Have some questions regarding TSA transportation security officer positions.
1. Does it provide you with a security clearance? If so, what level or kind.
2. What room for advancement is there with this position?
No security clearance worth mentioning. My 19 year old son just got put in the approved applicant pool, so its nothing fancy.
Not sure on the advancement. there are only so many positions..so unless there are some special advanced positions( like K9 etc), id say its not superb.
BUT..it does get your foot in the door of the feds system. that's half the battle, if you want to move on to something a bit bigger and better.
TSO's don't get clearances. They get MBI investigations.
There's not much advancement. Most of the K9 guys were k9 elsewhere.
All of the security clearances within TSA are in positions other than the TSO level (K9, TSI, FAMs, Intel Analyst, TSSE, etc). TSA is really good about hiring from within when it comes to moving up into other positions. The advancement is going to vary from airport to airport, but if you're willing to move you could advance a lot quicker.
There are plenty of people that started out as a TSO and got into higher positions, including K9 slots. It's going to vary from airport to airport and the person doing the hiring over that division. If the person going thru the BQ list is a Marine and only wants other Marines to fill the slot, guess who isn't going to make the interview selection? It's unfortunately, but there is some of that going on instead of having an actual competitive process.
Having prior K9 experience isn't a requirement for that slot. It's not like TSSE where everyone is former EOD or CBRNE.
TSO is an entry level position and foot in the door to the federal government. It's what you make it. You can move up to Lead TSO, Supervisor and so forth and into other areas outside the screening force. You can also get into other areas of DHS. I've known a few people that got on with USSS that started out as a TSO (despite many here that will tell you it never happens, it does, just depends on the person).
Definitely agree with you on this one. The goal is to get out before your first year. Do yourself a favor and try not to take what some people may say on here personally lol a lot of salty people.
How many TSO's have actually been promoted to these positions? The ones who've not been locked up for theft or other issues, tend to apply to DoD police because of DoD being the only agency which hires them via the interchange agreement.
Plenty, myself included. Started as a pt tso and in less than two years became an Inspector (1801 position). I've known others that have career tracked the same way too. Is every TSO going to promote up? Of course not, it's all what you put into it and the drive of the person. Not to mention FTE budgets. You'll find that at any place of business or government agency.
I've worked with people that started out where I was that have moved on to other agencies from VA police, DOD police, USSS (1811), FAMS, USCIS, city police etc. I've seen people employed with TSA who were admin staff that became K9 handlers. When you have an agency that is 80% plus screening force, there isn't going to be enough positions for everyone to move into outside of screening. But if you're a person with drive, apply yourself, learn on the job, take on extra things to pad the resume, get plenty of interview practice and prepare yourself for when the job you want opens you'll be ready to take that offer.
Plenty of agencies accept the interchange agreement. They are listed on OPM. It's a bit ridiculous to suggested that nobody can get hired through an interchange agreement other than DOD police applicants. I've applied via interchange and have made to interview panels.
I worked as a TSO for a year. I would say you can move up rather quickly depending on your Airport. If your in a large airport I have seen TSO's go to Leads in as little as 6 months. Depends on the openings available, and I will say TSA is very Seniority dependent. I was there for 1 year and then got out after i received my Interchange Agreement paper work. You an make a career out of it if you choose but I wouldn't recommend it. Morale is low and everyone hates you lol.
I work on the K9 side of the house, and the last 5 EDCH hires at my airport have been internal to TSA only. Kinda ****ed off the prior military K9 guys, but they want to incentivise people starting at the bottom have opportunities to move up. TSO definitely isn't that glamorous for sure, but if your motivated it's easy to stand out and move up. TSA is pretty well funded as an organization, so once you start to move up the ranks, you can get paid pretty well.
While you are probably correct about moving up the ranks easier due to a low talent pool in the general work force. I disagree with TSA being paid rather well.
1 - A lead/Sup/Manager is paid less than many other federal employees with the equivalent duties or even less complex duties.
2 - TSA is not compensated under the General Schedule (TSA uses pay bands) and its employees receive almost zero within level raises like GS employees do with steps.
3 - Even their best paid employees (FAMS) are compensated at a much lower rate than other federal LEOs. Still a good gig with good pay though.
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I guess everything is relative. I made over 95k my first year with no experience in K9. Thats pretty good for a first year at an agency in my book.
Use the TSO position as a stepping stone to a 6C spot in Fams, CBP, UD SS, Capitol Police or Park. Lots of motivated TSOs have made their transition to quality 6C jobs.
My 22 year old son has worked part time for TSA as a TSO for 4 years. In about 6 weeks he will complete his bachelors degree and was able to do this with zero debt (Thanks to making almost $19 an hour with TSA). He will probably move onto to CBP as he has already completed everything for them (BP) and has turned down a couple of their offers. He reapplied and they are currently waiting until he graduates (he will EOD as a GL7). He does have a couple of other applications pending (ICE/DEA) but his most likely next step will be a job as a BPA.
The point is that TSA can be a very good first step. If you intend to stay federal then the time counts toward FERS (not 12d/6C time though) and leave. You also get TSP automatic contributions and matching, FEHB, FEGLI and many other benefits. Not bad for a part time gig.
Are you a handler? I am in the process right now for the EDCH and wondering how it is.
I am in the process of getting on as a TSO. Just finished my medical evaluation and waiting on my background check. It will definitely be a change from my SO that's for sure. I just want to start at the bottom in the fed system and work my way up. Same way I started as a corrections officer and worked my way up. I'm hoping it will give me a better understanding of things to come. Will I feel naked without my dutybelt? I'm sure I will lol.
So you're a Deputy Sheriff or Correctional Officer? I would highly advise staying away from this position if you're already in an LE position. I started as a part time TSO many years ago with the same thoughts you had. I ended up doing 3.5 years before I could get out and move into an LE position which still wasn't where I wanted to be in my career. I definitely recommend this position for someone in college or someone who just graduated. I do not recommend this position for someone who already holds an LE position. TSO will not help you get into federal LE. Your current LE position will. PM for any specific questions if you want.
I started as a TSO 8 years ago but this clown saying he still in the process for CBP 13 years later. That's a joke. The goal is always to get an 1811 position which CBP is not. Your experience now can get you a spout in USMS which is 1811 and can lead to any other 1811 position you want, ATF, HSI, DEA, etc. Good luck to you.
There are many applicants and current LEOs that have no desire to be an 1811. At the federal level 1811s are the best compensated (besides USMS and other GS-12 1811s) but it is not for everyone. You are looking at things through the lens of an ex-TSO and current CBPO. CBP OFO is one of if not the least law enforcement minded covered positions in the federal government. Many years ago my end goal was to become a DUSM but luckily I never went that route and ended up in a position that I thoroughly enjoy and am compensated better (at least for now).
There are very few entry level 1811 positions announced annually. A TSO without a college degree will have a very difficult time moving into an 1811 position. A CBPO or BPA could conceivably move over to an 1811 position a little easier.
I understand what you are saying. But I am not a current CBPO. Just offering my two cents from my experience in federal LE and hiring.
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Beal, Bryant return in Wizards' loss to Jazz
By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times - Sunday, January 12, 2020
Early in the third quarter, Bradley Beal moved inside for a driving layup and left the ground. His legs dangled in the air as he maneuvered around a defender to score the basket, bringing many Washington Wizards fans to their feet.
For a team decimated by injuries over the last two seasons, this was one of those rarer feel-good moments when a vital player returned from an injury, rather than left because of one.
It was also one of the few positive takeaways from the Wizards' afternoon. Beal scored 25 points to lead Washington, and center Thomas Bryant also played his first game since Dec. 1, but the Wizards lost to the Utah Jazz 127-116 on Sunday.
Beal had missed seven of the last eight games with right leg soreness. Bryant was sidelined for 18 games with a stress reaction in his right foot.
"The biggest thing was just being out there with my teammates," Beal said. "Just being able to get a rhythm, being able to get up and down. I felt good for sure."
The Wizards shot 61.7% from the floor in the first half and led by 11 at halftime, but the Jazz scored 38 points in the third quarter to move back ahead. The Wizards had no one to match up against Utah center Rudy Gobert and his monstrous 7-foot-9 wingspan. Gobert scored 19 of his 21 points in the second half, instrumental to the Jazz's comeback.
"He's a real good defender," Bryant said. "He blocks a lot of shots, he's a real good rim protector and he's very active around the rim. That's really it right there."
For Washington, Davis Bertans had 18 points off the bench, including four 3-pointers, while Jordan McRae scored 16. Ian Mahinmi tallied 15 points, seven assists and six rebounds.
Beal started while Bryant came off the bench, but both were on firm minutes restrictions. Beal played 27 minutes, and when he was off the court he spent some of his time pedaling an exercise bike to stay loose. Bryant finished with eight points in 15 minutes.
Most of Beal's points came from the paint and the block; he finished 0-for-8 from 3-point range.
Beal had played 194 consecutive games for the Wizards before sitting out for the first time on Dec. 28. He said he doesn't anticipate needing to reduce the amount of work he puts in on off days.
"It probably increases more — just the things that I do and my routine on the daily," Beal said. "Probably doing more reps of it and making sure that I'm cognizant of listening to my body. I'm gonna stop being the hard-headed kid I used to be."
Wizards coach Scott Brooks felt both Beal and Bryant gave the Wizards good minutes in their returns.
"We knew going into the game it was limited minutes," Brooks said. "Brad didn't shoot the ball well, but he played with a good force, a good fire and good energy. He was playing hard on both ends."
Brooks lamented how Washington gave the Jazz 22 free throws in the second half. "We have to defend without fouling," he said.
Utah has won its ninth straight and 14 of its last 15 games. Bojan Bogdanovic led Utah with 31 points and Jordan Clarkson added 23 off the bench. The Jazz played without two regular starters: leading scorer Donovan Mitchell (illness) and point guard Mike Conley (hamstring).

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ChasMartin. Core doesn't block Windows Live mail as I used it for my Outlook and Yahoo email accounts.
Check the above links to make sure you have the correct settings.
I changed servers from 'pop-server' & 'smtp-server' to 'mail.twc.com' and it all works now. Wonder how it worked all this time... and still does if I plug straight into the modem?
BTW- for anyone else who needs to change these settings- be aware that the server now thinks you're a new client who needs all 500 already-read messages on the server (or however many depending on your settings.) Clear what's on the server through a web-browser interface before you connect your email client.
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What Is a Gallery?
Most smartphones come with a dedicated gallery app, but there are also third-party apps you can download from the Play Store. Although their inherent function is similar, each gallery app offers its own set of features, customization settings, and more. Google Photos is a cloud-based photo sharing service that is accessible anywhere. However, there is no Windows or Mac app for it, so you must use the web version instead. However, Google Photos does provide some basic editing and sharing features.
The purpose of an art gallery is to showcase the works of an artist or artists and to sell their products. People visit these galleries to learn about the work of the artists, and they may also decide to purchase artwork from these artists. These galleries are privately owned and are financed by individuals or organizations. Some galleries have a library of art information to help people better understand the artwork. There are also programs and events for people who are interested in becoming collectors.
While there are many benefits to using a gallery, one of the main disadvantages is the fact that the space is not welcoming to all users. It's not always convenient to have a group of people collaborating on the same piece. But if it's the case, you can always create an online gallery to show off the work of a certain artist. With this tool, you can share designs and get feedback from others. Gallery can be used as a plugin in your web browser, so that you can share and edit designs on the go.
The term gallery has many definitions. Depending on where you're from, it could refer to a museum, a private collection, or a balcony. While the term gallery is used interchangeably, it can also refer to a place where art is displayed for other purposes, rather than displaying art as a museum. While the latter can be the case, a gallery is primarily a place where art is showcased for public viewing, and not necessarily for scientific or historical purposes.
Another feature of the gallery that makes it an interesting destination is the location. While most galleries are private spaces, a pop-up gallery in a hotel or a restaurant is a great way to keep people busy and social. Even if you're not interested in seeing the works of art yourself, it's always a great opportunity to meet other people. The gallery is usually three floors, and hosts a variety of exhibitions. It's a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
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Podcast Ep. 45 – Does Your Garden Tell a Story?
I think we all like to feel we've created very personal gardens that express parts of ourselves. Even if they don't start out that way, few people continue with the effort of tending a garden without personalizing it. Do you ever wonder what it's saying to other people? And is it telling an intriguing story or just blurting it out there? That's what I mulled on during this week's podcast. As always, there's a link below, to listen to the podcast now, or you can access the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher. And if you would just as soon read it yourself, scroll down below the photo and dig in.
As mild as the weather has been this fall, I'm pretty sure most of us haven't been focusing on gardening this month. Like many of you, I've been pulling out the Christmas decorations, which always sends you down memory lane, right. It's dumbfounding how much history is in things we use only once a year.
But all year long, we display all kinds of photos and awards and trinkets in our homes to let people know who we are, where we've been and what we've accomplished. Our homes really do become expressions of ourselves. Do our gardens? I don't know.
I'm not suggesting we fill our gardens with memorabilia, but is your personality in your garden or is it just a study in good taste? Or maybe questionable taste?
Many, many of us created our gardens in fits and starts. But once you got passed the initial stages and a real garden started taking form, you began to have definite ideas about how you wanted it to look and feel and what you wanted to convey. That's not just how your garden speaks to you, it's what it is saying to everyone who visits it.
Like the inside of your home, your garden can give your friends a glimpse into your life and loves. A couple of foundation shrubs and a pot of red geraniums doesn't tell us much, but when someone makes the effort to create a garden, it truly is a act of expression, maybe even more so than decorating a home. Gardens evolve and our story develops along with them.
Now lots of people say they aren't any good at telling stories, but stories are as simple as having a beginning, a middle and an end.
Where does your garden begin? Is it a space people can come into or is it some undefined space around your house? Do people immediately know where to go? Is your entrance inviting? You don't need a sign for this. It can shout HELLO in bright colors or entice with whimsical ornaments. Maybe it's guarded, with a little mysterious intrigue? Whatever it is, if you are going to begin your story by announcing the start of your garden, let it hint at what we can expect to see in it.
Now that you've gotten people's attention, once inside, does your garden take them on a journey? Are there choices to be made about which way to go and is there some suspense or a sense of expectancy about where they will wind up? Or do you put it all out there on view?
Straight lines and open spaces don't offer a chance for discovery. If you want to tell a story, you'll want your visitors to slow down and pay attention. Curved paths, hidden corners, and wide landings where people will naturally want to pause and take in the view, will cause them to notice more nuance along the way.
Don't have that much space? You can evoke the sense of hidden gems by layering plants or putting little surprises in your beds, like an unexpected ornament peaking out at you, an unusual plant (like a Black Lace™ Sambucus or a yellow peony), or a change in levels, whether by mounding soil or maybe putting a potted plant on a stand right smack in your border. Showcase the things that you love the most, the way you would in a curio cabinet.
Which brings us back to "what is your garden's story?". Does it have a theme? Does it reflect the same taste you designed with indoors or is it your place to escape? Are you a plant collector in search of the unusual? Have you created a tropical paradise in upstate NY or is it your own private theme park? Maybe you've created a very personal pass along garden or, like Rockefeller's Kykuit, a place to showcase your taste in art?
Having and knowing your point of view can make it so much easier to know where and what to plant. Don't be afraid to run with it. Repetition is a key component of garden design because it makes a garden feel cohesive. It also emphasizes your garden's story. Whether it's dashes of flamboyant red here and there, a particular plant that gets used in multiple spots, or a plethora of frog statues, whatever you repeat is seen as clues sprinkled about your garden that give a glimpse into your story.
And finally, have a destination and make it worth the trip. It doesn't have to be grand. You could lead us out to a great view, the perfect meditation spot, a folly, a wildflower meadow, your vegetable garden, a viewing bench – whatever makes you want to stop and soak it all in. I don't think it should be a dead end, just a pause that allows the visitor to put the pieces of your garden together. Although you could even have the garden wind back to your patio and some inviting seating – which also says something about you; your garden is an intrigue, but it's still welcoming.
What story does your garden tell? What does it say about you? I'd love to hear. I'll be posting this over on FB, if you'd care to share your story.
Either way, I hope you never hesitate to make your garden as personal as your home.
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We've raised £1,030 to raise money for local charities and schools!
We must be crazy! We've decided to run a Half Marathon!!
Meg (with a little help from Paige) is organising 'The Autumn Ball' in October to raise money for some very deserving local charities and schools..
We don't know what has come over us but in order to raise as much money as possible for our chosen charities we have signed up for the Wimbledon Common Half Marathon... (this is something WAY out of our comfort zone, we are not runners! lol).
All money raised will be added to the pot and after the Autumn Ball we will be able to announce how much money has been raised in total.
Any donation, little or large, is so, so appreciated.


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A Phoenix Rises in Los Angeles: Architects Restore the Ft. Moore Pioneer Memorial
What do a London-born sculptor, Connecticut-based/German-native artist, the Mormon Battalion of Salt Lake City, Mormon Battalion of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and our firm of Los Angeles architects have in common? The answer might surprise you: the Ft. Moore Pioneer Memorial in Los Angeles, California. As reported on the front page of the Los Angeles Times on Saturday, January 28th, 2017, thanks to generous support from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and with the technical and design team at Sparano + Mooney Architecture, the "forgotten memorial" is undergoing critical restoration to return the monument to its original civic glory.
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Electrical power for slew, drive, and differential track based steering. Boom, dipper and bucket are pneumatically powered with Technic cylinders, with all functions operated by a tethered remote controller that includes a four cylinder reciprocating pneumatic pump.
Eventually I became unsatisfied with the Compact Excavator model, and decided to build an improved version. The larger JCB JS220 was the inspiration for this one, with opportunities to create a more detailed and powerful model.
While the Hooklift Truck and All Terrain Crane had used some custom Lego components such as the prototype radio control units, I decided to make this one "pure" Lego, with no modified or custom components whatsoever, so that it could be built by anyone. Building the model this way was actually a very fulfilling challenge!
I based this model on an excavator from a local plant hire company, and wanted to render the livery as accurately as possible. This meant the use of white stickers, something I had never done before as household printers cannot print white on transparent sheets. The answer was to get them printed commercially, and these high quality stickers remain in great shape today, nearly ten years later.
Electrically powered drive, steer, outriggers, slew, boom telescoping, boom luffing, winch and headlights, all functions radio controlled. Functional suspension on the wheels.
Having improved my building skills over the previous couple of years I decided to build the ultimate mobile crane. My initial plan was to have minimal electrical control, but soon decided against that, and went completely the other way, using two HiTechnic prototype radio control units on different frequencies. This allowed independent control of all the crane functions.
Fitting all these functions into what is actually quite a small model was a serious challenge, taking many months and building iterations to complete. In my opinion the effort was rewarded, however, with this being my best model to date.
Electrically powered drive, steer, tip and container load/unload, with all functions radio controlled. Model Team on the outside, Technic on the inside.
In my youth I had seen hook lift trucks loading and unloading their containers, and tried unsuccessfully to figure out how they worked. Many years later some of these trucks were working in my street, and I thought I would have another go at reverse engineering this mechanism, this time applying the results in Lego!
A prototype Lego compatible radio control unit from HiTechnic helped me make a quantum leap in my Lego modelling, for the first time I was able to build a fully radio controlled vehicle rather than being limited to tethered controllers. As with the two previous models, I decided on a realistic approach to the mechanics and appearance, this time taking the realism even further, to the extent of printing my own stickers.
Featuring electric drive and differential skid steering. Boom raise/lower and bucket tip are pneumatically powered, with all functions operated by a tethered remote controller that includes a reciprocating pneumatic pump.
This model was inspired by the New Holland LS160 Skid Steer Loader. Fired up with enthusiasm after building the mobile crane, I acquired some more pieces including pneumatics and quickly set to work on this one. For the first time ever I used drawings of the real machine as templates for the geometry of the digging arm and bucket, modelling the vertical lift boom mechanism quite accurately.
This attention to detail was what set me on the path to making models that were both mechanically and visually accurate to their real counterparts.
Electrical power for slew, drive, and differential track based steering. Boom, dipper and bucket are pneumatically powered, with all functions operated by a tethered remote controller that includes a reciprocating pneumatic pump.
Having found a mechanism to put two powered axles through the centre of a Technic turntable, I thought of using it power the tracks on the undercarriage of an excavator. As with the Skid Steer Loader model, I used templates based on the real machine to achieve realistic mechanical function and appearance.
This tiny excavator turned out to be a big hit at modelshows!
This was the first model I built after I re-discovered LEGO. It's a LEGO Technic style model featuring electric drive, four wheel steering, superstructure rotation, boom luffing, boom telescoping and winch. The outriggers are operated manually by a crank wheel, and control is with tethered remote device.
It's an electrically powered model inspired by the Liebherr LTM 1060 All Terrain Crane. I started bulding it after I received Lego Technic Supercar set 8448 for Christmas in 1999, and subsequently found that Lego Crane set 8460 was no longer available. Of course there is also the fact that Lego Technic builders should build a mobile crane at some point in their life as a rite of passage!


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Pyogenic granuloma as a surrogate indicator of deep seated foreign bodies: a case report
Ernest A. Azzopardi, Christian Borg Xuereb, Srinivasan Iyer
Although pyogenic granulomas are often clinically associated with foreign bodies or recurrent traumatic injury, this association is not well documented. We report a case of a recurrent, intractable pyogenic granuloma due to a missed foreign body. An extensive search retrieved no previous literature reporting this association. This lack of evidence bases may hinder the hand surgeon from extending the wound incision and thorough exploration. Recurrent pyogenic granulomas should lead the hand surgeon to entertain the possibility of a missed foreign body.
Cases Journal
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Published - 5 Aug 2009
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Heavily Armed Black Militants Challenge "White Militia" at Stone Mountain Park
A predominantly black group of heavily armed militants marched through Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta on Saturday, calling for the removal of the Confederate monument depicting likenesses of Jefferson Davis, who was president of the 11-state Confederacy, and two of his legendary generals, Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.
The group, identified as the "Not F**king Around Coalition" (NFAC), also issued challenges to 'white militia' and 'scared-ass rednecks' frequently during their march.
NFAC Founder Grand Master Jay told Newsweek via phone Sunday that the militia members at Stone Mountain on Saturday were "100 percent black" and they are not affiliated with Black Lives Matter. "We are a black militia. We aren't protesters, we aren't demonstrators. We don't come to sing, we don't come to chant. That's not what we do," he said.
"It was all black … there were no brown people, no white people… everyone was black. I am not a protester, I am the commanding general of my militia, we were swearing in new members," he added, highlighting there was a second militia "show of force" Saturday near Phoenix.
"I don't see no white militia, the boogie [boogaloo] boys, the three percenters and all the rest of these scared-ass rednecks. We here, where the f**k you at? We're in your house," one protester said into a PA system during the Stone Mountain Park march.
John Bankhead, a spokesman for the Stone Mountain Memorial Association, said the protests were orderly and acknowledged the Confederate monument is frequently used as a meeting place for far right-wing militia.
"It's a public park, a state park. We have these protests on both sides of the issue from time to time. We respect people's First Amendment right," Bankhead told WXIA-TV. "We understand the sensitivities of the issue here at the park … so we respect that and allow them to come in as long as it's peaceful, which it has been."
https://twitter.com/tariqnasheed/status/1279587471915810816
In the video below, one leader can be heard saying, "If you ain't ready to give yo' f*ckin' life, then get the f*ck outta here right now."
https://twitter.com/suede_santoro/status/1279628618566701056
In the footage below members refer to themselves as "black militia," and accosting white people in their cars, warning one driver: "We are your worst nightmare."
Do the Black Panthers run Stone Mountain now or something? I have no problem with armed folks walking around with firearms as is their 2nd Amendment right, but they shouldn't be interrogating motorists. https://t.co/HOym2dy5Fh
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) July 5, 2020
Yesterday—NFAC marched into Stone Mountain Park, a popular gathering place for the KKK in Georgia, to call out white supremacist groups. pic.twitter.com/IeIJ6EpAFC
— Blake ✨ (@MrBlakeGreen) July 5, 2020
Protesters in Stone Mountain Park, Georgia, send a gentle reminder that open carry and stand your ground is not just for racists…pic.twitter.com/tXkTnfjdlQ
— Michael Morgan (@mikewhoatv) July 5, 2020
Source: Newsweek
How are they allowed to be heavily and openly armed in a State Park?
Love how they have to hide behind the police for their little whine party. The irony of it..
you knew it would eventually come down to this,friends who have been there looking into college have been assaulted by blacks just because they're white..and being from the north,"Boston area" they were shocked and pissed because they weren't racist.now who knows?
Paul Dempsey
THEY ENDED UP SHOOTING THREE OF THEIR OWN MEMBERS HA


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Phase-change memory has been around for a while, but it looks like we could be on the verge of a breakthrough in several key areas that have made it unusable in enterprise settings.
IBM announced recently that it has developed an elusive multi-bit cell technology that enables PCM to store large amounts of data over long periods of time. Most importantly, it provides a stunning 100-fold increase in throughput over today's fastest SSD technology, all the while providing a non-volatile storage environment that can provide upwards of 10 million write cycles. A commercial product is expected to hit the channel within five years.
A key feature of the chip is that it can store two bits of data per cell without the degradation and corruption issues that have hampered PCM designs to date. The device features 90 nm circuitry coupled with a new modulation technique that prevents data loss as the device's CD-like material shifts between crystalline and amorphous phases during the read/write process.
Like NAND Flash, PCM is primarily a cellular/mobile technology, although there is no reason why it could not find its way into higher-order enterprise systems as well. Naturally, then, power consumption is a primary concern. PCM works by applying heat to its base material to affect the phase change, which requires a fair amount of energy. However, research is progressing on a number of fronts to bring the power requirements down. The A*STAR Data Storage Institute, for example, is working with new dielectric materials that provide high degrees of both thermal and electrical insulation.
Ultimately, the use of PCM could produce computing systems that function increasingly like the human brain, according to David Wright of the UK University of Exeter. Phase-change material provides the opportunity to perform simultaneous memory and processing functions - something that has eluded silicon-based technology for some time. But before we begin a conversation about computer overlords, note that the most practical applications would be in medical and scientific research requiring artificial simulation of biological neurons.
Clearly, a lot can happen in five years to either increase the performance of SSDs in the enterprise or diminish PCM's prospects. Odds are good, though, that top-tier enterprises will be deploying PCM as a matter of course by the end of the decade.
But if past is prologue, this isn't likely to devolve into a zero-sum competition with Flash technology. Rather, PCM could easily carve out its own tier in the ever-growing enterprise storage infrastructure.


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'We want you to live to celebrate': Highway patrol warns drivers not to drive impaired
Justin Reutter
While the period from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day brings many opportunities for get-togethers and gift-giving, alcohol and other impairing substances often play a big role in holiday celebrations and Colorado State Patrol is warning drivers to refrain from getting behind the wheel while intoxicated.
According to a recent survey cited by the state patrol in a news release, 48% of respondents over the age of 21 admitted they drink more alcohol at holiday parties than at any other time of year. The survey was conducted by Ritual Zero Proof, which sells non-alcoholic liquor replacements.
Last December, Colorado state troopers issued 388 citations for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and investigated 44 fatal or injury-causing crashes they say were a result of impaired driving.
"Historically, December is a busy month for law enforcement due to poor decision-making at holiday parties which leads to impaired drivers on Colorado's highways and community streets," said Col. Matthew C. Packard, chief of Colorado State Patrol. "When you fail to call a rideshare or a sober friend, you endanger every motorist and pedestrian on your path home."
A news release by the highway patrol said in addition to "struggling with maintaining a consistent speed and erratic breaking, an intoxicated driver often drifts between lanes and sometimes hovers over a lane line."
"In a worst-case scenario, this could lead to a head-on collision, forcing another driver off the road or a side-swipe crash," according to the release.
In the first six months of 2022, El Paso County had the highest number of fatal and injury-causing crashes investigated by state patrol for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. State patrol typically investigates wrecks that occur on state highways and county roads.
El Paso County recorded 39 of those crashes; the next highest county totals were: Larimer, with 37; Weld, with 31; Adams, with 22; and Jefferson, with 21.
In those same crashes, troopers found the at-fault driver was not wearing their seatbelt 63% of the time.
More:CDOT demonstrates need for seat belts after Pueblo County usage ranks lowest in state
In Pueblo, however, the Pueblo Police Department has not seen any significant rise in DUIs in November or December so far, said Sgt. Michael Sincerbox, of Pueblo PD's traffic division.
"We generally see the increases in the springtime as the weather improves. We have had nice weather here over the past two months but no increase," he said.
In December 2021, Pueblo police conducted 29 DUI investigations, compared to just eight DUI investigations launched so far this December.
Traffic officers will continue active patrolling during the holiday season, Sincerbox said, and will be keeping a close eye out for impaired drivers.
Packard warned drivers to make appropriate arrangements if they plan to drink during the holiday season.
"We want you to live to celebrate the holidays," he said. "If you are going out, get a sober ride."
Questions, comments, or story tips? Contact Justin at jreutterma@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter @jayreutter1.


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Labor Day and Minimum Wage: Will You Be Paid More?
30. August 2014 RenataLaszuk Caregiver Jobs, Caregiving Issues, Family Caregiving (0)
It's Labor Day once again and again I am reminded of the myriad of hourly wage workers struggling to make ends meet.
The federal minimum wage hasn't changed—it's still $7.25 an hour and has been since 2009. What has changed is what that hourly wage can buy you. Adjusted for inflation, $7.25 had a value of $5.30 in 2009. In 2013, that $7.25 is worth $4.87. The push has been to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10, but even though the raise is championed by the White House, Congress has stalled in passing that legislation.
Local governments are taking it upon themselves to raise the minimum wage for hourly workers in their state or county. In 2013 and 2014, 10 states have raised their minimum wage. Connecticut, Hawaii, and Maryland have voted to raise their minimum wage to the proposed $10.10 an hour incrementally over the next few years. Massachusetts, Vermont, and Washington, DC have voted on even higher future scheduled increases.
In Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti plans to raise that city's minimum wage to more than $13 an hour. Chicago and New York both support a $13 hour minimum wage.
The Seattle City Council voted unanimously in June to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour incrementally. However, franchise owners have challenged that legislation it is unfair to their business model. Franchises are considered part of a whole and if they have more than 500 workers nationally, they will be counted as a "large business" and are expected to increase their wages within 3 years. Small businesses will be given more time to increase workers' wages.
One of the plaintiffs is BrightStar Care, a home-care agency.
Senior caregivers generally make more than minimum wage through quality home care agencies—typically franchises, but would likely see an increase in hourly pay if the minimum wage in their area increases. Based on a Caregiverlist Spring 2013 Caregiver Pay Survey, most senior caregivers report $10 as their hourly pay rate.
The majority of Americans are in favor of increasing the minimum wage, polls show. However, there is a group of dissenting voices who say that increasing the minimum wage will have very little effect on the poorest of society.
Labor Day, the national holiday observed on the first Monday of September, was first introduced by the Central Labor Union in 1882 to celebrate "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community. The working man's holiday, the industrialized workforce demanded "Eight Hours for Work, Eight Hours for Rest, Eight Hours for Recreation."
While we're out picnicking and barbecuing on Labor Day, let's remember all the working men and women who make our lives a little easier at just above the poverty line.
We'd love to hear from you if you are a senior caregiver or a franchise owner. How will the increase in minimum wage affect you or your business?
And on behalf of Caregiverlist, a happy end-of-summer!
Alzheimer's Caregiver Advice on Alzheimer's & Daily Companion App
29. August 2014 Paige Tech Friday (0)
For senior caregivers, working with clients who have dementia or Alzheimer's disease can be taxing and stressful. Seniors experiencing memory loss can become agitated, anxious or upset from situations that previously would have been part of their daily routine. When senior caregivers are experiencing issues working with their clients with dementia, they can turn to the Alzheimer's & Other Dementias Daily Companion app for advice and tips on dealing with specific situations.
The main function of the app focuses on advice divided into 25 different categories, with many more subcategories. Caregivers can easily navigate through the topics ranging from Social Withdrawal to False Accusations and Paranoia to find advice relating to their specific situation. The descriptions under a topic include possible reasons for a senior client feeling that way and advice on how to remedy the situation or address the specific behavior and prevent it in the future.
Another section of the app allows caregiver to seek emotional support from other caregivers by suggestions of support groups and ways to care for themselves. It suggests resources such as "10 Organizations Every Caregiver Should Know," and "8 Ways to Arrange Breaks form Caregiving." Managing caregiver stress plays an important part in overall caregiver health and well being.
If caregivers don't see a category for the situation they'd like advice on, the app features an area where caregiver questions can be submitted to the app creator. Caregivers can also call a number for a 24-hour caregiver support line if they'd like to speak to someone immediately. If a caregiver worked through a particular issue himself/herself and would like to share advice, the app also features a spot for caregivers to share a story that will lend emotional support for other caregivers.
The Alzheimer's & Other Dementias Daily Companion app is available for Apple and Android products.
Senior caregivers, let us know your feedback on this app and keep us posted if you discover additional apps that assist with caregiving duties and help relieve caregiver stress. You may also refer-a-friend to a senior caregiving job and win prizes weekly and monthly on Caregiverlist.
-Paige Krzysko
California Caregivers: Must Know Risks Court Rules
28. August 2014 Administrator Alzheimer's (0)
Caregivers for seniors with Alzheimer's disease must know the risks that come with the job, based on a ruling this month by the California Supreme Court. And knowing there are risks when caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease, seniors no longer need to worry about being liable for injuries they may cause their paid in-home caregivers. The California Supreme Court ruled in favor of the senior in the Carolyn Gregory, plaintiff and appellant, vs. Lorraine Cott, defendants and respondents, lawsuit. The decision ruled in favor of the senior, 5 - 2, verifying that the caregiver could not be compensated for damages.
This case and ruling provides all of us an opportunity to realize the advantages of working with a professionally licensed senior care company for senior care services. And to understand the limitations for compensation for events we cannot control when this disease claims someone's mind and body. Professional senior care companies maintain certain quality standards and provide benefits for caregivers legally hired as employees.
Here is the story:
In September, 2008, Carolyn Gregory, age 54, provided caregiving services for Lorraine Cott, age 88. She was hired to assist Ms. Cott who had advanced Alzheimer's disease. Now for the tough part of this story - just want to warn you - while the caregiver was washing dishes, which included a knife, the elder Ms. Cott came up behind her and began reaching toward the sink. The caregiver tried to restrain her and in the process, the large knife she was washing fell and sliced into her left hand. This caused the caregiver, Ms. Gregory, to lose sensation in her thumb and two fingers and to experience considerable pain.
The caregiver, Ms. Gregory, sued the senior for compensation for the damages to her hand, even though she did have coverage for the injury through her employer's worker's compensation insurance. She sued for additional money for negligence. The good news is that the caregiver did work for a senior care agency and had worker's compensation benefits. She wanted more compensation and the California Supreme Court denied this because of a legal doctrine referred to as the "primary assumption of risk." From the California Supreme Court, when announcing their decision:
We have noted that the duty to avoid injuring others ―normally extends to
those engaged in hazardous work.‖ (Neighbarger, supra, 8 Cal.4th at p. 536.)
―We have never held that the doctrine of assumption of risk relieves all persons of
a duty of care to workers engaged in a hazardous occupation.‖ (Id. at p. 538.)
However, the doctrine does apply in favor of those who hire workers to handle a
dangerous situation, in both the public and the private sectors. Such a worker, ―as
a matter of fairness, should not be heard to complain of the negligence that is the
cause of his or her employment.
Caring for a senior home care agency client who formerly worked in a bank, we discovered that sometimes, with no prior warning, she apparently thought she was back at the bank counter. She would swing her arms out from side to side in front of her and we realized, after talking with her family, that this was her way of pretending to count out money. We found a way to bring her some peace when these moments presented themselves - we gave her a large magazine and guided her to flip through the pages one-by-one until the urge fled away from her.
None of us know what path old age will lead us down. The road may be smooth, with a sudden end, or bumpy with sharp curves and steep inclines. We just don't know how our road ends. But now we know if our mind becomes something we cannot control, we will not be responsible if our actions might hurt a caregiver.
In Alzheimer's care, caregivers must know what they are confronting. They must understand that this is a different type of memory loss which progresses at a different speed for each senior. Senior home care agencies, licensed by their state to provide senior care, do provide quality caregiver training and worker's compensation insurance for caregivers. This means if a caregiver should have an on-the-job injury, the worker's compensation insurance provides for the medical care and recovery needs. This is yet another reason why many states are requiring specific licensing and training requirements for senior home care agencies.
Caregivers working as employees for senior home care agencies receive active care management, training and support when caring for difficult clients. Sometimes just having someone to vent to enables the caregiver to go back the next day with a fresh attitude and new tools to successfully assist the senior. Alzheimer's disease delivers so many "moments' for caregivers - and remember, family members and professional caregivers often provide care for those with Alzheimer's disease as it truly is the long goodbye.
I have shared previously that I had the gift of meeting former President Ronald Reagan, after he had Alzheimer's disease. He thought he knew me and I played along and winked at him. I was having brunch at the "leftover tables off the breezeway" at a Santa Monica restaurant because I didn't make reservations and had a former co-worker who was kind enough to give me a lift to the airport. However, she drove an old convertible car that didn't have a big enough trunk for my suitcases. Since we had already convinced the valet guy to just leave the car in the circle driveway, to keep an eye on it, we begged for a table and they told us they didn't normally seat people in this area but if we really wanted a table we could have it.
Funny how coincidences work out sometimes……..and then the former President came in and was seated with his nurse and two Secret Service agents, at the table next to us. I was so busy talking with my friend that I honestly did not notice them come in and sit down. It was only after the waitress came in and served them a platter of fruit and said, in a really loud voice, while talking slowly, "here you go, enjoy your fruit", that my friend said, she is talking to them like they are in an old folk's home.
That is when I looked up and realized who he was, and apparently because of the surprise on my face, he thought he knew me. He waved at me and then leaned over and told the nurse something and pointed at me. That is when I winked to let them know I knew what was going on and everything was cool. And I also held back tears.
We are all the same when it comes to old age. A president was seated in the leftover area, with Ishtar and I, because we had no reservations, and an old car without a real trunk. His road to the end was 10 years long! He was going for a walk on the beach each morning with his nurse and two Secret Service agents. And when it was time to go, just like my own grandfather, he did not want to get up and leave. The agents (kind of cool to say that) told us that they never knew how long it would take before he would be ready. Even a former president would misbehave when it came to Alzheimer's disease and now in California, families and caregivers must be aware of the risks. President Reagan had senior caregivers for 10 years........a reminder for all of us to plan ahead for senior care.
Former President Ronald Reagan
Will Maine Senior Voters Say "Keep ME Home"?
26. August 2014 RenataLaszuk Aging Well, NursingHome (0)
Maine is a state with many unique distinctions. In 1641, the city of York became America's first chartered town. Eastport, the most eastern city in the United States, is the first city in the country to receive the morning sun. And the lobster! You can't think of Maine without thinking about lobster. Maine provides almost 90% of the nation's lobster supply.
Maine is the oldest state in the nation. According to projections, one in four Mainers will be over the age of 65 by 2030. It also has some of the oldest housing stock in the nation. Expensive to heat and difficult to maintain, seniors in the state of Maine find themselves on waitlists (typically 140 names long) for affordable housing.
Maine's Democratic House speaker Mark Eves has outlined a series of policy proposals to help the state's rapidly aging population live independently longer.
The "KeepME Home" initiative is a package of bills intended to create affordable, energy-efficient senior housing communities, increase property tax credits, and provide higher pay for in-home direct care workers.
In-home care, in addition to being the more prefered type of eldercare, can be more economical than institutional care. According to Muskie School of Public Service, MaineCare (Medicaid) spent an average of $558 per month for each client who received in-home care in 2010, compared to $4,150 per month for each nursing home resident during the same year.
According to Caregiverlist's® Nursing Home Ratings and Costs, the average daily price of a single-bed in a Maine nursing home is $266.45 per day.
The proposed $65 million bond issue would help address senior housing concerns, home care, long-term care, transportation, and a myriad of other senior service shortages.
House speaker Eves may just be courting the substantial silver-haired voter demographic in his bid for a November re-election (he can't submit the legislation unless wins.) However, committing yourself to fight for your state's elderly to live in their homes longer, or move to an aging-friendly community, or not having to choose between paying the heat or buying groceries is an honorable quest for someone who can affect public policy change.
Having Medicaid supplement home care agency wages for direct in-home workers — professional caregivers and C.N.A.s — helps draw and retain quality caregivers since they may finally eke out a living wage. With the work they do, they certainly deserve a raise, their first in a decade. A politician championing that fight is worthy of consideration.
Improving quality of life for all citizens, creating jobs, spending money more efficiently — that's a politician's job. As the population ages, I expect more senior issues come to the forefront, with more proactive initiatives to benefit an aging population. That's smart politics.
Summer Blooms: Stress Relief Photo of the Week
25. August 2014 Barbara Caregiver Jobs, Caregiving Issues, Stress Relief (0)
Caregivers provide companionship to seniors, as well as caregiving and caregivers must remember to "care for the caregiver" with this week's stress relief photo. Colorful flowers are sometimes all it takes to brighten your day. This photo of summer flowers was taken in London, England. Before we know it summer will be fading away into the colors of autumn. Please take a moment to enjoy, and feel free to share it with your family and friends. More caregivers are always needed as seniors in America are living longer. You can learn more about becoming a senior caregiver and apply for a job near you. Thank you, caregivers, for all you do, and have a great week.
"Where flowers bloom, so does hope." -Lady Bird Johnson
"The Genius of Marian" Shows Love Beyond Alzheimer's
23. August 2014 RenataLaszuk Alzheimer's, Family Caregiving, Memory Loss (0)
Here are some startling latest Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures from the Alzheimer's Association:
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States.
In 2013, 15.5 million caregivers provided an estimated 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care valued at more than $220 billion
Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's are women.
Pam White is one of those women. Her own mother, the renowned painter Marian Williams Steele, herself died of Alzheimer's in 2001 at the age of 89. Ms. White was in the midst of writing a biography of her mother, entitled "The Genius of Marian" when she began exhibiting the signs of early-onset dementia. Because she was struggling with typing and other tasks, her filmmaker son, Banker White, began to videotape conversations with his mother with the hope of helping her continue her project.
What came out of those conversations is a film that captures big events and small, as Ms. White details and recalls the events of her life. It also catches the struggle of a loving family as they deal with the complex emotions of losing a loved one to the disease.
It was an audience favorite at the Tribeca Film festival and, by all accounts, is a remarkable film—both for its subject matter and the intimacy and love with which it's displayed.
In December of 2012, Banker White wrote a guest blogpost for Maria Shriver's Inspirational Stories for Architects of Change, describing the powerful process of filmmaking this incredibly personal project.
"I believe the story is deeply important and powerfully told and I trust it will resonate not only for those directly affected by Alzheimer's disease, but for with anyone who has had to reconcile complicated emotions around aging and loss."
"It's a remarkable film, not only for the obvious affection with which it was made, but as art." – John Anderson, INDIEWIRE
David Shenk, award-winning, national-bestselling author of six books, including what is commonly known as the "the definitive work on Alzheimer's," The Forgetting (2001), served as consultant on the film. His short video below, provides an engaging and informative introduction to Alzheimer's disease.
The film will air nationally for the first time on PBS's POV on Sept. 8 and film screenings are available for communal viewing. I'm inking the television debut on my calendar and hoping that Caregiverlist will be able to host a viewing in the Chicago area soon.
CareZone App Organizes Care Plans: Caregiverlist Senior Care App Review
Senior caregivers need to remember various details about the care their senior clients receive, from which medications need to be taken when to dietary restrictions. Caregivers also need to remember appointments, important contacts and comfort preferences for each of their senior clients. If a caregiver works with multiple senior clients, they need to keep these details straight for each person they work with. The CareZone app allows caregivers to create separate private profiles within for each senior client to remember important care details.
The categories within the CareZone app include a journal feature, medications, calendar, to-dos, notes, photos & files and a broadcast option.
The journal feature and notes feature both allow caregivers to jot down specific information or records of a day for future reference. The journal feature is better suited for ongoing observations, such as for monitoring symptoms of arthritis on a daily basis to later share with a doctor. Photos and files can also be used with this feature if the appearance of an ailment needs to be documented. The notes feature finds better use for one time thoughts to jog the memory at a later date.
The broadcast option serves as a way to send a recorded message to up to 100 people at once, which could be used to share information with several members of a senior clients' family at once or to share a sweet message from a senior client to their loved ones. The medications section provides a log of medications for each client and sends out a reminder for each dosage. The contacts area allows users to share emergency contacts with the family of a client to plan ahead in case of an emergency.
The overall CareZone app structure is fairly basic but nonetheless serves as a useful tool for senior caregivers to assist in several aspects of caregiving. The private patient profiles particularly help caregivers who may work with multiple senior clients and need to keep care notes separate for each of them.
The CareZone app is available for Apple and Android products.
Teriyaki Bowl Makes for Surprisingly Quick Dinner
20. August 2014 Paige Aging Well (0)
Senior caregivers spend long hours at work and once they come home, the idea of cooking dinner from scratch can seem like a daunting and time consuming task. Many home cooks don't realize how easy making their own sauces from scratch can be nor how little time it takes. Myfamilydish.com shares with us their homemade teriyaki sauce recipe, which they say can be made in less time than it takes to pick up an order from your local Chinese restaurant.
Teriyaki sauce from Myfamilydish.com
The basic ingredients for the teriyaki sauce include garlic, ginger, soy sauce, water, Mirin and vinegar. Health benefits of creating your own sauce include being able to control the specific ingredients that make up the final product. If you or a senior client have a dietary restriction limiting your daily sodium intake, then that need can be accommodated with a homemade sauce recipe by using low sodium ingredients or a salt substitute. In this particular recipe, take note of the amount of sodium in the soy sauce you plan to use before purchasing.
Once the safe is made, combine your favorite Asian noodle with vegetables of your choice. Try broccoli, snap peas, eggplant or cabbage and add some cooked shrimp or chicken in for additional protein. Top with your teriyaki sauce and serve. The recipe overall shouldn't take more than twenty minutes for a healthy customizable dinner.
Nursing Home Staff Turnover Rate Affects Care
20. August 2014 RenataLaszuk Aging Well, Caregiving Issues, NursingHome, Senior Caregiving (0)
Aging-in-Place: there's no doubt about it—when given a choice of where to spend their waning years, the majority of Americans, nearly 90 percent, want to stay in their own homes as they grow old. However, that's sometimes not possible. Although the Census Bureau reports the number of American nursing home residents decreased by 20% from 2000 to 2010, falling from 1.6 million to 1.3 million, the fact is that many elderly need care they cannot receive at home.
Nursing homes used to (and perhaps still do) have an attached stigma. I grew up on horror stories about neglect, theft, and all sorts of senior abuse running rampant in facilities. Grainy "hidden camera" news reports showed the horrific institutions where the elderly were left to die alone. While I am sure that those situations still unfortunately remain, I also know from first hand experience that top-notch, quality nursing homes do exist.
Modern skilled nursing homes provide safe and comprehensive care that might be difficult to receive at home. As our Elder Law Expert, Ben Neiberger asserts in Tip Nine of his 10 Elder Care Tips to Make Senior Care Easier, nursing home placement isn't death sentence.
There are many factors that go into determining what makes for a great (or even good) nursing home. Caregiverlist's® Nursing Home Star Ratings are calculated utilizing the nursing home's overall Medicare Star Rating, percent of short-stay residents with bed sores, Certified Nursing Aide hours per resident per day, and percentage of long-term residents whose need for help with ADLs has increased.
Nursing home staff turnover is another factor that determines quality nursing home care. Direct care staff, registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and certified nursing assistants (C.N.A.s) have an immediate affect on the quality of life for nursing home residents. The longer a caregiver stays on the job, the more they know their patients and are better equipped to provide the continuity of care they need. If a nursing home's staff turnover is high, the caliber of care may suffer.
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) conducts an annual survey to collect data on staff turnover, retention, and vacancy rates in nursing homes nationwide. The 2012 survey shows the median turnover rate in skilled nursing centers for RNs was 50.0%, LPNs was 36.4%, and C.N.A.s was a whopping 51.5%. High C.N.A. turnover increases the odds of a nursing home being cited for deficiencies by 54 percent, according to a 2014 study published in February by the Journal of American Medical Directors Association.
States are beginning to take notice of nursing home staffing concerns and are putting systems in place to help retain quality workers. In Iowa, the Public Health Department has developed an online Prepare to Care course for direct care workers and is collaborating with the Caregivers Association to help nursing home workers sign up for health benefits. Ohio has instituted a Long-Term Care Quality Initiative to help raise the bar for long-term care staff.
One (of four) of AHCA's Quality Initiative goals, whose deadline is March 2015, is to reduce turnover of long-term direct care staff by 15 percent.
Here's hoping they achieve those lofty goals, for the sake of nursing home staff and residents alike.
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Adirondack Serenity: Caregiver Stress Relief Photo of the Week
18. August 2014 Barbara Caregiver Jobs, Senior Caregiving, Stress Relief (0)
Unspoiled and clean mountain air is good for the soul. This week's photo takes us to the beautiful Blue Mountain Lake in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. It is a place to truly get away from it all. Caregiverlist invites all family caregivers and professional caregivers to take a moment to enjoy the photo and inspirational quote, and relieve a bit of the stress that we know is a reality. Thank you caregivers and certified nursing aides for caring for our seniors and please refer your friends to apply for part-time and full-time job positions on Caregiverlist.com and visit our career center for additional career tools. Have a great week.
"Looking at beauty in the world, is the first step of purifying the mind." -Amit Ray


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Q: Get HTML contents of child window I am trying to get the HTML contents of a child window, and then take those contents and append it to the parent window. It is not working!!!! It alerts 'undefined' every time. Very annoying. How do I get this to work?
JavaScript in the parent Window:
function openW() {
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  // shows .html class of child window

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$('.item').click(function(event) {
    event.preventDefault();
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Then in the HTML of the parent window, I have a link to the child window and a class of 'item'.
Also, even in the console log, if I type childW, it shows 'undefined'. I don't know what is going on.
EDIT
Based off the duplicate in question, here is the code I tried:
childW = window.open(url);
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The Send One-Off Message command allows you to send a single transactional style message to a subscriber. These messages are individually created and sent, but can be tracked together as a sticky campaign to collect data as a single campaign.
The Send command requires the following arguments: Command, Realm, Password, List, Template or Body, Format, and To.
The command is 'send', the realm is 'myrealm' and the password is 'mypass'. The list properties are defined in list with ID '5', the content to send is in template with ID '42', and the message will be sent to the email address 'jane@domain.com'.
A message from List '5' with plain text content from Template '42' will be sent to 'jane@domain.com'. If the Template contains tags for email, first, and the custom field age, then each will be filled with the data defined in the call, instead of data defined in the database. The From Address and the Subject defaults will be replaced for this message only. The message will be sent through the 'myvmta' IP.
Since templates support the option of sending customized information, you can pass this data to the template through your Send command. By default, the Send command will use the data associated to the email address if a Subscriber record exists for the email. However, to override these fields use the "data" argument. Like other commands that support the data argument, you can pass general Subscriber Data and Custom Data, however it will not be saved to the database.
The To email address for the subscriber is always required, however the email address does not need to correspond to an existing subscriber. If an email address does not exist as a Subscriber or is not subscribed to the list, the message will be sent. A Subscriber Record will be created in the database with no Subscription. If the template requires custom data, you can send it through the command using the "data" argument. Custom data passed through the "send" command will only be used to populate the email and not saved to the Subscriber's record. If you require this data to be saved, use the Sub and Send command.
The Send command outputs either a SUCCESS or FAILURE message.
Identifier of the list properties to use. Required for List unsubscribe to function.
Identifier of the template content to send. If no template defined in the call, the default template defined in the List properties will be used. If no template is defined in list, the body must be manually defined. In the template, both Plain Text and HTML must be defined in order to send MIME.
If a subscriber has opted out, messages sent via the send command will not be delivered. To override this restriction for transactional messages, such as order confirmations, set this argument to '1'. DO NOT override optouts for anything other than transactional messages, as this could be construed as spam.
Data fields are optional to pass data into %%$[field]%% tags in the template, such as 'email' or custom fields, if not already stored in the database.
To include system managed Analytics tags in your tracking URLs, the 'ga' argument must be set to 1. In addition, the &campaign_name must be included in the argument or the List must be set to use Sticky Campaigns to convert the URLs to tracked URLs.
The UTM arguments for the first send to the List or Campaign are stored to use for all future campaigns. If no UTM arguments are included in the first command, then the default UTM settings from the Realm will be used.
To ignore the default value from the Realm, use the &utm Remove argument set to 1.
Google Analytics support added in v12.13.0.