The rate of failure for American marriages is notoriously abysmal. According to the American Psychological Association, as many as 40 to 50% of marriages will end in divorce. This means that of the 180 or so marriages that take place in New York City alone on any given day, nearly 90 are doomed to fail from the start. But what if there was a way to ensure that your marriage lasts and doesn’t just become another statistic? The solution to … Continue reading “Want Your Marriage to Last? It Might Be as Simple as Spending Less on the Ceremony”
As Flu Rates Increase, Urgent Care Clinics Expand Their Locations
Posted on January 13, 2015July 19, 2024Categories Headlines Leave a comment on As Flu Rates Increase, Urgent Care Clinics Expand Their LocationsEveryone knows that, during the colder winter months, the flu — a viral infection that targets the body’s respiratory system — can run rampant. However, many people may be surprised to hear that this common condition can be fatal, especially when it is contracted by patients who are very old or very young. For this reason, doctors typically recommend that patients get a yearly flu vaccination and seek out medical care if they experience any symptoms. Now, due to the … Continue reading “As Flu Rates Increase, Urgent Care Clinics Expand Their Locations”
Will More Body Cameras Really Help Solve the Issue of Police Brutality?
Posted on January 5, 2015July 19, 2024Categories Headlines, Technology Leave a comment on Will More Body Cameras Really Help Solve the Issue of Police Brutality?With a simmering distrust brewing between minority communities and police departments across the nation, the call for police body cameras is growing louder. However, critics argue that more body cameras will not offer a viable solution. At the beginning of December, the White House asked for $263 million in funding for more police body cameras and training. On December 16, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that the City of Angels would buy 7,000 body cameras for police, using about $1 … Continue reading “Will More Body Cameras Really Help Solve the Issue of Police Brutality?”
Swiss Legislators Agree to Stricter Financial Guidelines for FIFA and IOC
Posted on December 23, 2014July 19, 2024Categories Business, Financing, Taxes & Law Leave a comment on Swiss Legislators Agree to Stricter Financial Guidelines for FIFA and IOCSwitzerland’s parliament recently passed a bill with the intention of curbing corruption by increasing the financial scrutiny of over 60 international sports bodies, including FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The new set of stricter laws, known as “Lex FIFA” (FIFA law), are a direct response to several years of corruption allegations. Swiss lawmakers voted 128 to 62 in favor of reforming a more inclusive bill based on the strict guidelines created by the intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force … Continue reading “Swiss Legislators Agree to Stricter Financial Guidelines for FIFA and IOC”
Real Estate Market Recovery Rate Becomes Wobbly as Housing Rates Fall
Posted on December 18, 2014July 19, 2024Categories Economy, Investing Leave a comment on Real Estate Market Recovery Rate Becomes Wobbly as Housing Rates FallThe residential real estate market made a strong post-recession comeback, even thriving in certain areas of the U.S., especially the heartland. However, the market is experiencing a setback for the first time in three months following a startling November report. According to figures from the Commerce Department in Washington, in the first drop since August housing rates fell 1.6% to a 1.03 million annualized rate, a decrease from October’s 1.05 million pace which was stronger than anticipated. The culprit behind … Continue reading “Real Estate Market Recovery Rate Becomes Wobbly as Housing Rates Fall”
California Supreme Court Agrees To Evaluate Constitutionality of Medical Malpractice Damages Cap
Posted on December 9, 2014July 19, 2024Categories Taxes & Law Leave a comment on California Supreme Court Agrees To Evaluate Constitutionality of Medical Malpractice Damages CapAfter California voters in November voted against a proposal to raise the state’s cap on medical malpractice damages, it appears that the state’s Supreme Court will have the final say on the matter, and could very well decide to rule against popular opinion. The state’s current malpractice cap is $250,000, and it has been in place for 39 years since California passed the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act in 1975. Proposition 46 would have raised the cap to $1.1 million, … Continue reading “California Supreme Court Agrees To Evaluate Constitutionality of Medical Malpractice Damages Cap”
Doctor Brings Rare Spinal Procedure to Utah
Posted on December 8, 2014July 19, 2024Categories Business, Entrepreneurs Leave a comment on Doctor Brings Rare Spinal Procedure to UtahA study published earlier this year showed that back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and millions of Americans are suffering from chronic back and neck pain at any given time. Hoping to provide relief for this pressing concern, one doctor has introduced a rare new procedure in Utah. Spinal surgeon Armen Khachatryan helped to pioneer the procedure, an artificial disc implantation that can replace the spinal fusion surgery usually used in such cases. “With disc replacement, our … Continue reading “Doctor Brings Rare Spinal Procedure to Utah”