Automakers unveil OnStar and Ford RESCU help systems
General Motors previews OnStar at the Chicago Auto Show a satellite linked car aid for Cadillac models to call for help after a crash and locate a vehicle. Ford's RESCU option for Lincoln Continental offers operator assistance, theft tracking and routing with GPS. Both rely on car phones and GPS with service areas limited to cellular coverage.
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Air Bag Benefits and Risks Spur Safety Revisions
Experts examine adverse effects of airbags including bruises facial injuries and reactions when deployed. NHTSA studies push for safer deployment rules and optional overrides while BMW engineers explore systems to detect child seats and disable the passenger bag. Lockheed Martin posts solid Q4 earnings with earnings per share of 1.56 on rising revenue.
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Farm market reports and livestock prices from Chicago and Hagerstown
Aggregated market data shows beans at various futures with examples of bids and quotes. Livestock section lists butcher cows bulls steers heifers and dairy replacements with price ranges and terms from Four States Livestock Sales.
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Maryland posting rules for occupational Illness injuries 1995
Maryland employers must post a summary of workplace illnesses and injuries for 1995 from February 1 through March 1. The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation notes exemptions for small employers but requires reporting for all incidents with fatalities or three or more hospitalizations within eight hours. Quotations from Frederick and Westminster livestock markets list recent prices for cattle calves hogs and sheep.
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Westminster Hay Sale Prices Summary
Prices listed for hay and straw include alfalfa at 50 ton and bale rates from 150 to 300. Clover at 9 cents per bale with 100 dollar bale, mixed hay at 80 to 87 per ton with 240 dollar bale and 1000 to 2000 dollar large round, straw at 75 cents per bale, wood cord priced 00 to 110 dollars. Local quantities unclear due to OCR errors.
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans Earn NCQA Accreditation
Three Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maryland health management organizations have earned full NCQA accreditation for quality improvement credentialing and member rights. The Columbia Medical Plan remains in one year to achieve full accreditation results.
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