The aggregate divorce rate in the United States has fallen over the past few decades. However, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of gray divorces, which refers to divorces involving individuals who are over the age of 50. Illinois residents who are thinking of divorce may want to know how it will affect their IRA.
Report: Teens no longer the most dangerous drivers
Likely for as long as you can remember, people have regarded teenagers as the most dangerous drivers. The biggest reason is inexperience. A 16-year-old, even one who has gone through all of the proper training, just doesn't have much time behind the wheel. People make more mistakes when doing anything -- cooking, playing sports, playing instruments, etc. -- if they lack experience, and the same is true for driving. The difference is that driving mistakes can take lives.
New tool helps workers limit dangerous movements
Research has found that 35% of injuries that occur in warehouses occur because workers don't understand proper ergonomic practices. However, a company called Soter Analytics has created a product that Illinois warehouse workers can wear to help them learn more about their movements. The product is called SoterSpine, and employees wear it while performing tasks each day. If they are moving in a potentially unsafe manner, the device will beep or vibrate to get their attention.
