Deepwater drilling ban threatens Gulf jobs and court battles
A memo from the top drilling regulator estimates a six month Gulf moratorium would directly cost more than 9,000 jobs and affect about 14,000 more indirectly. The memo was sent to Interior Secretary Salazar on July 10 by Michael Bromwich. The White House backed a July 12 revised moratorium after a June court-struck ban, citing safety concerns following the Deepwater Horizon disaster that killed 11 and spilled millions of gallons of oil.
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Plan to prevent workplace violence grows nationwide
A Baltimore County auto shop backed by consultant Philip Deming used counter surveillance after a fired employee loitered near the business. Deming’s intervention helped avert a potential incident as employers intensify violence prevention, training, and policy to deter threats and assaults.
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Workplace violence declines in U.S. workplaces since 1994 high
U S workplace homicides fell 52 percent to 526 in 2008 from a high of 1 080 in 1994 based on Labor Department stats. About 2 million Americans are victims of workplace assault each year according to OSHA figures, and 70 percent of workplaces lack formal violence policies. A recent Connecticut shooting underscores persistent risk.
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Jayhawk Ink launches at KU Bookstores in campus revamp
The KU Memorial Unions say Dread Books becomes Jayhawk Ink with a grand opening set for Sept 8. Liz Kundin of Edward Jones hosts a finance seminar at Castle Tea Room at 7 p.m. Tuesday. reservations via Karen Kelm. Also listed are USDA loan opportunities for women and minorities, a moved Savin Formal location with Hygienic Dry Cleaners, and various local service accolades and events.
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