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LED Lights Take Center Stage in Citywide Energy Conservation Plans
As the issue of global warming has become more visible, largely in the form of melting icebergs and endangered species, millions of private businesses and homes across the world have taken matters into their own hands and have begun replacing traditional appliances with energy-saving counterparts — and every energy-wasting item, right down to traditional halogen…
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Man Reaches Goal of Running Marathons Barefoot in All 50 States
As one runner crossed the finish line in last Sunday’s Tucson Marathon, he broke a world record: running marathons barefoot in all 50 states. “I have stepped in just about everything you can think of,” Eddie Vega told the local ABC affiliate on Dec. 7. “Dog poop half a dozen times, nails, screws and rocks.” But…
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Troopers’ Wives Honor Ambush Victims’ Families By Selling ‘PSP Strong’ Tee-Shirts
Recently, there was a big show of support in Pittsburgh, PA, for the Pennsylvania State Police force as well as for the families of the two troopers who were brutally shot in an ambush earlier this year on the opposite side of the state. The Officer Down 5K Walk and Run attracted hundreds of participants.…
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Poor Ventilation Systems in Several Virginia Schools Pose Health Threats to Students
Schools have been bolstering their safety measures for students now more so than ever before, but there’s still one safety concern that many teachers, administrators, and parents tend to forget about: the quality of the air circulating through school buildings. Sure, when the weather starts getting colder every year, adults feel particularly compelled to remind…
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Recent Forklift Incidents Spell Danger, Death for Three, Highlighting Need for Safety Observation
On average, it’s estimated that a shocking one in four transport-related workplace accidents will involve a forklift truck. This makes the forklift one of the biggest safety hazards in any workplace where it is used. So it’s not much of a surprise, then, that three forklift-related incidents have taken place across the country — and…
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A-list Dermatologist Who Treated Michael Jackson Continues Downward Spiral
Dr. Arnold Klein, the A-list dermatologist who once treated several of Hollywood’s biggest stars, continues his steady decline that started after the 2009 death of his long-time patient Michael Jackson. Once deemed the “the father of modern cosmetic dermatology” by his office manager, Jason Pfeiffer, the celebrity skin doctor fell into financial trouble in the…
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Tracking Psychosocial Factors in Electronic Records Could Lead to Better Overall Health, Panel Suggests
Electronic medical records have been touted as an easy and effective way of keeping track of all the little things doctors check at routine visits — blood pressure, weight and so forth — as well as preventing treatment errors in emergency situations and increasing the efficiency of medical administration (by about 6% annually). But there’s currently…
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Police Body Camera Bill Approved by Baltimore City Council
Baltimore police officers may soon be equipped with body cameras, after the City Council voted on Monday to make the equipment a requirement for every officer in the city. The councilman behind the body camera bill, Warren Branch, has said that an overwhelming number of Baltimore residents have reached out to him personally, arguing that…
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Acne is Part of an Immune System Response, According to New Research
Acne is among the most common skin conditions in the world, and 85% of people will experience acne during their lifetime. In spite of the high prevalence of acne, however, researchers and dermatologists are still largely unsure of why pimples form in the first place. New research published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, however, may help acne experts…
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Army Finishes Strong in 2014 Marine Corp Marathon
The Army finished strong in the 2014 Marine Corp Marathon that took place Sunday October 26, capturing the top spots in both the men’s and women’s divisions. Army Spec. Samuel Kosgei took first place after completing the marathon in just two hours 22 minutes and 12 seconds. Sunday’s race was only Kogei’s third marathon ever. Kosgei was followed by…