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Birmingham City School bells will shift for academies Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:38AMA few kinks remain as schools begin career academies.
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At your service: Service Groups Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:24AMThe At Your Service column appears in The News-Journal on Mondays. Featured this week are service groups in Volusia and Flagler counties. AARP Daytona Beach No. 386: 386-308-5779 or 386-523-4658. AARP: 55 Alive Mature Driving, Tax-Aid, Medigap programs, driver's...
Surprise illness, surprise recovery | VIDEO Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:00AMNot long after Theresa Bratcher of Chandler, Ind., began complaining about a headache last February, she began to stumble on her words.
Unicoi school board presents balanced budget Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:16PMERWIN — For the ninth consecutive year, the Unicoi County Board of Education will present a balanced budget to the Unicoi County Commission. Members of the board present unanimously approved the school system’s 2011-12 fiscal year budget at the board’s regular meeting Thursday evening.
School districts finding ways to deal with big budget cuts Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:33PMWhen the Legislature finished its work this year, pay cuts for teachers dominated most discussions about the state budget. But school districts across Washington say nothing is ever simple when it comes to the budget and many teachers will not have their pay cut.
Bi-Rite space rebirth Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 8:15PMThe former location of a longtime Casper pharmacy will be reopened to accommodate new uses.
Center for autistic, special children eyed Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:06AMTHE creation of a center for autistic and special children in every province of the country has been proposed in the House of Representatives. Rep. Gina De Venecia of Pangasinan made the call under her House Bill 4447 or the Empowerment of Children with Special Needs Act which mandates the creation of centers providing free [...]
School districts deal with state budget cuts Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:13AMDONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP Associated Press SEATTLE When the Legislature finished its work this year, pay cuts for teachers dominated most discussions about the state budget. But school districts across Washington say nothing is ever simple when it comes to the budget and many teachers will not have their pay cut. Most school districts are at least "having a conversation" with their teachers union ...
C. diff patient dies at Welland hospital Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:00PMWith another care provider infected and another C. difficile patient dead, Niagara Health System CEO Sue Matthews vowed to crack down on a "gap in knowledge" about infection control measures among hospital staff.[...]
Press Releases Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:32PMA center for autistic and special children will soon be established in every province of the country.
Kenny blames health overspend on ‘incompetence’ or ‘mismanagement’ Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:26PMTAOISEACH Enda Kenny has accused hospitals of either “incompetence” or “mismanagement” after a HSE report showed they were €120 million over budget less than halfway through the year.
Freight warehouse accident results in death Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:06PMshare: digg facebook twitter A police incident report said a forklift operator had just set down on a seven-foot-tall, 1,500 pound crate on the loading dock floor after removing it from a tractor-trailer. Workers rushed to assist her, first trying to manually lift the crate before using a forklift, but she had sustained massive head trauma, according to the incident report.
Indonesia's Mentally Ill Face Neglect, Mistreatment Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:02PMNormal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 RAY SUAREZ: Yayasan Galuh may be one of the saddest places on earth. Located in Bekasi, on the outskirts of Jakarta, it's a facility for the mentally ill where some 260 patients spend their days on a hard tile surface rimmed by open sewers. Dozens are locked in a large cage. Others are chained to poles. Many are naked. The air is thick ...
Freight line accident results in death Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:51AMshare: digg facebook twitter Federal worksite investigators were due on the scene of an industrial accident at an East Side freight hauling firm that resulted in the death of an employee. Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigators were expected at Con-Way Freight in the 5600 block of East Houston Street to investigate the accident, which occurred late Thursday, police said.
Sen. Lawson appointed to chair two key commissions Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:15PMIndiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) has appointed State Sen. Connie Lawson (R-Danville) as chairman of the Commission on Developmental Disabilities and the Commission on Mental...
McLeod holds open house for sports medicine facility Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:34PMThursday evening, Mcleod Health officials held an open house for their new sports medicine facility.
Toppled crane cleared from downtown Fayetteville road; probe begins in accident Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:09PMCity officials said today they're hoping construction on the Franklin Street parking deck will be delayed only five days as a result of a crane toppling at the job site on Wednesday afternoon.
CONNECT WITH MWRF Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:12PM[Cover Story] Amplifiers Break Intercept Barrier 1. The high-linearity HXG amplifiers are supplied in sealed, surface-mount ceramic packages with internal impedance-matching circuitry. High linearity, typically measured by the third-order intercept point (IP3), is an increasingly...
CDC Releases New Outpatient Safety Checklist to Reduce Infections Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:02AMJuly 14, 2011 - Just as airline pilots are required to use safety checklists before taking off, so should medical facilities who are treating people on an outpatient basis, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday.
Casinos not included in smoking ban bill Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:27AMAnew bill that would allow smoking to continue in Navajo gaming facilities while prohibiting its use elsewhere is making its way to the Navajo Nation Council.
Onsite OHS Honored as One of the 2011 Indiana Companies to Watch Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:06AMPRINCETON, Indiana, July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Onsite Occupational Health & Safety, Inc. (Onsite OHS) has been recognized as one of the 2011 Indiana Companies to Watch, an awards program presented by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, its Small Business Development Center network, Purdue University, and the Edward Lowe Foundation.
LINE-X® Protective Coatings is Now Available With New Location in Morehead, KY Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:00AMLINE-X Protective Coatings, the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location in Morehead, Ky.
MEDTOX Scientific Announces Second Quarter Results Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:00AMST. PAUL, Minn. -- MEDTOX Scientific, Inc. today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. Highlights from the quarter compared to the prior-year period include:
Noted: SDS contracting goes out of town Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:57AMAlso: County wants a cafeteria, Greg Timm dead at 56, term-limits revote in 2012, and more. SDS work goes to outsiders Six prime contractors have been hired to work on the Southern Delivery System project, for which Utilities plans to spend up to $100 million this year.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Sutter County agrees with animal shelter report Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:40AMA searing grand jury report on conditions at the Sutter County animal shelter was put to rest Tuesday with a few last qualifying remarks from the Board of Supervisors and the issuance of the county's official response. The responding document...
Trash collector dies after being run over by truck in Methuen Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:33PMMETHUEN - A rubbish collector slipped off the back of a trash truck and was run over by the vehicle on Bruce Street and died late yesterday morning. Keimani Bell, 28, of Dorchester was pronounced dead at the scene of the 11:27 a.m. crash, said Steve O'Connell, spokesman for District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett.
Addictions centre forced to close Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:07PMA non-profit mental health centre near Blenheim where young people worked on a farm while being treated for addictions has lost its funding and will close.
Peregrine Falcons Make Home on University of Michigan Hospital Roof Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:34PMRescued baby falcon presents naming opportunity for kids at U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.
Obama's Push For More Financial Deregulation Could Bring Dodd-Frank To A Standstill Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:31PMPresident Obama on Monday asked independent agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission to conduct a four-month review of existing rules aimed at eliminating burdensome regulations , a request that could further slow down the already sluggish implementation of the Dodd-Frank financial services reform law.
EARNINGS PREVIEW: Medical Costs In Focus For US Health Insurers Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:12PMEARNINGS PREVIEW: Medical Costs In Focus For US Health Insurers
The Government of Canada Helps Youth in Harbour Breton Prepare for the Job Market Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:37AMHARBOUR BRETON, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR--(Marketwire - July 12, 2011) - Local youth who face barriers to employment will receive job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for an employment program. The Honourable Peter Penashue, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for ...
Province didn't pass on information about violent patient: report Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:21AMA Canadian Mental Health Association worker who officials say was killed by her patient likely had no idea she was in danger because the province failed to pass on crucial information regarding the man's violent tendencies, an investigation has found.
Newest Online Fundraising Website click2cause.com Puts the Fun in Fundraising for International Human Rights Causes ... Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:28PMThe founders of http://www.click2cause.com understand the frustration around trying to raise money at a grassroots level for many worthy causes. Large charities have access to budgets to create far-reaching advertising campaigns, print fundraising collateral, build intricate websites, and hire administrative and management staff. This makes it very difficult for ...
Cuts in Medicaid payments take effect in S.C. Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 10:19PMAnother round of cuts in payments to Medicaid providers began Monday in South Carolina. The state had already cut Medicaid payments to doctors and hospitals by 3 percent in April.
Two "Companies to Watch" in Allen Co. Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:04PMTwo Allen County businesses are being recognized as "Companies to Watch" in Indiana.
Cuts In Medicaid Payments Take Effect In SC Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:24PMSouth Carolina is making another round of cuts in payments to Medicaid providers, after a 3-percent cut in April.
Obesity Among U.S. Workers Has Hefty Price Tag: Study Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:21AMFRIDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Obese workers cost U.S. employers $73.1 billion, a new study has found.
Health authority ramps up home care services Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:01AMAbu Dhabi The Abu Dhabi Health Authority (Seha) is renewing its focus on service provision to outpatients at home in a move to further its mission of providing health care services to the elderly residents and citizens of Abu Dhabi.
Row over 'body in cleaners' room' Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:36AMA union wants an inquiry after the body of a person who had been hit by a train was allegedly kept in a London Underground station cleaners' room for five hours.
ONC BOCES head says enrollment has declined sharply Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 2:33AMChanges undertaken by the ONC BOCES to deal with declining enrollments and tight budgets appear to be going well, District Superintendent Nicholas Savin said.
VA Secretary Shinseki vows to accelerate expansion of Billings VA clinic Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:35PMU.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki on Friday vowed to do what he could to accelerate the planned expansion of the Billings VA clinic, currently slated to be completed in 2014.
Nova Rated One of Top 20 Colleges Nationwide Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:26PMNova Southeastern University (Nova) learned this week that it was rated one of the top 20 colleges in the nation committed to community service by BestCollegesOnline.
Ernst & Young honours Prairies finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:17PMErnst & Young honours Prairies finalists for Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011
Vancouver business licenses Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:07AMBusiness licenses issued by the city of Vancouver in June.
South Side News & Notes Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:48AMCOVENTRY — The Coventry Board of Trustees approved increases in ambulance billing fees during a special meeting June 30.
Jefferson County dips into reserves for pay Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:22AMJefferson County is out of operating cash.
Orthopedic groups get together in ‘excellence’ Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:35AMTwo local orthopedic practices are joining forces to form the largest medical group in Western New York specializing in hand and shoulder injuries.
Kenya: Pathologists Withdrawn From City Mortuary Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:47PMThe Ministry of Medical Services has withdrawn pathologists from the city mortuary because poor working conditions. Three of the four pathologists assigned to the facility told the Star they had been instructed to stop working until the City council provides them with adequate gear, clean toilets and bathrooms and a changing room.
Jefferson County, Alabama dips into reserves for pay Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:07PMCounty is out of operating cash.