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		<title>Personal Health Records Online</title>
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Mr. Prepared here, today.  I want to talk about My Emergency Card and PHR`s, personal health records on line. You might not know this, but at your doctor’s office assuming you go to a doctor at least once a year for a checkup and you should. They are doing away with the paper file [...]]]></description>
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<p>Mr. Prepared here, today.  I want to talk about My Emergency Card and PHR`s, personal health records on line. You might not know this, but at your doctor’s office assuming you go to a doctor at least once a year <img class="alignleft" style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="http://www.mrprepared.com/images/wreck.png" alt="Wreck" />for a checkup and you should. They are doing away with the paper file folders.  You know that big store room they have with all those file folders in it.  If you haven’t seen it “ask them to show it to you”!  They will after all those are your files.  Did you know that they store them for their records and just for you?  So you can request a copy of your records anytime, and they may charge you a fee, and it may take a couple of days depending on how much staff they have on hand, but the bottom line is their your records.</p>
<p>Back to My Emergency Card, everyone should carry one:</p>
<p><strong>Example:</strong> On July 20th 2009 a couple of days ago my own mother in law had a car accident back in Michigan, someone turned in front of her at a light.  My mother in law had the right of way and she hit them, nothing she could do? That’s the way accidents happen “out of the blue”! Reminds me of when I was going to cut a limb off the same mother in law’s tree 10 years ago so she could get her car in the driveway. All the voices, bells and whistles were going off, don’t do it, don’t do it but I said it will only take a minute, stupid ladder, the next thing I know my wife is holding my head after it bounced off the cement asking me if I was all right.  My head was ok but my wrist was broken.  I’m hard headed that’s way I was on the stupid ladder in the first place. So the point is folks -  accidents happen. Back to my mother in law, after her Onstar came on to see if she was all right, they contacted the police and an ambulance, when they arrived she gave them her emergency card, should I say, My Emergency Card.  Because she was prepared, they immediately contacted her family down state and rushed her to the hospital.  They knew from her emergency card who to contact, her medications, her blood type, everything to treat her properly. My mother in law fractured her breast bone from the seat belt impact but other than that she seems to be ok, thank god!  She’s a hip mother in law, 80 years young, drives a 2008 SS impala, and when she wants to go -  she goes in style!  Soon she’ll be back in her wheels; the car will be fixed in 3 weeks.</p>
<p>Mr. Prepared is working on a P. H. R. personal health record system that will be 2nd to none for all medical records. So stay tuned everyone that goes to Mr. Prepared.com or My Emergency Card.com and sign up for your free download of My Emergency Card.  Remember you don’t want to be in an accident and you don’t have an emergency card.  So Act now and get your free My Emergency Card.  When we go on line, you will receive 6 months of FREE service to try it out!!!  It just doesn’t get any better than FREE!</p>
<p>Thanks this is Mr. Prepared bring Awareness to Preparedness!</p>
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		<title>Emergency Preparedness Expert Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared® Featured On “The Next Big Thing™” Radio Show Produced By America’s PremierExperts™</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:21:43 +0000</pubDate>
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Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared®, emergency preparedness expert, was recently featured on “The Next Big Thing™” Radio Show, showcasing experts spanning a wide array of industries. 
Orlando, Fla. – March 23, 2009 – Emergency preparedness expert, Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared® was recently featured on an episode of the groundbreaking new Internet radio show, “The Next [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><em>Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared®, emergency preparedness expert, was recently featured on “The Next Big Thing™” Radio Show, showcasing experts spanning a wide array of industries.<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></em></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Orlando, Fla. – March 23, 2009 </strong><span>– Emergency preparedness expert, Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared® was recently featured on an episode of the groundbreaking new Internet radio show, “The Next Big Thing™.”<span>  </span>The show gives listeners exclusive insider interviews with experts and uncovers what the “Next Big Thing™” is for businesses and consumers alike.<span>  </span>The experts featured on each episode are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The radio show was launched by America’s PremierExperts™, an organization that honors an exclusive group of forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs who are pioneers in their market, and who share their secrets of success with the audience.<span>  </span>The show is hosted by international radio host Wayne Kelly and Nick Nanton, Esq., “The Celebrity Lawyer.” </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Larry Frank was chosen to appear on the show for his expertise and success in the field of emergency preparation. Larry’s website, <a href="http://www.MrPrepared.com">http://www.MrPrepared.com</a>, is a website dedicated to teaching people of all ages how to be better prepared and serves as a central outlet where visitors can get all of the information they need to stay safe and prepared. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Mr. Prepared® was interviewed and shared his knowledge in all areas of emergency and disaster preparedness</span>.<span>  </span>One of the main topics covered during the show was how to prepare one’s self and family for any type of emergency.<span>  </span>Larry also discussed how and why he became interested in becoming one of America’s leading emergency preparedness advocates.<span>  </span>Other topics included having an emergency information card, such as Larry’s My Emergency Card™, preparing a 72-hour kit to have in case of an emergency, and the benefits of electronic health records. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">About his appearance on the show, Larry said, “The show was a lot of fun!<span>  </span>I had a great time talking with Nick and Wayne about the different ways we can prepare ourselves, whether it be for medical emergencies, natural disasters or any other kind of unexpected event.<span>  </span>You would be amazed at how much suffering can be prevented by just thinking ahead and having a plan!” </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Each episode of “The Next Big Thing™” showcases a different expert who has been chosen to share insights from their business and personal experiences. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>“The Next Big Thing” Radio show is available for download at <a href="http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com">http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com</a> and is available as a free podcast on iTunes. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To learn more about Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared®, and to download a free My Emergency Card™ visit <a href="http://www.MrPrepared.com ">http://www.MrPrepared.com </a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">About Mr. Prepared®: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mr. Prepared® is the alter ego of Larry Frank, a self-described, “preparedness junkie.” After creating My Emergency Card® and spending many years as Chief Preparedness Officer (CPO) educating friends and family about the principles of preparedness, Larry realized that his message could ultimately help many if he were to take it to the internet.<span>  </span>Thus, MrPrepared.com was born.<span>  </span>MrPrepared.com is a website dedicated to teaching people of all ages how to be better prepared and serves as a central outlet where visitors can get all of the information they need to stay safe and prepared.<span>  </span>For more information check out Mr. Prepared’s Top 50 Survival Secrets by visiting <a href="http://www.MrPrepared.com">www.MrPrepared.com</a></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText">About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:</p>
<p>America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.<span>  </span>JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and business people who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit <a title="http://www.dicksnantonagency.com/" href="http://www.dicksnantonagency.com/">www.AmericasPremierExperts.com</a>. </p>
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		<title>Emergency Preparedness Expert Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared® to Be Featured On America’s PremierExperts™ TV Show filming in Los Angeles</title>
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Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared®, emergency preparedness expert, will be featured in an episode of the television show titled “America’s PremierExperts™” in Los Angeles, California 
Orlando, Fla. – February 16, 2009 – America’s PremierExperts™, the television show, will be filmed this February in Los Angeles, California.  The television show will serve as a comprehensive profile of [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><em>Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared®, emergency preparedness expert, will be featured in an episode of the television show titled “America’s PremierExperts™” in Los Angeles, California<span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"> </span></em></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Orlando, Fla. – February 16, 2009 </strong><span>– America’s PremierExperts™, the television show, will be filmed this February in Los Angeles, California.<span>  </span>The television show will serve as a comprehensive profile of America’s leading experts in various industries. The individuals that will be showcased are forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs who are pioneers in their market that will share their secrets of success with the audience. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">One of these experts is emergency preparedness expert, Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared®. Frank was chosen to appear on the show for his expertise and success in the field of emergency preparation. Larry’s website, http://www.MrPrepared.com, is a website dedicated to teaching people of all ages how to be better prepared and serves as a central outlet where visitors can get all of the information they need to stay safe and prepared. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Frank said, &#8220;I am so excited to be part of the new TV show, America’s PremierExperts™.<span>  </span>It will be a great opportunity to let people know how important it is to think ahead, and get your family prepared for any emergency that can come along.<span>  </span>It is truly an honor to have been chosen, so I better get prepared!   </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">America’s PremierExperts™ LLC is an organization that honors an exclusive group of celebrity experts who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.<span>  </span>Upon acceptance into America’s PremiereExperts™ members are invited to apply to participate in a 12-month innovative and extremely exclusive program, <em>The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™,</em><span> for highly motivated entrepreneurs and professionals, launched by Nick Nanton, Esq., </span><em>The Celebrity Lawyer</em><span> and J.W. Dicks, Esq., </span><em>The Business Celebrity Maker,</em><span> authors of the best-selling book, “Celebrity Branding You™.” </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information about Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared®, please visit <a href="http://www.MrPrepared.com">http://www.MrPrepared.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To find out more about America’s PremierExperts™ visit <a href="http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com">http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">About Mr. Prepared®: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mr. Prepared® is the alter ego of Larry Frank, a self-described, “preparedness junkie.” After creating My Emergency Card® and spending many years as Chief Preparedness Officer (CPO) educating friends and family about the principles of preparedness, Larry realized that his message could ultimately help many if he were to take it to the internet.<span>  </span>Thus, MrPrepared.com was born.<span>  </span>MrPrepared.com is a website dedicated to teaching people of all ages how to be better prepared and serves as a central outlet where visitors can get all of the information they need to stay safe and prepared.<span>  </span>For more information check out Mr. Prepared’s Top 50 Survival Secrets by visiting www.MrPrepared.com </p>
<p class="MsoBodyText">About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:</p>
<p>America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.<span>  </span>JW Dicks, Esq. &amp; Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and business people who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit <a title="http://www.dicksnantonagency.com/" href="http://www.dicksnantonagency.com/">www.AmericasPremierExperts.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>THE PILOT WHO WAS PREPARED FOR DISASTER!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:33:51 +0000</pubDate>
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An American Hero Who Knew Safety Means Survival!
 On January 15th, America held its breath as an Airbus A320 came in for a landing – not on a runway, but on top of New York City’s Hudson River!  The US Airways flight had lost power in both engines – apparently due to a flock of birds [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-NZ"><strong>An American Hero Who Knew Safety Means Survival!</strong></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> On January 15<sup>th</sup>, America held its breath as an Airbus A320 came in for a landing – not on a runway, but on top of New York City’s Hudson River!<span>  </span>The US Airways flight had lost power in both engines – apparently due to a flock of birds hitting the aircraft – and was forced to make an emergency landing in the Big Apple’s most famous waterway.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Casualties?<span>  </span>A total of <em>none.<span>  </span></em></span><span>It was a miracle – and the kind of spiritual pick-me-up that was just what America needed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>I call myself Mr. Prepared, but probably the pilot who successfully saved all 155 passengers and crew members on the flight, Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III, deserves that title more than I do!<span>  </span>Sullenberger has spent most of his professional life working towards raising preparation and safety standards across the airline industry.<span>  </span>And most observers agree, he was the one man who could make that kind of extraordinary crash landing – and make sure everyone on board survived!</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-NZ">One of the passengers, Beth McHugh, gave credit where credit was due, saying, “I just can’t believe how well he did.<span>  </span>We’re all alive because of him.”<span>  </span>A former colleague, Peter Goelz, simply said, “It was an amazing piece of airmanship.” </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-NZ">Sullenberger’s commitment to the people on board his plane didn’t stop after the Hudson River splashdown, either.<span>  </span>The pilot walked through the plane twice as it was gradually sinking to make sure everyone got out safely, before he allowed himself to be rescued with everyone else.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-NZ">This is one 57 year-old pilot who has demonstrated his commitment to ensuring safety standards over the years.<span>  </span>As president and CEO of Safety Reliability Methods, Inc., a company that he himself began, he’s worked to provide emergency management, safety planning and performance monitoring to the aviation business.<span>  </span>He also served as the Air Line Pilots Association safety chairman, speaks internationally on airline safety and collaborates with the Center for Catastrophic Risk Management at Berkeley University.</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-NZ">In other words, this is the exact right man you’d want in the cockpit of a plane that suddenly lost all jet power mid-air over New York City.<span>  </span>Sullenberger knew his options were limited – and he made sure to put the plane down in a part of the Hudson where he knew rescuers could reach the downed 81- ton aircraft quickly.<span>  </span>The river waters were freezing cold and he knew they would need emergency help fast.<span>  </span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-NZ">After logging over 19,000 hours in the air as a pilot, it only took the minute after he told his passengers, “Brace for impact,” for Sullenberger to become a national hero.<span>  </span>All of a sudden, this respected but mostly anonymous pilot was an internet sensation, with 10,000 people joining his Facebook fan page created by an admirer.<span>  </span></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-NZ">But there was one person who was well aware of his amazing abilities all along. &#8220;This is the Sully I know,” Sullenberger’s wife Lorrie told CNN.<span>  </span>&#8220;I always knew this is how he would react. So, to me, this is not something unusual. It&#8217;s the man I know to be the consummate professional.&#8221;</span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-NZ">Being prepared for disaster sometimes seems a waste of time to many of us, because we don’t think we’ll ever have to deal with a worst-case scenario.<span>  </span>But if Chesley Sullenberger hadn’t prepared &#8211; and prepared well &#8211; 155 people might not have had such a happy ending on January 15<sup>th.</sup><span>  </span>So let’s all take a page from Sully’s book – and put some time and thought into our own emergency preparedness!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Until next time, be Smart!  Be Safe!<span>  </span>Be Prepared! This is Mr. Prepared, bringing Awareness to Preparedness!</p>
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		<title>Emergency Preparedness Expert Larry Frank a.k.a Mr. Prepared™ Discusses Medical Emergency Preparation</title>
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Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared™, discusses in a recent article the benefits of his free downloadable “My Emergency Card®” to help in preparation for a medical emergency. 
Orlando, Fla. – January 24, 2009 – In a recent article on his website, entitled “Be Prepared for a Medical Emergency,” emergency preparedness expert, Larry Frank a.k.a. Mr. Prepared™, [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><em>Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared™, discusses in a recent article the benefits of his free downloadable “My Emergency Card®” to help in preparation for a medical emergency. </em></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Orlando, Fla. – January 24, 2009 </strong><span>– In a recent article on his website, entitled “Be Prepared for a Medical Emergency,” emergency preparedness expert, Larry Frank a.k.a. Mr. Prepared™, is urging families and individuals alike to download his free My Emergency Card® from his website <a href="http://www.MrPrepared.com"><span>http://www.MrPrepared.com</span></a>.<span>  </span>This downloadable card is specifically aimed at aiding first responders in identifying imperative information on individuals in case of an emergency, especially a medical emergency.<span>  </span>The My Emergency Card® contains information about the carrier including medical information, prescriptions medication, allergies, as well as personal information. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the article, Mr. Prepared™ notes “108,000 people last year ended up dying from preventable medical errors, which, is the fifth leading cause of death in America.  Over 93% of those deaths could have been prevented if the victim had been carrying their emergency medical information on their person.”  </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Larry Frank a.k.a. Mr. Prepared™ continued, “Over 95% of emergency responders know to look for this kind of important information when treating a victim unable to communicate – crucial personal data such as what you might be allergic to, what your blood type is, what medication you currently take, if you’re diabetic and your doctor and insurance company information.<span>  </span>This card is simply a must-have for everyone!” </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The website acts as an online hub for information regarding emergency and disaster preparedness.<span>  </span>Families visiting the website will learn how to better prepare themselves and their home to withstand any disaster or emergency by learning from Mr. Prepared™. <span>  </span>Mr. Prepared™ also rates products on his “3P” system so families can know what they need to stay prepared. You can even ask Mr. Prepared™ himself for advice.<span>  </span>The website also features tips and suggestions ranging from advice on generators, pet preparedness, hurricane preparedness, and reserve food packs. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To download Mr. Prepared’s™ “My emergency Card” and for more information about Mr. Prepared™, please visit <a href="http://www.MrPrepared.com/my-emergency-card"><span>http://www.MrPrepared.com/my-emergency-card</span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">About Mr. Prepared™: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mr. Prepared™ is the alter ego of Larry Frank, a self-described, “preparedness junkie.” After creating My Emergency Card® and spending many years as Chief Preparedness Officer (CPO) educating friends and family about the principles of preparedness, Larry realized that his message could ultimately help many if he were to take it to the internet.<span>  </span>Thus, MrPrepared.com was born.<span>  </span>MrPrepared.com is a website dedicated to teaching people of all ages how to be better prepared and serves as a central outlet where visitors can get all of the supplies they need to stay safe and prepared.<span>  </span>For more information and to download a copy of Mr. Prepared’s Top 5 Survival Secrets visit http://www.MrPrepared.com</p>
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		<title>PRESIDENTIAL PREPAREDNESS!</title>
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Mr. Prepared here, to tell you about one event that really required a lot of Preparedness – and that was the swearing in of our brand new President!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Mr. Prepared here, to tell you about one event that really required a lot of Preparedness – and that was the swearing in of our brand new President!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>With the inauguration of our first African-American president – and the presence of millions of people in the streets of Washington D.C. – obviously, authorities had to be super-prepared for any emergency!<span>  </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>That means 58 federal, state and local agencies had to actually work together.<span>  </span>Hard to believe that anyone could make that potential bureaucratic smash-up work, but judging from how amazingly well the day went off, they pulled it off in style.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>But it did take a lot of manpower to be that prepared – including 8000 Washington D.C. police officers, 10,000 National Guard troops, 1,000 FBI personnel and hundreds more from the Secret Service, the National Park Service, the U.S. Capitol Police and the Department of Homeland Security.<span>  </span><span> </span>These security pros were deployed in the air, on the land and in the water to make sure everything ran smoothly.<span>  </span>There were also <em>counter </em></span><span>snipers stationed on top of buildings to take out potential real snipers.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Not only that – but there was a huge amount of <em>animal power </em></span><span>too, with horses trained to control crowds and bomb-sniffing dogs trying to smell out any attacks.<span>  </span>There were also the hi tech tools the pros use at these kinds of events – including thousands of security cameras and sensors that are used to detect biological, radiological, chemical and nuclear threats.<span>  </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>These were all elements of plans drawn up to deal with explosive devices, suicide bombers and the potential use of a weapon of mass destruction.<span>  </span>Airspace was restricted over Washington D.C., portions of the Potomac River were closed, along with miles of roads and bridges leading into the nation’s capital.<span>  </span>In other words, it was REALLY hard to get around.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Clearly, this was a level of preparedness that not even Mr. Prepared could imagine!<span>  </span>But let’s all breathe a sigh of relief that everything went well, so our new chief executive can move forward with his administration and tackle all the tough problems our country faces.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>By the way, I always stress the importance of leaving enough time to prepare properly.<span>  </span>Do you happen to know when they started planning security for this inauguration?<span>  </span>The moment after the last one happened, in 2005! </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>It just goes to show you, it pays to “B</span>e Smart!  Be Safe! <span> </span>Be Prepared!” This is Mr. Prepared, bringing Awareness to Preparedness!</p>
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Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared™, emergency preparedness expert, featured in USA Today as one of America’s PremierExperts™, in recognition of being America’s leading emergency preparedness expert. 
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><em>Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared™, emergency preparedness expert, featured in USA Today as one of America’s PremierExperts™, in recognition of being America’s leading emergency preparedness expert. </em></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Orlando, Fla. – December 30, 2008 –</strong><span> An elite group of celebrity experts from various industries were featured in USA Today in a full page color spotlight on December 19, 2008.<span>  </span>One of these experts, Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared™, emergency preparedness expert, is being featured as a member of America’s PremierExperts™.<span>  </span>Larry was chosen for this honor for his expertise and success in the field of emergency preparation. Larry’s website, http://www.MrPrepared.com, is a website dedicated to teaching people of all ages how to be better prepared and serves as a central outlet where visitors can get all of the information they need to stay safe and prepared. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Larry Frank said, &#8220;I’m very excited to be part of America`s PremierExperts™. <span> </span>It is a great honor, and being featured in USA Today is second to none.<span>  </span>What a way to start the New Year!&#8221; </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">America’s PremierExperts™ LLC is an organization that honors an exclusive group of Celebrity Experts who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.<span>  </span>Upon acceptance into America’s PremiereExperts™, members are invited to apply to participate in a 12-month innovative and extremely exclusive program, <em>The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™,</em><span> for highly motivated entrepreneurs and professionals, launched by Nick Nanton, Esq., </span><em>The Celebrity Lawyer</em><span> and J.W. Dicks, Esq., </span><em>The Business Growth Lawyer,</em><span> authors of the book, “Celebrity Branding You™.” </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The participants selected to participate in this year’s program are forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs looking to distinguish their brand, increase revenues, lock out their competition and capture a distinct advantage over competitors in their market. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information about Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared™, please visit <a href="http://www.MrPrepared.com">http://www.MrPrepared.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information on America’s PremierExperts™, please visit <a href="http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com">http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com</a> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">About Mr. Prepared™: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mr. Prepared™ is the alter ego of Larry Frank, a self-described, “preparedness junkie.” After creating My Emergency Card® and spending many years as Chief Preparedness Officer (CPO) educating friends and family about the principles of preparedness, Larry realized that his message could ultimately help many if he were to take it to the internet.<span>  </span>Thus, MrPrepared.com was born.<span>  </span>MrPrepared.com is a website dedicated to teaching people of all ages how to be better prepared and serves as a central outlet where visitors can get all of the information they need to stay safe and prepared.<span>  </span>For more information check out Mr. Prepared’s Top 50 Survival Secrets by visiting www.MrPrepared.com </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:</p>
<p>America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers entrepreneurs and professionals exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.<span>  </span>JW Dicks, Esq. &amp; Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and business people who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit <a title="http://www.dicksnantonagency.com/" href="http://www.dicksnantonagency.com/">www.AmericasPremierExperts.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mr. Prepared endorses My Emergency Card as part of his “Being Prepared” program.</title>
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<p>My son, a resident of Orlando, was critically injured in an automobile accident in June 2007. His injuries were extensive, preventing any communication with emergency personnel at the scene of his accident or with medical physicia ns attending to him at Orlando Regional Medical Center.</p>
<p>My son&#8217;s injuries required immediate surgery. The situation became more critical when ORMC officials were unable to contact his immediate family until several hours after the accident.</p>
<p>Had my son been carrying one of Mr. Prepared’s My Emergency Cards, law enforcement officials would have been able to reach me only moments after his accident.</p>
<p>Thankfully, my son continues and steady recovery from his injuries. </p>
<p><strong>- Rod Harter</strong></p>
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		<title>PREPAREDNESS NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS!</title>
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This is Mr. Prepared, wishing you a Happy, Safe 2009.  And let’s hope it’s a little calmer – because 2008 was a dilly for disasters!
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<p class="MsoNormal">This is Mr. Prepared, wishing you a Happy, <em>Safe</em><span> 2009.<span>  </span>And let’s hope it’s a little calmer – because 2008 was a dilly for disasters!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The New Year, however, is already expected to deliver a more active than normal <span>hurricane</span> season, according to a prominent U.S. weather research team at Colorado State University.<span>  </span>They’re calling for at least 14 tropical storms, with 7 developing into full-blown <span>hurricanes.<span>  </span></span>That’s close to their original prediction a year ago for 2008 – which they had to revise upward, when we ended up 16 Atlantic storms, 8 of which turned into <span>hurricanes.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In any event, no matter where you live and what natural disaster your area is most vulnerable to, it’s a good time to review your <span>emergency preparedness </span>– and make a few New Year’s Resolutions!<span>  </span>Here’s what I consider to be “The Big Three!”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>1)<span>    </span></strong><span> </span><strong>Supply Yourself for <span>Survival!</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">No matter what kind of calamity hits, having <span>food supplies</span> and <span>survival gear</span> on hand and properly stored makes it all a lot easier to get through!<span>  </span>A portable <span>generator </span>is another wonderful extra to have on hand, to “power up” your household through an unexpected crisis!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>2)<span>    </span></strong><strong>Make a Plan!</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If disaster strikes, know how to contact your loved ones if you’re separated – and make sure everyone knows a place to meet if communication is impossible!<span>  </span>Being prepared means planning ahead for the worst!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>3)<span>    </span></strong><strong>Know Your Home!</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If a hurricane, tornado or earthquake hits your home, do you know the safest room to be in?<span>  </span>Have you “disaster-proofed” your house as much as possible?<span>  </span>There are specific and simple steps you can take to make sure you’re safe at home no matter what happens!</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can find lots more information on all these topics at <a href="http://www.mrprepared.com">http://www.mrprepared.com</a> and in my new e-book, “Mr. Prepared’s Top 50 Ultimate Survival Secrets.”<span>  </span>In any event, I hope your holiday was a happy one and the New Year will bring you peace and prosperity &#8211; those are two terrific things you <em>don’t </em><span>have to prepare for!</span></p>
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		<title>Emergency Preparedness Expert Larry Frank a.k.a Mr. Prepared™ Offers Free Special Report On Survival Secrets</title>
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Mr. Prepared™ offers a free special report entitled “Mr. Prepared’s All-Time Top 5 Survival Secrets” on his website. 
Orlando, Fla. – December 23, 2008 – In an ongoing series of special reports, emergency preparedness expert Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared™, is offering his latest free special report for visitors to his popular website, http://www.mrprepared.com, entitled “Mr. [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><em>Mr. Prepared™ offers a free special report entitled “Mr. Prepared’s All-Time Top 5 Survival Secrets” on his website. </em></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span><strong>Orlando, Fla. – December 23, 2008 </strong></span><span>– In an ongoing series of special reports, emergency preparedness expert </span>Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared™, is offering his latest free special report for visitors to his popular website, <a href="http://www.mrprepared.com">http://www.mrprepared.com</a>, entitled “Mr. Prepared’s All-Time Top 5 Survival Secrets.”<span>  </span>Mr. Prepared™ is an extremely passionate advocate of preparedness for all forms of disasters and unexpected emergencies.<span>  </span>Mr. Prepared™ urges families and individuals to be prepared for any and all emergency situations through planning, communication and stocking the necessary survival kits, including food, water and generators.<span>  </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The brand new special report, which is being offered for free to all visitors, is a resource providing families with five common survival secrets that tend to apply in all forms of emergencies and natural disasters.<span>  </span>The report includes these five topics: “Know What Can Happen Where You Live,” “Family Planning is a Must,” “Make Sure You’re Safe at Home,” “Big Myths Lead to Big Mistakes” and “Supplies Mean Survival.”<span>  </span>This report serves as a compliment to Mr. Prepared’s comprehensive new eBook, called “Mr. Prepared&#8217;s ULTIMATE Survival Secrets: The Ultimate Survival Guide for You and Your Family to Survive ANY <span class="yshortcuts">Natural Disaster.” This eBook is filled with inside information on how to survive </span>hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods and earthquakes.<span>   </span>The eBook is available at http://wwwMrPrepared.com.” </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is the fifth special report offered by Mr. Prepared since the launch of his website earlier this year.<span>  </span>The others are entitled “The Top 10 Facts For Hurricane Survival,” “The Top 10 Facts For Tornado Survival” “The Top 10 Facts For Flood Survival “and “The Top 10 Facts For Earthquake Survival.” </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Larry Frank, a.k.a. Mr. Prepared, said, “I really wanted to write a special report on some of the survival secrets and techniques that seem to apply to almost any emergency situation.<span>  </span>Read this report to get a good overview on how you can start preparing your home and family for an emergency.<span>  </span>Be Prepared!<span>  </span>It could save your life!” </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Also on his website, Mr. Prepared™ presents preparedness education, gives advice and offers a variety of emergency, disaster and survival kits.<span>  </span>The website acts as an online hub for information regarding emergency and disaster preparedness.<span>  </span>Families visiting the website will learn how to better prepare themselves and their home to withstand any disaster or emergency by learning from Mr. Prepared™. <span>  </span>Mr. Prepared™ also rates products on his “3P” system so families can know what they need to stay prepared. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>For more information about </span><span>Mr. Prepared™</span><span>, please visit </span><span><a href="http://www.MrPrepared.com">http://www.MrPrepared.com</a>. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">About Mr. Prepared™: </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Mr. Prepared™ is the alter ego of Larry Frank, a self-described, “preparedness junkie.” After creating My Emergency Card® and spending many years as Chief Preparedness Officer (CPO) educating friends and family about the principles of preparedness, Larry realized that his message could ultimately help many if he were to take it to the internet.<span>  </span>Thus, MrPrepared.com was born.<span>  </span>MrPrepared.com is a website dedicated to teaching people of all ages how to be better prepared and serves as a central outlet where visitors can get all of the supplies they need to stay safe and prepared.<span>  </span>For more information and to download a copy of Mr. Prepared’s All-Time Top 5 Survival Secrets, visit http://www.MrPrepared.com</p>
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