The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined a contractor in West Virginia for $86,000 for multiple safety hazards following a worker’s fall from a roof while on the job. Benco Builders of the Virginias Inc. has been cited on several violations that could be contributing factors in the 19ft fall which resulted in…
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Couple Hunts for Sea Glass Along Port Huron Beaches
Buried treasure of all kinds can be found on beaches all around the world, and for Amy and Brian Trimble, that treasure is in the form of beach glass. “It’s just relaxing,” Brian Trimble told The Times Herald. “It gets us out of the house.” Household items such as jars and glasses are dumped into…
Millennials Are Showing An Increased Interest In Luxury Watch Brands
Everyone knows that millennials love technology. How could they not be infatuated with high-tech gadgets? After all, they developed and created the majority of tech out there. Along with social media and cool devices, there are a few other millennial stereotypes that some young people follow. But there is one aspect of millennial culture that…
Research Shows Possible New Link Between Bacteria and Esophageal Cancer
New research shows certain types of bacteria that lead to periodontal disease may be associated with a higher risk of developing esophageal cancer. Esophageal cancer is the eighth most common cancer around the world, explained Jiyoung Ahn, PhD, an associate professor and associate director for population science at the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Center at…
Online Businesses Urge FCC To Keep Net Neutrality
Online businesses are urging the U.S. Government to keep Net Neutrality rules. A letter written to the Federal Communications Commission on Monday, November 27 noted several Internet businesses including Twitter, Tumblr, Etsy, Reddit, AirBnb, and Shutterstock were advocating the FCC to abandon their plans to remove Net Neutrality. Net Neutrality was introduced in 2015 to…
First Living Organisms Able to Survive In Mars-Like Soil
Within its pores, soil stores about 0.01% of all the water on Earth. But what kind of storage capacity does soil have on Mars? We might be close to finding out. Scientists are closer than ever to finding out how to get humans living on Mars. The only way to reach that level, however, is…
Training Dentists to Work With Children Under the Age of One
Dental hygiene may seem like one of the most important things you, as a parent, can do to help your child later in life. Many dentists say that children should have their first dental exam by the time they turn one, but some experts believe that that’s too late. In order to prevent a lifetime…
Tesla Announces Plans for Fully Electric Semi-Truck
Tesla has unveiled its new all-electric heavy-duty truck. According to Fortune, the Tesla Semi will feature a minimalistic look at the front of the cab with a central captain’s chair flanked by two high-tech display screens. This new electric semi-truck is only a prototype, for now, so it will likely go through a series of…
2 Brilliant Gift Ideas For The Classy Dresser In Your Life
As the holidays approach with full force, it’s time for shoppers to start planning gift ideas and exchanges with friends and loved ones. While this is always well-intended and for the sole purpose of enjoyment and giving, there’s often a level of pressure associated with trying to find that picture perfect gift that will make…
Why You Should Prepare Your Windows (Not Your Wallet) For Winter Now
Winter is coming, so what better time than now to make sure your home is ready for the season by replacing your windows? Yes, you may have windows that you just replaced last year and those may be fine, but there are a few things to look out for right before the holiday season to…