It is all about research and publishing. That is the pressure supposedly exerted on academics, scientists and some physicians – “publish or perish”. Scientific research is no different than any other form of research from the perspective of “garbage in garbage out”. These days most of us do some form […]
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Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley has developed and launched a new website designed to provide consumers and clients with valuable information about a potentially dangerous drug — Pradaxa. Searcy Denney believes that consumers deserve to be well informed about drugs, medical devices and products in order to prevent […]
Are you really a “super-tasker”? Are you willing to risk your safety and the safety of others on the arrogant belief that you are? Dr. David Strayer (University of Utah) and his associates have conducted very indepth research and testing in the area of distracted driving. Of necessity, a large […]
My guess is that “Siri” is cute and a nice, ah, er, person. Well, if she were a person anyway. Apple’s iPhone 4S has introduced us to a pleasant companion in the form of a female voice we are all calling “Siri”, as if she were a real person and […]
What do we think about when we hear the phrase “distracted driving”? Texting, talking on a cell phone, e-mailing…all while driving? This morning, while traveling Florida’s turnpike, I happened to look over to see a man in a SUV; with a cup of coffee on the dash, a newspaper draped […]
Do insurance companies in Florida need a piece of bailout legislation? Florida legislators seem dedicated to providing some legislation this year to deal with fraud occurring in the arena of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance coverage. PIP is a part of required coverage for auto owners in Florida. In the […]
A problem with fraud exists. In New York, officials believe that fraud is a crime and that the criminals perpetrating the crime should be arrested and punished. In Florida, our lawmakers believe that fraud is a crime and that consumers should be punished. So goes the course of a bill […]
Do you know what “force placed insurance” means? With any luck you will never have to know what it means, but typically it translates to: No control Inflated premiums Very limited coverage Increased mortgage payments Force placed insurance on your home can happen under a number of different circumstances. For […]
Riding a bicycle. Feeling the wind blow across your face and being able to take in the sights, smells and sounds around you has always been a fun adventure. Riding a bicycle is also dangerous and should be taken seriously. When you are riding a bike on the roadways, you […]
Do you believe that before you pay for a service or a product that it is acceptable to ask for what exactly you are being charged? I would never have thought to ask that question yesterday. The answer seems reasonable and straight forward, right? Of course, if you are buying […]
