Myrtue hires interim COO; Nielsen resigns Sep 4, 2008
In other action The Trustees have approved the purchase of a Viasys PFT (pulmonary function system) for $40,883. 47. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Family pledges forest preservation May 6, 2008
"The benefits could come in the form of carbon credits," explained PFT Conservation Director John Bernstein. "This is becoming a commodity in California. People see carbon storage in the form of large trees as an important asset to offset industrial production of CO2.". (The Union Democrat)
Pittsburgh Public School eliminating 153 teaching jobs Apr 13, 2008
John Tarka, president of the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, said the PFT is very concerned about any possible loss of positions and employment. Hopefully, there will be enough retirements so we dont have any job losses. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Swim school owner pleads guilty to growing marijuana Feb 16, 2008
Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. Saturday, February 16, 2008 1:15 AM CST. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Teachers, board approve 3-year contract Jan 26, 2008
The district still is negotiating with two other PFT bargaining units, representing about 600 paraprofessionals and 50 technical-clerical workers. Talks were held yesterday and resume Wednesday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pittsburgh teachers get first look at new contract Jan 20, 2008
The PFT has not yet reached tentative agreements for the 640 paraprofessionals and the 50 clerical-technical workers. Talks are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Details unveiled on city teachers accord Jan 18, 2008
"The PFT negotiations team and executive board believe that the pact is well-deserving of ratification by the PFT membership," the union said ... The union and district are still working on agreements for PFT bargaining units representing about 600 paraprofessionals and about 60 technical-clerical workers ... PFT officials said they will mail ballots to bargaining unit members today and hold a membership meeting at 10 a.m. tomorrow at David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Carroll rumorsheat up Web Jan 10, 2008
Don t rule out the possibility that former Falcons G.M. Rich McKay deliberately leaked the information about Carroll to Len Pasquarelli of ESPN.com because McKay knows that Carroll would want full control and might want McKay (who ll still be team president) gone, PFT wrote ... PFT is the first and last place to go for NFL gossip, as Florio does all the work for you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
more reader opinions Dec 26, 2007
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Letters to the Editor Dec 26, 2007
Tuesday, December 25, 2007. SF Chronicle Submissions. (San Francisco Chronicle)
City teachers give strike authorization Oct 30, 2007
PFT members voted 2,666 to 234 to strike, should the union leadership consider a work stoppage necessary. Mr. Tarka hopes it won't come to that, saying the union hasn't struck the district in 32 years "and our intention is to continue that.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Drink or Two a Day May Help Lungs Oct 26, 2007
As part of their exams, all the patients also underwent a range of pulmonary function tests (PFT) designed to gauge how well a person inhales, exhales and transfers oxygen from the lungs into the bloodstream. Stacking PFT results alongside drinking rates, Siu's team found that so-called "light to moderate drinkers" -- those who did not abstain altogether but consumed less than two glasses of alcohol per day -- were the least likely to have problems with lung function. (MEDLINEplus)
Steve, Vikki's last day Oct 5, 2007
pfft pfft pftt haaaaa. The Greaseshow with the good ship grease-Sgt Fury and FUDGEMAN. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
PFT President Jerry Jordan releases Labor Day Statement Sep 4, 2007
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The PFT's new president Jerry T. Jordan released the following Labor Day statement ... "I stand here this Labor Day in solidarity with more than 130 of my PFT brothers and sisters (or fellow PFT members) who lost their jobs this summer. 53 of my colleagues were laid off without any warning last Wednesday, a week before they were scheduled to return to their schools and offices. "These workers helped to make our schools safe ... "Their salaries... (PR Newswire)
City teachers start new year with old salaries Sep 1, 2007
Also expired are the district's contracts with five other bargaining units -- about 800 paraprofessionals and 60 technical-clerical employees, all represented by the PFT; 70 workers represented by the Pittsburgh Building and Construction Trades Council; 350 clerical employees represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2924; and 550 custodial, transportation and food-service workers represented by AFSCME Local 297. First published on September 1, 2007 at... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Notes from the opener Aug 12, 2007
PFT just posted an updated report with the same information. Position drills. (The Palm Beach Post)
Vikings Like Peterson Apr 20, 2007
The PFT story also cites a source claiming that Griffin promptly called Brad Childress. Were hoping prompt doesnt mean a 2 a.m. call from stone house, but its looking more obvious that this was a minor incident and not something to be concerned about. (VikingUpdate.com)
India advocates case of Indian docs in UK » Mar 9, 2007
India advocates case of Indian docs in UK: Indians Abroad - HindustanTimes. Wednesday, March 7, 2007. (Hindustan Times, India)
Explainer: What Do You Get for Being Cherokee?click to play audio Mar 6, 2007
ID3 P TPOS USLT eng TRCK E275TIT2 / Explainer: What Do You Get for Being Cherokee. TPE1 June ThomasTALB Slate Explainer PodcastsTYER 2007TCON PodcastCOMM eng Cherokee Perks What's so good about being a Native American. (Slate)
Destination next for Indian health pros Feb 19, 2007
The most common category - before the announcement of its abolition in April 2006 - was the permit free training visa (PFT) ... PFT enabled doctors were allowed to train in various grades throughout UK and for immigration purposes they were considered as being in training, and not in employment. (India Times)
Lodi hospital gets a makeover Jan 9, 2007
In addition to tours of the new facilities, the open house will offer free health screenings, with posture screenings from 11 a.m. to noon, blood pressure and glucose (blood sugar) screenings from noon to 1 p.m., and pulmonary function testing (PFT) and sleep screenings from 2 to 3 p.m.. Whelan said this will be a chance for the community to get acquainted -- or re-acquainted -- with the hospital. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
