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The Concord Health Department licenses and inspects all establishments which prepare, serve or sell food in accordance with 105 CMR 590.000 and the 1999 Federal Food Code, (The Merged Food Code combines the previous two documents).
The food establishments range from small scale low risk establishments which sell pre-packaged foods- to large scale restaurants with complex food processes, to Temporary Events.
New Establishments and Renovations
If you are planning to open a New Food Establishment or renovating and existing establishment, please refer to:
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The Town of Concord uses a Risk Based Food Inspection Program. Risk Based Inspections focus and prioritize five broad categories of risk factors that most often contribute to food borne illness. Inspectors focus on evaluating the degree of active managerial control that an operator has over risk factors. He/She will spend the majority of their time observing the practices and procedures that are likely to lead to out-of-control risk factors.
The program evaluates all facilities and rates them on the following factors:
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No injuries were reported Friday in a crash involving a Rankin County school bus, police said.
The bus and a car collided about 7:30 a.m. on Boyce Thompson Drive in Brandon, police said. The bus didn't have any major damage, police said. Authorities couldn't immediately say if there were any students on board the bus.
A wrecker was called to tow away the car, police said.
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The introduction of paid parking at Westfield Carindale today will be met with protests from the state's retail union.
Under the scheme, shoppers can park free of charge for three hours then are charged in the same way as the paid "controlled parking" scheme operates at Westfield's Chermside centre.
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Unions say the cost of living is once again "skyrocketing", calling on Westfield to grant shopping centre staff free parking after rolling out paid parking at Carindale Monday.
The price to park at Carindale will be $2 for between 3 and 3½ hours and an extra $1 to park for between 3½ and 4 hours.
The price increases by $2 for every additional hour once a shopper parks for more than four hours.
The maximum charge, for more than seven hours, is $20.
Protesters will gather outside the shopping centre on the corner of Millennium Boulevard and Carindale Street from 10.30am.
Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association state secretary Chris Ketter has called on the Liberal National Party government to legislate against paid parking at suburban shopping centres.
"The LNP's failure to stop paid parking at Carindale will see more than 1000 award wage workers forced to pay Westfield $1 million year for the privilege of coming to work," he said.
"Controlled parking" - as it is called by the shopping centre operator - is tipped to be introduced at Westfield shopping centres at Garden City, North Lakes, Strathpine and Helensvale as early as Christmas.
"The start of the initiative highlights Premier Campbell Newman's failure to make good election promises to cut living costs."
Staff have the choice of a swipe card, with a sum of money stored on it, to access the staff car parks or will have to pay $3 per shift.
Those who lose parking tickets will incur the maximum charge. Parking will be free at the centre after 6pm.
A trial period of the ticketing and boom gate systems began on Monday, July 9, and ended yesterday.
Westfield is two-thirds of the way through a $300 million renovation of the Carindale centre, which has 5922 car spaces.
According to Westfield, the introduction of "controlled parking" is necessary to stop commuters who use the bus interchange outside the shopping centre from taking shoppers' car spaces.
Carindale commuters will have the option of using a new, free park 'n' ride station beside the shopping centre, on the corner of Creek and Old Cleveland roads, from August.
However commuters will have to fight Westfield's 1000-plus staff for the 300 car spaces available, as they continue to fight the paid parking scheme.
In 2008, Westfield sought council approval to install boom gates and charge anyone using its carparks for more than three hours.
But the council rejected the proposal 12 months later.
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Daniel Dozier? That's the hottest "Daniel" I've ever seen.
We had some earthquakes yesterday. Again.
This batch, like all the other earthquakes that have rattled OKC over the past four years as we wait for the catastrophic "Big One," shook the ground for a few seconds, didn't cause any major damage or injuries, and was obviously caused by the rising and falling water levels at Lake Arcadia.
The earthquake activity went viral on Facebook, and just like they always do, the pandering Oklahoma City news media was there leading the "OMG EARTHQUAKE!" charge. Let's give credit where credit is due. If there's one thing our media is good at, it's capitalizing off natural disasters for ratings and website page views.
For example, KOCO Channel 5 popped out six Facebook posts about the minor earthquakes that only lasted for a few seconds, and once again, didn't hurt anyone or cause any damage. This was partly due to Danielle Dozier feeling the earthquake live on the air, which I guess was a news event.
Check them out:
Can we get the KFOR Social Media Bandit to give the KOCO social media folks a couple of lessons? For one, you need to try to find a picture of an animal doing something cute during the earthquake. That will really get a reaction. Two, Yahoo!'s front page is typically based upon your internet browsing history. For the most part, it's different for everyone. For example, in addition to the Daniel Dozier earthquake video, there's also a story about Bobby Brown, Mariah Carey, grieving fathers and diabetes. The KOCO employee who took that screenshot probably needs some therapy.
Speaking of the KFOR Social Media Bandit, they dropped the ball on this earthquake. They only posted the typical "Did You Feel It?" earthquake post. I guess it was a busy day for national stories about dogs doing adorable things you wouldn't believe.
Holy crap, 1,231 shares just for a simple post asking people if they felt an earthquake? I know the media's partly to blame for the overhyped coverage, but it wouldn't be so damn easy if we didn't take the earthquake bait every damn time.
Hell, it's so easy to get people to share earthquake posts that Channel 25 even asked the question:
Of course, they have some video to share, too:
So, we've examined how Channel's 4, 5 and 25 have poured fuel over Oklahomans' obsession with shifting plates deep beneath the surface that are in no way caused by injection wells. That just leaves one station. News 9:
(Does that graphic look familiar? Go back to the Channel 25 Facebook post.)
People called 911 to report an earthquake? Come on, Stupid Old People Who Are Obviously Not Aware Of The Internet. Get with the times and support a local news channel's Facebook page instead.
Daniel Dozier? That's the hottest "Daniel" I've ever seen.
I was watching her during the quake, I thought she was going to cry. Hell, my dog (who is the biggest wuss around) didn't even let out a yelp.
My sentiments exactly.
I'm just disappointed that "Stupid Old People Who Are Obviously Not Aware Of The Internet" doesn't make for a good acronym.
"a whole lot of shaking going on"? Sounds like Kelly Ogle is on the News 9 facebook page again. Hold on, he'll check the police scanner (something I can do at home) for some incoming news. Can our news anchors think of any worse way to put context to what is happening? "Tonight, something was popping off… a man was fatally shot." "Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire… This woman's apartment building just burnt down." "We have $400 for someone who really doesn't deserve because they were a good person for a month. Now, the news, unemployment is going up and your job is disappearing."
It's like they allowed the local celebrity to go to their head and they are living in Hipster Boo Boo land were everything they say is clever and wordy and not at all offensive to anyone. Either that, or they are 2 women commenting on news at 4 pm instead of reporting it. Yes, one of you is pretty hot, but unless I watch it muted, I don't watch it.
hold a town hall meeting and do what? its not like sirens can alarm for incoming earthquakes.
The people who call 911 during an earthquake are the same people who drive under the speed limit in the fast lane.
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Welcome to Bay Eye Clinic!
In 1970 North Bend native John T. Flaxel, M.D., opened his ophthalmology practice in North Bend. The office was located in the office building across from Keizer Hospital on Meade Street. In the same building were North Bend Medical Center, Bay Optical, Bay Pharmacy, Robert Klever, O.D., and Vernon Klever, DDM. In 1975 Arthur F. S. Steele, M.D., joined the practice and the office was enlarged to accommodate 2 full-time ophthalmologists. In 1979 Drs. Flaxel and Steele built a new office building at 3585 Broadway in North Bend and formed Bay Eye Clinic. Jon C. Kintner, M.D., joined the practice in 1989 followed by Dennis E. Ottemiller, M.D., in 1992. Dr. Flaxel semi-retired in 1995 and Debra A. Graham, M.D., joined the practice to assume his patients' care. In 2003 Dr. Steele semi-retired and Jane Gilbert, M.D., assumed his patients' care. Dr. Steele fully retired and moved to Portland in 2005. Dr. Flaxel fully retired in October 2009.
The mission of Bay Eye Clinic is to enhance our patients' quality of life by providing excellent vision, medical, and surgical eye care. By integrating the advancement of knowledge, up-to-date technology, well-trained staff, and exceptional service Bay Eye Clinic provides comprehensive eye care.


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OSIM International - Singapore's largest manufacturer of Lifestyle Product has tied-up with Paramount Surgimed for selling its wares in the Indian market. Paramount will be its master franchise in India.
OSIM International, a $287.4 million company, manufactures lifestyle and health care products including a wide range of surgical blades. The company proposes to open 25 showrooms in major towns of India in the next 5 years through OSIM India a division of Paramount Surgimed. The Singapore company currently operates in around 20 countries.


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The Website for People Who Love London
We came across this picture and had to share it – an astronaut aboard took a picture of the London Metropolitan area as the International Space Station passed over London on April 5th.
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Jonathan is a consummate Anglophile who launched Anglotopia.net 4 years ago to channel his passion for Britain. Londontopia is a new site dedicated to everything London based on the same model.


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Traditional methods and new technologies alike provide unique ways for tea fans to determine the correct temperature when boiling water for tea. From the shape and size of bubbles to electric tea kettles with built-in precision gauges, we will explore the nuances of measuring water temperature. This includes a cooling your water down technique for green tea, thermometers, electric tea kettles, hot water dispensers and the traditional Chinese method of examining water bubble size. Let's get ready to boil!
Modern Methods:
Cooling Your Water Down: For many simply bringing water to a boil is the easiest and most practical way to brew water for black, oolong or pu-erh teas. Opinions on whether to bring your water to a full or rolling boil (212 °F) do vary. Many recommend a lower temperature of around 205°F because at 212 °F water becomes stale and deoxygenated. The more oxygen water has, the more taste and smoothness you will find. If you think about, it's recommended that when you taste wine, you swish the liquid around in your mouth like mouthwash. This adds oxygen to the wine and helps bring out its full flavor. Professional tea tasters slurp their tea to do the same.
Regardless of your approach to the boiling issue, the question then is what to do about getting the water temperature right for green teas. One method is to bring water to a boil and then wait 2 minutes or so for the water to cool to around 180°-190°F. This certainly isn't perfect since the time it takes for water to cool to this temperature can vary depending upon how much water is used to begin with, the room's temperature and the brewing device size.
Thermometers: A cooking thermometer provides a useful and precise way to measure your water temperature. As the water boils, you insert the thermometer into the tea kettle and take it off the stove when the correct temperature is reached. If you don't have a tea kettle, note that a pot from the kitchen works just fine for boiling water.
Electric Tea Kettles: A variety of eletric tea kettles are produced that allow you to choose the relevant temperature setting for your desired tea. One fine example made of stainless steel is the Breville Variable Temperature kettle. It provides you with 5 pre-set brewing temperatures for Green, White Tea, Oolong, Black and French Press for coffee. Cuisinart offers a tea kettle, the PerfecTemp Tea Kettle that that sits right on the stove and has a built-in thermometer. Other companies like Bodum and C,apresso make electric water kettles without temperature settings. While convenient for boiling water at your desk for example, they are lacking the precision of the preset water temperatures.
Hot Water Dispensers with Temperature Settings: Hot water dispensers are available that allow you program in preset water temperatures for a variety of teas. Zoojirushi of Japan makes many different types of these dispensers including the Zojirushi Hybrid Water Boiler and Warmer in Stainless Steel. These dispensers are handy in that you can keep larger quantity of water hot for periods of time at your desired temperature. There is nothing like having hot water on demand for tea. We use Zojirushi machines at Mighty Leaf when we cup teas for tastings.
Traditional Chinese Method: The Chinese traditionally distinguish five stages of how water can come to boil for tea. James Norwood Pratt in his 'The New Tea Lover's Treasury" says: "The Chinese distinguish five stages of tea water as the boiling point is approached: "shrimp eyes," the first tiny bubbles that start to appear on the surface of the kettle water, "crab eyes," the secondary, larger bubbles, then "fish eyes," followed by "rope of pearls," and finally "raging torrent." If you have a glass tea kettle you can watch the bubbles through the glass and if a standard kettle, take a peek by opening the lid. The kind of bubbles correspond with the following types of teas and their appropriate brewing temperature:
Shrimp Eyes: Tiny bubbles the size of a pin head that resemble shrimp eyes begin to rise to the surface and pop. A slow and gentle vapor of steam will show. At 155°-174°F this temperature is ideal for delicate green teas.
Crab Eyes: Water that gets hotter will then produce larger growing bubbles about the size of crab eyes. Vertical streams of steam rise up during this stage. At around 175°F this temperature is perfect for brewing white, delicate green and greener oolong teas.
Fish Eyes: Bubbles resembling fish eyes (about the size of an average pearl) rise to the top of the kettle as the water heats up. More steam is present moving in thick columns than in the Crab Eyes stage and the kettle will make louder noises. At 175°-180°F this temperature is ideal for green tea or white teas. However, remember that if your green tea tastes bitter, the water is too hot.
Rope of Pearls: At 195°-205°F, a steady stream of large pearl size bubbles stream to the water's surface. This temperature is ideal for black, some oolong and pu-erh teas.
Raging Torrent: Water that sounds like a raging torrent with swirling and rolling bubbles is called 'ruined water'. At 212°F this is considered to be de-oxgyenated and flat or what is traditionally called 'old man water'. Please note though that 212°F or a full boil is recommended for herbal tisanes to bring out the herb's full flavor. Exceptions to do exist though.
Remember, regardless of what method you choose, the key is that you enjoy the process and the flavor of your tea. Let us know what your preferred method is or what your daily boiling ritual looks like? Happy boiling!
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La Jolla's BEST BETS for events the week of Jan. 20-28
More Spike & Mike
Funny animated shorts comprise the "New Generation Spike & Mike" collection, showing 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 at UCSD's The Loft, Tickets $8. Doors open for refreshments at 6:30 p.m. with music by DJ Skullcrusher. (858) 534-8497.
Jazz Concert
The Eric Reed Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 at The Athenaeum, 1008 Wall St. Hear the famed pianist with Hamilton Price on bass and Kevin Kanner on drums. Tickets $19-$24. (858) 454-5872. Ljathenaeum.org/jazz
Fun with Whales
La Jolla Kayak, 2199 Avenida De La Playa, offers 2 1/2 hour whale-watching tours at La Jolla Shores that get close to the whales in their environment. Along with gray whales, guests may also encounter sea lions, Garibaldi, leopard sharks and birds like pelicans, herons and cormorants.
Tours leave daily 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The cost is $60 for a single kayak and $110 for a double. Wetsuits included. Reservations: (858) 459-1114. lajollakayak.com
Birch Aquarium also offers daily whale watching with cruises guided by naturalists through San Diego Harbor Excursions, $35-$15. (619) 234-4111.
Portrait Painting
As part of its "Share Your Art" monthly program, Kazuaki Uehara will offer a free demonstration of his portrait-painting techniques, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 at the La Jolla Art Association Gallery, 8100 Paseo del Ocaso. RSVP to Catherine MacDonald by e-mail at
Modern Move
A third dance performance of "Malashock/Raw: Stripped" has been added after the first two sold-out: 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23 at Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road. "Man Up!" has John Malashock digging around his feminine side to explore how women perceive the male psyche. Michael Mizerany's "Bad Company," uses a hypnotic and energetic score by KODO to delve into the nuances and complexities of the human condition. Tickets $15-$10. (619) 260-1622.
Apartheid Discussion
Hillel Mazansky, M.D., who grew up in South Africa during the apartheid era, 1948-1994, will share his insights and experiences, and compare the similarities between apartheid and the U.S. Civil Rights movement of the 1960s, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at The Riford Adult Activities Center,
6811 La Jolla Blvd.
Dr. Mazansky began his practice in South Africa in 1969, and immigrated to the United States in 1977, practicing in Cleveland before retiring to La Jolla in 1994. (858) 459-0831.
Sushi Lessons
Sushi Chef Warren Almeda will present a Sushi Rolling Class at noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 at La Jolla's Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar, 875 Prospect St. The class begins with an overview of the history of this now can't-live-without food, and after a demonstration, guests will put their skills to the test creating a sushi roll of their own. Next comes a three-course sushi lunch with sake pairings. $35. (858) 551-5252.
Art Reception
An opening for the group show "Gallery Selections 2011," showcasing works by Vija Celmins, Peter Halasz, Kenneth Noland and Astrid Preston, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday Jan. 21 at R.B. Stevenson Gallery, 7661 Girard Ave., Suite 201. The show runs through Feb. 19. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. (858) 459-3917.
Pictured is Kenneth Noland's "V.V." circa 1949, oil on canvas
Jewish Life
Speakers from Europe, Israel and the United States will gather for a day of communal learning at the Agency for Jewish Education's sixth annual "Yom Limmud" from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30 at the Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Dr. Each hour, attendees of all ages will have multiple choices of interactive sessions to experience. The day ends with a funkadyllic folk music concert. Adult tickets $36, teens $15, kids $5 at
or (858) 268‐9200 ext. 100. Speaker schedule at
At the Loft
Mary Oliver and Jane Rigler will join Pat O'Keefe, Jason Stanyek, Scott Walton and Glen Whitehead in a reunion of improvising chamber music proportions. LA Weekly described the troupe as a "clarinet, guitar, piano and trumpet, but you almost wouldn't know it. You're in a factory at midnight as the janitor drags an oil drum across a cement floor. And it sounds beautiful." Hear them for yourself at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21 at The Loft at UCSD, Price Center East, second floor. Free. (858) 534-8497.


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Breast Cancer Health Center
High-Fat Diet May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
By Kathleen Doheny
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, April 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- For more than three decades, experts have debated whether eating a high-fat diet increases breast cancer risk.
Now, new research suggests it might boost the chances of three common types of breast cancer.
In a large European study evaluating more than 337,000 women in 10 countries over 11 years, researchers found that women who ate the most saturated fat were about 30 percent more likely to develop breast cancer than those who ate the least.
While the study showed an association between a high-fat diet and breast cancer risk, it didn't prove cause-and-effect.
"The results of this large study provide support for the hypothesis that breast cancer development is related to dietary fat," said study author Sabina Sieri, a researcher from the department of preventive & predictive medicine at the Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Naziolale dei Tumori in Milan.
The study is published April 9 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Sieri and her team found that a high intake of total fat and saturated fat was linked to an increased risk of breast cancer subtypes known as estrogen receptor-positive (ER-positive) and progesterone receptor-positive (PR-positive). High-fat diets also were tied to a raised risk of developing HER2-negative breast cancer, the investigators noted.
Cancers that are ER- or PR-positive grow in response to those hormones. Cancers that are HER2-negative have tested negative for the presence of a protein, HER2, which promotes cancer cell growth.
One strength of the new study is its large numbers, said Mia Gaudet, director of genetic epidemiology at the American Cancer Society. The breast cancer subtypes linked with fat intake are common, she said. "The majority of breast cancers in the U.S. and Europe are ER-positive, PR-positive, HER2-negative," she noted.
In the new study, women answered questions about their fat intake and other habits that could affect risk, including smoking, age at first period, pregnancy history, use of hormone therapy and their body mass index (a measurement of body fat based on height and weight).


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IND 109 Basic Industrial Programmable Logic Controls 3 Cr Hrs
This course introduces operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installations, and programming procedures for programmable logic controls. Emphasis is placed on PLC programming, connections, installations, and start-up procedures. Topics include: PLC hardware and software, PLC functions and terminology, PLC installation and set up, PLC programming basics, relay logic instructions, timers and counters, connecting field devices to I/O cards, and PLC safety procedures. Prerequisite: IND 116 or departmental approval.
IND 131 Industrial Programmable Logic Controls 3 Cr Hrs
This course provides for hands-on development of operational skills in the maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial control systems and automated industrial equipment. Emphasis is placed on applying skills developed in previous courses in programmable logic controls (PLC's) in a industrial setting. This course includes advanced skills necessary to complete the student's knowledge and skills to understand and work with PLC's in an industrial plant. Prerequisite: IND 109 or departmental approval.
IND 132 Industrial Instrumentation 3 Cr Hrs
This course provides instruction in the principles and practices of instrumentation for industrial process control systems with an emphasis on industrial maintenance techniques for production equipment. Topics include: instrument tags; process documentation; basic control theory, sensing pressure, flow, level, and temperature; instrument calibration; and loop tuning. Prerequisite: IND 131 or departmental approval.
ROB 100 Introduction to Robotics 3 Cr Hrs
This course explores basic robotic concepts. Studies robots in typical application environments. Topics include: robot history and fundamentals, robot classification, power sources, robot applications in the workplace, robot control techniques, path control, end of arm tooling, robot operation and robot controllers, controller architecture in a system, robotic language programming, and human interface issues.
ROB 101 Manufacturing Control & Work Cell Interfacing 2 Cr Hr
This course studies open and closed loop controls and cell level interfacing. Emphasizes human factors related to automated systems. Topics include: process control; sensors and interfacing; fluid pressure and level measurement; fluid flow instrument; instruments for temperature measurement; instruments for mechanical measurement; pneumatic controls; cell level interfacing; automatic control systems application; and human interface issues of operator training, acceptance, and safety.


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The CTL/MEd or The CTL Post-Master's Degree Program:
Educators who intend to enroll in The CTL/MEd Program (45 graduate hours) or The CTL Post-Master's Degree Program (12 graduate hours) need to gain admission to both SOU Graduate Studies through the SOU Admissions Office and to the School of Education for the graduate program in question. This entails completing and submitting the following applications, as outlined below:
I. Admission to Southern Oregon University Graduate Studies
If you have not previously attended SOU School of Education as an admitted graduate student,* complete and submit to the SOU Admissions Office:
- The Application for Graduate Studies at SOU along with the $60 fee
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended (showing proof of receipt of a Bachelor's degree).
II. Admission to the School of Education
Applicants must meet the university admissions criteria and submit the following to the School of Education:
- The Application to the School of Education
- Answers to the TSPC Character Questions
- A copy of current Oregon State license
- Verification of Basic Skills form (along with test score report)
Test score report for one of the following basic skills exams:
- California Basic Educational Skills TEst (CBEST). Applicant must have obtained a total score of at least 123, with no score less than 37 on each of the three content areas of the test.
- The National Teachers' Exam Core Battery Test (NTE). The applicant must have obtained a score of at least 659 on the Communication Skills (#10510) and a score of at least 654 on the General Knowledge (#20500) sections of the test.
- Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills TEst (PPST)(#'s 10710,10730 and 20720).The applicant must have obtained a score of at least 174 on Reading, 171 on Writing and 175 on the Math sections of the test.
*Note: The above tests are not required of candidates who can document five years of successful, full-time employment in a licensed position in public schools in Oregon or other states.
- Two favorable letters of recommendation from immediate supervisors employed by educational or social agencies attesting to the applicant's competence to work with school-aged children or youth in volunteer or paid work experiences.
- A Master's degree- required by TSPC in order to obtain a Continuing Teaching License.
*If you have previously attended SOU as a MAT or Special Education Stand-Alone graduate student:
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Would anybody know of any CP/M Libraries for the i8231 or AM9511 Math
Processor ?
This is on the Compupro SS-1 card which I'm using in my IMSAI system.
I like to upgrade my system to include any Libraries that may be
available. Then I could program with Fortran or any other compiler
which is supported. I'm currently using machine code to fiddle with
programming this. The manual only has test code for this card and
doesn't mention any reference to a Library being available for CP/M.
So I was hoping it was created separately during that time.
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Black Friday isn't just for flatscreen TVs and pandemonium over $2 waffle irons at Walmart. The crafts and home goods store JoAnn Fabrics is getting into the action as well, having just released an ad chockfull of deals that might not cause a riot but are worth checking out for craft hobbyists.
There are great deals on gadgets that help crafts projects move ahead with ease, such as a Cricut V1 Personal Electronic Cutter that cuts intricate shapes and designs into fabric. Regularly listed at $199.99, it's on sale all day on Black Friday for $79.99. There is also a Sew Much More sewing table advertised for $79.99, which is more than half off the regular price. And a Fiskers Fuse Creativity System is advertised at $100 off the regular price.
Doorbuster sales on limited-stock items include 75 percent off on select flannel fabrics, a Singer Tradition 2250 sewing machine for $77.99, and select fabric quarters for up to half off. For three days starting on Black Friday, there will be many more 50-percent-off deals on fabrics, including Sew Classics Apparel Fabrics, Casa Collection Special Occasion Fabrics, and hundreds of choices from Simply Silky Prints.
Some of the biggest sales include Christmas decorations, such as a Holiday Inspirations 7-foot Pre-Lit Slim Christmas Tree for $49.99, which is a savings of $100. Also by Holiday Inspirations is a 48" Scotch Pine Wreath for $29, which is 63 percent off. And shoppers can get select gift wrap, gift bags, bows, ribbons, and lights for half off through Saturday, December 1.
One-day doorbuster sales will be available every day through November 21 and can be found on the JoAnn Fabrics website. Doors will open on Black Friday at 6 a.m. and at 7 a.m. on Saturday, November 24.


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South Terrebonne High will host a College and Career Fair from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd.
The fair is free and open to all high school students.
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Honda Recall Hotline: (866) 784-1870
November 21, 2000
Release # 01-038
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 22,000 off-road motorcycles. The two bolts that attach the handlebars can break. If the handlebars separate from the motorcycle, the rider loses steering control and can crash, posing the risk of serious injuries.Honda has received four reports of handlebars separating from these motorcycles. No injuries have been reported. Honda also received four reports of loose handlebars caused by one of the two bolts failing.The recall includes only years 2000 and 2001 off-road motorcycles with model number XR50R. They are red, and "50R" is written on the sides of the seat on 2000 models, and on the sides of the tank shroud on the 2001 models. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of these motorcycles, listed below, can be found on the left side of the steering head frame tube. -- 2000 XR50R motorcycles have VIN ranges from JH2AE03**YK000013 to JH2AE03**YK0016046-- 2001 XR50R motorcycles have VIN ranges from JH2AE03**1K010001 to JH2AE03**1K0110056Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles from September 1999 through October 2000 for about $1,300.Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately, and call their local Honda motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair. To locate their local dealer or for more information, consumers should call American Honda at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the company's web site at www.honda.com. Registered owners of the vehicles have been notified directly by American Honda about the recall.
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You exercise your body to stay physically in shape, so why shouldn't you exercise your brain to stay mentally fit? With these daily exercises you will learn how to flex your mind, improve your creativity and boost your memory. As with any exercise, repetition is necessary for you to see improvement, so pick your favorite exercises from our daily suggestions and repeat them as desired. Try to do some mentalrobics every single day!
verb :: To find fault or complain.
"Please don't carp at the quality of this sentence."
noun :: The art of preaching.
"The minister was very skilled in homiletics."
adj :: Crowded or pressed together. Compact.
"The troops marched in serried ranks."
noun :: A byproduct, especially in the form of waste.
"You could see the effluvia floating by in the polluted river."
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Customers won't buy what they can't see
- Key Points
- Significant correlation between well-lit merchandise and purchasing patterns
You can't preach the importance of visual merchandising without considering retail lighting.
Consumers expect good lighting as part of a pleasurable shopping experience. I can't blame them; I like to see detail and true colors of products before I buy.
Many dealers fail to see the importance of adequate retail lighting and fear the added expense. There is a significant correlation between well-lit merchandise and purchasing. Many dealerships are not adequately lit as retail spaces. Some fail to properly light their products, and even more lack atmosphere as a retailer. This affects customer expectations and their product interaction, and possibly hinders loss prevention. Upgrades are needed.
Retail lighting is more than basic lighting. It serves to lure customers into your dealership, guide movement within the store and direct attention to special items on display. Lighting also enhances the mood of your retail space.
Consider the following when choosing a type of lighting.
- Aesthetics
- Energy efficiency
- Maintenance
- Installation costs
- Relamping costs
A Little Ambiance
Ambient lighting is the basic type of lighting and is intended for general lighting purposes. Many dealerships often use large overhead fixtures — incandescent and fluorescent — for ambient light and stop there. Retailers looking for more energy-efficient lighting also use low-voltage, high-CRI halogen fixtures.
Those opting to "go green" can look to Wal-Mart for examples. The mega-retailer has started to incorporate skylights in its newer stores, allowing for natural, free lighting to augment the ambient light. Consider eco-friendly practices for your dealership. It's not only good business, but often saves money in the long run.
Other types of retail illumination are perimeter lighting schemes such as "wall washing" fixtures and focal point lighting. Wall washers spread light evenly around perimeter walls and light up the merchandise. Your lighting manufacturer might have a dual application that uses wall washers and accent lights on the same power track.
Wall washers are used extensively in the retail world and are useful for lighting all the leather and black products in our industry. These types of products absorb the available light and leave the space looking very cavelike. You may think your retail space is bright enough, but take a second look after you merchandise a section with cruiser leathers, saddlebags and luggage or tires. Where did your light go?
No to Neon
Halogen is still used in most retail environments. It offers good color, is easy to control in floodlights and spotlights, and is relatively inexpensive to operate. Metal halide is also popular due to its energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs.
For accent lighting, replace old, costly, neon fixtures with LEDs (light-emitting diodes). These colorful little lights are being used for decorative and accent lighting.
Before upgrading your lighting, contact a qualified lighting company for a site appraisal to identify your needs. Also educate yourself on the latest local, state and national lighting standards for new construction or remodeling. Articulate your lighting goals as a retailer; electricians and contractors will install exactly what you tell them to install, but you need to know all of your options.
To find a professional, consider consulting with the National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers. A pro can help you calculate your lighting needs. Another good product resource is Display and Design Ideas magazine.
Merchandising 101 teaches tactics to make your retail space stand out. Christy Michaud is a retail merchandising specialist at Tucker Rocky Distributing. E-mail questions and comments to email@example.com.


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By Sgt. Jennifer Spradlin, 43rd Public Affairs DetachmentApril 30, 2012
FORT CARSON, Colo. (April 30, 2012) -- "Ready? Take a step and as fast as you can explode! Go! How's that? Great job."
As a line of Fort Carson middle school students wait for their turn, Army veteran Sean Hook patiently coaches each through a round of shot put drills designed to improve their throwing distances.
Hook, who was injured in Iraq supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom when his platoon was hit by a vehicle-born improvised explosive device, or IED, is here to represent the Army in the shot put and discus events of the 2012 Warrior Games. His left shoulder was torn and he also sustained a concussive injury. The Warrior Games bring together wounded, ill and injured service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force and Special Operations Command in a sporting competition hosted by the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Earlier in the pre-games training week, Hook and his fellow athletes trained at the middle school facility. During practice, the middle school coach and gym teacher stopped by and invited the athletes to spend a little time with his students. The athletes graciously accepted his invitation.
"They were shocked at how far we could throw. We were throwing 55ft with their shot puts, which granted are a little bit lighter, but after we gave them a demonstration they were pretty excited for us to teach them," said Hook, an Altoona, Pa., native.
Hook has some experience coaching - training Soldiers. He was in the active duty Army for five years before joining his local National Guard unit, the 56th Stryker Brigade, and accompanying them on a deployment to Iraq. During his deployment, he suffered a traumatic brain injury and extensive damage to his shoulder. Sports have been a positive step in getting his life back on course.
"I'm new to track and field, never did it in my life and then got into it six months ago, but I know how important sports are and how frustrating it was to pick up a shot put and try to throw it," said Hook. "If you think about, you are throwing a heavy ball as far as you can, there's hardly any self-satisfaction in it unless you learn to do it right. It's very technical."
A few days after the initial session with the kids, the coach contacted Hook and told him some of his pupils had made a big improvement in their throwing distance at the school track meet. He was invited back to work with some of the kids who had been unable to make it the first time.
Hook and Jesse White, another Army veteran from the team, who both have children of their own, returned for another session with the kids. Despite their busy training schedule, Hook said the sessions with the kids were beneficial to him.
"[It] helps you get back to the basics. These kids are at a basic learning experience right now and for some, this may even be their first time, but that was me six months ago, and I got a lot better because I was devoted, and I kept at it," said Hook. "If we change the mind of one kid, and encourage them to stay with it, then it's all worth it."
The Warrior Games will run from April 30 to May 5. To learn more about the Warrior Games or the Army athletes visit the Warrior Transition Command homepage at wtc.army.mil.


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Peripheral Vascular Disease (cont.)
More Exams and Tests
Treadmill exercise test: If necessary, the ABI will be followed by a treadmill exercise test.
To help locate blockages in your blood vessels, any of several tests, such as angiography, ultrasonography, or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), can be used.
Angiography, or arteriography, is a type of X-ray.
Ultrasonography uses sound waves to find abnormalities.
MRI is a type of X-ray. Rather than radiation, MRI uses a magnetic field to obtain an image of internal structures. It gives a very accurate and detailed image of blood vessels. This technique is also noninvasive.
Several other tests are used under certain circumstances. Your health care provider can explain why he or she recommends that certain tests be performed.
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SIKESTON - Beatrice Malone, 97, formerly of Kewanee, died Nov. 30, 2006, at her home.
Born Nov. 12, 1909, at Formosa, Ark., she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Tennessee Keck Barnes.
She was married to George Malone, who preceded her in death on June 6, 1990.
One son, Joe Malone; and three brothers, Alvin Barnes, Andrew Barnes and Tollie Barnes, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include: one son, Doyle Malone of Rockford, Ill.; three daughters, Shirley Crandall of Love Park, Ill., Wanda Rutherford of Sikeston and Barbara Lingle of Matthews; two brothers, Henry Barnes and Jessie Wayne Barnes of Bernie; two sisters, Clara Taylor of Dexter and Macell Barnes of Chicago; and five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-
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6 Signs You're Probably Getting Friend Zoned
When the weather's warm, try taking a bike ride outside your city and having lunch in the next town over. Better yet? Pack a picnic and eat al fresco.
Cooking classes are all the rage, so why not take one that involves making dessert with a blow torch, then marvel at your newfound skills over wine after? Smokin' hot.
If you live near the slopes, enjoy an afternoon of skiing or snowboarding, then refuel with burgers in the ski lodge. End the date with your feet by the fire and a warm drink in your hands.
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AbstractBotulinum neurotoxins are highly effective therapeutic products. Their therapeutic success results from highly specific and potent inhibition of neurotransmitter release with a duration of action measured in months. These same properties, however, make the botulinum neurotoxins the most potent acute lethal toxins known. Their toxicity and restricted target cell activity severely limits their clinical utility. Understanding the structure-function relationship of the neurotoxins has enabled the development of recombinant proteins selectively incorporating specific aspects of their pharmacology. The resulting proteins are not neurotoxins, but a new class of biopharmaceuticals, Targeted Secretion Inhibitors (TSI), suitable for the treatment of a wide range of diseases where secretion plays a major role. TSI proteins inhibit secretion for a prolonged period following a single application, making them particularly suited to the treatment of chronic diseases. A TSI for the treatment of chronic pain is in clinical development.
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Re Intellectual Ventures, Nathan Myhrvold's patent trolling company...
Just like in the story-line of Independence Day, where the alien death
ships slowly but surely positioned themselves over each major
city...so too is Intellectual Ventures (I.V.) slowly positioning
itself as the patent overlord over many major industry segments. [The
eventual outcome:] Complete usurpation of the U.S. Patent system... a
gigantic tax/toll collector controlling the pulse of innovation in the
U.S. or, like the move, extermination of innovation.
[Most patents worthless...] But, owing to the excessive cost...most
victims of this licensing extortion racket meekly pay-up. What
Myhrvold has wrought is an obscene abuse of the patent system. It
should be stopped, either by industry groups banding together to file
reexaminations, or by Congress, or both.
.... I.V. and other Trolls are vacuuming away investment into their
collective war chests. Innovation is being actively mugged, and all
were doing is talking, and talking, and talking, and talking....The
speed and depth of debate with respect to Patent Reform is laughable
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Translation of lady in Spanish:
noun plural ladies
- 1 1.1 (woman)señora (feminine)dama (feminine) [formal]a lady's watchun reloj de mujer or de señoraladies and gentlemen the lady of the housela señora de la casaladies first!¡primero las damas or señoras!ladies' nightvelada (feminine) en que asisten las damas or señorasdon't you speak to me like that, young lady!¡no me hable así jovencita or señorita!an old ladyuna señora mayor(before noun) she wants to see a lady doctorquiere que la atienda una doctora or médica or mujerhe was seen dining with a lady friendlo vieron cenando en compañía femeninaExample sentences
Example sentences1.2 (refined woman)
- I was forwarded an email from a lady called Joy Wolfe referring to the same report.
- My mind was always too addled to take in any detail or be in the least bit capable of having a polite chat with a lady.
- There are one or two ladies he refers to with special tenderness, but he remains unmarried.
señora (feminine)she was a real lady
- Just think: you'll share a common interest with your lady.
- Secondly, you could always send your lady to school to learn English, so that you both have some other way of communicating other than by Braille.
- It was John Abraham, however, who turned out to be the surprise package of the movie, a fact that even Bipasha who is his lady both in reel and real life today, acknowledges.
dama (feminine)era toda una señora or damashe's quite the young ladyestá hecha toda una señoritaExample sentences1.3 (US) [colloquial]
(as form of address)1.4 (appreciative use) she's a very dynamic lady
- Joan Scanlan was a real lady, a mild gentle person and a woman of principle who was never afraid to articulate her views.
- She's the most wonderful, intelligent person and a real lady, which is hard to find in showbusiness.
- A perfect lady she was a real friend to everybody.
señoraes una mujer muy dinámica
- 2 (noblewoman or wife of a knight)lady (feminine)Lady SpencerLady SpencerExample sentences
- She was a Lady who was the wife of a Lord, not a Lady in her own right, of her own fief.
- Her children, Viscount Linley and Lady Sarah Chatto, were at her side.
- Miss Gazdowick will play Lady McDuff in Macbeth and Bianca in The Taming of the Shrew, while Mr Smith will play Duncan in Macbeth.
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|Waterfowl numbers
|Few ducks, but numbers changing with ice conditions. A couple thousand geese.
|Mallard migration rank
0 = No Mallards, 1 = Very Few Mallards, 5 = Moderate Numbers, 10 = Peak
|Water levels
|Hunting units have good to excellent water.
|Hunting/ Habitat conditions
|Good. For more habitat info go to MDCWA and click on the "News" icon. Marshes are still >98% frozen this morning. Ice at the Unit F boat ramp is still 1" thick and fairly solid at 8:00 a.m. Ice is generally getting thinner and weaker each day. With predicted temperatures and sunny days, we should see some open water this afternoon and considerable open water (possibly ice-free) by the weekend.
|Hunting success
|Mon - Mon (Jan. 18-25): 13 ducks / 31 hunters = 0.4 success. Season: 4,498 ducks / 3,323 hunters = 1.4 success. Season goose: 56.
All hunters must check in daily using iSportsman electronic check-in from a PC, smartphone, or by phone before hunting and check out at the end of the hunt regardless of harvest. Please remember to fill out the check-out report with accurate information. THIS INFORMATION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE CURRENT AND FUTURE MANAGEMENT OF THE AREA. FILL OUT ONLY YOUR INDIVIDUAL HARVEST EFFORTS, i.e., NOT A GROUP HARVEST TOTAL. Go to:
Outboard motors are restricted on this wildlife area and are allowed in Unit G and in the boat lane only in Unit A-East. Outboards are not allowed in any other wetland units. Electric trolling motors are unrestricted. Boats must be operated at wakeless speed. Boats must have sufficient PFDs for occupants.
Go to MDCWA and click the "News" icon near the top for more information on waterfowl habitat. Waterfowl report is updated only if there are significant changes in waterfowl numbers or hunting conditions.


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shoal 1
- 1 (of fish)Example sentences
- All the same we took about thirty fish from the shoal before they became too cross with us to feed on.
- Huge dense shoals of fish cover the forward quarter of the wreck.
- Last year they found some big shoals of bream below Kings Lawn and really hammered them out.
- 2 (large number)montón (masculine) [colloquial]Example sentences
- In the end I found a whole shoal of them in the sports section.
- Before the current intifada began in 2000, shoals of tourists made it difficult to move in these lanes.
- The popular take-away and restaurant in Chippenham has been short-listed for the area title of the contest, after shoals of nominations from its customers.
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- (sandbank)Example sentences
- Of course, an unintended consequence of these jetties was that they created offshore shoals and sandbars that tended to magnify the waves here.
- These offer information about shifting shoals, sandbars and such that can be critical for boaters and productive for fishers.
- Oregon's lighthouses were all but inaccessible when they were built in the 19th century, near shoals and sandbars, treacherous offshore rocks and reefs.
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Chapter Surveys Needs, Interests
Although the Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA) Chapter is one of AACN's largest and most active, its leadership has not been content to relax because of its successes. In fact, the chapter's Research Committee recently completed a survey that was designed to help plan and improve the quality of chapter offerings.
In addition, the survey sought to identify nurses' perceptions of the value of professional organizations, as well as their reasons for joining or not joining AACN.
The results, which were reviewed at the SEPA executive committee's annual strategic planning meeting, are being applied to marketing efforts with respect to future programs, activities and member benefits, according to Research Committee member Bette Bayley, RN, PhD. Among suggestions derived from the survey were continuing to offer low-cost or free initial chapter membership and reinforcing to prospective members the fact that they would not be required to serve on committees and do not need to be CCRN certified to join the chapter.
Bayley said the survey also affirmed the importance of nurse-to-nurse contact in encouraging membership in AACN and attendance at chapter activities. In addition, respondents provided positive feedback on the friendliness of the chapter leadership and the quality of current programming.
The randomized survey was mailed to 350 nurses in a 50-mile radius. Of those, half were AACN members who do not belong to the chapter and the other half were not members of AACN. The overall response rate was 40.8%, with 70 AACN members returning the survey and 73 nonmembers returning the survey.
Among the nonmembers who responded, 85% said they had heard of AACN. Their sources were colleagues (30%), journals (28%), notices posted on bulletin boards in their workplaces (18%) and attendance at an AACN-sponsored program (14%).
Their reasons for not becoming members of AACN were that they were unaware of member benefits (30%), that they did not have time to be active members (23%), that they did not have membership information (18%) and that cost was a factor (16%). Bayley noted that an interesting aside was gleaned from the survey when a few respondents commented that they did not belong to AACN because they were not CCRN certified, suggesting that they thought certification was required for membership.
With respect to what influences their decisions to attend educational programs, both members and nonmembers cited topic, location, cost, the number of continuing education units awarded, program time and work schedule. However, nonmembers rated considerations such as speaker, parking, certification requirement and program length at 10% or more higher than members. "Having someone I know attend" was rated as of lesser importance by nonmembers than by AACN members.
In rating how professional organizations can support an individual in his or her practice and as a professional nurse, AACN members were more likely than nonmembers to value educational opportunities (84% vs. 79%), educational scholarships (44% vs. 28%), legislative lobbying (61% vs. 44%), journals and publications (77% vs. 55%), research grants (23% vs. 12%) and improving the image of nursing (73% vs. 56%).
The mean number of years the member respondents had practiced was 9.6, and the mean number of years nonmember respondents had practiced was 11.7. The mean number of years the respondents had used critical care skills was 6.9 for AACN members and 7.7 for nonmembers.
More than 30 types of settings were identified by the respondents as primary work sites, including combined ICU (20%), medical ICU (18%), surgical ICU (17%), telemetry (17%) and coronary care unit (15%).
With the exception of Sigma Theta Tau International, the AACN members who responded tended not to belong to other professional nursing associations. However, 12% of the nonmembers reported belonging to the American Nurses Association, 8% to American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses and 6% to the Emergency Nurses Association.
For more information about this survey by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of AACN, contact Bette Bayley, RN, PhD, at (610) 499-4218, or Research Committee Chairpersons Sharon Hanlon, RN, MSN, and Janet Riggs, RN, MSN, at the SEPA office, (610) 658-7266.
Workshop Was a Journey of New Possibilities
By Connie Barden, RN, MSN, CCRN
and Debra A. Byram, RN, MSN
AACN's first Chapter Leadership Development Workshop in May 2000 earned praise from participants, who agreed that the experience would enhance their effectiveness in leading their chapters. Building on that success, AACN will again offer the daylong workshop on May 20, 2001, as a preconference session at the National Teaching Institute and Critical Care Exposition in Anaheim, Calif.
Each chapter is invited to nominate its president-elect or another chapter leader to attend this Chapter Leadership Development Workshop. The chapter's nominee will receive complimentary airfare and one night's hotel accommodation to attend.
Nomination forms will be mailed to chapter presidents in November 2000. Nominations are due Dec. 31, 2000.
The first workshop was conducted in conjunction with the NTI in Orlando, Fla. The concept of presenting this workshop grew out of a renewed commitment by the AACN Board of Directors to support chapters. Part of that commitment focuses on providing opportunities to chapter leaders to acquire and develop the leadership skills necessary to meet the needs of their local members.
AACN board members Debra A. Byram, RN, MSN, and Connie Barden, RN, MSN, CCRN, who were the board liaisons to the Chapter Advisory Team (CAT) for 1999-2000, worked closely with former Chapter/Volunteer Specialist Darval Bonelli to develop the workshop activities around the theme of "A Journey of New Possibilities."
During the workshop, participants heard from current and past AACN leaders, including then President Anne Wojner, RN, MSN, CCRN, then President-elect Denise Thornby, RN, MSN, Past Presidents Mary McKinley, RN, MSN, CCRN, and Gladys Campbell, RN, MSN, and CEO Wanda Johanson, RN, MN, as well as from current members of the AACN Board of Directors.
The 19 Chapter Advisory Team (CAT) representatives presented a series of creative skits, designed to highlight the many resources that are available to chapters and chapter leaders. They also served as facilitators for group activities and exercises related to topics such as working in groups, setting goals, finding the source of a problem and identifying strategies for improvement. These exercises, which targeted the common problems facing chapters, were designed to highlight tools and strategies the participants could use to become more effective leaders.
During lunch, the chapter leaders were seated by region, with each CAT representative leading a discussion with participants from his or her area. The topics varied, depending on the needs and issues facing a particular region. Many regional leaders used this time to plan for their fall regional meetings. The arrangement also served as a networking and relationship-building time.
At the end of the day, participants were asked to give feedback on the workshop. Comments included "This was a very worthwhile investment in the future of chapters." "I feel equipped now to handle my role as chapter president." And, "do it again next year!" In the weeks following the workshop, Barden, Byram and Bonelli continued to receive communications from participants, who applauded the usefulness and inspiring nature of the workshop.
"Although this was a pilot project, I think we have created something that will really pay off for our members, our chapters and our volunteer leaders. This was truly an inspiring group of people!" said Byram.
For more information about the Chapter Leadership Development Workshop, contact Chapter/Volunteer Associate Mitzi Inman at (800) 394-5995, ext. 365; e-mail
Connie Barden is a member of the AACN Board of Directors. She is a clinical nurse specialist and coordinator of the Cardiovascular Services at Mercy Hospital, Miami, Fla. Debra A. Byram completed a three-year term on the AACN Board of Directors on June 30, 2000. She is a consultant in the Office of Administrative Management & Planning of the Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md.
Join Your Colleagues at Fall Regional Meetings
Do you want a chance to network with colleagues from your area and learn more about your professional association? Then, join other AACN members at fall regional meetings. Helping to make these meetings successful this year are corporate contributions of $10,000 each by Siemens Medical Systems, Inc., and Hill-Rom. In some regions, educational programs are offered in conjunction with the meetings.
Following are the fall regional meetings that have been scheduled to date. For more information, call Chapter/Volunteer Associate Mitzi Inman at (800) 394-5995, ext. 365, or visit the AACN Web site at
Region 1—Oct. 28, 2000, in Springfield, Mass. Region 1 serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Region 4—Nov. 4, 2000, in Lynchburg, Va. Region 4 serves Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.
Region 5—Nov. 2 and 3, 2000, in Greenville, S.C.. Region 5 serves North Carolina and South Carolina.
Region 6—Nov. 4, 2000, in Birmingham, Ala. Region 6 serves Alabama and Georgia.
Region 8—Oct. 20, 2000, in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., and Nov. 3, 2000, Frankenmuth, Mich. Region 8 serves Michigan and Wisconsin.
Region 9—Oct. 20, 2000, in Columbus, Ohio. Region 9 serves Indiana and Ohio.
Region 12—Oct. 27, 2000, in New Orleans, La. Region 12 serves Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
Region 13—Nov. 4, 2000, in Bloomington, Minn. Region 13 serves Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska.
Region 14—Dec. 5, 2000, in Kansas City, Mo. Region 14 serves Kansas and Missouri.
Region 15—Oct. 13 and 14, 2000, in Dallas, Tex. Region 15 serves Oklahoma and Texas.
Region 16—Oct. 23 and 24, 2000, in Grand Forks, N.D. Region 16 serves Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.
Region 17—Oct. 13 and 14, 2000, in Albuquerque, N.M. Region 17 serves Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.
Region 18—Oct. 15, 2000, in Seattle, Wash. Region 18 serves Alaska, Idaho, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington.
Region 19—Nov. 3, 2000, in San Diego, Calif. Region 19 serves California.
Fall meetings in other regions were conducted in August, September and early October 2000.
Meet Your Chapter Advisers
The Chapter Advisory Team (CATs) provides an important link between members and chapters in each of AACN's 19 regions and the AACN national leadership team. CAT representatives are also a conduit for information sharing among chapters.
These volunteers keep abreast of chapter issues and trends in their regions and of national AACN initiatives. In addition to attending chapter programs and meetings, these advisers are available to help chapters in many ways. CATs can be contacted via voice mail or e-mail at the AACN National Office. Call (800) 394-5995. (See e-mail addresses and extensions below.) Presented here are the CATs by region.
Put Your Chapter in the Circle of Excellence
The deadline to submit applications for chapter Circle of Excellence awards for 2001 is Nov. 1, 2000. The only exceptions are the applications deadlines for the President's Award and the CCRN Certification Drive Award. Following are brief descriptions of the awards that are due Nov. 1:
Pioneering Spirit Award
This award recognizes chapters whose contributions have influenced acute and critical care nursing in any setting. One chapter from each membership category is awarded $1,000, which can be applied toward the 2001 National Teaching Institute, May 19 through 24 in Anaheim, Calif., or toward any AACN product.
AACN Sharon Connor Excellence in Chapter
Leadership Development Award—This award, named in honor of the longtime AACN national office team member who died in June 1997, is intended to promote the development of AACN chapter leaders by recognizing premier chapter leadership development plans, outcomes and effective leadership transitions. The criteria include an assessment of the chapter's support of the four "c's": communication, connection, consistency and contribution. One chapter from each membership category will receive $1,000.
Outstanding Chapter Communications System Award
This award recognizes chapters that exemplify effective communication and promote AACN's messages within the chapter and/or within the community. One chapter from each category will be awarded $1,000.
Outstanding Chapter Educational Program Award
This award recognizes chapters that exemplify team-teaching, program quality and learning connection opportunities. Efforts by individual chapters, chapters working with other chapters and chapters working with outside collaborators will be recognized separately. One chapter from each category will receive $1,000.
Other Awards
For the CCRN Certification Drive Award, chapters must first submit their membership rosters as of Jan. 1, 2000, and highlight the members who are CCRNs; then submit a second roster highlighting members who have achieved CCRN status during the year, as of Dec. 31, 2000. This award recognizes chapters that demonstrate the value of CCRN certification by increasing the number of CCRNs in their chapters during the year. Chapters with the greatest percentage increase will receive five complimentary tickets to and be recognized at the CCRN luncheon during the NTI. Awards will be presented to one chapter from each membership category.
The President's Award will go to the chapter or chapters that best exemplify the theme of 2000-01 AACN President Denise Thornby, RN, MS, which is "Make Waves: The Courage to Influence Practice." Applications are due April 1, 2001, and should cover activities demonstrated by the chapter, beginning
July 1, 2000.
For more information about the Chapter Circle of Excellence Awards program or to obtain an awards guide, call (800) 899-AACN (2226) or visit the AACN Web site at
http://www.aacn.org. Click on "Awards."
Exemplars Reflect Spirit of Excellence in Chapters
Following are excerpts from exemplars submitted by chapters that received Circle of Excellence awards for 2000:
AACN Sharon Connor Excellence in Chapter Leadership Development Award
Dallas County Chapter-AACN
Dallas, Tex.
After establishing a set of goals for the 1999-2000 year, the chapter board developed a plan to structure its core functions into teams around professional development, communications, and recruitment and retention. Each team developed a strategy.
The Professional Development Team's strategy was to provide quality, up-to-date educational opportunities to an increasing number of chapter members and other nurses in the area. The Recruitment and Retention Team identified two key goals for the year—recruiting 50 new members and maintaining the active membership level at 192 members. The Communications Team's strategy was three-fold—enhancing the quality and expanding the methods used to communicate with chapter members, increasing chapter members' awareness of and participation in national public policy issues and activities, and improving public relations within the community, as well as with other professional organizations.
San Diego Area Chapter-AACN
San Diego, Calif.
After identifying a need to share members' ICU experience and skills with newer or younger members, the chapter chose to focus on "mentorship" as its them for the year. Each chapter board and committee member agreed to serve as a mentor to a nurse on meeting a career goal by linking with the chapter. In the process, the mentors were able to further develop their own leadership skills.
Throughout the year, activities related to the theme ranged from providing programs to reaching out to nursing students and the community.
For example, the chapter delivered a quarterly preceptor training program; designed and delivered new competency training programs; and provided an advanced hemodynamic monitoring program. In addition, a mentorship lecture was presented and four doctorate-prepared researchers were recruited to mentor active members in conducting nursing research.
Nursing professors were encouraged to assign clinical hours related to AACN chapter projects, which helped to recruit undergraduate and nursing practitioner students as chapter members. The chapter scholarship program was reformatted to align with the national AACN scholarship plan.
Leadership development with regard to public policy was provided, and a new CCRN program was developed and delivered to increase the number of clinical leaders in the community. A new marketing flyer was developed to increase awareness of the availability of services to the community.
AACN Outstanding Chapter Communication System Award
Triangle Chapter-AACN
Durham, N.C.
Recognizing that improving communications could improve chapter activities, the chapter began examining its communication system. As a result, several steps were taken.
For example, the chapter newsletter was expanded to include announcements of new members, explanations of national AACN initiatives, a CCRN review column, a column focusing on wellness at work and a message from the chapter president.
In addition, all members receive a monthly meeting notice that describes the upcoming speaker and topic. A hospital representative also posts notices in each unit to recruit new members. On several occasions, the flyers have attracted new members to sponsored dinner meetings. A chapter member recruitment flyer, which includes information about the benefits of membership, meeting dates and local hospital contacts, is distributed to prospective members.
At the same time, the board committed to accomplishing as much of the chapter's work as possible through e-mail. Board agendas are distributed via e-mail, as are plans for programs, the newsletter and fund-raising.
The chapter also conducted a needs assessment, which revealed that its plan to sponsor a CCRN review course did not meet member needs. However, the survey showed that the chapter's traditional approach to generating program ideas at board meetings and through member suggestions was adequate.
By focusing on improving communication not only within the chapter, but also to potential members in critical care units throughout the area, the chapter significantly increased its membership and active involvement.
Central New Jersey Chapter-AACN
North Branch, N.J.
The chapter's strategic plan for the year included increasing communications to not only expand its membership, but also to increase participation by current members. Key ways to accomplish the goal were identified.
In addition to rotating meeting locations and programs among the three major hospitals in the Central New Jersey area, communication boards were set up at members' hospitals. These bulletin boards highlight topics from AACN News and Critical Care Nurse, and provide information about certification and upcoming chapter events.
Letters updating former members on past programs and future plans were also sent. A chapter Web page was developed in an effort to reach nurses who do not work at one of the three major hospitals. Listed on the page are chapter officers, membership benefits and upcoming events. A chapter membership application is also available online.
We developed a newsletter that included our strategic plan for fiscal year 2000. It also offered clinical pearls and recognized members who have published. The newsletter went to all new and existing AACN members in a 30-mile radius. We sent bulk mailings to all critical care units in the surrounding areas.
AACN Outstanding Chapter Educational Program Award
Inland Empire Chapter-AACN
Loma Linda, Calif.
The Inland Empire Chapter of AACN exemplifies team teaching, program quality, and learning connection opportunities.
Realizing that the large membership of the local Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) chapter could also benefit from AACN programs, the chapter pursued the possibility of providing a joint educational conference.
Creative teaching methods were designed to capture the audience and provide intrigue and mutual respect for the work provided by each discipline. A speaker representing the ENA and one representing AACN were selected for the educational program. The topic was a cardiac care case study, which demonstrated the unique treatment characteristics of each specialty. Research and state-of-the art protocols for the management of the critically ill cardiac patient were incorporated into the presentation. The instructors inspired members and prospective members to provide a continuum for the respectful, healing and human treatment of all patients in cardiac crisis.
Participants provided evaluations that reflected interest, satisfaction and knowledge gained. There was a unanimous request to offer additional joint conferences, a second course focusing on the course of treatment in managing the trauma patient was planned.
The program strengthened the collegial relationships between the two associations.
Greater Kansas City Chapter-AACN
Kansas City, Mo.
Since 1996, the chapter has sponsored and coordinated a critical care course twice a year.
Historically, the Greater Kansas City area has had consortiums for critical care courses, which have involved no more than four hospitals. However, these consortiums have gone by the wayside, either because of either changes in hospital management or because an institution attempted to control most of the variables.
The course coordinator pushed for an expanded consortium and, in Spring 1999, scheduled an initial meeting with eight area hospitals. In Fall 1999, the consortium group decided, because of increased demand, to work together and increase the number of critical care courses from two to three per year.
Consortium members agreed that the chapter should lead this collaborative effort, because of its mission to work with all parties toward maximizing the nurse's contribution. The chapter was excited about the possibilities for this and future courses.
Triangle and Greater Raleigh Area Chapters-AACN
Durham and Raleigh, N.C.
In Fall 1999, these chapters jointly sponsored the AACN Region 5 Fall Meeting and Conference.
One of the main goals of the conference was to introduce AACN chapter leaders to other leaders in the organization and their roles. Current and past board members, as well as national volunteers and national office staff attended.
The program topics were intended to reflect the needs of chapter officers who are new to their roles and inexperienced at dealing with AACN on a national level, and to update them on changes at the national level.
Each chapter presented a brief summary of its operations, including meeting frequency, fund-raising activities and educational programs, as well an overview of its strengths and weaknesses.
Chapter members were instrumental in planning the meeting, instead of primarily dealing with on-site hospitality as in the past, when the Chapter Advisory Team member for the region oversaw most of the arrangements.
AACN Chapter Pioneering Spirit Award
Greater Chicago Area Chapter-AACN
Chicago, Ill.
In pursuing a goal to increase community involvement, the Greater Chicago Area Chapter adopted the Children's Place as an annual community project several years ago.
The Children's Place is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, clothing and food support for AIDS families.
The effort was concentrated on the Christmas holidays. However, after the chapter learned that, although the gifts were greatly appreciated, the AIDS families were in greater need of other donations, such as toiletries and health maintenance items. As a result, the board voted to shift the effort to an annual Valentine's Day project.
The spirit of volunteering and donating items has expanded each month, as educational speakers at the chapter's monthly meetings began donating their honorariums and even nonmembers contributed to the effort. Today, two car or van loads of donations are delivered to the Children's Place each year.
Greater St. Louis Chapter-AACN
St. Louis, Mo.
Throughout 1998-99, the chapter conducted a research project to study the use of capnography as a predictor of survival of in-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest. The cause assessment of survival during cardiopulmonary resucitation is an inexact science and because the common method for determining when a code can be stopped is based on individual clinical judgment factors, a providing clinicians a more objective measure was desired.
The study was conducted in six area hospitals in two states. The results showed that capnography is extremely effective in showing survivability of a patient during a cardiopulmonary arrest.
The effects of the study were seen locally, and the chapter hopes that, following publication, other institutions will benefit from the findings.
Greater New Orleans Chapter-AACN
New Orleans, La.
In exploring ways to promote of acute and critical care in a community setting, the chapter has taken on several community service projects.
One was a drive at AACN's National Teaching Institute in 1999 in New Orleans to assist the Metropolitan Battered
Women's Program, an acute and long-term home for women and their children. The chapter's goal was to collect clothing, household appliances, food and money
for the shelter.
The initial solicitation asking that NTI participants bring donations with them, was through AACN News. During the NTI, ads were placed in the conference daily, NTI News. At the end of the week, a "truckload" of items, as well as $612 in cash, had been collected for the shelter.
Two other community projects extended beyond the New Orleans area.
The chapter was joined by the New Orleans District Nurses Association in supporting a group of nurses to help in the Hurricane Mitch disaster relief effort. The chapter donated $1000 to this effort.
In addition, the chapter was asked to help a group of local nurses and doctors raise money to go to Nicaragua for a
week to do angiograms, angioplasties and coronary artery bypass surgery in a remote area of that country. A total of $1000 was raised for supplies, and
donations of pillows, blankets and other miscellaneous items were secured from a local retail store.
These types of efforts have maximized the nurses' contribution to caring and improving the healthcare of critically ill patients and their families.
What's on Tap
Pennsylvania: Critical Care Concepts
The Three Rivers Chapter of AACN will present "Concepts in Critical Care" on Oct. 23 and 24, 2000, in Mars, Pa. For additional information about this conference, contact Tracy Grogan, 105 Roberta Drive, Munhall, PA 15120-3337; e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Indiana: CCRN Review
The Greater Evansville Chapter of the AACN will present a CCRN review on Oct. 28 and 29, 2000, in Evansville, Ind. For more information, contact Lynn Smith Schnautz, RN, MSN, CCRN, at (812) 450-5000; e-mail, email@example.com, or Barbara Zellerino at (812) 485-4000.
New York: Trauma Program
The Adirondack Regional Chapter of AACN will present "Talk About Trauma" on Oct. 31, 2000, in Glen Falls, N.Y. For more information, contact Kathleen Smith, RN, at (518) 743-0650;
e-mail, email@example.com
Indiana: The Beat Goes On
The Greater Evansville Chapter of the AACN will present "The Beat Goes On" on Nov. 1 and 2, 2000, in Evansville, Ind. For more information, contact Lynn Smith Schnautz, RN, MSN, CCRN, at
(812) 450-5000; e-mail, firstname.lastname@example.com, or Barbara Zellerino at (812) 485-4000.
Minnesota: Challenges in Critical Care Nursing
The Greater Twin Cities Area Chapter of AACN will present "Challenges in Critical Care Nursing 2000" on Nov. 2 and 3, 2000, in Bloomington, Minn. For additional information, leave your name and telephone number with the chapter answering service at (612) 285-8318.
Hawaii: CCRN Review
The Hawaiian Islands Chapter of AACN will present a CCRN Review Course on Nov. 4 and 5., 2000, in Honolulu, Hawaii. For more information, e-mail email@example.com.
Pennsylvania: Seminar
The Cumberland Valley Chapter of AACN will sponsor a seminar on Nov. 8 and 9, 2000, in Chambersburg, Pa. For more information, call Cheryl Cook at (717) 530-1023.
Illinois: Advanced Hemodynamics
"Advanced Hemodynamics" will be presented by the Northwest Chicago Area Chapter of AACN on Nov. 15, 2000, in Park Ridge, Ill. For more information, contact Jodi Gunther at (847) 526-5865; e-mail, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Indiana: Alternative Therapies
The Greater Evansville Chapter of the AACN will present "Alternative Therapies" at its annual Christmas party on Dec. 5, 2000, in Evansville, Ind. For more information, contact Lynn Smith Schnautz, RN, MSN, CCRN, at (812) 450-5000; e-mail, email@example.com, or Barbara Zellerino at (812) 485-4000.
Does your chapter have a program or special event coming up? Send the information to AACN News, 101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656; fax, (949) 362-2049; e-mail,
Join the Race for the Cure in San Diego
The San Diego Area Chapter of AACN is supporting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: San Diego Race for the Cure on Nov. 5, 2000, following the Region 19 Fall Regional Meeting, which will be in San Diego on Nov. 3, 2000.
The chapter is sponsoring a team for the event, and nurses attending the meeting, as well as their spouses, children and friends, are invited to join or volunteer to help with the event.
For additional information, contact Sarah Solon at (858) 486-6142; e-mail,
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If Google can keep Gmail constantly improving, I'm sure many mobile users will begin switching to Gmail. Google has made it a priority to keep the Gmail app in top notch shape for the major platforms such as iPhone, Android, and the emerging iPad. The update pushed out by Google basically has to do with contact box when composing a message.
The "To" box has expanded so the whole contact is displayed (Name and email address). In addition, after choosing a person to send an email to, you can quickly press an undo button in case you chose the wrong recipient. When composing an email, if you begin to type a contact's name, the drop down list will only show the associated names, not their email addresses. For example, if I am sending an email to John Smith (firstname.lastname@example.com), the drop down list would only show John Smith (not his email address) and maybe John P. and John C. if I have more contacts. Lastly, for the contacts you email the most, a Plus sign will be displayed.
As the Gmail app becomes more sophisticated, I'm sure many mobile users will consider switching to Gmail from a different email provider. If that is not the case, at least the mobile experience has been improved for the masses.
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Texas Instruments' shares hit new 52-week high, fifth time this month (Update at 3:30 p.m. with closing prices)
Shares of Texas Instruments Inc. have been hitting new 52-week highs in trading all month.
Update at 3:30 p.m.: The latest new high was $34.66 reached earlier today. Shares closed at $34.43, up 14 cents, or 0.40 percent. (I should note that the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index also rose slightly — up 17 cents or 0.04 percent.)
Today is the fifth new 52-week trading high set this month by TI stock this month — first on Feb. 8. The previous 52-week high was $34.24 last March.
TI shares have increased in value by about one-third from their 52-week low in July.
So, what's the hullabaloo about when the overall semiconductor industry is still struggling with weak demand and very low customer and distributor inventories? Here are some recent reasons why TI shares might be rising.
– This week the Dallas-based chipmaker said in its 2012 annual report that its share of the analog market rose to 18 percent from 15 percent in 2011 and no single customer accounted for more than 10 percent of TI's total revenue.
– Last week, TI increased its quarterly shareholder dividend by 33 percent and added $5 billion to its share buyback program and detailed its capital management strategy to continue converting 20 percent to 25 percent of its revenue into free cash flow and delivering 100 percent of that to shareholders.
– Recent public filings showed that TI gained two large institutional investors in the last year: Los Angeles-based Capital Research Global Investors, which owns 6.1 percent of its shares, and New York-based BlackRock Inc., which owns 5.5 percent.
– TI chief executive Rich Templeton earlier this month talked at an industry conference about his view of industry growth and why he made certain tough decisions at TI.
– Earlier this month, Two TI officials they thought the company was starting to recover from a weak fought quarter, with increased customer demand in the first three weeks of January.


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"Vampire Diaries" Alum Confirmed to Play Savitar on "The Flash" S3
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Passings | Anastasia Moreno, co-creator of the webcomic Marine Corps Yumi and a manga translator for Seven Seas, has died. Moreno was the translator of Kisses Sighs and Cherry Blossom Pink, Girl Friends, and Strawberry Panic, as well as the Love Hina and Trinity Blood novels. [Crunchyroll]
Comics | Political cartoonist Matt Bors has left his post as editor of The Nib, the comics section of the website The Medium, which he had built into a highly regarded online comics site until Medium gutted it. Bors told Tom Spurgeon he would be launching a Kickstarter for a Nib book, but he did not reveal any future plans. [Comics Reporter]
Editorial Cartoons | Political cartoonist Adrian Raeside is being laid off from the Victoria Times Colonist after 30 years. [Vancouver Sun]
Comics | I rounded up the kids' comics news at Comic-Con. [Publishers Weekly]
Creators | "I kind of understood inherently — and I wasn't really conflicted about this — that comics were not for me or by people who looked like me," says Noelle Stevenson. Discovering the "free for all" of webcomics, and seeing women making stories for women, changed her attitude, and at 23 she already has a solid career, as the creator of Nimona (which started as a webcomic) and one of the co-creators of Lumberjanes. [Hero Complex]
Creators | Kate Beaton talks about her new picture book, The Princess and the Pony, and the power and joy of making kids laugh with poop and fart jokes. [Jezebel]
Creators | Pearls Before Swine creator Stephan Pastis talks about comics and being mistaken for Robert Downey, Jr. [Huffington Post]
Graphic Novels | Leah Hayes talks about her graphic novel Not Funny Ha-Ha, which follows the experiences of two women as they have abortions; the book focuses on the procedure itself, not the decision to have an abortion or the discussion that surrounds it. [MTV]
Graphic Novels | Phil Morehart covers three creator panels on diversity in graphic novels at the American Library Association annual meeting. Trina Robbins, Brenden Fletcher, Noelle Stevenson, and Jeremy Whitley were among the participants. [American Libraries]
Manga | Deb Aoki rounds up the recommendations from the Best and Worst Manga panel at Comic-Con (in which I took part). [MangaComicsManga]
Comics | Liam Burke, editor of the essay collection Fan Phenomena: Batman, discusses the enduring appeal of the Dark Knight, who of course turns 75 this year: "This isn't a guy who's from an alien planet, this isn't someone who was bitten by a radioactive spider. This is an average guy, albeit incredibly wealthy and incredibly intelligent, at the peak of human fitness, but an average guy nonetheless. That sort of aspirational quality has been identified as the reason Batman sort of stands above Spider-Man, Superman or any number of heroes." [RN Drive]
Publishing | David Harper looks at the economics of monthly creator-owned comics, as well as how trades fit into the picture; for creators, the monthlies provide a regular stream of income so they can always be working on the next issue. Brandon Montclare, Jim Zubkavich and others provide some first-hand commentary on how things work in the real world. [Multiversity Comics]


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Unions claim Walmart had role in minimum wage deal
Subsidy was a legislative compromise, says Republican spokesman
Several labor unions claim campaign contributions by Walmart prompted the unusual provision of a subsidy for employers faced with a higher minimum wage in New York.
Senate Republicans call the claim nonsense.
Republican spokesman Scott Reif says Monday the subsidy was a legislative compromise to avoid losing jobs as a result of increasing the minimum wage.
In March, the Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo approved increasing minimum wage to $9 an hour over the next three years. The current minimum wage is $7.25.
The law includes a taxpayer-funded subsidy estimated at $20 million to $40 million a year with no cap on the payments.
That will cover tax credits for employers who hire seasonal employees who are 16 to 19 years old and still in school.
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