A surprisingly good main dish. Can serve with mashed potatoes/cream gravy, glazed carrots or steamed broccoli, side salad, homemade rolls….
Mix all ingredients. Heat oil on medium. Place 2 T. mix at a time in hot oil, smooth with back of spoon to form small patties. Cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Will make about 15 patties.
Hollins Communications Research Institute (HCRI – http://www.stuttering.org), an international non-profit center specializing in the investigation and treatment of stuttering, unveiled a new tuition waiver program this week to put effective stuttering therapy within greater financial reach during this time of economic uncertainty.
HCRI President Ronald L. Webster, Ph.D. founded the non-profit center in 1972. Since that time HCRI has become an internationally recognized leader in stuttering research and stuttering therapy innovation.
At HCRI, we pioneered the development of behavioral stuttering therapy and have devoted our careers to perfecting fluency-skill training.
An estimated 66 million people stutter worldwide, with three million living in the U.S., according to the National Institutes of Health. Left untreated, the condition can impair social growth, hinder education and career aspirations, and produce life-long emotional scars. HCRI’s research consistently shows that stuttering is a physically based disorder. It is not caused by underlying personality deficiencies, persistent anxieties, or mental dysfunctions, all of which are common misconceptions.
As a result, in most cases, the condition can be treated successfully through comprehensive, behavioral stuttering therapy, which HCRI researchers invented in 1972 and continually refine over the years. According to the Institute’s data, 93% of HCRI program participants master fluent speech by the end of therapy. Follow-up studies confirm 70 to 75 percent maintain fluency for the long-term.
“During this challenging economy, it’s unfortunate to see people postpone all types of treatment and procedures because of cost concerns. At HCRI, we don’t want anyone to wait to get life-changing stuttering therapy, which is why we instituted our new tuition waivers,” said HCRI President Ronald L. Webster, Ph.D., president.
HCRI’s tuition waivers reduce the cost of attending the Institute’s 12-day stuttering therapy from $4,500 to $2,500 or $2,750, based on the selected session date. The Institute’s treatment program includes 100 hours of clinical therapy and evaluation, along with an extensive package of post-therapy support.
The waivers are made possible through a coordinated effort by Webster and the Institute’s Board of Directors, along with tax-deductible donations by former stuttering therapy participants.
“We are so thankful for the generosity of HCRI therapy program alumni who are making these waivers possible,” said Webster. “While therapy fees are priced to meet our actual costs as a non-profit organization, donor contributions enable us to reduce the tuition and make stuttering treatment a reality for people who are financially burdened,” he added.
HCRI’s stuttering therapy program, Hollins Fluency System II: Advanced Speech Reconstruction for StutteringTM, helps people who stutter learn how to replace faulty muscle contractions that cause stuttering with new muscle behaviors that generate fluent speech. Since 1972, Roanoke, Virginia-based HCRI has treated more than 6.000 people who stutter, ranging in age from 11 to 73 years old. According to the Institute’s data, 93% of HCRI clients master fluent speech by the end of therapy. Follow-up studies confirm 70 to 75 percent maintain fluency for the long-term.
To receive HCRI’s tuition waiver, individuals must first complete an application to attend a therapy program that starts before the end of March 2012. A program application is available online at http://www.stuttering.org or by calling 540-265-5650.
There are six programs eligible for the waiver, beginning with the next session that runs from December 5-16, 2011. Eligible 2012 therapy session dates are January 16-27, February 5-17, February 20-March 2, March 12-12, and March 26-April 6.
Hollins Communications Research Institute was founded by Ronald L. Webster, Ph.D. in 1972 to investigate stuttering through scientific discovery and treatment innovation. Under Dr. Webster’s direction, Roanoke, Virginia-based HCRI, a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, has become an international leader in stuttering research and the development of innovative, scientifically based therapy approaches.
The Institute offers 17 stuttering therapy programs annually and has treated people from across the U.S. and 47 other countries. Clients come from all walks of life and include broadcaster John Stossel of Fox News; Annie Glenn, wife of Senator and Astronaut John Glenn; as well as athletes, teachers, engineers, students, doctors, military personnel, a supreme court nominee, business professionals, police officers, actors, and even royalty.
HCRI is located at 7851 Enon Drive, Roanoke, Va. 24019. For more information, visit http://www.stuttering.org or contact HCRI at 540-265-5650 or admin(at)stuttering(dot)org
Berkshire Associates Inc., a human resource consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building the ideal, balanced workforce, announces the expansion of its operations in California. Nicole Butts, SPHR, Berkshire's Training Manager and leading expert in affirmative action compliance, has established her presence in the Los Angeles area and will support operations on the West Coast. Berkshire also has established presence in Florida, Kansas, North Carolina, and Maryland. These five strategically located points offer Berkshire consultants greater access to clients—providing them a richer and more consultative experience.
Known for innovative HR solutions, thought leadership, and its stellar customer service, Berkshire has been headquartered in the greater Washington/Baltimore area since 1983. As a result of positive growth over the past several years, and a steady increase in new clients from various parts of the country, expanding to California was a tactical move supporting Berkshire's mission to amplify its presence. Closer proximity to client establishments means Berkshire can help reduce travel costs, and make expert on-site visits more affordable. Reducing cost is vital in today's economy.
"My presence on the West Coast means more opportunity to visit clients or prospects in the California and surrounding areas. In addition, I can conduct on-site trainings and seminars, present at local HR industry meetings, and be more involved in the HR community here," says Nicole. "It offers a level of convenience for our customers."
ITsavvy, one of the fastest growing complete network solution providers in the U.S., just announced a strategic partnership with Wi-Fi monitoring and management leader 7SIGNAL.
The 7SIGNAL product line offers an elegant solution to the constant challenge of monitoring and managing wireless networks. This further cements our strong position as a forward-thinking IT solution provider.
ITsavvy President and CEO Mike Theriault said, “When we see a need in the marketplace, we actively seek out and vet innovative solutions that will help our clients work more efficiently and productively. The 7SIGNAL product line offers an elegant solution to the constant challenge of monitoring and managing wireless networks. This further cements our strong position as a forward-thinking IT solution provider.”
While there are many network performance solutions for wired networks available, there are no wireless performance management solutions on the market that provide Wi-Fi analytics and insights comparable to 7SIGNAL’s offering.
The company provides innovative cloud-based Wi-Fi performance management software and systems that enable leading organizations, such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Kaiser Permanente, and Georgia Tech, to manage the Wi-Fi user experience on their networks.
7SIGNAL software collects Wi-Fi performance data from across the enterprise. Then its analytics engine presents the data as key performance indicators, giving network administrators immediate visibility into Wi-Fi network health and performance.
The result is significantly improved Wi-Fi baseline performance, reduced troubleshooting time and lower total cost of ownership for maintaining reliable, high performance wireless networks.
ITsavvy Vice President, Strategic Accounts David Turza said, “The majority of devices are connecting without wires and 7SIGNAL delivers a powerful tool that enables visibility into these invisible Wi-Fi connections. It is unparalleled in the industry for understanding the health and security of the wireless environment.”
The 7SIGNAL system enables organizations to proactively identify wireless issues. Instead of investigating Wi-Fi performance problems with handheld tools, large enterprises, including hospitals and universities, can use 7SIGNAL to centrally manage their Wi-Fi performance.
7SIGNAL CEO Tom Barrett said, “We’re very excited to be working in partnership with ITsavvy. ITsavvy brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and a holistic understanding of any organization’s technology needs.”
ITsavvy is a leader in tailored, end-to-end IT product and service solutions. ITsavvy built its reputation as a value-added reseller with industry-leading product availability, design and implementation, client support and delivery speed through 46 distribution centers across the U.S. ITsavvy also has data center locations in Cedar Knolls, N.J. and Oak Brook, Ill. The company’s user-friendly website provides concise, leading-edge IT decision-making resources, including an e-commerce site with real-time pricing and availability. ITsavvy is headquartered in Addison, Ill., with offices in Chicago’s Loop; Hauppauge, N.Y.; New York, N.Y.; Naples, Fla.; Miami; Indianapolis; Warren, N.J.; Davenport, Iowa; Hayward, Calif.; and Beavercreek, Ohio.