French philosopher Gaston Bachelard once wrote, “If I were asked to name the chief benefit of the house, I should say: the house shelters day-dreaming, the house protects the dreamer, the house allows one to dream in peace.” While a sturdy roof certainly keeps out the...
While refractive errors—also known as near-sightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism—are the most frequent eye issues seen in the United States, other conditions—including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and age-related macular degeneration are much more...
From a worker who is unqualified for the job to an employee who steals from the office, bad hires are potentially costly. How much so? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the price tag on the average bad hiring decision is equivalent to 30 percent of the...
Savvy seniors know how to save money. They may curb extraneous spending, order the Early Bird Special at restaurants, or use their AARP membership card at movie theaters, hotels, airlines and retail establishments to secure substantial AARP discounts. But did you know...
While accidents can occur on any jobsite, demolition workers face a number of unique hazards ranging from encounters with unknown materials and design modifications to building deterioration. These hazards can easily lead to death, as they did for a Chicago...
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