The United States Department of Justice announced the formation of a new cyber security unit last week, in an effort to combat this year’s record number of cyber attacks on companies worldwide. Working together with law enforcement officials, Congress and the private sector, the cyber security unit hopes to protect businesses and individuals from the […]
Read MoreDespite global efforts to become less dependent on oil, the world still consumes enormous amounts of the product and the fuels made from it: about 32 billion barrels per year as of 2011, the most recent data available from the International Energy Agency. And getting that oil isn’t easy. “To tap into the world’s offshore […]
Read MoreUPDATED 11/9/20 The concept of spray-on tans and spray-on tattoos probably isn’t so far fetched to most people, but spray-on solar cells? As odd as it sounds, the ability to harness the sun’s energy through sprayable solar cells could soon be coming to a roof near you. Researchers at the University of Toronto have recently […]
Read MoreWould you live in a home made of shipping containers? While the housing market has been steadily improving, many people are still hesitant to put money down on a home, especially millennials who remain swamped by college debt. That’s where shipping container homes come in. Steel shipping containers are often left sitting around once their […]
Read MoreA new bill that would make it easier for financial institutions to declare bankruptcy passed in the House of Representatives on Monday, Dec. 1. The Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act of 2014 would allow for banks and other financial institutions to voluntarily begin the process of bankruptcy, and in some cases, the Federal Reserve would be […]
Read MoreLast month, AIDS.gov announced that it will use virtual office technology to provide technical assistance to organizations that combat HIV and AIDS. The program, which is an expansion of the Social Media Labs that AIDS.gov holds at various conferences, allows representatives from AIDS service organizations and Federal HIV programs to contact social media experts from […]
Read MoreThe biggest and brightest billboard in Times Square lit up last week to hundreds of captivated spectators. Times Square has long been an advertising mecca, but the new digital billboard sets records in terms of size, clarity, and brightness. The New York Times reports that Clear Channel Outdoor New York is selling the ad space on the […]
Read MoreUPDATED 2/3/21 Winter is becoming a time to dread for apartment tenants across the United States. When it comes to staying warm, many renters are at the mercy of their landlords. A family in Pittsburgh became so desperate for heat that they contacted reporter Bob Hazen at Pittsburgh Action News 4 for help. The Burton […]
Read MoreLos Angeles may soon place new restrictions on short-term rentals listed on sites like Airbnb, VRBO and Homeaway, The LA Times reported Dec. 2. There are concerns that allowing such rentals in residential areas — instead of the city center locations traditionally reserved for corporate and other short-term housing — ruins the character of neighborhoods […]
Read MoreIn October 2014, U.S. consumers accrued credit card and other non-mortgage debt at a slower rate, which could result in a weaker holiday shopping season than initially anticipated. Nevertheless, according to the National Retail Federation, holiday shopping is still expected to be at its highest in nearly six years. According to the Federal Reserve, consumer […]
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