Jun 25 - Jun 28: AILA 2008 Annual Conference

Registration Registration for the 2008 AILA Annual Conference will open Monday, January 28. Both online registration and a registration form option (to fax or mail in) will be available. Hotel reservations will also open on Monday, January 28. The following rates apply for early-bird registrations received by May 14, 2008: AILA Members AILA Members and Member's Paralegal: $745 AILA International Associate: $745 AILA Nonprofit Members: $595 AILA Law Student Members: $495 Nonmembers Nonmember Attorneys: $995 Nonprofit Nonmembers: $745 Nonmember Law Students: $595 Registration for the 2008 Conference includes admission to all CLE sessions; continental breakfast Thursday - Saturday in the exhibit hall; the conference handbook (Immigration & Nationality Law Handbook, 2008-09 edition); Wednesday evening Grand Opening Gala; Thursday Presidents Reception; Saturday Awards Ceremony, Saturday Night Party & Jazz Café; admission to the Exhibit Hall; and Conference Program with the attendee list. The money-saving early-bird registration deadline is May 14, 2008 and saves you $250 off the onsite rate!

Jul 28 - Jul 31: 2008 National Migration Conference

Over 600 participants expected including representatives from the CLINIC and USCCB/MRS networks, government and non-government partner agencies, Church officials, and other interested individuals and organizations. Join us for: * Renowned experts and speakers covering a wide range of migration-related topics including a discussion of services to and the pastoral care of immigrants, migrants, refugees, unaccompanied alien children, and victims of human trafficking. * Opportunities for networking, information-sharing, staff recognition, celebration, and special liturgies. * Public advocacy featuring Congressional visits to Capitol Hill. * Workshops relevant to your work as service providers and advocates for migrants. In addition, CLINIC will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special event on July 29th. The program will acknowledge the long-serving dedication of current and previous board members, volunteers, former staff and supporters. Please plan to join CLINIC as it toasts 20 years of serving indigent and low-income immigrants. Registration for this special event is available at http://clinic.kintera.org/celebrate.

Program Manager

Categories: MediaDescription:This individual will be responsible for multiple aspects of simultaneous long term projects including: Consolidating project plans, responsibility for date lines, ongoing support, implementation and coordination and overall delivery of multiple inter-related projects.Accountable for the on time and on budget completion of these projects, the Program Manager will define, coordinate and lead a blended team thus requiring regular interaction with business, editorial, production, marketing, design and development factions of the internet organizations. The individual is expected to regularly participate in all phases of project development with a strong team-oriented attitude. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are essential, as is the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in a dynamic, challenging, and fast-paced environment.Requirements:Candidates will possess a Bachelors Degree in a related field Search Technology (Endeca) OR Taxonomy Ontology / Content Categorization Proficient In Java 3-5 years Project Management Experience Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.

Marketing Manager

Categories: MarketingPlanITROI, a leader in Information Technology Asset Management, is growing steadily and seeks a Marketing Manager who can assist in accelerating that growth and improve the market awareness of the company. PlanITROI acquires computers and other IT assets from leading corporations and government agencies, providing to those organizations a significant financial return on their retired IT assets. The right Marketing Manager, functioning as a hands-on, day-to-day manager of a range of marketing activities, will help our sales team to inform and impress potential customers.Core ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain a frequency of direct mail campaigns to prospectsGenerate and update the content on the companys multiple websitesAdvance the companys presence on industry websitesE-marketing coordinationOrganize and coordinate attendance and materials for several trade shows a yearDistribute sales support materials as requiredSecure and coordinate speaking engagements for managementWork with communications agencies to develop and refine marketing materials as necessaryWrite, produce and distribute company updates and e-newsletters to customers and prospectsUndertake secondary market research and maintain files on industry trends and competition Maintain the marketing budgetSupport the sales team with presentation development Requirements:Minimum four years experience in marketing and communications, preferably in a technology, B2B environmentA track record of increasing responsibility in a marketing capacity and improved resultsWebsite management skills; content management and basic graphics;HTML knowledge highly desirableHas managed direct marketing campaignsGreat written and oral communications skillsMS Office expertise Excel, Word, PowerPointMust be highly organized and a good manager of time, deadlines and budgetsA self-starter who can work with limited supervisionKnowledge of computer and IT hardware a real plusB.A. or B.S in marketing, communications, business administration and/or relevant experience and trainingApply Now!

Java Programmer/Developer Contract-to-Perm, Union, NJ

Location: Union, NJType: Contract-to-PermClient: Retail Looking for an experienced Java/J2EE Developer with Spring, Hibernate/IBatis/Toplink, Ajax experience.6-7+ years of experience is a must.Job DescriptionThe ideal candidate is responsible for understanding of OOP and design patterns and a working knowledge of core Java libraries, Java EE concepts, JSP, and XML. The candidate will need strong Java development skills with hands-on experience developing dynamic, interactive applications with technologies such as Spring/Struts, J2EE, JSP, Hibernate, JavaScript, DHTML, XML.Responsibilities* Develop new, maintain existing, refactor java code for web application: enhancements, bug fixes* Demonstrate strong aptitude to learn new technologies quicklyRequired Skills* Experience in SQL and database schema design, DB2 on AS400 or Oracle* Experience with frameworks like Struts/Spring , Hibernate/iBatis, AJAX * Windows and Unix/Linux environments* Application Servers - WebSphere 6.x ,JBoss, Tomcat* Working knowledge of core Java libraries, Java EE concepts, JSP, and XML* Dojo Toolkit or Prototype, or DWR would be a plus * Strong Java development skills with hands-on experience developing dynamic, interactive applications with technologies such as J2EE, JSP, JavaScript, DHTML, XML, and Web ServicesApply Now!

Equipment Documentation Processor

This position prepares Equipment Loan Documentation and ensures transactions are documented in conformity to corporate policy for assignment to Closer. Required Personal CharacteristicsPossesses the ability and intent to align all business decisions with the Guiding Philosophy and our Core Values and Beliefs.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrepares Equipment Loan Documentation for assignment to closer; compiles and inspects documentation against Credit Approval Narrative and Commitment Letter; verifies that all documentation is accurate and requested in accordance with requirements of Credit Approval Narrative and Commitment Letter; collaborates with Credit Department, in-house counsel, Senior Vice President of Documentation and Closing, Director of Documentation and Closing or Marketing Officers, as needed, to ensure that all credit requirements and requirements for required return on equity are satisfied. Interacts with in-house counsel, Senior Vice President of Documentation and Closing, Director of Documentation and Closing to secure the Company's position on additional collateral and/or specialized documentation which may be required for structured transactions.Reviews due diligence to include Borrower and Guarantor (s) name verification with the respective Secretary of State, Franchise web sites or Westlaw; checks that fees and/or payments are deposited; initial UCC prepared on iLEIN.

Misys Support Specialist in Purchase ny

Page of 2POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: Misys Optimum Trainer/Support SpecialistBasic FunctionProvide Misys Optimum support and training to national network of medical practices and provide assistance in management of accounts receivable (A/R).ResponsibilitiesCoordinate all aspects of Misys Optimum system management, including:Implement and install the system, features and modulesCoordinate and execute system upgrades including testing new releasesMaintain issues log and work with vendor (Misys) to resolveDevelop, maintain and deliver training program for end users and super usersProvide help desk support for end usersCoordinate external support and training for end users as neededMaintain user accounts and printersProvide system standard reports as neededCoordinate accounts receivable management, including:Produce monthly A/R reportsFollow up on practice billing processesProvide assistance to improve A/R management Position QualificationsHigh School Diploma with additional secondary education.Minimum 5 years progressive experience as a financial system userExperience with medical billing system, Misys Optimum experience preferredExperience providing Help Desk Support for applications Training ExperienceKnowledge of Microsoft Office applications Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary teamStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAble to travelApply Now!

Analyst Information Secur

The Analyst identifies JetBlue AirwaysÁ’ information security vulnerabilities and the threats that could exploit those vulnerabilities. In addition, the Analyst develops and implements processes and tools for detecting, identifying and analyzing information security incidents. The Analyst coordinates assessment and remediation efforts for all applicable regulatory standards and reports JetBlue AirwaysÁ’ security posture to management.-Assesses JetBlueÁ’s critical information assets for vulnerabilities and coordinates remediation efforts with system owners and Information Technology (IT) management-Coordinates third party vulnerability assessments and penetration tests-Administers, monitors and manages tools to detect and identify information security incidents-Monitor and manage alerts from syslog, file integrity monitoring and intrusion detection sensors-Maintains expertise in threats and threat trends-Analyzes information security incidents-Assesses vulnerabilities announced by suppliers (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, etc.) -Coordinate quarterly SOX 302 and annual SOX 404 assessments and remediation-Consults with Developers, System Engineers and IT Architects on implementing secure systems-Compile and report on metrics that fully reveal the effectiveness of JetBlueÁ’s information system security program.Supervision Received: -Receives general instructions on what is to be done, limitations, quality and quantity expected, deadlines, and priority of assignments from Crewleader.

Compliance/Post Closer - ICFF

This position is responsible for conducting compliance review of loan files for compliance to federal and state laws and regulations prior to booking, and is responsible for all post closing matters, including but not limited to follow up on UCC filings/renewals, insurance renewals, and mortgage recordings. Post-closing personnel are also responsible for insuring that loans are documented and funded in accordance with internal guidelines and industry best practices and conduct a review of each transaction closed. This position also assists the IFCC management team with special projects as needed.Impact on ProfitabilityThis position is responsible for the review of pertinent information relating to bank sales and/or bank compliance matters in connection with bank regulatory exams, internal and external.The position of oversight is to ensure that operational losses do not occur due to any documentation errors or non-compliance of Federal regulations.Required Personal CharacteristicsPossesses the ability and intent to align all business decisions with the Guiding Philosophy and our Core Values and Beliefs.

Patient perceptions of how physicians communicate during prostate cancer screening discussions: a comparison of residents and faculty.

Fam Med. 2008 Mar; 40(3): 181-7
Kerns JW, Krist AH, Woolf SH, Flores SK, Johnson RE

BACKGROUND: Residents are required to demonstrate competency in communication skills. Prostate cancer screening discussions are examples of complex physician-patient communication processes, requiring an objective presentation of the known risks, potential benefits, and scientific uncertainties surrounding screening. National organizations recommend shared decision making (SDM) in these discussions. METHODS: A stratified analysis to contrast resident and faculty outcomes was planned as part of a randomized controlled trial comparing decision aids for prostate cancer screening in a suburban Washington, DC, residency practice. All eligible men between the ages of 50 and 70 years scheduled for a wellness examination with either a resident or a faculty physician were randomly assigned to one of two intervention arms (Web- or paper-based decision aid) or to the control group (no pre-visit education). Patients were asked to complete exit surveys that evaluated their perceptions of key elements of SDM for prostate cancer screening (PCS). RESULTS: Patients seen by resident physicians were younger than patients seen by faculty, and a smaller proportion had undergone previous prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing. Patients seen by residents and faculty reported similar levels of the elements of SDM (eg, knowledge about PCS, achieving their desired locus of control for the decision) and similar time spent discussing screening. Both groups also had nearly identical decisional conflict scores and PSA testing rates. Residents discussed more PCS topics (6.3 versus 5.3 topics), including more topics that might influence a patient to decide against screening, than did faculty physicians. CONCLUSIONS: According to patient perceptions, residents appeared to perform as well as faculty in SDM and other aspects of PCS discussions, although the topics that they covered with patients might have differed.

[Effectiveness of prophylaxis against tuberculosis in patients infected with HIV.]

Biomedica. 2007 Dec; 27(4): 515-25
Arbeláez MP, Arbeláez A, Gómez RD, Rojas C, Vélez L, Arias SL, Nagles J, Peláez LM, Betancourt G, Velásquez G

Introduction. Prophylaxis against tuberculosis has been recognized as important for preventing clinical forms of tuberculosis, mainly in HIV positive patients. However, in countries with high tuberculosis prevalence, prophylaxis application and effectiveness remains controversial. Objective. Effectiveness was established for two prophylaxis regimens -isoniazid treatment for nine months and pirazinamid/rifampin for 60 days. Materials and methods. Two cohort groups of patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS were compared. One consisted of 131 volunteer patients, who received one of the two prophylactic regimens -pirazinamid/rifampin or isoniazid. The tuberculosis treatment drugs were self-administered and independent of tuberculin response tests. The second group consisted of 200 patients selected from the records of a HIV/AIDS control program. Follow up for both groups was conducted over a two-year period through clinical records. Results. The 2 groups were similar with respect to clinical and demographic variables. A higher proportion of patients in the control group had CD4 counts <200/ml and viral load >100,000 copies. In the prophylactic group, 8% of patients reported adverse effects due to the drug, and one person had tuberculosis in that group (0.8%). Ten persons in the control group contracted tuberculosis (5%) RR=0.15, 95%CI 0.02-1.18, p=0.07. The prophylaxis protective level was calculated to be 80%, after taking into account CD4, viral load, and effective antiretroviral therapy. Conclusion. The prophylaxis against tuberculosis was effective in HIV positive patients, independently of the immune status, viral load, and highly effective antiretroviral therapy.

[In Process Citation]

Biomedica. 2007 Dec; 27(4): 498-504
Cáceres Fde M, Orozco LC

Incidence of and factors for non-compliance to antituberculous treatment Introduction. Tuberculosis is a public health problem. Non-compliance with treatment regimes increases morbidity-mortality, perpetuates transmission and generates bacterial resistance. It is necessary to know incidence and associated factors to non-compliance for performance interventions. Objective. The incidence of and associated factors associated with non-compliance to antituberculous treatment were investigated. Materials and methods. A follow-up study was conducted in an adult cohort with tuberculosis, living in an urban area. Non-compliance was defined as treatment default of 30 days or more. Patients were interviewed at the initiation of treatment and and re-interviewed in subsequent intervals. Outcome was defined as the period of time until treatment abandonment. Non-compliance rates were calculated, as well as survival curves; the Cox regression model was used to adjust for associated variables. Results. Of the 261 patients who were interviewed, 39 (14.9%) had abandoned treatment (rate 0.4 episodes/1,000 days-person, 95%CI 0.2-0.8). Factors associated with compliance were family support (HR=0.4, 95%CI 0.2-0.9), secondary drug effects (HR=0.2, 95%CI 0.1-0.6) and opportunity to receive treatment at the clinic where tuberculosis was diagnosed (HR=0.3, 95%CI 0.1-0.6). Risk factors for non-compliance were as follows: treatment requiring >2 months (HR=14.3, 95%CI 1.8-112.7), low socioeconomic status (HR=3.90, 95%CI 2.1-9.3), age between 21-30 years (HR=20.6, 95%CI 2.4-175.4), history of incarceration (HR=2.2, 95%CI 1.0-5.4), skipping treatments more that twice (HR=6.6, 95%CI 2.8-15.6) and co-infection with HIV/AIDS (HR=2.9, 95%CI 1.6-5.4). Conclusion. Non-compliance rate is higher than previously reported. The data recommend the following strategies for improving compliance with antituberculosis treatment: (1) early diagnosis, (2) opportune treatment, (3) improved family support and (4) immediate intervention if a treatment is missed -especially in patients with HIV/AIDS, from low socioeconomic strata, or with record of incarceration.

When Did HIV Incidence Peak in Harare, Zimbabwe? Back-Calculation from Mortality Statistics.

PLoS ONE. 2008; 3(3): e1711
Lopman B, Gregson S

HIV prevalence has recently begun to decline in Zimbabwe, a result of both high levels of AIDS mortality and a reduction in incident infections. An important component in understanding the dynamics in HIV prevalence is knowledge of past trends in incidence, such as when incidence peaked and at what level. However, empirical measurements of incidence over an extended time period are not available from Zimbabwe or elsewhere in sub-Saharan Africa. Using mortality data, we use a back-calculation technique to reconstruct historic trends in incidence. From AIDS mortality data, extracted from death registration in Harare, together with an estimate of survival post-infection, HIV incidence trends were reconstructed that would give rise to the observed patterns of AIDS mortality. Models were fitted assuming three parametric forms of the incidence curve and under nine different assumptions regarding combinations of trends in non-AIDS mortality and patterns of survival post-infection with HIV. HIV prevalence was forward-projected from the fitted incidence and mortality curves. Models that constrained the incidence pattern to a cubic spline function were flexible and produced well-fitting, realistic patterns of incidence. In models assuming constant levels of non-AIDS mortality, annual incidence peaked between 4 and 5% between 1988 and 1990. Under other assumptions the peak level ranged from 3 to 8% per annum. However, scenarios assuming increasing levels of non-AIDS mortality resulted in implausibly low estimates of peak prevalence (11%), whereas models with decreasing underlying crude mortality could be consistent with the prevalence and mortality data. HIV incidence is most likely to have peaked in Harare between 1988 and 1990, which may have preceded the peak elsewhere in Zimbabwe. This finding, considered alongside the timing and location of HIV prevention activities, will give insight into the decline of HIV prevalence in Zimbabwe.