Any baker or cookie aficionado will tell you that there are plenty of options for lovers of this popular baked treat, ranging from interesting recipes to services offering gourmet cookies for delivery. However, a recent mishap at the Iowa Statehouse in Des Moines still seems quite strange: according to the Des Moines Register, a state senator […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday, March 11, Juniper Networks announced its plans for the rest of 2015 during its Innovation Showcase, including provisions for boosting network performance, automation, scalability, and security throughout its data centers. According to ZDNet.com, the enterprise networking company’s most ambitious plan for 2015 might be its intent to integrate the so-called “Internet of Things” […]
Read MoreAccording to a new study, the rise of driverless cars could lead to a 90% reduction in auto accidents in the U.S., saving thousands of lives and up to $190 billion in damages and healthcare costs each year. The study, compiled by consulting group McKinsey and Company and released March 5, is based on interviews […]
Read MoreAlthough the Upscale Rummage Sale in Lake Forest, IL, isn’t happening until April 23 through 25, the charity event has already hit a major snag after the founder discovered the tables for the event were missing. The sale’s founder, Renee Baldwin, discovered that the semi-trailer storing supplies for the event had gone missing from the […]
Read MoreOn February 12, Northeastern University in Boston, Mass. hosted a runway fashion show organized by the Student Alumni Association (SAA) as part its Fashion in Action program. The show wasn’t your typical fashion event. The Huntington News reports that the fashion show did not flaunt the latest trends, but rather showcases donated items from the student […]
Read MoreIt’s no secret that people these days have a penchant for their devices, so much so that pretty much everyone has experienced the frustration and anxiety of needing to charge one without having a charger handy. A new line of furniture from IKEA should help put an end to this problem. IKEA has just launched […]
Read MoreThe celebration of a birthday should be a special moment. To make the moment special ensure you get the best place to buy birthday decorations. It is easy to get reputable birthday party companies near you. Research places to get birthday decorations online. You can get birthday direct party supplies without necessarily visiting the supplier […]
Read MoreAlthough the recession ended six years ago, many consumers are still finding themselves in debt due to credit card spending. Nearly one-quarter (24%) of Americans owe more money in credit card debt than they have saved for emergencies, according to Bankrate’s February Financial Security Index survey. But the problem with credit card debt is that […]
Read MorePaperless billing has been touted for some time now as a cost-effective, efficient, and accurate form of billing, but it’s also gotten the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in a bit of a mess — a $681 million mess, in fact. The Los Angeles Times reports that an audit of the effectiveness of a computerized […]
Read MoreThe Hawaii Tourism Authority has high hopes for revenues in the next year, but warned (at an event March 11) that predictions are vulnerable to market factors such as oil prices and currency exchange rates. HTA presented results from 2014 and plans for 2015 at an event held at the Hawaii Convention Center. A record […]
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