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  • Hot Tub Falls Victim To Sinkhole In Florida

    Hot Tub Falls Victim To Sinkhole In Florida

    A well-constructed hot tub can last 20 years or more in the right conditions. If they’re maintained and kept in good shape through constant repairs and proper upkeep, they can be a great investment. But not if they happen to be near a growing sinkhole, like the one in Florida. A sinkhole that appeared in…

  • Williamsburg Lawyer Sentenced in Timeshare Fraud

    Williamsburg Lawyer Sentenced in Timeshare Fraud

    A sentence has been handed down for a Williamsburg, Virginia lawyer convicted for her part in a national timeshare scheme that took place between 2011 and 2013.

  • New Clues About Risk Factors of Dementia

    New Clues About Risk Factors of Dementia

    Dementia affects a great number of Americans, up to 5 million people, in fact. Despite its pervasive effects, however, dementia is poorly understood. But thanks to researchers, we now know that improving lifestyle and curbing health factors like obesity, smoking, and depression can help reduce the risk of developing dementia.

  • Automated Trenching Robot Opens Conversations On Construction Technology

    Automated Trenching Robot Opens Conversations On Construction Technology

    As automation takes over manufacturing and replaces a multitude of human jobs, companies are transforming the way they operate — and the definition of work in general. And one human-powered industry may be next to adopt automated technology: Construction.

  • OSHA Delays Construction Crane Certification Requirements Until 2018

    OSHA Delays Construction Crane Certification Requirements Until 2018

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has delayed updating crane certification requirements, subsequently impacting the construction market across the United States. According to Lexology, after the most recent Federal Register notice, OSHA is now attempting to delay its new certification requirements for construction crane operators. The upcoming requirements were originally set to go into…

  • Regulators Pushing to Stay Ahead of Self-Driving Technology

    Regulators Pushing to Stay Ahead of Self-Driving Technology

    Automated vehicles have been around for a while, specifically in industrial and manufacturing settings. In fact, the worldwide AGV market is forecast to be worth $2.3 billion by the end of 2024. But automated, or self-driving, vehicles have only just begun to hit the roads commercially, and regulators are scrambling to keep up. In the…

  • Better Business Bureau (BBB) Warns Homeowners to Avoid Summer Scammers

    Better Business Bureau (BBB) Warns Homeowners to Avoid Summer Scammers

    Summer is finally here and that means more vacations, plenty of nice weather, and, unfortunately, an increase in homeowner scams. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) and other consumer protection departments around the country are fully aware of this annual issue, and are currently in the process of warning homeowners and individuals of the potential for…

  • Veterans Struggling in Seller-Friendly Housing Market

    Veterans Struggling in Seller-Friendly Housing Market

    For veterans, buying a home has become more and more difficult in many cities. The reason? Many sellers are becoming wary of Veteran Home Loans, which are loans specifically geared towards members of the armed services and their spouses. According to The New Tribune, many veterans are feeling like they’re being dismissed from the bidding…

  • The Graduates Of 2017 Have Arrived, And They Have Expectations For Employment

    The Graduates Of 2017 Have Arrived, And They Have Expectations For Employment

    The Class of 2017 has entered the workforce, whether having graduated from college or high school, and they have a list of expectations for their employment. The Class of 2017 also includes an entirely new generation, as teenagers born in 2000 are often excluded from the loosely defined Millennial generation. Their demands include things like…

  • Amazon Breaking Into Pharmacy Market: Truth Or Speculation?

    Amazon Breaking Into Pharmacy Market: Truth Or Speculation?

    As of 2015, there were 397,430 pharmacy technicians working in the United States, with that number expected to rise well into 2020. And a large number of those positions might be impacted by recent events. Amazon, the Internet, retail, and book giant, has recently started taking its business offline with its intent to purchase Whole…