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Summary Report for:
13-1031.01 - Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance
Review settled insurance claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.
Sample of reported job titles: Claims Adjuster, Claims Analyst, Claims Examiner, Claims Manager, Claims Representative, Claims Specialist, Claims Supervisor, Corporate Claims Examiner, Customer Care Specialist, Home Office Claim Specialist
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Investigate, evaluate and settle claims, applying technical knowledge and human relations skills to effect fair and prompt disposal of cases and to contribute to a reduced loss ratio.
- Adjust reserves or provide reserve recommendations to ensure that reserve activities are consistent with corporate policies.
- Resolve complex, severe exposure claims, using high service oriented file handling.
- Pay and process claims within designated authority level.
- Examine claims investigated by insurance adjusters, further investigating questionable claims to determine whether to authorize payments.
- Verify and analyze data used in settling claims to ensure that claims are valid and that settlements are made according to company practices and procedures.
- Enter claim payments, reserves and new claims on computer system, inputting concise yet sufficient file documentation.
- Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation.
- Contact or interview claimants, doctors, medical specialists, or employers to get additional information.
- Maintain claim files such as records of settled claims and an inventory of claims requiring detailed analysis.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Desktop computers
|Notebook computers
|Personal computers
|Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers — Personal digital assistants PDA
Technology used in this occupation:
|Access software — CCC EZNet electronic communications network; CSC Automated Work Distributor AWD
|Analytical or scientific software — Insurance claims fraud detection software; Magnify Predictive Targeting System
|Data base user interface and query software — Claims processing administration and management software; Fair Isaac Claims Advisor; Tropics Claims Reserve Management
|Document management software — Agency Management Systems AMS 360; BCCORP W5 for Adjusters; Document management system software; InSystems Calligo Document Management System
|Expert system software — Axonwave Fraud and Abuse Management System; Bill review software; LexisNexis RiskWise; StrataCare StrataWare eReview
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
|Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
|Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
|Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
|Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Work Activities
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
|Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
|Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
|Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Work Context
|Electronic Mail — 99% responded "Every day."
|Telephone — 100% responded "Every day."
|Letters and Memos — 95% responded "Every day."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 80% responded "Extremely important."
|Contact With Others — 75% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Frequency of Decision Making — 75% responded "Every day."
|Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 71% responded "Very important results."
|Duration of Typical Work Week — 86% responded "More than 40 hours."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 88% responded "Every day."
|Spend Time Sitting — 62% responded "Continually or almost continually."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
|Related Experience
|A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
|Job Zone Examples
|Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
|SVP Range
|(7.0 to < 8.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Bachelor's degree
|High school diploma or equivalent
|Some college, no degree
Interest code: CE
|Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
|Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
Work Styles
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
|Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Work Values
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Related Occupations
|Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
|Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
|Human Resources Specialists
|Credit Analysts
|Insurance Underwriters
|Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
|Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts Bright Outlook
|Insurance Sales Agents
|Sales Agents, Financial Services
|Loan Interviewers and Clerks
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages data collected from Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators.
Employment data collected from Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators.
Industry data collected from Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators.
|Median wages (2014)
|$29.91 hourly, $62,220 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|298,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Slower than average (3% to 7%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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Staff Picks for Adults and Teens
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The Humans
Monday, July 21, 2014
The Humans is a book I could reread once a year. This is a bold statement, I know, especially since the premise is an alien assassin has been sent to Earth to kill a mathematician and erase all evidence of a potentially dangerous theorem. The story and our narrator, the alien acclimating to human life, become much more. I appreciate a narrator that confides in the reader and becomes a fully developed voice in your mind's ear. Matt Haig's alien fills that role beautifully. He allows you to join him on his journey and rediscover what it means to be human and vulnerable. Wrapping up the book is an explanation of where Matt Haig was in life when he created this story. The Humans becomes an even greater treasure for it. I will not spoil it though. I hope on some level you connect with this novel and its narrator.
Red Rising
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Action-packed, interesting characters, and a well-thought out plot make Pierce Brown's debut novel a winner. Darrow is the main character in this sci-fi thriller. He is a hell digger and a "red", the lowest-class human. He, and other reds, live beneath the surface of Mars where they work in the mines to prepare the surface of the planet for human habitation. What Darrow and the other reds don't know is that the surface of Mars is suitable for life. In fact, humans have been living on the surface of Mars for over a hundred years. This discovery, coupled with the circumstances of his beloved wife's death, pave the way for Darrow to throw a wrench in "gold" society (the upper-class).
I have seen multiple reviews that compare this book to The Hunger Games or refer to it as a "young adult" book. This is definitely a book written for adults and the only comparison I would make is that both books are the first in a planned trilogy and both are phenomenal. I can hardly wait for book #2 (scheduled to release in early 2015)!
Mister Wonderful: A Love Story
Monday, July 14, 2014
This tale begins with a blind date. Marshall—a middle-aged, divorced, extremely lonely and awkward gentleman waits for the woman his friends set him up with to arrive. Natalie shows up (to Marshall's surprise), and is beautiful, genuine, and intelligent. Unfortunately, as their night unfolds, it becomes obvious that Natalie has some skeletons in her closet, and more than Marshall bargained for is revealed.
I found Mister Wonderful to be one of Clowes' most human pieces. It's impressive how in such a brief span of pages, this author/artist can show us half a character's lifespan with such convincing realism. Because of this, we feel that we know Marshall completely. He is bitter, world-weary and has a mocking sense of humor with hilarious bite. He is socially awkward, unused to people, and almost neurotic. We see this when Marshall's racing inner thoughts literally cover up other character's word balloons; he then misses his chance frequently in conversation, responding with something totally inappropriate. I found this especially inventive on Clowes' part and something many of us can relate to from time to time.
We might feel Marshall's familiarity, yet Clowes surprises us with twists and turns of his character. Marshall is clearly harboring some explosive anger, and releases it periodically throughout the story, sometimes to Natalie's shock. This graphic novel is full of surprises, humor, sweetness, darkness, and humanity in all the right places and extends beyond the "slice of life" genre into something much more.
Golden Boy
Friday, July 11, 2014
This is an extraordinarily compulsive read that I found serendipitously in our fiction section, having been drawn to the color on the spine and then intrigued by the jacket description. The story centers around Max, an intersex teenager. Max and his parents have guarded the secret of Max's identity very carefully. The three of them have very different struggles and perspectives over how Max should self-identify in a world offering him only two choices. The author presents the story quite beautifully through the perspectives of multiple characters. There is a truly horrible scene toward the beginning that spans several pages (this is not a spoiler). There is also a bit of profanity, mainly from teenage characters; however, even if you have problems with profanity it is absolutely worth reading anyway. I cannot recommend this title enough. A profoundly, immensely moving book, it more than deserves all the 5-star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Jamie Ford creates a poignant recollection of history with his debut novel, "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet". Henry Lee is a recent widower living in Seattle's Chinatown. The year is 1986, and yesterday's memories have assumed a place in the present with the re-opening of the majestic Panama Hotel. Artifacts found in the basement of the old hotel transport Henry back to 1942 when he was a student at Rainier Elementary serving lunch to his classmates alongside his Japanese friend Keiko Okabe. The twelve year olds attend the school on scholarship, and their respective ethnicities result in teasing and bullying by some of the other students. Meanwhile, World War II threatens freedom on the homefront as Keiko's family faces relocation to a Japanese internment camp.
While a young Henry Lee struggles to fit in at school, he also faces turmoil at home. As the United States enters the War, Henry's Father, a proud Chinese man, wages his own war of the heart with the Japanese. In spite of a fierce disagreement with his Father's position, Henry must keep his friendship with Keiko a secret. And though his parents speak Catonese, Henry's Father requires his son to speak only English at home. This further compromises any effective communication between father and son. Loyalties are challenged as Chinese traditions and American culture collide.
Japanese family treasures long hidden in the darkness of the Panama Hotel force a 56 year old Henry to confront devotion to the memory of his deceased wife Ethel alongside the strong memories pulling him back to the past. The richness of history contrasts with modern day regrets, and Henry cannot help but wonder if his own past can be rewritten. Meanwhile, he seeks to strengthen the weak relationship he has with his own son Marty so mistakes of the last generation are not repeated. The tapestry of Ford's story is further enriched by Henry's love of jazz music, Keiko's life behind barbed wire, Mrs. Beatty, and a street performer named Sheldon.
The split narrative used by the author to connect the story between the decades spanning 1942 and 1986 is effective. The memories are relayed from Henry's perspective, and readers will quickly realize little effort is required to be immersed into the lives of such engaging characters. "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" is reminiscent of a vignette highlighting a nostalgic piece of history stemming from the bigger story that is World War II. The elements come together successfully to spin a tale that is more sweet than bitter.
Monday, June 30, 2014
Billie Breslin decides to leave college and move to New York City, where she has an interview for a job as an assistant to the editor of the prestigious food magazine Delicious. Billie's amazing ability to name all the ingredients in a dish by only tasting it, amazes the staff and secures her the position. It doesn't take long for Billie to realize that she not only loves her job, but is also beginning to love the large, eccentric magazine family. Sadly, not long after she is hired, the magazine is abruptly shut down by the current owner. Everyone is let go except for Billie, who is kept on as a hotline operator. It is during this time that she discovers a long ago abandoned library in one of the upstairs rooms. In it she finds old file cabinets filled with letters and note cards containing recipes dating back to WWII. By following clues and notations she finds on the cards, Billie is able to follow a correspondence between a 12 year old girl named Lulu and the famous Chef James Beard. These letters take Billie back into wartime America, where food was rationed and people had to get very creative when preparing meals. For example, did you know if you add milkweed to rice, it tastes as if you added cheese? The more letters Billie reads, the more intrigued she gets; so much so that she begins to wonder if perhaps Lulu is still alive and if so, could she find her? There are so many things Billie would love to ask her if she had the chance. Pick up this book and find out where Billie's search leads.
The Wooden Sea
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
There aren't that many authors that I love. Jonathan Carroll is one of them.
Carroll writes what inevitably ends up being labeled fantasy, but is really simply our lives and emotions expressed more clearly and intriguingly than our workaday world allows for. The mutable nature of reality and the down-to-earth approach to cosmic revelations recall the works of Philip K Dick.
The Wooden Sea is eminently readable and engaging, mainly because of the warmth and humor of the main character, a Vietnam veteran and former bad boy named Frannie McCabe. Frannie is clever, self aware and curious, which might lull one into thinking that this novel is no more than a pleasant diversion. But that would be a mistake; Carroll is not a frivolous writer.
As the novel proceeds, Frannie encounters a number of doubles, versions of himself at various ages, and meets up with an otherworldly figure, a black gentleman named Astopel, who sends Frannie hurtling into the future. He also travels back in time to his favorite Crane's View diner for a poignant and revelatory meeting with his long-dead father.
The book is wonderfully bizarre and contains tons of great quotes. Although as with most Carroll novels, those who prefer neat wrap-ups would do well to look elsewhere.
Nothing daunted
the unexpected education of two society girls in the West (2011)
Monday, June 23, 2014
An interesting story of two wealthy girls who, after doing their grand tour of Europe, were not ready to marry and settle down. Though they had no experience of "roughing it" or of teaching, they applied to become frontier school teachers in the Elkshead mountains in Colorado.
After a crash course in teaching and review in a few subjects they headed out west. They boarded with a family and traveled every day by horseback to the schoolhouse--in pouring rain, blinding blizzards and sunny spring days where the slippery mud was almost knee-deep. The book tells of the difficulties the subsistence-level farmers faced in the arid, cold climate; students who came in rags and bare feet because they wanted to learn; and history of the area, including the building of the Moffat Trail, a railroad through (literally) the mountains.
This snapshot of life in 1916 made me appreciate what we have now--labor saving devices like washing machines and nearby grocery stores, but also what our society often is missing: friends who would go to great lengths to lend a hand, farmers and ranchers who would welcome strangers with a meal and a bed.
John Adams
Sunday, June 15, 2014
He was honest, witty, loyal, brilliant, and indefatigable. He was also pompous, arrogant, insecure, petty, and cranky. He probably did more than anyone else to persuade Congress to declare American independence, but he did so at the cost of alienating almost every one of his colleagues. He was jealous of George Washington, distrusted Benjamin Franklin, despised Alexander Hamilton, and alternately loved and loathed Thomas Jefferson. He was a loving husband who spent years apart from his wife, and as a father left a great deal to be desired. He was a man of contradictions, but was always in the thick of the action during the first years of the American nation. This book almost singlehandedly revived John Adams's historical reputation, and is already considered a classic.
Pat and Dick: The Nixons, an Intimate Portrait of a Marriage.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Richard Nixon graduated number three from his Duke University Law School class. Thelma (Pat) Ryan was an orphan in Depression-era California yet she attained the equivalent of a master's degree in merchandising and she taught high school typing and shorthand classes. Swift tells the story of the Nixon courtship, political life and death after 53 years of marriage. Along the way we read about Nixon's involvement with the Communist scare, 1960 presidential election footing Nixon against John F. Kennedy which he lost by a mere 40,000 votes, his triumph in1968 when he beat Hubert Humphrey by ½ million votes which enabled him to reach his dream of becoming the President of the United States. Pat Nixon overcame the label "Plastic Pat." She was named the nation's ideal wife by the Homemaker' Forum in 1957 and Good Housekeeping's most admired woman in the country from 1974-75. Richard Nixon became embroiled in the Watergate scandal and he was forced to resign the presidency in August of 1974. He attempted to re-establish his reputation as an elder statesman while fighting severe bouts of phlebitis. He wrote eight best-selling books from 1983-1994. Pat suffered a stroke which left her speech slightly slurred. She died at the age of 80 and Dick followed her 10 months later. Swift brings out the human side of the Nixon marriage, including their daughters, Julie and Tricia while presenting a well-rounded story of a turbulent time in U.S. history.
Before Watchmen: Comedian/Rorschach
Monday, June 2, 2014
Before Watchmen is a DC series of prequels featuring eight characters from the wildly popular series The Watchmen by Alan Moore. The volume I'm reviewing is the collection of The Comedian and Rorschach's "origin stories." Luckily for me, these two are my all-time favorites, so I was pleased they were sharing a book.
Despite the fact that this series was not given the green light by Moore (he called it "completely shameless"), I felt that it was at least an interesting character-building addendum to the series. While it's unfortunate that the big publishing houses have a tendency to steam-roll their writers and artists, they do often have a stable of extraordinary talent to turn to for their projects, and this one is no exception. The artwork in both stories is some of the best I've seen. Even if you pick this comic up just to page through it, it's worth it. J.G. Jones's work on The Comedian's story is slick, action-packed, and amazingly accurate in its depictions of actual figures from history, like the Kennedys. Lee Bermejo's art in Rorschach's story is by contrast much more old-school, with a hand-painted look that really suits the story, a pulpy tale set in the 70's.
Neither of these are stories for the faint of heart. The Comedian's tale depicts a close relationship with the Kennedy family that grows strained when the loose cannon of a superhero makes some gruesome, inhuman choices during his time in the Vietnam War. In Rorschach's story, everyone's favorite zealot vigilante has more depraved criminals on his hands than he can handle and as a result, terrible atrocities occur on his watch. Both of these stories are real character pieces that don't shy away from showing these mainstays at their most vulnerable and down-and-out—the total antithesis to the typical superhero comic. But what can be expected for a story about these two standout antiheroes? Give Comedian/Rorschach a try if you're ready for a dark, gritty, but fresh graphic novel.
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Modern Fit Bengaline Portfolio Pant
Item# PG8F056
Color :color waist length
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Interestingly enough, our Perry Ellis Bengaline Flat Front Portfolio Pant isn't from Bengal. But there's something exotic about a fit this good. The Bengaline fabrication uses a polyester rayon blend to eliminate the need to iron. The flat front, center crease and blind bottom hem eliminate the chances you'll find a more versatile pant.
- 77% Polyester/ 23% Rayon
- Modern "City" Fit
- Straight Silhouette
- No Iron
- Folio Flex Comfort Waistband
- Premium Fabric
- Flat Front
- Center Crease
- Blind Bottom Hem
- Standard Hidden Hook and Bar Waist Closure
- Travel Luxe
- Machine Washable
Rated 4.4 out of 5 by 11 reviewers.
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Sarah Long bridge could be 'hung up' through weekend
Friday, January 25, 2013
PORTSMOUTH — The state Department of Transportation reports their crews are working feverishly to repair the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge, which was pushed off its track during a routine lift Wednesday afternoon by strong winds. The bridge could be out of commission through the weekend, though officials say they will have a clearer idea of a timeline at the end of today.
NHDOT Spokesman Bill Boynton told Foster's the drawbridge's center span was became damaged at about 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, with the span stuck about a foot above the roadway.
Currently, both vehicular and marine traffic are unable to pass through.
Johnson said approximately eight workers have been conducting repairs since Thursday morning and it was unknown Thursday afternoon whether they would continue working through the night.
"It's obviously a fairly long span so it's not that easy to do," he added.
The Memorial Bridge is unavailable for detours as well, as crews have been continually repairing that structure for a reopening in July. Johnson noted this bridge closure's traffic problems on the ground were "greatly exacerbated" by the ongoing Memorial work.
All vehicular traffic has been rerouted to the I-95 "high rise" bridge but Johnson noted one of his main focuses is repairing the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge for incoming shipping traffic expected this weekend. He said crews are remaining safe by wearing many layers of clothing, as well as life jackets and harnesses when working near the water below the bridge.
"We're working to get this done as quickly as possible," Johnson added. "We will start putting pieces in place but the bridge is old. The bridge is definitely in need of replacement and any type of significant bridge is a fairly unique piece of structure. There are a lot of moving parts …"


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CAREER: Became a member of the Major League staff in 1989...was the crew chief for the 2011 World Series...prior to the 107th Fall Classic honors, also worked the All-Star Game (1994, 2001, 11), the 2012 A.L. Wild Card Game, Division Series (1995, 98, 2001, 02, 05, 10-11, 13), League Championship Series (1997, 99, 2006, 09, 12) and the 2005 World Series...umpired the 1999 Opening Day game in Monterrey, Mexico between the San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies...was behind the plate for Fernando Valenzuela's no-hitter...worked the plate when Barry Bonds hit his 71st homer in 2001...was behind the plate for Game 3 of the 2005 World Series, the longest game in Fall Classic history (14 innings, 482 pitches)...was an instructor at MLB's inaugural Umpire Camps (MLBUC.com), held at MLB's Urban Youth Academy in Compton, California, in November 2006...was named a crew chief for the 2010 season...has been an instructor at the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School (1977-2006)...umpired in the Appalachian League (1978), Florida State League (1979-81), Southern League (1982-84) and Pacific Coast League (1985-87).
PERSONAL: Born in September 1958 in Kentucky...resides in Florida...married to Jacqueline...has two children: Brittany and Monica...graduated from Elgin High School in Marion, OH...works with disabled American veterans...one of his proudest moments as a Major League umpire was working the 1994 All-Star Game in Pittsburgh...enjoys fishing and participating in church and school activities with his daughters in the off-season...hobbies include fishing and outdoor activities.« Back to umpire roster


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Annapolis, MD — As the Maryland House Judiciary Committee considers drunk driving legislation today, the Coalition to Fight Hardcore Drunk Driving and the Maryland Impaired Driving Coalition held a press conference to urge the Maryland General Assembly to pass comprehensive drunk driving legislation that would significantly improve the state's drunk driving laws. The joint effort targets hardcore drunk drivers or "higher-risk" drunk drivers, defined as those who drive with a high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .15 or above, who do so repeatedly, as demonstrated by having more than one drunk driving arrest, and who are highly resistant to changing their behavior despite previous sanctions, treatment, or education efforts. "This legislation targets the hardcore drunk driver who is disproportionately involved in alcohol-related crashes throughout the nation. In fact, in Maryland last year high BAC drivers were involved in over 45% of the alcohol-related traffic fatalities," said Susan Molinari, Chairman of The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility. "Maryland legislators have taken important steps to stop drunk driving in recent years, and now we must enact tougher penalties to address these hard-to-reach offenders." Nationally, high BAC drivers are responsible for 58% of alcohol-related traffic fatalities. Nearly 8% of alcohol-related traffic fatalities in 2002 involved drivers who had at least one previous driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction. It is estimated that while drivers with BACs in excess of .15 are only 1 percent of all drivers on weekend nights, they are involved in nearly 50 percent of all fatal crashes during that time. "The problem of hardcore drinking drivers is complex, and no single measure is sufficient to address this serious problem," said Richard Healing, National Transportation Safety Board Member. "We must address this issue comprehensively to ensure that we identify, penalize and rehabilitate these hardcore offenders." "These devastating deaths and injuries caused by higher risk drunk drivers must stop," said Dean Wilkerson, National Executive Director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. "Alcohol-related traffic fatalities decreased last year in Maryland, yet there is still work to be done to save lives and stop these dangerous drunk drivers. We are proud to work with so many Maryland legislators to keep these drivers off our roads." The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, MADD and the NTSB are members of the Maryland Impaired Driving Coalition that also includes the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) and AAA Mid-Atlantic. The Maryland Impaired Driving Coalition is leading this year's efforts to pass tougher drunk driving legislation. "Maryland has made some improvements in its drunk-driving laws, but clearly significant loopholes persist," said Lon Anderson, AAA Mid-Atlantic's Director of Public and Government Relations. "The public will support sensible sentences for drunk-driving offenses, but judges in Maryland have shown time and again that they do not take the drunk driver seriously enough. If the police or the courts were to publicize the conviction rates and the sentences that drunk drivers actually serve, the public would be shocked. It is time to get tough on hardcore drunk drivers, who repeatedly demonstrate no regard for their own safety or the lives of other innocent motorists. AAA Mid-Atlantic is proud to stand with this broad range of safety advocates and concerned citizens, showing support for this year's slate of critical, bipartisan anti-drunk driving bills that will save lives if passed into law." Sponsors of anti-drunk driving legislation attended today's event to urge support for the proposals. Senator Phil Jimeno (D-District 31) and Delegate Kathleen Dumais (D-District 15) have introduced SB617 and HB 763 to establish graduated penalties for high BAC drivers at .15 and above and enhanced penalties for drivers who refuse the BAC test. "Hardcore drunk drivers use BAC test refusal as a means of depriving the state from the most compelling piece of evidence needed to obtain a drunk driving conviction," said Delegate Dumais. According to the Maryland State Police, the BAC test refusal rate in Maryland was 27% last year. "The establishment of enhanced penalties for high BAC drivers at .15 and above is just common sense," said Senator Jimeno. "These drivers are 385 times more likely to cause a crash than a non-drinking driver and the penalties should reflect the greater risk they pose on the roads." Delegate Anthony O'Donnell (R-District 29C) is introducing a bill to enhance penalties for all repeat offenders. The current law allows for a 3rd and subsequent offenders to perform community service in lieu of jail. "We must close the 'community service loophole' for repeat offenders. Community service is ineffective in altering the behavior of a convicted drunk driver. These drivers are a menace to Maryland's roads and must be given proven and effective treatment," said Delegate O'Donnell. Senator Ida Ruben (D-District 20) and Delegate William Bronrott (D-District 16) are introducing SB307 and HB888 to restrict probation before judgment (PBJ) among repeat offenders by allowing only one PBJ in a 10-year period. "Restricting the use of PBJ is important in identifying hardcore drunk drivers and applying effective sanctions, treatment, and aftercare," said Senator Ruben. "A PBJ is a mere slap on the wrist and contributes to the revolving door through which too many drunk drivers repeatedly get a 'get out of jail free' pass," said Delegate Bill Bronrott (D-Dist. 16, Bethesda). "It's time to close this dangerous and lenient loophole in our law. It's time to treat drunk driving for what it is — the most frequently committed violent crime in our country." Senator John Giannetti (D-District 21) and Delegate Petzold (D-District 19) are sponsoring legislation to establish tougher penalties for those hardcore drunk drivers who refuse the BAC test despite the requirement. "Although the Maryland General Assembly acted in previous years to allow BAC test refusal as evidence in court, hardcore drunk drivers continue to use test refusal to their advantage and we must address that fact," said Sen. Giannetti. Delegate Petzold added, "Refusing a BAC test makes it extremely difficult to identify and properly punish repeat offenders. We must toughen up the penalties to put a stop to drunk driving in Maryland." National progress in reducing drunk driving has stalled in recent years. The number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities increased in 2002 to 17,419 according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Of those, 265 occurred in Maryland along with thousands of injuries. For more information on hardcore drunk driving go to www.responsibility.org, www.madd.org or www.ntsb.gov.
CONTACT: Leslie Kimball The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility 202-637-0077 via email


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Turnovers don't shake Lutes' faith
It was a rough day Saturday for Pacific Lutheran sophomore quarterback Dalton Ritchey. His team lost 27-24 to Linfield in the first round of the NCAA Division III playoffs, and he was responsible for four of the Lutes' five turnovers.
Ritchey fumbled the ball twice, leading to 10 points, and he also threw two interceptions which both led to touchdowns for the Wildcats. In the postgame press conference, Ritchey sat sandwiched between linebacker Jordan Patterson and receiver Kyle Warner. While his teammates made eye contact with the media, Ritchey sat staring at a fixed point on the table in front of him.
Both his teammates and Pacific Lutheran coach Scott Westering didn't hold anything against Ritchey.
"There's no less love for (Ritchey) now," Westering said. "It's hard as a competitive athlete not to focus on what you didn't do and focus on your bad plays. I just kept reminding him, 'but you made so many tremendous plays.'"
It was Ritchey that hit Warner for 36 yards to the Linfield 2 that set up a field goal that got the Lutes within three points late in the third quarter. It was also Ritchey who scored the crucial touchdown on fourth-and-inches from the Linfield 13 with 5:25 left that got the Lutes within 27-24.
Ritchey did throw a pick six to Tyler Robitaille early in the fourth quarter. Don't blame that one on him, though, said the intended target, Warner.
"That was totally my fault," said Warner, who finished with 205 yards receiving. "I also apologized to the team. I did not get the check, and I just wanted to let you know that it was my fault and don't get down on him for another turnover that wasn't his fault."
Ritchey said Linfield was big and good at stripping the ball.
"Those turnovers are huge," he said. "It digs at my heart. Especially for everybody. It just digs at my heart. I would never want to wish that upon us."
Ritchey's teammates looked at him while he spoke. You could tell they didn't blame him at all.
"Those guys were around me and picked me up," Ritchey said. "They didn't lose one inch of belief in me."
The Lutes' true character was revealed at the end of the 13-minute conference. All the questions had been answered, but each player offered up one final thought. Words like "proud," "love," and "belief" were used.
"We didn't play some of our best football today," Peterson said, "But we hung with one of the best football teams in the nation. That's something to be proud of."
Westering listened with pride.
"How could you not love coaching guys like this?" he said.


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NVIDIA works and is cheaper (less power consumption and more quiet). AMD doesn't work. Even nouveau would beat Catalyst on some GPUs, I bet.
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I know this thread is somewhat old an dhasn't seen a post in a while, but I felt like this was the only one I could reasonably make this statement on.
I wish to stay objective here. I know it seems pretty fruitless on Phoronix, but it's there.
We have a number of objectives in getting to that "happy place" platforms like Windows and OS X frequently enjoy regarding video support, which is not worrying about whether X or Y video card will be feature complete on the platform. Both in hardware and in device drivers.
Objective 1 - Full performance, full featured support for Linux in its device drivers. Here I find that this objective has been almost met by the nvidia binary blob. The only thing it lacks I'd like to see is KMS and native fbcon support so we wouldn't have to fall back on uvesafb. Intel also has full-featured device drivers, but the only reason why it's not on top here is because the hardware itself isn't really designed to drive much. If Intel were to invest in a GPU they could put on-board as well as on dedicated cards for gamers, I think Linux would have their killer graphics hardware. Catalyst doesn't meet this goal, and radeon and Nouveau, while definitely sufficient for most desktop usage outside of gaming, are not going to bring about the Linux gaming market as they are now.
Objective 2 - Open source drivers. Intel meets his objective nicely with objective 1, barring the lacking hardware itself. Nouveau and Radeon are nice! I use Nouveau frequently, but I find myself frequently using the binary blob because it better meets Objective 1, which is, debates over "freedom" or "security" aside, all "normal" end users will care about: The driver being able to provide them all they want without hassle. There are technical reasons why open drivers are a good thing (Such as KMS/native fbcon, not to mention it's easier to assure that the driver is stable.).
Objective 3 - The "Just Works" concept. As I said, normal end users really won't much worry about Objective 2. Maybe they should, maybe they shouldn't, doesn't matter. What matters is what they *expect* not what we *think* they should expect. Good news and bad news for the open drivers on this. Open drivers are usually the first thing every distribution defaults to. So for them next to zero configuration is needed. This will keep MOST users on the open driver without complaint. Where this objective begins to miss the mark is when they install Steam, fire up, oh, Half-life 2 and find that the game renders too darkly because Mesa 9.x isn't installed, but Mesa 8.x. To us power users, the solution seems simple and obvious. To "idiot" users, all it means is "Linux doesn't run the game right" and except in certain cases they won't be made aware that, say, the binary blob provided by nVidia runs Half-life 2 VERY well. And we'd be --desktop_user for certain in those cases.
These objectives are *not* mutually exclusive. As I said, Intel is VERY close on hitting all three of these if they'd simply provide the right kind of GPU. nVidia meets objective 1 but falls short on 2 and 3. Catalyst meets none of these objecives. Nouveau and Radeon partially meet 1 and definitely hit 2 and 3.
Now, to the topic at hand. Is nVidia in the wrong for not cooperating with the kernel devs? Yes. I think so. Because despite possible third-party IP there are *some* parts of their interface they can definitely at least shed a little light on, or they never would have provided the (Now-obsolete.) nv driver. Let's also not forget their objective in Linux support is not actually providing a usable desktop to end users but a powerful graphics infrastructure for graphical workstations and CUDA-based high-performance computing. One reason why I (And I bet a lot of others.) got excited about Valve porting to Linux is because they might *just* give nVidia the motivation to have a desktop objective as well. While it may not help with "openness" it CERTAINLY will help their driver improve for desktop users, including MAYBE features we'd sorely like their blob to have, short of being open source.
Was Linus Torvalds right in his approach to nVidia? No. I honestly think the "fuck you, nVidia" attitude helps nothing. In fact, while I do believe maybe calling them out on not being all that helpful was fine, the attitude probably would have sooner served to both drive nVidia into less cooperation (Would YOU cooperate with anyone telling you to "fuck off" and gives you the bird? I wouldn't.) but also shows to end users of other platforms that we're both overly political and openly HOSTILE when we don't get our way ("Why should I use Linux when they're clearly so closed against anyone doing things how they want?" Whether this is true is irrelevant, it's a perception problem, plain and simple.). One admitted problem is that many people look at Linux, and often see an overzealous "free or nothing" attitude that makes them question whether they'll get what they want from Linux.
I want open source drivers. I *want* Nouveau to succeed, but I need to keep an objective eye if I want to make the "most" out of my desktop using Linux, and unfortunately it often means binary blobs, unpleasant though that may be.
AMD & NV are not going to disclose everything needed to open source the stuff that is currently available as blobs because that would expose too much IP.
Get used to it.
AMD have an open source driver.
Intel have an open source driver.
Sure they can have open source drivers without expose too much IP.
Also, the graphics card can have a firmware that abstracts away the IP, such as AtomBIOS used on AMD cards.
Or they can selectively pick what parts to include in drivers, example some vendors do 2D acceleration, but may not chose to include video acceleration.


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29-2053.00 - Psychiatric Technicians
Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.
Sample of reported job titles: Behavioral Health Technician, Health Care Technician, Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT), Mental Health Assistant (MHA), Mental Health Associate, Mental Health Specialist, Mental Health Technician (MHT), Mental Health Worker, Psychiatric Technician (PT), Residential Aide (RA)
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
- Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.
- Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded patients.
- Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them.
- Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or developmentally disabled patients to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.
- Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
- Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.
- Train or instruct new employees on procedures to follow with psychiatric patients.
- Develop or teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.
- Administer oral medications or hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Blood pressure cuff kits — Blood pressure cuffs
|Electronic medical thermometers — Electronic patient thermometers
|Glucose monitors or meters — Glucometers
|Intermittent positive pressure breathing IPPB machines — Intermittent positive pressure breathing IPPB devices
|Oxygen therapy delivery system products accessories or its supplies — Oxygen administration equipment; Oxygen carts
|Therapeutic heating or cooling pads or compresses or packs — Cold therapy equipment; Heat therapy equipment
Technology used in this occupation:
|Inventory management software — InfoLogix HealthTrax Engine
|Medical software — Eclipsys Sunrise Clinical Manager; GE Healthcare Centricity EMR; MEDITECH Behavioral Health Clinicals; Netsmart Technologies Avatar Clinical Workstation CWS
|Office suite software — Microsoft Office software
|Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
|Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
|Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
|Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
|Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
|Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Work Activities
|Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
|Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
|Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
|Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Work Context
|Work With Work Group or Team — 82% responded "Extremely important."
|Exposed to Disease or Infections — 79% responded "Every day."
|Contact With Others — 91% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 82% responded "Every day."
|Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 70% responded "Every day."
|Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 61% responded "Very high responsibility."
|Physical Proximity
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 47% responded "Extremely important."
|Frequency of Conflict Situations — 61% responded "Every day."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 82% responded "Every day."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
|Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
|Related Experience
|Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, occupational therapy assistants, and medical assistants.
|SVP Range
|(6.0 to < 7.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Not available
|High school diploma or equivalent
|Not available
|Master's degree
|Not available
|Post-baccalaureate certificate
Interest code: SER
|Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
|Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Work Styles
|Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Work Values
|Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Related Occupations
|Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
|Social and Human Service Assistants
|Registered Nurses
|Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
|Psychiatric Aides
|Occupational Therapy Assistants
|Physical Therapist Assistants
|Medical Assistants
|Correctional Officers and Jailers Bright Outlook
|Residential Advisors
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$14.97 hourly, $31,130 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|71,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Slower than average (3% to 7%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Psychiatric Technicians and Aides . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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27-2012.01 - Producers
Plan and coordinate various aspects of radio, television, stage, or motion picture production, such as selecting script, coordinating writing, directing and editing, and arranging financing.
Sample of reported job titles: Animation Producer, Associate Producer, Executive Producer, News Producer, Newscast Producer, Producer, Promotions Producer, Radio Producer, Television News Producer, Television Producer (TV Producer)
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Write and edit news stories from information collected by reporters and other sources.
- Coordinate the activities of writers, directors, managers, and other personnel throughout the production process.
- Research production topics using the internet, video archives, and other informational sources.
- Review film, recordings, or rehearsals to ensure conformance to production and broadcast standards.
- Monitor postproduction processes to ensure accurate completion of details.
- Conduct meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to ensure production objectives are attained.
- Perform administrative duties, such as preparing operational reports, distributing rehearsal call sheets and script copies, and arranging for rehearsal quarters.
- Resolve personnel problems that arise during the production process by acting as liaisons between dissenting parties when necessary.
- Hire directors, principal cast members, and key production staff members.
- Arrange financing for productions.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Digital audio workstation DAW — Newsroom digital audio workstations
|Digital camcorders or video cameras — Electronic news gathering ENG cameras
|Notebook computers — Laptop computers
|Personal computers
|Visual presenters — Teleprompters
Technology used in this occupation:
|Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
|Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe After Effects; Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop software
|Video creation and editing software — Apple Final Cut Pro; Avid Media Composer; LiveStream software; Wide Orbit software
|Web page creation and editing software — Blogging software; Content management system CMS software; Facebook *; Instagram
|Web platform development software — Cascading style sheets CSS; Hypertext markup language HTML
* Software developed by a government agency and/or distributed as freeware or shareware.
|Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
|Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
|Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
|Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
|Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Work Activities
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
|Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
|Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
|Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
|Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Work Context
|Electronic Mail — 96% responded "Every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 97% responded "Every day."
|Telephone — 93% responded "Every day."
|Contact With Others — 82% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 87% responded "Extremely important."
|Time Pressure — 83% responded "Every day."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 69% responded "Extremely important."
|Frequency of Decision Making — 76% responded "Every day."
|Freedom to Make Decisions — 65% responded "A lot of freedom."
|Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 67% responded "Very important results."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
|Related Experience
|A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
|Job Zone Examples
|Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
|SVP Range
|(7.0 to < 8.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Bachelor's degree
|Professional degree
|Post-secondary certificate
Interest code: EA
|Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
|Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
Work Styles
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Work Values
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
|Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
|Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Related Occupations
|Advertising and Promotions Managers
|Marketing Managers Green
|Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
|Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
|Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Bright Outlook
|Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
|Program Directors
|Talent Directors
|Public Relations Specialists
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages data collected from Producers and Directors.
Employment data collected from Producers and Directors.
Industry data collected from Producers and Directors.
|Median wages (2014)
|$33.22 hourly, $69,100 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|104,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Slower than average (3% to 7%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Producers and Directors . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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17 Oct 2012 4:23 AM #1
Animating video object doesn't play on iPad
Animating video object doesn't play on iPad
Hi there,
I noticed that a video object that has a moving animation doesn't work on the ipad. It doesn't respond to a click anymore. Animating the opacity however, is possible. Just not the x / y.
17 Oct 2012 8:06 AM #2
Thanks for the input. That is probably a limitation made by iOS.
Thank you for reporting this bug. We will make it our priority to review this report.


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The Bar and Lady Dior bags, jewelry and shoes: the show accessories open up new horizons for the house's heritage, between reality and the surreal, in the spirit of Raf Simons' collection.
A black cat, an eye, a four-leaf clover: so many symbols of superstition, all transformed into jewelry. For the fashion show, rings in gold and palladium, sculpted by hand, were worn in multiples on the models fingers, like protective totems. Christian Dior's superstitiousness was well-known – he was never without his amulets and carefully followed the advice of his clairvoyant - and this line of jewelry is inspired by and evokes those superstitions while dressing up hands and ears with pieces fated to bring good luck. Such were the accessories from the second ready-to-wear show by Raf Simons for Dior: inspired by the story of Monsieur Dior, by his tastes and his passions, and always remaining resolutely modern.
It was a similar story with the brand-new Bar bag, decorated with leather flowers inspired by the Miss Dior dress of 1949; also with the shoes – sporting a significantly modernized kitten heel - picking up Christian Dior's beloved houndstooth motif; and the tights-fused-with-footwear embroidered with bells of lily-of-the-valley, the couturier's favorite flower, and a good-luck charm, too. On the catwalk, in a celestial and futuristic setting, the show accessories pulsed with the history of the house of Dior.


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The history of environmental awareness day points to the future
When it's time to say goodbye to dead batteries or that old can of paint, make sure you do it right.
Concerned about the environment? Who isn't these days? Practicing the Three R's—reduce, reuse, and recycle—doesn't have to take a lot of effort. And it doesn't have to happen only at home. By making a few easy (yes, easy!) adjustments to your on-the-go routine, you'll not only save resources—you may save money. And you just might save the world.
1. Ban the boxOld habit: Passing a juice box to your kids in the back seat of the car.New habit: Instead fill small reusable juice boxes or bottles with your kids' favorite drinks from the fridge and take them with you. If every student at your child's school did this, it would keep approximately 107,000 disposable juice boxes from heading to the landfill every school year.
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SUPPORTERS CLUB: Coffee Morning22-Oct-2012
The Sussex County Cricket Supporters Club are hosting a Coffee Morning this Saturday 27th October, in the BrightonandHoveJobs.com Boundary Rooms.
There will be a bookstall along with home-made produce for sale, bring-and-buy, a raffle as well as a guest speaker from the Club. The coffee and biscuits are free, so please bring along your friends and family as all are welcome.
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Latest update : 2012-05-23
Mitt Romney imagines his first day as president
Mitt Romney imagines his first day as president of the United States. Wikileaks launches its very own social network. And YouTube celebrates its 7th birthday…
Mitt Romney imagines his first day as president
Mitt Romney, Barack Obama's likely republican opponent in November's US Presidential Election, seems pretty confident he'll be the next occupant of the White House. Well that's what his latest campaign ad, which is also his first ad to be aired across the US television network, would leave us to believe. It's called "Day 1" and presents the first three changes the Mormon candidate will make upon election: approve construction of the keystone pipeline between Canada and the United States, introduce tax cuts for companies, and rethink the healthcare reform measures implemented by the current president. This draft program has provoked lively reactions among American web users.
Soon after the campaign ad was aired for the first time, critics of the former governor for Massachusetts began voicing their opinions online. Some have been wondering what would happen if the measures promised by Romney were actually implemented. They think for example that the keystone project will lead to increased pollution across the US and the tax reductions will generate problems for the US treasury. Others have been saying, with a hint of irony, that the Republican candidate's propositions are quite simply unrealistic and will most probably never see the light of day…
And Barack Obama's campaign team has wasted no time in responding to the ad. The outgoing president has posted this video online, warning people to be wary of Mitt Romney's promises describing him as someone who would say anything and everything to get elected. Something the White House occupant says should prompt American voters to question the Mormon candidate's reliability.
Now trending on social networks
Twitter was momentarily blocked in Pakistan on Sunday over a social media competition involving caricatures of Prophet Mohammed. Facebook had agreed to remove content deemed blasphemous by the local authorities, Twitter however, had not, and web users were denied access to the micro blogging site for an entire day. The measure was met with strong criticism from Pakistan's online community, describing it as infringement on freedom of expression.
Song lyrics translated into Skakespearean English
What would modern pop songs sound like if they were translated into Shakespearean English? The creator of the Twitter thread @Shakespearesong has been answering this very question, and revisiting hits from Justin Bieber, LMFAO and also Amy Winehouse, using 16th century vocabulary. The idea is proving pretty popular, the account was created just last week and already has over 55 000 followers.
Wikileaks launches encrypted social network
Wikileaks, the well-known website created by Julian Assange that specializes in disclosing classified and confidential information and documents, has just launched its very own social network called "FoWL" or "Friends of Wikileaks". It sees itself as a direct competitor to Facebook by offering an encrypted network, away from the prying eyes of the authorities. It wants to bring together people from all over the world, people who may not know each other but share common values, so that they can exchange ideas and help build a better and more transparent world.
Video of the day
YouTube was launched on May 21st 2005, and has produced this video to celebrate its 7th birthday. The 2 minute clip looks back at the key moments of its development and features some of the most memorable videos posted on the sharing platform. It pays tribute to the creativity and talent of web users, saying they are primarily responsible for the site's phenomenal success.


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