May 2014 - Page 2 of 5

Price of Gold Continues to Fall, Shows No Sign of Stopping

23May

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Price of Gold Continues to Fall, Shows No Sign of Stopping

In September 2011, the market price of gold hit its all-time peak at $1,895 per ounce. Almost three years later, on May 13, 2014, USA Today reported that the price had fallen to $1,293 -- a 32% decrease. Now, according to the USA Today article, experts are saying the price of gold could continue its steep and steady decline, eventually reaching $800 per ounce or even lower. As the U.S. continues to recover economically and tensions in Ukraine disperse, there will be little cause for gold prices to increase, USA Today reported. In a May 16 Market Watch article, it was reported that higher bond yields are also resulting in less demand for gold. Overall, the outlook for gold looks grim -- so what does this mean for people who use gold as an investment tool? The market price for go...

Kick off Boating Season with Safety Tips for Boats and Docks

23May

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Kick off Boating Season with Safety Tips for Boats and Docks

During the summer, many Americans will enjoy boating in the open waters of the lakes, rivers, and oceans in and surrounding the United States. However, while boating can be an exciting activity for families and individuals, there are plenty of safety precautions to take in and around boats this season to avoid accidents, injuries, and fatalities. To encourage smart decisions in and around the water this summer, the National Safe Boating Council is partnering with municipalities all over the country to host National Safe Boating Week, an official national safety awareness week, from May 17 to May 23. The National Safe Boating Council's goal is to "promote a safer recreational boating experience through education, outreach and training," according to their website.National Safe Boating Week ...

Workday Releases New Application to Integrate HR and Recruitment

23May

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Workday Releases New Application to Integrate HR and Recruitment

Every recruitment agency works to find businesses the best employees. They utilize a number of methods to reach out to potential candidates, including online portals that make recruitment more efficient and effective. Recently, Workday, a human resources and financial applications provider, released a new cloud-based integrated system, Workday Recruiting, that manages several recruitment functions, as well as HR. The company has traditionally only provided several clients with HR systems to manage employee functions, but clients urged Workday to develop an advanced system that incorporates ways to view and manage potential recruits. As a result, the new human capital management applications are intended to benefit recruiters, managers, interview team members, and also potential candidat...

Rain Storms Leaving Homeowners Up to Their Knees in Water and Upset About Lack of Insurance Coverage

22May

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Rain Storms Leaving Homeowners Up to Their Knees in Water and Upset About Lack of Insurance Coverage

The recent downpour of rain across the country has raised serious concerns for several homeowners. Basements have flooded as the rain seeps through the foundation, leaving some homeowners with several inches of water that their city is unprepared for, and their insurances are unwilling to cover.In Ohio, heavy storms this week have created a stir among North Olmstead residents who feel that the city is not responding to the plight of homeowners affected by the rain. They claim that the water buildup on the curb outside their homes runs into their house, damaging their property. One resident's wedding dress was ruined by the water in her home. Others explain that sump pumps and water drains are backing up, leaving large amounts of water on their basement floors. But their gripe is also wi...

Sham Home Renovation Company Scams Money From Elderly Homeowners

22May

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Sham Home Renovation Company Scams Money From Elderly Homeowners

In Sharonville, Ohio, police are looking for a sham home improvement business operator. Instead of providing elderly individuals with upgrades to their homes, Brice Ryan and his accomplices would take their money and run, often scamming them out of hundreds or thousands of dollars.The most recent scam victim was an elderly woman. She says that a group of workers came to her home and told her that her chimney needed repairs. After telling her it would be $25, five guys came and gave her a bill for $1,700. Luckily, her family was able to stop the payment before it went through. "It's really bad when people have to do that to the elderly," said the woman's son, Mark Conry. "She's worked so hard her whole life to save up this amount and get a retirement." Police have linked that case to the...

How to Benefit from National Home Remodeling Month This May

22May

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How to Benefit from National Home Remodeling Month This May

May is National Home Remodeling Month -- and as temperatures finally begin to warm up after a rough winter, now is the best time to think about remodeling or renovating your home. According to a NorthJersey.com article, 2014 is expected to be a solid year for home renovations across the country. The National Association of Home Builders projected that homeowners will spend about $122.8 billion on home improvement and renovation projects this year, a 3.1% increase from 2013. Kitchens will continue to be a popular remodeling subject this season, according to a National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) study; about 82% of NARI members identify kitchens as their primary service offering. "In addition to replacing counter tops or cabinets, a terrazzo floor is also a great ...

L.A. Elementary School Receives $10,000 Grant from Seeds of Change for Community Garden Initative

22May

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L.A. Elementary School Receives $10,000 Grant from Seeds of Change for Community Garden Initative

Carthay Elementary School, located in Los Angeles, is one of 17 schools to receive a $10,000 grant from Seeds of Change, an organic seed and farming supply company. The grant will go toward the school's Garden of Possibilities, a community garden run by elementary school students and faculty. With the receipt of the funds, the school plans to open up the community garden to area locals, offering workshops on locavore culture, organic farming, cooking, and the benefits of buying and eating locally grown produce. The Project Aims to Improve Access to Nutritious Foods By opening the garden to the public, Carthay Elementary hopes to give increased access to people who have little chance to buy and consume more nutritious food. An estimated 23-million Americans live in so-called "food deser...

New Study Shows That 60% of China’s Groundwater is Polluted

22May

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New Study Shows That 60% of China’s Groundwater is Polluted

A growing number of the Chinese population is finding itself without access to clean, drinkable water, new data shows. According to an April 23 Times of India article, 60% of China's officially-monitored groundwater is too polluted to drink. The clean water shortage is another indicator of China's continuing environmental problems. The Chinese Ministry of Land and Resources, which monitors water quality at 4,778 locations in 203 cities, reported that 43.9% of the country's groundwater was of “relatively poor” quality, and requires treatment before it can be consumed by humans. The Ministry of Land and Resources rated the other 15.7% of monitored groundwater “very poor,” meaning the water is unfit for consumption even after treatment, according to a upi.com article. The decades-lon...

Alaska Joins Other States in its Effort to Protect Hospitals and Physicians During Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

22May

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Alaska Joins Other States in its Effort to Protect Hospitals and Physicians During Medical Malpractice Lawsuits

Personal injury lawyers are perhaps one of the busiest in the field, as personal injury claims are one of the most common filings in the U.S. This includes several different types of torts, including worker's compensation, auto accidents, and product liability issues. But medical malpractice has often garnered more coverage because it typically involves major surgical and treatment blunders that could effect anyone. Recently, Alaska's Legislature made headlines when it passed House Bill 250, a law that rejects the use of an official apology as admissible in court during medical malpractice cases. Often called the "I'm Sorry" bill, this legislature is aimed at stopping lawyers from using the admission of a mistake as evidence against a defendant. The bill also prohibits lawyers from ente...

As Investors Abandon Twitter, Will Marketers Do the Same?

21May

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As Investors Abandon Twitter, Will Marketers Do the Same?

Investor faith in Twitter just keeps slipping. Since the beginning of the year, the little bluebird's stock prices have fallen more than 50%. As of today, stock values have slipped another 1%, leaving the company's worth at $32 per share. That's only $6 above what the company was originally valued at during its initial public offering in 2013.What's the problem? Why is Twitter stuck in a free fall? It's all about growth. At the end of Q1 2014, the company was estimated to have approximately 255 million users, well below Facebook's 1.4 billion. Up until recently, the comparison between the two was neither fair nor relevant, as they were completely different services. However, as Twitter continues implementing changes that make it more like Facebook everyday and the difference between platfo...