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New Smoking Regulations Affecting Beaches, Parks, and Electronic Smokers
Just a few days into May, a new bill has been approved that will ban smoking in parks and on beaches in New Jersey. The bill was approved by the state Senate committee and prohibits smoking in any state, county, and local parks and on all of New Jersey’s beaches. Some of these densely packed…
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The Makers of WeWork Develop Dorm-Style Living For Adults
WeWork, a provider of co-working spaces, has now developed a new venture that offers more than just a space to do your job. This week, WeLive is being launched to provide furnished living spaces that include a range of amenities and a new approach to apartment living. The apartments are not very big in size,…
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BMW Continues to Lead the Way in Olympic Racing Equipment
The 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will see new innovations for athletes using wheelchairs to compete. In preparation for this summer’s Olympics in Brazil, German automaker BMW has developed an innovative racing wheelchair for athletes. This comes two years after re-imagining the bobsled with a lighter, sleeker design for team USA. This year, the…
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No Will Begs The Question of Who Will Inherit Prince’s Fortune
It seems that the entire world has been affected by the untimely passing of Prince, the singer-songwriter know predominately for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence. But the question everyone is now asking is who will inherit his estate? Worth upwards of $300 million, Prince’s estate is now being questioned as he did not…
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2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Expected to Be More Active Than Usual
Weather projections for the upcoming summer predict one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons since 2012. According to a forecast released by the Weather Company’s Professional Division, a total of eight hurricanes and three major storms will be coming our way in the coming months. These numbers are notable because they are greater than…
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Judges Hear Appeal of Ecuadorian Immigrant who Killed Massachusetts Man while Drunk Driving
A somber story from Massachusetts is close to being resolved as an illegal immigrant submits his appeal after being convicted of murdering a man while drunk driving. According to The Telegram, the Massachusetts Appeals Court heard arguments from Nicolas Guaman’s lawyer on Monday, who is hoping to reduce his client’s sentence. Guaman, an Ecuadorian immigrant,…
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States Balk At EPA’s Urged Transparency Measures While Congress Proposes Flint Inspired Legislation
A call from the Environmental Protection Agency for states and water utilities to post inventory information online about the number and locations of risky pipes has been met with some resistance. “We do not have the initial materials inventory from systems readily available and do not intend to spend valuable staff resources sifting through microfilm…
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Montana’s Economy Benefiting from Increase in High-Tech Jobs and Companies
The rest of the country may view Montana as nothing but farmland and rolling plains, but a new emphasis on technology could change this narrative in the near future. According to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, a new report from the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research has revealed that the state’s high-tech…
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Grants Help Autistic Children Nationwide Learn to Swim
April is autism awareness month, and all across the country, people are participating in activities highlighting autism and those affected by the disorder. And some are doing this by swimming. Drowning is the number one cause of death in kids with autism. They don’t have fear of the water or the skills to ask for…
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Rogue Dentist Leaves Patient Toothless After Routine Procedure Goes Wrong
An Indiana man had all of his teeth removed during what was supposed to be a routine dental procedure last month. Donny Grisby went to White River Dental to have four of his teeth pulled. When he awoke, however, he discovered that a lot more had been taken from him. Donny Grisby realized that he…