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New Helmet Technology Helps Keep Motorcyclists Safe

18Jul

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New Helmet Technology Helps Keep Motorcyclists Safe

For many years, car drivers have avoided collisions through the use of an additional, third brake light located in the rear window at eye level. These brake lights have served as an effective warning system, especially in situations where traffic is packed, which makes low-lying taillights hard to see.Motorcycles have not benefited from this innovation, as the entire vehicle of the motorcycle is located closer to the ground. Now, however, a similar safety feature is available. For motorcyclists concerned about safety, it is now possible to have brake lights on the back of one's helmet. The Whistler WHL-80 Helmet safety light has LED lights that can be attached to any helmet. A wireless transmitter allows one's helmet lights to communicate with the motorcycle wiring so that the lights ac...

Pop Up Weddings Take the Stage in Washington, D.C.

16Jul

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Pop Up Weddings Take the Stage in Washington, D.C.

A new business in Washington, D.C. is hoping to connect couples in a unique way. Considering how popular flash engagements have been online, it's no surprise, really, that someone would think to capitalize on the idea of a pop-up wedding.PopWed Co., which has been in operation since January, helps couples by choosing a creative location, taking photos, performing the wedding ceremony, and procuring the wedding license for interested couples who have to just hope they don't get asked to leave the venues that don't know what they're planning.Pop-up weddings aren't for everyone, of course, but for many people looking for a low-key but memorable way to celebrate, it's an option that might prove ideal. Maggie Winters is the photographer half of PopWed Co., and her boyfriend Steven Gauden is ...

Not Enough Children in the U.S. Receiving Pediatric Dental Care Under New Enrollment

13Jul

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Not Enough Children in the U.S. Receiving Pediatric Dental Care Under New Enrollment

When small dental problems like cavities are allowed to fester, big health issues can develop, especially for kids. For this reason, the U.S. government decided to incorporate pediatric dental care into the "essential benefits" of the new health laws. However, recent data suggests that reality hasn't been holding up to this promise, and the government is failing to deliver. Many parents, it turns out, did not choose to purchase dental coverage during the online enrollment period of healthcare. Health experts are foretelling that no good will come from children not receiving regular dental care. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists reports that about 60% of U.S. children have, or have had cavities by the time they're five years old. While many children receive dental coverage...

Utah Senator Dismisses Non-Contraceptive Uses of Birth Control

10Jul

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Utah Senator Dismisses Non-Contraceptive Uses of Birth Control

A controversial Supreme Court ruling earlier this week allows employers to deny women health insurance plans that include birth control, if they object on religious grounds. A Utah Senator expressed his support for the Supreme Court decision, stating that women -- from his point of view -- use birth control for "largely recreational purposes." Many, however, believe that it is unfair to say that women use birth control for recreational purposes only. "The overwhelming of women report using contraception for economic and medical reasons. Sixty-two million women in the U.S. are currently in their childbearing years and most -- 99 percent -- use birth control to prevent pregnancies, the National Women’s Law Center finds," ThinkProgress.org writes. Another study concludes, "Sixty-three perc...

Students Express Relief at UF’s Decision to Add Central Air Conditioning to Dorms

10Jul

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Students Express Relief at UF’s Decision to Add Central Air Conditioning to Dorms

Florida is one of the hottest states in the U.S., with average summer temperatures in the 80s and 90s throughout the summer months. It might seem like Florida is one of the few states where you can expect air conditioning to be in every building, especially for places like schools and stores. For many University of Florida students, though, relief has only just arrived. According to The Alligator, a local Gainesville paper, all UF residence halls will have finally received central air conditioning by 2015. For many students, the change will provide welcome relief from the high temperatures that frequently drive students into cooler libraries and halls to study. "If these dorms change, their popularity would change because they would cater to today’s living," reflects Sara Wedemeyer, a 19...

For $4,000, You Can Kick Back with a “Cuppa” at This Jane Austen-Inspired Cottage in Devonshire

9Jul

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For $4,000, You Can Kick Back with a “Cuppa” at This Jane Austen-Inspired Cottage in Devonshire

If you've ever wanted to take a vacation like an aristocrat, one estate in England is offering the chance. The Duke and Duchess of Devonshire have 24 cottages on their 35,000 acre estate, with the newly renovated Gardener's Cottage opening up at the end of June. This newest cottages, like the other 23, can be rented weekly, and depending on the season the cost to stay in Gardener's Cottage ranges from £1,197 to £2,391 per week (or $2,035 to $4,065 USD). (The cheapest option on the property, the Stone Annexe, sleeps two for four nights at £188 or $300 total.) Gardener's Cottage is considered the most luxurious cottage on the estate. It was built in the late 19th century and can sleep six. The inspiration from the decor, according the Duke and Duchess, comes from author Jane Austen....

U.S. Landmarks Set to Be Damaged, Wiped from the Map as Sea Levels Continue to Rise

7Jul

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U.S. Landmarks Set to Be Damaged, Wiped from the Map as Sea Levels Continue to Rise

A recent report from the Union of Concerned Scientists, a group that is best known for its fight to end humanity's acceleration of climate change, has found that as many as 30 American landmarks will be damaged or completely destroyed if climate change is left to continue at its current rate. Between now and the year 2100, water levels across the world's oceans are set to increase by an average of three feet. In Jamestown, that number jumps to six feet, a number most believe spells the complete destruction of one of the United States' most important historical landmarks. Other sites, most notably the Statue of Liberty National Monument on Liberty Island, NY, won't disappear quite so quickly, but as increased erosion eats away at the park that forms its foundation, the stability and longevi...

7Jul

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The Benefits of Buying a Luxury Condo

A record breaking sale happened in Queens recently. One upscale condo sold at an impressive $3.35 million dollars, which speaks to the growing trend in luxury condo popularity. Part of the appeal of this particular condo is the waterfront view, which is only one of benefits of living there -- the complex that this condo is in also features a swimming pool, doorman service, and cinema and fitness centers. The benefits of buying a condo are beginning to far outweigh buying a single family home or something similar. Condominiums are not just found in Queens; they are often found in places that have good weather all year round, which makes them an ideal place to settle. Condominiums are also in complexes that usually have amenities that you do not get from buying a single family home. Like...

New Movement in Yoga Involves Lots of Strange Poses and Selfies

7Jul

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New Movement in Yoga Involves Lots of Strange Poses and Selfies

Are we experiencing a major shift in the way American yoga is practiced? Some would say so. There's a growing phenomenon underway in the U.S. yoga community. No longer is yoga simply done in the studio, and made a part of quiet contemplation -- now, it's hitting the streets, and more importantly, the social media accounts. Hilaria Baldwin, wife of actor Alec Baldwin, is part of this new movement. With 37,000 followers on Instagram, Baldwin updates once a day with a yoga contortion in public as part of her "365 Days of Yoga Craziness" campaign. One example image is her performing a Warrior 3 pose in the aisle of a packed plane. The new trend of turning yoga into a visible event and promotional moment isn't just limited to any one celebrity, studio or website -- participants range from...

Rental Demand Continues to Surge Across United States

2Jul

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Rental Demand Continues to Surge Across United States

2014 is shaping up to be the year when renting an apartment became a more popular choice than owning a home. According to a June 20 CNBC article, the national apartment occupancy rate continued to soar throughout the month of May, reaching its highest level in six years. An amazing 95% of apartments across America are currently occupied -- and developers are rushing to construct more to meet demand. Americans' gravitation toward renting an apartment rather than buying a home marks an important shift away from the traditional "American dream," in which everyone was expected to own a home to be considered successful. “The American people believe that the country’s housing environment is changing,” a MacArthur Foundation report called “How Housing Matters: The Housing Crisis Continue...