Most know it’s important to take proper care of tax documents to prevent identity theft. You need to install firewalls and security software to prevent hackers from getting your tax information digitally, and shred credit card statements 45 days after they’ve been received. But what’s most unsettling is that even if we do take all…
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U.S. Drunk Driving Epidemic Continues
The drunk driving epidemic continues in this country. A few decades ago, nearly half of all traffic deaths were caused by alcohol. Since then, we’ve lowered that number to about 30%, but that’s it. It’s been 30% for years and that number is simply not good enough. In 2015, there were 10,265 alcohol-related traffic fatalities…
Annual Mothman Festival Prepares for Record Number of Patrons This Year
The 15th annual Mothman festival is less than a month away, and this year, organizers are expecting the attraction to drawa record number of people to join in on the festivities. Denny Bellamy, director of the Mason County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, said he expects the record number of visitors will be the result of…
California Residents Who Use Too Much Water Now Subject to Penalties from Government
A low-flush toilet can save households up to 18,000 gallons of water in a single year, but those in California are looking to save even more right now. In fact, water guzzling households are now subject to government penalties and potential public disclosure of names. A new law signed late Monday by Gov. Jerry Brown…
Tyson Foods Faces Big OSHA Fine for Workplace Violations
Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat processing companies in the world, faces a $263,000 fine after federal inspectors found more than 15 serious workplace safety violations this month. The Labor Departments’ Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigated Tyson’s plant in Center, Texas, after an employee’s finger got caught in an unguarded conveyor belt…
Critical Protein Shows Promise as Potential Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
While only seven percent of people ages 65 and older often forget what day it is, the rates of Alzheimer’s are in fact increasing as time goes on. However, new research has discovered that a critical protein may be the key to an effective treatment for the disease. The population of patients with Alzheimer’s disease…
How Web Designers Manipulate Our Perception of Time
Your website’s design matters more than you might think. Almost half (46%) of Internet users say that their number one criterion in determining the credibility of a company is looking to its web design. The trouble is that you can’t just design a site that you think looks good. It requires more thought. For instance,…
That’s a Dealbreaker: Millennials Dating by Credit Scores
There are many common questions people like to ask in the early stages of a new romantic relationship. They might want to know more about their prospective partner’s hobbies, pets, family, or life goals. But many Millennials are asking a new and much more direct question: “What’s your credit score?” Last week, the New York…
Amber Heard to Donate All $7 Million From Her Recent Divorce Settlement
Amber Heard and former husband Johnny Depp officially called it quits in May, but their divorce proceedings ended earlier this week. The couple settled for a whopping $7 million, all of which Heard plans to donate. Surprisingly enough, this sum isn’t unheard of. According to the documentary Divorce Corp, the divorce industry costs divorcing couples…
Physical Therapy and Prosthetics Aren’t Just for Humans Anymore
Approximately 46 million households in the United States own a dog, and while an injury may have once impaired a beloved family pet for life, there are new alternatives available to pet owners everywhere. It may sound odd, but pets across the country are going through physical therapy to help them recover from various illnesses…