Patent Lawyer Ordered to Repay $5 Million He Embezzled From Window Treatment Company
With the wide variety of window treatments available, it is perhaps no surprise that companies that design and sell shutters, blinds and other items spend a significant amount of time…
Telecommuting On the Rise, Helps Decongest Metropolitan Traffic in Houston Area
Navigating rush hour traffic can be exasperating, if not outright nerve-wracking. A long or particularly stressful commute can even be enough to deter a candidate from accepting a job offer.…
A New Study Could Indicate That Divorce Rate is Lower Among Same-Sex Couples, but Data Seems Incomplete
One of the most repeated statistics about marriage is that half of them end in divorce, but the fact that more and more states are recognizing same-sex marriages is changing…
Hundreds of Lawyers Stage Die-In Outside Brooklyn Courts in Support of Racial Equality
Over two hundred public defenders infuriated by the grand jury decisions to forego indictment of police officers implicated in the deaths of both Eric Garner and Michael Brown walked away…
Coffee Flavor Altered by Color of Coffee Cups, Study Shows
There are many variables that can influence the flavor of a cup of coffee: the variety of the coffee beans, the darkness of the roast, and of course how much…
National Health Coordinator Releases Strategic Plan for Health IT, Opens Commenting Period
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has developed a Federal Health IT Strategic Plan for 2015 through 2020, it announced Dec. 8. The office’s signature effort…
‘Today Show’ Host Uses Hidden Cameras on Garage Door Repairmen — and the Results Were Shocking
It’s a familiar story for homeowners: they call a repair company for a minor issue only to be told they need a bunch of extra services instead. And it’s exactly…
Seahawk’s Chiropractor Honored for His Work in Professional Sports
2014 was a noteworthy year for the Seattle Seahawks, marking their second Super Bowl appearance in eight years and their first Super Bowl victory in the team’s history. Their 35-point…
‘Tis the Season for Home Improvement — and Charity, Too
It’s no secret that upgrades and improvements can add serious value to a home, especially as the housing market recovers from the recession. But what happens for homeowners who can’t…
The Link Between PTSD and Pot: Should the VA Grant Veterans Access to Medical Marijuana?
Active duty soldiers and veterans returning home who have been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are often prescribed a pharmacy’s worth of drugs in order to alleviate their symptoms,…
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