Businessman Gary Abram, who has showed an interest in the fields of motivation and positive thinking, has come up with a smartphone app named Tak. The app is built based on the belief that employee recognition and rewards can increase morale and performance. The idea surfaced after Abram sat in a board meeting for St….
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Sensors Used to Determine Slow Functional Decline in Assisted Living Residents
Researchers from the University of Missouri introduced the use of motion sensors in 86 assisted living resident’s rooms. Approximately 85 other residents were treated with the usual care without the use of motion sensors. The motion sensors measured overall activity, breathing, restlessness and pulse, all with the help of an under-the-mattress motion tool. The sensors…
NHTSA Data Shows Fatal Vehicle Accidents In U.S. At Nine-Year High
For the second year in a row, the number of fatal vehicle accidents in the U.S. has been at a nine-year high. Despite state investments in self-driving cars and additional safety features in new vehicles, the number of deadly accidents remains as high as those in 2015. According to USA Today, the reason behind the…
4 Tips For Falling Asleep (And Staying Asleep) When Suffering From Chronic Pain
When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, Americans are severely lacking. We all know that seven to nine hours of sleep per night are what’s generally recommended, but current statistics show that the average American is getting just 6.8 hours of sleep per night. For those who suffer from chronic pain, getting to…
Russian-Linked Facebook, Google Ads Spur Brand Safety Anxieties In Advertisers
Online tech giants are under fire from advertisers after causing significant problems with brand safety. According to NBC News, Facebook recently handed up to 3,000 advertisements over to Congress. These ads, through which Facebook had received a total of $100,000 in ad spending, were linked to the Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The…
12-Year-Old Locker Board Creator to Be Featured On ‘Shark Tank’
The “casual skater” is someone who hops on a board and skates between one and 25 times a year. A “core skater” on the other hand, is someone who skates wherever and whenever they can. Skateboarding has always been popular in small circles of the United States, especially among students, but it’s been difficult for…
Nevada Researchers Develop Earthquake Proof Bridge Design
One Nevada research lab is making moves when it comes to earthquakes. Literally. Scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno have started to test new bridge designs with connectors that are meant to better withstand violent earthquake tremors. They also believe that their innovative approach will be able to speed reconstruction efforts after major earthquake…
3 Essential Tips To Help Your Business Implement A Successful Work-At-Home Policy
It may sound surprising, but about 57% of organizations view employee retention as a problem. That’s an underlying reason why more and more employers are developing flexibility when it comes to accommodating their employees’ work styles. For many, this means having the ability to work flexible hours and/or telecommute. If you’re one of the forward…
Researchers Desperately Trying To Reduce Data Center Energy Consumption
About 54% of energy consumption in commercial buildings is used to power HVAC and water heating systems. In particularly hot and cold regions, that number can be even higher. However, in recent years an entirely new industry has emerged as one of the greatest energy consumers in the country, and once again excessive HVAC usage…
Coal Industry vs. Environmentalists: The Battle Continues
The coal industry has always been a large producer of jobs in the United States. According to the 2015 U.S. Annual Coal Report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, surface coal mining operations provide between 26,000 and 37,000 jobs in the United States. Although coal jobs have certainly helped the U.S. economy over the…