The empire of Facebook is expanding yet again. This time, it’s attempting to bridge the gap between social media and eCommerce. Or, to use the words of WIRED, it’s another step in Facebook’s plan “to become the one and only place you spend your digital life.” Facebook announced on Monday, Oct. 12 that it will […]
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NIH’s Brian Insel Announces Move to Google
Thomas Insel has been the director of the National Institute of Mental Health for 13 years. But in a recent statement, the director has announced that he will be leaving the National Institute of Health (NIH) at the end of October to join Google. According to the Washington Post, Insel is making the move in […]
Cosmetic Caper: Police on the Lookout For Rogaine and Crest Whitening Strip Thief
It’s no secret that having a great smile is important. Across the nation, almost every orthodontist (88.8%) has had patients who’ve requested teeth whitening treatment. Research also shows that 99.7% of adults have said a great smile is an important social asset, that 29% of Americans have said teeth are one of the first facial […]
‘Tracking’ Medical Software Systems Could be Next Big Thing in Healthcare Industry
Speakers at the InSites Build 2015 conference held late last month believe they’ve found the next potential trend in the healthcare industry. The conference was sponsored by Intelligent InSites, a leader in real-time location systems software, and held at the Fargo Theatre in North Dakota, according to the news source Inforum.com. The new medical technology […]
Proposal for Touch-Screen Lottery Machines in Iowa Evokes Bad Memories of ‘TouchPlay’ Controversy
They say that time heals all things, but in the case of the “TouchPlay” controversy in Iowa, it may be a few more years before the state is healed of the wounds left by lottery technology. According to the Des Moines Register, the Iowa Lottery is attempting to follow in the footsteps of other states […]
New Malware May Not Be… Malicious
Traditional PC malware is no longer effective against new age hackers. These programs can infect routers and internet-connected devices whether you’ve downloaded malware or not. But now there a malicious code used by these hackers that can infiltrate the routers and devices, past traditional protectors. It then hardens your devices against traditional attacks, while leaving […]
State Leaders on the East Coast Consult with FEMA Officials to Prepare for Hurricane Joaquin
As hurricane season quickly approaches, one particular storm has caught the attention of the entire East Coast as they aim to avoid another potential natural disaster. According to SILive.com, Congressman Dan Donovan of Staten Island met with disaster relief officials on Wednesday to prepare for a “worst case scenario” from the effects of the upcoming […]
Smoking May Be One of the Major Causes of Tooth Loss, According to New Study
A new study by researchers at the University of Birmingham and the German Institute of Human Nutrition reports that heavy and regular smokers have a significantly increased risk of tooth loss. The long-term study, published in the Journal of Dental Research, sought to prove that smoking can actually hide the effects of gum disease. Researchers […]
New Studies Show that Antibacterial Soap is Not More Effective at Killing Germs
It is true to say that you can never miss an antibacterial soap in any household you visit. Many customers of antibacterial soaps are told that the soaps they buy can kill almost a hundred percent of bacteria and that their hands or body will be totally free from bacteria. Unfortunately, this is just a […]
Taj Mahal Selfie Ends in Tragedy
It is no secret that we are a culture obsessed with social media and selfies. But that culture has now cost one man his life. Hideto Ueda, a 66-year-old Japanese man, recently visited the Taj Mahal, but reports say that he was attempting to take a selfie with a friend at the Royal Gate of […]