Australian Skincare Line Made From Leftover Olive Oil Goes International

A 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 […]

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Report Shows American Women Feel More Confident About Retiring Compared to Other Countries

Overall, 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 […]

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The Show Must Go on: Buffalo Turkey Trot Still on Despite Unprecedented Snowstorm

Despite 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 […]

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Jury Rules Against AutoZone in $185 Million Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

A 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 […]

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Shoppers Are More Comfortable Buying Big-Ticket Items Online

Online 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 […]

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Cyberbullying Brought Into the Spotlight During Bullying Awareness Week in Canada

At 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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“War Ink” Uses Tattoos to Break Down Barrier Between Veterans and Civilians

For veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, surviving the war was only half the battle. For many veterans, returning home to the U.S. after experiencing the horrors of war comes with its own share of challenges. From dealing with haunting memories to trying to re-assimilate to life in the U.S., war veterans […]

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