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Graphic Design Graduate Turns Resume Into a Drinkable Four-Pack

16Jul

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Graphic Design Graduate Turns Resume Into a Drinkable Four-Pack

A freshly-printed document of one's career and educational experience on crisp, pristine paper is the standard for applying to jobs everywhere. But Brennan Gleason, who recently graduated with a graphic design degree from the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, wanted to stand out from the applicant crowd. According to a June 30 PSFK.com article, Gleason designed the packaging for a four-pack -- packaging that creatively contained the contents of his resume. Each bottle in the four-pack is labeled with a different portion of Gleason's resume, including examples from his design portfolio, along with a QR code that employers can scan with their smartphones to access his full resume. "One of the best parts of getting involved into graphic design and related areas ...

Chiropractor Lands in Prison for Submitting Fake Records to Insurance Company

16Jul

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Chiropractor Lands in Prison for Submitting Fake Records to Insurance Company

Many people who find themselves victims of auto accidents may be wondering whether they should make an appointment with their local chiropractor before seeking a personal injury attorney, but what happens when the victim is the chiropractor? According to Lawrence Herman, it means attempting to submit phony chiropractic records to receive compensation for treating injuries that didn't exist. Herman, a chiropractor in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, had filed an insurance claim in May 2012 requesting thousands of dollars in compensation for injuries he suffered as a result of a car accident the previous August. Herman claimed that he had required chiropractic treatments for lower back and neck injuries after the crash, but it appears that the crash was a "minor, fender-bender type accident" and...

Company Releases Drinkable Sunscreen; Should You Use It?

16Jul

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Company Releases Drinkable Sunscreen; Should You Use It?

A Colorado company claims to have produced the first drinkable sunscreen. The drinkable concoction is reportedly just as strong as SPF 30 sunscreen lotion. "Molecules of the product vibrate on the skin to cancel out 97 per cent of UVA and UVB rays," The Telegraph explains. The product, which is available in tanning and non-tanning varieties, has yet to be sanctioned by dermatologists and/or healthcare professionals. "The development of drinkable SPF comes at a time when standard suncreams are being questioned about the level of protection they provide by consumer watchdogs," The Telegraph continues. As of it stands, there is no scientific fact to support claims about this particular product. Dermatologists advise exercising extreme caution when using drinkable sun protection. Profession...

After Seven-Foot Great White Attacks Swimmer, Manhattan Beach Considers Fishing Ban

16Jul

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After Seven-Foot Great White Attacks Swimmer, Manhattan Beach Considers Fishing Ban

After Steven Robles, 50, was attacked by a seven-foot juvenile great white shark while swimming off Manhattan Beach, California over July 4th weekend, Manhattan Beach Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Powell and California state wildlife officials are considering a permanent ban on any fishing activity from the beach's popular pier. Many in the Manhattan Beach community are blaming fishing bait for bringing in the shark. Immediately following the attack on Mr. Robles, officials placed a moratorium on fishing from the pier, pending consultation with wildlife experts and a vote by the City Council. The Ban Stands on Faulty Logic Frankly, that Manhattan Beach would consider putting the blame for a natural occurrence on the heads of local fishermen is asinine. Shark attacks are so exceedingly rare that ...

Report: Americans Heading Offshore in Droves to Find Affordable Dental Care

16Jul

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Report: Americans Heading Offshore in Droves to Find Affordable Dental Care

A new report from ABC Eyewitness News shows that the number of Americans heading overseas to seek out more affordable dental care continues to increase. The report focuses on a young American woman who, after being told it would cost her nearly $70,000 for a full mouth restoration that would give her back a great looking smile, decided to look around for other options. What she found was UCLA-trained dentist Alberto Menza, a cosmetic dentist operating out of Costa Rica. He offered to complete the same procedure for the woman for only $20,000. Rising Costs, Lack of Insurance Leave Many Feeling They Have No Choice This story is not what you'd call unique. As the economy continues to stand on shaky legs and the cost of many dental procedures continue to climb at an astounding rate, many A...

Civil-Rights Groups File Class Action Lawsuit Amidst Unaccompanied Alien Children Crisis

16Jul

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Civil-Rights Groups File Class Action Lawsuit Amidst Unaccompanied Alien Children Crisis

Civil-rights groups this week have filed a class-action lawsuit faulting the U.S. government for its inability to provide adequate, legal representation to unaccompanied alien children who are facing deportation hearings.The American Immigration Council, the American Civil Liberties Union, and other civil-rights groups have filed the lawsuit in Seattle's U.S. District Court on the behalf of these unaccompanied alien children, or UACs as they're being referred to. The suit seeks to require that agencies provide UACs with legal representation at their deportation hearings, since these kids aren't currently guaranteed to receive help from any lawyers. "The government pays for a trained prosecutor to advocate for the deportation of every child," said Ahilan Arulanantham, a senior staff atto...

New York Attorney General Voices Support for Payroll Card Regulation Bill

16Jul

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New York Attorney General Voices Support for Payroll Card Regulation Bill

New York's attorney general is continuing to publicly voice his support for a bill that would regulate the use of A.T.M.-style payroll cards throughout the state, which many employers use for paying employees. According to the New York Times, Eric. T. Schneiderman, the state's top prosecutor, is supporting the legislation because he believes payroll cards' fees significantly cut into the paychecks of low-wage workers who have no other way of collecting their wages. The proposed legislature will require employers to offer alternative payment options and measures for consumer protection. “Workers should not have to pay in order to get their pay," Attorney General Schneiderman said, according to LongIsland.com. “While payroll cards can be helpful for employees without bank accounts, pro...

Twitter, Pandora Exploring Video Advertisement Capabilities

16Jul

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Twitter, Pandora Exploring Video Advertisement Capabilities

Twitter and Pandora are the two newest sites to introduce video advertising capabilities as a way to attract advertisers. According to a May 28 Business2Community article, each site has more than 250 million users around the world, and each site is hoping to draw in advertisers that hope to reach these users with video ads. So far, Twitter, on which 700 videos are shared each minute, has just experimented with the concept of video advertising. When a user types in a hashtag, a pop-up will appear that allows the user to embed a video in his or her tweet. Since tweets featuring video are 38% more likely to be re-tweeted than those without video, according to Business2Community. In addition to playing video advertisements between songs, Pandora is also investing in its own original v...

Polarized Sunglasses Protect Your Eyes from a Variety of Ailments

16Jul

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Polarized Sunglasses Protect Your Eyes from a Variety of Ailments

We all know that the sun does damage to our skin, but our eyes are not immune to the same harsh rays that make us slather ourselves in sunscreen every few hours. We take precautions to protect our skin from UV rays, but we don't always do the same for our eyes -- and we should. According to The Las Vegas Review Journal, damage to the eyes from the sun can accumulate for years before it starts making itself known through symptoms and vision loss. There are a number of ailments and maladies that we put ourselves at risk for by not protecting our eyes, according to Las Vegas optometrist Dr. Mark Lee. An obvious one is sunburn of the eye, which is referred to as photokeratitis. Unprotected eyes are also at risk for pterygium, which is a non cancerous growth on the membrane that covers the s...

Consumer Reports Frowns Upon Latest Portable Air Conditioners

13Jul

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Consumer Reports Frowns Upon Latest Portable Air Conditioners

Many Americans are turning to portable air conditioners this summer, as unseasonably low temperatures cause many people to decide that full HVAC installations aren't necessary; but homeowners may want to think again. Consumer Reports has recently released data, based on tests of eight different portable air conditioners, showing that performance levels of portable air conditioners are surprisingly low. Most of the air conditioners couldn't even cool a room from 90 degrees Fahrenheit to 80 degrees within 100 minutes -- despite the fact that 78 degrees is considered the borderline for keeping indoor rooms comfortable. Why do people choose portable units? Many residents think that "portable" means the unit can be placed anywhere in the room, and they also assume that a smaller temporary...