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East Hamptons Proposes Drinking Ban to Combat Surge in Rowdy Beach Parties

18Jul

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Lifestyle

East Hamptons Proposes Drinking Ban to Combat Surge in Rowdy Beach Parties

Bad news if you like rowdy beach parties: Officials in one town in the Hamptons, the area of New York state known for its mansions and cocktail parties, are looking to crack down on alcohol-fueled beach parties. Indian Wells Beach, once a family-friendly stretch along the Atlantic Ocean, is now being referred to by disgruntled residents as "Fratster Beach" for the past two summers after out-of-towners started holding spring break-style parties there. As a result, East Hampton lawmakers are close to passing a ban on alcohol at the beach. Residents and officials say that the worst offenders become publicly intoxicated, pulling such antics as stumbling drunkenly into the ocean, using sand dunes as toilets and exposing children and other beachgoers to "unseemly" acts. East Hampton is ...

It Would Take OSHA 100 Years to Properly Inspect All Facilities

18Jul

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Business

It Would Take OSHA 100 Years to Properly Inspect All Facilities

Is OSHA doing the job they're supposed to do? According to data provided by OSHA itself, there's no way for OSHA to effectively do its job based on current budget constraints. This has resulted in many otherwise preventable accidental deaths. Last year, Tim Taylor was killed while working at Central Ready Mix LLC in Middletown, Ohio. Taylor was working with a cone-bottom silo and attempted to break up clumps of fly ash by climbing into the silo without a harness. After several hours of doing this, he became engulfed in the fly ash and asphyxiated, and his death was ruled accidental by the Butler County Coroner's Office. OSHA noted 10 serious violations within the facility, and OSHA area director Bill Wilkerson said in regards to the accident that "employers are responsible for identi...

New Helmet Technology Helps Keep Motorcyclists Safe

18Jul

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Lifestyle

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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Lifestyle

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 ...

Graphic Design Graduate Turns Resume Into a Drinkable Four-Pack

16Jul

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Business

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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Local

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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Business

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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Local

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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World

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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World

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...