A Biennial Award of the Belcan Corporation

The Belcan Corporation would like to announce that it has established a biennial award for enterprising employees. This award is for employees who by action or idea have contributed to the growth of the corporation. Actually, we expect to post double digit sales growth from a year earlier. The award is to be known as the John Belcan Award in honor of the man who founded the Belcan Corporation. John Belcan decided to establish the company producing electronics 50 years ago. His impeccable character and enormous energy for making the Belcan Corporation a well-known name in the electronics industry have positively influenced all who have known and worked with him.

The winner of the award should have the same outlook and determination that John Belcan had. He should also possess the devotion and high principles that Belcan had for family, work, and society. The winner will receive a commemoration plaque, as well as a promotion complete with a 10% raise. Nominations should be submitted to the Employee Awards Selection Committee using the Employee Awards Form available at the administrative services office and on the company website. Supervisors can nominate only those employees working directly under them and who have received a performance evaluation within the past three months. Although supervisors may be nominated by the manager they work under, managers are not eligible for this award. The Employee Awards Selection Committee shall make a selection based on the enterprising contributions made by each candidate. The full criteria for selections will be posted on the website by Monday of next week.

Friendly Skies Airlines

We here at Friendly Skies Airlines would like to remind all passengers that security will be increased during the holiday season. It is customary for the level of alert to be higher during peak travel times. As you are already aware, tighter security means a few more restrictions for passengers flying on any of the days marked red by Homeland Security. For your own convenience and safety, please review the following restrictions:

• Each ticketed passenger is allowed only one piece of checked luggage and one piece of carry-on luggage, plus a purse, briefcase, or laptop computer.
• When luggage is carried on-board the aircraft, it must be of a size and shape to allow for storage in aircraft overhead compartments, or underneath the seat in front of the passenger. This piece of luggage must not exceed 56 cm by 45 cm by 25 cm and also must not exceed 23 kg.
• Passengers should arrive at the airport 75 minutes prior to departure for domestic flights. For international flights, you should arrive at least 2 hours in advance. Those travelers who arrive late will not be admitted into the main terminal area.
• Passengers who made reservations with e-tickets must claim them at one of the airline’s automatic printers at least 90 minutes before their scheduled flight, whether domestic or international.
• Passengers traveling with disabled travelers who need any extra help are recommended to report to the airport at least 1 hour prior to the customarily recommended time, as listed above.

We appreciate your care and participation during the holiday season. As always, we hope you have safe travels and that we can serve you again soon in the future.

Australia Struggling with Skin Cancers

Skin cancer, malignancy in the skin, is the most common of all cancers. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma, the most common type, develops in the basal, or bottom layer of the epidermis, the top layer of skin. Squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common type, develops in the upper layers of the epidermis. The American Cancer Society estimates that basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers account for more than 1.3 million new cases each year, but for only 1,900 deaths in the United States. The third type of skin cancer is melanoma. It develops in the melanocytes, or pigment cells, which are found throughout the basal layer. Melanoma is the most lethal type of skin cancer and is responsible for about three-quarters of all skin cancer deaths.

Two out of three Australians will develop skin cancer, and an estimated 1,000 die from it each year. The main risk factors for skin cancer are ultraviolet radiation exposure and skin type. People who burn or freckle rather than tanning and have blond or red hair have higher risk. However, exposure also can cause skin cancers among people with darker skin. The southern United States has very high rates for the same reason. Israel also has a skin cancer problem among immigrants of European background. The rates aren’t as high as in Australia because there are fewer Israelis with very light complexions. Rates in Scandinavia and Israel are similar because most Scandinavians have a more susceptible skin type, even though they are exposed to less UV radiation at home.

Because of Australia’s high rate of skin cancer, the Anti-Cancer Council (ACC) of Victoria, Australia has started perhaps the most comprehensive public skin cancer education program in the world. The campaign’s messages include a television ad called “Timebomb,” in which a doctor removes a skin cancer nodule that has spread to the lymph node in a patient’s underarm. The aim of the ad is to show that sunburn can cause far greater damage below the skin’s surface than above it and may plant a skin cancer “Timebomb” that will explode some later time.

In addition to the media campaign, a program called “SunSmart” works with schools to teach children about the dangers of the sun. It’s known that 80% of lifetime sun exposure is acquired before age 18. This makes taking sensible precautions in childhood and adolescence the prime preventive measure. Eighty percent of all primary schools in the state of Victoria have a “no hat, play in the shade” policy which means the kids cannot go outdoors unless they’re wearing a hat. The ACC has adapted another public education campaign originally developed in Australia and the United States. The “Slip! Slop! Slap” program offers this message to put on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat to protect your skin. Other recommendations included in this campaign are: skin exposure should be minimized between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, when the sun is at its strongest; eye protection is necessary; and sunscreen should be applied at least 15 minutes before starting any outdoor work and should then be re-applied every 2 hours.

Research is another key function of the Victoria Anti-Cancer Council. There are a number of Australian agencies and experts working in education and research domestically and worldwide. Earlier this year, for example, the Australian Cancer Society released findings from a study that many Australians still mistakenly assume sunscreen will completely protect them from sunburn and skin cancer. This misconception means they use sunscreen to prolong their time in the sun, increasing their risk of developing melanoma. Later, a leading Australian cancer specialist suggested replacing sun protection factor numbers on sunscreen products with descriptions of the level of protection, such as “low” or “ultra-high.” This could reduce confusion and encourage people to use sunscreens more appropriately.

Although the Australian population is very well-informed in relation to the link between sun exposure and skin cancer, people get bored with hearing the same message again and again, so experts have to try and re-invent and recreate the prevention message on an ongoing basis. They are now attempting to influence policies in society in general to help to reduce sun exposure. For example, employers can help prevent skin cancer by rotating workers’ tasks so their time in the sun is minimized; elected safety and health representatives should be consulted in formulating a policy; and new buildings need to have a certain number of car parking spaces for their own. Along those same lines, new buildings also need to have an appropriate amount of shade provided so that the avoidance of exposure to the sun is easier.

Australia Struggling with Skin Cancers

Skin cancer, malignancy in the skin, is the most common of all cancers. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma, the most common type, develops in the basal, or bottom layer of the epidermis, the top layer of skin. Squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common type, develops in the upper layers of the epidermis. The American Cancer Society estimates that basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers account for more than 1.3 million new cases each year, but for only 1,900 deaths in the United States. The third type of skin cancer is melanoma. It develops in the melanocytes, or pigment cells, which are found throughout the basal layer. Melanoma is the most lethal type of skin cancer and is responsible for about three-quarters of all skin cancer deaths.

Two out of three Australians will develop skin cancer, and an estimated 1,000 die from it each year. The main risk factors for skin cancer are ultraviolet radiation exposure and skin type. People who burn or freckle rather than tanning and have blond or red hair have higher risk. However, exposure also can cause skin cancers among people with darker skin. The southern United States has very high rates for the same reason. Israel also has a skin cancer problem among immigrants of European background. The rates aren’t as high as in Australia because there are fewer Israelis with very light complexions. Rates in Scandinavia and Israel are similar because most Scandinavians have a more susceptible skin type, even though they are exposed to less UV radiation at home.

Because of Australia’s high rate of skin cancer, the Anti-Cancer Council (ACC) of Victoria, Australia has started perhaps the most comprehensive public skin cancer education program in the world. The campaign’s messages include a television ad called “Timebomb,” in which a doctor removes a skin cancer nodule that has spread to the lymph node in a patient’s underarm. The aim of the ad is to show that sunburn can cause far greater damage below the skin’s surface than above it and may plant a skin cancer “Timebomb” that will explode some later time.

In addition to the media campaign, a program called “SunSmart” works with schools to teach children about the dangers of the sun. It’s known that 80% of lifetime sun exposure is acquired before age 18. This makes taking sensible precautions in childhood and adolescence the prime preventive measure. Eighty percent of all primary schools in the state of Victoria have a “no hat, play in the shade” policy which means the kids cannot go outdoors unless they’re wearing a hat. The ACC has adapted another public education campaign originally developed in Australia and the United States. The “Slip! Slop! Slap” program offers this message to put on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat to protect your skin. Other recommendations included in this campaign are: skin exposure should be minimized between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, when the sun is at its strongest; eye protection is necessary; and sunscreen should be applied at least 15 minutes before starting any outdoor work and should then be re-applied every 2 hours.

Research is another key function of the Victoria Anti-Cancer Council. There are a number of Australian agencies and experts working in education and research domestically and worldwide. Earlier this year, for example, the Australian Cancer Society released findings from a study that many Australians still mistakenly assume sunscreen will completely protect them from sunburn and skin cancer. This misconception means they use sunscreen to prolong their time in the sun, increasing their risk of developing melanoma. Later, a leading Australian cancer specialist suggested replacing sun protection factor numbers on sunscreen products with descriptions of the level of protection, such as “low” or “ultra-high.” This could reduce confusion and encourage people to use sunscreens more appropriately.

Although the Australian population is very well-informed in relation to the link between sun exposure and skin cancer, people get bored with hearing the same message again and again, so experts have to try and re-invent and recreate the prevention message on an ongoing basis. They are now attempting to influence policies in society in general to help to reduce sun exposure. For example, employers can help prevent skin cancer by rotating workers’ tasks so their time in the sun is minimized; elected safety and health representatives should be consulted in formulating a policy; and new buildings need to have a certain number of car parking spaces for their own. Along those same lines, new buildings also need to have an appropriate amount of shade provided so that the avoidance of exposure to the sun is easier.

Australia Struggling with Skin Cancers

Skin cancer, malignancy in the skin, is the most common of all cancers. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma, the most common type, develops in the basal, or bottom layer of the epidermis, the top layer of skin. Squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common type, develops in the upper layers of the epidermis. The American Cancer Society estimates that basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers account for more than 1.3 million new cases each year, but for only 1,900 deaths in the United States. The third type of skin cancer is melanoma. It develops in the melanocytes, or pigment cells, which are found throughout the basal layer. Melanoma is the most lethal type of skin cancer and is responsible for about three-quarters of all skin cancer deaths.

Two out of three Australians will develop skin cancer, and an estimated 1,000 die from it each year. The main risk factors for skin cancer are ultraviolet radiation exposure and skin type. People who burn or freckle rather than tanning and have blond or red hair have higher risk. However, exposure also can cause skin cancers among people with darker skin. The southern United States has very high rates for the same reason. Israel also has a skin cancer problem among immigrants of European background. The rates aren’t as high as in Australia because there are fewer Israelis with very light complexions. Rates in Scandinavia and Israel are similar because most Scandinavians have a more susceptible skin type, even though they are exposed to less UV radiation at home.

Because of Australia’s high rate of skin cancer, the Anti-Cancer Council (ACC) of Victoria, Australia has started perhaps the most comprehensive public skin cancer education program in the world. The campaign’s messages include a television ad called “Timebomb,” in which a doctor removes a skin cancer nodule that has spread to the lymph node in a patient’s underarm. The aim of the ad is to show that sunburn can cause far greater damage below the skin’s surface than above it and may plant a skin cancer “Timebomb” that will explode some later time.

In addition to the media campaign, a program called “SunSmart” works with schools to teach children about the dangers of the sun. It’s known that 80% of lifetime sun exposure is acquired before age 18. This makes taking sensible precautions in childhood and adolescence the prime preventive measure. Eighty percent of all primary schools in the state of Victoria have a “no hat, play in the shade” policy which means the kids cannot go outdoors unless they’re wearing a hat. The ACC has adapted another public education campaign originally developed in Australia and the United States. The “Slip! Slop! Slap” program offers this message to put on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat to protect your skin. Other recommendations included in this campaign are: skin exposure should be minimized between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, when the sun is at its strongest; eye protection is necessary; and sunscreen should be applied at least 15 minutes before starting any outdoor work and should then be re-applied every 2 hours.

Research is another key function of the Victoria Anti-Cancer Council. There are a number of Australian agencies and experts working in education and research domestically and worldwide. Earlier this year, for example, the Australian Cancer Society released findings from a study that many Australians still mistakenly assume sunscreen will completely protect them from sunburn and skin cancer. This misconception means they use sunscreen to prolong their time in the sun, increasing their risk of developing melanoma. Later, a leading Australian cancer specialist suggested replacing sun protection factor numbers on sunscreen products with descriptions of the level of protection, such as “low” or “ultra-high.” This could reduce confusion and encourage people to use sunscreens more appropriately.

Although the Australian population is very well-informed in relation to the link between sun exposure and skin cancer, people get bored with hearing the same message again and again, so experts have to try and re-invent and recreate the prevention message on an ongoing basis. They are now attempting to influence policies in society in general to help to reduce sun exposure. For example, employers can help prevent skin cancer by rotating workers’ tasks so their time in the sun is minimized; elected safety and health representatives should be consulted in formulating a policy; and new buildings need to have a certain number of car parking spaces for their own. Along those same lines, new buildings also need to have an appropriate amount of shade provided so that the avoidance of exposure to the sun is easier.

Australia Struggling with Skin Cancers

Skin cancer, malignancy in the skin, is the most common of all cancers. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma, the most common type, develops in the basal, or bottom layer of the epidermis, the top layer of skin. Squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common type, develops in the upper layers of the epidermis. The American Cancer Society estimates that basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers account for more than 1.3 million new cases each year, but for only 1,900 deaths in the United States. The third type of skin cancer is melanoma. It develops in the melanocytes, or pigment cells, which are found throughout the basal layer. Melanoma is the most lethal type of skin cancer and is responsible for about three-quarters of all skin cancer deaths.

Two out of three Australians will develop skin cancer, and an estimated 1,000 die from it each year. The main risk factors for skin cancer are ultraviolet radiation exposure and skin type. People who burn or freckle rather than tanning and have blond or red hair have higher risk. However, exposure also can cause skin cancers among people with darker skin. The southern United States has very high rates for the same reason. Israel also has a skin cancer problem among immigrants of European background. The rates aren’t as high as in Australia because there are fewer Israelis with very light complexions. Rates in Scandinavia and Israel are similar because most Scandinavians have a more susceptible skin type, even though they are exposed to less UV radiation at home.

Because of Australia’s high rate of skin cancer, the Anti-Cancer Council (ACC) of Victoria, Australia has started perhaps the most comprehensive public skin cancer education program in the world. The campaign’s messages include a television ad called “Timebomb,” in which a doctor removes a skin cancer nodule that has spread to the lymph node in a patient’s underarm. The aim of the ad is to show that sunburn can cause far greater damage below the skin’s surface than above it and may plant a skin cancer “Timebomb” that will explode some later time.

In addition to the media campaign, a program called “SunSmart” works with schools to teach children about the dangers of the sun. It’s known that 80% of lifetime sun exposure is acquired before age 18. This makes taking sensible precautions in childhood and adolescence the prime preventive measure. Eighty percent of all primary schools in the state of Victoria have a “no hat, play in the shade” policy which means the kids cannot go outdoors unless they’re wearing a hat. The ACC has adapted another public education campaign originally developed in Australia and the United States. The “Slip! Slop! Slap” program offers this message to put on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat to protect your skin. Other recommendations included in this campaign are: skin exposure should be minimized between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, when the sun is at its strongest; eye protection is necessary; and sunscreen should be applied at least 15 minutes before starting any outdoor work and should then be re-applied every 2 hours.

Research is another key function of the Victoria Anti-Cancer Council. There are a number of Australian agencies and experts working in education and research domestically and worldwide. Earlier this year, for example, the Australian Cancer Society released findings from a study that many Australians still mistakenly assume sunscreen will completely protect them from sunburn and skin cancer. This misconception means they use sunscreen to prolong their time in the sun, increasing their risk of developing melanoma. Later, a leading Australian cancer specialist suggested replacing sun protection factor numbers on sunscreen products with descriptions of the level of protection, such as “low” or “ultra-high.” This could reduce confusion and encourage people to use sunscreens more appropriately.

Although the Australian population is very well-informed in relation to the link between sun exposure and skin cancer, people get bored with hearing the same message again and again, so experts have to try and re-invent and recreate the prevention message on an ongoing basis. They are now attempting to influence policies in society in general to help to reduce sun exposure. For example, employers can help prevent skin cancer by rotating workers’ tasks so their time in the sun is minimized; elected safety and health representatives should be consulted in formulating a policy; and new buildings need to have a certain number of car parking spaces for their own. Along those same lines, new buildings also need to have an appropriate amount of shade provided so that the avoidance of exposure to the sun is easier.

Australia Struggling with Skin Cancers

Skin cancer, malignancy in the skin, is the most common of all cancers. There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Basal cell carcinoma, the most common type, develops in the basal, or bottom layer of the epidermis, the top layer of skin. Squamous cell carcinoma, the second most common type, develops in the upper layers of the epidermis. The American Cancer Society estimates that basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers account for more than 1.3 million new cases each year, but for only 1,900 deaths in the United States. The third type of skin cancer is melanoma. It develops in the melanocytes, or pigment cells, which are found throughout the basal layer. Melanoma is the most lethal type of skin cancer and is responsible for about three-quarters of all skin cancer deaths.

Two out of three Australians will develop skin cancer, and an estimated 1,000 die from it each year. The main risk factors for skin cancer are ultraviolet radiation exposure and skin type. People who burn or freckle rather than tanning and have blond or red hair have higher risk. However, exposure also can cause skin cancers among people with darker skin. The southern United States has very high rates for the same reason. Israel also has a skin cancer problem among immigrants of European background. The rates aren’t as high as in Australia because there are fewer Israelis with very light complexions. Rates in Scandinavia and Israel are similar because most Scandinavians have a more susceptible skin type, even though they are exposed to less UV radiation at home.

Because of Australia’s high rate of skin cancer, the Anti-Cancer Council (ACC) of Victoria, Australia has started perhaps the most comprehensive public skin cancer education program in the world. The campaign’s messages include a television ad called “Timebomb,” in which a doctor removes a skin cancer nodule that has spread to the lymph node in a patient’s underarm. The aim of the ad is to show that sunburn can cause far greater damage below the skin’s surface than above it and may plant a skin cancer “Timebomb” that will explode some later time.

In addition to the media campaign, a program called “SunSmart” works with schools to teach children about the dangers of the sun. It’s known that 80% of lifetime sun exposure is acquired before age 18. This makes taking sensible precautions in childhood and adolescence the prime preventive measure. Eighty percent of all primary schools in the state of Victoria have a “no hat, play in the shade” policy which means the kids cannot go outdoors unless they’re wearing a hat. The ACC has adapted another public education campaign originally developed in Australia and the United States. The “Slip! Slop! Slap” program offers this message to put on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, and slap on a hat to protect your skin. Other recommendations included in this campaign are: skin exposure should be minimized between the hours of 10 am and 2 pm, when the sun is at its strongest; eye protection is necessary; and sunscreen should be applied at least 15 minutes before starting any outdoor work and should then be re-applied every 2 hours.

Research is another key function of the Victoria Anti-Cancer Council. There are a number of Australian agencies and experts working in education and research domestically and worldwide. Earlier this year, for example, the Australian Cancer Society released findings from a study that many Australians still mistakenly assume sunscreen will completely protect them from sunburn and skin cancer. This misconception means they use sunscreen to prolong their time in the sun, increasing their risk of developing melanoma. Later, a leading Australian cancer specialist suggested replacing sun protection factor numbers on sunscreen products with descriptions of the level of protection, such as “low” or “ultra-high.” This could reduce confusion and encourage people to use sunscreens more appropriately.

Although the Australian population is very well-informed in relation to the link between sun exposure and skin cancer, people get bored with hearing the same message again and again, so experts have to try and re-invent and recreate the prevention message on an ongoing basis. They are now attempting to influence policies in society in general to help to reduce sun exposure. For example, employers can help prevent skin cancer by rotating workers’ tasks so their time in the sun is minimized; elected safety and health representatives should be consulted in formulating a policy; and new buildings need to have a certain number of car parking spaces for their own. Along those same lines, new buildings also need to have an appropriate amount of shade provided so that the avoidance of exposure to the sun is easier.