The Obama administration made the latest in a series of moves to address climate change Friday, proposing to hike the fuel economy standards for heavy-duty trucks like tractor-trailers, delivery trucks and school buses.
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Amazon users could soon have to spend twice as much to get free delivery on the service.
Topics: Last Mile Delivery
On Memorial Day weekend Bob's Discount Furniture celebrated the grand opening of five new stores, two of which are in Pittsburgh, PA. The turnout was overwhelmingly positive and the weekend was kicked off in traditional Bob's fashion, with a large contribution to a local charity. In Pittsburgh the contribution went toward the Special Olympics. For more details on the contribution and to learn how you can get involved visit http://www.bobscares.org/
Topics: News and updates
On March 6, 2015 the Senate Commerce, Labor and Energy Committee introduced Bill 224, titled Provision Relating to Employment. Senate Bill 224 proposes a new definition to the term “independent contractor” for wage & hour purposes.
Topics: Legislation
Furniture Today's Bill McLoughlin kicks off our High Point Market video coverage with a worthy cause. Jared Allen, of the Chicago Bears, has partnered with Lane to benefit Jared Allen's Home for Wounded Warriors which builds and remodels homes for injured military veterans.
Topics: News and updates
When it comes to physical activity, any exercise is better than none, and a lot is better than a little. Physical activity is anything that gets your body moving, but messages promoting exercise often lack a strict definition of the amount of exercise needed to attain health benefits. In
the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) concluded that adults need two types of physical activity each week to improve overall health: aerobics and strength training. HHS recommends:
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Two and a half hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week and two or more days a week of muscle-strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups;
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One hour and 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week and two or more days a week of muscle-strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups;
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Two or more days a week of an equivalent mix of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activities that work all major muscle groups.
Moderate-intensity aerobic activities include brisk walking, water aerobics, bicycling slower than 10 mph, ballroom dancing or gardening. Vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise includes jogging, running, swimming and bicycling faster than 10 mph. Major muscle groups include legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms.
Exercises can be completed in as little as 10-minute intervals, while still providing health benefits.
However, keep in mind that these numbers are just the minimum recommendations. Older adults are advised to perform additional physical activity. Moreover, all adults will gain greater health benefits for performing any physical activity above the minimum recommendations.
We always hear that change is the only constant. Understanding who your cusotmer is is the bases for making decisons on product line, advertising, marketing strategy, and many other buisness practices. HFB recently wrote an article about one of the major shifts occuring recently and how that might impact some of your key decisions.
Topics: News and updates
The results are in for our 2014 award winners. Congratulations to all of the winners!
Las Vegas, NV
Topics: Performance, Customer Experience, It's Mrs. Jones' Day
San Diego-based Jerome’s Furniture has opened its 11th store in yet another new market for the retailer.
Topics: News and updates