This year’s midterm elections brought the grand total of states that allow for legal use of marijuana for medicinal purposes up to 23, along with Washington, D.C.And with nationwide support for medical marijuana at an all-time high, voters and pro-marijuana advocates in South Dakota are pushing for their state to become the next stepping stone […]
Read MoreMany undocumented LGBT immigrants are denouncing President Barack Obama’s new immigration plan — which sparked controversy across the board — for excluding them, even though they are happy to see their family members and friends freed from the ever-present fear of deportation. Last week, the president announced he would grant short-term working rights and deferred […]
Read MoreA unique skincare line from a family firm in Australia is making big waves overseas, and for good reason. The skincare line isn’t just natural and effective, it’s sustainable: all the soaps, body washes, balms and candles are made from the excess left over from manufacturing extra virgin olive oil for cooking. The Olive Oil […]
Read MoreOverall, American women are doing a better job of saving and preparing for retirement, and feeling more confident in their retirement prospects, compared to women in the rest of the world, according to a new study. However, there is a but: American women aren’t doing all that great or feeling all that thrilled about retirement […]
Read MoreDespite the overwhelming early winter storm that left many parts of Buffalo and its surrounding areas buried under several feet of snow last week, the city still plans to hold its annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. This year is the 119th anniversary of the Turkey Trot, and the recent snowstorm has put Buffalo’s Turkey […]
Read MoreIf there’s a single bug that strikes fear into the hearts of most people, it’s the bed bug. That’s because they can cause discomfort, dirtify your home and other spaces, and even carry serious infections that they can transmit through a bite. That said, it’s important that you look into a bed bug exterminator free […]
Read MoreA new study has found that making less money isn’t just correlated with having poor dental health — being poor might also cause you to lose your teeth. According to a Nov. 18 Newsweek article, the study, published in the Journal of Dental Health, surveyed more than 6,000 UK adults 21 and older from every […]
Read MoreA federal jury in California ruled Nov. 17 that retail auto giant AutoZone Stores Inc. must pay $185 million in punitive damages to Rosario Juarez, a former employee who claims she experienced gender and pregnancy discrimination while working for the company. “Hopefully, this verdict sends a loud and clear message to AutoZone that the company […]
Read MoreOnline shopping has revolutionized the market over the last several decades, and the marketplace continues to change. While goods like books, electronics, and clothing have long been popular online purchases, customers are now becoming more comfortable making their big-ticket purchases, such as appliances and hardwood flooring, online. ”You would never have thought appliances would be […]
Read MoreAt one time, the concept of “cyberbullying” seemed like a vague and melodramatic reaction to the ages-old problem of bullying. But then parents and teachers began seeing that accessible social media websites had become the chosen platforms for bullies — and being largely unregulated, these websites allowed bullying to reach an all-time dangerous level. Far […]
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