Yearly Archives: 2010

Use Autumn as a Reason to Take a Sleep Inventory

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As families across the country get back into a normal school-year rhythm, new studies are pointing to the importance of good sleep in health maintenance. Sleep tip website Sleepbetter.org offers ideas for a better night’s rest.
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Facebook Places and Google Places: What's in a Name?

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Last night, Facebook sprang its new Facebook Places product on the world.  At its core, it’s a lot like Foursquare.  It allows you to “check in” at a location using the GPS on your mobile device.  The major difference is that while using Places, you’re not competing to become “mayor” of anything, as you are […]

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Back-to-School Sleep Loss Can Lead to Unnecessary Stress

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This is a season of transition for families, especially families with children headed to college. Sleep tips website SleepBetter.org offers ideas to help families cope and kids get ready.
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Time to Give Up on Google Buzz

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Before I get started … one thing: Some would say this is the second “Google bashing” post in a row, with the other one slamming Google’s “Me” before it even gets off the ground. One could say that, and I suppose it would be a fair assessment.  I do want to let it be known, […]

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Fight SMA Launches Gene Therapy Fundraising Campaign: "Realizing the Dream"

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Richmond-based FightSMA announced today a new fundraising campaign for SMA gene therapy, “Realizing the Dream.”
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Summertime in a Weak Economy: How to Sleep Better

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The heat and humidity are bad enough. Add extended daylight hours and the urge to save money by skimping on air conditioning, and the challenge of getting good rest in the summertime is amplified.
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Will Google's "Me" Succeed?

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No.  I don’t think so. Before I explain my educated guess, let’s back up a bit and get everyone caught up. There have been rumors for a while that Google is working on a new social media site.  Those rumors yesterday seemed to be confirmed in an article on Techcrunch.  The site is said to […]

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Sheltering Arms South Awarded Prestigious Accreditation for Stroke Care

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Sheltering Arms Hospital South has received a ‘Disease-Specific Care Certification’ in Stroke Rehabilitation through The Joint Commission.
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Sleep Tips Web Site SleepBetter.org Expands The Bedtime Stories Project

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SleepBetter.org, the web’s premier source for news, tips, and information on how to sleep better, announced today that it is expanding its program to teach parents how to help their children settle down for a good night’s sleep.
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Now Public Relations Actually Relates with the Public

I was thinking yesterday about some of the calls I used to take when I worked in corporate communications for a national retailer.  Most of the time when my phone rang, a reporter was on the other end.  Every so often, however, a customer with a complaint would call.  Customer complaints weren’t really my department, […]

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