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Flint’s Crisis is Everywhere, and It’s a Product of a Broken System
If anything, the catastrophic lead poisoning that has and continues to devastate the lives of more than 100,000 Flint, MI, residents has taught the American public to open their eyes to the severe injustices being enacted by government officials across the country. It’s not just the State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, the Emergency…
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Is Facebook Trying To Censor the Internet? Viz Thinks So
Viz magazine, known for its inappropriate language and humor, was recently blocked from Facebook because its content reportedly violated Facebook’s Terms and Conditions Standards. As The Guardian and Independent reported, Facebook explained that the visceral comics published by Viz have violated the social media site’s “welcoming, respectful environment.” The social media giant recently launched a…
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This Mobile Classified App Just Raised $30M In an Effort to Dethrone Craigslist as Industry Leader
Craigslist has been the unquestioned leader in the online classified advertisement space, at least at a national level, for some time. A new mobile app that just raised a significant amount of funding is certainly not the first time a similar company has come out swinging in an effort to take them down, but this…
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Mother and Son Launch First Ever Online Cleaning Service in England
Americans have been taking advantage of professional cleaning services for years, but for some reason, the trend never caught on in the UK. Now, a mother and son have joined forces to show England how helpful a cleaning service can be.According to ChronicleLive, Scott McMullan and his mother, Kerry Patton, recently launched the company, called…
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When the Weather Gets Chilly, It’s Time for Winter Grilling
On one side of the country, winter storm system Jonas managed to wreak havoc across a dozen states. On the other side of the country, El Niño has made sure that California is seeing more rainy days than sunny ones — but residents aren’t exactly complaining, considering that most of the state is suffering from…
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India’s Milk Prices Rise Once Again
Milk prices in India are rising, and it is impacting the locals severely. Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd began their new milk prices on Jan. 5. The price increased from Rs 30 to Rs 34 for a litre of toned milk, while Nandini homogenized milk has risen Rs 2 to Rs 19. B.V.…
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New Research Suggests That Mindfulness Therapy Could Be the Solution to Childhood Obesity
Are you concerned about your child’s weight? So is the rest of the country. In the past three decades, childhood obesity has doubled, and has been subsequently linked to a myriad of both physical and emotional issues. Childhood obesity can also create negative patterns in both activity levels and eating habits. But now, new research…
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Forbes Forced Users to Expose Themselves to Ads Full of Malware
Many users view online advertising as a necessary evil. On the one hand, pop-ups, videos, and gigantic banner ads can be pretty annoying. On the other hand, revenue from advertising allows sites to offer great content free of charge to users. Although advertising is just a fact of life online, many webizens use ad-blocking software…
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Hyundai Announces Recall of 155,000 Elantra Models Due to Electronic Stability Control Malfunction
Hyundai is recalling more than 155,000 vehicles due to a malfunction that could reduce engine power when drivers prepare to turn.According to The New York Times, over 155,000 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantras are being recalled by the South Korean automobile manufacturer because of an electronic stability control malfunction.Hyundai issued a full report on the recall through the…
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FordPass Helps Ford Foray Into a Modernized Future
In hopes of remaining ahead of the curve and overcoming the recent shift in the auto industry, Ford Motors has begun the gradual process of transforming the company from a traditional automobile maker and distributor into a more versatile, modernized venture. This past Monday, Ford took one step further by announcing the release of FordPass,…