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NIOSH resource helps older workers navigate safe driving
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- Written by YNN YNN
- Published: 28 May 2016 28 May 2016
Washington, DC - CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released a new web resource to help employers and workers adopt practices that keep workers age 55 or older safe on the road. The release coincides with Older Americans Month and aligns with the NIOSH Center for Motor Vehicle Safety’s goal to prevent work-related motor vehicle crashes and resulting injuries.
Department of Energy Announces 14 New Projects for Window Efficiency Technologies
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- Written by Green Liver Green Liver
- Published: 28 May 2016 28 May 2016
Washington, DC - The Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) today announced $31 million in funding for 14 projects as part of ARPA-E’s newest program: Single-Pane Highly Insulating Efficient Lucid Design (SHIELD). SHIELD project teams are developing innovative window coatings and windowpanes that could significantly improve the energy efficiency of existing single-pane windows in commercial and residential buildings.
Big Three Quick Service Burger Chains Vie for the Value Meal Throne As Others Enter the Battle
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- Written by Kim McLynn Kim McLynn
- Published: 28 May 2016 28 May 2016
Chicago, Illinois - Since last fall it has been a game of thrones among the top three quick service burger chains, Burger King, McDonald’s, and Wendy’s, as one after another launched their version of a combo value meal and battled for visitors and quick service dollars, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company.
National Parks BioBlitz Takes Stock of Species in Parks
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- Written by Kathy Kupper Kathy Kupper
- Published: 28 May 2016 28 May 2016
Washington, DC - During two intensive days of exploration and documentation, the National Parks BioBlitz, May 20-21, 2016, captured a vivid snapshot of the unique plant and animal biodiversity in our national parks. The National Park Service and National Geographic event, sponsored by American Express, involved more than 120 national parks and tens of thousands of experts and citizen scientists of all ages and backgrounds.
Vice President Joe Biden’s Call with President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine
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- Written by White House White House
- Published: 27 May 2016 27 May 2016
Washington, DC - Vice President Biden spoke today with President Poroshenko of Ukraine. The Vice President congratulated President Poroshenko on the release of Ukrainian pilot and Rada member Nadiya Savchenko and called for the release of all Ukrainians unlawfully detained in Russia.