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Arizona Professor Banned from McDonald’s, Found Disease-Causing Bacteria [VIDEO]
A university professor in Arizona has been banned from eight McDonald’s restaurants in her area, after she found dangerous bacteria in the children’s play area.
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Do You Live in One of America’s Most Attractive Cities?
Check your address, the list is out. Once again Travel+Leisure Magazine readers have ranked America’s cities to find out which one has the best looking residents.
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This Day in History for October 28 – Statue of Liberty Dedicated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1886 – In New York Harbor, President Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty (More info)
1919 – The US Congress passes the Volstead Act over President Woodrow Wilson’s veto, paving the way for Prohibition to begin the following January (More info)
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New Heart-Monitoring Device for Smartphones Could Save Your Life
Swiss researchers say new technology that interacts with smartphones could revolutionize the treatment of heart patients.
The device in question consists of four electrode sensors attached to the skin and linked to a radio module and computer chip that clips onto a patient’s belt. Data from the device is sent to a smartphone and can be viewed in real-time for up to 150 hours on a single charge. Any abnormalities are sent to a doctor via text or email with a picture attachment.
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Gizmos That Give AM Radio Static Will Be Dealt With: FCC
Good news for AM radio (and WGBF-AM) listeners: all those devices that cause static on AM radio will soon be in trouble. Insideradio.com has details:
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Car Companies Working on Bigger Cars for Fat Drivers
Don’t worry if your waistline is expanding, because pretty soon, your luxury vehicle will expand with it.
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Townsquare Media Expanding Online
Here we grow again! Have you checked out any of Townsquare Medias' new specialty websites? Well, join the millions who have! Read on:
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New Study Says: Radio’s Like Ice Cream
Now we know why most radio workers are overweight. Read on:
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Oaktree Capital’s Dial-Global Cuts Fat At WestWood One
Looks like the downsizing has begun at WestWood One, the newest member of the Oaktree Capital family (which includes WGBF-AM) according to Talkers Magazine: