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New Study Shows Businesses Spending More Money on Company Events
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New Study Shows Businesses Spending More Money on Company Events

In today's society, businesses have a lot of things to worry about. Making sales, attracting customers, and keeping their website and blog updated are all crucial aspects of running a business. In fact, 57% of businesses have gained new customers through their blog, so these tasks can't be left behind. Approximately 40% of small businesses are profitable -- but more and more businesses (of all sizes) are beginning to pay more attention to their employees. And a new study shows that companies are spending more money than ever before on company events. Cvent Inc., a big event technology supplier, recently released the results of their annual Global Planner Sourcing report. The report showed evidence that companies are investing more and more in meetings and events for their employers and ...
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Canadian Roadway Puddle Pilot Veers Through Standing Water, Purposely Soaking Pedestrians

Human beings are capable of awe-inspiring things. The air we breathe is 79% nitrogen and we're capable of breathing that air into brilliantly complex ideas and functions, making the world an extraordinary place. This is not a story about inhaling air and exhaling excellence. This is a story of doing something ridiculous, getting caught on camera, and dealing with the swift and severe repercussions. In yet another display of ill-conceived ideations, our species is continuing to show that we are capable of such idiocy that we take pause to consider our cognitive superiority. Let's go to Canada. In the northeast United States, it rained a lot recently. One Canadian man, driving a utility van down the streets of Ottowa, was purposely driving through standing water on the roadside in o...
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States Pledge To Sue Against Trump’s Rollback On Emission Standards

Trump announced on August 2 that his administration plans to roll back environmental emission standards. In response, nearly 20 states have pledged to sue the administration. The current emission standards have been in place for 50 years, but Trump wants to lower the fuel efficiency standards for cars to only 29 miles a gallon by 2025. For context, the Obama administration set a more fuel-efficient standard. The current requirement plans to achieve 43 miles per gallon in the same time frame. The 13 states that have been granted the fuel-efficiency waiver have said that the new plan posed by the administration is illegal. According to them, lowering fuel efficiency standards will raise gas prices for consumers while simultaneously contributing to increased levels of air pollution. Som...
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To Share Or Not To Share? California Faces Energy Indecision Regarding Electricity

California is no doubt the United States' biggest source of clean, sustainable energy in the country. So far the state has utilized several grids to sustain its eco-friendly agenda. But as Trump threatens the Clean Air Act of California, a major question has been posed: will California share its energy? There are pros and cons to California sharing and expanding its decarbonized grid with nearby markets. Pros include lower prices and new methods of integrating different forms of renewable energy. The cons, however, deal with the deregulation of the electricity market. Even though the U.S. would move toward a more sustainable future, it would become "one of the largest energy markets in the country," according to Vox. This would push the country toward making a final decision regarding ...
Importance of Tow Control: 5 Powerful Trucks For Improved Heavy Lifting
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Importance of Tow Control: 5 Powerful Trucks For Improved Heavy Lifting

A truck hauling a dump trailer in Portland, Maine, lost control and crashed into a house. According to The Press Herald, the vehicle lost control of its tow after another pickup truck was driving into the oncoming lane. An investigation by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office determined that Anthony Ganem, 53, of Raymond, was hauling a dump trailer when he swerved to avoid an oncoming red pickup truck. Ganem suffered minor injuries and the side of the home was completely destroyed, though no injuries were reported from inside the property. Ganem stated that he believed the driver was distracted by a cell phone. The driver of the red pickup fled the scene and the case remains under investigation. Up to 500,000 reefer trailers are currently in operation in the United St...
Fraudulent Slip-And-Fall Cases: More Common Than You’d Think
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Fraudulent Slip-And-Fall Cases: More Common Than You’d Think

Slip and fall accidents are surprisingly common. The resulting damage that is done, from back injuries to head injuries, can cause a wide array of problems and can end up leading to a constantly growing pile of medical bills. However, the money made from slip and fall insurance claims in an effort to pay for those medical bills makes it a large target for fraud, and in both directions. The more common of the two involves people setting up slip and fall accidents to make some quick cash out of the insurance payout. The model is simple: someone finds the right spot to stage an accident where a certain building or company will be held responsible, and then they "fall." They fake a few injuries that supposedly cost a lot of money to maintain and correct, and collect when the company settl...
Is There a Moon-Posal in Your Future? This French Company Hopes So
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Is There a Moon-Posal in Your Future? This French Company Hopes So

You know what they say: "when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore." But ApoteoSurprise Agency is putting a French twist on this romantic sentiment -- and they're hoping you might have enough money to get down on one knee while you're up in space. The agency, which already specializes in elaborate proposal plans, is offering couples the chance to fly to the moon for the purpose of getting engaged. According to ApoteoSurprise, participants will have to undergo medical exams and physical assessments, as well as a three-month training course conducted by aerospace experts, before they go into orbit. And then, of course, there's the hefty price tag. For the price of a sensible $145 million, you and your beloved will be able to embark on a week-long trip into outer sp...
Fairytales and Families: Iconic Homes Go On The Market
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Fairytales and Families: Iconic Homes Go On The Market

With so many people looking to find a truly unique and delightful place to call their own, homebuying has become a kind of adventure in and of itself. Whether you're looking for an open floor plan or are interested pops of color and design, there are a seemingly endless array of homes on the market to match your style and personality. What if, say, you want a home that is so reminiscent of a fairytale that you suspect the sneaky sprites themselves live in the very walls? Look no further than this opulent spectacle of design and decor located just two hours outside of Manhattan. A Wonderland of Art Visiting the 32,000 sq. foot estate has one considering when a little white rabbit is going to pop out and tell you he's running late. The property (owned by artist, philanthropist, and sociali...
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Uber/Lyft Passengers Secretly Livestreamed Gets Driver Suspended

Ridesharing services Uber and Lyft have done a great deal of good in expanding the definition and convenience of transportation. With these newer technologies come the growing pains that are associated with uncharted waters. Lyft and Uber both have made great strides in keeping their user bases, both passengers and drivers, safe, above reproach, and as comfortable using their services as possible. But, there are exceptions. On a night out, it's safe for groups of friends who've been out drinking together to share one of the ride services home for the night. Uber and Lyft driver Jason Gargac had another idea. Gargac drives a big Chevy Silverado, perfect for picking up large groups after bar hopping. A new truck might cost an average of $40,696, but you can't put a price on good content...
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Signs Of History: Boston Post Road

Focusing on roads that played vital roles in our country's history, PBS is releasing a three episode documentary titled "10 Streets that Changed America." Boston Post Road, a famous route from New York City to Boston that was first recorded in 1673, is featured in the special as a street that "drove America toward revolution," in the words of PBS. The basis of such a claim lies in the road's crucial role as a means of communication. As the name suggests, mail was frequently transported along the route, spreading news from New York City to the rest of the colonies. By forming a communication network among colonial leaders, information regarding independence could flow easily and create a stronger, more unified force. Peter Drummey, who works as librarian of the Massachusetts Historical...