A class action lawsuit on behalf of former and current inmates of four Oregon state prisons alleges that they were served various foods marked “not for human consumption.” Only about 1% of civil cases reach trial in Federal courts today, and this case may be one of them. The lawsuit accuses Oregon’s Department of Corrections…
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Study Shows Two Daily Cups of Coffee Reduces Risk of Liver Cancer
Researchers from the University of Southampton and the University of Edinburgh found that drinking two cups of coffee per day lowers the risk of liver cancer by one third, according to The Telegraph. Coffee is no doubt a popular drink — recent statistics show that American consumers drank, on average, 1.64 cups of coffee per…
Nebraska Prison Receives Bill From Dentist For Making Dentures For Inmates Who Were Not Eligible To Receive Them
In Lincoln, Nebraska, a dentist working with the state prison system sent an invoice to the department for a total of $145,500 to make dentures for numerous prison inmates who otherwise would not have been eligible to receive them, according to the Nebraska State Auditor’s Office. Dr. David Schrad, whose contract of employment was canceled…
Heated Up: San Diego Woman Signs A/C Service Contract And Gets Nothing But Cold Shoulder
When Gail Duffey of Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego noticed a display stand outside her local Home Depot about two years ago, she thought it would be a wise decision to sign a service contract for her air conditioner. “I thought, it’s at Home Depot so it’s probably reliable,” she told NBC 7. Initially intending to…
Entek Gag Order Overturned – State To Reveal Air Pollution
Having a functioning and effective air system is important to the health and safety of workers in factories. It’s why 70% of all manufacturers have some form of compressed air system. Sadly, this doesn’t protect employees or residents from hazards outside the factory. Recently there has been an issue with clean, healthy air in the…
Chinese Groom Arrested for Paying 200 Actors to Show Up to His Wedding
A Chinese bride’s wedding, while one for the record books, did not turn out the way she hoped. It ended in tears, shock, and her fiance being arrested for fraud. Why did the dream wedding suddenly go so terribly wrong? The enterprising groom paid over 200 actors to pose as his friends and family and…
Charleston Animal Society Pushing For Independent Study On Carriage Tour Industry
Of all the cities that boast horse carriage rides as an attraction, Charleston certainly ranks toward the top of the list. In fact, Charleston earned the number one spot on Travel and Leisure Magazine’s “World’s Best Cities” list in 2016. And though all reputable carriage tour companies treat their horses with the utmost care, the…
Adidas Sends Email With Most Awkward Subject Line In History
In recent business blunder news, the Adidas marketing team is recovering from an awkward faux pas after sending what was supposed to be a congratulatory email but instead ended up referencing and making light of a national tragedy. After the Boston Marathon, this year’s runners received an email from Adidas with a subject line that…
Arsonist at Las Vegas Trump Hotel Simply Looking for Mischief to Get Into
Every year, hotel and motel fires cause a whopping $76 million in property loss. Luckily for President Trump, the recent intentionally set fires in his Las Vegas Trump International Hotel didn’t result in any major problems but did put his hotel back on the media scene. Earlier last week, Roger Fraley, 28, was arrested after…
Studies Reveal Pets Are Good for Physical and Mental Health
A 2015 Harris poll revealed that 95% of pet owners think of their four-legged friends as members of the family. As an added bonus, people with pets tend to have lower blood pressure and a lower risk for heart disease than those who don’t. But now, scientists are also realizing that pets can be just…