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Antique find delivers a different kind of riches

The fun is in the search, at least it is for one couple who are self proclaimed rookies to antique shopping.  Tina Hancy and her husband dream of finding the diamond in the rough, the one item that appraises for significantly more than they pay for it.  They are new to the game, learning as [...]

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Flood like 1913 unlikely to happen again

One hundred years after the great flood that affected much of the Miami Valley and Ohio researchers are saying it is very unlikely it will ever happen again.  There were many factors that contributed to the severe flooding and many things have been done since to prevent it from happening again.  The dams and levees [...]

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5 Reasons to Have a Plant at Your Desk

Work in an office? Consider adding a plant to your office studies show it improves indoor air quality and increases health.  Indoor plants are also stress reducers and can increase focus and productivity.   Adding an indoor plant to any area is beneficial for the environment and for those in the space. We all know that [...]

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Riverside County employee quits, cashes out big benefits, gets county job!

When former Supeof RivCo District left the so did much of the district’s budget and most of it went to the chief of staff.  Buster’s chief of staff Dave Stahovich left as well and cashed out on his sick and vacation time totally $201K.  Other employees did the same costing the district another 40K.  Now [...]

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Basement sewage drives man to sue borough

Sewage and foul smelling water flooding a Ho-Ho-Kus resident’s basement three times in the last ten years and he is tired of it.  According to him the issue comes from illegally connected sump pumps causing a 46 year old sewer system to over flow when it rains.  So he is sewing the city to recover [...]

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Killington Teen Center may be torn down or moved

To demolish or to restore is the question facing Killington town officials.  The former Teen Center was badly damaged by Tropical Storm Irene which also exposed previous problems with the foundation.  The building hasn’t been used in years and the cost to rehabilitate is far more expensive to demo but the Historical Society has expressed [...]

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PMI and occupational health top employers’ wish lists for absence management

Employees calling in sick to work is a problem for any employer.  Many employers believe that offering private medical insurance and occupational health services are key to controlling sickness absence.  However, employers also rely on the tax benefit they receive from offering health benefits.  The Government recently agree to fund an occupational health service for [...]

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Auto Insurance Smartphone Proof of Coverage Cards Considered in 22 states

Your smart phone can now do one more thing for you.  Prove your have car insurance.  States are taking steps to change laws allowing drivers to show their insurances ID cards on their smartphones.  This will assist in avoiding tickets because they have lost or misplaced their proof of insurance but will also help stop [...]

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Contest promotes awareness of radon health risks

Illinois is taking a unique approach to increase awareness of Radon Action Month by hosting contests.  Student from 9 years of age through High School can participate in two different projects making posters and videos about the dangers of radon gas.  Involving the students gets them to research the topic and brings a fresh approach [...]

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Officials warn of radon

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is found in the decaying of uranium in the soil and can get caught in your home.  Exposure to radon gas over time can cause lung cancer.  It is recommended that homeowners test their homes for the dangerous gas. Winter months are a great time to test [...]

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