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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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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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Horse-Drawn Carriages Could Soon Become a Thing of the Past in Chicago
“Once around the park, please!” A phrase that has been repeated in everything from classic films to blogs might be on its way out. Alderman Edward Burke of Chicago’s 14th Ward wants to stop renewing licenses for the 25 horse-drawn carriages in the city. He considers the carriages unsafe, unsanitary, and cruel to the horses.…
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UN Security Council Unanimously Approves Resolution to Force Syria to Stop the Attacks
A resolution has been unanimously passed in the UN Security Council for forcing the Syrian government to immediately stop the attacks over the people. The resolution directs the government to open access to controlled areas for carrying out humanitarian activities. It literally warns for sheer consequences if not complied in letter and spirit. It was…
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Asia Inspires 2014’s Hottest Home Designs
Exciting new home design trends debuted during the early months of 2014. From Asian accents and botanical gardens to feng shui-inspired interiors, homes are more stylish than ever before. Here’s how designers are completely revitalizing rooms’ look and feel: Introduce a Touch of Asia Into Your Home Asian influences and details continue making a grand…
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Is Tinder Like Real Life?
Most Americans have a mental image akin to Sylvester Stallone’s training montage in Rocky IV when they think about their country’s olympic athletes’ downtime: aggressive training to inspirational power ballads (or something along those lines). This, of course, is not really the case. In fact, many olympians have been getting distracted by popular dating app…