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Jorge del Busto was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His grandmother, an accomplished artist and "woman of style," inspired and instilled Jorge's passion to draw and design. He started his career at the tender age of six when he attended art school. His talent and vision for design became visible when at the age of 12 he started sketching and designing clothes. He moved to America over 13 years ago to continue to enhance his skills and creativity. In 2003, he designed his first line of active/fitness wear. Immediately, he drew the attention of some up-scale boutique owners who decided to take a chance with Jorge and sell his line in their boutiques. His recognizable sexy designs became an immediate success. This year, he was able to launch his first line of evening gowns (couture) and sport-elegant designs. He was invited to participate in a runway show where they recognized Jorge as one of the top new Latin designers in the country. His stylish couture and sport-elegant designs were the high-light of the show. Since then his dresses and sport-elegant Collection have been featured in many local magazines and in February 2008, the Chicago Social Magazine featured his couture. His talent did not go un-noticed, and he was featured again in the Panache Magazine and even Streeterville’s Chamber of Commerce was impressed and featured some of his Collection in their website commercial www.streetervillechamber.org - click on the Streeterville Commercial. Another of Jorge’s sexy and sophisticated dresses was photographed in the www.factio-magzine.com while attending a public relations event for new designers sponsored by the City of Chicago (Chicago Fashion Resource 2.1.08)

Welcome to kidsoutnow.com! This site is dedicated to the parents of young adults who are perplexed and frustrated about their kids who have not left the nest and moved into their own home and into a sense of adult independence. These "Kids" are sometimes referred to as twixters, thresholders, kidults, boomerang kids, moochers, bums, and many other not so flattering names. This is a social phenomenon that is world wide and so far there is no help. You may have seen the latest movie ("Failure to Launch") which makes light of this subject. TV shows such as "Good Morning America" and "Dr. Phil" have devoted complete segments to this topic. In fact, Dr. Phil says it is his number 1 request for help. There is even a Fast Food commercial that deals with this subject called "Ready to go". But no one has developed a system for parenting adult children to independence until now. And the good news is that with focus, your young adult can be on the road to independence within six months or less! What you may not realize is that you are the key! No one taught us how to move our grown children into success. The biggest falsehood is that if you get them to college you are done. About 18 million young adults are still sitting at home even after college! With the added burden of taking care of grown children, your dreams of time to do what you would like are gone. Where are those vacations, those interests, and hobbies you want to enjoy before your kids take care of you? Finally, there is help!

Pamela McDonald FA, WHCNP, PNP, FNP Pamela is a leading Integrative Medicine Nurse Practitioner, who has devoted her life to the prevention of heart disease and chronic illness by utilizing the body’s own genetic recipe and promoting the use of natural organic whole food. Pamela was born in Paisley, Scotland, and grew up in the southernmost part of England. She was originally trained at the Royal Hospital of St. Bartholomew’s in London, then moved to California in 1981. A Nurse Practitioner with advanced specialty training in surgery, women’s health care, adult primary care, pediatrics, pediatric obesity, family practice, cardiovascular and heart disease prevention, nutrition, exercise, mind/body medicine, and botanical medicine, Pamela is also educated in allopathic, alternative, and integrative medicine. She is a graduate of the Andrew Weil MD Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. Pamela lives in Northern California, just outside San Francisco, with her husband, Rick, and their three children. She works full time in her private practice, as well as in a primary care practice. Pamela often lectures to public and private groups.

Having lost his only son Tariq to a senseless gang-related murder, Azim N. Khamisa is a rare individual who not only speaks of powerful and life-changing concepts, but also walks his talk. Before audiences of the young and adult, the public and the corporate, Azim delves deeply into hearts and souls, inspiring hope, courage and personal growth, along with providing steps to join him on the journey of forgiveness, peace and purpose. Through workshops, keynote speeches and consulting, Azim Khamisa carries the message that peace can be restored, no matter what has gone before. His simple 3-step process untangles the mystery behind forgiveness and sets people free to enjoy a life full of richness and meaning.

Last week we had major technical problems and the show went off the air. My apologies to those who were here listening. Tonight we finish the conversation. Welcome back listeners. Andrew Vidich, PhD, is an author, educator, international speaker, and editor. Dr. Vidich has been an adjunct assistant professor of religion at Manhattan College in Riverdale NY and at Iona College in New Rochelle. He is also a Senior Advisor and History Chair, at Repertory High School for the Theatre Arts in New York City. Dr. Vidich holds degrees in music SUNY (B.A.) Comparative Mythology and Religion, New School University (M.A.) Education New School University (M.S.) and a PH.D in Religion from Bernilli International Graduate School. (2000) He is a founding member of The Interfaith Council of New York and a member of the council of trustees of The Temple of Understanding, an international interfaith organization. His consulting firm The Leadership Institute-inc. teaches and trains people in conflict management, leadership skills and contemplative practice in educational, corporate and non for profits organizations. Dr. Vidich is a member of the board of directors and Public Relations Coordinator for the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, in Amityville New York. He has been studying meditation for 35 years under the guidance of three world renowned Meditation Masters including His Holiness Sant Kirpal Singh Ji, Sant Darshan Singh Ji, and His Holiness Sant Rajinder Singh Ji Maharaj. He is the author Love Is a Secret (Aslan, 1994).