It has been about 15 years since the first hybrid cars hit the market in the United States, and sales numbers have seen a steady increase over the years as hybrids become more accessible and affordable. In the first three months of 2015, however, hybrid sales are down and trade-ins are up — likely due…
Tire Sellers Behind on Online Service Options, Study Finds
According to a study done by market research service Tire Intelligence and published April 20 by Tire Review, tire dealerships are making only slow progress toward providing a better online experience for consumers. Tire Intelligence collected the data during the first quarter of 2015 through a survey of 150 U.S. tire sellers (most of which…
Home Remodeling Market Expected to Stabilize by Year’s End
The latest figures released by the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University suggest that the residential remodeling market will see slowing year-over-year gains throughout much of 2015, with a modest recovery in the fourth quarter. The program regularly updates the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity, a metric designed…
Almost Half of All Medical Bills in the U.S. Contain Errors, Most of Which Overcharge Patients
Errors in medical billing are becoming more common around the United States, and mistakes can cost patients some serious cash.An analysis by NerdWallet found that 49% of medical bills contained errors and some medical centers made mistakes on more than 80% of claims to Medicare, according to Medicare’s hospital audits for 2013. And as most people know,…
Chef’s Unique Blend of Cultural Influences Create One of a Kind Hummus and Other Jewish Dishes
Hummus may be a staple in the refrigerators of most vegetarians, but one chef’s recipe is taking this traditional dish to a whole new level. Chef Alon Shaya, who owns the restaurant Shaya in New Orleans, likes to put a fresh spin on classic Israeli, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes. This year’s Passover menu at…
People Are Paying This Guy $500 to Get Drunk and Review Their Websites
“Your website should be so simple, a drunk person could use it. You can’t test that. I’ll do it for you,” is the promise of a popular, new website, aptly called TheUserIsDrunk.com. It began simply enough. User experience (UX) designer and full stack developer Richard Littauer works sober during the day, as is expected of…
Here’s Why Working (and Learning) From Home Are Becoming More Popular
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…