Roof repairs are an unfortunately common service in the United States, especially in areas prone to storm damage from hurricanes, tornadoes and other meteorological events. Even worse, the need for this work often draws in con artists looking to scam residents when they try to fix their homes. However, victims and local authorities are sometimes […]
Read MoreMixed martial arts is a popular sport, drawing the attention of millions of fans across the United States and around the world. Despite this popularity, the fights are currently prohibited in New York, the only state in the U.S. to hold such a ban. However, if Rhonda Rousey has her way, that could soon change: […]
Read MoreAlready this month, the United State Patent and Trademark Office celebrated two incredible milestones. On April 10, the USPTO turned 225, marking the number of years since the first patent act was passed in 1790. The organization also granted its nine millionth patent on April 7. Who was the lucky recipient? The product belongs to […]
Read MoreHomeowners who wish to update their kitchens without breaking the bank should get ready to rejoice. Two separate devices are slated for release this fall that will help bring kitchen remodeling and design into the 21st Century without requiring costly renovations, like marble countertops and new appliances. Designed to make cooking easier and more integrated, […]
Read MoreThe City of Minneapolis has recently released a request for proposals (RFP) on a long, narrow strip of land known as the “Guthrie Liner” parcel in the east side of the city. The Minneapolis Star Tribute reported on March 18th that the city is opening bids for private developers who want to build property on the South […]
Read MoreThe trustees of the Arkansas County Independent School District decided to approve a bid for fencing replacement services at its term meeting on March 26th. The Rockport Pilot reports that the board of trustees considered six proposals that night. The district’s director of operations, Preston Adams, recommended the lowest bidder, A to Z Fence Co., […]
Read MoreNew technology may not be the first industry that comes to mind when you think of businesses that can help increase tourism, but for the city of Detroit, some help from Google’s brand new mapping technology and from new start-up travel services, might just put Michigan’s once-popular tourist destinations “back on the map,” as the Detroit […]
Read MoreRenovations of the historic Old Town Temecula district in southern California will need additional funding and time after construction crews discovered large boulders underneath the district as they were installing new sewer pipes. PE.com reports that the construction crews will need $1.5 million in additional funding on top of the original budget of $12.4 million. […]
Read MoreWhile the term “corporate childcare” may seem like a misnomer to some, others will associate this word with a service that ensures that their children are properly cared for as they pursue their careers. As a result, these organizations are often far more compassionate than their professional image might suggest. Recently, the owners of the […]
Read MoreA new study has found that drinking wine can wreak havoc on one’s teeth in a mere matter of minutes. According to a March 26 New Zealand Herald article, the University of Adelaide study simulated the amount of exposure to the acids in wine typically experienced by professional wine tasters. The researchers found that just 10 one-minute […]
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