Many people associate shaky hands with Parkinsonâs disease, but the most common cause of shaking hands is actually essential tremor. Essential tremor is the most common neurologic disorder affecting adults, but itâs not well understood.
12 Companies Laying Off the Most Workers. Tech giant Cisco Systems is expected to announce plans to lay off 14,000 employees in the coming weeks, nearly one-fifth of its total headcount, according to technology news site CRN. These layoffs may be the result of the companyâs aim to move away from hardware and into wireless security and data centers.
Car Payment Or Else: Engine Shut Off Systems. They Know If You've Paid Your Bill. With consumer credit ratings plummeting, more American car owners could soon be driving around with an electronic Big Brother on board. Business is booming for makers of shut-off devices, which turn engines off when car payments are late. Sales at one manufacturer, Littleton, Colo.-based Passtime, are up 33 percent over last year. CEO Stan Schwarz says the company is cranking up production to meet the demand.