In the Spring of 2011, a well-known service contractor confronted a possible $70,000 fine from the Work-related Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for carrying out a violation associated with employee safety. The actual violation was recognized as “one dedicated with basic indifference in order to or even deliberately disregard regard employee safety and well-being. Allegedly,… Continue reading Good Workplace Safety Equipment Can Save Lives
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Google Shopping Beta Test to Include Affiliate PLAs
Affiliate advertising is still somewhat unchartered territory for many companies looking to capitalize on online awareness and visibility. Also, the field is rapidly changing, as some of the major actors on the scene, such as Amazon and Google, continuously update their offers, in a concerted attempt to improve the experience they offer their customers. Only… Continue reading Google Shopping Beta Test to Include Affiliate PLAs
Davon Lamont Thomas Found Not Guilty Due To PTSD
In 2009, Iraq War vet Davon Lamont Thomas murdered his girlfriend, but in a twist, Thomas was found not guilty of this murder due to insanity. The psychologists who were interviewing and treating him claim that he has PTSD, or posttraumatic stress syndrome, which drove him to kill. Rather than going to prison for the… Continue reading Davon Lamont Thomas Found Not Guilty Due To PTSD
Steel In The Industrial Revolution
The steel industry played an important part in the second half of the Industrial Revolution, which is sometimes referred to as the Second Industrial Revolution or the Technological Revolution. While people had been forging steel for millennia, the process had for most of human history been too cost-prohibitive for everyday use. In the mid 1850s,… Continue reading Steel In The Industrial Revolution
The Best History Apps For The iPhone
Finding the time and tools for effective studying can be difficult especially in classes where research is required like history. Most students know that researching history topics online help but finding the right websites can take up a lot of time. This time can be cut way down by simply downloading apps to your iPhone… Continue reading The Best History Apps For The iPhone
A Connection Between Climate Change And Forest Fires?
Climate change is an issue that is hard to ignore; the evidence certainly points to it happening. A recent report by Climate Communication indicated that over the last decade there have been twice as many heat waves as extreme low temperatures and if the Earth was neither warming nor cooling, there should be a similar… Continue reading A Connection Between Climate Change And Forest Fires?
Thomas Edison: Inventor Or Thief?
Thomas Alva Edison is credited as being the fourth most prolific inventor in history, with 1093 inventions patented under his name in the United States, and more in the United Kingdom, Germany and France. He’s most famous for inventing the light bulb. But how many inventions can Edison really claim? It seems that in many… Continue reading Thomas Edison: Inventor Or Thief?
Social Media & Internet Usage In England – A Primer For Americans
We Americans tend to think that our experience of the world, for the most part, is the accurate experience. This extends to a certain arrogance in our social media, as well. And while, admittedly, Facebook and Twitter – both American companies – have come to dominate the worldwide social media landscape, it’s ignorant to assume… Continue reading Social Media & Internet Usage In England – A Primer For Americans
How Long Before 3DTV Is Common In Households
How Long Before 3DTV Is Common In Households? There has been a good deal of talk in recent times about the advent of 3D television as a genuine force in the average British household. 3DTV is a technology that has been promised a number of times over the past few decades, without ever quite making… Continue reading How Long Before 3DTV Is Common In Households
WiFi And The Digital Divide
The Digital Divide The lack of access to high speed broadband Internet service equals diminished opportunity for millions or even billions of people around the world. Many people perceive significant differences in quality of life between those who have access to high speed internet and those who do not. This difference is commonly referred to… Continue reading WiFi And The Digital Divide