All forms of construction play a big role in both society and the economy. In fact, the U.S. paving industry brought in $36 billion last year alone. But despite the important work that is done in the construction industry, construction workers still face a higher risk of injury or death than other professions. And according…
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Insta Mom Gripes About Engagement Metrics On Son’s Pics, Internet Destroys Her
Once upon a time, for a child’s birthday, we’d have some school friends over, eat pizza and cake, open some presents, maybe have a bouncy castle. You know. Kid stuff. Everyone loved it, ate too much sugar, drank too much soda, went wild for an hour or two, then crashed. A tale as old as…
UberEats Possibly Starting to Look into Drone Deliveries
As of Spring 2018, there were approximately 660,755 restaurants in the United States. UberEats has been a huge success in cities all around the country. From burgers to pizza and everything in between, consumers can order different types of food, from fast food to vegan food, by clicking a few buttons on their smartphone and…
Gibson Emerges From Bankruptcy With New Senior Leadership Team
After dealing on and off with accumulating debt for years and filing for bankruptcy, the maker of Gibson guitar has emerged from financial turmoil and is ready to make a comeback, according to Ultimate Classic Rock. Bankruptcies in the U.S. increased to 25,227 companies in the second quarter of 2016, and while Gibson guitars have…
Old-Fashioned Advertising Brings Cracker Barrel Success
In a recent article, the Connecticut Post commended the creative and unusual advertising strategy of one popular restaurant known for its comfort food and southern cuisine: Cracker Barrel. In an age marked by Facebook advertisements, mobile marketing, and email blasts, Cracker Barrel has resisted the urge to modernize and yet still manages to find success….
3 Ways to Start Saving for Your First House
Most adults of any age know that a house is a long-term investment that comes with long-term costs. Mortgages require monthly payments for several years to even several decades– fixed rate mortgages are commonly either 15 year or 30 year fixed rate loans. However, those long-term monthly expenses aren’t the only costs that come with…
Clever Canines: The Top Five Smartest Dog Breeds
The average dog is about as smart as a two-year-old human toddler, but some stand out above the rest as clever dogs that can really learn an impressive trick or two. Wondering how your pet stacks up in intellect? Here are the top five smartest dog breeds; see if your furry friend makes the list!…
Pilot Program In San Diego Could Help Veterans With Disabilities
San Diego Councilman Chris Cate is pushing a program to give veterans with disabilities a financial boost when they need to modify their homes. This pilot program would help veterans make changes to their home that allow them to get around more easily. Cate urged the city to adopt the pilot program in a memorandum…
The State Of Energy In The U.S. — How Do We Become More Efficient?
In the on-going trade battle between the U.S. and China, energy is one of the few sectors that was excused from the massive tariffs. On September 20, it was revealed that China would be placing a 10% tariff on natural gas from the United States. Of course, this is a significant tariff, but much less…
California Study Finds Promising Results With Near-Zero-Emissions Engine
Trucks and other vehicles are a staple in today’s society. Without them, people would have a pretty difficult time getting around. Because of this, more and more vehicles are being made each year. And while the manufacturing industry contributes $2.17 trillion to the economy each year, vehicle emissions are damaging to the environment. But a new study…