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“Airbnb for Water” Teams With Association to Battle California Drought

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A startup is working with the Western Growers Association to get its irrigation system up and running in a place that really needs it: drought-stricken California. Water—or, actually, the lack of it—is a pretty serious issue in California these days. The company’s service allows farmers to sell their excess water supply.

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3 Topics for Medical Society Execs to Watch

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I hope the summary below will help you navigate AAMSE and if you’re interested in exploring further, check out the additional resources provided to see where your learning management system may be able to step in and help. MACRA and the QPP. We are paying close attention to the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.5.21

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WBT Systems explains how these boxes enhance the online course experience and provides ideas for box content and logistics. Nabil El-Ghoroury, PhD, CAE, Executive Director, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (Chair of ASAE Ethics Committee). Engagement boxes. We all love receiving unexpected gifts in the mail.

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Group Aims to Help School Counselors Face Growing Caseloads

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1,061 The average number of students assigned to each school counselor in California for the 2010-11 school year, according to the American School Counselor Association [PDF]. California’s ratio was the highest in the U.S. The next closest were Arizona (861 to1), Minnesota (782 to 1), and Utah (726 to 1).

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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At least 8 states have issued stay-at-home orders (source: CNN) March 22, 2020 –The following states, in order of population, have issued stay-at-home orders: California – 39.5 New York and California have ordered residents to stay at home, except for essential trips like buying groceries. million – started Thursday. New York – 19.5

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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At least 8 states have issued stay-at-home orders (source: CNN) March 22, 2020 –The following states, in order of population, have issued stay-at-home orders: California – 39.5 New York and California have ordered residents to stay at home, except for essential trips like buying groceries. million – started Thursday. New York – 19.5