The rise of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) within the United States is a huge cause for concern. Recent statistics report that there are 20 million new cases of STDs each year, originating from only eight strains of bacteria and viruses.…
Any dedicated Shakespeare scholar will likely recognize the Bard’s mentions of thinking up “new-found methods and compounds strange” thanks to “invention in a noted weed” in Sonnet 76. But to this day, few people probably suspected this “noted weed” referred…
When most people purchase a home security system, they expect to get just that: security. However, a new scam is targeting these very homeowners nationwide, threatening to take away the security they seek. According to a July 30 WCPO article,…
For parts of the country, summer means figuring out how to keep up with rapid grass growth without mowing the lawn every single weekend (grass should never be cut by more than a third in a single mowing). But that’s…
We’re all well aware of the many ways our personal data can be collected on the Internet, and how big data keeps a record of nearly all our preferences and tastes. But what if the same kind of data gathering…
In a recent question-and-answer session on Facebook, Hillary Clinton shared just how much work it takes for women to get ready in the morning. The former Secretary of State and current Democratic presidential front-runner responded to a female Facebook user…
America’s consumption of air conditioning is at an all-time high, leading some energy experts to cast doubt on the prudence of using A/C all the time — as well as the reasons why Americans can’t get enough of it. The…
On July 11th, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump lambasted the United States government and Mexico for their immigration and trade policies, accusing the latter of intentionally sending criminals — including drug dealers, murderers, and rapists — across the border to…
Kids these days just don’t know how to manage their money, right? Actually, it might be the adults who are having the most difficulty keeping their finances in check — in fact, according to a new survey by Allianz Life…
For years, there has been a “Chinese Dream,” popularized by President Xi Jinping, of China becoming prosperous and secure enough to create sizable investment opportunities due to their success being reflected in capital markets. However, with the bubble that was…