The movement to “go green” and help reduce our collective impact on the environment has more momentum than ever before. As consumers and brands alike become more aware of growing problems like global climate change and environmental pollution, interest in more eco-friendly forms of advertising has reached an all-time high. And as the advantages of […]
Read MoreA former principal from Allentown, Pennsylvania is filing a lawsuit against his former school district for wrongful termination. The school district is accused of retaliation and tampering with the hearing process of his suspension. Jose Rosado, the Allentown School District’s former alternative education officer, names the district, Chief Operations Officer David Wildonger, and Superintendent Russell […]
Read MoreIn terms of valuable and trustworthy medical information, Google has never been at the top of the list — even though about 5% of all Google searches are related to health concerns, according to USA Today. Anyone who has used the WebMD symptom calculator knows the horror of seeing a list of possible illnesses — usually […]
Read MoreWhen you have a problem with your residential heating services, you need a heating and air specialist to assess the problem with your unit and to tell you how it can be repaired. There are many AC air systems that can be repaired, but when a unit gets old and needs repairs a lot, it […]
Read MoreIn a study facilitated by the state’s big data-crunching tool, the All Payer Claims Database, the Minnesota Department of Health has found that between 2010 and 2012, there was a 13.2% increase in residents seeking treatment for chronic pain. Chronic pain has been a major focus in healthcare debates lately, with about 100 million sufferers […]
Read MoreBorrowers in search of the best mortgage rates needn’t worry about multiple credit score inquiries, or “pulls,” say financial analysts. According to the New York Times, a common myth disseminated among borrowers is that the more credit pulls mortgage lenders perform, the likelier the chance the credit score will go down. This is simply not true, […]
Read MoreIn recent years, drones have earned plenty of bad press for their role in military missions and Amazon’s planned delivery services. In late January, one man even accidentally crashed his recreational drone on the front yard of the White House, drawing scrutiny from the national media and the Secret Service. However, a general remodeling company […]
Read MoreNearly 200 missing ACT tests from Iowa were found earlier this month — at a grocery store. On February 2, the ACT organization emailed 195 students of Johnston High School in Iowa, telling them that they would not be getting their ACT score reports, which they’d been promised would be available no later than February […]
Read MoreOne of Minnesota’s nicknames, “the Land of 10,000 Lakes,” is quite ironic, considering its capital building has 10,000 cracks. Though the Minnesota State Capitol may not actually have that many cracks, MinnPost reports that it does have enough structural damage, general wear, and outdated facilities to warrant a total restoration. The restoration is currently underway […]
Read MoreScientists at Massachusetts General Hospital have, for the first time, identified key regions that become inflamed in the brains of patients suffering from chronic pain. The researchers hope a focus on these regions and glial cell activation, a kind of neuroinflammation, will allow development of better treatments for chronic pain patients. “Demonstrating glial activation in […]
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