Mad cow costs Tyson Foods US$61 million January 27, 2004 (theAge.com)
The cost of Depressions alone tops $70 billion in health care, work loss, as well as other expenses. By 1991, it was estimated the stress-related disorders cost approximately $150 billion annually and claimed more than 14% of insurance compensations. Stress- related absenteeism is responsible for the loss of 50 million working days each year. (Thomas 2002)
Canadian Agriculture Minister Clay Serby says the total amount spent by all governments in Canada to battle the mad cow crisis is about $750 million dollars. The Canadian beef industry has been devastated since one cow tested positive for mad cow disease in May. (WelcometoMoosejaw.com, April 25, 2004)
Some Data Regarding Upgrading School Security Features in Newer and Remodeled Schools Since The Columbine Shootings: (Taylor, 2004)
Principal's office has large windows and overlooks the campus for better visibility. Example: Pinnacle High School in northeast Phoenix.
More fences and wrought-iron gates limit access. Example: Fountain Hills Middle School.
The traditional rows of separate classroom buildings are being replaced by buildings with a courtyard in the center for better visibility of the campus. Example: Tavan Elementary in east Phoenix.
Classrooms have fewer windows facing the street. Windows are used primarily on the side of the classroom facing the school's interior. Example: Peralta Trail Elementary in Apache Junction.
New high schools are being wired for closed-circuit televisions and security cameras . Example: New high school to be built in the Saddle Mountain Unified School District near Tonopah.
Classrooms often have a door leading to the classroom next door. This provides a second exit in an emergency. Example: Cochise Elementary in Scottsdale.