[ RadSafe ] DHS and other abbreviations

[BLHamrick at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/29/2005 1:02:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
bcradsafers at hotmail.com writes:

If an  abbreviation like DHS is used a lot (without an explanation) in a 
cascade  of messages a good idea coulld be that those involved in the 
discussion  sometimes spell it out in full to help broaden the understanding 
of the  issue.



In the U.S.  "DHS" now generally refers to the U.S. Department of  Homeland 
Security.  I agree, though, it is confusing, as in California  "DHS" refers to 
the California Department of Health Services.
 
This reminds me of a little episode, long ago, when I first got into the  
regulatory business.  I was in training and the teacher said something  about 
"CYA," and said, "everyone knows what that means, right?"  I turned  to my 
classmate, and had to ask what it stood for, because I was accustomed to  it meaning 
"California Youth Authority."  My classmate had a good laugh at  my naivete.
 
For those not easily offended, it means...
 
It means "Cover Your A**."
 
Barbara