In addition to standard local trash removal options, many communities are beginning to offer customized recycling program options. As the need for comprehensive recycling becomes more and more apparent and as more people begin looking for ways to be more sustainable with their day-to-day lives, it is more important than ever that recycling remains a…
Utah Bill That Will Provide Dental Care to Disabled Medicaid Patients Passed by State Senate
Higher education is typically associated with spending a lot of money, but a new bill that was passed by Utah’s state senators involving the University of Utah will actually save people money. According to The Salt Lake Tribune, the University of Utah’s new dentistry school is in need of patients to give students some hands-on…
Utah Senator Takes a Stand Against Pornography
A Utah senator is taking a pronounced stand against pornography and is aiming to have the adult entertainment medium dubbed a ‘public health crisis.’ According to Senator Todd Weiler, pornography creates a “sexually toxic environment” in America and likens its addictive qualities to that of cocaine. Last Friday, Sen. Weiler introduced his legislation to the…
Tinder Adds STD Testing Resources
With one in 10 Americans reporting having used an online dating site or app, it’s safe to say that dating has gone digital. And while it may be easy for a potential suitor to bare their soul on their dating profile or through a personal message, it might not always be easy to learn some…
California Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison after Swindling Millions from Elderly Investors
A scammer is heading to prison after years of fraudulent behavior in which he stole hundreds of millions of dollars from elderly widows and other investors. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, John Keith Hoover, 64, of Irvine, CA, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton….
New Research Finds That Step Training May Help the Elderly to Prevent Falls
Despite the litany of exercise alternatives for the elderly that have been introduced, researchers have discovered that traditional step training may be the key to reducing the risk of falls. According to Fox News, the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, recently funded the study in an effort to help those in their…
New Study Sheds Insight On Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
A brachial plexus birth injury, which 75% of the time is considered what’s known commonly as Erb’s palsy, is a condition that effects the nerves near the neck and causes reduced or lack of motion and weakness in the arms, shoulders, hand, and fingers as those are the nerves that help to control them. One…
State Parks Finding Ways to Close Winter Revenue Gaps
State parks around the country are finding new ways to bring people in over the winter. There are state parks all over the 50 states. In Anne Arundel County, Maryland, for example, there are more than 70 county parks, numerous nature preserves, and greenways, with trails within two state parks and hiking across the Chesapeake…
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley Weighs in on Clinton’s Manufacturing Plan
As the primaries draw nearer, the debates are heating up, and the public wants to know how the presidential candidates are going to help create jobs for the many Americans who are in need of a living wage. In Ohio, this is especially a pressing issue. Although the Dayton region is slowly making its way…
Burgalry Attempt Turns Into an Attempted Hit and Run in Quiet San Mateo Neighborhood
A quiet San Mateo neighborhood experienced quite the disturbance last week when a woman was arrested for the attempted murder of a police officer, after trying to escape the scene of an attempted burglary. On Wednesday morning, Maria King’s boyfriend, Saliq “Leeky” Calloway, had attempted to break into an occupied home. The incident began around…