Innovar desde el cliente. Del producto a la experiencia de compra.Vialogoscopio
En los mercados actuales se presentan grandes oportunidades para aquellas empresas que conozcan más y mejor a sus clientes y apuesten por ellos como fuente de innovación.
En esta presentación exponemos la visión de Sociedades Viálogos y la metodología que empleamos para implantar con éxito un Sistema de Innovación desde el Cliente.
BORGES CONSULTOR - www.borgesconsultor.com.br
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_________________________________
AUGE HOME RESORT
APARTAMENTOS DE 3 E 4 DORMITÓRIOS
106M² A 147M² PRIVATIVOS - 2 OU 3 VAGAS
AV. PEREIRA BARRETO, ALTURA DO NO 1.201 X R. KARA - SÃO BERNARDO DO CAMPO – SP - AO LADO DO PAÇO MUNICIPAL.
ARQUITETURA: COLLAÇO E MONTEIRO
PAISAGISMO: NÚCLEO ARQUITETURA DA PAISAGEM
DECORAÇÃO DAS ÁREAS COMUNS: FERNANDA MARQUES
ÁREA DO TERRENO: APROXIMADAMENTE 11.500 M² DE TERRENO
NÚMERO DE TORRES: 04 TORRES
NÚMERO DE PAVIMENTOS: 28 PAVIMENTOS (26 PAVIMENTOS + COBERTURA DUPLEX)
NÚM. DE UNIDADES POR PAVIMENTO: 04 APARTAMENTOS POR ANDAR
NÚMERO TOTAL DE UNIDADES • 104 APARTAMENTOS DE 106 M² PRIVATIVOS COM 2 VAGAS DE
GARAGEM NAS TORRES CONQUISTA E TRIUNFO
• 104 APARTAMENTOS DE 147 M² PRIVATIVOS COM 2 VAGAS DE
GARAGEM NAS TORRES VITÓRIA E ESPLENDOR
• 8 COBERTURAS-DUPLEX, NAS TORRES CONQUISTA E TRIUNFO, DE 200 M²
PRIVATIVOS COM 3 VAGAS DE GARAGEM
• 8 COBERTURAS-DUPLEX, NAS TORRES VITÓRIA E ESPLENDOR, DE 270 M²
PRIVATIVOS COM 4 VAGAS DE GARAGEM
VAGAS 29 VAGAS DE GARAGEM PARA VISITANTES
112 VAGAS EXTRAS
As perspectivas deste empreendimento são meramente ilustrativas.
_________________________________
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"Am I living the life I want to live?" "Am I living my life on purpose?" " Am I trapped in my comfort zone?" Lifeworth: Finding Fulfillment Beyond Networth addresses these and other life questions, offering innovative, easy-to-apply insight into human behaviour. Find inspiration and clarity through the stories of ten Canadians who reveal how they create passion and purpose in their journeys through life.
You will:
Discover new ways to increase the purpose and meaning in your life
Move more successfully through the changes and transitions we all experience
Move out of your comfort zone and create "peak experiences" that allow you to live life to the fullest for yourself and for others
Learn how the right questions can help you get more out of your life.
For further information, go to http://lifeworth.ca
Innovar desde el cliente. Del producto a la experiencia de compra.Vialogoscopio
En los mercados actuales se presentan grandes oportunidades para aquellas empresas que conozcan más y mejor a sus clientes y apuesten por ellos como fuente de innovación.
En esta presentación exponemos la visión de Sociedades Viálogos y la metodología que empleamos para implantar con éxito un Sistema de Innovación desde el Cliente.
BORGES CONSULTOR - www.borgesconsultor.com.br
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(11) 7222-3930 / NEXTEL 7878-4202 - ID 84*99803 / (11) 3484-3418
contato@borgesconsultor.com.br
_________________________________
AUGE HOME RESORT
APARTAMENTOS DE 3 E 4 DORMITÓRIOS
106M² A 147M² PRIVATIVOS - 2 OU 3 VAGAS
AV. PEREIRA BARRETO, ALTURA DO NO 1.201 X R. KARA - SÃO BERNARDO DO CAMPO – SP - AO LADO DO PAÇO MUNICIPAL.
ARQUITETURA: COLLAÇO E MONTEIRO
PAISAGISMO: NÚCLEO ARQUITETURA DA PAISAGEM
DECORAÇÃO DAS ÁREAS COMUNS: FERNANDA MARQUES
ÁREA DO TERRENO: APROXIMADAMENTE 11.500 M² DE TERRENO
NÚMERO DE TORRES: 04 TORRES
NÚMERO DE PAVIMENTOS: 28 PAVIMENTOS (26 PAVIMENTOS + COBERTURA DUPLEX)
NÚM. DE UNIDADES POR PAVIMENTO: 04 APARTAMENTOS POR ANDAR
NÚMERO TOTAL DE UNIDADES • 104 APARTAMENTOS DE 106 M² PRIVATIVOS COM 2 VAGAS DE
GARAGEM NAS TORRES CONQUISTA E TRIUNFO
• 104 APARTAMENTOS DE 147 M² PRIVATIVOS COM 2 VAGAS DE
GARAGEM NAS TORRES VITÓRIA E ESPLENDOR
• 8 COBERTURAS-DUPLEX, NAS TORRES CONQUISTA E TRIUNFO, DE 200 M²
PRIVATIVOS COM 3 VAGAS DE GARAGEM
• 8 COBERTURAS-DUPLEX, NAS TORRES VITÓRIA E ESPLENDOR, DE 270 M²
PRIVATIVOS COM 4 VAGAS DE GARAGEM
VAGAS 29 VAGAS DE GARAGEM PARA VISITANTES
112 VAGAS EXTRAS
As perspectivas deste empreendimento são meramente ilustrativas.
_________________________________
BORGES CONSULTOR - www.borgesconsultor.com.br
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(11) 7222-3930 / NEXTEL 7878-4202 - ID 84*99803 / (11) 3484-3418
contato@borgesconsultor.com.br
"Am I living the life I want to live?" "Am I living my life on purpose?" " Am I trapped in my comfort zone?" Lifeworth: Finding Fulfillment Beyond Networth addresses these and other life questions, offering innovative, easy-to-apply insight into human behaviour. Find inspiration and clarity through the stories of ten Canadians who reveal how they create passion and purpose in their journeys through life.
You will:
Discover new ways to increase the purpose and meaning in your life
Move more successfully through the changes and transitions we all experience
Move out of your comfort zone and create "peak experiences" that allow you to live life to the fullest for yourself and for others
Learn how the right questions can help you get more out of your life.
For further information, go to http://lifeworth.ca
The idea to share my stories, came about with my continual reflection on how much the oil & hvac industry has taught me. AND for my obsession of giving back. In fact, without the oil & hvac industry, ZooNation would not have been possible.
The storytelling approach of "You Can't Make This Up!" is based on my oil & hvac tenure that afforded me the opportunities to learn, unlearn, and relearn timeless aspects of business that can be to applied to business large and small, and life!
This is a fun, quick easy to read manifesto style format
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Today’s workshop with StoryCenter is called “Why This Story, Why This Story Now: The Art of Impactful Storytelling”
StoryCenter facilitators Rob and Allison will share approaches to helping individuals, communities and organizations uncover the stories that really matter - the stories that they want to share. Featuring creative breakout sessions and opportunities to share, you will practice the use of story prompts, discuss creative solutions, and explore tools to support self-expression, creative practice, and community building.
Steven Herrick - Biography for Inserting Authorial Intent into EssaysSteven Kolber
Steven Herrick - The Simple Gift. Inserting authorial intent into your Year 9 essay, how to do it, and the information you will need to complete such a task.
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Knee anatomy and clinical tests 2024.pdfvimalpl1234
This includes all relevant anatomy and clinical tests compiled from standard textbooks, Campbell,netter etc..It is comprehensive and best suited for orthopaedicians and orthopaedic residents.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/lK81BzxMqdo
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Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
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Lyric Hearing Aid
1. JANUARY 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
• We Made It!
• A Funny Thing Happened…FunnyBone
• Looking For Something Different?
• Buddy’s Biography
• What Our Patients Have to Say
• Answers to November’s Trivia Quiz
• What About “Lyric”?
Remaining Treasure Chest Winners
We Made It!
•
Funny Bone •
• Redeemable Coupon
The Key to Leadership
• Now ‘Ear This From Stuart
“A cheerful heart is
good medicine…” 2010 Has Arrived! • Trivia Teaser
Proverbs 17:22
A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way
That’s One Decade Down; Nine to Go!
to Better Hearing… Just kidding, of course, because – unless medical science makes some incredible
SOME YEARS BACK, ONE OF OUR new breakthrough – none of us will ever see another “Turn-of-the-Century”.
“Turn
HEARING AID USERS (WHO WAS 88
AT THE TIME) RECALLED AN INCIDENT And honestly: which of us can truly grasp that a 10-year period has slipped
10
HE HAD EXPERIENCED AS A YOUTH. through that giant hourglass called “time” since all the hoopla ab
about “Y2k”? As
NEEL REMEMBERED THAT ONE DAY HE each decade of our lives has flipped over like some gargantuan picture calendar,
CAME HOME FROM SCHOOL VERY
UPSET AND ANNOUNCED HE WOULD most of us have witnessed an amazing slideshow of events. There are stories
NOT GO BACK TO SCHOOL AGAIN! that could be told by each of us: stories of joy and laughter, tears and sorrow,
WHEN HIS MOTHER QUESTIONED HIM,
HE TOLD HER, “BECAUSE MY TEACHER intrigue and mystery, high adventure and romance. Each of you has a story to
trigue
CALLED ME A SCURVY ELEPHANT!” tell, and if you had the chance to sit down with a screenwriter, he or she would
FUMING, HIS MOTHER CONFRONTED find “the story” in your life. There would be Romeo and Juliets; war buddies
THE TEACHER AT SCHOOL THE NEXT
DAY AND DEMANDED TO KNOW WHY with tales of both rerescue and loss; coming-of-age stories that would make us
age
SHE WOULD CALL HER SON NAMES. remember our youth; poignant narratives of family and friendships, triumphs and
THE TEACHER, STARTLED AND
CONFUSED BY THE ACCUSATION, failures.
DENIED THAT SHE HAD CALLED NEEL
AN OFFENSIVE NAME. It’s these anecdotes that help us get to know each other and connect us one to
other
REVIEWING THE PREVIOUS DAY’S EVENTS, another as family and friends. During 2010, we will be sharing the “story” of
another, s.
THE TEACHER FINALLY REMEMBERED THAT
SHE HAD CALLED THE YOUNG LAD “A Stuart Spencer and Advanced Ear Care, so you can get to know him better…and
DISTURBING ELEMENT” FOR DISRUPTING find out how important it is to him to help you hear the best you can. B
Because
THE CLASS, NOT A “SCURVY ELEPHANT”.
we are not just your hearing care provider, but your friends, too. And friends
ALTHOUGH WE CAN CHUCKLE AT
THIS MISUNDERSTANDING, THE want what’s best for each other.
INCIDENT OBVIOUSLY AFFECTED
YOUNG NEEL SO DEEPLY THAT HE Not only do friends share their histories, they make new memories together.
ot
STILL RECALLED IT 80 YEARS LATER
AS A TIME OF EMBARRASSMENT
We sincerely mean it when we say, “You, and your hearing, are important to us.”
AND HUMILIATION. HEARING AIDS We hope each one of you feels a part of the Advanced Ear Care family when you
WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO NEEL
UNTIL MANY YEARS LATER, BUT THE
visit us. We look forward to sharing time and moments with you this year that
EARLY EMBARRASSMENTS OF HIS we can fondly recall together and reminisce about in the years to come.
HEARING LOSS HAD ALREADY LEFT
THEIR MARK. And, as we begin this new year together, we warmly wish you all a blessed and
e
IF YOU HAVE A HEARING STORY – bountiful 2010!
PAST OR PRESENT – THAT YOU’D
LIKE TO SHARE, CALL OR E-MAIL
SHERILL WITH THE DETAILS. IF WE
PRINT IT IN A FUTURE ISSUE, YOU
WILL RECEIVE 5 PACKAGES OF
BATTERIES FREE! THAT’S A $15.00
VALUE!
DON’T BE A “SCURVY ELEPHANT.”
LET US HELP YOU – OR YOUR LOVED
ONES – HEAR AND UNDERSTAND
BETTER WITH THE USE OF TODAY’S
QUALITY HEARING INSTRUMENTS.
2. 1
What Our Patients Biography…
Buddy’s Biography…an intro to our future feature: “Buddy’s Bio”
Have to Say: ------------------------------------------------
‘Dear Stuart: Let me introduce “Buddy”, the Spencer family dog. Buddy brings
“Buddy”, e
I have had three pairs of hearing a lot of life and laughter into the Spencer home and he’ll wag his way into
he’
aids from you in the past 15
years. My newest ones, made by your hearts, too. Now, it is true: Buddy is still trying to win over Mom
o
Audibel, are without a doubt the Spencer, Mariela, but he is making progress…sort of.
best ones I have had. I’m able to Buddy has been a part of the Spencer clan for three years. He was
control both the sound and the the last “item”up for bid at a fundraiser auction the Spencers attended in
background noise. The lifetime
fall 2006, and from the moment Stuart and his boys saw Buddy’s curly
free service is also a plus. I’m so
eyebrows arched playfully over eager black eyes, they were hooked. His
glad I decided to invest in them.’
little pink tongue poking out from beneath a curly black and white
Roy L. Hurlbut – San Clemente
moustache was the clincher and the bidding war was on, despite Mariela’s
idding
protests.
“Advanced Ear Care has always
provided me with prompt and After winning the bid for the cute little Shih Tsu puppy, the 3 guys
courteous service. Their overall in the Spencer SUV had a grand time heading home with their new family
service has been unquestionably member. Mariela, a busy mother of two very little guys, was thinking of
superb. Frankly, I don’t know all the extra work she’d have trying to housetrain the pup – and all the
what I would have done without shoes she’d lose in the process. Even though the guys assured her THEY
(them). I have a tremendous would take care of him, as any wife and mother knows: NOT!
amount of faith and trust in Stuart’s son # 2, Luke, was age six and son #3, Daniel, was two
Stuart and his staff.” when puppy came home. They tried out a few different names but when
Margaret Knight – Lake Forest
“Buddy”,
Luke started calling him “Buddy”, well, it took. Of course, at the time,
“One unexpected surprise with Luke called everyone “Buddy”: the family turtles, their snake, friends,
my new hearing aids is that I am anyone. But it stuck to the new puppy like flypaper,and the name really
able to wear them 12-18 hours a fits. He is the family “bud”.
day without any discomfort.” Although Buddy loves the Spencer home, he just has to explore
ome,
Rodney Sells – Laguna Hills the world around him and he runs away regularly. So far, the
neighborhood cheerfully returns Buddy to his family, much to Mariela’s
chagrin. She keeps hoping he’ll run away and find a family who wants to
keep him rather than return him.
Here’s a picture of Buddy in December, dressed in his red Christ-
Christ
mas suit. And, true to form, Buddy had to scout the neighborhood,
showing off his holiday attire. He was found a couple of blocks away,
liday
peeking into yards and nosing his way around…maybe looking for Santa
Claus or searching out a girl Shih Tsu for his Christ-mas present. Uh oh…
Christ
Mariela won’t like the sound of that.
Just between you and me, I believe Mariela’s bark is worse than her
bite where Buddy is concerned. I really think she secretly adores Buddy
but won’t ‘fess up to it for, oh…maybe a few more years.
Well, watch for Buddy’s Bio next month. Together, we’ll keep an
eye on the love-hate relationship between Buddy and Mariela and let’s see
who wins. I know where I’m placing my bets.
QUOTE: “Every boy should have two things: a dog, and a mother willing
to let him have one.” - Anonymous (Looks like Mariela wins the Gold! ☺)
3. WHAT ABOUT THE “LYRIC” HEARING AID?
This is a question we hear regularly at Advanced Ear Care. Here
CONGRATULATIONS
Stuart will give some background on what the “Lyric” is all about: to the Rest of Our
“At this time there are a number of “gimmicky” hearing products that companies
are spending a fortune on to entice you to try them. The first that comes to mind
“25th Anniversary”
is a product called the “Lyric”. This is a small hearing device that is inserted “Treasure Chest”
deep into your ear canal. The company claims it will last 3 months without
ur 3-4
ever having to change the battery or extract it from your ear. The big attraction Winners!
to this product is proclaimed ease of use. 85% of this product’s appeal is the
battery issue. (However, I have yet to see a battery last three months).
“One person I know had the battery go dead while on a trip and could not find WARRANTY WINNERS
anyone that handled the product to remove it for him. He had to continue
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wearing the device, causing an annoying earplug affe
affect. This left him nearly
unable to communicate with those around him for the remainder of his visit. Robert Pierce, Mission Viejo
Needless to say, he had it removed when he returned and has never worn it
again. Alan Wolfe, Stanton
Dr. Doran Farnum,
“The circuit is an old-fashioned analog technology that we were fitting 10 10-15
San Juan Capistrano
years ago. I have done deep-in-the-canal fittings for patients and understand the
canal
strategy of getting the hearing device deep into the canal. This product idea is Corazon Rodriguez, Irvine
not anything new, the battery life claim being the exception. It cannot be worn William “Bill” Daluiski, Laguna Niguel
while swimming, in a spa or steam room. Perspiration in hot weather causes Rose Harvey, Santa Ana
difficulties and accelerated earwax causes itching which requires a visit to have
the Lyric removed for ear cleaning. There are reports that for ear health, the
that,
Bennett Armstrong, San Clemente
Lyric has had to be removed for a time in order to let the ear “air out” as infection Lynne Dvorak, Laguna Woods
has occurred. Lana Fitz, San Juan Capistrano
“The Lyric concept is designed with a “subscription” (think “contract” or JoAnn Holden, Costa Mesa
“program”) attached to it. The idea is to sign up for an annu subscription,
annual Christy Jensen, Lake Forest
giving you four device changes per year. At the end of the subscription period, Lawson,
Jean Lawson, Laguna Niguel
you sign a new contract committing to the next twelve months at a hefty price tag
of about $3300.00 EVERY YEAR. A traditional hearing aid can serve you well Nieuwenhuyzen,
Pat Nieuwenhuyzen, Redondo Beach
for a minimum of five years, and most people replace traditional aids every eight
eight- Virginia Richie, Laguna Woods
to-ten years. If you do the math, you can see the striking cost comparison. For
ten John Schofield, Laguna Woods
argument’s sake, using a six-year period, the Lyric will cost you just under
year
$20,000 compared to $4-6,000. for traditional style aids. For that kind of money,
6,000. Tom Sering, Tustin
I can think of a lot of reasons to change my own battery. William “Bill” Uhl, Aliso Viejo
“I have seen ear canals torn up and bruised very badly on unsuccessful fittings. Tony Molinaro, San Clemente
And even though the little “ear caps” you wear when you take a shower are very Verlis Richards, San Clemente
cute, they can fill with water during showering which can cause a “pooling” effect. Claire Talbot, Laguna Woods
Obviously, these conditions will rust and/or damage the battery and electronics.
Vernon Spitaleri, Laguna Beach
“I give kudos to the manufacturer for their adverti
advertising blitz. But great marketing Bill Robinson, Laguna Niguel
doesn’t make this product help you hear better. Maybe enhancements will make
it more appealing in the future and we can be more enthusiastic then
then.
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