American Time Use Survey

Weather forecast accuracy is crucial in a heat wave – 1 degree can mean the difference between life and death

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

Even a 1-degree difference in a forecast’s accuracy can be the difference between life and death, our research shows.

Key Points: 
  • Even a 1-degree difference in a forecast’s accuracy can be the difference between life and death, our research shows.
  • As economists, we have studied how people use forecasts to manage weather risks.
  • We found that when the forecasts underplayed the risk, even small forecast errors led to more deaths.

Forecasts that are too mild lead to more deaths

    • We examined data on every day’s deaths, weather and National Weather Service forecast in every U.S county from 2005 to 2017 to analyze the impact of those forecasts on human survival.
    • We then compared deaths in each county over the week following a day with accurate forecasts to deaths in the same county over the week following a day with inaccurate forecasts but the same weather.
    • Both summer days that were hotter than forecast and winter days that were colder had more deaths.

People are paying attention

    • People do pay attention to forecasts and adjust their activities.
    • The American Time Use Survey, conducted continuously for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows what Americans across the country are doing on any given day.
    • That could be due in part to having less flexibility to act on forecasts, or not having access to forecasts.

The value of better forecasts

    • So, what is the value of accurate forecasts?
    • We combined our theoretical model with federal cost-benefit estimates of how people value improvements in their chances of survival.
    • From those, we estimated people’s willingness to pay for better forecasts.
    • Past improvements have come from better models, better observations and better computers.

Moms lose significant sleep and free time during kids' school year, new study finds

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Friday, June 23, 2023

The big idea

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  • The big idea
    Moms of school-age children get significantly less sleep during the school year than during the summer.
  • We observed mothers on average tend to sleep 25 minutes less, have 28 minutes less free time and allocate seven minutes less for exercise on weekdays during the school year than during the summer.
  • For comparison, fathers reduce sleep by 11 minutes during the school year relative to the summer, have 21 minutes less free time and five fewer exercise minutes.
  • Regarding teenagers getting more sleep, our findings support arguments for later school start times so that teens can get more sleep.

Eyemart Express Optimizes One-Stop Shopping Experience for Time-Strapped Shoppers

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyemart Express is making it easier for time-strapped and budget-conscious shoppers to see clearly faster by reducing the traditional process for buying glasses by nearly 334 hours—all in one place, all in one day. The national optical retailer's convenient and affordable approach to eye care can be completed start-to-finish—from comprehensive eye exams to finished glasses—in approximately two hours.

Key Points: 
  • Eyemart Express has partnered with professional eye doctors to provide hassle-free, comprehensive eye exams next door to all stores across the country.
  • Shoppers simply bring their new prescription to the Eyemart Express store where friendly associates help customers select from the retailer's assortment of 2,000 frames—at accessible price points—for adults and children.
  • "Our local lens labs operate with the highest work ethic and care to provide convenience to shoppers," says Christian Hendricks, Vice President of Lab Operations at Eyemart Express.
  • In addition, Eyemart Express' lab technology and extensively trained technicians permit the company to manufacture a wide range of same-day prescriptions.

Improve Your Home's Air Quality

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Monday, October 17, 2022

That means better indoor air quality at home is as important as ever.

Key Points: 
  • That means better indoor air quality at home is as important as ever.
  • According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air quality can be up to five times worse than outdoor air quality.
  • With the average person taking about 22,000 breaths per day, installing smarter indoor air quality technology is key to healthier living year-round.
  • Improving your home's air quality begins with recognizing what contributes to poor indoor air quality, the potentially harmful effects and how to address these problems.

Breathe Easy: Improve Your Home's Air Quality

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Monday, October 3, 2022

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air quality can be up to five times worse than outdoor air quality.

Key Points: 
  • According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air quality can be up to five times worse than outdoor air quality.
  • With the average person taking about 22,000 breaths per day, installing smarter indoor air quality technology is key to healthier living year-round.
  • Improving your home's air quality begins with recognizing what contributes to poor indoor air quality, the potentially harmful effects and how to address these problems.
  • Understanding and controlling some of the common pollutants found in homes, schools and offices may help improve your indoor air and reduce your family's risk of health concerns related to indoor air quality.

GenSight Biologics Reports Cash Position as of March 31, 2021 and Provides Operational Update

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

The Company also focused on the final pharmaceutical development steps for LUMEVOQ\xc2\xae in preparation for the European marketing authorization expected in Q4 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The Company also focused on the final pharmaceutical development steps for LUMEVOQ\xc2\xae in preparation for the European marketing authorization expected in Q4 2021.
  • Additional ATUs have been requested by the CHNO of the Quinze-Vingts in Paris.\nGenSight Biologics has committed to providing the drug, limited to available stock.
  • None of these questions were unexpected, and the Company is fully committed to provide a timely and detailed response to the EMA.
  • Further detail is provided in sections 7 and 18 of the 2020 Universal Registration Document.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210419005949/en/\n'

New Analysis Reveals 20 Years of Stagnant Wage Growth for American Workers

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

"By bringing the analysis of earningsdata into the 21st century, we hope to provide policymakers with a more realistic picture of the status of the American worker."

Key Points: 
  • "By bringing the analysis of earningsdata into the 21st century, we hope to provide policymakers with a more realistic picture of the status of the American worker."
  • LISEP's TWE report for the fourth quarter of 2020 shows a median weekly wage of $797, or $41,444annually.
  • Inthe last 20 years, the BLS report has overstated the growth of earnings by more than one-third compared to the LISEP data, 13% versus 9%.
  • The full white paper, "Understanding the Status of American Workers Through Analysis of Current Population Data," can be viewed here .

RM LAW Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Altice USA, Inc.

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Friday, August 10, 2018

announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Altice USA, Inc. ("Altice" or the "Company") (NYSE: ATUS) securities pursuant or traceable to the Company's initial public offering ("IPO") on June 21, 2017 at $30.00 per share.

Key Points: 
  • announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Altice USA, Inc. ("Altice" or the "Company") (NYSE: ATUS) securities pursuant or traceable to the Company's initial public offering ("IPO") on June 21, 2017 at $30.00 per share.
  • For more information about class action cases in general or to learn more about RM LAW, P.C.
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