ProfNet Experts Available on Psychology of Magic, Financial Aid, Distracted Driving, More

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EXPERT ALERTS

• The Psychology of Magic and Illusion
• More Teens Misusing and Abusing Prescription Stimulants
• Lowering the Cost of College Education - From Textbooks to Sourcing Financial Aid
• Can Enhanced Communication Skills Lead to a More Fulfilling Life?
• Distracted Adult Drivers, Not Teens, Are the Real Safety Risk

MEDIA JOBS

• Business Reporter – Central Penn Business Journal (PA)
• Food Editor – Philadelphia City Paper (PA)
• Multimedia Journalist – KETV-TV (NE)
  

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

• The Ins and Outs of Corporate Writing
• 9 Facebook Tips for Bloggers
• PR Newswire Media Moves, June 8 Edition

EXPERT ALERTS:

The Psychology of Magic and Illusion
Carl Christman
Mentalist and Communication Professor
"Magicians have a long history of using psychological principles to fool people. It is not so much that the hand is quicker than the eye as it is that the mind is very predictable and easy to misdirect. Many of the principles used by magicians can be adapted by others to help them read people and influence them more effectively."
A teacher, author and mentalist, Christman is a member of Hollywood's famous Magic Castle and The British Society of Mystery Entertainers. He is a popular entertainer at upscale venues and colleges across the country, where audiences marvel at his ability to get inside their minds. His bestselling book, "How to Read Minds and Influence People" (www.carlchristman.com/book), explores communication from a radically different perspective. He is based in Los Angeles.
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/carlchristman
Website: http://www.carlreadsminds.com
Contact: [email protected]

More Teens Misusing and Abusing Prescription Stimulants
Kyle Simon
Director of Policy and Advocacy
Center for Lawful Access and Abuse Deterrence (CLAAD)
"A new study reveals students abusing ADHD drugs to help them study and pull all-nighters is starting a lot sooner than we originally thought. This study gives a more realistic view of just how old kids are when they start using these drugs without a prescription. The results: Abuse often starts long before college, as early as 12."
Simon manages policy and advocacy initiatives, provides policy analysis and drafting, directs rapid response efforts, and oversees a coalition of allied organizations focused on advancing common goals. His background includes several years of health care policy, advocacy, and political experience. He has worked with policy makers on Medicare, Medicaid, and regulatory issues, served members of Congress, managed a statewide political organization representing the president of the United States, and held leadership roles in multiple political campaigns.
Contact: Mark Goldman, [email protected]

Lowering the Cost of College Education - From Textbooks to Sourcing Financial Aid
Kevin Walker
Co-Founder and CEO
Valore
"Textbooks and course materials are the biggest expense that students face, after tuition and room and board, and inefficiencies in the textbook market continue to drive that expense higher and higher. From sourcing financial aid to providing access to affordable content, there are many creative ways students and educators can lower the cost of a college education and associated course material. The textbook market is in the midst of big transition. The power of technology, the Internet and quality open content will create new world of opportunities that will result in higher quality education resources at a lower cost."
Based in Boston, Walker is an expert on how to lower the cost of a college education. From student loans to affordable course materials/textbooks, student and professor trends, and college and university issues, Walker helps assist in the lowering the cost of college. Additionally, he is an expert on digital course material with the acquisition of Boundless, a digital publisher offering students and teachers customizable textbooks, teaching resources and learning tools. Walker founded Valore to serve the entire education ecosystem, from schools and bookstores to professors, educators and, of course, students.
Website: http://www.valore.com
Contact: Kristen Wiltse, [email protected]

Can Enhanced Communication Skills Lead to a More Fulfilling Life?
Deborah Beroset
Communication Expert, Seminar Leader
Landmark
"Clear communication is vital in every aspect of life. Business and personal relationships depend upon it. Communication is at the heart of all major conflicts, whether interpersonal relations with family and friends or your ability to communicate with confidence and power in the workplace. Learning to navigate the interpersonal dynamics can lead to a breakthrough for people in the areas of life that matter most."
Website: http://www.profnetconnect.com/deborah_beroset
Contact: Michelle Tennant, [email protected]

Distracted Adult Drivers, Not Teens, Are the Real Safety Risk
Doug Horn
Distracted Driving Lawyer
Drive By Example
With recent AT&T survey results showing drivers do more than texting (Web surfing, video chatting, social media), Horn says distracted, aggressive and impatient adults on the road are the ones drivers should worry about, not teens: "We've turned this into a teen texting-while-driving problem when, in reality, adults represent the largest portion of distracted, aggressive and impatient drivers. We need to change the driving culture. There are many steps we can take to do that and it starts with the adults and parents who model their behavior for their teen drivers."
As a personal injury attorney, Horn has tried hundreds of motor vehicle accident cases, the majority of which included distracted drivers. He founded Drive By Example, an organization that promotes safe driving techniques in schools, communities and to corporations, and is a member of the Governor's Highway Safety Association. He is available to discuss the following: 1) There are simply more adult drivers on the road than teens: around 180 million adult drivers and 10 million teen drivers; 2) Adults use smartphones constantly to manage a hectic work and personal life. In fact, nearly half of adults admit to texting while driving, compared to 43% of teens; 3) To keep up with the pace of society, adult drivers tend to drive faster and more recklessly, making speeding a factor of almost a third of fatal car crashes in 2012; 4) Most importantly, adults model their bad driving habits and behaviors for their passengers, including their children. Fifteen percent of young drivers say they have seen their parents texting while driving and 48% say they have seen their parents talking on their phone while driving, according to a survey on Textinganddrivingsafety.com; 5) The Model Driver Safety Communication Programs that school districts, insurance agencies and corporations can use to encourage driver safety and model behavior while on the road.
Website: http://www.drivebyexample.com
Contact: Jordan Rogers, [email protected]

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• Business Reporter – Central Penn Business Journal (PA)
• Food Editor – Philadelphia City Paper (PA)
• Multimedia Journalist – KETV-TV (NE)

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