Obamas Visit Florida, Gulf Seafood Edible?
Although Gulf Coast beaches have been declared “clean and safe” by President Obama, the seafood is still being rigorously tested and the BP well is still awaiting completion of its relief well.
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Although Gulf Coast beaches have been declared “clean and safe” by President Obama, the seafood is still being rigorously tested and the BP well is still awaiting completion of its relief well.
President Obama and his family visited the St. Andrew Bay off of Alligator Point recently to show the world the beaches are safe. Although the Obamas swam in an area… Continue reading
Parature Adds Support to Facebook Business Pages
As Facebook grows in popularity across the globe, businesses are getting the hint. Tomorrow F acebook will be launching a new application called Parature.
According to an article today in Yahoo! News, Parature will enhance a company’s ability to provide quality customer service and support to anyone on Facebook.
The application simply integrates into an existing Facebook account after installation and will allow any business able to offer more to their fans and inquirers alike. The key modules included in Parature designs will give customers options like “Find An Answer,” “Ask a Question,” “Chat With A Live Representative,” and… Continue reading
Google, Verizon, and Web Pay Tiers
Google and Verizon have been receiving harsh criticisms over the last week regarding their potential plans to end network neutrality and force companies to pay a fee in order to maintain the speed of their web sites.
The internet has always been a level playing field, inspiring the term “Network Neutrality.” What that means is, whether you are looking at YouTube or a random website your cousin designed, the content is equal and moves at an equal pace online. (This has nothing to do with the speed of your personal internet connection)
If Google and Verizon create web pay… Continue reading
Meatless Mondays to Reduce Water Consumption
Did you know that 1,800 to 2,500 gallons of water are used to create just one pound of beef?
According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, significantly more water is being used to grow food for cows and other animals than is used to grow grains and vegetables.
The meat industry uses millions of gallons of water every year, but its also responsible for approximately 1/5 of man-made greenhouse gas emissions.
In comes Meatless Monday, an organization designed to improve the quality of the planet and the humans that live on it. “Our goal is to… Continue reading