Learning about Government: The State Department

December 29, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
The United States Department of State, or as it is most commonly known, the State Department is one of the two original Executive Departments of the United States. It was started in 1789, and was initially called the Department of Foreign Affairs. The head of the State Department is known as the Secretary of...
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Learning about Government: The Department Of Justice

December 28, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
The United States federal departments are part of the executive branch of the federal government. The make up the Cabinet of the United States which serves as a resource and advisory body for the President of the United States. 15 separate departments exists governing everything from the national treasury to the affairs of veterans....
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Causes of Injury and Death

December 27, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
It is an unfortunate fact that millions of Americans die each and every year. Even here, in one of the safest nations in the entire world, approximately 2.7 million individuals pass away annually. A stagger 75 percent of these deaths can be attributed to 10 simple causes. Accidents and unintentional injuries are the fourth...
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Physical Activity can keep you Safe on a Long Drive

December 26, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
It has been well established that physical activity can help you live longer. Cardiovascular disease in currently the leading cause of death in America. Physical activity has been directly linked to increased cardiovascular health. But did you also know that physical activity may help you stay safe during a long drive? It is true,...
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Yuma County Institutes a Ban on Electronic use While Driving

December 25, 2015 Hastings and Hastings
It has become well documented that distracted driving is a growing problem on roads all across America. In fact, many consider distracted driving to be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. Cellphones are one of the leading causes of distracted driving. Drivers know checking Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter while driving is extremely dangerous,...
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