It has been a tough month at our house. I wrote a couple weeks ago about losing Coal, our blind and toothless cat that inspired us with his ability to overcome whatever obstacle came before him. In previous articles about Coal, I mentioned a second cat we had adopted with him, named Big Bang (we…

I have long thought that the workers' compensation industry would be wise to seriously investigate the efficacy and potential benefits of alternative treatment protocols to better improve our medical outcomes. Our industry, being essentially a medical management entity, generally follows the tradition of western medicine in poo-pooing those alternative services, often considered of “eastern” origin.…

“On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” -Luke 22:40 While I firmly believe that people are largely good and honest, I recognize weakness and temptation as elements of the human condition. Former Oklahoma Congressman J.C. Watts used to quote his grandfather as saying, “Character is doing…

If there is one trait that separates mankind from all other earthly vermin it is this; our compassion and willingness to accommodate those with special needs. No other species of animal on this planet will go to the lengths that Man does to assist and support those of his own kind who, for whatever reason,…

I have been writing a bit in recent days about technology in workers’ compensation, thanks primarily to my attending the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas two weeks ago. Much of what I have written, and what I am still intending to write, is theoretical; a look at what “might be” in the world of…

Many of us love our pets. They are friends. They are family. This makes losing a cherished animal a very difficult thing; but for a variety of reasons some are harder to lose. Such was the case with our cat Coal, who passed away Thursday night. My wife and I have had numerous pets (animal…

I've already said it, but it bears repeating. The Consumer Electronics Show held last week in Las Vegas was an overwhelming experience. A towering monument to man's innovative spirit, it is a cacophonous display of unbridled creativity. We saw the best and brightest ideas on display in Las Vegas last week; yet as the 165,000…

I am just back from my Geekathon sojourn to the Annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and it would be an understatement to say that I was left with many strong impressions. While many of the the gadgets and imagination on display were truly amazing, one of the biggest takeaways for the week came…

For those of us, like myself, who have never before attended the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, it can be a bit overwhelming. The annual technology showcase that is held here every year is simply massive; 150,000 attendees and thousands of vendors in numerous exhibit halls across several facilities. It is ground zero for…

A Malvern, PA Telemarketing Company that publishes business newsletters must pay $1.75 million to thousands of employees who it forced to clock out while going to the bathroom, as well as when taking other short breaks. The federal judge who ordered the payment cited Labor Department regulations and pronouncements promoting the value of short breaks…