Columbus Business Daily - First Aid News

First Aid News

Jobs report may show rise in unemployment rate Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:16AMThe unemployment rate may be about to rise again.
Swimmer in Belmar sought; body of missing Asbury Park man found Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:11AMAuthorities in Belmar were searching Thursday night for missing after-hours swimmer who became separated from the group he was with in the surf.
Blast rips through rally in Pakistan 9 dead Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:09AMA blast ripped through a rally in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Friday killing at least nine people the second major attack this week piling pressure on the civilian government struggling with a flood crisis.
Licking County foreclosures remain stubbornly high Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:07AMNEWARK -- Foreclosure filings thus far in 2010 remain ahead of 2009's pace in Licking County and threaten the county record set in 2008. There have been 795 foreclosure filings during the first eight months of the year, ahead of the 778 through August 2009, according to according to Licking County Common Pleas Court records.
AVFD provides mutual aid; removes person from elevator Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:06AMThe following was activity logged with the Aspen Volunteer Fire Department between Aug. 26-Sept. 2. • On Aug. 27 — At 12:35 p.m., AVFD provided mutual aid response with Aspen Ambulance in the downtown area. • On Aug. 30 — At 6:39 a.m., AVFD responded to a residence to remove a person from an elevator. read more
Jobs report may show rise in unemployment rate Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:58AM(AP:WASHINGTON) The unemployment rate may be about to rise again. Economists are bracing for a weak showing in the August employment report, which is scheduled to be released Friday.
Dubai Taxi trains cabbies on good driving conduct Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:58AM03 September 2010 Dubai (United Arab Emirates): The Dubai Taxi Corporation Dubai Taxi Corporation ( DTC DTC ), Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) is organizing a series of training courses for all the existing and new cabdrivers focusing on good behaviour during driving with the aim of improving the level of services delivered by DTC DTC to the inhabitants and visitors of Dubai Emirate, and ...
Jobless benefit claims drop for 2nd week Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:50AMWASHINGTON — The number of people requesting unemployment benefits declined for the second straight week, suggesting that the slowing economy isn’t prompting widespread job cuts.
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Katherine Clark Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:05PMRep. Katherine Clark from Melrose is a Democratic candidate for the Middlesex and Essex District state Senate seat, which covers Melrose Wards 1-5, Malden, Reading, Stoneham, and Wakefield.
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Michael Day Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:05PMMichael Day from Stoneham is a Democratic candidate for the Middlesex and Essex District state Senate seat, which covers Melrose Wards 1-5, Malden, Reading, Stoneham, and Wakefield.
Number of victims in Congo mass rape increases: U.N. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:04PMThe number of reported victims of a recent mass rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo has grown by nearly a hundred over the last week, the United Nations said on Wednesday. Democratic Republic of Congo - United Nations - Rape - Africa - Congo
Estate will help students in need Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:59PMThanks to Leonard Black the Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation will have some extra cash to aid students in crisis. Before his death in 2008, the 92-year-old World War II veteran asked that his estate be shared among a string of charitable organizations and government entities.[...]
City man wants to help educate poor children Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:58PMSyed Haider is thinking globally but acting locally. The Belleville businessman has launched Adopt Village 37, an organization and website he said he hopes will become a way of improving the lives of citizens in poor villages around the world.[...]
Los Angeles should ban rave parties on city-owned property Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:58PMI would like to introduce you to a young woman by the name of Sasha Rodriguez. Sasha’s family lives in the city of Atwater, California, which has a population of 14,000. Today, however, there is one less person to be accounted for in this city. Sasha is dead at the age of 15.
Redlands girl to kick off Jerry Lewis telethon Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:58PMAbbey Umali, 11, of Redlands, will become the first child ever to open the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, to be broadcast from Las Vegas this weekend. Abbey is serving her third term as a national goodwill ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. She has Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a neuromuscular disorder that leads to muscle weakness.
REGION Cain gains endorsements Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:33AMThe Republican candidate for District 3 Representative to the Texas House has drawn two recent endorsements. PJC slates Sept. Continuing Education classes Paris Junior College’s Continuing Education Department has scheduled a variety of classes for September, according to Dr. Charles George, associate dean, Workforce Development.
VMworld: Paul Maritz warns of shift to new IT stack Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:31AMVMware chief executive Paul Maritz used his keynote at VMworld 2010 to warnof a shift in the IT industry that will radically rewrite the computinglandscape.
Medical agency: Gunmen fire on plane with international aid workers landing in east Congo Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:23AMJOHANNESBURG (AP) — An American medical agency says gunmen in eastern Congo fired on a private plane carrying international aid workers who have escaped into the forest and are in hiding.
Saakashvili Discusses Wheat with Gov’t Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:17AMIn what seemed to be a show of government’s efforts to ease recent price hikes on wheat and wheat-containing products, President Saakashvili held on August 31 a televised meeting with PM Nika Gilauri and Agriculture Minister Bakur Kvezereli saying that “threat of having higher price rise no longer exists.”
BOWLING: Picking out a new ball Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:17AMA new bowling season for some means a new ball. Other than your physical and mental game, choosing a ball can be the most confusing choice you have to make. This by far is the most important job you can do if you take the game seriously.
Scholarship program faces huge shortfall Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:15AMState examines ways to ensure 21st Century Scholars money doesn't go to students who might not need it.
At least 15 people left without homes after rowhouse blaze in Lindsay Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:15AMWatch Video [...]
President Patil visits flood-ravaged Leh, promises timely help from armed forces, govt. Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:15AMPresident Pratibha Patil visited flood-ravaged Leh in the Ladakh region on Wednesday and reviewed ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Minister of New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir Government officials and senior Indian Army and Indian Air Force officers.
Gov. Christie seeks delay in releasing school spending review Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:13AMAristide Economopoulos/The Star-LedgerAfter the bill signing Gov. Chris Christie says that he was mislead by Education Commissioner Bret Schundler. TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has advised the education department not to release a report Tuesday which details how much New...
Backing the black males Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:10AMWayne Williams straightens his tie and turns to the group of young men in the Community College of Philadelphia's student union.
Attack On Fort Bliss' 507th Maintenance Company Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:09AMThe attack on the 507th Maintenance Company at An Nasiriyah was a tragedy not unlike those that have occurred in past conflicts in which this nation has engaged.
UH graduation rates increase Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:08AMUH is continuing its fight to claim a ranking among the top Texas universities and a recent increase in graduation rates shows the University is gaining some ground. President Renu Khator cited the increase at a UH System Board of Reports quarterly meeting this month. “We are on track for a record-breaking year in terms [...]
Canon Introduces Two New Compact XF-Series Professional Camcorders: XF105 AND XF100 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:07AMLAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announces the new Canon XF105 and XF100 Professional Camcorders for mobile HD video capture in a compact form factor. Canon’s smallest professional camcorders, the new XF105 and XF100 utilize the same Canon XF Codec featured in the Canon XF305 and XF300, introduced earlier this year. The Canon XF Codec is ...
Point: Should Students Who Are Of Age Be Allowed To Drink In Their Dorms? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:05AMSome argue that if a legally-aged student wants to drink and attend school at South Alabama, he or she should live off-campus. For some people, however, it’s simply more practical to live in the dorms. Plus, doesn’t the university encourage it?
Butts arrest in Boob case among odd Pa. news reports Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:03AMSubmitted for your perusal, a journey into a wondrous land, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. That's the signpost up ahead - your next stop . . .
Volunteers, sponsors needed for 2010 Dragoon River Romp Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:01AMSponsors and volunteers are needed for the fifth annual Dragoon River Romp that is slated for September 18 on the Des Moines River.
CAPP project on schedule for school year Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:00AMWAVERLY — Two meetings held Monday between Waverly School District officials and those making their $43 million capital assets preservation project (CAPP) a reality have the project right on schedule for the beginning of the 2010-11 school year, said Superintendent Mike McMahon.
FACTBOX-Austerity measures around the euro zone Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:00AMFACTBOX-Austerity measures around the euro zone
Power restored to thousands who lost service in Monmouth County Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:00AMA widespread power outage caused by a substation failure in Tinton Falls left as many as 71,000 Jersey Central Power & Light Co. customers — including businesses — without electricity and many motorists stuck in traffic jams and detours during the Monday evening rush hour.
iCAD to Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell in Recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:00AMiCAD, Inc. , an industry-leading provider of advanced image analysis and workflow solutions for the early identification of cancer, today announced that the executive management team, including President and CEO Ken Ferry, will ring the closing bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square on September 2, 2010 at 4:00 PM ET in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Â ...
S.Korea sceptical on Chinese nuclear proposal Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:53PMby Staff Writers Seoul (AFP) Aug 27, 2010 South Korea expressed reservations Friday about China's proposal for an informal meeting between North Korea and the United States ahead of any resumption of six-party nuclear disarmament talks.
First Boeing-Built GPS IIF Satellite Enters Service With USAF Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:52PMby Staff Writers El Segundo CA (SPX) Aug 31, 2010 Boeing has announced that the first of 12 Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellites the company is building for the U.S. Air Force has entered service.
South Cle Elum Cuts Agreement with Fire District Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:49PMKIMA has learned it may take longer for fire trucks to get to some homes. The South Cle Elum township board tore up its agreement with the fire district. KIMA found South Cle Elum businesses and homeowners could end up waiting as much as *ten minutes *longer for help to arrive. We asked why community leaders would do this.
Somerville class sizes 'stable' in fiscally conservative school district Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:38PMGoogle MapsSomerville Middle School SOMERVILLE — The borough’s school district has had a reputation over the last few years of running a very lean operation. Its conservative fiscal policy even drew the attention of Gov. Christie, who visited Van Derveer...
Is your family ready for an emergency? Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:35PMYou never know when an emergency might strike you or your family. September is National Preparedness Month and with snow just a month or two away it's important to be ready for the worst. "In the case of a blizzard, often times they (rescue crews) can't respond. It's very difficult for them to get anywhere fast," says Jennifer Mariano with the Pikes Peak Chapter of the American Red Cross. The ...
Coldest Canberra winter in a decade Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:25PMCanberra has experienced its coldest winter daytime temperatures in 10 years.
Editorial: County school district plan deserves review Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:24PMThe latest of numerous studies discussing school reform says Michigan taxpayers can save $612 million a year by reshaping or consolidating public schools along county lines.
Today in History: Princess Diana car crash, Katrina flooding Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:23PMToday is Monday, Aug. 30, the 242nd day of 2010. There are 123 days left in the year.
Critics wonder where money will come from after Race to the Top funds dwindle Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 5:19PMALBANY -- U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan said Monday that New York showed courage and a commitment to change in developing a successful Race to the Top application that will bring $700 million to the state over four years.
Roseland Fre Public Library offers fall programs Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:54AMROSELAND – The Roseland Free Public Library welcomes families and children to our programs for September and October. At 7 p.m. on Monday evenings we offer programs for families. Please visit or call the Library to register for each evening program.
Suspended driver nabbed in Boonton Township Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:54AMBOONTON TWP. – A motoriststopped for motor vehicle checks by officers turned out tohave suspended driver’s licenses, according to police. An officer on patrol did a random license plate check on a vehicle traveling on Valley Road at 8:38 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 4, and discovered the registered owner had a suspended driver’s license and a warrant outstanding, police said. Rebecca Schmidt, 19, the ...
North Caldwell native treks to northern India to see Dalai Lama Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:53AMNORTH CALDWELL – Gaining a private audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan people’s spiritual and worldly leader, is not an easy thing to do.
Quality-of-life raise for all disabled veterans fades Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:53AMDisabled veterans were thrilled in 2007 when the Veterans Disability Benefits Commission asked Congress to enact an immediate "quality of life" increase to disability payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Accident in Califon may have caused injuries Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:46AMCALIFON -- Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on Route 513 at the intersection of Sliker Road at about 7:26 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17.
What's happening in northern Hunterdon? Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 6:46AM“The Ascension” Outdoor Concert, 6:30 p.m., county library on Route 12 in Raritan Township, rock from the 60s to the 90s. Bring a chair or blanket. Free.