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Progress Check on the Affordable Care Act Is Inconclusive
With its computer glitches fixed, the Affordable Care Act’s first numbers are coming in. From the time it’s rolled out in the beginning of October until the first of February, 3.3 million have signed up, with the daily amounts increasing. Though enrollment is up, it’s still to early to declare definite success or failure. Despite…
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Google Rewarding for Green Investments With Tax Incentives
Google is cashing in on more than just the massive popularity of its search engine and internet services. It is also using a $1.4 billion investment in solar technology to not only provide power to homes in Northern California, but take advantage of tax breaks. That hefty investment has made Google the largest backer of…
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Delaware Furniture Owner Fined $23,000 For Violating Consumer Protection Laws
A Delaware furniture store owner is under fire for questionable business practices. Michael D. Wharton, owner of The Amish Mill, will pay $23,000 in fines for “violating Delaware’s consumer protection laws,” CBS News reports. Among his offenses, CBS continues, are manufacturing “undisclosed fees and willfully misleading customers who waited months for orders that never arrived.”…
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Better Breathing Might Be as Easy as a Walk in the Park, Experts Say
COPD is one of the most debilitating diseases a person can suffer from. Short for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD is effectively a combination of two separate diseases, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. And if you’ve ever paid attention to the haunting visual public service announcements that decorate public transportation, you have an idea how harmful…
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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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Stolen Passports Raise Possibility of Terrorism in Missing Malaysian Flight
The uncertainties of missing Malaysian flight have gone to such extent that authorities claim it could be a terrorist attack. It is said that 2 men had reported the airport authorities that their passports had been stolen and they were not traveling in the missing plane. However, it can be determined that the terrorists might…
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Autumn Radtke Bitcoin CEO Found Dead in Singapore
The 28 years old Bitcoin CEO Autumn Radtke was found dead in her apartment of Singapore. She was CEO of a bitcoin exchange named as First Meta and it is assumed that she might have committed suicide. Though, Singapore Police authority has begun with the investigation process yet no official testimony has been given…
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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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Crews use explosives to reduce Avalanche Risk
On Wednesday, the Steven pass was declared clear by the crews. They cleaned the icy debris, trees, and rocks of the natural avalanche occurred in the early morning. The road was carpeted with the ice when the Avalanche hit it, said a crew member. On the other hand, preparations were underway to use explosives for…