po Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 83: Recipes for Success By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Aug 2018 09:48:56 -0700 During this edition of work, matters, Steve and the guys talk about recipes for success in life, work, and in the kitchen and or the barbecue. #workcompcentral #workerscompensation #success… Full Article
po Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 84: 30th Congressional District with Mark Reed By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Aug 2018 10:09:53 -0700 Mark Reed is the pragmatic candidate for the 30th US Congressional District. In this edition of Work Comp matters Steve and the guys talk to Mark about the homeless, a… Full Article
po Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 85: Guilty By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:52:30 -0700 On this edition of work comp matters, Steve & the boys talk about all the presidents men and who is guilty and who is not. Also, Ted talks about a… Full Article
po Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 86: Bail Me Out By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:30:03 -0700 In this episode of Work Comp Matters, Steve talks about California’s cash bail being eliminated for the 1st time in any State in the nation’s history. Whatever you… Full Article
po Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 87: Just To Do It By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Sep 2018 08:51:03 -0700 In this episode of Work Comp Matters Steve and the guys talk about Colin Kaepernick’s new campaign with Nike against the NFL and Donald Trump’s supreme court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh. Full Article
po Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 88: Interview with Laura Wilson By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:54:49 -0700 Once again Laura Wilson joins the round table to talk to the guys about vocational rehabilitation, IMR, Home Ownership, the Gig Economy and other issues of interest to employees, employers,… Full Article
po Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 89: Judge Brett Kavanaugh By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:17:11 -0700 Is supreme court justice nominee read Cavanagh guilty of attempted rape? Listen to this very special addition of Work Comp matters where even the guys at the roundtable cannot agree. Full Article
po Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 89: SCOTUS By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:27:41 -0700 Since this edition of Work Comp Matters was recorded, the United States Senate Judiciary committee has put confirmation for Judge Kavanaugh on hold for one week pending an FBI investigation. Full Article
po Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 90: Who Do You Trust? By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:41:02 -0700 As you listen to this edition of Work Comp matters please think long and hard about the following question: “who do you trust?”… Full Article
po Work Comp Matters - Free Weekly Podcast - Episode 91: Torture By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Oct 2018 16:11:40 -0700 Will we ever find out what really happened? During this edition of Work Comp matters, Steve and the guys talk about The news of the day for employees employers and… Full Article
po 2018 Comp Laude®: Research to Action to Research: How Public Policy Research Can Inform Legislative and Market Behavior By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:19:32 -0800 Workers' compensation public policy research is thriving. Big data and next generation analytics have created new insights into all corners of the national workers' compensation system. The best research can… Full Article
po Podcast 94: George Herbert Walker Bush By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 18:28:32 -0800 This week Steve, Robert & Mike discuss George Herbert Walker Bush, Self Driving Cars and all the other News of the Week. Steve discusses his lunch meeting with President &… Full Article
po Work Comp Matters - Episode 110: The Mueller Report By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 07:15:00 -0700 During this edition of Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mike and Robert talk about the Mueller report, the investigative report on Christine Baker at the Department of industrial Relations, the investigative… Full Article
po Work Comp Matters - Episode 114: Revenge Politics By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 01 May 2019 07:57:44 -0700 This week on Work Comp Matters, Steve, Mark Reed, Robert and Mike talk about the Measles and the anti-vaccine, Police use of force, State Compensation Insurance Fund Utilization Review, and… Full Article
po Governor Appoints Three to CHSWC By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed three new members to the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation. Gov. Gavin Newsom The governor appointed Jen Hamelin and Kristi Montoya to represent… Full Article
po Compound Ingredient Supplier to Pay $21.75M to Resolve Inflated AWP Allegations By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a company that supplies ingredients for compound drugs agreed to pay $21.75 million to resolve allegations that it falsely inflated average wholesale prices. The… Full Article
po DWC Posts 2025 Health Care Provider Assessment Plan By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation will evaluate health care providers on two measures as part of its 2025 performance-based oversight assessment process. The DWC said it will assess providers on… Full Article
po WCA Seeks Public Comment on Judicial Reappointment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration is seeking public comment regarding the reappointment of Judge Ned Fuller to a five-year term. Ned S. Fuller Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Fuller, the… Full Article
po DOL Reports Decline in Workplace Fatality Investigations By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The U.S. Department of Labor reported an 11% reduction in workplace fatality investigations in the most recent fiscal year. The 826 worker deaths investigated during the fiscal year that ended June… Full Article
po DWC Adds Attorney Consultation Notice to Workplace Poster By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The California Division of Workers’ Compensation updated a poster employers are required to display in the workplace to add language advising people of their right to consult an attorney following… Full Article
po PCRB Posts Reminder of Deadline to Request 2009 Assessment Refund By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau announced that eligible carriers can request refunds of 2009 work comp security fund assessments through Feb. 24. Gov. Josh Shapiro in July signed HB 2310, a… Full Article
po OSHA Fines Contractor for Exposing Workers to Deadly Falls By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited a contractor in Crystal Lake, Illinois, for allegedly exposing workers to fall hazards. OSHA said it fined 595 Construction LLC $287,465 for one… Full Article
po No Disability Pension for Police Officer Who Refused Surgery By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The Illinois Appellate Court upheld the denial of a disability pension to a police officer who refused surgery to address his injury. Case: Shirley v. Village of Clarendon Hills Police Pension… Full Article
po Legal Specialization Test Prep - Ethics and Professional Responsibility By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 10:58:07 -0700 Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law. Full Article
po Legal Specialization Test Prep - Disability Evaluation and Apportionment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2019 11:19:34 -0700 Hon. Clint Feddersen designed this course to prepare experienced workers' compensation attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law. Full Article
po Social Responsibility & Workers' Compensation: Containing Costs while Making a Positive Community Impact By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:44:47 -0800 This course will discuss implementation and utilization of an alternative return-to-work program that offers modified duty at non-profit organizations. Experienced instructors will illustrate the value of a specialized return-to-work program… Full Article
po PTSD Part 2 - Advancing PTSD Support for First Responders By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2024 23:28:49 -0700 In this webinar, panelists delve into the unique challenges faced by first responders battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within the workers' compensation system. From understanding the nuances of PTSD… Full Article
po The Power of Virtual Reality: Immersive Therapeutics for Chronic Back Pain Management By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:07:51 -0700 CBP is a prevalent, complex, and expensive condition that carries a significant health economic burden in the US. For Injured Workers who experience persistent pain, the ability to participate in… Full Article
po Bill Proposes Comp Coverage for Public School Teachers By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The first bill filed ahead of the 2025 legislative session would provide workers’ compensation benefits to Alabama’s public school teachers. Senate Bill 1, by Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville, would create the… Full Article
po Worker With Long History of Ailments Entitled to Temporary Disability Benefits By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Utah Court of Appeals upheld a determination that a worker with a long history of health issues was entitled to temporary disability benefits for a closed period after an… Full Article
po Court Overturns Finding That Worker Timely Reported Injury By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The Utah Court of Appeals ruled that the Labor Commission’s Appeals Board erred in finding a worker’s claim timely even though he did not report his accident to his employer within… Full Article
po DWS Proposes 12% Rate Cut By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services proposed a 12% reduction in workers’ compensation base rates for 2025. The department said the rate cut is possible in part because of House Bill… Full Article
po Senate Confirms Reappointment of Commissioner Gillen By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The North Carolina Senate unanimously confirmed the reappointment of James C. Gillen to the state Industrial Commission. James C. Gillen The Carolina Journal reports that the Senate on Thursday voted 45-0… Full Article
po Worker's Chemical Exposure Claim Goes Back to Commission for Further Findings By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The North Carolina Court of Appeals sent a worker’s claim for disability benefits back to the Industrial Commission for further findings. Case: Bailey v. Southern Lithoplate Inc., No. COA24-55, 08/20/2024, unpublished. Facts:… Full Article
po Exposure Testing Law for Air Ambulance Workers Takes Effect By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A law requiring the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and self-insured public employers to pay for diagnostic testing after air ambulance workers are exposed to certain hazards takes effect today. Gov. Full Article
po BWC Opens Registration for Annual Medical and Health Symposium By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation opened registration for its 2024 Medical & Health Symposium being held in November. The free virtual event will focus on how technology in medicine is… Full Article
po Governor Appoints Members of Nominating Committee By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear reappointed two members to the committee that nominates candidates for vacant workers’ compensation administrative law judge positions. Beshear reappointed Grover Arnett and Kenneth Dietz to the Workers’… Full Article
po Court Orders DLI to Decide Reasonableness of Worker's Refusal to Attend Appointment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that the Department of Labor & Industry needed to make a finding as to the reasonableness of a worker’s refusal to attend a therapy… Full Article
po Governor Approves Pay Raise for Doctors Treating First Responders By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing police and firefighters with injuries that are presumed to be compensable to select a doctor and increasing the provider’s reimbursement to twice… Full Article
po Report: Clearwater Cop Arrested for Alleged Comp, Pension Fraud By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A police officer in Clearwater, Florida, was arrested after investigators allegedly observed him engaging in activities that contradicted the limitations he cited when seeking workers’ compensation benefits and a disability… Full Article
po DWC Posts Rulemaking Notice for Fee Schedule, Related Documents By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation posted a notice of development of rulemaking to implement the most recent edition of its health care provider fee schedule and related documents. The DWC… Full Article
po House Passes Amended MDMA Therapy Bill for First Responders By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Arizona lawmakers on Wednesday passed an amended bill requiring instead of allowing the use of the drug commonly known as ecstasy to treat first responders with post-traumatic stress disorder. The state House… Full Article
po Industrial Commission Announces New Training Opportunities By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Arizona Industrial Commission announced that it's Medical Resource Office has added training opportunities for providers, payers and third-party administrators. The training course for providers is comprised of four, 30-minute webinars… Full Article
po Attorney Has No Duty to Advise Comp Client on Potential Third-Party Claims By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Wisconsin Court of Appeals ruled that the attorney and law firm hired to represent a man on solely his workers’ compensation claim did not have a duty to advise… Full Article
po La atención coordinada en niños con síndrome de Down y cardiopatías congénitas reviste gran importancia By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT Prohibida su divulgación hasta las4:00 a. m., hora del centro / 5:00 a. m., hora del este, del jueves, 12 de septiembre de 2024 DALLAS, 12 de septiembre de 2024 - Según una nueva declaración científica de la American Heart Association (la Asociación... Full Article
po Popular home blood pressure monitoring cuff devices may not fit some US adults By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: An analysis of at-home blood-pressure monitors estimates that the arm cuffs for 10 of the most popular potentially do not fit up to 18 million adults in the U.S. and nearly 12% of Black adults. To ensure accurate blood pressure ... Full Article
po Alien Skin Exposure 4 Photographic Software Review By niels-henriksen.blogspot.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2012 17:36:00 +0000 There is nothing more wonderful than exploring new tools or ways for something you are passionate about. A B&W Infra-Red (IR) processing of a red barn and green fields What is the Purpose of this Software? Exposure is an add-on photo-editing application for Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Elements that provides almost a complete list of film types, both B&W and Color, for processing for the digital darkroom. I say almost as I didn't count the list of film types in this application and I don't even know all the films that have ever been made, but they sure seem to be all here. 'Sepia – blue Finish (modified)' setting with a layer set to 'Lighten' mode (31%) for an Expsure 4 ver. of 'Kodak HIE (Halation moderate)' One test of software is to see how it feels right out of the box. A lot like taking a performance sports car for a test drive. You may not know everything about it but you know how to drive and turn corners. I never read the manual first as I believe that a person with reasonable skills on the computer and with digital editing should know how to turn it on and drive around a little. Exposure 4 did not fail here. It was easy to install and when launched, the layout and buttons were intuitive. The only problem I had was that it was almost 2 hours later when I realized how much I had been playing with the different types of films. How would I use this Photo-Editing Software? Exposure 4 has a great repertoire of classic, vintage and just plain old films both in color and B&W. Combined with these types of film selections are the various processing adjustments you might make in a wet darkroom, such as contrast, toning, bleaching, cross-processing, calotype, platinum and much more. Some of these are obvious as the IR and Platinum and High contrast B&W I have shown above. Even old color films with faded color can provide unique approaches to the photographic images. Without having access to the original old photograph, an older reproduction could be re-made. This could be cast against another image to create a story of 'then and now' and subject of an interesting photographic book. In the image above I took 2 photos and I applied old color film technique to the bordered version to create the effect of laying an old photo on a new photo to show a change over time. How well does it Perform? Having a 7 processors and 12TB of RAM there should be no speed issues with loading and applying application settings. It was just over a sec to load and less to applying any film setting. The window is originally set up with 3 panels. Large central being the photo being edited. The panel on the right is the main adjustment panel color. See composite below. There is enough functionality to do almost everything you want. A minor problem with the numbers dialog boxes. When you enter a number it doesn't apply until you click the panel and if you use the Enter key it applies the Exposure 4 application. I would rather have that only happen when I click the OK button. The panel on the left are all the pre-set film settings which are based on some combination of settings on the right panel. This is great because once you found a style that suits your needs you can then tweak it to best suit the photograph. I did find that using the color filter produced better color (brighter) for me than using the same color on a layer in Photoshop. It might be the preserve luminosity check box. With my sample photos the rendering of effects was clean with no noticeable distortions unless of course you cranked the saturation way up. I like that both side panels can be minimized and it's easy to zoom into a section for better clarity. With a 24” monitor some apps don't allow full screen editing. I also like how you can save your own presets. The above image is from one I tested since I had created a B&W version previously. The software did produce versions that I liked as well and maybe even better than the original. Who is this Software meant for? For anyone how wants to experience the look of chemical film technology and its variant processes. Definitely for commercial ad type photographic needs. Here with the press of a button, a vintage effect can be created without much time spent by the user. For creative types who may want to create story-line or books where the type of photograph is integral to the story experience For fine-art photographers that require a specific look, as with my image of the tree and bench, that is not easily achieved in Photoshop. To create new layers that can be set to one of the blend modes. There is a practice to create a B&W version of your image that looks best and then set this to luminosity for your color photo. While I haven’t experimented that much with these I suspect I will find some of the film output useful as a blend mode. Recommendations This is a good solid product that provides a wealth of film types and genres. It is easy to use and intuitive. I would give this software a 4 – 4 ½ rating. The limiting factor would be price for a new user at approx $249. but an upgrade is only $99. As an investment, I view software the same as a lens. It's a tool to help you meet your needs or goals. Many people find the cost of software somewhat prohibitive and yet see no problem with spending more on a new lens. I love a lens also as there's something about that precision instrument you are holding. But I photo-edit every photo I show to the public. I always want to bring out the very best and convey the feelings and experience I had at the time I took the photograph. The straight out-of-the-camera version doesn’t give me this. It is a mechanical device and not a human. Definitely do download a trial version and play with it. Niels Henriksen Disclaimer: Other than receiving a copy of the software to review, I did not or will not receive any remunerations, gifts or any considerations from this review from the company, its agents or any of its distributors Full Article PhotoShop software
po Leading national groups voice ‘full support’ for prohibiting menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Sun, 05 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., November 5, 2023 — Weeks after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent rules to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final review, the American Heart ... Full Article
po Updated WIC packages will enhance support for women, young children By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:12:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., April 9, 2024 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced final revisions to the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food packages. Nancy Brown, chief executive of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading... Full Article
po “What Would They Say?” spoken word video named finalist in international award competition By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:15:00 GMT DALLAS, Oct. 28, 2024 —“What Would They Say?” – the powerful spoken word poem produced by the American Heart Association, which is celebrating 100 years of lifesaving service as the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain... Full Article
