At a crossroads: New research predicts which cars are likeliest to run lights at intersections

ScienceDaily (Nov. 30, 2011) — In 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2.3 million automobile crashes occurred at intersections across the United States, resulting in some 7,000 deaths. More than 700 of those fatalities were due to drivers running red lights. But, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, half of the people killed in such accidents are not the drivers who ran the light, but other drivers, passengers and pedestrians.In order to reduce...

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Some atheist scientists with children embrace religious traditions, according to new research

ScienceDaily (Dec. 1, 2011) — Some atheist scientists with children embrace religious traditions for social and personal reasons, according to research from Rice University and the University at Buffalo -- The State University of New York (SUNY).The study also found that some atheist scientists want their children to know about different religions so their children can make informed decisions about their own religious preferences."Our research shows just how tightly linked religion and family are...

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Implications of Mortgage Selling on Your Loan Provider Research

A lot of homeowners have done a thorough research about lenders prior to they predetermine a special one. They kept paying their home loan regularly and developed an excellent standing with their loan provider. Suddenly, one day they got a letter informing that their lender has been amalgamated, merged with one other, assigned their mortgage to a fresh company or is bankrupt.This happens to a lot of people without regard to how they obtain their mortgage. When a small provincial lender go on writing...

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