A prominent real estate expert told audience members that commercial real estate is going to experience significant changes in the next few decades.The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that on April 28th, renowned businessman and “futurist” Christopher Lee predicted that the Internet will supersede retail stores and colleges, among other institutions, leading to less (or at least different) commercial…
Cloud Chasing Is the New Extreme Sport, but Is This Form of Vaping Healthy?
Vaping — that is, using devices like electronic cigarettes and rechargeable vapor pens — has been gaining popularity in the United States for the past eight years. But now this alternative to cigarette smoking is branching out into another industry: extreme sports. Competitions in “cloud chasing” pit vaping enthusiasts against one other to blow the…
New Study Tackles The So-Called Weekend Effect Many Hospitals Experience
A new study has just determined that around 93% of the world’s population cannot access safe and affordable surgery, most living in middle- or low-income countries. But even in the U.S., it’s been demonstrated that a single factor can dramatically and negatively impact outcomes for surgery patients: being admitted on the weekend. That’s because hospitals…
Intuit Will Face Class-Action Lawsuit for TurboTax Identity Theft
Updated: 1/11/2021 Intuit, the company behind one of the leading tax preparation services, Turbotax, is facing a class-action lawsuit. Turbotax is well-known for its free tax filing and best tax planning software and other specialized software. Two women in the Northern District of California filed the lawsuit due to cases of identity theft in relation…
Terrorist Busted After Boasting About His Actions on Facebook
Facebook users have uploaded some 250 billion photos since the social network was first created, and upload another 350 million new ones each day. These pictures show what people are up to, let others see the delicious foods they’re eating, chart the progress of a baby growing up… and catch terrorists?On April 22, 24-year-old San…
Low Back Pain Linked to Chimpanzee-Like Spine by New Study
A new study has found that people with low back pain are more likely to have spine similarities to chimpanzees, in particular a small lesion between vertebrae in the lower back that changes the shape of the spine. The research team, comprised of scientists from Canada, Iceland and Scotland, compared vertebrae from chimps, orangutans and…
Rising Temperatures Bring a Rise in HVAC Scams Across the Country
Currently, there are more than 85,000 different heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) businesses in operation across the U.S. However, not all of them are as reputable or as honest as they ought to be — and a growing number of Americans are finding themselves the victims of HVAC scams as a result. According to…
Designers Say That Drapes Do Belong Outdoors
Most people are of the opinion that drapes belong inside, gracing our windows and also helping to block out light from the sun when necessary. However, multiple designers and decorators have announced that drapes can go outdoors and, in fact, should. Outdoor rooms are more and more common these days (and there are numerous inexpensive ways to…
Recent Statistics Suggest Hybrid Owners Are Only in it for the Money
It has been about 15 years since the first hybrid cars hit the market in the United States, and sales numbers have seen a steady increase over the years as hybrids become more accessible and affordable. In the first three months of 2015, however, hybrid sales are down and trade-ins are up — likely due…
Tire Sellers Behind on Online Service Options, Study Finds
According to a study done by market research service Tire Intelligence and published April 20 by Tire Review, tire dealerships are making only slow progress toward providing a better online experience for consumers. Tire Intelligence collected the data during the first quarter of 2015 through a survey of 150 U.S. tire sellers (most of which…