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New ISO standard improves protective clothing for agricultural farmers and workers using pesticides Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 5:29AMA new ISO standard on protective clothing will help farmers and agricultural workers to reduce job-related risks when using liquid pesticides.
Councilwoman proposes temporary shut-down of skate park Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:28PMFour days after its official opening, one city council member wants to close the Patterson Skate Park for 30 days until a proposed ordinance covering the use of the park can take effect.
Man selling flowers at the floating market in Pakistan (2007) Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:15PMJEFFRY Lim has always loved travelling and meeting people. Growing up in Sg Jerit in Jerantut, Pahang, he would follow his father on a one-hour journey to Maran town every day to pick up newspapers for distribution in his village.
Namibia: Cymot Trade Show Pulls Out the Stops Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 4:29AMThe bumper two-day international Cymot Trade Show which celebrated its 16th anniversary last weekend, is a modern day success story, which has grown from a small idea into an 'über' grand occasion, reported to be the biggest trade show ever.
Caution as hendra cases continue to climb Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:59PMThe spate of outbreaks of the deadly hendra virus in the past month mean people are much more cautious when dealing with horses, authorities say. Veterinarians say despite eight recent outbreaks, stretching from far north Queensland to New South Wales, the risk of human infection is now lower.
LA Emergency Operation Center Geared Up Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:53AMPolice and fire officials say they're geared up to respond to emergencies and maintain public safety this weekend during the 53-hour closure of the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass. Take a tour of LA's Emergency Operation Center in this video report.
CERT is looking for volunteers Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:24AMLEESBURG THERESA CAMPBELL | Staff Writer theresacampbell@dailycommercial.com Wanted: 24 to 36 individuals interested in being part of ...
Somalia: The CIA's Secret Sites in Somalia Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:14AMRenditions, an underground prison and a new CIA base are elements of an intensifying US war, according to a Nation investigation in Mogadishu, by Jeremy Scahill.
11th Wing Safety Office - Ridin' safely Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:03AMThe strong appeal of motorcycles as a mode of transportation, a means of recreation, and even a way of life, are apparent as more than 4 million motorcycles are registered in the United States. However, there are several inherent dangers posed to motorcyclists.
SC rebuts activism charge Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:00PMThe National Campaign for Dignity and Rights of Sewerage and Allied Workers had sought compensation from the Jal Board for the families of the six workers who had died in 2009 after inhaling toxic fumes without protective gear.
Computer shutdown triggers alarm and awakens crew Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:42PMThe Atlantis astronauts were awakened by a master alarm Thursday when one of the shuttle's five general purpose computers apparently failed, NASA officials said.
San Jacinto College and UTMB to provide seamless transfer option for medical laboratory students Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 1:06PMSan Jacinto College (SJC) and the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) have entered into an articulation agreement to provide medical laboratory students with a seamless transfer into the univers
Giffordsâ letter helps DFD to get new gear Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:42AMIn order to keep up the good work and increase the safety of the firefighters, the Douglas Fire Department recently received a grant of $50,000 and bought Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the 24 members of the department.
In deepening debt crisis, Republicans focus on light bulbs; Obama's approach to job creation is higher taxes - July 14 ... Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:13AMRepublicans are continuing to supply material to late-night comedy shows with their votes in the House of Representatives. Their latest hissy fit concerned 2007 legislation about energy-saving standards for light bulbs . The GOP, foaming at its collective mouth, portrayed this as another example of government interference in people’s lives.
NCBI ROFL: A novel method for the removal of ear cerumen. Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:15PMIt’s CMAJ week on NCBI ROFL! All this week we’ll be featuring articles from the Canadian Medical Association Journal’s holiday issues. Enjoy! “We describe the off-label use of a recreational device (the Super Soaker Max-D 5000) in the alleviation of a socially emergent ear condition. A 45-year-old male complained of a profound reduction in his left ear acuity while staying at an island cottage ...
Business Brief: Scooter rentals offered, a first for the Island Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:23PMA first for the Island, 10 scooters are now available for locals and visitors to rent by the hour, weekend or week. The service is also a first for the new business, Venture Out Shelter Island, which officially opened July 1 at 21 North Ferry Road. Before opening the business, Liz Lechmanski, 27, said she [...]
Fire/EMS students graduate Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:09PMThirty-two EMT Academy graduates and 18 Firefighter Academy graduates were recognized
Teen injured by frozen cod still in critical condition Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:30AMVicky England is very worried about her brother.
FirstSpear debuting new product line Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:07AMST. LOUIS, July 13 (UPI) -- FirstSpear, a U.S. tactical equipment designer, has announced a line of 60 Enhanced Load Carriage Solutions and Personal Protective Equipment products.
DEP to spray for mosquitoes Wednesday Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:44PMDelaware County’s first mosquito control spray for the 2011 season will take place the evening of Wednesday, July 13, in portions of six municipalities.
Labor cites Tyson plant for OSHA violations Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:40PMDAKOTA CITY -- The Labor Department on Tuesday cited Tyson Foods for 10 safety violations at its Dakota City beef plant.
The CIA's Secret Sites in Somalia Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 10:17AMThe Nation -- Nestled in a back corner of Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport is a sprawling walled compound run by the Central Intelligence Agency. Set on the coast of the Indian Ocean, the facility looks like a small gated community, with more than a dozen buildings behind large protective walls and secured by guard towers at each of its four corners. Adjacent to the compound are eight ...
City workers request wage hikes Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:22AMRepresentatives of the city’s Fire, Police and Utility departments
Ezard: No firm estimate yet on flood damage Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:14AMAs city officials begin to take inventory following the recent water emergency it’s clear there is still plenty of work to be done. But at the City Council meeting Monday there was also a bit of good news in a local business expanding into a new...
Action Training Systems Wins Two Telly Awards for Innovative Firefighter Training Videos Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:12AMIndustrial fire brigades provide the first line of defense against fires at nuclear power plants, coal plants, refineries and many other industrial sites with industrial-sized hazards. To fill a gap in the training needed specifically for industrial settings, Action Training Systems has developed Industrial Fire Brigades, a multimedia training series teaching to the requirements of NFPA 1081, a ...
FirstSpear Unveils New Product Line Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:34PMToday, FirstSpear, a warfighter tactical equipment designer and manufacturer, has announced its line of 60 Enhanced Load Carriage Solutions and Personal Protective Equipment products.
Canadian firm in deal with Honeywell Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:10PMGrowing demands on North American power utilities to avoid power outages caused by contact with wildlife has paid off for a small Edmonton company.
Advanced Protective Gear & Armor Market to Reach $5.2 Billion in 2015 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:22AMROCKVILLE, MD--(Marketwire - Jul 11, 2011) - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of the new report "Advanced Protective Gear and Armor," to their collection of Manufacturing & Construction market reports. For more information, visit http://www.marketresearch.com/product/display.asp?ProductID=6434109
NFL Offseason 2011: Crime Sprees! General Mayhem and Chaos! Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:02AMAhh, yes... Greetings from the Frozen Tundra, friends! Summer fun is occurring in the great State of Wisconsin! The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting hotter and football players are getting into general mischief as the Lockout is getting longer. Who knew that Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens would be correct? He generally stated that no football, meaning the lockout, would ...
Centcom, Canadian Embassy teams up in chemical explosive training course Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:10AMCAMP LAPU-LAPU, Cebu City — In partnership with the Canadian Embassy, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted a three-day Chemical and Explosive Systems Exploitation Course at Headquarters, Central Command (Centcom) recently. Centcom spokesperson Lt.Col. Christopher Tampus said the three-day course was designed to instill awareness amongst first responders of crisis situations and ...
Local Fire Dept. gets MDC grant Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:02AMMissouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Foresters are delivering matching funds grant checks through August to rural fire departments, and among them is a grant of $2,990 to the Dexter Fire...
Australasian College for Emergency Medicine Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 7:59PMMedia release (all except for the 14.40 presentation are embargoed until 12.01 am Sunday) The Christchurch earthquakes, cardiac arrest following drug poisoning, superwarfarin poisoning, Monday morning fever, party drugs, and more.
Lectra Showcases Solutions in Guadalajara's CNAIV and Intermoda Tradeshow Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:07PMAfter a 3 Week Preview of Lectra's Dedicated Apparel Solutions for Development and Manufacturing at the National Chamber of the Apparel Industry in Jalisco, Lectra Will Exhibit at Intermoda
C. diff outbreak at Hotel Dieu Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:33PMHotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre has become the latest hospital in the region to declare a C. difficile outbreak. The St. Catharines hospital currently has six patients to test positive for the Clostridium difficile bacteria, which affects the intestines, causing diarhrhea.
Local news briefs Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:41PMPhotography classes Join professional photographer Patricia Bruno in Haverhill's arts district for a fun and informative approach to seeing creatively through the camera. From July 12 through Aug. 16, Bruno will host photography classes for children between the ages of 9 and 14. Classes are held at the Positive Images/Gallery 61 store, 61 Wingate Street, each Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m ...
SFD veteran firefighters get 'invaluable' training Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:21AMTwo captains from the Statesville Fire Department recently completed a series of training courses through the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Ala.
Junior Police recruits have exciting week of full of activities Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:35AMThis year’s Junior Police Academy marked yet another huge success with a slew of new events that were interesting and educational as well as memorable and exciting.
Vice President and General Manager of Louisiana Refinery Pleads Guilty to Clean Air Act Violations (LA) Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:14PM(DALLAS ? July 6, 2011) Byron Hamilton, 66, vice president and general manager of Pelican Refining Company (PRC), pleaded guilty today to two misdemeanor counts of negligent endangerment under the Clean Air Act
Barge Engineer Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:51PMResponsible for various duties including, but not limited to, the operational integrity, maintenance (preventive maintenance), installation and removal of mechanical systems/ components repair and documentation of the Heavy Lift equipment systems, vessel anchoring system, cranes components, pumps, electrical equipment, deck equipment such as winches, air tuggers and cranes, and auxiliary ...
Mechanics / Welders / Warehousemen Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:35AMWe are currently looking to fill various Shop and Warehouse positions. Qualified applicants will have training or experience in working in the oil and gas industry (drilling prefered).
Structural Welder Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:19AMSUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES This position works under the general supervision of the Welder Foreman, Barge Foreman and/or Barge Superintendent, on the welding of savage or installed platforms utilizing SMAW-stick welding and FCAW-inner shield welding equipment and different types of cutting/fitting equipment, etc. necessary to perform and complete work projects as directed.
Best Gear for the Traveling Golfer Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 7:50AMThe best equipment for the traveling golfer goes way beyond clubs and balls.
"Monday morning fever" a persisting problem Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:14PM"Monday morning fever" - metal fume fever - is a persisting problem, despite changes in modern-day work practices. Both workers in the home and also students doing metal work are at great risk.
Tough road ahead to fight superbug outbreak at Ont. hospitals: Bacteria expert Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:16PMRidding Canadian hospitals of C. difficile — including three hospitals in the Niagara region currently fighting an outbreak — will be a difficult task, according to an infectious bacteria expert who said he wouldn't be shocked if the death toll in the Niagara outbreak increases as medical facilities try to battle the drug-resistant bug.
Canadian Association of Movers: What Consumers Need to Know About Moving Into Storage Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:34AMThe Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) Recommends that You Visit the Storage Space Before Contracting Services to Ensure the Company Provides Adequate Safety and Security for Your Personal Property.
Leesville Fire Department receives grant funding for new equipment Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:45AMThe Leesville Fire Department has received 12 complete sets of structural fire fighting gear and 20 complete sets of self-contained breathing apparatus, items which will enable Leesville's firefighters to work in oxygen deficient air and will limit their exposure to heat and toxic gases.
Bremer County foundation distributes grants Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:03AMWAVERLY, Iowa --- The Bremer County Community Foundation recently awarded slightly more than $90,000 to 32 nonprofit agencies and organizations.
Deadliest Hendra closer to capital Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:00AMTHE outbreak of Hendra virus that has killed six horses and exposed 26 people to infection has reached the outskirts of Brisbane
Volunteers inspire more donations to Joplin relief effort Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:39PMThe spirit of service has been the hallmark of the hundreds of volunteers who donate their time and efforts to rebuilding Joplin after the EF5 twister tore through the city on May 22, 2011. That drive to help others needs to be tempered with attention to safety, disaster officials in the devastated city point out.
Call for vigilance in virus crisis Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 11:15AMANIMAL and health experts are warning horse owners to take precautions in light of last week's case of the Hendra virus at Wollongbar.