During these times everyone needs a little bit of empowerment. Chron has summarized ways for those in leadership roles to encourage employees. Some of these ways include to keeping a positive attitude, look at employees as individuals, have an open ear and always offer the opportunity to learn more. Source: https://smallbusiness.chron.com/encourage-empowerment-work-10919.html Read More »
This year college life looks different thanks to COVID-19. Students will be for the most part online, and networking and social life has become difficult. Because of this families are having to rethink just how much college is worth. CNBC News has summarized some of the top U.S colleges and what will have the most bang for your buck. Numerous ... Read More »
While running is something physical, it does take having the right mentality. It is easy to give up and many people wonder how they can become more motivated about running and working out. However, something as simple as inspiring words from a friend or a spouse can encourage someone, or even just receiving a pair of new shoes or running ... Read More »
SpaceX and NASA sent two men to the International Space Station safely in their Crew Dragon vessel. They made history on Sunday when they landed in the Gulf of Mexico. Business Insider shares captured images of this historic event, as this was the first private company to successfully send someone to space. Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-spacex-nasa-astronaut-mission-to-space-station-2020-8?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds Read More »
Scientist have been able to wake up microbes that were on the earth when dinosaurs walked the earth. This bacterium can be found on ancient sea floor sediments. They were existing in a dormant state, but have now began to multiply after being exposed and incubated. Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02259-8 Read More »
Business Insider has compiled a list of current events going on that are tech related happening all around the world. Some of those include TikTok getting banned to less known knowledge like how hackers might have had assess to Twitter users’ private messages and just who is getting your voice messages at Google. Several social media platforms have also launched ... Read More »
Many people have questioned the intent of the recently released video of a dog trainer wearing a Kaepernick jersey while demonstrating a dog attack. As a result, the Navy SEALs have removed their affiliation with the Navy SEAL museum. In an email, Rear Admiral Collin Green wrote ââEach and every one of us serves to protect our fellow Americans – ... Read More »
However, these two candidates from New Hampshire and Michigan running for the Senate might be stretching the truth. John James and Bryant Messener both claim to have been Rangers however if you dig a little deeper that is not the whole truth. They really just graduated Ranger school and were never in a Ranger battalion. Source: https://connectingvets.radio.com/articles/would-be-politicians-claim-to-be-rangers-but-are-they Read More »
Two Canadian Rangers, Sergeant Christopher Koostachin and Ranger George Kakekaspan, came to the rescue on two ATVâs in order to find two missing boys. After finding them, they also helped them take home food for their family. A suicidal patient also escaped a treatment facility and the Rangers were called upon to search for her. Ranger Morgan Sofea was able ... Read More »
In Beirut, a port exploded and left 70 people dead and more injured. President Donald Trump observes this as an attack after speaking with United States military generals. He believes that this was executed by a bomb and offers condolences to families and support to Lebanon from the US. Source: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/08/04/trump-says-us-generals-feel-beirut-blast-was-likely-an-attack/ Read More »
China has now postponed their parliamentary elections for a year because of the coronavirus. However, Hong Kong has been focused in for their recent anti democracy tactics such as arresting protestors, implementing strict new laws, and banning pro-democracy candidates from running in the election. Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-53563090 Read More »
Despite the announcement that domestic deployments will not stop for COVID-19 aid, funding is decreasing. Late Monday evening President Donald Trump initiated this order. Currently there are over thirty thousand guardsmen deployed in an effort to help ease COVID-19 as cases are increasing and states remain open. Source: https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2020/08/04/national-guard-coronavirus-missions-extended-until-2021/ Read More »
As unemployment benefits are starting to run out, states starting to close again, and cases rising, Americans and policy makers are in a race against time to implement a saving grace. The economy is at one of its lows and a new proposal could be part of the second stimulus bill that would help protect small business. Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhansen/2020/08/04/a-new-small-business-relief-proposal-even-bigger-than-the-ppp-could-be-part-of-the-next-stimulus-bill/#78b3d19a35a8 Read More »
TikTok is one of the most popular apps used by people all over the world. Recently, President Donald Trump had plans to ban the app over security concerns over the Chinese owned app. However, Microsoft has been pushing to buy it, but China is not budging and claims the U.S. is trying to force them to sell the company. Source: ... Read More »
Many people are choosing to trade in their public commute for a car over health concerns and some are just looking into the market. However, buying a car is a big task that requires some research. The Philadelphia Sun breaks down online car buying and some best practices for finding the right vehicle. Source: https://www.philasun.com/color-of-money/the-basics-of-virtual-car-buying/ Read More »
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