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NSW Government Implementing Stricter Cooling Tower Regulations
In Australia, the NSW Government is planning on implementing stricter cooling tower regulations after dozens of people contracted Legionnaires’ disease this year. According to ClimateControlNews, NSW Health implemented a group to review current water cooler regulations, identify any issues with such rules, and strengthen current rules. NSW Health also implemented new, stricter laws to ensure…
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Technological Innovations Are Changing the Weed Control Industry
Across the globe, new technology is contributing to the ongoing battle against unwanted weeds. The U.S. Air Force is using a new form of weed control. Instead of conventional methods like pesticides, the Air Force is killing weeds with laser beams. NatureZap, developed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, is a wand that emits…
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New Technology Offers Patients Suffering From Back Pain Much Needed Relief
Experts estimate that as much as 80% of the population is bound to experience back problems at some point in their lives, but thanks to new technology, more treatments are available to those suffering from chronic pain. The FDA recently approved the latest artificial lumbar discs, and those patients who have received the implants have…
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Federal Reserve Likely to Raise Interest Rates in September
Future interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve will all depend on the economy, officials say, but the outlook appears to be optimistic. Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer spoke with Bloomberg earlier this week about the rumored interest rate increases coming in September, though by how much — or how many, in the case…
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3D Imaging Techniques Reveal Details of Metal Poisoning Process
Three-D imaging is a powerful technology that has implications across many fields, most notably industrial fields where a slight error or interior crack could cause major problems. With 3-D imaging technology, the imperfections on the interiors of casting can be seen and corrected before they cause more problems. Recently, scientists at the Department of Energy’s…
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Foreign Money Pouring into New U.S. Real Estate Markets
As of March 2016, the average price of a home listed for sale was approximately $186,000. However, it’s not just buyers in the United States who are playing a role in the nation’s real estate market anymore. The cash flow from China into the U.S. is set to continue as citizens lose faith in their…
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Donald Trump Places a Big Bet on Online Marketing to Salvage Campaign
Approximately 71% of people report looking at and paying some attention to billboards on the side of the road, but it’s safe to say that even more people pay attention to online advertising, a fact that Donald Trump’s banking on for his Presidential campaign. In July alone, the Republican Presidential nominee allocated $8.4 million to…
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4-Year-Old Girl Nearly Dragged Away By Mountain Lion During Camping Trip
A four-year-old girl was attacked by a mountain lion during a family camping trip early this month. According to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the family was camping near Green Canyon Hot Springs just outside of Rexburg Idaho when the wild animal approached and tried to drag the small child away from the…
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Police Search for Stolen X-Ray Machine from Deadly House Fire
A tragic fire in Hamilton, Canada has taken the life of one mother and her two children.The mother Victoria, son Robert, and daughter Abigail all perished in the fire after flames overtook the attic where they were sleeping. As of press time, fire marshals had not been able to determine the cause of the fire,…
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Mother of Overdosed Teen Tried to Get Help Before It Was Too Late
In Coquitlam, British Columbia, a teen died of a suspected overdose in a Starbucks bathroom. Her mother’s grief is amplified by the fact that she couldn’t afford to send the girl to rehab and the issue of public clinic waitlists being far too long. Gwynevere Staddon, a 16-year-old who would have been entering Grade 12…