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A new and extensive analysis of IRS data reveals what many people know to be true: the wealthiest Americans are donating a much smaller share of their income to charity than low and middle-income Americans give from theirs. The study, conducted by nonprofit news organization the Chronicle of Philanthropy, was released this week. The findings were based on tax returns of Americans who itemized their deductions, including charitable gifts, between the years of 2006 and 2012, and the report also gave rankings for states and metropolitan areas based on the ratio of contributions to adjusted gross income. According to the report, Americans who earned $200,000 or more gave an average of 4.6% less of their income between 2006 and 2012. However, those who earned less than $100,000 increased thei...

According to a new government-sponsored panel of healthcare experts, several large clinical trials have produced enough evidence to support the statement that primary care physicians should screen all of their patients over the age of 45 for diabetes. These clinical trials have provided enough evidence, the panel states, to show that an early diagnosis of high blood sugar levels gives physicians time to work with their patients on lowering blood sugar levels, and ultimately reduces the risk of becoming diabetic and/or developing heart disease later on. As explained by Boston Globe reporter Deborah Katz, these "moderately elevated" blood sugar levels are called "prediabetes," and patients who altered their diet and exercise regimen had a 47% reduced risk of developing diabetes in the next ...

Earlier this year, two Japanese automotive manufacturers unveiled the designs for new motorcycles. Now, keen-eyed observers, especially those who are anime fans, have noticed that the bikes' designs look a lot like the titular giant robotic war machines of the anime and manga series Mobile Suit Gundam. Honda made a big splash this past summer at the 30th Osaka Motorcycle Show when it revealed the plans for its new bike, the NM4 Vultus. With a sleek exterior and dramatic angles, it was very obvious that the bike was influenced by -- as the automotive manufacturer itself said -- the "futuristic machines seen in the anime and manga television and film styles." Looking at the bike from the front, the influences become much more obvious. Its inverted triangular shape, with its glass windshiel...

Retail juggernaut Walmart has allegedly blamed comedian and actor Tracy Morgan for the serious injuries he received when one of Walmart's truck drivers crashed into his limousine van, because Morgan was reportedly not wearing a seatbelt. According to the legal documents, the actor's injuries were "caused, in whole or in part, by plaintiffs' failure to properly wear an appropriate available seat belt restraint device," and that the actor and his entourage had "acted unreasonably and in disregard of [their] own best interests." The monolithic retailer has reportedly not only refused to comment on whether or not it's laying any blame on the driver, but has even gone so far as to refuse to acknowledge whether Kevin Roper -- the truck driver -- was in fact a Walmart employee, noting the possi...

There are many reasons why you may want to find a local expert dermatologist to help you with your skin care routine. One of the most common reasons for someone seeking out advanced skin care treatments has to do with fear of developing or having confirmed cases of skin cancer. If you have skin cancer or you are considered high risk for developing it down the line, you will want to be extra careful with your skin and what you put on it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOq3cEtVw2s A dermatologist can help you protect your skin from damage from every product sand items such as soaps, detergents, lotions, makeup, and more. If you come to them with a product and are wondering, are these ingredients safe for me to use, they can help you determine the answer based on your unique skin care needs....