Encephalitis outbreak in Northeast blamed on mosquitoes

Encephalitis outbreak in Northeast blamed on mosquitoes

    31 Aug 2024

There's no vaccine so avoiding mosquito bites is the best prevention By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs August 30, 2024 At least one person has died and many communities are shutting down outdoor activities as an outbreak ofeastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, circulates in the northeastern United States. The mosquito-borne disease is rare but serious, with

Intex PureSpa Inflatable Hot Tub Reviewed: Bubbles on a Budget

Intex PureSpa Inflatable Hot Tub Reviewed: Bubbles on a Budget

    31 Aug 2024

One of my greatest disappointments of adulthood is learning just how much hassle is attached to recreation. Everyone loves lounging on the deck of their buddy’s boat on a sunny summer day, but the poor schmuck who owns that boat is currently lubricating his battery terminals and waxing the gel coat. Everybody loves the family

CISA and partners host security exercise to improve election security

CISA and partners host security exercise to improve election security

    31 Aug 2024

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) partnered with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and National Association of State Election Directors (NASED) to host a tabletop security exercise to improve election security. This exercise, titled Tabletop the Vote, has been held in previous years. This year marks its seventh annual exercise.  This tabletop security exercise unites private

Chicago countertop manufacturer faces $1M in penalties for silica dust violations

Chicago countertop manufacturer faces $1M in penalties for silica dust violations

    31 Aug 2024

Chicago-based countertop manufacturer Florenza Marble & Granite Corp. is facing over $1 million in penalties for failing to protect its workers from dangerous levels of silica dust. OSHA found that the company had exposed its employees to silica levels up to six times greater than the permissible limits. This exposure has resulted in serious health

The Dark Side of sextortion and ways to prevent it

The Dark Side of sextortion and ways to prevent it

    30 Aug 2024

Understanding the Threats of Sextortion: Internet Scambusters #1,133 Understanding the threats lurking online is more important than ever. Sextortion stands out as a particularly subtle form of cybercrime. Learning the mysteries of sextortion can offer parents and students the insights needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to it effectively. In this week’s issue, Scambusters will

8 Garmin Fenix 8 features to get excited about

8 Garmin Fenix 8 features to get excited about

    30 Aug 2024

The top new Fenix 8 features to look out for – according to Garmin’s Global Product Lead The latest generation of Garmin’s premium outdoor watch line – the Fenix 8 – has landed, once again promising to be the perfect companion for hikes, trail runs, ultra runs, and everything in between. While we get busy

N.J.’s African American Chamber named national chamber of year at Black Business Conference – The Positive Community

N.J.’s African American Chamber named national chamber of year at Black Business Conference – The Positive Community

    29 Aug 2024

The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey was recently recognized as the National Black Chamber of Commerce of the Year at the 124th National Black Business Conference. The national event, held in Atlanta, was sponsored by the National 8(a) Association, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide education and guidance for all aspiring, current and graduate 8(a) businesses. CEO John

Garmin Fenix E vs Fenix 8: The differences you need to know

Garmin Fenix E vs Fenix 8: The differences you need to know

    29 Aug 2024

The Fenix E is a cheaper Fenix – which sacrifices features for a lower price. Garmin sprung a bit of a surprise with the the launch of the Fenix 8 by also announcing the Fenix E, which Garmin seems to be referring to as a Fenix with the essentials. So, now you have another Fenix

Breach exposed information of more than 500,000 credit union members

Breach exposed information of more than 500,000 credit union members

    29 Aug 2024

Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU) experienced a data breach in which the personal information of more than 500,000 members was leaked. The breach occurred when a third-party vendor used for transferring data, MOVEit, was compromised on May 31, 2023. This breach impacted more than 20 million individuals. TDECU states it investigated shortly after but

The future of industrial safety: How autonomous systems can prevent accidents

The future of industrial safety: How autonomous systems can prevent accidents

    29 Aug 2024

Imagine a world where industrial accidents are almost non-existent, where robots, drones and AI-powered technologies work together to create the safest possible work environments. This vision is not far from reality. Autonomous systems are set to revolutionize industrial safety, transforming how we identify and mitigate hazards, improve worker safety protocols and prevent accidents in manufacturing