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For the 21.31 million people who live in Florida, natural disasters are no stranger. From hurricanes to flooding, residents are generally prepared for anything that comes their way. However multiple Florida residents have been having to evacuate their homes due to sinkholes. A retirement community in central Florida is being affected by the formation of sinkholes around their homes. Multiple residents were evacuated and utilities were cut to a few more homes close to the sinkhole to lessen dangers for crews working in the area. Fortunately, no one has been injured. When people reach the average retirement age of 63, many choose to move to one of the many retirement communities in Florida. The Villages is home to over 50,000 residents, many of whom were startled to learn of the sinkho...

Americans are known for a lot of things, some nice and some not so nice. But one thing is for sure: Americans love food. Based on the U.S. Census data and Simmons National Consumer Survey (NHCS), 233.28 million Americans used Mexican food and ingredients in 2017. It's difficult to identify an entire nation's favorite food, but beef is certainly up there. In fact, Americans, on average, eat about 66.5 pounds of beef every year -- and that number could be even larger in the near future. But how much does the average American family actually love this kind of meat? When it comes to protein, beef, clearly, reins supreme inside the average American household. According to a 2016 Consumer Expenditure Survey, which surveyed 129,549 American consumers, the average person spends $244 a ye...

There are roughly 5.9 million commercial drivers operating in America today, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Those drivers' jobs are now on the line as Uber has been experimenting with self-driving freight trucks. Via Uber Freight, autonomous trucks are now doing actual work for customers with Uber's commercial cargo shipping on-demand app. The Uber Advanced Technologies Group started working on self-driving trucks in 2016 and launched Uber Freight in May last year. Uber now wants to change the logistics market with their app. Using the app, shippers can ask to have cargo shipped at a fixed price while truck drivers nearby can accept the challenge if they deem the price to be fair. According to Uber, the app will make it much easier to book transport...

Nearly 4,000 homeowners in Lancaster and York counties in the state of Pennsylvania will receive letters this month to notify them of the high radon levels in their area. The letters will go to 2,000 homeowners in Lancaster and 1,500 homeowners in York. These homeowners will be offered free radon testing kits because of the high levels of the radon gas in their areas. The letters will be coming from the Department of Environmental Protection and the American Lung Association. “Pennsylvania is prone to high radon levels. From years of data we know that some parts of the state have higher radon levels than others, and we want to get test kits into the hands of homeowners in these areas,” DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell said. “We certainly continue to encourage all Pennsylvania homeow...

You've heard of tiny houses, and now comes the shipping container house. There are companies all over the country creating new homes out of shipping containers. For example, a business in North Lima, Ohio, is making shipping containers for the sole purpose of turning them into homes. The owner of Steel Valley Container Structures, Ed Macabobby, is constructing housing from shopping containers that he is hoping to use for low-income people and displaced veterans. The first model is complete. It's a 650-square foot home made from two shipping containers. The model has modern bedroom and bathroom spaces, as well as a spacious kitchen and even space for a washer and dryer. Durable, steel shipping containers can last up to 25 years on average, and they require very minimal maintenance. T...

Pollution has certainly been a major cause of concern across the globe for centuries. Air pollution is even slated as the single biggest environmental threat to human lives. Thanks to some new research, however, our focus should perhaps shy away from outdoor pollution and address indoor air pollution more. According to the World Health Organization, it's estimated that 3.3 million deaths per year are attributed to indoor air pollution across the globe. Ranging form preventable respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, smoking, poor air quality, and even household products are leading to millions of pollution-related fatalities. Additionally, nearly one-third of all the cardiovascular diseases across the world are related to indoor air (17%) and outdoor air (13%) pollution. Th...

When many people get injured, they will simply do things like buying a hot tub to help them relieve the pain and get back on track. In fact, 22.4% of hot tub owners say they bought their tub with the primary purpose of recovering from an injury. However, for athletes, recovering from an injury isn’t as easy as hopping in the hot tub. an injury can actually ruin their career. However, for a Portland Trail Blazers player, luck was on his side. During their game on March 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, key player Moe Harkless ended up leaving the game midway due to an injury. Harkless tweaked his left knee as he stole the ball on defense and ran toward his basket for a fast-break. As he approached the basket, he elevated for a layup just as Minnesota's point guard Jeff Teague slammed...

The average child catches between six and 10 colds a year. Pain in your nasal passages, discolored discharge, congestion, decreased sense of smell, headaches; what do they all have in common? These are the symptoms of sinusitis. Everybody has had one, and chances are you will probably have one this year if you don't already. Having a stuffed nose is miserable in many ways, but you should know that you don't necessarily have to endure regular or lasting sinus infections. By knowing what causes sinusitis, you can take action against the culprits. It's often the case that the source of your sinus issues can be found at home. VirusesThe most likely cause of your sinusitis is a respiratory infection. This can cause sinus membrane swelling, which blocks drainage passages for mucus. Co...