Fall is in full swing, and the weather is starting to cool down. With the change of seasons, now is the perfect time to prepare your home to save on energy during the colder seasons of the year. By preparing your home, you’re not only saving on your energy bill; you’re saving the environment too….
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3 Unexpected Ways Recycled Paper Is Being Used
In recent years, recycling has grown more and more common. Nowadays, more than one-third of new paper is made with recycled fiber. This means fewer trees being cut for the sake of creating paper product, and more recycled paper material in the products you’re buying. Finding recycled paper in paper towels, printer paper, and other…
Millennials On The Move: An NYC-Bound Checklist
New York City has long been known as the perfect place to nurture the American dream, so it comes as no surprise that it attracts so many young people. Cramming such a large population into such a small space forces cultures and people of all types to interact and grow together, and, as a result,…
Common Myths About Immigration
With so much information in today’s media about immigrants and immigration policy, it can be hard to keep track of what’s actually true. Many media outlets rush to report news as soon as it breaks, and that can lead to the perpetuation of existing harmful myths surrounding immigration. Instead, taking some time to learn the…
UMontana Buddhism Professor Charged With Assault, Probation Violation
People generally report practicing yoga for three main reasons. First, for the enjoyment of the practice itself. Second, for its health benefits. Third, they practice yoga for its stress relieving properties. However, there is one professor of yoga and Buddhism who clearly hasn’t taken advantage of yoga as a stress reliever. Bradley Steven Clough is…
This is Why Storm Cleanup Seems to Take Forever
In typical daily life, about 93% of all water damage is considered preventable. Water damage from hurricanes? That’s a bit trickier. During the past five years, claims related to wind and hail damage on a national basis accounted for almost 40 percent of all insured losses, averaging approximately $15 billion annually; and growing each year….
As Autumn Continues, Officials Manage Prescribed Forest Burns In National Forests
As preventative measures against future forest fires, officials are launching prescribed forest burns at the Boise National Forest in Idaho and the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon. In Boise, forest fire managers have already launched the first in a series of prescribed fire burns. Plans for these scheduled burns have been in the works for months. Officials…
An Omega-3-Rich Diet May Help Stop Tumors From Spreading, New Research Shows
A diet rich in marine omega-3 fatty acids may help to reduce the spread of breast cancer, new research shows. According to Medical News Today, a new study involving female mice has shown that omega-3 fatty acids have improved the rodents’ survival and slowed the spread of breast cancer. Many studies in the past have…
Boost Fall Curb Appeal With These Easy DIY Project Ideas
Well-landscaped homes may sell for between 5.5% and 12.7% more than other similar homes and studies show it may also add up to 28% to your home’s overall value. And even if you don’t plan on putting your home on the market anytime soon, it’s always a good idea to invest in your home’s curb…
The Hidden Dangers Of Distracted Driving
Texting while driving can be incredibly tempting. It seems like just a few quickly-typed letters won’t cause any problems at all. But think again; distracted driving can be incredibly dangerous, and is connected to as many as 10% of all fatal car accidents. A Common Problem Distracted driving is a shockingly common practice within society…