Thursday, January 29, 2009
KALAMAZOO, MI — Several residents at the Campus Court Apartments have been forced out of their units by a raw sewage backup, according to WWMT-TV.
Servicemaster was called to the scene to perform the cleanup in all of the eight flooded apartments, the story stated.
Jennifer Falkowski, a displaced resident, said: "There's five inches of water gushing out of every water orifice in our apartment. It was still flowing out into the hallway it was all the way up to the stairs, it was gross, I didn't even go in."
Management said they will pay for the displaced residents to stay at a local hotel until the cleanup is completed, the story noted.
Though many residents' personal belongings are permanently damaged, the flooded units will have new carpet and flooring after the ordeal is over, the story added.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Norovirus and rotavirus sicken many
Thursday, January 29, 2009
ERIE, PA — A duo of viruses has been wreaking havoc on Erie County for the past month, according to the Erie Times-News.
Norovirus and rotavirus, two highly contagious infections whose eradication requires extensive cleaning of surfaces, have been infecting residents, notably schoolchildren, at an alarming rate, the story stated.
Wayne Jones, medical director of Saint Vincent Health Center's emergency department, said: "What's unusual is that we normally see rotavirus when the children go back to school in the fall, and again in the spring. We see norovirus in outbreaks and then it quickly goes away."
Most people recover on their own within 12 to 60 hours, but the illness can lead to dehydration, especially in infants and the elderly, the story noted.
There is no cure for a stomach flu caused by norovirus or rotavirus, but a new vaccine reduces a child's chance of developing the rotavirus version of it, the story added.
ERIE, PA — A duo of viruses has been wreaking havoc on Erie County for the past month, according to the Erie Times-News.
Norovirus and rotavirus, two highly contagious infections whose eradication requires extensive cleaning of surfaces, have been infecting residents, notably schoolchildren, at an alarming rate, the story stated.
Wayne Jones, medical director of Saint Vincent Health Center's emergency department, said: "What's unusual is that we normally see rotavirus when the children go back to school in the fall, and again in the spring. We see norovirus in outbreaks and then it quickly goes away."
Most people recover on their own within 12 to 60 hours, but the illness can lead to dehydration, especially in infants and the elderly, the story noted.
There is no cure for a stomach flu caused by norovirus or rotavirus, but a new vaccine reduces a child's chance of developing the rotavirus version of it, the story added.
Greenwashing forum at University of Oregon
Thursday, January 29, 2009
PORTLAND — The University of Oregon will host an all-day forum on greenwashing, according to a press release.
The event will take place at the UO School of Journalism and Communication’s George S. Turnbull Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, February 6, the release stated.
Deborah Morrison, Professor of Advertising, said: "Greenwashing is when a company or organization spends more time and money claiming to be 'green' through advertising and marketing than actually implementing business practices that minimize environmental impact. It’s whitewashing, but with a green brush."
Those attending the forum will learn how to identify and control greenwashing, how to educate clients about greenwashing, how to build transparency in their own brand messaging and where to find resources for environmental honesty, the release noted.
The forum is open to the public and will cost $25 for students and $50 for everyone else, the release added.
To register, visit http://turnbullcenter.uoregon.edu/the-greenwashing-forum.
PORTLAND — The University of Oregon will host an all-day forum on greenwashing, according to a press release.
The event will take place at the UO School of Journalism and Communication’s George S. Turnbull Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, February 6, the release stated.
Deborah Morrison, Professor of Advertising, said: "Greenwashing is when a company or organization spends more time and money claiming to be 'green' through advertising and marketing than actually implementing business practices that minimize environmental impact. It’s whitewashing, but with a green brush."
Those attending the forum will learn how to identify and control greenwashing, how to educate clients about greenwashing, how to build transparency in their own brand messaging and where to find resources for environmental honesty, the release noted.
The forum is open to the public and will cost $25 for students and $50 for everyone else, the release added.
To register, visit http://turnbullcenter.uoregon.edu/the-greenwashing-forum.
Custodian gets Habitat for Humanity home
Thursday, January 29, 2009
MCKINNEY, TX — Roberto Osornia, custodian at Wilmeth Elementary School, will soon be the proud owner of a new Habitat for Humanity home, according to The Dallas Morning News.
A custodian at the school since it opened in 2005, Osornia is well liked by students, staff and parents alike in the school and around the community, the story stated.
Genny Gimber, a kindergarten teacher at Wilmeth, said: "Roberto is the type of person who always goes the extra mile. He does whatever is needed and then some, and he does it with a smile. We’re excited be part of this process and to do something in return for Roberto."
To qualify for the house, Roberto and his wife Carolina were both required to volunteer 500 hours of their time to the community; having already completed 450 hours each, the couple has only 50 more hours of volunteering before they are officially deemed homeowners, the story noted.
Wilmeth Elementary had so many families that wanted to help with the build that Habitat for Humanity held a training session at the school; people were encouraged to sign up with the actual build and to do the many behind the scenes tasks necessary to complete a home, the story added.
MCKINNEY, TX — Roberto Osornia, custodian at Wilmeth Elementary School, will soon be the proud owner of a new Habitat for Humanity home, according to The Dallas Morning News.
A custodian at the school since it opened in 2005, Osornia is well liked by students, staff and parents alike in the school and around the community, the story stated.
Genny Gimber, a kindergarten teacher at Wilmeth, said: "Roberto is the type of person who always goes the extra mile. He does whatever is needed and then some, and he does it with a smile. We’re excited be part of this process and to do something in return for Roberto."
To qualify for the house, Roberto and his wife Carolina were both required to volunteer 500 hours of their time to the community; having already completed 450 hours each, the couple has only 50 more hours of volunteering before they are officially deemed homeowners, the story noted.
Wilmeth Elementary had so many families that wanted to help with the build that Habitat for Humanity held a training session at the school; people were encouraged to sign up with the actual build and to do the many behind the scenes tasks necessary to complete a home, the story added.
Kimberly-Clark ranks No. 9 on Green Power list
Thursday, January 29, 2009
EVERETT, WA — The Kimberly-Clark Corporation has made the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) National Top 50 list of the largest green power users for the first time, according to a press release.
Kimberly-Clark's use of an innovative process to utilize waste from the facility's pulp manufacturing process to generate over 220 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy annually propelled them to No. 9 on the list, the release stated.
Drew Barfoot, Kimberly-Clark's vice president of environment, energy, safety, quality and sustainability, said: "Inclusion on the EPA list of the nation's top green power users is a welcome recognition of Kimberly-Clark's strong environmental commitment and of our company's support for the development of renewable energy. Green power has proven to be a sound, sustainable business decision for Kimberly-Clark."
Kimberly-Clark's production of over 220 million kilowatt hours of green power is equivalent to avoiding the carbon dioxide emissions of more than 29,000 passenger vehicles per year, or the amount of electricity needed to power more than 21,000 American homes annually, the release noted.
Kimberly-Clark is also a member of the EPA's Energy Star Program and an energy partner in the EPA’s Landfill Methane Outreach Program, the release added.
EVERETT, WA — The Kimberly-Clark Corporation has made the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) National Top 50 list of the largest green power users for the first time, according to a press release.
Kimberly-Clark's use of an innovative process to utilize waste from the facility's pulp manufacturing process to generate over 220 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy annually propelled them to No. 9 on the list, the release stated.
Drew Barfoot, Kimberly-Clark's vice president of environment, energy, safety, quality and sustainability, said: "Inclusion on the EPA list of the nation's top green power users is a welcome recognition of Kimberly-Clark's strong environmental commitment and of our company's support for the development of renewable energy. Green power has proven to be a sound, sustainable business decision for Kimberly-Clark."
Kimberly-Clark's production of over 220 million kilowatt hours of green power is equivalent to avoiding the carbon dioxide emissions of more than 29,000 passenger vehicles per year, or the amount of electricity needed to power more than 21,000 American homes annually, the release noted.
Kimberly-Clark is also a member of the EPA's Energy Star Program and an energy partner in the EPA’s Landfill Methane Outreach Program, the release added.
Inadequate cleaning at Peanut Corporation of America plant
Thursday, January 29, 2009
BLAKELY, GA — A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection of the Peanut Corporation of America plant, the source of the nationwide salmonella scare, has revealed a lack of cleaning and maintenance efforts at the plant, according to WXIA-TV.
The report listed things like live and dead roaches in and around washrooms, mold growing near stored peanut products, salmonella found feet away from products and other generally unsanitary conditions throughout the plant, the story stated.
State Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin said: "I would want to see [those responsible] prosecuted, maybe really get the industry's attention. If you have something that might be harmful to the public, don't try to hide it — deal with it!"
Mold was seen growing on the ceilings and walls in the firm's cooler and water stains were observed running down from the cooling unit fans in the cooler; finished peanut products were stored underneath, the story noted.
The list of recalled items produced by the plant increased following the inspections and now dates back to January 2007, the story added.
According to reports, the Peanut Corporation of America's Baxley Plant found salmonella in its own tests 12 times over the past year-and-a-half, but went lab shopping for better results and sold the tainted products anyway.
BLAKELY, GA — A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection of the Peanut Corporation of America plant, the source of the nationwide salmonella scare, has revealed a lack of cleaning and maintenance efforts at the plant, according to WXIA-TV.
The report listed things like live and dead roaches in and around washrooms, mold growing near stored peanut products, salmonella found feet away from products and other generally unsanitary conditions throughout the plant, the story stated.
State Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin said: "I would want to see [those responsible] prosecuted, maybe really get the industry's attention. If you have something that might be harmful to the public, don't try to hide it — deal with it!"
Mold was seen growing on the ceilings and walls in the firm's cooler and water stains were observed running down from the cooling unit fans in the cooler; finished peanut products were stored underneath, the story noted.
The list of recalled items produced by the plant increased following the inspections and now dates back to January 2007, the story added.
According to reports, the Peanut Corporation of America's Baxley Plant found salmonella in its own tests 12 times over the past year-and-a-half, but went lab shopping for better results and sold the tainted products anyway.
United Stationers lays off 250
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
DEERFIELD, IL — In "a necessary response to market conditions," JanSan distributor United Stationers Inc. announced plans to lay off some 250 employees, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Nearly half of the job cuts will be executed by the end of the week, while the remainder will be enforced by the end of March, the story stated.
The 4 percent workforce reduction will affect both management and non-management positions, the story noted.
President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gochnauer said: "Through the workforce reduction and other actions the company will be able to better align our expenses with the lower sales levels we are experiencing."
The staff cutbacks will generate a pretax charge of between $2.5 million and $3.5 million, the story added.
DEERFIELD, IL — In "a necessary response to market conditions," JanSan distributor United Stationers Inc. announced plans to lay off some 250 employees, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Nearly half of the job cuts will be executed by the end of the week, while the remainder will be enforced by the end of March, the story stated.
The 4 percent workforce reduction will affect both management and non-management positions, the story noted.
President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gochnauer said: "Through the workforce reduction and other actions the company will be able to better align our expenses with the lower sales levels we are experiencing."
The staff cutbacks will generate a pretax charge of between $2.5 million and $3.5 million, the story added.
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