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New Jersey backpedals on proposed bikini waxing ban

Saturday, March 21, 2009 New Jersey has reversed its plans for a state-wide ban on bikini waxing after salon owners from across the state spoke out against the proposal. The New Jersey Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling planned to consider a ban on so-called “Brazilian waxes” in response to two women who reported being injured during a wax. But state Consumer Affairs Director David Szuchman, who oversees the board, asked them to abandon the banContinue reading

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Earth Day 2009 celebrated around the globe

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Today is the 39th observance of Earth Day in the northern hemisphere. Earth day is celebrated in Autumn on November 30 in the southern hemisphere. Senator Gaylord Nelson initiated the first Earth Day in April 1970 in the United States, and it is now celebrated by over 1 billion people in over 170 countries worldwide. Earth Day is the biggest environmental event which addresses issues and educates people on environmental awarenessContinue reading

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News briefs:July 14, 2010

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New Jersey backpedals on proposed bikini waxing ban

Saturday, March 21, 2009 New Jersey has reversed its plans for a state-wide ban on bikini waxing after salon owners from across the state spoke out against the proposal. The New Jersey Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling planned to consider a ban on so-called “Brazilian waxes” in response to two women who reported being injured during a wax. But state Consumer Affairs Director David Szuchman, who oversees the board, asked them to abandon the banContinue reading

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U.S. Senator Dodd bows out of presidential race

Friday, January 4, 2008 United States Senator Christopher Dodd left the Presidential race last night with his head “held high”, thanking “the Dodd Squad” and his supporters for their efforts and passion. Dodd ended the night with the sobering support of just one state delegate’s support in the Iowa Democratic caucuses. That was still better than Mike Gravel or Dennis Kucinich, who each received no votes of support. However, neither Gravel or Kucinich conceded, onlyContinue reading

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