Thieves steal phone card numbers fueling billions in fraud
Jess Behringer memorized his company phone card number but thieves captured it at Grand Central Station New York. The stolen numbers were used to place thousands of dollars in calls to foreign countries. Experts warn telecom fraud is a billion-dollar black market, with immigrants and drug dealers among typical customers.
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Jess Behringer
Behringer
Grand Central Station
New York
Willi
Amsburg
Colonial Willamsburg
Williamsburg
Meves
Jim Snyder
MCI
Privacy concerns rise as cellular eavesdropping increases
The Associated Press reports that private conversations on cellular and cordless phones can be overheard, including calls from Air Force One. Congress may act to curb scanners. industry officials decry privacy violations while White House aides defer comment. Gloucester Daily Times editor notes routine overheard chatter on flights toward Bush's home.
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Bush
Air Force One
Congress
Norman Black
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association
House
Edward J. Markey
D-Mass
Senate
White House
Kristen Hyde
Mary Wessling
Gloucester Daily Times
Massachusetts
Mama
Relief fund appeals for famine and war relief drive
Readers are urged to donate to a humanitarian fund aiding famine in Somalia and war relief in Bosnia Herzegovina. Contributions can be mailed to the named address in Syracuse or dropped at OnBank branches or the Syracuse Newspapers building lobby on Clinton Square.
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Somalia
Bosnia-Herzegovina
OnBank
Salina St
Syracuse
New York
Syracuse Newspapers
Clinton Square
Ergonomics and RSI Trouble Workers Face in the 90s
A 1990s emphasis on ergonomic work setups aims to curb repetitive stress injuries or RSI. Carpal tunnel surgery costs about 8000 per surgery, with recovery lengthy. RSI affects assembly line workers, cashiers, data entry staff, carpenters and more, from wrist to elbow.
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Theresa Barry-Greb
Jefferson Medical Rehabilitation Centers
Lexington
US Department of Labor
Ain A
Teact
Connecticut
RSI
Kmart
Toyota
Randall Updegrove
Occupational Medicine
Lexington Clinic
Repetitive stress injuries drive workplace safety changes
The article describes RSI signs such as numbness and pain in hands and shoulders, urges immediate medical review, and notes ergonomic fixes at Toyota Georgetown and other firms. It cites Karen Goldey’s carpal tunnel surgery and outlines risks, cost barriers for small businesses, and the need for lifestyle adjustments and employer action.
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Karen Goldey
GTE
Lexington
Goldey
Galdey
Nicholasville
Peter Waco
Philly Johnson
Johnson
Toyota Motor Manufacturing USA Inc
Georgetown
Area exporters honored by New York state awards
Gov. Cuomo recognized 14 area companies for export success. Matt Brewing Co. of Utica received Achievement in Export by a New Exporter for expanding overseas sales amid a stronger demand for US beer, with markets in Russia Argentina Korea Japan Kenya and Tanzania. Bartell Machinery Systems of Rome reported exports rising to 80 percent of total sales over five years, while Diemolding Health Division of Canastota noted sales to distributors in 30 countries.
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FX. Matt Brewing Co
Utica
New York
Mano Cuomo
Matt
Albany
Fred Matt
Russia
Argentina
Korea
Japan
Kenya
Tanzania
Canastota
Just-In-Time Inventory Cuts Costs and Boosts Quality
New inventory systems reduce warehousing needs by allowing leaner stock and rapid engineering changes. Vendors certify suppliers to 99 percent quality and 72 hour delivery, while Welch Allyn trims suppliers from 2,700 to about 125. Electronic ordering replaces paper POs as Kanbans expand.
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Tregaskis
Carrier
Johnson
Welch Allyn Inc
Skaneateles Falls
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Associated Press
Syracuse Herald-Journal
Central
Tater Religious Councill
Knight-Ridder Newspapers
Pact
RSJ
Barbara Nailor
Barry Greb
Jefferson Medical Rehabilitation Cenvers
Nailer
E. Genesee ST
Bartell Machinery Systems Corp
Rome
Welch Allyn
Jane Weaver
Weaver
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