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November 20, 2012 (PRWEB) November 20, 2012 — Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, a trendsetting fashion accessories brand known for its cool California aesthetic and innovative designs, is proud to announce the launch of State of Mine ? a jewelry collection featuring 10 personalized state charms. The new collection joins Charm Dynasty, a fun assortment of Chinese Zodiac animals that launched earlier this month.

With huge success and attention on Dogeared?s original I Love California concept necklace, a high volume of customer requests came in from proud residents of other states. With an all-new look and card design, Dogeared?s State of Mine collection makes its debut on Dogeared.com November 29th, introducing charms for Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington, each on their own custom card. Each necklace is available in sterling silver ($ 48) and gold dipped ($ 58).

In addition to State of Mine, Dogeared celebrates The Year of the Dragon by launching a complete Chinese Zodiac collection, Charm Dynasty. Overflowing with fun and unique energy, these tiny charms have big character ? personalizing individuals? inner animal based on their year of birth. Whether you are the Year of the Horse, Monkey, Dog, Sheep, Rooster, Pig, Rat, Ox, Tiger, Dragon, or Snake, Dogeared captures your spirit in these 16? necklaces. Each necklace is presented on a custom card and is available in sterling silver ($ 48) and gold dipped ($ 58).

?Our State of Mine collection began with our very popular California state charm. People always wanted to know when we?d get around to making a charm for their home state ? so that got the ball rolling there,? commented Marcia Maizel-Clarke, Dogeared founder and designer. ?Charm Dynasty evolved as we started to think about ways to celebrate the Year of the Dragon?..we are ALWAYS looking for new reasons and occasions to celebrate, and the Chinese zodiac symbols offered another opportunity to create jewelry that is really personal. That?s what Dogeared is all about ? finding ways to celebrate the unique spirit of each person.?

Dogeared Jewels & Gifts offers hundreds of gifts for special occasions. All are designed by Dogeared and handcrafted in their Los Angeles studio.

“Handcrafted and ‘Made in the USA’ has been the heart and soul of who we are and what we do for over 20 years. By carefully handcrafting every piece, each Dogeared jewel has a story to tell… and being handmade with love is at the core of all of them.”

Dogeared, a Certified B Corporation, is committed to reducing its environmental impact and supporting its employees and community. All sterling charms are handcast using recycled silver, and catalogs, cards, and packaging are printed on mixed sources. The company works with domestic suppliers and casters who share their environmental commitment. All the jewelry and gifts are handcrafted in Dogeared?s Southern California studio.

Dogeared Jewels & Gifts

Designer Marcia Maizel-Clarke founded Dogeared Jewels & Gifts over 20 years ago in Southern California. Originating word jewelry, she began creating beautiful pieces with the purpose of putting positive, peaceful, and loving energy into the world. This energy has always included being kind to the planet, handcrafting all the jewels and gifts in California, and working with non-profit organizations sharing a vision of a better world. Dogeared’s unique, custom-cast jewels are regularly featured in fashion, lifestyle, and celebrity publications, in films and on television shows. Trendsetting retailers around the world, including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale?s, Fred Segal, and ABC Home, all carry Dogeared. Dogeared is a certified B Corporation. Please visit http://www.dogeared.com for Dogeared’s online flagship store. For wholesale information, visit http://www.dogearedwholesale.com.

(PRWEB) June 11, 2012

The Consumer Justice Foundation, a for-profit corporation whose staff is comprised of a team of professional consumer advocates, dedicates its time to providing the public with free online informational resources regarding the potential dangers of using certain prescription medications. The CJF hereby alerts the public that the State of Missouri has announced that it will receive $ 15 million as part of the overall $ 1.5 billion settlement different levels of government have reached with Abbott Laboratories. This settlement was reached because Abbott allegedly engaged in illegal marketing practices with regards to its anticonvulsant medication Depakote.

While there was no civil lawsuit or charges filed against Abbott Laboratories and therefore no official court citation, the company had been engaged in settlement negotiations with Attorneys General from around the United States as well as with the federal Department of Justice before coming to an agreement that required Abbott Laboratories to pay a total of $ 1.5 billion in fines and civil settlements. A total of $ 700 million of that payment is to be divided between the states.

The issue that led to this settlement negotiation was the allegation that Abbott Laboratories was engaging in illegal marketing practices of Depakote that are known as ?off-label? marketing tactics. Specifically, off-label marketing tactics involve marketing a medication for purposes that have not been approved by the FDA. Abbott was accused of marketing Depakote for uses that included schizophrenia, agitated dementia and autism. This off-label marketing allegedly took place between the years of 1998 and 2008.

In addition, this Depakote settlement resolves allegations that Abbott Laboratories improperly marketed the medication in places such as nursing homes and that the company made illegal payments to health care professionals and long-term care pharmacy providers to induce them to promote and to prescribe Depakote despite the risks associated with Depakote side effects.

About the Consumer Justice Foundation

The Consumer Justice Foundation, whose Web site is located at http://www.consumerjusticefoundation.com, is a public resource that’s been built and maintained by a group of concerned professionals who want to provide general information for consumers regarding the potential dangers involved with the use of Depakote while pregnant. This resource is not to be considered as medical or legal advice, which should only be dispensed by a licensed medical doctor or a Depakote lawyer.

Rancho Santa Fe, CA (PRWEB) July 28, 2011

Firstat Nursing Services, a 14 year old home nursing agency and home health provider in San Diego, CA recently released a home care guide ? ?Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Hire a Home Care Provider,? to help families understand the importance of hiring State Licensed Nurses for Medical In-Home Care.

According to Linnea Goodrich, the company?s president, ?Selecting the right company and then the best caregiver to take care of a loved one is a big decision.? We created this guide to help San Diego families understand what to look for and the options that are available to them.?

According to a report prepared by John Hill from the California Senate Office of Oversight and Outcomes, the home care industry is growing fast, driven by the desire of many aging Californians to remain in their own homes rather than moving into assisted living or other types of long-term care facilities.

Businesses and individuals have stepped forward to meet this need, offering help with activities of daily living short of medical care. Many elderly or disabled clients and their families seek to hire caregivers directly, sidestepping agencies in favor of lower rates. Caregivers try to connect with those potential employers by placing ads in newspapers, Internet services such as Craigslist, or magazines targeting seniors. The report confirms that the current landscape is creating risk for consumers that could be alleviated by legislation.

?When I started Firstat Nursing Services over 14 years ago, I was determined to provide home nursing caregivers that had the experience and credentials to provide a higher level of care for patients in the home or on-site at assisted living facilities,? said Linnea Goodrich, owner of Firstat Nursing Services. ?Because of that commitment, our CNA, LVN and RN staff members are not only certified but experienced, bonded and trained. In addition, they are employees of Firstat,? continued Goodrich.

To help families understand their in home nursing care options, Goodrich outlined the three levels of care described in the guide.

C.N.A. is a Certified Nursing Assistant who has successfully completed a State Certified Nursing Assistant program. They are licensed to perform vital sign monitoring, medication reminders, ambulating, personal hygiene, feeding, dressing, and physical transfer; in addition to other activities of daily living.

L.V.N. is a Licensed Vocational Nurse with a current valid state license. They have the technical knowledge to perform nursing duties and patient care. They provide prescribed medical treatments such as injections, wound care, catheter care, set up and administer medication in addition to personal care.

R.N. is a Registered Nurse with a current valid state license. They perform frequent patient evaluations which include monitoring, performing procedures, administering IV medications, assessments and implementing the nursing care plan provided by the physician

Firstat Nursing Services has been helping seniors and injured people in the San Diego area since 1997. Families wanting to learn more about their home nursing option are encouraged to visit the company website blog at http://HomeNursingRanchoSantaFe.com

About Firstat Nursing Services

Firstat Nursing Services is the only Homecare Agency in San Diego that is both State licensed and certified by the Alzheimer’s Association. In addition, they have an A+ rating from the BBB. Firstat Nursing Services has been providing a higher standard of home nursing, home health and homecare for elderly, disabled and injured people in the greater San Diego area since 1997. To learn more, call 619-220-7600 or go to http://firstatofsandiego.com/

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