In 2012, there were 4,383 fatal occupational injuries in the United States, while there were an estimated 3 million nonfatal injuries on the job — this number is a result of unsafe work environments, lack of knowledge about equipment, improper and/or lack of use in safety equipment, and unsupervised working.As a result of these numbers, […]
Month: June 2014
As Gold Prices Go Up, Indian Government Raises Gold Import Tariff
Escalating conflict and crisis in Iraq has caused the market value of gold to rise, prompting action from governments across the globe.On June 16, the Indian Express reported that India’s government hiked the import tariff value of both gold and silver to $411 per 10 grams and $632 per kg, respectively. At the beginning of June, gold […]
Crisfield, Md. Lions Club Seeks Used Eyeglasses as Part of ‘Recycle for Sight’ Program
For people living in developing countries, access to prescription eyeglasses often seems like a luxury out of reach.However, the Lions Clubs of Tullahoma, Tenn. and Crisfield, Md. are hoping to make eyeglasses a little more accessible to these people through this month’s Recycle For Sight program, according to a June 12 Tullahoma Newsarticle.Throughout this month, the […]
How Your Office Job Could Be Damaging Your Body
Is your back bothering you?You aren’t alone. An estimated 80% of adults will experience neck or back pain at some point in their lives. In fact, lower back pain is the top musculo-skeletal disorder and is the leading cause of disability around the world, according to a June 19 Island Connection article.The Island Connection reports that the cause of […]
Public Outcry Over Student Athlete Transfers Unjustified
Sports are supposed to teach and encourage such values as honesty, dedication, and–most importantly–fairness. However, one glance at the modern, sports world reveals that these values have seemingly gone by the way side. In the English Premier League, team owners wave their checkbooks at the best players in the world and stack their rosters. Tech-savvy […]
LinkedIn Lawsuit Regarding Email Privacy Okayed by California Judge, Moves Forward
LinkedIn is going to court, and they’re going to have to answer for their alleged violation of client privacy rights, says Judge Lucy H. Koh of San Jose, California. According to the lawsuit against LinkedIn, the company has been using external email accounts — which is private information — and using this information for marketing […]
New Study Says That Early Allergen Exposure Can Decrease Risk of Allergies and Asthma Forming
Is there such a thing as too clean? According to researchers at the Division of Allergy and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, parents should consider holding back on the antibacterial wipes when it comes to preparing their homes for a new baby.The comprehensive study, conducted in Boston, New York, St. Louis and Baltimore, […]
Two Degree Temperature Increase From AC Units Has Heavy Impact
Arizonians are staring down a vicious, self-perpetuating cycle. The weather in Phoenix has been unprecedentedly scorching, with temperatures rising as high as 110°F–10 degrees hotter than last year’s average. Naturally as a result, people are going to turn their air conditioning on full blast. The problem here, according to Arizona State University research, is that […]