The blockchain was invented about 10 years ago by anonymous cypherpunk Satoshi Nakamoto. Though the true identity of Satoshi has yet to be uncovered, his idealistic project has achieved worldwide notoriety. Whether or not you personally believe Bitcoin is the future of finance, it is certainly undeniable that the technology is here to stay. The…
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Pickup Trucks May Be Becoming the New Family Vehicle
Pickup truck sales are the hottest they have been in decades. For example, from January 2017 to January 2018, 186,831 units were sold, making pickup trucks the second most popular in terms of light-duty trucks. Truck manufacturers today are making pickup trucks with broader appeal, with a softer ride and more safety, convenience, and comfort…
Study Shows Infants Exposed To Opioids In Utero At Risk For Delays
The smallest victims of the opioid crisis are at greater risk for developmental delays, a new study shows. According to a study released by the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, newborns undergoing treatment for opioid addiction may have a higher risk for delays in speech, cognitive, and motor skill ability. The study analyzed the neurodevelopment…
Uber and Lyft Popularity Leading to Major Changes in the Transportation Industry
There are currently more than 130,000 limousines in service across the United States. Similarly, there are more than 239,900 taxi cab drivers across the country. Unfortunately, many taxi companies aren’t able to compete with the changing times and are being forced to go out of business. In Long Island, where taxis have been extremely popular…
Water Pollution in Kentucky and Washington Threatening Municipals
In Mount Vernon, Washington, there are unusually high levels of bacteria and pollution in the area’s water supply. Kentucky has a high pollution percentage in their public water streams, creeks, rivers, and lakes, and they think they know why. The common denominator in the two cases? Septic systems. Roughly one quarter of American homes use…
U.S. Forest Service Approves Exploratory Mining Near Mount St. Helens
The U.S. Forest Service has granted approval to a controversial proposal which would open up a portion of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest for exploratory mining. After giving preliminary approval back in August, the USFS has officially given the go-ahead to Ascot USA’s exploratory mining operations in an area located approximately 12 miles northeast of…
At-Risk Communities Preparing For Another Damaging Hurricane Season
Last year the country saw three of the most damaging and costliest hurricanes of all time — it’s time for government officials to start preparing for what’s to come in 2018 and beyond. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced this week that hurricanes Maria, Harvey, and Irma are now three of the five…
First-Time Home Buyers Don’t Have to Spend a Lot of Money on a Home
When people are buying a house, they often will look for certain perks and necessities. Many people want a pool in the backyard, a pre-installed washer and dryer, or just a simple dishwasher. Along with those material items, the top three goals homebuyers want to achieve are privacy, family needs, and asset accumulation. While these…
California Homeowners At Risk of Losing Home and Fire Insurance Policies
After a year of horrific wildfires across the West Coast, homeowners are now at risk of losing their insurance — both homeowners and fire — due to natural disaster risks. According to CBS Sacramento, though the California drought is currently over, there are still plenty of negative effects impacting homeowners across the state. California estimates…
Wedding Market Unlikely To Be Saved By An Improving Economy
The size of the millennial generation and a recovering economy may not be enough to save the wedding market. According to Forbes, the millennial generation’s choice to marry later in life may not be the true cause of the wedding market’s failure to recover from the recession. Rather, the reason may be because of millennials’…