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Society: Social Services

Airline Flight Attendant Flies and Lands Plane in Viral YouTube Video

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Pilot Kelsey host of 74Gear next to a Boeing 747

In the video, you can see her genuine shock when I told her she would be flying the aircraft.


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A flight attendant successfully pilots and lands a plane in a viral YouTube video on the aviation channel 74Gear. Pilot Kelsey, a commercial airline pilot of a Boeing 747, hands the controls of a small aircraft to Stella, a flight attendant YouTuber with a fear of heights.

“Flying a plane will cause sensory overload for most people, especially the first few flights,” said pilot Kelsey. “I told Stella several times before we arrived at the airport that I was going to have her fly, but I think she blocked it from her mind. In the video, you can see her genuine shock when I told her she would be flying the aircraft. It’s amazing she faced her fears and was willing to let it all be recorded.” Stella, who hosts the Fly with Stella YouTube channel, is a flight attendant with a major US airline. Her channel follows her adventures around the world.

When asked what motivated him to take up a flight attendant who had a fear of heights, pilot Kelsey responded, “This is an aviation series I have wanted to do for almost two years. There are a lot of raw emotions between the beauty of flight and fear of the unknown. It gives me a chance to have influencers or celebrities doing something WAY outside of their comfort zone. It is a lot of fun. I ask the people I am going to fly with where they want to fly, and Stella wanted to stay next to the airport, so that is what we did.”

The pair took off from the airport in Torrance, California in a small aircraft provided by the Sling Pilot Academy. Kelsey placed cameras both inside and outside. He speaks to the audience throughout the flight while encouraging Stella to fly the plane. Pilot Kelsey said after the video several celebrities and influencers reach out through his Instagram, 74Gear, interested to go fly with him as part of this new series. He wouldn’t reveal who, but he said, “I am very excited to see if this series takes off, no pun intended.”

To see the aviation video of them both flying, check out this link on 74 gear: https://youtu.be/DClMbchHrFE

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Society: Christianity

Yvonne Jones and Shayla Jones’s newly released “Yours Is the Kingdom” invites the willing hearts to dive into the words of God

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“Yours Is the Kingdom”: a well-compiled collection of narratives that tell the story of God’s Kingdom and His plans for all of His creation. “Yours Is the Kingdom” is the creation of published authors Yvonne Jones, a writer who spent forty-five years of her life in Huntington serving her community; and Shayla Jones, a writer who has spent the past fourteen years also serving her community and managing youth development programs.

Yvonne Jones and Shayla Jones share, “Yours Is the Kingdom is a compilation of stories taken exclusively from the Scriptures of the Holy Bible. It is a story of a king, His Kingdom, and an invitation to become a member of His royal family. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. He intended for Earth to become a territory and a replica of Heaven. Jesus refers to this when He taught us to pray ‘Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.’

“God created man in His image to have dominion over the earth. Adam and Eve enjoyed a very special fellowship with God and His Presence was with them in the garden. Everything they needed was provided. Satan’s deception caused mankind to lose dominion. Consequently, Adam and Eve were cast out of the garden and Satan’s evil influence began to rule on earth. Yet the Lord God had a plan of redemption and restoration. His plans of triumph were ordained before the foundations of the world and prophesied throughout the Bible.

“God chose the family line of Abraham to bring a Savior, Jesus, into this world. The stories of Abraham’s family recount a series of lessons in triumph and defeat, obedience and rebellion, and of promise and restoration. Jesus came to restore the dominion of the Kingdom of God to Earth. Through the pages of this book, the love of God for His creation and His desire to live among us unfolds. Jesus redeems mankind to their original relationship with the Almighty God and restores man’s place in the Garden of Eden—a place of rest, provision, and complete reliance on the Creator.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Yvonne Jones and Shayla Jones’s new book is a captivating manuscript that will leave every reader confident and enlightened with wisdom and clarity. This work will also help everyone get a good jumpstart into reading the entire Bible.

View a synopsis of “Yours Is the Kingdom” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Yours Is the Kingdom” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Yours Is the Kingdom,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Shield Maiden” returns to the Crucible Steel Saga with an epic adventure and a search to recover a legendary sword

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“Red Girl: Shield Maiden”: a gripping novel about bravery, journeys, and the retrieval of the great sword. “Red Girl: Shield Maiden” is the creation of published author Joseph Leo DeCelle, a writer who has resided in Arizona, where he gained inspiration to write, since February 1988. Born of Scottish and Czechoslovakian lineage, stories of the highlands have also been an incredible source of inspiration and wonder.

DeCelle writes, “The Crucible Steel Saga continues! Rulers come and go. Only legends remain…

“This is a tale of a journey. A quest like no other.

“The story of Inghen Ruaidh Borson (Red Girl), great-granddaughter of the legendary Nordic ruler, King Ronhan Borson, whose sword—the Borson + Rex—is stolen in the night.

“The quest to find the sword—the sword of all swords—and the rise of yet another great legend.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Joseph Leo DeCelle’s new book unravels the exciting mission of a Nordic ruler’s great-granddaughter as she retrieves the stolen blade and creates a name for herself. Readers of all ages will surely be hooked into this extraordinary tale.

View a synopsis of “Red Girl: Shield Maiden” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Red Girl: Shield Maiden” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Red Girl: Shield Maiden,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Autistic Children Can Travel Country, Thanks to RV Sales of Broward and YouTube Sensations RV Odd Couple

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“Many people think that children with autism need the exact same routine every single day, but the reality is that preparing our child for real life means that she needs to be able to handle change and RVing offers the familiarity of home with the therapy of travel.”


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Gigi Stetler, CEO of RV Sales of Broward and founder of the non-profit RV Advisor Consumer Association (RVACA), donated an RV to YouTube stars and full-time RVers the RV Odd Couple as part of RVACA’s new initiative RVs for Autism.

After the success of RVACA’s coronavirus assistance funds in helping frontline workers, the new RVs for Autism fund will provide families with autistic children free RVs so they can travel safely in a familiar environment while introducing their children to different parts of the country.

This is an important cause to the RV Odd Couple, John and Mercedes Condon, as their daughter, 4-year-old Sage, was recently diagnosed with autism.

“We feel like we have a responsibility to foster awareness of how therapeutic RVing is for autistic children and their families,” said John and Mercedes Condon. “Many people think that children with autism need the exact same routine every single day, but the reality is that preparing our child for real life means that she needs to be able to handle change and RVing offers the familiarity of home with the therapy of travel.”

When Stetler heard about their daughter’s diagnosis and how RV travel could be an effective form of therapy, Stetler knew she had the perfect way to help.

“We were initially talking about how we could partner to protect RV consumers’ rights through RV Advisor, but when they told me about their daughter’s diagnosis and that they were looking to get an RV, I immediately said ‘I have an RV for you,’” said Stetler.

Without delay, Stetler began preparing a Class C RV for donation with bunkbeds for Sage and a master bedroom for John and Mercedes. Yesterday, September 3rd, the RV Odd Couple picked up their RV and filmed a reveal video for their nearly 100,000 subscribers.

“I’m excited for them to be able to share these camping experiences with their daughter knowing that she’ll always have a familiar place to call home,” said Stetler.

To donate to the RVs for Autism Fund or to apply for an RV, please visit here.

About Gigi Stetler

A fearless entrepreneur, Gigi Stetler created and leads the first female-owned RV company in the United States, RV Sales of Broward. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, she is one of a handful of top RV experts in the country. Stetler also launched and runs The RV Advisor– an online platform to effectively connect millions of RV owners, dealers, and service centers that is considered the “Angie’s List” of the RV industry. Stetler is also the founder of the non-profit RV Advisor Consumer Association (RVACA), which provides RVs to healthcare workers who need a safe space to quarantine and isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Modest Gains Encouraging for Americans with Disabilities

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“We see modest improvements in the employment-to-population ratio for people with and without disabilities, reflecting a recovery of economic activity,” said John O’Neill, PhD, director of employment and disability research at Kessler Foundation.


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Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire nTIDE Report—featuring The Chicagoland Entrepreneurship Education for People with Disabilities (CEED) Project, an evidence-based, comprehensive entrepreneurship education and training program for people with disabilities and service providers in Illinois

August job numbers show improvement for Americans with disabilities, according to today’s National Trends in Disability Employment – Monthly Update (nTIDE), issued by Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD). Experts express caution due to the many factors that could affect economic recovery.

nTIDE COVID Update (month-to-month comparison)

In the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Jobs Report released Friday, the employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities increased from 28.1 percent in July to 28.8 percent in August 2020 (up 2.5 percent or 0.7 percentage points). For working-age people without disabilities, the employment-to-population ratio also increased from 68.4 percent in July to 69.7 percent in August 2020 (up 1.9 percent or 1.3 percentage points). The employment-to-population ratio, a key indicator, reflects the percentage of people who are working relative to the total population (the number of people working divided by the number of people in the total population multiplied by 100).

Comparing month-to-month numbers (July 2020 to August 2020), “We see modest improvements in the employment-to-population ratio for people with and without disabilities, reflecting a recovery of economic activity,” said John O’Neill, PhD, director of employment and disability research at Kessler Foundation. “This is particularly encouraging for people with disabilities, who experienced a slight downturn last month,” he added.

The labor force participation rate for working-age people with disabilities increased from 33 percent in July to 33.6 percent in August 2020 (up 1.8 percent or 0.6 percentage points). For working-age people without disabilities, the labor force participation rate also decreased from 76.4 percent in July to 76.1 percent in August 2020 (down 0.4 percent or 0.3 percentage points). The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the population that is working, not working and on temporary layoff, or not working and actively looking for work.

“The modest increase in the labor force participation rate is also a good sign, compared to the decrease we saw last month,” said economist Andrew Houtenville, PhD, professor of economics and research director of the University of New Hampshire’s Institute on Disability. “It suggests that workers are staying engaged in the labor force, meaning they are employed, on temporary layoff, or actively looking for work. While the numbers are positive, caution is warranted,” he added. “There are many factors that could affect recovery over the next few months, including the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19.”

nTIDE August COVID Update – Friday, September 18 at 12:00 pm Eastern

Stay tuned for more about the employment of people with disabilities as we follow the impact of COVID-19 and look at the numbers in more detail.

Traditional nTIDE Numbers (comparison to the same time last year)

The employment-to-population ratio for working-age people with disabilities decreased from 32 percent in August 2019 to 28.8 percent in August 2020 (down 10 percent or 3.2 percentage points). For working-age people without disabilities, the employment-to-population ratio also decreased from 74.6 percent in August 2019 to 69.7 percent in August 2020 (down 6.6 percent or 4.9 percentage points).

The labor force participation rate for working-age people with disabilities decreased from 34.7 percent in August 2019 to 33.6 percent in August 2020 (down 3.2 percent or 1.1 percentage points). For working-age people without disabilities, the labor force participation rate also decreased from 77.4 percent in August 2019 to 76.1 percent in August 2020 (down 1.7 percent or 1.3 percentage points).

For reference, in August 2020, among workers ages 16-64, the 4,178,000 workers with disabilities represented 3 percent of the total 137,553,000 workers in the U.S.

Beyond the Numbers

As the nation continues to grapple with the effects of the ongoing pandemic, intense pressures are transforming every aspect of society, including education, government, health care, business, and employment. For all Americans, the world of work is changing rapidly, requiring workers to consider all the options for staying in the labor force. Starting one’s own business is an option that gains traction during periods of recession, according to Kate Caldwell, PhD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Disability & Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Innovation is a necessity for people with disabilities, who are accustomed to finding ways to overcome challenges in daily life. Self-employment and entrepreneurship offer a pathway for individuals to apply their ingenuity in the workforce and strive for financial self-sufficiency on their own terms. The impact of self-employment and entrepreneurship extend beyond the direct economic benefits for individuals with disabilities. Creating new businesses often means providing new products and services and developing solutions to challenges faced by people with and without disabilities.

Policies and programs that support disability-owned businesses are critical to maximizing the potential for job growth in this area. When entrepreneurs with disabilities succeed, they create jobs for people with disabilities. Dr. Caldwell serves on the project team for The Chicagoland Entrepreneurship Education for People with Disabilities (CEED) Project, which offers an evidence-based, comprehensive entrepreneurship education and training program for people with disabilities and service providers working in disability community agencies and small business development centers in Illinois. Using a person-centered approach, the program targets the specific needs and barriers experienced by people with disabilities looking to start or grow a business.

The CEED Project projects the potential for entrepreneurship to create U.S. jobs. Based on data showing 10% self-employment among workers with disabilities, there are an estimated 850,000 entrepreneurs. If 65% of their businesses survived, and they were able to hire one person, more than 550,000 jobs would be created for people with disabilities. Sustainable businesses would continue to add workers each year, and build capacity to fuel community development and support social missions, helping address the poverty that underlies social inequities.

Given the evolving economic conditions, programs such as The CEED Project are critical to keeping options open for workers with disabilities. “There are many uncertainties about the future of work,” notes Dr. Caldwell, “Acquiring the skills to start and grow a business is an important way for people with disabilities to prepare for that future.”

Ask Questions about Disability and Employment

Join our nTIDE Lunch & Learn series today, September 4, at 12:00 pm Eastern. This live broadcast, hosted via Zoom Webinar, offers attendees Q&A on the latest nTIDE findings, provides news and updates from the field, as well as invited panelists to discuss current disability-related findings and events. For this episode, Kate Caldwell, PhD, Department of Disability & Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago joins Dr. Houtenville, Dr. O’Neill, and Denise Rozell, Policy Strategist at AUCD. Join live or watch the recordings at: ResearchonDisability.org/nTIDE.

NOTE: The statistics in the nTIDE are based on Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers but are not identical. They are customized by UNH to combine the statistics for men and women of working age (16 to 64). nTIDE is funded, in part, by grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) (90RT5037) and Kessler Foundation.

About Kessler Foundation

Kessler Foundation, a major nonprofit organization in the field of disability, is a global leader in rehabilitation research that seeks to improve cognition, mobility, and long-term outcomes — including employment — for people with neurological disabilities caused by diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord. Kessler Foundation leads the nation in funding innovative programs that expand opportunities for employment for people with disabilities. For more information, visit KesslerFoundation.org.

About the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire

The Institute on Disability (IOD) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) was established in 1987 to provide a coherent university-based focus for the improvement of knowledge, policies, and practices related to the lives of persons with disabilities and their families. For information on the NIDILRR-funded Employment Policy and Measurement Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, visit ResearchonDisability.org.

For more information, or to interview an expert, contact:

Carolann Murphy, 973.324.8382, CMurphy@KesslerFoundation.org.

Society: Christianity

Victor E. Sobrepeña Sr.’s newly released “Amazing True Stories of Miracles” chronicles wonderful testimonies of God’s divine interventions that heal every soul

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“Amazing True Stories of Miracles”: a brilliant manuscript that accounts the lives of several people who have felt the power of the Lord coursing throughout their journeys of struggle, sickness, hardship, trauma, and more. “Amazing True Stories of Miracles” is the creation of published author Victor E. Sobrepeña Sr., a brilliant maker of well-written books.

Sobrepeña Sr. shares, “For more than six decades, God has used Victor Sobrepena Sr. extensively in the Philippines and other parts of the world to champion the name of Jesus Christ with signs of wonders and miracles. He has impacted multitudes in the Philippines and other parts of the world where the Lord directed him to go.

“Victor Senior grew up in the small town of Santa Rosa, San Juan, La Union, in the Philippines, where farming was a necessity for survival.

“The Holy Spirit guided him in spite of his humble upbringing. Since the beginning of awareness as a two-year old, he has had the passion for the Lord Jesus Christ right up to the time that God called him audibly to be an evangelist as his lifetime assignment.

“Healings and miracles had been prominent in Victor Sr.’s life from an early age. When he was a toddler, the Lord revived him from a deadly accident. At age sixteen, during WWII, he was captured and tortured by the Japanese army, and the Lord miraculously intervened for his escape and many of such events that you will read in the book.

“As an evangelist, Victor Senior went boldly to places that few would dare to go. He visited the remotest and dangerous sites in the Philippines to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Lord faithfully protected him from physical harm, sickness, and disease. Wherever he went, the Holy Spirit manifested His presence through countless healings and miracles in crusades and evangelistic meetings.

“His passion for preaching the Gospel still runs strong even at his young age of ninety-one. Retirement is not in his vocabulary.

“This is a book that has finally been written to chronicle God’s miraculous intervention in Victor Senior’s life and people. It is so extraordinary that the reader might become skeptical. However, this is Victor Senior’s testimony of God’s truth in every aspect.

“This book should be read in its entirety to get the full perspective of God’s desire to save those who are lost, to heal those who are sick, and to provide their needs.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Victor E. Sobrepeña Sr.’s new book is a real and honest account of people’s lives that reflects the never-ending grace of God and His Spirit. As Victor and many others lay down their stories of witnessing God’s miracles, they hope that readers, too, will find the strength in laying down their life in faith and trust that He will guide them throughout their walk.

View a synopsis of “Amazing True Stories of Miracles” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Amazing True Stories of Miracles” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Amazing True Stories of Miracles,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Vicki Baylis’s newly released “Down This Road a Piece” unravels the eventful journeys of laughs and love in the life of a Southern family

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“Down This Road a Piece”: a captivating memoir that chronicles the joyful and challenging moments in one family’s everyday life. “Down This Road a Piece” is the creation of published author Vicki Baylis, a writer residing in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She is also a cohost of the podcast The Mysteries of Family Histories—a Southern spin on tales of the past generations.

Baylis shares, “If you ever thought the toddler years were hard to handle, just wait until you reach the empty nest years. Follow Vicki Baylis as she embarks on a journey of middle-aged life—the years between pushing the kids out the door and welcoming grandchildren. According to Vicki, this empty nest wonder is full of flaws no one dares to mention. For starters, her house began to resemble a mini storage facility, not only housing all the things she needed to raise the children but now all the stuff they bring back home once they return. That’s right, they keep coming back—a revolving door. What’s happening? The dirty dishes once again fill the sinks, and the laundry is about to take over the house. Not to mention the cardboard boxes piled in every nook and cranny. Her normal daily prayer for God to make them successful is now replaced with frantic pleas for Him to guide her gently with all the necessary steps needed for a Christian-friendly eviction. ‘Send ’em jobs, Jesus, and hurry before my house caves in with all these boxes.’

“Down This Road a Piece is a continuing glance into the life of an ordinary Southern family. Each stage of this journey is riveted with just enough potholes to make them enjoy the occasional freshly paved roads along the way. A family who makes mistakes every day and learns to not only laugh about it but also share the laughter with everyone else.

“In addition to the laughs you will find in this witty memoir, you may enjoy her other books: Just a Little Southern, Just a Little More Southern, Daddy’s Money, Garden Club Secrets, and Pea Patches and Butterbean Fields.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Vicki Baylis’s new book gives the readers a fascinating read filled with laughter and beauty as it takes them under the roof of an ordinary Southern family whose life is not perfect but is filled with joy.

View a synopsis of “Down This Road a Piece” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Down This Road a Piece” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Down This Road a Piece,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Bridget Messi’s newly released “Red Siren” is a supernatural tale of a siren’s change of heart that decides the fate of her kind

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“Red Siren”: an enchanting story about Ariel, a siren who deviates from her instincts of killing men by becoming human and helping two individuals on their mission to end all sirens—a mission that can change the world and her life. “Red Siren” is the creation of published author Bridget Messi, a licensed esthetician.

Messi shares, “Ariel doesn’t want to kill men like her sisters. Once she becomes of age, she will sing the legendary song of sirens, which will bring out her murderous instincts. If Ariel doesn’t sing, she will face becoming an outcast and death soon after. But until then, Ariel has a much more human heart and refuses to take innocent lives. In an attempt to be free from her destiny, she turns to her grandmother, who transforms her into a human.

“Ariel soon meets Cassie and Carson who then get caught up in a quest to end all siren life, but at what cost? Ariel must make a decision that will change the world forever, even if she won’t be there to see it.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Bridget Messi’s new book shows a being’s unwavering sacrifice for the sake of the world and the innocents who dwell within it.

Readers are drawn into an otherworldly journey of blood, beauty, and death through the eyes of a siren with a love for humanity that can mean her life’s ruin.

View the synopsis of “Red Siren” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Red Siren” at traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Red Siren,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Family-Culture and Innovation Drives HDIS to Succeed in 2020, Named “Top Workplace” in St. Louis

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For the 9th year in a row, Home Delivery Incontinent Supplies Co. (HDIS), the country’s largest direct-to-consumer service for discreet home delivery of bladder control products, has been named to the Top Workplaces list hosted by the St. Louis Post Dispatch newspaper. For the last 9 years, the newspaper has partnered with Philadelphia-based Energage to determine top workplaces based on an employee survey process. HDIS is the only company in its category to make the list for nine consecutive years.

This year, almost 1500 companies were asked to participate, and 140 made the list. The survey focuses on workplace culture, and employees typically rate “connection” and “alignment” as more important qualities than benefits and pay. Approximately 70% of HDIS’ employees participated in the survey.

“HDIS has been guided by a family-helping-families philosophy since we opened our doors in 1986,” said Mark Nedvin, president of HDIS. “Never has that been more important than in 2020. While HDIS faced many of the same challenges as other companies during the pandemic, our unique culture brought us closer together to create a safe environment to care for our customers and each other during our new normal.”

Once a bustling, close-knit 300 person community, HDIS sent a third of the company home to work remotely, while creating a socially-distanced environment for those who continued to work in the office. “We were lucky that we had some previously unused office space and we were able to spread people throughout the building. Everyone shared ideas and thoughts about how to make HDIS safer, and pulled together to create our new work environment,” said Jennifer Hendricks, vice president of human resources at HDIS. “We are learning and implementing new things all the time.”

They continue to keep everyone close and involved through WebEx meetings, employee drive-throughs (to keep employees stocked with essentials like masks, cleanser, and toilet paper), and a new community intranet where everyone is kept up-to-date on business and personal news. “It’s the little things that keep us all connected, even though in some cases we are miles apart,” said Nedvin.

All that being said, no one is more appreciative that the employees at HDIS. Jacqueline Stricklin, HDIS customer care representative, spoke for everyone when she said, “I can truly say that I’ve never worked around a better group of co-workers ever! With all the loss, challenges and uncertainties, you all managed to make us feel really special and cared for. A big thank you!”

About HDIS:

HDIS (Home Delivery Incontinent Supplies Co.) is the leading national direct-to-consumer provider of adult incontinence and related products. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Olivette, Missouri, HDIS provides customers with high-quality products and award-winning personalized customer service.

In 2016, HDIS was purchased by the Domtar Corporation, joining the Domtar Personal Care Division. Domtar is a leading provider of a variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and absorbent hygiene products. Domtar’s annual sales are approximately $5.2 billion and its common stock is traded on the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges.

The mission of HDIS is to be caring friends that make life fuller and easier for people with special health needs, their caregivers, and their families.

To learn more about HDIS, please visit http://www.HDIS.com or call 1-800-2MY-HOME (1-800-269-4663).

Contact:

Angela Farrell, 314-997-8771 ext. 5208

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Stan McFarland’s newly released “An Engineer’s Approach to Religion” is a stirring discussion of the intersection of religion and state from the view of an engineer

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“An Engineer’s Approach to Religion”: a fascinating narrative that focuses on how Christian understanding of God and morality can shape our views of civic responsibility. “An Engineer’s Approach to Religion” is the creation of published author Stan McFarland, a retired engineer for the State of Ohio, who has spent his life as a seeker of truth—truth in self, in relationships, and in culture.

McFarland writes, “I wrote this book to get people thinking. We talked about truth. We talked about reality. We talked about the nature of beliefs. The religious community defines church as a group of believers. Unfortunately, this definition has resolved into two loosely defined political groups Republicans and Democrats. This makes it hard to separate church and state. In the last election we elected a leader that strongly believed in first person singular (bodies). Believing in bodies is not the problem, but when one says, “The hell with the rest of the world,” it causes problems with ones’ neighbors. And when one is in a pandemic where the virus is spread through the air, it can be downright deadly.

I quoted Richard Rorty who considers himself a spectator in his book Achieving Our Country to show a way that we could use redefined religious terms to find our way back to the county we love. We have experienced massive demonstrations both from a pandemic and justice point-of-view, and I am concerned our government is using these demonstrations to further divide us. A corollary of the Truth is that all conflict is derived from a misconception of the Truth. A lie is a deliberate distortion of the Truth. Trump lies and people die… literally! It’s worse than that—Trump lies, and it affects how we see ourselves and how the world sees us. Our forefathers claimed we had three enabling rights—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—where True happiness means being right with God. I don’t feel we can be happy until we are willing to accept the TRUTH.

I have always maintained that there is a mental or mind element and a body or physical element to our existence. What is not clear is whether the thought system that is a mind-based system or a physical-based system. With the mind-based system, the mind is aware that it is in control of the body and that the body is a learning device. Truth is the primary learning objective. We are still as God created us. When the learning situation is over, the body will dissipate and the mind will go on to other issues. Minds do not die. With the physical based system, the mind is the brain which controls the body. The objective of the physical-based mind is what the body can physically deliver. All bodies die. And life after death is poorly understood.

A Course in Miracles says ‘Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God.’ God knows what he created. The thoughts of God are his creations. We are the thoughts of God. The thoughts of God have been extended outward. When we share his thoughts, we become one with him and we share in his reality. That is who and what we are. God is an eternal being. When we share his thoughts, we become eternal beings. When we deny his thoughts, we stop thinking and create an illusion. Illusions are not real, but we can believe in them, and that makes them real for us. We need to understand the power of our beliefs and how they can lead us to misidentify the truth.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Stan McFarland’s new book is an enthralling investigation of humanity with and a dissection of religious and moral truths.

This book shows readers how to grapple with a growing socio-cultural immorality, and how to benefit from a change in perspective.

View a synopsis of “An Engineer’s Approach to Religion” on YouTube.

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