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Rubio’s Sweating is Topic of Trump Jokes, Could Be Due to Not-So-Funny Medical Condition
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has landed in hot water after repeatedly pointing out fellow candidate Marco Rubio’s tendency to sweat. Reports place the tally of remarks made by Trump at about a dozen, starting last fall. He took some time at a rally in Norcross, Ga. to point out Rubio’s perspiration. “They said to…
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Rare Snowfall and Cold Temperatures Across Alabama Bring Travel and Freezing Pipe Concerns
While a large part of of the country probably wouldn’t consider an inch of snowfall to be anything more than a dusting, it’s caused a little bit of a stir in a few Alabama counties. According to the Mobile-area Fox news affiliate WALA, authorities are reporting that more than an inch of snow has fallen…
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Warning Label Similar to Cigarettes Could Encourage Parents Not to Buy Sugary Drinks for Kids
To say that Alabama has a problem with dental care would be far from controversial. Data from a 2012 FluorideAlert.org report found that two out of every five Alabama schoolchildren were estimated to have untreated tooth decay. The results of a recent research survey have found evidence that suggests a warning label indicating such information…
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Alabama Lawmakers Expected to Consider State Lottery During Upcoming Legislative Session
Lottery fever consumed America leading up to the recent $1.5 billion Powerball drawing, but Alabama residents were left out of the fun.According to local news affiliate WFOK, that could all change if a proposal to create a lottery within the state is passed during an upcoming legislative session.The frenzy that surrounded the $1.5 billion Powerball…
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Growth to Come for Global Torque Sensors Market
A new report titled, “Global Market Study on Torque Sensor: Rotary Torque Sensor Expected To Be the Most Valuable Product Type Segment throughout the Forecast Period,” was recently published by Persistence Market Research. According to this report, the worldwide torque sensor market cleared more than $1.1 billion ($1,105.9 million USD) in 2015, and analysts are…
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Alabama Senator Proposes Amendment to Allow a State Lottery
Alabama is one of the only U.S. states that does not have a lottery, but that could finally change if one senator’s proposal is passed during an upcoming legislative session.According to AL.com, Republican Sen. Jim McClendon of Springville recently announced his proposal to allow a lottery in the state of Alabama. The bill is simply…
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Family With Ties to Alabama Tells First-Hand Account of Dubai Hotel Fire
A 63-story luxury hotel in Dubai caught fire on New Year’s Eve, blazing into the early hours of New Year’s Day. The fire tore through the building, engulfing the high-rise in bright orange flames. The Address Downtown Dubai Hotel caught fire around 9:30 p.m. local time. Witnesses say they heard explosions as the smoke billowed…
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In 2016, Majority of Americans Resolve to ‘Live Life to the Fullest’
As the bell tolls midnight on the last night of each year, many of us are already making lofty goals and plans for the upcoming year. These resolutions are meant to make us better, to keep us on the path to being a better human with each passing year. Unsurprisingly, New Year’s Resolutions are typically…
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Issis and Sons Rug and Outfitters Stands Strong in Pelham in the Face of Threats and Vandalism After Isis Attacks
On November 13, 2015, the world went silent in shock and horror as France fell victim to several terrorist attacks that killed 130 people and injured over 350. In the wake of these attacks, which were later attributed to Isis, the world banded together in support and solidarity. But not everyone responded with love and…
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Alabama Power Presents Dora’s Mission of Hope with $10,000 Grant
Alabama Power has awarded a $10,000 grant to a local non-profit as they attempt to transition from record keeping by hand to a system that is fit for the digital age. According to the Daily Mountain Eagle, the generous grant was given to Dora’s Mission of Hope, a non-profit organization that provides clothing and food…