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…
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SEC Suffers Breach, Hackers Potentially Obtain Corporate Information
No matter how information is stored, it’s important that it is stored securely. Many individuals still rely on paper for their important information, despite the fact that identity theft is more common with paper documents. However, that is not to say that digital storage is 100% secure, either. This can be seen with the recent…
Seniors Projected To Dictate Future Of Housing Market, Not Millennials
New projections from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies suggest the housing market won’t be dictated by millennials, but seniors. Over the course of the next 20 years, Americans over the age of 80 will double in population size from 6 million to a historically high 12 million. Up to 83% of potential home…
3 Basic Ways To Boost Employee Engagement And Productivity
It’s no secret that keeping employees engaged and focused at work can be difficult, especially when they’re consistently presented with barriers and obstacles to overcome in their career. There are over 4 trillion paper documents in the U.S. alone and they are growing at a rate of 22% per year Each and every industry has…
Petland Puppies Source Of Bacterial Infection Of 39 People, CDC Says
With cold and flu season on its way, many Americans have been preparing for the annoying symptoms of watery eyes, stuffy noses, and sore throats that can last up to 14 days. However, the last thing 39 people expected to come down with this year was a bacterial infection from puppies. Yes, you have to…
McCarran Airport Getting New Automated Security System
Airport security can slow things down immensely. Long lines of people are a common sight at airports, with a lot of check points and security guards. That’s something one airport wishes to change. McCarran International Airport is automating its security in an attempt to have travelers moving through the airport faster. The Las Vegas airport…
Roofs Collapse Under The Weight Of Rains From Hurricane Harvey
The roof of a property is essential to protecting the building itself. It’s there to keep the heat in and the cold out, and it also works to stop the rain from flooding in and ruining all the valuables inside. But a roof isn’t indestructible; it can falter and fail if it’s pushed enough. Which…
San Diego Courts Will No Longer Offer Court Reporter for Family Law
The San Diego Superior Court has revealed plans to stop using court reporters in family law matters. The cut, which will take effect on Sept. 5, will include cases such as domestic violence restraining orders, divorce, and child custody. For many, this move is very concerning. Court reporters provide a valuable service, keeping a clear…
New Data Shows Twin Cities Has Worst Racial Disparity In Housing Market
Approximately 32% of Americans looking to buy a new home are first time home buyers. And like many other first time home buyers, Akisha Everett of Minneapolis has been looking for her dream home for months. Unfortunately, being continuously outbid has kept her from getting the keys. “I am holding my breath,” Everett told StarTribune…
Solar Eclipse Camping: There Are Still Spots In Unlikely Places
Family camping trips are still one of the most popular vacation options for Americans, with the number of days spent camping totally an incredible 534.9 million days as of 2011. However, this summer there is a once-in-a-lifetime reason to head out camping, especially for those that have an interest in the stars and the sky….