#1221
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 13:48:03 +0200
From: Ansa Ojanlatva <ansoja@UTU.FI>
Subject: inquiry
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Hello -
Would someone reading hedir-l this week/weekend be able to help a
student who is writing a manuscript as a partial fulfillment of PhD work
and needs terms for classifying information by Monday. She asked me
about terms being used to categorize ice cream and related products.
ice cream = ice cream but what is "ice cream" made mainly of milk or
"ice cream" made of vegetable fat? Etc.
Would it be more appropriate to use product names?
Is there by chance someone who may have written an article on the topic?
I gave her some tentive "working" terms and promised to ask if there is
someone who has recently worked on something similar. Thank you. AO
--
dos. Ansa Ojanlatva
University of Turku
20014 Turku/Finland
tel. +358-2-333 8513
fax +358-2-333 8439
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#1222
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 08:11:59 -0500
From: Don Ardell <donardel@TAMPABAY.RR.COM>
Subject: Domestic partner benefits: An issue in a mayoral race
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Lisa Lieberman returns from a school board meeting TRIUMPHANT... due to
action offering employees the option of medical benefits for domestic
partners- no small task. For those interested in ways for health educators
to affect public policy, consider running for something. This campaign
statement (one of dozens at SeekWellness.com) addresses the matter Lisa
raised (domestic partner benefits), and a few other issues. Enjoy.
Don
Donald B. Ardell, Ph.D. Publisher, ARDELL WELLNESS REPORT
http://www.seekwellness.com/wellness
======================
Attracting the Creative Class to Tampa -- Or Your City: What Will It
Take?
In early November, an alternative newspaper in the Tampa Bay Area
sponsored a dinner forum with the mayoral candidates. About 100 of the
city's movers and shakers were in attendance. Each of the four candidates,
including yours truly, was asked to address ideas expressed in a book by
Richard Florida entitled The Rise of the Creative Class. (You can read about
this book at
http://www.weeklyplanet.com/2002-08-07/cover.html)
Florida suggests that any area will prosper if it has what he calls
"three
Ts," namely, technology (meaning high-wage computer and related employers),
talent (an educated, well-off young and vibrant sub-population) and a
tolerant attitude toward diversity. In Florida's words, a city like Tampa
needs "a thriving gay community, a kick-ass local music scene, human rights
ordinances, tax breaks for creative types and enough artists and writers to
send Bible-beating conservatives packing for the Georgia border." While this
did not sound to me like a winning agenda for a mayor's race, it did seem
likely to generate a good discussion. I was not to be disappointed, nor did
I miss the chance to "seize the day." Here's my opening speech -- enjoy and,
if you like it, tell your Tampa friends to vote for me.
Tonight's focus is on quality of life issues and how, or if, the next
mayor will address Richard Florida's three Ts -- technology, talent and
tolerance. My platform IS a quality of life platform, one calling for a well
city that is fit, fun, free and functional. I offer myself as "the oldest,
fittest, fastest and prettiest of all the candidates." However, I am NOT the
best known or the most generously funded of the candidates, though I am the
one with the most progressive agenda. If you like the Weekly Planet, you
will love my candidacy. If you like Richard Florida's ideas, you'll be ga ga
over mine!
I believe a focus on quality of life, that is, a well city that is fit,
fun, free and functional, will attract technology and talent, not the other
way around. A well city is the true driver for technology and talent.
Tolerance, on the other hand, must be here before we can realize the first
two Ts -- the creative class won't come to a backwater town perceived as
intolerant.
Though I am not poor or disadvantaged, I care deeply about those who
are -- so I will make the worst neighborhoods and poorest citizens my first
priority as mayor and invite all the city department heads to draw plans
that better address such priorities. That will be highly conducive to the
three Ts.
Though I am not obese or unfit, I want a city government dedicated to
assisting all citizens to develop healthy lifestyles. Everyone is ultimately
responsible for his or her own health, but the city could do much to make
fitness and well being a priority for all. This is a magnet for the three
Ts.
Though I am not gay, I want a human rights ordinance for Tampa second to
none, one that not only forbids discrimination of any kind but also provides
full domestic partner benefits for all city and private employees. Unlike
the current mayor, I will get involved and I will be a leader on this and
other quality of life issues. Give Tampa more points toward the desirable
three Ts.
Though I do not smoke OR inhale marijuana (the idea of sucking tobacco
sludge and hot gases into my lungs has zero appeal), I want no law
enforcement action taken against those who do. Small amounts consumed in the
home are not the business of Big Brother. People do all kinds of things in
their homes of which many of us don't approve, including abusing alcohol,
overdosing on junk food, watching too much trash TV and treating other
people badly. We don't expect the police to invade homes to stop these
things -- why do we elect officials who use governmental powers to prevent
adults from smoking a few joints? Let's adopt the British model, which
allows for small amounts of dope in private homes. I favor this policy
because it frees the police to focus on real criminals, not consenting
adults -- and it sends a signal that Tampa is a free city where diversity is
welcomed, not judged or suppressed. Score more toward the three Ts.
On a related matter, I have never had, nor do I want, a lap dance -- but
I
am firmly opposed to moral crusades by politicians to forbid such a harmless
if unappealing act by consenting adults. This is a gross misuse of taxpayer
monies. The creative class, like all who cherish freedoms, do not want a
mayor or other elected officials imposing their righteousness on everyone
else. Neither do I.
Though I have no trouble finding places to exercise, I want more parks,
nature trails, bike paths and other recreational opportunities in EVERY
neighborhood. More points, please, in the three T criteria for assessing our
capacity to lure the creative class to Tampa.
Finally, though I do not believe any of the candidates for mayor of Tampa
is for sale, I do think many citizens believe the electoral process to be
corrupted by special interests. I will do everything possible if elected to
change that perception, to let people know that everyone's voice counts at
City Hall. Therefore, I will disqualify any company or interest group from
doing business with the city that has contributed to my campaign or any
other candidate's campaign in the last two years. All contributors insist
they contribute in order to promote the public interest, not their own
agenda. If this truly is the case, they will surely understand and
appreciate the need to refrain from being paid to do city work for a period
of time to be determined.
By the way, our host for this fine event, Ben Eason, asked us to note how
we would use the mayor's "bully pulpit" to implement our vision for the
city. With due respect, I don't think the mayor has a pulpit nor should he
ever be a bully. A pulpit is "an elevated platform used in preaching or in
conducting a worship service." As an advocate for the strict separation of
church and state, all bully and other platforms will be converted into
firewood to warm our new high tech friends during our week or so of Winter
weather.
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#1223
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 10:47:25 -0500
From: "Kimberly R. Garnett" <2urhealth@USA.COM>
Subject: Re: AWHP
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To find the Association for Worksite Health Promotion,
a simple search was done in
http://www.Google.com
and the following information was retrieved:
http://www.uwsp.edu/hphd/awhp/
For more information on how to search information and learn about search
engines, Feel
free to visit my website and click onto " Web Surf Lesson". It could be a great
adventure
and you may even print off a certificate to hang in your office!
Thanks,
Kimberly R. Garnett, BS
http://www.geocities.com/web2urhealth/index.html
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#1224
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 14:25:55 -0500
From: Elbert Glover <eglover@HSC.WVU.EDU>
Subject: Abstracts and Registration
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Dear Research Colleague:
Meeting: Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Health Behavior
III, titled "State of
the Art in Health Behavior Research" < www.aahb.org >
Where: St Augustine, Florida, March 16-19, 2003 < www.oldcity.com >
Hotel: Hotel Casa Monica < www.casamonica.com > oldest hotel in US
Abstract deadline: Jan 3, 2003, go to www.aahb.org/callforabstracts2003.htm to
submit an
abstract
Registration: Early bird registration deadline ends Dec 1 both on brochure or at
web site
www.kittle.siu.edu/aahbregistration/registration2003.htm
Program:
http://www.aahb.org/brochure2003.pdf
This is a truly unique opportunity to interact and network with the country's
leading
health behavior researchers in an informal and friendly venue. Special small
group
networking and learning opportunities are being planned during breakfast, lunch
and dinner
with many of our invited keynote speakers and other Academy dignitaries, as well
as unique
recreational activities taking advantage of the city's exceptional architecture,
distinctive culture, art and food, and the many beautiful waterways and beaches
in the
region.
Attendance is limited to the first 150 registrants. I hope you'll join us in St.
Augustine!
Please excuse any cross postings.
glover
Elbert D Glover
RCBHSC/WVUSoM
Addiction & Psychiatric Medicine Research
PO Box 9135 (Express mail will deliver to this address)
Morgantown WV 26506-9135 USA
304-293-7597 Work
304-293-4693 Fax
304-276-1803 Cell
eglover@hsc.wvu.edu
Web site: www.apmresearch.com
Attend the 3rd Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Health Behavior in
St
Augustine, Florida, March 16-19, 2003 [ www.aahb.org ]
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#1225
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 12:03:10 -0800
From: Andrew Jenkins <jenkinsa@CWU.EDU>
Subject: Friday Inspiration
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Good Morning HEDIR-Land!
I've been asked to exhume my column, Friday Inspiration. It's been a long
time since I
posted my last FI and I hope I can live up to my previous columns. Here
goes:
********************************************************************
Today's quote comes from Yvon Chouinard, a world-class mountaineer and
founder/owner of
the Patagonia sportswear company.
"I knew Man was doomed when I realized his strongest inclination was toward
ever-increasing homogeneity¯which goes completely against Nature. Nature
moves toward
ever-increasing diversity. Diversity is Nature's strength. Nature
loves diversity."
But then, Chouinard adds the caveat: "Adversity is what causes organisms
to change and
adapt. Adversity is the catalyst for evolution. Take away adversity and
evolution stops."
Good stuff, that!
Andy J :{)
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If you are new to the HEDIR these FAQs may be helpful
..
Seven FAQS about Friday Inspiration
1) The purpose of FI column is to provide list members with reflection or
discussion
fodder. Many use these quotes in their classrooms or post them on their office
bulletin
boards. They range from cheery to stone sober.
2) The HEDIR listserv founder/owner Mark Kittleson endorses this column for the
sake of
diversity. If you feel that FI is inappropriate for the HEDIR, let Mark know.
When he
tells me to stop, I will.
3) Friday Inspirations are always clearly labeled in the subject line. If
you like them
you may open them if you do not like them you may delete them. I have
"Squatters Rights"
on the HEDIR Friday Inspiration label. If you want to post your quotes or
essays, use
another title. (Monday through Thursday are wide open)
4) I appreciate personal and public feedback but please label your posts to the
HEDIR
clearly e.g. "Response to Friday Inspiration." If you really want to give
me a good
shellacking e-mail me personally so you can really let go.
5) Out of respect for the authors and in the pursuit of accuracy, I make it a
policy to
quote authors precisely and I do not "modernize" their language. I do not
use the
boorish, [sic] either.
6) My politics are obvious and clearly stated, if you find hidden meanings in my
posts or
essays, enjoy them¯they're all yours! I'm a flag-waving patriot who sincerely
believes in
the American dream for all. I believe in total wellness and health
promotion. I don't
believe in ADHD. I doubt the classifications of race. I do believe
diversity is
important except when it's unimportant.
7) Most FI posts and essays are written in a casual, Roy Rogers style.
Read them with a
slight country drawl for the maximum effect.
Andy J :{)
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#1226
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 15:11:46 -0600
From: Mary Gothard <gothaml@DHFS.STATE.WI.US>
Subject: Report Examines The Education of Public Health Professionals
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>From 11/15/02 MCH Alert......
REPORT EXAMINES THE EDUCATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Who Will Keep the Public Healthy? Educating Public Health Professionals
for the 21st Century, a new Institute of Medicine report, provides a
framework and recommendations for strengthening public health education,
research, and practice that can be used by the institutions and
organizations responsible for educating public health professionals and
supporting public health education. The report suggests that an
ecological model is key to effectively addressing 21st-century
challenges. Committee recommendations on eight content areas to be
included in graduate-level public health education programs and schools
of public health, as well as major responsibilities of schools of public
health, are presented. The report also examines the contributions other
institutions and programs -- including medical schools and schools of
nursing, as well as local, state, and federal health agencies -- can
make to educating public health professionals. A summary of the report
is available at
http://www.iom.edu/iom/iomhome.nsf/WFiles/EducatingPHFINAL/$file/EducatingPHFINAL.pdf.
Institute of Medicine. 2002. Who Will Keep the Public Healthy?
Educating Public Health Professionals for the 21st Century. Washington,
DC: Institute of Medicine.
Mary Gothard, CHES
Health Education Specialist
Wisconsin Division of Public Health
One West Wilson Street, Rm. 351
P.O. Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659
(608) 266-9823 / phone
(608) 267-3824 / fax
GOTHAML@dhfs.state.wi.us
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#1227
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 16:38:44 EST
From: Suzy Harrington <Sshari@AOL.COM>
Subject: Re: Friday Inspiration
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Welcome back!
Suzy Harrington, RN, MS, CHES
Columbia, MD
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#1228
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 15:36:37 -0700
From: "Randolfi, Ernie" <Randolfi@MSUBILLINGS.EDU>
Subject: <No subject given>
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The following, represents the response to the survey question posted a couple of
weeks
ago.
"Use of all jokes and attempts at humor should be banned from the HEDIR list."
YES (N = 1) NO (N = 37)
I'm not sure if this is a typical response rate for the HEDIR, but I will
happily
generalize the results to the list. BTW, the one individual who indicated
yes to my
carefully crafted (and unbiased) question may have been confused. The
accompanied
unsolicited response implied that they were in favor of the expressions of humor
on the
HEDIR.
Please keep the humor coming and keep smiling. For a cool tobacco cartoon,
go to
http://www.OptimalHealthConcepts.com/cartoon.jpg. For some health
related jokes check out Michael Pejsach's Website:
http://www.healthbehavior.com/HEDJokes.shtml.
Welcome back Andy and FI.
******************************************************
Ernesto (Ernie) A. Randolfi, Ph.D.
Montana State University - Billings
Department of Health, Physical Education & Human Services
1500 University Drive
Billings, Montana 59101
Telephone: 406-657-2123 Fax: 406-657-2399
e-mail: randolfi@msubillings.edu
Website: www.OptimalHealthConcepts.com
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