A recent survey suggests that the recent difficult economic times may have had an effect on the spending habits of young Americans. Specifically, it has discouraged them from obtaining credit cards. According to the survey from Sallie Mae and Ipsos Public Affairs, 39 percent of undergraduates between the ages of 18 and 24 said that they owned a credit card in 2012. This marks a 10 percent decrease from two years earlier. Data from the Federal Reserve also found that young adults who have credit cards are not carrying as high of balances as their older counterparts ...

Have you ever found yourself dozing off while you were behind the wheel? Have you wondered in that situation whether you should pull over to take a rest or grab a coffee and continue on your trip? A new study recently published in the British Medical Journal investigated the effectiveness of caffeine in preventing truck accidents among commercial motor vehicle drivers. The researchers examined data from over 1,000 truck drivers, about half of whom were involved in truck accidents between December 2008 and May 2011. Of the drivers interviewed, 43 percent used some ...

After such a long, harsh winter, the 2013 motorcycle season promises to be a busy one for Colorado motorcyclists. Unfortunately, more bikes on the road can mean more opportunities for motorcycle accidents. Thankfully, though, if both motorcyclists and motorists keep some basic safety tenets in mind, the roads will be safer for everyone. For motorcyclists The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reports that one in every five of the state's traffic fatalities annually is a motorcyclist. In 2010 alone, (the most recent year for which such data is available), ...

When you have a health condition that requires surgery, there are certain errors that the medical community and general public agree should never occur. These so-called never events, include surgical errors that are entirely preventable -- such as retained surgical objects. Unfortunately, a study conducted by USA Today revealed that surgical objects are left inside patients on thousands of occasions every year in the United States. While that figure may seem small in comparison to the 48 million operations performed in the U.S. every year, as every retained object could ...

Pink, usually thought of as a feminine color, has come to symbolize breast cancer awareness. Numerous awareness campaigns have involved pink ribbons to show support for women with the potentially deadly cancer. But breast cancer is not just a woman's disease. Although breast cancer occurs more often in women, men can also develop the disease. Because it is far less common in men, neither a man with the disease nor his doctor may realize that a suspicious lump or other symptom could be breast cancer. As with any cancer, a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can be fatal. Patients ...

As traffic fatalities are on the rise in New York City, an environmental advocacy organization is focusing on protecting a particularly vulnerable group of commuters -- bicyclists. The group, Time's Up!, is taking action to spread awareness about the frequent lack of criminal charges filed against motorists who cause fatal collisions with bicyclists. Recently, the group of volunteers rode around the city, stopping at locations in which a fatal bicycle accident had occurred. At each location, the group spray-painted the outline of a body on the cement, along with details ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently published the results of its 2011 National Occupant Protection Use Survey, an annual survey regarding the use of electronic devices by drivers. Unfortunately, even though safety advocates, government officials and legislators have spoken out about the dangers of distracted driving in recent years, NOPUS results indicate that the number of drivers observed texting or otherwise using electronic devices while behind the wheel has continued to rise. This sort of behavior poses a significant danger and is now a leading ...

Divorce, simply put, is stressful. There are emotional considerations, the welfare of your children, the financial strain of establishing two separate households and the day-to-day realities of not being a cohesive unit with your spouse anymore. With all those disparate issues competing for your time and energy, it is no wonder that many divorcing couples don't have the ability to focus intently on an extremely important part of their lives: their small business. Why should a small business be treated differently? A small business, whether it is a corporation, an ...

After a couple divorces, each spouse typically has to take on new responsibilities previously handled by his or her former significant other. Many married couples divide tasks between themselves, but must take charge of every important area of their life following a divorce. For instance, it is not uncommon for one spouse to keep track of the finances in a marriage. When the marriage ends, it is critical for each spouse to ensure they have a good understanding of where they stand financially and how to maintain control of their financial future. Take charge of your ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 10 adults in the U.S. has some form of chronic kidney disease which reduces kidney function over a period of time. One of the ways that people treat kidney disease is through the use of a dialysis machine to perform the blood filtering operation that the kidneys usually do. Few people suspect that by treating one disease they may be putting themselves at risk for other potentially fatal conditions. However, the FDA issued a recall of Fresenius Medical Care Naturalyte and GranuFlo dialysis products after ...

As legalization of marijuana has gained traction across the country, legislators in Texas are considering bills that would diminish the penalties for people convicted of certain marijuana offenses. One of the proposed laws would change the penalties associated with simple marijuana possession. Under House Bill 184, individuals who are charged with possession of one ounce or less of marijuana would face a maximum fine of $500 and no jail time. In addition, simple possession would constitute a class C misdemeanor. This legislation would affect a large number of cases ...

Bicycle riders often share the road with drivers, increasing their risk of injury in an accident simply because of their comparative exposure and weight differential. Because there is not much to shield cyclists from impact, accidents involving bicyclists can often result in serious injuries or death. It is important to work to make the roads a safer place for bicyclists, and holding drivers responsible for negligently causing a crash can help improve safety for everyone. Making roads safer in Atlanta It is difficult for cyclists and vehicles to share the road when ...

South Carolina's DUI laws could be changing, as state legislators are facing pressure from activists. Advocates including Mothers Against Drunk Driving would like the state to expand its use of ignition interlock systems for people with DUI convictions. Ignition interlock requirements An ignition interlock device attaches to a vehicle's starting mechanism and will not allow the car to start until the driver blows into the device. The device then analyzes the breath sample to measure the driver's blood alcohol level. If the blood alcohol level is less than 0.02 percent, ...

North Carolina residents may recall hearing about a devastating case of abuse reported at the O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center in Goldsboro. The treatment center is a state-run facility for people with developmental disabilities. Unfortunately, abuse at facilities, such as nursing homes and facilities for the developmentally disabled, is not uncommon. Reported abuse in facilities Abuse in facilities is not often reported, and when it is, there is not always an investigation nor is the wrongdoer always charged. This is even true when the victims can identify ...

While it might be true that Georgia residents are starting to see a bit of improvement in the area of job growth, many are still facing financial struggles. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia's overall bankruptcy filings have dropped 15 percent; however, the state still holds the number two spot nationwide for filings. The article credits low interest rates, a dip in consumer credit debt and job growth with lowering the state filing numbers; yet, the lower numbers do not mean much to those who are currently facing wage garnishments, foreclosure of ...

Police recently seized several weapons from a Portland home after allegedly finding heroin on one of the residents. The search and seizure resulted in the arrest of two individuals on multiple drug and weapons charges. Police report finding "arsenal" of weapons in man's Portland area home Police began investigating two individuals approximately a month ago, after learning they might be involved with heroin. One of the individuals, a 30-year-old male, was allegedly carrying an ounce of heroin on him and a handgun when he was confronted by police. Police ...

In recent years, distracted driving has received a great deal of attention from both lawmakers and safety experts as a serious threat on our nation's roadways. Although distracted driving is certainly a problem, a new study indicates that driver fatigue, though often overlooked, is a common factor in serious car accidents. According to the results of a study released recently by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, fatigue is the cause of approximately 20 percent of all car accidents in the U.S. These findings are surprising because previous studies - based on ...

The Houston, Texas personal injury firm of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto & Friend is proud to announce the selection of attorney Sammy Ford IV to the 2013 listing of Texas Rising Stars as published in Super Lawyers Magazine. No more than 2.5 percent of Texas lawyers under 40 or who have been in practice for 10 years or less are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive the honor of being named to the Rising Stars listing. Mr. Ford is a native Houstonian and a 2004 graduate of the Harvard College. After completing his legal education ...

In order for Norcross Dental to grow and better serve their clients, they are announcing their partnership with Cardinal Web Solutions. This collaboration will provide Norcross Dental with a dynamic online presence, providing better tools and education concerning their patients' dental care[/url]. Norcross Dental Online Communication has always been essential at Norcross Dental. Not only do they feel that it is important for patients to listen to their dentists concerning their dental care, but they also know that it is vital for dentists to listen to their patients. ...

Lawrenceville Dental Associates, a group of dentists in Lawrenceville, Ga., is pleased to announce its partnership with Internet marketing firm, Cardinal Web Solutions. Cardinal Web Solutions will provide Lawrenceville Dental Associates with customized search engine optimization (SEO). The goal of SEO is to increase a Web site's ranking with popular online search engines. This practice is particularly useful for Web sites that are looking to improve their online customer conversion rates. Lawrenceville Dental Associates hopes that by improving its site's SEO value, ...

Few things inspire as much apprehension in the workplace as a looming performance review. No matter how diligent and competent we may be, most of us are still at least somewhat nervous as we enter our annual or semi-annual review. We desire to not only meet but exceed the expectations that our employers place on us because these benchmarks typically determine who will receive raises, promotions, or even whether or not we will remain employed with that business. Atlanta staffing agency professionals at TRC Staffing Services, Inc. explain that this fear response could ...

Award-winning Cuban composer and guitarist Yalil Guerra will be celebrating 30 years in the music industry on Saturday April 27, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at The Glendale Public Library. The show will be a free concert as an acknowledgment to a community that has adopted him after arriving in the U.S. from Cuba via Spain. www.rycy.com. Mr. Guerra received the Latin Grammy in 2012 for Best Contemporary Classical Composition. He is also known as the youngest Cuban musician ever to win an international competition. His music has been played by the Santa Cecilia Orchestra, Corpus ...

Avant Assessment is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Bower as Chief Executive Officer. In addition to a track record of corporate growth, Mr. Bower brings more than 30 years of experience in education research and design with a focus on improving outcomes through personalized learning. Mr. Bower first became engaged in education reform in the Stanford International Development Education program. Bower went on to complete an MBA at Harvard Business School with a focus on operations management and entrepreneurship, after which he spent 12 years in various high ...

Sound Physicians, a leading hospitalist organization focused on driving improvements in quality, satisfaction and financial performance of inpatient healthcare delivery, announced today an agreement to provide hospitalist services at San Joaquin Community Hospital in Bakersfield, Calif. Sound Physicians will provide comprehensive hospitalist services to the 254-bed hospital, which is the second Adventist Health hospital in California with which Sound Physicians has partnered. Adventist Health operates more than 19 hospitals throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, ...

Bruegger's Bagels, known for its authentic New York-style bagels baked fresh all day, is celebrating its 30th year with Three Free Bagel Day as a thank-you to its loyal guests and as a fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, which also turns 30 this year. On Thursday, April 25, from open until 2 p.m., guests can visit any participating Bruegger's Bagels bakery, present a coupon and receive three free bagels of their choice. In return, guests are encouraged to donate to their local Children's Miracle Network hospital and help kids and families in need. "The ...