More than 3.5 trillion photos have been taken in the 186 years since the first photograph, but nothing compares to adorable puppies and weddings. What do you get when you mix the two? Pictures that are sure to tug on your heart strings. Kelly O’Connell and her black lab mix Charlie Bear have been inseparable…
CDC Eases Travel Advisory in Miami Neighborhoods, but Zika Zone Continues to Expand
There’s good and bad news for the people of Miami concerned about the Zika virus. While the Centers for Disease Control has officially lifted its travel advisory for pregnant women in the Wynwood neighborhood, the Zika zone in Miami Beach has expanded to include 4.5 miles of area known to harbor virus-carrying mosquitoes. Florida Governor…
Washington University Study Finds U.S. Spends More Than $1 Trillion On Incarceration
The cost of incarceration in the U.S. is now over $1 trillion, which is six percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). “The $80 billion spent annually on corrections is frequently cited as the cost of incarceration,” said Carrie Pettus-Davis, assistant professor at the Brown School, “but this figure considerably underestimates the true cost by…
Large Wind Farms Spreading Across the U.S. as Opposition Continues in Canada
In Canada, groups that strongly oppose the production of industrial wind farms are gaining momentum. According to the National Post, activists attempting to stop industrial wind farming believe they finally have the political backing from the Liberal government. These groups have been trying for more than a decade to stop these wind farms. “It looks…
Designers Lean Towards Natural and Repurposed Wood for Furniture
A full 100% of Amish furniture is hand crafted for each customer, and it seems that furniture designers are taking that approach to heart, even now preferring to use natural or re-purposed wood for projects. Using natural wood in furniture and interior design isn’t a new concept, but it is one that a growing number…
OSHA Awards $10.5 Million in Workplace Safety Grants to 77 Non-Profits Nationwide
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a facet of the U.S. Department of Labor, has awarded $10.5 million in safety grants to 77 non-profit organizations throughout the country. These one-year safety and health training grants will provide education for both employers and employees in order for them to recognize, prevent, and avoid workplace hazards. The…
18-Year-Old Sues Parents Over Private Childhood Photos Shared to Facebook
According to recent studies, approximately 78% of all American citizens currently have some form of social media profile. However, it’s apparent that not all social media users have a sound understanding of keeping private lives private. An 18-year old in Austria is suing her parents for exactly that reason. In order to convince her parents…
What Happens When a Chocolate Giant and Social Media Maven Forms a Partnership? Chocolate For Everybody
Digital marketing is a growing global trend. In 2014, companies spent 25% of their total marketing budgets on digital platforms, and that figure is projected to increase to 75% within the next five years. It’s not just smaller companies who are trying to reach consumers in unique ways. Large corporations that are household names, too….
Travel Much? Here Are a Few Ways to Get a Good Night’s Sleep on Vacation
Sleeping in a new place can be tough, especially if you’re traveling on and off col year. In fact, approximately 60 million individuals in the U.S. alone suffer from sleep disorders or sleep deprivation, both of which are sometimes made worse by travel. Interestingly enough, a new study was just published that helps explain that…
OSHA Launches Pilot Program For Whistleblower Violators in Region VII
Under the False Claims Act, those who submit or coerce another person to submit false claims for government funds are liable for severe penalties, including civil penalties up to $11,000 for each false claim made. False claims and whistleblower laws are no joke, and OSHA is cracking down in Region VII. OSHA has recently launched…