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Modern Interior Design Is More About Character and History
Creative Registry, which opened this past Sunday, is an eclectic 500-square-foot-menagerie that’s annexed off of the owner’s, Los Angeles interior designer Susan Manrao, studio. The goal there is to provide all with a sense of wonder while giving exposure to artisans whose work she cherishes. Manrao encountered several craftspeople while crisscrossing the globe seeking custom…
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Factory Shutdowns Impact Hundreds of American Workers
Tough market conditions are having an impact on manufacturing plants all across the country. In just the last couple of weeks, multiple factories have been shut down due to limited orders. Bemis Inc. plans to shut down its factory in Stow, OH, and Central Carbide LLC announced the closing of its plant in Pryor, OK.…
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Loss of Interest in Energy Efficiency Leads to Higher Energy Rates and Job Loss
Congress is cutting green energy initiatives, as it’s become clear that the tax preference given to renewable energy sources is fading, and the country is feeling the pinch. To understand this issue, it’s necessary to backtrack a bit. About two years ago, a trend of interest towards energy-efficiency began. This was demonstrated by Maryland becoming…
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12 Ways to Whiten Your Teeth
We don’t need research to tell us that a bright, white, attractive smile is an important social asset — but if we did want research, it’s out there: over 99.5% of respondents in a survey agreed that a smile is important. There. Now don’t you feel scientifically validated? But what are the best ways to…
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Before You Invest in a Renewable Energy System for Your Home
These days there seems to be a push to “go green” when it comes to your home energy solutions. Solar panel arrays, super-efficient HVAC systems, and tankless water heaters are all the rage. But before you jump on the renewable energy bandwagon, look to thine own house. Literally. Studies have found that nearly two out…
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Worried About Keeping Your Kid Safe? Childproof Every Area of Your Home.
Between being curious, hyper, and not knowing how to keep themselves safe, many kids are an accident waiting to happen and millions of children get hurt in their home every year. As a result, many parents turn to childproofing in an attempt to make their home as safe as possible so that minor bumps and…
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As the Winter Comes to an End, Melting Snow is on the Way
This winter has been one of the most brutal in the United States. Polar Vortexes brought record-colds to nearly every region of the country, and the cold hasn’t subsided yet. Even now in March, winter storms continue to pummel a number of states. On Sunday and Monday, the aptly named Winter Storm Titan plowed through…
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Record High for S&P 500 Last Week, But Russian Tensions Threaten the Celebration
Friday was a good day for the S&P 500. The stock market index reached a new closing high of just under 1,860, a record that came at the end of a particularly fruitful week. All three of the leading market indexes — S&P 500, the Dow and Nasdaq — all posted gains for the last…
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Fixing a Broken System
The battle for America’s health is being waged in Washington. But the casualties are literally clogging emergency rooms across the nation. Emergency room crowding is the starkest example of not only our country’s desire to provide medical help to those who need it, but also our failure to provide adequate healthcare to those who can’t…
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New Kentucky Law Helps Prevent Law Enforcement From Harassing Boaters
The Kentucky State Senate recently passed a bill requiring stricter standards of the state’s law enforcement officers before they stop and board citizens’ recreational boats. It passed out of the senate February 20th on a whopping 35-0 vote, and is now in the House for consideration. Many marina operators testified before legislators that there’s recently…