Author: Matt Dowd

Matt is a professional writer, avid traveler, and curious soul with a nose for new and interesting information. He brings his perspective to you as a primary author for InClue. Matt is constantly on the search for great information about topics ranging from human interest to technology, and everything in between.

Connecticut Vape Shops May Soon Need Licensing to Sell E-Cigs and Vaporizers

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The state of Connecticut needs money, and they’re looking to the vaping industry to fill in those funding gaps. On Monday, April 27, members of the finance & bonding committee in the state’s legislature heard testimony from vape shop owners and others who sell e-cigarettes and vaporizers, all of whom were opposed to a new […]

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Federal Courts Issue Landmark Decision for South Dakota American Indians

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A federal judge recently made a landmark ruling that will significantly impact the way South Dakota state officials handle Native American child-custody cases. According to Indian Country Today, Chief United States District Judge Jeffrey Viken ruled that state officials violated numerous provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and violated Native American parents’ rights […]

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Fort Worth Elementary School To Receive Needed Roof Repairs and Renovations

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Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary isn’t like most primary schools in the United States: located in Fort Worth, TX, the building is actually underground, leaving only cars, a community garden and playground equipment visible at its street-level doorway. Unfortunately, ever since the school was built in the early 1980s, it has suffered numerous maintenance problems, including leaks, […]

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Eva Longoria Teams Up With JC Penney to Create Bedding Collection

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Actress, cookbook author, and perfume designer Eva Longoria is now adding bedding designer to her growing resume. Longoria, best known for her role as Gabrielle Solis on “Desperate Housewives,” has teamed up with department store JC Penney to create a new collection of bedding. The partnership is expected to help JC Penney’s declining sales, which […]

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Why Does an Oklahoma TV Station Think It’s a Good Idea to Give Away Storm Shelters as Prizes?

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A TV station in Oklahoma is giving away a storm shelter in a new sweepstakes. This may seem like a strange prize to offer — until you consider the area’s meteorological history. KFOR-TV in Oklahoma city is holding a sweepstakes to give away a Thunderground Storm Shelter. While most sweepstakes ask audiences to submit a […]

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Experts Say You Can’t Outrun Obesity, Exercise Does Not Help Weight Loss

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The United States is in the throes of an obesity epidemic. Not only are more than two out of three adults considered overweight or obese, but according to the National Institute of Diabetics and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, more than one in 20 adults are extremely obese, and about one-third of adolescents ages six to […]

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