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Gov. Butch Otter and Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board Chairman Stephen Weeg are defending Idaho's work toward a state-based insurance exchange, after a Wall Street Journal article today pointed to decisions by Idaho and New Mexico to make use the federal government's computer platform for the exchange's initial launch as a sign that the two states are no longer committed to state, rather than federal, exchanges.
At its May 9 meeting, the Idaho exchange board voted to move on "parallel tracks" toward setting up its own IT platform for its health insurance exchange, and exploring the benefits of using the federal government's platform temporarily, until Idaho's is ready to go. Today, the board voted to take the same step for the "SHOP" portion of the exchange, which stands for Small Business Health Options Program, and is the portion of the exchange that will serve small businesses, while the rest is for individuals purchasing insurance plans.
Asked by other board members to clarify the step, Weeg said, "We've made a decision to use the federal government's contractor that operates the platform to be our contractor for our platform for a short period of time, while we can get our platform fully developed." He and other board members stressed that only Idaho insurance products would be sold under Idaho rules on the state exchange, regardless of whether it uses the federal IT platform.
Otter and Weeg distributed a guest opinion to Idaho newspapers today entitled, "Implementing state insurance exchange requires moving quickly, creatively," in which they stressed that Idaho's still looking at a state - not federal - exchange. "Once again - and despite misleading headlines and the drumbeat of those who oppose anything short of nullifying a federal law that's already been found constitutional - our efforts will not result in a partnership or a federal exchange," the two wrote. "Idaho is building and will have a consumer-friendly state-based exchange run by Idahoans for Idahoans." Click below to read the full opinion piece.
As Idaho works through the early stages of organizing its new state-based health insurance exchange, neighboring Washington is much farther down the road, and now has released the rate proposals from health insurance companies that plan to sell coverage on its state exchange. The big surprise: Expected large price increases didn't materialize. Instead, most consumers who purchase insurance through the Washington exchange would pay less than they do now, and get more coverage. Only those under age 30 would face higher costs, and they'd have options for lower-priced catastrophic coverage. In addition, those who qualify for subsidies based on their income would pay less than the newly announced rates.
"We're pleasantly surprised with the individual rates we've seen so far," said Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. "In many cases, people will get better benefits and pay less – especially if they qualify for subsidies." Meanwhile, Idaho's exchange is just getting organized. So far, the 19-member exchange board has met twice, elected officers, hired an executive director and established six subcommittees on everything from information technology to operations. It will function as an independent, quasi-governmental agency; it is working on plans to issue requests for proposals to establish its online portal and make the exchange operational by Oct. 1. You can read our full report here at spokesman.com.
Amy Dowd has accepted the job offer, and will be the executive director of Idaho's new state-based health insurance exchange. "She's accepted, she's very excited, she's eager and ready to go," reported Stephen Weeg, interim exchange board president. "She's happy to be back in Idaho, and she's told her husband it's time to find a place to live."
Dowd, currently a health care consultant with Ernst & Young in Portland, was one of three key consultants who helped develop Idaho's initial blueprint for a state-based exchange in 2010-11, working as a contractor for the state Department of Insurance. She also formerly worked as a health care consultant and for Blue Cross Blue Shield in New York, and early in her career, from 1993 to 2000, was an IT project manager and lead analyst for information systems and Web development projects for Idaho Power.
The 19-member exchange board interviewed Dowd for an hour today in executive session before deciding to offer her the job; she previously was one of five candidates interviewed by state officials who selected her as the finalist. "She's one of the people that can hit the ground running," said board member Margaret Henbest. "She has a strong project management background, a strong insurance background. She has state relationships in Idaho."
Board member Zelda Geyer-Sylvia noted that the Department of Insurance "gave her very high marks for the work she had done before." Board member Kevin Settles said, "She's got a great skill set for our needs right now." Said board member Frank Chan, "I believe she was very well qualified, and I'm looking forward to working with her. I can't wait 'til she gets on board and just hits the ground running."
Amy Dowd, a health care consultant with Ernst & Young LLP in Portland, Ore., has been selected as executive director of Idaho's new state-based health insurance exchange. The exchange board this morning voted unanimously to offer Dowd the job, which will pay in the range of $175,000 a year.
Dick Armstrong, Idaho Department of Health & Welfare director, said in anticipation that the state-based exchange would be established, "We began to do some searching of individuals that would be qualified as executive director. I used standard procedures that I use with Health & Welfare's HR department." Five individuals were interviewed, he said, "in preparation for this moment."
As for the salary level, Armstrong said, "I felt comfortable that the market is going to demand the $175,000 level. There is a high risk involved here … it does come with risk for the individual. So that's where I came to make the recommendation to the governor's office, based on those processes."
After the board's unanimous vote to make Dowd the job offer, Stephen Weeg, interim chairman of the exchange board, said, "I will proceed now and get hold of Amy today and start the negotiation, and hopefully we have someone on board and starting to help us out tomorrow."
The 19 board members of Idaho's new state-based health insurance exchange got a surprising welcome soon after they were appointed – anonymous calls to each of them, threatening that they'll each individually be targets in a lawsuit. "I got a call from a guy who did not want to identify what firm he worked for," said Stephen Weeg, the board's interim chairman. "He just wanted to give us all a notice that within three months' time we would all be sued for being on this board – I think he called everybody on this board, just to let us know that we were already in trouble."
Weeg said his first reaction was, "Wait a minute – we're just doing what the law requires."
Rep. Kelley Packer, R-McCammon, a board member, said, "I actually chuckled, because I thought, you know, we're here trying to provide a service." She said she was disappointed that opponents of the exchange would "stoop to these tactics," and said, "I did call the speaker and let him know. He said, 'Don't worry – the state will have anybody on the board covered and indemnified."
Weeg said the board will make sure it has good legal counsel and board member indemnification. "But it was somewhat of a surprise welcome to the board. It was quite a reminder for me of how much attention is being paid to what we do and how we do it." You can read my full story here at spokesman.com.
The board of Idaho's new state-based health insurance exchange board opened its first meeting this morning in the Lincoln Auditorium in the state Capitol; it is being video streamed live online here. "We have a challenge ahead of us," said interim exchange board chairman Stephen Weeg, the retired head of a community health center, Health West, in eastern Idaho. "There was a huge amount of work on the part of a lot of people … to see Idaho create its own health insurance exchange. And the little task that we have before us is between now and October, get a business started and make an exchange operational and make it work for the citizens of Idaho."
The 19-member board is scheduled to meet from 8:30 to 4 today, and tomorrow until noon. Today's agenda includes overviews of the law that set up the exchange and Idaho Open Meeting Law requirements; a review of the exchange's scope and requirements and the roles of the state departments of insurance and health and welfare; and setting of key tasks and time frames. Tomorrow morning at 9, the board is scheduled to go into executive session for a telephone interview with a candidate for executive director of the exchange.
The exchange will provide a voluntary marketplace for Idahoans to compare and buy health insurance plans online and access new government subsidies. David Hensley, Gov. Butch Otter's chief of staff, told the board, "We're going to be counting on each and every one of you to make this successful. … One of the most critical things to the governor is the openness, accountability and transparency of this board. He believes that we are directly responsible to the people of Idaho."
Weeg encouraged all the board members to be active participants, saying, "My sense on this is that we'll need the collective intelligence of all of us and best work from all of us in order to make this work."
Gov. Butch Otter today announced the members of the 19-member board of Idaho's new state-based health insurance exchange, including 14 he appointed; two non-voting ex-officio members, the directors of the state departments of Insurance and Health & Welfare; and three lawmakers appointed by legislative leaders. The legislators named to the board were Sen. Jim Rice, R-Caldwell; Rep. Kelley Packer, R-McCammon; and Rep. John Rusche, D-Lewiston.
The governor's appointees include a doctor, a nurse, employers, health insurers, and three consumer representatives. "I'm grateful that people with the talent, experience and ability to serve effectively on this board accepted the challenge," Otter said in a statement. "We have decided to build and operate a voluntary, state-based health insurance exchange rather than defaulting to total federal control. The folks who have agreed to serve on the board will be our eyes, ears and most importantly the voices of Idaho in this process." Click below for the governor's full announcement.
The Milk Producers of Idaho have come out in favor of Gov. Butch Otter's proposal for a state-based health insurance exchange in Idaho. "The board strongly felt that it is important to have decisions regarding health insurance coverage in Idaho to be determined by Idahoans and not federal bureaucrats," said Brent Olmstead, the group's executive director. "Whether we like it or not, the Supreme Court has upheld the PPACA. It is the law and simply ignoring it is not a viable option." You can read the dairy group's full announcement here.
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter faces a major leadership test when Idaho lawmakers convene their legislative session on Monday: convincing many from his own party that it's in the state's best interest to run its own health insurance exchange, when many want no part of "Obamacare." Otter's tried before to convince recalcitrant fellow Republicans to do something they didn't want to do, notably failing in 2009 to get them to raise state taxes to fund major road improvements. He tried vetoes. He tried arm-twisting. But his own party didn't budge.
Otter said Friday that he's committed to creating the exchange, which would provide Idahoans an online place to shop for health insurance plans and access government subsidies, only with legislative support. "I think it is a states' rights issue, that we should be at the table," the governor declared. "I thought that with the wolves or the grizzly bears, I thought that with the caribou, I thought that with the sage hen and almost every other issue that has come up. If we stay at the table, I think we can make a difference. We did make a difference in most of those negotiations." You can read my full story here at spokesman.com.
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter was notified today that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has "conditionally approved" Idaho's plan to operate a state-based health care exchange. "We got a phone call from HHS informing us of that decision," said Jon Hanian, Otter's press secretary; the call came yesterday afternoon, and was followed by a letter today from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sibelius to Otter. "It shows that despite an extremely difficult timeline, staff did a pretty good job of pulling all the various required components together," Hanian said. "If we get approval from the Legislature, then we have HHS's approval to go ahead and move forward with the plans we submitted. … It means that we'd eventually probably have their full approval for running it on our own, which is what the governor identified as the reason we're doing this."
Otter convened a working group that studied the issue for months, before overwhelmingly recommending that Idaho opt for a state-based exchange to enable residents to shop for health insurance plans and access government subsidies, rather than let the federal government run Idaho's exchange. The exchanges are required under the national health care reform law, but Idaho had been exploring the idea well before the law passed.
Sibelius, in a news release today announcing conditional approval for state exchanges in Idaho, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont and Utah, said, "States across the country are working to implement the health care law and build a marketplace that works for their residents." Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have now been conditionally approved to partially or fully run their own exchanges.
Here's a link to my full story at spokesman.com on Gov. Butch Otter's announcement today that he's recommending a privately operated, state-based health insurance exchange in Idaho as the best option for Idaho to maintain control over how health care reform operates in the state. Said Otter, "I know the earnest and well-intentioned debate will continue," as lawmakers consider the exchange legislation he'll propose in January.
The Idaho Health Exchange Alliance, a coalition of more than 400 insurers, businesses, individuals and trade associations in Idaho, applauded Gov. Butch Otter's decision today to recommend that lawmakers approve a privately operated, state-based health insurance exchange. "We're very grateful that Gov. Otter has shown Idaho the way forward on this issue," said Heidi Low, executive director of the group. "A state-based exchange will help Idaho have more control over Idaho's health insurance costs and keep Idaho in the driver's seat on health insurance issues." You can read the group's full statement here.
Meanwhile, Wayne Hoffman, executive director of the Idaho Freedom Foundation, decried the governor's announcement, issuing this statement: "I have a great deal of respect for my friend, Gov. Otter. However, I strongly disagree with his decision. More than 20 states have indicated that they will not implement a state exchange. States are opposed because they understand that Obamacare depends entirely on states to implement it. States are opposed because they know that a state exchange affords almost no flexibility and makes states co-owners of the looming disaster in medicine: higher insurance premiums, more expensive medical care, reduced accessibility and worse patient outcomes. Gov. Otter's decision makes the national effort of resistance much more difficult and more likely the law will remain in place, at great cost to Idaho families, businesses and our nation's economic vitality. Idaho Freedom Foundation will do everything it can, along with other opponents of Obamacare, to make sure Idaho never implements this destructive law."
Among lawmakers reacting to Gov. Butch Otter's health care exchange announcement today is Sen. John Goedde, R-Coeur d'Alene, who spoke from Denver, where he's attending an education meeting. " I think the governor did the right thing in the face of certainly a lot of opposition," said Goedde, who served on Otter's working group. "I don't think that we have any choice - we're going to establish a state-based exchange, or we are going to get the federal exchange by default."
Goedde, a longtime insurance broker, said Idaho's health insurance premiums are among the lowest in the nation, in part because Idaho has so few state mandates on what insurance plans must offer. If the state were lumped in with other states in a federal exchange, "There's no question in my mind … it's going to drive the cost of insurance up."
Some Idaho lawmakers have been outspoken in opposition to doing anything required by "Obamacare," and ideological groups like the Idaho Freedom Foundation have been lobbying hard against a state-based exchange, even as Idaho business groups and insurers pushed for it. Last year, the Idaho Legislature took no action on an insurance exchange, gambling that the U.S. Supreme Court would overturn the law. Instead, it upheld it.
"I'm just proud of our governor," Goedde said. "He knows he's going to be taking heat, but he did the right thing."
Rep. Vito Barbieri, R-Dalton Gardens, has been among the most outspoken opponents of a state exchange. "My inclination is to resist," he said after the governor's announcement. "The bottom line is if the federal government is going to control it, they should run it. I'm just not inclined to believe that the Legislature should just rubber-stamp this, but there's a lot of new people there and we'll have to see how they go. I'm just not going to be able to go along. I don't think it's good for my state, I don't think it's good for my constituents, and I'm absolutely convinced that my constituents do not want it."
House Minority Leader John Rusche, D-Lewiston, a retired physician and former health insurance excecutive, said, "Idaho's a low-cost health insurance state. And if we're pooled with the national average, you can expect that you'd be paying the national average." He estimated that Idahoans pay $500 to $1,000 less in annual premiums than the nation as a whole, mainly because of few state manda and low utilization rates. Putting Idaho into a federal exchange would force Idahoans to pay national rates, he said.
"It's the better decision," Rusche said of Otter's announcement. He added, "The politics of this are going to be really interesting."
Gov. Butch Otter's recommendation for a state-run health insurance exchange matches that of his working group that studied the issue for months – it'd be a privately operated, state-based exchange. Jon Hanian, Otter's press secretary, said the privately run feature was a "better option" because it can get up and running more quickly than a traditional state agency. But, he said, "Let's be honest. There was very little in these options that he liked. … But I think given all the work that the working group did and the fact that this decision kind of preserves some options and preserves flexibility for Idahoans, I think that's why he came down where he did on this." He added, "It's going to be a work in progress."
Health insurance exchanges, under the national health care reform law, will provide an online marketplace where consumers can shop for the plans, rates and features they want, and also access government subsidies if they qualify for them. States have the option of setting up their own exchanges, partnering with the federal government, or doing nothing and allowing the federal government to operate their state exchanges.
Said Otter, "All the criticisms of the exchange mandate that I and many others have expressed remain valid and troubling. The law is governed by an evolving set of increasingly complex rules and requirements. It is onerous, unwieldy and fraught with unknowns. That makes it all the more important to remember that my decision today can be rescinded if the Legislature disagrees or withdrawn by me if circumstances warrant – a real possibility on such a constantly moving target. But with what we know today, this is our best option."
Otter will propose legislation when lawmakers convene in January to set up the new exchange. "We will have details about it in the State of the State," Hanian said, the message the governor delivers to a joint session of the Legislature on its opening day, Jan. 7.
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter announced today that he's notifying the federal government that Idaho will opt for a state-run health insurance exchange, subject to legislative approval. "This is not a battle of my choosing, but no one has fought harder against the mandates and overreaching federal authority of the Affordable Care Ac," the governor said in a statement. "No one has more consistently and clearly demanded that Idaho retain the authority and flexibility to chart our own path forward. There was a judicial process for challenging Obamacare, and the presidential election was at least in part a referendum on its enactment. But despite our best efforts, the law remains in place, and almost certainly will for the foreseeable future. There will be a health insurance exchange in Idaho. The only question is who will build it."
He added, "Our options have come down to this: Do nothing and be at the federal government's mercy in how that exchange is designed and run, or take a seat at the table and play the cards we've been dealt. I cannot willingly surrender a role for Idaho in determining the impact on our own citizens and businesses." Click below for his full announcement, including a Q-and-A about the decision.
In response to a request from the Republican Governors Association, U.S. Secretary of Health & Human Services Kathleen Sibelius has sent out a letter giving governors extra time to make their decisions on how to proceed on health insurance exchanges - a decision for which the deadline was looming tomorrow. Last week, Sibelius gave governors until December to file the "blueprint" that will flesh out the details of the decision, but didn't move the Nov. 16 deadline for a "letter of intent" declaring the state's decision. If states don't opt to set up their own, state-based exchanges or enter partnerships with the federal government, the feds will take over and operate the exchange for those states.
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter has been considering the decision, and convened a working group that studied the issue for months, then recommended overwhelmingly that the state go with a state-based exchange operated by a private non-profit. Otter is at the RGA meeting in Las Vegas today, where the issue was among the discussion topics, and his office just received Sibelius' letter late this afternoon. Otter's press secretary, Jon Hanian, said, "I think over the next 24 hours you should know whether or not we're going to make some decision tomorrow or take additional time." You can read Sibelius' letter here.
Gov. Butch Otter's health insurance exchange working group has voted overwhelmingly in favor of a state-based health insurance exchange, opting for the model of using a private non-profit group set up by the state to run it. The recommendation now goes to Otter, who must notify the federal government of which way the state will go by Nov. 16. If the state does nothing, it gets a federally run health insurance exchange and loses state regulatory control over its health insurance industry. Rep. Lynn Luker's substitute motion to hold off on any decision for a year was overwhelmingly rejected. Only two members, Luker and Wayne Hoffman, dissented in the panel's decision.
Rep. Lynn Luker, R-Boise, has offered a substitute motion at the Health Insurance Exchange Working Group to defer a decision for one year; Wayne Hoffman seconded his motion. Luker said he wants to "defer this decision 'til after the election, 'til after we see what the federal government does with implementing a federal exchange, which we're probably going to get anyway given our level of preparation, and that we reconsider this in a year." If the substitute motion fails, Alex LaBeau's original motion is still on the table.
Rep. John Rusche, D-Lewiston, said opting for a federal exchange would mean much higher health insurance costs for Idahoans, "charging the citizens of the state of Idaho $120 million more for basically the same insurance they're getting now."
Panel member Tom Shores said, "I think the problem is we've waited long enough. We couldn't get the Legislature to do anything." Waiting again, he said, would be "folly." John Watts said, "I just don't know why we'd want the federal government to control absolutely everything if we have an option to avoid that."
As the Health Insurance Exchange Working Group ponders Alex LaBeau's motion to support a state-based health insurance exchange, Wayne Hoffman, a group member, spoke out in opposition, comparing the state's relationship with the federal government to "the relationship of an abuser to a spouse. We keep getting beat up by the federal government and we keep running back to the federal government, and we have done it time and time again." He said, "I think the best interest of the state is to continue to resist this constitutionally dubious federal law. … The only way you're going to get the federal government, Congress and the executive branch to reconsider the law is just to resist its implementation."
LaBeau said, "We're all paying for everybody's health care as it is, whether it's thru Medicare and Medicaid, your property taxes or your insurance. The other important thing to remember, in a small state like Idaho, this is going to impact small employers." He said small employers - those with 50 or fewer employees - are 96 percent of Idaho's employers, and they employ half of Idaho's workers. "That's a substantial number of Idahoans that are going to be impacted by the decision that is made here today." LaBeau called for a state-based exchange, using a private non-profit model, "because it's the most flexible." He said a state-based exchange is the only way Idaho can protect small employers from big jumps in their costs and maintain Idaho's regulatory role over its insurance industry.
Panel member Kevin Settles said, "We need to get past arguing the legality of the law. The Supreme Court settled the issue." He said, "We can make something good out of this. … With the state-based non-profit exchange, we can make it reflect Idaho." He noted that Idaho's current insurance premiums are among the lowest in the nation.
As Gov. Butch Otter's health insurance exchange working group holds its final meeting today, to settle on its recommendation to the governor, a group calling itself the Idaho Health Exchange Alliance has swelled to 316 members around the state, pressing for a state-based insurance exchange, rather than allowing the federal government to run an exchange for the state. The members include insurers and insurance agencies large and small, construction and manufacturing firms ranging from Oppenheimer Companies and Contractors Northwest to General Pneumatic Tools LLC and Madison Roofing, the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians, Idaho Forest Group, the Twin Falls Canal Co., two auto-body repair businesses, the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry, the Idaho Hospital Association and the Idaho Mining Association.
The alliance has sent a letter to the working group saying, "Our members encourage you to support the creation of a state-based health insurance exchange. Such a strategy is far superior to ceding design and control of something as important as health insurance to the federal government;" you can see the full letter here.
Meanwhile, the Idaho Main Street Alliance and the Idaho Community Action Network have scheduled a news conference this morning at 9:30 in room WW53 of the state Capitol, prior to the working group meeting, calling for an exchange plan that "works in the best interst of Idaho's small businesses and families, not cater(s) to insurance CEOs." That group wants to make sure big insurers don't dominate the new exchange's board. "We need an exchange that will negotiate on our behalf, using our bargaining power to get the best plans at the best prices," said Main Street Alliance leader Christina McNeil. "Small businesses deserve nothing less, and we should demand nothing less."
The working group meeting is from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today in the Capitol Auditorium; you can see the agenda here, and watch live online here.


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Wednesday, November 6, 2013
List of Potential Microsoft Chief Execs Shrinks to Five Candidates.
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Monday, September 2, 2013
Microsoft and Nokia: Acquisition of Mobile Phone Businesses Will Speed Up Innovation.
The Next Chapter: An Open Letter from Steve Ballmer and Stephen Elop
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By Carlos Santos
Investors who packed the first day of the sixth annual University of Virginia Investing Conference learned that public equities are the top investment alternative for the average person in the current, wacky economic climate.
The stock market is bulling ahead, but "what's interesting is nobody is all that happy about it. It's like they're waiting for an anvil to fall out of the sky," said Jason Trennert, the managing partner of Strategas Research Partners and its chief investment strategist.
Having said that, Trennert added: "My view is that public equities have become the only alternative for investors."
The conference — which began yesterday at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and will conclude today (Friday) — lures industry experts from around the world who help investors find the best strategies to deliver positive returns while managing investment risk. The event is hosted by Darden's Center for Asset Management.
Trennert is bullish on the stock market for a number of reasons. One is that stocks are the last asset standing, with other investments, from bonds to real estate, delivering very little to nothing. Besides, "it's the most accessible asset class for the average person," he said.
So how does the average investor pick out the right stock when so many have risen so high? Richard Chilton Jr., the chair and chief executive officer of Chilton Investment Co., says market investors are always full of fear and anxiety. "But I believe we're in a sweet spot and can use fear and anxiety to buy quality."
Chilton says quality companies have pricing power — Tiffany never has sales, for example. Quality companies have high entry barriers, free cash flow and consistent revenue. They also have a unique boardroom DNA, which causes company leaders to consistently make the right decisions. Look for all those qualities, he says.
Chilton says investors should not be scared by market volatility. "Use the volatility as your friend," he said. "You need enough confidence to be the owner of a stock, not a renter. Know your company."
What's the best unheralded stock in which to invest? "I knew you'd ask so I brought one," he said. He offers up W.R. Grace & Co., which produces specialty chemical and materials as an overlooked, quality company.
The conference included three endowment experts — Don Lindsey, chief investment officer for The George Washington University; Scott Malpass, chief investment officer for the University of Notre Dame; and Ellen Shuman, who handled endowments at Yale University and the Carnegie Corp. of New York. She has since founded her own investment firm, Edgehill Endowment Partners.
Shuman said the key to endowment success is to find good managers "who can find securities priced lower than they're worth." And don't be afraid to go against the grain. "Swim against the tide," she advised.
Malpass says to be patient in investing. "We do value-based investing and long-term thinking."
Lindsey says to "keep it simple. Know what you own and you'll be okay."
The day concluded with the announcement that Columbia Business School won the Darden @ Virginia Investing Challenge, comprised of 15 top business schools:
The second annual event invited top business students to pitch a stock to either buy or short to a panel of investment management experts. The three Columbia students won a $3,000 cash prize.
About the Darden School of BusinessThe University of Virginia Darden School of Business is one of the world's leading business schools, offering MBA, Ph.D. and Executive Education programs. The unique Darden experience combines the case study method, top-ranked faculty whose research advances global managerial practice and business education, and a tight-knit learning environment to develop responsible and complete leaders who are ready to make an impact.
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Affordable, vitamin-rich cabbage isn't just for coleslaw. Make the most of its nutty flavor and filling fiber with these easy recipes for sizzling sautés, mashed potato dishes, soothing soups, and mouthwatering main courses.
Cabbage is in the same family as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and kale. Find new ways to prepare them all with our Advanced Recipe Search page.
The salty-sweet flavor of this apple and cabbage stir-fry makes it a classic pork-chop partner.
Sauerkraut is the perfect topping for hot dogs. Make it even better by steeping the cabbage in beer, sugar, and chili powder.
Roasted Savoy Cabbage with Black Bean-Garlic Sauce
Roasting cabbage brings out its rich, nutty flavor. We think Savoy is particularly beautiful, but green cabbage works as well.
This crunchy, healthful side dish features Indian-spiced sautéed cabbage.
Braised Red Cabbage with Chestnuts
With slightly tart and sweet accents, this braised red cabbage is a great counterpoint to the richness of roasted duck.
Savoy cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, and leeks are braised together in this earthy Italian side dish.
This traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes and cabbage can be assembled up to two hours ahead and browned just before serving.
Macaroni, Cabbage, and Bean Soup
Rich in fiber and protein, this hearty meatless soup can be served as a main course. Offer fresh, crusty bread and a green salad to accompany.
There's a great divide among aficionados about the right way to make stuffed cabbage. Either way, there's no doubt that this deli classic can be a make-ahead favorite in your home.
These open-faced cabbage rolls are made on the stovetop in no time flat. Filled with seasoned rice, beef, tomatoes, and mint, the bundles pack in flavor.
This linguine is topped with a scattering of crumbled feta, which melts on the warm pasta to give the dish a creamy tang.
Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry with Peanut Sauce
Subtly sweet peanut sauce blends deliciously with this beef, cabbage, and carrot sauté. Spice it up with a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.
Crispy Pork Cutlets with Cabbage-Ham Mash
Cabbage and Black Forest ham add texture and rich flavor to mashed Yukon Gold potatoes.
Braised Caraway Pork and Cabbage
The cabbage wedges in this pork-shoulder roast garner deep, rich flavor from caraway seeds and bacon drippings.
Cabbage-Wrapped Salmon Steamed in Wine
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy with us
Please join us at Luther Seminary on Monday, Jan. 19, as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will reflect on the significance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s continuing influence around the theme of learning from and living out his legacy.
The opening plenary features Christena Cleveland, author of "Disunity in Christ: Uncovering the Hidden Forces that Keep Us Apart," a 2013 Leadership Journal Book Award winner. Cleveland is a social psychologist, author, speaker and professor with a hopeful passion for overcoming cultural divisions in groups.
David Preus, bishop emeritus of the American Lutheran Church, will add to the conversation with his recollections of the civil rights movement and the church in the 1960s, including his memories of the 1963 March on Washington, D.C.
Thank you for joining us for this important event! It is free and open to the public. No RSVP is required. Click here to find maps and directions to Luther Seminary.
Schedule of Events
Luther Seminary, Olson Campus Center
1490 Fulham St., St. Paul, Minn.
9:30 a.m. Opening plenary with Christena Cleveland
10:45 a.m. Break
11 a.m. Worship
Preacher: Alika Galloway, Co-Pastor, Kwanzaa Community Church, Minneapolis
Presider: Robin Steinke, President, Luther Seminary
Noon Community Lunch (free and open to the public)
1 p.m. Q&A with David W. Preus, moderated by Peter Rogness
2 p.m. Break
2:15 p.m. Breakout sessions on poverty, international implications, "Disunity in Christ" and interracial challenges today
3:30 p.m. Closing worship with the international student choir
4 p.m. Event concludes
Resource Fair throughout the day
Jan. 28-30, 2015
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April 21-22, 2015
Chapel of the Incarnation, Olson Campus Center
April 21 lecture at 7 p.m., followed by preaching in chapel on April 22 at 11 a.m.
"Creation, Sin, and Sacrament in the Anthropocene"
Featuring Larry Rasumssen, Emeritus professor, Union Seminary, NYC
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Join us as we honor our graduating class!
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Wellness is more than a buzzword; it's a culture for many people and also a valuable boost to your bottom line.
Women Want Brands to Support Them in Health, Wellness Efforts
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Yoga and stretching both work to ease back pain, a new study suggests.
Aerobic Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Any exercise that gets the heart pumping may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the condition's progression once it starts, according to a Mayo Clinic study.
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SANTA CRUZ > Local nonprofit plans community meetings on the economy
"Doing something constructive always makes us feel much better about this mess in which we find ourselves, currently, in this nation," says John French, founder of local nonprofit Article V for Our Children's Future.
The organization looks to put heads together in Santa Cruz County, with the goal of discussing recent news in Washington, D.C. related to the declining job market in the United States. French hopes to make progress on the creation of jobs by bringing the community's thoughts together with local and regional congressional representatives and economic experts.
To accomplish this, French is planning a series of virtual town hall meetings. Dubbed "e-town hall" meetings, the events will consist of Internet-based video conferences that will be taped in the Community Television Studio and streamed live online. Meetings will include a call-in number to help with widespread audience participation. French says the meetings will focus on subtopics of the main issue–like the best ways to create jobs–and will aim to reach a consensus among participants, representatives, experts, and citizens of the county regarding next moves.


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>On Fri, 7 Oct 2011 07:51:55 -0700, Dimitri wrote:
>> There was a segment on D D & D that featured a place that specialized in
>> deep fried gizzards. The gizzards were pressure cooked before being
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>Two votes for pressure cook (Dimitri and Janet). Don't knowe what DDD
>is, but I'll assume, FoodTV.
>I don't have a pressure cooker anymore, so I planned on baking them. I
>don't want to boil out any of the flavor. But to save energy I might
>simmer them in chicken broth until almost dry to try and preserve some
>I'd never heard of anyone pressure cooking them first, but it's sure
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Long, slow cooking in water is how it was done to produce something
for giblet gravy. A slow cooker would work. (DDD=Diners, Drive ins
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A new study by BBC Research LLC, has found that the global market for remote sensing technologies will continuously grow and should reach $12.1 billion by 2019, as Spar Point Group reported.
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The visit occurs as Congress is away for the week, a vacuum that has quieted attention to upheavals over the Internal Revenue Service, the attack on Benghazi, Libya, and a leak investigation that has swept up journalist's phone records.
Throngs Of Sun Worshippers Hit The Beaches For Memorial Day
For many people, Memorial Day is considered the start of the beach season and the unofficial start to summer, but the beginning of the holiday weekend got off to a cold, windy and rainy start.
More Jersey Shore Businesses Reopening After Sandy
Beginning today, businesses in New Jersey that were impacted by superstorm Sandy can apply for grant money. But some businesses at the Jersey Shore have already re-opened.
Monmouth Gun Buyback Nets 1,500 Weapons
That brings the total number of guns collected to 7,000 since December.
2 In The Kitchen: Aloha Chocolate Mousse
Today's guest is Marilyn Schlossbach, owner of Langosta Lounge on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, N.J.
Bail Set At $1.1M For N.J. Man Accused Of Shooting, Robberies, Assault On Cop
A judge has set bail at $1.1 million for a 22-year-old man accused of shooting a cab driver, assaulting a police officer, and committing four armed robberies during a two-day crime spree this week in Monmouth County, N.J.
N.J. Residents Gear Up For Potentially 'Catastrophic' Hurricane Sandy
From the lowest lying areas of the Jersey Shore, where residents were already being encouraged to leave, to the state's northern highlands, where sandbags were being filled and cars moved into parking lots on high ground, New Jersey began preparing in earnest Friday for Hurricane Sandy.
Non-Toxic Algae Bloom Off Jersey Shore Discolors Ocean, Scares Some Sunbathers Away
The beaches along the Jersey Shore remain packed with people, but there's something a little off about the sea water. The Department Of Environmental Protection told CBS 2's Vanessa Murdock the water is safe and the natural algae bloom is non-toxic.
Christie Calls Rape Comments By Missouri Senate Candidate 'Asinine' & 'Reprehensible'
Six-term congressman Todd Akin continues to come under fire from fellow Republicans and Democrats after his response to a question about abortion in cases when women become pregnant as a result of rape.
Swim After Hours At Your Own Risk At The Jersey Shore
Swimming after hours on unguarded beaches may be free, but it might cost you your life, WCBS 880's Peter Haskell reported.
Ex-Councilwoman Wants Asbury Park To Enforce 40-Year-Old Law Banning Bathing Suits On Boardwalk
A former city councilwoman in Asbury Park is admonishing beachgoers to put on a shirt when they're on the boardwalk. Louise Murray says it's the law.
Tragic End For 2 Missing Swimmers In New Jersey
The body of the second of two swimmers who went missing along different areas of the Jersey shore has been recovered.
Hector Hernandez Hailed As Hero After Rescuing Girl, 9, From Treacherous Raritan River
Officials in New Jersey had a busy day, responding to several incidents that required water rescues. It came on a day where many headed to area beaches to try to cool off from the sweltering heat.
NJ Transit Officials Calling This Weekend The Busiest In The Agency's History
There are two major concerts in New Jersey this weekend, not to mention Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference Finals. So, of course, this is the perfect weekend to start a big road-construction project that will snarl NJ Transit bus routes.
Asbury Park Gets Ready For Three-Day Bamboozle Music Festival
Tens of thousands of music fans will descend on Asbury Park this weekend for the Bamboozle Festival, a three-day event described by promoters as the largest beach concert in the United States this year.


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wayne stephen wrote:Now that is a very Hemmingway method to hunt hogs ! She is a Pit I see . The others are Catahoula ? Have you used Ridgebacks at all ? We have open season on those buggers here but I have only heard rumors of them locally.
wayne stephen wrote:I take it you might be in Texas ? How good are the dogs with avoiding domestic animals? Around here there are small areas of woods in between farms. Folks talk about coaxing these critters into paddocks .
Keith Odell wrote:So are these just nuisance removal hunts or does it result in a full-blown hawg roast?
I'm ok with either but man do I love a good hawg roast.
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A 3.0 magnitude earthquake hit near Yucca Valley at 8:24 p.m. Friday night.
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When it comes to moving companies, you need to find the company that will truly accommodate your moving needs and desires. Every moving situation is different. Whether you're moving into your dream home or moving your business, you have to choose the moving company that is right for you. Regardless of whether you are moving across town, the other side of the state, across the country or overseas, be sure to research your moving companies to figure out which one is right for you.
Finding the moving company who is going to offer you the most comprehensive solution is vital. Moving companies need to listen to your needs so they can provide a thorough plan for your big move. In today's climate, New York moving companies and others, should realize that they need to be cost-effective while remaining efficient. Moving companies should not have to compromise one aspect in order to meet the other; there must be a common ground between pricing and service.
Getting the service that you desire, not just from the moving planners but from the movers themselves, is extremely important for the move. Los Angeles moving companies, and others elsewhere, should have well-trained, professional movers who know exactly how to handle items, no matter the size or complexity. With efficient, on-time movers, your moving day should be seamless. From movers who are handling your household move or business relocation, having movers who can get the job done right is a must.
For businesses, being able to rely on your movers is absolutely vital to your company. A moving company needs to realize how important your business is to you. A move may signal growth within a company, but, a move could mean downtime. A moving company who will do their best to limit your downtime by streamlining your move into a seamless process is invaluable to any company.
There is even more to the moving process to consider besides the actual move. Maybe you can't move all of your items into your new location all at once. If that is the case, Chicago moving companies, and other movers, who are going to help store your personal belongings can help make your move even smoother. First, get your bearings at your new house or office, and when the time is right, have the rest of your valuables sent to you.
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Officer Bennett crushed it.
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And more from this week's spring soirees.
The best, the worst, and the weirdest of fall 2014 Fashion Week.
"It's a sign of a good designer when they can find a place to put your boobs."
And a pilot for a Natasha Lyonne comedy is already in the works.
"We have Mr. McConaughey on the phone right now. He just said, 'All right, all right, all right.'"
The fall season gone famous.
"You'll know [it's me] by the picture from Pee Wee's Playhouse, and also by the filthy things that are being tweeted."
In which she expounds on her fear of Brooklyn, says she works out for Orange Is the New Black because "all that fingering — you need strong triceps," and is a supremely entertaining companion.
"Chloë, we got to get one of these whatever-the-f*ck they are and go down the Nile."
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First Look At Jeph Loeb's Nova #3 (McGuinness Pencils)
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Marvel released a third batch of preview pages for Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness' new Nova.
Seems they really want you to buy this.
In the pencils for Nova #3 we see The Watcher!
Maybe he is telling NINO Nova he doesn't belong in this world?
Wouldn't be the first time because the Phoenix said something similar in AvX, I believe.
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|Fall 2011
|Volume 27, Number 1
|Findings Magazine
Play Smart
Things have changed a lot since Lloyd Carr first took to the gridiron as a player back in the 1960s. For one thing, helmet design has improved. For another, head coaches no longer have the power to hire and fire trainers—as Michigan's Bo Schembechler did when Carr joined his staff in 1980.
Both changes signal a heightened interest in player safety.
Another thing that's changed is the mindset of coaches themselves. Carr cites the legendary Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd, who insisted that the most important thing in football is the boy who plays the game. "That should be our mantra in coaching," the former UM head football coach told an audience of medical experts, public health faculty, staff, students, and athletes who gathered at SPH in April for a symposium on sports injuries. Sponsored by the UM Injury Prevention Center, the symposium, "Play Smart: Injury Prevention On and Off the Field," focused on traumatic brain injuries, particularly concussions.
Carr was joined by David Sleet of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Jeff Kutcher, director of UM's Michigan NeuroSport Program.
The athlete who plays football is more important than "winning, money, and the prestige that comes with success," Carr said. And yet sports-related concussions afflict as many as 3.8 million American athletes a year, many of them football players. And recent research has put a national spotlight on the link between concussions in NFL players and long-term dementia.
Carr said education—especially among coaches—is key. "As a group of professionals, most of us are not as educated as we should be," he confessed, adding that he's probably learned more since he stepped down from coaching in 2008, thanks in large part to the "great doctors and trainers" at UM who've shared their wisdom with him.
But there are still plenty of risks that need to be addressed, Carr said, including the extended length of both football games and seasons, the increasing height and weight of players, and changes in the safety of athletic equipment.
"To me, if you're a parent or grandparent of a player, the number one thing I think you need to do is to make sure he or she has a good physical exam," Carr advised. He also urged parents to watch practices "to get a feel for how the coach works."
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SPH Research Confirms Link Between Head Injuries and Violence
An eight-year SPH study has revealed that young people who have sustained a head injury during their lifetime are more likely to engage in violent behavior.
The study found further that young people who suffered a recent head injury (within a year of being questioned for the study) were even more likely to report violent behavior. Sarah Stoddard, lead author of the study and a research assistant professor at SPH, said the research confirms previous findings about the connection between violence and head injuries.
The study appeared in the June 1 issue of Pediatrics.
—by Laura Bailey


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Best Tech Events This Week (Inside Bitcoins, 500 Startups DemoDay, Dating Disrupted, Voting Hackathon, Civic Hack Night, Young Tech Summer)
This is a guest post from Gary Sharma (aka "The Guy with the Red Tie"), founder and CEO of GarysGuide and proud owner of a whole bunch of black suits, white shirts and, at last count, over 40 red ties. You can reach him at gary [at] garysguide.com.
Don't miss this week: Young Tech Summer (WIX, Primesense, GetTaxi, Wedeeo, Mobileye), which is on Wednesday, as well as TalkNYC's Innovation in Impact Marketing (Droga5, Kenneth Cole, Causes, charity:water) and the 2nd CivicHackNight (with @CitiBikeNYC and #BikeNYC).
Coming up: Ad Think II: Emerging Tech in Advertising (Adcade, Locket, Oneqube, SponsorHub) on August 6. VentureOutNY Brazil (with David Teten of ff Venture & Ross Goldstein of DFJ Gotham, I'm giving away five FREE passes) also on August 6. And Startup Grind (w/ Aereo Founder Chet Kanojia, I'm giving away 3 FREE Passes) on August 14. Read More


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A copier controversy at Thursday's El Paso County Commissioners meeting. This all relates to copy machines county workers use.
The copier contract went out to bid last summer. When DANKA was about to get the contract, and Bircham's Office Products wasn't, Commissioner Douglas Bruce stepped in.
This morning's meeting was emotional at times. It hashed out the accusation of bias by Commissioner Bruce towards Bircham's.
In a complaint filed in December, a DANKA attorney accused Bruce of calling Ed Bircham, a "long time friend" and "endorser," to warn Bircham's company was set to loose the bid. That complaint was withdrawn a couple weeks ago according to the county.
Commissioner Bruce says the two aren't good friends, and their shared political views are not the reason he called.
"It was because he was the low bidder," said Bruce "Not because he said that he agreed with my politics, that I contacted him."
He says he was looking out for the tax payers and calling into question why the lowest bidder wasn't getting the contract. The county's attorney said he looked into the accusations and found no bias either.
Commissioner Sallie Clark says the entire board needs to be careful to stay out of the bidding process.
"We have to remain as independent as possible when these contracts come before us. And its dangerous when you do contact bidders and try and, it even give the appearance, sometimes its just the appearance of it, not that anything has actually happened," said Clark.
Commissioner Clark says she is confident the process ended fairly, with both vendors, plus the current vendor, Ikon Office Solutions, all able to supply the county with copiers.
The county attorney confirmed today DANKA withdrew the complaint, once the staff recommended the county use both vendors.
County department heads, not commissioners, will decide which of the company's copy machines each department will use.
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Mardi Gras Float Drawing
A design for a Mardi Gras float drawn by John Gus Hines for a Mobile mystic society. The drawing is titled "Time We Had at Recess." Hines designed sets for Mobile theaters in addition to his Mardi Gras float work.


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The College's Institutional Review Board (IRB) is charged by the College President with the responsibility of reviewing research proposals for the purpose of protecting the rights of individuals who are subjects of any research, conducted by faculty, staff, or students of Simmons College. Federal Regulations place responsibility on the College and the Principal Investigator to insure that high ethical standards are maintained for all research involving human subjects. Simmons College provides education through a web based training program in human research subjects' protections—CITI Program.*
* Information about the CITI Program may be found below.
What is the Simmons College Policy on the protection of human subjects?
In accordance with federal regulations, all research involving human subjects conducted at Simmons College or conducted by Simmons College faculty, staff, or students must be reviewed and approved by the College's Institutional Review Board (IRB).
For definitions of human subjects research and guidelines regarding the types of projects requiring IRB review, please read the the following - What constitutes "human subjects research," subject to IRB review?
Why is this policy important?
Federal regulations mandate that all research involving human subjects be formally approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). If this policy is not complied with the College is at risk for losing its federal funding including funding of student programs (e.g., federal financial aid to students).
Review of research by the IRB maintains ethical standards for the conduct of research by protecting subjects, investigators and the College. This policy has been endorsed by the President's Council.
How does this policy affect me?
This policy applies to all Simmons College faculty, students, and staff who are conducting research as defined above. Specifically, all research conducted as part of class requirement is subject to this policy, as is any research conducted by faculty or staff, with or without outside collaborators.
If you have questions about the types of projects requiring review by the IRB, what forms to use, and CITI training please direct them to Valerie Beaudrault (617-521-2415), Human Protections Coordinator.
What is the Role of the Simmons College IRB?
The IRB is fulfilling a federally mandated function.
- The IRB reviews projects for their risk/benefit ratio to human subjects. While our role is not one of scientific merit review, this is taken into consideration when assessing risk/benefit.
- The IRB will work with researchers to develop proposals.
- The IRB provides education to the Simmons community about human research subjects' protections.
Simmons College is providing education through a web based training program in human research subjects' protections—CITI Program.
CITI Program - Web based Training in Human Research Subjects' Protections
Beginning September 1, 2010, the Simmons College Institutional Review Board (IRB) will require all individuals conducting research involving human subjects through the College to complete the CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) Program, a web-based human subjects research investigator education program and include their certificate of completion in their IRB packet.
The Simmons College IRB has defined the curriculum for this course, in accordance with your role in Human Subjects Research.
Student Researchers conducting not more than minimal risk research must complete 3 Social and Behavioral Research training modules and 1 elective. Other researchers and students involved in more than minimal risk research must complete 8 Social and Behavioral Research training modules, plus 1 elective
Researchers will have to register with CITI Program and sign in to complete the modules and take the quiz at the end of each session. If you affiliate with other institutions that use CITI, our program compares the modules you need for Simmons with the ones you've already completed elsewhere and will prevent duplication of efforts. It will direct you to only the remaining modules that need to be completed.
CITI Registration Instructions (Please read completely and carefully.)
For new users, below is the link for registering CITI system. Please affiliate yourself with Simmons.
You must select a course and a learner group. You want to select the Human Subjects Research Courses course and then choose the appropriate learner group level.
Student Researchers who are conducting minimal risk research should choose Students. Students must complete the 3 required modules plus 1 elective module to generate a certificate of completion.
Other Researchers, such as faculty, and students involved in more than minimal risk research should select Social & Behavioral.
Do NOT select the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) course, unless you have been specifically asked to do so.
Click on the link below to register with the CITI Program.
Click on the 'How do I register?' link under Help & Support for detailed instructions on how to register.
Below is the link to access the CITI training if you have already registered and thus have a user name and password:
Other Information
- IRB Manual
- IRB Checklist
- Instructions to Investigators
- Research Project Cover Sheet
- Class Project Cover Sheet
- Performance Improvement Cover Sheet
- Continuing Review Cover Sheet
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Ferris' Aaron Lewicki Hasn't Had it Easy
The road to play college hockey has been rough, to say the least, for Aaron Lewicki. Sure, most athletes face some obstacles in their quest for excellence, the Detroit News reports. It's just that Lewicki's fight has been extraordinary. Consider: He was born with scoliosis (curvature of the spine), and because of it, worked harder than most in the weight room; and he lost his mother, Susan, to kidney failure (complications from lupus) before his sophomore season. "It was so tough to look in the stands the year after my mother died and not see her," said Lewicki, a senior center for the Bulldog hockey team at Ferris State University. "I know she'd be right behind the glass if she was alive." And she'd see her son in Detroit this weekend playing for a Central Collegiate Hockey Association title and a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Read more at http://www.detnews.com/article/20100317/SPORTS0203/3170361/1133/sports/Ferris-State-s-Aaron-Lewicki-hasn-t-had-it-easy.
WILL Conference Empowers Women to Succeed in Personal, Work Life
More than 250 women from the Big Rapids community gathered Tuesday at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center for the ninth Women Investing in Leadership and Learning conference, reports the Big Rapids Pioneer. The annual event is a professional development opportunity for area women, including Ferris State University students, to learn leadership skills and network. Three nationally-recognized speakers – best-selling author Lynn Jarrett, motivational trainer Kathy Eubanks and speech coach Eleni Kelakos – spoke to the audience about how a woman can empower herself to become successful in anything she does. "The women are here to celebrate their unique gifts without apology," Kelakos said. "I want to remind them that there's nothing they can't do if they take action on their own behalf and embrace a can-do attitude."
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Book your room at Milan Suite Hotel
4-star Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour front desk in Milan (Certosa)
VIP Access™ Hotel
We carefully hand-picked this hotel based on its dedication to service and excellent guest reviews.
Expedia members receive free room upgrades and and members get other perks upon availability at check-in.See details
This hotel is located in Milan (Certosa), close to Piazza Portello, San Siro Stadium, and Ex Campo dei Fiori. Also nearby are Monte Stella and PalaSharp.
Hotel Features
In addition to complimentary wireless Internet access, Milan Suite Hotel provides complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities.
Room Amenities
LCD televisions include premium satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature beds with pillowtop mattresses, complimentary wireless Internet access, and climate control.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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At your hotel
Milan Suite Hotel features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access. This Art Deco hotel also offers laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-in. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Total number of rooms - 40
- Luggage storage
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Number of floors - 3
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Year Built 2007
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Stay connected
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Park your car
Self parking (surcharge)
In your room
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Satellite TV service
- Pay movies
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Microwave (on request)
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Climate control
- Soundproofed rooms
- Access via exterior corridors
- Complimentary newspaper
- Phone
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Bidet
- Slippers
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Desk
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free Wi-Fi
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Rainfall showerhead
- Complimentary toiletries
- Down comforter
- Pillowtop mattress
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Ecotours nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
- Accessible path of travel
- Braille or raised signage
The fine print for Milan Suite Hotel
When you arrive
Check-in time ends at midnight
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Special check-in instructions:
Special Instructions: Please contact the property ahead of time if you are planning to arrive after midnight.
A tax is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. The tax will be reduced by 50% in August. The amount has been determined by the local administration and depends on the length of stay, property classification, and room price. This tax does not apply to residence-hotels, to residents of Milan, or children under 18 years of age. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For further details, please contact the property using the information contained in the confirmation received after booking.
During Expo 2015, city taxes will be applied all year. For further details, please contact the property using the information contained in the confirmation received after booking.
When you leave
Check-out time is noon
How you can pay
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No pets or service animals allowed
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 5 per person, per night, up to 14 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
- Breakfast fee: EUR 12 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: EUR 13 per day
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per night
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


text: Employee of the Year Do you know a school nutrition employee who is friendly, creative, and dedicated to professional growth and the children they serve? Nominate him or her for the Employee of the Year (previously the Heart of the Program) award! The Employee of the Year award recognizes non-managerial school nutrition employees for the contributions they have made throughout their school nutrition career.Who can be nominated? The nominee must be: Currently an SNA member in the School Nutrition or Child Care Employee section Currently holds a SNA certificate in school nutrition Currently employed in a school foodservice or childcare nutrition program For complete rules and restrictions, click here.How do I submit a nomination?Complete and submit the nomination form online by March 1 of each year. Alternatively, you may also choose to submit the nomination form to the State President by March 1.* How will the entries be judged? The nominee will be judged on four categories: Customer Service Skills (worth 30% of total score) Creativity (worth 20% of total score) Commitment to Professional Development (worth 20% of total score) Dedication to the School Nutrition Profession (worth 30% of total score) How will winners be recognized and rewarded?Employee of the Year winners will be recognized at the Red Carpet Awards Ceremony at the Annual National Conference (ANC) each year. Award winners will receive the below prizes: State winners will receive a certificate and ribbon. Regional winners will receive a pin, certificate and $50. National winners will receive a plaque and an all-expense paid trip to ANC, up to $1,000. Additional awards and recognition may be given to state winners by the state association. Please check with your state association for more information.*For California SNA, nominations are due by July 1st of the previous year for all awards.*For Florida SNA, nominations are due by February 1st each year.*For SNA of Pennsylvania, nominations are due by February 13, 2015.*For Virginia SNA, nominations are due by February 1stin 2015.