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Bitcoin’s Potential in the Online Gambling Market
Online gambling makes up 8% of the overall gambling market, which was valued globally at $28.54 BN in 2012 and projected to grow 9.13% annually
Ain’t No Party Like a Bitcoin Party
On March 14, 2015, the Caribbean will host a collaboration of Bitcoin businesses, interest groups and local government officials at its “The Bit Drop” event-
Celebrity Leaks Spur Concerns for Consumer Privacy
The widespread leak of private photographs belonging to popular celebrities, of which include Jennifer Lawrence and Rihanna, has heightened concerns about the security of online
Google Announces New Drone System, Similar to Amazon’s
Late last year, Amazon announced the development of its drone in order to deliver goods directly to consumers. Last Thursday, Google X, the research arm
Facebook Attempts to Squash Anti-Privacy Rumors
Facebook is now responding to accusations of forcing their users to download the separate Messenger app in order to gain access to users’ privates lives.
Failure to Invest in Energy Infrastructure Costing Consumers
A report published by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the United States has fallen behind when it comes to investing in energy infrastructure. Energy
Cost of Raising a Child Reaches $245,000
The average cost of raising a child to the age of 18 has grown to $245,000 for middle income couples by 2% since last year.
Is Your Child Overweight? Most Parents Will Say No
A study published in the August 25 issue of Pediatrics shows that most parents view their overweight children as healthy size, basing their judgments on
Thermal Imaging’s Not Just for the Military
First it was the digital camera, then it was GPS systems, and now thermal imaging is reported to be the next innovation to make it
School Lunch Program: Upgrade or Intrusion?
Op-Ed As kids head back to school, the debate surrounding the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act’s effects on the National Free Lunch Program comes back into