Seniors are significantly concerned about the potential impact to their health coverage if the federal deficit reduction plan includes changes to Medicare benefits. In a recent survey, 81 percent of seniors (aged 65+) who have Medicare coverage indicated that having to pay any more for Medicare benefits in the future would cause either a heavy [...]
Consumers Energy is asking its 1.8 million electric customers to reduce their power use through tonight because of the heat wave now affecting Michigan. Temperatures in the 90s and high humidity have pushed up the customer demand for electricity to near-record levels on the Consumers Energy system. That high demand – linked to air conditioning [...]
Spike TV is taking its hunt for the “Deadliest Warrior” to San Diego Comic-Con. The network announced today its plans for the “Deadliest Warrior – Vampires Vs. Zombies” panel on Thursday, July 21 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, the launch of a new “Deadliest Warrior” augmented reality mobile app available on iPhones and iPads beginning [...]
New Jersey Lottery will be the first lottery in the nation to live stream its winning number draws on Facebook beginning July 1st 2011. Plans to integrate the live draw online with social media, in tandem with the launch of a new website at NJLottery.net, are another example of New Jersey Lottery’s ability to be [...]
Even larger majorities do not trust Speaker Boehner, Congressional Republicans or Congressional Democrats The issue of the budget deficit is one that many people know exists, but are not exactly clear on how it should be handled. And, when it comes to who among elected officials they would trust to handle the deficit, it turns [...]
In the wake of world events, Neil Mulholland, President and CEO of the National Park Foundation, charitable partner of the Flight 93 National Memorial Campaign, issued the following statement: “The death of Osama bin Laden marks an important moment in the history of 9/11, however the story is far from over and our work is [...]
As businesses explore best practices for success in the changing landscape created by the Internet, some companies have discussed charging for access to online content that was previously free. Some media outlets have discussed doing this, and The New York Times recently began charging online readers who view over 20 articles per month. But there [...]
In response to the devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that struck Japan, March 11th, 2011, Al Jardine of the Beach Boys has asked his fellow Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame pals, Brian Wilson, Mike Love & Bruce Johnston to lend their name and voices to a new benefit release. Two songs will be [...]
A recent nationwide survey conducted by the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) revealed 60 percent of Americans would wait to see their doctor if they were experiencing consistent regular tremors — despite the fact that most of those surveyed (81%) recognized that tremors are an early warning sign of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Although men suffer from [...]
With analysts speculating that checking fees may soar, consumers face big decisions ahead. This month’s Financial Security Index, released by Bankrate Inc., shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans say they would bolt over increased bank fees. Among the findings: At 75 percent, adults making $75,000 or more per year, were most likely to consider moving [...]