Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, is known as an innovative and fast-growing metropolis in a nation renowned for its economic growth. But like every other country, this financial prosperity rarely trickles down to all citizens. Such was the case in this Southeast Asian capital earlier this month, when a woman was sentenced to one day in […]
Read MoreOne dog certainly had its day when it got to take a crack at municipal politics earlier this month. “We applaud Mayor Frida’s ability to rise above her humble start as a single mom in an animal shelter to Mayor for the Day,” said San Francisco’s Animal Care and Control Department acting director Miriam Saez. […]
Read MoreWhile most of us are likely aware that the earth’s oceans are at risk due to pollution, global warming and a variety of other factors, few people would guess that our largest bodies of water could be emptied of fish in less than 50 years. However, according to a study from 2006 that has resurfaced […]
Read MoreThis 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 […]
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