University lends hand to inventors in Oregon
The University of Oregon Innovation Center evaluates ideas for commercial feasibility and development. Director Jerry Udell notes the center has reviewed about 700 ideas from all 50 states and 15 foreign countries in the past year, highlighting a uniwrench as a promising invention.
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County plans condo conversion study amid housing concerns
Planning staff told the County Planning Commission that converting rental units to condominiums would affect housing access as renters have lower incomes than homeowners. The 1974 median incomes were about 7,800 for renters and 15,200 for homeowners, guiding a needed housing study with inventories, capacity, and cost assessments.
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Welfare plan seeks public input for 1978 79 services
The county Welfare Department invites community suggestions as it drafts the social service plan for the 1978 79 fiscal year. It aligns with the State Comprehensive Services Plan funded by Title XX. Eligible adults children and families aim to improve self care self support and family stability.
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Democracy in Education theme at SB consortium
The QuEST '77 conference sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers locals of Ventura Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Miramar Hotel Santa Barbara with Assemblyman Gary Hart CA Federation of Teachers VP and state education officials among speakers. Attendees discuss new state school finance and restructuring laws alternative education independent studies bilingual and minority education and high school proficiency tests. Community service agency representatives will attend. the event costs 550 pre registration 650 at door includes meals and materials UCSB Extension credit offered for an additional 10 for one unit. For details call Norm Larson 5 2095.
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California Federation of Teachers
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Ucsb Extension
Norm Larson
Getting Started in Real Estate Sales at UCSB Extension
Extension offers a one day seminar for men and women starting a real estate career. Led by Alan A. Herd, the session runs November 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 1432 South Hall Annex. Enrollment closes October 27. Call Extension at 937-7314 for details.
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UCSB
Alan A. Herd
A. Scott Herd
Kiss Your Baby test aids cystic fibrosis detection
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation promotes a new test for screening children for cystic fibrosis. A salty skin taste is cited as a possible symptom. First Lady Rosalynn Carter backs the program and released a photo kissing her grandson Jason to support the cause.
Park panel schedules busy Santa Barbara session
The County Park Commission meets Thursday at 9 a.m. in the County Administration Building to consider Lom poc funds for Ocean Park, Cachuma Lake recommendations, a 1978 79 capital plan, a public hearing on Lake Cachuma and Jalama Beach fees, Hans Christian Andersen Park tennis events, open space criteria, AB 924 state park appropriation, and a Goleta Beach Park riding and hiking route.
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Santa Barbara
Carpinteria Valley
North County
Michael H. Pahos
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Cachuma
Lake Cachuma
Jalama Beach
Hans Christian Andersen Park
Solvang
Goleta Beach
Paul Williams Cancels LA Concerts Citing Exhaustion
Singer composer Paul Williams who wrote We've Only Just Begun and Old Fashioned Love Song cut short a Los Angeles concert Tuesday and canceled another citing exhaustion and fatigue.
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Paul Williams
Los Angeles
Women may die earlier as parity gains
In a New England Journal of Medicine article, Dr Charles Lewis and nurse Mary Ann Lewis warn that gender equality could shorten women's lives if they adopt patterns that shorten men's lifespans. They urge avoiding these behaviors to preserve health while pursuing equal opportunities.
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Washington
UPI
Los Angeles
Charles Lewis
Mary Ann Lewis
New England Journal of Medicine
Lewises
Ucla Center For Health Sciences
Lompocans hailed with honorary Knight Commander titles
Local residents C B Reynolds and Charles N Bowker receive the honorary title Knight Commander of the Court of Honour from the Supreme Council of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. The article discusses gender equity and health disparities, noting men’s higher death rates and risk factors such as smoking.
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