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Chemicals used in Deepwater Horizon spill were ineffective, study says

THE GULF OF MEXICO (UPI) -- The chemical dispersants used to clean up oil after the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 were ineffective and unneeded, a new study says. Researchers report in a study published this week that dispersants used in the largest oil spill in U.S. history -- 210 million gallons of oil poured into the Gulf over 87 days after a BP oil rig exploded -- played no role in its clean up. […]

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Florida teen charged with killing mother, burying her body over poor grade

DeLAND, Fla. (UPI) -- A Florida teenager was charged with murder after confessing to killing his mother over a poor grade report, authorities said. The 15-year-old boy confessed to strangling his mother, 46-year-old Gail Cleavenger, with a rope in their family's home early Friday then using a wheelbarrow to load her into her van and bury her beneath a fire pit, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said. He also implicated two friends, who he said helped him bury his mother […]

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NFL to play four games in London in 2019

NEW YORK (UPI) -- The NFL will feature four regular-season games in London next season, with two at Wembley Stadium and two at the new stadium being built for Premier League team Tottenham. The league did not announce which teams would travel across the Atlantic Ocean or when the games will be played. "The NFL in London is going from strength to strength and I am delighted that we will have four games in the capital next year, with Tottenham Hotspur's […]

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Fairbanks Four await judge’s decision to pursue lawsuit against city

United States District Court Judge H. Russel Holland is weighing whether or not a federal civil rights suit filed against the city of Fairbanks, Alaska will proceed. The suit has been filed by the Fairbanks Four, a group of men who allege that racial bias led them to be wrongfully convicted of murder. Attorneys for the city argued a motion to dismiss the suit filed by the Fairbanks Four in front of Holland. New York-based civil rights attorney, Anna Benvenutti Hoffman, […]

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Android quick loan

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How your Android phone can help get you quick loans

Loans are considered lifesavers in a time of tribulation, but with so much red tape in the application process, some people prefer not to deal with the misgivings of getting an approval. It is disheartening if you’re already at your wit's end, behind on your bills or hindered in your business plans, but a daunting rejection can present such a situation that you never want to set foot in a financial institution for a loan ever again. Technological advancements have […]

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How technology changes DTD business operations

Technology is constantly evolving and changing within the realm of business. In order to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and maintain relevancy within your market, it is important that your company researches current trends and analyzes which products and services will be most beneficial within your specific field. Failing to do so can have an overall negative impact on your company's profitability and productivity, which can lead to a disadvantage when it comes to your competitors. The following includes some […]

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Smiles in the workplace: what do they really mean?

Humanity has long accepted the smile to be culturally universal: no matter where you come from, what language you speak, or what your beliefs are, smiles were understood to be a uniform display of happiness and joy. The Duchenne marker in particular, which involves the crinkling of the eyes, was thought to be the ultimate involuntary portrayal of genuine delight. However, the beauty of science means that all things -- even those that were previously held to be absolute truths […]

todayOctober 11, 2018 63

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Trailer tech providing stability, safety, and fuel efficiency benefits

Across the country, innovations are drastically improving the ability for trucks to tow trailers and are providing stability, safety, and fuel efficiency benefits. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there are over 50,000 accidents related to towing every year. Thanks to some technological advancements and innovative new approaches, towing trailers is safer and more efficient than ever before. According to FreightWaves, smart trailer technology is here to stay -- and the future is very bright. As the […]

todayOctober 1, 2018 62

Business & Lifestyle

Five things to check before advertising your home for sale

The process of selling your home can be long and tedious work if you’re not meticulous enough to take care of every small aspect. But with the advent of random viewers, you want to make sure that your home is in prime shape and ready to welcome every eager and inquisitive buyer. Selling your home can go by as fast as lightning if you check these top 5 things before you start advertising on several platforms, and putting up that […]

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