technical Regional Manager-Wisconsin

Franklin University is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Schreiter as Community Technical Regional Manager-Wisconsin of its Community College Alliance (CCA). Schreiter brings considerable higher education, recruitment, admissions and management experience to his position with Franklin.

Ohio and WI (Vocus) December 10, 2010

Franklin University, one of the leading educators of working adults, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Schreiter as Community Technical Regional Manager-Wisconsin of its Community College Alliance (CCA). Schreiter brings considerable higher education, recruitment, admissions and management experience to his position with Franklin.

In his role, Schreiter will have responsibility for relationship-building and engagement of the following Franklin CCA member schools:
 Madison Area Technical College  Fox Valley Technical College  Northeast Wisconsin Technical College  Lakeshore Technical College  Southwest Technical College  Western Technical College  Northcentral Technical College  Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College  Nicolet Area Technical College

Prior to coming to Franklin, Schreiter worked in a variety of sales and marketing positions with Sprint Nextel Corporation. In addition to his experience in marketing, recruitment, and customer service, Schreiter’s own education path will provide him with an enhanced ability to carry out the responsibilities of his new role. Having earned his bachelor of science in business administration from Franklin University after earning an associate’s degree in supervisory management from Lakeshore Technical College in Wisconsin, Schreiter himself has benefitted from the opportunities available through the CCA program.

More than 260 community colleges across the U. S. have formed an educational alliance with Franklin University through the Community College Alliance. The CCA was established to provide students the opportunity to earn their bachelor’s degrees online while remaining in their communities. Majors are offered in 27 high-demand fields: Accounting; Allied Healthcare Management; Applied Management; Applied Psychology; Business Administration; Business Economics; Business Forensics; Computer Science; eMarketing; Financial Management; Financial Planning; Forensic Accounting; Healthcare Information Systems Management; Healthcare Management; Human Resources Management; Information Technology; Interactive Media Design; Interdisciplinary Studies; Management; Management Information Sciences; Marketing; Operations & Supply Chain Management; Organizational Communication; Public Relations; Public Safety Management; Safety, Security & Emergency Management; and Web Development. Franklin University also offers its innovative MBA and Master of Science programs in Accounting, Marketing & Communication, and Instructional Design and Performance Technology online.

About Franklin University
Founded in 1902, Franklin University is one of the leading and most experienced educators of adult students. Annually, more than 11,000 students attend Franklin, both at its Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, three Central Ohio locations, and at its newest location in Indianapolis, in addition to online. Franklin offers 27 undergraduate majors as well as five graduate programs and graduates more than 1,500 students annually. The University’s MBA Program is offered internationally through agreements with institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Further information regarding Franklin University can be found at http://www. franklin. edu.

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Coca-Cola and Walmart Executives to Keynote at U Connect Conference

Coca-Cola and Walmart Executives to Keynote at U Connect Conference

Manufacturer and retailer will address importance of standards to the supply chain in the new economy

Lawrenceville, N. J. (Vocus) February 17, 2010

J. Alexander (Sandy) Douglas Jr., president of Coca-Cola North America (KO), and Rollin Ford, executive vice president and chief information officer for Walmart (WMT), will deliver keynote addresses at the 10th annual U Connect Conference® on June 8, 2010, host organizations GS1 US and VICS announced today.

“U Connect attendees will find these keynotes extremely valuable,” said Bob Carpenter, president and chief executive officer, GS1 US. “It’s a rare opportunity to get insights on how the world’s largest beverages producer and largest retailer are using standards to become more efficient and effective as they navigate the ‘new normal’ economy. Both companies are heavy users of supply-chain standards as well as thought leaders in this area, so small businesses and large businesses alike will get a lot out of this program.”

The conference takes place June 7-10, in San Antonio, Texas.

Douglas, who is also chairman of the GS1 US Board of Governors, will discuss how Coca-Cola North America is leveraging standards to support collaborative integrated supply chain strategies that create a more efficient and effective supply chain and reduce disruptions.

“Standards are a key enabler to industry-wide supply chain solutions,” Douglas said. “GS1 standards allow us to build capabilities which can be used by all of our retail partners across multiple industries.”

Douglas has been with Coca-Cola since 1988, and has held a variety of positions, including senior vice president and chief customer officer of The Coca-Cola Company.

Ford, who has been CIO of Walmart since 2006 and has previously headed logistics and supply-chain operations for the company, will speak about the value of GS1 standards in the retailer’s efforts to optimize its value-chain processes and sustainability.

“Walmart is leveraging industry standards to level the playing field for our suppliers globally, and to increase our process efficiency, which helps us take out costs and deliver everyday low prices to our customers, so they can save money and live better,” said Ford. “This includes our work with data synchronization-based item-file alignment, which gives us one version of truth about product data, enabling item data accuracy, store-level inventory management, and global replenishment. And standards help us address emerging issues around food and product safety, sustainability, and visibility into our global supply chain.”

The conference theme, “Build a Visible, Secure and Sustainable Value Chain,” refers to the ability of GS1 standards to help companies better understand where their products and assets are, how to protect them, and how to ensure ongoing high performance of business processes.

More than a thousand business professionals from industries including Apparel, Fresh Foods, Foodservice, Healthcare, Retail/CPG, and Hardlines will converge at U Connect to learn how to use new and existing standards to address emerging and expanding issues, such as food and product safety, recalls, traceability, sustainability, and brand integrity.

U Connect is hosted annually by GS1 US and the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions Association (VICS), working with a planning committee that includes representatives from several major retailers and suppliers.
Early-bird discounts end on March 31. For more information and a list of exhibitors: http://www. uconnectevent. org

About GS1 US™
GS1 US is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the adoption and implementation of standards-based, global supply-chain solutions. More than 200,000 businesses in 25 industries rely on GS1 US for trading-partner collaboration and for maximizing the cost effectiveness, speed, visibility, and traceability of their goods moving around the world. They achieve these benefits through GS1 US solutions based on GS1 global unique numbering and identification systems, bar codes, Electronic Product Code-based RFID, data synchronization, and electronic information exchange. GS1 US also manages the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code® (UNSPSC®). http://www. GS1US. org.

About VICS
The Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standards (VICS) Association has enabled companies in the retail and consumer-focused industries to eliminate billions of dollars of waste and delay. By creating voluntary guidelines, often referred to as “standards,” VICS has created new best practices that ultimately lead to lower costs and better availability of products for consumers. VICS’ volunteer members improve the flow of products and information throughout retailing and the consumer-focused industries that supply retail. The Association provides leadership and an environment in which executives can make a difference in their industry, their company performance—and their personal commitment to make the world work a little bit better. VICS’ members help define the next best practices in the industries and thus anticipate and optimize business processes and costs. Additional information can be found at http://www. vics. org.

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