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FTC Shuts Down Potential Cryptocurrency Scam
The Federal Trade Commission announced a victory in its first Bitcoin case, in which the agency took to task Butterfly Labs, a Missouri-based computer firm
Strevus Inc. Responds to NY BitLicense Proposal- Urges Limitation of Burdensome Provisions
On September 16, Strevus Inc., provider of compliance lifescylee management solutions for financial solutions and digital currency firms, issued a statement commenting on the New
Blackberry Offers a Professional Edge to Disgruntled iPhone Users
Blackberry Ltd.’s unveiling of a square-screen smart phone suggests the company’s goal to appeal to business and professional users, rather than everyday consumers. The device
Small Changes Reduce Heart Attack Risk in Men by 80%
The Journal of American College of Cardiology has published a study indicating that small changes to every day health has the potential to reduce the
Philips Lighting Unit Splits, Company to Focus on Health Tracking
Royal Philips, the world’s biggest lighting company and makers of the Philip’s Hue Personal Lighting System (read CR’s Review here) is splitting up to focus
Coalition Including Rockefellers Promise Billions in Renewable
The Global Divest-Invest coalition has united numerous philanthropists and institutions to announce they will be divesting $50 billion from fossil fuel projects and reinvesting in
Multifamily Homes Construction Slows
August saw the first slump in housing in approximately seven years, a reflection of the setback in multifamily projects which had been the primary aid
Wheel While Your Work
Photo: Screenshot/Robb Godshaw Website Consumers’ Research’s “Even Just Standing is Good For You,” described two new studies that demonstrate the benefits of standing as well as
California Hands Out Self-Driving Test Permits
Google, Mercedes, and Audi have been granted permits to test self-driving cars on public roads in California. While testing on public roads has taken place
Even Just Standing is Good for You
Nowadays the most common activity is sitting, with the majority of people sitting for eight or more hours a day. Even those who find the