Worker’s comp costs dip but claims rise in New Mexico
Economic analysis shows a 6.2 percent drop in loss costs affecting voluntary market premiums for 2016, with New Mexico posting better performance than most neighbors. While fewer claims ease costs, per-claim expenses rise due to appellate rulings and medical costs, plus shifts from optional markets and potential medical marijuana cost effects.
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National Council On Compensation Insurance
NCCI
New Mexico
Texas
Staid
Merilee Dannemann
Triplespacedagain.com
Editorial: Overcome Denial of Climate Change Reality
The piece argues denial stems from economics ideology and psychology while urging acceptance of scientific consensus. NOAA data show October 2015 as record warm and the year on track to be the warmest yet with seven of top ten warm months this year. It warns of drastic emissions cuts and escalating disasters without action.
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Upton Sinclair
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Paris
Hope for water solutions amid fracking challenges in Colorado
Water scarcity worries rise with fracking in Colorado as produced water and wastewater disposal strain supplies. Texas A&M AgriLife researchers with the ARC and industry partners test on site recycling to irrigate a Pecos cotton crop, using recycled water from Anadarko and stored by Gibsons.
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Business Insider
Colorado
Texas A&m AgriLife Research
Texas Railroad Commission
ARC
Bill Weathersby
Energy Water Solutions
Katie Lewis
Pecos
Texas
Anadarko Petroleum
Gibsons
RRC
Low dose calcium may beat high dose risks for bones
Dr Komaroff notes that high calcium intake from pills does not clearly prevent fractures and may raise kidney stone and heart attack risks. Harvard expert Dr Willett recommends 500 to 700 mg daily with 800 to 1,000 IU vitamin D, mostly from food, plus a small supplement if needed.
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Walter Willett
Department of Nutrition
Harvard
T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Dr. Willett
Askdoctork
Komaroff
Harvard Medical School
AskDoctorK.com
Doctor K
Shattuck St
Boston
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Univeo Media Syndicate
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