A State Supreme Court election in Wisconsin is being touted as a “thumbs down” referendum on the lawmakers who passed an anti-union measure there last month. A union-backed candidate defeated the incumbent by a narrow margin. If the win survives a recount, it could tip the balance of power on Wisconsin’s high court to liberals just as the controversial law faces court challenges. Source Link
If you think hard work won’t kill you, you might want to think again. Researchers say working long hours should be added to the list of risk factors for heart disease. Their study showed that working more than 11 hours a day increased the risk of heart disease by 67%, compared to the typical 8-hour work day. Many workaholics also don’t make time for exercise or heart-healthy meals. Source Link
Students in Arkansas who want to stay in school will have to keep those pants from drooping. A new state law bans students from wearing clothing that exposes underwear -- or what’s under there. The ban pulls up short many youngsters who let their pants sag to show off the tops of colorful boxer shorts. The law leaves the penalty for wearing droopy drawers up to school boards. Source Link
If you think hard work won’t kill you, you might want to think again. Researchers say working long hours should be added to the list of risk factors for heart disease. Their study showed that working more than 11 hours a day increased the risk of heart disease by 67%, compared to the typical 8-hour work day. Many workaholics also don’t make time for exercise or heart-healthy meals. Source Link
Students in Arkansas who want to stay in school will have to keep those pants from drooping. A new state law bans students from wearing clothing that exposes underwear -- or what’s under there. The ban pulls up short many youngsters who let their pants sag to show off the tops of colorful boxer shorts. The law leaves the penalty for wearing droopy drawers up to school boards. Source Link
