A lot of people think of black lung disease as a thing of the past. However, for coal miners in West Virginia, the threat now is as real as it has ever been. According to an investigation by National Public Radio and the Center for Public Integrity, cases of severe black lung disease among Appalachian coal miners have quadrupled since 1980. Even worse, the investigation revealed that federal regulators and coal mining industry officials have known about the problem for more than 20 years, but have made little effort to stop the surge. As a result, even young coal miners ...

On the whole, the divorce rate is falling in the United States. However, this isn't true across all sectors. Over the last 20 years, the divorce rate for people age 50 and older has more than doubled. There are many different reasons for the uptick in these so-called "grey divorces." Part of the reason comes from the fact that the baby boomer generation tends to have different views on marriage than their predecessors. Baby boomers are more likely to view marriage as something done for personal fulfillment. As a result, they are less hesitant to divorce if ...

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, once a driver reaches the age of 70, the rate at which she or he is in a car accident begins to rise gradually each year until the age of 80. After 80, the car crash rate begins to increase rapidly. In fact, only teenagers and people in their 20s have more car crashes per mile driven than drivers in their 80s, and drivers age 85 and older are involved in more fatal car accidents per mile driven than any other age group. Because it is predicted that by 2030 a quarter of all licensed drivers will be over 65 years ...

Long days on the road, fast food and sleeping in the bunk of a big rig are all part of the lore of the American trucker. While many have a romantic view of this lifestyle, truck driving is a taxing profession. The health of drivers has become an important topic, because it has a serious affect on the number of crashes. In fact, federal regulations require all commercial drivers to pass a physical exam every two years. Unfortunately, many of the elements of life as a truck driver take their toll on the health of commercial truck drivers and may be the underlying causes ...

In 2010, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FACTA) was passed. It was designed to ensure that U.S. citizens banking internationally could not avoid paying taxes on their income from offshore accounts and assets. In essence, it is a program aimed at uncovering undeclared income hidden by Americans in banks around the world. Pros and Cons of FACTA The premise of FACTA seems relatively simple: identify account holders and the dollar value of each account they hold in foreign banks and in certain other assets. That's not hard, right? Well, it depends. FACTA relies ...

Imagine you are sitting in the office of a nursing home's admission coordinator. You are staring down at piles of paperwork. You know that you should read all the information carefully, but it is hard to focus on the admission agreement documents because your mind keeps drifting to your elderly loved one's failing health. You prefer to have more time to peruse the documents when you weren't so tired and stressed, but your ailing grandmother needs care now. You are tempted to robotically sign on the dotted lines just to get this emotionally trying experience done. Should ...

Texas residents know that DWI related lawsuits are usually filed against the driver of the vehicle. However, in a recent case a suit was filed against a strip club who served a man too much alcohol. On the night in question, the man left the club with a blood alcohol level of 0.295, after having around 15 drinks. This is three times the legal limit in Texas. The club made no attempt to ensure he had a safe ride home. It is estimated he was driving around 130 miles per hour with his headlights off when he struck a vehicle from behind. The other vehicle involved in ...

Parents (especially the non-primary parent) in a divorce or after divorce often want to create exciting plans and initiate entertaining outings or activities for the visitation time with their children. Although understandable, this may not produce the best outcome. In a divorce situation, the children want to feel that the non-primary parent's home is truly their "other home." Thus, the children need a home that offers them a space that is their own arranged with belongings that are their own. The children will need responsibilities and chores to feel a part ...

Many police departments in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States rely on specially trained dogs to help officers search for illegal drugs. In many cases, drug-sniffing dogs are used before police have obtained a warrant. This practice has long drawn criticism from criminal defense attorneys and civil rights advocates, who worry that using a drug-sniffing dog without a warrant violates Americans' constitutional right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. The Fourth Amendment generally requires that police obtain a warrant before they conduct a search ...

The choice to have an elderly loved one move into a nursing home is one of the hardest decisions a family will have to make. Thankfully, most nursing homes in Oregon are dedicated to providing excellent care in a safe and nurturing environment. Unfortunately, though, this isn't a universal truth. Some Oregon nursing homes don't care for their residents like they should, often because they are understaffed or because they are prioritizing profits over patient safety. Moreover, even in the most well-respected homes, one or two overstressed or disgruntled caregivers can ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Marketing Research found that consumers are more likely to forgive companies with good reputations for product recalls or defects than companies with worse reputations. Results of the Consumer Forgiveness Study In the summer of 2012, researchers published a study that found when a well-liked company issues a product recall or notifies the public of a product defect, consumers are more likely to forgive that company than its less well-liked competitors. This is true both in industries where recalls and product defects are ...

In 2009, New Jersey's then-governor, Jon Corzine, approved Kyleigh's Law, requiring teen drivers to display small red decals on their license plates identifying themselves as new, inexperienced drivers. The law was named after a New Jersey teenager who was killed in a fatal motor vehicle accident with a teen driver who was violating the state's provisional driver's license restrictions. A study of the law's effectiveness at curbing teen driver crashes by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) recently revealed surprising results: the decals are working. According ...

Rodriguez MD, a bilingual Lawrenceville clinic and official Center for Medical Weight Loss (CMWL) in Gwinnett County, GA announces statistical results from an independent study conducted in 2010 and recently published in The American Journal of Medicine. The study shows that patients treated by primary care physicians for reduction in weight and body fat percentage achieved far better results than patients treated in a weight loss clinic: - Among the 178 participants (43%) who completed 12 weeks of the program, primary care clinics were as effective as weight-loss clinics ...

Kitchen Inspire, an Asian restaurant equipment company, introduces the Newburg chafing dish to their showroom superstore. Perfect for any catering service during the busy holiday season, the Newburg chafing dish offers caterers and restaurant owners sleek design with great function. This 8 quart chafing dish offers any catering service or restaurant ample space for food. The chafing dish houses a dripless water pan, a full size internal food pan which is 2.5 inches in depth, a matching dome cover and provides space for two fuel cans. For catering companies, this dish ...

Atlanta mechanic Express Oil Change & Service Center is proud and excited to announce the launch of its new site for mobile devices. To see the site for yourself, visit http://m.vvexpressoil.com/ with any mobile device. The mobile site is fantastic because it is so easy to use, no matter where you are. The sleek, user friendly design eliminates any usual inconvenience you might have surfing the web on a tiny screen and extra features can get you set up with what you need in a snap. It is now easier than ever to find a location near you, which is especially ...

National superstore Eyeglass World offers a huge selection of designer glasses frames at unbelievable discount prices. Whether you need a pair of prescription glasses or designer prescription sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun, Eyeglass World will have the pair for you at a great price. Eyeglass World currently has over sixty locations all across the US. The company's website (http://www.eyeglassworld.com/) offers customers a convenient way to find the location of the superstore closest to them. The Find A Store service (http://www.eyeglassworld.com/find-a-store/) ...

Eyeglasses retailer America's Best would like to encourage everyone to remember their sunglasses whenever they are around the snow this winter. You may have noticed that when near snow, light tends to seem a bit brighter. This is because snow is particularly good at reflecting light. Unfortunately, this means that Ultraviolet (UV) rays are being reflected onto us as well. To protect yourself, you should always wear sunscreen on your skin and sunglasses with UV protection on your eyes. A fresh coat of snow on the ground can be very inviting, and many enjoy sports such ...

Iced coffee is a very refreshing summer treat; J. Martinez & Company fine coffees would like to explain how you can brew the perfect batch, with two different methods. One is hot and will yield your delicious reward right away. The other is cold and will require a bit of patience (but it's worth the wait!). For starters, there are some basic rules you should follow with either method. The beans you use matter. Choosing a high quality gourmet coffee will give you a better tasting, more complex cup. Freshness plays a lot into this too. If you can, grind your own beans ...

Atlanta exterminators Team Pest USA understands that if you didn't visit Yosemite National Park you might not have paid any attention to the outbreak of the deadly hantavirus that started there. News reports indicate as many as 10,000 people were exposed to the virus because of rodents in the walls of the camping structures there. The hantavirus is carried in mouse urine and feces and can result in a severe lung infection or even death. While the story made the news because of the number of people exposed, The Atlanta pest control experts at Team Pest USA want people ...

As autumn has arrived, Atlanta tree service Yellow Ribbon Tree Experts would like to discuss the important practice of fall tree maintenance and lawn care. It is critical to take special care in the fall to prepare your trees and your lawn to survive the upcoming winter. To start, you should trim all overgrown shrubbery and hedges, clean out your gutters, and make sure to do a thorough removal of all leaves and debris on your lawn. It would also be a good idea to remove any seasonal lawn furniture or toys and store them for the season. Next, be sure to have an ...

Bogun Realty and Luxury Homes is pleased to announce the historic sale of an Encino luxury estate home, which sold at $1,800,000 - $300,000 more than the asking price. The 5200 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms Mediterranean mansion on 22,000 square feet gated estate was on the market just one weekend, attracting a frenzy of over 600 visitors and 30 offers. This Encino luxury home was built in 2005, tucked in the cradle of Mansion Row, the most coveted neighborhood in Encino, and located within minutes of Universal Studios, Warner Brothers and the hub of the entertainment ...

The ERP Software Blog announces the release of a new white paper written for companies who want to use ERP software to increase productivity and at the same time outpace their competition. 25 Brilliant Ideas to Outsmart Your Competition with Microsoft Dynamics ERP is an upbeat look at how real companies are using Microsoft Dynamics ERP every day. Twenty one companies contributed ideas for this report based on their own extensive experience in the ERP software field. This white paper is meant for a non-technical audience, and focuses on how companies are using the technology ...

Sky Vegas casino, are giving fans of the Call of Duty franchise even more reasons to be cheerful this week with the announcement that they're offering players a whopping GBP500,000 jackpot prize for conquering the highly popular casino game, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. With ardent video gamers up and down the UK eagerly awaiting the release of video game, Call of Duty: Black Ops II on November 13th, Sky Vegas are only adding shine to the franchises appealing spark by offering a monumental prize, one sure to tempt players to sign up and play. Locked and loaded ...

Whether you're looking for a luxurious lambswool cardigan, fairisle jumper or a tartan check cape, be prepared for the chill whilst staying stylish with the latest women's knitwear. With fashion favourites including animal motifs, dip dye, studded embellishments, lace stitching and speckled yarns; shop the latest trends throughout lightweight, transitional and chunky knitwear. It's not all jumpers and cardigans either - beautifully designed shrugs, snood sweaters, knitted dresses and ponchos for women explore old school British style as well as enchanting party looks. ...

This holiday season, wine buyers will have a little something to look forward to while shopping in their local grocery store. Often considered endless aisles of unknown options, grocery stores today are adopting new technology that allows shoppers to taste wine before they buy it. Grocery stores from coast to coast are putting a greater emphasis on their wine programs including a focus on marketing, both customer and employee education, installing wine preservation and dispensing systems and inventing unique POS displays. Delighting the Customer Major grocery ...