Month: June 2017

  • Regulators Pushing to Stay Ahead of Self-Driving Technology

    Regulators Pushing to Stay Ahead of Self-Driving Technology

    Automated vehicles have been around for a while, specifically in industrial and manufacturing settings. In fact, the worldwide AGV market is forecast to be worth $2.3 billion by the end of 2024. But automated, or self-driving, vehicles have only just begun to hit the roads commercially, and regulators are scrambling to keep up. In the…

  • Better Business Bureau (BBB) Warns Homeowners to Avoid Summer Scammers

    Better Business Bureau (BBB) Warns Homeowners to Avoid Summer Scammers

    Summer is finally here and that means more vacations, plenty of nice weather, and, unfortunately, an increase in homeowner scams. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) and other consumer protection departments around the country are fully aware of this annual issue, and are currently in the process of warning homeowners and individuals of the potential for…

  • Veterans Struggling in Seller-Friendly Housing Market

    Veterans Struggling in Seller-Friendly Housing Market

    For veterans, buying a home has become more and more difficult in many cities. The reason? Many sellers are becoming wary of Veteran Home Loans, which are loans specifically geared towards members of the armed services and their spouses. According to The New Tribune, many veterans are feeling like they’re being dismissed from the bidding…

  • The Graduates Of 2017 Have Arrived, And They Have Expectations For Employment

    The Graduates Of 2017 Have Arrived, And They Have Expectations For Employment

    The Class of 2017 has entered the workforce, whether having graduated from college or high school, and they have a list of expectations for their employment. The Class of 2017 also includes an entirely new generation, as teenagers born in 2000 are often excluded from the loosely defined Millennial generation. Their demands include things like…

  • Amazon Breaking Into Pharmacy Market: Truth Or Speculation?

    Amazon Breaking Into Pharmacy Market: Truth Or Speculation?

    As of 2015, there were 397,430 pharmacy technicians working in the United States, with that number expected to rise well into 2020. And a large number of those positions might be impacted by recent events. Amazon, the Internet, retail, and book giant, has recently started taking its business offline with its intent to purchase Whole…

  • Study: Breastfeeding Can Alleviate Chronic C-Section Pain For New Moms

    Study: Breastfeeding Can Alleviate Chronic C-Section Pain For New Moms

    It’s common for new parents to embrace the adage that “breast is best.” Breast milk has long been linked to higher immunity levels and overall health and has even been lauded as a way to make children smarter. While some studies conducted in the last year have found no definitive long-term cognitive benefits to breastfeeding,…

  • American Water Supply At Risk Of Legionnaires Disease

    American Water Supply At Risk Of Legionnaires Disease

    The main purpose of plumbing since it’s its first recorded usage in 2500 B.C has been to carry water and help prevent the spread of disease. Lately, however, that last fact has become a little less applicable. Recently there has been a growing outbreak of Legionnaires disease across the nation and concerns about contaminations via…

  • Heavy Rains Cause Flash Floods Across Nation – No Injuries Reported

    Heavy Rains Cause Flash Floods Across Nation – No Injuries Reported

    Heavy rains fell over the U.S. Sunday night and Monday morning, causing floods in several states. Several counties north of Nashville, TN and locations near Affton, MO were heavily affected. In Tennessee, emergency officials in Montgomery, Robertson, and Sumner Counties urged drivers to use caution while driving after water was reported over several roadways. That…