In the U.S., more thanandnbsp;10,000 people reach the retirement ageandnbsp;of 65 each day. And according to one recent study, Maryland is actually the worst place for seniors to live. But for those who do call the Old Line State their home, how can their quality of life be improved? In a Bankrate study that analyzed […]
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Controlling The Cold Chain: Transporting Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceuticals
The U.S alone holds over 45% of the global pharmaceutical market. Our nation is responsible for guaranteeing the quality and efficacy of these vital products, from vaccines to diabetes medications. Unfortunately, many pharmaceuticals are dependent on strict temperature controls in order to remain effective, and not all cities and towns are nearby the manufacturing locations; […]
UMBC Announces Plans to Add Multi-User All-Gender Bathrooms
At this time last year, the talk of the country was the University of Maryland – Baltimore County (UMBC). For the first time in the history of the NCAA basketball tournament, a 16-seed (UMBC) defeated a 1-seed (Virginia). The world loved this Cinderella story and then quickly got over it. This year, though the basketball […]
Fighting Climate Change Through Forestry Carbon Sequestration
Across the globe, the four most common metals used within the construction sector are stainless steel, copper, aluminum, and carbon steel. Carbon sequestration is the process involved in carbon capture and the long-term storage of various forms of this chemical in order to mitigate or combat global warming. This process has been proposed as a […]
Tree Painting Gone Awry: How Maryland Environmentalists Changed The Government
On October 1, the Baltimore County Council passed legislation for the county’s environmental director to oversee project proposals that could harm wildlife in parks throughout the county. This came as a result of around 50 trees being painted in Oregon Ridge Park as an advocacy mission. Painting trees seemed like an innocent enough venture; not […]
For Your Health: How To Prevent Slip And Falls At Home
Injuries from slip and fall accidents can be utterly devastating, especially if you’re getting on in age. Although slips and falls are the number one cause of accidents in restaurants and public buildings, they can be equally as dangerous — if not more dangerous — when you’re at home. No one expects to be in […]
Ocean City’s New Fence Saving Lives Throughout the Summer
Over a five-year period, from 2012 to 2017, the fencing market grew approximately 6.2% annually across the United States. Fences are great for improving residential property values, providing security for commercial businesses, and even saving vacationers’ and Ocean City residents’ lives. According to Delmarva Now, a new multimillion-dollar pedestrian safety project proved itself successful throughout a […]
Fire At Alexandria Hotel Is Successfully Contained By Sprinkler System
Fire might not be something that many people think of very often, but it is a danger that is always present. One of the best ways to prepare to put out fires quickly is by having fire alarm sprinkler heads in your building. These sprinklers are made to respond quickly and to drench the fire […]
For Your Health: New Studies Show Exercise Doesn’t Speed Up Or Prolong Menopause
A new study conducted by the University of Massachusetts has found that there is no link between exercise and menopause. This was the largest ever study performed to seek an answer to the old wives’ tale. There have been a number of differing opinions on the link between the amount of exercise performed and the […]
Maryland Motorists Ignore, Then Obey, Speed Camera System
Did you know that each day across the U.S., people drive drunk almost 300,000 times, but fewer than 4,000 are arrested? Distracted driving and drunk driving make up two of the top three common causes of car accidents, with speeding rounding out the trio. And in Maryland, it doesn’t seem as if motorists have been […]