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Rochester Judge Busted For Driving Drunk On Her Way To Work
Each year, more than 1.4 million people are arrested for a DUI first offense, not to mention DWIs and other such misdemeanors. On Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 34-year-old Rochester City Court Judge Leticia Astacio joined their ranks. Astacio was stopped by state troopers of Interstate 490 as she was on her way to Rochester court.…
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New Study Finds That Acupuncture May Help Those Suffering from Fibromyalgia
Millions of people around the world use acupuncture to help with general soreness, but new research has indicated that it could also benefit those who suffer from severe medical conditions, particularly fibromyalgia. According to Fox News, a recent study in Spain has found that individualized acupuncture treatments are associated with greater pain relief for people…
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German Utilities Companies Urged to Pool Cash For Nuclear Clean-Up
In Germany, the costs of dismantling their nuclear plants has become a major issue for the country’s energy firms, with markets eagerly awaiting commission proposals due by the end of the month. The chairman of a government-appointed commission said that Germany’s ailing utilities should transfer cash into a fund in order to pay for the…
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New Study Finds That One in Five People May Never Be Able to Retire Fully
Saving for retirement is one of the biggest concerns for people all over the world, and new research has found that this uncertainty may be warranted. According to CNBC, a recent report from UK-based bank HSBC found considerable discrepancies between most workers’ will to retire in the near future and their actual ability to do…
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In These U.S. Cities, Millennials Are Competing With Their Grandparents For Housing
America’s slowly aging senior population is like a slow-moving freight train. Every day, more than 10,000 Baby Boomers pass the age of 65, and by 2050 seniors will make up 21% of the population (81.7 million). Despite this clear data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the supply of senior housing will soon fall short of…
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President Obama’s Budget Proposal Includes 1.6% Raise for Federal Employees
As America’s economy begins to slowly rebound, it looks as though federal employees may be in line for a pay raise if President Obama’s current budget proposal is passed by Congress. According to The Washington Post, the president’s proposal would result in a 1.6% pay raise for federal employees, although it would not be effective…
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A New Study Shows That Those Left In The Office After Telecommuting Are Left Behind
The New York Times reported on a new study by Professor Kevin Rockmann and Micheal G. Pratt that suggests that people who choose to work in the office where off-site work is freely allowed end up feeling lonely and disconnected. The study followed people who chose to come into the office because they wanted social…
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Man Blames 10th DUI on Beer-Battered Fish Fry; Judge Says No
Ask any police officer about the craziest excuse they’ve heard from someone driving under the influence, and you’re sure to hear some pretty interesting stories. With nearly 4,000 people arrested for drunk driving each day in the U.S., it’s almost surprising that these interesting explanations don’t make the news headlines more often. One Wisconsin man,…
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There Could be Scientific Rationale Behind NFL’s ‘Super Bowl Babies’ Claim
It’s common knowledge that a good portion of Super Bowl viewers are more interested in the commercials they’ll see during the break than the game itself. There’s always at least a couple that leave memorable moments and a lot of laughter, but also many that inevitably flop. One of the weirdest ads that lands somewhere…
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Home Remodeling Spending Expected to Break Record and Reach $155 Billion
Whether or not the housing market itself is completely back from the burst bubble in ’08 is still up for debate. When it comes to home remodeling, though, the market is absolutely booming. According to the Boston Globe, national spending on home remodeling projects are projected to hit $155 billion and eclipse the current high…