A study by the University of Michigan found that life expectancy actually increased during the Great Depression and during recessions in general. Not quite what you would expect with continued rising policy prices which are being seen across the board in most Global markets. The report suggested that when people are working extra hard during good economic times, they undergo more stress, exposure to pollution, and likelihood of injury among other longevity-limiting factors. Setting this fact aside, consumers need ways to ensure they can protect both their assets and ...

This Wednesday from 7-10pm GMT, the ASOS style advisor team is here for one night only to give one-to-one advice to inspire your look, share styling tips and cherry pick the hottest pieces from ASOS, or give advice on your existing wardrobe to make your party look go boom! http://asos.to/StyleAdvice Sign up This is a first come, first served event with limited places. Sign up to request your session Allocated time If your request is successful you will be allocated a one-hour time slot in which your 15-minute Style SOS session will take place. Live chat Our ...

UK drivers are taking their lives into their own hands by neglecting essential car safety checks in the name of cost-cutting, according to the latest survey conducted by online car hire comparison specialist Carrentals.co.uk. The award-winning website polled over 2,300 motorists and found that 1 in 3 have failed to get their car appropriately serviced due to expense while a further 1 in 5 say that even though icy weather is on the way they have not changed worn out tyres. The new Carrentals.co.uk motoring survey also found that 1 in 10 people have taken the cost-cutting ...

Chamonix draws in the crowds over the festive season. This is due to the welcoming atmosphere of the town, the wide range of luxury ski chalets in Chamonix and the lure of a possible white Christmas. Guests staying in any of Hip Chalets' luxury chalets will have the pleasure of sharing this magical time of year with their loved ones in stunning surroundings, amidst some exceptional skiing terrain. Alternatively, across the border and into Switzerland lies the picturesque village of Verbier. This area is renowned for its off-piste with professionals and enthusiasts alike ...

Ground has been broken at a ceremony on the site of the major new terminal at VC Bird International Airport. At a cost of 45 Million Dollars, the government of Antigua and Barbuda is hoping to boost tourist numbers, as well as creating hundreds of new jobs and promoting economic growth. Featuring extensive retail space with a food court and modern comforts such as Wi-Fi Internet Access, the 165,814 square foot terminal will have 26 check-in counters, 20 immigration desks and three passenger walkways. With the first soil being turned in Saint John's, representatives ...

Recently, OEM industry realised that cutting costs doesn't miss anyone within the organisation, saving on purchasing costs by reducing their excess inventory. Today's solutions for excess inventory are based on brokers and re-sellers sold for cents on the dollar. Peribanu.com is a second hand marketplace for excess inventory and pre-owned equipment. The idea is dead simple, yet so relevant. Companies are able to make bids on electronic components, servers, boards, network switches, computers and every other hardware component you can think of. Peribanu sellers can ...

Active American Mobility and Medical Supply is a leading provider of medical and rehabilitation equipment in the state of Texas. The company is now launching a new website that not only includes detailed information about the Houston medical equipment and home modifications for the disabled that they offer, but also vital information about the their services and what equipment is covered by different insurance companies. For those of us who are unfamiliar with American Mobility and Medical Supply here is a rundown of some of the vital services that they have to offer ...

Though Social Security disability benefits provide essential financial support for those who are impaired, making the transition back into the work force can be fulfilling and rewarding. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides support for those individuals receiving disability benefits who are able to eventually return to work. One of the most important resources the SSA provides is a PASS, or Plan for Achieving Self-Support. PASSes are programs disability beneficiaries can develop that allow them to set aside income for job training or business ...

The recent release of the University of South Carolina's Division of Law Enforcement and Safety's (DLES) annual security report reveals that 2010 drug arrests on USC's Columbia campus and in residence halls doubled figures from 2009. While arrests for liquor law violations by USC students were down considerably, the number of disciplinary actions for on-campus underage drinking went up 60 percent, according to included data from the Office of Student Conduct. Crime statistics reported in the study came from DLES records as well as booking reports from the City of Columbia ...

A testy debate has arisen between journalists and consumer rights groups and the American Medical Association (AMA), over the availability of doctor's disciplinary information. The Health Resources and Services Administration, a branch of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department (HHS), recently removed such information from a public, online database after a number of news organizations used the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) to identify physicians who had been frequently accused of medical malpractice but had not been disciplined. The NPDB is an information ...

The massive Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, known as Dodd-Frank, brought sweeping reforms to the financial industry. In addition to the institution of new regulatory groups and consumer protections, the Act strengthened the protections granted to financial whistleblowers and created an award system for whistleblowers whose complaints lead to a successful investigation. Law firms are currently experiencing an influx in whistleblower claims. Some firms attribute the increase in cases to the tougher protections and new awards established under ...

Asbestos is a natural fiber that found use in many industrial and construction applications in the 20th century. However, when asbestos is swallowed or inhaled, it poses a very significant health risk -- including mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis -- to humans. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops after exposure to asbestos -- there are no other known causes of this cancer. The cancer occurs in the lining of many internal organs, but is most common in the linings of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) and abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma). Often, mesothelioma ...

Bankruptcy in Arizona, as in all states, is subject to a complex set of federal statutes as well as specific state laws that govern bankruptcy exemptions and other issues. Many people who are interested in bankruptcy as a debt relief option are aware that significant changes to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code took effect when Congress passed and President Bush signed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) in 2005. One important part of these changes was the introduction of a "means test" to determine eligibility for Chapter 7 bankruptcy ...

Motorcycle safety is always important. Without the protection that drivers of other vehicles have, motorcycle riders are at a higher risk than motorists or truckers of being seriously injured or killed in crashes. Cars and trucks provide more protection than a motorcycle, because they are heavier, fully enclosed and generally have air bags. A motorcycle's smaller size also makes it more difficult for other drivers to see. In Illinois, a spike in motorcycle fatalities has provided a grim reminder of the need to improve road safety to prevent motorcycle accidents. This ...

A recently published study by Iowa State University found that there are concrete differences between police witness identification procedures and that the utilization of select techniques may help reduce inaccurate suspect identifications without sacrificing correct identifications. Most Americans are familiar with typical police lineups: Individuals are paraded into a room and stand facing a one-way mirror, behind which an eyewitness identifies a potential suspect. In another method, witnesses are presented with a sheet of paper with several lineup photos and are asked ...

Job loss is a traumatic and confusing experience, no matter why it happens. However, the worst hurt comes when employees are fired not because of their job performance, but because they have been the victims of wrongful termination by their employers. The Missouri Human Rights Act prohibits employers from engaging in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age. The prohibition extends not only to hiring and firing, but to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment, promotion, pay, retirement ...

The Supreme Court of the United States recently heard oral arguments in a case focused on the intersection of religious freedom and civil rights. A woman claiming she was prevented from continuing to teach at a religious school in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asking the court to clarify the scope of the "ministerial exception" to employment discrimination laws. Teacher Asked to Resign After Disability Leave The woman was a fourth-grade teacher at a school run by the Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod where she taught secular and ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study suggests that the rate of global warming from doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide may be less than the most dire estimates of some previous studies – and, in fact, may be less severe than projected by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report in 2007. Authors of the study, which was funded by the National Science Foundation and published online this week in the journal Science, say that global warming is real and that increases in atmospheric CO2 will have multiple serious impacts. However, the most Draconian projections of ...

With our country still in the midst of the "Great Recession," it is becoming more common for people to find themselves in need of additional bankruptcy protection long after an initial filing. The highly publicized 2005 amendments to the United States' bankruptcy laws (known as the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act or "BAPCPA") changed the way in which subsequent bankruptcy filings were handled in an attempt to prevent so-called "serial bankruptcies." It is still possible for an individual to seek a second or even third ...

What will a day in the life of a Californian be like in 40 years? If the state cuts its greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050 — a target mandated by a state executive order — a person could wake up in a net-zero energy home, commute to work in a battery-powered car, work in an office with smart windows and solar panels, then return home and plug in her car to a carbon-free grid. Such is a future envisaged in a study published Nov. 24 by the journal Science that analyzes the infrastructure and technology changes needed to reach California's aggressive ...

Hurricane Irene hitting the East Coast was a reminder to the country that we are currently in the midst of storm season. With regard to hurricanes, the season in the Atlantic Ocean officially runs from June through November, with activity tending to peak around September. Hurricane Irene, arriving right on time, left a path of destruction from North Carolina all the way to New England. Tragically, at least 27 people's deaths have been attributed to Irene-related storm events. Some three million people were left without power, and the financial impact of the hurricane ...

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, accidents involving 18 wheelers and other commercial vehicles are on the rise in the U.S. In 2010, 500,000 commercial trucks were involved in accidents. Over 100,000 serious injuries and over 5,000 fatalities occurred as a result of those accidents. Only 3,200 fatalities from large truck accidents occurred during the previous year. Additionally, the number of commercial trucks on the nation's roadways is expected to increase by 20 percent by 2012, which will increase the possibility for accidents even further. In ...

The holiday shopping season is almost in full swing. Many retailers across the nation and in Georgia will open at midnight this Thanksgiving, pushing black Friday sales even earlier. Crowds of people often descend on retailers to take advantage of the early door buster sales. During this busy time shoppers should be aware of the potential for slip-and-fall accidents that can occur when hazardous conditions are not remedied quickly by store owners or employees. For example, a common slip and fall injury might occur when a slippery substance is left in an aisle. A fall ...

Fostering People, a non-statutory foster care agency, has launched its services in Dublin to meet the needs of vulnerable children and young people living in the city. Operating at a local level, Fostering People offers all carers one-to-one support through a dedicated social worker as well as on-going training, carer forums and support groups. Opening the doors to its new office in Dublin, the agency will look to provide high level of locally based support to its foster carers. Fostering People welcomes applications from single people, same sex, married or co-habiting ...

Shoppers won't have to stand in line at DormSmart.com this Black Friday or Cyber Monday. The online retailer has spent the year searching for great dorm smart products that extend beyond the college dorm room. Shoppers seeking After Thanksgiving Day Sales can wow their entire family and friends with unique holiday gifts from DormSmart.com. "While our focus is providing quality products at affordable prices for dorm bound college students, we've found that everyone loves our products because they are selected to take students from the dorm room into their next home. ...