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Pain is Temporary, Especially if You Work Out
A recent study published by Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests a positive correlation between working out and a higher pain tolerance. In
Here Comes the Sun…
NRG, a large energy company based in New Jersey, has acquired Goal Zero, a producer of portable solar powdered devices. The small start up specializes

The Colgate Total Cancer Scare- Media Hype or Something More?
On August 11, a Bloomberg article spiked concerns surrounding the use of the chemical triclosan in the popular toothpaste Colgate Total. The chemical has been

CFPB Introduces Virtual Currency to its Complaints Page
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has added a “Virtual Currency” feature to its Money Transfer complaint page, dedicated to concerns surrounding Bitcoin and other virtual
Sick of Being on the Phone with the IRS? White House’s New Digital Services Wants to Help
Monday marked the official launch of the new U.S. Digital Service, a federal agency dedicated to improving the online services of government sectors. A goal
High Demand for New Employees Suggests a Long-Awaited Rise in Hourly Wage
It’s all looking up. On August 1, the Commerce Department published data indicating a huge rise in consumer spending in June, now followed by a
A Wearable Device for Your Toddler
Sproutling, described on their website as a “family technology company” has come out with a wearable device for toddlers that allows parents to monitor their
A Virtual Doctor’s Appointment
A start-up company is trying to revolutionize the way in which consumers interact with their doctors. The company HealthTap just released what they are referring
Are Superfoods Really Super?
According to a recent article from The Wall Street Journal the term superfood, placed on a variety of different products around the supermarket, may be

Bitcoin 101 Panel at the U.S. House of Representatives
Bitcoin, and its various implications for consumers, was the topic of discussion this morning at a briefing at the United States House of Representatives entitled