Insurance for Independent Contractors and Worker Comp Rules
A New Mexico News Service 2011 piece examines how workers compensation premiums can apply to independent contractors hired by small businesses. It discusses insurer audits, potential misclassification, legal risk, and the lack of regulatory clarity for firms facing premium requirements and coverage decisions.
Epistemic closure and New Mexico leadership clash
A columnist mocks epistemic closure while discussing New Mexico politics. Governor Susana Martinez seeks to repeal the rule that the lieutenant governor automatically assumes power when the governor leaves the state. The piece contrasts left and right versions of the debate.
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Super Committee
New Mexico
Susana Martinez
Aries
Martinez
John Sanchez
el Paso
Editorial: Nonviolent protests at UC Davis spark policy rethinks
The piece criticizes campus police pepper spray on seated student protesters and urges stronger training and clear discipline. It notes Chancellor Katehi and UC President Yudof ordering investigations, and calls for reforms governing treatment of nonviolent demonstrators. It also laments Congress failure to cut deficits and critiques partisan gridlock in Washington.
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University of California-Davis
Linda Katehi
Katehi
Mark G. Yudof
Congress
Washington
Barack Obama
White House
Capsaicin creams and other topicals for knee osteoarthritis
Capsaicin from chili peppers is used in many topical pain relievers such as creams gels lotions patches and sticks. Initial application may cause a burning sensation that subsides after minutes and with regular use the pain relief improves as the body adapts. Other skin applied options include NSAID gels lidocaine patches and capsaicin combinations.
Capsaicin Use For Arthritis Pain Varies In Results
Capsaicin may relieve arthritis pain by depleting substance P but studies show mixed results. It can help when used with NSAIDs or for those who cannot tolerate other treatments, but provides only temporary relief and requires four daily applications. Test a small patch first and avoid broken skin and eye contact.
Goddard FFA Chapter Wins National Safety Awards
The Goddard High School Future Farmers of America chapter earned two national honors for safety work. In Chicago the National Safety Council awarded them a Safety Award, and at the National FFA Convention in Kansas City the chapter won the FFA Safety Award. Sophomores Kenny Durbin and Scott Martin received the awards from Dow Chemical USA’s Jack D. Eadie and Emmett Barker of the Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute. Durbin and Martin are safety representatives, both Roswell residents.
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Goddard High School
Future Farmers of America
Goddard
National Safety Council
Chicago
Kansas City
FFA
Kenny Durbin
Scott Martin
Jack D. Eadie
Dow Chemical USA
Emmett Barker
Farm and Industrial Equipment Institute
Durbin
Carol Durbin
Roswell
Martin
Charlie Martin
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New York Times
Ned Cantwell
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Doonesbury
Jeff
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