Tennis is big business for professional players, and even those in the lower ranks can earn a decent purse playing in a tournament. But now the Association of Tennis Professionals and the International Tennis Federation propose upping the stakes for players of all levels. The ATP announced that it would increase prize money 14% each year […]
Month: December 2014
Illegal immigration on the Rise; Deportations on the Decline in 2014
According to new statistics from the Department of Homeland Security, the number of illegal immigrants who crossed the border in 2014 rose, while at the same time the amount of deportations dropped. With both legal and illegal immigration rates already incredibly high, the new data signals potential problems for each side of the immigration enforcement equation. […]
HGTV Reality TV Star of ‘Flip It To Win It’ Accused of Defrauding Investor of $6 Million
Reality star Todd Hill, better known to fans as Mr. Flip It, is facing the reality of a multi-million dollar fraud lawsuit. It seems as though the star of HGTV’s hit show “Flip It To Win It” won’t be flipping houses or winning any time soon. In fact, he may be losing. The home improvement […]
Percentage of PA Children on Medicaid Receiving Dental Care Has Increased, Review Shows
More Pennsylvania children enrolled in Medicaid are getting dental care than before, researchers from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia say. Although all children enrolled in Medicaid have access to teeth cleanings and checkups, only about 40% of eligible children actually received care annually prior to 2005. “Somehow, a high number of kids don’t make it; […]
Poor Food Label Education Hampers Battle Against Food Waste
How many times have you grabbed a sauce or condiment from the back of the fridge to use for dinner — only to find that the item is past its expiration date? Most of us can probably think of several times within the last month alone that we reluctantly tossed some type of food in […]
Lowe’s Dedicated to Supporting Communities Across North America Through Lowe’s Heroes Program
The landscaping industry in the United States is a large and successful field that has been helping improve commercial and residential lawns for many years. The industry as a whole has generated approximately $74 billion in revenue, but for one of the big players in the landscaping and home improvement business, it’s not just about […]
Five Tips for Remodeling Your Home on a Budget
Whether you are planning to transform your home for years of enjoyment or update it to increase your chances of a sale, there are plenty of reasons to remodel your house: for example, a bathroom remodel alone has been shown to have a 63.6% return on investment. However, as beneficial as the project might be […]