Heat waves are becoming increasingly common in the Balearic Islands, particularly affecting the first and last two months of the school year (May, June, September and October). Regulations require that workplace temperatures remain within a range of 17 and 27 degrees, although many schools are unable to comply with this. Thermal insulation While a study […]
Anyone who has ever tried to dispute a medical bill knows that there is a subtext of “You’ll pay through the nose and LIKE IT” to healthcare costs. Not only are the billing details confusing, but the requirements for insurance coverage seem to be in a constant state of flux. It can seem as though insurers intentionally create a painful process in the hope that most patients will give up and just pay. Negotiating the cost of healthcare is not necessarily an easy process, but it is entirely...
If you want to pay less in taxes, you need to look for ways to reduce the amount of income that is subject to them. Andrew Keshner, MarketWatch's tax reporter, breaks down how to lower your taxable income.
About 100 students make the trip to NYU Buenos Aires each year, prepped only with a handful of tips from an NYU orientation on Argentina’s capital city. Nothing prepares you for a city quite like living there — but luckily, I’ve been in Buenos Aires for eight months and picked up some tips along the This story Tips and tricks for your time abroad at NYU Buenos Aires appeared first on Washington Square News.
JOPLIN, Mo. — Parents may already be thinking of activities for their children to do this summer. If you're thinking about summer camp - the Better Business Bureau recommends you use extra precautions when choosing one. They say the first step is to ask your child what type of camp interests them - such as []
Since smart tech can work to prevent the kind of costly events that result in insurance claims, it makes sense that there’s an emerging trend of insurance companies offering discounts for specific smart tech in the house.
TDCJ has enough air conditioning across its units to cool one in three inmates. This $85 million effort will bring that to 44%.
“When 23% of Air Force JROTC programs aren’t meeting cadet enrollment requirements, it’s pretty clear the status quo isn’t working,” said U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan.
To the editor: The flat fee to most California electric utility customers of $24.15 will not promote clean energy. Instead, it will penalize those who use less than the average amount of electricity just because they are not low-income customers. ("High electric bills threaten California's clean future. This plan would help," editorial, April 15) These include single individuals, frugal couples, people living in energy-efficient homes or people with solar panels. It will lay waste to the...
Environmental benefits include lower risk to whales, less ocean noise Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies vessel speed reduction (VSR) program announced results from 2023, including a reduction in coastal
With the growth in pet ownership showing no signs of slowing down, new homes builder Miller Homes has joined forces with animal welfare charity Blue Cross to reveal the top eight things every dog owner should know ahead of a number of forecasted heatwaves in June. When it gets hotter, dogs can not only feel more uncomfortable, but their risk of sunburn, skin cancer and even a fatal heatstroke can massively increase. First-time owners might not be aware of summer flowers which are toxic to dogs,...
With the growth in pet ownership showing no signs of slowing down, new homes builder Miller Homes has joined forces with animal welfare charity Blue Cross to reveal the top eight things every dog owner should know ahead of a number of forecasted heatwaves in June. When it gets hotter, dogs can not only feel more uncomfortable, but their risk of sunburn, skin cancer and even a fatal heatstroke can massively increase. First-time owners might not be aware of summer flowers which are toxic to dogs,...