By combining RPost’s Registered E-mail® services into the SettlementRoom transaction management platform, agents, brokers, title companies, lenders, and builders can now conduct business by e-mail and retain a verifiable and legally valid Registered E-mail record of their correspondence.

According to Zafar Khan, CEO of RPost, “Once people start using email for serious negotiations and confirmations, which most of us do even without realizing it, it’s just a matter of time before one ends up in a dispute about the content of an important email, or whether or not the email was ever sent at all. With the Registered Email service, the sender gets a receipt that can later be used to legally verify the content and time sent and received for any email. It’s inexpensive, and the integration with SettlementRoom is seamless.”

Jonathan Cutler, President of SettlementRoom, adds, “Thousands of our clients are trying to move toward paperless offices, and surely the first step is to reduce use of the fax machine. With the Registered Email service, many of the faxes we normally send become unnecessary, saving time spent standing at the fax machine, and reducing the need for filing, storage, toner, and so many other associated costs.”

The facts are that in the case of a dispute over content, timing, sending or receiving of an e-mail, the archiving of that e-mail in electronic or printed form provides very little protection after the fact. With two clicks of the mouse, the recipient (or sender) could change anything in a standard e-mail and claim it to be the original e-mail. They can also easily delete an email and claim it was never received. The Registered E-mail® service by RPost provides the sender with legally valid evidence of time and content, sent, and received, for any Internet e-mail.

“Registered E-mail® messages hold far greater evidential weight than traditional mail, courier, fax, or e-mail, and therefore, should provide the sender with protection that will stand up to scrutiny in a dispute resolution situation. Registered E-mail would provide the sender the upper hand in any legal discovery disputes,” states Judge Dana Senit Henry (ret.). “From the perspective of a mediator, arbitrator, or judicial officer, one looks first at the evidentiary value of what is submitted in gauging its trustworthiness. Evidential weight is about reducing uncertainty surrounding the evidence. The party with the greater evidential weight will win in most cases, or at least mitigate its liability.”

By using a portable USB Flash drive called LifeKey, people can now have their medical records with them at all times. LifeKey is small and easy to carry on a keychain or neck cord. In a medical emergency LifeKey provides critical information about a patient’s medical history, which is vital to their treatment. This discovery promises to revolutionize the quality of care a patient receives in the ER.

According to Daniel L. West M.D., FACC of West Shore Cardiology in Muskegon, Michigan, “An all too frequent and potentially life threatening handicap is my inability to access critical health care information in a timely fashion. Details I need to make decisions within minutes can literally take days or weeks to obtain.” It is during these critical minutes that a doctor is handicapped by our paper-based medical record system. LifeKey bridges the time gap and provides urgent care answers during this critical time period.

45,000 to 98,000 people die each year because of drug interactions, according to the Department of Health & Human Services. Studies have proven that having your medical records available in the early minutes of an emergency will dramatically improve the accuracy of the diagnosis, reduce medial treatment costs, and improve the overall quality of care that a patient receives.

Unlike other attempts to create portable medical records, LifeKey doesn’t require either the doctor or the patient to enter data into a computer program. Instead, the patient’s medical records are scanned into legal electronic duplicates of the original patient paper record. Using a patent pending technology, LifeKey then presents the records to a doctor as an electronic medical chart.

Although the idea of electronic medical records is high on the Bush administration’s agenda, physicians have been resistant to change because of the significant learning curve required to master a complicated new computer application. LifeKey overcomes this problem by presenting electronic records that have the look and feel of the familiar paper record.

LifeKey is offered as a subscription service. Neither the patient nor the doctor has to do any work other than send photocopies of the records to Sytec Health. Sytec Health, the parent company for LifeKey, does all the document input and maintains and updates the patient’s records. LifeKey is available for $197 and can be purchased at http://www.mylifekey.com.

“In the business world today, the success or failure of any operation can be due to a minor detail that was not taken into account,” says Nigel Wing. “The 8 P analysis is a very simple tool that all people can apply. It helps us identify every detail through a structured thought process.”

During his many years of experience in manufacturing industry, the author identified that all logistical issues could be broken down into 8 elements - all beginning with the letter P - hence “The 8 P of a Logistics Mindset.”

The Book goes into a clear explanation of each of the 8 P:

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  Parts

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  People

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  Product

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  Placement

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  Packaging

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  Paperwork

By explaining the concept through a round of golf between a golf professional and a factory manager, the author shows how this simple concept can be applied to virtually any organizational problem - be it professional or in our private lives.

According to OSHA, more than 1.2 million students have received safety training through the OSHA Outreach training program in the last four years and were issued their personalized wallet cards. Prior to now, employers seeking to have their workers trained in these courses were restricted to arranging an on-site group training class conducted by an OSHA-authorized Outreach trainer, or they had to seek out an open enrollment class, which can be difficult to locate. And the options for Spanish-speaking workers seeking the 10-hour Construction class were very limited due to the lack of approved trainers who spoke the language. Now all of the OSHA Outreach training topics and the accompanying OSHA credential can be obtained instantly online.

“We still conduct plenty of on site OSHA group classes for clients, but the benefits of having the option to take one of the OSHA Outreach courses online are many” said Curtis Chambers, Vice President of OSHA Pro’s, Inc. “Trainees can now complete the training at their own pace, when and where ever they have the time to sit down and train from a computer with internet access,” Chambers added. “And because their course is Internet based, they have up to six full months to finish the training, so they can plow straight though or log in and out and train when they have the time.”

While OSHA Outreach training courses are not mandatory per OSHA regulations, the agency developed the Outreach training program so workers could receive training from qualified individuals in pertinent basic health and safety topics, with the goal of preventing workplace injuries and illnesses, as well as fatalities. Some other governmental agencies, such as the States of Massachusetts and Connecticut, have recently enacted laws that make the completion of an OSHA 10-hour Construction course mandatory for all workers at State-funded construction projects. Many private contractors in the United States also make it compulsory that all sub-contractors employees complete the 10 or 30-hour course and carry the course completion wallet card.

One particular well-known artist, Gudrun Napp, will be represented at the show with watercolor art and silk paintings that will capture the hearts and minds of many spectators at the show. The art is uniquely drawn for use in the hospitality industry.

Many hotels and restaurants already display Napp’s works of art at their places of business. At the show, those who work in the hospitality industry can take a break from the “hustle and bustle” to view the art displays and gather some great ideas for their decor needs.

The SGN Studio Gallery Napp, Inc. was founded in 1999. Napp’s artwork includes paintings of themes such as children’s furniture, decorative baskets, birds and other distinct works.

“The work is contemporary, contains brilliant colors, and is created for today’s consumer,” states Napp.

Napp has been listed in “Who’s Who in America” and has been honored with many awards for his unique and professional work. Those who enjoy art deco for the home, office, restaurant, or hotel setting are drawn to Napp’s artwork.

At the show, held from November 12 through 14, Napp will be represented for the hospitality community at the Art-Exchange booth

So what does that mean? Someone has stolen your credit card – your credit card company can help you with that, right? Well, according to the FTC, almost 60% of identity theft issues don’t pertain to your existing credit card accounts. Identity theft can occur because of new lines of credit being opened in your name through credit cards or bank loans, as well as phone/utility fraud and even employment related fraud. Because we are susceptible through so many avenues in our daily lives, we are all at risk.

What can you do? Where would you turn if you found yourself in this situation? Would you know where to start to clear your name? Well, now you do not have to worry about what to do as we have the answer. Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. is a pioneer of the legal services industry with more than 30 years of experience in providing legal rights protection to everyone who becomes a member. In 2003, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. teamed up with Kroll Inc., the world’s largest risk consulting company.

For more than 30 years, Kroll has helped companies, government agencies and individuals reduce their exposure to risk and capitalize on business opportunities. Kroll is an operating unit of Marsh Inc., the risk and insurance services subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., the global professional services firm. With offices in more than 60 cities in the United States and abroad, Kroll can operate and restructure businesses; scrutinize accounting practices and financial documents; gather and filter electronic evidence for attorneys; recover lost or damaged data from computers and servers; conduct in-depth investigations; screen domestic and foreign-born job candidates; protect individuals; and enhance security systems and procedures.

Over the last three years, Kroll has developed a unique solution for victims of identity theft. This new service is now available to Pre-Paid Legal members through the IDENTITY THEFT SHIELD benefit.

What does this benefit provide members?

The Identity Theft Shield gives you easy access to the resources you need to understand your credit ratings and to fight back if an identity thief threatens your financial standing. This benefit is designed to alert you to suspicious account activity, and to restore any resulting damage to your credit history.

1. Credit Report through Experian

Make sure your financial records are accurate. Your credit standing is one of your most important financial assets. It not only affects your ability to get credit, it often dictates the interest rate at which you can borrow. It can also affect your ability to purchase insurance or to find employment. Some insurance companies and prospective employers use your credit rating to gauge your sense of responsibility. Experts recommend you review your credit report regularly. The Identity Theft Shield makes it easy. Members are entitled to an up-to-date credit report from Experian at no additional charge.

2. Personal Credit Score and Analysis from Experian

Know your credit score and how it affects your ability to borrow. Your credit score is derived from the information in your credit report. This score is used by lenders to determine your creditworthiness. The higher the number, the better your chance of being approved for the credit you want. A detailed analysis of your Personal Credit Score will be included with your Credit Report. You can use this analysis to evaluate your current credit standing.

3. Continuous Credit Monitoring Through Experian

Learn of suspicious activity before your credit is ruined. A professional thief can assume your identity in just a few hours. But it can take years for you to repair your credit standing. Early detection is key to minimizing the damage caused by thieves who steal your name. With your Identity Theft Shield membership, your credit files will be monitored through Experian daily. Suspicious activity will be brought to your attention, providing you with early detection. You’ll receive prompt notice if any new accounts are opened in your name or if negative notations are added to your credit report.

4. Fraud Restoration Service

Get personal assistance and advice from experts. Any discrepancy in your credit report should be addressed at once. You simply call the Customer Service Department at the designated Identity Theft Shield number and explain your concerns. If it is identity theft, our fraud investigators will assist you every step of the way. A Fraud Restoration package with complete and detailed materials, aids, and instructions will be rushed to you. If you sign a Limited Power of Attorney, you will be entitled to Enhanced Restoration Services. Kroll will work with you to determine the extent of the fraud in your credit and regarding your identity. On your behalf, Kroll will issue fraud alerts to the three major credit repositories, the Federal Trade Commission, the Social Security Administration, and the United States Postal Service. Kroll will work with the bureaus, creditors, and collection agencies to restore your credit accuracy with regard to your identity theft issues. If necessary and reasonable, Kroll will work with law enforcement, the department of motor vehicles, and other organizations to resolve your identity theft issues.

If you decline the Limited Power of Attorney, you will receive Basic Consulting Services. Kroll will work with you to determine the extent of the fraud in your credit and regarding your identity. Kroll will provide you with contact information and procedures for the organizations you will need to work with. Kroll will provide sample letters and forms and be available to you through a toll-free phone number for assistance and advice throughout the process of restoring your identity.