Author: April
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Are Lithium-Ion Batteries Prone to Fire?
A fire caused by Lithium-ion batteries, whether from electric vehicles (EVs), e-bikes, or other battery-powered devices such as nicotine vape pens, has happened, but how often and why are the questions that we’ll attempt to get answers for. In February 2025, CBS News reported a massive fire that took hours to put out at EMR…
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Jersey Boardwalk Fire Cause
If you were lucky enough to have my grandmother (Nana) and grandfather (Papa) in your family, you got to grow up in a fun, exciting, traveling, camping family. They were the best – always exploring and taking their grown children and grandchildren along for the ride, wherever the road took us. We consistently traveled the…
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Buffalo New York Snow Melting
Buffalo, New York, is no stranger to blizzards. In fact, if you take a look at newspapers from the late 19th to the early 20th centuries, you’ll see that headlines of local publications often have the term “blizzard” or “snowstorm” in them. Snowmelt with flooding in Buffalo is a potential threat. Its reputation for heavy…
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What is the Purpose of Political Cartoons
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution, within the Bill of Rights, is perhaps the most important amendment of all as it provides a safeguard to citizens speaking up against tyranny or fascism and protects the freedom of the press. Political cartoons or caricatures have long been a vital technique in expressing discontent with…
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Why Are Whales Important to Humans?
While definitely not a vegetarian, I absolutely am in love with all animals. Well, most of them – snakes- freak me out, but I understand that they also have a purpose in our world. Whales and dogs are my absolute favorite animals on the planet. Both live in similar ways that we humans do. They…
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Why Did it Flood in North Carolina?
The reasons for the recent significant flooding in North Carolina can be attributed to many factors such as but not limited to the following potential causes: According to a report from PBS (Public Broadcasting Service), “The blame for recurring floods of a lifetime can be placed on rising temperatures because of climate change, said Tim…
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Most Common Natural Disasters in Oklahoma
If you’re a resident of Oklahoma, there’s one important fact you have to deal with and that is there will be plenty of natural disasters there. Yeah, you’ll experience natural disasters anywhere in the country, but the type and frequency will vary depending on where you are residing. According to a report from The Zebra,…
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Combining Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen for Acute Pain Management
When taken as directed, assuming your stomach can handle NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), alternating between ibuprofen and acetaminophen when trying to manage pain is usually an acceptable method. However, if one decides to take more than directed and for long periods, the results could be disastrous, even fatal. For instance, a patient who suffers from…
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Is NC Warm in the Winter?
With six ski resorts, you’d think that winter in North Carolina is extremely cold. However, while North Carolina’s mountains will greet you with snow and crisp air, you might find a different story elsewhere in the state. You see, the Old North State features a diverse geography. The Blue Ridge Mountains run along the western…
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Non-Opioid Treatment for Chronic Pain
In recent years, I have had to deal with chronic pain, more specifically nerve pain. My ortho doc and physical therapist determined the pain is coming from compression on nerves in my back and pelvic floor, which radiates down both my legs. My general practitioner, along with my pain management team, prescribed Gabapentin in lieu…