Dyslexia is an umbrella term for various disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and symbols. Though dyslexia does not impact overall intelligence in any way, this condition can still cause some problems in certain aspects of life. That’s especially true when children are in school, when difficulties reading, writing,…
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Termite Season Is Upon Us: It’s Time to Protect Homes From These Pests
The weather is finally warming up and getting nicer but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to worry about. Though families are able to spend some time outside and enjoy this nice weather, there are millions of invasive pests lurking outside of homes, waiting to cause major damage. “Now that spring has arrived, we often…
Early Retirement Could Help You Live Longer, Study Finds
Early retirement may be able to boost your longevity, research finds. According to Forbes, a recent study published in the journal Health Economics found that men who retired as early as the age of 54 had a lower mortality rate compared to those who continued to work. The study, led by a group of Danish…
Wave 2 of Pennsylvania’s Aggressive Driving Enforcement Project is Officially in Motion
Wave two of Pennsylvania’s crackdown on aggressive driving is underway. Officers will pull over and cite anyone who is operating their vehicle in an aggressive manner. The Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving and Education Enforcement Project, or PAADEEP, was instated earlier this year in an effort to reduce the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths associated with…
Massachusetts State Senator Arrested on Drunk Driving Charges
Massachusetts state senator Michael Brady was arrested early Saturday for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. In Massachusetts, a blood alcohol content level of 0.08% is typically grounds for arrest. After pleading not guilty to several charges related to the incident in question, Brady released a statement to the press where he outlined his…
Animals Keep Dying on United Flights, But They Have Kept the Service Anyway
Air cargo services are very important for managing and controlling the flow of goods, energy, information, products, serves, people, and even animals, from the source to the final destination. United Airlines has been very good at this, at least, until recently. In case you haven’t been following the news lately, United Airlines has received some…
Fatigue Causes So Many Accidents In S.C., They Want to Change Daylight Savings
Every year, South Carolina has 62% more fatal car crashes than the national average. Surprisingly enough, the second leading cause of these vehicle crashes is fatigue. In South Carolina, fatigue/asleep driving statistics from the Department of Public Safety for the state show that 1,221 collisions, 11 fatal collisions, 12 deaths, and 673 injuries occurred due…
Phoneless Vacations Are Helping Americans Escape The Daily Grind
Phoneless vacations are growing in popularity as vacationers struggle to escape the daily grind. According to Market Watch, U.S. workers find it difficult to unplug from technology to truly enjoy their vacations. “Vacations can provide the quantity of time that quality relationships require,” said Katie Denis, vice president the nonprofit organization American Project: Time Off….
All-Star Players Battling Injuries Prior to Start of 2018 MLB Season
The 2018 Major League Baseball season is only a few days away, but unfortunately there are a lot of players who won’t be 100% for Opening Day. Injuries are a part of sports and are just as prevalent in baseball in any other sport. Though baseball isn’t as physical as football or basketball, the long…
Advice for Homeowners Following Nor’easter
As many states and cities are beginning to recover following the nor’easter that shook the nation, many people are questioning how they’re going to recover. According to WTOP, a major wind storm in Washington caused many properties to be damaged and many homeowners to start filing insurance claims. The number of insurance claims that were…