No One Ever Said Becoming a Superhero Was Easy

Denver, CO/Forked River, NJ (PRWEB) March 21, 2008

In the semi-autobiographical tale Becoming a Superhero, author William D. Smith tells the story of young Billy, a boy who wants to grow up to be a superhero. Based on poems the author had published as a child, Becoming a Superhero is sure to please.

Outskirts Press is pleased to announce the publication of Becoming a Superhero by New Jersey resident William D. Smith. Becoming a Superhero introduces young readers to Billy Smith, a delightful 10-year-old boy living in a Pennsylvania coal-mining town during World War II and its aftermath. Billy's world is filled with heroes, real heroes returning from the war, as well as those that spring from his vivid imagination. So no one was surprised when he announced his intention to become an American Superhero, just like the ones in comic books and the movies.

As I climbed up onto what was left of the window ledge, a voice penetrated my thoughts, louder than an airplane engine, saying "Birds fly; kids don't." But I wasn't afraid. I had a magic Superman cape and I was going to be a superhero. I jumped. It was the fastest and shortest flight in recorded history. I hit the dirt like a speeding bullet. That's a Superman joke, which wasn't very funny at that particular moment. Somehow, I managed to crawl home, crying all the way

In spite of a noble goal to rid the world of evil, the choices Billy makes along the way often have disastrous consequences and land him in trouble time and time again--even on the principal's retention list!

Becoming a Superhero is a tale of morals and values that shows, firsthand, what it is like to be caught between the innocence of childhood and the looming responsibilities of an adult world. It is suitable for readers in grades 4-6, ages 8-12.

William Smith is available for school programs in the New Jersey area. His presentation "The Heroes Journey in Children's Literature" is geared to both parents and teachers. You may reach the author through http://www.OutskirtsPress.com/BecomingASuperhero for more information.

ISBN: 978-1-4327-2071-1 Format: 5.5x8.5 paperback SRP: $ 13.95

Genre: Children's Literature/General

Age: 8-12

About the Author

William Smith is an adjunct instructor at Ocean County Community College is Toms River, New Jersey, where he teaches psychology and education. He also served as a school administrator for the Toms River Regional School District. In nearly fifty years of teaching, he has reached over 3000 perspective teachers. You may learn more about Mr. Smith and his upcoming projects by visiting him on the Web at http://www.OutskirtsPress.com/BecomingASuperhero.

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CaseCruzer's New Pelican Laptop Case Turn Business Air Travel Warriors Into Easy Riders

Montclair, CA (PRWEB) February 19, 2008

The NiteCruzer 1510 laptop case introduces the latest addition to a comprehensive line of carry-on luggage by Pelican Cases. Business nomads with an eye for trailblazing amenities are chucking dual shoulder bags in favor of the new suave and sleek NiteCruzer - the toughest airline-legal carry-on baggage available today. This innovative spin on air travel marks the end of those days when technology and personal belongings required separate but equal spaces.

The mobile NiteCruzer 1510 is yet another progressive CaseCruzer design. This cutting edge laptop case with its spacious interior gives globetrotters ample storage for personal belongings. Yet it also pampers laptops with a protective lid compartment that is ideal for the Apple MacBook Pro 13.3-, 15-inch or the new MacBook Pro Air.

Arrivals and departures are always smooth with NiteCruzer's deluxe 17-inch retractable extension handle, which allows world-class voyagers to roll in and out of any hemisphere with ease. And since the new NiteCruzer1510 is equipped with side and front handles, assistance won't be necessary when hoisting it into an overhead bin.

Fortune-hunters who travel with laptop cases - and who doesn't? - can easily survive the onslaught of tiresome travel conditions because NiteCruzer is a veritable fortress on wheels. The metal reinforced padlock protectors add strength and extra security against cutting, theft and air turbulence. And if travel plans demand that you tolerate stormy weather or seasonal downpours, the waterproof NiteCruzer by Pelican Cases with buoyancy up to 64.2 lbs is capable of rising to nearly any occasion.

Road warriors Bruce Johnson and Christine Toy Johnson of ReImagined World Entertainment have spent a lot of time on aircraft this past year. "The laptop is always critical, especially now. When we're on the road, we have to take two. One for writing, and one for design and editing needs," said Bruce Johnson. "I'll often have two different carry-ons. But I tend to try to find an all-in-one bag that will carry both my laptop and other things."

The Johnsons have encountered the full menu of travel headaches. But the most feared is when they fly into a major airport and transfer to a "puddle-jumper" aircraft to travel to remote locations. Often no bags may be carried onto these small planes. "They take your bag. And you just pray at that point," Johnson said.

No prayers needed when rolling with NiteCruzer laptop cases. Although the peerless carrying NiteCruzer by Pelican Cases weighs only 15 lbs when empty, it comes with standard features, such as water and dustproof neoprene o-ring seal, automatic purge valve with Gore-Tex

Meaningful Use Videos and Dashboard for Waiting Room Solutions Customers Makes it Easy for Providers to be Compliant with Medicare EHR Incentive Program

Goshen, NY (PRWEB) May 31, 2011

Waiting Room Solutions(r), (ERS), the leading web-based, cloud and SaaS EMR provider has released an easy to use Meaningful use Dashboard that allows clients to get a complete status on their Medicare EHR Incentive status.

In addition Waiting Room Solutions web-based EMR company has released over 25 videos for each of the meaningful use criteria that show providers what they need to do in order to become compliant for Meaningful Use criteria.

http://www.waitingroomsolutions.com/wrs/meaningful-use-videos

About Waiting Room Solutions

Waiting Room Solutions is a leading Internet-based provider of fully integrated EMR and PM solutions. WRS seamlessly integrates all of the clinical and business functions required for healthcare providers, including: website creation, patient health portal, personal health records (PHR), scheduling, electronic medical records (EMR), billing, messaging, fax, order tracking, electronic prescribing (ERx) and accounting (Revenue Cycle Management). All at an affordable, monthly cost. Waiting Room Solutions is a CCHIT certified product. It has been designed and built by successful medical professionals, who leveraged their expertise to help other healthcare providers with common profitability and productivity issues. Waiting Room Solutions continues to be recognized for its use of leading edge technology.

More information on Waiting Room Solutions can be found at http://www.WaitingRoomSolutions.com or by calling 1-866-WRS-4EMR.

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