PBS’ Sid the Science Kid on flu.gov
www.flu.gov now has a link to a special edition of the PBS show, "Sid the Science Kid," explaining how flu vaccinations work and how to prevent the flu. The collaborative episode [...]
Safe Needle Disposal Bill s.1312 Introduced
On June 19, 2009, a bill (s.1312 Medicare Safe Needle Disposal Coverage Act of 2009) sponsored by John Isakson (R-GA) and Sen. Edward Kaufman (D-DE) was introduced and forwarded to [...]
Gisele New Face of Environment
Supermodel Gisele Named UN Environment Ambassador Victoria Secret supermodel Gisele Bundchen was titled with Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Program last Sundy. At the event Gisele stated, “Mother [...]
Flooding in Southeast
8 Killed, More Missing in Floods A toddler and a 15 year old are among the unfortunates who have been killed in the recent floods plaguing the American Southeast. One [...]
Mutagens, teratogens and carcinogens
Gen means birth or origin, as in the book of Genesis, which explains the origin of the Earth; "Muta" means change; "terato" means monster; and "carcino" means crab. Thus, all [...]
Where are your gloves
Where are your gloves Most hand injuries happen to workers not wearing protection By: Lori A Shaffer Magazine: ISHN (Nov.2008) www.ishn.com In a study conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, [...]
Contaminated clean-up
Get maximum protection against mold By: Paul Puncochar, CIHMagazine: ISHN (Nov.2008) www.ishn.com Floods and hurricanes create optimal conditions for mold growth. Following hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, an assessment [...]
The 12,000 Ton Hybrid
It’s not just planes, trains, and automobiles switching to alternative energy sources. The world’s 50,000 diesel-powered containerships- which haul 90 percent of all good- are looking for ways to go [...]
Earth Day Ruminations
Shocking Statistics It is estimated over 15,000 species (plant and animal) are currently threatened with extinction. Of these, one of every four mammals, and one of every eight birds, are facing a [...]
Polar Bear Listed as Endangered Species Due to Loss of Sea Ice
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne today announced that he is accepting the recommendation of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dale Hall to list the polar [...]