When Christine Callaghan, a graduate student at the University of Rhode Island working toward her master’s degree in textiles, applied for a summer internship at Darlington Fabrics Corp., she had every indication she would be accepted for the position. Yet when she met with Darlington Fabrics’ human resources department to work out the details of…
U.S. Postal Service Becomes Latest Business to Fall Victim to Data Breach
The U.S. Postal Service recently experienced a cyber attack that may have exposed the private information of its over 800,000 employees — and the countless customers who made calls to its call center throughout the first eight months of 2014.According to a Nov. 10 Reuters article, the Postal Service said in a statement that its employees’ compromised…
#IntegrateSF Aims to Encourage Bitcoin Adoption in San Fransisco
Bitcoin is a fairly new form of digital currency that’s had some trouble catching on with a wider base of consumers. But that may be about to change in San Francisco thanks to a Bitcoin payment solutions provider called SnapCard. Last week, SnapCard announced its month-long #IntegrateSF campaign, which will provide 500 San Francisco merchants…
Promotional Video for Pinup Calendar Is Released; Much to the Surprise of Utah National Guard, It Takes Place on Their Property
The Utah National Guard base at Camp Williams in Salt Lake Valley reportedly saw some action this past May, according to a video recently released online, and it wasn’t the type of action that the National Guard wants to be known for. A promotional video has recently been published online for a U.K.-based organization called…
Introducing the ‘Smart’ Desk That Tells You When to Sit and Stand for a Mere $4,000
Those who are looking for ways to simultaneously increase productivity and fitness at work are in luck — if they have about $4,000 to spare. Stir, a company founded by a former Apple engineer, has introduced the Stir Kinetic, the world’s first “smartdesk.” It comes with a built-in touch screen for its controls and can…
Getting Medical Advice on the Internet May Get Easier Thanks to Google’s New Service
Internet users looking for medical advice may have better luck than they used to, thanks to a new initiative by Google. The company is currently testing a service with a limited number of users by connecting people who conduct health-related searches with doctors via video chat. After Reddit user Jason Houle, of Springfield, Mass., uploaded…
Google’s Biggest Competition in Search Isn’t Bing or Yahoo — It’s Amazon
While Google is the clear leader in search, their biggest competition is not what anyone would expect. According to Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt, Google’s biggest search competitor is not Bing or Yahoo! — it’s actually the retail giant Amazon. “People don’t think of Amazon as search, but if you are looking for something to…
Volvo’s Newest Hybrid Electric Bus Includes Silent Engine and 75% Less Carbon Emissions
It’s no secret that energy efficiency is becoming one of the biggest concerns in the auto industry today. But even though industry experts have often noted that public transportation is significantly more environmentally friendly than driving individual cars, rarely do we see headlines discussing technological advancements that have made, and will continue to make, public…
Corvina Police Officer Dies After Motorcycle Crash
A 28-year-old police officer with the Corvina Police Department died Tuesday after being thrown from his motorcycle, reported the Los Angeles Times. Officer Jordan Corder was driving southbound on Citrus Ave. when he collided with a northbound vehicle making a left turn in front of him on the same road. Both Officer Corder and the…
5 Tips for Incoming Students
September means that students are flooding back to Hagerstown-area colleges. Here are some settling-in tips for students new to the Hagerstown area: Enjoy the City It’s easy to get wrapped up in campus life, but Hagerstown offers numerous restaurants and attractions that college students can enjoy. There are several museums—some interactive—and historical sites that focus…