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U.S. News And World Report Touts Annuities As Investment To Watch
On July 29, U.S. News and World Report touted annuities as a hot new investment for the coming years. The report concluded that these “misunderstood” investments were seeing record sales and overdue for high-tech innovations that will greatly increase their appeal. Recent regulatory changes are also improving the reputation of annuities this summer. This July,…
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Health Groups Eager To Spread Awareness Of Uterine Fibroids, New Treatments
Around the country, women’s health organizations have been trying to raise awareness of uterine fibroids, the most common cause of benign tumors suffered by women of childbearing age. And as more women and healthcare providers look for solutions, healthcare companies are stepping up their investment in treating the condition. This July, Georgia is hosting “Fibroid…
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Anglers Angry Over Bahamas’ New Fishing Rules, Which Favor Bahamians
Proposed new fishing rules in the Bahamas have American fly fishing lovers up in arms, with some outraged anglers proposing a boycott. At Hatch Mag, incensed writer Ty Hansen described the proposed rules as “some of the most inane pablum coming from the Bahamian side the Caribbean since Columbus sailed past the northern tip of…
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Are Solar Shingles Finally Catching On? No, No They’re Not
In sun-parched California, improved solar shingles are becoming a favorite roofing option for sustainable energy advocates, and this July, solar shingle maker Integrated Solar Technology finalized a partnership with Solar Roof Dynamics, which will install the panels on homes. But although solar shingles might be seen as a viable roofing option for California energy activists,…
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From Bee Venom to Bird Poo, These Beauty Treatments Will Have You Gagging
Weird facial treatments are nothing new, according to a video posted on Buzzfeed.com, but they are kind of gross. Some of the ingredients might make sense. Seaweed masks used by the ancient Greeks probably aren’t all that different from kelp facials today. But other, stranger treatments include bee venom, baby food, leeches, and kitty litter,…
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Don’t Fall For This Shockingly Common Scam Targeting Baby Boomers
Con men disguised as contractors have long targeted aging Americans for their home improvement scams, but new trends in home remodeling put elderly U.S. citizens at even more risk than ever before. U.S. homeowners are expected to spend more than $151 billion on remodeling projects this year, and scammers are eager to siphon off some…
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The American Dream: A Reality TV Show And A Home Decor Line
Since the dawn of Hollywood, celebrities have lent their voice and image to brands and products. Now, launching your own personal home decor line is one of the latest aspirations of C-List celebrities. This summer, 18-year-old “Duck Dynasty” star Sadie Robertson launched a “Live Original” home decor line. The Christian commerce brand Glory Haus will…
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Caitlyn Jenner Should Have to Sit for Deposition, Say Family of Driver Killed in February
Caitlyn Jenner may have received an award for courage, but the family of Kim Howe are calling her a coward for the fatal car accident she caused in February — and say that she has avoided questioning about the collision. The former Olympic athlete and reality star from Keeping Up with the Kardashians was involved…
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Why Baby Boomers Might Be the Force Behind Legalizing Marijuana
One of the main arguments against legalization of marijuana has always been centered around the health and safety of children and teens — but according to new research, it seems that teens aren’t too concerned with using marijuana recreationally, nor are they making up the majority of pot smokers who flock to the states that…
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New Shingles Vaccine Could Provide the First Effective Barrier Against the Virus
“Having the chickenpox as a child is good,” they say. “It means your risk of contracting the pox again is very low — and you probably don’t even remember how bad it was!” What they don’t tell you, however, is that if you’ve contracted the chickenpox, you’re at risk for contracting the shingles virus for…