...offer applies to most services currently provided at the Take Care Clinics, including routine treatment of the following conditions: Respiratory Illnesses (colds, sinus infections, bronchitis and strep throat)...Common Conditions (seasonal allergies, urinary tract infections and pink eye)...Skin Conditions (dry skin, poison ivy, and minor skin infections and burns).
Under the Take Care Recovery Plan, patients can access these services anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Health evaluations, vaccinations, physicals and injection/infusion administration are excluded from the offer.
...free laboratory testing services to qualified Take Care Clinic patients...
...offer applies to any Take Care Clinic patient that loses his or her job on or after March 31 and has no health insurance. Any other individual that visits a Take Care Clinic as a patient on or after March 31, and then loses his or her job and is uninsured, will qualify for the offer for the remainder of 2009.
...qualifying individuals’ dependents, including a spouse, same-sex domestic partner or minor child, are also covered by the offer as long as he or she does not have health insurance benefits.
Qualifying individuals who find employment before the end of 2009 will no longer qualify for the offer, nor will their spouses, same-sex partners, or dependent children. And, if any person who qualified for the offer obtains health insurance benefits before the end of 2009, he or she also will no longer qualify for the offer.
Those interested in participating in the Take Care Recovery Plan offer can visit (Take Care Recovery Plan) or call 1-866-Take-Care (1-866-825-3227) to understand the process for determining whether they and their dependents qualify for the offer. All forms associated with the offer are available online.
...individuals need to present their federal or state unemployment determination letter along with verification of unemployment payment prior to visiting a Take Care Clinic for care...
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
AVN Novelty Expo
I attended CES and, while there, was offered the opportunity to attend the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) ...which I did. Now, I'm receiving information about the upcoming AVN Novelty Expo in Los Angeles from July 13th through the 15th...which I've reviewed. (Hey, I don't have a "staff"...somebody's gotta do the research...)
As I did at the AVN AEE, being the gadget freak-boy that I am, I was looking for some items that would catch my interest...something kinda neat. So far I haven't seem much, but I did notice an "enhancing strap" from Sportsheets. What impressed me, as always, is that it's portable: it's not a pillow or a cushion. And, once again: "Why didn't I think of that?" The picture of the packaged product is at this link, and here is a picture of the product:
There is no nudity in the demonstration video, which can be found on their webpage of video clips...but you will want to consider it rated "R".
It fits in a backpack or briefcase! When she asks, "What's THAT for?..."
As I did at the AVN AEE, being the gadget freak-boy that I am, I was looking for some items that would catch my interest...something kinda neat. So far I haven't seem much, but I did notice an "enhancing strap" from Sportsheets. What impressed me, as always, is that it's portable: it's not a pillow or a cushion. And, once again: "Why didn't I think of that?" The picture of the packaged product is at this link, and here is a picture of the product:
There is no nudity in the demonstration video, which can be found on their webpage of video clips...but you will want to consider it rated "R".
It fits in a backpack or briefcase! When she asks, "What's THAT for?..."
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
eBay service hit by malware
Auctiva, a service "to help expedite the eBay listing process", was attacked by malware. In their online community Message Boards, they posted...
"...some of our machines were injected with malware originating in China...
"...if you did visit our site between Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon at about 2 PM PT, as a precautionary measure, we recommend taking the following actions to ensure that your computers are not infected:
1) Clear your browser cache, delete ALL temporary internet files, and restart your browser.
2) If using a Windows machine, make sure you are updated with all the current Microsoft updates and patches.
3) Make sure you are running some reputable antivirus software (AVG is available for free at http://free.avg.com and is known to catch this malware)
4) Use the Firefox browser if possible, as it has been shown to be less susceptible to this sort of malware than Internet Explorer.
What I find VERY interesting, is they never mentioned it via Twitter...
"...some of our machines were injected with malware originating in China...
"...if you did visit our site between Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon at about 2 PM PT, as a precautionary measure, we recommend taking the following actions to ensure that your computers are not infected:
1) Clear your browser cache, delete ALL temporary internet files, and restart your browser.
2) If using a Windows machine, make sure you are updated with all the current Microsoft updates and patches.
3) Make sure you are running some reputable antivirus software (AVG is available for free at http://free.avg.com and is known to catch this malware)
4) Use the Firefox browser if possible, as it has been shown to be less susceptible to this sort of malware than Internet Explorer.
What I find VERY interesting, is they never mentioned it via Twitter...
Monday, February 16, 2009
shout-out from TR Out Loud
Ya'll know how I likes (free) stuff. Sonja Thompson of TechRepublic sent a box o' goodies to me, so I put up a quick YouTube post "outting" her...and, at 6:23 into her video, she outted me:
"...a snippet of a YouTube video created by TR member S!ick. Now, S!ick is also the co-host of TechtalkRadio.com. Maybe S!ick will send me an official TechtalkRadio t-shirt, size medium?..."
"...a snippet of a YouTube video created by TR member S!ick. Now, S!ick is also the co-host of TechtalkRadio.com. Maybe S!ick will send me an official TechtalkRadio t-shirt, size medium?..."
AM/FM Stereo Headset Radio/Headphones
This comfortable AM/FM stereo headset doubles as headphones. Simply plug your CD player, MP3 or cassette player into the audio input jack.
better audio quality than expected
Pros: Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Durable
Cons: Cord connects behind ear
Best Uses: Home Use, Commuting, Travel, Daily Use
Describe Yourself: Gearhead
I was comparing earphones and headphones I own...I purchase my set years ago, and recently found it's the best pair of headphone I own!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
"do it all now" job
I had noticed that a major radio broadcasting company had posted on their website that they were accepting applications for a personality for the evening shift at one of their radio stations in a major market. After seeing all of the duties they expected the person in this position to perform, I decided I would not apply for it. Then, I saw it was listed at a part-time position: it was as if I never saw the punchline coming. Though I found it funny, I was too shocked to laugh.
A few days later I thought about it, and decided to take another look at the posting. It was now listed as a full-time position...but appeared to be a worse job than before. (I have corrected their misspellings...)
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Job Description:
...The leading candidate will know how to entertain, connect, and win...You'll need to create a one to one bond through the air and online experience. You must have strong digital production skills, be great on phones, and be able to work in a strong team environment. You'll work with the APD/PD and Online Content Director to create compelling daily content that will air both on-air and online, which includes HD and Stream.
Employment Status: Full-Time
Job Requirements:
Your responsibilities will be to adhere to all company policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity; maintain a website personality page; must be current with relevant daily material; search out and share all possible web content with the Program Director and OCD; participate in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events; make regular approved appearances at paid and non-paid station events; execute only Program Director approved interviews and events on air during the regularly assigned shift; be on call for possible disasters, breaking news, or acts of nature; assist with the voice over and production of paid and non-paid spots required to run on the station; be an ambassador for the radio station when out in public; maintain a positive and approachable attitude when around listeners and clients. This position is a Weekend Air-Shift position.
Education Requirements:
...you need to be creative, energized, funny, able to relate to the adult audience and have a strong desire to be part of the future of radio...
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Any radio personality with enough experience can see that they are asking for someone to do too much, with not enough time to comfortably get it done. I've had those gigs before...
My first professional radio job was in Rantoul, Illinois. It was part-time, and I did "everything" but was never asked to do more than that which could have been considered reasonable. (It was there I was snowed-in at the radio stations alone for a few days, and stayed on-air live so I could broadcast weather and news information to the community that needed it.)
Later in my career I had jobs where they wanted me to: do a "great" morning show, produce "great" commercials, attend lots of promotional events and many meetings, have on-air content cleared prior to putting it on the show, do weekend shifts...all with no (full-time) assistant(s).
For all their expectations, it was a better position when it was part-time: they must pay you for your work by the hour. As a full-time employee they can expect that you will work more than you are paid for. I can't imagine many desire this position...though they may apply for it out of need for employment.
No wonder radio stations are just slapping on Ryan Seacrest.
A few days later I thought about it, and decided to take another look at the posting. It was now listed as a full-time position...but appeared to be a worse job than before. (I have corrected their misspellings...)
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Job Description:
...The leading candidate will know how to entertain, connect, and win...You'll need to create a one to one bond through the air and online experience. You must have strong digital production skills, be great on phones, and be able to work in a strong team environment. You'll work with the APD/PD and Online Content Director to create compelling daily content that will air both on-air and online, which includes HD and Stream.
Employment Status: Full-Time
Job Requirements:
Your responsibilities will be to adhere to all company policies and procedures regarding indecency and obscenity; maintain a website personality page; must be current with relevant daily material; search out and share all possible web content with the Program Director and OCD; participate in required station Programming, Promotions, and Sales staff meetings and events; make regular approved appearances at paid and non-paid station events; execute only Program Director approved interviews and events on air during the regularly assigned shift; be on call for possible disasters, breaking news, or acts of nature; assist with the voice over and production of paid and non-paid spots required to run on the station; be an ambassador for the radio station when out in public; maintain a positive and approachable attitude when around listeners and clients. This position is a Weekend Air-Shift position.
Education Requirements:
...you need to be creative, energized, funny, able to relate to the adult audience and have a strong desire to be part of the future of radio...
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Any radio personality with enough experience can see that they are asking for someone to do too much, with not enough time to comfortably get it done. I've had those gigs before...
My first professional radio job was in Rantoul, Illinois. It was part-time, and I did "everything" but was never asked to do more than that which could have been considered reasonable. (It was there I was snowed-in at the radio stations alone for a few days, and stayed on-air live so I could broadcast weather and news information to the community that needed it.)
Later in my career I had jobs where they wanted me to: do a "great" morning show, produce "great" commercials, attend lots of promotional events and many meetings, have on-air content cleared prior to putting it on the show, do weekend shifts...all with no (full-time) assistant(s).
For all their expectations, it was a better position when it was part-time: they must pay you for your work by the hour. As a full-time employee they can expect that you will work more than you are paid for. I can't imagine many desire this position...though they may apply for it out of need for employment.
No wonder radio stations are just slapping on Ryan Seacrest.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
CNN installed P2P software on PC's during inauguration!
...people who watched live streaming video of the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama on Jan. 20 may not realize that their PC was used to send the video to other PCs...Clicking "yes" to a CNN.com dialog box installed a peer-to-peer (P2P) application that uses your Internet bandwidth rather than CNN's to send live video to other viewers...
Octoshape's dialog box warns that playing a live video "requires" installing new software...if you click "no" to Octoshape, you can play the feed using the streaming video capability built into Windows Media Player or Adobe's Flash Player...
The Octoshape EULA doesn't become available until after the user is required to select "yes" or "no" to install the app...
Any Web site you visit that is "Octoshape aware" can invoke the application. If a security vulnerability is discovered in the Octoshape software, hackers could exploit the weakness.
read more | digg story
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
media use survey
"...Ketchum launched Media Myths & Realities, an annual survey of media use in the U.S. and abroad. We conducted the 2008 research this past fall.
"This year’s study again looks at how U.S. consumers use media relative to the ways in which communication professionals deliver their messages...
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[The following is something I have been screaming at my peers in power for decades...and they still don't "get it". Since they don't, they also do not get new "customers"...and keep the ones they had. - S!ick]
...one thing is clear: The number of people seeking and getting advice is increasing.
For consumers facing decisions on what products to buy, where to go for vacation, which doctor to see or how to invest for the future, word-of-mouth may count more than ever...
...how can a company shape such conversations?
Listen.
There are no shortcuts...brands should listen to what people are saying and then ask, “How can we provide value to this community?...”
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[This reminds me of those idiotic promotional announcements that radio stations run on-air, and testimonial television commercials, of "regular"/"normal"/"everyday" people who say they listen to it... - S!ick]
...people will share information about your brand in authentic, organic conversations only if they want to...
...you can’t drive word-of-mouth...
...If a company offers a quality product that delivers something consumers need, someone will talk about it...
...consumers are relying more and more on each other for credible information on products and services.
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...Among U.S. consumers ages 45 and older, the use of search engines rose steadily since 2006, and among those 65 and older it increased by more than 60 percent. At the same time, search engine use has fallen among those 18 to 44, with the youngest adult consumers (ages 18 to 24) showing the biggest drop.
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...the number of American adults using blogs as a source of information has nearly doubled since 2006, from 13 to 24 percent...
"...As newspapers cut back on detailed coverage...blogs filled the void and in some cases have even provided more timely and better information...
"...nonjournalist sites can sometimes be more timely and break stories faster than traditional journalist sites..."
[And we are more willing to be more blunt, passionate, and honest about the subject(s) we post... - S!ick]
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Consumers in the U.S., the U.K. and Brazil turn first to television and the Internet to get information...
[Twice as much as newspapers and radio. Most newspapers are not free, and can be inconvenient to read; most radio stations do not put forth reasonable effort to compete for those in their listening areas and communities... - S!ick]
"This year’s study again looks at how U.S. consumers use media relative to the ways in which communication professionals deliver their messages...
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[The following is something I have been screaming at my peers in power for decades...and they still don't "get it". Since they don't, they also do not get new "customers"...and keep the ones they had. - S!ick]
...one thing is clear: The number of people seeking and getting advice is increasing.
For consumers facing decisions on what products to buy, where to go for vacation, which doctor to see or how to invest for the future, word-of-mouth may count more than ever...
...how can a company shape such conversations?
Listen.
There are no shortcuts...brands should listen to what people are saying and then ask, “How can we provide value to this community?...”
----------------------------------------------------------------------
[This reminds me of those idiotic promotional announcements that radio stations run on-air, and testimonial television commercials, of "regular"/"normal"/"everyday" people who say they listen to it... - S!ick]
...people will share information about your brand in authentic, organic conversations only if they want to...
...you can’t drive word-of-mouth...
...If a company offers a quality product that delivers something consumers need, someone will talk about it...
...consumers are relying more and more on each other for credible information on products and services.
------------------------------------------------------------------
...Among U.S. consumers ages 45 and older, the use of search engines rose steadily since 2006, and among those 65 and older it increased by more than 60 percent. At the same time, search engine use has fallen among those 18 to 44, with the youngest adult consumers (ages 18 to 24) showing the biggest drop.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
...the number of American adults using blogs as a source of information has nearly doubled since 2006, from 13 to 24 percent...
"...As newspapers cut back on detailed coverage...blogs filled the void and in some cases have even provided more timely and better information...
"...nonjournalist sites can sometimes be more timely and break stories faster than traditional journalist sites..."
[And we are more willing to be more blunt, passionate, and honest about the subject(s) we post... - S!ick]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Consumers in the U.S., the U.K. and Brazil turn first to television and the Internet to get information...
[Twice as much as newspapers and radio. Most newspapers are not free, and can be inconvenient to read; most radio stations do not put forth reasonable effort to compete for those in their listening areas and communities... - S!ick]
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