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Girls Still Not Choosing Computer Science as a Career, Study Says
Girls Still Not Choosing Computer Science as a Career, Study Says
Roy Mark
Posted 2009-06-02
A degree or career in computer science remains a less than compelling choice for college-bound girls. Asked in a recent survey of what comes to mind when seeing or hearing the word "computing," boys said "design," "games" and "video" while girls responded with "boring," "hard" and "nerd." Only 10 percent of the girls surveyed rated computing as a very good choice for study.
A significant gender gap still exists among college-bound students in their opinions of computing as a possible college major or career, according to new research from the Association for Computing Machinery and the WGBH Educational Foundation. The research, funded by the National Science Foundation, found that 74 percent of boys-regardless of race or ethnicity-reported that a college major in computer science was a "very good" or "good" choice for them, but only 10 percent of girls rated it as a "very good" choice and 22 percent rated it as "good."
The gender gap also extended to computer science as a potential career choice. Given a choice of 15 possible careers, computer science came in fourth among the respondents, with 46 percent rating it "very good" or "good." However, while 67 percent of all boys rated computer science highly as a career choice, only 9 percent of girls rated it "very good" and 17 percent rated it "good."
"We know that the number of computer science majors is not meeting projected work force needs," said John White, ACM CEO and co-principal investigator for the project. "Many factors contribute to the low interest in computer science, but the image of the field is a key element in current perceptions among this population." According to the
, all survey respondents were asked, "What word comes to mind when you see or hear the word 'computing'?" Among both high school boys and girls, the most common responses were "software," "programming" and "technology." However, boys and girls differed significantly when it came to secondary responses. For example, boys tended to use words such as "design," "games" and "video," while girls responded with the more negative "boring," "hard" and "nerd."
Perhaps most startling, White cited a finding from a 2006 conference sponsored by the ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education that 80 percent of today's college freshmen-the very students who grew up with computers-said they had no idea what computer science majors actually do. "The results of this initiative will provide us with the tools to turn around the misplaced notions and lack of information that surround the world of computing and reinforce the critical and exciting role computing plays driving innovation in a global economy," said White. The report is based on a nationwide online survey of 1,406 college-bound teens in late 2008 and was developed in response to a UCLA study that found the number of undergraduates choosing a computer science major was down 70 percent from 2000-2007. In addition, a 2007 Computer Research Association Taulbee Survey reported double-digit declines in enrollments for graduate degrees.
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Sites to advertise your ebook
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I hope you had a great time at the Writers Night Out, presented by the Cape Cod Writers Center. As promised, I am listing all the promo sites on which authors (and publishers) can post their e-books on the days which they will appear for free or at a discount. Some of these sites are only available to Kindle books, whereas others prefer to see your book available though as many channels as possible.
The first list comes from ANDREW BUTCHER's site, so all credit for the list goes to him.
1. eBookBooster
2. Armadillo eBooks
3. Book Angel
4. Book Freebies
5. Book Pinning
6. ContentMo Free eBooks
7. Deal Seeking Mom
8. Digital Book End
9. Ebook Korner Kafe
10. eReader Utopia
11. Freebies 4 Mom
12. Free Books
13. Free eBooks Blog
14. Free eBooks Daily
15. Free Kindle Books
16. Frugal Freebies
17. Free Stuff Times
18. Great Books Great Deals
19. Hunt 4 Freebies
20. iLoveEbooks
22. Indie Book of the Day
23. Indie Book Promo
24. It's Write Now
25. Jungle Deals & Steals
26. Kindle Book Promos
27. Kindle Freebies
28. Momma Says Read
29. Pennie Pinchin' Mom
30. Pin Your Book
31. Sweeties Picks
32. Pixel Scroll
33. Super e-Books
34. The eReader Café
35. Your Daily Ebooks
36. Free Books Hub
38. Talisman Book Publishing
39. eBook Deal of the Day US
40. eBook Deal of the Day UK
41. Books Direct
42. Author Marketing Club
43. Ignite Your Book
44. The Frugal eReader
45. eReader iQ
46. The Digital Ink Spot
47. eReader Perks
48. Free Digital Reads
49. eBookLister
50. Pixel of Ink
51. XTME: English Books
52. Awesome Gang
53. Freebooksy
54. STORY finds
55. Bargain eBook Hunter
56. BookBub
57. Free & Discounted Books
58. Book Goodies
59. BookGoodies for Kids
60. Book Deal Hunter
61. Get Free eBooks
62. Daily Free eBooks
63. Free Book Dude
64. Digital Book Today
65. Kindle Nation Daily
66. eBook Blitz
67. Orangeberry Books Tours
68. The Kindle Book Review
69. Ereader News Today (ENT)
70. Author Marketing Club – Announce your free book
71. eBooks Habit
72. That Book Place
73. Kindle Books and Tips
74. eBooks Free Daily
75. Ask David
76. GalleyCat
77. Books on the Knob
78. eBook Spice (Erotica)
79. Flurries of Wors
80. Indies Unlimited
81. One Hundred Free Books
82. Erotica Every Day
83. Christian Book Readers
84. BookBlast
85. Kindle Fire Department
86. BookGorilla
87. Addicted to eBooks
88. Snickslist
89. Free Book Club
90. Daily Cheap Reads
91. Best eBooks World
Note: I haven't checked these Facebook pages in a while. Some may not be relevant anymore, but here they are for you to check anywhere … Please don't spam them though! You may have to join some of these pages/groups beforehand so that you are allowed to post to them. As a favour to the page owners (in return for them allowing you to post your book), be sure to 'like' and share all of the pages that you post to. Check the 'about' sections on all of these pages to see what content, if any, they are happy for you to post. Also check if it's a UK or a US page. For most of these pages it's okay to just post straight onto their timeline, but I recommend reading each page's policies.
1. https://www.facebook.com/groups/smashwordsauthor/372081529491164/
2. https://www.facebook.com/booksdirect
3. http://www.facebook.com/groups/authorspostyourbooks/
4. http://www.facebook.com/ebooksfreefreefree
5. https://www.facebook.com/groups/369867503068226/
6. https://www.facebook.com/eReaderLove
7. http://www.facebook.com/readingkindle
8. http://www.facebook.com/IndieKindleWLC
9. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kindle-Finds/217115528350246
10. http://www.facebook.com/iauthor
11. http://www.facebook.com/eReader1.US
12. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Share-FREE-eBooks/146399952110055
13. https://www.facebook.com/groups/FreeTodayOnAmazon/
14. http://www.facebook.com/AmbitiousBookClub
15. https://www.facebook.com/groups/157960580960255/
16. https://www.facebook.com/groups/NovelspotRecommendsbooks/
17. http://www.facebook.com/authormarketingclub
18. http://www.facebook.com/eReaderPerks
19. http://www.facebook.com/FreeDigitalReads
20. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kindle-Korner/194616373930095
21. https://www.facebook.com/EbookDealoftheDayUK
22. https://www.facebook.com/Ebookdealoftheday
23. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Free-Books-for-Kindle-UK/246923732000349?ref=ts&fref=ts
24. http://www.facebook.com/FreeKindleUK?ref=ts&fref=ts
25. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Free-for-Kindle-UK/217334871681796?ref=ts&fref=ts
26. http://www.facebook.com/Ireadon?ref=ts&fref=ts
27. http://www.facebook.com/pages/UK-Kindle-Book-Lovers/175617412524192?ref=ts&fref=ts
28. http://www.facebook.com/getfreeebooks?ref=ts&fref=ts
29. http://www.facebook.com/fkbooks?ref=ts&fref=ts
30. http://www.facebook.com/freeebookdeal?ref=sgm
31. https://www.facebook.com/groups/freetoday/
32. http://www.facebook.com/FreeBookClub.org
33. http://www.facebook.com/christianbookreaders
These forums allow you to sign up and post one thread about your book to them. But make sure you read these forums' policies and post in the correct boards on their sites.
1. http://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=226
2. http://www.kindleboards.com/index.php/board,42.0.html
3. http://www.worldliterarycafe.com/forum/171
LIST 2: Paid advertising sites (if you book is free or on sale) FROM Rachelle's Window
- JustKindleBooks.com – Easy to use service to promote free and bargain ebooks, offering free book promotions and low-cost paid promotions.
- Read Freely [rebranded from Indie Author Land] List free and discounted books at no charge. Author Interviews available. Completely FREE.
- Discount Books Daily – Mailing lists for free and discounted ebooks, paperbacks, hardcover books, and audio books [apply here] [supports Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Smashwords, Audible, Downpour, Apple]
- The Choosy Bookworm - Free listings for your book promo [apply here]
- The Daily Bookworm – mailing lists and Facebook posts.
- Reddit – Targeted ads by promoting posts in category you like. [more info]
- Booktastik - mailing lists and Facebook posts.
- eReaderPerks – free and bargain ebooks. Submit your free listing for FREE book [here]. Paid listing also available [here].
- ebooksoda – Submit your listing here [Amazon US & UK, Nook US & UK, Kobo, Apple, Google, Smashwords]
- Fussy Librarian – Submit your listing here [Amazon, Nook, Kobo, Apple, Smashwords]
- eFiction Finds – Submit your listing here (Note: "clean" fiction minus graphic language or illicit behavior) – may also submit books priced $2.99 and under
- Book Club Reading List – get listed and join interviews with book clubs [listing fee applies]
- Read Cheaply – Brand new mailing list advertisement – submit your listing here
- EReader News Today – Scroll to the bottom where it says "Authors, submit your free Kindle books to ENT here"
- Pixel of Ink - online form
- eBooksHabit – fill out form for Free Listing. Guaranteed listing available for a small fee. NEW! Ebook submission service [a real time saver]
- Ereader IQ - fill out contact form, they handpick books to feature on their Facebook page Book Basset and BookBasset.com
- Kindle Nation Daily Paid Promotion - cost per day to be on a highlighted page.
- World Literary Cafe - List your book for Free in WLC's Dated Forums. Retweet the hashtag #WLCFreeToday
- BookBub - PAID Advertising. Target mailing list by genre, price determined by number of mailing list subscribers. Includes support for all ebook vendors, Amazon, B&N, Google, Kobo, Smashwords, etc.
- eReader Cafe – fill in the form
- Feed Your Reader – Submit your listing here
- Author Marketing Club – A single page to submit your Free book to many popular sites
- Free Kindle Books & Tips – Fill out form. Will not promote erotica or books with graphic sexual content.
- Freebooksy – They hand select the books they will feature. Fill out the form here.
- Ebookbooster – paid site will submit to 45 free listing sites for $40
- IndieBook of the Day - fill out the form
- Frugal Freebies - Submission Form
- Free-Bookz – Advertising packages for free and paid books
- Daily Free Books – They automatically post free books, but you can pay to have your listing highlighted. See Author page.
- Bargain Ebook Hunter - fill out the contact form, free, but listing not guaranteed, paid promo available.
- Digital Book Today Top 100 Best Kindle Book List - submit request, book must have 13+ reviews with 4.0+ rating average Digital Book Today Paid Promos - visit the site and check for latest offering and price. Weekly Free feature for authors, interviews and guest posts.
- Indie Book Promo – fill out "Free Day Listing" form
- Snicks List – fill out form on THE DAY your book goes free (not beforehand).
- The Kindle Book Review - Daily Freebie Alert (Paid and Free use the same form, check features desired), check site for latest price. Free Option requires 14-day advanced notice.
- Free Digital Reads – follow the directions on their Author's page to submit
- IndiesUnlimited – Free and paid listings. See Advertising Page.
- BookGoodies.com – Fill out a submission form.
- Addicted to Ebooks Register as a member and post your freebie in the form provided
- FreeBookFeed.com – free book submission form [must register for the site]
- Free Book Dude - fill out contact form
- EbookBargainsUK – specializing in UK reader audiences, PAID mailing list promo – special introductory prices
- Indie Book Bargains (UK) – mailing list and social book site for UK readers
- Freebookshub.com – Fill out the contact form [they want a $5 donation]
- Freebookshub.co.uk – Donate for priority listing
- eReader Utopia – list your free book on their site and post directly to their Facebook Page
- Flurries of Words – paid submission information
- StoryFinds – free listings (on donation basis) for your free book, paid promos alsoavailable
- Kindle Book Promo – Fill out form
- Kindle Freebies – send e-mail from the About Page. They also support SMASHWORDS codes.
- Digital Ink Today – a listing of free books. I didn't see a form to fill in. They must grab the feed directly from the Amazon API. You may post directly to their Facebook Page
- Romance Reads – Mailing list and Facebook posts for deals on Romance of all types: erotic, historical, contemporary/new adult, paranormal, mystery/suspense. Seeadvertising page.
- Kindleboards.com KindleBoards Book Bazaar thread http://www.kindleboards.com/index.php/board,42.0.html AND NEW KindleBoards paid ads http://www.kindleboards.com/ads
- World Literary Cafe – Free membership includes forums to contact book reviewers, network with authors and bloggers, tweet teams, Facebook Like Chain, Twitter Follow Chain, Book Tagging Chain. Paid promos available also.
- Kindle Fire Dept – Sponsorship for featured book of the day.
- Masquerade Crew – Book Promotion, Blog Tours, Tweet Service, Banner ads
- Author's Den - Free membership includes Author page, book list and links, contact information, and messages.
- Author Marketing Club – Forums to connect authors to readers, e-mail lists, book cover gallery. Free
- BivRic – Free Author Interviews [information here]
- EpublishABook – lots of informative articles on self-publishing. Promos and Ads available. Free Book Reviewers page Like their Facebook Page
- Indie Book of the Day – Submit your book for an award if it is professionally edited and has a cover that looks professional. Like their Facebook Page too. Paid promos available.
- Book Daily – Book Samples for Book Lovers, Free Author's Account
- BookBub - PAID Advertising. Target mailing list by genre, price determined by number of mailing list subscribers. Includes support for all ebook vendors, Amazon, B&N, Google, Kobo, Smashwords, etc.
- PeopleReads – Listings and Email List. Books must have more than 25 reviews and a 3.9 average. See Submission Guidelines.
- Daily Free Books – Ads available on their website. See Author page.
- Indie Book Promo – Fill out "Cheap Reads" form if book is under $2.99, paid packages also available.
- One More Chapter – author spotlights, book spotlights, affordable pricing – details
- Indie Book Bargains – UK Oriented site
- Kindle Users Forum – UK Oriented site
- Independent Author's Network – One time Listing Fee to be included
- eBooksHabit – Book of the Day listing book from Author's Page
- Book Goodies – Author Interviews, Podcasts, book features
- OneHundredFreeBooks – Book of the day for $30, see booking page.
- Ebook Impresario – Paid listings for free, bargain, book of day, week, etc.
- The Cheap eBook – (formerly thecheap.net) – ads, banners, Facebook posts [no free book promotion as of Mar 1, 2013]
- BookPinning – Online digital magazine, pin your book, paid and free features.
- Awesome Gang – Free Book Promo for Authors. List your book for Free
- Indie Book List – free listings, excerpts and list of reviewer blogs
- Addicted To Ebooks – Free listing available – need at least five reviews on Amazon
- Independent Author's Index – One time Listing Fee to be included, multiple promo opportunities, including free social network marketing of your profile, posts and links.
- Book Tweeting Service – List of Book Reviewers (Free) Advertising and Tweeting services available.
- KindleMojo – Free listing available
- Free Ebooks Galore – See Advertising Page
- The Ebook Daily Deal – cost of listing is buying the author's $2.99 book
- Best Ebook Reader – Fill out form and they will promote you for free on their Facebook Page for one day.
- StoryFinds – promotes on website, facebook and twitter, See Author's Page for what's available
- Flurries of Words – Listings are for $1-$5 donations. See Advertising Page.
- Flurries of Words (UK) - Sister site for Flurries of Words. See Advertising Page.
- The Serious Reader – Free Author Interviews, Guest posts and Book features in return for putting badge on your site. See Author Information Page. [Also features Nook books]
- Indie House Books – Free book listing with signup to newsletter
- All Mystery E-Newsletter – A newsletter for readers of mysteries and thrillers. Author Promos [mystery/suspense/thrillers/cozies] available across all social media avenues (e-mail, facebook, twitter, pinterest, goodreads, homepage website). See Author Weekly Promo Page.
- Indie Book Festival – Seasonal book sales support
- BookGrow.com – Free book listing with backlink to their site, 5 reviews – information page
- BookSends – E-mail advertising, Author's sign up here.
- EbookBargainsUK – specializing in UK reader audiences, mailing list promo – special introductory prices
Common Core, I SMITE THEE!
Posted on December 28, 2014 Leave a Comment
I had many, MANY requests from teachers for an educator's guide for UNDERTOW. After much procrastinating (and perhaps rolling around on the floor, pitching a hissy fit), I finally sat down and made one.
OMG, no wonder authors hire OTHER crazy people to do this.
Anyway, here it is for all you hard working, fabulous teachers who wanted to bring Undertow into the classroom. If this makes your life easier, then it was worth all the screaming and chocolate I ingested over the last six hours.
Although . . . I will probably regret that entire jumbo bag of M&Ms later.
Maybe the Dove bar as well.
And the Starbucks.
Good Lord, I'll be up all night . . .
2014 Osterville Village Holiday Stroll
Posted on December 12, 2014 Leave a Comment
We Cape Codders like our traditions, and with multiple small villages scattered throughout the Cape, it's no wonder we adore a chance to hang with our neighbors. On Cape Cod, everybody knows everybody, or at least knows a friend of a friend. Cape Codders also speak in a weird language all their own, sometimes unbreakable by the best code workers in the FBI.
Conversations often go something like this when defining a place to meet up:
Local A: "So where we meeting?"
Local B: "You know – it's on that corner with the giant flag pole, across from the shop with the porch thingie, just before you pass that area where you can pick blue berries. If you get to the mini goats, you've gone to far."
Local A: "Oh, yeah yeah. Hey – I thought they sold the goats and got llamas?"
Local B: "No way! Who took the goats?"
Local A: "Oh, well – you know the librarian at So and So library?"
Local B: "Oh, yeah – totally. She's so nice."
Local A: "Well, you know that Boobie Buoy she wears all the time?"
Local B: "Yup – My neighbor makes them!"
Local A: "Well, he's the one that bought the goats for inspiration."
Local B: "Oh . . . well, that explains where all my tulips went. I'd cursed out the squirrels for no reason, apparently."
Local A: "On the bright side, maybe he can pay you back . . . with a buoy."
Local B: "HA! Wicked idea!"
Long story short: I'm at the OSTERVILLE VILLAGE STROLL tonight, at the bookstore near the flag pole thingie, near the far end of Main Street. See below and have fun!


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The Boho Stage Show will bring aerial trapeze, circus acts, belly dancing, hula-hooping and other eccentric forms of performance art for two shows — one at 2 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. — on Saturday, Sept. 28, at The Strand on 38 Main in Waynesville.
There will be more than 10 performers in the show, including Asheville Aerial Arts, the Runaway Circus, several belly dancing acts, Clan Destiny Circus, Kenny the Clown, and Stacey Bumgarner of Sweet Circle Hoops. $10. 828.283.0173.
In French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating for Pleasure, Mirielle Guiliano produced a No. 1 New York Times bestseller and became an international sensation, with her book translated into 37 languages.
Now Guiliano is back with another book regarding les femmes francaises. In French Women Don't Get Facelifts: The Secret of Aging with Style & Attitude (Grand Central Publishing, ISBN 978-1-4555-2411-2, 259 pages, $25), Guiliano takes her readers into the secrets of dieting, nutritional supplements, exercise, makeup, rest, and fashion that can help women (and men) fight the effects of aging.
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The Bruce Company, which received gold awards for its flora from Madison Magazine's Best of Madison readers' poll in 2009 and 2010, grows a huge variety of plants, trees, and shrubs on about 600 acres of nursery fields. These fields are tended affectionately with conservation practices such as crop rotation, Sudan grass composting, and finger aeration. Greenify your backyard with a large selection of outside plants—blooming shrubs start at $25, for example. Or, brighten your living room with assorted inside plants, from bonsai and cacti to cyclamen and mini-cyclone ($15 and up). Gardening supplies are also available; customers can partition their yards into child-friendly and unfriendly segments with 25 feet of garden hose ($23), deceive sky animals into posing for photos with a birdhouse ($15 and up) or feeder ($30 and up), or surprise a roommate by adding a cubic yard of mulch to his or her closet (around $32/cubic yard). If you're uncertain about the proper leafiness to add to your life, The Bruce Company's able staff of helpful horticulturalists is on-site to offer suggestions.
A family gathers in front of a fire to watch flames dance inside a teepee of logs. After several moments, a uniformed staffer walks over to ask whether they have any questions, and, startled, they stop telling ghost stories or reminiscing about bygone summer bonfires to think about whether they'd like that very model in their own home. Fireside Hearth & Home's cozy design room has that effect. Several staged but comfortable living rooms, kitchens, and patios revolve around fireplaces and stoves, letting customers really imagine life around the hearth. The inventory of gas, wood, and electric fireplaces, as well as stoves and inserts come out of the workshops of top brands such as Heat & Glo, Heatilator, Quadra-Fire, and Outdoor Lifestyles. The knowledgeable staffers can explain the variances of styles and features, as well as install new fireplaces and convert wood fireplaces to gas ones.
Since 1989, designers and framers at the locally owned and operated The Great Frame Up have covered artwork and photos with thousands of frame and mat combinations and prevented 3-D keepsakes and sports memorabilia from selling themselves on eBay by enshrouding them in shadowboxes and acrylic cases. Framing jobs take place entirely on-site, ensuring a speedy turnaround on projects and a personal guarantee on all craftsmanship. The Great Frame Up's website offers tips and trends to help customers navigate the process, from choosing frames to hanging and arranging finished pieces.
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Superior Mark and Last Mark Tapes Do Not Infringe On Shieldmark's Patents
Posted on November 14, 2014
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Wake Forest, North Carolina, Oct 27th, 2014 – 9 years, 3 months, and 10 days later its over. — Insite Solutions announced today that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has affirmed a Nov. 20, 2013 decision by the US District Court of the Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division.
The court affirmed that Insite Solution's Superior Mark and Last Mark's floor tape's do not infringe upon ShieldMark's patents #8008480 and # 8343292.
I am excited that this chapter of the patent battle is over but appalled at the fact that the loser doesn't have to pay. There needs to be reform in patent litigation which would halt companies like Shieldmark from bringing frivolous lawsuits hoping to scare and intimidate competitors. There is a big cost both financially and mentally, combined with a drain on time and resources that are associated with a fight. Right wrong or indifferent, many times the aggressors are successful. It's a real problem and law reform would eliminate or at minimum make one contemplate filing suits said Cliff Lowe , owner of Insite Solutions, LLC.
The Ohio District court did grant InSite's motion for cost and taxed Shieldmark but the court denied InSite's motion for partial attorney fees. Without attorney fees, it doesn't come anywhere close to covering the true cost of a battle that started with a cease and desist letter in July 5th 2005. A fight lasting 9 years, 3months, and 10 days – causes most people to quit and that's the real problem.
In 2013, the district court heard arguments on the parties' respective pleadings and held a hearing on a motion for summary judgment. The Ohio court granted Insite Solutions summary judgment and found that InSite's Superior Mark and Last Mark's floor marking tapes did not infringe on Shieldmark's patents. Shieldmark disagreed with the courts decision and appealed to the Federal court of appeals in Washington Dc.
After hearing oral arguments on October 8th, 2014, the Federal Circuit Court Of Appeals entered an order October 14th, 2014 (4 days after the hearing), affirming the 2013 decision. The panel of 3 judges heard oral arguments for over 45minutes and then chose not to enter a written opinion pursuant to Rule 36, which is a court rule that allows the panel to decide without opinion when the lower court's decision is without an error of law, and/or the record supports the judgment entered.
About Insite Solutions
Holder of an A rating by the Better Business Bureau, Insite was incorporated in April 2001 in Rocky Mount, NC. Currently located in Wake Forest, NC, Insite manufactures and distributes a wide variety of innovative industrial safety products. Insite focuses on developing the most effective solutions to industrial floor marking and traffic control challenges, for both indoor and outdoor applications. Insite has quickly grown into an industry leader in the industrial safety and traffic
What Doing My Nails Taught Me About The Value Of Convenience
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My name is Lara Hill, and I am the Marketing Director for InSite Solutions / Stop-painting.com. That's my thumb in the picture below. Any guesses as to why I took a picture of my thumb to post as the subject of a blog post?
It's not to show my "thumbs up" approval of Stop-painting.com. And as much as I would like to brag, I am not showing off my new glittery gold manicure, that I did all by myself. The theme of this blog actually ties into the most important underlying theme of our company, which is "why it makes sense to stop painting".
But bear with me while I tie in my thumb selfie.
Over the weekend, I decided to try an alternative to nail polish. I found some peel and stick strips that were advertised to "last up to ten days". I was waiting for my son to finish soccer practice, and looking for a way to entertain my daughter and myself for another hour. So I bought a box for each of us.
I typically don't paint my fingernails because the paint doesn't stay looking perfect for more than a day or two. By day three, the paint from even the best professional manicure starts chipping away, leaving nails that look worse than if they were unpainted. Even if I do want my nails to enjoy a day or two of color, the painting process is so tedious. I have to have good ventilation, I have to apply multiple coats, and my hands are rendered useless until my nails are completely dry. Even when the paint looks and seems dry, sometimes it hasn't fully cured, and I end up with scratches and smudges that look like a 4 year old painted them.
So, I decide to try these new "polish strips". For those of you wondering, I got them at Walgreens for about $5. But the price point is not, well, the point at all.
I should have known better than to leave my 9 year old daughter unsupervised with a new pack of nail decorations. I found her later, and was worried my $5 was wasted by her futile attempts at proper application. I was wrong. She came over smiling, to show me her new pink sparkly nails. She had put hers on all by herself, and they looked great. I was amazed. I asked her, "Did you read the instructions?" "Yea, I did, after I was finished putting them on." (Any mother of a young girl should appreciate this. We have been through many painful episodes involving screaming and nail polish stains.)
I put on my nail polish strips and they looked better than expected. I thought, "Ok, this is cool for now, but how long will this hold up to my daily routine?" Sometimes my life seems like an alternating pattern of typing and dishwashing. Hence my lack of enthusiasm to shell out $30 for a professional manicure. Just not worth the time, money, and effort for a few days of fresh paint.
So, a week has passed and here I am taking photos of my nails and blogging about them. Nine out of ten of my nails still look good. Not perfect, mind you, but much better than nail polish would have looked at this point. One of the strips did partially peel off my left pinky nail. But all I had to do to fix it was pull off the old strip, and peel and stick down a new strip. I didn't have to bother with acetone and cotton balls, I didn't have to wait for a couple coats of new paint to dry. In fact, I fixed it while laying on the couch.
If I want to paint my nails, I have to have all the right conditions in place: a well ventilated room (or nice weather to go outside), plus enough time to complete the whole process, including dry time. I have to have a window of time where I can afford the luxury of not using my hands at all. Can't cook, clean, work, or even eat. And then, a couple days later when they need to be touched up, I have to line up all those conditions again.
As a busy working mom, I appreciated a system that allowed me to do my nails any time, any place. I wanted to be able to do my nails in those random pockets of downtime that unexpectedly present themselves, like when ballet rehearsal runs over, or I'm stuck in the carpool lane.
And then it hit me how similar this whole thing was to the value proposition of a product that, in my working life, I have been working hard to promote for years: Superior Mark floor tape. At work, we are always striving to communicate these exact points to our prospective customers, who need a way to mark the floors of busy industrial facilities. Painting lines on the floor takes a really long time, and it requires a lot of coordination between various people/departments. The area has to be closed to traffic, production has to shut down, and not just for the painting part. Preparing the floor for the paint requires surface preparation methods like shot blasting, grinding, or acid etching.
Then, after the paint finally dries, and the daily routine starts back up, there is inevitable maintenance. It won't stay looking perfect for long. But it becomes about the percentage that needs to be redone, and how convenient it is to do that. I was so satisfied with the polish strips because, after a week, only 10% needed replacement. That's what we try to explain to our customers. The reality is that in industrial facilities, there is heavy traffic that can, at times, damage sections of the tape. But if it's only 10% that gets damaged, and you can fix it in minutes without having to coordinate anything with anyone, doesn't the convenience of the process make the decision to stop painting an easy one?
It's all about convenience. Our customers often have last minute notice on audits, safety inspections, and important visitors. They want their floor markings to look great, but the process of getting to that point has to be convenient. Quick, easy, dummy proof even. A nine year old should be able to do it unsupervised without reading the instructions.
How To Label Chemicals When Migrating Them To Secondary Containers (And Stay Complaint With OSHA's New GHS Rules)
Posted on September 29, 2014
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We are excited to publish this excellent guest blog post written by one of our local MESH Risk Management Consultants, Chris Palmisano. Chris is going to walk us through how to comply with OSHA's new GHS rules when labeling chemicals stored in secondary containers. Find out a quick tip on avoiding one of the most commonly cited OSHA violations by ready Chris's straightforward guidance.
This article focuses on educating employers and Safety Managers on the challenges associated with the new Global Harmonization System or (GHS) for classifying chemicals and provides simple solutions for compliance. Compliance is easy when you understand these new changes and how they specifically effect your company and your employees.
OSHA announced that in 2013 Hazcom (Hazard Communication) 1910.1200 violations were the second most frequently cited standard of the top 10 violations in workplace compliance inspections.* OSHA publishes their Top 10 list annually to inform employers about commonly cited standards, so they can take steps to comply, identify hazards, protect employees and ultimately avoid citations.
Besides training employees on the new GHS (Global Harmonization System) labeling elements, new pictograms, and the new SDS (Safety Data Sheet) format, there are more important challenges to compliance such as workplace labeling that many employers and Safety Managers may not even realize.
The best way to explain how Employers comply with the new GHS rules is to first break things down into two categories:
- Employer Responsibilities
- Manufacturer/Distributor Responsibilities
If we look at the figure below published by OSHA, it describes the responsibilities of both parties and the dates each must comply with certain changes and/or implementation of GHS programs.
This article focuses on employer responsibilities, so let's start with the December 1, 2013 requirement for employee training. Employers were required to train all of their employees on the new GHS labeling elements, pictograms and newly designed SDS format by December 1, 2013.
GHS Labeling:
The new manufacturer GHS label for chemical containers must have six elements. Employers are required to train Employees on these new elements and the new GHS pictograms:
- Product Identified (Name of the Chemical)
- Signal words (Danger or Warning or None, depending on the Hazards of the Chemical)
- Pictograms (Nine different pictures that Display Specific Hazards)
- Hazard Statements (Physical, Health or Environment Hazards)
- Precautionary Statements (General, Prevention, Response, Storage & Disposal)
- Company Information (Manufacturer and/ or Distributor Information)
The Six GHS Label Elements:
New SDS Format:
The new SDS has 16 sections, listed below. Employers must train employees on the new SDS format. What should also be important to employers and Safety Managers is the name change. OSHA officially changed the name of the MSDS to SDS. It turns out that this name change gives them an edge during an inspection. As a former OSHA Compliance Officer, I can tell you that one of the things we always looked for was a prominently displayed MSDS book in the workplace.
Today, if a Compliance Officer sees your old MSDS book proudly displayed in the workplace, they know to ask questions about your Hazcom/GHS training programs. Chances are that you are likely a good candidate for Hazcom/GHS citations. However if they see an "SDS" book displayed in your workplace, they immediately know that you are likely up to speed on the new GHS regulations. So a single name change and changing your cover on your old MSDS book to SDS could help in avoiding Hazcom citations.
The 16 sections of the New SDS:
1. Identification of the substance or mixture and of the supplier
2. Hazards identification
3. Composition/information on ingredients
4. First-aid measures
5. Fire-fighting measures
6. Accidental release measures
7. Handling and storage
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
9. Physical and chemical properties
10. Stability and reactivity
11. Toxicological information
12. Ecological information (non-mandatory)
13. Disposal considerations (non-mandatory)
14. Transport information (non-mandatory)
15. Regulatory information (non-mandatory)
16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision
Workplace Labeling: THE BIGGER PROBLEM!
So, as you can see training Employees to meet the December 1st 2013 requirement is relatively easy for employers and Safety Managers because you only have to teach your employees about the new GHS label and the new SDS. That said, the June 1st 2016 requirement for employers to have a workplace labeling system for secondary containers is a much more challenging task.
Here's why it's difficult. We are all familiar with the old HMIS (Hazardous Material Identification System) to label workplace containers. We use it whenever we migrate a chemical from its parent container to a secondary workplace container as shown below.
The problem is that the HMIS number coding system is NOT concurrent with the new GHS Hazard Classification number codes. The two are in fact reversed. If you already have a hard time getting Employees to label secondary containers, you now have an even bigger problem. Employees will have a difficult time finding HMIS numbers on an SDS and they may confuse these numbers with the GHS Hazard Classification numbers. See the figure below that shows the reversed order of the two systems.
OSHA has stated that Employers can use any system they wish for workplace labeling as long as it conveys the hazards of the chemical. Employers must understand that GHS is a Globally Harmonized System for classifying chemicals internationally for trade. The unfortunate truth is that other countries do not use our HMIS system and HMIS ratings for chemicals are not a requirement in any of the 16 sections of the SDS. Employers need to actually consider discarding the old HMIS rating codes and come with a workplace labeling system that is concurrent with GHS label elements. OSHA says that you have until June 1st 2016 to develop a workplace labeling system.
A more appropriate workplace label would convey the elements of the GHS labeled parent container, as shown below. Holding on to an antiquated HMIS system is a recipe for potential disaster and certain to be a great way to get someone hurt or receive an OSHA Hazcom citation. Employees will rather not label a secondary container than try to figure out the appropriate hazard class numbers.
A workplace label as shown below is a much more efficient and safer way to label secondary workplace containers. Employees need only look at the elements of the GHS labeled parent container and they have enough information to properly label the workplace container.
In Summary:
OSHA is determined to cite employers that do not comply with the new Hazcom Standards and GHS. This is evident by Hazcom Violations being the second most commonly written citation by OSHA nationally.
Training employees on the new six elements of a GHS label, pictograms and the new 16 section SDS format is easy and should have already been completed in December 2013. If you haven't trained your employees you are already in violation of the new Hazcom standards.
The greater challenge for employers is having a workplace labeling system in place by June 1st of 2016. The old HMIS system is just that, old and out dated. Globally, HMIS is not a requirement on an SDS and serves only to confuse employees, causing them to take the easy ways out. Your workplace labeling system must be easy to use and must convey need to know hazard information that is globally acknowledged to keep employees safe. For more information on GHS and workplace labeling go to:
*United States Dept. of Labor Website: Osha.gov/Top_Ten_Standards.html (2013, October 25). Retrieved September 29, 2014.
IMTS 2014 Kicks Off
Posted on September 8, 2014
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We have opened our booth at the IMTS Tradeshow in Chicago. We will be here all week to talk with the attendees about the best floor marking solutions for their facilities. We are excited to introduce some of our new products, the Superior Mark Glow and the Custom Printed Superior Mark Tapes.
This is really an amazing tradeshow, drawing companies from all over the world to showcase the latest and greatest in manufacturing technology. One of the questions most frequently asked is, "Will it hold up to forklift traffic?"
While nothing is indestructable, we believe our beveled edge design makes our tape the most durable on the market. But there will always be things that can damage it, like when a forklift is pushing a pallet that has a nail sticking out from the bottom. Nothing could withstand that. But our tape is easy to maintain if a small section becomes damaged, you can remove it in one piece.
We are looking forward to connecting to customers old and new this week. Visit us in Chicago at McCormick Center in the East Building at Booth E-5851.
Introducing New Glow in the Dark Superior Mark
Posted on June 27, 2014
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We are thrilled to announce our newly designed Superior Mark Glow in the Dark Floor Tape. When the light is removed from the environment, the tape glows to show safe areas and evacuation routes while performing to the high standard of our original Superior Mark Floor Tape. Rather than appearing the familiar off-white color, Glow in the Dark Superior Mark is the first marking material that can be any color in the light and will glow when it is dark. This is revolutionary for facilities that require multiple colors for color coding systems. They can comply with the color coding requirements while also maintaining safety standards in case of power outages or emergencies. Used along with glow in the dark exit signs, safe evacuation routes can be clearly marked. Our Superior Mark Glow in the Dark Floor Tape can be produced in many different colors and is applied just like the original Superior Mark Floor Tape.
Evacuation routes and safety markings are only as good as their visibility and we strive to create products that make safer environments. In recent years, much focus has been placed on the safety and accessibility of facilities. New York City, following 9/11, has established new building codes requiring stairwells and the surrounding areas to be marked with a photoluminescent material that will emit light despite a lack of power or failure of a backup system. In any facility, employee safety is a non-negotiable priority. Conditions in a warehouse or factory are often dangerous without proper lighting and it is important that steps are taken to ensure that all employees are safe.
We are excited about this new product that will help keep your employees safe in any environment. Please visit our website or call 919-569-6765 for complete product information.
Where Should I Put Anti-Slip Tape?
Posted on May 20, 2014
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Anti-slip tapes and floor treatments are incredibly useful in reducing the risks of slips and injuries in the workplace. They keep individuals safe and reduce the risk of lawsuits and workers compensation settlements in workplaces everywhere. However, the benefits of anti-slip tape are not limited to only the workplace. There are many domestic or recreational uses of anti-slip tape. It can and should be used anywhere there is a risk of slipping.
One of the most popular uses of anti-slip tape is to provide additional tread on wooden stairs. Many people, especially the elderly, utilize anti-slip tape to provide added security when going up and down stairs. This creates not only safety, but peace of mind for an individual and their family as they grow older. Anti-slip tape can also be used as the grip tape on skateboards. It is important that the skateboard has enough tread that the rider will not slip when doing a trick or turning a corner. Although far removed from the factory setting, this is still a very important application of anti-slip tape.
Whenever water or other liquids cause flooring to become slippery, anti-slip tape can be the answer. Many people use anti-slip tape on the floor of their bathroom or on the bathtub itself. Usually, this tape has a higher level of grit. This means that there are more slip resistant particles per strip of tape, but they are smaller so that they are not as abrasive on bare feet. A similar use of anti-slip tape is on boats or docks. This offers protection while working on the boat as well as while sailing and fishing.
Whatever your situation, if you are encountering slippery floors, anti-slip tapes offer an effective solution at a low cost. From factories to bathrooms and everything in between, anti-slip tapes help you maintain sure footing and keep you and your loved ones safe.
Track Your Traction: Static vs. Dynamic Friction
Posted on May 8, 2014
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While you are trying to determine the slip resistance of a particular substance, a value you are likely to come across in the coefficient of friction. This refers to the amount of resistance present when an object moves across a floor of flooring material. The coefficient of friction, or COF, is calculated by using a testing device such as a tribometer that drags a piece of rubber over a particular flooring. The COF is higher when the tribometer encounters a greater amount of resistance from the flooring. This means that the lower the COF, the more slippery the flooring.
The COF can be broken down into two categories: static (SCOF) and dynamic (DCOF). The SCOF is the value of resistance an object at rest encounters from a particular flooring. The DCOF, on the other hand, is the value of resistance an object already in motion encounters from the floor. Some believe that the SCOF and DCOF are merely two different ways to say the same thing, In a sense, this is true. Both measure the resistance of a particular flooring.
However, using only one type of COF could misrepresent the level of safety in a facility. Since individuals are rarely standing still when they suffer a slip, the SCOF is insufficient on its own to determine the slip resistance of a floor. The DCOF is crucial to determining the risks involved in walking upon the flooring of a facility. However, that does not mean that the SCOF should be disregarded. The value is still useful in determining a change in slip resistance over time or when the floor becomes wet. Both are helpful tools in assessing the safety of a facility, but the SCOF should not be separated from the DCOF. Hopefully being aware of these two measurements beforehand can help guide you in the appropriate selection of anti-slip tape for your facility.
What Does An Accident Really Cost You?
Posted on May 5, 2014
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What is a fear that every business has? Bankruptcy? Taxes? Corporate espionage? A workplace accident is most certainly on this list. Whether it be a sprain, fracture, amputation, or worse yet a tragic death of an employee, workplace accidents are detrimental to business on every front. OSHA offers a $afety Pays Program on their website which gives businesses an estimate of what it could cost your business if an accident were to occur, taking into consideration your profit margin and the specific type of incident you are looking into. For example, if an employee were to get a sprain on the job it could cost a business $28,338 in direct costs, $31,171 in indirect costs, resulting in a total cost of $59,509. Now if the incident were more severe such as an amputation as a result of a workplace accident it could cost your business $133,074 in total costs.
Although the program is helpful, the reality of calculating the cost of a workplace accident is even more complex than the $afety Pays Program can provide. There are many factors at play such as the severity of the injury, the amount made by the employee prior to the accident, state laws, and even the age of the injured employee has an effect on the total cost for your business. The bottom line is that workplace accidents are expensive, and could even be detrimental to your business future.
What are some things you could do to avoid accidents? Having a strong 5S methodology is a wonderful tool not only for efficiency but also safety. Clearly marking aisles with floor tape, floor signs, and other 5S tools can greatly reduce the risk of accidents for you employees and in the end will save you money.
Right now stop-painting.com is offering safety sign audit where our national account manager Al Barker will do a walk through in a facility and quickly identify where floor markings can contribute to workplace safety. If you are interested in this service please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call us at (919) 569-6765 to see if you qualify.
The Top 5 Floor Signs For A Visual Workplace (Infographic)
Posted on April 14, 2014
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Here at Stop-Painting.com we have an enormous selection of floor signs. Many of these have been customized by previous or current customers to meet their specific needs, but we wanted to help customers understand what floor signs are must haves in every warehouse and facility.
Which Anti-Slip Tape Do I Need?
Posted on April 8, 2014
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The first and most important thing to understand about anti-slip tapes is what makes them slip-resistant. As you've probably guessed by now, not all anti-slip tapes are created equal. Some provide better slip resistance than others; some are more suited for domestic use rather than a factory or warehouse environment.
It is important to understand how the slip resistance of the tape is measure to be able to make an informed decision as to which tapes to use. There are a number of ways people have measured the slip resistance of a particular flooring, but only a few have been recognized and established as the standard both nationally and internationally. Most of the standardized methods provide a coefficient of friction (COF), which is interpreted to determine the slip resistance of the floor or anti-slip product.
The first of these tests is called the Pendulum Slip Resistance Tester (ASTM E303-93). It involves setting up a pendulum device that drags a standardized piece of rubber over the flooring and provides a reading for the slipperiness of the floor. The test was first developed in the United Kingdom, so the number is called the British Pendulum Number (BPN). However, it has been adopted in 49 nations and was endorsed in 2001 by the Ceramic Tile Institute of America (CTIOA). When the pendulum misses the floor entirely, the BPN is zero. Number closer to zero indicate a very slippery floors while higher number indicate slip resistant floors. Australia has developed standards for the readouts that have been adopted worldwide by those who utilize the test. For example, external ramps must have a BPN of 54 in order to be considered slip resistant, external walkways such as pedestrian crossings must have a BPN of 35.
The Tortus digital tribometer is another slip-resistance test that has been adopted as a standard in many countries. Tribometers are often referred to as "motorized drag-skid meters;" they travel across the floor a a constant speed under their own power while dragging a piece of standardized rubber. The Tortus measures the dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF), or the slip resistance of flooring when encountered by an object already in motion. Readings below.50 indicate a slip resistant floor. Since 2001, the CTIOA has regarded the Tortus tribometer as a secondary standard to the pendulum. The tribometer is sometimes preferred to the pendulum test because it can perform many tests in a short period of time. It is also less likely that the operator can manipulate or influence the results of the tribometer test.
Lastly, the BOT-3000 SlipTester is another test used to measure the DOCF. It is also a motorized drag-sled meter and is utilized by the American National Safety Institute's (ANSI) B101.3 test, a test designed to measure skid resistance of flooring. It is used to measure DCOF at a lower speed than the pendulum and Tortus tribometer, although it functions the same way as the Tortus. The standards for the BOT-3000 have been developed by the ANSI in order to provide a national standard for evaluating the results of the test. A DCOF of .43 or greater indicates a highly slip resistant flooring. A reading between .30 and .43 indicates a low slip resistance and any reading below .30 is not considered slip resistant. The ANSI has also stated that a minimum of . 45 is required for ramps to be considered slip resistant.
There are several other tests that can be used to determine the slip resistance of flooring, but these three have been adopted by national organizations and have established standards for interpreting their results. As we said before, not all tapes have been created equal, and every company will claim their product is the best on the market. Hopefully, with our research you will be able to understand the best products for your facility and context.
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La Grange Council Defies Court Rulings, Opens Meeting With Prayer
Updated: 11/07/2011 - A 140-year tradition of prayer returned to a local town council meeting Monday night after two years without it- even though it violates federal law.
Updated: 11/07/2011 - A 140-year tradition of prayer returned to a local town council meeting Monday night after two years without it- even though it violates federal law.
Updated: 11/07/2011 - A principal from Lenoir County has been selected to represent her county in a statewide principal of the year program.
Updated: 11/08/2011 - Registered Greenville Dietitian Christie Nicholson joins April Davis for a trip to the grocery store for some basics on healthy eating for Week 2 of Losing It!
Updated: 11/07/2011 - The Greenville Salvation Army store says people have been walking up to a donation center and stealing items for months.
Updated: 11/07/2011 - Voters will decide a hot issue in Kinston Tuesday - whether to give the mayor veto authority over city council.
Updated: 11/07/2011 - Nice weather will continue across eastern North Carolina on Tuesday.
Updated: 11/08/2011 - A truck driver has been charged after his vehicle struck a loaded Carteret County school bus Monday.
Updated: 11/08/2011 - Conference USA and FOX Sports announced Monday that East Carolina's Nov. 19 home game against UCF will kickoff at 7:00 p.m.
Posted: 11/07/2011 - Pender County deputies today released store surveillance pictures of the man who used stolen credit cards.
Updated: 11/08/2011 - Lenoir County deputies say the firearm was discovered by staff at Woodington Middle School in the student's backpack.
Updated: 11/07/2011 - Soyer Moll is accused of strangling his wife, Virginia, and then burying her body in a shallow grave behind their home two years ago.
Posted: 11/07/2011 - County commissioners plan to choose a new slogan Monday to adorn welcome signs along major highways leading to the county.
Posted: 11/07/2011 - Road construction crews in Greenville will begin maintenance on Highway 33 Monday creating a detour for drivers.
Updated: 11/07/2011 - A man is behind bars accused of having a gun that was reported stolen from the city of Roanoke Rapids.
Updated: 11/07/2011 - The search is over for a Scotland Neck man accused in a shooting that took place over the weekend.
Posted: 11/07/2011 - A new ferry boat making the daily run across Pamlico Sound between the mainland and the Outer Banks is being officially christened.
Posted: 11/07/2011 - A Marine Corps aviator's children are getting an outpouring of help to ensure their future education after his death in Afghanistan.
Updated: 11/08/2011 - According to troopers a father and daughter had to be hospitalized after a motorcycle crash in Lenoir County Sunday.
Updated: 11/06/2011 - New Bern police have arrested two suspects after a man was shot early Saturday morning at a mobile home park.
Updated: 11/07/2011 - Police say the man who is accused of running out onto the football field naked woke up Saturday morning with the idea. Photos show the scene as personnel worked to stop the streaker.
Updated: 11/05/2011 - Many people in the East braved the windy and chilly conditions Saturday in Morehead City to honor our country's veterans.
Updated: 11/05/2011 - Four people are facing drug charges after an explosion at a motel in Wayne County.
Updated: 11/05/2011 - According to officials U.S. Marshals arrested a Greene County double murder suspect in Lenoir County early Saturday morning.
Updated: 11/05/2011 - There's a new honor for a traditional Veteran's Day parade in Jacksonville.
Posted: 11/04/2011 - There's been another legal challenge filed over the redistricting maps in the state.


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The Winston-Salem Open at Wake Forest University, held August 16-23, 2014 at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex adjacent to BB&T Field, hosted 38 of the top 76 players ranked in the world.
"World-class players like John Isner, Tommy Robredo, Sam Querrey, Jerzy Janowicz and Jurgen Melzer are attracted to Winston-Salem year after year because of the outstanding hospitality, fan support and volunteers that our community offers," said tournament director Bill Oakes. "We're equally excited that this year an elite group of other young Americans like Jack Sock, Steve Johnson, Donald Young and Bradley Klahn will compete in the tournament."
"If you want to see the next generation of American tennis, the Winston-Salem Open will be the place to be this August," Oakes added. "That speaks volumes about the Winston-Salem Open, which is just four years old. We will fill the remaining slots with other incredible players and look forward to having another blockbuster tournament this year at the Wake Forest Tennis Complex."
Wake Forest Tennis Center
100 West 32nd Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
The tournament is a nationaly televised broadcast on Tennis Channel and ESPN2, including the singles final broadcast by CBS. For more information please visit www.winstonsalemopen.com.
2014 Line-up of Players:
For ticket purchases click here. Please know that all sales are final and no refunds will be given once purchased.
About the Emirates Airline US Open Series
Now in its eleventh season, the Emirates Airline US Open Series continues to serve as a true regular season of hard court tennis, linking nine summer tournaments to the US Open. Fans follow the action throughout the summer during national broadcast coverage while players battle for $40 million, including a chance for bonus prize money at the US Open. The Series collectively reached a U.S. television audience of 39 million and drew more than 800,000 on-site fans in 2011. In 2012, Emirates Airline became the title sponsor of the Series, as well as the official airline of the US Open. The Emirates Airline US Open Series is also supported by sponsors American Express, Chase, Citizen Watch Company, and Esurance.


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