RadSite Announces Complimentary Webinar Promoting the Patient Experience Through Leadership


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Notes Mr. Waldron. “I have spent many years working with healthcare professionals to implement key leadership strategies, including measuring performance, in a way that translates into significant wins for various provider settings, including outpatient imaging centers.”

RadSite™, a leading accreditation organization promoting quality-based imaging practices, announced its final webinar for the year: “Promoting the Patient Experience Through the Integration of Leadership Values–A Spotlight on Outpatient Imaging Centers.” The webinar will feature David J. Waldron, CEO of Traction Business Development LLC.

This webinar addresses the importance of a dynamic connection between imaging providers and their patients. Often the focus is on the equipment or quality management program and not on the patient experience. By using key patient satisfaction metrics, any imaging practice can promote and implement a more meaningful leadership model, which will not only improve patient satisfaction but will also improve the workplace environment, productivity, and performance. The presenters include:

  • Featured Speaker: David J Waldron, CEO, Traction Business Development LLC
  • Contributor: Mark Casner, RadSite Accreditation Committee Chair
  • Moderator: Garry Carneal, JD, MA, RadSite President and CEO

The webinar is scheduled for December 8, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ET). Click here to register for this webinar.

“Imaging providers can improve quality and clinical outcomes by focusing more on the patient experience,” notes Mr. Waldron. “I have spent many years working with healthcare professionals to implement key leadership strategies, including measuring performance, in a way that translates into significant wins for various provider settings, including outpatient imaging centers.”

Earlier this fall, RadSite offered several other complimentary webinars, which are now available on-demand:

  • “RadSite Standards and Accreditation Updates—2021 Annual Update and What to Expect in 2022. ” To listen to this webinar, click here.
  • “Cone Beam CT Imaging Quality-Based Standards and Payer Requirements.” To listen to this webinar, click here to listen to Part I and here for Part II.
  • For other RadSite webinars, click here to access past presentations.


RadSite offers comprehensive, affordable, quality-based accreditation programs that evaluate imaging providers on established industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices. Working with health plans and their participating providers also helps raise imaging standards through meaningful imaging quality and patient safety protocols. RadSite is recognized by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and more than 350 payers and radiology benefit managers.

To learn more about RadSite, visit http://www.radsitequality.com or call us at 410 440-6007. Click here to learn more about RadSite’s upcoming and previous webinars.

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About RadSite™ (http://www.RadSiteQuality.com)

Founded in 2005, RadSite’s mission is to promote performance and quality-based practices for imaging systems across the U.S. and its territories. RadSite is recognized by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as an official accreditation organization under the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008. RadSite also is recognized by over 300 payers and has accredited over 1,000 imaging suppliers. RadSite’s programs help assess, track, and report imaging trends to enhance imaging procedures and outcomes. RadSite also offers educational programs, publishes issue briefs, and underwrites research on a complimentary basis to raise awareness of patient safety issues and to promote best practices. The organization is governed by an independent advisory board and committee system, which is open to a wide range of volunteers to ensure transparency and accountability. To learn more about RadSite, please contact us at (443) 440-6007 or info@radsitequality.com.

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3rd Annual National Conscience Month Provides Opportunities to Heal Personal, Political, and Professional Relationships


Leonard Perlmutter –
Originator of National Conscience Month

“Regardless of your unique situation, when you experiment with the creative power of your Conscience you’ll always be guaranteed rewarding outcomes.” — Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev)

The American Meditation Institute (AMI) announces that the third annual National Conscience Month will be observed January 2022 with the goal of encouraging individuals across the nation to practice consciously using their Conscience as their guide. Since 1996, AMI has provided comprehensive training in the world’s oldest holistic mind/body medicine centered around one revolutionary principle: the human Conscience is the key to unlock limitless wisdom and creativity to solve all of life’s challenges.

This month-long observance is an auspicious time to raise awareness about the value of using the Conscience as an inspired guide to making better lifestyle choices. In his new book, YOUR CONSCIENCE, National Conscience Month originator Leonard Perlmutter clearly explains how the mind can be trained to harmoniously and rewardingly reduce inner mental conflict, which in effect, will ameliorate external conflict. Always emphasizing a scientific approach, Perlmutter never asks people to blindly believe him, but rather to experiment with time-tested practices.

In today’s world people often move quickly and react automatically––rather than making discerning choices. Currently there are few coordinated opportunities to teach people how to evaluate options or to use their Conscience as a guide. Because of this, people suffer personally and as a culture from ills like addictions, gun violence, political upheaval, chronic and debilitating health conditions, suicide, racism, bigotry, stress, and depression––to name just a few.

According to Perlmutter, “Today’s problems were born in the human mind, and their solutions can only be found in the human mind. When we allow the mind’s Conscience to connect us to the Source of our creativity, we will discover unimaginable answers that will transform our world.”

National Conscience Month’s (January 2022) campaign will:

  • Remind, educate and raise awareness about the value of using your Conscience as a guide to making better decisions.
  • Build and activate a national movement that embraces the role of conscience-driven choices in experiencing more health, happiness, security, and creating more rewarding lives for our families, communities and nation.
  • Encourage individual actions through simple experiments that aid in increasing positivity, self-confidence, and self-reliance.
  • Offer an opportunity for citizens to work in partnership with governments, school systems, faith leaders, non-profits, community organizations and corporations across the United States.

More resources and information about National Conscience Month are available at ConscienceMonth.org.

Perlmutter’s book, YOUR CONSCIENCE, is available at all fine booksellers nationwide including Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Leonard Perlmutter, originator of National Conscience Month and founder of The American Meditation Institute for Yoga Science and Philosophy is available for interviews.

About the American Meditation Institute

The American Meditation Institute (AMI), a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization devoted to the teaching and practice of Yoga Science and AMI meditation as holistic mind-body medicine. In its approach to wellness, AMI combines the healing arts of the East with the practicality of modern Western science. Throughout the year, The American Meditation Institute presents Leonard Perlmutter’s Foundation Course for solving all of life’s challenges, and publishes Transformation a quarterly journal of Yoga Science that contains helpful news and a complete upcoming calendar of classes.

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InBios Receives FDA EUA for Home Use Antigen Test for COVID-19


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Designed to be extremely simple to use for consumers who are not familiar with self-testing, the SCoV-2 Ag Detect Rapid Self-Test, will soon be available for purchase without a prescription in major retail stores and online through e-commerce channels.

As the demand for fast, reliable self-tests for COVID-19 antigen remains high, InBios International Inc., a leading developer of diagnostic tests for emerging infectious diseases, announced today that it received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowing the company to market its SCoV-2 Ag Detect Rapid Self-Test, a three-step home use antigen test for COVID-19 that provides results in ~20 minutes.

The nasal swab test, designed to be extremely simple to use for consumers who are not familiar with self-testing, will soon be available for purchase without a prescription in major retail stores and online through e-commerce channels. It may be used for self-testing by individuals 14 years and older, or with adult-collected nasal swabs from children as young as 2 years old. The test can be useful in a number of scenarios, helping an individual determine in three easy steps if they are safe to go to work, attend school or simply carry on with daily interactions with others.

The SCoV-2 Ag Detect Rapid Self-Test kit features the same SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test that received an EUA from the FDA for use in professional settings in May 2021. The test, which can be purchased in single test or multi-pack configurations, features a unique ease-of-use patent-pending design and uses shallow nasal swabs with no instrumentation required to read results. It is designed for use with symptomatic and asymptomatic serial testing.

“As routine testing by rapid antigen tests has proven to be an effective tool in diagnosing COVID-19, self-administered tests that are accurate, fast and easy to perform serve as an early warning system, helping individuals determine their current health status and make good decisions to protect themselves, their families and their communities,” said Dr. Syamal Raychaudhuri, InBios’ chief scientific officer. “We’re pleased to continue to be able to add to our portfolio of COVID-19 diagnostics and meet the demand for rapid, at-home testing.”

The clinical performance of the SCoV-2 Ag Detect Rapid Self-Test, a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 Nucleoprotein antigen, was evaluated in a simulated home environment study in the U.S. The study showed that the test accurately determined 85.71% of those who were positive (PPA) and 100% of those who were negative (NPA) for SARS-CoV-2 antigen for nasal swab samples collected from symptomatic patients within 5 days post symptom onset (PSO).

Funding to achieve EUA for the SCoV-2 Ag Detect Rapid Self-Test comes in part from a $12.7 million contract with the U.S. Army Medical Material Development Activity (USAMMDA) Warfighter Protection and Acute Care (WPAC) Program Management Office with funding provided by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) through the CARES Act and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response awarded in 2020 under contract W81XWH-16-D-0009/Task Order W81XWH-20-F-0253.

While the SCoV-2 Ag Detect Rapid Self-Test has not been FDA cleared or approved, it has been authorized by FDA under an EUA. This product has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. The emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner.

For more information about InBios COVID-19 tests, visit: http://www.inbios.com/covid-19/.

For more information on COVID-19, please visit http://www.cdc.gov or http://www.who.int.

About InBios: InBios International Inc. specializes in the design, development and manufacture of diagnostic assays for emerging infectious diseases and biothreats. Located in Seattle, Washington, InBios offers superior quality products which are accurate, easy to use and cost effective. InBios is GMP compliant, FDA registered, USDA licensed and ISO 13485:2016 certified. For more information, visit http://www.inbios.com.

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Braini Inspires Your Journey To Improved Cognitive Function And Proves It With Their Brain Test


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Our team of scientists and medical researchers have helped us formulate Braini so you can be the best version of yourself.

Braini®, the scientifically proven supplement created to help users achieve optimal mental health and wellbeing, announced today that it is offering customers a free “before” and “after” digital memory test so they can clearly see the improvement they achieve when taking Braini continuously.

“We are thrilled to offer our memory test to clients so they can see a direct picture of their cognitive function before they begin taking a Braini supplement and again after the first month of use,” said Troylyn Ball, CEO and Co-Founder. “We know there are a lot of supplements on the market that make promises to customers. At Braini, we believe our clients should have a clear picture of their individual cognitive improvement after taking our supplement, which is why we’re offering that to every client.”

The Brain Powered test used by Braini was developed by CNS Vital signs. To access the test, simply check the box when you order your bottle of Braini. The test can be accessed and completed from any computer and must be completed before starting the supplement. The test requires a keyboard and about 15 minutes of undistracted, uninterrupted time to complete. It must be completed in one sitting.

Upon completion, you can begin taking Braini as directed for 30 days. Once you have completed your first month of Braini, you will be sent another secure, confidential Brain Powered test. After completing the second test, you can watch your inbox for your personal report showing your changes in key cognitive performance areas.

The Braini family of supplements offer an integrative option for those that want to enhance their cognitive abilities at almost any age. Braini’s products are made from ingredients found in nature and have been reviewed by the FDA. There are no stimulants or synthetic nootropics in Braini products. Instead, Braini is formulated with natural, traditionally used silk cocoon protein called Peptylin®, a novel plant-based omega-rich fatty acid source (NeurXcel™), and wild Canadian blueberries.

The ingredients used in Braini’s formulation have strong clinical science backing based on numerous human trials showing safety and benefits supporting healthy brain function. “Our team of scientists and medical researchers have helped us formulate Braini so you can be the best version of yourself,” said Ball. “We know that once you try Braini, you’ll truly understand the supplement’s ability to enhance your clarity, bring your memories into focus, and turbocharge your mental processing.”

About Braini, LLC:

Braini was founded by Troylyn Ball so people could directly experience the benefits of taking a natural and holistic, science-backed brain supplement that will benefit one’s ability to live fully, regardless of their challenges. The team behind Braini understands the benefits of integrative, holistic care on the human body. By focusing on mental processing, memory, executive functioning, and more, Braini is enhancing the quality of life of its users every day. For more information about Braini or Braini, LLC please visit us on the Web at http://www.braini.com.

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Galaxy Wire & Cable Launches Updated and Improved Website


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Galaxy website home page

“The updated Galaxy website makes it easier for customers to find us and locate what they are looking for on any device,” said Galaxy CEO Eric Lutz. “Users can get detailed product information on all of our products and services, and easily contact us for assistance.”

Galaxy Wire & Cable announces the re-launch of its updated website (https://www.galaxywire.com), featuring a new design, refreshed graphics, and improved technical foundation. The refreshed website continues to provide users with deep, rich information about Galaxy’s products and services while presenting the company in a new, modernized fashion. It is fast and optimized for any web browser or mobile device. Galaxy is a leading supplier and manufacturer of custom and stock wire and cable, as well as cable assemblies and wire harnesses; both aspects of the business are well-represented on the new website.

Galaxy’s website features sections on all aspects of their business, including Custom Wire and Cable and Assemblies & Harnesses. The Applications category describes dozens of uses for Galaxy’s wire and cable, while the Industries area highlights many of the sectors that Galaxy serves. The About Us section includes the company history and quality certifications information. Galaxy’s popular Connections Blog continues to provide users with technical tips, case studies, industry commentary and company updates.

“The updated Galaxy website makes it easier for customers to find us and locate what they are looking for on any device,” said Galaxy CEO Eric Lutz. “Users can get detailed product information on all of our products and services, and easily contact us for assistance.”

About Galaxy Wire & Cable, Inc.

Galaxy Wire & Cable is a leading supplier and manufacturer of custom and stock wire and cable, in a variety of insulation and jacket materials, with many conductor, shielding and enhancement options, with design and engineering assistance available. Offerings include cable assemblies, wire harnesses, box builds, coaxial/RF jumpers and wire leads. Cable and wire from Galaxy is used for in a variety of industries and applications. Galaxy is a certified woman-owned business/women’s business enterprise (WBENC), ISO 9001:2008 certified, ITAR registered, and HUBZone certified. Visit Galaxy Wire & Cable online at https://www.galaxywire.com for complete information on all wire and cable products.

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New book speaks about healing the theism/atheism divide to bring renewed hope that peace on earth is still a real possibility


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We are beginning to understand that our existential challenges are no longer just local or national, but rather are global in nature — that we are all one and must all be working on solving the problems together.

“I see the escalation of divisiveness in an already troubled world as a serious threat to our existence. Religious differences between individuals, groups, and nations are high on the list of ideological divides, and high on that list is the schism between theism—and in particular, Christianity—and atheism. In large part, that schism exists because of the enormous lack in understanding of each side for the other. I wanted to do my part to help heal that divide by offering to each side an opportunity to learn perhaps more about their own metaphysical views, but much more so to learn about the other’s,” David G. Mutchler states.  

“Theism Vs. Atheism: Where the Twain Shall Meet” (published by Balboa Press) is about healing the theism/atheism divide while there is still time. Mutchler believes that doing so will bring renewed hope that peace on earth is still a real possibility. This book is divided into four parts. Part One is a series of introductory chapters that establish the foundation upon which the remainder of the book stands. Part Two puts Christianity under the microscope, first from the Christian’s point of view (Two A), followed by the atheists’ perspective on the Christian faith (Two B). In reverse order of Part Two, Part Three focuses on the subject of atheism, first as seen by atheists (Three A), followed by the Christians’ view of atheism (Three B). Part Four is Mutchler’s own perspective on how Christianity and atheism can come together and actually help each other resolve their differences.

“We are beginning to understand that our existential challenges are no longer just local or national, but rather are global in nature — that we are all one and must all be working on solving the problems together. Doing so requires international cooperation to alleviate tension whenever and wherever it exists. The theism/atheism divide is a mounting case of world tension, since atheism is on the rise and Christianity is in steady decline. There needs to be a clear pathway for people on both sides to join in the cause of understanding and respecting people who look and think differently than themselves,” Mutchler says.

Through the publication of this book, Mutchler wants theists/Christians to develop a clear understanding of — and respect for — what atheists believe, and why; for atheists to develop a clear understanding of —and respect for — what theists/Christian believe, and why; to gain an awareness that the two sides have something deeply in common; and that joining together to follow the path they share in common — where the twain shall meet —will be a giant step toward achieving peace and harmony in the world.     For more details about the book, please visit https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/833705-theism-vs-atheism

“Theism Vs. Atheism: Where the Twain Shall Meet”

By David G. Mutchler

Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 264 pages | ISBN 9781982276324

Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 264 pages | ISBN 9781982276300

E-Book | 264 pages | ISBN 9781982276317

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

David G. Mutchler earned degrees in education, philosophy, social work, and psychology, in addition to doing advanced studies in theology. He has taught at the secondary, university, and business levels, with honors in each. He is also the author of “Beyond the Ego: Where Love, Joy, and Peace of Mind Await You,” and “Lessons for Living Beyond the Ego.” As an integrative thinker, he has once again brought his various studies and life experiences together “to help people dissolve the walls that separate us from our inner selves as well as from one another.” Two of the trademarks of Mutchler’s work are his focus on disentangling and simplifying concepts that are typically thought to be both complex and esoteric, and his how-to approach to help people assimilate and apply those concepts to the betterment of themselves, others, and the world.

Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, Inc. – a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with the worldwide self-publishing leader Author Solutions, LLC, authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages of the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 844-682-1282 today.

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OptConnect Acquires Premier Wireless Solutions, Expanding Hardware and Connectivity Options as well as Managed Services Offering


“Having the combined power and momentum of what our individual organizations and teams have built over the last 10+ years coming together will strengthen our united value proposition and connectivity solution stack for the IoT market,” said Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect.

OptConnect, a longtime leader in managed wireless services, today announced it has acquired Silicon Valley-based Premier Wireless Solutions (“PWS”), a leading IoT network solutions provider who is a top-tier partner with the world’s most sophisticated IoT hardware and wireless providers.

The acquisition will allow the two complementary and innovative organizations to add additional strategic capabilities, product lines, and service capabilities, while also providing opportunities to scale with greater end-market diversification and global reach. Together, the two organizations will be able to provide a full range of hardware and connectivity options, along with a full continuum of managed services to support customers in their specific business needs. Whether customers are looking for a custom solution they can manage on their own or a fully managed solution they can effectively outsource in a Connectivity-as-a-Service model, the two organizations will have the expertise, resources, and platforms to facilitate it all.

Founded in 2003, PWS has become a leading IoT solutions provider serving the M2M/IoT market and executes on all aspects of IoT network deployments including network design, hardware procurement, software configuration, staging, API integration, device certification, implementation, management, and support. With experience serving many different IoT verticals and markets including digital signage, primary internet applications, utilities, asset tracking, EV charging, and medical markets, PWS is well positioned to continue to grow their strong base of blue-chip customers.

Since 2009, OptConnect’s Connectivity-as-a-Service model has changed the way OEMs, operators, and deployers can get their equipment connected to the internet reliably without the expertise or expense of having to do it on their own. Many people try to incorporate an IoT solution into their organization and connectivity challenges have proven to be a big hindrance in those endeavors. OptConnect is like hitting the easy button for IoT connectivity.

“Having the combined power and momentum of what our individual organizations and teams have built over the last 10+ years coming together will strengthen our united value proposition and connectivity solution stack for the IoT market,” said Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect.

PWS will continue to operate under the Premier Wireless Solutions name, but will be branded as an OptConnect company. Their office in San Jose, California will remain open and Vince Giacomini, founder of PWS, will serve as President of the PWS business unit.

“We are excited to join the OptConnect family,” said Giacomini. “They have built an incredible fully managed solution for their customers and now that we can add our solutions, services, global carrier integrations, and hardware options into the mix we will provide a greater spectrum of options for customers.”

OptConnect’s comprehensive solution includes proprietary hardware, 24/7/365 carrier monitoring and help desk with one-call resolution and service-level agreements (SLAs) on response time, multicarrier support, device and device management analytics, hardware warranties, IoT professional services, and a wealth of other capabilities that help companies move their IoT projects to market quickly and cost-effectively. PWS has demonstrated strong competency in the consult, design, build, testing, rollout, and deployment of custom connectivity solutions through partnerships with Cradlepoint, Sierra Wireless, CalAmp, Digi, and many others. Together they will be able to support a wider and more global base of customers with solutions that appeal to the unique demands and requirements for each customer and use case.

The strategic acquisition of PWS by OptConnect brings two companies together with one goal of providing a single connectivity partner for all of a customer’s IoT connectivity needs, ranging from totally custom solutions to off-the-shelf fully managed plug-and-play functionality around the world.

The PWS team was advised by Skyway Capital Markets.

About Premier Wireless Solutions

Premier Wireless Solutions (http://www.pws.bz) is a value-add distributor and solutions provider that offers a full range of services from concept to deployment. PWS delivers innovative wireless products from embedded modules to fully integrated systems and combines expansive global connectivity plans for all applications accommodating data usage models large and small. With 15+ years of wireless experience PWS works closely with design services and test certification houses building new partnerships every day.

About OptConnect

OptConnect (http://www.OptConnect.com) is North America’s leading provider of managed service wireless connectivity for ATMs, smart safes, kiosks, micro markets, digital signage and other custom applications. OptConnect provides a secure and reliable monitored wireless connection to the Internet for unattended equipment that is easy, low-risk, and convenient, all supported by a superior customer service infrastructure. OptConnect has spent 10+ years perfecting managed wireless services so that customers can focus on their core business strengths without having to deal with the delays, complexities, and frustrations of typical cellular deployments. OptConnect’s fully managed solution provides Connectivity-as-a-Service for M2M and IoT applications that is simple and easy to implement.

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Nurse Brings Healthcare Perspective to Pet Wants Newport


Heather Thomas

With Pet Wants, I can combine my love of healthcare with my passion for taking care of pets in a way that makes life even easier for my customers through personal delivery. – Heather Thomas

Throughout her nursing career, Heather Thomas has always enjoyed working with patients to provide the most compassionate, comprehensive care possible. Now she’s looking forward to bringing that approach to her pet food and supplies company – Pet Wants Newport.

Pet Wants’ specially-crafted, private-label pet food formulas are made in small batches with fresh, natural ingredients enhanced with vitamins and minerals for a complete and balanced diet in every bowl, all made in the USA. Pet Wants Newport has multiple blends of dog and cat food formulas, treats, chews, as well as healing salve, calming balm, anti-itch spray, paw wax and more.

“I’m looking forward to getting to know the pet families in the area, talking to them about their pets needs and helping them find products I know they’ll love. With Pet Wants, I can combine my love of healthcare with my passion for taking care of pets in a way that makes life even easier for my customers through personal delivery,” Thomas said.

As a mobile business, Pet Wants Newport offers free, personal delivery to Somerset, Fall River, Bristol, Tiverton, Little Compton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, Jamestown and the surrounding areas. Pet Wants has a money-back guarantee on the freshness and quality of the food, the company only sources the best salmon, chicken, lamb, brown rice and other ingredients available. There’s no sugar added, no fillers and no animal by-products and Pet Wants never uses corn, wheat, soy or dyes, which makes the food great for animals with allergies.

“We are healthy eaters, but I swear my dogs eat better than I do. It’s challenging because we are able to make our own decisions when it comes to nutrition, but our pets have to eat whatever we give them. Generally, if we eat healthier food, we’ll live longer, healthier lives. The same is true for our pets,” Thomas said.

Thomas is a Registered Nurse and, most recently, she worked for an in-home care company as their on-staff RN. While she enjoyed nursing, COVID took its toll and she was ready for a change. As she was thinking about her next steps, she went back 20 years to her favorite job… as a clerk at Petco.

“Being surrounded by people who are excited to talk about their pets is an amazing way to spend your day. I’m hoping to bring that kind of energy to my life with Pet Wants,” Thomas said. “I joined pet wants to help educate others about feeding good nutritious food to their pets. My mission is to educate my customers about the benefits of feeding high quality pet food and treats and to deliver the high quality pet food and treats right to their door.”

To learn more about Pet Wants Newport, call 401-297-8467, email HThomas@PetWants.com or visit https://www.petwants.com/newport/.

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New study looks into the many disadvantages of an external locus of control


It’s time for people to learn to step into their power. Our fate, if fate even exists, is in our hands.

An external of locus of control is not only dispiriting, it’s also disempowering.

We always have the power of choice. This means that you can choose to continue to feel helpless, or you can choose to start taking charge.

Jackie Robinson didn’t watch baseball from the stands – he worked hard and tore down racial barriers to become the first African American baseball player in Major League Baseball. “Life,” Robinson expressed, “is not a spectator sport.” People who believe they have the power to change their life, to create their own destiny, have an “internal locus of control.” Those with an external orientation are more likely to feel like victims of fate, bad luck, other people, or other uncontrollable factors. They believe that no matter how hard they try, they will not succeed if society or the very universe is against them. As a study from PsychTests.com reveals, this type of outlook on life can be detrimental to a person’s happiness.

Analyzing data collected from 12,259 people who took the Emotional Intelligence Test, PsychTests’ researchers compared people with an external locus of control to those with an internal one. Here’s what the study revealed:

PEOPLE WITH AN EXTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE LOW SELF-ESTEEM AND POOR SELF-CONFIDENCE

> 51% don’t feel confident about decisions unless they are endorsed by other people (compared to 9% of people with an internal LOC).

> 51% don’t know their strengths or what makes them special (compared to 5% of people with an internal LOC).

> 34% don’t even bother to set goals because they don’t believe they have the ability to achieve them (compared to 3% of people with an internal LOC).

> 39% believe they don’t deserve the success they have attained (compared to 4% of people with an internal LOC).

> 77% frequently experience self-doubt (compared to 8% of people with an internal LOC).

> 63% are harshly self-critical when they make a mistake or fail (compared to 8% of people with an internal LOC).

> 39% back down from challenges (compared to 4% of people with an internal LOC).

> 56% change who they are – their values, beliefs, attitude, appearance, and behavior – in order to please other people (compared to 9% of people with an internal LOC).

PEOPLE WITH AN EXTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE PESSIMISTS AND CYNICS

> 68% won’t allow themselves to get their hopes up so that they don’t end up disappointed (compared to 16% of people with an internal LOC).

> 37% believe that the only way to get ahead is to “step on” (backstab or take advantage of) other people (compared to 14% of people with an internal LOC).

> 68% view their life as being just one problem after another (compared to 6% of people with an internal LOC).

> 75% overanalyze situations, creating problems that weren’t there before (compared to 27% of people with an internal LOC).

> 70% are terrified of the future (compared to 18% of people with an internal LOC).

PEOPLE WITH AN EXTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL TEND TO LACK RESILIENCE, SELF-CONTROL AND A SENSE OF PURPOSE

> 68% can’t figure out what they want out of life (compared to 6% of people with an internal LOC).

> 58% start projects or goals that they never finish (compared to 10% of people with an internal LOC).

> 64% struggle to bounce back from failure, rejection, or disappointment (compared to 8% of people with an internal LOC).

> 45% are currently undergoing therapy for depression, or suspect that they may be suffering from a depressive disorder (compared to 7% of people with an internal LOC).

> 49% are currently undergoing therapy for anxiety, or suspect that they may be suffering from an anxiety disorder (compared to 15% of people with an internal LOC).

> 50% have anger management issues (compared to 15% of people with an internal LOC).

> 62% get upset when even minor things go wrong in their life (compared to 6% of people with an internal LOC).

“It’s hard to go out and face the world when you feel like the world is against you – that’s what it’s like for people with an external locus of control,” explains Dr. Ilona Jerabek, president of PsychTests. “In extreme cases, this perspective can lead to a victim mentality. People with an external locus of control are persuaded that the state of their life and the circumstances that have led them here were not of their own doing, but the fault of other people or forces beyond their control. This is not the case, however. We always have the power of choice. This means that you can choose to continue to feel helpless, or you can choose to start taking charge. And the only way to regain a sense of control over your life is to stop pointing fingers and start taking responsibility for yourself. You are only a victim if you continue to believe you are.”

“To start shifting to a more internal locus of control, be on the lookout for black & white thinking,” continues Dr. Jerabek. “Look out for thoughts such as, ‘I always lose the momentum to exercise,’ or ‘I will never get the job I want,’ or “Now that I’ve developed a health issue, it’s all downhill from here.” Recognize these thoughts for what they are: it’s your habitual way of thinking that has kept you stuck in a rut for so long. Stop it in its tracks. You can even personify this way of thinking as a little goblin trying to scare you. You can then tell your goblin, ‘Sorry, but I know what you’re trying to do and it’s not going to work. You’re not going to sidetrack me. Get lost!’

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(Rivers of Living Waters)” is an engaging exploration of the author’s personal and spiritual life


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“A Preacher’s Confession: (Rivers of Living Waters)”: a potent tale of one man’s battle to walk in the light. “A Preacher’s Confession: (Rivers of Living Waters)” is the creation of published author Thomas Chesley.

Chesley shares, “When I gave my life to the Lord, I used to get angry with myself all the time and I felt hopeless. I kept falling into sin and making dumb decisions that kept me from being successful. How could I be so smart and still be so stupid that I can’t beat this thing? Self-pity began to gain strength. I got depressed, at one point I was homeless, and I gave up on myself. I walked away from God many times. One day my mother prayed with me and gave me a Bible and told me to read Romans. I later became a Minister. I couldn’t get it right because I couldn’t get past my addiction and my own self-interests. How could this be? I am a Minister. Who does the man of God go to when he is failing? The answer is clearly God. I became convinced that my testimony may help some other Ministers who struggle with the same things I did. Like me, they may be waiting on God and hoping He hears them, too!

“One day I accepted that even Preachers can fail. I wasn’t doing anything constructive with my life at that time. I decided to trust God. I didn’t know if He would do it, but I prayed anyway. I soon believed that if I asked God for faith, and told people the truth, God was going to change me. Today, I am a Minister in good standing in a church in Orange County, CA and the CEO of a nonprofit called A Touch of Love Works. When you read A Preacher’s Confession, you’ll meet a man who now clearly understands that it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. I am finishing by telling the truth.

“This is my story. To God be the glory.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Thomas Chesley’s new book is an honest examination of the author’s most personal moments.

Chesley shares in hopes of encouraging others that are faced with similar temptations to hold fast to God’s grace.

Consumers can purchase “A Preacher’s Confession: (Rivers of Living Waters)” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “A Preacher’s Confession: (Rivers of Living Waters),” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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