EPA Environmental Justice Grant to Help Farm Workers Reduce Pesticide Risks
Monday, January 30th, 2012Published by: United States Environmental Protection Agence (EPA) (yosemite.epa.gov)
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Milking Your Company Benefits
Monday, January 30th, 2012Looking for extra income? Check out the employee-benefits bin.
As part of a broader effort to keep employees healthier—and cut health costs—more companies are offering financial incentives to workers who agree to a health screening or to participate in a wellness program, such as one to quit smoking or lose weight.
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Jobs Posted Online Dipped Slightly In April
Sunday, January 29th, 2012By JOE LIGHT
There were 124,000 fewer job vacancies posted online in April than in March, the first dip since 2010, according to research organization The Conference Board Inc.
The 4.3 million jobs posted online in April still beat February's 4.2 million online job ads and far exceeded November's 3.7 million jobs posted online.
However, the April drop might suggest that hiring will slow during the summer, as employers take time to absorb recent new hires, said Conference Board economist… Read More
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Plant-Zone Map a Boon to Growers
Sunday, January 29th, 2012By BART ZIEGLER
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a new map of the nation's growing zones Wednesday that confirms what many gardeners and farmers already know: Winters are warmer.
The map—widely used as a guide to what areas are suitable for a plant—is divided into zones based on the average lowest winter temperature, in 10-degree increments. Many of the areas that shifted into a warmer zone are in the Northeast, and many were on the edge of a warmer zone in the… Read More
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Western Sahara profile
Sunday, January 29th, 2012A mainly desert territory in north-west Africa, Western Sahara is the subject of a decades-long dispute between Morocco and the Algerian-backed Polisario Front.
In October 1975 the International Court of Justice rejected territorial claims by Morocco and Mauritania. The court recognised the Saharawis' right to self-determination and Spain agreed to organise a referendum.
The peace plan provided for a transition period, leading to a referendum in January 1992. Western Saharans would choose between independence and integration with Morocco.
Minurso was to total 1,000 civilian and 1,700 military… Read More
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Damaged Dubai Creek barrier poses risk to the public
Sunday, January 29th, 2012Young children have a limited perception of risk in their environment and whilst trying to be independent, lack some balance and co-ordination skills that older people have. Therefore, they can easily find themselves in dangerous situations, especially when a protective barrier contains gaps or openings large enough for a child to be able to pass through. Parents should always take precautionary measures to help keep children safe and are also responsible for keeping their children under their control. But, is playing not a regular part of any child's life? At the Dubai Creek people come with their families to relax and have fun, but this… Read More
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