In this, the Digital Age, with the Internet of Things looming, it may not come as a surprise that telecommuting has become a more common and established model of working and learning. Though people generally agree that nothing beats real, physical human interaction, and there was a bit of skepticism about the feasibility of people…
Twenty Percent of Americans Exclusively Rely on Their Smartphones For Internet Service, Study Finds
A recent Pew Research Center study has found that 20% of Americans rely on a smartphone as their primary means of accessing the Internet, according to USA Today. “Their phone is really their primary access point for all of the things we take for granted in the online space,” said Aaron Smith, one of the…
Noneconomic Damages Cap in South Dakota Has Consequences for Victims of Medical Malpractice
Could South Dakota become home to doctors guilty of committing serious medical mistakes? Some critics of a 1976 state law say it’s possible. The South Dakota legislature passed a law almost 40 years ago that capped noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases at $500,000. These damages include awards for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss…
Penn State Hosts 5K Event For Cancer Research
The Pennsylvania State University hosted its first annual Race to Relay 5K event in order to raise money for April’s Relay For Life. Penn State’s The Daily Collegian reports that on Sunday, March 22nd, more than 200 students participated in the race. The race raised money for next month’s Relay For Life, a 24-hour fundraising event that…
Laminate Flooring With High Formaldehyde Levels Causes Problems for Tampa Woman
Laminate flooring is usually a common and cost-effective option for homeowners looking to make some changes around the house. However, following news that several Chinese factories manufactured products containing high levels of formaldehyde, many people are growing hesitant. Now, the experience of a California woman suggests that the responses of certain flooring retailers might only…
Chiropractic Care Can Lower Overall Medical Costs, New Data Suggests
New data from Optum, a health care consulting agency, suggests that if spinal manipulation is not included during the management of a non-surgical spinal episode, the total cost of care will be higher. The data set, which covers a two-year span, projected that — had the reported 14.7 million non-surgical spinal episodes begun with chiropractic…
Convenience Store Chain Adds New Warehouse and Company Headquarters in San Antonio
Only days before its commercial leases expire on a warehouse in Schertz, TX, San Antonio-based CST Brands Inc. is unveiling a 365,000-square-foot distribution on the city’s Northeast Side. According to local news sources, the company plans to use this big change to fuel a significant expansion plan throughout Texas.Located at 19500 Bulverde Road, the new…
OSHA Rejects Arizona’s New Set of Fall Safety Standards
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has rejected a new set of fall safety standards drafted by the Arizona state legislature, saying the standards don’t take adequate measures to protect workers. According to the Phoenix Business Journal article, workplaces, such as residential construction sites across the state, must now adhere to OSHA’s…
Millennials Inspire Recent Apartment Boom in Downtown Wilmington
Located just 30 miles south of Philadelphia on I-95, Delware’s largest city has become a hot spot for area millennials. Wilmington’s downtown district, formerly known for its pawnshops, check-cashing stores, and abandoned buildings is being reinvigorated by developers who are constructing hundreds of apartments geared towards young professionals seeking the perks of center-city living, including…
K-Cup Inventor Says He Regrets His Famous Invention
Business Insider reports that the coffee industry is worth an estimated $100 billion U.S. dollars worldwide. Of this amount, a considerable portion is spent on K-Cups, the single-serving coffee pods that are used in Keurig machines and other coffee makers. But this trend may not be as convenient as it seems: research shows that K-Cups have…