New smoking bans: fairs, beaches, and balconies
America is coming down hard on smoking in public. Every year, more U.S. states ban smoking in public at a variety of venues and locations. First it was planes, then it was restaurants, followed by...
View Article7 great ways to make National Bullying Prevention Month count
October is here, which means anti-bullying organizations are in full gear for National Bullying Prevention Month. As part of our cyberbullying awareness and digital responsibility campaign,...
View ArticleCyborg roaches to the rescue! Biobots could map collapsed buildings for...
Whether it’s assessing a wrecked building, exploring uncharted territories, or conducting surveillance in a hostile environment — the modern cockroach can do it all. A research team from North Carolina...
View ArticleNew AM radio station could save lives
Hull, Massachusetts will be installing its own AM radio station to provide another means of communication during emergencies. The new station is designed to enhance the existing methods employed for...
View ArticleShopping small reaps big rewards
There are 23 million small businesses in the U.S. and the numbers keep growing, all thanks to consumers who increasingly support smaller enterprises over larger corporations. According to a UPS Store...
View ArticleHow SCOTUS is affecting 2016 political signs
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) found that restrictions on yard signage based on the content of the signs is unconstitutional in that it inhibits free speech. This...
View ArticleRegulatory notes: Massachusetts passes new transgender discrimination rules
Massachusetts has recently changed its laws regarding gender identity discrimination. The law adds “gender identity” to the list of things you can’t discriminate against, just like race, color, or...
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