Whether it’s a seemingly harmless attachment in an e-mail at home, checking a social media site on a smartphone, or processing an online order at work, anyone from individual computer users to corporate employees can experience a breach in cyber security. President Obama designated October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month and although it’s crucial…
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With school back in session, it’s important that you know where your child is and if he or she is in a potentially dangerous situation. Many parents, particularly those of tweens and teenagers, are often accused of being “too nosey” or untrusting. Caring about your child’s safety, at any age, doesn’t make you intrusive, but…
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Every month in the U.S., products are recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) because of safety hazards. The following are some recent consumer product recalls you may not have known about: Costal Carolina Residential Elevators: These hydraulic residential elevators, which have been installed in homes with multiple floors, pose a crushing hazard because…
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The smallest digital devices have traditionally had the most dated-looking fonts, and are often difficult to read. The future of mobile may have just taken a giant step with advances from the 100-year-old font company Monotype, with a new program called “Spark.” The types of fonts used on smaller mobile displays have been very limited…
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Every day, the men and women of the United States armed forces help protect our borders against terrorism and other threats. The inherent risk involved in such a critical task requires the best resources available, starting with transport vehicles and ships. While every effort is made to ensure that our soldiers are provided with the…
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Most drivers know the helpless feeling of their vehicle hitting black ice or snow and suddenly starting to slide after losing traction. A momentary skid, however, doesn’t have to mean a collision. If you know how to react, there are a number of ways to regain control of your car before it skids off the…
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Throughout the year there are many events that are recognized to highlight resources, outstanding organizations and individuals that are advocating for awareness. With March, comes Brain Injury and Traumatic Injury Awareness month. Brain Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury are often referred to as silent epidemics because despite being extremely prevalent all around the world, they…
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Recent headlines about concussions suffered by children have raised awareness about head injuries. But according to new research from the American Academy of Pediatrics, many parents remain uninformed about mild traumatic brain injury, or TBI. The study highlights the need to educate parents on how to recognize a concussion after an injury, said Dr. Tracy…
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Driverless motor vehicles are one of the latest technological advancements the automotive industry hopes to bring to market. While completely autonomous vehicles are not yet available, consumers can purchase or lease vehicles that provide some of these automated features. Parking assistance and crash avoidance (also known as automatic braking) are examples of technologies bringing us…
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“Information graphics or infographics are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present complex information quickly and clearly. They can improve cognition by utilizing graphics to enhance the human visual system’s ability to see patterns and trends”.Thank you, Wikipedia. The problem is, there are just so many infographics floating around the Web,…
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