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Gaming trends you should pay attention to in the 2019 holiday season

With the festive season fast approaching, many of us thinking about what to gift the gamers in our lives. Of course, the gaming selection of games, systems, and accessories is so vast that it can be dazzling and make deciding what to buy a tough choice indeed.  Virtual Reality There is no doubt about it, virtual reality (VR) is one of the biggest trends this Christmas. After all, what gamers do you know that wouldn't want to be wholly immersed […]

todayNovember 28, 2019

Business & Lifestyle

Beyond Bitcoin: how developers are helping traditional banks modernize

Bitcoin and blockchain tend to grab headlines in the world of banking. Cryptocurrency is the poster child of “disruptive technology” in the traditionally slow-moving finance industry. But, there are other areas where developers and software engineers must update business-as-usual in banking in order to survive. According to one survey, 80% of bankers agreed that their institution “needs to complete an assessment over the next three years, but only 15% expected that to lead to a modernization effort.” Security threats, the […]

todayNovember 12, 2019

Business & Lifestyle

Illinois study finds frogs most common animal found in prepackaged produce

CHAMPAIGN (The Center Square) -- A University of Illinois study that looked at wild animals found in prepackaged produce determined that frogs were more likely to turn up in your bagged salad than any other animal in what the authors said was an overlooked issue. The study concluded such incidents were rare, but that the public should be aware of the issue and more research should be done. “It's just something that we thought needed more attention than it has been given,” said […]

todayAugust 5, 2019

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Automotive News

Nine remarkable car care tips to know

Owning a car is a big thing especially when you are investing your hard-earned money into it. It's not just a vehicle; it's an asset that increases your net value. So, taking care of it is very important. If a car is not maintained properly, it will not give you the required and expected quality time that you desire. At last, we usually end up selling it on marketplace websites and looking for the new one. Why don't we care […]

todayAugust 4, 2019

Astronomers

Business & Lifestyle

Astronomers spot a circumplanetary disk for the first time

SAN PEDRO DE ATACAMA, Chile (UPI) -- With the help of the ALMA Observatory, scientists have identified a circumplanetary disk in a distant star system -- a first. Astronomers found the moon-forming disk of dust and debris circling an exoplanet in orbit around PDS 70, a low-mass T Tauri star located 370 light-years from Earth. T Tauri stars are a class of young stars characterized by their optical variability. During an earlier survey, scientists discovered two new Jupiter-like planets orbiting […]

todayJuly 12, 2019

online school

Business & Lifestyle

Important factor to consider when choosing an online college

Online colleges are providing educational opportunities to more people than ever, offering a bigger advantage to professionals and adults who balance other responsibilities with academic study. Courses made available online offer flexibility to balance work and life while seeking a degree and are more affordable than attending courses in a traditional classroom. Earning a college degree requires time, effort, commitment and money, so it is vitally essential to select the right online college that not only maximizes your return on […]

todayJuly 7, 2019

2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Education

Scripps national spelling bee ends in 8-way tie

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (UPI) -- The dictionary was bested Thursday when eight spellers were named co-champions of the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee, the organization said. The eight champions spelled their way through 20 rounds over Bee Week that began Monday, beating out 554 other contestants ranging in age from 7 to 15 throughout the United States and other territories for the coveted title of spelling bee champion. The eight champions spelled the final 47 words correctly and went five […]

todayMay 31, 2019

Illinois college admissions Jeff Keicher

Education

House rejects ‘ban-the-box’ college admissions bill

SPRINGFIELD (Illinois News Network) -- The Illinois House rejected a "ban-the-box" bill that opponents said could make college campuses more dangerous. The measure would have prohibited any college or university in the state from asking about or considering an applicant’s criminal history during the admissions process. State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) represents the 70th District, which includes Northern Illinois University. “When … we are going to have 17- and 18-year old children gone from home for the first time in their […]

todayApril 18, 2019

Hinsdale

Chicagoland Region

Police report: Hinsdale District 86 board member threatens relative of business owner over “Vote No” referendum signs

DARIEN (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A Hinsdale Township High School district vice president may be facing legal action following harassment of a local business owner's relative over signs placed in his yard. The relative, who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation and repercussions against the family and business, recalled the incident on social media. The official in question is Kevin Camden, the district's current vice president, who harassed the anonymous individual over signs placed on his property, citing opposition to a […]

todayApril 1, 2019

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