American youths never have known a world without the internet, without desktops and laptops and without tablets and cell phones. While advancements in technology have enhanced the academic experience, making learning easier, more immersive and a maybe a little fun, they also come with downsides. One of them is the […]
Author: John Hopkins
The case involved a loving couple who came to the U.S. from Cuba in 2013 to live with their extended families in Miami and for a better life. Three years later that American dream ended in heartbreak and the tragic, unnecessary loss of a beloved husband. At 6:30 pm […]
The United States of America. Our beautiful, fantastic country was built on the backs of hard-working people. This included people from many heritages and backgrounds. There were English, Irish, Russians, Dutch, Spanish, Mexican, German, French, Chinese, Japanese, Indians, Native Americans, and, although horrifically born out of forced slavery, African Americans. […]
The National Safety Council says fireworks might be legal but are unsafe. KidsHealth says fireworks might be legal but should not be used. Safe Kids Worldwide says fireworks can cause serious harm to children, including devastating burns. The National Fire Protection Association says with many fireworks displays being canceled because […]
Tax season leaves some Americans rejoicing in their refunds and other grousing about how much they owe. Whatever the case, paying them – whether in one lump sum or throughout the year – it is a civic duty that, while not very popular, is indeed necessary. Tax season also brings […]
Paraquat is a highly dangerous product still manufactured and sold in the United States. Manufacturers have for some time known the direct connection between paraquat and Parkinson’s Disease, but continue to sell it. Paraquat, which is used extensively by farmers and ranchers across the country, basically destroys everything it is […]
As everyone excitedly waves goodbye to 2020 – the year forever associated with the outbreak of a global pandemic – one thing has become increasingly clear: The virus does not abide by an annual cycle. The calendar year is coming to a close, and the fiscal year has a few […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 738 motor vehicle traffic fatalities in 2017 in tire-related crashes. Tire explosions are more common than you might expect, and with the warm weather and road conditions in Florida, the state sees more than its share. If you have […]
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you are likely experiencing a wide variety of emotions, depending on how recently the accident happened, how badly anyone was injured, and whose fault the accident was. In the immediate aftermath, you probably felt varying degrees of fear, anger, and relief. If […]
The following Halloween statistics from Protect America are quite unfortunate and alarming: Children are twice as likely to be killed in traffic accidents on Halloween 63% of children don’t carry a flashlight while trick-or-treating 70% of parents do not accompany their children while trick-or-treating There are 3,800 Halloween-related injuries every […]
