An underground toxic plume is spreading in Bethpage, NY, and it has already caused significant groundwater contamination in several Long Island communities. The plume in Bethpage is around 4.5 by 3.5 miles in size, and groundwater tests reveal that it contains potential carcinogens, such as trichloroethylene, or TCE. TCE is an industrial solvent, and it […]
Read MoreCustom homes make life more accessible for people with disabilities. Single-story homes with wide hallways are available for individuals in wheelchairs, and aging-in-place design compensates for the loss of mobility that can accompany old age. Now, architecture students at CU Denver are looking to take accessible custom home design one step further by designing homes […]
Read MoreAs India continues to develop at a rapid pace, influences from the Western world can be seen across the country. The most obvious signs are clothing styles and pop-culture references, but a new western trend is fueling the growth of the baking industry in India. As more and more citizens begin to travel to western […]
Read MoreNative advertising has been a staple on the internet for some time, but now advertisers can even look to print to distribute branded information that blends in with editorial content. On Nov. 19, the New York Times unveiled an eight-page section of native ads for Shell titled “Cities Energized: The Urban Transition,” which illustrates the link between […]
Read MoreThe Chicago City Council passed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposed $7.3 billion 2015 budget on Nov. 19. Critics say that a property tax increase will make up a $62.4 million shortfall, and that the budget simply delays problems until after the mayoral election coming up in February. Emanuel is seeking a second term against stiff opposition. […]
Read MorePolice found a naked teenager in one of two houses he broke into in mid-November, while his own home a couple miles away was on fire. According to court documents, he was under the influence of drugs, which appear to have been the synthetic stimulant “bath salts.” Eighteen-year-old Logan Valle of Falmouth, Maine remained in […]
Read MoreThe computers, tablets and smartphones we rely on every day were never meant to be used forever. That’s one reason why the average American replaces his or her cellphone about once every two years. But once we dispose of them, every electronic device we replace contributes to the countless tons of waste thrown into landfills […]
Read MoreMany people want their wedding to be memorable, meaningful, and fun, but a new trend in tying the knot is really pushing the envelope. The Wall Street Journal reports that more and more couples are opting to include wedding guests that are a little less than conventional to make the wedding itself more exciting, but they’re probably […]
Read MoreIn mid-November, Tosh.0 host and stand-up comedian Daniel Tosh blasted sports news network ESPN, accusing the TV channel of stealing one of his bits from a recent episode of his show. For years, Tosh.0 has played cringe-worthy, embarrassing viral videos, but with a twist — the subjects of the videos are invited on the show, where they’re interviewed and […]
Read MoreHomeowners associations across the United States have surely experienced the occasional argument between a board member and a local homeowner. Unfortunately, one Florida community has taken their dispute to the authorities: a group of homeowners have asked the Broward Circuit Court to help remove four members of their HOA board, after claiming that the alleged […]
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