The women’s rights advocates of ChooseWomen.org are planning to launch a website this month for consumers looking to support women-owned businesses across the globe. The website will allow users to search for a business by zip code or product. So far, more than 70 retailers have chosen to participate, including fashion brands like Coach, Nasty…
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The American Economy Has Maintained Steady Growth Through the End of the Summer
The U.S. economy has maintained steady growth between the months of August and September, the U.S. Federal Reserve reports. This was reported in the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report, which was a survey of economic conditions in their 12 regional bank districts. Their findings show that growth was modest or moderate in eight districts,…
U.S. PET Plastic Recycling Rate Drops Over Past Year
According to the “Report on Postconsumer PET Container Recycling Activity in 2015,” the U.S. achieved a recycling rate of 30.1% for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles last year. This percentage, however, shows a slight downward trend in PET bottle collection volumes over the past year, since the PET recycling rate in 2014 was 31%. If 60%…
Artist Grows Grass Out of Persian Rugs as a Statement About Western Imperialism
Most interior designers are familiar with the strict rules of rug placement – 12 to 18 inches of floor space must be left on each side of the rug, the rug must cover the majority of the hallway, square rugs go in square rooms, etc. One Austrian artist, however, has taken everything we know about…
Baby Boomer Divorce Rates Pose Financial Hardship For Women
The good news: divorce rates among younger generations are on the decline. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the over-50 age bracket. When the Baby Boomer generation reached adulthood during the 1970s and 80s, divorce rates inflated. Now that the Boomers are reaching retirement age, divorce rates haven’t slowed down. In fact, the divorce…
You Might Want to Re-Think Those Plans to Move to Canada After the Election
There’s been a lot of chatter from dissatisfied Americans who are threatening to move to Canada after they learn the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. After all, Canada has good healthcare, a strong economy, and of course, Justin Trudeau. But if your post-election plans include a move to the Great White North, you might…
Black Man With Traumatic Brain Injury Shot and Killed by Charlotte Police
Many people have now seen the video footage of the Charlotte police officer shooting and killing Keith Lamont Scott on September 20. The video, recorded by Scott’s wife, was shared widely on social media and sparked days of protests against police brutality. What the police officers did not know at the time was that Scott…
Studies Suggests Reducing Obesity May Also Reduce Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries and illnesses can present a huge problem for both employers and employees. Not only can these job site incidents pose a significant cost for companies, but they often result in missed work days — and therefore, missed wages — for employees. In 2013, there were 917,100 occupational injuries and illnesses that culminated in…
Connecticut Hospital Patients Fall Victim to Identity Theft
According to federal investigators, two Connecticut women are facing charges of identity theft after stealing personal information from hospital patients. One of the suspects, Jamila Williams-Stevenson, was working at Yale-New Haven Hospital as a companion or sitter. Authorities believe that she used her position at the hospital to steal personal information for the purpose of…
New Hyperhidrosis Surgery Saves Cop’s Job
The 8 million Americans living with hyperhidrosis have to cope with excessive sweating that often interrupts their daily lives. In fact, those with hyperhidrosis sweat four to five times as much as the average person. For many people, including Officer Benjamin Hetrick, the symptoms go beyond just the physical. Hetrick explained that he would often…