While cloud-based information systems are becoming increasingly popular, many companies rely on outside services to help them manage their data and reduce security risks. Federal agencies are no exception, with most organizations using cloud computing arrangements to process and store government data. Unfortunately, a recent cloud security assessment suggests that a number of these agencies […]
Read MoreIn 1997, Kevin Dougherty made a surprising discovery outside his father’s Tallahassee home: hundreds of photographs from World War II, sitting on the curbside and waiting for the trash collector. A former Air Force and Army photographer who worked under General George Patton, Paul Dougherty had already disposed of several boxes of such photos over […]
Read MoreIf passed, a new bill introduced on March 17 to the Nevada Legislature will allow veterinarians to prescribe their furry patients with medical marijuana. Democratic Sen. Tick Segerblom, who’s sponsoring the measure that would allow pet owners to get medical marijuana for their pets if a vet certifies that the animals has an illness capable […]
Read MoreMarketing in today’s restaurant world has changed due to social media and how clients want to receive their advertisements. Many franchises like Taco Bell, which is connected to Hispanic food distribution, fight against each other for the top spot. You may have seen its accounts taking digs on Twitter for several reasons, and in a […]
Read MoreThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Jan. 29 that the agency intends to update its standard for the Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Record Incentive Programs, easing reporting burdens on participating physicians and other healthcare providers, starting this year, and clarifying standards of meaningful use. “The new rule, expected this spring, would be […]
Read MoreIn recent months, Brazil has been rocked by controversy. For example, on March 15, almost one million demonstrators protested the nation’s sluggish economy, rising prices and corruption, calling for the impeachment of left-wing President Dilma Rousseff. And for good reason: their dissent came after numerous economists predicted that falling oil prices would only increase inflation […]
Read MoreWater treatment companies and experts are involved in two separate efforts that lend their services to international communities. The projects kick off this year to deliver water purification technologies to new markets around the globe — from the U.S. to Ethiopia and from Israel to Akron, Ohio. Dow Chemical Co. announced at a press conference […]
Read MoreA recent report from the American Brewer’s Association has revealed what many Americans already know — that craft beer is really, really popular. From being the subject of a much talked about Superbowl ad, to being offered next to national beers in bars, and to being a staple in every hipster’s refrigerator, the American public […]
Read MoreRichard Scott Harris now faces three years in prison after using a false name, birth date, and social security number to dodge a $40,000 medical bill for a gall bladder surgery he received in 2013. This, however, was not the first time Harris had pulled such a scam. His criminal history beganback in 1988, when […]
Read MoreTaking care of your lawn is essential to ensuring that it will be up to snuff for you when you go to show it off to your neighbors and friends. You don’t want to miss out on some of the critical elements that can make your lawn a standout star. A critical takeaway for managing […]
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