When you think of social media, you might picture viral TikTok dances or humorous memes on X. In the business realm, you might envision consumer brands seizing trends-or creating them. However, for B2B marketers, social media might not immediately stand out as a vital part of the marketing toolkit. Yet,…
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Kids are seeing violent porn online. Here’s how to block it : NPR
Caution: This story contains descriptions of sexual assault. For many years, I thought concerns over children’s exposure to pornography didn’t apply to my daughter. She’s only 9 years old and has little access to the internet. She won’t see pornography for years, I thought. But that thinking is naive and…
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Industry Threatens to Reverse EPA Ban on Toxic Chemical Linked to Parkinson's
More than 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease today, and this neurodegenerative disorder affects nearly 10 million people worldwide.1 But even as diagnoses surge, industries tied to manufacturing and defense are fighting to keep one of the most well-documented environmental triggers on the market — trichloroethylene (TCE). A…
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Verification to Trust Automated Response
At RSAC 2023, Cisco unveiled its new solution, Cisco XDR, with the promise of transforming the way that Security Teams operate. Two years later, Cisco has executed that promise for over 1000 customers, providing defined and prioritized incidents with guided responses, and reducing mean time to respond. Now at RSAC…
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More and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer’s status, survey finds : Shots
A survey of older Americans found that 79% would want to know if they were in the early stages of Alzheimer’s, and 92% said that if diagnosed, they would probably or definitely want to take a drug that could slow down the disease’s progression. The results may indicate a recent…
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How Safe Are Dryer Sheets?
You probably don’t think twice before tossing a dryer sheet into your laundry. It’s just part of the routine. But here’s something you may not realize: those soft, scented sheets release hidden toxins into your home, your clothes and your body. They even damage your appliances and hurt the environment.…
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In order to have conversations — start by singing : Shots
Coty Raven Morris conducts the combined Rose and Thorn Choirs singing an African piece called “Modimo” at the From the Dust concert performed at First Congregational Church in Portland in November, 2023. Chad Lanning for Portland State University hide caption toggle caption Chad Lanning for Portland State University As a…
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Homemade Sriracha Recipe (Optional Lacto-fermentation)
By now you’ve probably heard of (or even tried) sriracha sauce. This famous chili sauce has popped up in stores and even restaurants all over. It’s surprisingly easy to make, adds a nice kick to foods, and you can even ferment it for added probiotics! The original sauce was made…
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MCP for DevOps – Series Opener and MCP Architecture Intro
MCP for DevOps – Series Opener and MCP Architecture Intro You have undoubtedly heard about Anthropic’s MCP (Model Context Protocol) open source project. If you haven’t, I hope your vacation on a remote island without internet access was lovely! As a die-hard YouTube Premium fan, I am inundated with video…
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Lab-Grown Milk Is Being Fast-Tracked Into Mass Production
Unpasteurized cow’s milk is an incredibly important food. It contains a great mix of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and other nutrients that support you from birth, all the way into adulthood. Now, biotechnology companies are attempting to cash in by producing fake milk. But as you’ll learn soon enough, it doesn’t…