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service america

Business & Lifestyle

Home warranty provider Service America shutting down after 43 years

In business, some companies are so old that they seem invincible. Sears, Kodak, Toys R’ Us – their former dominance made their inevitable fall unthinkable. And yet, as of 2019, all three companies have fallen. Taken down by market forces, they are no longer a part of the consumer landscape. In 2018, the home warranty industry lost one of its own in the same fashion. After 43 years in business, Service America, a company serving many Illinois based customers, has […]

todayMarch 2, 2019 42

location-based reminder apps

Guest Posts

Five location-based reminder apps for the absent-minded

Smartphones have become part of our lives to the extent that they almost have engaged us. It should be made sure that we effectively navigate the perilous minefield known as life. Ensuring that we don’t miss any necessary birthdays, occasions or dinner dates, mobile phones nowadays can also provide you reminders when you approach a certain place. There are mobile applications which issue ‘location-based reminders’ and require the activation of your GPS or location feature. While Apple's Siri remains the […]

todayFebruary 21, 2019 64

health care fraud

Business & Lifestyle

How health care fraud in Michigan represents a wider problem

Six medical providers made headlines weeks ago after they were indicted for illegally prescribing around 13.2 million doses of prescription for painkillers. In an indictment on December 6, the doctors from Michigan were charged with insurance fraud amounting to $464 million. The court issued 56 counts of the indictment against the owner of the Pain Center USA in Eastpointe and Warren, Michigan and the Interventional Pain Center in Warren, Mich., 77-year-old Dr. Rajendra Bothra and five other doctors who work in the […]

todayDecember 31, 2018 28

Amazon blockchain

Business & Lifestyle

Amazon hops on board the blockchain wagon

Blockchain technology is not a new thing, but when corporations announce their usage of the technology, the Internet goes wild. Retail giant Amazon made an announcement last month during their ReInvent conference that they were going to join the blockchain trend by starting two blockchain-oriented ledgers. The announcement was made by Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Andrew Jazzy regarding their newest endeavors under the blockchain -- Quantum Ledger Database (QLD) and Amazon Managed Blockchain (AMB). Jazzy admitted that their clients […]

todayDecember 17, 2018 56

Automotive News

Seven car insurance tips that will change your way of life

Any car owner would know the light stress that car insurance instigates. Sure, not getting one would be a very foolish idea, but it does come at a price. Car insurance is one reason that people pay a little extra every month and choosing one or even dealing with their employees in the event of an accident is a big headache. But for those curious enough, there are certain ways one can maximize their policies or even get a cheaper […]

todayDecember 11, 2018 21

Business News

The 21st Money Weekly Newsletter 11/2

Crypto News, Analysis, Forecasts, ICOs and Events for the week ending 11/2/2018 Crypto News & Analysis Coinbase raises US $300 million but will remain a private company. Coinbase is the most popular cryptocurrency exchange in the USA. It may also be one of the top 3 cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. There were reports and rumors that this crypto exchange would become a public entity in the next few weeks. But the President of Coinbase, Asiff Hirji says no, "There’s […]

todayNovember 3, 2018 27

technology business AI digital

Business & Lifestyle

How technology changes DTD business operations

Technology is constantly evolving and changing within the realm of business. In order to stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and maintain relevancy within your market, it is important that your company researches current trends and analyzes which products and services will be most beneficial within your specific field. Failing to do so can have an overall negative impact on your company's profitability and productivity, which can lead to a disadvantage when it comes to your competitors. The following includes some […]

todayOctober 12, 2018 44

Letters to the Editor Hannibal Libertarian

Decision 2018

PLOSKI: Voting Libertarian is not a wasted vote

"You're throwing away your vote." "You can't vote for a third-party candidate unless there are a lot of people voting for a third-party candidate." "You can't vote for him/her, they have no chance to win; you have to wait for a lot of people to vote for them.” I get told this all the time. When I was not sure who I wanted to vote for, I was told voting for a third-party candidate was “throwing away my vote.” That […]

todayOctober 1, 2018 105

Business & Lifestyle

Five things to check before advertising your home for sale

The process of selling your home can be long and tedious work if you’re not meticulous enough to take care of every small aspect. But with the advent of random viewers, you want to make sure that your home is in prime shape and ready to welcome every eager and inquisitive buyer. Selling your home can go by as fast as lightning if you check these top 5 things before you start advertising on several platforms, and putting up that […]

todayOctober 1, 2018 55

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