Car accidents are, by their nature, chaotic. The size and momentum of vehicles involved and the unpredictable behavior of the humans behind the wheel represent a small share of a functionally infinite set of variable circumstances that differentiate all car accidents. The number of variables can jump up exponentially in a multi-car accident. A multi-car…
Read MoreThere’s no doubt that Amazon is of the 21st century’s greatest success stories. It is one of the “big five” American information technology firms, as well as a player in the grocery market with its Whole Foods supermarkets. Millions of people use Amazon’s home delivery service to buy everything from paper towels to furniture to…
Read MoreSome residents of Richmond, Virginia found themselves without power last Wednesday, though likely didn’t understand why. The answer is unfortunately tragic, and could have been more so. A construction worker at a site in downtown Richmond came into contact with live power lines while operating a scissor lift. Thanks to the quick thinking of a…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day is drawing near and the pipes are calling all down the Potomac and across the Beltway region. Despite its origin as a religious feast day, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a decidedly secular celebration of Irish heritage. Free-flowing alcoholic beverages, rowdy parade crowds, and collective spring fever are a common sight…
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