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Missouri Lightens Burden of Proof Requirements in Workers’ Compensation Retaliation Claims

In a recent decision, the Missouri Supreme Court has significantly lowered the burden of proof needed in workers’ compensation retaliation cases. The decision comes as a huge win for injured workers who were terminated as a result of their workers’ comp claims, allowing them to recoup their medical expenses more easily, which, in the past […]

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A Century Of Refrigerators

Since their invention in 1913, and since this Kelvinator advertisement first ran in 1955, refrigerators became more immensely colossal and more preponderant, and went from a luxury to an indispensability. It’s approximately infeasible to imagine life today without having somewhere to store your vegetables and a place to keep your remnants: In the 100 years it’s […]

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LA Plans to Grant Amnesty for 744 Billboards Lacking Permits

Why is Los Angeles considering amnesty for billboards? The city’s department of building and safety just conducted a citywide billboard survey, and it was consequently discovered that 744 billboards were without permits. Los Angeles is hoping to grant them legal, non-conforming status. The billboards are located throughout the city, but especially prevalent in East and South […]

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Inadequate Insulation Could Cause Your House to Become Stifling

UPDATED 12/3/2020 Believe it or not, inefficient air conditioning isn’t actually the reason why so many homes remain stifling, despite their owners’ best efforts. More than likely, it’s actually because of inadequate insulation. In fact, about 70% of U.S. homes are under insulated by Energy Star’s standards, resulting in higher rates of energy consumption because […]

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Beard Reconstruction is the Newest Trend in Hair Transplants

You’ve probably already heard of hair transplants options, but have you heard about facial hair transplants? According to one news source, more men are choosing to pursue alternative options instead of suffering from embarrassingly scant facial stubble. Innovative facial hair, made popular by the recent “Hipster” style trend, is becoming increasingly popular as men strive to perfect their “signature […]

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Younger Generation of Workers Suffer from Injuries Associated with Poor Ergonomics

A younger generation of workers are suffering from work related injuries, and it isn’t your granddad’s brand of back pain. According to the Deccan Chronicle, people aged 20 to 30 are experiencing work related pains and injuries, which largely stem from poor office ergonomics. Some of these include things like wrist, hand, and finger strain, back pain, […]

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Nestle Continues Exporting Californian Water, Despite One of the Worst Droughts in the State’s History

Bottled water has been a bit of a controversial subject in recent years. Not only are vast amounts of fossil fuels consumed in bottled water’s production and transportation, but these bottles are also not being recycled, causing major environmental issues. It’s also less healthy than tap water, since it lacks the minerals and nutrients vital to […]

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Controlling Your AC on Your Smartphone Can Save You Hundreds This Summer

With summertime in full swing, you may be one of the many Americans who struggling to stay cool while keeping the air conditioning bill manageable. ABC News has recently reported that the average American household spend about $400 between June and August just on air conditioning a home, and lowering the temperature by just one degree […]

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Restoration Hardware Sends 17 Pound, 3,000 Page Mailer to Recipients’ Chagrin

Restoration Hardware recently kicked off its new, direct mailing marketing campaign much to the chagrin of mail carriers and environmentalists. The furniture chain has begun sending out shrink-wrapped packages of 13 different catalogs that weigh a reported 17 pounds. The situation has confused many. Firstly, most believe that direct mail marketing is a seemingly dead practice in […]

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New Keyboard App, Cell Phone, Ear Buds Boast Increased Ergonomics

We’ve all heard of ergonomics. We know about ergonomic desk chairs, ergonomic adjustable tables, and other tips and tricks around the office to keep us happier and healthier, but these days, even the technological devices that have already made our lives easier are now being redesigned to be easier to use. Ergonomics is defined by […]