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The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that by 2024, 25 percent of the workforce in the U.S. will be 55 or older. That is more than double the amount in 1994. The rise in population, known as the “baby boom”, is now 54-73 years. This combined with the increase in retirement age results in an […]

It is encouraged to drive carefully when it is snowing or when there is ice on the road, but rain is often overlooked as a dangerous driving condition. Like snow and ice, wet pavement can cause a driver to lose control of his/her car. Hydroplaning occurs when water flows under the tires. The tires then […]

Hurricane season started a week earlier than expected when Subtropical Storm Alberto first made its appearance in the Gulf of Mexico last month. Alberto made its way from Florida through Alabama and Tennessee, hitting North Carolina, and even reaching Michigan. Despite the early arrival of Alberto marking the start of hurricane season, researchers are adjusting […]