Construction work can be hugely dangerous. It involves a lot of high stakes manual labor and depending on the location of the construction project, can sometimes have a number of additional environmental hazards as well. For one, for instance, a construction worker working on a road in an area that is typically crowded by traffic can be hugely dangerous, even more so than just a normal construction site. Fortunately, there are steps that can be taken to prevent all kind of construction injuries and even deaths, from the traffic related to any other cause of them. With more than four…
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Whether you’re reading about your favorite celebrity’s latest crush, looking for paparazzi photos or looking for the scoop on a private party, people love reading celebrity gossip. In fact, the combined revenue for the celebrity gossip industry tops more than $3 billion per year. There’s no denying that celebrities and all that they do can influence the lives of many people. A 2011 Harvard Business School Study found that a big-name endorser increases a company’s sale by $10 million annually and leads to a .25 percent increase in stock returns. Additionally, celebrity-induced support for causes tends to be higher among…
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Four. Straight. Days. Of. Rain. This is not exactly the best week of the summer. With day after day of rain, both you and the kids are going a little stir crazy. Just when you finally had them to the point where they were able to play outside in the backyard by themselves for short periods of time, the rain has trapped everyone indoors. You have created masking tape mazes throughout the basement, build an obstacle course out of the kitchen chairs, and read seven more chapters in the kids’ favorite books. With one more day of rain in the…
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Giving back to a charity is one of the great feelings imaginable. In addition to this wonderful feeling, donating allows you to get the clutter out of your home. However, it’s understandable to wonder which types of items a charity will be able to accept. Considering that, here are six types of household items that most charities will accept as charitable donations. Clothing Statistics show that 12 million tons of clothing and other related textile waste is thrown out annually throughout the United States. Unfortunately, this contributes to the already growing problem of overcrowded landfills. In certain situations, these landfills…
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Getting your partner to say yes to your proposal takes more than a gorgeous ring, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. It also doesn’t need to be a custom engagement ring to be special. A ring also doesn’t need to break your budget, although it is a good idea to plan for the cost. Some estimates put the average engagement ring price as $5,598 or so. Here are a few options you have when choosing a ring. Does an Engagement Ring Have to Have Diamonds? While a sparkling diamond is usually the gem associated with engagement and wedding rings in the…
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Aromatherapy has been used for thousands of years as a form of holistic healing. By using different scents, aromatherapy can have positive effects for both physical and mental health. Essential oils are some of the most common aromatherapy and bulk ingredients used by spa establishments around the world. But it’s important to understand the uses of essential oils and how they can be used. How Are Essential Oils Used? Essential oils can be used in various ways. One of the most common ways to use essential oils is through inhalation. Whether it’s direct inhalation or through some sort of diffuser,…
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No matter the time of year, flowers can always manage to lift our spirits. Of surveyed Americans that had received flowers, 65% stated that the gift made them feel special; 69% reported the sight and smell of them lifted their spirits; 80% said that the gift made them feel happy; 88% commented that giving flowers in return made them feel happy. Suppose you want to surprise family and friends on a special occasion. In such a case, you can send holiday flowers off to those your wishing great celebrations to. These holiday bouquets — whether a Christmas wreath, birthday flowers,…
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Are you up on all your celebrity news? The celebrity gossip industry is currently worth $3 billion, and it looks like that number isn’t going down any time soon. Keeping current celebrity news in the public eye isn’t the easiest job in the world, it turns out, and there’s a lot of competition in the arena. Here’s everything you need to know about the celebrity news industry. Celebrity News Can Do Some Good Among younger American adults (those under the age of 36), having a celebrity endorser for a charity or cause tends to increase donations and support. Nearly 30%…
