Summer brings a plethora of joys for many families. Between summer barbecues, firework shows, and endless opportunities to see live music, your calendar quickly becomes full of the activities and events you’ve been waiting for all year long. Many of these beloved summer events, however, have one key risk in common: noise exposure. According to […]
Although every publication seems like it’s an entity unto itself, free of outside influences and sways, there is often a wealthy individual at the helm of the writing ship. Randa Duncan Williams, an oil and gas heiress from Texas, is the latest to join these journalistic captains, the ranks of which already include Jeff Bezos […]
The International Maritime Organization (IMO)is determined to slash sulfur emissions. The United Nations agency in charge of setting standards for shipping across the globe will be enacting new regulations regarding the sulfur content of marine fuel. “From 1 January 2020, the limit for sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships operating outside designated emission […]
Whenever there is a major vehicle crash, on land or in the air, investigators immediately start looking for a reason why. Was the pilot of one of the country’s commercial planes impaired in some way? Did the mechanics of one of the 16.4 million passenger cars and light trucks sold in 2014 fail? With any […]
Chris Campbell made headlines when he was honored for working at an Atlanta McDonald’s for more than 27 years back in March. As the restaurant’s “gold star” employee, Campbell earned a star-shaped trophy with his name engraved on the front, a cake, and a party to celebrate his almost three decades of valuable service. The […]
Did you know that the recreational boating industry is worth more than $121.5 billion? It’s not surprising why; whether you own a sailboat or a superyacht, there’s a lot of fun to be had out on the water. In this post, we’re going to focus on the supreme benefits of being a superyacht owner; if […]
America loves plastic surgery, with breast augmentation being the top requested cosmetic surgery in the nation; in 2016, an estimated 290,465 breast augmentation procedures were performed. While there are always risks involved with going under the knife for any reason, many women have been protesting a certain kind of textured breast implant on the grounds that it causes anaplastic […]
Believe it or not, Father’s Day is less than a week away. And while it’s true that 71% of people love celebrating their birthday, regardless of their age, Father’s Day is an important celebration of the dads, grandpas, uncles, and other father-figures in your life. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to find the perfect gift […]
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month. With adoption comes the expectation of proper pet care and our fuzzy feline friends only deserve the best. Cats just won a major victory in New York State. A law just passed a statewide ban on the declawing of cats and it’s about to be the first […]
Senator Elizabeth Warren, an outspoken Democrat from Massachusetts, has so far defined her 2020 presidential bid with a series of big plans that have the potential to change the American economy. From proposals for enacting a wealth tax to forgiving billions in student loan debt, Warren has positioned herself as an advocate for those facing […]