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Sitting around with Fatigue

tiredDo you suffer from sitting fatigue while working at a desk? Do you have aches and pains after sitting in your desk chair? Studies have shown that many people suffer from real and serious job-related injuries due to improper seating posture. The total number of days lost by employees from on the job injuries in 2005 was 80 million. With statistics like this, ergonomically-designed seating is becoming a priority in the work place. Military officers and supervisors now realize that the health benefits enjoyed by their personnel have a positive impact by increasing worker productivity, reducing injuries, and decreasing down time.

When trained on the use of the right ergonomic chair, many workplace stress injuries can be avoided. Studies have shown that the reduction of such injuries can increase productive work.

A good ergonomically-designed chair not only has a structure that molds to your body, but can also be adjusted to fit different-sized people. Adjustments include arm rest height and width, seat tilt adjustment, seat slide adjustment, knee tilt, synchro tilt, tilt lock, lumbar support adjustment, and back height adjustments.
Magnolia Office offers a wide variety of ergonomic office chairs, designed for every aspect of your office. Mesh chairs provide breathability and comfort because the mesh conforms naturally to your shape as you sit, yet is strong and supportive. Executive, task and guest chairs are also available in leather, and some models sport fabrics of various colors you can choose from.

The Eurotech line from Magnolia Office, which is entirely ergonomic, offers a great selection at affordable prices. Eurotech chairs are Greenguard certified.
Another notable line is the Alera EQ. On sale this spring is the EQ Ergonomic Multifunction High-Back Mesh Chair, and is available in aluminum or black base configuration. These chairs are durable, attractive multifunction mesh chairs with a waterfall seat, tilt tension/tilt lock, posture lock, adjustable armrests and more. Stop procrastinating and take advantage of the deep discounts and high quality office chairs. Save over 50% today.  http://www.magnoliaoffice.com/

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Legislative Updates

H.R.1017:  Representative Bob Filner, D-CA, to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Programs Enhancement Act of 2001 and title 38, United States Code, to require the provision of chiropractic care and services to veterans at all Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and to expand access to such care and services.

It has passed in the House and is now being forwarded to the Senate for action to be taken on this bill.

H.R.5136:  Representative Ike Skelton, D-MO, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

S.3398:  Senator Max Baucus, D-MT, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the work opportunity credit to certain recently discharged veterans.

This legislation, if passed into law, would expand tax incentives to encourage businesses to hire recently discharged veterans. The bill was referred to the Committee on Finance. 

S.3406:  Senator Kay Hagan, D-NC, a bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or active service used to reduce the minimum age at which a member of a reserve component of the uniformed services may retire for non-regular service.