As if expecting mothers didn’t have enough to worry about, a new study published in Risk Analysis: An International Journal found that the quantity of delivery complications in hospitals are substantially higher during nights, weekends and holidays, and in teaching hospitals. Each year, nearly four million women give birth in U.S. hospitals, making childbirth the most common…
For the fourth year, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) has published the 2017 Statistical Report of Certified Physician Assistants by State – one of four annual reports that comprise the most comprehensive and accurate source of Certified PA data nationwide. The report indicates a 6.5 percent increase (7,542) in the number of Certified PAs…
Fuse released new data today on how to reach Generation Z. According to Forbes, Generation Z will account for 40% of all consumers by next year. As marketers, it’s important to understand these consumers’ habits, interests, and behaviors to create a successful and targeted content strategy. Our study this month of 1,000 Gen Zers can help brands to…
In advance of Women’s History Month beginning on Friday, United Airlines is launching a first-of-its-kind contest designed to find and uplift underrepresented women artists by providing a chance to paint a canvas like no other — a United Airlines aircraft. While 51% of today’s artists are women, less than 13% of art on display in…
France has just revealed its new digital tax and it is clear that it is aimed at the United States and its technology firms. The following from a French English speaking news source, goes straight to the heart of that discussion. Today, the top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady…
For 18 years, MIT Technology Review has chosen 10 recent technology breakthroughs that are poised to deeply impact our lives. From CRISPR to reinforcement learning, the list has often been early to identify major advances before they reach widespread use. Today, MIT Technology Review announced its 2019 10 Breakthrough Technologies list, which was curated, for the first time ever, by…
By Daphne Michaels, Special for TTU When was the last time you considered the quality of your questions? Do your questions — the ones you ask yourself or use in conversation with others — promote the success of your mission, project, goals? Are they the ‘right questions’ — as opposed to questions that take you…
The Times USA decided to explore the issue of lying by getting the thoughts of several individuals who are living it and dealing with it, each with unique perspectives. Political activist and entrepreneur Richard Brody looks into why there appears to be a prevalence of politicians lying today: Are we actually, witnessing more of this,…
After the media’s decades advancing of “Medicare for All,” which is just an euphemism for socialized medicine, the position has become a more commonly accepted view of Democratic candidates. Now over 100 House Democrats have signed on to a bill to make such happen. Reason Magazine noted on the subject, “Yet Medicare for All’s rise…
The Daily Blaze, who is a media partner of TTUSA has provided a panoramic overview of the candidates pursuing the Democratic nomination for President in 2020. READ MORE HERE
Few industries have ever been more stodgy than risk management. Yet, for several years now it has had the most unusual TV commercials. Here are some of the most memorable: Ten “Best” from Geico Ranked Progressive Commercials At Least this “Master of Mayhem” Typically Wears a Suit The latest company to get into the act…
Parents, do not be surprised if a savvy kid holds on to a lost tooth until market conditions improve. The Tooth Fairy’s purse strings appear to be tighter than a year ago with the average monetary payout down by 43 cents. According to the just-released Original Tooth Fairy Poll®, sponsored by Delta Dental, the Tooth…
A new PRRI/The Atlantic survey of American attitudes about the health of our nation’s democratic institutions reveals that partisan divisions over racial diversity and religious pluralism have Americans split. This survey discovered that despite these divides, Americans remain optimistic about the country’s ability to work together. Nearly half of Americans generally support a racially and ethnically diverse…
One of the most popular ways to publicize a product or service is to attend a trade show. There, vendors of all kinds can interact with potential customers, swap ideas with colleagues and competitors, identify suppliers, and much more—as long as the exhibitor properly manages the trade show experience. Following are four ways they can…
The notion that sharks can cure cancer, because they do not get cancer, is nothing new. In the early 1990s Cuba developed treatments based on shark research and the assumption they were immune to the disease. It became a global craze. However, it was eventually discovered that sharks do, in fact, get cancer and the…
February is Cancer Prevention Month. The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) is leading a national campaign to help Americans separate the myths from facts about cancer risk. Throughout the month, AICR will debunk cancer misperceptions and empower Americans with accurate, evidence-based advice on cancer prevention. MYTH 1:Cancer is often genetic – I can’t do…
The housing market started off 2019 with buyers in a much better position than they were a year earlier, according to a report from Redfin, (www.redfin.com), the next-generation real estate brokerage. U.S. home-sale prices increased 2.9 percent in January compared to a year ago, to a median of $285,900 across the metros Redfin tracks. Albeit…
By Kip Kolson, Special for The Times USA This story was recently circulated through emails. I…
Employee engagement is top-of-mind in the HR industry these days since the employee hiring environment is so incredibly competitive. The tight job market is only getting more challenging, driving employers to work more diligently to retain workers who are apt to go elsewhere to seek the working environment they desire. Employee engagement is key in…
When it comes to boosting the bottom line, cutting down on unnecessary expenses can be just as useful as increasing sales or profits. Even financially successful businesses should always look for new ways to cut down on operating costs as long as these measures don’t impact customer service or employee performance. New companies also stand…
A study released on this Valentine’s Day week by Nonfiction Research, an independent, Brooklyn-based company, reveals that large numbers of Americans are secretly craving a level of intimacy and connection that they do not have. The confessions of close to 700 people paint a picture of an America whose heartbreaking struggles with shame and self-worth…
By the Price of Business, Media Partner of TTUSA. Brian Gordon of MAGA LTC is a leading authority on one of the biggest issues facing Baby Boomers today — long term care. He is a contributor on the Price of Business show, which is a partner of this news site. On a recent Price of…
Alex Azar of the New York Post recently wrote “President Trump has exposed the dirty secret of drug pricing: There is a shadowy third player in the transaction between patients and their pharmacists: middlemen who have taken a big kickback from the drug manufacturer, which may or may not be reflected in patients’ out-of-pocket costs….
To get a better grasp on what features buyers really want in a home, Zolo Realty (zolo.ca) surveyed more than 1,800 respondents in January 2019. The results show that buyers are no longer dazzled by HGTV-inspired living spaces or add-on luxuries such as pools. Turns out homebuyers — both male and female — are more interested…
By Elizabeth Thede, Special for The Times USA When most people think of text retrieval, they think of word searching: alphabet soup or banana pie. And that is usually the main focus of text retrieval like dtSearch, which instantly search terabytes of Microsoft Office files, PDFs, emails with multilevel attachments, databases, Internet and Intranet data, and…
By James J Talerico, Jr., Special for The Times USA For many business owners, choosing a consultant is almost like shooting in the dark. According to a recent study, only 7% of businesses feel they know all the questions they should be asking when hiring a consultant. The purpose of this article is to take…
Men may want romantic partners to be their valentine, but when it comes to hanging out, dining or even going on a cruise, they tend to have more fun with just about anyone else. That’s the surprising finding of an online survey by OC&C Strategy Consultants ahead of Valentine’s Day, which asked 6,000 adults about…
The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) delivered the following opening statement at a Full Committee Hearing on Improving Retirement Security For America’s Workers. Before the start of today’s hearing, Rep. Brady, the top Republican on the Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee Adrian Smith (R-NE), and the…
By the Price of Business, Media Partner of TTUSA. Brian Gordon of MAGA LTC is a leading authority on one of the biggest issues facing Baby Boomers today — long term care. He is a constributor on the Price of Business show, which is a partner of this news site. On a recent show, TTUSA…
Charles Darwin and his views about evolution have been “orthodoxy” in the scientific community for literally generations. Somewhere along the way it went from a “theory” to something that has been given the same weight as any law. However, some serious thinkers in the scientific community are reconsidering Darwin and his theories. Over 1000 doctoral…
By Ed Daube, PHD, Special for The Times USA If I were to ask you to list your relationships, you would probably think only of the obvious ones such as your spouse, your kids, important family members or neighbors and so forth. You probably would not think about your co-workers (or boss), the clerk…
On the surface it appears San Diego Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer is simply wanting to have a softer approach towards immigrants than is different than most Republicans. It is perceived that the GOP has largely given up any hope of winning the votes of immigrants. But that is not the case. In fact, in recent…
Like it or not, workplace romance is a reality most employers face. Although some workplaces completely ban office romance, more often, employers establish policies placing certain restrictions and parameters on dating, particularly between those who have reporting relationships, says a new XpertHR report on workplace romance. While it’s commonly acknowledged that co-workers in a direct…
The main message from this report is clear: While financial markets and business confidence measures were moving south in recent months, employers kept adding workers at a fast rate, specifically 304,000 new jobs in January. If anything, employment growth has accelerated in recent months. Due to the government shutdown, some of the data in this…
Patients taking anti-depressant medications classified as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are 40 percent more likely to develop severe gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly when they also use common over-the-counter pain relievers, according to a research review in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Nearly 13 percent of Americans 12 years and older take an antidepressant,…
By Daphne Michaels, Special for The Times USA Pursuing success can be confusing because the dynamics at play cross many paradigms. On one hand, knowing there are no guarantees sets you up to work hard. In this no guarantees paradigm failure is attributed to not beating the competition — in terms of product, marketing and customer service…
We enjoy our animals and can’t live our life without them, yet living with the hair your dog or cat loses everywhere can promptly become tedious. That’s why having one of the very best Vacuum Cleaner(new post from Vacuum Cleaner) for animal hair on wood or carpet is vital for those people that share our homes…
The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) announced that it has launched HowCollegesSpendMoney.com, an innovative gateway into a vast trove of data on college spending across the country. HowCollegesSpendMoney.com provides unprecedented ease of access to financial information and spending trends from 1,500 public and private colleges and universities. Visitors can select specific colleges…
The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) delivered the following opening statement at a Full Committee Hearing on Protecting Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions. Before the start of today’s hearing, Rep. Brady and the top Republican on the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Devin Nunes (R-CA) sent a letter to Ways and…
Judicial Watch announced today that it obtained documents through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Air Force detailing $134,587.81 plus $50,000 for an advance of funds for an “escort officer” for a total of $184.587.81 for then-House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) Congressional delegation (CODEL) to Italy and Ukraine in 2015. Judicial…