Friday, March 29
Giroptic Builds World’s First Full HD 360-Degree Camera
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Giroptic Builds World’s First Full HD 360-Degree Camera

Panoramic cameras are quickly becoming a new trend in the world of photography, what with the arrival of the Centr, Bublcam, and the Panono, but Giroptic's new 360cam, which has just begun its Kickstarter campaign, is more dynamic than its predecessors, doing things that few other cameras are even capable of. Giroptic's little, pear-shaped gizmo claims to be the "world's first full HD 360-degree camera." It has three cameras with fisheye lenses that can take either eight megapixel images or capture 1080p video. The 360cam will then sew the imagery together into one panoramic shot or video that users can later export to mobile devices, computers, or even to the cloud. Though users control the 360cam with their smartphones or mobile devices, they can also attach an Ethernet video-strea...
Study Shows That Psychographic Marketing Could Be the Best Way to Boost Annuity Sales
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Study Shows That Psychographic Marketing Could Be the Best Way to Boost Annuity Sales

Marketing is a major part of an annuity agent's focus when trying to identify potential clients, with many agents emphasizing home ownership, marital status, and other demographic cues to generate business. But recently, some annuity agents have taken to a different strategy: psychographic marketing.This type of marketing hones in on lifestyle, values, interests, and more personal information. This data is then combined with demographics to calculate the probability that a particular individual or household will conduct business with an annuity agent, according to Jeremy Rettich, the president of an insurance marketing organization in Tennessee. This helps agents narrow their list down to a manageable handful of prospects they can expect to attract. Rettich explains that the benefit of ...
Expanding Capabilities Emerging for 3D Metal and Large Format Printers
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Expanding Capabilities Emerging for 3D Metal and Large Format Printers

As of 2013, the market for 3D printing expanded into a $3.7 billion industry, according to 3D printing industry analysts Wohlers Associates. Now a new report shows that 3D metal printing grew by 75% in 2013 as more manufacturers look to this latest technology to produce parts. For consumers and professionals alike, 3D printing is in demand for creating anything from toys to artificial limbs and organs, with the latter purpose becoming popular in the medical industry. Most of these 3D printers use polymers as their base to form plastic items. In 2013, the number of sold 3D metal printers, which can cost tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars, was 348, up from 198 machines sold in 2012. The recent growth in 3D metal printers is mostly attributed to commercial applications ranging fro...
Chicago Flooding Closes State Highway And Strands Drivers
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Chicago Flooding Closes State Highway And Strands Drivers

Serious flooding is much more common than you might think. In fact, just days ago, a Chicago interstate was covered in water. "Storms brought up to 4 inches of rain to parts of the northern suburbs, flooding many streets and basements, and swelling some rivers past their banks," CBS reports. The flooding temporarily closed an important highway, U.S. Route 41. "It was closed in both directions because of a flooded viaduct, which prompted Lake Bluff elementary and middle schools to cancel classes on Tuesday," CBS continued. The flooding stranded large cargo trucks as well as drivers of more traditional vehicles. "Drivers in some places along Route 41 chose to abandon their vehicles. Firefighters from Knollwood rescued at least six people from their cars and at least one person from a home be...
Price of Gold Continues to Fall, Shows No Sign of Stopping
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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
Lifestyle

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
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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...
Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Life-Changing Divorce From Marc Anthony
Lifestyle

Jennifer Lopez Opens Up About Life-Changing Divorce From Marc Anthony

A substantial number of people do not have much information on how the divorce process works. Given the current technological advancements, a lot has changed, and people can do anything online. Well, divorce is no exception to the things that people can do online. Can you do a divorce online? Yes! It is possible. All you need is to find the right resources, such as divorce lawyers, and you will easily carry out the divorce process. If you need help filing for divorce, the best thing to do is seek the services of a divorce attorney. These lawyers have a lot of experience and knowledge about divorce and will provide guidance through the whole process. Many things are involved in a divorce, such as division of wealth and child custody. Without the help of a lawyer, deciding on these matters ...
Rain Storms Leaving Homeowners Up to Their Knees in Water and Upset About Lack of Insurance Coverage
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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...
Urgent Cares See Growing Approval From Not Only Patients, But Landlords as Well
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Urgent Cares See Growing Approval From Not Only Patients, But Landlords as Well

People with mild health problems that wish to avoid the expense and long wait of the emergency room, and the difficulty with scheduling an appointment that often occurs with the doctor’s office, aren’t the only ones excited about urgent care locations. As it turns out, landlords are pretty thrilled with the set-up as well.In New York City, over 20 urgent care centers, with various offerings per location, have opened up within the last four years. They’ve proven to be a good staple for retail locations, with centers opening in the Bronx, Queens and Astoria, and on well-known streets including Broad St. and 14th St. According to local brokers, these health centers have started to fill in spaces left by weakening industries. Electronic stores and financial services have had trouble keeping...