What Should Employers Look For in Substance Abuse Pros
Adriane Scherrer, chief executive and owner of Enhancements To Your Workplace Inc., outlines essential qualifications and traits for substance abuse professionals, highlighting credentials, track record, confidentiality, evidence based practices, and workplace integration.
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Waat I po Provide educa tional program ming
The text outlines an educational programming and assessment service for government regulated customers. It emphasizes employing a substance abuse professional SAP unaffiliated with treatment programs to assess employees with positive drug or alcohol tests. This ethical approach is often legally required and aims to save costs by directing health care funds to responsible use.
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Duke Energy weighs new nuclear plant in Carolinas
Duke Energy is examining a possible new nuclear plant in its Carolinas service area with a decision on an application possibly by May. A combined construction and operating license would be pursued, potentially site selection by year end and plant operation around 2015.
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Cohen Brothers expands with Staker Alloys acquisition
Cohen Brothers Inc a scrap metals recycler based in Woodlawn Avenue expands to ten facilities in seven cities with the late 2004 purchase of Springfield based Staker Alloys Inc about 20 employees. The firm now operates in Middletown Hamilton Dayton Cincinnati Columbus Rockport Ind and Lexington Ky. The fourth generation family business employs about 250 full time workers with leadership involving Wilbur Cohen Ken Cohen and his sons and nephew.
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Feds urged to boost cyber security research funding
A Friday report by a panel of computer experts urges the Bush administration to raise Internet security research funding to 148 million annually through NSF, up from 58 million, with additional increases for Darpa and Homeland Security. It condemns the focus on classified work and weak leadership, calling for a federal coordination group and stronger civilian research.
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Adidas-1 high tech sneakers debut at $250 in Burbank
In Burbank Sport Chalet shoppers line up for Adidas-1 smart sneakers costing 250 dollars. The shoes feature computer chips sensors and a micro processor powering a lithium battery. Limited U S stock at 10 of 36 stores with first day sales to Adidas reps. Some shoppers doubt value at that price.
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