Recently, the New York City Department of Transportation released the Pedestrian Study & Action Plan, a comprehensive look at traffic safety patterns in the city. According to the report, New York City had 3.49 fatalities per every 100,000 residents in 2008. Putting this number in perspective, Atlanta and Detroit both experienced over 10 fatalities for every 100,000 residents in the same time period. New York City was on par with some of the most pedestrian friendly cities in the world, including London and Paris, making it one of the safer U.S. cities for those on foot. The ...

Florida workers who went out to fight the worst oil spill in history have been coming home sick, according to media reports. Some workers helping clean up the oil or distribute toxic oil dispersants became sick immediately, while others felt the effects only upon their return to their homes. Exposure to Toxins In May, the Environmental Protection Agency told BP to stop using a dispersant considered too toxic. "Dispersants have been used in much greater volume than ever," Jane Lubchenco, administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration told ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 4.5 million Americans suffer from dog bite injuries every year. One in five of these bites cause injuries that require medical attention. Unfortunately, Texas has experienced a high number of fatalities resulting from dog bites in recent years. In response, the Texas Legislature changed Texas dog bite law, but the current law still does not adequately help victims or prevent future dog bites and animal attacks. Texas Dog Bite Law In the past, Texas dog owners were essentially allowed "one free bite" ...

CSA 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new enforcement and compliance program, has been implemented in nine pilot states and will soon be rolled out nationwide. The program, which fundamentally changes the requirements for safety compliance reporting by trucking companies, is intended to increase highway safety for truckers as well as the millions of motorists who share the road with them. Truck drivers, bus drivers and other commercial vehicle operators are subject to a wide range of federal regulations that do not affect other drivers. A major ...

Going through a divorce is a life-changing experience. Starting over is never easy, especially for couples who have spent decades together. However, recent trends nationwide have shown an increase in baby boomer divorce rates. The US Census Bureau reports that one-fourth of all divorces that occurred in 2008 were by parties married 20 years or longer. Why are so many boomers deciding that enough is enough? A lot of couples simply fall out of love. People just grow apart over time, and decide that they no longer have anything in common. When children move away or go ...

According to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), preliminary totals show the number of fatal work accidents recorded in the United States was the lowest since 1992. Nevertheless, there were 4,340 fatal work injuries and the final count in April 2011 is expected to increase that figure by about three percent. The New York Times reports that Bill Kojola, an expert in the A.F.L.-C.I.O.'s occupational safety department, expressed skepticism in the results, saying, "I would not trust these numbers at the present time. It seemed that the state partners that report ...

Families in danger of foreclosure are seeking modifications of their loan terms in record numbers. It seems like a great solution to a difficult issue, and they reason that a modification will allow them to make their payments regularly and not fall too far behind. They may figure that since they are still paying down the mortgage that paying a lesser amount for a short time will have no consequences. Unfortunately, they are wrong. People seeking loan modifications often face similar credit history damage to those whose homes end up in foreclosure or short sold. Loan ...

Little is known or understood about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) -- also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). What is known is that between 200,000 and 1.2 million Americans suffer from this syndrome, according to the Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA). RSD is a chronic and painful neurological condition that can cause severe and relentless pain, affecting the skin, joints, muscles and bones. RSD can affect any individual of any age, but most often the syndrome affects women (who are three times more likely than men to suffer from ...

Frankie Hammond Jr, a sophomore at the University of Florida, seemed to have a bright future in Florida football, at least until his arrest for driving under the influence. As punishment, University of Florida coach Urban Meyer pulled Hammond's scholarship, and Hammond was immediately suspended from all team activities. He will be allowed to come back and play, but now he'll have to pay his own way and earn a spot on the team. Like other players who have made mistakes, Hammond will be on probation, and will likely be dismissed if he gets into trouble again. The classic ...

Northern Rock has improved its Everyday mortgage range, offering lower rates which will make it more affordable for those looking to buy a new property or remortgage their home. The new Everyday fixed rates start from just 3.09%. Everyday mortgages offer customers simple, straightforward mortgage deals with competitive rates and the ability to make overpayments of up to 10% each year, as well as the option to apply for payment holidays. The news comes just weeks after it reduced its application fee for purchase customers to just GBP99. Until Saturday 23 October ...

MyDestinationInfo.com has launched a new hub site which seamlessly links MyCapeTownInfo.com to the global network of MyDestinationInfo guides. The launch, which took place at the end of September, sees the network of websites become a solid contender on the local online travel guide market. MyCapeTownInfo.com has been a member of the MyDestinationInfo network since May 2009, and over this time has seen a marked increase in visitors from both within South Africa and around the world. It is predicted that the launch of the new MyDestinationInfo.com hub site, alongside ...

LV=, the mutual insurance, investment and retirement group, is running a series of training and activities to promote and reward excellence in customer service as part of National Customer Service Week. LV= is dedicated to delivering the best possible customer service all year round and will be using National Customer Service Week as an extra opportunity to highlight the value that customer service plays within organisations. In addition to highlighting and rewarding those staff who have demonstrated customer service excellence, the group will be running a series ...

Northern Rock has improved the variable rate cash ISA account, which offers a competitive tax-free* interest rate for a minimum deposit of just GBP1. The improvements follow the success of Northern Rock's recently launched Easy ISA. Easy ISA can now be opened and administered by post, as well as in branch. It can also be opened over the telephone from the comfort of customers' home. The improved Easy ISA account provides a variable rate of interest, and offers easy access to funds. A minimum deposit of only GBP1 is needed to open the ISA, which offers a competitive ...

Fasthosts Internet Ltd, a founding Technology Sponsor of The Great Exhibition 2012, recently launched a competition that encourages individuals and businesses to get online. To support and celebrate The Great Exhibition 2012, each month for 25 months, Fasthosts will provide a worthy applicant with infrastructure they need to be successful online. Every month, the company will also award a substantial package of internet services to help people promote any company, sport, hobby or community project to the rest of the nation. Fasthosts invites any UK individual or company ...

With Christmas being a time where a lot of stores see very strong sales, Furniture Choice has grown its range to help deal with the rush. New products, many of which are exclusive to Furniture Choice will be added to the leather sofas, leather recliners, fabric sofas and corner sofa ranges offering a greater choice to customers. Mark Saville, Operations Manager at Furniture Choice, said: "We have paid close attention to customer demand over the past year and seen a steady shift towards higher priced items. Leather sofas upholstered in more expensive hides along with ...

Many of today's college students lack the mental toughness and fortitude that are necessary to deal with economic turbulence. Today's youth must learn how to be mentally tough if they are to survive a turbulent economic future. In reality, many parents have crippled their children by solving their problems for them and shielding them from making difficult decisions. As millions of Americans battle unemployment, a new book by Dr. Daryl Green and Mr. William Bailey offer advice to parents in creating mental toughness for their college students in order to increase employability. ...

The holiday season is fast approaching, along with the onslaught of gift-finding headaches. Most shoppers face the same problem: Where can I find affordable, unique gifts that everyone on my list will love? Recognizing the need for making gift-giving easier on shoppers, Nothing But Hearts, a new online boutique that carries jewelry, accessories, and other products with a heart theme, launches on 10.10.10, just in time for the holiday shopping season. "Gift finding has always been frustrating for me," explains Angie Kung, founder of Nothing But Hearts. "When shopping ...

Brenda Bence, Founder and President of Brand Development Associates (BDA) International, Ltd, was selected from 5,000 submissions to be featured in the 2011 Woman's Advantage Calendar. The calendar provides advice from influential women leaders across the US and Canada. Mary Cantando, Growth Expert of The Woman's Advantage, recently announced that, for the third year in a row, Brenda Bence's advice will be included in the calendar which was released in early October, and this year Brenda will also be featured on the calendar's cover. "Brenda Bence's quote was selected ...

When Gordon McCallum, president of First Foundation Residential Mortgages and director on the Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association (AMBA) board, found out that the Edmonton REALTORS Community Foundation had pledged to raise 23,000 diapers for Terra's second annual Baby Heroes diaper drive campaign this year, he decided that Edmonton area mortgage brokers could easily beat this goal if they worked together. "AMBA is issuing this challenge to all Edmonton and area mortgage associates," says McCallum. "I'm confident that we'll win the challenge, but every broker has to ...

Susan Burns, George R. S. Weir, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XH, UK A recent report from the European Security Transport Association (ESTA) found that nearly 20% of the adult population in Great Britain has been targeted as part of a credit or debit card scam. As a result, the UK has been termed the 'Card Fraud Capital of Europe' [1], with UK citizens twice as likely to become victims of card fraud as other Europeans. Plastic card fraud is a lucrative exploit for criminals and the proceeds may be used to fund ...

Internet broadcasting pioneer, producing and syndicating online audio and video, VoiceAmerica, announced to be the exclusive online broadcaster for the International Jet Sports Boating Association World Finals in Lake Havasu, AZ. The World Finals will stream on http://www.VoiceAmerica.TVâEUR s LIVE Channel October 9th and 10th, 2010. The IJSBA Pro and Pro-Am World Finals features the top personal watercraft racers from 32 nations held at the Crazy Horse RV Resort & Campground in Lake Havasu, AZ the week of October 4th. Fans around the world will be able to watch ...

The Photoimaging courses at AICA Education have been created and are taught by experienced, working professional photographers. They will lead you through an innovative, career-driven course, from the fundamentals of photography to imaging and studio practices. You'll have access to expertise that can help you master film and digital camera mechanics, as well as the support to cultivate your own artistic style. The course is geared to set the stage for this creative profession — everything from artistically challenging content, to contract negotiations, to working under ...

Each female entrepreneur is unique - and so is each business - and therefore, each entrepreneur will need an assistant who meets unique needs. However, every entrepreneur must make several similar considerations when hiring an assistant so that the match is beneficial to the business owner, her company, and to the assistant. Best of the Janes: Hiring an Assistant is a new article by Michele DeKinder-Smith, founder of Jane Out of the Box, a web site dedicated to helping female entrepreneurs. The article reveals necessary considerations for all female entrepreneurs to ...

Klomptek, an innovative software development company specializing in mobile device management and security solutions, is pleased to announce that its Track and Protect (TnP) client-server web security service has been nominated for the Softwareload "Software of the Year 2010" award.  TnP is one of five applications nominated to the best Mobile Tools category, chosen by an expert UK technology panel. TnP is a remote management tool and security application that allows users to monitor, lock and wipe data from a lost or stolen cell phone.  In addition to being able to ...

AdventureSmith Explorations, the active travel company that secures matches between adventure-seeking clients and a treasure trove of small, expedition ships, announces its 2011 adventure portfolio. Careful expansion includes water-filled worlds from Patagonia to Alaska and points between on adventure-laden itineraries for small ship cruise aficionados. Todd Smith, AdventureSmith Exploration's (www.adventuresmithexplorations.com) owner and founder, said that demand is high for new ships and new destinations. "Almost everywhere the land meets the sea there is a small ...