Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes First Fully Crewed Spaceflight

Virgin Galactic Successfully Completes First Fully Crewed Spaceflight

Virgin Galactic today announced that VSS Unity successfully reached space, completing the Company’s fourth rocket-powered spaceflight. Today’s flight was the 22nd test flight of VSS Unity and the first test flight with a full crew in the cabin, including the Company’s founder, Sir Richard Branson. The crew fulfilled a number of test objectives related to the…

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…