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Libertarian announces for governor
LITTLE ROCK Frank Gilbert, constable of DeKalb Township in Grant County and former mayor of Tull, announced Thursday he will seek the Libertarian Partys nomination for governor.
Gilbert is the only member of the Libertarian Party currently holding elected office in Arkansas. He has also served as Grant County coroner and president of the Bauxite Education Association.
A graduate of Van Buren High School, Gilbert served in the Navy as Journalist 2nd Class from 1968 to 1972. He attended Ouachita Baptist University and has been employed for the past 20 years by alarm company Guard Tronic, for which he manages a region that includes Fort Smith and Little Rock. He is also minister of Universal Life Church.
Gilbert said in a news release he wants Arkansans to know there is an alternative to the dominant two-party system.
I want to help the Libertarian Party make changes for the better, he said. I have been scouring the state of Arkansas looking for like-minded, Libertarian-leaning folks who are as tired as I am of the mess we are in politically.
On Tuesday the Libertarian Party of Arkansas submitted more than 16,000 signatures to the secretary of states office in an effort to qualify for the 2014 ballot. The party needs 10,000 verified signatures of Arkansas voters to secure ballot access.
Former Congressman Mike Ross is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. Republican candidates are former Congressman and deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Asa Hutchinson, state Rep. Debra Hobbs and businessman Curtis Coleman.
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Solomon Islands seek financial help from FIFA
FIFA and the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) have stepped in to appoint an interim administration body to run the Solomon Islands Football Federation (SIFF), reports Soccerex Business Daily.
The SIFFs funding has been suspended and a normalisation committee appointed, pending an investigation into the federations handling of its finances. However, OFC general secretary Tai Nicholas said that there is no indication of misappropriation by those running the SIFF, and it appears poor accounting is to blame.
For one reason or another, the former administration, for the amount of activities theyre involved in both internationally and domestically, werent able to fund everything, Nicholas told Australian broadcaster ABC Radio.
The best way forward in order for football to grow in that country is to install a new administration, which was done by FIFA appointing a Normalisation Committee to run the affairs of football, and to call for new elections in a years time.
Weve concluded lapses in financial management in terms of the accountability of where the money went. We cant prove theres misappropriation, so the current administration agreed that maybe it was time to install a normalisation for the time being, and look to stakeholders across the Solomon Islands to install a new administration.
Nicholas maintains football in the OFC is in a healthy position. He added: We have state of the art facilities and were entering all the competitions. Tahiti were at the Confederations Cup and were at the semi-finals in beach soccer, the Solomons are doing well in Futsal, New Zealands at the World Cup; so for a small federation I think were punching above our weight.
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Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto Adds Two New Island Tours (and Two New 20-Passenger APEX Inflatable Boats …
Islands of Loreto, Baja, Mexico (PRWEB) October 17, 2013
The beauty of Isla Coronado and the majesty of Isla Danzante are now just a quick, ultra-smooth boat ride away for guests of Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto, the newest member of Villa Group Resorts. Today the resort announced that it had received the necessary permits for the addition of guest excursions to both islands, which will be available to guests immediately.
The new excursions allow guests to explore these beautiful islands up close and personal aboard the resorts new 20-passenger APEX inflatable boats, though the resort limits its tours to 12 guests and two crew members for maximum comfort.
Departing from downtown Loreto, the Isla Coronado tour provides amazing snorkeling opportunities along the areas crystal blue water. Guests may even have a chance to see colonies of sea lions and dolphins, which have been known to swim along with the boats, often jumping for the cameras. The Isla Danzante tour departs from nearby Puerto Escondido, and takes guests to the regions most iconic island, which features an amazing array of native plants, coral groups and a wide variety of marine species. Danzante is known as a great place to enjoy diving, hiking or just relaxing in the sun on whats known as Honeymoon Beach.
Both the Coronado and Danzante tours are offered daily, except Sundays, and are priced at $70 USD for adults and $35 USD for children.
The addition of the new APEX inflatables for these tours comes on the heels of the resorts launch of Mad Dash, the new Luhrs 320 Tournament boat the resort uses for half-day and full-day sportfishing excursions.
The Islands of Loreto are an amazing site to explore and we couldnt be happier to be able to provide these new tours to our guests, said Owen Perry, owner and president, Villa Group. There are so many activities for people visiting Loreto to enjoy and both Isla Coronado and Isla Danzante are not to be missed. Theres nowhere quite like them.
With more than 100 miles of coastline, 300 sunny days a year and year-round surface temperatures averaging in the 80s, the 800-square-mile Loreto National Marine Park is water-lovers paradise. More information on these new offerings can be found at Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loretos activities website, http://www.myloretoexperience.com.
The Islands of Loreto, located on the east coast of the Baja California Peninsula on the Sea of Cortez, is known for its quiet beaches, scenic vistas, rich history and astounding natural habitats. The region caters to adventurous travelers looking to explore the many outdoor opportunities in addition to scuba diving, including snorkeling, hiking, and mountain biking, as well as people looking for a getaway where they can enjoy the beauty and authentic culture of the region without the commotion of heavily-trafficked Mexican destinations. The destination is fast becoming an alternative for travelers looking for a slower pace with all the options and amenities they have come to expect from a vacation in Mexico.
For reservations or additional information, please contact Premium Service at premiumservice(dot)vdpl(at)vgloreto(dot)com or call 866.209.0726, ext. 4005 from the U.S. or 855.440.5590, ext. 4005 from Canada. To learn more about Villa del Palmar, contact your preferred travel professional, visit http://www.villadelpalmarloreto.com/ or call the number above.
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Nature lovers return to Gulf Islands National Seashore
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For two weeks, Gulf Islands National Seashore has been basically deserted.
"I might have come out at least once, snuck out here in defiance of the government," Diana Stack said with a smile. "But it was sad to not have access to this stuff."
For Stack, the park is her getaway. She enjoys bird watching here at least two times a week.
"I'm always out here looking for the odd bird, seabirds. And I know there are two king fishers out here and it's my goal to get them on film," Stack said.
Dr. Ron Jenkins is a regular at the park, too. You can find him running or biking the nature trails.
"It's been pretty stressful, you come out here and the gates are closed," Jenkins said. "I thought this was our park. They shut it down and it doesn't take much to ride a bike out here. I don't need anyone's services only my own.
Gulf Islands National Seashore is also a popular place for campers, not only because of the park's beauty, but also its affordability.
"We camped out in Gulfport," Bob Crowell said. "It's about $42 a night and we wanted to stay in this area for a while."
Crowell was the first one back with his RV.
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MARC travel awards announced for the 2013 American Society for Human Genetics meeting
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Contact: Gail Pinder gpinder@faseb.org 301-634-7021 Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
Bethesda, MD FASEB MARC (Maximizing Access to Research Careers) Program has announced the travel award recipients for the 2013 American Society for Human Genetics (ASHG) annual meeting in Boston, MA from October 22-26, 2013. These awards are meant to promote the entry of students, postdoctorates and scientists from underrepresented groups into the mainstream of the basic science community and to encourage the participation of young scientists at the ASHG annual meeting.
Awards are given to poster/platform presenters and faculty mentors paired with the students/trainees they mentor. This year MARC conferred 21 awards totaling $38,850.
The FASEB MARC Program is funded by a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health. A primary goal of the MARC Program is to increase the number and competitiveness of underrepresented minorities engaged in biomedical and behavioral research.
POSTER/ORAL PRESENTERS (FASEB MARC PROGRAM)
Elinette Albino, Ponce School of Medicine [ASBMB member] Kinsley Belle, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine [ASHG member] Randi Burns, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor Monique Courtenay, University of Miami [ASHG member] Michael Gonzalez, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine [ASHG member] Wenndy Hernandez, University of Chicago James Hicks, University of Miami [ASHG member] Crystal Humphries, University of Miami [ASHG member] Catherine Igartua, University of Chicago Latifa Jackson, Drexel University [ASHG member] Janina Jeff, Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai [ASHG member] Danjuma Quarless, University of California, San Diego [ASHG member] Nicole Restrepo, Vanderbilt University [ASHG member] Ronnie Sebro, University of California, San Francisco [ASHG member] Hira Shabbir, University of Florida Krystal Tsosie, Vanderbilt University [ASHG member] Virginia Ware, Northern Arizona University Marquitta White, Vanderbilt University [ASHG member]
FACULTY/MENTOR & STUDENTS/MENTEES (FASEB MARC PROGRAM)
Dr. Nadeem Fazal, Chicago State University [ASHG member] Osayi Ikponmwosa, Chicago State University Mohammed Diabor, Chicago State University
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Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. Announces 2013 Third Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA) announced today that it will issue its 2013 third quarter earnings release after close of market on October 23, 2013.
A conference call to discuss the 2013 third quarter earnings will be held on Thursday, October 24th at 10 am Pacific Time. The dial in number for the conference call is (888) 401-4669 and the participant code is "Sabra." A replay of the call will also be available by dialing (888) 203-1112, passcode 2072138 for 30 days following the call.
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Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA), a Maryland corporation, operates as a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust (a "REIT") that, through its subsidiaries, owns and invests in real estate serving the healthcare industry. Sabra leases properties to tenants and operators throughout the United States.
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Local Health Care Organization Fires Management After Fraud Investigation
Community Care Incorporated, the non-for profit health care organization, is currently being investigated for possible fraud with their Medicaid billing.
The organization gets most of its funds from the Medicaid program. Federal regulations require all payments be temporarily suspended during the investigation and with that, CCI would have to close down. But the board of directors was able to make a deal.
David Pillers, Vice President of the organization's Board of Directors says in order to keep all of their facilities up and running the board had no choice but to fire their management team. That's including the C-E-O, C-O-O, C-F-O and The Director of Human Resources.
"It was very difficult for us to do. We've had a long standing relationship and we considered them to be very qualified employees, and management staff working closely with those. So it's always a difficult decision to terminate people," he said.
Community Care provides health care services to the disabled in-homes, and facilities in several Eastern Iowa Counties, but its main administration office is based in Dewitt. The news has people in the small town wondering about the impact.
"Yes, it's shocking. I mean there are a lot of people working. The paychecks come in to our community," said Don Ron of Dewitt, IA.
The Community Care Board of Directors has been able to keep operations going by also bringing in an outside management consulting company. They don't know how long the investigation will take, but they hope to keep services up and running in the meantime.
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Health care law turns to social media in Illinois
Inside a command center at a Chicago marketing agency, a small team of social media experts hunkers down to monitor online chatter about President Barack Obama's health care law, answer questions on Facebook from discouraged consumers and post information and advice on Twitter.
They are holding down the fort for a $33 million ad campaign planned for Get Covered Illinois, the new health insurance marketplace that's a cornerstone of the law, also known as "Obamacare," in what is arguably the biggest social media campaign rolled out by the state of Illinois.
As the state-contracted agency pivots away from a full-force marketing barrage because of early technical problems with the law's federal website, the social media team has assumed responsibility for educating consumers and tending to their frustrations in Obama's home state.
"Application has been pending for days. (hash)gettingimpatient," read one incoming tweet last week, a few days before The Associated Press was given an exclusive peek inside the command center at FleishmanHillard.
"We're making sure we're listening and we're supportive and we're there for them when they're having difficulties," said Meg Poulelis, 28, who leads the team and worked previously on social media accounts for Gatorade and Chevrolet.
Compared to other states, Illinois is in an unusual spot, with millions to spend on promotion but no control over fixing the federal site's technical glitches. Most of the other 35 states relying on Washington to run their marketplaces are led by Republicans who've been hostile to the law and have done nothing to promote it. States promoting the law generally are running their own marketplaces.
Months before the rollout of the law's marketplaces, one for every state, Illinois officials envisioned a social media marketing push aimed at uninsured healthy young adults, a key demographic for the law's success.
The campaign would use Twitter, Facebook and YouTube to convince young people to buy health insurance. It would be part of an ad blitz with TV, radio, billboards and other paid advertising.
Now, nearly three weeks after the launch, the social media campaign is underway, but it's muted. Paid advertising is on hold. With technology problems plaguing the federal website, state officials decided there's no reason to boost traffic now.
While most Republican-led states are taking a hands-off approach, Illinois sought federal grants that could be used for advertising. The $33 million campaign is funded entirely by those grants.
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Will health care boom harm small clinics?
Iliana Mora, COO of Erie Family Health Center, talks about the Affordable Care Act.
As political debate continues to rage over President Barack Obama's signature health care overhaul, the law already is reshaping health care in the most troubled communities in Chicago and its suburbs.
Since 2010, Illinois health clinics have received more than $50 million in development grants under the Affordable Care Act to build new facilities, expand operations, modernize equipment and improve the overall quality of care for the state's poor and uninsured.
The money has sparked a building boom for health centers across the region and is ushering in a new era of competition to care for the growing pool of insured Americans. Supporters say this competition will drive down costs for patients and expand their options, allowing them to shop around for the best care and not just the most affordable.
But competition is a new challenge for small community health clinics that operate on shoestring budgets. As treating the poor becomes more profitable, bigger and better-funded medical centers are expected to seek a larger share of the marketplace.
"If the larger organizations decide they're going hard after all those newly insured patients, you could see a feeding frenzy," said Dr. Robert Winn, associate vice president for community-based practice at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. "I hope it doesn't happen, but I'd be wary of it."
On Chicago's West Side, work crews this week continued to install the glass and metal exterior on a $44 million five-story clinic that will treat four times the number of patients seen at the university system's current largest facility.
Six miles north, construction is winding down on a new 24-room health center with updated technology and even a rooftop garden. When it opens this fall, it will be the ninth clinic run by the nonprofit Near North Health Service Corp.
In Waukegan, on a commercial street lined with taquerias and other Latino-owned businesses, the Erie Family Health Center of Chicago is embarking on a $7 million renovation of a vacant bank building into a modern medical facility.
And on Chicago's Far South Side, in the historic but blighted Pullman neighborhood, city officials recently joined employees of the Chicago Family Health Center at the opening of a sun-filled $10 million health clinic that triples the capacity of the cramped center it's replacing.
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Watch: Will.i.am And Intel Futurist Brian David Johnson Talk 'Wizards & Robots' At Comic Con
Will.i.am is a science geek at heart. The man who has made his millions off producing funktastic beats for his group The Black Eyed Peas and clocking in studio time with everyone from Chris Brown to Britney Spears, is also a student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Now he's taking his love of all things tech and sci-fi to the pages of a new graphic novel titled Wizards & Robots alongside futurist Brian David Johnson, who he met during an Intel interview. The project, which launched at Comic Con in New York, will start as a novel and then be released as a web series scored by Will and delves into the world of the future.
The B.E.P. beatsmith also recalls how changing his squad up shifted his interests.
"I used to see Puffy and Jay walk into a club, and they would be hangin' out with Jacob the Jeweler, like 'wow, that's dope!' I wanna hang out with the geeks," Will tells VIBE. "I wanna hang out with the scientists and walk into the room with the most smartest geeks like bam! We about to change the world. I wanna hang out with a different crew of folks to have a different mindset on how they see the world. They don't run from problems. They run at them to solve them."
Check out the full interview where the two also reveal their favorite childhood wizards and robots, and why Will considers him and Johnson the "Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons" of the sci-fi world, above.Adelle Platon (@adelleplaton)
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Futurist and Author Simon Anderson to Keynote Two Education Events in October
Tallahassee, FL (PRWEB) October 18, 2013
Thought-provoking keynote speaker, education futurist and author, Simon Anderson has been selected to deliver two keynote sessions later this month, one in the U.S. and one in Austria. On October 22, 2013, Anderson will keynote the Telekom Austria Groups Future of Learning event in Vienna, Austria where hell discussing new technologies and trends that are transforming education and how corporate universities can use this to better position themselves for an uncertain future. The following week, Anderson will be speaking about key education and future of work trends with members of the Minnesota Community Education Association in Minneapolis, MN on October 30.
The presentations, drawing partially from Andersons recent book "Foresight 20/20: A Futurist Explores the Trends Transforming Tomorrow" (co-authored with globally acclaimed futurist Jack Uldrich) will discuss trends and technologies that are impacting the future of education, including MOOCs, Adaptive Learning Platforms, and Mobile 3.0 devices that take learning outside the four walls of the classroom. He will also discuss the future of work, automation, and entrepreneurship trends in a fast-changing world.
In the past year, Anderson has addressed businesses and other organizations around the country including AT&T, Dakota Wesleyan University in South Dakota, GAI Consultants in Orlano, FL, Central Coast Business Symposium in Arroyo Grande, CA, and TalTechs TechExpo 2013 in Tallahassee, FL. His work was recently featured on the World Future Societys monthly newsletter and on their site, wfs.org.
Parties interested in learning more about Simon Anderson, his book, his blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to visit his website at: http://www.futur1st.com. Media wishing to know more about these or other events or interviewing Simon Anderson can contact him directly at 850-321-9472 or simon.anderson(at)futur1st(dot)com.
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