The 2014 Digital States Survey run by the Center for Digital Government awarded Utah an A grade for state uses of IT this month, cementing its reputation as a forward-thinking technological hub. The state has maintained an A grade on the survey since 2012. Utah joins only two other states, Michigan and Missouri, in receiving […]
Bed Bugs Continue to Plague New York City Subway
UPDATED 11/20/20 If you have ever been bitten by anything belonging to the bed bug family, you must know how uncomfortable it is. The main thing that reminds you that you have been bitten is the nature of the bite. Such bug bites keep itching, and whether you are in public or not, you will […]
Baby Boomer Retirees Could Boost NYS Economy, but Majority Plan To Retire Elsewhere
According to a recent report from the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), New York State’s population of baby boomer retirees could potentially put almost $2 billion back into the state’s economy per year. However, the operative word here is “potentially,” and the likelihood of this actually happening is pretty low, due to the high […]
The “Running Man” Prepares to Run 157 Miles Through New York City to Raise Benefits for Local Charity
Many people enjoy running with a partner or in groups, and with good reason, too. Turning a jog into a social event can help runners in many ways, including improving their race times and overall running performance. It is also believed that social runs can help break barriers for children with special needs.Achilles Kids is […]
NYU Study Uncovers Link Between Family Issues and Poor Oral Health.
New York University researchers have discovered a link between family situations and oral health, according to Healthday News.The study, published in the September issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association, found that parents and children in families where verbal and physical aggression were common had more cavities and missing teeth than other families.Parents with […]
New York Giants Can’t Stop Getting Hurt
People get hurt in sports all the time — and can even lose parts of their body while participating in a game. Athletic trauma, after all, is one of the main causes of tooth loss in people under age 35. However, things are getting a little out of hand for the New York Giants, who […]
California Unveils New Mental Health Urgent Care Clinics to Treat Wave of Mentally Ill Seeking Treatment
In response to a growing demand for health care, particularly mental health services, county health officials in California opened a mental health urgent care in South Los Angeles at the end of August. This center is intended to immediately treat patients in crisis while also connecting them with ongoing care. This service is part of […]
As Housing Rates Increase, So Do Clean Energy Building Trends
While summer is a predictably busy season for contractors and construction companies, new statistics have revealed that home building rates are currently at their fastest of the year, surprising many economists’ predictions. While the median projection previously estimated that 965,000 new buildings would be constructed by July, the United States Census Bureau reported a seasonally […]
Sign Here: Why “Pre-pups” Are An Important Part of Tying the Knot
We all know family law has changed over the years in effort to accommodate and adapt to the changing dynamics of modern American families. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that pets have become the center of custody struggles among couples who are divorcing or separating. Prenuptial agreements, usually referred to as “prenups”, are […]
Direct Mail Politicking Thriving, Despite Rumors of Its Demise Being Exaggerated
Rumors of direct mail marketing’s demise have been greatly exaggerated for years. With the advent of online marketing tactics, people thought it’d die out for sure, yet it continues to thrive. In fact, it’s expected that spending on direct mail marketing will have increased by 3.6% by the end of 2014. Perhaps most surprising to […]