Are Consumers Over the Daily Deal-Groupon Craze?

Are Consumers Over the Daily Deal-Groupon Craze?

Groupon made a pretty big slip-up in their fourth quarter earnings report, forcing them to issue a restatement admitting they lost $22.2 million more than originally estimated. What caused such a significant loss – totaling $64.9 million — that they didn’t account for? Customer distress, which basically means: refunds. It seems Groupon, the confident leader…

The ABCs of Finance Apps

The ABCs of Finance Apps

As back-to-school time sets in, personal finance becomes more complicated for many families. Some have students away from home for the first time, others have expenses for tuition, and of course the many purchases associated with the start of school: backpacks, lunch bags, clothes, books, dorm room furnishings, not to mention the tech gear –…

Nurse Educators Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Myths

Nurse Educators Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Myths

Distribution and administration of vaccines to combat the COVID-19 virus continues to expand, but myths and disinformation about the vaccine and its safety and benefits persist.According to a recent article in the journal Health Affairs, effective vaccination requires four elements: generating demand for the vaccine, allocating the vaccine, distributing the vaccine, and verifying coverage.The National…

Fix a Leak Week Reminds Us to Evaluate our Home Plumbing

Fix a Leak Week Reminds Us to Evaluate our Home Plumbing

 Plumbing leaks are rampant and such a problem that the Enironmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a Fix a Leak Week campaign in March to educate the public and save water. FloLogic, a smart leak control technology company, is participating in the effort with practical tips and smart home solutions for every homeowner.Plumbing leaks waste nearly…

How to Boost Your Business in A Digital Environment

How to Boost Your Business in A Digital Environment

Now more than ever, businesses need to explore how to best serve their customers in the digital marketplace. That means finding ways to stay relevant and keep their audiences engaged. A professional development webinar series from the National Kitchen & Bath Association shows businesses how to develop and maintain a strong online presence.The National Kitchen…

Modern Engagement Rings are the New Classics

Modern Engagement Rings are the New Classics

Once upon a time, many people proposed to their significant other with grandma’s engagement ring. There’s something to be said for family tradition. However, whether or not you inherit a piece of heirloom jewelry, there’s something unique and personal about a modern, hand-made, custom engagement ring.“Bold and beautiful; modern and contemporary,” says the website of…

Making Cities Smarter With Connected Cars

Making Cities Smarter With Connected Cars

We live in an age of new mobility, where the landscape of our digital life is expanding and evolving at unprecedented speed. Wireless connectivity has spread from computers and smartphones to cars, homes and cities, and it’s simplifying and improving our way of living.The rise of “smart” objects and machines powered by machine-to-machine (M2M) technology…