The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued a report aimed at lowering the number of drunk driving accidents across the United States. One controversial change the report calls for: lower the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05. Why the push to lower the limit? The NTSB states that impaired driving is a national epidemic, and with almost 10,000 people killed in alcohol related crashes and close to 175,000 more injured every year, the concern is understandable. Critics argue that although the number of deaths and injuries connected ...

Many workplaces have made significant advances in providing workers with a safe environment to complete their daily tasks. However, despite improving conditions, accidents still happen frequently. When a workplace accident occurs, the injured worker may have a difficult time meeting monthly expenses, especially if his or her injuries require extensive medical attention and time off of work. The South Carolina workers' compensation statutes provide injured workers an avenue to seek compensation for their medical expenses and lost wages while they are recovering. The laws ...

When a family loses a loved one unexpectedly, there will be many issues that will need to be resolved as the loss is mourned. It can take time for families to handle all of the emotions that often arise during this difficult time. While no person can ever be replaced, if another person's negligence caused this death, families may be able to recover compensation for their loss. These wrongful death lawsuits may present unique challenges to families as they pursue damages from those responsible. In some situations, finding the parties who actually caused the accident that ...

The National Transportation Safety Board, or NTSB, recently called for states throughout the country, including New York, to implement various changes to their driving under the influence (DUI) laws. One area the agency focused on was the use of ignition interlock devices. Ignition interlock devices are tools used to prevent those under the influence of alcohol from operating their vehicles. The devices require a driver to provide a breath sample before the vehicle will start, which is then tested for alcohol. If the sample is over a certain provided limit, the vehicle ...

Medical News Today recently released an article with an interesting finding: the choice of soda used to mix a drink can impact intoxication. The finding, from a study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, was the result of an experiment reviewing the impact of intoxication when people mix alcohol with diet versus regular soda. The researchers used a small group of 16 people. These participants drank one of three beverages: Squirt with alcohol, Diet Squirt with alcohol and a placebo. The participants then took a breathalyzer test and ...

Over the past decade, hydraulic fracturing - also known as fracking - has become a controversial issue across the U.S., particularly in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania is home to the Marcellus Shale, the largest deposit of shale gas reserves in the country. The proximity of this formation to the large population centers on the east coast has made it a prime target for development by energy companies. Much of the debate about fracking is centered on the potentially dire environmental effects of the practice and the possibility of contaminated drinking water, which could cause ...

The National Transportation Safety Board recently issued a recommendation that states modify their DUI laws to substantially lower the blood-alcohol content at which drivers are considered legally intoxicated. In all 50 states, including New Jersey, drivers with a BAC of 0.08 or above can be convicted of driving while intoxicated. The NTSB recommends lowering the legal BAC limit by more than a third to just 0.05. Federal agency recommends 0.05 BAC limit The NTSB is a federal agency devoted to investigating transportation safety issues and making recommendations to ...

When a couple is experiencing problems with their marriage, they may not want to consider filing for divorce until they done all that they could to keep things together. When all of these efforts fail, they may realize that divorce is the best option for moving forward. But, it can be difficult to finally take that step. Many people are uncertain about what happens during a divorce and are afraid of the changes that may result. Even the easiest divorces will still cause some degree of difficulty for those involved. The parties may agree to child custody and property ...

Each year, automobile manufacturers introduce new technologies designed to help prevent serious car accidents and save lives. While many of these new technologies show promise, not all of them are as successful as manufacturers would like. According to a new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute, several new technologies do appear to offer significant safety benefits. Researchers from the HLDI examined crash data and accident rates among cars with and without three new technologies: - Forward collision avoidance systems with autonomous braking: cars with this technology ...

In summer 2010, a Winston-Salem police officer made an arrest for possible drunk driving under unique circumstances that ended at a local hospital with a forced blood draw. According to the Winston-Salem Journal, the arrestee alleged that the officer sat on the defendant while a nurse drew the blood sample -- without the officer having obtained a court-ordered search warrant. Specifically, the Journal reports that the policeman stopped at a local gas station on an unrelated matter and found defendant Kelvin Deon Wilson sitting in the driver's seat of a truck with an ...

At any given moment during daylight hours, according to a recent survey by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, there are approximately 660,000 drivers using cell phones or other electronic devices on U.S. roads. Despite widespread efforts in recent years to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving, this statistic has remained more or less unchanged. Cell phones and driving don't mix Distracted driving is not a new problem, but it has grown far more prevalent in recent years with the booming popularity of cell phones, smart ...

Filing for divorce is a big decision. Divorce can be emotionally draining and may affect the finances of the divorced couple for an extended period. It is understandable that many people want to get the process over with quickly and with as little expense as can be managed. A divorcing couple may also wish to keep the divorce as civil as possible. Many people avoid speaking to a lawyer before filing for divorce because they believe that an attorney will prolong the divorce process, make the divorce more contentious and run up legal bills. However, an attorney may actually ...

Medical debt is a source of stress for many people, especially considering the confusion that can surround insurance coverage, deductibles co-insurance and co-pays, as well as the financial struggles that can result from an unanticipated illness. When medical debt is sold or referred to a debt collector, that action can remain on one's credit history for years, even after the debt is paid. One credit reporting agency and some legislators are seeking to change that, though. Credit reporting company says it will ignore paid collection actions In the spring of 2013, ...

Is a warrant required to compel a drunk driving suspect to take a blood alcohol test? A recent United States Supreme Court decision, Missouri v. McNeely, clarified this issue. Its decision will likely affect the rights of drunk driving suspects in Texas and across the nation. Facts of case The case began in Missouri when a man was stopped for speeding by a highway patrol officer. During the stop, the officer noticed that the man had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and smelled of alcohol--tell-tale signs of intoxication. As a result, the officer ordered the man to submit ...

On May 14, 2013, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a Safety Report called Reaching Zero: Actions to Eliminate Alcohol-impaired Driving. In the report the NTSB outlines the elements its research indicates are necessary to achieve a meaningful reduction in deaths and injuries caused by alcohol-related driving. These elements include the adoption of stronger DUI/DWI laws, better strategies for enforcing drunk driving laws, innovative adjudication programs for alcohol-related driving offenses and the development of new in-vehicle alcohol detection technologies. NTSB ...

Adults often accuse teens of believing they are invincible, as teens often participate in dangerous activities without thought to the harm that could befall them. One of the more dangerous habits that many teens have developed is sending text messages while driving. Despite the constant barrage of warnings about the dangers of distracted driving, teens who spend their days sending text messages seem to think nothing of continuing their text conversations while driving. A study released in May 2013 revealed that texting and driving has become the leading cause of teen driver ...

The kidneys serve a vitally important function, eliminating toxins and waste from the body, but when they start to decline, the signs and symptoms are not always clear to those without medical training. Fortunately, doctors should recognize symptoms that may indicate kidney trouble and are able to conduct simple tests to check their patients' kidney function. When these health care professionals do not do so and fail to timely diagnose kidney disease, however, they may have committed medical malpractice. According to the National Kidney Foundation, when the kidneys ...

In the United States, healthcare is like any other business--profits matter. Although few would begrudge a hospital's ability to make a fair profit, most, if not all, would object if the profit were derived from medical errors. According to a shocking recent study, hospitals are fattening their bottom lines from medical mistakes, as such mistakes require patients to undergo additional treatment and procedures. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, analyzed the records of 34,256 surgical patients at a hospital operated by Texas Health ...

Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro Hotel announced today that it has received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed ...

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter Hotel North, located at Atlanta Perimeter Center, offers convenient lodging for guests visiting 'Imaginary Worlds' at Atlanta Botanical Garden. The exhibition of giant living sculptures opened in early May and will run through October. International Mosaiculture of Montreal has created 19 living topiaries that have been integrated into the garden landscape. The living sculptures were created from 35,000 pounds of steel covered with netting, soil, and sphagnum moss. Then thousands of annuals were planted into the forms to create giant cobras, butterflies, ...

The Atlanta landscape supply firm, Bulks Landscape Supply, would like to take a moment to remind residents to give them a call if they need materials for their outdoor spring projects. When searching for a business that specializes in landscape supply, Atlanta home and business owners should make sure to choose a company that not only has a solid reputation for customer service excellence, but also stocks a vast amount of inventory. The weather is warming up, which means thousands of people are going to be turning their attention to their neglected lawns and gardens. ...

The homeless shelters in Atlanta, Atlanta Mission, want to remind city residents that they offer an easy way for people to donate to their cause. The Atlanta homeless shelters have launched an online shop-to-give store that has proven to be instrumental in their mission to end homelessness in the city. The virtual store eliminates the need for residents to physically drive to the shelter to donate goods, as the entire process is handled automatically. The Atlanta homeless shelters have made the website very user-friendly by showing visitors exactly what products they ...

In Why Health is Better Than Getting Healed by Rev. Phillip Goldfedder M.D., Neurosurgeon of Thirty- Seven Years and Author of Six Books, Everyone will Benefit from this Well-Written, Authoritative, Easy to Understand Book that Features Fundamental Biblical Revelations for Healing Surrounded by Well-Placed Humor. Would you like to be healthy and maintain lifelong health? Are you a teacher or pastor looking for an exciting teaching tool for your Bible study groups? Are you a medical professional who is looking for answers to chronic illness and disease? Maintaining ...

Gardeners have loved hanging baskets for years and they have tried many ways to make hanging baskets beautiful. Coco liners have been their first choice for primary materials and have been a hanging basket staple for decades. They were originally sought to provide a unique alternative to hanging terra cotta pots and plastic containers that sat in wire or macrame mesh baskets. Coco liners have a long and interesting history. They are fabricated from the shell, or outer covering, of a coconut, hence the name coco liner. The first steps of the coco liner's production are ...

Making it easier for customers to spend money helps restaurants to bake bigger profits into their bottom line. Andromeda POS' new partnership with Mercury Payment Systems is giving tech-savvy restaurant owners the capabilities they've been asking for: speedy and secure payment processing that is PCI compliant, plus an easy way to roll out gift cards on the fly. "Restaurants using our Point Of Sale software solution will be able to serve more customers faster, improving convenience for them while also protecting their data," says Andromeda POS VP Americas Dave ...