High-Pressure Water Injection Injury Management ( high pressure washers)

High-Pressure Water Injection Injury Management ( high pressure washers): "The seriousness of high pressure injection injuries is generally underestimated.
The wounds often appear benign, but these injuries can result in serious infection, disability and amputation if not treated appropriately. The potential for serious injury should be considered with any device that produces greater than 100 pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure. "

OSHA Unveils Safety and Health Topics Page for Concrete and Concrete Products Industry

OSHA Unveils Safety and Health Topics Page for Concrete and Concrete Products Industry: "The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) today announced the availability of a new page on the agency's Web site that provides web-based assistance for employers and employees in the concrete products industry."

SAMHSA Announces How It Will Review Submissions to New National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices

SAMHSA Announces How It Will Review Submissions to New National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices: "The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced the agency's Fiscal Year 2007 review priorities for mental health and substance use prevention and treatment programs and practices submitted to its National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP). "

Man Convicted For Illegal Possession of a Machine Gun (6/30/06)

Man Convicted For Illegal Possession of a Machine Gun (6/30/06): "A nineteen-year-old Cass Lake, Minnesota, man was convicted in U.S. District Court on Wednesday of illegal possession of a machine gun. After two and one-half days of trial, a federal jury deliberated for fewer than two hours before finding Timothy Joseph Goodman guilty. "

Sears Settles Case with OSHA; Adopts Corporate Wide Safety and Health Program for Powered Industrial Trucks

Sears Settles Case with OSHA; Adopts Corporate Wide Safety and Health Program for Powered Industrial Trucks: "Sears, one of the nation's largest retailers, will adopt a safety and health program to ensure that all powered industrial trucks are operated in a safe manner, as part of a settlement agreement announced today by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The settlement applies to all Sears stores within federal OSHA jurisdiction."

IRS Headquarters Building Remains Closed; Tax Operations Continue

IRS Headquarters Building Remains Closed; Tax Operations Continue: "WASHINGTON -- The IRS Headquarters Building at 1111 Constitution Ave. NW in Washington is likely to remain closed for at least 30 days due to flooding and electrical outages."

Update:Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus

Update:Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus: "This fact sheet provides general information about avian influenza (bird flu) and information about one type of bird flu, called avian influenza A (H5N1), that has caused infections in birds and in humans. "

Attorney General Lockyer Announces Settlement With Hershey and Mars Subsidiaries To Reduce Lead In Mexican Candy Popular with Children

Attorney General Lockyer Announces Settlement With Hershey and Mars Subsidiaries To Reduce Lead In Mexican Candy Popular with Children: "Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced a settlement with three major candy manufacturers that will substantially reduce the levels of lead found in "Mexican style" candies, spicy treats that are becoming increasingly popular with children, who are particularly vulnerable to brain damage and other health effects caused by exposure to lead."

Attorney General Lockyer Announces Settlement With Hershey and Mars Subsidiaries To Reduce Lead In Mexican Candy Popular with Children

Attorney General Lockyer Announces Settlement With Hershey and Mars Subsidiaries To Reduce Lead In Mexican Candy Popular with Children: "Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced a settlement with three major candy manufacturers that will substantially reduce the levels of lead found in "Mexican style" candies, spicy treats that are becoming increasingly popular with children, who are particularly vulnerable to brain damage and other health effects caused by exposure to lead."

Are You Ready? Financial Readiness Before a Disaster Strikes

Are You Ready? Financial Readiness Before a Disaster Strikes: "The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, says that when it comes to preparing for situations like weather emergencies, financial readiness is as important as a flashlight with fully charged batteries. Leaving your home can be stressful, but knowing that your financial documents are up-to-date, in one place, and portable can make a big difference at a tense time."

Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi's Office to Announce Major Indictment of 25 Suspects for Insurance Fraud

Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi's Office to Announce Major Indictment of 25 Suspects for Insurance Fraud: "One year probe by the California Department of Insurance's Urban Organized Auto Fraud Task Force nets 25 suspects who created 22 "phantom" auto accidents"

Corrected:ACTIVISION RELEASES SECOND WAVE OF NEW CALL OF DUTY� 2 XBOX 360� MULTIPLAYER MAPS

Corrected:ACTIVISION RELEASES SECOND WAVE OF NEW CALL OF DUTY®2 XBOX 360™ MULTIPLAYER MAPS: "June 29, 2006 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), and Infinity Ward today released the Invasion Map Pack™ for Call of Duty® 2: five new multiplayer maps that further expand the experience of the #1 top-selling title for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The Invasion Map Pack is currently available for purchase (800 Microsoft Points) on Xbox Live ® Marketplace"

Protecting Your Identity : The FBI Reports

Protecting Your Identity : The FBI Reports: "Identity theft is an increasingly insidious and pervasive problem- one that the FBI and other law enforcement agencies can't tackle alone despite many ongoing initiatives. Now, with the help of a new public and private sector partnership, we won't have to. "

OSHA Resuming Regular Enforcement throughout Mississippi

OSHA Resuming Regular Enforcement throughout Mississippi: "Following Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma last summer, OSHA exempted a number of counties and parishes in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana from regular enforcement status. In those areas, OSHA limited its inspections to cases involving fatalities, catastrophic accidents or complaints."

Understanding Hidden Threats: Corrupted Software Files

Understanding Hidden Threats: Corrupted Software Files: "Malicious code is not always hidden in web page scripts or unusual file formats. Attackers may corrupt types of files that you would recognize and typically consider safe, so you should take precautions when opening files from other people."

Flooding in South Central New York

Flooding in South Central New York: "There is severe flooding in parts of south-central New York including much of the Delaware River basin as a result of heavy rainfall over the last several days. The Delaware River at Callicoon, NY was at 19.64 feet and over 125,000 cubic feet per second (ft3/s) at 7:30 this morning (Wednesday June 28). The National Weather Service flood stage for this site is 12 feet."

FTC Testifies on Social Networking Sites

FTC Testifies on Social Networking Sites: "The Federal Trade Commission today called on social networking sites to make sure children visiting their sites can stay safe and their parents can protect them. "

U.S. Under Secretary for International Trade Announces Business Development Mission to India in November

U.S. Under Secretary for International Trade Announces Business Development Mission to India in November: "U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Franklin L. Lavin today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce will lead a business development mission to India in November. Lavin is inviting U.S. companies from a wide range of sectors to participate in the mission. Indian Secretary of Commerce S.N. Menon welcomed the proposal. "

Medicare Update:No Penalty for 2006 if you Qualify for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs

Medicare Update:No Penalty for 2006 if you Qualify for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs: "Medicare beneficiaries eligible for the extra help have a special enrollment period that allows them to enroll in a plan between May 15 and December 31. Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for the extra help if they have limited income and resources."

POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE EXPAND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP

POSTAL SERVICE, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE EXPAND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: "The U.S. Postal Service today awarded a contract to United Parcel Service (UPS), significantly enhancing a business relationship involving the domestic air transportation of mail. The agreement calls for UPS to transport primarily First Class and Priority mail to and from 98 U.S. cities."

OSHA Seeking Proposals for $6.8 Million in New Safety and Health Training Grants

OSHA Seeking Proposals for $6.8 Million in New Safety and Health Training Grants: "The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is accepting proposals for approximately $6.8 million in new grants to nonprofit organizations for safety and health training and educational programs under the Agency's Susan Harwood Training Grants program. An additional $3.3 million will be used to fund renewal grants for recipients of last year's institutional competency building grants."

Share Safer Sex Counseling Program for Changing Sexual Risk Behaviors in Mexican Female Sex Workers

Share Safer Sex Counseling Program for Changing Sexual Risk Behaviors in Mexican Female Sex Workers: "This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the Share Safer Sex Program in reducing sexual risk behaviors among female sex workers in four Mexican cities close to the U.S. border. "

Fire Captain Delivers Own Baby

Fire Captain Delivers Own Baby: "Chico Fire Captain Dan Reese responded early Monday morning to what is normally a routine emergency call for firefighters but in this case, the patient was his wife, Jade, who was in labor with the couple's second child."

Oxygen Treatment in Heart Failure

Oxygen Treatment in Heart Failure: "The purpose of this study is to determine whether oxygen therapy during sleep improves quality of life, exercise capacity and heart function among patients with chronic heart failure and central sleep apnea. "

Business Management Consulting Services RFP

Business Management Consulting Services RFP: "The Purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified bidders to develop a Master Services Agreement (MSA) for Business Managment Consulting Services in the following categories:
Organizational Development
Strategic Planning
Department/Program Development, Perfomance Measures and Evaluation
Fiscal Services
Benefits Consulting Services
Investments Consulting
Marketing Services
Workforce Planning"

Solicitation of Applications for Small Minority Producers

Solicitation of Applications for Small Minority Producers: "The Rural Business-Cooperative Service announces the availability of approximately $1.473 million in competitive grant funds for fiscal year (FY) 2006 for cooperatives and associations of cooperatives to assist small minority producers. "

OSHA Fines Flushing Hospital $112,500 for Formaldehyde Hazards

OSHA Fines Flushing Hospital $112,500 for Formaldehyde Hazards: "A Flushing hospital's alleged failure to protect workers from exposure to formaldehyde has resulted in $112,500 in fines from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)."

New Safety Recommendations for Pedicures

New Safety Recommendations for Pedicures: "The recommendations we're unveiling today are practical, effective ways to reduce the risk of mycobacteria, staph and other infections from pedicures,' said Director Zettel."

Social Skills Training for Improving Social Functioning in People With Schizophrenia

Social Skills Training for Improving Social Functioning in People With Schizophrenia: "This study will evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral social skills training versus supportive contact in improving social functioning in people with schizophrenia. "

Illegal Contractors Caught in Central Coast Sting Operation By State Contractors Board

Illegal Contractors Caught in Central Coast Sting Operation By State Contractors Board: " lure of easy money led more than two dozen unlicensed operators into a sting operation conducted by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) in Pismo Beach. The stings were held over two days (Wednesday & Thursday, June 21, 22) with support from the Pismo Beach Police Department, and the San Luis Obispo County Builders Exchange."

SEC and Korea Financial Supervisory Commission Announce Terms of Reference for Regulatory Dialogue

SEC and Korea Financial Supervisory Commission Announce Terms of Reference for Regulatory Dialogue: "The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Korea Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) today announced terms for regulatory dialogue between the two agencies."

SEC Charges Morgan Stanley With Failure To Maintain And Enforce Policies To Prevent Misuse of Inside Information

SEC Charges Morgan Stanley With Failure To Maintain And Enforce Policies To Prevent Misuse of Inside Information: "The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today the institution and simultaneous settlement of an enforcement action against Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. (Morgan Stanley). Despite the legal requirements to do so, Morgan Stanley for years failed to maintain and enforce adequate written policies and procedures to prevent the misuse of material nonpublic information, commonly referred to as inside information."

FEMA to Provide Disaster Assistance Information at Home Improvement Stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

FEMA to Provide Disaster Assistance Information at Home Improvement Stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire: " series of free disaster assistance workshops will take place at home improvement centers in several Massachusetts and New Hampshire communities starting Tuesday. These workshops are open to the public and are designed to provide information to residents on homeowner mitigation and on state and federal disaster assistance following the mid-May flooding."

USAID Donates Refrigerators Worth Over One Million US Dollars to Oromiya, Amhara and SNNP Regions to Support Childhood Immunization in Ethiopia

USAID Donates Refrigerators Worth Over One Million US Dollars to Oromiya, Amhara and SNNP Regions to Support Childhood Immunization in Ethiopia: "The United States Agency for International Development (USAID/Ethiopia) has donated 717 refrigerators and spare parts to the Regional Health Offices in Oromiya, Amhara and SNNP Regions. The refrigerators, valued at over one million U.S. Dollars (approximately 11.5 million birr), will be used to strengthen Ethiopia�s childhood immunization program. "

Scam Artists Posing As Sellers on eBay

Scam Artists Posing As Sellers on eBay: "Consumers should be on the alert for scam artists posing as sellers on eBay, the California-based Internet auction site, who victimize bidders through bogus second chance offers. To avoid falling victim to this scam, we offer some tips and precautions below."

Updated Guidelines: The Prevention of childhood obesity through increased physical activity

Updated Guidelines: The Prevention of childhood obesity through increased physical activity: "This is the current release of the guideline. All policy statements from the American Academy of Pediatrics automatically expire 5 years after publication unless reaffirmed, revised, or retired at or before that time."

Rural Initiative for New American Farmers Partnerships 2006 Request for Applications

Rural Initiative for New American Farmers Partnerships 2006 Request for Applications: "The Risk Management Agency (RMA) announces the availability of approximately $500,000 to fund the Rural Initiative for New American Farmers. A maximum of ten partnership agreements will be awarded nationwide with a maximum award of $50,000 for an individual project."

NOAA PROPOSES REGULATIONS TO REDUCE RISK OF COLLISIONS BETWEEN SHIPS AND ENDANGERED NORTHERN RIGHT WHALES

NOAA PROPOSES REGULATIONS TO REDUCE RISK OF COLLISIONS BETWEEN SHIPS AND ENDANGERED NORTHERN RIGHT WHALES: "The NOAA Fisheries Service today published a proposed rule describing regulations to reduce the risk of collisions between North Atlantic right whales and ocean-going vessels. Right whales are among the most endangered species in the world and are highly vulnerable to ship collisions. "

Study Shows Obesity is the Second Leading Cause of Preventable Deaths in U.S.

Study Shows Obesity is the Second Leading Cause of Preventable Deaths in U.S.: "Obesity is the second leading cause of preventable deaths and is associated with many significant health problems, including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. This document summarizes research on obesity and overweight supported by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), including current and completed projects, recent findings, and several conferences."

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS: "The California Department of Corporations (DOC) announced that it has charged a Costa Mesa man , doing business as Benchmark Financial Services, with fraudulently operating as an investment adviser. Scott made recommendations to some 40 clients, primarily seniors, who invested $15 million in mutual funds. Benchmark Financial received an average of at least $150,000 annually in commissions for providing recommendations and mutual fund research. "

Student Loan 2006-2007 Interest Rates to Increase on July 1, 2006

Student Loan 2006-2007 Interest Rates to Increase on July 1, 2006: "Borrowers who consolidate prior to July 1, 2006 will be able to lock in their loans at a lower interest rate. FFEL and Direct Consolidation Loans have fixed interest rates that are based on the weighted average of the interest rates on the loans being consolidated. A lender can provide a new consolidation loan borrower with the lowest statutory weighted average of the interest rate for loans by using the lower of the weighted average interest rates on loans being consolidated as of July 1 or the date the lender received the borrower's consolidation loan application."