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« on: July 27, 2006, 09:45:19 PM »
This is dedicated to you "LifeOnHold". See, I told you this site would make a difference. Rest in peace.

A few months ago, a writer from Nephrology News & Issues contacted me and told me one of the editors saw my site and wanted to feature it in an article. :o Here is the email I received:

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Hello,
I'm a writer for Nephrology News & Issues magazine.  It is predominately a trade
magazine, but we frequently branch out into the patient world, and we have a
patient centered issue coming out in August.
Ever since one of our editors discovered the site, we have been brainstorming
story ideas for it, and before I go to my editor, I wanted check if you would
be willing to help out with an interview or perhaps some editorial.
If you are interested, please get back to me, and I can run some stuff by you,
and we can discuss some of the story ideas I have.

Thanks for your time,

Spencer Ho
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For those of you who do not know what this magazine is, well it's the number 1 magazine for the Nephrology profession here is a link to their online site: http://nephnews.com/ EVERYBODY in the profession reads this magazine, I mean EVERYONE. I sure you have seen the magazine at your clinic or doctors office. Spencer I exchanged several more emails over the last couple of months.

The Spencer asked me for some members views on the site, well I asked about 6 of you guys but unfortunately he only choose 4 members of the site and they are: Rerun, bajanne2000, hyperlite, Sara and of course me. I had no control over who he would pick for the article so I am sorry if your editorial did not get picked. But even though you were not picked remember people will read the magazine and come read your posts. I wish I could have had them interview all of our members but of course that would have taken the whole magazine.

Below are low-resolutions of the article, be sure to download the PDF file below to read the 3 page editorial.







I am very excited about this and I can't wait till I see the actual issue in my hands. This is not the big surprise I've been talking about, that is being saved for our 1 year anniversary. So stay tuned. I have more surprises up my sleeve.  :)

Also I would like to personally thank all of our members from the bottom of my heart, this would have never been possible without YOU.

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« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2006, 09:49:07 PM »
Let me be the first to congratulate you!  Very Cool!   8)
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« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2006, 10:28:47 PM »
Your the man Boss.... What more can i say??  Congratulations.........
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« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2006, 10:59:19 PM »
Congratulation's Epoman. Well deserved!
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« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2006, 12:42:45 AM »
This is so cool, well done Epoman!  :D
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« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2006, 05:14:43 AM »
I am so proud to be part of this tremendous, cutting-edge site!!!!
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« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2006, 05:25:57 AM »
YAY, congrats!  ;D
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« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2006, 06:32:49 AM »
It's great to see this can make a difference in ways none of us can imagine!


I hope the extra exposure the site will be getting will help the profession have a better understanding of the patient side of things.
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« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2006, 07:10:22 AM »
This is fantastic.  Congrats to you Epoman for all the hard work you have put into this site, this is most deserved.  Hopefully even a handful of those Nephros that read that article will go to the site and see for themselves what the patients really think.  They are the ones with the power to make a change.  Hopefully the old saying the squeaky wheel gets the grease is true and they realize there is a need for more than what they are providing.
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« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2006, 07:46:47 AM »
Is the picture of the good looking guy YOU, Epoman! ??? This is wonderful news. Congratulations!

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« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2006, 09:08:54 AM »
oh wow!! Congrats! I gotta get myself a copy of that! They always have that in the hospital dialysis unit (not mine) so I might be able to pick one up!
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« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2006, 09:39:17 AM »
Congratulations Epoman  8).  You deserve all the credit. You´ve made a great site for us to learn from. Maybe the professionals will learn our side, now. Thanks loads.
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« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2006, 09:49:41 AM »
Congratulations

Next stop... Leno, Letterman? ;)
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« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2006, 10:54:11 AM »
Congratulations Epoman  8) Reading the Nephrology News & Issues in the lobby of clinic is how I found out home hemo was an option. Never informed by doctor or staff.

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« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2006, 12:44:10 PM »
Awesome, awesome awesome...  ;D 8)
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« Reply #15 on: July 28, 2006, 01:40:13 PM »
Congratulations, next will it be a BOOK????
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« Reply #16 on: July 28, 2006, 02:13:00 PM »
When you give a person information they can use, you change their future, and the world.  You deserve the recognition, and far more.  Congratulations!!
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« Reply #17 on: July 28, 2006, 04:33:34 PM »
Congrats Epoman.

I did an interview with them earlier this year, and thought they were very professional folks in their approach to things.

I look forward to reading it in print (as my screen resolution is making it a tad too small right now!) :)

Again, congrats.
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« Reply #18 on: July 28, 2006, 05:04:10 PM »
Quote from: slothluvchunk on July 28, 2006, 04:33:34 PM
Congrats Epoman.

I did an interview with them earlier this year, and thought they were very professional folks in their approach to things.

I look forward to reading it in print (as my screen resolution is making it a tad too small right now!) :)

Again, congrats.

Well like I said in my post, I attached the .PDF file, just download that. Here I'll attach it again.
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« Reply #19 on: July 28, 2006, 05:06:56 PM »
Vielen Dank mein Herr....
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« Reply #20 on: July 28, 2006, 05:10:07 PM »
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« Reply #21 on: July 28, 2006, 05:11:56 PM »
Quote from: slothluvchunk on July 28, 2006, 05:06:56 PM
Vielen Dank mein Herr....

Ihr willkommener Sir.
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« Reply #22 on: July 28, 2006, 05:27:24 PM »
Well Done Epoman !
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« Reply #23 on: July 28, 2006, 09:20:51 PM »
Hopfully the site will get more and more use by more and more patients. Its very much needed in the renal community.
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« Reply #24 on: July 29, 2006, 05:16:45 AM »
Congratulations Epoman. This site ROCKS! I hope members realize the costs associated with running a site such as this. Donate if you are able, to help Epoman keep this site running.
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