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FashionValet founders grilled by MACC for the sixth day

PUTRAJAYA: The founding couple of FashionValet Sdn Bhd, linked to the investment loss of Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), continued giving their statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

The vehicle carrying the couple arrived at MACC headquarters here at 2.50 pm.

Today marks the sixth day of their statements being recorded after the MACC detected several suspicious account transactions in its probe into investment losses totalling RM43.9 million.

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki was reported to have said that the commission was reviewing and investigating the cash flow received by the e-commerce business platform founders.

MACC is also reported to have frozen several of the couple’s private and company bank accounts worth about RM1.1 million through Op Favish on Nov 6.




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Philippines, Australia to join key military drills for the first time in 2025

Philippine troops will join Australia's largest military exercise for the first time next year, while the Australian Defense Force will make their debut in Philippine-led war games, both countries' defense chiefs announced Wednesday, November 13.




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Abril 3, 2022





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US wireless data usage surged to record 100 trillion MB in 2023

Surge in usage is attributed to the growing adoption of 5G devices and FWA broadband services





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Democrat April McClain-Delaney win House seat in Maryland's 6th District

April McClain-Delaney, a Democrat, was announced the winner of the open seat in Maryland's 6th Congressional District late Saturday, four days after Election Day.




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Maryland mounts 14-point fourth quarter comeback to beat USC in thriller

Southern California and Maryland met Saturday for the first time in football and as Big Ten members, but if you didn't know any better, it was as if an old Pac-12 after dark game broke out. Maryland mounted a two touchdown comeback in the fourth quarter, capped by Billy Edwards Jr.'s 3-yard rushing score as the Terrapins beat the Trojans 29-28.




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Hall of Famer Michael Strahan grilled for failing to place hand over heart during national anthem

NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan grew up in a military family, but that didn't save him from an onslaught of criticism on Sunday when he failed to place his hand over his heart during the national anthem.




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FISHBASE APRIL 2014 MIRROR UPDATES

The April 2014 mirror updates of FishBase (www.fishbase.ca and www.fishbase.us); are now available online.

FishBase stats to date: ( 32800 Species, 303100 Common names, 53900 Pictures,
50200 References, 2110 Collaborators, 700000 Visits/Month )

 

 

 

 

 





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FishBase Mirror Updates for April 2015

FishBase on the US and CA servers (www.fishbase.us and www.fishbase.ca) are now updated to version April 2015.

 








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WorldWatch: April 16, 2010

On this week's WorldWatch report - Britian used to be the heart of Christian civilization in Europe. Now, the faith is under attack.




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WorldWatch: April 23, 2010

On this week's WorldWatch report - North Korea Freedom Week: Christians are gathering in Seoul, South Korea, for a week of prayer and protests to bring about change in one of the darkest countries on earth: North Korea.




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On the Safe Side: Drill Down Safely

Portable power drills are some of the most useful tools in the construction industry, but without taking the proper safety precautions they can quickly become some of the most dangerous.




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Albert Carrillo: Breaking Down the Misconceptions of Lath

It was a year or so ago when my article intimated to a result, to a given test, to a controversial subject, to confirm what us plasterers have known for years. When it comes to control joints in relation to cracking in stucco, let me boldly state: Lath cut or continuous performs the same.




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Peter Cardy: The perils of moving into an open-plan office

Sector veteran Peter Cardy offers answers to your workplace dilemmas.




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Pneumatic drills produce higher noise, dust and vibration levels than electric drills: study

Washington — Workers who frequently drill concrete can experience reduced exposure to noise, silica dust and vibration if pneumatic rock drills are replaced with electric rotary hammer drills, according to researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.




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Linear Wood Ceiling Panels and Grilles

The company is expanding its line of wood ceiling options with its new Linear Wood Ceiling Panels and Grilles.




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Toolbox - April 2016

April's Toolbox features products from Continental Building Products, WoodTrac, Omega Products International, and more.




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April 2019 Toolbox

The April 2019 Toolbox features a selection of tools for walls and ceilings contractors from manufacturers like QUIKRETE, Marino/WARE, and more.




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Steel Safety Day to take place in April

Brussels – The World Steel Association recently announced the launch of Steel Safety Day, to take place April 28 in conjunction with World Safety Day.




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Nitrile-coated glove

The Solva-Gard Therma-Gard is a heat- and chemical-resistant nitrile-coated glove. It provides ANSI/ISEA 105 Level A2 cut-resistance protection, and ANSI/ISEA 105 Level 3 conductive heat resistance protection.




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Insulated nitrile-coated gloves

Otterback Arctic Nitrile Fully Coated Gloves (#11927) help keep hands warm and dry in cold and wet conditions.




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Nitrile glove

The Microflex 93-850 is a robust single-use glove for protecting workers from chemicals and other harmful exposures.




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Lime green nitrile gloves

ProWorks Lime Green Nitrile Exam Gloves are virtually impossible to miss, facilitating at-a-glance oversight of barrier-protection protocols.




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Nitrile glove

AlphaTec 58-735 is a multi-hazard nitrile glove developed for use in a broad range of industries where high chemical and high cut protection are necessary.




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Nitrile disposable gloves

These Nitrile Disposable Gloves offer superior hand protection for workers who need shielding from grease, dirt, oil, chemicals and more.




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Nitrile-coated cut-resistant glove

The ProFlex 7022 Hi-Vis Nitrile-Coated Cut-Resistant Glove with DSX dip technology is designed to provide unmatched grip in dry conditions.




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Fully coated nitrile gloves

600FC Premium Solid Nitrile Fully Coated Gloves are constructed with fully dipped blue solid nitrile on a two-piece jersey liner with a knit wrist for comfort.




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Nitrile gloves

Brass Knuckle SmartSkin nitrile gloves (BKNITR2) are double-dipped in nitrile butadiene rubber to give wearers twice the protection and twice the grip. Nitrile stands up to chemicals, oils and most harmful cleaning solvents, and resists bodily fluids and waste.




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OSHA construction advisory committee to meet April 24

Washington — Two potential OSHA regulations will be discussed during an upcoming Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting.




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Fast-Casual Chain WaBa Grill Chooses Interface to Transform Its Network & Voice Infrastructure

Interface Systems announced WaBa Grill Franchise has chosen Interface Systems’ Restaurant Network-Technology-in-a-Box solution to transform its network and voice infrastructure in over 190 franchise locations.




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Whistleblower protection advisory committee to meet in April

Washington – OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee and its work groups are scheduled to meet April 25-26 in Washington.




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Annual report details offshore drilling equipment failures, calls for data sharing

Washington — Offshore drilling rig operators in the Gulf of Mexico reported 1,129 blowout preventer equipment component failures in 2017, according to the latest annual report from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s SafeOCS reporting system.




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Rollback of offshore drilling regulations prompts concerns about safety of workers, environment

Port Fourchon, LA — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s rollback of certain provisions of a rule intended to prevent a repeat of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig disaster will maintain safety and environmental protections, the agency claims, as advocacy groups announce their intention to fight the move.




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Biodegradable nitrile glove

The GREEN-DEX glove is the world’s first biodegradable, 100 percent nitrile glove. This disposable glove is manufactured with patent-pending “Eco Best Technology” – offering superior, eco-friendly hand protection without a loss in performance, in addition to the ability to biodegrade only when placed in a landfill.

Showa Best Glove Inc.




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MSHA calls for focus during ‘deadly’ month of April

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is calling for increased focus on safety during April, one of the deadliest months of the year for the mining industry.




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National grain safety week set for April 4-8

Washington — OSHA and its Alliance Program partners in the agriculture industry are teaming up to host the sixth annual Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week – slated for April 4-8.




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Automated external defibrillators at work

Many states require that an automated external defibrillator (AED) be onsite in all public buildings and doctors’ offices. How can an AED help keep my employees safe?




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Sterilization process allows for safe reuse of N95 respirators, researchers say

Durham, NC — In an effort to preserve the supply of N95 filtering facepiece respirators used by health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers at Duke Health say they have successfully tested a decontamination process that allows the masks to be reused safely.




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‘Extremely hazardous’: Alert warns against using ethylene oxide to sterilize masks, respirators

Tumwater, WA — Ethylene oxide should not be used to sterilize filtering facepiece respirators for reuse because “this extremely hazardous toxic chemical poses a severe risk to human health,” the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries warns in a new alert.




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Brilliant launches ‘Install It Anywhere’ Home Control Panel to Transform Any House or Apartment Into A Smart One

Additionally, Brilliant functions as a whole home lighting system with built-in motion detection, which can be paired with a Resideo Security System.




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Safety bulletin focuses on horizontal directional drilling hazards

Washington — OSHA has published a Safety and Health Information Bulletin intended to help underground utility workers and employers avoid hazards associated with horizontal directional drilling.




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On the Safe Side podcast Episode 50: Safety I vs. Safety II and April issue highlights

In Episode 50, the S+H team celebrates a milestone and examines content from the April issue, including the results of the annual Training Survey, safety and health for remote workers, and work zone safety. Also, SafeStart’s Tim Page-Bottorff joins the podcast to preview his presentation on Safety I vs. Safety II, in partnership with Corrie Pitzer, to be made at the 2024 NSC Spring Safety Conference and Expo.




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Federal worker advisory committee will discuss naloxone at April meeting

Washington — OSHA’s Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health has scheduled a virtual meeting for April 18.




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Campus fire drills ‘may never have been more important,’ fire marshal says

Newburyport, MA — Fire drill schedules on college and university campuses should be maintained, and fire drill plans and responses updated or modified, during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to University of Delaware Fire Marshal Kevin T. McSweeney.




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‘Drive Safe. Work Safe. Save Lives.’: National Work Zone Awareness Week to take place April 26-30

Washington — National Work Zone Awareness Week is set for April 26-30, with a national kickoff event – hosted by the Michigan Department of Transportation – planned for 11 a.m. Eastern on April 27.