Montevallo Elementary School with be closed from now through January 2nd due to mold. Indoor air quality tests were conducted and came back showing trace amounts of black mold. The amount of mold was still in the “acceptable level” but with the school closed they will be able to do the cleaning they need to [...]
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Montevallo Elementary closing until 2013 due to mold testing
Administration unveils health care regulations
The Federal Government released new healthcare regulations Tuesday in regards to the Affordable Health Care Act. These restrictions were expected and provide guidance for implementing the new law. They include not denying coverage for preexisting conditions and the ability of insurance companies to charge smokers more. The states just wish these regulations were given out [...]
New Motorcycle Law Welcomed by Widow
In New Zealand, the widow of a man killed while riding his bike has welcomed a new rider safety initiative. The government will spend $2 million on safety initiatives this year. The widow of the fist motorcyclist killed on New Zealand roads this year is calling a new government initiative to improve rider safety a [...]
Dangers of Bed Sores
There are many things that can make a nursing home unsafe, including injuries and being given the wrong medication. Another danger, that takes longer to develop, is bed sores. January 22, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ — Elderly and infirm residents are made more vulnerable if the facilities they inhabit are made unsafe by nursing home negligence. Medication [...]
Mixed Feelings About New CT Motorcycle Law
In Connecticut, a new law went into effect January 1 that makes it mandatory for new motorcycle drivers to take a safety training class. The course is required in order for the riders to receive their license to ride a bike. A new law that went into effect Jan. 1 requires that all new motorcycle [...]
Collision Leaves One in Intensive Care Unit
A collision that occurred in Panama City Beach in Florida has left one person in the intensive care unit. Three others were also injured in the crash. Panama City Beach, FL—Four people suffered injuries ranging from minor to critical in a two-vehicle collision Sunday evening, January 2, 2010. The injurious motor vehicle accident occurred around [...]