This week we summarized the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner's annual report, which reported the office's backlog was down to 381 cases. Also in this issue, we reminded members about an Aug. 10 online OSHA training session, announced that the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards has implemented an online candidate registration portal, announced that the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards is providing an online study guide for the National Board Exam, and announced that local author Laura Walsh has written an inspirational children's book, “You're Okay Arlow Mae,” that helps kids deal with death.