As the number of Americans who are overweight has grown, studies show that they have gained some four-legged company.
Lacey, a white German shepherd, was crippled by a weight problem and hip dysplasia and was barely able to walk in the year before she died.
Continue reading… “Half of all dogs and cats in America are overweight: Study”
Young women are now more likely than young men to say a successful, high-paying career is one of the most important things in life in a major reversal from the 1990’s, according to a new Pew Research Center study.
Continue reading… “Young women want it all, more than men: Study”
Restaurant workers are among those that have sued for overtime pay.
From pharmaceutical reps to home health care aides to waiters and waitresses in fancy restaurants, everyone is sick of working off the clock, and they’re looking to finally punch in.
Continue reading… “Employees fighting for overtime pay”
More workers eat at their desks or don’t take a break at all.
Many employees work more and have less time to do it in today’s fast-paced work environment and poor economy. That is making the once-cherished midday lunch break a disappearing option.
Continue reading… “65% of workers eat at their desks or skip lunch break altogether”
This is the third straight quarter where the number of ad pages declined.
During the first quarter of 2012 U.S. consumer magazines saw their number of ad pages fall 8.2% from the year earlier period. This is the third straight quarter where the number of ad pages declined from the year-earlier period, according to the Publishers Information Bureau, according to the Publishers Information Bureau.
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The difference between a man’s paycheck and a woman’s paycheck may have something to do with where people live.
Continue reading… “States with the biggest gender pay gap”
There are 13 more traffic deaths on tax day than on other days.
There are two certainties in life according to Benjamin Franklin: death and taxes. Now, researchers have found that taxes might make death just a little more certain.
Continue reading… “Traffic fatalities more common on tax day”
Futurist Thomas Frey: Working with many early stage inventors, I often have the privilege of seeing some truly remarkable inventions and innovations. A few days ago I was shown a technology that snugly fits into that remarkable category, one that has the potential to radically transform the way cars and other vehicles are powered. In fact, vehicles using this power source will never need to stop and refuel.
Continue reading… “Creating a ‘Ripple in the Force’ of the Power Industry”
Four years ago 60,000 international students came to Canada for school now that number stands at 90,000.
Canadian universities used to find it hard to draw attention away from the U.S. when trying to lure foreign students to its business schools. Not anymore. Over the last two years, Canadian full-time MBAs have seen the biggest increase in applications of any region, according to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), a business school association.
Continue reading… “Canada plays the visa card to lure foreign students to its universities”
Treating and caring for people with dementia currently costs the world more than US$ 604 billion per year.
Nearly 35.6 million people live with dementia worldwide. By 2030 this number is expected to double (65.7 million) and more than triple by 2050 (115.4 million). Dementia affects people in all countries, with more than half (58%) living in low- and middle-income countries. By 2050, this is likely to rise to more than 70%.
Continue reading… “Dementia cases expected to triple by 2050”
Only 35% of hybrid owners bought another hybrid when returning to the market in 2011.
Only about a third of hybrid owners buy another hybrid, according to a new study.
Continue reading… “Only 35% of hybrid owners buy another hybrid car”
Young people are also making more use of transit, bikes, and foot power to get around.
“Unfortunately for car companies, today’s teens and twenty-somethings don’t seem all that interested in buying a set of wheels. They’re not even particularly keen on driving, ” Jordan Weissmann noted at TheAtlantic.com a couple weeks back.
Continue reading… “Why younger generations in America are driving much less”
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