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In addition, trainees are taught how to deal with disruptive passengers and with hijacking and terrorist situations. New hires learn flight regulations and duties, gain knowledge of company operations and policies, and receive instruction on personal grooming and weight control. more »

Recently, the trade adjustment program has factored into the Obama administration's response to the nation's stubbornly high unemployment rate. The federal economic stimulus law has temporarily expanded eligibility for the job re-training assistance beyond the field of manufacturing, and also improved the financial benefits associated with a program that was already considered the Cadillac of unemployment insurance Although the Trade Adjustment Assistance program had been around since the 1970s, states weren’t taking advantage of it much at the time." more »

All women are at risk for ovarian cancer, and 90 percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer do not have a family history that puts them at higher risk; the Pap test is sensitive and specific to the early detection of cervical cancer, but not to ovarian cancer. more »

Reading Rockets and AdLit.org are looking for young, creative writers and filmmakers to participate in our Exquisite Prompt "Write It, Film It" Summer Video Contest. more »